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ST. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH

From the text st. John 15-1-
Il am the true vine, and my
Father is the husbandman.
Every branch in me that bareth
not fruit he taketh away; and
every branch that beareth fruit
purgeth it, that it may bring more
fruit" In his message which was
to Christians, Rev. Moore said
"as the branches are dependent
upon the vine and will grow from
its substance, so Christians are
dependent upon God and will grow
If they give themselves wholly to
God but will fail if they cut them
selves off from God.
Airline Harmon, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Roosevelt Harmon,
united with the church on confess
sion of faith.
Rev. Moore and the Gospel choir
brought the message at the Third
quarterly communion service for
st. James AME church, Mime
apohs at $3.50 p. m. At 6 p. m.
Rev. Moore and the senior choir
went to the Chisago Lake Luther
an church of Center City to con-
duct the evening service. This ser
vice trip was in place of the
choirs regular fourth Sunday
musical
Sunday, April 20, the Charles
Jacob Missionary Society will pre-
sent Mrs. Cora E. Moore as their
speaker; Spiritual Vision" is her
subject. Mrs. Moore led the devo-
tons for the Women's Association
of Manchester Presbyterian church
at the luncheon meeting in March.
Members and friends are urged to
come out at 7 p. m. for this SER
vice. The Mothers Day tea, and
all club project, with Tereatha
Bledsoe and Jean Waters, CO.
chairmen and the visit of Ri. Rev.
George Wilbur Baber, presiding
Bishop of the Fourth Episcopal
District. Bishop Baber will speak
at st. James Sunday, June 3. A
Jubilee Chicken dinner will be
served by the Usher Board on that
day,
Mr.. ]. E. johnson and his COM
mittee are leaving no stone I'M
turned to give honor to the
founders of st. James on Founders
Day, June IT.
After not having met during
the cold winter months, the Off
cial Board will hold its regular
meeting on each Monday evening
at 700 p. m. Two newly appointed
Glass Leaders are, Mrs. Jessie o.
Neal and Mrs. Clara Turner.
Accept our invitation and wor-
ship with us next Sundaf Always
an inspiring message and a spec
ial welcome to visitors.-Bertha
L. King.
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Marty, James Otis, Arthur Foote
Bernard Marver, Fred Shepard
Edith Mienecke, William Decker.
son, Cornelius Mobiley, Miss
Judith Dunnell
Refreshments committee CO.
chairmen are, MINES. Earl Brent,
Fred Morisse, NJ. K. Mcknight.
The assistants are Mines. Frank
Wiggington, Hammond Turner,
Ollie Grantham. Richard Lang,
W. B. Walker Harry Childs.
Helen Simms, Lucille Weber,
Cresie Jones, Louella Magee.
Decorations committee chair
man is, Mrs. George Brooks sr.,
and the assistants are Mines. Mar
ian Levy, U. G. Coram, Eva Neal;
Messrs. William DickersOn, Rich
ard Arne and William McMoOrc.
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ST. PETER A.M.E. CHURCH


The solo by Miss 10 Ann Frac-
ton Sunday morning was The
Lords Prayer, by Mallott, and
was beautifully and worshipfully
done.
The pastor used as his subject,
The Power of Humility, second
Kings, chapter 5. Lessons drawn
from the story of Naaman, the
rich ruler who was leper. Some
thoughts to think over at leisure,
Humility becomes us well; False
pride is a dangerous thing: There
have always been those who'd
rather bump their heads than bow
their knees. If you are not too
big to be too little, you are never
too little to be big"
Mother M. Nelson, a stewardess
in st. Peter church for sixty-five
years, was honored at the morn
ing service and presented a
beautiful bouquet of flowers by
the president, stewardess Mrs.
Adele Howell.
A very delightful and unique
birthday dinner was given by the
ABG's, a club of young women,
on Saturday past in the dining
room of the church. Decorations
of balloone and crepe paper in
club colors of lavender and pink
gave the place a festive air.
Guests were seated at the candle
lighter and flower decked tables
according to their birthday month.
BY roaming around you could find
your horoscope. A delicious fried
chicken menu with individual
cuts of birthday cake were served
with a lighted candle on top: also
ice cream. A wonderful fellow
ship existed with the community
singing, led by Mr.. Willie Hale
Mrs Mabel Henderson gave two
numbers. Rev. NJ. f. Simmons was
POSTMASTER and the speaker of
the evening was Mr.. John Sim
mons, president of Humboldt
Business college at Chicago and
Lake streets. Mrs. Dorothy Sims
pItSAltu At lIit pldilOs oiISt lillS
idea was presented and carried
through by Mrs. Grace Judy, I'm
nominating her for this week s
orchid Mrs. Dora Dean is presi-
dent of this club.
The Stewardesses, Stewards and
Pastors Aid thru the membership
presented a nice purse to Rev. and
Mrs. Simmons at they left on
their vacation in the east Rev
Bolts was present at the evening
service and paid him a great tri-
butte. A tribute to our leader was
given by the writer.
The Laymen of St. Peters
church. Bro. James Lewis. presi-
dent will present their Just Us"
program this Sunday evening at
7:30. A panel discussion on the
Laymen and their duties will be
given. A moving picture will be
shown.
On next Sunday morning. the
Rev. Henderson Reddick will be
the morning speaker. on next
Sunday the Rev Mrs. l.. Parkin-
son will bring the message. --
Wreatha Maxwell, reporter.
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SIOUX FALLS, S. D.
BY Minervo Bridgewufer
633 No. MinRssoto Ave.
Sioux FuIIs, s. o.

