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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-07-17
Community Planning Needed

Community action its best the grass level
in Paul in the Maxed school
versy which resulted in brilliant victory for community in
Negroes aud whites joined in effort which convinced
authorities they meant business,
This community action healthy thing any commun.
ity II should be allowed angush especially among
eoorcd citizens until other crisis arises There are
many other things the residents Of neighborhood section
do in positive fashion improve the and thereby the
entire city
Both leadership fellowship st Paul would profit if
there community program designed the
the and its residents There real lack of cohesion
among civic groups religious and atena groups in the Saint
y City. The be said TO be of Minneapolis
Progress is seldom made by community which drifts
along without planning In both OF the Twin Cities there
real need for the and of the Negro sub division of
the population who lead the various organized getting
together periodically and weigh what happening in
the community.
Most cy.wdc civic groups anxious to have partcpa
ton from the American community II is impossible
intelligent participation unless the community members
themselves know what is going in their particular
munities II is enough that the community newspapers
mirror community life The commmiyespeciay its elected
leaders ought sit down least month and talk
The problems peculiar to the particular community,
An Of the other racial religious units the
Twin Cities do this This why groups
steadily make progress socially and economically Socially our
communities to have good time, but the level
of getting together for community welfare and planning
fall far short.
This newspaper has from time 10 time in the past 10
made suggestions along this line There have been
abortve efforts develop organization made up members
Of various interest groups within in the community but for
another the efforts have been shortliyed
1t is possible that large portion of Negro leadership today
in the of the larger total community but this does
not the need for Negroes themselves getting together
for discussion and action problems The
the unity Negroes for positive action the repre-.
sentaton they can have in integratcd community,
Look around both Minneapolis and St Paul and you will
find much planning by individual groups nowhere will you
find group leaders coming together for planning
Negro community a whole
The best example of community planning Of is
the Jewish Federation in both cities Minnesota Jewish
Council for the Here you find group with
terests religious beliefs working with the total com
munty yet having unity and direction Jewish
community itself
We claiming that individual Negro organizations
and the nterracia Organizations not doing fair job How
ever suggesting that much Of what Transporting would
be successful il there way for the entire
community know what going and in what direction
the entire community a unit is headed.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-07-17
Drivers Financial Responsibility

The rising number of automobile accidents calls
consideration OF the rights and obligations the
holds license TO truck Almost
individuals involved
liability
medical
Seems that any $ financially
aponsiblc who cannot afford liability
be driving Far people
the burden
and for the protection the
should be required 10 liability before
the
driving old jaopies that a hazard in traffic
terrible s
high time that lawmakers tough tighten
which determine who should and who should drive
sons
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-07-17
Letters To The Editor
A srAssEN FRIEND SPEAKS UP =

Editor: just your editorial entitled "NAAcP Made
Mistake"
OH How you
civil rights
he's Stassen history &c
it, But isn't of neglected aspect
Now don't history actually thinks
about this subject think White well
the situation extending invitation
In fact should sassen against civil rights then Mr. White
making the adot Herbert Hooyes technique for
making friend Hoover found the best quickest
friend Of his enemy And it's
next to impossible to of have be-
fiended helped"
IT, and stassen civil rights what better
win him than him spot where he must
along with tor at least with the devoted the cause?
So don't be negative stop fighting against racial
JUDGE spend time working for racial equality.
Don't with damnng criticism rather
positive with those who good things for
And study the for peoples of
don't give blanket praise to those who for political
social good for all other true American and
Christian
Take with honest
jectiHty think youn will do
Sincerely, fellow American Minneapolis Minnesota
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-07-17
MRS HALL SAYS KEEP 1T GOING"

Editor Enclosed find another subscription for your
wonderful paper which enjoy
George u. Winona
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-07-17

