davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06
Negro Editor IN
Mississippi Supports
Jim Grow School

jackson. Miss. (ANP) - A
Negro editor last week took an
unusual step and came out for the
continuance Of Jim Crow schools
IN mississippi
The defender Of segregation Is
Percy Greene, editor Of the Jack
son Advocate, weekly newspaper,
who said in part:
1T is our opinion that with an
equally good school in the Negro
community, comparing in every
way with that Of white schools,
no Negro family in Mississippi
would then want to send its chill
dren away from the Negro school
in the Negro community across
town TO the school in the white
community just to be able to say
the children were going to school
with white children.
eve think also that this IL a
position on which the intelligent
Negroes Of the state are generally
agreed. despite the fact that they
also are Of the opinion that segre-
cation by law should be abolished
In Mississippi and throughout the
nation for The good Of democracy,
peace and world brotherhood"
Editor Greene then went on to
say that nothing the U. s. supreme
court does win change the pat
tern Of Mississippi and other
southern communities"
In conclusion. he praised a
speech made by Gov. Hugh White
before an audience In the ail-Ne-
gro town Of Mound Bayou. At
that time, the Mississippi chief
executive promised that segrega-
ton would be continued, but the
dual system equalized without de-
lay.
Whites address repeatedly re-
oeived favorable comment from
Negroes here.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06
MOUNT OIIYET BAPTIST

Last Sunday we observed our
31st anniversary. At the IL a. m,
hour Rev. e. L. Mcintosh spoke
to a full house from this subject,
1--WE are at the bat; Let's score"
Text found jonah chapter 3
verse. A Christian life is like a
ball game; faith on first base,
justification, on second, holiness
on third, Christ in the dug-out
warming up, let's make the home
plate and score.
The music was rendered by the
combined senior choir and Gospel
chorus, direst or Mr.. Silas Smith,
organist Mrs. Blessing Faison.
One selection rendered by the
junior choir, very well done di-
rected by George johnson, Special
selection, 20 God be merciful."
was very beautifully rendered, by
Mrs. Ruth Mcdonald.
Addition to the church by chris
tian experience Miss Clara Nc
Neal, of Springfield Mass. by
baptism which was observed fol-
lowing morning service Glorie Lee,
Alphonso Coleman, and Calvin
Coleman.
We were happy to have wor-
Shipping with us Mrs. Finnie of
Minneapolis, Mrs. Harry White
St., James St., Paul, Mrs. Barbara
Dixon of Portland Ore, and Mr..
Breedlove of Minneapolis.
The beautiful flowers were the
courtesy of Brooks Funeral
Home our thanks and Gods bles-
sing.
At 4 p. m. our special anniver-
sary serTce-guest speaker Rev.
Floyd Massey Jr. pastor of Pill
grim Baptist Church and mod
orator of MINI. & So. Oak. Bap-
fist Association.
The history of the church was
interestingly given by Mr.. Harvey
Hopkins, Sr. music rendered by
the combined singing groups d.
rected by Mrs. Dorsie Bell, ac-
companied by Mrs. Viola Cassell,
and Mrs. Blessing Faison, special
selection srendered by Mrs. Queen
Esther Taylor-''The Lord will
make a way somehow" ana Mr..
Silas, Smith Hell understand and
say well done. Rev. Massey gave
us a masterpiece as he spoke to
gratifying audience out of the
fullness of his heart.
We were grateful to have shar-
ing with us some of the ministers
their wives and many of their
members of the Twin Cities.
At the evening hour we observed
the ordinance of the Lords Sup
per and testimonial.
Many of us will attend the
board of education on Tuesday
Mar. 3, on behalf of a new Max
field which is so much needed,
Our children need a new school,
we must have, we will have a
new school. THE earth is the
Lords and, the fullness thereof. d"
Meet US for sweet hour of pray
err Wednesday of each week 8 to
9 p. m. Remember our sick with
prayer and visitation. Your are
always welcome at Mount Olivet
The Church with a real welcome.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06
Twin City
BORDER CHURCH NOTES

