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ALEDICToRY.l95
BY Michael Christensen

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concluded from yesterday
Another freedom, Of no less Importance is freedom OF
religion. For centuries men have been prosecuted for tnelr
religious convictions. In our country all men are At hoerty
Ito practice the religion of their choosing. NO one can De olo
that his religion is wrong and forced to change his beliefs.
lit is our responsibility not to make fun OF or to crltlcize
another mans religion, but respect his beliefs and bear IN
mind that no one has any right to try to prevent another from
lpracticing the religion Of his choice.
Suffrage is also one of our many freedoms. Everyone, as
long as he meets the requirements, is free to vote. No Amerl-
can citizen who abidts by the laws Of the country can De
denied this freedom. However, we have the responsibility
when we vote for honest, competent and sincere representa-
tives. Although we criticize the actions of corrupt polltlclans
we seldom realize who give them their power. We are the
ones who elect them and we give them their authority. we
have the responsibility to vote TOR men VINO Will serve Us
honestly and conscientiously and not use their authority to
gain personal profit.
Everyone in ST. Croix is free to use the public roads,
buildings, beaches and parks. We have the responsibility not
to damage these public facilities and to do nothing to ham
per the other mans freedom to use them. On the roads we
should drive, ride or walk carefully; in a public buhdlng
we should always be careful to do nothing to spoil It's ap-
pearance, and after using public beaches or parks we should
ALWAYS leave them clean and not streWn with garbage, as I'M
fortunately, is often the case. There are many people VINO
make use Of these public facilities and frequently forgot their
responsibility to keep them clean. We should all bear in
mind that in damaging government property we are damagg-
ING our own property, for after all, what is the government,
if not the people? When we damage government property
we are also destroying the other mans property and depriv-
ing him of some of his freedom.
In ST. Croix we are all free to attend public schools.
Everyone, regardless of color or creed, can take advantage
Of a free education. Once in school, we are charged with the
responsibility of obeying the schools rules and regulations
In order to keep this freedom we must live up TO certain
standards. We should put forth our best efforts to make good
scholastic records. Consciously or not, the indifferent student
who takes no interest in his school work, is wasting, not only
his own time, but the teachers and also is depriving the stu
dent who makes an effo-t of the attention rightfully due
him.
High school graduates are given a great scope OF freedom.
They are free to continue their education or to work for a
living. Whatever they do they are charged with the respon-
sibility to live their lives in a manner beneficial to them
selves, their families and their community. Only the future
in a free society.
ISLAND SPORT SHOP
, 1954-07-01

INITIAL STEP IN NEW YORK
GOVERNOR Alexander did well by himself at the re
cent meeting with Virgin Islanders in New York. The sum
total Of it is that those who attended the open meeting came
away very favorably impressed, and somewhat relieved at
what they saw, heard and felt, reports indicate.
A u DAY was arranged for the Governor. A group OF
officers of organizations had decided that it was time tor as
many as possible to meet the Governor. But they had anoth-
er problem. In the past, the medium of the mass meeting was
used as the sole contact and that is never a very good med
ium because mass meetings, by their very nature, cannot fur
nish what is needed most in helping one to know another.
The planning committee, or group, therefore did a double
lob. They arranged a small luncheon attended by the officials
Of Virgin Islands organizations, and later in the day moved
to a mass meeting.
GOVERNOR Alexander lost no time in removing all
signs Of stiffness and formaEty. He spoke in his own way,
told Of his problems, faced up to them, and finally, threw the
house open to questions. He made no effort whatever to pick
his topics. He ran all the way from pensions to political re-
placements, and when it was all over the audience left teei-
ing that the Governor had, up to that time, graSped the situa-
ton well. was on his way to tacklng the problems by which
he is beSet.
EVEN MORE satisfactory than the pleasure which Vir-
gin Islanders enjoyed in meeting the Governor IS the know
ledge that he knows and is aware Of some Of the very diff
cult problems to be solved, OF efforts made in that direction.
And this came out as he went from one step to another. The
upshot Of it is that knowing what there is to be done, the
Governor will not be dSllusioned as to any overnight solu-
ton, and will settle down, with the help Of all at home, to
crack the tough economic nut.
IT'S TO Be hoped that the people in these Islands will
Give the Governor fhe cooDeration he needs because in so
doing the many problems will be easier Of solution.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-09-24
STANLEY ARMSTRONG II
OUTSTANDING SOLDIER

