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St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

Our pastor. Rev. IT. w. Bolts
Sr., spoke Sunday on the subject,
II Am the Door, by me (Christ)
II any man enters in. he shall be
saved. Christ said He is the good
shepherd. He also said He is the
door. We are His sheep and must
come in by Him. II we go in any
other way we are thieves. John
l01-i0.
The Illustration was wondeful
The attendance was good at the
morning service. Music was fur
nished by the Gospel Chorus and
Junior choir. The Senior Choir was
in charge Of q musical at the eve
ming service directed by Mr.. Willie
h. Hale. Those who witnessed the
program were very much inspired.
Visitors were welcomed
We were informed that Mr.. Lee
Houlton, 40 Bryant Ave N, and
Mrs, Matte Samuels, 994 Bryant
Ave, N, are both in Fairview
hospital Mrs. Irene Braxtou has
returned 10 her home, Ssi6 Port
land Ave S, from the hospital All
are reported improved We trust
thew win continue To improve.
Prayer meeting every Wednes-
dav evening T:30 10 $50 p. m.
BTU, and B.A.U. Sunday eve
ninES at $50 p. m. Sunday
School $50 ill i0:45 a. m. All are
cordially invited 10 attend each Of
these services, Mrs. f. Hender-
son, reporter.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
ST. PAUL CHURCH OF GOD
IN CHRIST

The st. Paul Church of God In
Christ celebrated its fifth Memoir
ial service at their new church on
10th st. and Fourth Ave. So. on
Sunday, September 27.
This church was established un-
der the leadership of the Rev. j.
c. Virgins, presiding pastor, who
for some twenty years toiled un-
tiringly with his people, when the
church was in its infancy on
Franklin Ave. at Fourth Ave.
After a number of years Elder
]. c. Virgins, inspired Of God to
build a monument to God, and this
inspiration was made a reality,
and today we have church to
worship in.
Services were commenorated
with an all day worship service at
1890 Sunday morning and with
devotional service at p. m. A
preview of each auxiliary was
given by each officer of the
church.
Highlights Of the program were
brought BY Deacon Tyner; Dea-
conesses treddye Jones, Grace
Renfro, Church Mother Eta
Smith and Sister Dorothy Nolen.
The St Pauls Chorus gave two
beautiful gospel numbers, follow
ed by a solo from Sister Amanda
Watkins.
The service was brought to a
close by a dinner served at the
church.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
MRS ELLA LEE
DIES, RESIDENT
MERE IS YEARS

Mrs ELLA Sarah Lee, 500 Colfax
Ave. NJ, resident OF the city
for tho past IS years died in Mt.
Sinai hospital on Monday, Septem-
Der 2s She had been In III health
for about two years
Mrs Lee was born In Grove City
Iowa, where she had lived prior 10
her moving 10 this city. She was n
members OF Jehovah Witnesses,
Funeral services were held at
p, m, on Thursday, October nj
the woodard Funeral Chapel, with
Elder Michaclson OF Jehovah Wit.
ncsses, officiating.
Survivors are one son, George.
danghter-ln-law Mrs, Bertha lee,
ono brother, Johp Battles. Kansas
City Mo-; three nieoes. Mrs.
Pansy Dodd, ST Paul, Mrs. Letita
Parrish, New York city. Mrs.
lzetta Greer Of Kansas City. Mo.
who came 10 the city for the
funeral and one nephew, Gerald
Bryson Of Des Moines. In.
Burial was In Crystal Lake
Cemetery with woodard Funeral
Home In charge.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH

