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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14

that organization went On record
April 20. this year a. favoring the
continuance Of the Minneapolis
FEP commission. A letter setting
forth It's position was sent to
Mayor Enc Hoyer with copies to
each member Of the city council
In 81. Pail. RECORDER mana
ger Mildred r. Jordan combed the
community this week and found
not a single person up 10 press
time In the Negro community"
who criticized the SPOKESMAN
and RECORDER position on the
FEpc appointment Of the execu-
tive director.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14

his audience that march on the
local politicians and members Of
Congress In your own home dis
trict and your own home state
who are stranglIng efforts TO get
basic civil rights bills enacted In
10 law" would be- more effective
than q march on MIssiSsippi 10
protest the lynching OF It-year old
Emmett Louis TIN.
III Congress had passed civil
rights bills" he maintained. the
murdcrers Of lt.year cid Emmett
TIN would have been tried In a
real court instead OF q circuS-tent,
AZ was the case In sumner. Miss.
Tho evidence against them would
have been assembled by the cap
able and scientific law enforce
msnt officers Of the FIJI rather
than an over stuffed sheriff and
his bungiing assistants, There
would be the legal possibility Of
hitting the state Of Mississippi
where u hurts most namely. the
pooketbooks. by bringing suit n
gainst the county in which the
outrage occurred"
The Democrats have refused
10 push for ciyil rights ieKislA-
tion In Congress In order to pre-
serve what they call party har-
mony," Mr.. Mitchell recalled.
Hs said civilized people recoil
at the kind Of harmony that links
honest men and women elected to
Congress by the ballots Of free
people with individuals from Mis-
aiAsippi and Georgia, who hold OF.
flee solely because potential voters
are kept from the ballot box with
ahotgunA, economic pressure and
NaEi-like election regulations"
Expressing disgust also with
Republican tactics In tho civil
rights AREA. IN, NAACP spokca-
man noted that again and y.
gain. Republican spok.am.n
have hArpcd ON thu theme that
there are enough laws and rcEu-
Iatlons already on thr books"
Mr., Mitchell called for a three
point government program TO
guarantee civil rights and 10 end
''outragcs' that have Occurred In
Mississippi,
l. Passage Of tho civil rights
bills now pending In the saith
ConKrcAa,
2 Fuil support for anti-dlacrim'
nation provisions IN federal bills
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14
ZION BAPTIST

Sunday. October 8, was q very
happy and joyous occasion for
Zion. We observed the 18th An
niversary OF our pastor, Rev. IA.
w. Bolts, Sr. The theme for the
day was Recognition Makes
Courageous Leaders"
The Necessity Of Regenera-
ton" was the subject Of the morn
ing message delivered by Rev. c.
s. Jones, visiting minister. HIS
scripture was from st. John 3:3,
Verify. verify, ! say unto you, ex-
cept a man be born again, he can
not see the kingdom of God"
Rev. Jones said everyone must
be born again, the spiritual re-
birth, to become a Christian 1T
isn't enough just TO be a good
man, we must be regenerated and
born Of the Holy Spirit" he fur
Their stated. His message was fill
ed with food for the soul
Music was provided by the Sen
Tor and Young Peoples chotrs
directed by Willie B. Hale. Mrs.
Dora Hardy was guest solotst.
Mrs. Hardy appears every Friday
morning at IL o'clock on Bea Bax-
ter's program. Ralph Primm II
her accompanist.
At the 4 p. m. hour, tribute for
20 years Of service was paid 70
our pastor, Rev. Bolts. by the
church. civic and religious leaders.
Rev. Floyd Massey Jr- pastor OF
Pilgrim Baptist church, St. Paul,
was guest speaker. A wonderful
program was enjoyed
Al the conclusion of the service,
a reception was held honoring
Rev. and Mrs. Bolts, who were
made very happy and the church
members and friends shared these
happy moments with them.
Visitors for the day were Ed
ward Beatty, Kansas City. Mo;
John Vernado, William Doughty
Howard Wesley. James Ferguson
all Of Minneapolis and Franklin
Battles and Mrs. Ann Harris OF
Chicago. III.
Our sick and shut-ins are
Maurice Jacox, 1901 Bryant Av
", and Steven Pettiford. Mt. SINAI
hospital. Others are improving
Send cards and pray for our sick
Circle your calendar for Sunday
October %. This Is a very import
ant date when lions Senior Choir
will present their annual Fall
Concert at 8 p. m.
Don't forget the date, and plar
to attend. You are always vel
come at Zion. Mrs. Cynthia West
brooks. reporter.
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Mr.. Thomas is a member OF the
board Of directors Of the ABB as
ISOLATION.
The key speaker Mt the break.
fast was DIR. Karl Lundeberg,
Minneapolis health commissioner
Many. many hundreds Of cases
n unsupported tuberculosis are in
he community night now" DIR.
LundeberR said.
lie praised the TB association
FOR its maintenance Of the mobile
free chest x-rHy unit which has
Just completed record x-raying
u 100. 900 adults in a year.
Dr. Lundeberg said that ''TB Ia
not n disappearing disease. The
decrease In the number Of cases
= slow"
Mr.. Thomas viii be speaking Al
Hennepin County audiences on TH
md other public health subjects
He was a member Of a committed
which planned last years survey
Of North Minneapolis by the
Christmas Seal mobile unit.
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Twin City
Church NelUs
BORDER METHODIST