Next Sunday. April 20 is Min
neapolis day in Sioux Falls, So
Oak. A day of fellowship observ-
ing the anniversary of Rev. H.
w Bolts Jr., pastor of st. Johns
Baptist church as host to the Zion
Baptist church, Rev. H. w. Bolts
Sr., pastor, Of Minneapolis.
st. Johns Baptist church, Rev
II. w. Bolts Jr., pastor, Sunday,
April %. Devotionals were led by
James f. Monkey with scripture
reading by Miss Gwendolyn Toll
bert. The pianist was Mrs. Theo-
dore Vaughn. Text, King 1854,
subject, Give of Your Best to the
Master" Rev. Bolts stated the re-
suit of giving our all unto the
Lord, stressing the etrnal truths
in the l4th verse.
Special music was a solo by
Rev. Bolts Jr, Just a Closer
Walk With Jesus" Church at
tendance was urged by sister
Bridgewater. The total for the day
was 81 present.
The text for the evening wor-
ship was, Nehemiah 6:1-S. Work
Went On" Rev. Bolts stressed
Christian fortitude by combining
all of our several abilities to-
gether by watching, working and
praying. Mrs. II. w. Bolts was
pianist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ucles Radcliffe,
915 No. Main Ave, will spend
their vacation at the home of
Mrs. Radcliffe's mother. Mrs
Amy Smith. 1879 North 9th St..
Milwaukee. Wis. Mr.. Radcliffe is
railroad employee. During their
visit the couple will attend the
stage play South Pacific" in Chi
cago, Ill.
Mrs. Bass Booker, 115 No. Oak
Ave, left Wednesday for Mime
apolis to welcome the new baby of
Mr.. and Mrs Matthew Little
Sylvia Booker. Mrs. Booker re-
ports back that the new arrivals
lldlilC 10 al van anu NildN
mother and son are doing well.
Mrs. Melvin Smith, captain of
group No. marked Monday,
April %, as the day of a grand
success at dinner held in the
| dining room of st. Johns church
and their 22nd wedding anniver-
| sary.
TIC, Mrs. James Lee. presi-
dent, met at the home of Mrs
Robert Haynes, COL So. Willow
Ave, with Mrs William Tolson
in charge of entertainment. The
president and Mrs. Dan Coates
birthdays were celebrated with a
party and all the trimmings Both
were recipients of gifts from the
group.
Minneapolis day in Sioux Falls
is on April 20, 1851
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CARTER CHAPEL C.M.E.

The Rev. ]. C. Williams, pastor
of Edward Chapel in the West
Tennessee Conference. was a
guest speaker at Carriers Sunday
morning. The Rev. Williams, Sr.,
is the father of our present pastor
Rev. c. w. Williams. The minister
read for his text, Mark 1887. The
message was well delivered and
very inspiring. Music was render
ed by the combined choirs.
The youth at Carter served re-
freshments Sunday evening at the
close of the fellowship hour. We
all enjoyed this fine affair. The
senior choir will serve a turkey
dinner at the church this Satur-
day April %.
Mrs. Lillian Brown is home
from the hospital. Her condition is
fair The church was glad to see
both Mrs. Minnie Abston and
Rutha Turner, present last Sun
day morning. They have recently
returned home from the hospital
Visitors are always welcome at
Carter. Mary Powers. reporter.
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BORDER CHURCH NOTES

