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Milford chronicle., 1953-12-04
OVERLOOK

Mr.. and Mrs. John Walls from
Dover spent the weekend with
their cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Lindale.
Little Phyllis Mae Wiley had
her second birthday last Thursday.
Mrs. Arthur b. Campbell spent
a few days in Philadelphia with
relatives last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert White and
their mother, Mrs. Margaret White.
entertained to a six o'clock dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard McIntire
from Lewes, Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
White, Mrs. Matilda Hill and their
daughter and her family, MIR. and
Mrs. Joseph Hudson of this vicin-
ity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert LOckerman
and little daughter from Norfolk.
Va, spent the weekend here with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warrington Vim
cent and children were Sunday din
ner guests at the home of their
mother, Mrs. Minnie Davidson and
their aunt, Mrs. Estella Johnson.
Mrs. Florence NJ. Stauffer was
entertained to a turkey dinner on
Thanksgiving Day at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Joseph David
son, and her husband, near George
town. A number of other guests
were present.
Mr. and Mrs. Greensbury Brit
tingham entertained to dinner on
Thanksgiving Day. Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard West and daughter Nancy
MIR. and Mrs. w. Vincent and chill
dren and their son, David Britting-
ham and family and Mr.. and Mrs
Ira Brittingham of near Lewes.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-04

the Fifth Army Food Service School
at Fort Riley.
Cpl. Freeman went on to relate
to the Chaplain that, since he
had returned from overseas, his
brother and sisters had asked him to
make another effort to find their
mother. The Corporal indicated that
one of his sisters, Betty Dean
Powers, resides in Cincinnati, Ohio,
and a brother, Private First Glass
Everett w. Freeman, is on duty
with the Marine Corps. Another
sister, Shirley Ann Freeman, is
currently enrolled in Batesville
College, Arkansas, while the young
est girl, Barbara Lou, is in a home
at Norman, Arkansas.
Chaplain Smith explained to
Corporal Freeman that he could not
answer his question at the moment
but that he would make an attempt
to obtain information about her.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-04
THESIS PROVED

SPARTANBURG, S. C.-(P)-
Supt. James L. Rogers made a
public statement about Spartanburg
General Hospital: it was crowded
and Overfowing."
Proof came six days later. A
patient, rushed in for an emergency
appendix operation, was fixed up
with a bed in a hallway. After the
operation he was bedded down in
the hospital office. The patient:
Supt. Rogers.
Classified Ads get results
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-04
TOLL GIVES TROUBLE

HARTFORD, Conn. - (P) -
The very first day that the toll
was raised from five to ten cents,
a motorist handed a nickle to the
collector at the Charter Oak
Bridge. That's all his wife had
given him as he left for work, he
explained, because she didn't
know they'd raised the price"
'I felt so sorry for the guy" a
bridge official said, that l dug
down into my pocket and gave the
fellow a nickel so he could cross
the bridge"
The driver didn't say where he
intended to get the dime for the re-
turn trip home.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-04
Masonic Sunday

Members of the A. F. & A. M.
Lodge 20, Milford, will attend the
eleven o'clock service at Avenue
Methodist Church, Milford, with
Worshipful Master Thomas J. Der
ricksOn, in observance of Masonic
Sunday. The Sanctuary Choir of
Avenue will sing Remember Thy
Creator In The Days OF Thy
Youth, Adams, and "The Build
ers", by Cadman. The pastor, Rev.
Robert E. Green, a member Of
Temple Lodge, will preach the SER
mon.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-04

Classified Ads get results
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-04

In response 10 manY requests the
Temple Theatre will be open each
week Wednesday,. ThUrsdaY, FridoY
and Saturday, beginning Wednesday,.
December 2nd.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-04
occUPATIoNAL CHANGE

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -(P)- TWO
dOor-to-dOor Bible statesmen were
arrested here and charged with a
50 holdup-rObbery at knifepoint.
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-04