BORDER CHURCH NOTES
Sunday was Communion Sum
day at Border and to a wen filled
Church Rev. Sexton spoke on the
subject, "SeIl Out" His scripture
reading was from Matt. 1892.
It was a fine message. He pointed
out that II we expect to receive
the treasures Of heaven that we
have to "SeIl Out" Just as the
rich young man who had complied
with all Of the laws Of his time
but was told by Jesus that II he
wished TO obtain eternal life that
he must sell all he had and give
It to the poor. He spoke of the
price demanded by the govern
ment of our defense chief, that of
selling all he had. He gave many
other examples Of selling out. The
Holy Sacrament was administered
to the many present. Visitors were
extended a cordial welcome and
invited to worship with us again.
Next Sunday, Rev. Geo. w.
Chant, of the Richfield Methodist
Church will be the guest-pastor
at the morning services. Let us
give him a warm welcome. Vesper
Services from 8 to Z. Last We'd
nesday evening the 25th, the Meth
odist Men, presented Mr.. Kenneth
Hultgren as the speaker of the
evening. Mr.. Hultgren is the Dis
trict Lay Leader of the Methodist
Church and brought a fine mes
sage upon the Importance of the
organization to the Church, and
the part they could take in the
work. After the talk, light lunch
was served in the Recreation
Room, followed with a short peri
cd Of fellowship. You are always
welcome at Border.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06
CARD OF THANKS

wish to thank the many MEM
bers and friends of st, Peters
A.M.E. church and Zion Baptist
church for their many acts Of
kindness, prayers, the many cards
and flowers sent me during my
recent illness. Special thanks to
Rev. NJ. l.. Simmons, Rev. H. w.
Bolts and the several church aux
iliaries. Mrs. Idella Wallace
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06
Additional Social and
Personal News
Minneapolis

Sad MiaaiOns Mr.. and Mrs. Al.
ONO ELLA, s50s Fifth Ave. 8. re-
turned home Mar. 1. from In
stitute, w. va, where they were
called on account Of the death OF
Mrs. Ellis mother. Mrs. Alice
Lovett, who died Feb. n. En-
route home the Ellis visited in
Detroit, Mich. with relatives,
Jolly Teen Club; The Jolly Teen
club win meet Saturday, Mar, Z.
at z p. m. at the residence Of
Mabel Green, 1918 Fourth Ave,
s. Wanda Robinson was elected
by the club to compete for the title
Of Queen" OF the st. Thomas
style show.
Jack q JIni The Twin City
chapter OF the Jack a. JIM club
win meet Friday, Mar. IS, at the
home OF Mrs. Mitchell spellman,
2O24 Commonwealth Ave, st.
Paul.
VIVA. Meeting; The VIVA. Of
Zion Baptist church win meet
Tuesday. Mar. 10, at the home OF
Mrs. Donna Ware. SIS Aldrich
Ave. N. An members and friends
are invited to attend.
Johnnie Baker Auxiliary; John
ME Baker Auxiliary to Post POI,
American Legion win hold their
regular monthly meeting. Friday
March IS. at p, m, at the post
club rooms. Plans are being made
for their annual birthday party
In honor OF the post is scheduled
for Mar. ~.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
neighbors and friends for their
sympathy and kindness shown
during the death of our father
and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Ballard
Quinn of Hickman, Ky.
Mrs. Sarah Vaughn and
Mrs. Minerva Moore, daughters
Beacher Quinn, son
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS

There was a very fine attend
ance at the morning service last
Sunday and the title of Rev. Bolts
sermon was The Christ Way"
The pastor pointed out that II
we enter heaven any other way
After the service there was a
acknowledging of new members
and the combined choirs of the
church sang for the service.
Visitors at the morning service
we're Mrs. d. c. Powers, Mime
apolis.
At the evening service Rev.
Bolts used as the text OF his
sermon Psalm 80. Mrs. e. Hender-
son, reporter.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06
IN MENORIAM

In loving memory of Mrs. Susie
f. Ross who passed away Mar,
u, 1882.
God saw the road was getting
rough,
The hills were hard to climb;
He gently closed her loving eyes
eyes
And whispered, Peace Be Thine"
Sadly missed by Samuel Ross
and family
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06
Tricky Keys

AEmal plastic case for the isni-
ton key Of your car automatically
snaps the key out Of the switch and
into your hand as soon as you turn
the ignition off. IT'S designed to pre-
vent auto thefts and other problems
caused by forgotten keys.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06

present. Mrs. Underwood was
made a member a year or so ago.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06
PILGRIM BAPTIST

Because They Did Their Best"
was the topic of Rev. Massey's
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06

BISHOP AT WHITE HOUSE - Bishop d. Ward
Nichols uefO Of the African Methodist Church,
Phila Is shown discussing the set Of The Collected
Works Of Abraham Lincoln" which was presented
20 Pres. Eisenhower by Rutgers University. Later
Bishop Nichols told newsmen that Ike had expressed
(NewSpresS PhOtOl
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
Minneapolis
Mar. 13-Mr. and Mrs, James
Hill, g19 Fremont Ave. No.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-06