Sunday, at the morning woT-
ship, at Border, Rev. Sexton
spoke on the subject, THE New
Birth. His scripture reading was
from John 3:1-17, in which Jesus
tells Nicodemus, who asked. How
can a man be born again, how to
attain the New Birth, the spiritual
Birth. Rev. Sexton said that a
man must be born again If he is
to appreciate the Kingdom. Some
people are forever waiting for
something to happen, physically,
to be reborn; that there is a need
of a revamping of the church for
a new spiritual awakening, or
birth of freedom.
Many visitors were present.
All were made welcome. Next
Sunday, Rev. Sexton will speak
on the subject, Spiritual Fail
ures." Scripture reading Jer. 8.
You are cordially invited to wor-
ship with us.
Glass meeting every Thursday
evening at 8 o'clock. Not a prayer
meeting but a period for spiritual
regeneration. An hour of lively
discussion. This spiritual up-lift
will help you during these days of
trials.
Sunday evening at the Vesper
Hour from 6 to 7, the Methodist
men will have charge of the ser
vices and will present Judge Theo.
Knutson, as guest-speaker, who
will speak from the topic,
Juvenile Delinquency and Youth
Conservation" A group of young
adults from Hennepin Methodist
church will participate on the pro-
gram. Make this a date and
bring your friends TO this inter-
esting service.
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Churches

Can we trust God? He's trusting
us daily Where did get every
thing have?"
Rev. Jemison also said that sin
ners do good deeds, so doing good
deeds is not enough, our hearts
must be regenerated. Are we
guilty of any of these? Do we
have room for improvements
We enjoyed beautiful numbers
coming from Mrs. f. L. JemisOn,
duet by Mrs. Bessie Gresham
and Mrs. L. c. Harris. Our own
Bethesda senior gospel choir
rendered soul stirring music out
of their hearts, and Pfc. Buddy
Clark of the Air Corps again
touched the souls of the congrega-
ton by singing viii the Lord
Remember Me-. Let us pray and
ask the Lord to remember all
mothers and fathers, sons and
daughters who are in service. Pfc
Buddy Clarks takes his departure
Wednesday, April Is for a per-
iod of two years.
Evening message was also de-
livered by Rev. JemisOn, The
Lords Psalm In the Negative.
The Lord is My Shepherd, ]
Shall Not Want" A truthful mes
sage for if we accept the Lord as
our shepherd, we shall not want
for anything. We welcome all Visi-
tors to the Bethesda Baptist
church. We are very happy to re-
port that Mrs. Leola Young, Mr..
Eugene Johnigan, and some of our
other sick are on their way to a
speedy recovery. Remember our
sisters and brothers in prayer:
Remember Mems Day Pro-
gram" Sunday, April 29th at 4
p. m. A cordial invitation is extern
ded to you and yours by the
chairman Harry Jackson to come
out and enjoy this day.
Keep also in mind our King and
Queen contest sponsored by the
willing Workers Sunday, May 9Th
at 4 p. m. 8
Young also extends a cordial in
vitation to all to come out and
have a great time with us on this
day.
Thought for the week: He who
takes time to find his own faults,
cannot occupy time finding fault
with others.-Rev. l.. c. Harris,
pastor; Sarah Benson, reporter.
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Ministers Did Not
Pledge To Review
Wurclow Case

The Rcvs A. Lloyd Kirk, Wi.
ham Williams and Charles NJ
Sexton told this newspaper Tues,
day that as candidates for tn
Minneapolis Urban League board
they made no pledge to reconsider
the dismissal of J. 7. Wardlaw as
Urban League secretary.
Rev Louis w. Johnson. already
a league board member joined in
crittCizing the story
The ministers criticized severity
the statement carried in an article
in the April 20 edition which said
Some of the candidates
whose names were submitted
told this newspaper that the
slate was pledged 10 work for
reconsideration Of the Ward
law Dismissal.
The four ministers also said
that their statement does not
mean that they are not in SYM
pathy with Mr. Wardlaw.
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Lost Rites Held
For Davis Powell

