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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26

pastor of Camphor Methodist
church. spoke TO n special meet
ing Of the 81, Paul branch OF the
NAACP.
Rev. Nelson spoke on Free
SCHOOLS IN Indianapolis" and the
Robinson and Robcsnn contrOver-
sy.
Jackie Robinson and Paul lo-
besOn are both AlI-AmeriCanR. q"
Rev. Nelson declared. Both could
under certain circumstances, be-
lynched in this country, II IL re
grcttable that Jackie has allowed
himself 10 be used by the I'm
American activities committee.
The committee has tried ROBE
son without trial and the press
has made him Q whipping boy for
daring 10 point out that the way
10 beat communism or any other
ism IL TO end aggregation, and
give equal job opportunities and
freedom TO every man. woman
and child" Nelson continued.
Why should one Government
be 20 nervous about what one
man has TO say" Nelson asked.
The speaker paid high tribute
10 the st. Paul RECORDER and
read that papers July 1 editorial
on Robson.
Nelson told how, since 1925,
Indianapolis had been the capital
Of the Ku Klux Khan north Of the
Mason Dixon line. and how dis
elimination and segregation has
nourished In schools, theatres,
parks and other public places.
One Of the druEstores in our
neighborhood was forced out Of
business because Of it's liberal
policy Of selling ice cream u Ne
gro children"
In the field Of education In In
dianapoliS, the policy was incon-
sistent, Nelson explained, In that
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26
Mother Accuses
Negro Of Killing
B0by She Murdered

CHICAGO--(ANP) A young
white mother, Mrs. Dorothy ske-
och. ~, last week confessed that
she had killed her Six-dAy-old
baby daughter. after first telling
police that q Negro prowIer''
had slain her child.
Mrs. Skeoch, whose husband,
Thomas. n. IL unemployed. said
she took her ehlId's life because
she did not know how she and her
husband would take care Of II.
Her first statement claiming
that q Negro murdered the baby
could have melted q race riot n
she had not told the truth later
ON. More than 100 persons had
gathered in her neigbhOrhood
shortly after the news" had
spread. Negroes have recently be-
gun 20 move into the woodlawn
community IN which she lives.
chieago's largest nswspspsT.
the TRIBUNE, had hsadlinsd the
story in large black print and had
used . Lad saying The baby had
been slain BY . Negro pr0WisT. :"
The sUN.TnGEs gave the story
. good play but nd not uSs the
word Negro.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26

les, lie has made two trips TO
California to look over the field.
Martin Brown came 10 Mime.
sofa IN 1909. lie has had q color
full career here For several years
he was In the real estate business
Later he operated downtown
auto service station and parking
lot at 10th and Marquette Ave,
Brown has been active In sew
crRl organizations and ~. Thorn.
m Episcopal church Hc has Serv-
cd ~ commander Of Johnny Ba.
kor Post of the American Legion
and In lOi7 was delegate 10 the
National Convention In New York
from the Firth district.
A vigilant fighter for civil
rights, Brown has personally
borne the expense IT several civil
rights cases involving public nc.
commodRtions. Hc has been a
board member Of the NAACP.
has supported tho Urban League
and practically every worthwhile
organization In MlnncapoliA
During the war he was a mill
wright at the Twin cities Ord.
nance Plant, After the close Of
the war he continued at the plant
under civil service status.
Mr. Brown will be accompanied
Ia California by his sister, Miss
FalArd william Brown who will
arrive here Aug. ~ 20 join her
brother for tho trip West
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26
MILITANT MO.
LAWYER DIES
IN ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS. MO.--Atty. George
l.. Vaughn, nationally known for
his plcadinRs In the victorious
restrictive covenant case before
the United States Supreme Court
In 1913. died suddenly at his
home. 37il Finnsy avenue, at 7
q m. Wednesday.
The eminent bRTrister bas ly.
ing In bed reading magazine
when he suddenly gaSpod and his
wife. who was seated at a window
called their son and went 10 his
aid lie was pronounced dead by
doctors who were summoned
Funeral arrangements were
held In allegiance pending arrival
u relatives from out Of town.
Tho militant leader attracted
national attention when he pre-
Srnted the minority report at the
Democratic National Convention
In Philadelphia recommending
that the DiEiscrat delegates from
Alabama be denied seating In the
convention because Of conspiracy
against the party.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26

