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The guardian., 1951-06-02
OBITUARY
Mrs.
Ada K. Gaines

One by one Massachusetts
women, prominent in the fight
I for civil rights for all, are pass
( ing on - Mrs. William Monroe
/ Trotter, Mrs. Emery T. Norris
! Mrs. Mary Fraction, Mrs. Minnie
! Cravath Simpson, Lillian Lewis
| Feurtado, Mrs. Mary E. Gibson
- and now, Mrs. Ada Kingnan
Gaines, widow of the late j.
Solomon Gaines and mother of
Mrs. Roberta Kingman Burton,
has joined the group of those
whom all should remember and
| revere.
Life drew to a close for Mrs.
Gaines last April Is at Cam
bridge City Hospital after a per-
iod of i'll health over a number
of years, during which time she
was tenderly cared for by her
daughter and in the home of
William H. Wilkes of 85 Prentiss
street, Cambridge, with many
other friends administering to
her comfort with visits, cars,
flowers, and delicasies. Services
were held on April 19 at Peoples
Baptist Church of which deceas-
ed was a member. Rev. Richard
NJ. Owens, the pastor, officiated,
assisted by Rev. William I.
Reeves, pastor of Glouscester
Memorial Presbyterian Church
with which her son-in-law, the
late Rev. Henri Burton, was con-
nected and her daughter was
member. Helen w. Holiday sang
with Florence Heggie Taylor at
the organ Rev. Owens paid
glowing tribute to the fine quail
ties of mind and heart of Mrs.
Gaines whom he styled a truly
great woman and extolled her
work in city, church, Interment
was in Mt. Hope Cemetery
where Rev. Reeves committed
the body. The Modern Funeral
Home had charge of arrange
ments.
Friends of Mrs. Gaines viii
remember her late husband J.
Solomon Gaines, who earlier in
the century was distinguished
for his fine civic spirit and was
a gifted writer and eloquent
public speaker. Mrs. Gaines took
an active part in the community.
She was a charter member of the
Women's Service Club and one
of its bulworks, serving as vice
president; was identified with a
movement to aid girls school in
Africa was a member of the
Women's Republican Club, ac-
tive in many fraternal organiza.
tlons and was a proficient per-
liamentarian. Surviving are the
daughter, Mrs. Roberta King
man Burton, two sisters, Mrs.
Lucy Johnson and Mrs. Mary
Payne Of Philadelphia, brother
Joseph Chambers Of Boston.
other relatives and a host of
friends.
The guardian., 1951-06-02
Metropolitan
Baptist Church
lev. M. |. Minor, Pastor

On this Sunday, June 3, at $50
PM. gala pre-convention youth
rally will be held at the Metro
poltan Baptist Church, TIT
Shawmut avenue, Rev. M. ].
Minor, Pastor. Talent from all
the various B. Y. p us will
participate in the program. The
Rev. A. J. Spratley of the Con-
cord Baptist Church will be the
guest speaker. This program is
jointly sponsored by the Sunday
school and B. Y. P. u. of the
church. This program climaxes
the work of both groups. Re-
freshments will be served after
the program.
The guardian., 1951-06-02
Oh FREEDOM! OH FREEDOM!
By CLIFFORD L. MILLER
MY WRITER'S PLEDGE

Writing is my task with endless possibilities 1or gooa q
evil will therefore regard my pen as my tongue When
there are truths to shared my sword where wrongs are %
he resisted my lamp where feet be guided my harp
where souls are to be cheerd windows where my soul ana
souls Of others can be SEEN
Ipledge myself try make an honest living with my
but never to prostitute for gain While shall waten
be trends IN writing and strive write to and for the
neope as seems to me shall not wfuy pander to vulgar
tastes pledge integrity Of my pen to express only my
honest thoughts and feelings
pledge my pen to exalt not degrade humanity Let my
non aim ALWAYS to be clean clear window through which
nv readers may see beyond human CRIME the pendor with
which God has glorfed kind, however low men may
have fallen my pen prove very kind to my race since II
IS unknown by most readers misunderstood by some and
preudged by others my pen not be photograph but
a true painting Of life.
pledge anew each day to cherish my art as sacred
trust and try to improve to minister better to humanity
nv race my country, world peace and my God
Published by American Weave Cleveland October l947;
paragraph added in revision 1851
The guardian., 1951-06-02
REV. OWNES : MAN OF VISION