Last rites were held Monday
morning, April %, for Davis
Powell, age IS at Brooks Funeral
home chapel Rev |. u. Dorsey.
pastor Of Camphor Methodist
church presided.
Mr. Powell died Thursday.
April 10. A native Of Birmlng-
ham. Ala, he had been living
with daughter, Mrs. Vivian
Boyce, Pol Rondo Ave A former
resident Of Chicago, he came to
st, Paul only eight months ago.
Survivors of Mr.. Powell include
two sisters, Mines. S. Hamilton
and Addie Spikner, both of Chi
cago; two brothers, George Powell
Kansas City Ksns., EMS Powell,
Philadelphia: three daughters.
Mines. Vivian Boycc and Bessie
Mansfield OF St. Paul, Wylda
Moore, Chicago; two sons.
Charles and Luke Powell of Chi
cage; seven grand children. ~
neices and nephews.
Intcrment was at Oakland GEM
etery,
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Directors, Mount Morris Music
School, an institution that offers
musical education TO Harlem
children, whose parents cannot
afford TO provide such training.
Other activities include, mem
Der of the Organizing Committee
for New York City Of National
Association for Mental Health.
Board of the League for Fair
Play, Inc, a founder and director
Of the Negro Actors Guild Of
America, Lay Advisory Board of
Harlem Hospital, a member OF the
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Reveille Club and the Town Hall
Club.
Dr. Crump has served as presi-
dent Of Halle almost since its i'm
ception. During his administration
through the leadership Of the late
Miss I. Myrtle Garden and the
Board of Directors, many inn
provements have been made. The
office has been re-arranged and
enlarged. A new gymnasium was
erected east OF the main building;
club rooms and recreation quar-
tiers have been arranged in the
former gymnasium. A nursery
has been provided and nurses
quarters established as a branch
OF the Family Nursing service.
The main auditorium has been re-
decorated and the stage rebuilt.
The forums, class groups, activi-
ties among the elderly people,
club and athletic programs have
contributed heavily to the cultur-
al value Of this institution in the
community. II is a st. Paul Com
munity Chest agency.
The high standard of leadership
is definitely maintained in the APP
pointment Of Mrs. Alice Sims
Onque as director.
Under the direction of the gem
eral chairmen. Mrs. John NJ. Pat
ton and attorney Archie Gingold
a splendid program has been pre-
pared. A number of busy COM
mittees have planned beautiful
decorations and refreshments. It
Is hoped than many Of the Twin
City citizens, both public and pri-
vate, will be present Sunday to
join in the very timely observance
of the 22nd anniversary,
Mrs. John NJ. Patton and Archie
Gingold, general chairmen.
Members of the public relations
committee are: John r. Lawrence
and Daniel d. OConnell. chair
men.
Hostess committee co-chairmen
are Mines. Charles Hargrave.
Milton Walls, Glen Beck. The as
sistants are Mines. Charles Park,
Robert Dunning. Norman Howell
Archie Gingold, s. Edward Hall
Denzil A. Carly, Chester Oden
Jr., e. Eloise Lewis, Geraldine
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BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. f. L. Jemison delivered an
inspiring message, subject, II am
the Way the Truth, and the
Light" There was food for thought
in his sermon.
He said: Let us take inven-
tory. not of others, but ourselves.
Are we willing to share what God
has given to us spiritually with
others 90
Il gave my all to Thee, what
have you given for me? Have
given anything To the Lord today?
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Mareheto Allen Wins
Scholarship To Attend
Rockford COLLEGE,

Miss Marcheta Allen. daughter
of Mr. and Mrs T. F. Allen. 973
Iglehart Ave, has won a $1,000
scholarship to Rockford college in
Illinois.
Miss Allen received the highest
grade of students from all parts
of the United States who took a
competitive examination for the
scholarship.
She is an A student at Central
High school in St Paul, and will
attend the Rockford college next
fall.
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MINISTER'S MEET

The INSTRUMENTATION Mini
sterial Alliance met Tuesday as
guests of Rev. William Williams.
pastor of the Fourth Street
church of God In Christ.
Two speakers from the YMCA,
Waldo Kcck, program secretary
and Owen Manchester, assistant
boys work secretary, made bret
remarks.
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Rev. w. L. BoffIes
To ReoIize His
Life's Ambition