Advancement OF Colored People
is, in part, to coordinate the Rc-
tiUties of the member branches.
Special emphasis" Mr., Gas
kins said, will be placed on OBJ
tanning needed legislation. and in
general doing everything possible
to obtain those rights so clearly
granted to all by the constitution.
but which are so nagrantly denied
to Negroes.
Past gains in the field OF race
relations afford a foundation up
on which the build and should not
be considered as something on
which TO rest" the NAACP lead
er said.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26

Ashby GaslCins OF Minneapolis.
newly elected president Of the
Minnesota NAACP Conference,
Wednesday announced the pur-
poses for the establishment OF
the group.
Mr.. GaslIins said: The purpose
Of the Minnesota Conference OF
the National Association for the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26
81. Puvl Citizens
Aid Aged Couple

In answer TO q plea from this
paper submitted by Miss Corec
Thomas, AO6 harrington, several
citizens from the Twin Cities CON
tributed to the aid Of Mr.. and
Mrs Morgan Atwood, 1919 Cum
bertrand Ave, To mako their lpth
wedding anniversary a happy one,
Those who contributed werc H.
J, shelton, tb3 N. Kent ST; J. N
BcrnStcin, Jewolor, II East Scv-
cnth St; Mrs, John Ainswurth,
27I East 18th ST.; Mr., and Mrs
William Stewart, $50 ~. Anthony
Ave; Mrs, Frances PccbleE. $50
IT. Anthony Ave; Mrs Herman
Prcistcr, 100 harrington st; Mr.
and Mrs, Louis White. 727 Thorn.
m st, and Cecil Newman,
Cars were furnished by Bob
Edwards. 4l2 Rondo Ave, and
William BullArd, i63 w. Central
Ave.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26

the kindergarten and colleges
were integrRtcd, while segregation
was prActiced In all elementary
and high schools.
Nelson also explained how the
indianapolis branch OF NAACp
used his two children as test
cases when they were refused Rd.
mlttance To the school nearest
them.
As a result Of this, a bill pro-
Hding the end Of segregation IN
all schools by 1852 was intro
duced In the Legislature. Nelson
informed the group that intoRra.
ton OF both teachers and stu
dents will commence this fail.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26
Mems Day At
Zion Church
Sunday. Aug. 70

The public ~ cordially invited
N attend the Mems Day at Zion
Baptist Church Sunday. August
-. The theme viii be-, Chris
tiAnity. the Religion Of Faith and
Work" Guest speakers viii be
Mr.. CoIeridge Hendon, speaking
at the four o'clock and Rev. c.
T. n. Nelson. speaking at the
evening service at 9 p. m. An In
tsreStinG program Of city talent
has been planned for the after
noon service. PIOuis Moore. chair.
man, Rev. H. w. Bolts. pastor.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26
NEGROES ATTEND
CLASS At KENTUCKY
WITHOUT TRoUBLE
IChrIs1Ian science MonItoTI