ance room; a spacious choir room
and an extra room for club
meetings and other activities,
which also houses the nursery
on Sunday mornings.
The Pastors Five Year Plan
called for the following obiec-
tives:
/. That at least $50 new
members be added to the church
each year.
2. To provide Scholarship
Fund to aid our students who
are attending college.
8. To complete the unfinished
part of the basement, making it
suitable for activities, programs,
recreation and other necessities.
4. To completely decorate the
entire Church, especially the
Auditorium.
5. To establish a Reserve Fund
consisting of Special Contribu-
tions, Bequests, Wills and other
sources deemed feasible.
6. To erect on the site of pro-
perty next door a Center, An
mex or Parish House, with speci-
fications covering offices, class
rooms, auditoriums and special
rooms for any and all require
mentS.
This last objective will give to
Peoples Church and the Com
munity a Religious an dEduca-
tional Center which has been
sorely needed for many years.
The guardian., 1951-06-02

For the fifteenth anniversary
of the pastorate of the Rev.
Richard M. Owens Of Peoples
Baptist church, the committee
had issued % page very at
tractive souvenir program con-
tanning a very splendid cut of
the pastor; also pictures of the
pastors family "a group OF Rev.
and Mrs. owens and daughters
Pearl and jean. The Anniver-
sary General Committee was also
pictured, the Young Adult Fell
lowship Group, (Lincoln Thom-
son, president) and a picture Of
Mrs. Katherine Faison, pianist,
director and president of the
Gospel Chorus.
Under "felicitations' the pas
tor is describe das follows. REV.
owens is a creative organizer
whose Vision goes beyond the
present to the needs of the fu-
ture, yet his plans are practical.
He is kindly, approachable and
sympathetic, a minister who at
tracts people of all ages and
who copes with any situation
into which he is called for aid
or advice or consolation, He has
a ready wit and is a good mixer
who does not lose his natural
dignity. He is resourceful and
able to make the most complex
problems appear simple, He is
deeply and genuinely spiritual
and gets his message over to his
congregation without making
himself too sactimonious to oe
practical. He is studious, there
fore Weaves into his discourse a
live present day philosophy and
Interpretation of the Bible and
of religion in its relation to cur
rent happenings. Nor is he salts
fed with his present knowledge
but plans further study. The
pastors wife, Mrs. Viola Mabel
Owens, is a genial, dignified and
refined lady, talented in music,
both instrumental and vocal.
She moves about in a quiet, un-
obstructive manner, willing to be
of service at all times. At pre-
sent she is teacher in the
Week-a DAY Bible school. There
are two lovely daughters, Pearl
and Jean
Credit is due the pastor for
keeping the Church in the fore
front along all lines of Religious,
Civic and National interests. The
religious work has steadily
grown through active participa-
ton in denominational affairs.
Up to the present time the Pas
tor serves in the following posi-
tions: State Vice-President of
the National Baptist Conven-
tion; Vice-President of the Sun
day School Department of the
New England Baptist Conven-
tion; President of the United
Baptist Convention; President of
of the Baptist Ministers Con-
ference; Moderator Of the BoS-
ton East Association, third of
the race to hold such diStinc-
ton; Member of the BIB. Club,
the only member OF the race
included in this Fellowship:
Trustee of Resthaven; Charter
Member Of Freedom House;
member of NAACP.
Along the interracial front the
Pastor has done much to bring
about a better understanding
and brotherhood.
During Rev. Owens pastorate
many members have been
added to the Church. Also numer-
Gus Improvements and renova-
tions have been made, including
a spacious and up-to-date office
for the Pastor, also the renova-
ton of the sub basement. This
includes modern ladies' rest
room and parlor; an officers fin
The guardian., 1951-06-02
Charles 81. A.M.E. ChurcS
Worren St. 9 Elm Hill Ave
Rev. Wolter c. Davis, PustoF

