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Additional Social and
Personal News
ST. Paul

Regalette Club: The Regalettes
met at the home of Mrs. Dorothy
Pugh, 972 Carroll Ave, Thursday
Jan. %, with Mrs. Veda Schine
as hostess. Plans were made for
a semi formal party to be held at
Ramaley's Hall, Friday, Feb. ID.
Guests: Mr.. and Mrs. orion
Shelton 1853 w. Central Ave, were
the guests Saturday evening, Jan.
IT, Of Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Taylor,
953 Rondo Ave.
VacatiOned In Omaha: Mrs. J.
Wooten, has returned to the city
after a most enjoyable visit with
her brother and sister-in-law and
many friends in Omaha, Nebr.
Buffet Supper: Mrs. J. Wooten,
1872 Carroll Ave. entertained at a
beautifully appointed supper party,
Monday, Jan. 20, at her home. The
table centerpiece was a beautiful
birthday cake and was 1anked on
either side by pink candle holders
and pink tapers. She received
many lovely gifts. Guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Monroe;
Humphrey Alexander; Sergeant
Ruben Warren; Mesdames Myrtle
Roll; Sadie Fletcher, Ida Combs;
Frances Traves, Emaline White;
Roberta Tyler; Louise Young, the
Misses Helen Smith; Carolyn Dick
son; Messrs. Willie Harris; George
Clark: Irving Palmer and Henry
Moore.
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sTORK SHOWER SURPRISE

Mrs Ruth Daley and her
daughter, Mrs. Dolores Tendle,
2433 Fifth Ave. So. gave a stork
shower for Mrs. Dailey's niece,
Mrs. Vivian Daley, Saturday, Jan.
"a. 1t was a surprise shower and
Mrs. Vivian Daley was really
surprised. She helped her aunt
get the house in order to entertain
club Mrs. Daley belonged to,
Later, Mrs, Daley, Sr. told her
they were having a shower for
her and she was so happy and
surprised she wept.
The shower gifts were presented
to her in beautifully decorated
bassinette, which was a gift from
her uncle, Mr.. George Daley.
Guests were Rev. and Mrs. l. c.
Harris; Mesdames Theresa Mae
Jones, Christine Johnson, Dessa
Gresham, Mary Stokes, Ada Cater
and Helen Jackson, also Miss
Grace Harper.
After the shower and in time
for refreshments, the husbands
came in. They were Messrs. Asa
Gngsby, George Daley. William
Tendle and William Daley. Every
one present said they had a won
derful time and the Dailey's re-
ceived some very lovely and use
ful gifts for the newcomer.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Daley,
Jr. are receiving congratulations
on the birth of baby boy, born
Tuesday, Jan. 81. The baby
weighed eight pounds and he has
been named Craig Arthur. His
maternal grand mother is Mrs.
Gladys Andrews of Keokuk, Iowa.
His paternal grand parents are
Mr.. and Mrs. William Daley, Sr.
of Chicago.
Guest OF Grandma Libby"
Little Miss Janice Warfield, 4O7
Lyndale Ave. No. was a guest at
the surprise birthday dinner given
for Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, Grand.
ma Lbbey' Jan. IL.
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Nelson's Give $4,000
To NAAcP Legal
Defense Fund

