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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26
October
Plentiful

The -four items that take lon
place on the L. s. Department ~
Aercullure's plentiful foods list
for October sle: beef. potatoes.
cheese and honey.
Also due in large supply next
month in retail stores the coun-
try over are: turkeys. onions.
salad oils and shortcomings. rails
ms and dairy produeis-noi
only cheese but also butter.
non.fai dry milk solids. cottage
cheese and buiiermilk.
Supplies OF medium and lower
priced beef are expected 10 reach
a peak in October when the iall
movement ~ grass fed cattle "a
market will he heaviest Home
makers may we'll plan ahead To
take advantage Of this type Of
beef for pot rossis. siewS. meat
pie. curry. eumbo and ground
meat dishes
Fortunately. tho favoriic sea
sonlnc vegetable for such dishes
.he onion-will he plentiful and
prices will he love- than last
year.
October also is The month nj
harvest NJ potatoes. and this
wears late crop-estimaied AZ 381
million bushels-will mean larger
supplies and lower prices than
last wear.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26
Only Increased Vote
Can Hold Gains

BLUEFTETD. w. Va.-Speak
ing Al the closing mass meeting
" the annual meeting OF the
Wesi Virginia State Conference
Of NAACP branches here Walter
w hite. executive secretary.
warned SUNDAY that the Negro
must greatly increase his voting
strength II he is 10 maintain and
expand the gains made in recent
wears.
The NAACP leader cited the
Associations drive 10 expand the
Negro vote in The South IN 1882
and assured the delegates that
this drive would he continued.
"Bv 1856" he said. I'VE hope 10
have 300O.0 600 Negro voters in
the South. once We have achieved
this goal YOU may be sure that
southern politicians will have =
different attitude toward civil
rights legislation"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26

CLEVELAND. OHIO "Irue
Christian living can he hotter
demonstrated BY The l@Nmcn
than the minister because the
layman mus, make his wines
in his everyday life without
proclaimins H. stated Dr Flo
roy l.. Suomherg ~ the LeNlng
ion Conference Board ~ Lay Ac-
Invites in 81 Matthews Chutch
Sept. 1913.
DR.. Stromhcrc. psvcholoc 7
employed by the p F Comb ch
Rubber COMPANY. is the laN lraler
~ the Cleveland District NJ The
Northeast Ohio Conference ~ the
Methodist Church.
The son NJ = minister and "a
cousin 81 other ministers Or.
Strombctg declared that the
church moods mme good lavmcn
Tho true sicv ardshlp ~ ne
J., lNlng as Christ would nave
us 1--we seven DAYS = week II
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26
SPRAY, A,
\ on Clean


A fall capp4icn against rlothes
moths and carpet bce'les ~, in
conveniently with seasonal hontc
cleaning and may saNc many 2
dollar on the woolcn and ld
clothes that wll soon hc taking
their place in clothes closet. .ni
bureaus. cn'omolng as ~ thc L.
s. Department Of Acriculim'
say.
In iodayx we'll heated houses
those destructive insects thrive
in winter as we'll as in warm
weather. and CHARGE heavily for
their keep by damage moi only
10 your wardrobe but also 10
carpets. upholstered furniture.
or draperY containing wool.
As YOU clean cncn room pf-N
with FIVE percent DOT @
emulsion, giving special attention
80 hasehoa dis and closets where
insects often are found.
The Vacuum cleaner and tho
spray Gun can work very sue
ccssfullv Together in riddn-
homes ~ those pests-and keep
nc them out
For full directions for your
campaign. single copies OF
Clothes Moths and Carpet Bee
ties" ING 24l are free on re-
quest from the Office OF Infor
nation. U. S. Department OF
Agriculture. Washington Is.
d. c.
INCIDENTALLY DOT spraying IS
helpful against those tiny insects
known as stlverfish which often
cause serious damage 10 rayon'
and cottons
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26
CHARM
ny LOU LuToUR