Rev. Walter c. Dovis, Pastor
Sunday, May 27, Rev. Davis
was at his spiritual zenith, this
last Sunday of the Conference
year, as, combining memorial
eulogy to our late Presiding FL
der Moore, and his final benedic-
ton, he used John XIV:27 MY
peace l leave with YOU to re-
capitulate his theme for the year
The necessity of living and
working together in Christisl
peace to receive those positive
blessings that come only from
God" AS our beloved Pastor re-
ports for Annual Conference on
Wednesday he will go with the
prayers, well-wishes and streng-
thening thoughts of the congre.
cation to whom he has endeared
himself by forgetting himself
entirely to install unity in the
hearts of all; and to charter a
successful course to success and
prosperity, materially and spirit
ually. Tuesday, final Glass re-
port with after-entertainment by
the church officers will be an
outstanding event. Applications
are pouring in for bus reserva-
tions in the caravan to Hartford
carrying the Davis Charles Street
Banner
Many plan to accompany Pas
tor Davis on his sad mission to
the funeral of Presiding Elder
Moore Springfield, Monday May
%. The death notices Of Pioneer
Sr. Kate Monroe, and Mr.. Robt
Watkins, brother of Sr. Gertrude
Smith were received with sad
ness.
The day closed with Pastor
Davis, in his inimitable manne-
thanking each individual and
group in the church who had
aided IN the fruition Of his pro-
gram. Church and Sunday
School will carry on as usual
June for those unable to travel
to Hartford, A miraculous year
ends; a great one dawns.
CLARISSA ]. HOLMES
The guardian., 1951-06-02
nay BOSTON
BY vERITAs

Brandeis University located in Waltham Mass, has
only 472 students and has yet to have single graduate
This is because is only three years Old This University
probably ranks as the greatest America because although
it was founded by Jews secaan University where
the non Jewish students White and Colored much at
home as the Jewish students Here is school where
coored student is really welcome Dr. Robert Thornton Of
Chicago is the staff at Brandeis as Scientist
may be remembered by many that Harold RUSSELL a
white soldier who his in World War IT. made his
first appearance before large audience at the reception for
returning coord soldiers and sailors at the Arory IN
1946 Now Harold Russell who metal claws for hands,
is great Movie Star and National Commander of the
Amvets.
The Doctors at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine
have found out way to eliminate all cavities in the teeth
They discovered that food touches the teeth
will never be bothered with decay. But the to all
this will never be popular You must take all Of your food
through stomach tube.
Boston was at one time plagued with wolves We found
statute dated 164O which reads W is ordered that there
shall bushe of Indian three quarts Of wine paid
to any Indian by Constable every Town for every Wolfe
killed within the bounds of the Town"
The oldest news-boy around Boston Common is named
millionaire his savings from the sale of newspapers for
many years. We wonder if there Guardian newsboy
living who prominent enough to attract the public eye
Speaking of Gardens and Garden clubs found a
beautiful floral display the lovely estate of Mrs Esther
Wilson in Waertown. This matrons garden is par with
the best her exclusive street. and enhances the beauty of
her home.
It is very fashionable now to engage in spare-time
activities One popular school teachers in Boston does
an excellent job of turning exquisite pieces of pottery
and is willing to teach Ceramics to her friends
Boston needs 100 more active nter-racally minded
citizens like Baron Blomberg who in the past month
regardless Of time and expense himself has brought the
Colored and White citizens together several times for social
contact and better understanding
Students were alarmed recently when the clock the
Church tower Harvard University struck 13 times
Noon but any other time of day it struck correctly Upon
investigation found that student in nearby Adams
house has been adding the 18th stroke with bullet from his
rfA
Chucle Of the week Years ago an owner of a pool hall
and liquor store gave his check for $50 Methodist church
The parishioner questioned the acceptance of this tainted
money The minister in the pulpit the next Sunday settled
the matter by saying Verify it is the devils money. can
think Of nothing that will the devil pain than
apply his money to the work Of the Lord placing the
check in our fund. Amen"
The guardian., 1951-06-02

