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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-08

took her masters IN Latin at the
University Of Virginia
Throughout her years Of loyal
service. She has seen students
come in as fledglings and leave
trying their own wings. She vas
here when the old high school
burned And she remembers when
70 per cent OF the students were
boys, because most Of thu girl then
attended the college high school.
AS co-sponsor of '54's gradual
ing class. Mrs Coons retirement
is Just another sort of graduation,
Like the seniors. she has finish
ed lob, has done it we'll and
now it's time fore her to turn to
other things.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-08

to 1851 when he resigned to enter
business for himself in the retail
merchandise field
Terms Start Sept
The four contested council
seats, the terms of which start
September ! next. as does that of
the mayor, are those presently
held by J Barrye Wall and E M
Whitlock, both Of whom are term
mating service on August 81 and
Messrs Newman and Bloomfield.
Councilman Wall, presently
president Of the body, has served
seven terms since 1923, the last
II as presiding m e m b en- Nh
Whitlock has served two full
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-08
Accounting Glass
Is Offered at &c

An advanced accountine course
will be offered BY Lonewcod Col
lege in the 1854 summer session in
addition to the classes previously
announced. according to DR. NJ l..
Landrum, head Of the department.
of business education.
The five-week. intensive course
will begin June 81 and students
will be permitted to advance ac-
cording to their individual abih-
ties. Those wishing to take the
course for credit will receive six
semester hours Of credit.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-08

ed by the resignation Of j. viii
ham Dunnington After filing out
the remaining two years Of that
term. he was reelected in 1916
AND 1850 MIR Bloomfield was first
elecled in 1916 and reelected in
1850.
Mayor Fitzpatrick's service ex-
tends beck to- 1884 without in
telruptioN Prior to that time, he
sew d a tWoyear term as d coun-
Gilman. The chief executive span
covers 20 years.
Mr. Dahl also brings a long
municipal record into the contest
having served as town clerk and
treasurer for 10 years, from 1888
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-06-08
Church Schools
Start June IA
Four Churches
VIII Participate

Vacation Church Schools begin
at four Farmyille churches on
June IA and continue through
June 25 with a large enrolment
anticipated.
I h G FarmvilIa Presbyterian
and johns Memorial Episcopal
Churches viii combine their
groups, meeting from 8 a m, to
1870 a m. each day at the fol-
lowing places klndergarten at the
Episcopal parish house with Mrs.
x. L McClenny. superintendent:
primary, with Miss Lillian Minkel.
Juniors with Mrs j w Watson
and Miss Lucy Adams. and in
termediate with Mrs. S. p. Glover
and Mrs. Joe Wick. Will all meet
at the Presbyterian Church.
About 30 women are expected
to assist with the classes. which
viii have as their general theme
THE Church This theme Will be
carried cut in each department in
Bible studies. memory work. new
sones and hymns. and in art pro-
jects.
Miss Kay AgroWood ii director
Of the Joint Episcopal Presbyter-
ian school. and MIS-. T. w. viii
ljams is co-dmector.
BGptis' Church
At Farmv lie Baptist Church.
under tie lead rship Of Mrs. J.
G Bruce five divisions Viii meet
N the Sunday School Depart
from Q to noon Each department
viii have its own theme with per-
iods given to Bible study mis-
s.onarT activities. handWork and
recreation.
Mrs Wnifred Smith Viii head
the nursery department, and Mrs.
Robert Smith. the beginners. The
two sections in primary will be
handled BY Mrs. Jack Tuaror and
Mrs A f. Dunklcy, while The two
sections Of Juniors vii. be led
by Mrs Walter Southau ard Mrs
William Chapman. Mis- Billy
Druen will be superintendent Of
the Intermediates
OF the 40 assistants expected in
the Baptist school. Mrs. Walter
Bruce viii be general pianist and
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
George Fensress Rites Held;
Wos Resident Here For
Twenty-Cne Yeurs

Funeral services for George T.
Fentress, S01 Rondo Av. who died
Tuesday morning, March 10 were
held at 2 p. m. Thursday, March
rs, at the Brooks Funeral chape
Rev. Floyd Massey Jr,, pastor of
Pilgrim Baptist church officiated,
with burial in Ft Smelling Ma
tional Cemetery.
Mr., Fentress, a native of Nor
folk, Va, was veteran of World
War /, He had been a resident of
st Paul for Fl years. He was em-
ployed with the Canadian Pacific
Railway until his retirement in
1851.
The deceased had been in IN
health since January 18th of this
year and had been a patient In the
Lady of Good Counsel Home for
three weeks prior to his death.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Nancy Fentress; two sisters. Mrs.
Bell Rainey of New York City and
Mrs. Mildred Price of Norfolk. Va,
and two brothers, Alfred and Cliff
ford Fentress, both OF Norfolk.
Va.
Brooks Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
MRS. KATIE cIEMoNS
DIES IN SIOUX FALLS

