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Sfrsthsns Jackson
Rites Held Nov. Is

Final rites were held for Streth-
ems (Jack) jackson, 1855 st. An
thony Av., who died Monday, No
vember 16, at the Brooks Funeral
Chapel. at 2 p. m. on Thursday,
November 10. Rev. Floyd Massey
Jr, pastor Of Pilgrim Baptist
church officiated.
Mr.. jackson, apparently in good
health. suffered stroke on Sum
day afternoon, November IS, and
was Immediately rushed to st.
Joseph hospital where he died at
10 a. IN. Monday morning.
He was born in Buchanan Coun-
ty, Mo-, on November IA, 1890.
and had resided In st. Paul since
1921. He was a member of Law
renee Leslie Post, American Leg
ion, who will be in charge of SER
vices. At the time of his death, he
was employed at the Schmidt
Brewing Company. where he had
worked for the past fifteen years.
His survivors include two sis
ters. Mrs. Cora Harrington of
Omaha. Nebr, Mrs. Hester Dun
can of Newark N J. and a
brother-in-law, Arthur Herring
ton. Omaha and host of friends.
Burial was in FIT. Smelling Ma
tional Cemetery with Brooks
Funeral Home in charge of ar
rangements.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington and
Ms, Duncan came to the city for
the funeral.
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ZION RAPTIsT CHURCH

Friday night, Nov. 20, climaxed
the close of the stirring revival
conducted by Rev. /. II. Hender-
son. Many souls were stirred by
this dynamic speaker. Some of
the striking points brought out
by the speaker were: Complete
Salvation, Heb. TIPS. The climax
ing subject was, THE Lord Is
Able to Give Thee Much and
More" Scripture II Chron. 25:e.
AS the scripture says how beauti-
full are the feet of those who
preach the gospel. Our spiritual
strength was greatly renewed.
United with the church, candi-
dates for baptism were: Gale
Smiley, Margie Suddeth, Fay
Wilson, Edward Wilson. Mrs.
Rosie Caldwell, Charles Ray
Barnes. Jerry Brown, Joan Bell
and Semella Michael; two by
Christian experience and one re-
instated. Baptismal services will
be conducted on Sunday, Decem-
Der 8, during the morning service.
Rev. II. w. Bolts Jr., pastor OF
st. Johns Baptist church, Sioux
Falls, s. D., was guest speaker
at the morning service. Sunday,
November %. Speaking from the
subject, while He is Near"
Scripture taken from Isiah 1851,
he emphasized that the word OF
God was the key to the kingdom
the main object is first seek Him
in repentance, which Is the
strength of a spiritual life. A
goodly number enjoyed Rev. Bolts
who brought wonderful message,
In the afternoon and evening we
attended the Minn-South Dakota
District Association which con-
vened In st. Paul, at Mt. Olivet
Baptist church. We had won-
derful session there, with Rev. H,
w. Bolts Jr.. bringing the Fore
ign Mission sermon. His subject
was. Choosing for Cod" scrip
ture, Joshua PALS. He brought
out some wonderful illustrations
from this striking subject, that
everyone enjoyed. Zion was well
represented at the association.
The Ursula Matrons Missionary
Society has a wonderful program
outlined for the fifth Sunday No
vember 20. Mrs. Louella Brown,
president of the Minn.-So. Dakota
District Assn. of Women's Work,
will be guest speaker, taking as
her subject, THE Origin of Mis-
sions and It's Work" She will
speak at the morning service.
At the evening service, Mrs.
Howard Conn. who is being pre-
scented by Mrs. Ursula Bolts, will
show a picture scene of the Fore
ign Fields as personally seen by
Mrs. Conn. This evening program
is also sponsored by the Ursula
Matrons Missionary Society.
Everyone is cordially invited to
attend. Your humble servant is
president.--Mrs. f. Henderson,
reporter.
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WEEK DAY RELIGIOUS
SCHOLARS PRESENT
PANEL DISCUSSION