Editors Note excellent defense Harold
Sassen and Walter White unsigned Because good
letter departed not publishing letters which
unsigned very cogent
did feel strongly his advocacy Mr. stassen that he
she would their the letter We the unsigned
n ldnshp failure
be counted
It's very to unsigned editor
stand fall his and openly opinions but
takes to write what believe stand behind with
your
Every through years gain
interest the civil rights both
this state nationally time he would touch the sub
ect when he could nationwide audience calculation
which obvious that fooled have
learned that the public life who be trusted be fair
not those calculating political figures who around
when there Is opportunity for n wide audience
the letter writer regular reader OF this he
she observed that VERY POSITIVE
praise Of those who the side Of equality for ALL Ame
just POSITIVE denuncaton of those
who do not believe equality for ALL people We quick
friends liberty
reject just quickly the phones the takers political
preference friends Of the sincere their
positions.
changed materially n is
to All have this date his which
have followed closely 1t does not recommend him.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-07-17

ROUND AND ROUND in these odd-ooking sprals goes
wash water from low-grade ore washing plant near
Crosby, MINI. Plant foreman Andrew Fila is adjusting
the feed Most of the iron ore has already been re-
covered in other concentrating machines Here only the
very fine particles, which otherwise would be lost are
reclaimed from the This is Just one example of
the way Minnesotas iron mining industry seeks 10 use
every BIZ of available Today with the ever-ncreasins
use OF onceworhess loweade ores and taconte there
is the promise of supply in Minnesota for genera
tons TO come But these concentrated ores must compete
with ores from other They can do so only if the
mining industry accorded fair by the people
of Minnesota
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-07-17
The Carver Memorial

Joplin Mo, this week moving chapter will be
added a great American story
story that the Washington
obstacles
this comtrys distinguished agricultural and
educators.
moving chapter gratitude recognition
The United will dedicate
MONIES WIN De no periuetory hod greatness IN sense tney VIII
unique constituting extraordinary honor extraordinary
national erected
American scientist to an American educator or to an American for
servi agriculture.
began log
of poverty and arrayed against it, will be meoraed very
special keeping with its special qualities of greatness
Ordinary men could not have the handcaps that were
only stepping struggle
itself His dreams seemed shattered when small
college in Kansas refused him admission because he was Negro But
shelter schools At Simpson
State college his unfolding thrust its
at last into congenal soil
1t increasingly plain ordinary
burned That flame
intense for knowledge strange passion for seeking out
adapting to the constructive
century light mankind
crossed greatly and inerracial understanding
genius many psinstaing
city botany mycoogy
chemistry agriculture etetcs profound
challenged his Unsuitable curiosity From the ow peanut alone he
developed products Insulation
ties ink noeum synthetic rubber and baehe to suggest small
portion of them His magic drew more than 100 products from the
potato including starch and apioc syrup stains and break
fast
plant humble obscure to interest HIM In his bio
told $50
from and IS plants weed TO
simply plant place" From fiber he made
eocebus medicine from ehckwed and pal
havngs and turned them into artificial
marble and cotton into paving blocks and boards
tells asked Carver for dime with which
food freely but Csrvers aerthought
wholly typical the store he said there's
enough balanced diet too He refer
ring beside the road and to the wild ptums
hanging overhead
SO ntngly distinguished
strengthened the whole
agriculture because of his invaluable controu
of his ennobng
relationships United
him unsefishly dedicated
welfare OF humanity.
nothing Carver He turned down
Join Edsons laboratory
wied his Tuskgee-savings
$4,000 consisting chiefly uncashed salary ehecks
American Negro life
fidelity principle the bigots everywhere
Joplin symbolic opportunities
symbolic greatness o a
persistence against
TO opportunities
last the spirit of George Washington
odds perhaps
In
Minneapolis Sunday TRIBUNE
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25
CROATAN TOWNSHIP

CROATAN TOWNSHIP
Mrs. Florence Jones, Tax Lister
Stumpy Point = George Payne's Store -
January 5th
Stumpy Point - Hooper Brothers Store
Stumpy Point - D. NJ. Grays Store -
January 9th
January 7th
Manns Harbor - Duvalrs Store -
January 9th
Manns Harbor - Tom Tiletts Store -
January 18th
Mashoes - Sam c. Basnight's Store -
January 18th
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25