John Armstrong Of $685. Fourth
Az. s.. received "A letter from
Brigadier General y. s, Bowen
Jr.. Assistant Division Command
ed Of the sixth Armored Division,
". = Army, Fort Leonard Wood
Mo. advising him that his son,
Stanley, had been selected as the
Outstanding Private OF the Guard
In that division. The letter, dated
September 9th, stated that Private
stanley Armstrong had been as
signed 10 the office OF Bridagier
General F. 8. Bowen Jr., and
would accompany him in the place
Of honor as his orderly for the day
The letter further stated that
Armstrong; selection was based
on those attributes OF outstanding
personal appearance. military
bearing, and general knowledge Of
the Army, To have been selected
as tho Outstanding Private OF the
Guard from representative OF all
the units In the Division most GER
tainly reflects great credit upon
himself and his background"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-09-24
FUNERAL sERvicEs Mad
VOR PEARL WILSON

Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl
Wilson. 300 18th Az. g.. who died
"Wednesday morning. September
rs. In Fairview hospital. was held
at p, IN, Monday. September 20,
at bethesda Baptist church, Rev,
l., G, Harris offlciated.
Mrs. Wilson suffered a stroke Of
paralysis about a month ago from
which she never recovered A ma.
tive 90 Meridian, Miss. she had
lived In Minneapolis Tor 10 years
Shc was member of bethesda
Baptist church,
Survivors include a daughter
Mira sophronia Alien. Eranddaugh,
ter. Mrs Pearl pobbin: three
great granddaughter. Linda. All.
enc and Joann DdObin. all of Mir,
neapolis; cousins, Mr. and Mrs. T
Nelson " Chicago. who came 10
Minneapolis To attend hcr funeral
and other relatives
Burial was In Lakewood Come.
terry, Mai Funeral Home was In
charge ~ arrangements
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-09-24
Rev. Boris lnstulls
New Officers Of
BupsiSt Women

On Sunday. August 20. at Phi.
grim Baptist church. 81. Paul.
Rev. II. w. Bolts sr.. installed the
newly elected officers 10 the Wo-
mems Home, Education and Fore
Ign Mission Auxiliary 10 the Min
nesota-Sou Dakota Association.
Officers are: President. Mrs.
Celestia Fraction: first vice presI-
dent. Mrs. Lydia Brown, second
vice prcAident, Mrs. william Ray
Boyd: recording secretary. Mrs.
Naomi Chadwick; corresponding
secretary. Mrs. Fern Helm. as
distant secretary. Mrs. Margaret
Horn and treasurer. Mrs Johnnie
Mae Priest.
Also installed was pianist, Miss
Ethyine Williams; music director.
Mrs Leone Bray: assistant direc-
tor, Mrs. Luelia Taylor and par
Humanitarian, Mrs. Ruth Melon
aid.
The first training session for
this group Of officers and commit
tee members was held Monday,
ssptHmbsr 20 at = p, m Mt the
home OF Mrs. celestia Fraction.
Ss4i Clinton Az
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-09-24
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH

Our pastor, Rec. l.. e. HarrtS
brought US very timely and in
spirational message taken from
the 18th chapter Of Judges. 2ist
verse Theme, Gods good man In
bad fix" As long "a Gods good
man STAYED with God everything
went well. but when he put God
down for Delilah. and revealed 10
her his secret, he placed himself
In n bad fix. the pastor said
Musicetts and Senior Gospel
Choir rendered soul stirring music
under the leadership Of Mrs Des-
ste Gresham
Our visitors were many. 10
Taunton from Los Angeles. Calf .
Rev. and Mrs w F. Wellington
pastor Of the Herman Baptist
church Of Chicago. Mile Peppins
Of Chicago: Mrs. c. & Jones. Mr.
and Mrs George Adams Mrs. NJ
Johnson, Lee @. Wiley George
Dozier all ~ Duluth. MINI: Mt
and Mrs Kenneth Jones 81 St
Paul. Mrs F.. Oliver. Mr.. and Mrs
'. A PateS. Mrs. Lottie HYDE, Mrs.
r. " Mouldcn. Of 81. Peters ANF'
church We welcome all visitors
We were very happy 10 have
Rev. J G Virgins and his choir
from 81. Paul Church OF God In
Christ 10 participate at our after.
noon program. We enjoyed a
spiritual feast in songs rendered
BY the choirs and Rehoboth Sing
crs. Beautiful solos were rendered
by Mrs l.. c. Harris and Miss
Lurlla Huff
United with the church during
the afternoon program was Roose-
welt Thompson, formerly n mem
Der ~ 81 Marks BAPTIST church
We welcome YOU to the fold.
Next Sunday. September "a.
Rev J G Austin 81 Oklahoma
city okla. viii be guest speaker
Rev Austin viii conduct ten
day revival meeting At the
church beginning September n At
: 10 .. m.
Tho public IL cordially invited
Come one. come all Mrs. Sarah
Benson, reporter
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-09-24
Firm ReIenfs: Or.
Gers Apartment
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type Of discrimination which had
been visited upon him.
After the appearance Of the
story In the Spokesman and Re-
corder papers. reporters from the
daily press contacted the apart
mont corporation officials and
others involved In the Incident.
shortly afterward. Curtis King
bay, prominent young builder and
president Of the offending firm.
Informed an officer OF the Joint
Committee that DR.. Lowe had
been invited 10 lease an apartment
In the building from which he was
originally barred
The firm officials denied %
the press that the original bar
ring 81 Lowe was based on his
race bat conversations between
firm officials and others inter
estcd whites revealed that race
was the chief factor In the orig
inal barring Of tho Lowe family.
4 friend Of the Lowe family.
Luther Prince. Minneapolis Honey
well engineer addressed an open
letter 10 the Minneapolis NAACP
last week. copies OF which were
sent 10 the Negro press In which
he criticized the ccusure ot Lowe
by the local branch. The letter
reached this newspaper after
dcadline Wednesday and too late
for publication
Prince IL one of several new
Corners for whom considerable ef.
fort was made by at least two hui
man relations groups and this
newspaper 10 secure suitable hous-
ing for before he and his family
arrived in the city lie lives in St
Louis Park Business firms often
request organizations and this
newspaper To render such services
In commenting on the latest
turn Of events In the Lowe case.
William Cratic. president OF the
Minneapolis NAACP said;
Or Lowe Is now occupying ac-
cancellations In the Graycc apart
mcnts We are happy that he has
received good housing However
We also feel that II Il had not
been for the Intervention OF tho
Minneapolis NAACP. and the re.
sulting story In the Spokesman
and Recorder newspapers, We are
convinced that tho Kingbay Com
pany would not have capitulatcd 4"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-09-24
Buho'is Meet On
Thursday To Observe
American Debut

The Baha1 Community OF Min
neapoliE met Thursday evening,
September ~. at the Baha1 Cen.
ter. 100 South 10th st. at 8 o'clock
TO commemorate the 6Ist ami
versary Of the introduction Of the
BahaI Faith In America.
II was at the Columbian Exposi-
ton Congress Of Religions In Chi
cago on Sept. 20, 1893 that Rev.
Henry ". Jessup. a Presbyterian
missionary in Syria, told OF the
teaching Of Baha'ullah. who had
been a prisoner In the fortress Of
Acca at the foot Of Mt. Carmel In
Palestine.
Baha'ullah. the Founder Of the
BahhI Faith. forstOld the ellmina-
ton of war and Of racial. religious
and class prcJudices. and pro-
claimed the coming union Of all
people In one common faith In.
splred by allegiance 10 one God,
and n love for all mankind.
The Baha1s believe that Ameri-
en- can lead the world In proclaim
ing the unity 81 mankind II II be-
comes strongly allied with a great
moral purpose, and serves the
cause Of universal justice. II can
contribute more than any other
people 10 a reformation OF the
tragic condition that exists today
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-09-24
hsuvt Atfusk Fotul
To Mrs. lslo lewis
Funeral HeId Sent, 40

Mrs Leila Lewis, SIT Rondo Az
died suddenly on Thursay. scptem-
Der "a, following q heart attack
Born In Pleasant Hope. No. De-
ccmbcr IS, 1879, Mrs, Lewis had
been a resident Of SO. Paul since
1927 She was q member % Mt
olivet Baptist church. where she
served a. a deaconess and a. a
church mother,
Funeral services were held At
Mt. olivct Baptist church on Mon.
day, September 20. with the Rev
n ~ Hunter officiating. soloists
were Mrs Clara Smith and Mrs
Sidney Milsap
Mrs, Lewis h survived by her
husband, Judge Jarrett. q son. l..
n Johnson ~ New York City and
number " other relatives She
was a member % Como Temple
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-09-24
Couple Marry In
Chicago; Reception
Held In Minneapolis

