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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-06-05
Twin City
Twin City
Church NeWS
ST. PETERS A-M.E.
CHURCH NEWS

We were all happy 70 welcome
home our pastor and family and
see him back In his pulpit on
Sunday. They all seemed much
refreshed after q nice visit with
his family and former friends.
His message on Sunday was
well received and left US many
things 10 think on during the
week. His subject for the morning
message was-"A FOOLS Para
disc" taken from Luke 1850.
The Presbyterian Assembly
holding It's meeting at the Au-
ditorium was responsible for
some OF our distinguished visitors
In the pulpit and audience as well.
Rev. Mr.. Bynum Of Arkadelphia
Ark. gave a very fervent opening
prayer; Other guests were the
Rev. Mr.. McCohran from North
Carolina. Atty. II. II. Renick, an
elder in his church from Wayns-
borough N. c. Prof. Metals by
profession q High School Sci
ence teacher, and an elder in his
church.
The recital by connee ChiveTs
on Sunday evening was a beauti-
full and cultured affair. Connee
has added to her wonderful gift
Of music, the art of giving dra-
matte readings.
Her program was varied enough
TO make II quite interesting and
she showed depth and understand
ing in her rendition OF the Psalms
The LAngston Hughes numbers
were gay and spirited or blue
but she was really best In Mar
what ever the mood called for
garet Walkers pOem-For My
People. Your blood tingled and
you thrilled with pride as she
must have given II as Miss Walk
er felt when she wrote II. Her
numbers were done with Rppro-
pirate musical accompaniment.
Connee II just beginning in this
new field but she has vision and
her aims are high. May God bless
her Is she continues her studies,
One interested well wisher was
her old high school teacher-Mrs.
Drexler who has been keeping
up with her since she was in the
tenth grade. She said II saw Ii
tenth grade. She said Il saw II
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PILGRIM REST CHURCH

The fifth Sunday Of the month
was mission day and the mission
sisters contest and rally was q
was the speaker The text Of his
success Rev williams OF St Paul
sermon was taken from Revela-
ton 2:l0.
Brother Silas Davis sang two
numbers. Little Gale Armstrong
and Indy L. Sparrow were the
queen contestants. Indy won
first prize and was crowned Queen
OF the Contest. Gale won second
their splendid cooperation. Pro-
prize. We thank everyone for
ceSds from the rally were S311.3S.
Mrs. Pearl E Smith wishes to
thank everyone who contributed
and helped in making the rally a
great success.--Rsv. J. Jackson,
pastor. NJ. b. Ghoston, reporter.
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SIOUX
FALL
NEWS
u 7 z s

We made II through the double
holiday nicely. most Of Us DaEo-
dams are most grateful.
Mrs. o. Bridgewater. former
resident and correspondent for
this paper was here over the holi-
day renewing old friendships. Mrs.
Bridgewater was the house guest
Of the Alg. Frost family. Ruth
McLaurin, former choir director.
was also with US. she Is the sister
Of the A. Tolberts, both ladies
live In Omaha, Neb. now.
Thomas Anderson came in late
Sunday evening TO spend some
days with his folks before he goes
TO Bradley u. in Peoria, III. Tom
Is one Of our ex-service men, and
from where I sit the Army did
nice things for him, he looks
grand.
Mr.. VIM Thompson Is in Waco,
Texas for an indefinite stay, he
and his wife lost things in the
recent tornado. Mr.. Thompson
will return soon we hope. but he Il
employed at the present.
Anna Alma Clark. and Velma
Williams are among the eighth
grade graduates, these girls are
freshmen In high school next year
and I know they shall spend some
happy days.
Sister J. Burt Of the Church Of
God in Christ Of Kansas City, Mo.
In here spending a week OF gospel
teachings at the Church OF God.
They urge all interested TO stop
in for the spiritual feed.
The local branch of the NAACP
held Its meeting at the Service
Center and planned a program Of
music. TO be given at a later date.
Bea Hamilton. president. wishes
TO welcome all new ideas.
Most OF the small fries around
these parts are in bible school
and liking II. and we parents like
II too. II anyone has any church
news, please send II in.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-06-05