R. E. of Hickory, Va. Earl Spencer
of Plymouth, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Berry, Nelva Berry, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. J. Etheridge, Alice Fay and
Tommy Etheridge of Engelhard.
Engelhard M.Y.F. Meet
On Tuesday night last the young
people of the Methodist Church
here had a get-together meeting at
the Community Club room to reor-
ganize the young peoples fellow
ship.
The Rev. Mr.. Garris, pastor of
the church, gave a talk on the
meaning of Christmas, after which
officers were elected: Allen Gibbs,
president; Mary Ann Marshall,
vice-president; Martha Midget,
secretary; Jimmy Spencer, treas
urer. Sponsors were named as fol-
lows: Mrs. Jabin Berry, Mrs. Doris
Mckinney, Mrs. Rebecca Spotan-
ski, and P. D. Midget III. The
meetings will be held at the Com
munity Building bi-monthly. After
the business meeting refreshments
were served.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25
FRISCO PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Barnett
were in Norfolk Wednesday.
Mrs. Delora Fulcher returned
home from Norfolk Friday after
spending several weeks with her
children.
Jackie Robinson, USCG, is
spending the holidays here with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. L.
Robinson.
Archie Scarborough is spend
ing the winter with his sister,
Mrs. John Wasili.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Austin are
in Elizabeth City for the Xmas
holidays.
u. L. Robinson was in Manteo
this week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shapter Austin
and family spent the week end
with Mrs. George Austin.
Preston Basnett was in Norfolk
and Elizabeth City last week.
Dennet Ransom, Jr., USAF, is
spending Christmas with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Ransom.
"A church supper was given at
the Little Grove" M e h odis
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25
ENGELHARD PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmy Spencer
spent Thursday in Washington.
Miss Belle Neal who is spending
the winter in Swan Quarter with
Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Harris spent
part of last week with relatives
here. She left on Friday for Will
mington to visit her sister, Mrs.
j, M. Spencer, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Holland and
children left on Friday to visit
their relatives in Dunn, where they
will spend the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. O'Neal and
children of Elizabeth City spent
Saturday here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Royden Neal spent
Tuesday in Raleigh.
Rev. J. w. Howard of South
eastern Seminary at Wake Forest
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
r. S. Spencer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ephron Cahoon and
children were visitors in Norfolk
this week.
Mrs. Eddie Berry is spending
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25

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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25

the holidays in Norfolk.
Allen Hooker who attends State
College is at home for Christmas.
Miss Alice Fay Etheridge, Mrs.
Madgaline Marshall, Miss Susie
Marshall, students at EGG.
Greenville, are at home for the
holidays.
R. L. Patrick of Duke University
is spending some time with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. l.. Pat
rick, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Hooper of
Stumpy Point are visiting their
daughter, Mrs. Calvin Watson and
Mr.. Watson. They will all leave
on Thursday for Columbia where
they will spend some time with
Rev. and Mrs. Earl Meekins and
family.
Miss Anna Jean Marshall who
attends Flora Macdonald College
is spending the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Mar
shall.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Etheridge
and family are spending Christmas
in South Mills with Mr.. and Mrs.
Etheridge, ST..
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Barber of
Georgia are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Lizzie Peterson and chill
dren Lois and Pete of Manteo
spent part of the holidays with
her sister and brother-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. R. L. Gibbs, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Guthrie and
Mrs. Mary Gibbs of Manteo were
visitors here on Friday. They were
accompanied by friends from New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Britain spent
Tuesday of this week in Suffolk.
Mrs. Mildred Guthrie of Smith
field is spending the holidays with
her mother, Mrs. Florence Gaskill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon Gibbs of
Bath spent Sunday with MRS.
Gibbs mother, Mrs. Eva Spencer.
Mrs. r. C. Burrus, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Banks spent Saturday
in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buck Hardee of
Wilmington are guests of Mrs.
Hardee's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.
B. Watson.
Mrs. J. R. Britain, Mrs. Jane
Cox and Mrs. Royden Clark were
visitors in Rocky Mount one day
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Spencer had
as their Sunday guests Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mckinney, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Cox and children, Jerry and
Brenda of Elizabeth City, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Neal, Lands Neal,
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Neal and son
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25
STUMPY POINT NEWS

