davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH OF
GOD IN CHRIST

Once again we greet you In
the name OF the Lord Jesus from
st. PauTs Church Of God In
Christ, Rev. J. c. Virgins, pastor.
Since Sunday, February 81, was
the fourth Sunday OF the month
IL was a special sacrificial day,
that members OF this church set
aside 10 bless our church. II was
also Brotherhood Week. At this
time every year. we recognize
that we are brothers, one nation
unto God We at St PauI's church
Of God in Christ wish TO express
our gratitude for being a part OF
this great nation, this land OF the
free and home OF the brave. with
thanksgiving in our hearts, we re-
iterate the words. zone nation, In
divisible, with liberty and Justice
for all" Yes. we know so well
those unforgettable words we
are our brothers keeper.
This illustration was brought
out 80 well in the pastors mes
sage as he reviewed the story OF
Lazarus and the rich man. The
rich man possessed all Of this
worlds good and Lazarus. who
had nothing and desired crumbs
that fell from the table OF the
rich man. who was so selfish he
would not give anything 10 his
brother Lazarus. Can we say that
We are our brothers keeper when
we have plenty and yet withhold
from our unfortunate brother who
hasn't acquired as much. the nee
essities that would sustain him
Jesus said on one occasion, II
was hungry and you fed me not,
naked, and you clothed me not.
sick and you visited me not" Let
us not be weighed in the balance
and found wanting. for we are
our brothers keeper -- Dorothy
Nolen, reporter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
He restoreth your soul.
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH


Rev. II. w. Bolts ST.. brought
US a very inspiring message To-
day. Sunday. February ~. He
chose for his text Peter. SIS
BE sober. be vgilant; because
your adversary. the devil, as q
roaring hon walketh about. seek
ing whom he may devour." Scrip
ture job 1:l-6. Some thoughts TO
pondered are: the devil is mighty,
but God " almighty. Satan comes
in many DISCUSSES, we must
choose whether we will serve the
devil who brings only condemna-
ton and everlasting punishment,
or Christ who gives life eternal.
Music was rendered by the
Gospel Chorus and Junior Choir.
directed by Mr.. Ralph Primm.
Soloist was Mr.. Willie b. Hale.
Evening services conceded in
favor Of the Minnesota-South Da-
kota State Convention which held
its second quarterly board meet
ing at Bethesda Baptist church.
Rev. l.. l.. johnson of Williams
burg, Va. delivered an inspiring
message to the convention. His
Subject was. Love" scripture, l
Cor. -.
Music was furnished by the
combined choirs.
Visitors for the day were: Rev.
Fred Adkins. St Paul, MINI, Mr..
Ellis f. Bellfied, Milwaukee, Wis.
Mr.. Nathaniel Miller. Mpls.. jan
ME Carpenter. Sioux Falls, s. ID.
and Mr.. and Mrs. James Powell OF
Minneapolis.
All known sick and shut-ins are
improving.
You are always welcome at all
services at Zion.
Mrs. Cynthis Westbrooks, re-
porter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
Negro Consumer
Purchases Increase
In SIS Volume
Continued from page II

mic status II improved then the
nations economy benefits Els
sentially Negro desires and pur,
chascs differ little from other
races Tho trouble has been the
Negro has not had tho income
hut here, too. the facts and
figures show Improvement for be.
tween 1889 and 1882 Negro mean
Income jumped from 1894 10 81,
$40. u fun third Of thr Negro ur.
han population earns between 81.
600 and 81 900 a year
The Negro market IL high
consumption market for many
consumer goods. Studies in typi.
cal markets show that per cap
TIA" consumption of many prod
ucts IL higher than that OF the
white population, why IL this 50 ?
The Negro with money To- spend
has fewer ways ot spending II
than the white person. There are
avenues ~ spending which are
closed to him. or which he shuns.
ar which are impractical for him.
The result is that he spends more
on certain catrgories Of consumer
goods
The Negro market IL being tap.
ped hy most OF the leading Amcri-
can Industries In Negro news
papers magazines and radio in
all OF tho - major Negro markets
NJ the country Some OF the com.
panics include RCA Victor. wes-
tinghousr. ESQ STANDARD OIL.
Sinclair. General Motors, ChryS.
Ter. Helms and Maytag
fmctuatinE Position
Also leading makers Of soap,
electric ranges. soups, bread. and
great variety " other products,
schedule advertisements regularly
in tho leading Negro newspapers.
They have all built profitable con
sumner acceptance 81 their prod
ucts in the Negro market BY
consistent uss Of these papers
over the yrarS
There IL considerable evidence
that the rising economic tide IL
catching up with the Negro lie
still has long way 10 60 for par.
nv In drprrssions he Il quick 10
b. hit. lsyrd of. or nrrd INA ~.
sition nuctustcs wildly with the
economic wrathervane Hts m
TURF largely depends upon social
change and acceptance a. well as
his Rhinty to grow. become eiu-
Gated and NJ into the national
pattern.
TITS value In the economic pic,
ture Is becoming morr distinct
tits determination 20 ut into the
economy as whole Is On his side
Favorable response tc the Negro
desire 90 grow viii be felt morr
In sorur areas than IN
others but the trend has been set I
Certainly thrr~ Is considerable .
weigh, behind ieoco coo people .
and business industry ard the 60 .
nnomy are feeling ~
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH

