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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1953-09-10

Memphis Visirors
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Lawyer Of
memphis spent the weekend in
Davis.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1953-09-10

inception Held
The brides parents entertain
cd with a reception Immediately
after the ceremony. Miss Sarah
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1953-09-10

Lizzie Johnson, Lexington
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-02-27

Douglas had made his way to freedom
sojourner Truth made her 10 freedom
Harriet Tubman made her way 20 freedom
Before the Civil War long before 81,
Before Emancipation, freedom had begun
90 down. Moses
Way down In Egypt land
And tell old Pharaoh
To let my pcOpe got
Linking freedom with the onetlme slaves
Were Whittier. Garrison, LoveJoy Lowell
And the North Star found q million friends
that time a book born. Uncle Toms Cabin"
And a spirit born John Brown
And n song born:
Mine eyes have the glory
OF the coming Of the Lord
John Browns body lies
A mouldeFng In ths grave
But his soul goes marching
And q 10 set the nation right;
with malice toward with charity for all :"
lincoln
giving slave freedom 70 tho
Lincoln
II do ordain-thsnCsforNVArd and forever free"
But the fields stIl needed planting.
The gtl needed cutting
De cotton needs pickn'
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-02-27

SO bad, bad badi
Do cotton needs piekin % bad
Gonna CLEAN all this fieldi
Up the river TO Memphis Cairo, st. Louis,
Work song work and songstovcdorus foundry mon,
Brick layers builders section handsi
TheFc NlR't hammer
In this mountain
Rings like mine. boyE
Rings like Wine
FrCedom Is a mighty word-but easy word.
You hold hard 60 freedom,
sun It's long stop from cudjOe-sNvc.
From Harriet TubmRn- slave,
soiounsr Truh-SlavS
Frederick DougaS-Save--
Booker T. Warrington building Tuakegco.
To Ralph Bunche building culture for America
IT'S a long step from Cuoe-sAve-
To George Washington Carver,
IT'S q long song from
Before I'D bc q slave
I'd be buried In my grave
To Dorothy Maynor singing, "pepuis 10 jour"
IT'S q long step from CudIoo-Alave~
To Jackie Robinson hitting u homer.
Yet Ia some. Freedom
of the letters missing.
IT'S HtlI only part OF = word,
Yet H. enough OF u word Ca lay hands and hope,
IT'S enough o n b. a universal star
Not just a North star anymore;
It's enough OF a word 10 mean
"Thenocforward and forevOr-frcel"
freeI Free Frccdoml
on Frccdoml
FTrcdOm mol
""Thonceforvard and furcver-frrel"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-02-27

Twin City Labor Pattern
With the exception OF the rail-
roads. industry in the Twin Cities
Of Minneapolis and st. Paul,
Minnesota, as late as June, 1871,
did not employ Negroes In any
appreciable numbers. The major
portion Of wage earners, except
those working on the trains, were
found on w. p. A.. In domestic
service and the familiar blind
alley" jobs.
The attempts Of Negroes
through the years to get away
from these traditional jobs and
obtain a foothold in local industry
had not been too successful despite
manfIil efforts by the two Urban
League branches. individuals and
other organizations. This pattern
Of discriminatory labor practices
carried over into the defense and
war production periods prior to
and after Pearl HArbor.
Only Three I'm Defense Industry
In June 1871 when President
Roosevelt's famed Executive Or
der Number $500 reaffirmed a
policy insisting on fun utilization
and participation Of Negro labor
In firms with war contracts, there
was an estimated 10000 workers
employed in the Twin City defense
industry. OF that number. only
three were Negroes!
While hundreds OF white fellow
citizens thronged through the
gates Of new plants engaged In
producing ornaments for Lend
Lease shipments and the impend-
ing war. the Negro worker stood
on the outside looking IN. He
bought defense bonds, saw his
sons drafted and sent to Southern
army camps; but he himself, his
wife or daughter could not get
past the guarded gates OF the de-
Tense plants which were advertis-
ing franticaIiy for workers.
Minnesota Industry O Paradox
Minnesota, a Northern state
with q reputation for splendid
racial tolerance. furnished the very
mntithesis In its industrial prac-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-02-27

