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The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
Will You Lose
Your Rights

Al leaS, a hundred thousand
Americans viii lose their rights
20 ono months social security IN
saranee benefits for last Sep.
TENDER unless they claim the
payment before the end Of Maneh.
Oscar r. Ewing. Federal Security
Administrator declared today.
These are people who became
eligible fer old-age Insurance
benefits in September under the
1850 amendments 10 the social Sc.
eurity law and who have not yet
filed claim While the new law
extends back paymenta for ~
many as six months. the Septem-
Der payment cannot he made Ia
anyone eligible at that time who
fails 10 make application before
the end of March. Ewing also
called attention TO the fact that
Friday, March so. ia the last day
OF business IN tho month. Soeial
security offices are closed Saturs
day.
II Is estimated that 700, 900
workers, age Cd or over, who
couldn't qualify under the old law.
became eligible for monthly IN
suranee benefit payments under
the terms of the amended Social
Security Act when IL went into
effect in September
Many of them have already ap
piled at their local social security
office and are now getting their
monthly checks, others are still
working In jobs covered by soc.
ial security and need not apply
at this time. The Social Security
Administration believes that thu
estimated 100000 have not filed
claims because they do not realire
that they became eligible last Sep
TENDER. A person retiring at age
% or later can hr entitled TO in
suranee payments II he has worked
for one and half years Ia jobs
covered by social security This
work may have been at any
time since 1896. Under the old
law, the amount Of work required
for most people was considerably
higher.
Moreover, people age rs or over
can nov have monthly benefit pay.
ments even when regularly am.
ployed. The kind of work and
amount of earnings is no longer a
consideration in allowing claims Of
people in this age group. Anyone
who became eligible In September
under this provision of the new
law will get back payments as of
that month If application Is made
before the first of April.
Survivors of World War II ser
vicemen who were in many cases
made eligible for immediate pay.
ments in September, Ewing said,
should also make application in
March to avoid loss of part of
their back payments under amend
ed social security.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
Sam Thurman Dies;
Rites Are Wednesday

Sam Thurman, 90, of 700 North
Fourth street, died at 7 a. m. Sun
day in County hospital.
Services were conducted at 2
p. m. Wednesday in the Parker and
Son funeral home, Elder Manson
officiated.
Mr.. Thurman had been Cham
gaign resident 20 years. He leaves
daughter, Mrs. Florence Clark,
Jackson, Miss. sister, Mrs. Irene
Agnew, Champaign, an aunt, Mrs.
Fran Williams, Chicago.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
KENTUCKY CATHOLIC
SCHOOLS ALL OUT FOR
lNTERRACIAL SPORTS

tSPECiAlsl-..- Catholic schools
IN this section of Kentucky have
again crossed the colre line without
incident, according TO The Record,
official organ of the Roman Cath
oils Archdiocese of Louisville.
During recent months these
schools have developed "a genuine
interraeial justice and charity In
athletic competition
Instances cited by the publlea.
ton included.
IL Our paroehial school bas-
ketball league has had the unique
distinction Of being the only org.
anizaiion Of It's kind In the city
which included among It's members
team Of Negro youngsters"
ca Catholic boys high schools
have scheduled basketball games
with local Negro high schools,
CD Bellarmine College. new
Catholic college for men here, has
played two basketball games with
Negro institutions and has a Negro
on its team.
Catholic schools the Record
stated, with their explicit super.
natural orisntation, have a strict
obligation to be the leaders in
bringing about the reforms dictat-
ed by Christian justice and char
ity.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
MARRIED

Mr.. William Bradford and Mrs,
Alice Stewart were quietly mar
ried in the home Of Mrs. +. fetch
er of East Bradley Ave. By Rev.
Ii. ". Donaldson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Scaggs, sister Of the bride,
service them as best man and
bridesmaid and Mrs. Bradford, mo
Their of Mrs. Mamie Stokes. The
couple were entertained in The
brides home on North 5th 1t.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
suRPRIsE 20 MoFnEK rYLFR