Mrs. Mildred Patrick Thomas.
formerly Of Minneapolis. was mar
ried at IL a. m. Sunday. Septem-
Der II, in Chicago. TO Mr.. Lee Ar
thur James OF Chicago, at the
groom's residence. 1880 z. Mar
quette Road.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Mrs. Richard Morrow Of
Minneapolis, and her brother, Roy
Patrick OF Minneapolis. attended
Mr.. James as best man.
Following the ceremony a recep-
ton was held at the Black Spider
Club, 3s4s Michigan Av. A beauti-
fully decorated four TERED we'd
ding cake conferred the wedding
table. The wedding and reception
were attended by many relatives
and friends from Minneapolis.
On Saturday, September 10. the
newlyweds were honored with q
reception given in Minneapolis by
their aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs
Kenneth Judy OF 1920 Fifth Az
s.. at which many friends greeted
the happy couple and wished them
happiness and good luck.
Among those attending were
Mrs. Louise Williams Of Chicago
mother OF the groom: the Messrs
and Mines. Roy Patrick. Sidney
Anderson. Leroy RIess, Robert
Orr. A Corns. Thomas johnson
the Mines. Sevella Webster, Lu-
ellie McQuitter. Juanita Hall. Mel.
lie Harris, Irene Jackson, Rather.
Inc Mitchell, Ella Mae Ewing
Matte Lumsey. Jean Chrysler
Jerry Marty. Effie Parker: the
Messrs John Thomas, Bill Patrick
Frank Patrick, Buster Davis
John Williams, Wlnifred Jones
Benny King. Howard McQuitter
and Ed Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. James received
many useful and beautiful gifts at
each reception.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-09-24
FORMER TWIN ciTIAN
NOW CALIFORNIA RESIDENT
WELL ENTERTAINED MERE

Concluding "A four weeks visit as
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Few. 643 Iglehart Av., and Mr.
and Mrs. James Moppins. OF 1915
Fifth Az. s.. Minneapolis Mrs. f.
Stllwell Bailey. Josephine Cham
bers) OF Los Angeles. Calf, left
the city for Kansas City. Mo.
where she will visit her brother
and sister-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Bailey.
Many social courtesies were ex-
tended the former Minneapolitan.
including brunch and pinochlc
party given by Mrs Earl Brent;
guest OF Mrs Harry Brown at the
Laissez-nous-fair bridge club. Of
which she was a former member
and president for two years; lun-
cheon guest Of Mrs. DIN Wells At
Dayton's Sky Room and OF Mrs.
Edward Brown at the Nankin
dinner guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Rich
ard l.. Stokes Sr.. guest OF Mrs.
Lula King and Mrs. John Few at
their lake home on Adney at a
pinochle party.
Mrs Bailey and Mrs Edna Cur
tis were the weekend guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin Bobo,
Stacy, MINI. who honored them
with breakfast party. Other
guests were Mr. and Mrs, Ray
Ha,chett and Mrs. Clara Williams,
Guest Of Mrs. Clyde johnson al
brunch, guest Of Mrs. Zephry
Turner and A. D. Adams at cock
tails, guest OF Mrs Jessie Shepard
at club meeting; she was guest at
coffee hour with associate en-
ployees OF the Northern states
Power Company. where Mrs
Bailey had been employed for IL
years
Gifts were received from the
Mines. Earl Bowman. ~ J. Hun
ter. Alice (Browniel Fort, Jessie
Shepard. Clyde johnson. Zephyr
Turner. A. n. Adams. William
ReddiCk. John Few. Lula King
Ollye Gum. Earl Brent. o. c
DriEzle. James Moppins. II s
Brown, r. MassenSll. Richard
Stokes Sr.. and NJ. X Mcknight
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-09-24
Alice Morgan
Sister o. Bobby
Marshall Dies

Mrs, Alice Marshall Morgan
sister Of Robert Bobby Mar
shall. famous Minnesota athlete,
3s27 FIFTH Av. r.. died ut $50 D.
m, Tuesday night. September II
In Fairviow hospital, Mrs Nor
gan had been In III health for thu
past six months and hospltRliEed
most Of the time.
Bhe was born In Minneapolis on
February 2. 1888. daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Richard G. Marshall.
pioneer citizens Of Minneapolis.
and had lived In the city all Of her
life. Mrs, Morgan was charter
member Of ~. Peters AME
church and q member Of the Help.
ers club of her church.
Survivors include two brothers
Robert Marshall Sr.. Minneapolis.
and Lewis Marshall Of Baltimore.
Md: ono sister. Mrs Margaret Lee
Of Chicago; three nephrws. Ro-
bert Jr. William Of Minneapolis.
Donald Of San Francisco, Calf.
and tow nieoea. Miss Deiberta Ice
Of Chicago and Mrs Betty sea.
Hiona Of Detroit. Mich.
Funeral services will be held nj
p. M, Saturday. September "a
at st. Peters AME church with
Row Henderson Reddick official.
Ing.
Burial viii be In Lakewood
Cemetery. Neal Funeral Home In
In charge Of arrangements
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-09-24
BORDER METHODIST CHURCH