}
}
~
MINI
39l2I
dlnI
Mar
ST. I
kto|
art
been
HA II
went
luiy |
M
Seln'|
bdPt
Ni9iN|
80
0i"~S
were
so
ueirI
LaI0Ns
so . :
-
WIS
du
Fun
-
- e. j
81
IA
,,,,,,
- al
A -.
An
n.
a.
I'm
lid
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25
wlsh her a very pleasant trIp.

wish her very pleasant trip.
Mr.. Leonard Tippitt, who was
so unfortunate as to lose his left
arm in a woods accident, wishes to
thank everyone who contributed
to the sympathy fund in his behalf.
He drew his first check on the
fund on Friday and says he appre-
ciates the kindness of our people
more than words can tell. Natur-
ally he is greatly pleased with the
fine aid that has been given him.
These hot, humid days are caus-
ing a lot of people to rush to the
mountains and seashore. Some
have vacation days right at hand
while others select their day for a
vacation period right now. The
beaches have large crowds and
will grow larger if these hot days
continue for sometime. And in
this respect the Townsend Sunday
School will run their excursion to
Riverview Beach as soon as the
Vacation Bible School ends and
after this week the Bible School
will be over.
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25

president and Mr.. Lee Leslie, di-
rector. Mrs. Lee Leslie was elect
ed treasurer of the Kent County
Firemen's Auxiliary.
The Daily Vacation Bible School
which has been in session during
last week and this week at Cal
vary Methodist Church will hold
its closing program at the church
on Thursday evening, June %, at
8 pm. Over so children have been
in daily attendance at the school
and it is hoped that all their
friends and parents win attend this
final session of the school as en-
couragement to pupils and teach
ers. Eight teachers, under the di-
rection of the Rev. Charles Coving-
ton, have been instructing the
children during these two weeks.
Marydel Civic Club held its June
meeting at the home of Mrs. Har-
ry Heather, with Mrs. T. o. Ford
as cohostess, on Thursday evening,
June 18, with an attendance of 18
members. Mrs. Ford led in dis
cussion of town Improvement. Two
projects were planned to be under
taken by the club members, begin
ming in the very near future. 1t
was decided to hold the July meet
ing at Garland Lake on Saturday,
July 18 for the families of the club
members, beginning at 5 pm. when
they will have a picnic lunch fol-
lowed by a social time.
The the June meeting of the
Mary-Del Fire Company, Messrs.
T. e. Heather, Jr., and Paul Smith
were elected delegates and Louis
Antol and Charles Covington, al
ternates, to the Delaware Volun-
teer Firemen's State Convention to
be held September IL and 13 at
Holloway Terrace, Delaware.
A special meeting in the interest
of the Cubs, Boy Scout organiza-
tion for boys between the ages of
8 and IL years, was held at the
Community Hall on Tuesday even
ing, June 22nd at 8 p. m.
Messrs. Elmer Luton, Sr., U. l..
Harman, and Earl Starkey, were
delegates to the Kent County Fire
mems Association at Fredericka,
Delaware, on June 18th.
Mr.. Paul Smith and Mr.. Harry
Starkey attended the Maryland
State Convention of Volunteer
Firemen's Association held at
Ocean City, Md, June oath and
25th.
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25
grower near town. cOngratula-

grower near town. Congratula-
tions-
No trains running and the bus
reported twenty minutes late was
the sour note heard on Friday.
Many think the transportation
companies ignore the public well
fare and they do disappoint the
people who have endured all kinds
of hard luck for month after
month. Some of the patrons argue
that the value of money weighs
greater with the officials that the
accommodation to the public.
Other patrons argue that these
companies tell the public to go
to heck. Perhaps, tho, the long
suffering public will be more prop
erly considered at later time.
Mr.. Morris Collins, well-known
famer of near town, has been DEM
onstrating how well he can grow
crops and judging from his samp-
Piles he knows what to grow and
how to do it. A few days ago he
brought to town some new pota-
toes. They were elegant, of nice
size and fine color. His work in
the agricultural field has been
very helpful to the community.
Congratulations!
During the week Mrs. Essie
Slant has remembered friends here
by sending post cards to several
residents while on a sightseeing
trip. She is accompanying her
son, George M. Stant and family
on a visit to Washington and later
will visit Annapolis and other
points of interest. All her friends
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25
Marydel

