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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-10-30
ZION BAPTIsr CHURCH

Sunday. October rs. was a
beautiful day. Many were In at
tendance AZ Sunday school Off,
GERS and teachers were on duty.
A wonderful subject; The War
Against Beverage Alcohol" which
was reviewed by our pastor, Rev.
II, w. Bolts. There were many
visitors present.
At the morning worship. Rev.
Bolts took for his subject: II Can
Do All Things Through Christ,
Which Strengtheneth Me-" The
pastor emphasized that regard
less OF whatever we undertake In
the field Of promoting humanity
we must reverence God. because
without Him we can do nothing.
His text was found in Phil. 4:i3.
He preached a wonderful sermon
which everyone enjoyed.
Music was furnished BY the
Gospel Chorus and Junior Choir.
Visitors were Terry Bryant. L.
w. Bellfield, Clarence Williams,
Mrs Susie B, Virgins. Mr.. and
Mrs J. Cruwder. all OF Minneapo-
lis: Ernest Wade. San Francisco.
Calf Mr., Wade IL the eldest son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. J. Wade. 2t2l
Fourth Ave. 8.
AZ the evening service. q won.
dcrful program was rendered by
the Senior Choir. Mrs. bessie
Gresham. guest from Bethesda
Baptist church. gave a beautiful
reading entitled. Creation" A
number Of other guests, whose
names were not mentioned, we
wecone you at Zion.
We enjoyed the beautiful DEM
Of the singers. Mrs
Ruth Morris II president and Mr..
w. B. Hale II director.
We were very happy 10 see Mr..
Lee Howelton at church. He was
recently discharged from the hos
pital We were also happy 10 zee
others whom we do not know.
present az the service.
We received q report this week
that my husbands mother, Mrs.
Mary LockhArt Of Cullen. La,
who suffered q stroke three weeks
ago has Improved. for which we
thank God fer all hlesaingaL- Mira
f Henderson. reporter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-10-30
0klahoma Woman
Dies While On

1ts pu0t Wt1NN
Mrs. Ollie Garrett Of Wagner.
Okla, died suddenly at 7;l5 a. m.
Wednesday, October a. NJ the
home Of her sister. Miss Viola
Cole, 4O9 Rondo Ave. whom she
was visiting.
Mrs. Garrett arrived In the city
on October 40. for q visit with
her sisters and brother. Although
she had been In failing health
prior 10 her arrival Shs was
able 10 be UP and had never been
confined 10 the bed
She was born in podson. la.
For the past forty years she had
been . resident Of Wagner, ohla.
where the remains were shipped
for burial on Thursday. October
10.
Surviving are her husband, Rev,
}, A. Garrett Of Wagner; two
sisters, Mas Viola Cole and Miss
Willie Mae Cole Of 81. Paul: two
brothers. John Henry Cole Of ~.
Paul and Dayton Cole Of Dodson.
La; three niecaa. Mines. Lula
c'Irruth, Virginia Morgan and WI.
lie Lee Baker, all Of Omaha,
Nehr., and = nephew, John Henry
Cole Jr,. Of ~. Paul
Miss Viola Cole and Miss Willie
Mae Cole accompanied the ~.
mains TO Wagner for burial.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-10-30

Cecil Newman. editor OF the
Spokesman and Recorder news
papers spoke 70 the morning as
sernbIy Of Southwest High school
In Minneapolis Tuesday. Oct. ~.
The occasion was the annual
I'm Day NJ the school A panel OF
students discussed the various
sections Of the UN. Two Of the
students were foreign exchange
students from Germany and Nor
way. Evan L. Haaheim. instruc-
tor at Southwest also spoke on
the UN.
Mr.. Newman said the key 10 o
strong UN and peace in the world
was the establishment and main
tsnance Of sound human rights.
The United States" he said.
has a special role AZ leader Of
the western nations 10 end all IN
CAPABILITIES based on rAce, religion
or national origin here at home In
order TO give the world the leader.
ship for which II searches"
The end Of segregation and
other discriminatory practices In
the wh0ls Of the United States
would rob Russia Of one OF IL
chief propaganda weapons, New.
man said IN answer 10 questions
from q member Of the students
panel
The Communists capitalize on
racial tension. unrest and In
squalitlss In the u. q. In their
propaganda appeals 10 AalAtics
and Africans, the editor said.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-10-30
Pennsylvania R.R.
Employs First
Negro BFukeman