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Mrs, Katie
Clemons. 81, who lived at the
home of her son. Morris Coakley.
1921 Summit Ave, died Sunday
night after a long illness.
vile, Ky, Mrs. Clemons spent her
Born Aug. 5. 1891, at Campbells-
life in Kentucky until coming to
Sioux Falls two years ago. She
was member of the Pilgrim Bap-
tist church.
Survivors are three sons, Nor
ris. Sioux Falls; Paul Coakley,
Long Beach. Calf, and Sam
Clemons. KoSeiusl<o. Miss; one
daughter. Mrs, Bernice Cunning
ham. Chicago; five grandchildren;
four brothers, Ole and Estel
Bridgewster Csmpbellsville and
Elmer and Charles Wagner, Min
neapolis; and one sister, Mrs,
capitoia Grigsby. ST. Paul.
The Miller Funeral Home is in
charge Of arrangements Sioux
Falls Argus Leader
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

The Lord presented us with a
beautiful white carpet to walk on
Sunday, March II, which reminds
me that il every heart is as clean
of evil as the snow. without blem-
ish. we all would live together in
peace and harmony. Only God
knows our hearts.
Attendance was good despite
the heavy snowfall Rev. II. w.
Bolts spoke on the theme: "Quali-
fed Witnesses His text taken
from Acts lis. The beginning of a
true witness is first, the heart
sprinkled from an evil conscience
andour bodies washed in pure
water. Then do service, not only
witness in the community, but to
the uttermost parts Of the world
Rev Bolts brought some interest
ing points on such great sub
ject, The Gospel Chorus and Junior
Choir was in charge Of music for
the morning service.
The evening service was inspir-
ing The Parsonage Club present
ed Mr.. w. b. Hale in gospel songs
and spirituals- He also sccompani-
ed his sister. Miss Sallie Mae, in
a duet Your humble servant dedi-
Gated a reading The Preachers
Wife" to the first lady OF the
church. Mrs. Ursula Bolts.
There Were many visitors pre-
sent Everyone seemed to have en-
joyed themselves. You are always
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
Mrs. Emma Jomes
Dies; Resident Since
Yeor Of 1877

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma
Priscilla James, 2207 Fourth Av.
S. who died Monday. March IS,
were held at p. m. Thursday,
March is, at Meals Funeral
Chapel Rev. F. B. Slater, pastor
Of Glendale Seventh Day Adven-
tist church officiated, assisted by
Rev. L. c. Harris, pastor of Beth
esda Baptist church. Other assist
ing ministers were Rev. j. ]. Clay
burn and Rev. II. w. Bolts.
Mrs. James had been in ailing
health for the past year. She re-
turned home from Fairview hos
pital where she had been a pa
tient for two weeks, on Saturday,
March s. and was reported much
improved. On Saturday, March Is
she contracted pneumonia and
was taken to the hospital on Mon
day morning. where she was
placed under oxygen She sue
cumbed the same day.
She was born in Versailles, Mo,
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
"Mym" Carter Found
Decd; Remains TO
Chicago For BUriol

Clarence (Mym) Carter. 739 St
Anthony Av., died Monday eve
ming, March Is, following an as
thmauc attack suffered on Sun
day, March IA. He was found
dead by neighbors.
He was born in Marshalltown,
Ia, and had been a resident Of st.
Paul since 1915. He was an en-
ployee of the Pullman Company
and a member of the Brotherhood
of Sleeping Car Porters.
Survivors include one sister,
Mrs. Clara williams of Chicago,
Ill, who came to st. Paul to make
final arrangements; one niece,
Miss Janice Carter Of Chicago. and
host of friends.
Final arrangements had not
been completed at press time. The
remains win be shipped to Chi
cago for burial.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19

and had lived in Minneapolis since
1927.
Surviving are one daughter,
Miss Lucille Padgett of Mime
apolis; one sister, Mrs. Matte
Fowler of Versailles, Mo-; one
nephew and other relatives anaf
friends.
The remains were shipped to
Versailles for burial on Thursday
evening, March Is. Miss Padgett
accompanied the body.
Neal Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH

Our pastor, Rev. l.. G. Harris
text was taken from the 5th chao-
ter of st. John, cath verse. Theme,
The Kings Life Insurance Com
pany." A contrast with earthly in
surance: illustration, policy be-
comes delinquent, So 1t Is with us,
we must have the assurance, in
surance policy of life. How are we
to obtain this i? BY giving our lives
to the master before we become
delinquent and eventually lost 1t
all.
Senior Gospel Choir, Musicetts,
and Junioretts rendered heartfelt
music. Annett and Connie Breed
love rendered a duet and Miss
Luella Huff solo.
After being fed With lovely
dinner by the Musicetts of our
church. we were spiritually fed by
the Smart Set Club. Appearing on
the program were Bethesda's new
ly organized Choraliers under the
leadership of Mrs. Leona Bray.
They rendered several heartfelt
numbers. Mrs Dorothy Sims gave
us two beautiful organ selections,
also, Mrs. Leona Bray with two
piano selections and Miss Grace
Huff a solo.
United with the church by
Christian experience during the
afternoon program were Frank,
Kenneth and Oscar Jackson. Can
didate for baptism was Curtis
Johnson. We welcome you to the
fold
Come out next Sunday after
noon at p. m. and see the hall Of
fame living pictures.
Our sincere and deepest sym
pathy to Rev. John Young, Cliff
ford Young, family and relatives
in their recent loss.--Sarah Ben
son, reporter.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
Twin City
Church NelDs

day, March 18th. Mr.. z. J. Hen
derson, Mt. Sinai hospital Con-
dition reported good Mrs. Velma
Williams is reported no longer on
the serious list and is better at
Glen Lake Sanitarium. Mr.. w. NJ.
Crump, Parkview hospital. No
Improvement is reported In his
condition.
The pastor and congregation
extend their deepest sympathy to
Mr.. Frank Boyd In the loss of his
wife, also TO Mr.. and Mrs. Clint
Harris In the loss of their uncle.
Let US all pray that the sick and
bereaved recover.
Mrs. E. Henderson, reporter.
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
Requirements to be Met" was
the subject of Rev. Massey's SER
mon on Sunday morning. March
14th. Following the call to prayer
by organist Sydney Williams,
Morning prayer was offered by
Deacon Howard Hunt.
Members were reminded of
Tuesdays election and urged to go
to the polls. Also, support Of the
Maxfield PTA Musicale Extrava-
ganza at st. James AME church
at 8 p. m. was urged.
The following registered visitors
were welcomed: Roy ID. Hill and
Marcellus Clemons, both Of st.
Paul.
Following the Doxology. Dedi-
catory Prayer was said by Trustee
William Brayboy.
At 8 p. m. the Young Women's
Choral Group held 1t Lenten ser
vice. Among the distinguished Wis
itors who were introduced were
several candidates for public Of
flee, including the incumbent,
Mayor Daubney. Miss Marcella
Sayles was at the piano and
Scripture readings were render
ed by Mrs. Louise Thomas. The
group, under the direction of
Mrs. Louella Taylor, masterfully
rendered such numbers as The
Stranger of Galilee," Peace /
Leave With You" Calvary" and
"Alleluia, Alleluiar'
On next Sunday at IL a. m. Rev.
Massey will speak. At 7 p. m.
Joint service will be held with
First Baptist Union at First
church.
All persons wishing to partici-
pate in the Ladies Aid style re-
vue were urged to contact Mrs.
John Patton, Ell. 6545 by or be-
fore March 21st.
On Sunday, April 4th at 6 p. m.
religious symbolic play, The
Journey of Life" will be present
ed. Mrs. Ethel Massey is the direc-
Mildred T. Jordan, reporter.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
ST. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH

u
Taking his text from the 4th
chapter of st. Matthew, Rev. z.
J. Jones brought another of those
soul stirring messages, using the
subject, The Great Temptation"
Rev. Jones said The fate Of the
human race was in Jesus hands
Satan put Jesus through a test
and Jesus accepted the test. Had
Jesus failed all humanity would
have failed and been lost. Visi-
tors registering and worshipping
at the morning service were: Mrs.
f. NJ. Lyon of Bethel AME church
Of Des Moines, the mother of Mr..
Luther NJ. Lyon; Mrs. Gussie An
derson, now Of Washington ID. C.,
formerly a member of st. James
and a Youth Worker; Jacks and
Jills of Mount Carmel and Geth-
semane Lutheran churches.
The following persons who have
Joined church In the last two
months were read into full men,
bership by Rev. Jones; Mrs. Zillah
Waters, Mr.. j. r. Collins, Mrs.
Gertrude Foster, Mr.. z. II. Lewis,
Mrs. Helen Waters, Miss Frances
clayburn and fellowshipped by the
membership.
Rev. Jones preached the Com
munion Sermon at Wayman AME
church for their second quarterly
communion service. The Choral
iers accompanied him.
The Service Guild will meet
Friday, April 2 at 8 p. m. with
Mrs. Dorothy Compton. 722 Cen
trail Ave. w.
The Pastors Aid will present
the dramatization The Challenge
of the Cross Sunday, April 4 at
7:30 p. m. The public is cordially
invited.
The Board of Christian Educa-
ton met Saturday, March 13. Mrs.
Earline Galloway is Chairman of
the service sponsored by the Board
May at 7:30 p. m, the speaker
will be announced later. Miss
Ruth Manning was appointed
Chairman of the Financial Drive
for the st. Paul Council of
churches.
We are all looking forward to
the first Sunday in April which
will be the first Sunday of the
Junior church, with Mrs. f. ].
Jones in charge. This Youth Ser
vice will be from IL a. m. to II
noon each Sunday.
The Senior Choir vii be present
ed in the Sacred Cantata, Cal
vary" for their Easter observance,
Sunday. April Is at 1880 p. m. The
church school Easter service will
be April IS at $50 p. m. The
Young people will be presented in
the Pageant, ''The Unseen Guest"
and the Junior and Primary in a
program, win be at the same time.
Rev. Jones will bring the mes
sage Sunday, March II at IL a. m.
at $50 p. m. Mr.. Alvin Del Cham
blee will be presented in concert
by the Lester f. Boyd Group. The
public is invited.
Come and bring your family TO
church. Sunday, March Fl. Visi-
tors are always welcome. Bertha
l.. King.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
BORDER CHURCH NEWS

The subject of Rev. Sexton's
message at the Morning worship
at Border was Reaching Out"
Scripture reading, Heb. lift. Five
members were received into the
fellowship of Border. Visitors
were made welcome. Next Sunday,
Rev. Sexton win speak on the sub
ject, Preaching Christ" Scrip
ture reading, 2 Cor. Aft
Before a fine crowd Sunday eve
ming at the Vesper Hour, from 6
to Z, the Keys, sponsored Sham
rock Tea in Commemoration of st.
Patrick's Day. Preceding the Tea
Service. a fine program was pre-
sented, featuring NJ. ]. Dillon,
county attorney, as guest speaker.
Mr.. Dillon gave some of the high
lights of his early life in his home
land as well as giving brief his
tory of Ireland and the spreading
of Christianity by st. Patrick. He
said in part that Ireland was the
only country in the world where
the transition from paganism
(Druidism) to Christianity was
accomplished without bloodshed.
He said that st. Patrick's Day
carries the theory of peace. Aug
menting the talk. was Mrs. Mabel
Henderson. soloist, who rendered
several appropriate selections as
did Mr.. Richard Lloyd. Talmage
Carey, presented the speaker and
Miss Harriet Jones was mistress
of ceremonies. After the program
refreshments were served in the
Recreation Room. Mrs. NJ. j,
Nancy was responsible for this
pleasurable event. Next Sunday
evening. at 7:30 the Pastor and
Choir will worship at Asbury
church, where they will have
charge of the services. Asbury is
at 45th and Bloomington Av, s.
Rev. Sexton win preach. There
will be no Vesper Service at the
church Sunday evening. Come TO
Border where you are always well
come.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
FUNERAL HELD FOR
LUCILLE RAY, A
RESIDENT "a YEARS

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille
Ray. 1888 Smelling Av., who died
March IL. were he'd at p. m.
Monday. March 15. at Bethesda
Baptist church. Rev. L. c, Harris
officiated assisted by Rev. J. ].
Clayburn.
Mrs. Ray had been In ailing
health for the past three years.
She suffered a stroke OF paralysis
on Wednesday, March 10. and was
rushed TO Fairview hospital where
she sucoumbed early Thursday
morning, March IL.
A native OF Detroit, Texas, she
had lived In Minneapolis for more
than "a years and had been &C.
tive In religious work until her
health failed. She was "A former
member OF Bethesda Baptist
church and at one time was a
member of the trustee board
Survivors include two sisters,
Mrs. Amelia Turner and Mrs. Jane
Young OF Texas; two brothers
Herbert and Richard Young OF
Texas, four nephews, Charles
Young ST. Paul, John and Clifford
Young of Minneapolis and Willie
Haywood Nelson OF Pacima. Calf
two cousins, Mrs. Dicie Stephens
and Mrs, VILLA Mae Smith OF
Minneapolis. and other relatives In
Texas,
Burial was in IT. Smelling Ma
tional Cemetery with Neal Fun.
eral Home in charge of arrange.
ments.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
Chicago Housing
Tensions =. .