tees On the one hand there was
the generally accepted idea that
little or no race prejudice existed
in the locality; while on the other.
rank discrimination against the
employment Of Negroes was nag
rantly practiced.
Protests were made by the looal
Negro press. The Urban League
worked hard TO get industry 70
consider Negro applicants for the
large number of available jobs.
Plant owners and operators dis
played the Presidential Order. but
It's content and direCtives were
outrRgeously ignored.
Charles L Horn Opens Door
This was before Iowa-born,
Minnesota educated Charles Lliey
Horn. president OF the Federal
Cartridge Corporation. obtained q
contract TO build and operate the
Twin Cities Ordnance Plant.
Horn. a nationally known con-
servationist, was the first paid
subscriber Of the ten-year-oId Ne
gro weekly Newspaper. the Mime
apols Spokesman. He had long
CONTINUED Of Page GA
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-02-27
An Experiment In industrial Democracy
RgSRH r NaRNaFAaAAA
BY cEclk 9. NEWMAN


Even at this late date the American industrial
which believes in and practices full democracy the selection
Of its personnel both exceptional and unique This especial
ly true when that democracy actually encompasses Negro
workers Long before other defense contractors Negro
labor any consideration the Federal Cartridge Corporation Of
Twin Cities Ordnance New Brighton Minnesota, of
those exceptions which hired and upgraded Negro workers
the basis Of their ability to contribute services and sks
This firm is known nationally, in quiet unpublished way
other plant operators the which has
done unusual job nterracia cooperation Establishment
Of this reputation required courage foresight planning and
hard work Its history worth reeng for the precedens it
haaa
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-02-27
FIRST JUROR

The 81 Paul papers chronicle
the first enpanelment OF Negro
jurors In Minnesota, On Friday
In the court Of common pleas Of
Ramsey County Willis A. Harris,
a colored man. was brought to
trial for burglary, and Of the ~
jurors who aat on the case five
were colored. Their names are;
r. J. Stockton, NJ. JernegRn,
Henry Moff1t. Thos. A. jackson,
and Robert Hickman.
Tribune, March %, 1889
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-02-27
InduStriaIiSt Charles Horn
Changed Employment Patterns
Here By Job Democracy

Observers agreement that World a
turning point the pattern Of the utilization Negro
workers In Minnesota this definitely
trend Charles Horn Of the Federal Cartridge Corporation
whose operation Of the Twin Cities Ordnance Plant indignation
Of Negro workers. set pattern which by
Of Minnesota industry since the end the
appeared In OPPORTUNITY MAGAZINE.
Urban League In 1914 and written by Cecil Newman editor
Of the SPOKESMAN and RECORDER papers
ns inclusion this special historic
change employment trends which took place
which affected experience acceptance utza
ton Of Negro workers at the ordnance plant.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-02-27

An old landmark Of two years
standing in St. Anthony-the old
Baptist ehurch--was torn down
yesterday preparatory TO removal
to st. Paul. where Il win be re-
built a. a church for the colored
Baptist society Of that city. II
was built in 1850. the second
church In the State. -.
The colorcd people OF the city
have made application to the Good
Templar to rent their Lodge room
In Concert Hall In order TO hold
religious services once or twice q
week. etc. 80.
st. Paul Daily Press,
Nov. Z. 1858
wanted-to find homes for a
few eolored children who are or
phans whose ages are from 9 10
II, both boys and girls. Any par
son wanting one or more OF said
children can learn full particulars
by inquiring Of the Boarding
House and Employment Commit.
tee Of the Y.MC.A. Of Minneapolis.
Tribune, Feb, 10, 1883
A petition is being circulated
about the streets praying the leg
islRture 20 pass an act submitting
to the people an amendment TO
the constitution prohibiting the
immigration OF Negroes into the
state.
St Paul Daily Press.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-02-27
HAVE fARTicHRSTED IN
THREE WARS