On Sunday. February ~ at the
morning worship service. Rev.
Floyd Massey Jr., spoke on The
Lonely Heart" Following the or
gan call 10 prayer. Deacon ". ".
Smith. offered morning prayer.
Music was by the Senior Choir.
directed by A. v. Hall and the
Gospel Chorus. under the direc-
ton OF Mrs. ODelle Galloway.
Dedicatory prayer was offered by
Trustee Il. l.. Morris.
Visitors were introduced and
welcomed by Mrs. Anna Rose
williams The brotherhood theme
was used In the children's story.
Coincidence was expressed to Dea-
Coness Annie Banks on the pass
ing OF her niece. Mrs. Ethel
Chambers in Detroit last week.
Members appointed TO the bud
get committee were NJ. A. Boiling.
chairman, A, w Jordan, l.. r.
Tarver. " ". Smith, NJ. A. Knott.
Sr.. Mrs Lydia Brown, Mrs. An
ME Banks, 8 F., Hall, Mrs. Pris-
ella Kirk, r. r. Taylor. Walter
Coins. Jr, y. L. Morris. John
Lawrence. Richard Stokes. Jana
belle TAYLOR. Justine Jackson and
Leroy Cunningham.
Members appointed to the nom
mating Committee were John
Banks, Sr.. chairman, Ramsey
Jackson and the Mines. Ida Mae
Murphy, Luella Brown and MIL
dred Jordan.
Appointed 10 the Articles and
Bylaws committee were. Ted Al
len. chairman: the Mines. Cora
Relic Banks, Emma Kirk. Lou
ella TAYLOR. and w. d Gray I.
Sam Ransom and e. 8. Anderson
Appreciation was expressed BY
Deacon l. l. Murray for kind
ness Of the pastor and church
auSilaries received during the
passing OF his uncle. Mr.. Willie
Simpson
Appreciation was expressed 10
the Mines. Priscilla Kirk and
Notah Mundell for sheets they
made for the nursery. The senior
choir was commended for the ex-
feilfUl FNfllfl w JULIUS NHfNfF.
tenor. on last Friday Mrs Dolly
Cr''Shshon was chairman OF this
affair.
A. 7 n. m. the quarterly meet
ing OF the MINI. SO. Dakota Rap
fist Convention WAS held at
Bethesda church, Minneapolis
on next Sunday Rev. Massey
v'ill speak and the Ordinance Of
Communion will he observed NJ
the morning worship service Al
q n. m. the Gospel Choral Union
service will he held
On SUNDAY. March II at 3 n
W Rev. Peter Smit will sneak
NJ Union service with First Ran
rat church and his choir will
sing
Members were reminded ~
their T~nter folders distributed
last week by mail
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
ST. PETERS A.ME. CHURCH