NtW YORK fGlons A
won~u of cTdil NowrN of
beau'> " We know that tc+Nfr
comes fw wihin na nr n3i
be sun - IN ou ne N1e "a '
times Of coln-c Sins ncea H
too.
So. we'd like 10 stress The
value ~ correct posture both
for hcalih and charm. m CO.
eellcri exerciSe - use in loarn
ing TO keep tho shoulders
STRAIGHT is 10 stand against
door as straight as you can
head spine hccls touching tho
wall
Tho punece 'o ntl "a
Won u~u 'annu iacc
You H rnd 'r4' o1 -t.
chest r 'He rn'lc rah J.
be etcoi ho't n 'ava -l
A. Won n
Do cwomhor ,af fn-Naei
'c promote pfoTct b oa'aH.
vch mcan- fhN f., n
vou lun houfi 81.
rh your H iog chNm
u health
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26
NEW YORK WOMAN
APPOINTED STAFF
AMBASSADOR

Washington, DC. - Car
mel Darlington Mari, prom.
inent Brooklyn, New York,
attorney, has been appointed
to the staff Of Ambassador
Henry Cabot Lodge. Jr.. at
the United States Mission to
the United Nations as area
advisor to the United States
Delegation to the 9th Session
Of the United Nations Cen
eral Assembly.
Mrs. Mari is a native Of
Brooklyn. New York. She is
an honor graduate from
llrnier College. having grad
uatcd cum laudc and reoeiv-
ing the Phi Beta kama kov
FOR general scholarship. She
was awarded the Alpha Coi
key for excellence i'm the
field Of social science and
was on the Deans list Of
honor students al Hunter
College. She received her
law degree from Columbia
! University with equal hon
orS. Mrs. Mari was award
ed the silver key for winning
The Moot Court Competitions
and served AS president Of
Bramwell Moot Court. She
has been practicing law since
1913.
This very able lady, in adj
dition to her law practice, 10
very civic minded. She is
member of the Brooklyn Bar
Association, Brooklyn WON
ems Bar association and
Long Island awyers Assoc
citation, and Women for
Achievement, Inc.
Mrs. Mari is also An ac-
tive Republican. She is sec
rotary Of the City Wide Re-
publican Women's Club. and
is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Preston Cav
rington Of Brooklyn. She is
married to Warren Quincy
larr. II. and has two sons:
harlcS Carrinoton and War
rem Quincy. III.
This is another "hrst" for
Negroes in the Republican
Administration.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26
Society

In The sacred sanctuary OF Truth VOTES 81 solemn
import, but heed them II Is only when the I'll
pleasures and pains Of pass vc ihas
find unqucstiona bic Sings Of the burial Of and the
Re ton Of Snirltmal LIE MARY Rakcr LddN.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26

WEDDING RECEPTION Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William White
which followed the act Of holy
mairimonY Saturday afternoon
st the home OF the brides par
ents. From left 10 RIGHT: Miss
Carol Jeiferies. Miss BarbY
Jefferies. Mrs. John Brown.
maid Of honor. and Mr.. and
Mrs. William White and Mr..
John Brown. best man.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26
BY BETTE ELLINGTON

currently the president Of
the Detroit Chevrolet Deal
ers Association.
Others cited Al the same
affair along with Rose are TO
he. BENSON Ford Of the Ford
Motor Company. j a m Q q
" cher Of the j. l.. Hudson
Company, and Miss Lauren
tine Collins Of The Detroit
Board Of Education.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26

No. aradc liberia neeehc,
.aro nov wholcsalina for 50 ~
S7,sn a bushel. Modest supplics
OF both tho J n Hale and ihe
Fertile Hale varieties rance
from s9.50 70 50 per hushcl az
wholesale for the No. ! arads.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26

After several weeks Of SUM
mer vacation. Mrs. Pearl Har-
his. the president Of the Detroit
Association. held an in'ersi
ina meeting al the Club House
Friday with many members re
spending 10 the roll call. After
the usual business was trans
acted an interesting film on
Exploring the American Iaea
was shown by Miss Dorothy
Bendix. Librarian from Detroit
Library
H IS ~ C ~
io' civ 4ri4ftc. ln
ds .Ai
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26

Dr Ralph ,. Rurohe was IN
stalled as president OF The
american Political Science As
ISOLATION AZ ~ Washington
conference. and hccatnc i-e iirsi
race man 70 hoad The 50 Yclr
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26