Veterans Of three wars are
found among the Minneapolis Ne
gro population. This does not In
elude three veterans who Jaw
service In the Indian campaigns,
Civil War. spanish-AmSrican and
World War vets who live here,
have played prominent parts IN
the city's history.
St Paul Daily Press.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-02-27
NO HELP NEEDEp IN lsssf

The house has passed a bin to
continue the Freedmon's Bureau
another year. TIE Bureau may be
necessary to protect the blacks,
but stiIl. Il seems that they ought
by this time. with the assistance
Of the military. to be able 10 take
care Of themselves.
Tribune. March 81, 1888
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-02-27
Ballad Of The Seven
Songs Traces History
OF Americas Negroes
BY LANGsTON HUGHES

by LANGsToN HUGHES
Seven letters songs.
The seven letters r n E M
The seven songs segmentS OF In history
In terms Of Black America.
Seven sOngs
Seven names:
cudJoe
soJourner Truth
Harriet TubmAn
Frederick Douglas
Booker T. Washington
DR.. Carver
Ralph Bunche
Seven men and women
From unrecorded slavery to recorded free;
For Emancipation Day seven songs
For Negro History Week. seven names,
For all time letters
That spell Freedom.
II was an easy name TO give a slave
So they called him CudJoe.
There four million Cudjoes
Before Emancipation came.
What dd u mean 10 be . SIave9
That you could not choose your own sons name
Nor your sons father mother,
Nor you own sons home or work. or way Of life.
(Nor indeed could you choose your own)
Nor choose 10 have not have n son
No part Of life self belonged to CudJoe-save.
To Cudjoe-Slave-onl dream belonged.
Seven letters spelled the dream
FIRE Y d M.
But In the cane fields in the rice fields
In the bondage Of the cotton,
In the deep dark Of the captive heart,
Sometimes Freedom seemed far away
Farther away than the faFthermost star,
30 far, far that only Jordan
Was there dream called Freedom.
CudjOes song was:
Deep River,
Ny home 10 Jordan.
Deep river, Lord.
want % cross over into camp ground.
Death q deep river
And only Jordan, Freedom
on. night On moonI On staral
Start STAR start North Start Freedom start
Where is the road that leads me 70 that start
PatroIlcrs guard that road
BlOOdhounds with dripping muEzIss guard that road
Gun. lash, and moose guard that Foadi
Freedom was not . word then
Freedom the dark swamp crossed
And death defied. fear laid aMds,
And q song that whispered. croonsd
And while Il whispered. cried:
On Frosdomi
Freed0m met
Before I'd BE- . alave
I'd BE- buried I'm my grave
And 20 homo 10 my Lord
And bs fresI
Harriet Tubman-aiays-wantsdt 70 Be free
Shed heard that word with seven sttsrS
She could not read that word,
Nor spell that word
But she suDeIIed the word, tasted the word
On the North wind heard ths word.
And she saw In . star
Believe "a be . saave,
Pd bs buTisd IN my grave
Ana % bSnss % my Lord
And BE free!
Her name soJOurnsT Truth-Mlavs
Bbe wanted % be free.
Her sons and daughters sold sway.
SIN che wanted 10 Be- free.
She said:
look ~ a d starr.
Ny ehfBm lOok - ~ q saaFA
my doaT know Whsrs -
And 4 asat knSW wAsrs they BE-.
~ God sid. sobSarnsr, 60 fsesi
ThfOugh swamp and brisr. nsld and hln.
~ DARK q night pnaysr-gu1ded star NuSdsd
oudsd BY that human win that MAKES msn love
word called Yrsedom-
And rhs doep river not Jordan. but tlas ohio
EOms was not hsavsn but ths NOEth
Evening star., 1953-05-26
By LiIlion Cox Athey

jumpers are found growing in
very high places. their roots
bedded in great rock creviceS
Evening star., 1953-05-26
0AKY DoAKS
BEETLE BAILEY
THE TooDLEs
Juniper Trees.