SURPRISE TO MOTHER TYLER
4 humber of friends headed by
Mrs. Alden Williams Of North Pop
ar, happily surprised Mother Tyler
in the home CT Rev. ard Mrs Ab
MeDaffy Of Monday. 26th., when
She VAS 20 years cd. Ice cream.
and cake baked ~ Mrs Leroy
Clark was served. Gifts and money
were presented On Thursday ia
the same home Mrs. MeDu1fy en-,
tertalned group Of friends hon
orIng Mother Tyler At pm Mr,
Clarence Wilson, Of $. LOUIS, No,
cousin OF Mother Tyler. passed last
week.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
AMONG THE SICK

Mrs. Dasey Candy, +. Church,
is improving. Her daughter re-
turned home.
Mrs. Dow Lewis, North lst in
Burnham hospital
MIR. Odin Wilson at home, East
fremont.
Mrs. John Woods at home, West
Hill, from Carrie hospital
Mrs. Ella Barnes Of North 9th
st.
Mr.. Alternately of East Columbia
Ave.
Mrs. Odessa Lashely at home,
North Hickory st.
Mrs. Cora Sparks in Burnham
hospital.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
RoYalettes
Honor PatroneSs

The Royaletiea entertained at
Dessert Hour" on Sunday, March
II, in honor Of their fifteen pat
ronesses, in the home Of Miss VII.
da Herndare, president.
An enjoyable social wit h all
home made desserts, patroness fas-
ors, tea. coffee and punch. was en-
joyed by all.
The entertainment was Planned
by Glenda Jackson, corresponding
sect. and Myrtle Stratton, histor-
ian.
Vida Hefndan, president, pour
ed. while Lucille Douglass, public.
ity and membership chairman. had
charge Of wraps.
Jean DrisA, advisor and parha.
mentarian had charge of photogra.
PHI, rs did Meddie Smith, commun-
jty service chairman, registered
guests in THE Royalette Log"
Louise Mills, social chairman.
Minnie Braey, co-chairman and
Nettie Cook, vice president, de-
signed and made Easter favors.
Lorraine Boswell, treasurer. lev
or Burch and Marsha Townsend
displayed. and explained Royalette
scrap books.
Miss Herndan talked on Origin
and up-to-date activities Of The
Royalettes.
Each patroness was introduced
and in turn pledged their loyal
support and thanks for the affil-
iation with the club.
The natronesses are.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30

{ m p arg nj rhana Junior
Chamber Of Commerce has put on
pablo sale tickets for the Duke
Ellington concert Il Il sponsoring
here April 3.
Tickets may be obtained at
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
Rites Set Tuesday
For Mrs. Kirk, 26

Services for Mrs. Odessa Clara
Kirk, 26, 712 North Ash street,
who died Thursday in Outlook
sanatorium were held at 2 p. m.
Tuesday in the Parker and Son
funeral home.
Rev. Lee Munson of the Church
of God in Christ officiated. Bur-
ial in Mount Hope cemetery.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
GUEST SPEAKER

Mr.. Paul Harris of Nation, H.,
will be guest speaker at the Cham
paign Bahai meeting held at the
Champaign City Building on the
9th floor, Sunday April lst at 4
pm. Public invited.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
NlsITs PARENTs AT EAsTER

Mrs Wendell Long, wife Of Ia
Wendell Long, stationed now in
Munich. Germany. visite d Il
Longs parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Hor-
ace Long of East Washington st.
Mrs Long likes Germany fine and
will join her husband again in a
few months.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
Returns HOME

Mrs. Dasey Pickel of North Ash
St. returned home after visiting
relatives at New 0rle 3, La,
bringing Little Pat" home. With
her were Larry and Jude.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
TEABAGS