Mrs. Louise T. Hooper is spend
ing the holidays at her parents
in Tennessee.
Jasper Hooper and daughter
Carol left Friday for Andalusa,
Ala, to join his wife, who IS
visiting her parents fo- the hell
days.
1/c Carol PAYNE of USAF,
Sampson Air Force Base, Geneva,
N. Y, is spending the holidays
with his parents, the c. E.
Paynes.
Capt. Wilbur o. Payne, Fort
Lee, Va, Mrs. Payne and dough
ter Louie are visiting Capt.
Payne's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. E. Payne.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Hooper are
spending the holidays with their
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin
Watson of Engelhard, the Rev.
and Mrs. Earl Meekins of Co.
lumbia and Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Osborne of Norfolk.
Little Miss Susan Midgette of
Norfolk is pending some time
here with her grandparents, Mr.,
and Mrs. Ed Midgette
Mrs. Edith Hooper and daugh-
ter Marietta visited relatives
here Sunday.
Archie Hooper is spending
some time in Elizabeth City with
his father, Lonnie Hooper and
Mrs. Hooper.
The Rev. A. L. G. Stephenson
and family left Monday to Christ
mas in Aulander with relatives.
Jackie O'Keefe left Sunday to
spend the holidays in Norfolk
with her mother, Mrs. Catherine
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25

O'Keefe.
Boyd Cahoon, USN, is spend
ing his leave with his mother,
Doll Cahoon.
Sammy Meekins, USN, sta
toned in Florida, is home for the
holidays with his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Meekins, and
his father, Sturgeon.
Ma or Hooper CT ECC, Green
VILE, is snen6ing the he i6avS
with his mother, Mrs. Florine
Hooper.
Capt. Kipling Wise of New
London, Conn, Mrs. Wise, Cliff
and Bob, are visiting Capt. Wise's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey
Wise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Gray are
visiting their children, Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin Ostovitc h and
daughter Rose of Baltimore.
Ralph O'Neal spent Friday in
Edenton on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Midyette of
Norfolk are spending the holi-
days here with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Midyette.
Mrs. Wilma Midgette was hos
tess to the Woman's Society of
Christian Service Monday even
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25

ing at seven-thirty o'clock. The
theme of The Christmas Spirit"
and Peace on Earth" was given
by "Mrs. Midgette Jesus Calls
Us" was sung. 1ntercessary
prayers were offered. The hostess
assisted by Mrs. Willie Hooper
served fruit jello and hot coffee.
The MYF gave q white Gift
Program" at the Church Sunday
night. Readers were Jean Hooper
and Rnhhin Wise. The choir sane
Christmas carols and ga Journey
to Bethlehem Town" and M
Christmas Dream"
The Young Peoples church
school class met at the club room
Saturday night for o Christmas
party. Games were enjoyed, gifts
were exchanged and refresh
ments served to Mr.. and Mrs.
Mccoy Hooper, Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald Midgette, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jimmie Meekins, Mr. and Mrs.
Milton Hooper, Carol Payne,
Marietta and Major Hooper.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25

Church.
The Frisco Home Demonstra-
ton Club held its annual Christ
mas party Wednesday evening,
December Is, at the Little Grove
Methodist Church, with supper
especially for the "Old Folks" in
the community. The tables were
beautifully decorated with holly,
pine and yaupon, and were laden
with food. A Christmas story was
read, carols sung and layer
offered. Gifts were passed. to
all who attended. A pleasant ev-
ening was enjoyed by both old
and young.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25

Primitive men used knotted
cords for keening records before
they learned to write.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25
1853 Tax Listing Dates
DARE COUNTY, N. C.

The List Takers for the different Townships
in Dare County will sit at the following places on
the days specified below At the places and on the
following dates all property owners and taxpayers
in Dare County are required to return to the List
Taker for taxation, for the year 1854, all the Real
Estate, Personal Property, etc. which each one
shall own on the first day of January. All male
persons between the ages of u and so years are
to list their polls during the same time. Return of
Property and giving in of polls are required under
the pains and penalties imposed by law.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25

the 4n Farm and m 0e a sy og
the f
Motos Cdodo:
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25
MACS HEAD TOWNSHIP

Mrs. Lucy Midget, Tax Lister
Wanchese - Lillian Daniels Store - January 9Th
Wanchese = Post Office = January 9th and 9TH
Manteo - Court House - January nth, 18th,
14th 18th, 18th and goth
Mays Head - Post Office - January 21st and 22nd
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25
ATLANTIC TOWNSHIP