Local packers report that the
live hoa market has advanced
around 81 per hog ih's week.
Cooler weather has stimulated
The market Tor dressed pork.
Supply is adequate
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26

NJ. Margaret Stewart of
20 Sylvester. Torch Drive
lhman for the Eastern De-
region, today appealed
volunteers TO help raise
lbS69 during the fifth
pa Give once for all"
Fe, Oct. 20 to Nov. IL.
NV aN know of The many
Z erNie,S provided by the
' health and community
(ucesfor whom the Torch
raises funds, Mrs.
war said. THE Torch
~ g'es all of us an OPP
ffHl'f 10 make these ser
4 possible through l95t,"
he United Foundation
set = goal of $13,1OO,O0O
the 1858 Torch Drive,
highest figure ever ask
N = campaign of this
r. The budgets Of the
ny services which provide
\ Tor homeless children,
Fry persons, people suf-
ing from crippling and
nng diseases and train
young in better citizen
a depend on contributions
'ihe Torch Drive.
'n,any new solicitors are
ped Mrs. Stewart said,
The East Side region be-
r. Grand Boulevard and
Edward.
annual Citation Award
Y Cyprian's Protestant
1p'.eopal Church, Rev.
Malcolm C. Dade
~ II. Rose, President Of
brand River Chevrolet
Pps,nH will be among
:. honored at the annual
'on and Award Dinner
r. ot. Cyprisn's Protest
Episcopal Church on
ember 18th, FIR. Malcolm
s1e' pastor. Yearly, this
Y honors citizens of De-
and environs who have
significant contribu.
20 the progress OF the
munity.
- citation to Rose is he
sFen in recognition of
non-discriminatory hir-
and upgrading policy
a his firm has practiced.
..ompany, over a period
Its has eliminated rae
Is;nglous, and nationality
Ea ma IN selection and pro-
kon Of personnel. A re.
H.. 'rVey conducted by an
Ps'rlal psychologist re.
IeG that the morale of the
4, "lzation is on a high
I se was also active in
I scout activities and il
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26

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Henry solcmri7ed their wsd
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-09-26

beautiful wcdd-
took place on SATURDAY
Ing, September 10.
Is. Winnie Thomas and
Ham White spoke their
+iage VOWS, at the home
he brides parents. Mr..
Mrs. Thomas Of 10
sier The bride wore n
H. white net gown with
boidery bodice with ga
~ skirt. a white veil. and
BED white carnations.
IA . brides attendants
carol Jeferies, Bar
4 Ieferies. Mrs. John
h.. The groom's attend
wore. William White,
/ Holm Brown.
. be reception followed
Sedialely after the mar
Gr julius Beck. Of l5S /
& rav. has returned from
b ~ The South, whore
n i'cd relatives. and old
M.
N Helen Hamilton is
ck after spending her va
ior ID polriS Of Ohio. and
'ough c'hrr states.
j. pcioit Tribune Ci.-
NJ N Drive is still under
N, Those who would like
h'cribc still have the
immunity Ia enter the
eelal rate Help the Youth
HDelroi hclp themselves.
pe rceiace Of all subscl'ip-
ons niade will 20 into the
|ud % he'p the young pco-
r. another recreation
Evening star., 1953-03-08


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thai
plan
Evening star., 1953-03-08

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Arizona sun., 1953-04-03
Round Edges Al TeCll
By ERNESTINE MATHEWS

Techs student body officers for
next year, chosen last Friday in
the general election, are Don Cor
ley, president; Warren Schollort,
vice-president; Mary Lou Mower,
secretary; Rito Yarech, treasurer.
We hope that they will do as well
as the officers for 1928.
The annual Girls League Moth
er and daughter banquet will be
held this year on May 6. A style
show will be presented for enter
tainment. The entire affair will be
staged in Techs auditorium All
clothing modelled are, articles made
by the girls themselves.
Techs charter of Future Farm
ers of America won the Federation
Parliamentary Procedure contest
that was held on March II, in
Techs auditorium. The opposing
team was the F.F "A Chapter from
Tolleson. The winners will go to
Tucson on April 2 for the state
finals. 'e,,
Students of aviation at Tech re-
Gently inspected the facilities of
the Naval Air Facility at Litchfield
Park. There, the group was taken
on tour, to observe the many
types of planes used in World War
II. Some types are still being used
in Korea, they learned.
The Hornets varsity baseball
team defeated Scottsdale varsity
1913 in Monterey Park, Monday.
Thought of the Week-We hand
folks over to Gods mercy and
show none of it ourselves.
Joke of the Week-Husband (of-
fering some candy) "Here Honey,
sweets to the sweet wife"
Wife: "Oh thank you, won't you
have some nuts?"
Arizona sun., 1953-04-03
Social Notes -.