Golden Anniversary Festival of
The Guardian, Tuesday, June 5,
at Union Methodist Church,
Columbus Ave. and w. Newton
sts., Boston, at s PM. ALI in
vited. Admission free.
The guardian., 1951-06-02
Poets Corner
A LITANY
BY ST. CLAIR KIRTON

An expression of gratitude to Deity for the thirty year
ministry Of The Req David Leroy Ferguson Retiring Recto
Of St Cyprians Episcopal Church Rorbury in the Doces
Of Massachusetts,
For the great work this sanity has done,
Wrought in Thy name here at St Cyprian;
For faithful souls whom for Thee he hast won,
We give Thee thanksl
For the expounding of Thy Holy Word
Which we through him these thirty years have heard
For the departed whom these Truths desired
Lord give we thanks
For manifesing Thee as he hast done
For the esteem his modesty has won;
For him. Thy mercies-through Thine only Son,
God we give Thee thanks
Now let the people all with one accord
Exto Thy in gratitude o Lord!
For him-and all WHO preach Tiny Holy Word
Do give thanks,
The guardian., 1951-06-02
BEREA SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
E. IA. Lockett, minister

Mr.. James Middleton, a min
isterial graduate of Oakwood
College, 1851, was the guest
speaker during the II o'clock
hour on last Sabbath. The sub
ject of his sermon was What
Time 1t It?" He made com
ments upon current events and
their relation to Bible prophecy.
Mr.. Middleton, who was gradu-
ated from English High, is Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James P. Middleton of Boston.
before going to Decatur, Albania
where he will begin his min
iSterial career.
"a - ~
The Kings Daughters, under
the direction of Mrs. Louise
Grannum, presented their ann
ual closing program at the
church last Sunday evening, and
a crowd was present despite the
rainy weather. Mrs. Mildred Ma
honey of the Massachusetts, F. E.
P. c. was the guest speaker, and
she told Of the origin, develop
ment and work of the organiza-
ton. Mrs. Cornelia Ford was
the mistress of ceremony.
AZ ~ ~
The Singing Band went out
Ingathering last Sabbath night
in Scollay Square, and all things
considered, did very we'll for the
time the group was out.
The guardian., 1951-06-02

Life consists in what a man
is thinking of all day"
There is no wealth but life"
The guardian., 1951-06-02