Thank God for Woman. for wo-
man gave the world the real
meaning Of love and understand
ing.
Sunday, October 9. was wo-
mans Day and what an enjoyable
day was spent. Mira Ethel McIn-
tosh conducted the morning ser
vice. Mrs w. White read the
scripture, and Mrs Charles Sex
ton introduced the speaker for the
morning, Mrs. Wright Brooks.
Mrs. Brooks chose the subject, IF
Christ came today what would you
be doing ?" and sho brought out
many points Of true Christian
value.
Music was furnished by the
Senior Choir. Soloists were Miss
M. Wheeler and Mrs. v. J. Webb
Following the morning service, the
women OF the church served a de-
hcious dinner.
Many visitors were present TO
worship with Us. Registered were
the Mines. Fred de Clout, Blanche
Mayes, Edith Moulden, r. L.
Burns, Della Combs, Ophelia
Reames, Faye Daughns. Lorraine
Cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Wood
ard and the Messrs. Samuel d.
Mitchell, Frank Commes, Joseph
Mitchell and Henry Thompson.
Visitors are always welcome at
Border.
The four o'clock service was
equally as enjoyable. A very in
spring message was delivered by
Mrs. NJ. L. Simmons, wife of Rev.
NJ. l. Simmons, pastor Of st.
Peters AME church. Solos were
rendered by Mrs. A. Mallin OF
Wesley Methodist church. We Of
Border congratulate our women
for such an enjoyable day Of wor-
ship.
Remember the sick. the shut-ins
and the afflicted with your gifts
and prayers.
At 8 p. m. next Sunday the
Wesley Choir will be our guest.
Your presence will be proof Of
your appreciation. Please come.
The Building Fund committee Is
working hard, but much depends
on you as a church member. Our
new church will be built with the
stones we carry.
In closing. do you agree? Many
a person puts five dollars worth
OF something on the head to every
five cents worth of something in
it, Harry Davis, reporter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14
RED CROSS CLASS FOR
ENPECTANT PARENTS To
REGIN on OCTuBER 20

A Red Cross class for cSpectan,
parents viii begin October 20 a,
1911 Lyndale Az 8. Glasses will
Be held seven evenings from T,so
10 80 p. m. each Tuesday and
Thursday through November 10.
To register. esIi Nursing services.
Atlantic siea
Fathers a. well a. mothers par
ticirate In the course which
teaches the rlndamsntAls % feed.
ing. clothing and general care OF
the new baby. ne class Is offered
without charge.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14
CARD OF APPRECIATION

We wish to thank the many
friends for the beautiful cards,
messages OF encouragement,
flowers. prayers and other acts Of
kindness during my hospitaliZa-
ton Especially do we wish TO
thank Rev. NJ. l. Simmons and
Mrs. Matte Boyd for their visits
and prayers. We shall always re-
member and cherish every ges-
ture.
Mrs. Nora b. Crawford, Mrs.
AuZie Dial
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14
Musical Feast colied
Success By Sponsors

The Musical Feast" sponsored
by the Gospel Chorus Of Mt. Olive;
Baptist church, last Sunday. has
been reported As = grand success
Guest choirs who participated
were from New Hope Baptist
church. Carter Chapel CME
Church, the Friendly Five Quar-
te,te and the Treble Cleffs
Rev. Frank Robertson was the
featured speaker.
Mrs. verts Williams IL press-
dent. Silas Smith IL director and
Miss Magta Phifer Is ptsnis, OF
the group.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14
Services Held For
Robert Mckee, "a