Several Phoenicians who have
been confined in hospitals in recent
weeks. have returned to their
homes and are well on the road
to recovery. the SUN is happy to
report. Among these are Mrs. Con-
rad Bohannon of 2413 w. Wash
ington Street: Mrs. Essie Pruitt,
1913 E. Adams Street, and DR..
Thomas Crump of 1929 E. Jeffer-
son Street Tt has also been
learned that a former Phoenician
is very ill here. Mrs. Annie Crump
Arnold, a native Phoenician, ar
rived home several weeks ago,
quite i'll. She was accompanied by
her sister. Mrs. Dorothy Crump
Perry of Houston, Texas. Mrs. Ar
mold has made her home in Kansas
City for several years. She is stay
ing at the home of her sister. Mrs.
Fred Williams. 1920 E. Jefferson
Mrs. Christine Jackson is
presently in the Mile-high city of
Denver. where she will remain for
Easter Mr.. and Mrs. H. W.
Ragsdale Sr. of Ardmore, Okla
homa are in the city visiting with
relatives. They are the parents of
Wallace. Lincoln and Hartwell of
the Ragsdale Mortuary. and the
proud grandparents of infant Hart
well Waddell Ragsdale III, who is
but two weeks old today d. +. The
ten members of the Debonair So
cial and Charity Club are still re-
ceiving compliments for their 4cul-
mary efforts last Sunday after
noon. The tasty chicken dinner
was provided patrons in the side
room next the main lounge at
Prince Hall.
Arizona sun., 1953-04-03
Three-Year-Old
Celebrates Birthday

A very gay and colorful birth
day party was given last Sunday,
by Mr.. and Mrs. Ira McNear, in
honor of their 3-year-old son, Eric
Dean Pops" McNear. There were
games, balloons, music, and a
beautiful decorated pinata which
was decorated as an Easter basket
and filled with candy Easter eggs.
Besides the candy eggs, there were
ice cream, punch, and cake for
young Eric's guests, who were:
Sandra Rochin, Lupe Depascol,
Charlie Fay Bell, Charlene Boone;
Delano, Sandra and Wayne Hun
ter, Carol Station, Rosica and
Michael Robinson, Ira McNear Jr.,
Beverly and Vernell Gray, and
Mrs. Marjorie Rochin. Misses San
dra and Carolyn Clark, and Mrs.
Nettie Warner assisted Mrs.
McNear.
Eric Dean received many lovely
gifts. r"
Arizona sun., 1953-04-03
Easter Bonnet
And Taxes On 1t

That new Easter bonnet, despite
the $50 Federal taxes son it, may
be way of making America more
beautiful =. -,
But knowing about the taxes
and deciding to do. something
about them is a way to build a
better America.
This was the suggestion today
of the Pacific Southwest Research
Council of the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers, in review
ing figures of The Taxpayers Foun-
dation. =.
The NAM, whose 10000 mem
berS make many of the Easter
garments soon to be paraded, re-
minded buyers that the Federal
Government sslugs them with 116
separate taxes. hidden and known,
on a frock or suit, up to one-fifth
its retail price.
It suggested that the over-bur-
dened American taxpayer get busy
on helping economy minded MEM
bers of the new business Admins
tration with expressions of their
sentiment and appreciation, as in
dividuals. and as groups.
Arizona sun., 1953-04-03
Morion Anderson To Sing At
Urban League Easter Party