New York, Jan. S-With the
presentation this week Of a 5000
check, the Prince Hall Masons
brought to a total of nearly $1s,-
900 their 1852 contributions to the
NAACP Legal Defense and Edu-
cational fund in fulfillment Of a
$4,000 annual pledge made to
Thurgood Marshall, fund director,
by the grand masters Of the fra
ternal order at a meeting in Den
yer in 1851.
The presentation was made here
on January 8 by John Wesley
Dobbs, grand master of the Prince
Hall Masons of Georgia. This sum
along with other contributions
from the order, sustains the
Prince Hall Masons' Legal Re-
search Department CNAACP).
This special fund is used to pay
the salaries and other expenses of
two lawyers assigned TO research
projects in connection with such
issues as public school segrega-
tion cases.
In making the presentation, Mr..
Dobbs gave assurance that the
Masons in his jurisdiction will
make a contribution for 1853 in
excess Of the 50, 900 donated to the
project for 1852. He also promised
to use his influence to get the Ma
sons of other states to match the
generosity of the Georgia lodges.
This contribution from the
Georgia Masons and those from
the other jurisdiction of the or
der" Mr.. Marshall said in accept
ing the gift, us in keeping with
the militant tradition established
by the founder OF the order, Prince
Hall, who in his day enjoyed a
wide reputation as a courageous
and uncomprcNnising champion Of
freedom and equality, There could
be no more fitting a memorial to
the ideals of Prince Hall than this
special fund to aid us in the fight
to eliminate racial discrimination
and segregation"
other contributions TO this fund
have been received as follows:
Waite II. Madison, Grand Master
of Missouri, $1,000; Prince Riley,
@. NJ, South Carolina $500; DR..
william d. Washington, GIN,
Massachusetts,. $3.50; Fred w.
Hickman. G. M, Wisconsin, $3.50:
Amos T. Hall, G.. NJ, Oklahoma,
$500; John G. Lewis, GIN, Louis
lana, S4,675.60; William o. Greene,
GIN, Michigan, 500; Willard W.
Allen, GIN, Maryland, 500: p.
G. Porter, GIN, Kansas, $500;
James c. Gillian, GIN, Missis-
sippi, $1,000; L. l.. Lockhart, GIN.
Texas; $500; Ashby B. Carter, G.
NJ, Illinois, $1,000; Startling ].
Hopkins, GIN. California, $500;
Willard Allen, Supreme Comman-
der, United Supreme Council, ST.
900; Council of Deliberation.,
Dallas, 500: and Order Of the
Eastern Star, Atlanta, $500.
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Minneapolis Churches
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday school was well attend
ed last Sunday and despite the
flu there was a good attendance
at all of Sundays services.
We are all thankful to God who
giveth life, that some are able to
carry on His work.
Mrs. Dora Harding, director of
the Gospel chorus, expressed
sentiments Of every child of God
when she sang, "a Little More
Faith and Grace Is All Need
Our assistant pastor, in the
absence of Rev. Bolts, who is at
tending the National Baptist con-
vention executive board meeting
in Hot Springs, Ark, used as the
text of his sermon, THE Words
OF David"
Rev. Henderson pointed out
that we can't live alone in the
world and we must help one an
other carry our burdens.
Music for the service was fur
nished by the Gospel chorus and
the junior choir.
The evening message was
brought by Rev. John 'Sebron and
the title of his sermon was
"Love."-Mrs. E. Henderson, re-
porter.
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MT. OLIVET CHURCH

THE New Heaven And The
New Earth" was the subject of
the message brought by Rev,
Hunter at the morning hour of
worship. His text was taken from
Isaiah 65th chapter, the 17th
verse.
Music for the morning service
was furnished by the Gospel
Chorus, directed by Mr.. Silas
Smith, accompanied by Mrs,
Viola Cassell. A special selection
"Just A Closer Walk With Thee
was rendered by Mr.. John Nit
cheIl and Mr.. Harry Ballard.
Before the sermon, Rev. Hunter
gave a synopsis of his recent trip
to the Adjourned Board Meeting
of the National Baptist Conven-
ton which met at Hot Springs,
Ark.
Registered visitors were Mr.,
and Mrs. ]. Ward Greer. Calp,
Ill, and Rev. Adkins, Detroit,
Mich.
The Pastors Aid sponsored a
silver tea at the church from 4
to z p. m.
Deaconess and Mothers Board
will sponsor a program at the
church, Sunday, Feb. 9Th. The
guest speaker for the services
will be Rev. Pomeroy of the Park
Ave. Baptist church. The public
is invited to attend.
The sick of the church are sis
tiers Ella Golden, Alice Brown,
Cresie Jones, Daisey Middlecoff
and brother James Clark. Let us
remember them in our prayers.
Prayer service every Wednes-
day at the church at 8 p. m. -
Edith Massie, reporter.
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ST. PETERS A.M.E.
CHURCH NEWS


Rev. Martin L. Simmons chose
as his subject for the morning
services. Inward Publication"
His text was taken from Psalms
51:10-" Create in me a clean
heart, o God; and renew a right
spirit within me-" A large crowd
was in attendance to hear the
wonderful message.
The adult choral group, under
the direction of Mrs. Elise Lyle,
furnished the music for the morn
ing worship hour. The group is
open now for new members. Any
one who loves to sing is cordially
invited to meet with the group on
Wednesday evenings at the church
parsonage, 1885, 5th Ave. So.
All clubs of the church seem to
be busy with coming activities.
The religious education depart
ment will soon present a beautiful
religious play called Family Por-
trait" The date is March s.
Sunday evening, Jan. rs, Rev.
NJ. l.. Simmons was guest speaker
for one of the ministerial groups
of the Twin Cities at Bethesda
Baptist church. His subject was
This Business of Preaching"
We are happy to welcome home
Bill Fraction, who served two
years in Alaska with the United
States Army.
The Helpers Club reported 1857.
so proceeds of their calendars to
the building fund. The calendars
will be ready for distributions on
or before Feb. Is.
The electionof delegate and al
ternate to our annual conference
was postponed until a later date.
Visitors are always at st. Peters
A.ME. Church. If you are in the
city and have no church home,
the doors stand open for you.
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portation commission which DR..
Jackson called a disgrace to the
denomination. The aim here is
to assure good transportation
facilities to benefit members OF
the church at national meetings.
o. Prompt payment of dues by
the National Convention to such
organizations as the National
Council of Churches of Christ, the
Worlds Baptist Convention and
others.
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ST. JAMES ANfE CHURCH