mayor for two years . council OF
thirteen aldermen for two year
terms. q city treasurer. comptroI-
Ter and q municipal Judge. In
some sections Of the city voters
win ballot on the park commits
sloners.
Voters viii also select three
members OF the school board.
Efforts Of stephen Palmer may
or candidate 10 pep up interest
by an attack on police law en-
fOrcement has stirred up a few
headlines but nothing much else.
Federal Crime reports which in
dictate Minneapolis has q good
record OF law enforcement for a
city OF It's size and the numerical
strength OF It's police force make
the Palmer charges lose some Of
their steam.
Eric Hoyer. the present mayor
has not been spectacular as a
mayor, but has been a steady. re-
liable and faithful chief executive.
His reply 10 Palmer's charges Of
police laxness was TO call a meet
ing Of his law enforcement COM
mittee.
At our press time this commit
tee had heard Palmer'S charges
and the replies offered by law en-
forcement officials. Chief Tom
Jones, Pat Walling and morals
squad chief Jake Sullivan, but had
made no decision as what dispo-
sition would be made Of the ma
tsriAl and testimony before II.
Hoyer 10 a capable public Of
fetal having served In the city
council many years before becom-
ing mayor. His familiarity with
city government departments,
boards and rules II great.
During his term Of office he
has gained in stature and popular
ity.
Stephen Palmer. his opponent
served In the city council from
the Seventh Ward. He did not dis
tinguish himself In this capacity
In the opinion Of many observers.
The school board race II perhaps
the hottest race with the excep-
ton Of the close contests expected
in several wards by aldermanic
hopefIls.
A controversariRl chief figure
In the school board race In Gladys
Holt Peterson who Is backed by
the Don Raihle forces who are
opposed 10 progressive education
and were bitter critics OF willard
Goslln and his successor II. B.
Bruner.
Progressive education support
ers are against teaching such
things as intercultural relations
and human relations In schools.
They are against other phases Of
the program but find II much
easier to win converts by obIique
reference in Minnesota at least,
10 racial or cultural areas.
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Minneapolis City
Election MoRdGY:
Voters Apufhefie

Minneapolis will hold its 1853
city elections next Monday June g.
Civic leaders are fearful that vot-
ers apathy will result In a very
small vote.
Some Of them have pointed out
that the city council which will
be elected, In closer TO the average
citizens family and home than
that Of any other political office.
Others say that the election
Of . mayor II one ballot in which
every city dweller should partici-
pate.
Mondays balloting will name a
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Earl L. johnson. So5T 18th Ave.
g.. nth ward Aidsrmanlo can
didate IL q practiclnE attorney,
World II veteran. and . graduate
Of the University Of Minnesota,
lie Graduated from Central high
school In iRts.
Mr.. Johnhon'R committee feels
that the candidates background
qualities him for Alderman In the
new ~ man council
johnson claims u elected. he
will work TO change license pro-
cedurpa - ~ TO have government
by laws, not by men"
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JACK STRAIToN SAYS
ms - YEARS IM
COUNCIL IS ASST

Jack stralton. t5os Firth Ave
So. present nth Ward alderman
and candidate for reelection.
claims his experience ~ alder
man for the past IL years u a
great asset" for qualification
for the Job.
Mr. straiton says he has sue.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks 10 the many friends and
neighbors for their acts of kind
ness and sympathy extended us
in our recent bereavement in the
loss OF our beloved mother and
wife, Cora E. Coleman. We espec-
tally thank Father Denzil A.
Carly for his consoling words.
Rev. s. +. Coleman, husband
Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Moore,
daughter and son-in-law.
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R0hobofh Church
2ISs Anniversary
Observed For Week

