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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-01-16
Dirksen Illinois
Senator Introduces
Curl RIGHTS Bill

Washington - amp - Sen.
Everett M. Dirksen Or. MI, last
week introduced a highly con-
troversial bill dealing with the
problem Of civil rights. The bill
proposes the creation OF a federal
commission to study the problem
OF civil rights, but 1t also adds
that grants-in-aids should be pro-
vided to states that are willing
to effectuate the general purpose
of this measure at the state and
local level.
A similar bill was introduced In
the house of Representatives by
Dirksen in 1947 and was enacted
in the s1st congress. The senate
bill varies in some measures from
the original bill but follows the
same general educational APP
proaeh. claimed the Illinois SEN
ator.
The Federal Commission pro-
posed by the measure II TO be
known as the Federal Commission
on Civil Rights and Privileges.
Privileges" is included, explain
ed Dirksen, to insure the Com
mission the right to operate, not
only in the filed Of employment
discrimination, but also to concern
itself with discrimination in the
field Of voting and lynching.
While his bill suggests in es-
sence federal dction toward the
elimination Of lynching and poll
taxes, It also emphasizes the fast
that the primary responsibility in
this field IL at the state and local
level and that there should be
an elimination Of duplication Of
activities TO avoid the establish
ment Of a new bureaucracy.
The proposed commission would
be provided with broad powers TO
make studies, formulate programs,
issue reports, investigate COM
plants and even to investigate
discrimination in the departments
and agencies of the federal gov
eminent.
It suggested, however. that any
action taken to correct undesirable
conditions should be taken from
state agencies or local govern
mental agencies established with
federal financial assistance to
operate in this field.
"rhe basic approach for elimina-
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ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

The weather was unpleasant,
but everyone entered with oneness
of heart. Greeting the new officers
for the coming year, especially
Mrs. Cynthia Wesbrook as our
new superintendent of Sunday
school. A wonderful spirit of CO.
operation was shown her.
The IL a. m. service, the staff
officers were at their posts. Our
newest staff member. Melvin JEFF
ferson was present, he was or
dained a few weeks ago.
The chorus and choir and the
Junior choir with PLUS Moore, Jr.
as soloist furnished the music for
the morning service.
Rev. Bolts preached using as
his text Paups letter to Timothy.
United with the church by Chris
tain experience was Miss Anna
Mae williams. Wardell, Mo. and
Mrs. Nola Richison, Atlanta, Ga,
by watch care.
That afternoon, many from
Zion attended the second quarter
IN meeting Of the Minnesota,
south Dakota conference that was
held at Bethesda
Rev. Bolts also preached at the
evening service.
Visitors at the morning service
We're: Miss Anna Williams, War
dell, Mo, Mrs. Nola Richardson
Atlanta. Ca; Miss Virginia
Gaines, Minneapolis.
There are many sick and shut
ms in our community. We who are
servants of God have a great work
to do. The fields are ripe, but the
rewards few. Mrs. f. Henderson
reporter.
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NAACP Board Elects
Officers For 1853

New York 49, Officers of the
NAACP elected for 1853 include
Arthur B. spingarn, president;
DR.. Claiming II. Tobias, chairman
Of the board of directors; DR.. Ro-
bert c. Weaver, vice-chairman of
the board; Eric Johnston, DIR. AL
len Jackson, Rev. o. Clay Max
well, Oscar Hammerstein II, and
Prof c. L. Harper, new vice-presi-
dents; DIR. Allen Knight Chalmers,
treasurer, and Theodore Spauld-
ing, assistant treasurer.
Walter White was renamed ex-
ecutive secretary for the coming
year; Roy wilkins, administrator;
Thurgood Marshall, special coun-
sci; and Henry Lee Moon, direc-
tor of public relations.
DR.. Tobias, the new chairman of
the board succeeds DR.. Louis T.
Wright, who died on Oct. s. 1852,
after serving as chairman for 20
years. DIR. Weaver, the new vice
chairman. fills a newly created
post and will act in the absence
of the chairman and the president
Of the association. Mr. Spingarn.
who has been president of the
NAACP since Dec, 1899, was re-
elected, as was DR.. Chalmers.
Spaulding succeeds DR.. Tobias.
who served as assistant treasurer
before becoming chairman of the
board.
Earl Dickerson, Chicago attor-
ney, who was endorsed by the
Minneapolis branch after he fail
ed to get nominated by the nation
al nominating committee was re-
elected to the national board of
the association.
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COP. Senator Introduces
Ansi-PoH Tox
Anfi-Lvneh Bills