Sunday the morning worship
was rich in inspiration and spirit
ual meaning. Rev. Moses Black
well, the assistant pastor was the
speaker at the IL a. m. service.
Rev. Blackwell used as his text
Christ or Destruction" The scrip
ture less was First Kings. 18th
chapter goth and 21st verses.
Sunday Feb. l the church will
hold its second quarterly meeting.
Rv. S. w. Carnes of Holsey Men,
orial AME church will be the
speaker and the Holsey choir will
furnish the music.
Presiding elder Nelson Proyor
will speak at the IL a. m. service
at st. James. AS always the public
is cordially invited.
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Postal Clerk Applications
Still Being Accepted

The Civil Service Commission
has announced that the date for
acceptance of applications for the
position of Substitute Postal
transportation Clerk has been ex-
tended until February 10, 1858.
Applications form 500 A. b.
can be secured at the u. S. Civil
Service Commission, Main Post
Office.
For further information, con-
tact the Commission or call the
Minneapolis Urban League, AT,
1412.
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PILGRIM REST
BAPTIST CHURCH

On Sunday Jan. rs, Rev. Joseph
Jackson spoke from a text found
in the third chapter of Collosians.
His subject was THE Hidden
Life"
Rev. Jackson said the essence
of Christianity is not a creed, nor
a system of doctrine, not a partic-
ular make of workmanship but a
life of Christ like devotion to the
principles of Jesus Christ.
Mrs. II. Parker Of Allen Chapel
AME church was present and was
asked to make a few remarks.
Come out to Pilgrim Rest for a
real religious treat.
Miss w. b. GhostOn, reporter
5058 Irving Ave. No.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many
friends and neighbors for the
beautiful tributes of sympath,
cards, kilograms and donations
during the death of our husband
and father, Virgil Robinson.
Mrs. Carrie Robinson, wife,
Claence, Ira, Eugene, Kenneth, and
Richard, sons, Wanda, daughter.
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opening of the 1858 meeting in
Miami, Fla.
2. The church tabled the cleo
ton Of a paid executive secretary
voted at its national meeting last
September in Chicago, until the
Miami session.
8. The Baptists tabled nine re-
forms presented by the DR.. L. X.
Jackson, pastor, st. Paul Bap-
fist church, Gary, Ind.
In accepting the proposed re-
tirement of DR.. Jemlson, the
church paid him this tribute:
I'VE all recognize that work of
the National Convention under DR..
tensions wise and courageous
leadership has grown to huge pro-
portions and we are conscious OF
the heavy toll II has taken on
him"
As a result, the Baptists elected
him president-emeritus of the
church. In this office he will re-
ceive an honorarium of 5000 a
year plus $500 a month for life.
His expenses will be allowed an
nually to sessions Of the National
Convention and the Sunday School
Congress, and the board of direc-
tors.
DIR. JemIson also win receive
free accommodations at the SAM
tarium here in Little Rock.
Although the National Conven-
ton voted to elect a paid execu-
tive secretary at the January
meeting here, the church did not
take action. Instead, 1t decided TO
put the job up to the whole Ma
tional Convention which is slated
to meet in September, 1868. in
Miami, Fla.
The Rev. Marshall Sheppard OF
Philadelphia submitted the tab
ling resolution and the Rev. Theo-
dore T. Lovelace Of Milwaukee
seconded his action.
Another topic expected to
create lots of fireworks were
nine resolutions designed to
streamline the church organiza-
ton. submitted by DR.. jackson.
who also was considered by many
churchmen leading candidate for
executive secretary.
DIR. Jackson's reforms. submit
ted year ago at the Bath House,
formed the basis for several radi-
cal changes voted at the Chicago
meeting last September, includ-
ing limited number of consecu-
tive terms by a president and the
hiring Of an executive secretary.
His nine resolutions called for the
following changes.
/. A commission TO write a new
directory and guide for Negro
Baptist churches.
2. A public relations body to
publicize the aims and efforts Of
the church.
3. Improved conduct and at
mosphere at the National Conven-
ton. Demanding that fish fry
ing, medicine selling, book selling
and all other forms of CONNER
cialization aside from the work of
the convention be cut out" Jack
son asked that daily sessions be
broken up into seminars, insti-
tutes and symposiums run by Of
ficials and departments OF the
church.
4. A commission to study and
improve home mission activities.
5. Creation Of a department of
interacial relations.
8. Action to reHtalize laymen's
movements In the church.
z. A commission on education.
8. Reorganization of the trans
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AnnuaI Mill City
lnfendeiaI Service
Sunday. Feb. 8

