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The guardian., 1951-12-29

1O7 on his third round just to
show the boys weren't fooling.
OF course bowlers have their
good and bad days. But if Shiloh
can acquire additional men of
the community who can bowl
and are, at present, bowling for
other teams, Shiloh will some
day capture the Medford Church
Bowling Championship. And
that's for sure. So sign up, men.
There is room in the League for
two teams from each church.
In basketball, the Shiloh Senior
and Juniors are meeting stern
opposition for their second bid
for the titles which the Seniors
won last year and the Juniors
only missed by technicality.
The Medford Church Boys Bas-
ketball League clubs have in
general been strengthened while
the Shiloh Seniors have lost
several key men to the Armed
Forces including Warren Furey,
Sonny Parham, and Charlie Lam
bert who were home on leave
during the holidays. AS result,
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Worcester
JOHN STREET
BAPTIST CHURCH

Req. H. Benton Harris, Minister
The members of the BYE.
met at the home of the minister,
Saturday evening, December %,
and mapped out programs for
the months of January, Febru
airy and March. PFC Manuel
Young; PFC Charles w. Thomas;
PFC Jesse E. Thurston; PFC Carl
Carter; PFC Joseph L. Williams
an6 PFC Willie L. Fletcher, all
of Fort Devons were guests of
the BYF. After the meeting a
collation. was served by Mrs.
Icilmah Harris, hostess and. as
sisted by Gertrude Kelley; Won
da Fischer; Gloria Kelley and
Frances Ford. Sunday morning
Christmas Service was high
lighted with an inspiring mes
sage of the minister followed by
a very unique White Christmas
Candle Light Service. A beau
tiful manger scene which took
a major portion Of the pulpit
platform was the central setting
The Star of the East was illumi-
mated beside the lighted Cross
and two candela'bra was on
either side of the manger scene.
The three Wise Men, Gaspar,
Melchior and Balhtasar, respec-
lively Deacon Henry Kelley; Mr..
Henry Monroe and Mr.. Ellsworth
Nepean appropriately dressed in
rich costumes of the East ap-
preached the altar, received a
lighted Candle from the Spirit
of Light, knelt, gave their offer
ing and carried the lighted
candle around the room. This
was followed by the minister,
deacons, trustees, deaconesses,
missionaries, congregation and
finally the choir which made a
The guardian., 1951-12-29

! Silent Night. The annual
\ children's program and Pageant
was presented in the evening be-
fore a large gathering Of parents
/ and friends. Entitled THE STAR
lighted Path, the 1851 Pageant
was d presentation Of the Shiloh
Senior Christian Endeavor dra-
matte group coached by Mrs,
Martha Booker, with Mrs. Doro-
thy Johnson at the organ, and
Miss Ann Hayes, announcing
Principal actors were Miss Ar
ronetta Brown as Mary and
Richard Graham as Joseph, sup
ported by Miss Mitzi Phillips as
the Star of Bethlehem; Miss
Elizabeth Langford, Miss Carol
Houston and Miss Leona Lang'
ford, as Angels; and Waite
Isaacs. AL Kountze Jr., and Bud
dy Langford, as the Wisemen.
Mrs. Walt Tucker and Mrs.
Booker arranged the costumes.
The Henderson Girls, Cynthia
Isaacs, Joan and Christine Phil
Iips, Beverly Clark, took part.
AL Henderson Jr. and Gerald
Lambert portrayed the role OF
the Shepherds. There is much
potential dramatic talent in this
group and we hope it will be en-
couraged in future presentations
It's been a long time since
dramatic group flourished here.
The Shiloh Mems Bowling Team,
after slow start, climbed into
fourth place in the Medford
Church Bowling League B-Divi-
sion over the past few weeks.
This is the best standing the
locals have made in the sixteen |
club two division league since
Shiloh entered the loop in 1850.
Just month a go Shiloh was in
7th place, after a rocky begin
ming heightened by the loss Of
Mr.. Chester Lanier Sr. and Wal
ter Isaacs, two steady scorers,
due to illness and injury. The
other clubs pulled ahead,
Then few weeks ago Shiloh
Trinity as the local
bowlers found their stride. AL
Hayes, Roger Lightfoot, Bob
Furey, Walt Tucker and Perley
Smith racked up Team single
If 484 points and a Team High
Three of 1890 points, for the
second best performance in the
Medford League of sixteen clubs.
On their first rounds, for ex-
lmple, Hayes racked a 81;
smith got a 81, Tucker landed a
A; Lightfoot struck 102 and
Bob Furey, the ex Paratrooper,
lid it up brown with a 10.
fuckers next two rounds were
O3, and 102, and Smith got a
The guardian., 1951-12-29
CLIFTONDALE.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Req. S. F. Parks, Pastor

