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The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF
CHRISTIAN EQUATION SAYS:

AS a National Director of Christian
Education I want to express my personal
appreciation for the contribution which
Miss ]. K. Spencer has made both locally
and nationally to the development of
christian ideas in the lives of people 1t
is recorded that under her leadership as
superintendent of the Church School of
Loudon Avenue Church that the National
Achievement Chart was presented in 1850
to this School for progress made in
achieving the goals listed on the National
Achievement Chart. She has made fine
contribution to our total National Pro-
gram in helping to develop our standard
of achievement for our Schools. This SER
vice I want Miss Spencer to know will
always merit appreciation from those
who follow her.
Although she will not be engaged in
active service, we will continue to look
to her for counsel and guidance in help
ing to carry on the work. May extend
my very best wishes in whatever en-
deavor she shall attempt. / am
Very sincerely,
LORENZO J. EVANS,
Director Christian Education,
Indianapolis, Indiana
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
CHAIRMAN NAACP MEMBERSHIP
COMMITTEE

The ten years served as president of
the local branch of the NAACP Miss JUS
tina K. Spencer was chairman of the
membership drive. She was most faith
full, and earnest worker. She did not die
tate the plans or program, neither did she
assign her work to others and sit on the
sideline, but rather worked with the pro-
gram Well do I remember that in 1916
she led the number of memberships
brought in. She led the venerable Y. Hut
soma by bringing in two hundred men,
berships.
1t was altogether her idea that the
Roanoke Branch subscribe life member
ship with the national office. And to
date, do not know of any other branch
in the nation which has its name on the
Bronze Plaque in the national office.
JAMES r. JOHNSON, JR.
Pastor of st. Johns A.M.E. Church,
Norfolk, Virginia
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
FROM HER PASTOR

Miss J. K. Spencer is faithful MEM
Der of the Loudon Avenue Christian
Church. Through the years she has proven
her love for God by her loyalty to her
Church and her fellowman. She has been
unique in her Christian life; for to her,
service to Church and God is and has
been one big opportunity and not a
drudge. Freely of her time, talent and
money is given to help the causes which
she feels is for the best interest of the
whole community. She is Christian that
needs not be ashame It is only wished of
the writer that the world were full of
more people that would use the opportu-
mites that are offorded them to spread
some sunshine in the life of others.
REV. M. c. DICKSON, Pastor
London Avenue Christian Church,
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
AS A MEMBER OF OMEGA ZETA
SORORITY

The sorors of Omega Zeta Chapter of
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority considers it
privilege to join other fellow citizens in
the affectionate tribute being paid Miss
Justina Spencer.
Those of us wo have known her
have regarded her as woman of delight
ful personality both in the social and
church circles. We should like also to
endorse the splendid spirit of service and
taithfulness of effort which have always
characterized her work.
We extend our hearty congratulations
to Soror Spencer and wish for her many
more years in which to fulfill her ideals.
MISS ZELMA CLARK,
Publicity Chairman,
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
MRS. E. B. PENN,
MRS. IDENIA HYLTON.
AS A TRUSTEE-TREASURER OF
BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

1t is real pleasure for me to pay
tribute to Miss Justina X. Spencer, one
who has taught in the Public Schools of
Roanoke for 81 years. The instruction
she has given to the boys and girls of
this city over these years has meant much
in shaping their lives.
1t is my sincere hope as Miss Spencer
retires from the classroom, that it will
give her greater opportunity to par
ticipate in the many civic activities that
she has served so unselfishly throughout
the years.
We at Burrell Memorial Hospital are
cognizant of the loyal manner in which
she has served on the Board of Trustees.
AS Trustee, she is the treasurer of the
Association and has maintained the ex-
cellent record of bringing in the largest
number of memberships in the Associa-
ton each year.
We are wishing for her Good Health
and Good Luck.
Sincerely,
BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
JAMES HI. LEWIS, Administrator
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY NATIONAL
CHRISTIAN MISSIONS SAYS.