In 1889, teabags accounted for
less than 10 per cent of the total
tonnage Of tea sold Today sales
of tea in the u. s. divide almost
$3.50 between teabags and loose
packaged tea.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
ILLINOIS NEWS

The source Of al EVIL IS for
nan 10 turn away from MS Lord
and set his heart on things IN
eedly" From Bahai writings.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
MEMORIAL SERVICE

NJ EMOhIA1s DEN VIE
Scottish Rite Masons, Prince
Hall affiliation, Paul Lawrence
Dunbar chapter of Rose Croix No.
40, were Moundy Thursday me
mortal services for all master ma
sons, suplime princes and peers at
6 p. m. Thursday in Bethel A. M.
L. church, Fourth street and Park
avenue.
BIRTH
ALTERNATELY, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl, coo East Eureka street, a
son at 9:45 p. m. Monday in
County hospital.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
RETURNS HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Yarber and
son have returned home after mo-
toring to Dayton, Ohio to visit
parents with twin sister and huS<
band from Chicago.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30

Mr.. David Phillips who attends
Central State College. Wileforce,
Ohio, visited relatives for the East
er vacation. Mrs. Phillips Is inn
proving nicely at home Craver
Park.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
VISITING DAUGHTER

Mrs. Lula Uiatman of East Hill
is visiting her daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Weiss at South Bend. Indiana,
while she is convalescing.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
BROTHER VISITS

Mr.. and Mrs. John Howell and
nephew Mr.. Otis Thompson of Chi
cago were guests of his sisters,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Maclin, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Taylor
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30

During the 1905 the number of
non-farm homes without private
bathing facilities was decreased
from 10000 to $500, 900 in the
United States.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
ATTENDS GOLDEN
GLOVES

Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Foxwell and
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Winfield at
tended Golden Gloves" in Chr
cago Thursday
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
VISITED RELATIVES
Al EASTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Williams
of North 9th st. visited Mrs. Will
mas relatives at Terre Haute, In
diana on Easter
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
VISITED COUSIN

Mrs. Cora Harding of Chicago
visited her cousin, NJ s. Carrie
Harper of East aill st.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
VISITED MOTHER

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Blackwell Of
Chicago were Easter visitors with
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Harve Ross
of North Market st.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
VISITING RELATIVES

Mrs. Agee Young and son Of n
4th. are. visiting 2 weeks in Iowa.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
AT HOME

Mrs. Josephine Jones of Chicago
spent Easter at home with parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Jones of West
Vine St.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
HOME

\ I HUME
Mr.. Landel Diffay visited his
mother, Mrs. Edna Diffay, during
holidays.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
JOINS HUSBAND

Mrs. Carl Russell, formerly Miss
Katherine Means of West Maple,
who Is In Washington, clerking in
be and Zoe store will join her
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
LOCAL NEWS

husband who has been transferred
in February 70 Joliet. III. Mr. Car
Russell.
The Illinois times. (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1951-03-30
BIRTf

NEW PONTIAC
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hollaway
of Craver Park have a new green
Pontiac.
Evening star., 1951-11-11

Her partner was visibly annoyed and kept
his arm about her until she laughed and spoke
to him in tongue Pliny did not understand
and the officer then relinquished her to the
American. Her eyes just ficked Pliny's-
and he was twice gone.
I'm Pliny Moore" he said Gosh, can
you dance!''
Thank you. Do all Americans say gosh?"
Gosh. don't know. I'm sailing around
in cloud"
She grinned at him.
''WHAr do call your" he asked "All these
kids are Countesses or Ladies Something-or-
other and it just doesn't come naturally"
For this evening" she said, because you
paid me nice compliment, you might try
Marie. That's my name"
I'm going to pay you more than compli-
ment, honey"
He was brusquely cut in on by an older
Royal colonel, who started arguing, of all
things, with this loveliest girl Then the
music stopped, and Pliny smoked cigarette.
He saw his commanding officer being intro
duced very formally to her. When the music
started again. Pliny gave his co three rounds
with Marie, then cut back in.
Listen" he said. ''I'm talking against
time before the next cut-in But want you
to know this. My father fell in love at first
Evening star., 1951-11-11
FICTION
.HE story first was
Il whispered here and