$500 N e % da I'D a 3 " 200 600 N.Y. $40" 600
Milford chronicle., 1953-12-04

"The person who is thoughtful
enough to carry liability insurance
to protect other people is more
likely to be careful and thoughtful
all the way through" says Kelley.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-03-27

national situation.
Rowan also told Of the need 70
bring practices and standards TO
bear upon this aspect Of the ma
tion's social problems.
The forum. chaired by Rowan.
told the conference Of the avail
able resources and methods the
various organizations use for
meeting and solving the prob
lens IN the field Of race rela-
tons.
The conference was also told Of
the new developments in the field
and quite a deal Of emphasis was
placed on the current Legislative
recommendation now under con-
sideraticn by the state legislature,
Members OF the panel were
Kent fitzgerald, Bureau Of In
dian Affairs: Irwin Glatstein,
Minnesota Jewish council; clif-
ford Rucker, Governors Inter-
racial commission; Thomas Tai
ley, executive secretary. 81. Paul
Urban league; Russell Myers. st.
Paul Council Of Human Rela-
tons; Rev. Denzil Carly, presi-
dent, Minnesota conference,
NAAcP.
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ozzie Alexander and Edward L.
Boyd.
Close survivors in addition to
his wife Edith is a niece, Mrs.
Patsey Eaton and her children,
Carol Walker, Betty Miller and
George Eaton. all Of st. Louis.
Mo.
Funeral arrangements were in
charge Of the Woodland Funeral
Home.
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One Of the highiights Of the
Minnesota Welfare conference
az the Nicollet hotel this past
Monday through WEDNESDAYS
was the keen interest shown
by those attending the confer
enee IN the problem 81 human
relations.
Carl r Rowan, president Of the
Minneapolis Urban League and
staff writer for the Minneapolis
TRIBUNE. and author d south
Of Freedom gave the keynote
address 70 the conference Mon
day and on the same day one Of
the best attended forums Of the
conference was one sponsored BY
the social action committee 81 the
conference. titled, Human Re-
lations Resources in the state Of
Minnesota"
Rowan told the conference Of
the Inconsistencies Of the demO-
cratic ideal and democratic prac-
tices as they are practiced
throughout the nation and in the
state.
He also emphasized how the
treatment Of minoritiea in the
United states effects the inter-
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FUNERAL RITES FOR
ROBERT (MIKE) BILES

Final rites were held for Robert
(Milxe) Biles, 1908 Sixth st. s.,
who died March IS in the Vet
Grams hospital, on Monday morn
ing, March 20, at one p. m. from
the Woodland Funeral Home with
Rev. H, Reddick officiating.
Mr.. Biles. born in Minneapolis,
Nov. 8, 1926, had spent the
greater part of his life here. He
attended South High school and
from there enlisted in the Navy in
1943. at the age of II. The de-
ceased served as Seaman 1/c in
the South Pacific during World
War II.
On July 2s, 1851, he was mar
ried in Chicago to Miss Ella
Bracey OF that city.
Survivors are his wife, Ella;
mother and father, three brothers,
Steve, Leon Jr., and Jerome; two
sisters. Mrs. Shirley Medrano and
Marcella Biles and several aunts
and uncles.
Burial was in Fort Smelling
National cemetery. Woodland
Funeral Home was in charge Of
arrangements.
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PnGRIM RAPTTsT oHuRCH

Rev. Floyd Massey Jr., deliver
ed the III a. m. sermon at Pilgrim
Baptist church ON Sunday, March
22nd. Taking and Giving Criti-
cism" was the subject Of Rev.
Massey's message. Morning
prayer was offered by Deacon
Howard M. Hunt. Music was rem
dered by the Senior Choir, direct
ed by A. v. Hall, with Sidney
Williams at the organ. The Cos
pei Chorus, under the direction
Of Mrs. Ar.lee H. Halowell, also
sang.
1t was reported that Deacon
ness Cordelia Hunter of Mime
apolis is among the members who
are i'll.
Condolences were offered to
Eugene Grant and family due to
the passing of his mother, Mrs.
Rose Grant. Funeral services
were held at the church on March
10th. with Rev. Massey officiat-
ing.
The dedicatory prayer was Of
fered by Trustee Samuel L. Ran
som.
The Baptist Youth Fellowship
met in the church parlor at 9 p.
m.
At 8 p. M, the closing exercises
Of the Social and Literary So
ciety's King and Queen Contest
was held. Thomas A. TaIIey, ex-
ecutive secretary Of the st. Paul
Urban League, was guest speaker
and talked on your Community
and You" Highlight OF this pro-
gram with the browning Of Lam
ME Taylor as king and Sharon
Marie Davis as queen. Mrs. Es-
tella Dorsey, president Of the So
ciety was mistress of ceremonies.
The Usher Board met ON March
Path at 8 p. m. at the home Of
Mrs. Anne Warricks, TAI st. An
thony Avenue.
Rev. Massey delivered the
Chapel Sermon at Manchester Col
lege on March 26th at 10 a. m.
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CANIPHoR CHURCH NEWS