New York amp in q sharp
reversal from previous employ
msnt practices, the Pennsylvania
Railroad has employed It's first
Negro brakeman In history. Com
missioner Elmer A. Carter OF the
New York State Commission
Against Discrimination announced
this week.
The new brakeman n Charles
Morris Of New York.
The step was taken a. a direct
result OF q Cancellation agreement
obtained between the commission
and the railroad, which grew out
Of three verified complaints, Com
missioner Carter stated. II Ia his
hope that this ls the forerunner Of
far.reaehing changes In the en-
ployment policies Of all railroad
systems.
Commissioner Carter. who
negotiated the agreement, COM
mented that the railroad had also
stipulated that the first Negro &C.
cepted AZ a brakeman, ~ well as
all future applicants who are am
ployed. regardless OF race, creed.
color or national origin. viii be
given an opportunity TO qualify ~
q conductor after a specified perid
Of service.
Following ON the heels Of an
agreement reached last month be-
tween the three great railroads
operating In New York State and
four large rail unions, In which
their support Of the provisions Of
the New York state Law Against
Discrimination was Fcaffirmed.
the agreement took on added sig
nifieanee for future charges In the
employment practices Of the ma
Toms fNnlfuauA
Commissioner Carter asserted
that agreements OF this type with
the railroads had been impossible
10 obtain until this time because
Of the existence Of large lsts Of
hIrloughed employees whose re-
employment had q required prior
ity. Three complaints have been
involved In the instant matter. he
revealed. but the other two COM
plalnRnts who had also been Of
fered brakeman positions had
found other employment during
the course Of negotiations.
Commissioner Carter said that
the agreement was an authentic
milestone IN the Negroes struggle
Tor equal treatment In employ
rnent opportunitiea." He recalled
the fact that the first step to-
ward the solution Of the long and
complicated problem had been
taken when the Railroad Brother
hoods. at the urging Of the COM
mission. had agreed TO remove sN-
customary clauses from their con-
atitution which prevented Negroes
from becoming members Of the
unions.
Last July the first Negro was
admitted TO membership IN the
brotherhoods IN 70 years. n was
only recently. however. when u
was determined that the railroads
were beginning 10 hire on the
open market that q became pos.
sibls to secure opportunities for
Negroes for the railroad Jobs
from which they had been trad.
tionally barred.
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Twin City
. Church NeUs

cipation Proclamation. the -. IL,
and 18th amendments. and a
number OF other emancipated
measures are just beginning to be
felt almost ninety years later.
The pastor stated that he OBJ
tanned first class Pullman service
from Chicago 70 Corinth, Miss,
his native home town, and return
ed In the same manner without
experiencing any unpleasantries
Whatsoever. No effort was made
10 Jim Crow him at either termin-
al point during the trip,
While In the city Of CoFinth,
Rev. Hodge was the guest min
lister on two occasions at two
churches and also was the guest
speaker at q special chapel ses-
sion at the high school
Rev. Hodge was guest minister
at Allen Chapel AME church, this
city. at their quarterly meeting
on October IS, at $50 p. m. and
was used by God TO deliver the
esrmOn, Love It The Test"
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File No, TfT0l
ORDER roR uEAHINa FINAL
ACCOUNT AND PETITION
FON nlNTMlugflON

STATE on MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
PROBATE COURT
Re Estate OF Rose Dsshiek, be.
CodsHt
1T ~ ORDERED that the final
account and petltion for examine
ton thereof and Tor distribution.
Tiled herein, ha heard on Monday,
November ieth, tsAa, al 10 e'rlock
NJ by this Court IN the Court
House IN Minneapolis, Minnesota
aud that all persons Interested In
THIS estate present objections, N
be granted
Thls Order shalt be published In
the Minneapolis Spokesman and
copies thereof matted according 60
tSEAtD
WITNESS. the HON JAMES a
kEHoE, Judge % Probate
Court, this lsth day % octo6pr,
eRNEsr y. InRENH
Clerk of Probate Court
Jonas % schwartz Attorney
SEQ n W Fed, nldn
tspokssmAR. Oct - thru Nov "
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Pilgrim REST CHURCH