Services for Robert Mckee. 81.
1927 Minnehaha Az. who died at
his home October 8. were held FRI
day. October 7 at p. m. at Wood.
ard Funeral Chapel Rev. Hender-
son Reddick offciated.
Mr.. Mckee. a native OF Paris
Texas, had lived In Minneapolis
for IS years
Surviving are q daughter. Mrs.
Marie Warren OF Minneapolis and
one sister. Mrs. Sally Williams OF
Chicago.
Burial was In Crystal Lake
Cemetery with Woodland Funeral
Home In charge OF services
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14
Wuyuson Trustee Boord
To Present Gospel
Choral Union Sundov

The Trustee Board OF Waymar
AME Church Is presenting the
Minneapolis Gospel Choral Union
In = great musical Sunday. octo-
Der Is. at 8 p. m. at the church
The public II invited to com"
out and hear this message in song
John Little Is vice president Of
the Trustee Board and vice presi
dent OF the Union Ms. Dessis
Gresham Ia president Of the Union
and Willie II. Hale L. director.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14
SEvENTH ANNUAL
JUBllfE OF FOURTH
STREET cHuRch OCT. IS

The Seventh Annual Jubilee ser.
vices % the Fourth street Churvh
% God In Chris, Will be held At
the church beginning Thursday
October II, and will run thru Sun.
day. October IS.
Special musical programs with
other churches participating, will
be q feature % the services
The public Is cordially invited
Rev. william n. Williams Is pas
tor.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14
wcru u,is To Nee, OF. ~

ophelia Rice unit Of the Wornen's
Christian Temperance Union vii
meet Monday evening. October II
at T:So p. m az the horne Of Mrs
Mary Niehols SO Emerson Az
". second floor.
All members are urErd TO Be
present
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14
DlcnOs Both porfieG
DlomOs Both porfieG
Congress Could Stop
Racial Violence Mitchell
Tells Connecticut Meeting

Hartford Conn- the two major political parties faced
their Responsibilities racial violence, such the Till murder
and discrimination could be ended within six months
NAACP official asserted here.
Addressing CIO civil rights conference on Oct
Clarence Mitchell NAACP Washington bureau director told
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14
Continued from page a

NIontlnue1 IIOn page ~
Of the large number OF colorec
people who have left the state dur
ing the last 30 years.
At the present time. we hay'
approximately 1890. 900 white'
and we have approximately on'
million colored people. SO the gov
ernor felt that tho easiest way
out would be to work out SOM
plan he called voluntary segre
CATION"
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F.E.P.c. .
Continued from page ~

one writer cOntenued thht Iebnu
was well qualified by his record
for the position. Most Of them ex-
pressed concern that the paper
should take such a position on the
matter.
In q statement To the radio and
press Gov, Freeman said he had
not influenced tho commiaaion's
selection OF Leland.
Meantime the Minneapolis FEr
Commission which Leland has
directed since iSt9 faces n tough
battle TO save It's hide NJ a city
agency. A tentative vote by par,
Of the ways and means committee
last week denied funds Ia employ
replacement for Leland. chiefly
because some aldermen feel the
commission under Leland has not
done an effective Job. and In too
costly for the results obtained
Robert Wlshart. secretary
treasurer % the powerful and
influential Honeywell Local has
ALL has thrown hls orEanisa.
lions support against any ut
t-mpt to close down the Mime
apolls FEPC ordinance ~ which
h. was . prim. mover In getting
enArted.
wishart pointed out In his letter
that the $50. 900 appropriation for
the state FEPC could not possibly
be enough To effectively give Min
neapolis fair employment prac-
tees covcraEr.
Cecil Newman. editor OF the
Minneapolis SPOKESMAN which
was active In securing original
passage OF the city measure, also
urged Minneapolis city council
members Of the necessity Of main
tanning a good lccal FEPC until
such time a. the state " prepar-
ed by budget and staff to do q
good Job
The 5000 appropriated for
F'ErC by tho state won't make =
dent In the job discrimination a.
gainat the states Indian pcpula-
ton alone" Newman said.
STAFF members of Minneapolis
human relations agencies met
Thursday morning At the caii of
Frank Eager. secretary Of the
Mayors Council On Human Rela-
tons To consider the situation Dc.
vcioped by the tentative vote To
end tho Minneapolis FEPC,
II IL Understood that FIfth Ward
Alderman u. J derry Egan is
In favor % continuing the Min
neapolis EEPC. bu, wants Il 10 do
an effective Job Tor the tax payers
money II spends The Frrh Ward
has a heavy concentration ~ min
ority people who are the ones
chiefly hit by Job discrimination.
The Minneapolis Central la,
Dor Union went on record three
weeks ago In support ~ maintain.
ing the Minneapolis FEpC.
According Co Shelton Granger
OF the Minneapolis Urban League.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14