Goats Off To The Future" was
the subject of Rev. Floyd Massey
Jr's sermon at the morning wor-
ship hour at IL a. m. on Sunday,
September 27th. Rev. Massey also
reported on the events of the Ma
tional Baptist Convention held
recently in Miami, Fla. Deacon
L, f, Tarver offered morning
prayer.
The names of Maurice Orman.
Enoch Miree and Nathaniel PAYNE
have been added to the sick list.
The Gospel Chorus, under the dir
ection of Mrs. Arlee II. Hallowell
and the Senior Choir, directed by
A. V. Hall, rendered music. Syd-
ney Williams was at the organ.
The following registered vis!.
tors were introduced and well
coined: Walter Grace and Johnny
Gary house guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Moses Knott. from Los An
geles, Calf; Helen Busyn and
Ruth stephens, st. Paul, Mrs.
Marguerite Gordon. Memphis.
Tenn; Miss Florence Daniels, De-
troit, Mich; Freddie Woodard. ST.
Louis. Mo. Mrs. George Downey
Los Angeles, Calf: Jesse johnson.
Memphis, Tenn: Eddie westeroos
Jr,, and Joseph Wilson, Ft. SMELL
ing.
Coincidence was expressed 10
DR.. Ollie A. Grantham dut to ne
accidental deatht of his wife, Yer
niece. Flowers from Mrs. Gran
thams funeral were on the pulpit.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
BORDER CHURCH NOTES

At the morning services at Bor-
der. Rev. c. NJ. Sexton brought an
enlightening message on the sub
iect, Giving God the Glory" His
text was taken from the scripture
reading. Jer. 13:1-17. He said In
part that we should through la
Dor, praise and fellowship, give
God the Glory and in this way
learn what religion means to us.
At the Vesper Hour from 8 to 4,
Mr.. Wendell Jones. Mr.. Harry
Davis and Mr.. Jack Strawder,
gave some of the highlights of
their experiences at the Laymen's
Retreat on Frontenac last Satur-
day. Next Sunday will be World
Communion Sunday and worship
pers at Border will have the pleas
ure OF hearing DR.. Walter Water,
chaplain at Asbury Hospital and
the Walker Methodist Home, who
viii be the guest speaker. DR.,
Water is well known to Border as
an able and sincere speaker, with
something OF interest to all, so
let's all make an effort to be pres
ent.
At the Vesper Hour, Mrs. Clar-
dy and Mrs. Down will give a re-
sumo of events at the District
Conference. on September 10th,
Lest you forget, Women's Day is
Sunday, Oct IL, the day when the
women of the church will be in
charge of the two big services
during the day. Make 1t a date
Come to Border where there is
always something of interest
You are always welcome.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
Boxer Post &
Auxiliary InsfolIs
New Officers

Johnnie Baker Post No. 291,
American Legion and it's Ladies
Auxiliary Of Minneapolis witness
sed an installation of officers at
the Johnny Baker Clubrooms. i2s
Highland Ave. ~. on Friday eve
ming. September 25.
Mrs. John Christensen. Fifth
District President installed the
following officers of the Audi
iary. President, Mrs. Ida Burrell:
FIRST vice president; Mrs. Cleo
Mae Stewart and oBW rguespa
Hampton; second vice president.
Marian Perry; secretary Mrs.
Mae Stewart and chaplain, Mrs.
w. Turnbough.
Officers for the Post installed
were: Jack Posten, Commander
and Edward Green, Adjutant.
The Fifth District chorus. OF
which Mrs. Henrietta Posten is a
member sang several numbers
during the evening. Paul Curry
also sang a solo. II believe"
Following installation ceremon-
les a delicious lunch. prepared by
Mrs. Myrtle Banks and her CO.
workers was enjoyed. Those who
missed this installation, should
make II a must for next year.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
Twin City
Church " eUs

Of God in our hearts, we VIII
know how TO treat our fellow
men. In order to obtain this, we
must be born again. Do we need
TO go back, or have we been born
again2
This inspirational message was
food for thought and was deliver
ed by our young associate minis
ter, Rev. John Young.
The Senior Gospel Choir and
Musicetts rendered soul stirring
new numbers under the leader
ship of the directress. Mrs. bessie
Gresham. United with the church
through Christian experience was
Mrs. Ella Russell. We welcome her
TO the fold.
We welcome all visitors. If you
are making your home in the city
and have no church home, we ex-
tend a special invitation to you.
Very happy to report that most
of our sick are up and around. We
pray Gods speedy recovery for al
OF our sick everywhere.-Saraf
Benson, reporter.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
REHoBoTH CHURCH