On Sunday. October rs. the
morning service was spirit filled
A. always. the choir opened their
mouths and sang what was in
their hearts ~ the echoes were
heard beyond the walls. our hearts
were made TO feel glad and re-
ioieed IN the knowing % q Chris,
that h able 20 en- q thirsty soul
The pastor. Rev. Joseph Jack
son. talked 20 Ne from the book q
Psalms and John. using the sub.
tect. "A Thirstieth Soul The
water that I shah give him shah
Be IN him q well % water spring
ing up into everlasting life. A
fine and rich sermon. plenty Of
food for thought.
Pilgrim Rest h. growing spirit.
ually and collectively.
A wonderful men'a chorus o.
approximately - members con.
stitutes a great factor IN the pro
gres Of the new ecifice VIZ are
trying TO build. They are TO Be
commended me women share
equally 80 wen IN this great wOrk.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-10-30

We sincerely w1sh for your
presence on Saturday evening,
October 81, at T;3O p. m. at the
home OF Mrs. Moore. 5I47 James
Ave. N. Bring your children and
join In the fun. for us Halloween
an over the U.s.A.
Sunday morning, November 1
the pastor win engage IN a hap
tisTnal service at Bethesda Baptist
church. Pilgrim Rest win REIN
quish It's time for members TO
worship with Bethesda, who In
turn viii worship with Pilgrim
Rest In our evening service. We
are asking every0ne 10 come out
and worship with IN In song and
prayer.-Mrs. Dayton Loud, re-
porter.
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CARD or THAMES

We. the family OF the late I'D.
ward G. willianaR wish 10 thank
the many friendh and neighbors
for the many acts Of love and
thoughtfNllness: floral tributes,
kilograms and other expressions
Of sympathy. Especially do we
thank Rev, w, r. Beatty for his
comforting words and Morning
star Lodge No. 4 y. and A. N. for
their assistance.
Mrs. Beatrice Williams. wife.
Mrs. Sarah Ciake. sister.
Blaine. William Raymond and
Harry. brothers.
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VTvIAN KAUFMAN
SuSPENpGp FROM
PnalcR R0mcn

Vivian n. Kaufman, 80, SAT-
Fifth Ave g., member Of the
Minneapolis police for over 30
years. was suspended this week
following his arrest for drunk
driving early Sunday morning.
Police Inspector Pat walling
said Kaufman. driving against
traffic on ons-way Park Ave.
had run into q building at Lake
g. and Park.
Officers who were called ar
rested Kaufman for being under
the influence Of lntoxicants. His
case was continued IN traffic
court until Nov, 4.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-10-30
SIOUX
r s
NEWS
N 7 e s

This 10 Georgia Tate ptnch-htt-
ting for Mrs. Dan Coates who Ia
taking q vacation for . few weeks.
Mrs. Coates has been doing a fine
Job. 30 let's give her a big hand,
She really deserves that vacation,
Old man winter has finally
made his entrance IN South Da-
kota. Most Of our Sioux Falls resi-
dents are carrying on their nc.
tiyities on the inside. Our first
activity In n Fun night that Ia
to be held at the Isaac Walton
League. There is to be plenty OF
fun planned for everyons that
Halloween night, games, prizes
and loads Of food. This night Of
fun IL sponsored by the Star Club.
Members Of this club are trying
TO raise money % they can petit
ton for their degrees 10 they can
become members Of the Eastern
Stars.
Mrs. T. NJ. Clayton was host to
The Bronze Women's Club, which
met at her home. Mrs, Billy Mar
tin walked off with first prize.
Near tho end Of the evening. Mrs,
Clayton served a delicious lunch.
Miss Mary Vaughn spent the
week end In Minneapolis. visit
ing Miss Gwen ToIbert. There was
a birthday party held in honor Of
Miss Tolbert. at the home OF
Miss Georgianna Tate. Gwen re-
ceived many lovely gifts from her
family and friends. Miss Vaughn
reported that she had a swell
time In the Twin Cities.
The st. Johns Choir gave a
special program Sunday night.
Tho choir was under the direction
OF Mr.. James Monkey. The plan
ist was Mrs. n. w. Bolts. One Of
the members Of the choir. Mrs.
Johnnie Hiidreth, could not be
there because of illness,
The st. John Brotherhood met
at the residence Of Mr.. Dan
Coates. Guests at the meeting
were Reverend Fitch and Mr. w.
@. Proctor OF Kansas. The two
gentlemen were here an q hunt
ing trip. Reverend Fitch spoke at
ST. Johns church Sunday. They
are staying at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey Bentley.
Mrs. Francis Lotion and Mrs.
Charlotte welcher gave their
mother. Mrs Maggie Anderson n
surprise dinner on her birthday,
October "a, Just the family was
present. Mrs. Anderson received
many beautiful gifts from her
children and grandchildren.
Mr.. and Mra George Vaughn
won q Night On the Town. This
Ii a quiE program that Ia sponsor
cd by Sioux Falls radio station,
KEIo. Each night q question Is
asked and on this particular night
the vaughns were the lucky
couple. They win be driven to one
Of our finer restaurants TO have
dinner. Then from there they win
attend the theatre. Mrs Vaughn
win aso be presented with q
beautiful corsaEe.
This 10 Girl Scout Week. 20 n
any % the girls knock on your
door selling calendars. Be sure and
buy one. IT'S for a good cause.
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CAMPHOR CHURCH NEWS