@b~Ca ~ ~ iND9 a NNSNS'
On Dec. II a very fine program
was rendered by the Girls
Chorus with Mrs. Priscilla Tobin
at the piano. Miss Virginia Hop
kins was the soloist, assisted by
Mrs Barbara Jackson. Mrs. An
ma Grey and Mrs. Pearl Black
nall each gave a reading. The
Junior Chorus of eight children,
under the direction Of Miss Vir-
ginia Hopkins, captured the
hearts Of everyone by their fine
singing. The program was a de-
cided success.
Though the weather Sunday
was quite cold, our hearts were
gladdened by another candidate
being added to our baptism pro-
gram.
The children's program was
held at the Sunday School hour
and a Christmas Service was
held on Christmas morning.
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he usually breaches. In the morn
ing he drew pictures Of the Ad-
vent, bringing to life scenes de-
picted by the Gospel of St.
Luke. AT night he stressed the
rebirth of Christ into the hearts
of men, drawing his thoughts
from the conditions on the night
of the Nativity when there was
mo room in the inn" The Choir
supported both services, and
familiar carols were sung freely
throughout.
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beautiful procession. $83.40 was
realized in this special offering.
A special word of thanks should
be given to Mr.. George, Roberts
and his committee. Mr.. Roberts
spent hours in building the
scenes and getting the platform
ready with lights and fixing for
this special service. We are
grateful to Mrs. Evelyn Brann,
and the Chancil Choir for their
splendid music on this occasion.
The Church School with Mrs.
Martha Myles rendered a splen-
did program of music, recita-
tions, readings, etc. at PM.
The minister was Master of
Ceremonies. The play entitled
"Follow the King" and efficient
1y directed by Mrs. Anna Walker
Of Marlborough was the finest
ever given. Leading parts were
given by Sheila Fischer; Frances
Ford, Hattie Tai; Mary Grant;
Gloria Kelley; Pearl Hedricks;
Gean Chester; Glarys Johnston;
and Cast of Children from the
Primary and Junior Class of
girls and bovs Mrs Mvles gave a
report of the years work in the
Church School and the cleaners
for Christmas was reported. In
all, it was a splendid affair and
showed the results of the hard
work put into it Again we
thank Mrs. Anna Walker.
Rev. Isaac Edwards of Boston
will be the guest speaker, Sun
day evening, December 80. Pas
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CAMBRIDGE
ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH

ST. PAUL A. ". E. CHURCH
Rev. B. A. GGIIoway, D. D. Pastor
The Spirit of the Season of
Advent pervaded the Church all
day, last Sunday, and the Pastor
seemed to be inspired even be-
yond the hig htempo with which
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tors Aid Society, Christmas Par
ty, Saturday night, December %,
1851 at $50 PM. in Dexter Hall.
The guardian., 1951-12-29

after a slow start, the Seniors
won their first game last week.
The Senior squad includes Rocky
Chisolm, Babe Evans, Cecil
Isaacs, Pete Barnett, Cecil Furey,
Dickie Graham and Ronald
States. Next week we will list
the Junior Squad, also the result
of the Church and Community
Center Elections, as well as other
news which occurred over the
holiday period Until next week,
we wish all our Guardian friends
a MOST HAPPY NEW YEAR.
The guardian., 1951-12-29

most everyone a prize. Of course
santa Claus gave local young
sters the best time Of I'll, Nufsed,
Shiloh Progr9fsss
Pastor Phillips pre- ted Ms
second Shiloh Christmas sermon
lst Sunday in a service featuring
wonderful Christmas music by
the Fred Wright directed Shiloh
Choir, notably a special choral
presentation Of the favorite,
The guardian., 1951-12-29
WEST MEDFORD