Mrs. Beuah Perry, Tax Lister
CoIington-OrIando Meekns Store-January 5th
Duck - Woodson Midgett's Store - January 9th
Kill Devil Hill - Twifords Store
January 7th and 9th
Kitty Hawk - Kitty Hawk School Bldg
January nth, 18th, and 18th
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25
New
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Chevrolet Power Brakes make stop
ping wonderfully easy and conven-
lent. Optional at extra cost on Power
glide models.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1953-12-25

WoTe NHsWoTsI TISIS
Touch a button to adjust front win
dows or seat. Optional on Bel Air and
''Two-Ten" models at extra cost.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-28

RESCLT of the signing of cease fire
agreement Monday morning will be de-
termined 10y the political conferences which
follow in the coming six months. By no
means can the cease fire agreement be pre-
sumed to be the END OF difficulties in Korea.
1t merely IS an agreement to stop fighting
III anticipation of peace settlement to be
formulated in political conferences.
Little has been settled by the three
wears Of war. Korea is still divided approx
mately at the 3Sth Parallel where the
North Koreans invaded South Korea June
p. 1850. The battefields of the war have
included practically all of Korea In the
early period only the Pusan peninsula was
held by the ('N troops and by November
1880, the North Koreans had been pushed
back almost to the Ialu River At this point
the Chinese Volunteers" entered the con
1llct to regain the territory Of North ko-
rea Korea IN its entirety has been a battle
held and we would Judge has been devaSt at
ed. Land and property can be rebuilt and
reclaimed. but millions of Koreans have
lost their hVeS. families separated and
starved. conditions are difficult to visualize.
ana horea IS Stlll divided into North Korea
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-28
Bill Training
News for Veterans

Training programs 'ur dia 1bied
World war II veterans must be-
completed by July 25. 1856 tu,der
terms Of Public Lar IS PROVIDING
rehabilitation tra.nIns Ve(ellns
administration said
This fact VA said, gives sieni-
flcance to the month u July TINS
year for veterans of World War
II who may be eligible fcr such
training but may not yet have
started IT.
Veterans with a service con-
nected disability who commence
vocational training under provi-
SONS Of Public Law is during the
current month Will thus have a
maximum 0f three years training
which they may be able to take.
since none Of that training may
extend beyond the 1856 date
Disabled World War II veterans
who have been planning to take
this type Of vocational training
were advised to consult with Of
ficials at the nearest VA office
about their plans
Veterans eligible for vocational
rehabilitation are those who have
suffered a service connected dis
ability which has resulted in 4
handicap and i need for voca-
tlonal training to overcome the
handicap resulting.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-28

IL is estimated that the more than $4,000
women working in automobile factorie,
Will be among the first workers to feel tle
effects Of plant cutb&oks sure to result be-
cause of reduced defense orders. There Il /,
difference Of opinion whether these married
women VIII be able To find ready employ
ment in the Detroit area. in civilian pro-
duct0n, or Whelhe" they will return to
the home
The women are expected to feel-the cut
backs more than men because. in most
cases, the men have more seniority The
cutbacks are imminent because OF recent
$500000000 cutbach in tank and truck
production announced by the Perta@on.
The defense production cuts are rot as
serious as some people believe since de-
Tense work is only about one-tifth Of the
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-07-28
The World and Life

We each should strive to learn new things,
The world around moves fast
we should not waste time looking back
Or thinking Of days passed
lis said the race is to the strong.
AS tides of life bear us along
The world we knew some years ago
Thru change, has passed away.
There are few ties or anchors left
Which bind with Yesterday.
We are adrift upon LIES tide.
heaving ocean, deep and wide
Upon lifes road we must keep on,
Tho oft that road seems dark;
Amid low clouds sometimes hear
A JOY filled singing lark
And each of us should keep agloW
Hopes lamp to light the way we 90
We should have faith both strong and deem
To help US all along.
10 on our faces a smile,
And in our hearts song
With steadfast hearts we should keep on
Thru lifes dark nights, until the dawn
l.. p. Whitaker