Washington 49, amp -- Sen.
Homer Ferguson (R., MichJ) in
troduced a bill in the Senate last
week making unlawful the re-
quirement for the payment Of a
poll tax as a prerequisite to voting
in a primary or other election for
national officers"
In addition to this snti-poll tax
bill, the Michigan senator intro
duced an anti-lynch bill to pro-
vide for the better assurance Of
the protection Of persons within
the several states from lynching,
and for other purposes"
This bill makes lynching or con-
spring to lynch a federal offense
with punishment ranging up to 20
years in prison ana a $4,000 fine.
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MT. oLIVET CHURCH NEWS

A brilliant and soui stirring
message was delivered by Rev. B.
II. Hunter at the morning hour of
worship. His subject was "The
Supreme Hour. His text was TAX
en- from Matthew, 18th chapt., LIST
verse.
The music for the service was
furnished by the Gospel chorus
directed by Mr.. Silas Smith and
accompanied by Mrs. Viola Cas-
sci. Registered visitors were
Ethel Jones, George Johnson, De-
troit, Mich. Ophelia Orange, John
String, and A Grigsby, Somerset,
Wis.
After the message, Joyce Tay-
lor, Charlene Mitchell, and John
Mitchell Jr.. were baptized.
On Sunday, Jan. Is, 1858 the
Minister'S wives will be installed
at the church at p. m. The SER
monette will be delivered by Rev.
Floyd Massey. The public is in
vited to attend.
The Pastors Aid will have a
tea Sunday, Jan. 25th at the
church from to 7 p. m. The pub
lie is invited.
The VIVA is sponsored a
Queen For A Day Contest. The
winner of the contest will receive
several gifts among them will be
lunch and dinner at Road Bud
dy's and an appointment at the
Wagner Beauty Box. Any one
wishing to enter the contest
should call Mrs. Albert Johnson,
MU. 1851 or Mrs. Thomas Whit
ney, MU. 1881.
Let us not forget prayer meet
ing each Wednesday night at 8
p. m. at the church.-Edith Mas
sic, reporter.
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Eight Civil Rights
Bills Introduced BY
Sen. n. Humphrey

Washington, d. C.-Sen. HUI
bert Humphrey CDFL-MinnD in
troduced eight civil rights bills in
the Senate Tuesday. These bills
were sponsored by a group of
eight senators. The bills carry out
the recommendation of the 1947
Presidents commission on civil
rights and later recommendations
by the Justice department.
I'VE believe that our bills COM
prise a legislative program for
human rights thoroughly consis-
tent with the platforms of both
the Democratic and Republican
parties" Sen. Humphrey stated.
The bills were separately draft
ed and introduced separately. The
strategy behind this move is to
give Congress an opportunity to
enact whichever of the bills
meets their approval.
Humphrey said:
THE Republican party now has
the responsibility for legislation
in the Senate. We offer complete
cooperation to the majority lead
ership for the enactment of any
of these bills, although we would
like to see all of them become
law"
The eight civil rights bills call
for legislation to make lynching
a federal crime; to abolish the poll
tax as a requirement for voting;
to reorganize the Department of
Justice for the protection of
civil rights, by elevating the civil
rights unit in the Justice depart
ment to the status of a division
under an assistant attorney-gen-
eral; to provide relief against GER
tain forms of discrimination in
interstate transportation; to
strengthen existing civil rights
statutes in accordance with rec
concentrations of the justice de-
partment; to tighten our federal
laws to protect the right to pol
itical participation; to tighten the
anti-peonage statutes in accord
ance with recommendations of
the Justice department; and to
establish a joint congressional
committee on civil rights.
Humphrey announced that he
was not at this time introducing
a bill to establish equal opportun-
ity in employment. Such a bill. he
said, would soon be introduced by
Senator Ives of New York with
himself and others as cosponsors.
The bills were co-sponsored by
Senators Paul Douglas, Ill; Her
bert Lehman, N. Y; Warren
Magnuson, Washington; Wayne
Morse, Ore; James Murray,
Mont; John Pastore, r. l.; and
Matthew Nicely, w. "
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Pride OF The West
Elects Officers