DR.. Arnold II. Lowe, pastor,
Westminster Presbyterian church,
win address the 10th annual Min
neapolis Interracial service. This
years program will be he'd at 4
p. m. Sunday, February 8th at
the Cathedral OF st. Mark.
The Twin Cities Symphonic
Chorus under the direction of
Clarence II. Russell will render
four selections. This chorus has
sung at the interfaith program
for ten years.
The public Is cordially invited
to attend the service and Tea
to be sponsored. Immediately fol-
lowing by the Minneapolis Urban
League Guild in cooperation with
the REPRESENTATION Center,
the women's Council of the
Greater Minneapolis Council of
churches, the Twin City Rain
bow Club and the YWCA.
The INSTRUMENTATION Min
isterial Alliance and the Mime
apolis Council OF Churches are
among the 80 cooperating spon-
sors OF this annual affair.
President of the Minneapolis
Urban League, chief sponsoring
group, is Carl T. Rowan. Chairman
of the Interracial Service Com
mittee Is Rev Louis w. johnson,
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SIOUX
r A L L s
NEWS
N T z S
BY KAYE COATES
$40 Mable st.
Sioux Falls, 8. ID.
BY Jane Anderson
Guest Reporter

sioux FAILS, .. IL.
BY Jane Anderson
Guest Reporter
Fanny Mae Clark, a sophomore
at WIS, has been on the merit
roll all semester. Keep up the
good work.
Larry Dysart had another sue
cessful night in the point column,
Larry lead the Cathedral Irish in
field goals, scoring over a half
dozen. 1t was a sizzling victory
over Notre Dame of Mitchell.
Curry Brooks, a guard on the
Mitchell Kernels "B" team defeat
ed the Washington Warriors by a
thin margin of 42-41. Curry
racked up field goals.
Gwen Tolbert and Jane Ander-
son attended the senior formal
banquet last Wednesday. The
theme was symphony" present
ed by the class officers, which
was followed by dancing in the
cafeteria.
The TIC. club are out to raise
money to buy furniture for the
new "Y". The ladies are selling
tickets for a piece of luggage or
beautiful set of dishes. Let's all
give them our full support for
such a worthy project.
The Hour of Pleasure club, Mrs.
Bentley. president, had a box
lunch social at the Center last
Thursday. Mrs. r. c. Hatcher,
who is visiting in the city gave a
few high lights about Japan,
which made for a very interest
ing evening.
M/Sgt. and Mrs. r. e. Hatcher
and daughter, Teresa, have been
enjoying their stay while in the
city. They have been entertained
at the home of the Harvey Bent
leys, Theodore Vaughns, Mrs.
Mener Greer, and the George
Vaughns. I'm sure they've en-
joyed some fine hospitality.
Mrs. Marie Tolbert had sur
prise birthday party for her
brother, M/Sgt. Hatcher. He re-
ceived many lovely gifts and a
buffet luncheon was served by
Mrs. Georgia Lee.
st. Johns BYE had an extern
poraneous speech contest last
Sunday, which was won by Mrs.
Georgia Lee and Mrs. H. w. Bolts,
Jr.
The mission society of Pilgrim
Baptist church met at the Center
last Tuesday. Their hostess, Mrs.
Clemmons served a lovely lunch.
The home of Mrs. T. Vaughn
was the meeting place for the st,
Johns mission society. A pot
luck supper was served.
Don't forget the annual
brotherhood chicken dinner Feb.
9th at st. Johns church, Thomas
Clayton, is president for the new
year.
Just to mention a few of those
under the weather, Mr.. Frost,
Zebra and Denise Tate, and
Theodore Parker, hope you are all
up before long.
Little Miss Teresa Hatcher at
tended for her first time an
American school with her cousin,
Shirley Ann Tolbert. Teresa is
the daughter of NJ Sgt. and Mrs.
Hatcher, who have just come
back from Japan.
M/Sgt. r. c. Hatcher was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Harris, Sunday evening for coffee
and cake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Dysart
of 1927 North Dakota had a sue
cessful Saturday night fish fry at
their home.
My sincere thanks to Mrs.
Coats for giving me the oppor-
tunity this week at trying my
hand as a reporter. Jane Ander-
son.
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Jimmie Griffin, former athlete,
much sought after sports official,
writes . weekly sports column for
this paper with special attention
to the colored stars local and
national
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Baptists' Leader JemisOn To
Retire; Will Receive $500
Annually & Hospital Care