there in Europe and now
it has crossed the Atlantic. But whether it is
crafty false or equally crafty true only three
people actually know, and none of the three
will tell. Of course others, avid to put in a
word, have been less reticent.
Gossip feeds on gossip.
The story has to do with Pliny Moore, who
was - and, so far as know, still is "a sec
ond lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
On the morning he arrived in certain foreign
capital he learned that the squadron he was
joining was scheduled to 60 that night to
dancing party at one of the big hotels. That
was fine with Pliny; everything was fine with
Pliny - whose name, incidentally, was not
Pliny Moore but something else which may
not reveal, any more than may reveal the
name of the small European monarchy where
this happened.
PLINY was not too tall. He was black
haired. handsome kid with sparkling deep
brown eyes.
The dance was shy of girls until about mid
evening when party of six or seven burst in
with some Royal officers at their heels. The
officers swept them away to the music. and
that was when Pliny began to take notice.
One of the girls in an off-shoulder blue
Evening star., 1951-11-11
by Gerald Mygatt
illustrated by Walter Richards

dress, was simply the loveliest human being
Pliny ever had seen. His heart bumped
couple of times and he knew he was gone. She
was little, the way he liked them, and she had
soft golden hair, the most gorgeous pair of
blue eyes and a radiant sunny smile. She
danced past Pliny couple of times and
then he walked out on the floor and cut in
Evening star., 1951-11-11

sight and he's been happily married for thirty
two years. The minute he saw my mother he
just knew. And the story is that my grand
father fell the same way. don't expect you
to be in love with me - not for long time.
maybe. But you're going to be and you're
going to marry me-"
She pulled away from him little. "Oh,
Pliny, please don't. Just let's have fun for
this one evening"
But tell'you Ifell in love with you the
The guardian., 1951-07-14
Fother OF
Arthur Coles
Passes Away

Funeral services for Deacon
Charles ]. Coles of 1901 Colum-
bus ave, Roxbury, were held on
Monday afternoon, July 2, at the
Metropolitan Baptist Church,
Shawmut ave-, with the pastor
the Rev. M. J. Minor off1ciating
assisted by the Rev A. j. Sprat-
ley and other clergymen. Solos
were rendered by Helen w. Holi-
day and there was a profusion
of floral tributes. Millard F
Reid Memorial Chapel, Mrs. Mat
tie Reid. ciracor had charge
OF lie lunerM arrangements
Internent was in hdelrose cen1e-
terry, Brockton, Mass.
Mr.. Coles passed away on June
%, after being confined to his
bed only a few days though he
had been in failing health for
several months. He was "a years
old.
Born in Savannah, Ga. in
1866 he was the eldest of seven
children and the last to die. In
his active years he was a licensed
marine engineer. Coming to
Boston % years ago he was a
charter member of Metropolitan
Baptist Church and served as
deacon and was beloved by all
who knew him. He and his wife,
Mrs. Sarah Coles, who survives
him, lived happily in the home
adjoining that of his son, Ar
thur D. Coles, proprietor of the
market at $50 Columbus avenue.
other survivors are; daughter,
Mrs. Matilda Anderson of Sa-
vannah, Ga; Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
iel Famble, nephew and niece,
Of Brooklyn, N. Y; Mr.. and Mrs.
Monte Hawkins of New York
City, granddaughter and grand
niece; Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Haw-
kins, nephew and niece of New
port, R. l.; daughter-in- Mrs.
Mabel Smith coles; EuleSee Mar
tin, Monte Martin, grandsons;
Essie Sans, granddaughter; two
great grandchildren, other rela-
tives and a host Of friends.
The guardian., 1951-07-14
EIks' Annual
OrotoricoI
Contest Held