jumpers are hardy trees and
flourish on bare unprotected
spots. buffetted by wind and
rain. Some live to be q thousand
years old.
In the Bible you will recall
that one day over 1000 years
ago. a patr1ach TO Israel bowed
down with worry and response
bility sought the comfort of a
juniper tree. Casting himself to
the ground the weary one cried
out: ut is enough o Lord, now
take away my life, for am not
better than my fathers"
AS If in answer to his cry. an
earthquake arrived, then a gush
of mighty wind. and trees were
torn up by the roots. After this
terrible din subsidized there was
a great calm. The change was
so great the man Of Israel sat
and listened. It was then he
heard the still small voice that
brought great peace to his soul
Evening star., 1953-05-26
Natures Children

From that day to this men have
sought the inspiration Of a be-
loved tree.
jumpers are evergreens with
pugent sap. thin ragged bark.
and much-divided ascending
branches. There are usually
two kinds of leaves. The wood is
soft, close-grained and durable.
The fruit is berry-like and the
seeds are wingless and take sew
eral years to germinate.
jumpers love the sun. Asiatic
and European jumpers are cul-
tivated in America and can be
trimmed to all shapes. jumpers
are distinguished from most
other evergreens in that they
are not cone bearers. The flow
ers are inconspicuous, in due
time replaced by a sweet, berry,
like fruit.
There are 35 species Of juniper
distributed in the Northern
hemisphere, contributing valu-
able woods as well as ornamen-
tai shrubs and trees.
Evening star., 1953-05-26
Word Game

Word Come
Find "a or more words In
IDONEOUs,
meaning. suitable" Average Is
20; time limit. 20 minutes.
Rules Of the game-1. Words must bs
Of four or more letters. 2. Words which
acquire four letters by the addition ol
IS" such as bats" cats" are moi
used. 3. Only one form Of q word is used
4. Proper names are not used.
Answer 10 EBURNEAN.
earn, bare. barn. banner, bane, been
bear, bean, beau. beer, bran. burn
unbear. unbar. unbare. urbane. rune
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-10-17

was conducted bv Deacon Smith
and Deacon Phi'Iirs Our pastor
Wrought u$ verv stirring mes
saSe from Rev. POI suhiect "A
Piver" The number 2 choir sang
vv'+h me shirt Won arc ALWAYS
ure'c~rna 70 worship with US at
Frierdehin.
Pow r y B,'rrev. pastor
Sis. Claudia Wilson, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-10-17

Sunday School was opened at
$50 am. by the superintendent,
Deacon j. Ross. The II am. de-
votional services were conducted
bv Deacon Murray and Deacon
Wise. Rev. c. McCleary delivered
a fine message which was spiri-
tuallv h'gh. The No. I choir ssne
beautifully. The No. 8 Ushers'
Board was in charge throughout
'he day.
At 3 pm. the memorial services
for the late Rev. J. 7 Ross the
1ate pastor Of friendship Baptis4
Church and moderator Of the Sea
hoard Association was hold. The
Rev. F.. M Thomas preached the
memorial sermon from job based
on the life ~ Rev Ross. The Neu'
Bethel Pautiet Church choir was
IN CHARGE NJ the song sarwicos
The Trehare' Union Association
FIr-iShad uehars. The services
MORO carried ont verv orderly.
Nsrv tharke n thoee whn psr+i-
cinsted IN fro nroorarn. end
ths-ts IN the NOW friends.
The pm. devotional service
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-10-17
ST. JAMES AME