Continued from page ~
bout $1,000 having contributed
TO the fiareups.
Carey reminded the council II
the disturbances are not stopped
now. police win not be able to stop
them later. He added 1t Ia a
tragic commentary" that we
spend billions Of dollars in other
countries because we recognize the
Importance OF getting along with
other people. Yet we stand up and
say In loud and ugly tones that we
can't get along with each other in
Chicago.
Carey, like Dawson, does not
believe the racial setupis worsen-
ing. In fact he believes II is get
ting better. Explaining this, he
cited that attitude OF the alder
men toward Negroes living In pub
lie housing. Whereas some Of them
once questioned this right, they
now all agree that Negroes have
as much right as other Chicagoans
10 live In the units.
Asked Is he thought Negro poll
tical strength has been used ef-
fectively, he said:
TT has In some cases, but not
In others"
Asked about the Mayors Com
mittee on Racial Tensions In Hous-
ing Projects. organized recently
to prevent violence and tension
when other racial groups are inte-
grated into public housing, Carey
said.
THE committee Is good al
though It's function is merely adj
visory."
On the issue of mass march on
the city hall. move planned by
the Chicago Negro Chamber OF
the alderman express
I'd his disapproval.
"A move like that might get out
Of hand" he said. II favor an In
terraciai representation to go to
The mass protest is set for
March 10. when the Chamber OF
hopes to muster some
50, 900 persons In a protest against
the handling OF the Trumbull Park
Homes situation.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
SIOUX
r L 1 S
NEWS
N 7 z S
BY KAYE COATES
$40 MAblo sc.
Sioux Falls, 8 ID.

Alfred White wrote very good
letter to the Argus Leader, con.
cerning the Disadvantages of Sc
curing house thru the real estate
companies here. Personally
think things like this speed ouI
progress in many ways. Bravo
AL
We are pleased to have Mrs,
w. Edgar home after her jaunt
down in Iowa. She reports a fine
time after seeing so many of her
relatives.
Sam Robinson and Jim Milsap
were two of gospel quartette
that sang at Riverside PTA. Their
songs were refreshing and very
much appreciated. I'm an old PTA
worker and / have come In con-
tact with so many that have pleas
ant things to say about the group.
Milsap is a fine speaker and /
like to know that he can also
sing. He is fine young man,
Haven't seen too much of Sam,
but he must be okay.
Local branch of the NAACP
met at the Service Center Sunday,
they are doing such a fine job
with Bea Hamilton as president.
Lets all not forget to pay our
membership for the year of "a.
Jane Carpenter, one of our
Sioux Falls College students is
part OF one of the School gospel
teams and has been in several
places in Iowa with their talented
group. Jane is a swell youngster
and does contribute a lot to a
bundant living here.
Most of us here and elsewhere
have shown the Coakley's that
we share their burdens at this
time. To those that never knew
Mrs. X. Clemons too long. she was
an accomplished beautician here
for many years employed by Nit
chelps at the Shriver Johnson
Beauty Shoppe. Mr.. Estelle
Bridgewater. Mrs. elem o n s
brother is i'll in Indianapolis, Ind.
and Mrs. c. Grigsby is i'll in st.
Paul and both win not be able TO
attend the funeral.
Percy Love and his band has
been around here for few days
and had to be here the day of the
big snow. They played in Dell
Rapids Saturday, March iS. A lot
OF our townfolks who are still
music lovers enjoyed the affair.
Our Joseph Flemming, who un-
derwent n minor bit OF surgery is
Just about all mended and getting
sassy already. Don't forget Joe
isn't used to loafing so stop in and
visit with him.
Most folks around here have
been having colds, Mary Vaughn,
Maxine Frost. Mrs, Shelly, Rose
Clayton and I.
Nice to see Mrs. Greer back
home after her being in Lincoln
to care for her sister. Addie Taylor
Addie is better however. Greer is
our local beautieian 50 when she's
gone. she steals some of the
glamour, that one needs so bodily,
St. Paul recorder., 1954-03-19
. IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our mother,
Nancy Stewart, who passed away
March 20, 1912.
You have left this world of
sorrow,
And are free from pain and harm,
And now rest in peace and
comfort
In the blessed Saviour's arms.
Children, Raymond and Eugene
Stewart, Ruth Pearson, Mary
Miller, Alice Scott and Allene
Neal.