The Christmas spirit blossom
ed full and beautiful throughout
the city and community last
week. There were many adult
examples Of being good neigh
bors we could tell about, And
local home residents, arranged
brilliant colorful holiday dis
plays until we'd have to grant
The guardian., 1951-12-29
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THE PILLAR O. CLOUD
mn THE PILLAR o. FIRE

It happened three thousand years ago. A
of fire were the symbols of Divine Guidanc
chosen people through the wilderness.
Hardly the same thing as an atomic ext
possible that this modern pillar of cloud and
a modern wilderness!
The fearful knowledge of the extent to
the cart of destruction" is awakening the we
of the Importance of spiritual guidance.
Next Sunday-World Wide Communion
and women will unite in solemn observanc
holy sacraments. There will be new faces al
and women who have only recently begun
Hope is to be found.
God again appears in pillar of cloud and
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MASON CITY. IOWA

The st. John Sunday school
was well attended. Rev Williams
was in the pulpit at IL a. m. The
Junior choir rendered the songs.
There was q lunch served In the
basement after the worship ser
vice for thirty-five cents. The
dinner was served by the young
people Of the church.
We wish to thank everyone who
helped Us put this program over
The True Friends quartet from
Des MoineS. Ia. rendered q pro-
gram for the junior choir at st.
John Baptist church at 5 p, m.
We raised thirty-two dollars at
the evening services At 8 p. m.
the quartet sang at the first
Baptist church.
The Mission Society will meet
at the home OF Mrs. Maybelle
Turner at eight p. m. Thursday
night, Sister Ruby Maceo. presi-
dent.
Installation services win be at
three p. m. Sunday, January %,
for all the newly elected off,
GERS Request night January % at
ST. John at eight p. m.
There will be q call business
meeting Friday. February 2 at
p. m.
Rev and Mrs. r, c. CottmRn
have gone TO Philadelphia to see
his father who Is very sick. They
will return soon.
James Buford IL visiting the
Smiths at II Sixth 81. West. from
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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company ne Wahteu most 10 WOTk
for.
His approach. Art Randall, EN-.
pIoyment Manager says, was one
Of the two he best remembers. II
got him Into the plant. and he's
been here ever since. In the mean
time, calls 10 cook for private
families continued land still dOI
to come 10 him; for the most part,
he is mot available" II makes
too heavy . demand on his life
and recreation. he says. But two
or three times a year he answers
the call: he becomes chief cook
during the spring work party at
the OptimiBts Club Camp Kitohi
KRhniss. on Mile Lac Lake,
which Ia operated by the Big
Brothers. u Community Chest
Agency. Here. $50 ieaser-privileg.
ed boys camp each summer, And.
Of course. he now and then dons
his chefs cap and apron at his
home at 400 E. Franklin Ave. to
prepare famous or exotic dishes
for friends who are likely to drop
In for dinner, and to whom he on
joys being the perfect host.
Being master of the culinary
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LEONARD MADDEN ELEcTED
MEAD o. coNtSlSToRV