Services at st. James AME last
Sunday were geared for tape re-
cording by WMBM radio station
and re-broadcast at 200 pm. the
same day. Pastor A. j. Reddick
used the Eternal Search" as his
sermon theme. Choir No. l rem
dered beautiful musical selections
with solo parts taken by Mrs.
Margaret Reynolds. Mr.. Charles
Higgs served as organist. Rev. D.
P. Mack, pastor of the AME
church in KisSimmee, delivered
the evening vesper message from
the theme, ''The Abundant
Church" Mrs. Ida Wright, presi-
dent of the SampSonite Board an
nounces a benefit dinner at her
home on Oct. II.
On Wednesday morning, DR.. N,
Colston performed tonSIllectomy
on pastor, A. Joseph Reddlck
Members and friends of st. James
will be happy to know that he Is
convaleScing at 1912 NV Goth st.
While Rev. Reddick is recupera-
ting, Rev. S. l.. Gay will be Il
charge of the services for Oct. 18.
The teen-age choir will render
musical selections and infant
baptism will be observed.
Rev. H. Mcneil Harris, former
pastor of St. James and present
minister of Mt. Zion AME
Church in Jacksonville, will de-
liver the messages throughout the
day on October 25. 1t is the hope
of all members and friends of the
friendly church" that Rev. Red
dick will be able to assume his
pastoral duties on the first Sun
day in November.
All efforts at st. James are be-
ing aimed at the forthcoming
homecoming celebration which
will be observed on Nov. 8. Watch
this space for the list Of Captains
and further data. Be sure to visit
Rev. J. J. Johnson, Mrs. Gertrude
Smith and Mrs. Edwards who are
still on the sick list.
Bro. Ralph v. White, Sec.
Rev. A. J. Reddick, pastor
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-10-17

SUNDAY Scnool met al $50 am.
and was conducted by Bro.
Montgomery. had a wonderful
lesson, Gods Design for New
Men" It was taught by Deacon
Byard and reviewed by pastor
Rev. F. T. Thomas. AT ii am. de-
votional service was conducted by
Deacon Byard and Deacon Scott.
Our pastor preached a spiritual
message from St. Matthew 28-l6
And Jesus Came and Spoke
unto Them" The No. / choir sang
out of their souls. At S pm
6YPU.
Seven pm. devotional service
vas conducted by Deacon Coop
er and Deacon Williams. Rev. J
9. Brown from New Hope Bap-
ist Church of Liberty City, while
on his vacation came by to see
IS and preached a soul stirring
sermon from St. Mark 6-46
Jesus in a Storm" Many thank.
the visitors, you are Away,
'elcome to Mt. Carmel
After service Mt. Carmel was
ccompanied by Israel Bethel anc
aggregation. Rev. p. d. Brant-
~ preached wonderful message
ON st. Matthew 60, 'AOul
ather Which Art in Heaven.
any thanks to Rev. BrantleS
i'd his congregation.
On Oct. Mt. Carmel Baptis
nurch visited our pastors home
was Sister Thomas birthday
'e hope she had happy birth
ay and we wish her many, many
lore.
Sis. Geneva Williams, Rep.
Rev. F. T. Thomas, pastor
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-10-17
ST. PAUL A. M. E.

Our pastor preached throughout
the day His text was from the
second chapter of Peter, subject,
Christ the Example" For our
evening worship he preached a
very outstanding sermon, one that
will be remembered for a long
time, from Col. 3:8-1I, subject,
Jesus Christ the Sun Total of
Ones Needs"
The women of st. Paul are
very thankful to their many
friends from all churches that
helped to make their tea a success.
Mrs. Hunter is a speaker that you
must hear. Mrs. Pauline Dunn was
at the organ. We thank Rev. c..
T. Ponder and his good members
of EbeneZer Methodist Church
for the fine service they render
ed at st. Paul on Monday night
for our Women's Day.
Sunday evening after service,
at $50 there will be a program
with two of Miarni's outstanding
groups the Dorsey High
School chorus and the Master
Singers.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7:S0 pm.
Rev. S. A. Thomas and members
will worship at St. Paul. This is
for Women's Day also.
The Rev. r. J. Blaine invites
you to a Birthday Musical Tea"
Sunday, Oct. Is at the Federation
Center, 3rd ave. and goth st.,
from 4-6 pm. The date to re-
member is Nov. 8. It's Women's
Day at st. Paul.
Many thanks to the ladies and
the owner of Sugar Hill Dress
Shop for the fine fashion show
Thursday night.
Rev. r. J. Blaine, pastor
n. D. Braynon, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-10-17
CHURCH OF THE
INCARNATION