With Matthew 24:45-51 for his
scripture lesson, Rev. Jerome Del
Pine delivered q instructive SER
mon on True Christian Faith"
The church is not an organiza-
ton but an organization be-
cause the true church is in our
hearts. Being faithful to our OBJ
legations to God and man Is not
an easy task because 1t Is far
easier to follow the line of least
resistance, but there is always
some Of us who win persevere in
the face OF all opposition, trying
our utmost to carry out Gods in
structions.
On Sunday, March 20, at 4 o.
clock, we win celebrate the grand
re-opening Of the newly decorated
dining room and kitchen. Rev. B.
II. Hunter, with his congregation
and choir win worship with us at
this time.
Please remember that our rally
eliminates on Easter Sunday.
This promises to be very busy
day; there win be Sunrise services
at 6 a. M, followed by an extra
ordinary breakfast in addition to
the regular services.
The annual Baby Contest win
be held on Sunday, April 10, 1858.
The Senior choir win present
the Royal Jubilaires in a recital
More particulars from time to
time.
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KING AND QUEEN
CONTEST CLOSES

The Social and Literary Society
OF Pilgrim Baptist church held its
closing exercises for their King
and Queen Contest on Sunday.
April 22nd at 8 p. m. in the down
stairs auditorium Of the church.
Mrs. Estella Dorsey, president
Of ths =nc.ety. was mistress of
ceremonies. Invocation was said
by Mrs. Ida Milton and the
Scripture Lesson was read by
Norma Jones. Music was render
ed by the Young woman's Choral
Group, directed by Mrs. Louella
Taylor. Evening prayer was offer
ed by ]. p. Dorsey.
Howard Ellis rendered a solo,
There Is No Secret What God
Can Do" A reading was given by
Mrs. Eva Taylor.
Guest speaker was Thomas A.
Talley, executive secretary of the
st. Paul Urban League, who
spoke on the subject, your Com
munity and You"
The highlight Of the program
was the browning OF Little Ian
ME Taylor, who won first prize in
the contest, as king, and the
GROWING Of little Sharon Marie
Davis. who won second prize. as
queen.
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Twin c.itY

MT. oLTVET BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Hunters subject at the
morning hour of worship was
''The unacceptable Cross" His
text was found in Galations 6;14,
"Cod forbid that I should glory,
save In the cross Of the Lord,
Jesus Christ"
The music was furnished by
the Gospel chorus, directed by
Mr.. Silas Smith. accompanied by
Mrs. Viola Cassen.
We were happy to have visiting
with as at the morning worship
hour, Miss Venear Bell, Milwau-
kee, Wise; Mrs. Paige, Manly,
Iowa; Mrs. Corrine Crenshaw,
Greenyille, Ala; Rev. Cassius,
Mpls.; Mr.. Harry jackson, Mpls.;
and Mr. Ted Blal1ey, Yankton, So.
Oak. We were also happy TO have
with us one of our members in
the armed forces, Mr.. Yuker Cas-
sen, Jr.
Mrs. Corrine Crenshaw former
" OF Greenvi1Ie, Ala, and Mrs.
Henrietta Smith, united with the
church.
At the p. m. hour Of worship,
the Union Prayer band held its
candle light service.
The sunrise Easter services
win be held at $50 Easter Sum
day morning. The Senior choir
win serve breakfast Immediately
following the service.
Mt. Olivet is having a soul
saving campaign April 20 to May
1. The name Of the guest speaker
win be announced later.
The sick of the church are sis
ters Louis M. Johnson, Creole
Jones, Daisy Middlecoff, Alice
Brown and brothers, James Clark
and also the baby daughter Of
Rev. Arthur Harper.
Our Christian sympathy TO the
Collins family in the passing Of
their father, Boyd Collins. Sr.---
Edith Massie, reporter.
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NEW CHORUS MEETS