On May 6, at 247 Grotto, St.
Paul, the dreams of a young man
who came to the Twin Cities from
Mississippi in 1916 with scarcely
more than the ambition to be-
come a minister of the gospel, will
reach realization.
1t will be the formal opening of
the New Gospel Temple church of
God in Christ, which is the dream
of its young pastor, Rev. w. l..
Battles.
The church opened at another
location in October, 1949. The only
member at its opening was the
wife of the pastor. Today, as the
church plans it's formal opening,
88 active members are on the
church rolls.
After finishing high school the
young minister worked away in
Mississippi at numerous tasks.
He earned enough money in varied
enterprises for train fare north.
As he worked he learned the bar
Der trade When he came to Min
nesOta, he passed the state board,
and went to work as a barber
in the day. At night he attended
the North Central Theological
School. where he spent four
years studying for the ministry.
While he studied he made him
self available to assist pastors in
various Church of God in Christ
congregations in Minneapolis. An
excellent singer and musician the
plays the electric GUITAR he soon
became a welcome addition to re-
igious services in the Twin Cities.
After completing the course at
North Central he took special
work at Northwestern Bible Col
lege
In the meantime he purchased a
barber shop to earn a living for
himself and his wife. He is a hard
worker in business and pulpit.
Sunday, May 6. when he well
| comes members and well wishers
to the new church, that CLEAN in
his eye will indicate that he is
realizing one of his cherished
dreams.
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OF Minnesota's l,lSS country
grain elevators, 30l are farmer
owned, 3Os line, 1873 independent,
l46 min. OF $4,000 bushels OF
grain handled in l94s, 500 per
cent went through the farmers
elevators.
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CARD OF THANKS

Mrs. Ruth Crump wishes to
thank her many friends and rela-
tives for their kind expressions of
sympathy and beautiful floral Of
ferings. Special thanks to Rev. H.
w Bolts for his consoling words
during my late bereavement. A
special thanks also to Woodland
Funeral home who so kindly as
sisted in his excellent services.
Mrs. Ruth Crump, wife
Mary Louise Allen, daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. William Crump,
mother and father.
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ST. LEONARD'S ANNUAL
HAM DINNER SUNDAY

The annual Ham Dinner of st.
Lconard's Catholic church 10th
and Clinton Ave. So. VIII be held
Sunday, April % from II to 5
p. m. The cost to adults per plate
is SIPS and children 75c.
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Then, our leader and his wife,
who is a skilled artist drew up a
plan whereby even the babies Of
the church could, in the future,
point proudly TO the new ST.
Peters files and say that was my
contribution TO the new church.
That was the initial drive ef-
fort. The first year we have raised
for all purposes, $50. 1866; this
year. so far, we have raised Sill
1885. The total for the nineteen
months being S31 1892; an aver
age Of $I.671.5O per month. An
accurate record has been kept and
the membership is informed at all
times about all monies received
and spent
Morally We're proud Of the
clean life he lives and the exam
pie Of right living he has set for
our whole city. Sickness in his
immediate family have brought
grief and many hardships, but
his moral fiber is OF such staunch
material that he's been able TO go
through with whatever came his
way. The coming of little Phyllis
Marie brought happiness and
sunshine not only to the immed-
late family, but to the whole
church to have a little baby girl
in the parsonage, as well as the
young man already there.
ship has been Of the highest
calibre. On one occasion Jesus
told Peter IL ne loved him to
feed My sheep: spiritual food
is so very important. We of the
congregation have Toasted on
spiritual food Sunday after Sun
day. The mid-week prayer meet
ing is a source of power to all who
attend and forms a bulwark for
the whole church.
Now, how have we responded
to this excellent leadership? Per
haps we'd better let the renewed
life and interest in the church
speak for itself. A review Of our
organizations and the work they
are doing would be very enlighten.
ing: since / don't have all this in
formation at my finger tips, may
be I'd better just refer to it in a
general way.
I've already told you of our
financial standing in the nineteen
months. but something tells me
we haven't begun to fight. The
standing clubs have taken on in.
creased interest and added new
members; new clubs are being
organized; an opportunity is being
given for new leadership to ex-
press itself. A spirit of friendly
rivalry exists that is a healthy
sign for any congregation. Some
clubs are nearing the two
thousand dollar mark in finance
Bigger and better programs are
being sponsored and I'm sure our
leader has his eye and thoughts
on every part of the work that is
still tagging behind.
Now, what are his plans for
the future? To build a new st.
Peters church and still be alive
and able to enjoy it after it is
built. We have a duty as followers
to hold up his hands and work to-
gether in the cause of Kingdom
Building in Minneapolis. For
Christ has no hands
May God bless you, Rev. and
Mrs. Simmons, give you a safe
journey and vacation and bring
you safely back to us again.
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Northern States Power Com
pany reached a new all-timc peak
load of ISL, 355 klowatts in a re-
cord-breaking 1850. Total output
was 1899, 1875. 900 kilowatt-hours.
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corter To Speak At
HaIIie Anniversary

Continued rom page ~
Der of the American Legion, Board
OF Trustees Of Town Hail. Execu-
tive Board, New York Councils,
Boy Scouts of America, Board Of