The National Urban Leagues
Administrative and Clerival Coun-
Gil (ACC) has selected as its 1858
Embarrassing project concert
party on Easter Sunday afternoon,
April -5th, at the. Metropolitan OPP
era House, when Marian Ander-
son makes her only New York ap.
pearance for the season. A block
of choice seats has been secured
by the ACC. T -
In the past two years, members
of the Clerical staff at League
headquarters and go cities, have
raised and contributed $1,000 to
the work of the League.
The Administrative and Clerical
Council in choosing Miss Ander-
sons concert for its 1853 benefit,
endeavors to offer it's patrons not
only the highest in artistic enter
tainment, but also an opportunity
to contribute to the Leagues pro-
gram in community services, hOus-
ing, industrial relations, and yoca1
tiona1- Guidance 80, .,.s n
Arizona sun., 1953-04-03
CH. A R M
BY LOU LuTOUR

NEW YORK .(GlobaD = Women
and men too, are anxious to get
worthwhile hints about how to be
more charming and make better
impression on others. So many
people have written for our
&C arm Through DaintinesS"
course that our supply is eX-
hausted. However, there will soon
be more material available on
"Your Clothes and You," Make
up" "Voice" conversation and the
Social Graces' and "Poise."
Arizona sun., 1953-04-03
Jottings On Your -
SOCIAL and CLUB AFFAIRS
Coll your into the office before
Wednesday S PM - Phone AL 3-3o82
a. RNNA ernoons program and secured the

ernOon's program and secured the
movies.
Arizona sun., 1953-04-03
UBS
Grey Ladies

The Maricopa County Hospital
Grey Ladies held their monthly
meeting Wednesday at the home
of Mrs. Sally TOdds of 4307 East
Vernon. Mrs. Robert H. Harper,
one of the II member units, was
in attendance.
Arizona sun., 1953-04-03
iR. T. Washington PTA

=
"The Child of All Ages" was the
discussion at the regular meeting
of Booker T. Washington P.TA
last week, by Mrs. Mildred Woods,
co-ordinator ait Phoenix Union
High School Mrs. Woods. intro
aduced to the group by Mrs. Juanita
.Dickey. chairman of parent educa-
tien, has had many, many years OF
experience with children. Her dis
course embraced the development
of children from 4 months to IS
years.
A nominating committee was
selected, with Miss Elena Knox as
chairman. Election of officers will
be held at the next regular meet
ing the fourth Wednesday in
May.
Mrs. Grace Daniels. head of
1aomemaking department and stu
dents from her classes served deli
cieus homemade cookies and punch
from a beautifully decorated table,
all of which received special COM
plimentary remarks from their
special guest, Mrs. Woods.
Mrs. Robert Phillips is president
of the association.
Westgate Assembly No. l
The Westgate Assembly No. 1,
Order of the Golden Circle, met
last month at Masonic Hall with
Loyal Lady Ruler, Ruth Franklin.
presiding. Due to the fact, several
anembers are out of town, others
sick, there were quite a few on
ff1and.
Illustrious Sir w. B. Scott was
present to invite the Order to
breakfast on Easter Sunday morn
ing at 6 am, as guests of the
MasonicS.
Lillian G. White, reporter
Merry Mixers
Mrs. Florence Stewart enter
tanned her club, the Merry Mixers,
in her home, 1926 West Jefferson
Street, last Sunday evening, where
the group planned their next af-
fair open to the public. Tasty
1Snick-knacks and cooling bever-
ages were enjoyed over a game of
whist.
& Lillian eagle, reporter
Jack and Jills
Jack and Jills. their mothers and
fathers, are invited to attend
square dance classes. every
"Wednesday at 7 pm. at the YWCA,
FOR the next five weeks. Entire
families are advised to take ad-
vanatge of these classes so that
they can look forward to participa-
tion in square dancing at the Fam
1fy picnic in June. Mrs. Rubin at
The YWCA will teach any husband
pr teenage boy the square dance
call.
; Mrs. Jacqueline Rideau'S group
Pf Jacks and JillS. ages 2-5, romped
pit East Lake Park, last Saturday
afternoon. After the outdoor ac-
.fivity, the small fry partook of
picnic lunch, before gathering in
fhe recreational building to view a
movie. Mrs. Helen Mason, a Jack
And Jill mother, arranged the aft
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Arizona sun., 1953-04-03
LOYAL Buddies