Fifteen members of the Week
Day Religious training class of
the Warrington school presented
panel discussion on { heir work
before business session of the
Greater Minneapolis Council of
Churches on Tuesday evening,
Nov. II, at st, Peters AME
church whore the Rev. NJ. l..
Simmons Is the pastor,
The pupils from the sixth grade
discussed the meaning OF their
theme for the year The Bible
In The Building OF Life: Read Il;
Study Il; Follow IT,"
The leaders OF the panel were
Richelle Session. chairman, Mar
Jorie Craven. How We Read the
Bible: Duane Goodmanson. How
We study the Bible; and Joy Eel.
lis, Our Project for the Year As
Followers of the Bible.
The speaking choir was made
up of Sandra Schoficld, Mary
Craven. Karen LANCE, Judy
Johnson, Sally Olson, Rose Marie
Lawrence, Marjorie Craven, Rich
ellie Session. Joy Ellis, Duane
Goodmanson and Duane Nord-
strom. They read Matthew 3;
i-16, zone Solitary Life,' and
Christ Has No Hands But our
Hands"
Mrs. wreatha Maxwell and Mrs,
Reba Archambeau are teachers
OF this group whose classes are
held in the open Door Congrega-
tional church at srd Ave. and
ssth St. where the Rev. David
Raislhack is the pastor,
This school Is Just one OF the
30 that have been sponsored by
the Minneapolis Federation for
nearly thirty years now Thirty
five teachers are employed Glass
are held for the Fourth. Fifth.
and Sixth grades, during the
year by request card from their
parents.
This is great Home Missions
Project, which deserves the sup
port OF all churches and any one
interested In having better boys
and girls.
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Funeral Services Held
For Eorl Sforks

Funeral services were held for
Earl starks. iiiT Dupont Av. n.
at ? p. m. Tuesday. November "a
At the Woodland Funeral Chapel
with Rev, Henderson Reddick Of
ficiating.
Mr.. Starks died in Minneapolis
General hospital ON Saturday, No
vemher ~, He had been III for
three weeks, He was born in
Boone Ia, and had lived in Min
neapohs for thirty years. He was
member Of ST, James AME
church.
Surviving are his wife. GLADYS:
a daughter. Frances. sister. Mrs.
Lucy Bell. all OF Minneapolis: two
brothers. Lloyd. Minneapolis and
johnnie Starks, Rochester. MINI.
Burial wss In Crystal Lake
Lake Cemetery with woodard
Funeral Homo In charge OF ar
rangemeats.
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BORDER CHURCH NOTES

Thy Precepts," was the subject
OF Rev. c. NJ. Sections sermon at
the morning services at Border.
Scripture reading. was from i1e
Psalms. Some OF the things said
were. that people are not inter-
ested in laws and have tendency
TO evade them at every opportun-
ity, that laws help us by protect
ing and governing. Rev. Sexton
spoke OF the social justice or
moral laws according to the pro-
phet Amos.
Quite a few visitors were pres
emit In the evening at the vesper
Hour. Rev. Sexton gave some of
the highhghts OF the Conference
he attended as delegate in
December -, T;So p, m. Youth
Choir. Christmas program and
Cleveland II was both interest
ing as well as educational
Next Sunday at the vesper
Hour from 6 TO 7, the Methodist
Men will be IN charge OF the pro-
gram. A guest speaker and fine
program viii be presented for
your approval Give the men a
boost. Your presence viii be an
encouragement to them to carry
on.
Next Sunday morning. Rev.
Sexton win speak on the subject.
Dead or Alive SCRIPTURE read
ing. James 2:ff.
Come to Border. you are always
welcome.
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Dutch Deals With south Africa