Mrs. r. Brinkman, of Wilhston
Place, Long Island, has been visit
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Saatman.
Mr.. William McNamee cele-
brated his birthday on Saturday.
June 20.
At recent meeting of the Kent
County Firemen's Association, Mr..
T. e. Heather, Jr., was elected
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25
Townsend

Mrs. Lucinda Short and Mrs.
Mamie Pinder have attended the
18th annual Short Course at the
Delaware University. Mrs. Short
has attended all Is courses.
The Vacation Bible School open
ed last week and will close at the
end of this week. On the opening
day the school had an enrolment
of 161 pupils and 21 teachers and
helpers. Everyone enjoyed every
day and perfect attendance this
year is wonderful. Those in charge
hope to finish Friday with the
closing program on Sunday even
ing at 7:30 O'Clock. Everybody is
invited to see some of the work
the school has accomplished. Mrs.
Arthur Dukes is in charge of the
school.
Peter Ellsworth of Chester, Pa,
was visitor here on Monday.
George Solomons of Pittston, Pa
was a visitor here on Monday.
The Rev. w. B. Bundick, grad
uated from Temple University,
Philadelphia on Thursday. Being
a former pastor at this place he
has legions of friends in the local
ity. All of them are glad to hear
of his success in college work. This
minister still has all the friends a
person can have in any community.
Fathers Day was observed at
the local church on Sunday. The
sermon and song service were ap-
propriate and there was a fine at
tenlanme, all turning out to honor
our loving fathers of years ago.
We're again brought to mind as
the loving memories of them will
obviously be honored forever.
Sunday being Fathers Day the
attendance at the Emmanuel
Church was good and an appro-
pirate program was carried out,
The choir rendered a special selec-
tion and Mr.. James Doughton of
Blackbird sang beautifully solo,
MY Task. The Rev. Henry M
Parks preached very interesting
and inspiring sermon choosing for
his text: do we know who Jesus
Is"? He said in part: "The feast
of Dedication was not of divine
order or appointment. The feast
was one of joy and great illumin-
alton. Jesus seized this opportun-
ity to assert His claims as the
Saviour. He walked intent among
the crowds. Tell us plainly, are
you the Messiah. Generations hat
looked for Him, and now they die
not recognize Him. He said,
have often told you, I am The
Christ. Their inner spirit had M
true affinity for Christ. If wan
Him, what do 1 want Him for
He testified to his Messiahship
both by word and work. The,
were silent but not convinced. Ar
we convinced as to whom Jesu
is?"
Miss Mary Luevenia Brown
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin,
Brown, a student at Delaware Col
lege, won her degree, that o
Bachelor of Science in Education
Her many friends are much pleas
ed over her fine success in her col
lege studies.
Mr.. Rodney Willis, who conduct
an ice cream and candy shop her,
has just been appointed Magdstrat,
by Governor Boggs and will ente
upon his new duties in a few days
His appointment meets with gen
eral approval.
The race for the first ripe to
mato in this locality ended alb
ruptly on June 11th when Mr
Crawford CHM who was hoeing tn
tomato patch belonging to Mr.Wil
liam K. Smith discovered fin,
ripe specimen on the vine, ant
only two or three days later h,
again found five beautifully ripen
ed ones. MIR. Smith says hi
plants are of an extra early variet,
and that they came from plan
Far Thnoo VNJfrn Tow,
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25

We have mailed to each of customers information
about the rate changes in his community Complete sched
ues of these rates file in our Business Offices
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25
Why 1t Is Necessary
to Raise Telephone Rates

Amy business must raise the price it charges
for its goods or services when its expenses
continue to increase faster than its revenues.
That is why we must raise our rates at
this time.
The cost of everything that goes into fur
nishing the service has steadily mounted.
Like any other business, we have had to
pay higher prices for the materials, services
and supplies we buy.
Like any other business, an increasingly
higher percentage of the money we take in
has been going for taxes. Since 1949 the
Federal Tax on our income increased from
38 to So per cent Taxes affect the price of
any product or service
In line with industry in general we are
paying higher wages to obtain and keep
capable people to furnish telephone service.
Wages are by far the biggest single item of
our expenses - nearly two thirds. Basic wage
rates paid our employees have more than
doubled since 1910.
The expenses of running the business, in
spite of savings from scientific advancements
and better methods for providing service,
have been increasing at substantially faster
rate than revenues
AS a result, the return on our plant invest
ment has fallen off sharply and with con-
Smyrna times., 1953-06-25