Saturday. September l9, the
Minnesota Young Peoples Fellow
ship meeting was entertained by
Rehoboth. Under the leadership Of
Charles Parker, their chairman, a
nice program was carried out.
Lunch was served In the dining
room afterward.
Sunday. Sept. 27, Sunday school
had a nice attendance, with all the
teachers reporting.
Morning sermon was preached
by our pastor and again our
hearts were encouraged to press
on, knowing our reward lies on
the other side.
At three o'clock, we had an
other drive for the building fund
Minister Charles Parker repre-
sented the man and Evangelist
Faye Wadman the women. The
Glory Lights rendered a beauti.
ful selection, then after a short
talk by Elder Sims, the offering
was taken up. The amount taken
up surprised every one IT Is
wonderful what a few people car
do when they make up their
minds. Grace Simmons. report,
er, Rev. Mrs. c. f. Parker, pas.
tor
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02

Pilgrim was represented at the
state B.YF. Planning Retreat at
rdupahi by Sherry Mazingo, VIII
liam Knott, Elvira Bailey, Owen
Price, Leroy Cunningham and
Sam Richardson.
Congratulations were expressed
TO DR.. and Mrs. William McIn-
tosh on the birth of a baby girl,
Yvonne Elizabeth on September
II at Midway hospital.
II was announced that Pilgrims
Educational Building will be used
by the st. Paul Council Of church.
es for the Weekday church
school of Maxfield schools 4th,
5th and 9th graders. Glasses win
begin on Tuesday, October 5th.
Mrs. Felsted will be the teacher.
At 5 D. m. the Ladies Aid So
ciety presented the Cardenettes in
A Fall Musicale. The Cardinettes
an attractive group Of young
women, rendered beautiful pro-
gram. They were accompanied and
directed by John NJ. Whitaker.
During intermission, Mr.. III. Jana
belle Taylor gave an interesting
history Of the Ladies Aid Society
and explained that the group of
Young women had selected the
name "Cardenettes" in honor Of
the late Mrs. /. Myrtle Garden,
who did so much for the children
and youth of the community as
executive secretary of the Halle
O. Brown Community House.
on Sunday. October 4th, Rev.
Massey will speak on the subject,
Ready to Quit ?" at IL a. m. SER
vice. The ordinances of Baptism
and Communion will be observed.
At 5 p. m. Governor c. Elmer
Anderson will speak in observa-
tion of our Goth anniversary. The
service is under the auspices of
the Social Action Committee.
Fall Convocation viii be held at
Calvary Baptist church, Mime
apolis, on Monday and Tuesday,
October 5th and 9th with the
theme, Lord Speak To Me-" -
Mildred T. Jordan, reporter.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
OSCAR DAVIS DIES

Oscar A. Davis Sr.. resident
OF ST. Paul for forty years died
Monday, September IS at Anokn
State hospital where he has been
a patient for the past FIVE and
one-half years.
He was born In Moberly, Mo,
where the remains were shipped
on Thursday evening. October l
for burial which win be held ON
Saturday, October 5.
Surviving are one daughter.
Miss Anna r, Davis; one son, Air
man &c Oscar A, Jr.. stepson.
Albert Cooper. all OF st. Paul; one
brother, John G Davis, Chicago.
one sister. Mrs, Elizabeth shaw,
Syracuse n. Y. and cousin,
Mrs, Villa Burk OF ST, Paul. and
q number OF other relatives,
Miss Davis and Mrs Burk will
accompany the body TO Mobcrly
and will be joined In Kansas City
by Airman Davis who will ac-
company them.
Brooks Funeral Home was in
charge OF arrangements.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
SIT. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH

80 built we the wall: and all
the wall was joined together unto
the half thereof; for the people
had a mind to work" Nehemiah,
4:6. was the text of the very out
standing message which Rev. Ed
ward James Jones brought 10 the
morning congregation. his subject
was. Building with God"
The visitors who worshiped at
the service were introduced by
Mrs Dorothy Jones, the wife Of
our pastor and welcomed by Rev
Jones. Visitors were. Mrs. Lor-
raine Thomas of Chicago: Mrs.
Bernice Howard. of st, Phillips
Episcopal church; Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Adams. st. Marks AME
church. Duluth, MINI: Mr.. Stan
lev RI. Benner. Jr., Minneapolis,
George r. Beverly, Duluth. Mrs,
Lottie Hyde, St Peters AMT
church. Minneapolis. Miss Connie
Ruth CIack and Miss Betty Ann
Clack of Fort Worth. Eexas Mr..
and Mrs. John X Lipscomb, Glen
zoe. III. Miss Curlev Harrison, st.
Louis, Mo: Mr.. and Mrs Walter
Eennard, st. Louis and Mr.. J. l..
Collins Of Minneapolis.
Mrs Dorothy Jones. Jacoueline
Jones. Darlene Carew and Mrs.
Lorraine Thomas united with the
church and were given fellowship
by Rev Jones.
A very enjoyable program was
sponsored by the Choraleers at
their Gospel hour program. Spec
ial numbers were rendered bv
groups representing Camphor, MI
OIi-et and Pilgrim. Cake and
coffee were served at the close OF
the program. Mrs. Jessie Coleman
presided Mrs EVELYN Brent was
program chairman: Bradford Ben
ner. director of the Choraleers
EVELYN Patterson. accompanist
and Ophelia Harmon, president.
Sunday. October 4. Rev, Jones
viii speak from the subject. AN
other Chance" at the II a. m. ser
vice: at $3.50 p. m. the Youth
Council, Youth Choir and the
church-school teachers will hold
their conservation service. The
meeting is open TO all.
The Choraleers and the Senior
Choir will sing for the morning
service October 4, Come and wor-
ship with us. Bertha l.. King
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
Minneapolis Organizes
Choral Union unif

The Minneapolis Choral Union
was organized at Bethesda Bap-
tist church on Saturday evening,
September 26 and officers elected
as follows;
Mrs. Bessie Gresham. president,
Mrs Jennie Grissam. first vice
president; Mrs. Grace Simmons.
second vice president: Miss Mary
sorreii. third vice president; Mrs.
Genevieve tcooper) Jackson, fin
anciai and corresponding secre-
tary: Mrs. Anne Stanford. record
ing secretary; Mrs, Halle Ewing,
treasurer: Mr.. Willie Hale. direc-
tor and Mrs. Nettie Mae Scott.
acting chaplain. Mrs. Viola Cas-
sell OF ST. Paul was the organizer.
The Union win meet the second
and fourth Saturday OF each
month. Mrs. Gresham, the presi-
dent extends an invitation TO any
one In Minneapolis who desires to
become member OF this group,
pianists are Miss Ethellne
Williams, Mrs, Dorothy Sims and
Mrs. Myrtle Harris.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
FIRST COMMUNION
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Miss Mae Hendrickson entered
upon her new duties as Sunday
School teacher replacing Mrs
Hodge who will continue Ia assist
Mr.. Foshaug. YMC.A. resident
lead the congregational singing
The sermon of the morning was
delivered by the pastor, Rev
Hodge, and was entitled, Christ,
the Light in Darkness" Based on
the text, John SIP, which read as
follows: Then spake Jesus
again unto them saying. II am
the light of the world. He that
followeth me shall not walk in
darkness, but shall have the
light of life" The sermon was a
timely and instructive discourse
on the state of unregenerated
humanity.
Services were inspiring, dedi-
Gated and blessed by the pres
ence of the Holy Spirit.
Among visitors at the morning
service was Mrs. Dolores Shealey,
1910 Knox Ave. N, mother OF
Sandra Perkins. one Of the pri-
mary groups regular pupils. -
Rev. J. c. Hodge. pastor.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
MARK TWAIN CLEARED