Sunday services were Of good
Attendance for October %, with
the weather changing TO fall
Both morning and evening SER
vices were OF great inspiration,
with our pastor, Rev. Jerome Del
Pine In charge. Music was by the
senior choir, with Miss Olga An
derson at the organ. and under
the direction Of Miss Dorothy
Munson. May we say after many
illnesses and vacation our won
derfIl choir II again At its best.
Now let's pray for the sick and
the stay Always and iii up the
pews.
Our sermon for the morning
worship was by the Rev. y. ID.
woodford. guest speaker. one of
our Methodist ministers from the
Central West Conference, rest
dent of Topeka, Kansas. His
theme was mot Everyone VINO
Says, Lord, Lord" from the 7th
chapter OF st. Matthew and the
2lst verse. The evening service
guest speaker was the Rev. Is
belle.
Rev. L. v. Winfield and Rev.
d. +. Phelph were visitors from
the Methodist church area Of
Texas. I was wondering II they
were looking for some OF the
wonderful SHOWS and rains we
have here In Minnesota Texas,
you know, In certain spots, has
not had rain for four years.
A. the morning service. q very
honest. truthful. sincere AMI a
very much needed three minute
talk was given by one of our earn
est lawmen, Mr.. Joseph Camp,
our church school Supt. His talk
covered the much needed things
for the church school, and the
need for all parents TO send their
children TO church school and on
time, that they may learn Of
Christ.
May this reporter say. children
are In the arms Of the Creator
through you, and they are Gods
angels until around the age Of II.
What are you doing that they
may know their Father who is In
Heaven?
We are in the Harvest Season:
the beauty Of fall. frost on the
corn, pumpkins and Halloween:
other good things and Thanksgiv-
ing; and Christmas not very far
away, the spirit Of Christ" the
spirit Of giving. the spirit OF do
ing. lets start now, that the Har-
vester may know we are dong.
No one In to miss the Saturday
night Hobby party for everyone
and the Sunday school party for
the children and youth starting
at 5 p. m. Halloween, October 81.
Sunday II Rally Day. Novem-
Der /.
Sunday. November 20, IL our
Former Faster Popularity contest
find out about Il.
November 30 through December
~, 1883, Is "Camphor Methodist
Church Anniversary Week" We
will be at our best, everyon come
and Join us.
The success OF our church, and
for that matter, for all churches,
means a personal success 10 our
lives A better community 20 live
In. Stay home and Christ viii
never know you.
Do remember the sick, visit and
pray for them. your turn may be
next. Our sick are. Ms. c. 8. An
derson, 837 Fuller; Mrs. Cora
Willis. S4S ST. Anthony; Mrs.
Genevie Smith. ass Central. and
Mr.. c. w. Peters, ee2 Igiehart.
Make news by working In your
church.--P. d. Woodford. ITO w.
Central.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-10-30