lexington, Ky. -- Twenty-Five
Negroes attending summer school
at the University Of kentucky
have been absorbed into the stu.
dent body without any tension or
conflict.
True, several croAS burningB at
the university have been reported,
but those incidents were Rttribu.
ted tn prRnkBteTA, Il do not be-
Iicve there are any Klansmcn IN
Kentucky" II. l.. Donovan, preHl.
dent Of the university said,
Tho Negroes were admitted %
the university ms n result Of a
federal court ruling that Negroes
were entitled TO entrance ON the
Ramc basis M tho whites until tho
state provided n graduate school
for Negroes substantially equal"
% that nj the university.
The ruling. however, did not
touch on KCntucky's Day Law.
which requires segregation Of Me-
gro students University officials.
therefore. were faced with the
difficult task 81 opening the
graduate schools 90 Negroes and
at the same time comply with the
Day law.
smnSth Operation
In practice. the operation has
worked out smoothly. Two or
three tables In the library reading
room and In the cafeteria were
marked "RcAerVcd." and II IL at
these tables that the Negroes read
and eat.
In formal classes. tho Negroes
at In a group, but usually late
corners among the white students
scat themselves by the Negroes
and no ono pays any particular
notice.
In less formal sessions ~ work
and study groups, often held ON
the university lawns. the three or
four Negroes In each group Of q
dozen or ~ whites sit In the same
circle and participate In the dis
cussiOns the same N the whites.
No Violations Voted
The university made II clear at
the outset that Negroes would not
be expected % attend purely social
gatherings Of white groups. such
aS teas. dances, and parties But
there would be no barrier. II was
explained. 10 Negroes attending
professional or educational meet
lnEs forums and seminars. There
has been no instances Of violation
Or. Donovan said.
All In all, the Negroes have
fittrd Themselves into the student
body Of 37OO with tact and dig.
nifty and have won the respect Of
their white fellow students In
fact, the white students seemed
more embarrassed than the Ne
grooS when the professors pub
liCiy explained 10 the classes the
regulations stipulated by the Day
Law
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26
MARTIN BROWN 70
LEAVE MINNESOTA
AFTER 40 YEARS

Martin Brown. one OF the best
known men in Minneapolis, plans
To kiss Minnesota goodbye"
around September I. on that date
he viii leave for California to
take up permanent roAidence.
Mr., Brown plans to open q SUI
pcr service station In Los AnEe-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26
Har y I.IJhom.
Editor. Friend
To Negro, Decd

DES MONIES. IA. -- Harvey
Ingham, editor emeritus Of the
Dies Moines REGISTER and TRI-
BUNE, died here Sunday at age
80. Mr.. InghRm was one Of the
prime moves ~ +ls sstast -
mcnt OF the NAACP and fought
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26

for years for first class citizen
ship for American Negroes.
The Des Moines branch Of the
NAACP made him honorary pres
ident for life several years ago.
Ingham. together with Gardner
C0wIes ST.. built the REGISTER
from 4 paper with 10000 circuIa-
ton 10 national prominence with
q circulation covering Iowa and
surrounding states.
A grandson, Harvey Ingham
III. IL q reporter on the Mime
apolis TRIBUNE.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26
Minnesota Negro Press
Played Important Part In
Group Progress Since "85"
By MAMIE RUTH BUTLER

The bulk Of the Negroes fought their way up the Mis-
ssppl into the Northwestern territory downrodden
ana beaten people They Of slavery and
laws that hamered the that an active
free people.
Therefore when they reached Minnesota where much of
the servude was partially lifted from their shondes whore
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26
Army Lays Behind
Air Force And Navy
In Ending Jim Crow

WASHINGToN-(ANP)-Dc Secretary Of Defense
ohnson order the armed forces wipe out racial
CATION all levels and begin immediate Indignation OF races
the army has make apprcRbe showing in the mat
The air force and the well their toward
mplcmenng the program of indignation and meeting with
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26
NELSON EXPLAINS FIGHT ON JIM
CROW SCHOOLS IN INDIANA:
DEFENDS ROBSON: ATTACKS BIGoTS

Paul Robson needs dcfensc-hiS life record speaks
ITSELF declared the Rev T. Nelson executive
tay Of the Lexington Conference Board Of Education of the
Methodist Church, Tuesday night, August %
Rev Nelson of indianapolis Ind who for five years
president the Paul branch of the NAACP and former
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-08-26

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Evening star., 1949-06-09
BLANKETS AND SPREADS
RADtO-PHONOSRApHS
AL SALES FINAL

Were Now
fsnessess CesNsaissts C3ssb sscf son Ratse.
pacsosrossss u es,ss llss ss oS
Fhtcc CosNsete Isev5h tpsian Bs4tss-
fnonocrops, sfonesasa t@oaegeN =
speed reccea sieyeF II psss 3e9eS Ssss
phsleo CenAase Redo. AAsstA Nae
Jock Ter te vsgcxa elests f&A9S NS
pAeo Ce~soieste Raaeo- fhc~oesaeh
Ceenheet,e1 san6std brook ast =
speed phoneefoeh \ ps,ss $50 qS Vss
esaleo lena Fsessne Record Passes
AstoeAmenfa, n ss.ss 1875 iAsS
ehtlco Table Mosei eoo,o FfsnaofcgA
CesHhnettors Ssoadefa hFossacasl :
sneed record elossf u price i@SgS SsS
Apptsancs sioss az SstfHtA
Street, (EmtFaHes Sfteath Street thFeeeA
ATehHer ~ MaiE RAtidtNsg
Evening star., 1949-06-09
CLEARANCE OF WASHERS