tinuing downward trend in earnings we are
rapidly approaching critical financial
situation.
Under these circumstances-like any other
business-we must raise our prices
This will be the first general increase in
our intrastate rates in Smyrna in 80 years
and only the second in Delaware. The first
was in 1o4o
This will raise the overall cost of telephone
service less than half as much as the general
increase in the cost of living
Hundreds of people in Delaware are wait
ing for telephone service. Hundreds more
apply each month We must take care of
them. In addition, we must continue to fur
nish good telephone service for our customers.
And finally, the vital communications re-
quirements of National Defense must be met.
To do the job, we must continue to expand,
and the money to pay for expansion must
come largely from investors.
1t is in the public interest that this Com
pany be in sound financial position SO that
people will continue to invest their savings
in this business.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-01-15
DeGdLne Thursdau
In Fed. Soil PrOqraSn

Deadline for signing agreements to
participate in the 1853 federal soil
conservation program is Thursday
of this week, it was stressed last
Saturday in an announcement from
Allen County Production and Market
ing Administration officials.
In getting a start on the program
for this year, PIMA township COM
mitteemen have completed a farm-by.
farm survey to determine which
farmers want to participate and to
learn the practices which will be in.
cluded in the application.
Clair A. Patterson, Allen county
PMA chairman, reported last Satur.
day that approximately 1,40O farms
have been visited, and about 1900
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-01-15

last spring. The bull met an oncom-
ing locomotive head-on at the edge of
town, but lost his life in disputing
the right-of-way.
There were no traffic fatalities in
Button during the year, but a
Cleveland trucker was killed two miles
north of town when his truck derail-
ed a Nickel Plate locomotive and
nearly half the freight train it was
pulling.
1t was bad news for Button real
estate owners when a countrywide re-
valuation increased the valuation of
property an average of 22.58 per cent.
New tax duplicate for Bluffton is
$5,168, $3.50, and the new tax rate is
$17.65 per thousand.
Fountain Controversy
During the dry summer one of the
hottest controversies centered around
a proposal to abandon downtown
drinking fountains, a service avail
able on Button streets since the
waterworks was built here before the
turn of the century.
Following a storm of complaints,
| the board of public affairs relented,
installing two new fountains to serve
the thirsty populace.
The board of public affairs figured
in the news again in late fall, when
members announced a reduction in
electric current rates, becoming eff
fective the first of the year. In a 1873
per cent reduction, the average home
will save an estimated 80 cents month
ly.
New Electric Records
Three new electric production re-
cords we're established during 1862 at
the municipal light and power plant.
The latest record mark was set on Dec.
Is, when the daily output was 20,922
XIV hours. This bettered a Dec. 1
mark of 19,776 and a February mark
of 1916, both of which were new
records up until that time.
One of the big news events of the
year for sports followers was the
opening of Bluffton colleges magni-
fcent $328,000 gymnasium in Febru-
airy. The largest structure of its kind
within a 65-mile radius of Bluffton,
the huge gym was filled with a capa-
city 2,278-person crowd during the
Class A basketball tournament here
in March.
In hopes of sparkling an early start
in the towns oft-discussed swimming
pool project, the former Button
Municipal Progress association was
re-organized and responsibility for
the program was put in its hands.
Railroad Gates
Ending a long period of controversy,
the Nickel Plate railroad finally re-
moved the Cherry street crossing
Waterman and substituted alf-barrier
type gates as the crossing safeguard.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-01-15

long drought.
As late as May, however, there was
no indication of the drought in store
for the community when the town had
rainfall on % successive days from
May 5 through May 26. Despite the
fact that it rained nearly every day
in the month, however, total May rain
fall was only slightly heavier than
normal, 3.71 inches as compared with
1858.
In the summer drought, setting in
during June and continuing through
September there were only 7.08 inches
IF rain. This came within a hair OF
establishing a new record, for the all
time summer dry mark was back In
1895 when there were 7.05 inches OF
rain.
With the drought there was I'M
seasonal heat, particularly in June and
July when the thermometer read ~
or higher on "a days. This was x
actly twice the number recorded dur
ing the entire summers of 1850 and
1851 combined.
Bull Battles Locomotive
One of the most peculiar happenings
of the year was an unusual joust on
the tracks of the A. C. and Y. rail-
road in which an Angus bull owned by
Hilary Kimmet came off second best