tChristian Science Monitorl
We are glad 10 know that
Mark Twain has been put on ap-
proved list OF authors for Ameri-
can information libraries abroad,
Apparently, the State Depart
ment considers II safe for Euro
peans and others 10 read his uSty
eNposurer Of lynch psychology
and racial intolerance in "Huck-
leberry Finn" and sh Of SEN
atorisl corruption In The Gilded
Age"
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
MRS. PEARL JOYCE
JOINS AGRICULTURE
DEPT. IN CHICAGO

Mrs. Pearl Joyce. 3437 Smelling
Ave. VISA has been employed at
the Veterans Administration, re-
Gently resigned TO take position
with Agriculture Dept. in Chi
cago.
Mrs. Joyce was feted at lunch
at downtown cafe and later was
guest at the Terrace Theate OF the
Misses Christine McKinnie and
Joyce Taborn OF 3641 Fourth Ave
s. Both young ladies' were ac-
quaintanccs OF Mrs. Joyce when
she resided in Chicago.
Mrs. Joyce accepted her new
position because she would be at
home with her daughter, Mar
jorie, who Is teacher in the
Chicago public schools and her
son, Donald, who In attending
Fisk University at Nashville,
Tenn.
During her stay in the city
Mrs, Joyce was very active in the
Eastern Star. NAACP and Beth
esda Baptist church.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
But you ought to hear him holler
when the paper doesn't come
From Northside Post
SIOUX
r I [ s
NEWS
N 7 e S
BY KAYE COATES
$40 Mable 81.
Sioux Falls, 3. ID,

The Sioux Falls Community
Chest had it's annual all-serWce
parade Monday. representing all
Of the local societies that are sup
ported by the community chest.
Emma and John Armstrong with
their group very nicely represent
ed the Booker Washington Service
Center with a decorated float
with youngsters and beautiful
new auto with the following ladies
looking very glamorous, r. Mox-
ley. T.. Greer, L. Hildreth and
Mrs. J. Armstrong driver. Mrs
Bea Hamilton is the local direc-
tor of the Center. she is i'll at
present.
Helen and Bob Haynes are home
again. Helen is busy as beauti-
clan at the Marr Beauty solon.
while Bob is at Braniff Air Lines
trying to steal time out for golf.
This duo witnessed pro football
game while in st. Louis, Mo.
The Brotherhood of st. Johns
Baptist church met at the Barger
home Monday night. Thomas
Clayton, president, reports the
meeting was very worthwhile and
the fellahs are panning big things
for the Falls. Mrs. f. Barger serv-
ed n tasty snack.
B. Shelley made most of our
women proud of the grand pro-
gram she presented Sunday for
Women's day. Mrs. Shelley act
ually puts herself right into the
spirit OF whatever she does, so
she seldom fails TO reach her goal.
The A williams are in the new
Barger residence for their future
home and in the midst OF the
moving, Mrs. Williams. sister OF
Lucille Thomas and daughter of
Kate In Chicago, have come In
for an indefinite stay. We are so
small In number hope she likes
us well enough to just pitch her
tent and never leave
Last week we had too many
folks on our gloomy list, here they
are: Mrs II. Bolts, Mrs. @.
Vaughn. Bea Hamilton and my
Danet, but nothing too serious has
developed so we hope to see all OF
them up soon.
followed the crowd to see
Martin Luther like all, thought
his fight was courageous but I
know so many Lutherans in this
area. I'll have TO visit one OF their
churches TO see II this theme still
exists, II so, I'm leaving the Bap-
tlst church.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
When The Poper
Doesn't Come