Were NOW
Eosy Spndtier Holns 2 pounds 81
ioonory Washes ss0tss spsns Dry 1898 eeSs
tog Splndf,es With eusorncfit Spin
Rinse Oorroced tce 9s iasss
Eoy SpndFser with Srtn-Rinse .~~-s So Us tsses
Rscondtt'oned EasY Spta Washer ~~-~-.-~.a as.ss
Recondt,ioned fosy Seln Weshef -.-r-~----~ Ts.ss
Reeendt,oned ConInn Wrinoet Maslpst fs.ss
Reeoad,i,oned cosy WFnoet Moshss -~~-~.. sass
Recond,t'oned Iasy Wflnoet Waxast t---~a.--. sssS
Appliance store sm SeremA
Street fEntranoe on segestA Street or tAsoaea
Archaar in Maia RpadsHpJ
Evening star., 1949-06-09
cHILDREN's SHOES REDUCED

so Originally $50 and sos chiIdren's and Misses
White Slippers. broken sizes 8h to 3--kow 3.9S
100 Originally 2eo Chdren's Boudor Slippers royon
sotn with leother soles oil leother. ripper slippers
witt SOFT NOW Ivy
IS Originally 6.o5 and 7e5 Teens Block or Brown
testers or Red Brown Sondols. broken sizes
to NOW J 80
Evening star., 1949-06-09
Sportsweor Reductions

Were NOW
46 Sweoters. royon boucIe in voriety OF
stripes. Round neck. short sleeves
Sizes "a, 36, SO and 4o 2e5 1883
100 Blouses, BIousettes. Waffle Pique
Joekets. Broken sizes and coIors. $3.50
Way less than VI priee- SOS 100
5 Sweoters eordoon and sIip-on styles $3.50
Wool, long sleeves, soiIed ------ 6o5 400
IA Jodhpurs, cotton eobordine. Broken
sizes and coIors. Less them VI price 3o5 100
Jodhpurs cotton oobordine. Broken
sizes and eoors. Less shen VI price 1875 400
Jodhpurs wool and royon oobor-
dne Broken sizes and coIors.
Less shan " pree---- 1925 300
LANSBURGHS-SpoY SpoYtsUedr-Second Floor
Evening star., 1949-06-09
CLEARANCE OF BEDDING
CLEARANCE OF siLvERWARE

Chrome Plotted krumb kleones
tornishproof less thon holt price $50 i.3s
100 Assorted Pieces OF Siiver-piated
Fotwore, much less then hsif price 37e %
-Stipertnare-Sfyees Floor
Evening star., 1949-06-09
Shy RtsH S--7s| sldreNs Sh0es-Second
IOTSgW WEAR REDUCED.

F517TT1T1T NOW
u Kehneor ssioeks, sroyon end wooiss,
- ossorfsd eciorssss Sizes 3 10 7a4x - 4e5 ass
u kohinoor Suits, royon and wooi""
Short ponts, assorted eoIors Sizes s.
"a 7-4---a 1895 s.ss
8 Kohinoor Suhss with long ponts.
Royon and woos", assorted coors.
Sizes 3. s, and 7--- 1895 sss
le Cotton Dresses Sizes ! to 6. Less 295to
than v priee-------------- 4.s5 100
26 Cotton Knit 3-pc. Suits. White Sizes
| to 4. Less thsn "a price 495 I.ss
Wool Skirts. Size 3 -- 3o5 ass
LANSBURGHS-Tot and Toddters-Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1949-06-09
ART NEEDLEWORK REDUCED