Hear the Zion Church Cheir In
Concert. sunday, Oct -, 3 p. m.
iith and LyudAle N.-Advt
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14

''styse not Cor ian and winter;
uttie change IN married mems
pccketA--Fraak Farr~u.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14


We all know today that there In
no such thing IN separate. but
equal facilities where n matter as
vital as the education OF our chil-
drcn II involved
The governor. In addressing
these seven colored leaders. for
got that since the Mississippi
constitutional convention Of 1890
Mississippi had separate but equal
provisions for education for color
81 children OF the state.
lie had forgotten all about that
provision In the laws OF tho state
Of mississippi until he felt the
sharp leg OF tho Supreme Court OF
the United States OF America
prolonged APPLAUSE
After the governor had talked
TO this group Of seven men about
this plan, they were anxious 10
please the governor.
They told him that they were
sure that % percent Of the color
ed people OF Mississippi would so
along with the plan Of voluntary
segregation.
The governor was 30 happy a.
bout this that he called In the
press and revealed 10 them that
% per cent OF the colorcd people
would No along with a plan for
voluntary segregation In public
schools"
when the people % Mi.slssip-
ri read what thcse leaders had
promised the governor. they b.
came 80 Indignant that they
wanted Co use some % Missls-
sippi methods Of Vioicnce on
the ,~adrr. who had sold them
down the rtvrr.
There was ~ much protest that
the governor decided that maybe
he had better call 100 OF the peo-
pies chosen leaders TO md out
what they thought about his plan
Of voluntary segregation.
This meeting was called In the
exrcutiv. mansion In Jackson on
July 10 % last year
I'm happy today Co tell yOa
that % persons out % that 100
stood and shouted In oac voice
that We want no part % seKrr-
Cation and discrimination In
Mississippi or any other place.
loud appianssl.
My heart was filled and over
come with JOY thanked God that
at last We are coming Of age in
Mississippi CApplawsel.
That very afternoon, the COVER
nor % Mississippi called a special
session OF the Mississippi Legs
lature.
(To b. continued In the Oct II
eStitionl
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14

The first daily in the United
States appeared in Philadelphia
in 1884.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-10-14

That In II we can Just get thu
colOred people Of the state 10 e.
along with us on a voluntary basis
then we can say To the Preslden
OF the United State. we can cay &
the Congress Of the United StAtef
We can say TO the Supreme Cour
Of the United States and we cai
say TO the world. that the colore,
people In Mississippi don't wan
this thing which you are callinI
for.
It's nm interesting thing. my
friends. Z don't care whether IFS
In Maryland or whether It's In
Mississippi. when certain white
parties get something that they
want 90 put over on coiored PEG
pie, they can always lind AN
"Uncis Tom who win serve
th~ir purpose. tAppiauso)
So tho Governor OF Miaai asipp
had seven 81 his handpicked boy
called In and he revealed 10 then
that We are now ready to accept
the theory OF separate but equal
You know. all OF us fooled our
selves for n number Of years In be
iicving that there was such q
thing ~ separate but equal theory
in education.
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That very afternoon, the COVER
nor % Mississippi called a special
session OF the Mississippi Legs
lature.
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editionl
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Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22

The Drtwood Club Refreshments were served by nome or Mrs Peggy Sewe hostess following the Naval Station Wednesday evening meeting
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22
COAST GUARD ENSIGN TO SPEAK AT HIGH SCHOOL

Ensign Richard Nelson, USCG, visit Kodiak High School Monday October 31, 1855 in conjunction with this years U. s. Coast Guard Cadet Procurement Program. A 1855 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy at New Lon don, Conn, Ensign Nelson will in form the students of the required mental and physical qualifications for entrance to the Academy. Movies will be shown depicting the way of life' at the Academy. MT. Nelson is regularly stationed a. board the 230-foot Coast Guard Cutter Storis, homeport, Juneau.
Kodiak mirror., 1955-10-22
Historical Group Make Site Study