The annual meeting OF North
Star ConsistoFy No. II OF the
Ancient and Accepted Scottish
Rite OF FreemaSonry prince Hall
Affihationl was held Monday,
January ~ at Perfect AshlRr
Hall.
Officers elected for 1852:
commander in chief. Leonard
Madden: LIST 1t. commander.
James r. Lynn; second 1t. COM
mander, John August Smith;
treasurer, Lee A. Gwynne: secre-
tary, Charles d. Doty.
Appointed officers: minister of
state. Rev. J. w. JuneIl; chaneel-
lor. John r. Lawrence: master of
ceremonies, Hobart T. Mitchell
hospitaler, Eugene Fucker: prior.
Jerry Robins, captain Of the
guard. Aaron Arondondo: sentinel.
A. b. Wright: engineer and ar.
chitect, Edmond D. Moore.
The election was conducted by
Raymond w. Cannon. deputy for
Minnesota. with John August
Smith presiding, The officers were
installed by John r. Lawrence,
past commander-in-chief.
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BORDER CHURCH NOTES

Continuing his series OF talks
on Christ and the Church. Rev. c.
NJ. Sexton spoke on the subject,
The Church of Christ" at the
morning worship. To those who
have been following the subjects
this month. II has been enlighten-
ing. Some Of the things spoken OF
at the morning services were that
there Is too much Of the individual
attitude towards the Church
Peoples should Join the church be-
cause they want TO give them
selves to Christ and that Chris
tons should share each others re-
sponsibilities. The Scripture read
ing was from Acts 2:3l-47. Next
Sunday. Rev. Sexton concludes
his series Of sermons with the
subject, A Layman's Church"
Scripture reading. Acts 14:l9-2S.
Among the visitors present, was
Mrs. 8. Jackson of Little Rock.
Ark. who united with Border.
The reception Sunday afternoon
at 4 O'Clock. given in honor OF
new members who have united
WIN DOTueT Hl1CS rev. sexton
first became our pastor. was
quite q success. An impromptu
program, In which the new MEM
bers were the participants, being
called upon with no preparation
was unique a. well as entertain
ing. AL entered into the spirit OF
the occasion and q good time was
had by all. Refreshments were
served, after which most of those
present stayed TO the Vesper ser
vices at 9 o'clock. Mr.. Hardy
White was the master Of cere-
monies.
Next Sunday at the Vesper
Hour. from Q to 7, the Rev. Henry
J. SoitAu, q member Of the Min
nesOta Good Government League,
Inc. win speak on the subject,
Destructive Forces In Europe
and America" A talking picture
entitled Atomic Bomb, One
World or None" will be presented.
The public II invited, can we
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Nearly 100 at
EEPc Meeting
On January ID

Nearly one hundred people were
present at the meeting Of The
Minnesota Council for FEPC held
January 10 in the Mayors re-
ception room.
Robert c. Mcclure. professor
Of law at the University Of Min
nesota and chairman of the
council conducted the meeting.
He reported that the best pos
sible bill for FEPC had been
drawn up with the cooperation Of
the y. Of NJ. Law School, repre-
sentatives from the following or
CARNATIONS: League OF Women
Voters: ID. F. L., Republican, c.
l. O.. Minnesota Federation Of
Labor. and a representative from
the Governors Interracial Com
mission.
The meeting was held for the
purpose of organizing a state
campaign TO support and help
pass a law for fair employment
practices. Fifty organizations are
on record favoring such a law.
Delegates from each of these or
gRnizations were present at the
meeting.
Mr.. Mcclure, as chairman. Rp-
pointed three committees for the
campaign.
Committee number one was ap-
pointed for preparation OF testi-
mony to be presented to the
Legislative Committee for FEPC.
This committee will appoint their
own chairman.
Mrs. Ruth Blumberg Is chair
man Of the second committee
which will work to develop &C
tive support from people through
out the state for an FEPC law.
The third committee Is q NOM
mating committee that has au-
thority to recommend anyone to
mi a vacancy which might occur
on the Executive Board or among
the officers.
This committee will also choose
their own chairman.
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REF
N EW 6 SC z n z