Were NOW
2l3 Royon and Cotton Chenille Dress
Yorn " 75c soc
las Stor-tirne Wool Dress YoSn--- CSC 6Se
IS Cotton Rug Yorn ------- 2ee l5e
rs Wonderlooms -------- 75e soc
IS Cotton and Royon Stomped Mop
kins, less thsa VI pses------- eSe 1Ss
81 oroondy Bridge Sets. ssomped. isss
thea "a price ----------- 2oS 81
u Stomped Cotton Body oresses---- ST Sse
Stomped Linen Bridge Sets. less
ther " e,iee - 275 81
@ Cotton Ruo Potterns VI prise soc 25e
81 Cotton Seat Cover Potterns 25c lSe
LANSBURGHS-Art Needlework-Third Floor
Evening star., 1949-06-09
KNIT UNDERWEAR REDUCED

Were NOW
z6 FIore Leg ponties. Size 5------ LBS sse
Ia Athletic Short ponties Size 5 LIS Ste
10 Cotton Briefs Smoil size VI price LOO Soc
Nyon pettcoots embroidery trim, 6o5 ass
II Novelty Print Ponties Size So LOO STE
i.75G 100
AZ Cotton Union Suits sizes SO to So 225 Gl.2S
LANSBURGHS-Knit Underpear-Third Floor
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-04-07
The HospitalD Drive

With additional subscriptions toaing $40 49, reported on
Monday the semna meeting of the volunteer workers the
public campaign for the Washington County Hospital Fund the
total for the reached TO- leaving approximately $751;
600 to the campaign ends the Victory Dinner
tonight which will be held at Franklin Court Auditorium.
With every worker going all these last few days there
drive $,2500OO will the
top to again give Hagesown and Washington County the
marabe record of having failed the top in any
worthwhile undertaking which they have been asked to contribute
space does permit the naming of everyone who has
wonderful job in providing the funds to
large bring grand hospital upode and since the naming
leaving the of others would be UNFAIR the
Globe just congratulate everybody from the
head of the drive on down, for a job well done.
When attended the first dinner meeting months
certainly that the raising of million and quarter dollars
tremendous undertaking. but after attending the second
mee meeting held the hospital week two later the en-
huasm evidenced made feel certain at that time
that the goal would be reached
remarkable thing about the drive, far con-
cerned of criticism of the hospital and the hospital
heard the tremendous amount OF praise
given both the of the hospital and the and other
members by those whom have talked AS matter OF
fact would say that the little criticism that did
those who, buny just looking tor
contribute.
extremely sorry that during the public campaign part
of the drive be of the city, but small
did do everything could to help the drive along.
And again say Hagerstown and Washington County
congratulations on a job well done.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-04-07

knight; J. Kenneth Bearinger, es-
quire; Charles L. Mobley, p E. R.,
chaplain; Harry A. Shafer, tiler, F.
Meats, inner guard; Ralph C. Bair,
P. E. r., secretary; Edward K. Bach
tell, treasurer; George H. Buys, or
ganist; Joseph J. Chrisman, trustee;
John NJ Cotton, presiding justice;
Melvin F. Crosswhite and Marlin G..
Hill, flag bearers. Assisting with
the installation ceremonies were
past exalted rulers of Hagerstown
Lodge.
In his acceptance speech Exalted
Ruler Fisher stated that he was
fully aware of the responsibilities
imposed on him and that he accepted
those responsibilities with a full de-
termination to uphold the honor and
dignity of the Order of Elks and of
the Hagerstown Lodge.
During his acceptance speech he
further stated that he was setting
as his goal the purpose of keeping
harmony within the lodge and OBJ
serving the four cardinal principles
upon which the Order is founded:
charity, justice, brotherly love and
! fidelity. He told the membership
that he intended to be impartial in
all of his dealings and to work for
the good of the Order at all times;
to give fair representation to every
one of the $50 members of the lodge;
and finally, that under his admin
istration the Order would not be
run by a few or group, but by all
of the members.
! Preceding the installation cere-
monies the new officers were enter
tanned at a dinner by the outgoing
officers and the house committee.
Retiring Exalted Ruler Chrisman
spoke briefly and expressed his
gratitude for the cooperation given
him during the last year.
Sharing the spotlight with the in
stallation of the recently elected Of
ficers was the presentation to W.
Edward Helmet and William H
Hawthorne of the Elks Meritorious
Award for the most outstanding
work done for the Elks Lodge dur
ing the last year. This award was
presented in behalf Of Hagerstown
Lodge No. 378 by Winslow F. Bur
hans, past exalted ruler, and presi-
dent of the Past Exalted Rulers AS
ISOLATION.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-04-07
FUTURE MEETINGS

