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discourage candidates. right up
10 the convention time, 10 give
Perry the advantage which an
announcement at that time might
produce. Others have felt that
since most NBC presidents have
died In harness. perhaps Rev.
Jemison wishes 10 follow that
suit.
The scramble Tor first place has
thrown into obscurity the strug-
gle to secure the new executive
secrctaryship. This post which
was created at the last conven-
ton In Chicago 10 open 10 either
a minister or a iayman, II was
expected TO develop into the
most powerful spot in the whole
denomination because the secre-
tary would control the finances
OF the various boards. Some pre-
dicted that In a few years the Sec
rotary would determine and select
the president.
The free. for-aII becomes even
more confusing. II Jemison runs
and has the support Of the South.
can any OF the northcrners beat
him? Al the moment there are no
important candidates from the
South although the name Of the
Rev. w. II. Borders Of Wheat
street Baptist church In Atlanta
In occasionally mentioned.
Many Baptists would like to see
new president OF the MIC. They
would like to see Jemlson go
ahead with his announced plans
to retire. However, some MEM
bers OF the convention disagree
with the proposed plan for his re-
tircment. They say It win cost
the convention too much money.
which the organization needs for
other purposes. A supporter of
this view Is the Rev. George A.
crawley, pastor OF st. Paul Bap-
list church In Baltimore, Md. In
objeoting TO the plan, he said in
part,
The proposed plan for the
''pay-off' to the president would
cost about $1,000 the first year.
That amount would pay lot of
interest on the Indebtedness OF the
Bath House; II would pay several
nice salaries for missionaries in
Africa. and II would help out
grately with financial obligations
at the Seminary and Training
School at Nashville.
II am expressing the sentiment
OF thousands of Baptists over the
nation who are too good to speak
out. only on the corner, but will
withhold support. am willing 10
help with anything desired for the
president, but not the way pro-
posed"
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Mrs. Jessie Jackson, 2slo Gar
field Ave. resident OF the city
for forty years, died Thursday,
August 20, at the Home Of the
Lady OF Good Counsel. ST. Paul.
She was born in Pleasant Hill,
Mo. where her remains win be
shipped on Monday. August "a.
Funeral services win be held at
Bethesda church on Monday, Aug
ust "a. with Rev, l. c, Harris, Of
ficiating, assisted by Rev. J. J.
Clayhurr,
Survivors include one son
Frank Lynn, four daughters,
Mrs. Blanche Patterson Mewil'
Hams OF ST Louis. Nc. Mrs. Arie
Briggs. Cleveland: Mrs, Lucille
Lear and Mrs. Ruby Wynn OF
Minneapolis.
Neal Funeral Home is in charge
OF arrangements.
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BORDER CHURCH NOTES

Sunday at the morning worship,
Rev. Sexton spoke on the subject
"A Revived Church." Scripture
reading. Amos 7:1-9. He stressed
the need for prayer to make a
successful church.
Visitors were made welcome
and invited to again worship
with us.
Next Sunday Rev. Sexton will
speak on the subject, The Eter-
nal and the Temporal" Scrip
ture reading Cor. 4::ff. Vesper
services from 8 to 7 every Sun
day evening. You and your friends
are urged to attend these fine
programs, II you are interested in
your spiritual welfare, don't for
get the Prayer meetings every
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
Here you can get that spiritual
help in solving some of those
problems that are bothering
you.
The Faribault Picnic is next
Sunday afternoon. II you are in
terested, and you should be, con-
tact Mrs. Helen Underwood or
Mrs. Edith Lee. Put this on your
calendar for a future date.
Mems day at Border, Sunday,
Sept. 18th. At that time the men
will be in charge of the services
al day. More information on the
big event later. Come to Border,
YOU are always welcome.
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ST. PAUL CHURCH OF GOD IN
CHRIST

Sunday school lesson for Aug
ust 16, subject, Christ Above
All" was taken from the scripture
Colossians 1927. The Golden
Text: He is before all things, and
by Him all things consist" Col
ossians III.
Rev. Virgins took his sermon
from Ezekiel 3:1-1S, Isiah 6:1-S
and Romans Sis. The topic of
each of the three books in which
our sermon was preached was
very interesting and taught les
son to all those who are trying
to seek God in his own way.
Our chorus sang three lovely
spirituals: Holding Gods I'm
changing Hand, II Got Two
Wings" and "At The Cross.
We were happy to have Mrs.
Mable Alexander as our visitor.
We extend a cordial welcome to
all who would like to come and
worship with us.--Rev. j. c. Wig
gins, pastor; Mrs. Louise True,
reporter.
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Twin Civ
ST. JAMES A. VI. r. CHURCH
Minneapolis