Her work with the church is not over
and we do not want her to retire from
active service in the church.
In the department which she has
worked, she has reached the highest goals
attainable in the church and national
brotherhood.
She has always carried more than her
share of the burden.
Her sincere conservation and dedica-
ton to the great causes which have been
the concerns of the church have made her
life an inspiration to us all.
May the Lord grant unto her the
quietness and peacefullness that is neces-
sary for her well being in this period of
her life. And may she always remember
that she has sincere, devoted friends to
help her at all times.
Sincerely,
EMMETT J. DICKSON, Egecutive
Secretary National Christian
Missionary Convention.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
MISS spENCER's SUPERVISOR

There are many milestones along
life's pathway at which we pause to
pay tribute to individuals who have rem
dered dignified, cheerful, unselfish SER
vices to mankind. A very significant
milestone is one that marks the time
and place where youth and others no
longer young, pause to express sincere
appreciation to a person who has labored
patiently and faithfully to help girls
and boys to grow into fine useful men
and women. Miss Justina Spencer, a
member of the Harrison School Faculty
who is retiring this year, can be proud
and happy that she has reached mile
stone in career which is ending in the
classroom but not in the church and
community organizations to which she
has devoted herself for many years.
Miss Spencer's inspiring personality,
christian character, and wholesome spirit
will continue to influence her many
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Mr.. F. E. Alexander, Editor
Roanoke Tribune,
312 First Street, N. w., Roanoke, Va.
Dear Mr.. Alexander:
Miss Justina X. Spencer is retiring
from her teaching service after a number
of years teaching in Virginia schools 81
of which years of service have been in the
Roanoke City Public School System. She
began in the so-called good old days.
when the school year was only five
months long. She has spent her 81 years
in Roanoke, teaching quite successfully in
the Harrison Elementary School.
Miss Spencer has been one among my
many pleasant professional associates
over the years, impressing me with her
fine Christian character, her devotion to
service, and her interest in the general
welfare of both children and people. /
wish for her many additional years of
happy living.
Very truly yours,
D. E. McQUILKIN, Superintendent
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
The Tribune Joins
In Ho,,oring Local
UnseLfish Leader

AS a gesture of public
service and effort to en-
courage others who are yet
giving their time, talent and
themselves in the interest
of the people and worthy
causes, THE TRIBUNE is
defeating this whole page
to Miss Justina X. Spencer
who recently retired from
the classroom as a school
teacher, and from most all
of her other, religious and
civic activities.
One could easily write a
book on the life and accom-
plishments Of this public SER
want. She possesses an
ability to succeed that is
seldom found in others. Miss
Spencer has vision, convic-
ton and the courage and in
telligence to convince others
of her thinking.
Several years ago when
the Editor and Publisher of
The Tribune was struggling
to establish a race paper in
Southwest Virginia, Miss
Spencer recognized the dire
need of such an organ. Be
ing impressed with the
heroic fight the Editor was
making to establish this OBJ
i've, she voluntarily
went to the field and Sc
cured hundreds of subscri-
bers for the paper. Those
people have remained regu-
lar readers of The Tribune
until this day. We are glad
to frankly admit that it was
through the interest and CO.
operation of Miss Spencer
and others like her, that en-
abled us to give to our read
esr today, this greatly i'm
proved paper.
The Editor.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
AS OUR S. S. SUPERINTENDENT

AS OUR S. S. SUPERINTENDENT
Miss Justina X. Spencer, an ardent
member of the Loudon Avenue Christian
Church did her greatest work for the
Church in the field of Religious Educa-
ton. AS superintendent of the Bible
School for four years she accomplished
much: She reorganized and graded the
school throughout; with a Cradle Roll,
Home Department, Veterans Class and
three departmental superintendent. The
Bible School grew from sixty-five to
two hundred-fifty in enrolment in at
tendance, with faculty and Officers grow
ing from twelve to thirty-six. She also
set up Church Library with an esti-
mate of 487 volumes which is used daily
and weekly by the total church
Miss Spencer puts her whole soul into
her work, no matter what it is. She
seems to know no defeat for she looks
unto the hills from whence cometh her
help, her help cometh from the Lord.
IT is well rounded life when one who
is very busy with many other activities
will give so much to religious education
also.
MRS. E. B. PENN,
MRS IDENJA HYT.TON
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
Spencer After In Schools

friends and fellow citizens. AS co-work-
er and friend, I feel it an honor and a
privilege to pay humble tribute to the
outstanding career of service and kind
happy and her memory bright with
pleasant thoughts of her days in the
world of children
(Mrs.) GERTRUDE PRESTON WEST
Supervisor of Elementary Schools
of Roanoke.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
A PARENTS OPINION OF HER