tCOntlnueu from page
ratification by 30 states and pro-
pOnonents OF full abolition OF the
poll tax feel that would take too
long.
The spokesman for the south.
eFn senator's claim "the import
ance Of the pOII-tax question has
been magnIfIed far beyond the
actual effect"
Standard Oil Of Ohio has en-
ployed a Negro, William Grimes
OF Columbus, Ohio. as chemical
engineer Massachusetts has
passed a law which outlaws job
discrimination on account OF
race. The Sacramento (CaIif.)
Union says. DISCRIMINATION on
account Of age IL AZ cruel as dis
elimination on account Of race or
religion"
No daily paper has mentioned II
but Charles E. Wilson. mobiliEa-
ton chief. was chairman OF
President Truman's Committee on
Civil Rights which prepared that
most controversial document, ITO
Secure These Rights" basis for
Truman's Civil Rights proposals.
The Lutheran Ministerial Associa-
ton Of Washington, d. c. has re-
commended the establishment OF
an interracial church In the ma
tons capital which IL sometimes
referred TO a. the Jim Crow
center OF the U.S.A.
MINNESOTA: An editorial in
the Suburban Press Of Hopkins
questions whether the prize
fighter who walked from the ring
when he didn't have a ghost of
chance was q coward or just
smart! A wag In q Mime
apolis cafe told Doug Hall, the at
torney. that the only thing he
liked about Tennessee was the
Tennessee Waltz" st. Thomas
church, Minneapolis Is planning
Its biggest Easter Style Parade.
The Webster and Black promot-
ing duo Is bringing the GREAT
Illinois Jacquet to the Minneapo-
lis Labor Temple Saturday night,
January 81. and Sunday evening,
Jan. %. June Chrtsty will sing
In concert with the Percy Hughes
aggregation at the ST. Paul
Auditorium. One attraction Is for
your dancing pleasure and the
other for listening. Both are big
time attractions.
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BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH

Our pastors subject last Sun
day was, Lift Compared to a
Game With Only One Home Run,
Jesus, the Home Runner for US
All" Taken from End Samuels,
10th chapter. II was q very in
teresting and inspirational mas
sage. Senior and Junior Choirs
furnished the music.
Evenings message was deliver
ed by Deacon John Young, all
who were present enjoyed II very
much. We welcome all visitors. II
you have no church home, make
Bethesda your choice.
Next Sunday Deacon John
Young win bring the mornings
message. We win also have baP-
tismal services, following young
people viii be baptized: Miss
Wilma Merrill, Jacklynne Melon
aid, Marylin Pratt. Rosalind
Pratt, GwendoIyn Hollivay and
Carolyn Hollivay. Each candidate
will receive a baptismal certifi-
cate, and a Bible. presented to
them by the Sunday school de-
partment. In the afternoon. at the
I p. m. hour Bethesda Senior
Gospel Choir Ii rendering a musi-
Gale. II you love Gospel singing
don't miss this great feast. Mrs.
bessie Gresham directress and
Mrs. Anna Moody, president Of
the choir extend a cordial invita-
ton to one and all
Let's remember our sick and
shut-ins in prayer.-Rev. L. c.
Harris. pastor; Sarah Benson,
reporter.
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cOrrln0 ingram. IS,
Dies A. cnmhHidnn

Corrtnc Ingram. who was In
Cambridge hospital Cambridge.
MINI. was found dead wednes-
day morning. Jan. II.
She was the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Ingram. who pre-
ceeded her In death. One Of her
sisters, Mrs. Florence Wright.
also proceeded her In death.
She Is survived by her sisters.
Mrs. Edna Anderson, Annie In
gram, three brothers. Lawrence.
Earl and James Ingram. one
uncle. John Williams. one niece.
four ncphews all Of Minneapolis.
Funeral services were held In
Cambridge. MINI, Thursday,
Jan. rs at BergIunds Funeral
home,
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ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