Pride OF the West chapter. No.
8, O.E.s., Prince Hall affiliation,
held their annual election Of Of
ficers. Tuesday, Dec. o.
Officers elected were worthy
matron. Mrs. Lena LaFaucette;
associate matron, Mrs. Zolite
Cook, worthy patron, Felix Fogg;
treasurer, Mrs. Mamie b. Fogg;
secretary, Mrs. Genevieve Jack
son; conductress, Mrs. Oscar
Gates; associate conductress;
Mrs Alma jefferson; warder,
Mrs. Lucy Harris; sentinel, Mrs.
Fern Helm; chaplain. Mrs. Clara
Allen; organist, Mrs. Beulah Nit
chell; Marshall, Mrs, zeIla shep-
ard; Ada, Mrs. Mary Duke; Ruth,
Mrs, Lulu Seaton; Esther, Mrs.
Hattie d. Phillips: Martha, EN-
ergene Patterson and Electa, Bes-
sic Lewis,
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Street. N. w.
Atty. Garvin is a member of the
bar in both his native Kansas and
the District OF Columbia, and has
been admitted to practice before
the United States Supreme Court.
He was appointed to member
ship on the Board of Maritime
Appeals by President Truman,
last July, and Is the first Negro
so honored. It was announced that
Atty. Garvin would concentrate
in handling transactions having TO
do with real property and dece-
dants estates.
Decorated by the Haitian Gov
eminent in ceremonies at Port-au-
Prince, in 1851, Atty. Garvin is
active in NAACP affairs and holds
memberships in the Kappa Alpha
Psi and Sigma Delta Tau fraterni-
ties. The latter is a legal frstern-
ity. He also holds official posts
with many other organizations.
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PILGRIM BAPTIST
CHURCH NEWS


Last Sunday, Rev. Floyd Mas
sey, Jr. preached and the title of
his sermon was Forgetting and
Reaching" His text was taken
from Philippians 3:13 and IA.
Rev. Massey told the congrega-
ton to forget our lack of church
and organization work, hatred to-
ward each other, our joys and good
fortune, sickness, sadness of 1852
and for 1858 to pledge ourselves
to press forward to that high call
ing in which we place our trust
in Christ and Christ alone.
Our foundation is God and God
alone and as race we pledge our
selves to nothing but the highest
for our country. Wen accept moth
ing but the best; no compromise
whatsoever!
Rev. Massey also offered a
prayer during the children's SER
vice.
Visitors were: Mr.. and Mrs. J,
w. Greer and Mr.. and Mrs. B. L.
Greer, a family from H.; Ruth
Klempel, Fern Storm, Herman Will
hams, Robert Kaper, from Lam
bert, Mont; Rev. A. L. Kirk,
Minneapolis.
The Gospel chorus turned in
500 and the Young Women's
club, $65.
At the evening service Rev
Kneely Williams brought the
evening message, "A Safe De-
posit."
Next Sunday morning Rev
Massey will be in the pulpit.
Rev. Massey urged everyone to
be present at the Maxfield school
PTA meeting on Monday night
Jan. IL at which time there was a
panel discussion and plans were
formulated to get a new school.
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Twin City
Church NeWs
ST. PETER A.M.E.
CHURCH NEWS

CHURCH NEWS
Sunday Jan. IL was a beautiful
winter day and a nice audience
was present to participate in the
morning worship.
Several faces that you usually
look for were missing; sickness
caused the absence of the organist,
Mrs. Dorothy Sims; Sister Fannie
Pierre Lewis is in Chicago and
Sister Adel Howell has not re-
turned from her vacation with her
daughter in Los Angeles.
Tom Jones has volunteered to
head the Big Brother Movement
in st. Peters.
A three act play in FAMILY
PORTRAIT" will be given by the
religious education department in
early March. The story is based
on the family life of Jesus as Is
told in Mark 6; Is. Look for
further details later.
The message by the pastor, the
Rev. M. L. Simmons, was based
on Matthew 500 Foxes have
holes, and birds of the air have
nests, Out Tie SUI VI IMAM hno
nowhere to lay his head" Subject
What Can We Expect From
Christian Service?
Jesus never sought to lure peo-
pie with false bait. We can not
expect dollar for dollar evaluation
for service rendered, for he who
seeks to make every act monetary
shall dry up. We can expect from
christian service-fellowship with
others of like mind; everlasting
friendship; joy that is full and a
blessing from God, all of which
mean more than material things.
The pastor reported the church
is being put in readiness for final
occupancy some time prior to
Easter. Announcement will come
later. I'm sure we're all proud Of
the lovely new st. Peters on the
corner of 41st st. and 4th Ave. So.
We're proud of a leader, who is
honest, direct, and insists on pay
ing the debt he's made before the
bishop needs him elsewhere. That
should spur everyone on to do
his bit and help because every
minister isn't a builder and every
builder can't always pay the debts
that he makes. Let's rally while
we can. -Wreatha Maxwell, re-
porter.
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ST. JAMES anne. CHURCH