July 8, 1853.
Miss Justina Spencer,
ga Mcdowell Avenue, N. w
Roanoke II, Virginia.
Dear Miss Spencer:
1t was with mixed emotions that I
learned that you had rendered your resig-
nation to the School Board.
/ say mixed emotions because, while
on one hand 1 am happy to know that
you will now be in the position to take
good care of yourself, and get the rest
and the recreation which you so frequent
ly overlooked in your determination to
impart knowledge to our Race. 1t will
give you a chance to make the trips
which have been in your dreams and not
have to hurry home to resume scholastic
duties
On the other hand ] am sorry, be-
cause so conscientious, capable and de-
voted teacher is hard to find.
Speaking from personal experience, my
four children, three holding college de-
grees and the youngest lacking one year
of the same, have profited greatly by
your methods backed up by wealth of
experience which you possessed.
| am aware, fully that much of your
so called spare time was devoted to your
church, your NAACP, and to your hos
pital.
| sincerely hope and trust that your
days shall be long and that the work so
nobly performed shall be taken up in the
same spirit by your successors.
Sincerely,
L. G. DOWNING, M. D.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
AS A YwCA MEMBER

Miss Justina K. Spencer has been a
member since it was organized in Roam
oke. She has served on the Industrial
Committee and the Race Relations Com
mittee. Through her influence the mem
bers of the last named committee became
members of the NAACP.
Y. w. G. A.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
OUR LOCAL TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION

Miss Spencer was chair
man of our local Teachers
Association. We enjoyed our
first and only teachers ban
quet; elected officers at the
close of school instead of the
beginning; the State dues
reported at the annual meet
ing in Richmond were so
much larger than on prev
ious occasions that Roanoke
was awarded the certificate
for 100 percent participa-
ton.
Later as chairman of the
program committee Miss
Spencer and her helpers
brought up for adoption at
our October meeting a full
program for each meeting
during the year. 1t was ap-
proved, printed and bound
a copy for each teacher.
Hence we worked by our
first annual printed pro-
gram.
PERCY GIDDINGS,
Addison High School
AS A CONFERENCE
INSTRUCTOR
Miss J. K. Spencer served
as an instructor in the Pied
Continued on Page Sac
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
AS OUR READING CLUB PRESIDENT

40 OUR READING CLUB FRESlDENI
The public service of Miss ]. KSpen-
GER has extended over a varied and vast
area of interest other than that of teach
ing the youth of our city Few women
of this community possess higher STAN
dards of honor, culture, and conduct. Few
have eXcelled the loyalty, diligence, tact,
and unusual vision exemplified in her &C
tivities. These traits have won for her
the respect and admiration of all MEM
bers and friends of the Gainsboro Branch
Library Reading Club. During Miss
Spencer's useful and brilliant years as
president of this organization she de-
voted her effort and abundant energy to-
wards securing extended reading oppor-
tunities for all citizens. Her powe OFF
persuasion and unfailing conviction for
this cause served as one of the chief fac
tors in bringing into fruition the present
Gainsboro Branch Library. Congratula-
tions to Miss Spencer on her retirement
from the many valuable and unselfish
years dedicated to the high calling of her
profession. 1t is our sincere wish that
her retirement due to ill health will not
in any way lessen her active efforts in
better citizenship. May the affection and
esteem won though faithful and eff
Gent service to so many in bygone years,
become benediction growing more lus-
trous with the future years, and ushering
in rich memories that will afford supreme
happiness.
MRS. VIRGINIA Y. LEE,
Librarian GGinsbOrO Branch LibTGTu
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1953-07-18
ONE WHOM YOU ENCOURAGED

ONE WHOM YOU ENCOURAGED
Dear Sister Spencer:
When Prof. A. De V. Crosby of Co
lumbus, Ohio, assumed the Craftsmanship
of my scholarship fund to help me through
Union Theological Seminary of New York
and Indiana University you encouraged
me.
I have completed the A. B. at Touga-
loo College, Mississippi; B. D. Union
Theological Seminary, New York; M. S.
from Indiana University, Bloomington,
Indiana; the requirements for the Doc
torate and only have the Dissertation to
write The intended research is a Ellis
tory of Tuskegee." I could not have been
the person / am--if anything without
what you have done for me in terms of
financial assistance, prayers, and en-
I hope what seems long
time in the environs of the educational
institutions will not cause you to become
impatient. You will be proud of me
some day.
Your son in Christ,
THOMAS T.. BROOKS,
Indiana University
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-06