wM
O'Banyoun's
Observations

" 2~Aa
Observations
A goodly crowd attended the
regular monthly meeting Of the
Samuel Coleridge- Taylor Musical
Association, last Sunday, and
were rewarded with fine pro-
gram. Solos by Phyllis Tavada
and Charles Inniss, readings by
Donald Joseph, were followed by
an excellent address by Mabel
Worthy. Lillian Williams spon-
sored the program and She lived
up to her past reputation.
The Senior Choir and Gospel
Chorus Of Pleasant Hill Baptist
Church 1855 Humboldt avenue,
Roxbury, are sponsoring their
second annual concert Sunday
afternoon, June IL, at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. Biggs and Mrs. Carter are
presidents. and Mr.. Morris Small
is organist and director. A fea-
ture will be Mrs. Maude Wood
ruff, who was the speaker at last
Sunday nights session.
Next Wednesday, June 6, at
the annual night in June, at St.
Augustine Church, Lenox street,
l expect to pilot team of con-
cert players to furnish the mu-
sical background of an inter-
esting evening. Come out and
hear US, Snd enjoy other num-
bers furnished by the committee.
l promise you an excellent time.
Time for the Willing Workers
Talent Night is creeping up, and
those who are waiting to enter
at the last minute may be frozen
out. Those who wish to partici-
pate, must contact the NC, that's
me, and go through the same
routine as all other participants.
Many good things are being
said about Ernest Simms who is
the sponsor Of the Pops night,
June %, and he deserves every
thing said about him. He is a
thorough musician, Of high stan
dards, and you can get a line
on his ability at st. Augustine
Church, June 6, as he will be
one of the FIVE. He will be a
worthy pilot of the program in
Symphony Hall, June y.
One of the biggest nights in
the offing is June 5, Union
Methodist Church, Testimonial
Festival, a feature of the
GUARDIAN G old e n Anniver-
sary. Oratory, music, tribute, a
general getting behind the move
ment to push this Voice of De-
mocracy forward. Admission
free. Won't cost you anything
but time. See you there.
Rev. R. Della Potter, an asso-
ciate at Christ Temple of Per-
sonal Experience, received her
TIL. B. from the American Col
lege of Theology in Chicago last
Saturday. Congratulations.
l know you are going to Brown
Hall, tomorrow afternoon to hear
the New England Singers, spon-
sored by Hal DeMund, directed
by Earl Waithe. Just reminder.
Of course you have reserved
Sunday, June 1913 80 o'clock,
to 60 hear those marvellous mu-
sical brothers, Laymon and lrv-
ing Hunter, in recital presented
by the Dramatic Group of Christ
Church, Mrs. Viola Kirk, presi-
dent.
This is the night to hear that pre-
eminent baritone, Paul Robson,
at Otisfeld Hall, corner Blue Hill
avenue and Otisfield street. He
will be accompanied by Law
renee Brown, who will be recog-
nized by many Bostonians.
zone may lift his world easily
with the lever of laughter" F"
mo man can bake for the
world"
1925
Poets
The guardian., 1951-06-02

zone may lift his world easily
with the lever of laughter" "
mo man can bake for the
world"
The guardian., 1951-06-02

All the copy for insertion in a
current issue must be received
at GUARDIAN Office, 977 Ire
mont Street, Boston, 20, not later
than Wednesday noon; earlier
would be better.
Per NJ. Tr0tter Steward,
Editor
The guardian., 1951-06-02

This is the night to hear that pre-
eminent baritone, Paul Robson,
at Otisfield Hall, corner Blue Hill
avenue and Otisfield street. He
will be accompanied by Law
renee Brown, who will be recog-
nized by many Bostonians.
The guardian., 1951-06-02
CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Mrs.
Ada Kingman Gaines are deeply
grateful to the friends who
stood by to the end and wish to
express heartfelt thanks fer
sympathy, the beautiful cards,
visits and for the flowers sent
to the funeral
MRS. ROBERTA K. BURTON
daughter
The guardian., 1951-06-02

MRS. LUCY JOHNSON
MRS. MARY PAYNE
sisters
JOSEPH CHAMBERS
brother
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1951-09-20

any literary effort. I know ]
felt encouraged by the fact that
Mrs. EloiSe PeaSe of Lodge
Grass had a story, entitled THE
First THANKSGIVING" accepted
for publication in the November
issue of Children'S Activities
The magazine is published by
the Child Training Association,
Inc, of Chicago. The story Mrs.
PeaSe has written deals with
the first Thanksgiving Day eel
ebration given for the Crow In
dian children in Montana.
According to an editor of a
well-known magazine. it is no
body'S fault except our own
when we pay taxes that are far
too high. We are supposed to
have a government "of the peo-
pie, by the people," and if we
are too lazy to take an active
interest in it and object to out
rageousS taxation, that is paw
ing the way for reckless spend
ing in Washington, then we de-
serve what we get.
We can let our congressman
or senators know how we feel
about our high taxes or any
other important issue, merely
by whiting them a postcard.
Even a lazy person can do that
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SOCIAL EVENTS
IN HARDIN AND VICINITY
Mexican Dinner Party