The A. 3. Jordan Chorus met
at the home Of Mrs. Lydia Pillow,
723 Rondo Avenue at z p. m. on
March 2srd for a special re-
hesrsal in preparation for their
initial appearance on the Annual
Easter Elizabeth Hail FASH
ion Revue which win be given on
Wednesday, April 9Th. at Pilgrim
Baptist church.
The new members welcomed to
the group are: Mrs. Grace Sam
vik, Mrs. Mabel jackson and Mrs.
Gladys salone, all Of Minneapo-
lis. Miss Frances Carroll Of st.
Paul. and Mrs. Gloria Hardwood
who has recently come to st. Paul
from Cleveland, Ohio.
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Twin City
. Church NeWs

.If ANY Man WIN Come After
Me" was the subject Of Rev. Mas
sey's message.
Mrs. Odessa Brent was hostess
70 the Earnest Workers Club on
March 9th at 2:30 p. m. at 7S5
Carroll Avenue.
on Sunday, March 18th, Rev.
Massey win deliver the Palm Sum
day message at the IL a. M SER
vices.
mot Evening But Dawn" VIII
be the topic of Rev. Massey's ser
mon at IL noon on March S0th
1T the Paramount Theatre. This
service is under the auspices OF
the st. Paul Council of Churches.
On Wednesday, April LIST, the
Ladies' Aid Society win present
its Annual Pre- Easter Elizabeth
Hall style Revue. AS q special
feature, the A. B. Jordan chorus
win make its initial appearance.
The Revue Is under the direction
Of Mrs. Idelle Patton.
On Sunday, April 5th the or
dinanees Of Baptism and Com
munion win be observed and Rev.
Massey win deliver the Easter
sermon.
At $50 D. m. the Church School
program win be presented.
Mildred T. Jordan, reporter
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ST.. Peters cborul Club
Presents Border Choir IN
The Seven Last Words

On Palm Sunday, Marcn 20, the
Choral Club Of st. Peters AME
church win present the choir Of
Border NJ. e. church in The
Seven LAST Words. Border choir
q directed BY MRS. Carrie wiz
Hams.
Featured soloists win be Ray
mar Estes and Bertha Smith,
sopranos: Alvin chamblee. BARI
tone, and Winnie Hale, tenor. Ac-
companists win be John Moultre
at the organ and Elise Lyle,
plano. Program win begin at 8
p. m. at ST. Peters AAEE church,
Fourth Ave. AZ 41st 81. The pub
lic Is invited.
Mrs, wreatha Maxwell is presi-
dent Of the club.
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ST. JAMES A.ME. CHURCH
st. Paul