The Kodiak and Aleutian Island Historical Society met Tuesday evening at the High School with several guests in attendance. A dis cuSsion as to the possibility of ac- quiring a suitable site for a Mus cum was held. Pres. Fora Wilson stated that a committee will be ap- pointed to look further into the matter.
 A dinner dance will be held for members and guests on December 10 at the F. R. A. Club on the Ma val Station. Henry White is chair man of the event, with Pat Lucas and Betha Digree acting as CO., chairmen. Further details of the dinner will be announced at a later date.
 Irwin Gilbreath and Leon Ab- rams were welcomed into the So- ciety as new members.
 Following the business session, MT. Abrams gave an interesting illustrated talk on excavations in Central America that show the early traces of man found dating back many thousands of years.
 George Cornelius, chairman of the Mineralogy Section, announced field trip to an abandoned mine will be made tomorrow, October g. All those interested in going are requested to meet at the bus stop at Tony's at 9:30 a. m.
 Cornelius suggested each one bring sandwiches as the trip will take about 312 or 4 hours.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-12-13
Tobacco Market
Closes Thursday
For Three " eeks
Higher poundage
Better Offerings
Seen This " eek


~ impending holiday closing
seiied''ea after Thursdays sale
rl'-9 week spuiTed sales on the
ai'ils'4le 4 2aeco Market today
= III tilEa Nefk ot sales COM
i'gitefd
4-'--l 4 .-a'l9 Mfr that I'M four
~ pei''a Win "eek would Ri tine
III /, ''-'' SAFES PERIOD y date A
~ &c, ~ eng v''e'liil8 OF the gen
,aI ~ o.e- 81 va also anticipated
III +" tn IaHv "eeK Improvement
I'LL Q'A-l.s ri Dooaeoo offered
m aa'
4.I. ~hu' TIM POUNDS RI
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-12-13
Moose Invite Kids
To Toy Matinee

A Toy Matinee ~ which com
nunity youngsters may share
Christmas with thos less toltun-
ats. vii he held by the Farmpllle
Moose Lodge at the state Thcatef
at 10 Il NJ on Saturday Dec ~
Mis-. G, L ARee community
Moose Mother said TODAY the Ad-
mission price VIII be new or
good. used toy The tNo-houf
show will be carto On feature
presentation from 10 ~ ~
noon
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-12-13
Town Given Christmas
Dress I'm Preparation
For Wednesdays Fete
Santa CIaus Due
At $3.50; Turkey
Awards to Follow


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County Nan Killed
In Train-( ar Crash
s. +. Coleman Is
9Th County Fatality

Punce EDWARD County 1853
traffic fatality toll fosf 70 hTe
here sunday VITA the death oi q
5l-year-old Green Bay man n q
naIn-car crash
state Police Identified the VIC
I'm as Samuel Edward Coleman,
81 q Green Bay Coleman vas
Killed instantly when hik auto Nas
struck by a Norfolk and western
Railway train al Dickinson s
Crossing on state Route 6o7 about
-four miles west Of BurkfHiilo
The accident occurred at about
Evening star., 1955-02-03
New Faces in Congress
New Faces in Congress
Miami Shows in Many Ways
That 1t Likes Dante F0scen
By Don S. Worren

People In Florida have given
repeated evidence that they like
Dante B. Fascell, 81, Democrat,
the new Representative from his
States 4th congressional dis
trict, Miami.
He was elected to the House
without opposition.
He was born on March 10,
1917. in Bridgehampton. N. Y.
After graduation from high
school at Coral Gables, Fla. in
1888, he received a law degree
from the University Of Miami in
1888. There, he was made a
member of the Iron Arrow So
ciety. an honorary fraternity for
men. He was president, too, Of
the university chapter Of Kappa
Sigma.
In law practice since 1888, he
has served as president of the
Miami Junior Chamber of Com
merce. of the Dade County
Young Democratic Club and of
the Italian-American Club.
Mr.. Fascell was elected to the
Evening star., 1955-02-03

him In 1851 as one Of five OUT
standing men Of the State.
He went into military service
with the Florida National Guard
on January 6. 1e41. He was
commissioned a second lieuten-
ant the next year and served in
the African, Sicilian and Italian
campaigns. He came out a cap
tain January 20, 1916.
He is affiliated with the Lions,
the Coral Gables, Dade County
and the American Bar associa-
tions, the American Legion and
the Military Order of World
Wars.
His wife is the former jeanne
Marie Pelot of Arcadia, Fla.
They have two children, Sandra
Jeanne and Tond.
Tomorrow: Representative
W. Pat Jennings. Democrat,
OF Vir0inid.)