Sunday. May sIst brought oul
21st anniversary Of church ane
pastor TO . close. God wonderfully
pleased both spiritually and fin.
aneially. The meeting was con,
Quoted by the various Auxiliariss
Of the church. Each night q dif.
ferent auxiliary had charge. and
was responsible for the speaker.
program and lunches served each
night after service.
Friday. May ~. was senior
chorus night. The senior chorus
rendered selections, with Minister
Luther Hubbard AZ speaker. Sat.
urdhy. May "a. Prayer Band, with
Rev. Isabel Of st. Paul, speaker
and his chorus from Peace Church
Of Christ.
Sunday May "a. at $40 p. m.
Foreign Missions. with Pastor
Matte Smith Of Shiloh Temple as
speaker. The Glory Lights Of Re.
hoboth church rendered selections.
Mrs. MAudc Hubbard reolted
The Stylish Church." and Mrs.
Ethel Linton and Mrs q. Oil
bert sang. Precious Lord" az q
duet.
Monday, May 20, Senior young
peoples night, Minister Harold
Harris Of Chlst Temple, IT, Paul
was the speaker. Misses Barbara
Jean Wheeler. Betty Atkinson
and Mildred ooods Of Christ
Temple, rendered beautiful
selection.
Sunday at 7 ., m. was Vssper
Service with Elder Stanley Wi.
hanson speaker and the singers
from his church, The Pentscostai
Light House"
Tuesday, May 10. Deacon board.
with Elder Alec Robinson, our
district elder, from the True
Apostolic Faith church and Choir
uA.
Wednesday. May a. Young
Ministers night with Elder sim.
mons Of Peace Church Of Christ
and singers.
Thursday. May ~. Home Mis-
sion night, with Rev. J. Patterson
speaker. Roosevelt McDuffie
sang q solo. Tie Knows How
Much You Can Bear, Aeoompan.
fed by his brother. Franklin.
Ruth Smiley and Eunice Vaughn
sang = duet, He's My Light"
Friday. May 20, Sunday school.
Minister Charles Parker Of Re-
hoboth speaker The teachers Of
the different classes were pre-.
scented and gave short talks.
Music was furnished by tho
Choral Union, with Mr.. silas
Smith, directing.
Saturday, May 20, Glory Lights
and Youth Of Christ, with elder
Vance Hopkins Of Duluth, MINI,
speaker. The Glory Lights have
selections. the Young People OF
Pilgrim Rest. also gave \ number
and the trio from Christ Temple.
90. Paul rendered q selection.
Mira Garry Of this city and Bar
bra Jean Hubbard each rendered
solos.
Sunday, May n. wa the last
day Pastors Ala day, with Elder
Erwin, pastor of christ Temple.
g. Paul and Rev. Rsddiok. pas
tor OF a. James AME church.
speakers Evangelist Faye wad-
man gave . talk on the progress
Of the church and music was fur
nlahed by g. James choir, chorus
from Christ Temple and the Wei.
como Hall Gospel Team, under
the direction Of MIRA q. Warren
Of "a. Paul.
We wish 10 thank each one who
helped 10 make our alSt AhniVsr.
sary q success,
Grace Simmons Ia church rp-
porter and Mra. G. ". Parker IL
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks and appreciation to our
many friends and neighbors for
their acts of Kindness the many
cards and flowers sent during my
recent Hines. Special thanks TO the
Elks lodge. the Antler Guard,
the Memo Club and others.
For everything, we shall always
be grateful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hayes.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-06-05
BYRoN NILSSON CITES
MS SUPPORT o.
LlBERAL LEGISLATION

Byron y. Nelson. liberal eandi-
date for alderman In the 18th
ward. says he has supported lib.
eral legislation throughout his
term Of office, In a statement 10
this paper he said II reelected he
viii continue 10 fight for the COM
mon people.
Nelson said his opponent has q
tendency 10 advocate reaction
AIRY policies"
Nelson. n friendly man, has Nv
Cd In HIS district for many years.
attended South high school and
played on various athletic teams
with members OF the Negro
American community.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank an OF our
friends. relatives and organiZA-
lions for their many beautiful
get well cards. flowers and tele-
phone calls during the serious
illneAs of Mrs. Sterling Duke Jr.,
Harriet Banham).
We are indeed grateful for
your thoughtfulness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert r. Ban
ham and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling Duke.
JF
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eeeded in helping TO keep the 18th
ward one OF the eleRnest wards
Of the city and says II returned
10 office he will continue this
kind OF legislation.
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CARD on THANKS

We wish to thank our friends
with sincere appreciation for their
thoughtfulneSs in our hour Of
grief.--The Cooper Family
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-09-25

TAcokrf WORKER Louis Persig tests this big new filter
al an experimental processing plant Mountain Iron
The machine will be used water from
powderhne taconite concentraesone of the last steps
in complicated and costly process Next the viii be
formed into nodules pellets for shipment the blast
furnaces. With reserves Of good decreasing, Mime
sofas iron mining industry is speeding the development
OF taeonite and lowgrade neutrality-suspicious.
which can employ Mnnesoians than ever before.
Tomorrow, with more workers needed the prosperity Of
the iron ranges can become greater And there VIII
be still more benefits for the entire state
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-09-25
A welcome" To Minneapolis

