The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1956-09-15
MEDFORD

She is from the Baptist Con-
vention office. Guest speaker
last Sunday was the very at
tractive and inspiring Mrs.
Thora Thoong, Secretary Ban-
list Women's League Of
Sweden. The former mission
airy to China has developed a
deep interest in colored
peoples and her visit here was
on her own request. Mrs.
Thoong was present at the
Bay State Women's Baptist
Mission Society Annual House
PARTY three day program.
Thursday, Friday and Satur-
Gsy of last week at the beauti-
full Salvation Army Camp at
Sharon. Shiloh was represent
ed by the Mesdames Miriam
Phillips. wife of the Pastor;
Madeline Andrews and Do
rothy Kountze. All reported
an enthusiastic meeting of the
Baptist women.
The tragic accident involv-
ing Mr.. George w. Edmonson
has shocked the community.
Long a civic leader here, Mr..
Edmonson's last public APP
pearance was at a Layman's
service at Shiloh Baptist
Church where his quiet wis
dom and eloquence surprised
all who had never heard him
before. Although his 81 years
on the RR often kept him
away from the community, his
heart always was deeply i'm
planted here. On his numer-
Gus travels he was always
alert to bring back ideas that
might help the growth of the
community. Mr.. Edmonson
was the chief founder and
guiding light of the w. Med
ford Community Center and
served as its president. Only
the forced abSense due to his
Railroad travelling curtailed
the service he wanted to give
the community and the people.
Always a gentleman, diplo-
mat and man of vision, George
Edmonson has left lasting
mark in this community with
prayers offered for him this
week by our people. His devot-
ed wife, Norma; his daughter,
Mildred, and his son in law.
Harold Gibson ST.: and other
relatives have requested this
column to announce their
deepest appreciation and
gratitude to the many friends
and neighbors who have called
or sent cards to the home at
100 Jerome st.
The community mourned the
passing of one of its popular
young people, Miss Beverly
Clark. She was only II and
had lost her sister, Pearl, a
year ago. A brother Charlie.
served in the Army.
The community extends It's
sympathy to the family of
Mr.. Cecil Graham ST. of
Sharon street on the loss of
his eldest sister, Mrs. Ethel
Itfil of Laconia Avenue, New
York. Mr.. and Mrs. Graham
are the parents of Lieuten-
ant Richard Graham, first
Cadet of color to graduate
from Norwich Military Aca-
DENY and who will enter Ho-
ward Dental this month at
Washington.
Captain Russell c. Stokes.
stationed with the 7th Cavalry
Regiment in the Far East, has
written us to extend the best
wishes of himself and family
to all the good people of Med
ford where he hopes to finally
settle down some day, as do
all true sons OF Medford
Master Sgt Charlie Ledbetter
of Lincoln street has been
chosen "Airman of the Month
and honored with a dinner
and awards by his squadron.
stationed at Bedford. Con-
gratulations, Charlie! 1t looks
like our Medford men all seem
to make a good mark in
whatever branch Of the SER
vice they enter.
Medfordites are expected to
attend the Sunday afternoon
tribute to the Trotters tomor-
row at Peoples Baptist church.
The Trotters were among the
biggest boosters OF Medford
its people and progress.