Hot Springs Ark.-(ANP)-Three big developments
hghghed the meeting last week of the National Baptist Con
venon of the USA, nc held its mid winter session at
the Bath House here.
Dr. d. " Jemison aging religious leader announced his
retirement national president become effective the
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We invite you 10 patronize with
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BOARD MEETS
The board of directors of the
Minneapolis Urban League met
Tuesday at the YMCA.
Evening star., 1953-11-26
Where and When
Current Theoter Attractions
And Time of SHOWING

Stage.
NatiOnal-"The Mikado": $3.50
pm.
Sam S. Shubert - "Misal-
lance; $3.50 pm.
Arena - Thieves Carnival;
$3.50 pm.
Screen.
Ambassador -" "Hondo";; 1:3O
$3.50, 5:35, TAO and $40 pm.
Capitol - Kiss Me Kate:
11:15 am. 1:20, $3.50, 5:35, 7:45
and $50 pm.
Columbia "Take the High
Ground; 1925 am, 1870, 1885
$40, 7:45 and 9:55 pm.
Dupont - Martin Luther;
11:45 am, LAO. $40. 5:35, TAO
and GAS pm.
Keith's - "All the Brothers
Were Valiant; 1880 am, 1885
$40, 5:45,' 7:50 and 9:55 pm.
Little-"So Little Time: 1:15
3:05, 5, $50. $40 and 1920 pm
MacArthur-"The Cruel Sea-;
2:25, 4:45. 7:15 and 9:4O pm.
MetropOlitan-"Hondo 11:45
am, 1:45. 3:45, 5:45, 7:45 and
9:45 pm.
Ontario-"Veils of Bagdad";;
l, 2:40. 4:25, 6:15, 8 and GAS
pm.
PaIace-"How to Marry a Mil
lionaire"; II am, ITO, 3:20,
$50. TAO and $50 pm.
Playhouse-"Roman Holiday;
HOS am, ITO, 3:15, $40 and
9:35 pm.
Plaza-"Little Boy Lost; II
am. 1885, 2:45, 4:35, $50, BIS
and 1885 pm.
Silver Spring-"The Beggar's
Opera; $3.50 pm.
Trans-Lux From Here to
Eternity; 11:10 am, lis, 3:25,
5:35. 7:50 and 10 pm.
Warner-"ThiS Is Cinerama";;
2:30 and $40 pm.
Evening star., 1953-11-26
Hollywood Diary
Greer's Wardrobe
Enchonts London
By SheiIoh Grohom

want Hildegarde to do a show
OF her own. But the big obstacle
the lady won't go for doing a
pilot film. And she won't even
guest on other TV shows.
The two older Alan Ladd kids,
Carol and Laddie, will fly to
England for the Christmas holi-
days with Alan and Sue. Alan
should have THE Black Knight"
finished by then, if his injured
ankle doesn't delay it.
Anthony Quinn is still waiting
to take delivery of the Oscar
he won last March. He was in
Mexico at the time. The Oscar
was sent to him south of the
border, but Tony had to leave
for Italy before it arrived. 1t
was forwarded to him there,
but he then came here for "The
Long Wait" It's on the way
here noW-but Tony is off to
Italy to make another movie.
(Released by NANA)
Evening star., 1953-11-26

spot, her singing of "I Hate
Men"
MGM has given properly ex-
travagent production to this
version of a musical that is a
modern classic. Everything about
kiss Me. Kate" is not merely
lavish but vivid. Shakespeare S
Venice, Verona and Padua COM
prise just the geography to stim-
ulate Metros designers who have
set and dressed the production
like a gigantic jewel.
The same flavor of largesse
has prevailed in casting the mu-
sical. There are not two fun
nier humans anywhere than
keenan, Wynn and James Whit
more as the gangsters who put
the finger on Keel and Miss
Grayson, or a more vivaciously
blatant one than Ann Miller as
the dancing other woman.
Others who are vibrant assets
to the melodic frenzy of it all
include Bobby Van, Tommy Rail.
Kurt Kasznar and even Willard
Parker.