The annual oratorlcal contest
sponsored by the State Education
committees Of eight Lodges of
the Improved Benevolent Pro-
tective Order of Elks of the State
Of Massachusetts was held at the
Women's Service Club, AGA Mass.
avenue, Sunday, July l.
The competition was so keen
that the judges, Charles H. Lewis
Jr., Mrs. Catherine johnson. and
Elmer Pueblo had very difficult
time selecting the winner. First
prize went to Miss Helen Jordan
of Boston, who chose for her
oration, 1.-THE Colored American
and the Constitution" and sec
ond prize went to Miss Carol
Wright of Cambridge, whose
topic was ''The Constitution of
the United States" Miss Betty
johnson and daughter Alice v.
Sealey rendered vocal selections
and Master of Ceremonies was
Charles Walden.
Elkdom sponsors these contests
on a local, state regional and
National basis. for the purpose of
enlghtening the public as to the
meaning of the Constitution and
gives a $1,000 scholarship to the
winner of each of the regional
contests.
Miss Jordan will represent the
State of Massachusetts at the
next regional contest to be held
in New York July Is.
State Directress of Education
for Massachusetts, Mrs. Lillian
w. Kicker is assisted by the fol-
lowing local chairmen: Brother
Fred Riggs, Massasoit Lodge Of
Cambridge; Daughter Lucy West
Juanita Temple No. Al of Cam
bridge; Daughter Lillion M. Cald-
well, Phyllis Wheatley Temple
No. % of Boston; Daughter Flor
ence Ward, Nakomis Temple
Worcester: Daughter Amanda
Jones, Forget Me Not Temple
Springfield; Bro 9TH er Harold
Faulkner, Bunker Attucks Lodge,
Boston, and Daughter Leugenia
Harriet Tubman Temple,
Boston.
The guardian., 1951-07-14
FLASH!- BANKS A CANDIDATE
FOR new 9-MAN CITY COUNCIL

The voters Of Ward 8 had their
ballots so messed up 18 months
ago, that their choice, Atty.
Laurence H. Banks has been
denied his seat in the City Coun-
Gil for the longest time in known
history. He has been unable to
serve the people in the Boston
City Council.
Even before this political mess
is cleaned up, another election
campaign for City Council has
already started. Atty. Banks has
been urged by many friends,
supporters and we'll wishers to
run again in this new City wide
contest for City Councillor.
The popular attorney has ac-
cepted this new challenge and
issued the following statement:
"If you are voter in the City
of Boston, whether you are a
Democrat, Republican or lndep-
endent, you can effectively pro-
test this mockery Of the peoples
vote in the last election by sign
ing my nomination papers. l
want to serve the people-not
for two months-but for full 2
year term in the City Council
Won't you sign my nomination
papers during the week Of July
The guardian., 1951-07-14
Navy
Union Head

WORCESTER = Arthur Haw-
ley, A Bellevue ST., was elected
Massachusetts State Department
Commander of the Army and
Navy Union at the recent state
convention.
The convention met at the
Franklin Hall in Quincy for
three days. Mr.. Hawley's cleo
ton marks the first time in ANU
history that colored man has
held the position of state depart
ment commander A. N. u. the
highest office in the organization
The Union viii hold sessions at
the Hotel Sheraton here August
14-18.
The guardian., 1951-07-14
HUGE CROWD AT
CURLEY RECEPTION