Although some diplomats are
reluctant TO discuss the matter.
DIR. Drees, prime-minister of Hol-
land, has returned to the Hague
after a series of conferences with
Prime Minister Daniel F. Malan
of the Union of South Africa
Also participating in the confer
ences were DIR. Algeria. Dutch
minister OF transport, and Mr.. de
Casombroot, governor of iceland
While in the Union of South
Africa, the Dutch prime minister
discussed the possibilities of send
ing as migrants to South Africa,
Dutch farmers and agricultural
workers. in addition to Industrial
workers. as at present.
Some circles interpret the talks
al indicating a devious plan on
Malan's part to negate the effect
of any work stoppage by Africans
and Indians, In line with passive
resistance campaigns, upon the
highly sensitive South African
economy,
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ST. PETERS a.M.E. CHURCH

Rev. NJ. l.. Simmons used for his
subject Sunday morning, Novem-
Der %, "FrIitless Investment"
His text was from Ecclesiates H.
l. Cast Thou Bread upon the
waters, for thou shalt find II
after many days.
Rev. Simmons pointed out that
there Is no doubt that every one
Is searching for something some
thing TO hold to in these times of
uncertainty, The minister pointed
out that the thing that people are
searching for Is security, both
false and real He said many
people fight day in and day out
against insecurity. They accumu-
late great wealth and property.
but these things alone win never
make us secure.
Rev. Simmons told his audience
that people should fight against
friendliness and loneliness by
seeking first the kingdom OF God.
There Is no more secure feeling
than the certainty Of God and His
powers" he said. '"The best and
most rewarding things that we
can do is make investments In the
service OF God" were his closing
remarks.
Thursday was Thanksgiving
Day, the special day set aside TO
give thanks. How nice II would be
II we could give thanks each day
with the same fervor with which
we give II on Thanksgiving Day,
We are continually adding ac-
cessories 10 our church, On sun
day the congregation was pre-
scented lovely cedar stand which
holds the visitors register and viii
stand in the vestibule OF the
church. This stand Is dedicated
10 the memory OF Sister Anna
Nelson. loyal and faithful menu
Der OF our church who has passed
on
Any mothers interested In hav-
ing their child sing In either one
of the Junior choirs. may contact
Mrs. Sylvia Little II the child Is
between the ages of five and eight
years, or Mrs. Bessie Hughes II
the child Is between the ages of
ten and IA years. II you don't
have any children In that age
group. maybe YOU could interest
some other child in singing. Mrs.
Little practices on Thursday at
4 p. m. and Mrs, Hughes on We'd
nesday at 4 p. m.-Kathryn
Chivers. reporter.
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JOSEPH puRANT RITES
HELD NOVEMBER IS

Joseph Fl. Durant, 81. sos Third
Av. NJ. died Sunday. November
%, In Our Lady Of Good Counsel
hospital, st. Paul. He had been in
III health for fifteen years.
Born in Wilmington, N. c.. he
came TO Minneapolis more than
IS years ago and had lived here
since that time, He was a member
Of Gospel Temple of st. Paul.
Funeral services were held at 2
p. m. Wednesday, November IS
at Woodland Funeral Chapel, with
Rev. w. l.. Battle, pastor OF Cos
pei Temple officiating, with burial
in Crystal Lake cemetery.
Survivors include his wife,
Florence: three brothers, Tom
and Relightford, Detroit, Mich,
and Arie OF Tulsa. Okla; two sis
ters. Mrs, Matte Phar, Oklahoma
City. Okla. and Mrs. Emma
Booth. San Luis, obesito, Calf
Woodland Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
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Lady Rou Gives
indies Views
CONTINUED from Page