81 u u EAA8 . h-1sAsGAs NAhS
Sunday. Feb. ~, was the first
Sunday in Lenten Season and
Rev. NJ. L. Simmons selected the
subject, The Greatness Ii mea-
sured In The Kingdom" as his
initial message. He said that true
greatness Is measured by the
number of people you serve. When
asked by his disciples, who is
the greatest" Jesus said, Let
him be a servant to all" To get
ahead is a real mark of manhood,
but do not acquire over-plus OF
Importance or tread on your fell
bowman to obtain these heights.
One way to expand yourself is
to visit the hospitals, Sanitor-
iums and prisons. II you do this.
you can become the greatest in
the Kingdom.
A new system of class leader
ship was adopted in the church.
Each member was given the OPP
portunity to select his own class
leader. Under this system, the
person you select will become
your spiritual leader and will con-
tact you.
Our Sunday school Is progress
sing rapidly. One Of its outstand-
ing achievements is the publish
ing Of Sunday school paper. The
first edition proved to be very
interesting. All parents are urged
to bring OF send their children
to Sunday school.
st. Peters was host OF the
World Day Of Prayer, Feb. rs. II
was a very spiritual and en-
tightening experience to all who
attended.
st. Peters Is the friendly
church, Won't you visit with us
next Sunday.-Mrs. Fred Pierce.
reporter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04

Just for the youngsters. Mr.. Cliff
ford Hawkins offered a very In
eeresting discussion on Lenten
denial. ut would be nice II we
were more positive-like doing
things for people; going out Of
your way a little TO help others.
When we give up candy or tobac-
CO that Ii more or less for our
benefit, 50 let's help Others" Mr..
Hawkins explained.
Mrs. Myrtle Banks L. superin-
tendent OF Sunday school Try
and attend Sunday school at least
twice a month. You'll be surprts-
ed at what you can learn.
Rev. Charles sections sermon,
What / May Build" was so well
delivered that II ended too soon.
/ quote: Each one has something
In his own heart that makes him
turn to the Lord. Abide In me and
I in you and ask what you will
and IL will be granted. The house
OF God Is the beacon of the world.
therefore, we must build to exist,
we must become conscious OF our
needs. see beyond the physical and
reach up for the spiritual"
We were glad to have the fol.
lowing visitors: Mr.. and Mrs
Massey. l1l3 14th Az. s., North
Methodist; Mr. Earl Carr. 1851
Second Av. s.: Miss ID. Wilkerson
2437 27th Av. s.: Mr., Green, st
Paul. and Mr.. Floyd Patterson OF
Minneapolis.
There will be a call meeting OF
the official board on Sunday
March 18th. Immediately after the
morning service.
Members. don't forget your
Lenten Self Denial Bank.
Next Sunday. March 9Th, The
Command Strength" will be the
subject OF Rex. Sections sermon
We welcome all and want you
to feel at home among Christians
Mrs, G. NJ. Ford. reporter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. Leardrew Leonard John
son. pastor OF First Baptist
church OF Williamsburg. Va,
brought us forceful message ia
ken from lat Corinthians, LIST
chapter and 23rd verse. But we
preach Christ crIcified, unto the
Jews, a stumbling block. and I'M
TO the Greeks. foolishness. His
subject was, The Cross A
stumbling Block TO Some, Fool
ishness to Others" The church
was filled TO capacity.
Music was furnished by the
Senior Gospel Choir and the
Musicetts.
The South Dakota Minnesota
second quarterly board meeting
convened at our church in the
afternoon. In the absence OF Rev
II. y. Hunter. pastor of Mt. OIL
vet Baptist church Of St. Paul
who was To deliver the evening
message, but was unable TO be
present.. Rev johnson was asked
to bring the sermon.
Rev. Johnson took his text
from LIST Cor. 1918. Theme,
The Greatness Of Mature Love "
Some OF the points that were
stressed gave US food for thought
for these days. Love Is generous
love Is humble: love envieth not
love Is courteous love thinketh no
evil: love compels us to forgive
one another, love also compels us
to serve humanity. II you have
the love OF Jesus you have a big
heart We should be true 10 our.
selves and true TO God.
The audience which filled Vie
church TO capacity was greatly
inspired.
Soul stirring music was render
ed by the combined choirs OF the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
EDUCATIONAL MEMORIAL
PROGRAM At ZION ON
TUESDAY. MARCH \

There will be an educational
memorial program nj Zion Baptist
church Tuesday, March 3. at 7 10
q, IN Mrs A. r. Ulstrom. Dirrc-
tor ~ American Leprosy Missions
viii show n finn In color and sound
entitled The Life In My Hands"
The story In from Thailand
Mrs ulstrom just completed
her second trip around the world
visiting icpcr colonies TO bring up
To the minute and accurate in
formation TO those Interested In
this great work
There viii be other talent rea-
turcd on the program The pub
lie Is invited
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
Mrs. RideoVx Nosfen
To Friends On Friday