Rev. Nelson Pryor, presiding
elder of the st. Paul district
brought an impressive message on
our second quarterly communion
Sunday, emphasizing the standard
of righteousness He told the
morning congregation that life is
built upon a standard of right
eousness. The day we vary from
this standard, calamity will hap
pen.
Visitors worshipplng at the
morning service were DR.. +. j.
Haugh and Mark Tatum Of Kan
sas City, Mo. and ]. r. Collins of
Minneapolis.
At 3 D. m. Rev. Jerome Del
Pine, pastor of Camphor Metho-
dist church and his choir brought
the communion message. Rev. Del
Pine spoke on love, using the
text John 3:16, For God so loved
the world, that he gave his only
begotten SON" emphasizing CIV
ing as the most natural attribute
of love.
Ministers assisting in the Com
munion service were: Rev. Nelson
Pryor Patterson of Wayman: Rev,
M. L. Simmons of st. Peter; Rev
Parkinson of Allen Chapel; Rev
Del Pine, the guest speaker and
Rev. Parker, the assistant pastor
at Camphor.
Official notice has been given
of a church conference and cleo
ton of trustees, Thursday, Febru-
airy 20, 8 p. m. at st. James AME
church.
Come and worship at st. James
friendly welcome to all.-Ber'
tina L. King, reporter.
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Credit Union Holds
18th Annual Meet:
Elects Officers

The Associated Negro Credit
Union held its 18th annual meet
ing Monday at Phyllis Wheatley
House in Minneapolis. After hear
ing annual reports from officers
the meeting reelected Theodore
Woodland and Rev. DenziI Carly to
succeed themselves on the board
and Ashby Gaskins to fill a vac
ancy. All three were elected for
three year terms.
Elected to the supervisory
committee were: ]. D. Crowder,
Smithy Norton and William War
ricks.
The Credit Committee named
was Clifford Smith, Eli Martin
and ]. d. Anderson.
Members carried on a lively
round of discussion on the credit
union, its growth and future pol
icies. ..
The union now offers life insur-
ance to the extent of the share
accounts of its members of in
surabdle age at no extra cost to
shareholders. .u
II was pointed out that the
family of a credit union member
with $500 in his share account
would receive a $500 death bene-
fit in event Of the members death
under the plan.
This new plan has received
widespread commentator from
credit unions all over America.
Theodore Woodland. president
of the Union board Of directors.
presided at the meeting.
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Edward Buck Retired
Dies Suddenly A.
Home Mon. moTninu

Funeral services for Edward
Buck. 2ls Rondo. a well known
railroad man. were held Wednes-
day morning at st. Peter Claver
Catholic church. Mr.. Buck was
employed by the Pullman Co. for
46 years and had been retired for
the past six years.
He was II years old and native
Of st. Paul He died suddenly
Monday morning,
Mr.. Buck was survived by two
sisters, Miss Blanche Buck and
Mrs. Alice Jackson, two nephews,
Claude and Edward jackson: one
niece, Mrs. Marguerite Cannon and
other relatives.
Rev. wirth officiated at the
service and burial was at Calvary
cemetery. Brooks Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
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BORDER CHURCH NEWS

At the morning worship at Bor-
der, Rev. Sexton spoke on the sub
ject, The Kingdoms Observa-
ton" Scripture reading was from
Luke 17:11-21. Rev. Sexton suf-
fering from an attack Of flu, spoke
only briefly.
All visitors were made welcome
and extended an invitation to wor-
ship with US whenever possible.
Everyone wishes Rev. Sexton a
speedy recovery.
Next Sunday his subject will
be Gods Personality" Scripture
reading Nahum 1. Vesper Services
from 6 to z.
You are always welcome at Bor-
der.
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ton and discrimination under this
measure" Dirksen said, lis one
Of study, education, exploration
and encouragement Of the obser-
vance Of the civil rights and privi-
leges of all individuals as set forth
in federal law and in the Constitu-
ton"
This bill, says Dirksen, Sub
stantially spells out the pledge
made by the Republican party in
1882"
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CARDS OF THANKS

We take this opportunity to ex-
press our deepest appreciation to
our many neighbors and friends
for their kind deeds, messages Of
sympathy, beautiful flowers and
other acts of thoughtfulness dur
ing our bereavement at the death
of our beloved husband and broth
err, Moses Gardner-Mrs. Amy
Gardner, wife; Mrs. LeOna Good
man, sister; Richard Gardner,
brother.
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st, James A.M.E. Church News