TO Minneapolis Negro with advanced
the schools been trying
several weeks to get satisfactory living quarters in the city
running against
him. closed him. There neghborhood chill
the housing Rents the ocaed Negro districts
available accommodations shabby
and unattracve The engineer has responsible job the
community but long standing make difficult for him to
housing
We cite the merely give point to leaet just released by
the commission titled The Negro Neghbor
Minnesota" acknowledges that the Minnesota Negro
made is employment the armed
by of the better
hotels Yet he s segregated and when he
the blight dadaon those finds his
blocked much often by prejudice and custom
restrictive by the
last Legislature But the heart the segregation problem
prejudice Of the white citizen of which such only
small manifestation often that prejudice fades quickly when
communtor exeed against
ton The individual do much to alter the particular climate
opinion which segregation simply having the
against IL when the 1t surprisngor
n?how throws its ight-Edora In FL
Minneapolis TRIBUNE
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-09-25
The Shome Of Sundoy Mornina"

There Jim Crowism in America at o'clock
Sunday than other
church convention in Cleveland.
Now. covering portion country
investigate the charge Americans
fought sports
catonand have scored victories But place where
can't to put the idea human brotherhood ironically
church.
gaunt specter eventually
temple members of church must do for they the
with the strength play
maehe fight already has begun But is patheteay
Jim crowism hitting hurting Sunday punch.
In Minneapolis two Negro children to church and
Sunday Nothing
Then deacon Of the church drew them aside and said Il don't
think you'd better come back here This really isn't
church. you know"
Portsmouth Ohio Negro prominent in civic affairs
invited speak at white" church weeks before
to take place called off
ngy explained that people" objected
quit Negro speak The
for which the speech had been planned Brotherhood
Week!
Detroit large downtown church. young girl member
took friend of hers Negro girl Fdaynght
They stopped at the The girl fifty
cents and told please take this
In Indianapolis group Negro
the gymnasium neghbohood church practice
They told the unsafe The
however when white asked granted
Jim crowism in churches kid glove its hand
operating slogan way them in a nice
way that they're not wanted here They'll take the hint
BY sheer weight of numbers the primarily
s4s study estimated that Negroes belonged
Christian church approximately 100000 of them
and Roma Catholics
1t. Crowfsm in America is ink for
their Perhaps ought quiet
up pretend isn't there on the contrary insists the
Divine all about IT, So does
thing that we can do is to show that not
all of of it, that against
that also speak
Above from penetrating appear the
Redbook Magazine by Howard Whitman
In letter to the Omaha Star the publisher of Redbook
The article tells what happening today the
against segregation"
We the article reading the truth
even when it is unpleasant-ounha star.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-09-25

The retirement of Charles d. Doy grand master of the
Prince Hall Masonic Grand Lodge of the Minnesota jurisdiction
brings mind the fine work which Doty did TO enerrxe
the Masonic fraternity in this area
eess worker and competent leader of the craft Doy
aroused the lodge in this region from ethargy made
group synonymous with fraterna and civic progress
Perhaps his significant contribution was the public
relations by which he identified the Masonic lodges
with all of the worthwhile civic programs Formerly the Mas.
onic lodges had for appeared aoo from
the important which had do with the progress
the Negro group outside the lodge hall Under Dotys admin
traton the various lodges supported and took part such
movements the NAACP the Urban League the United
Negro College Fund and every public which they could
under their rules participate AS result many members
attracted to the Masonic lodge by its assumption OF civic
responsibility who would have been otherwise attracted
The pattern launched by grand Doy Minnesota
has been followed by other jurisdictions number of grand
lodges make substantial financial contributions the legal
of the NAACP which has been carrying the
fight for equality in the high courts of the land
Charles Doys efforts in the direction of the erection Of
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-09-25
Let's Get That Big League Team

The whole Twin Cities should behind the efforts of
Gerald Moore president of the Minneapolis Chamber of Com
merce the ST Paul Association and others who working
hard TO attract major league franchise 10 Minnesota.
We hope the st Louis Brown franchise which available
will come the Twin Towns 1t viii take lot doing than
talk and such pieces this in the papers bring club
here but think the cities get the nod from the
Browns ownership II up off and get
back the efforts being made sell the
towns as the place the team should
With reflection either the Winter Carnival or the
Aquatennia big league baseball would bring more vs
tors to the cities in couple Of days than both festivals
put together bring in week and the guests would repeat
those visits many times during the summer This would mean
more business for our stores
Hundreds of readers OF this paper living in these two
cities down 10 Chicago Milwaukee or twice year
to see the big league play This is especially
the Negro players like Robinson Campanela Sache Paige
Dolby and others have put little color in the National
time.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-09-25
South Will Accept Integrated Schools?