Friday, April 8, 100 p. M
Maugansville Club will meet at the
home of Mrs. Harvey Miller.
Monday, April II, 200 p. NJ
Homemakers' Chorus will rehearse
at the home demonstration Office.
Tuesday, April II, 2:15 p. m
Club of Halfway will meet at the
Lincoln School with the following
hostesses: Mrs. Diffendahl, Mrs.
Green, Mrs. Gunderman and Mrs.
]. A. Hahn.
Wednesday. April Is, 200 p. NJ
Lappans' Club will meet at the
Parish House with the following
hostesses: Mrs. Seaman. Mrs. Jen-
kins, Mrs. South, Mrs. Earl May, Mrs.
Ray May and Miss Viola Line.
Thursday, April Il, 1870 p. M
Clear Spring Club will meet at. the
home of Mrs Paul Neimyer, with
Mrs. John Downs and Mrs. G. w.
Widmyer serving as assistant hos
tesSes.
Friday, April IS, 7:45 p, m.-Wil-
Transport Women's Club will meet
at the home of Mrs. Dan Downey,
with, the following hostesses assist
ing: Mrs. Ray Rohrer, Mrs. w. H.
Babylon, Mrs. A Chotiner and Mrs.
]. Scott.
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years. He has served with distinc-
ton and honor on every committee
in the lodge, of which at one time
or another, he has served as chair
man. At the close of the lodge year
in April of 1947, he was the recipient
of a diamond studded Elks' lapel pin
in recognition of his choice for the
Meritorious Award and the Elk who
had done the most for Hagerstown
Lodge of Elks. For the last two
years he has been editor of the
monthly bulletin published by the
local club and has gained national
recognition for the fine publication
he has been putting out. Fishers
choice as exalted ruler for the com
ing year was by the unanimous vote
of the entire. membership.
District Deputy Grand Exalted
Ruler Daniel E. Sullivan, of Balti-
more, Maryland Lodge, installed the
following officers along with Exalt-
ed Ruler Fisher: Livis v. Martin
esteemed leading knight; Charles
M. Rouzer, esteemed loyal knight
Robert B. Witt, esteemed lecturing
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-04-07
Noon Services
During Holy Week

The churches of the downtown
area are arranging series of Holy
Week services to be held at st
Paul's Methodist Church. The plar
is to have different church each
year serve as host to the series.
Noon day services will be hello
from 1905 to 1890 daily, Monday
through Thursday, with special mu-
sic and brief addresses by minis
tiers of the downtown area.
On Friday three-hour service
| will be held, with meditations or
the seven words spoken by our LORD
upon the cross. This service viii
begin at noon and will run until
three o'clock.
At the MONDAY services, the par
ticipating clergymen will be Ken
meth M. Gearhart, Paul E. Holdcraft
Paul M. Robinson and Wilson P Ard
At the Good Friday service, med
itations will be given by Henry K
Haines, Robert w. Rooms, William
M. Norment, Russell ]. Butcher
James E. Ault, Gerald D. Kaufman
and Frederick D. Eyster. Norman
L. Trott, the host minister, and Paul
M. Robinson, will serve as liturgists
The daily services are designed
especially for noon hour worship
pers, and those who work in office
shop or factory are invited to come
on their lunch period and in their
working clothes.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-04-07

ident, and manager of a local shoe
store, was elected president for the
coming year.
Other officers elected were: E.
Lester Mobley, Jr., vice-president;
A. Harry Warne, treasurer and James
w. Stone, secretary.
The new president is now at work
selecting the chairmen of the var
ious committees, and they will be
announced at the April luncheon
meeting on Friday, April 20.
The board of directors, in addition
to the above mentioned officers, is
composed of: Ford Bryan, Parke
Geiger, Jr; Ben Pruzan, F. H, Rob-
ertson, w. H. Roney and Joseph B.
Schindel.