| 4N1N AlSCll DlII1lNI
Members of the advanced
Spanish class of Hardin high
school were entertained at a
Mexican dinner Saturday, Sept.
Is at the E & R church. Miss
! Amy Wade was hostess.
The affair as an annual one
which the Spanish students
look forward to from their
freshman year. Every member
of the class was present.
Members include Barbara
Brown, Geraldine Schilreff, Mi
riam Kern, Dolores Dysart, Inez
Molina, Dian OFT, Dorrine Hol-
land, Jean Weigand and Don
Kray. Ruth Kroehler and Ron
ME BounouS were guests.
! Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs. Earl Deering was guest
of honor at a surprise birthday
party at her home Sunday,
Sept. 9. Mrs. D. K. Moss and
Mrs. Fritz Setback were hostess
SeS.
Following playing of games,
refreshments were served to
the eight guests present.
Pink and Blue Shower
Pink rosebuds were used as
centerpieces and individual nut
cups daintily decorated with
miniature baby clothing were
used to decorate the tables
when Mrs. Roy Morrison, Mrs.
Luke Dyche and Mrs. Albert
Wildin, co-hoSteSses, entertained
at a pink aud blue shower in
honor of Mrs. C. w. Jones at
the Morrison home Thursday
evening.
Dessert was served at 7:30 to
II guests, after which four ia
bleS of bridge were in play with
honors going to Mrs. J. J. Ping,
Mrs. Harold Ruby and Miss
Myrtle Peterson.
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CAMPFIRE
NEWS

WICAKA
The seventh grade Camp Fire
group met Wednesday, Sept. IL,
at the home of Mrs. Rex Wem-
pie.
The group held election of Of
ficers with the following re-
suits: Judy Martin, president;
Sharon Cook, vice president;
Barbara Lou Cox, secretary and
scribe.
Judy Wemple served refresh
mentS at the close of the meet
ing.
HAMMER
The fifth grade Camp Fire
group held their meeting on
Wednesday, Sept. IL, at the
home Of Mrs. Melvin Harris.
Elected officers were jeanne
Heitzman, president; Karen
Kern, vice president; Darlene
Bakken, secretary; Janice Sim
mons, treasurer, and Judy Ku-
chera, scribe.
The name "Hahnee" meaning
Beaver Ito work hard) was cho-
sen as the groups name.
The meeting was ] the girls
first under the Camp Fire pro-
gram, having been Blue Birds
until reaching the fifth grade.
BACHELOR BUTTONS
The Bachelor Button Blue
Bird group met at the home of
Mrs. Jack Helmann Wednesday,
Sept. IL.
The following officers were
elected: Judy SnickloSk, presi-
dent; Nancy Martin, treasurer,
and Nadine StObaugh, scribe.
Penny Helmann served lunch
to the group.
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Hardin Tribune-Herald. Thursday. September 90 1s5l-5

officers. Don Holland, Doug
Patterson, Ruth Kroehler and
Art Kunau were nominated for
president. However, Ruth
Kroehler and Art Kunau With
drew. I
Nominated for vice president
were Pat Fox and Bob Delp;
for secretary, Dolores Seader,
Billie Ragland and Joyce We
del, and for treasurer, Ruth
Kroehler, Leroy Kirschenmann
and Floyd Schanaman. H..
A demonstration of talent was
given by prospective cheerlead-
ers, six of whom will be cho-
sen. Trying out were Joyce We
del, Billie Ragland, Shirley
Lind, Don Ross, Eddie Buckner,
Jean Weigand, Dolores Dysart,
Katherine JabS, Marilyn Mills,
Jean Wilson, Jim Cline and
Jim Mills.
First enlistment in the high
school biology departments zoo
was a garter snake brought in
by Dale Preator. The reptiles
presence caused no more con-
sternation among the girls than
the boys, according to instruc-
tor James Milne, At least one
girl-Lois Hibnes-ushered him
back to headquarters on one
of several occasions when
AWOL. Finally he was declared
temperamentally unadjustable
and escorted to a portion in the
wilderness near the ditch and
set free.
A meeting of the high school
faculty to discuss routine mat
tiers was held at $3.50 Sept. IL.
John Fisher, acting principal,
presided.
The high school library OPP
ened last week. Ruth Kroehler
will be head librarian this year