Jesus answered and said unto
him, Verify, verify, / say unto
thee, Except a man be born again,
he cannot see the kingdom of
God" st. John 3:5, was the text
used by Rev. James G.. Dixon for
the third Of a series of sermons ON
the Religion Of Jesus. Mrs. Zalita
Hamilton Cook, united with the
church and was fellowshipped by
the officers. Visitors worshipping
at the morning service and well
coined by Rev, Dixon were: Geo.
w. jackson of Compton, Ca; Yer
non BarIzsdale Of Chicago; Alma
L. Little and Mrs. Katherine
Drummond Of Little Rock, Ark,
and Mrs. Jeffry RoweIl Of Column
bus, Georgia.
The three newly elected trus-
tees. Mrs. Eva Neal, Mr.. Robert
L. Cox and Mr.. L. A. Scipio were
installed and presented to the
membership.
At $50 p. m. the first of two
Vacation Bibe School promotion
meetings was held, sponsored by
Mt. Olivet Baptist church and st.
James. Although not large but an
interested group attended. A
short musical program proceeded
the short talks on which Maxine
johnson rendered q violin selec-
ton and two vocal numbers were
given by Celia and Paulette
Starl1s. The second and last meet
ing win be held at Pilgrim Bap-
fist church.
Persons wishing to place
flowers in church in memory Of
their loved ones are asked to call
Mrs. Eva Neal, chairman Of floral
decorations.
The Charles Jacob Missionary
Society is asking for light weight
clothing for men, women and
children, victims of the Jamaica
hurricane. Clothing may be left
at the church or contract Mrs,
James G. Dixon or Mrs. Louella
McGhee.
The Youth Council, assisted by
the Board of Christian will spon-
sor the Mother and Daughter
Banquet, May Q, at $3.50 p. m. An
mothers and daughters are in
vited.
The Presidents Council win
meet, Monday, April 5 at 8 p. m.
The Council is sponsoring the An
nual Mothers Day Tea.
Rev. Dixon will deliver the
fourth of a series of sermons on
the Religion Of Jesus Sunday,
March 20. Palms win be distrib-
uted.
All persons wishing to have
their infants baptized win please
register with Mrs. Leila A. Smith
or cali the office. Baptism viii be
Easter Sunday at the IL a. m. SER
yice.-Bertha L. King
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You may place a classified nd
IN this paper by calling Midway
$50.
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A ten word classified ad In this
paper costs only 80 cents.
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REV. MASSEY breaches
FIRST or NOON DAY
HOLY WEEK SERVICES

The st. Paul Council OF
Churches Is sponsoring the noon
day Holy Week services at the
Downtown Paramount Theatre,
18th and st. Peter SITS, March 80
April 2, 1868, from 1905 to 1910
p. m.
Rev. Floyd Massey Jr.. pastor
of Pilgrim Baptist church viii
preach on Monday. Topic, mot
Evening. But Dawn!" The follow.
ing laymen Of Pilgrim church viii
serve as Ushers: Messrs. c. s.
Anderson, J. d. Anderson, John
Banks sr., /. M. Dorsey, Nathan.
lei Galloway, Wilbur Henderson
II. e. Tarver and Thaddeus
Toombs.
Speakers on Tuesday, wednes.
day and Thursday are Rev
George Dickson, Peoples High
land Park Congregational church
Rev. Carl g. Charm, First Cove
nant church and Rev. Lloyd GIL
NETT, Episcopal Church of St
John the Evangelist.
Rev. ]. T. Morrow is Executive
Secretary Of the st. Paul Council
Of Churches. DR.. H. e. KILLER,
Chairman Of the Department OF
Evangelism Is serving as chair
man Of the Holy Week Commit
tee. Rev. Floyd Massey Jr.. Is
Vice Chairman Of the Board Of
Directors of the st. Paul Council
Of Churches which office he has
held for sereval years.
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SIOUX
FALLS
NEWS
N oTE S
BY KAYE COATES
$40 RTable Sc.
sioux Falls, 8. d.