Sunday, August l6, was Wo-
mems Day. The morning service
was rich in inspiration and
spiritual meaning. Evangelist M.
Hill was the speaker at the IL a.
m. hour. His text, Christian
Home"
At five o'cock in the afternoon
Vesper service was held. 1t was
high day at our church on Sun
day.
Thank you one and all. for your
wonderful help. We were glad TO
have our many friends and Wsi-
tors with us. Visitors were: Mines.
c. Quiss, C. Mae Davis, p. Brown
OF Mexico, Mo: Mrs. Lula Pitt
man Of Des Moines, Ia: Mr.. and
Mrs. Longmire and Mr.. w. An
ders.
The public Is always welcome
at st. James AME church,
May, reporter.
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Iron Ore Industry
To Have Exhibit
Al Sfofe Fair

For the fourth consecutive year
the Iron Mining Industry OF Min
nesota win have an exhibit at the
State Fair, August 20 through
September T. Twenty-one iron
mining companies operating in
Minnesota are taking part in the
exhibit. located at the ramp en-
trance of the grandstand building
Telling the complete story of
modern iron mining In our state,
the exhibit will feature the dra-
matte progress made in taeonite
processing. A "sehematic panel.
with pictures and samples, shows
the stages Of taconite processing
from pit TO final product. In dia-
gram form this display illustrates
the complexity and eostliness OF
processing taconite into iron-rieh
concentrate, disable in blast fur
naces,
A similar display shows the
step.by-step methods OF low-grade
ore concentration Open pit and
underground mining are also ex-
planned in picture-caption form,
To illustrate the magnetic sep
aration OF tiny particles OF iron
ore from Underground taconite
rock, new display has been
added 10 this years exhibit, BY
pulling the trigger OF gun,
the visitor activates magnet on
the end OF the barrel which is dip.
ped into a pile OF crushed taconite,
Only the iron particles cling TO
the magnet. AS this is done, n
panel lights up explaining the
process going on In the display
and It's relation To actual taconite
processing operations,
Another display features fixed
magnet with mixed pieces OF mag
netic and non magnetic taconite
in a bin below. The visitor can
test his sample OF taeonite to see
IL it's magnetic,
Younger fair-goers in particular
viii enjoy the realistic scale
models used 10 illustrate the
various aspects OF iron ore min
ing In cur state, There's a model
ore train shown In beautiful
Minnesota range country setting.
There's model ore dock, like
those at Duluth and Two Harbors
and a miniature ore boat moored
az the dock waiting TO take ON a
cargo" of iron ore.
Iron Range engineers from the
participating mining companies
viii be on hand az all times TO
answer visitors questions about
the industry and its operations.
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Minnesota Jewish
Council Protests
Byrnes Nominq

Tuesday August IT. in a
strongly worded telegram, the
Minnesota Jewish Council pro-
tested to President Eisenhower
the appointment OF S. C. Gov.
James F. Byrnes as a delegate TO
the United Nations. Copies Of the
wire were sent to Senators Ed
ward Thye and Hubert II. Hum
phrey,
Text of telegram:
"The Minnesota Jewish
Council. which Is a coordinat-
ing agency for all Jewish or
CARNATIONS in the state of
Minnesota interested in Human
Relations, protest the nomina-
tion or confirmation OF Gov.
j. r. Byrnes of South Carolina
as a member OF the u. s. dele
cation 10 the U:N.
His unfayorable record on
equal rights and segregation in
the public schools Is too well
known 10 bear repetition. Pub
lie officials whose records In
dictate systematic disregard
of the rights of our citizens
are not likely to respect the
rights OF other nations and
other people and are likely to
make our efforts to win the
world to our way of life appear
hypocritical.
I'm these days of struggle
for the minds Of people all over
the world. we hope that you
will not make us vulnerable to
Communist attack by appoint
ing man OF Gov. Byrnes at
titudes on human rights to
such an important position"
Signed
Minnesota Jewish Council
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Rev. Hunter Reelected
President Five Sfofe
BTU Convention