The people testified to the good
ness in the Methodist class meet
ings at st. James, Sunday.
Rev. Reddick was inspired to
preach on The Goodness OF God"
taking his text from the Psalms,
he led the congregation to heights
of spiritual experience.
The people expressed the opin-
ion that there was good fellow
ship at st. James, Sunday.
Our prayer meeting will be on
Thursday night. The prayer meet
ing is the mid-week lift to the
Christian, keeping him on the
road to heaven.
The Allen Christian Endeavor is
planning a sleigh ride party on
Jan. "a. All who intend to go on
the sleigh ride should contact the
Christian Endeavor for tickets.
Moses Blackwell, reporter.
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months ago as
general manager
of the Washing
ton Afro-Ameri-
an bi = weekly,
after more than
IS years, has
become a practic-
ing attorney in
the Washington
firm of Coleman,
Parks and WASH
ington, 730 Fifth
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Growing a beard is a mans
last defense against having his
individuality submerged by Gig
aret-smoking. psnts-wearing, bar
frequenting women" &. Burl Ives,
L. A. singer.
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SIOUX
r A LII
NEWS
N 7 z S
By KAYE COATES
$40 Mable st.
Sioux Falls, 8. ID.

SAOu4 n mus .. ~
Read Bea Baxter's letter to the
editor last week. I've known Bea
for years and worked with her on
interracial programs, and she is
most sincerely for right.
Over 800 around these parts
have the flu, or have had it. II
you have had a taste of it we
know it sure isn't pleasant.
Here is a list of some ! know
who have had it, the Haynes,
vaughns, Armstrong;, George
Williams. Alg Frost had his ton
sils removed. He is doing fine in
the Vets hospital. Mr.. Frost
works at the Vets hospital, so he
is with friends.
The clubs and civic organiza-
tions are off to a grand start
Here's what goes:
The Hour Of Pleasure club
(Federated) of which Mrs. H.
Bentley is local president, met at
the Bentley home for business and
social meeting. Mrs. George
Vaughn Joined the club. Mrs. H.
Bentley served lunch.
st. Johns Mission met at the
home of Mrs. A. Tolbert, after
regular bible STUDY, and book
study, all enjoyed a social visit
and nice eats.
The NAACP held its meeting
at the Service Center, Mrs. B.
Hamilton, president, had a very
nice gathering and the member
ship committee reported. The
memberships are coming in fine,
and all should join, soon as pos
sible.
Alphonzo, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Williams, 1911 N. Phillips, had
his tonsils removed and is doing
nicely at the McKennan hospital.
Joe Griffin, mgr. of the Billion
apartments, made a very kind
gesture at Christmas time. He
gave toys to all the youngsters,
and Morrell's meat products to
each family. The apartments are
very pleasant, all modern, very
central, and house II families.
Everyone remembers mean stories
about their landlord, but let's all
remember this pleasing one.
Mrs. v. Anderson is home after
seeing her new grandson in De-
troit. The newborn's name is
Joy Christopher, the child was
born during the Christmas holt
days so they decided to name the
child, Joy, because of the joyous
season and Christopher, meaning
Christ-like, I just adore the
name, Don't you? A close friend
Of the father suggested the name:
The A. Whites are home again
after three glorious weeks in the
bright Sunny South. Caroline and
Phyllis 1.-THE Whites children) are
busy getting acquainted with
their old friends again.
Someone called me last We'd
nesday night Bank Night) and
said, John Armstrong won
$1,000 at the Hollywood tonight"
John Armstrong is a young am
bilious paint foreman. Anyway l
was carried away and had it all
ready for news and planned how
I could use some of the money
when the phone rang and someone
said, You know girl, John didn't
get the money, he wasn't there"
Harvey Bentley, good OF Mis-
siourian went down the road a
piece Saturday and did a little
rabbit hunting, didn't catch many
rabbits, but he did a kind mission,
He took a comfortable, much
wanted chair to Mr.. I. Blakey in
Yankton, S. Oak.
Gwendolyn Tolbert, Washington
High senior, has been giving me
a rather bad time about my news
notes, so next week. this pretty
young thing is going to try her
hand at the art so all be on guard
We shall see, what she is put
ting down on paper. Bye now.
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CARDS OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many
friends and neighbors for the
beautiful floral tributes, sympathy,
cards, kilograms and other kind
ness shown during the death or
our wife and mother, Mrs. Harriet
Price. Turner Price, Sr. and
children.
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Roy GurVin Is
Member Of D. c.
Law Firm

Washington, d. c. Roy Gar
vim. veteran newspaper advertising
executive who resigned some
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Jocelyn Collins daughter
Collins s71 Anthony St Paul will celebrate first birth
with Ancker hospital Joceyn the
hospital 20 when fell a
to another three
months gratis expected that will
have to etyom