The lively debate and dire predictions Of trouble in event
the IT. s. Supreme outlaws Jmcrow schools in the south
have called forth many varied prophecies An article this
papers page this week from the pen OF Bernard Erick
visiting English professor who teaches In the South In the
that many southrns prepared to accept
the decision Of the u s. Supreme court IL IL Is against the ira
dona southern pattern of segregation in public schools
Added confirmation Of the English teachers views
found in pamphlet issued recently by the Southern Regional
Council nerraca organization Of church. labor business
and professional people from 10 southern states The
group includes many OF the leading white and Negro citizens
of that
The report predicted that the South would accept any de-
cison offered in peaceful manner and that attempts cir
ruling ouawing Jim Crow schooIssuch abolish
ing public schoosas suggested by Gov james Byrnes OF
South Carona--would be unavoidable,
Other pertinent observations by the pamphlet made these
predictions
high Of seq
rcgation indignation win not overnight, the transition
would be gradual
the financial strain provide equal schools would force
many southern 10 systena
g. That decision against segregation would affect
those involved the five school suits Other suits would
necessary decisions affecting other
The end Of segregation would not the end Of Negro
teachers The shortage this profession make
discharge Of coiorcd teachers unlikely
We much willing to believe the Southern Region
Council for II represents the best thinking the south which
does from the politicians who have waxed fat fo
years from keeping the Negro in his place
The expensive, unequal unfair Jim Crow school system il
the south moekey Of the democratic system of government
and the time has for its abandonment and the
of relic of the white supremacy theory which il
today proving embarrassing the United States among Tho
nations of the world,
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-09-25

The monthly publication Of Mime
piece Sutherland and editor of
Clntwood Virginia struck many
sponsve mind of this columns conductor that we
herewith prntng pity the thought that here
is proof many fellow sufferers:
Looking azy back the last 40 hectic years we have come
three things the world in which all
experts coaching high school football team
(b) raising neighbours children and (c editing and operating
country weekly newspaper
The average citizen may slightly by principles
son may exactly marital
Hollywood wonder what
when it to crosbuck
the defense against
sngle-ving Alonzo Stage
spades big and lick him to fare-youwen
children heed his admonitions but
what would do with those little
had them under his control for just day
utterly foolish to attempt
thorough application of the old
time hickory switch properly placed
is completely i a newspaper
certainly pop world would
wink In fact if all these expert about how
a weekly newspaper could ques
they bridge gap
Mccarthy the Kremin.
point refusing
expert
the something time
sorey tempted opinions
suggestions lurking background specer
libel suits which stne that impulse would be interesting
pertinent probably unexpected
I'VE published lengthy filled
the purity of lilies the valley and ivory satin and deeted the
shotgun oing helped to the
departed directly through the portals Heaven
tanned the gravest doubts,
Despite objuraons to follow the truth always we have pub
nhed the patriotism political
candidates when they difficulty
walking under snakes belly wearing
silk topper Thespan
operate
should have refunded the price of admission
But somehow help
made things little
one who otherwise might have been
I'm conclusion would like to
much
daily
pec to continue to drop that which
claim nfaby any unsigned
article publish you your advice
around these your
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Letters To The Editor
PRAISES GREAT BOOKS PROGRAM

Editor Bgoy the setting Of against group Ne
prejudice wher Negro
white together together share their ideas together
believe that the democratic IDEAL therefore when
associate in
The Great Book discussion offer to adult chance
other sympathetic adults II
theory education method that the
will different backgrounds OF such idea
a Jimmy Bynes interested il
democratic program that offers good opportun
something about group relationship You viii
maybe think that the Min
neapos Library sponsoring Grea
Books.-Lenol Drei, Minneapolis, MIMI