Nav Ruz NEW Year, for the
B'hais' was celebrated in the
form of a delicious evening meal
and program at the YMcA last
week. Everyone was much pleas
ed to find so many Of their old
and new friends present. Vera
Eisenhart was program chairman.
After several interesting read
ings and discussions, Jeane Hert-
ing read: HE Has Come" The
whole program made one sit and
think Of only the goodness Of our
Lord and Saviour and the courage
to believe in oneness.
st. Johns Baptist church choir
made all that are a part Of the
oneregation feel proud Of their
pastor and choir Sunday morning
when Rev. H, Bolts delivered the
morning radio message and the
choir under the supervision Of
Mr.. ]. Monkey, sang. Mrs. ]. Hill
dreth sang with the choir both
on the radio and at the morning
services at 81. Johns church, She
is one Of our local young matrons
and is gifted with fine voice and
a lovely family.
The VIM Tolsons were host and
hostess TO the b. Brooks family
Of Mitchell s. Oak, and the Tyler
family who are teaching at Ft.
Thompson Indian school. Mr..
Tyler is both an instructor and
coach, and Mrs. Tyler is a
teacher. Mr.. Tolson's birthday
was last week so he brought home
a few fellows and they had nice
stag, hear.
The Lie. Club of the YWCA
met at the home of Mrs. w. Toll
SON for their social meeting. Miss
H. Bach, principal of the new
Garfield School showed colored
slides on her recent trip abroad.
Miss Bach visited Norway, swed-
en-, Denmark. Holland and France.
Mrs. Tolson served a nice lunch
in keeping with the Lenten sea-
son. Mrs. A. Tolbert explained
how we could keep fit after 40 by
some sort Of an egg day diet,
but Mrs. Tolbert carefully tucked
away her share Of the refresh
ments.
The w. M. Harris family are
sporting a brand new baby girl
and there is glee on the faces Of
both parents and their other two
children. Mr.. Harris is a chef at
the Vets hospital.
Mrs. N. Bacon. one of our
young matrons who moved to
Yankton is reported to be in the
hospital there. We are most sorry
to hear Of this and hope she is
up in time to read this. Mrs.
Bacon is the sister Of John Arm
strong of Sioux Falls.
The r. vaughn's are still travel
ing light, last week end they
mctOred to Omaha, to visit rela-
tives and friends. We have not
yet the right dope for television,
but Mr.. vaughn's relatives in
Omaha have television. Do you
suppose this Vaughn fellah could
be scouting for some good looking
people on TV? Can't say too much
about them, they were nice
enough to take my mater (Mrs.
d, Moxley) along. She visited
with her sister (AErs. M. Ander-
son) and friends and she enjoyed
her trip much.
Dotty Lou Dysart CDoris) was
confirmed Sunday at st. Joseph
Cathedral, Doris is the daughter
- ~. - ~ -,
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Tor many years, making the ac-
quaintance and friendship Of
many early leaders in Minnesota,
Iowa South and North Dakota.
Later. when the Pullman Co. took
over the cIeeping car concession
from the Great Northern. he
worked for that firm for years.
During the early days OF the
present Brotherhood OF Sleeping
Car union, Mr.. Moulden, despite
The nearness Of his retirement,
relentiessly espoused- the cause OF
the union. He was among the
Pullman porters dismissed during
The fight Of the firm against the
union. He cheerhllly gave UP pen
sion rights and his job to help the
union live,
After his discharge on alleged
fiirnsy charges, MouIden. with his
wife courageously launched a new
career by opening q restaurant
Bob's Cafe, at 1888 Fourth Ave.
So, operating the establishment
until his eyezight began 70 fail.
His early circle Of friends were
b. 8. Smith, the attorney, Walter
Smith, property holder, DR.. r. s.
Brown, pioneer physician, with
whom he used TO fish and play
bridge and whist.
His community interests were
many and he freely contributed to
civic, religious and fraternal
causes. He encouraged the young
Masons who formed Palestine
Lodge No. z. He was q member
Of and active in many different
groups for community better
ment during hts 50 years rest
dence IN Minnesota
Funeral services were held
Tuesday at p. m. at the new
st. Peter AAIE church IN Mime
apolis. Moniden became a mem
Der Of that church early In 1904
and maintained his membership
from that time on. His was the
first funeral in the new structure
which has not yet been formally
opened. The church was crowded
with friends and mourners.
Rev. M. L. simmons officiated
and gave the eulogy. Other
ministers who made brief remarks
were the Revs. Lillian Parkinson,
Henderson Reddick and Jace
Clayburn.
Paul Curry sang Precious
Lord. Take Ny Hand as request
ed by the family. The Sc. Peter
church choir sang "Come Ye Dis
consulate" and Must Jesus Bear
the Cross Alone" Mrs. Harriet
Jones read the messages and con-
dolences and Mrs Edith Bowman
the obituary.
Palestine Lodge No. z, r and
A. NJ. Prince Hail Masons head
ed by worthy master Clarence
Smith gave the Masonic service
both at the church and at the
grayeside at Crystal Lake ceme-
terry.
Active palIbearers were close
friends through the years. Carl
Wade. Edward Brown. Bailey
Morris, o. b. Williams, Raymond
w. Cannon and Cecil Newman.
Honorary pallbearers were:
william Walker, George Adams,
General Butner, Monroe Gage,
Frank Boyd, James Fraction,