Loyal Buddies
The Loyal BuddieS announced
new pledges at their Sunday Night
meeting at the home of Loyal
johnson, 732 w. Grant. They are
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Roberts. Bud
die Washington presided at the
meeting which included plans for
an outdoor affair. A game Of cards
followed. Refreshments were
served.
The next meeting will be on
April 19, sponsored by Budie Ben
Washington.
Loyal Welton Davis, Reporter
Carver PTA
Carver High School Parent
Teacher Association reelected Mrs.
Robert H. Harper to serve an ad-
ditional 1 year term as its presi-
dent. in it's March meeting. Also
reelected were Mrs. Ruth Milden,
secretary. and Mrs. William Bur-
nett, treasurer. Mrs. Cecil Jude
will serve as vice-president.
Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Scotty sOby
were delegated to represent the
local association at the state meet
in Flagstaff, April %, %. and "a.
Anticipation of the Annual
Spring Whist Party sponsored by
the Carver P.T.A., is mounting, as
members and friends await the
date, Tuesday. April Z. The game
will get underway at $3.50 pm. in
the auditorium of the school.
Listed among the many lovely
prizes are a wool blanket. carving
set and silver tray. Proceeds will
be used to sponsor party for
graduates in June.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-09-04
composer-Bond
Leader Earl Bosfic
Here Saturday.

Ear, Bostic, the composer OF
September" returns to the Min
neapolls Labor Temple Saturday
Night. September 9Th at $40 p,
m. After an absence Of nearly two
years Earl Bostic, "the Alto Sax
King and his orchestra viii APP
pear in the Twin Cities to play
the pre-Labor Day Dance.
Last year his eastern and
southern dates prevented him
from coming TO the Twin Cities,
but his booking office definitely
promised a date In the fall Of '53
The demand for this attraction is
80 great the local promoter found
II necessary to sign the contract
four months in advance TO ensure
the local dance fans the appear
ance OF this sensational unit.
Bostic has long been considered
composer specialist when II
comes 10 the also sax. and was an
arrange with a number Of top
ranking bands before he formed
his own orchestra.
It's no wonder that critics hail
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-09-04
Wins Applause OF Home Town

Wins Applause OF Home Town
We were seated In the comfort
able living room Of the TED Al
lens. 973 Iglehart Ave, st. Paul.
talking with Mrs. Ermine Hall
Allen.
Their two lovely daughters.
Myrrhene and Marcheta came
home and we noticed the three
looked like sisters We remem-
bered when Ernine. the mother,
was about her daughters age.
Mrs. Allen received her elc-
mentary training in piano and
vioce from her mother, Mrs. 3.
Ed tHattie) Hall We asked her
about those piano lessons and
she told US: II hated 10 practice
then, but how I have wished l
had done as mother wanted me TO
do and kept up with them.
When most girls were thinking
of their first dates, Ermine
was giving her first recitaIs. At
the age Of fifteen she gave three.
One was nc Pilgrim Baptist. The
second at st. James. st. Paul and
tho third at Phyllis wheatiey
House In Minneapolis.
For six months she appeared
on The Sunday Twilight Hour on
KsTP with Mrs. Bonita Nellie
(Edwards) as her accompanied.
Her specialized training began
with voice culture under Mrs.
Mary Il. Bradstad at Minnesota
College In former Lutheran coll
iege in Minneapoiis). Upon grad
uation from there. she broadened
her education with study at the
Manchester college Conservatory
Of Music; the Minneapolis College
Of Music and subsequent 10 this
training she received private tu-
toring from Florence LOTUS Of st.
Paul.
For seven years after her mar
riagc and while her daughters
were growing she was a home
maker.
She decided TO rejoin the choir
at her church, Pilgrim Baptist.
She was soioist there.
About ten years ago she was
the first and only Negro to audi
ton and be accepted for the st.
Paul Civic Opera and the active
section OF the Schubert club, long
established st. Paul choral group.
Mrs. Allen was formerly vice
president OF the ST. Paul Opera
Workshop and she has made var
ious radio and television broad
casts over KsTP-Tv. wTcN-Tv,
WCco and wMIN.
For ten years she has been a
soloist with the symphony Or
chestra Mt the Pop concerts in the
st. Paul Auditorium and she has
had tho honor OF singing with the