Rev and Mrs. II, II, Hunter.
522 Central Ave. w and Mrs.
Ernest Golden. 456 ST, Anthony
Ave. st. Paul, returned home on
Saturday. August 10, from Omaha
Nebr, where they attended the
Five state Baptist meeting. They
left the city Monday, August 10,
This convention was one of the
best ever held and the spirit was
high and Gods presence was felt
at every session. The annual adj
dresses of each president OF the
different departments were ex.
cellent, Rev, Hunter reports,
The Young Peoples convention
which consists OF the Red Circle
Girls and the Royal Ambassador
boys have made wonderful pro-
gress. They are helping TO spon-
sor a student fund which is aid
ing Brother j. w. Milsap OF St.
Paul and many other deserving
Young people. The Union Prayer
Band was adopted into the royal
family and is the baby orgsniza-
ton.
Rev. Hunter retained his office
as president Of the s s and BTU
Congress Our 81, Paul delegation
introduced a new feature OF child
evangelism and the office win be
held in Mt. olNet church by Mrs.
II, II Hunter.
Next years meeting, which win
be the roth anniversary, or dis-
mond jubilee, win be held In Des
Moines, Ia. at the Maple Street
Baptist church,
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UNITED KINGDOM TRADE
WITH AFRICA CITED

United Nations. ". y (ANP)
The uN Department OF Eco.
nomie Affairs revealed this week
the volume OF foreign trade which
the United Kingdom had with
certain African countries and ter
ritories, as well ms with British
Guiana and Jamica.
The trade OF the United King.
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dom with British Guiana during
the period OF January-April OF
this year was si1 .57s.e $50: Kenya.
$42,6e6, 06f; Nyasaiand. $7.28s,-
OH; Northern Rhodesia. se4 .694,-
259: Southern Rhodesis, $1,000
$50; South West Africa. 1913
sol; Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. s26,-
449.si4; Tanganyilta, S25. 554 ,o55.
Uganda, $I8.632,a i3.
Union OF South Africa, $685.
755,4i8, Sierra Leone, $4,000
1903; the Gold Coast, S7i,551. 4s5;
Nigeria, sl62,s14, 1876; Jamaica,
s26, 730, 306.
The total OF this four-month
trade was $3.50, 02s,3e2.
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ST. PETERS A.M.E. CHURCH

One of my favorite scriptures
was used as the Biblical source
for the sermon of the morning by
the Rev. NJ. L. Simmons: Psalm
SAL. For the Lord God is sun
and shield. He will give grace and
hold from them that walk up
CORY; no good thing win He with
rightly" A great message. with
many "take-home" thoughts.
Mrs. Forrest Richeson of
Portland Avenue Christian (cor-
rection from last week. church
win speak on Stewardship" at
the annual Women's Day Pro-
gram Aug. %. Mrs. Celia Boyd
and Mrs. Edith Bowman, chair
man and co-chairman, with their
committees are trying TO make
this day one Of the best yet. Miss
Connee Chivers has arranged an
interesting Vesper Hour Pro-
gram in which many of the
younger women of the commun-
ity are being featured Her theme
is We're Climbing on to Higher
Ground" This program is at 1880
p, m.
Why should we support Wo-
mems Day? II is our Correctional
Day rally and we are proud 10 be
part of the great AME church
connection which had its begin
ming in 17S7. Our church and the
Constitution OF the United States
both had their beginnings in the
same year and in the same city Of
Philadelphia. II is not without
some faults, but II has never been
split in two as was our own
country during the Civil War.
I'm sure no church in the con-
nection Northwestern Confer
encel has better report than
St Peters win have locally when
the reports are read. but the con-
] nectional claims must be there
or our pastor viii be rated as a
failure, We know he isn't 50 let's
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BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH

We had inspirational services
throughout the entire day. The
morning message was brought by
Rev. ID. c. Sargeon, who is now
conducting a ten night revival.
The Senior Gospel Choir and
Musicetts furnished the music.
In the afternoon, Rev. Floyd
Massey Jr., Moderator State Bap-
tist Association, brought the
closing message of our Pastors
third anniversary. Theme, Honor
To Whom Honor Is Due" Pill
grim's Senior choir rendered bea-
utiful music.
The evening message was de-
livered by Rev. Sargeon, taken
from the 18th Chapter of Exodus,
18th verse. Theme. The Greatest
Question" Who IL like unto Thee,
o Lord, Glorious in Holiness,
heartful In praises, doing Won
ders? Whether we are down on
our knees, or in meditation with
prayer wherever we be, we are
not doing God a favor; we have
nothing 10 brag or boast about
when we pray. True that prayer
is the greatest privilege in the
world, but we go to him to beg
for favors. for our needs, when
i'll, when depressed, for peace OF
mind, etc. then when He answers
our prayers, we go back to turn
him thanks. Some of us don't even
take time to thank Him. Heart
felt and soul stirring was the
message. Rev. Sargeon said, I'll
you want to do God a favor, il
you want him to brag and boast
about you; If you want to be
great, then serve and render your
service"
Come out and hear this great
servant of the Master speak dir,
ect to you. We promise you will
be greatly inspired and stirred.
United with the church during
our pastors anniversary was Mr.
Harry Manion on Christian ex.
perience. Mr.. George Tindle and
Mrs. James Jackson are candi,
dates for baptism.
We received word that Mrs
William Helm Sr.. is in the Gen
eral hospital. We are praying fol
her and all of our sick, begging
Gods speedy recovery. Sarah
Benson, reporter.
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SIOUX
r [ { s
NEWS
N o 7 z S
By KAYE COATES
$40 MabIe st.
Sioux Falls, 8. ID.

The Brotherhood program was
the outstanding event of the week.
Dave Smith was the principal
speaker. Many musical selections
made the program most interest
ing. At the close Of the program
the missionary group surprised
Mr.. Charles Bentley with a birth
day get-together in the basement
Of the church. Methinks he was
due something. this grand young
man is SO and very interesting to
visit with. Last week all of the
Bentley family was here but one
son.sT. Clayton is president of the
brotherhood.
Folks around here are still
vacation. This week we have one
Of our oldtimers home. Kenneth
Anderson is visiting his folks be-
fore he fulfills the date with
Uncle Sam at Fl. Leonard Wood.
He hopes to motor back to camp.
Robert Redd rode In the other
night with Bob Bergen. Bob went
TO the Cities for the Dinah WASH
ington dance. Bob Is a real pal
OF wally Anderson. The Virgil
Snooddy's are the house guests
Of the l.. Dysarts. the Snooddys
also have two sweet youngsters.
When most of these folks come to
our city they know they are most
welcome and we do go out Of our
way to show It.
Now, these folks are on their
way out. The Alg Frost family
is in Chicago, visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Turner and friends. The
Frost family took the oldest Hill
dreth boy along to help enjoy
some of the ball games and get
the thrill Of the city. James Mox-
ley Is enroute TO Chicago, TO bring
his wife. Roseanne home and TO
visit in Streator, Ill, few days
with our brother and family, A.
I. Monkey.
Rose Clayton Is in Atchison,
Kansas to be in on the family re-
union that she, her three sisters,
one brother and their families
have planned to be yearly event.
The II. Bentleys, Harvey, Gloria
and Terrace and Mrs. J, Bentley
have all returned to Denver after
spending a week visiting reatives
here, and they came the long way
so they could come through the
Black Hills. twas the first time
ever met these people and !
mean they were fine lot. OF
course, they never had a duh
moment here because they were
with their folks and many did
nice things to help spread sun
shine for them.
The II. Bentleys of Sioux Falls,
returned from the Southern tour
In time to help make things more
pleasant for folks. They brought
Mrs. X. Bentley of Kansas City
back with them to be in on the
family gathering, There were four
generations Of the Bentleys here,
Mrs. l.. Bentley gave a few high
lights on the differences that have
been made in South. which all
were pleased to hear. Mrs, X.
Bentley returned to Kansas City
Friday.
The ]. Cabbells are home again
from Topeka, they report a pleas
ant, hot trip. Mr. Cabbell sings
with the Municipal band, so a lot
of people were happy TO have him
and his wife home.
Mr.. Albert Winfield Scott La
Montee Jr., has secured job with
me every Friday to see that all Of
the papers shall be delivered on
time. Starting next week we shall
start a series on Progressive
Sioux Falls" so keep up with ii.
II will prove worthwhile.
Rev. II. Linlee, Of Kansas City
is holding special meetings at the
church of God in Christ, The
public is invited.
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cAMPHOR METHODIST
CHURCH