Mrs. Annabells RideauN, TnT
Rnndo Az. entertained group
of friends In her beautiful rrcrea-
tion room on Friday. February
IS Hostesses who served AZ the
RidcsuS's recent 10th wedding
anniversary celebration were hon
ored Mrs Rdeaux presented each
hostess with a picture % the
group taken on the night % the
affair BY Bum Brown.
Present were the Misses Rar.
hars white. Jeanne Rsldridge and
Darlene Kemp, and the Mines
Erma Msxingo, Murtel Edward.
Ruth Addison, Mamie Green, Lii
Ian RalenEer Dolly Crushshon
and Mildred Jordan.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
Permanent Rvmmose
Sole Located A.
CAS- Third Ave. No,

A permanent rummagr sale
with a large variety ~ mems, wo-
mons and childrrn's wear has
been established at 62s Third Az.
N
Management OF tho Mcrchan-
disc Mart pointed out that there
Is n complete change of mcrChan.
disc In the shop daily The mana
ger also said that he can secure
for customers any merchandise
that they might want.
Tho Thrift Shop" as II IL
sometimes referred, employs ten
full time employees.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
SIOUX
r A [ [ s
NEWS
N O 7 e S
ny Kaye Coates
SO MAbie 81
Sioux FnliA 3. u.


events OF the season was the sec
ond annual Brotherhood dinner
held at the Cataract Hotel, Nit
chell. 8. Oak. An editor received
honors for using his paper to
spread brotherhood most during
the whole year. II you didn't at
tend this affair you should really
know what you missed. Our folks
that are on the board are: Bea
Hamilton and Mr.. J. Monkey. Mr..
and Mrs. X. Munee, who reside on
N. Chicago Av.. invited Gen.
Belishline. Rev and Mrs. Walton,
Georgia Lee and the shelley's to
their home for coffee following
the dinner engagement.
st. Johns Baptist church Mis-
sionary Society OF which Mrs. c.
Chelley b the president, held
social function at the Booker T.
Washington Service Center. Pill
grim Church and the Church OF
God In Christ were guests. The
evening was spent socially end
ing with lunch.
81. Johns Baptist church entire
congregation took part in a pot
luck" dinner. following morning
services. The celebration was in
honor OF the church club that
brought In the most money last
season, The winners were Mrs. NJ.
Greer tlcaderD Mrs. r. Haynes,
Mrs. v. Anderson and the Dan
Coates. We had plainly TO eat and
loads OF gayety. Rev. and Mrs.
Bolts were both under the
weather for the day so we missed
them but we carried on in good
Baptist fashion. After the affair
some Of US gals gathered at the
Tolbert home for coffee and
friendly chat.
We are missing our Jane Car
pentcr who In In Minneapolis and
may stay II she secures the posi-
ton she II seeking Jane II living
with Gwyn Toibert. We expect
TO see Gwyn home this week end
TO help her daddy, A. ToIbert
celebrate his birthday on March
s.
We have scads OF birthdays
here for March. Dianne Welcher
announced In Sunday School that
she was To have birthday on
Saturday. the 5th. Lawrence by
sart, Joe Fleming. La Montee.
VIM, Tolson and Bob Haynes have
birthdays this month Hope all
Of them have a party and in
yite me
The c. Shclleys and Bea Ham.
Ilton were guests for social
gathering in the VIM. Parks
home. The group had planned
gathering in December TO cele-
brate birthdays, but they just
made II most OF the group have
birthdays In Dec. Dorothy Smith
il one Of the party. but failed 10
be ut this affair All that know
Mrs Parks know they had
grand time The Parks have
beautiful home on South Summit
Hope most around here are OBJ
serving something for Lent. They
are real cool think the Lenten
season IL n good time 10 check
up on ones self. While you are
worrying about the things you
want that YOU haven't got. think
az all the things you don't want
that you haven't got
Any of you folks that knew
the late Eugene Bowman in
Pierre will be pleased TO know
he has very attractive ambi-
tious son attending the Rapid City
School Of Mines.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
CARD OF APPRECIATION

We wish to sincerely thank all
OF our friends who remembered us
on the occasion Of our Twentieth
Wedding Anniversary on Febru-
airy IS. II was heart warming TO
receive so many congratulations
and so many, many lovely gifts
We will always remember the
date with fondness.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Rideaux
TOT Rondo Av,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04