God commanded his love to us
and while we were yet sinners he
died" was read from the fifth
chapter of Romans Sunday by
our pastor, Rev. II. w. Bolts Sr
He took as his theme, Behold
what / was. what am. and what
/ aim to be-" After reading the
scripture and offering prayer. our
assistant pastor, Rev. E. Hender-
son lead the congregation in the
scripture reading of Faith.
Much discussion Is being made
on the day set aside as prayer day
in all the churches. We will know
more about IL next week.
Mines. Willie Turner, Mable
Humphrey. Melber Clarksome;
Messrs. NJ. Moore, Frank Miller,
L. Henderson, c. Keys. Theodore
Kilgore and J. Williams were Wis
itors.
After services everyone went 10
the dining room downstairs and
was served delicious turkey
dinner. Many people came from
other churches TO the dinner. The
proceeds of the dinner will go for
the building fund. Many thanks to
the entire committee that worked
with the chairman, Mrs. L. Holder
is preparing such a lovely meal.
After the dinner. the combined
chorus Joined with the special
group from the B.Y.P.U. In put
ting on a play for the church. The
slSit was written by Mrs. Clara
Pettiford and sponsored by Mrs.
Bertha Smith. There was no ad-
mission or collection.
Let's not wait for a special day
day to pray, but pray every day"
Theresa Warren, reporter.
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OE.S, SCHOOL OF
INSTRUCTION SUNDAY

A school OF Instruction cond,ic-
ted for the members OF the Orier
81 the Eastern Star prince HAn
AffihationI viii b. held Sunday
afternoon, January Is at $50 at
Phyllis wheatley House in MIN
ncapoliS,
Officers and members from all
Of the chapters Of the Order viii
b. IN attendance at this school.
The work Is directed by the
Grand Lecturer, Mrs, Helen A.
Lawrence. Mrs. MAhle Harris is
Worthy Grand Matron and Mr..
Lawrence TNrVer IL Worthy Grand
Patron Of the Minnesota Grand
Chapter,
PrSnaOIeES % public affairs
know from exPcrteace that ID.
VcTtt~lng In this neWNPaper
rcachcs the PeoPIe they want %
rcacA complrtely. directly aaa
economically.
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arts IL only one Of his accomplish
ments. He's a creator Of fine
needle art. an interior decorator.
writer Of poetry. and has aspired
10 the stage. for which he studied
for three years with Lillian Fitch
at Boyd's Theatre School Of Act
ing In Omaha, Nebraska. Since,
he's applied some Of this training
in directing local dramatic groups.
He graduated from High School
In Omaha.
Undoubtedly. the most admir-
able thing about Al In his cheer
fulness, which has remained ur-
tualIy constant In spite Of the
hard life he and his family have
been through. His parents. born
and raised under the conditions Of
the South before the civil war.
had nine children. When Al was
I months old. his father died:
how his mother managed from
then on still puzzles Al. who to-
day 10 the only survivor Of the
family, with the exception Of a
half-brother, william Hurt, Of
whom he has lost track long ago.
Born on st. Patrick'S Day Is
the wants you 10 guess), Albert
likes TO joke about this. and thus
refers TO himself. now and then,
a. Albert Stewart O'Hurt. For
20 years Al, who IL a bachelor.
took care Of his mother In the
house IN which he now lives. She
died in 1888 and Al has been
alone since. OF her, he says that
she was u brilliant. wise woman
in spite Of the fact that she had
absolutely no schooling. though
In later years Al taught her TO
read and write,
On the job the does extra work
after leaving the planO Albert
finds a lot of reasons for being
happy and contented. Being
Christian Scientist helps. TO be
sure. But another reason, which
he emphasizes, and which brings
out the philosopher In his Ia this
most Of mans time Ia consumed
In working for living, he says.
And since this is so. and he sees
little chance Of retiring. you may
a. well be happy and cheerful
with all your fellow workers, IT'S
certainly lot easier. But the best
part OF II, 10 far a. those who
work with him are concerned. Is
that IT'S quite contagious.
For the world In general. and
tho proverbial pickle It's In. Al
Hurt ventures some advice
Trouble ls." he said. that people
won't give and bend just
a little"