Sunday, Sept. Is, St. Luke's
apostle and martyr, also goth
'unday after Trinity.
Choral mass and communion,
II am, Church School $50 am,
YPSL 4:30 pm, Layman's League
$50 pm, evening prayer and
sermon 7:3e p.n.
The men of the church will
make their corporate communion
at the ii o'clock service. Barrett's
Land O'Nod kindergarten with
capable instructors, open daily,
Monday thru Friday at the In
carnation Hall.
Friday the 18th don't miss tiAe
informal dinner party.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-10-17
KELLY'S CHAPEL d. e.

Usher Board and choir prac-
tice, Thursday night.
Everyone was spiritually up
lifted Sunday Rev. Clark was al
his best at both services.
We were happy to have Rev
Amos McPhee back with US.
With Gods help the following
members are off the sick list: Bro
Momez and sister, Leola Johnson
We were praying for Mrs.
Bobbie Miller and Mr.. Kelly, who
are still ILL
Visiting with us Sunday was
Mrs. Dora Roberts.
Miss Janice Byrons was intro
duced as our new pianist.
The general public is invited %
attend a pew rally on Sunday,
Oct. IS at Kelly's Chapel Mr.
Steward is program chairman
Mrs. Dixon, well known church
woman will speak at the morning
service, and Mrs. Pearsan, prin-
cipal of Dunbar Elementary, will
be the evening speaker. A great
time is expected at both services.
This pew rally is for the bene-
fit of our building fund. Our
church is young and we are
struggling to finish it. Please come
out and give us a hand.
Visitors are always welcome at
Kelly's Chapel. You will always
find us smiling and praying.
Rev. w. Clark pastor
Mrs. Thelma Devoe, reporter
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-10-17

Sunday was a high day at
Hurst Chapel AME Church SwH-
day School met at the usual hour
with a good attendance At IL
O'Clock Rev. l.. r. Brown, our
pastor, was at his best In con-
Quoting the service. Rev. Evans
delivered a powerful message
from Acts IL.
At 3 o'clock Rev. n. j. Faison
and his congregation rendered
service. He preached a powerful
sermon from st. John 1890, and
his choir sang with the Holy Spir-
it. His choir was at its best. We
thank them for what they did
for us. After the service we had
"a double ground-breaking, and
refreshments were served.
The ACE League had a fine
program at $50. At z o'clock the
pastor brought us another rous-
ing message from Psalm 40:1 We
were blessed both spiritually and
financially. The amount raised
was $153.20 for which we thank
God. Rev. T. r D. pastor;
Mrs. Mary Baker, reporter.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-10-17
UNITARIAN CHURCH

The Rev. Joseph Barth, min
lister of the First Unitarian church
Dixie Highway at SW 10Th Road,
has chosen ''On the Level -
What Level?" as his sermon sub
ject for Sunday, Oct. Is, IL am.
Church school and parents forum
are held at 1890 am.
On Monday, Oct. 10, 8:15 pm,
at the church, the first session
in a two-part six weeks adult
education course will be held.
Mr.. Barth will give the course,
speaking on the general subject
of Living Creatively," with sub
topics for the first three sessions
entitled 81 Want" 81 Know" and
Il Will Not"
The Miami Community Forum,
sponsored by and held at the
church, will present a panel dis
cusSion on Parental ResponSib-
ility and the Sex Offender" on
Wednesday, Oct. 81, 8:15 pm, at
the church.
Two other activities of the
church during the week are a
drama workshop on Tuesday, Oc-
tober 20, and two ceramics classes
on Thursday, Oct. %.