Dr. Kenneth X. Thompson. A..
socIate Dean and Professor Of Psy.
ehology - Bera College. Ken.
lucky, vas the speaker Sunday
morning sc the Presbyterian
Church Of The Rock. Dr. ThOmp-
son Is 4 returned Presbyterian
missionary and was evacuated
from India with other missi0aar.
les ii The beginning Of WorId War
n.
While n India be served IS Di-
rector 81 Teachers Training 81
Mega, Punjab District. under the
Presbytrian Board Of Foreign
Missions. He holds his church
membership with the First Pres
byterian Church, Lincoln, Nebras-
d.
n Ms address ne portrayed most
clearly The origin Of the caste sys-
TEN showing how the conquered
people were forced to do al the
menial tasks and so became out.
9asfs, 81 people with no caste.
ne missionaries sought to reach
- d0wntrodden group and have
mwen them such announcement
IS % enable them 10 extricate
themselves from their lowly social
position.
Christianity has attained such 4
high standing with Hindus and Mo-
hammedans that the mission tea
ehers are often asked to settle del
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-06
IRHEE STANDS PAT ON
RENEWAL OF WAR IF.
9O-DAY TALKS FAIL

during 3 televisoon Interview. II
don't think this breach would
have DEVELOPER Il Rice had been
consulted more fully during both
the Truman and Eisenhower ad-
niinistrations.
The acting Senate majority lea
der called the Robertson Rhee
taIks ''the Hrss real ennsnltation''
with South Korea on truce terms.
Meanwhile, another secret con-
ferenee was hold b Seoul BY Gen.
Maxwell D. Taylor, u. S. com.
mandeR Il Allied ground forces
IN Korea, and his u. S. advisers
% The South Korean Army.
Despite . y. s. Eighth Army
announcement that TIE session was
routine HcnthIy AFFAIR. there was
speculation they discussed military
problems that would arise Il 4
truce q signed without Rhee's
guarantees that the Is RK divi.
sions would observe the cease-fire.
Rhee has threatened to fight on
alone Z the truce agreement which
had appeared ready for signing
at Pannunjom last month Il sign
"a.
peiping radio. the voice IL Red
China, dropped It's hate Amer
lea" theme mOmentarily Sunday
and sounded almost sympathetic
70 y. 8. efforts to get the stubborn
South Korean leader 10 agree to 4
truce.
But . later-and more harsh
broadcast, issued what seemed q
thlnly yelled warning that Il would
consider proposed y. S..South
Korean mutual defense pact proof
of military backing for Rhee's de-
sire 10 continue the war.
IN the first broadcast Peiping
bitterly assailed Rhee - . ''politi-
cal gangster." Il called his apti-
truce stand '.n0s only . mockery
81 but also IN insult 70 the spirit
u independence and democracy
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-06

SEOUL. W South Korean Presi-
dent Syngman Rhee b standing pat
on his demand 10 renew the Korean
fighting Il : post-armistiee political
conference fails TO agree IN % days
on unifying Korea. an authoritative
South Korean source said today.
The source. who insisted On
anonymity. also confirmed reports
that the U. 5. has offered Rhea I
face-saying two-polnt eompromise
to win his support Of truce.
But Rhee's demand for ! en-
ference limit il the stumbling block
Of the ll-day talks between Rhee
and Assistant Secretary a. STATE
Walter 5. Robertson, President
Eisenhower's special envoy, the
source told Associated Press CIR.
respondent BIN Shinn.
The compromise repeatedly pro-
vides for the u. S. to:
/. Agree to join South Eorea ID
walking out Of the conference e
after 90 days Il had made no pro-
gress toward peaceful unifieatiOn
Of Korea.
2. After such . walkOut, dis
cuss' on d diplomatic Level n
sumption Of the war. with the nm
derstanding that any action would
have to be ratified By the u. S.
Senate.
Shinn interviewed the aushoeita-
Live source shortly after Robertson
emerged from his ninth secret ses.
sion with Rhee, lasting one hours
20 minutes.
Robertson declined 10 indicate
whether he Is making Roadway IN
persuading Rhee to accept . truce.
He said only. "The atmosphere
Of all our talks has been friendly
and cordial" and another meeting
win be held.
No time was SET for the NEXT
session.
En- route to the presidential man
sion, Robertson ran into the fifSt
South Korean antitruce demOnstra-
ton apparently beamed specifcal-
" At him. A line Of Inarchers
shouted Drive north 3. Keep our
sovereignty Unification until
DEATH" n
Others carried placards reading
Continuous friendship with Ameri-
ca" The marchers left aftst
Robertson's sedan entered the
mansion compound.
Rhee told Shin Sunday Ne didn't
know whether the deadlocked talks
wiz succeed. II am trying 70 clear
up Misunderstanding, = be said.
The US. repeatedly has tirlnly
opposed Rhee's demand for ) guar
antes 70 renew fighting II uhifie-
cation fails.
Id Washington, Sen. william n.
KnOwIand (R-Calif) praised PreSi-
dent Eisenhower for sending
Robertson, but said II SHOULD have
been done sooner. KnoWland said
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-06