tCuhi&uueu ifOfn rage ~
ton projects. She predicted a fine
increase II the building OF dams.
canals and wells proceeds rapidly.
Lady Rau credits the Ali-India
women's Conference founded In
1927 with the educational reform
which has developed number OF
outstanding India women leaders
and improved the Indian cduca-
tionai system.
Before 1927 the educational sys-
tenn was English In all It's phases.
Only a minute part OF the edu-
cation was devoted 70 Indian his
tory, art and culture. The All In
dia Women insisted that the ed
ucational system be rcvamped so
that the students would be taught
the Indian languages. Indian
music and dancing.
The Indian child marriage sys-
tenn. a product of the joint family
System IL changing chiefly be-
cause In non-agrieuiturai areas II
In impractical. Lady Rau pointed
out. She said that the early mar
riagcs were. In fact not marriages
in the perfect sense because m
rule they were no consumated UNI
al the female became ~ years of
age. From the age OF eight years
old the girl child considered her
self sister In I he family.
This type OF family life was con-
sidcred necessary AZ long as the
bulk OF the people lived off agn-
cultural pursuits and the families
lived on the joint family plan.
African Problem Dangerous
Potential
The African race problem. es-
pecialiy In South Africa was a
potential threat TO world peace
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CAMPHoR CHURCH

Under the capable supervision
of Mr.. Joseph Camp, the Sunday
school began at the usual hour and
was well attended. The youth
group led in attendance, where
much enthusiasm was displayed
through interest for greater
Christian knowledge.
In a special Thanksgiving mes
sage at the IL a. m. worship SER
vice, the pastor, Rev. Jerome Del
Pine, delivered dynamic and
thrilling sermon. Theme. Being
Thankful" Text: Psalm 92:1-2.
He pointed out that ingratitude is
universal sin, that Jesus sadly
discovered this in the incident OF
the ten lepers, only one put forth
an effort to demonstrate his
gratitude for having his health re-
stored.
The Pilgrims came to America
in quest of religious freedom be-
cause they had the God to wor-
ship not gods. Their worship was
an element of the heart, and the
deep passion for religious free
dom, a result of their response TO
God out of their innermost being.
The Spirit of a thankful (being)
rests in real worship, where rever-
ence and devotion with stirred
emotions develops comparatively
Faith to depend on God for all and
through all of life.
Mr.. Douglas Lewis played for
the morning service with rever-
ence and ecstacy to the delight OF
large numbers of worshippers.
Mr.. Bernard Isabel unitel with
the church.
The MYF meeting at 500 p. m,
was well attended with Miss Oar
lene Kemp. President, at her post.
The MYF group volunteered to
accept the completion of the
church basement as their project
for this conference year, while
they shall continue to make their
financial report to the central
treasurer OF the church on the
fiscal budget. On Wednesday, De-
cember %. Christmas party Will
be given. The MYF will sponsor
the watch-Night Meeting and
Immediately after the service they
will serve the first morning
breakfast of 1858 in the Church
basement.
The MYF choir was organized
under the direction of the pastor
and his wife. Rev. Mrs. c. T.
Parker, both were very helpful
in the direction of the youths in
terests.
Sunday. November %, all re-
ports are to be made in the in
terest of the Former Pastors
Popularity contest, Rev. b. II.
Hunter will preach at $50 and 6
p. m. Mrs. J. Dean. Magician.
will entertain the MYF with his
Camphor Church's anniversary
tricks Sunday, December 1920 is
program.
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| siognomy between Indians where
as In the United States there 10
marked differences in appearance
between the whites and other
races.
Attacks KnowInnd's Position
Lady Rau was critical Of Senate
Majority leader Knowland's re-
ported censure Of Prime Minister
Nehru In which he said that Nehru
was not the natural leader of
Asia. She said that India was the
largest nation in Asia and that so
far its influence had been on the
side of peace and that Knowland's
attack was unwarranted,
Asia itself win decide from
whence It's leadership comes, Lady
Rau said.
The wife Of the former Indian
Ambassador to the United States
Is charming personality. Her
grasp Of her country's position in
relation TO the other world powers.
her knowledge of the life and his
tory Of her country added TO her
good humor made Interviewing her
delightful experience even to
some OF the most hardbitten OF
the reporters present.
The facile American style man
ner In which she handled the
Kings English made conversing
with her an easy task. She even
laughingly explained the mark In
the middle Of her forehead as
one which most Americans take
for a caste mark.
She said II was an indication
that the Indian woman had said
her prayers In the morning. She
said that the women change the
color TO conform with the
color OF their sari'si
Through Lady Rau's lengthy
interview ran the theme that
must study the prob
lens Of the young nation before 1t
makes snap judgements as to Its
sincerity and intentions remem-
bering that as a nation. India is
only six and one-half years of age.
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was the opinion Of the Indian
woman. She said that the 2 mil.
lion whites of South Africa were
going to have difficult time
keeping the million Indians
Coloured and African natives In
subsection. All three non-white
groups have developed competent
leadership. The situation has po-
tentially dangerous TO peace In
that area.
Indians are committed TO nom
violence and do not approve OF the
Mau Mau terrorists in Kenya. she
said.
All over the USA she has been
asked how Americas race prob
lem effects it's reputation with the
Indian people. Lady Rau said
that certain parties in India use
race discrimination and segrega-
ton in America TO show that the
United States In really not a
democratic country and that II Is
actually unfriendiy to all non
whites.
She said the fact that India
herself is just now ending the
caste system does not reduce
criticism Of the u. 8. policy In re-
spect to It's racial minortties.
Mahatma Gandhi Greatest
Influence
The great progress made TO give
midas Untouchables first class
citizenship stemmed from Ma
hatma Gandhis continual cam
paign against Untouchability.
The first attack on discrimina-
ton In India originated over 100
years ago she said.
The Indian government at the
Of it's independence i'm
mediately outlawed all forms Of
racial or religious discrimination
In all public facilities. This in
cluded, she said, schools. temples.
transportation, restaurants and
all public Accommodations.
Any school which refused any
Indian on account of religion or
race had all government funds
from II. Any temple
which did not admit any Indian
was Immediately hailed before
The civil authorities and the priest
ordered TO admit any Indian SEEK
ing TO worship.
No Resistance To Caste END
There has been practically no
large public resistance to the end
ng OF the caste system. Gandhi.
Lady Rau said. was such n COM
plcte apostle OF brotherhood that
he was assaasinated for II.
In India the end to discrimina.
lion and segregation was easier
perhaps than II has been In the
United states because there is
very little difference II any In
solor. features and general ply
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BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH

ID =
Our pastor, Rev. L. c. Harris,
delivered an inspirational message
taken from the Acts 1:l6. Theme,
"Are You Thankful ?"
Senior Gospel Choir and Musi-
cetts rendered heartfelt music.
United with the church on Mon
day, November I6. was Mr.. Eu-
gene Johnigan. II is his desire to
be rebaptized. United Sunday, No
vember %, were Mr.. Obrey War
dell, and re-instated, Mrs. Gladys
Brewster. We welcome all of you
to the fold. May God throw his
arms Of protection around you.
Sunday, November 30 Is all Mis-
sionary Day. The morning mes
Charles s. Jones of Calvary Bap-
sage viii be brought by Rev.
fist church, Duluth. Mimi, and his
congregation and choir win wor-
ship at the 8 p. m. service. Our
young Ruth Mission Circle will be
in charge.
At 7:30 p. m. Rev. Joseph jack
son, pastor of Pilgrim Rest Bap-
fist church, his Mems chorus and
congregation will be our guests.
Rev. Jackson will bring the eve
ming message. Come, plan to spend
this last Mission Sunday of the
year with US.
Seriously i'll at her home is
Mrs. Amanda Lawson. 2526 Oak
land Av., former chairman OF
our Deaconess Board. We beg
Gods speedy recovery for her and
happy to report that Mrs. Victory
all OF Gus sick everywhere. Very
Smith has been discharged from
Fairview hospital and Is now con-
calescing at her home. 713 Fifth
Av. S.-Sarah Benson, reporter
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Church " Gus
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH


IT Will Give Thee Thanks" WAS
the subject Of Rev. Massey's Pre-
Thanksgiving sermon on Sunday,
November %, at the morning wor-
ship service. Morning prayer was
offered by Deacon ". N. Smith
and was followed by the choral
response, Hear Our Prayer, o
Lord" Music was rendered by the
Senior Choir, the Young Women's
Choral Group and the Gospel
Chorus.
The following registered visitors
were introduced and welcomed:
Mrs. Effie d. Jones. New York
City; Mrs. Ray O'Shay and chill
dren, Los Angeles, Calf; Mrs.
Ella Miller, St. Paul and Mrs.
Oneassa Miles Of Marshall, Mis-
souri,.
The members Of the Usher
Board were commended for their
which was given in Fellowship
very outstanding style revue
Hall on last Friday.
An appeal was made for all
parents to send their children to
church school, stressing the fact
that children are most important
to the life of the church.
Dedicatory prayer was offered
by Trustee William Brayboy.
At 3 p. m, the Minnesota So.
Dakota State Baptist Association
met at Mt. Olivet Baptist church.
Members were urged to attend
the annual Union Thanksgiving
service at Mt. Olivet Baptist
church on Thursday at IL a. m.
Rev. E. j. Jones. pastor of st.
James AME church will bring the
message.
The Earnest Workers Club will
meet on Friday. at 2:30 p. m. at
the home of Mrs. Priscilla Kirk.
937 st. Anthony Ave.
Full support was asked for the
Joint Concert of Ermine Hall AL
len, Contralto and James Murray,
Baritone on Friday. November
27th at $50 p. m. The Concert is
being sponsored by the Senior
Choir and proceeds will be used to
help purchase chimes for the or
gan.
Rev. Massey will preach on
Sunday, November 29th on the
subject, THE Bank of Heaven"
At 4 p. m, there win be a
Mass Meeting at the Ober Boys
Club. Western Ave, and St An
thony on the Rice-Western Re-
development plans.
Members were congratulated on
their very fine showing on the
Quarterly Report of the Finan-
cial Clerk. Rev. Massey was con-
graduated on his appointment by
President J. III. Jackson of the
National Baptist Convention, as
a member of the organizations
business committee.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks and appreciation to all
the friends. neighbors and bust
ness associates of our beloved
husband and cousin, the late w. B.
dad Walker, for the acts of
his illness and subsequent death.
love and thoughtfulness during
Special thanks to Rev. Floyd
Massey Jr., and Rev. Denzil A.
Carly for their comforting words.
For the many sympathy cards,
kilograms, donation of aHtos and
the many beautiful floral tributes
to our loved one, we will always
be grateful.
Mrs. w. Baxter Walker, wife.
Mrs. Ruth Palmer, cousin,
Steubenville, Ohio.
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GARD DE THANKS

We wish to express our deep
gratitude to our many friends.
neighbors and relatives for their
acts of kindness, kilograms, con-
dolences, beautiful floral tributes
and other expressions of sympathy
extended at the death of our hus-
band and father, Evan Winston.
Special thanks to our pastor,
Rev. Henderson Reddick; Rev.
Nelson Pryor and Rev. ]. ]. Clay
burn for their comforting words
and to the friends who donated
cars.
The Winston Family
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UNITED NATIONS
NEWS

According to the UN Depart
ment OF Economic Affairs. French
West Africa's ieSS-54 peanut
crop is expected to be consider
ably larger than last seasons out
put, but little change is expected
in palm production.
Conservative estimates place
the peanut increase at about 10
percent, but the Government of
French West Africa predicts a
larger increase.
The government Is expected 10
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. CARDS OF THANKS
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our deep
est gratitude to our many friends
and neighbors for their acts of
kindness, messages of sympathy
and beautiful floral tributes ex-
tended us at the death of our be-
loved mother, Mrs. Amanda Jones.
Especially do we thank Rev.
Denzil A. Carly for his comfort
ing words and Mr.. George Brooks
Jr., for efficient and understand
ing service.
Mrs. Sarah f. Gwynn and
Mrs Mamie Withers, daughters,
Charles Jones, New York City.
son.