drew JaeksoA defend New Orleans
against the British. when Jack.
son found himself with only 1000
defenders 20 meet an Invading
army d 10000, his call for volun-
teers was answered by many
Louisiana Negroes who materially
aided In the British repulse. Me-
groes also served In the Navy.
Those In the victorious squadron
on Lake Erie were singled out for
their vaIor by Commodore Perry.
The Civil War was the first con-
flict In which Negro soldiers were
deliberately segregated into Hpoci-
fled organizations Results were
not generally encouraging, ~
might have been expected from
the nature Of that struggle Con-
federatss opposed by Negro units
were reused 20 extra effort. Me-
gro education and participation IN
American life was than extremely
msagre, poorly hitting them TO
0ppoae on the battlefield men
most OF them had been accustom-
"a 10 call master 10 short q
time previously.
Yet exceptions there were, The
9th u. 4. colored troops com
mAndsd by Bngadisr General
BlaokmAn. employed In the assault
on Fort Fisher. North Carolina.
In January. 1895. fought well and
actually accepted the surrender
from the wounded Confederate
commander.
There IL no record Of q Negro
serving ~ a commissioned officer
until the Civil War. In which,
oddly enough, the first was APP
pointed by the Confsderacy. Off,
GERS Of the Native Guard Of
New Orleans. enrolled In April,
1891 from the free colored popuIa.
ton Of that city were commits.
stoned by the Governor Of Louis.
lana Later. after the fall Of New
Orleans, the Federal government
formed General BENJAMIN Buffers
Corps D'Afriqusi three regiments
Of eolored infantry. serving under
white field officers. but with Ne.
gro company commanders Major
Francis n, Dumas was the only
Negro 70 hold field rank. Only
after the active fighting was over
did the northern state. MAAaa-
ehusettH foremost. begin 10 com
mission Negro officers. other than
chaplalns and surgeons
Negro Regiments
Tho Act which rsorRaniEed the
Federal Army In 1888 stipulated
that ''the enlisted men Of four
regiments Of infantry and two OF
cavalry shall be oolored men" Re
ductlon 81 the Army three years
later consolidated the four In.
fantry regiments into the now
famous Gath and goth infantry
Regiments Of the Regular Army
THIS h the first lnataIlmrRt Of
mo Segregation In FoH Holss."
soeoRd installation newt week.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-10-30

The best informed people In
Minnesota from an walks Of llfe
are regular readers Of this paper.
It's different liberal. honest and
fair In news presentation and edI.
torial presentation and content.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-10-30
REHoBorH CHURCH

We are glad TO have our pastor
back In our midst again. she has
been In Iowa. running evangelIs-
tic meetings. Next Saturday we
celebrate her birthday. Oct n.
at 8 p, m. at the church. sli 18th
Ave. N, All are invited.
Monday young peoples meet
ing, We had a special treat. Our
bishop. Fred Clark from War
ren. Ohio. was with N. He told
OF the wonderful healing God has
done IN his body. proving that
God can do anything Grace
Simmona reporter. Mrs, C. n
Parker. paatnr
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F1MNT COMMUNION
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

On Sunday. oetober -. the
sunday school had q new visitor.
Miss vernice Sudduth
Regular services were conduct
ed BY the pastor, Rev, J. C.
Hodge. His topic waS. God
Works IN q Myster1ous Way
scripture readlng was taken from
Con 1se-ia
IN the aerrnoa. q was see forth
BY analogy. % the progress % ths
Negro people IN the unitmd States
and especially In the south TIE
wundernli truth that God an
swers rtghtsous prayers unfaIl-
ingty. re takes ms 0Ssn time and
does u IN ms oNn way and TIE
result y always better than Wmn
hoped for ~ TIE petieioner.
Rev. Hodge cited the fmct that
TIE duatred effects are ths E,man-
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Remember yOur DEAR Departed
eaea with = card ~ IN AteusoriaEa
IN this neWupaper. SenA copy and
- % This newupaper. SlA Third
Ave- \. Minneapolis and We Win
% ths rest
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-10-30

ton of Deacons with Rev. II. w.
Bolts as guest speaker,
The quarterly church business
meeting win be held ON Wednes-
day. November 4 at s p. m On
Sunday, November 8. at 5 p. m.
the Senior Choir win hold its An
nual Armistice Twilight Musical
under the direction Of A. v. Han.
Mildred T. Jordan. reporter
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IN MENGoRIAM

In loving memory Of my dear
husband. Jas, l. Mckinney. who
passed away four years ago. Oc-
tober ~. 1919.
A silent thought. q secret tear
Keeps his memory ever dear.
Sadly missed by his wife. lula
Mckinney,