- NE Americas pssple and their
ancestor. Washington.
Observers considered this either
an indication that The Reds might
be willing to sign . truce without
guarantee Of Rhee.s support Or
merely another attempt 10 capital.
ne "a y. S.-SOutA Korean differ
enees.
The later broadcast warned IN
i clear that anyone who supports
Rhee i world public enemy No.
Further American failure %
take drastic steps and action
y 3 4 X is n r Il
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-06
Berea College Professor Is
Speaker At Church OF The Rock

Ieate and difficult problems aris.
ing between the two groups. They
say that the Christian i fair and
Just and 50 can be trusted.
Following DR.. Thompson's ~
turn 10 the states he received his
Doctors degree in School Admin
isrtstion at the University 81 Neh-
raska where he taught Geography
for 4 short time. He later vas
called 20 Omaha where he had
charge Of Industrial Psyehology
with the Glenn Martin Company
He then accepted the position IS
Director Of Veterans Service With
Creighton University. Since les u
has been at Berea College II Ken
lucky.
For . few weeks Dr.. Thompson
Is il training At the Sonar School
In 1919 he TODD the examination
for 4 commission Ia the Naval Re.
serve making the highest grade
ever made On that examination
and was directly commissioned !
Lieut.. Commander out Of civilian
life,
He Is under the Naval Office 81
Procurement and for the past
Training Officers u TIE u. S. Sur.
face Division $50 at Lexington. He
and bis family are enjoying their
short sojourn il Key West bit win
leave within . few days for their
home ID Berea.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-06

against the Rhee plot win oily
reveal that the American com.
mand is continuing TO eonnive AZ
and encourage Rhee's criminal
plans against peace. "
AZ Pusan. South Korea's Defense
Minister SOhn Wan u said strict
orders were issued forhidding a.
coo anti Red war prisoners re-
leased BY Rice TO enlist IN the
RoK Army.
Previously. the South Korean
stand was that any Korean could
enter the Army and light for the
republic.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1953-07-06
In Springtime. Children. Like Flowers.
Come Out Just About Everywhere
ACCORDING 70 COMMANDER II. n. klRkAAAil
OF TAE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

OF The STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
And th0t gives exr0 good reason for being
better md more ccreiul drivers during the Spring and
summer months. if for other reason. suid Krrmon.
Continuing his appeal tor the new Spring etior
ct the motoris. Krkmm suid: Children. unlike flow
en- don't always suY put thut = why the motoris
CON expect-md nemlY Clwuys tths unexpected
from our children"
Pretty soon now school win Be out for the Sum.
msr. und exru precautions should be taken 10 safe
cucrd the children who viii Be dming unexpsctsdly
from behind "umost everything" and night into The
path Of your auto. Kr<mm declued
Here ono few dps the moscrist CON well and
profiuhlY heed:
l--Bs on the alert h zones whore children mo
expectsd 70 Be at play.
2-Be twopupose driver and wotch wheEe
your own vehicle Is going while keeping sharp eye
out tor the kids riding bicycles. uicycles skotng
3-Give the kids q broke" and bypuss tho
temptation to honk your horn sudden blast from
an ouio horn can throw q child 0ke0dY Ia danger
into q neu punic
l-AwCys expect the unexpected when driv
Ing where children ore At play. riding or wulkng.
Overseas Transportation
Company. Inc.
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