sss Fuller Ave. ST. Paul, MINI.
Rev. Jerome r. Del Pine. Mintster
hes. esl 81. Anthony Ave, st. Paul.
MINI Telephone. ELkhurst 1870
Rev. q, r. Parker. Assoc. Minister
res. sl2 Bryant Ave. N, Minneapo-
lis IL, MINI. Tele. Juniper f36s
church School General supt. Mr..
Joseph Camp.
organist, Miss Olga Anderson.
Director OF Music, Miss Dorothy
Munson.
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and considerable denominations
maneuvering was going on.
Many people regard DIR. Jemi-
son as incapacitated and say the
convention Is stalled under his
leadership. DIR. Jemison had
agreed TO resign. II was under
stood. in return OF a 5000 gift to
be made at the convention. pen
sion OF $500 a month and certain
prerequisites. including expense
paid trips to the conventions,
board sessions and principal
meetings Of the denomination.
The plan was evolved, It Is said.
by some OF the ambitious candi-
dates and by some OF the younger
men who felt the convention was
in need Of more dynamic and Wig
orous leadership.
The National Baptist conyen-
ton has always followed tradition
closely. Normally this would have
meant that the Rev. II. w. Perry
Of Oklahoma city who has SER
we'd for many years an vice-presi-
dent would succeed to the presi-
dcncy. Even II DR.. Jemison re.
tires Perry Is probably the most
formidable candidate.
A slate, covering certain offices
had been prepared with Perry at
It's head and with DIR. ]. Ray
mond Henderson OF Los Angeles
to succeed Perry as first vice.
president, with other officers
agreed upon. The slate was re-
garded as strong one.
other independent candidates.
sprang up. Among them were the
Rev. J. III. Jackson Of Olivct
Baptist Church In Chicago, a
brilliant speaker much In demand
before white audiences and the
successor at Olivet TO former
president, the late l.. X. Williams.
jackson has considerable support
among q number OF the state con-
vcntions.
The Rev Sandy Ray OF Brook
lyn Is the principal asplrant from
the East. The Rev. J. C. Austin OF
chicago's Pilgrim Baptist church.
regarded now ms ripe for promo
ton. ran against Jemison In
Cleveland where the latter was
elected TO succeed Rev. williams
who had been killed In an auto
mobile accident. Austin bowed
out Of the race when tho tradition
OF moving the viee-president up
was too strong TO overcome.
The first rift In the clouds pre-.
ceeding the convention came at
brooklyn last month during the
national gathering Of the BYPU
and Sunday School Congress.
There Rev. Perry suddenly aban-
doned his slate.
Perry's action threw the field
wide open and Rev. Raymond
Henderson, candidate for vice
president ON the slate Immediately
announced for the top post Of
president instead, The four men.
Perry. jackson, Henderson and
Austin led the pack until a still
bigger sensation broke two weeks
ago.
President Jemison Mt state
meetings of Baptists held at Jack
son. Miss, and Mobile. Ala. re-
portedly announced he was not
going TO retire. Just what this
can mean, no one knows. Some
have felt Il was technique TO
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Twin City
Church N Gus

pay our women's Day pledge.
A list of some IS or more OF the
youth of our church presented
their names to become members
Of a new youth choir about to be
organized. I'm very happy to hear
this and I'm sure II is an answer
to many prayers for such an or
ganization. A good way for their
talents to grow and develop is TO
put them to good use.
Mrs. Cora Griffin is at home
from the hospital where she can
receive her friends. Her daughter
Mariys of New York is at her
bedside.--Mrs Wreatha Maxwell,
reporter.
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REV. HARRIS PRESENTED
slSs ANNIVERSARY PURSE

The third anniversary ceiebra-
ton Of the pas,orste of Rev. l. c,
Harris Of Bethesda Baptist
church was observed last week
ending Sunday afternoon with a
special service.
Rev Harris was presented a
cash gift of SiSS, During the
weeks observance three persons
joined Bethesda church. Monday
the minister in a statement eN-
pressed his appreciation for the
cooperation OF other pastors and
churches and his members for
helping make the anniversary
week celebration so successful
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National Baptist Convention
May Produce Fireworks;
JemisOn May Not Quit
By A. P. Staff Correspondent

ChlcaRoINAPThe f0fthc0Inlng session OF The Natl0n
Baptist Convention Miami may produce considerable fire
works The principal the Of the
reported decision Of President Jmson his intention
OF resgnng On the strength that the old expected
quit and penson cAndldacie had
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Leave On Vacation; Mrs, Chan
ey HollivSy and two granddsugh-
ters Gwendolyn Hollivay and
Donna Marie James 81 1897 Chi
cago Ave, left August IL for
Chicago. m From there they viii
so 10 81 Louis. Mo where they
win visit relatives and friends.
They expect TO be gone for four
weeks
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