My father says the paper he reads
just Amt put up right;
He finds lot OF fault, he does
perusin Il all night
He says there amt a single thing
in II tit 10 read.
And doesn't print the kind of stuff
the people really need
He tosscs il aside and says
it's strictly ON the bum,
But you ought to hear him honer
when the paper doesn't come,
He reads about the weddings
and he snorts Ike all get out:
lie reads the social doings with
a most derisive shout
He says they make the papers
for the women folks alone:
Hell f,ime and fret and grosn,
He says OF information
II doesn't have a crumb
But you ought 10 hear him holler
when the paper doesn't come
He Is always first 20 grab Il
and he reads Il plumb clear
through.
He doesn't miss an item or
want ad, that's true.
He says they don't know wha, he
wants, the darn newspaper
guys,
He's going 10 take a day, some.
time, SO down and put them
wise,
Sometimes II seems as though
they must be deaf and blind
and dumb
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
HoIsey Church In
Unique Program On
Losf Sunday. Sept. II

A very unusuaI and inspiration
al program entitled How Did
II" was presented at the Holsey
Memorial cME church ON Sunday
afternoon, September ~. The pur-
pose OF this program was 10 en-
courage young and old. 10 aspire
10 the higher things Of life; 70
plan and prepare TO move forward
and keep apace Of the trends Of a
changing world.
Representatives OF varied fields
OF endeavor told OF their aspira-
tions, their aims and how they had
succeeded 10 degree In accomp-
fishing same
business ana professional men
and women speakers included Rev.
Frederic A. Myers. pastor Of May
fair Congregational church and
president Of the Ministers Asso-
citation Of Minneapolis; Miss Lena
Q Smith. attorney; DR.. W. %.
Brown: Mrs. wreatha @. Maxwell.
week day vacation Bible school
teacher. Mr.. E. X. culbert. princi-
pal OF Lincoln Jr. High school;
Mr. Harvey Jones. Plymouth Re-
novators and Cleaners. Raymond
w. Cannon. attorney; Curtis C.
chiverH. advertising manager OF
Spokesman newspaper; Miss E. @.
Hood, principal OF Harrison school
and Henry Thomas. head resi-
dent at Phyllis wheatlcy Settle
ment House.
Concluding the program. Ches-
ter johnson of the Board OF Edu.
cation and Shelton Granger, cx-
ecutive secretary Of the Minncapo.
lis Urban League, pointed out,
How You Can DO H." Some OF
the points they stressed TO the
youth were self reliance, inde-
pendence, learn to understand
and accept others; have faith IN
people and the same abiding faith
In ourselves and In God.
Some OF Minneapolis most tai.
ented musical stars appeared on
the program and included vocal
selections by Mines. Bertha Smith
Dora Hardy Mabel Henderson,
Dorothy Sims, Curtis chIvcrs, the
Messrs Worthy Turner, Lonnie
Leverette and instrumental selsc-
tions by James Nichols.
Mrs. Jessie shepard. Spokesman
social and personal writer served
AZ mistress OF ceremonies.
St. Paul recorder., 1953-10-02
MoxfieId School
District Urged To
REGISTER To Vote

Maxfield PrA Is IN the midst OF
special registration campaign
for the November z election on the
bond issue and charter amend
ment Are you eligible TO vote Is
the question? You are not. 1. II
you have never registered 2 II
you have not voted In the last
two years :; II YOU have not reg
istered since moving 10 new adj
dress. a. II you have changed your
name.
The last day 20 make you elig-
ible to vote at the Bond Election
on November 81 win be October
Is. 1883. How 10 register: Regis
ter at Room 80 in the Court House
basement.
Maxfieid PTA has listed every
person and every address In the
new Maxfield area This list Is be-
ing checked at the Registration
Bureau. Volunteer workers viii
canvas the area block by block 20
remind. urge and aid your regis
tration. Our area now has high
percentage OF registered voters.
Last spring the Maxfleld School
community showed the entire city
its win and determination In its
drive for a new school. This school
has been promised by the school
board and Is being planned by the
architect and the PrA Advisory
Building Committee.
To convert the blue print into
real brick and stone. register be-
fore October IS and vote yes
twice on November 8.