Services Sunday were well. at
tended
The pastor took his text FROM
John 3-ls. The subject OF his ser
mon was: The Crisis" Everyone
seemed TO enjoy the Sermon. and
glad TO have the Pastor home a.
gain.
Next Sunday. Rev. Sexton will
take his text from Luke rs. Sub
ject, I'VE are Saved by Faith"
We hope you will come out and
hear this interesting sermon.
Border will observe Women's
Day on October 10. The women
are planning a very interesting
program for that day.
Tuesday night, Sept. %, the Of
fetal Board viii meet at the
church. Please come out and see
what your church is doing.
Responding TO President Eisen-
hower's proclamation Of Septem-
bed 22nd as a day Of prayer. a
statewide broadcast has been ar
ranged for 7:15 a. m. that day
with a message by Bishop d.
Stanley Coors. ST. Paul, which
may be heard locally over station
KSTP.
Many churches will hold break
fast meetings at that time and
families have been urged to make
the broadcast part OF their morn
ing devotions at home. Bishop
Coors has supervision over 800
Methodist churches in Minnesota.
Local Methodists will make this
part OF their preparation for a
Mission 10 members TO be conduc-
ted throughout the State in Octo-
Der and November Sunday Sept.
18th was observed by the Metho-
dists Of Minnesota as a day OF
prayer for the successful outcome
Of the Mission.
The purpose Of the mission. az
explained this week by Rev. Sex
ton pastor OF Border is TO chal-
lenge the 10000 Methodists OF
Minnesota TO renewal OF their
vows TO take specific forward
steps in their personal and family
Christian living and to renew their
vows 10 support the church with
their attendance. their prayers.
their gifts and their service.
Our prayers go out for the sick
and shutins.
Come out and visit Border, you
are always welcome.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-09-24
SIOUX
r A [ L s
NEWS
z S
By Kaye Coates
$40 MAblo Sc.
Sioux Falls, 8. d.

Great goings on in South Da-
kota, like SO
81. Johns Baptist church was
host 10 the South Eastern Asso-
citation two day sessions. IL
churches were represented. our
Mrs c. Shelley and Mrs. c.
Vaughn took active parts on the
program. while Mrs II. Bentley
attended most OF the meetings.
Mrs NJ. Greer with the help Of
many other members took care OF
the delicious meals and services.
81. Johns Choir sang the closing
evening Of the association. All OF
US we're indeed proud OF ourselves
and also Of Rev. and Mrs. II. w.
Bolts, Rev. Bolts has just return
I'd from the National Baptist Con-
vention which convened In st.
Louis. Mo. He brought highlights
Of the convention 10 the congrega-
ton Sunday.
The q. Tates are the proud par
cnts Of brand new baby boy &c.
Rae Jr) The Tates have two girls
so the Master was most welcome.
Congratulations. Tate!
The YWCA Club, nc were very
pleased 10 have a round table dis
cussiOn with Mr.. Assum Of the
Medical Center here. the general
topic was mental health, and II did
prove very interesting and help
full 10 the group. Bertha White
served lunch. Mrs NJ Allen was
guest OF the evening, Helen Hay
mes IL the Pres. OF this group and
she seems to keep the program in
teresting.
The Hour of Pleasure club
tFederatcdJ met In the @. Vaughn
home. Mrs. Vaughn served the
ladies' "A fine shrimp dinner. before
the business session. the ladies are
taking the Christmas Card pro-
ject again this year for means Of
making club money. Don't be
bashful in asking about the cards
II someone hasn't contacted you
concerning the cards. Mrs, @.
Vaughn Is the new chairman Of
the local organization.
Mr., F. c. Collins really rode
with fate Sunday, he completely
demolished his beautiful new car
when something beyond his CON
troll went wrong and the car ended
up against a tree. Neither Mr., f
c. Collins nor his guest were in
jured. I talked to Mr. Collins and
even his spirit wasn't low.
Mr.. James Monkey Is practically
walking on air. he has song be-
ing played on all radio stations
several times a day. the song Is
Evening Shad0ws." music and
lyrics written by James Monkey,
He has been At this Job for close
To 20 years. so this kid is display
ing bIst loads 81 gIee II you hear
the song ask your disc Jockey to
play II again and again.
Dimple Parks and Rea Hamilton
are mentioning in Illinois. Iowa
and Nebraska. Mrs w. Moore Is
taking the role OF matron during
the absence Of Mrs Hamilton,
who Ia matron Of the Booker
Washington Service Center