Why art thou cast down. q
INV soul and why art thou DIS
quictd In mer Hop thou In God
--(P~aims t2,Al
All Of US have our moments
Of dependency when Il seems
easier to sink deeper than 10
make the effort to pull ourselves
up. But God's good and HIS love
are ever present to help and
strengthen VS. II we viii but seek
Him In prayer.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04

counSels that the young new ma
ton Of China should think before
a war with the u. y. would
plunge the entire world into
nuclear warfare and might end
the world az we know II.
D~pIores Action Congressman
Walter Judd deplored the action
Of Democratic Leadership In the
House Of Representatives In
bringing up a bill 10 raise the
salaries OF members Of Congress
before taking action on ioKislA-
ton 10 increase the salaries Of
postal workers and other Federal
employees In hlS weekly release TO
newspapers sent out on Feb. 10
Judd said he did not believe
members Of Congress should raise
their own salaries until they
have first taken care Of employees
In the lower paid brackets.
In n nationwide tsleviHion pro-
gram, Minneaota's Senator Ed
ward Thye said monopolies and
mergers which tend 10 concen-
trate business and industry In a
few huge enterprises are danger
Gus 10 small business, lie advo-
Gated strict enforcement and
strengthening Of antitrust lawr.
. Secretary ~ state John Fos-
ter Dulles Will address the
United Negro College Fund con
vocation nj the Metropolitan
Opera House In ~ r. March 20
Rumors keep coming down
from the nations capital that
Congressman William l.. Dawson
from Chicago IL secretly working
behind the scenes 10 keep the low
income housing projects that are
scheduled To 40 up In his district
segregated out Of fear than an
intsgrated project might upset
his political applicant.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
CARD OF APPRECIATION

My sincere thanks to all friends
and acquaintance who helped me
so much In my recent efforts for
the rally at st. James AME
Church. With the help OF 30 many
was able TO contribute $40 on
Sunday, February ~ towards the
drive, for my team.
Mrs, f. Potts
6l9 st. Anthony
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
IN MFMORIAM

In remembrance Of Mrs. Maggie
Davis, who passed away February
%. 1854. Her charming ways and
smiling face are a pleasure to re
call. She had n kindly word for
each and died beloved by all.
Sadly missed by husband.
Charlie Davis: daughter. Made
line Davis; son. James Davis:
brother. John Patterson.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
Quotes

"prvtnE's a lot like baseball
rs the number % times YOU Set
home safely that counts o. n @
Hutchsson.
When three women are talking
It's conversation when one Of
them leaves, It's gossip e COT.
fryvillc tkSnsN Journal
People who live u w usually
discover that they havr % live 70
down Nell Clarke
Our torvfathsrs founded an
enduring republic that has prob
ably endured more thar they ever
suspected u would" Frances
RctmAn
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
IN MFMORIAM

In remembrance OF Mrs. Maggie
Davis, who passed away February
%, 1854. Her charming ways and
smiling face are a pleasure to re-
call She had a kindly word for
each and died beloved by all.
Sadly missed by. husband, Char
lie Davis: daughter, Madeline
Davis; son, James Davis: bro
Their. John Patterson.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
lsHyS Worship together this .ueek

Twin Cities. Directing the choir
were Mr.. Willie B. Hale and Mrs.
bessie Gresham. Pianists were
Miss Ethelene Williams and Mrs.
Leone Bray. Mr.. Ralph Primm
was the organist.
Mrs. Lulu jackson, 2745 Gin
ton Av.. was taken TO Fairview
hospital due to q heart attack.
Her room number Is $40. We are
praying for her and all our sick
everywhere Gods speedy recov-
ery.-Mrs. Sarah Benson. report
er.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
90. Dsndrdas To stor In film Version Of "kIno And %

Hollywood AEPJ-Dorothy Dsndndge, who recently
longsrm contract with goth Century Fox been
forthcoming film according Hopper
Miss cambridge will the number Brynne
and Deborah Kerr in The King Rodgers
English school
teacher n lam.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04

Angeles, Cahfonia-ANPJ Funeral
here recently for Virgil Gese prominent
filed law against the
segregation incident
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04

No fcsiiaG' Rc~d~r~ wAo pat
roaise advertisers In this paper
ar~ -oa the bah
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04

Yoa can bet your last dSllAT
that advertisers IN this Paper arr
community frtcadA.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
"porgy ~ sss." To % filmed

buzzng the recent Paramount acquisition actual
ing Of nnal papersof tho night TO film orgy
puted 100000