More than 5000 gathered at
the Hotel Brunswick Tuesday
night for a reception in honor of
Ex-Governor and Mrs. James
M. Curley.
During the evening the former
Governor was busy greeting the
crowd and shaking hands. The
party was enlivened by a num-
Der of musical and dance acts.
Refreshments of ice cream were
served and although the recep-
ton was schedIlSed z to 10 PM,
1t was close to midnight when
the throng dispersed.
A group of ladies from the
Edna C. Black Associates pre-
Sented Mrs. Curley with a beau
tifu1 bouquet. They were Edna
c. Black, president of the organ
ization, Catherine NJ. Jordan,
Thelma Hamilton, Mary Reed,
Lillian C. Smith and Ruth Bond.
It was a merry gathering, the
merriment was so infectious that
the crowd was reluctant to leave.
All declared their support of
The guardian., 1951-07-14

of the nine seats on the new
city-wide City Council
An able administrator, Atty
Dacey has long made a study OF
municipal finance and admin
iStration and has COPIED with ad-
miniStrative problems in her
capacity as Trustee of the BoS-
ton State Hospital in Mattapan
and in managing the 27 million
dollar budget of the Boston
School Committee as Chairman
of that body.
A member of the Boston
Chamber of Commerce, a gradu-
ate of Northeastern University
School of Law, Emmanuel Col
lege and Simmons College Grad
uate School, she is also a men,
Der of the Massachusetts and
Federal Bar Associations and
has been admitted to practice
before the Board Of Immigra
tfon appeals and the ImmIgra-
tton and Naturalization Service.
Mrs. Dacey is the first woman
in 80 years to be elected to the
Boston School Committee and
the first in the history of the
City of Boston ever to have
served as chairman of that i'm
portant body.
Always ready to serve her con-
StituentS since her entry into
public life, she has been especi-
ally cognizant of the needs of
the people Of Boston and through
her active participation in the
program of the Boston Chamber
of Commerce has gained a thor
ough knowledge of the problems
of the business man of today.
She is being actively supported
by alumnae of Emmanuel Col
lege, Simmons College, North
eastern University and Mission
High School, and is prominently
identified with the National
Association of Honor Graduates
of Catholic Colleges, the st.
Philomena Guild of st. Eliza
beth's Hospital and the Busi-
ness and Professional Women,s
Club of Boston.
The guardian., 1951-07-14
A new BEAUTY SHOP

The Independent Beauty Shop
at S88 Northampton St., is the
newest addition to Boston
Beauty ParYors, to be opened for
inspection Monday, July is, from
10 to 4 PM. by Mrs. Edith v.
Coles, proprietor.
Mrs. Coles has worked in lead
ing shops in Boston. She was re-
Gently assistant manager Of
Madam Enslow's Beauty Shoppe
She specializes in scalp treat
ments, is a graduate of Wilfred's
Academy. Her assistant, Mrs
Callie Eubank is a graduate Of
La Neuton's School.
Shop hours will be Tuesday to
Saturday from 9A.M. to 5 PM
Friday and Saturday, later by
appointment. Telephone KE g.
1888.
The guardian., 1951-07-14
URBAN LEAGUE HONORS
COWS NEW SECRETARY

dent of the Urban League, said
at the reception Tuesday: I'm
honoring Mrs. Ruth Williams we
focus attention on the dignity
of individual achievement based
on merit. The purpose of the Ur-
ban League is to bring about
equality of opportunity in all
phases of urban living. Its en-
phasis is in the fields of employ
ment, housing, health and gem
eral welfare"
Representing the Commons
wealth was Thomas P. O'Neil,
Jr., speaker of the House. The
Governors Office was repre-
sented by John Henry Morris.
Other head table guests included
Mrs. Richard A. Ehrlich, chair
man of the 1852 Red Feather
Campaigns Women's Wing.
The guardian., 1951-07-14

More than 100 men and women
attended a luncheon Tuesday at
Hotel Bellevue, for Mrs. Ruth
W. Williams, the first colored
person to hold the position of
Governors secretary. The testi-
monial was given by the Urban
League of Greater Boston, a Red
Feather service.
The Cambridge mother, who
has been named honorary sec
retary cf the wear" by the Ma
tional Urban League, was pre-
sented with travelling clock for
her trip to the Leagues annual
conference at st. Paul, MINI,
on September 6, where she will
TO " accept the National
award.
Citing Mrs. Williams achieve
ment, Carl Dreyfus, Jr., presi-