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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-29

School. Valedictorian of her class
she was named Best all Rount
Student" and awarded the OAR
Award which meant a trip to the
OAR meeting in Chicago.
The problem Of college was solved
when Miss Peak decided to go to
Madison College in Harrisonburg,
Virginia. College meant active
membership in the BSU. Kappa
Delta Pi. Alpha Sigma Alpha. and
the Student Council. plus the selec
ton to Who's Who in American Col.
leges
AS president of the Madison BSU.
Lucille Peak made an unforgettable
trip to the Baptist Student Confer
ence at Ridgecrest. North Carolina.
where she dedicated her life to full
time religious work. She returned
for her senior year at Madison as
president of the YWCA.
Next came two years Of work for
q Masters Degree in Religious Ed
ucation. This was done at the Car
yer School of Missions and Social
Work in Louisville. Kentucky. While
at mission school, "Peakie" re-
ceived the high honor of being
asked to lead a Praise Service"
She was also chosen Queen of the
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-29

Preachers "Bawl." because Vir-
GINA S team won a baseball tourna
ment.
Baptist student work has seen
wonderful spirit and progress since
Miss Peak came to Farmville. The
work of Student Director has been
serious and fun. OF Longwood Miss
Peak says, II think the spirit and
enthusiasm of Longwood girls is one
If the outstanding features Of the
college"
On last April Z, This is Your
Life" program was presented in
honor of Lucille Peak by the BSU
girls, the membership Of the Farm
vile BAPTIST Church. and the alum
nae Of the BSU. She was presented
With Hamilton watch and numer-
BUS other gifts from friends.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-29
BeIona

The Rev. Robert w. Simpson con-
Quoted his regular service at Provi-
dence Church on May 20 at HIS
a. m. His sermon was on The Holy
Spirit and the congregation en-
joyed his spiritual message.
Mrs. B. E. Walthall went to Wash
ington on Sunday to attend the fun
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-29

definite but he hopes to teach for
awhile near New York. and do Sum-
mer Theatre work whenever posi-
BILE 1t is quite probable that he may
make a career Of acting.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-29

M0OltwEe CONTENDER Carl (Bobo) Olson lies prone On ,h
canvas Wrgey Field Los Angeles referee tolls ne ten
count IN the final minute Of the fourth Of the Do VIII
mddeweght boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson The se1
kept the crown on Knockout his fourth straight win over oson
as many nights AT bottom Robinson shown In his dressing o
after his victory He fanked by eit) hi n.n.
manager and julius Helfand New State Boxing
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-05-29

Miss Peak, better known as "Peoly-
ie". is graduate Of Gladys High
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18
BORDER METHODIST

A mothers love is a gods bleS-
sing. Enjoy II while mother is on
earth and thank God for her every
day.
Rev. Charles NJ. Sexton used as
his morning scripture III Cor. 9Th
chapter. using as his subject,
Christ And Ourselves" His mes
sage opened a new channel of
thought and understanding of God
and saviour Christ.
As we give thanks 10 God for
our many blessings. let us pray
for the sick, the shut-in and the
afflicted.
Border opens her doors and Of
fers warm welcome To all visit
tors.
At the vesper hour Sunday eve
ming, the Methodist Men present
cd a program honoring mothers
which was n success and enjoyed
by all Mrs. Edward Lee. Sr.. guest
speaker. gave words Of wisdom.
Miss Rayma Estes. soloist, sang
with the quality of Gods gift.
Mother today was a special person
on her special day. This should
not be for Mothers Day only. but
mother should be loved and hon
ored each and every day and we
should thank God In our prayers
for giving her 10 US.
Look forward TO August II. Re-
members this date for II holds en-
joyment for you.
In closing do you agree7 What
We are il Gods gift to US: what
we make of ourselves Is our gift
to God "-Harry Davis. reporter
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

Rev NJ J. Hendrieth, pastor Of
Wayman AME Church will be
guest speaker at the All states
Fellowship Day services 10 be
held NJ Zion Baptist Church,
Lyndalc and Eleventh Ave N,
Sunday, May ~. 1868. at = p. m
This meeting Ia under the auspices
Of the SENIOR Missionary Society
~ Zion Baptist church
The cooperation 81 every per.
aon from tho ~ states IL being re-.
queated 10 JOIN with them 10 help
make this All Day Fellowship
Day. a day long To- be remembered
In the Twin CItiea,
An outstanding program has
been planned with music by the
combined choirs under tho dirsc.
ton ot Willie u. Hale Of Zion
Baptist church Mrs. Henderson
Rsddiok viii he guest aoioist.
Everyone N cordially invited Ia
come out and fellowship with
many friends from many places in
tho United States. You will miss n
real spiritual feast n you are not
present and We are depending on
your presence in large numbers
from each state.
Refreshments and social hour
win be held concluding the pro,
gram
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George Peoke Dies
From Heorf Atfock
On CHICAGO Street
Dcpiete Nations Energies

Services Tor George Basil pcakc
S5S Iglchart Az, who died sud
denly In Chicago, Sunday. May IL
were held a. 10 a. IN. Thursday
May Il. a. st Phillips Episcopal
church Rev DenEii \ Carly ~.
gtCiatCd
Mr. Peake. a waiter for the
Great Northern Railway, was IN
Chicago on his run enroute 10 tho
coast when he suffered a heart at
tack IN the street and succumhyd
He WIS the husband II Estyr
bradley Pcake. well known 81
Paul newspaper woman.
4 native of Hannibal Mo. he
had lived In ST Paul for ten
years He was member NJ st
Phillips Episcopal church and tho
Waters and Dining Car Elm
plcyrcs Union. Local sic
Tie Is survived by his widow
Mrs reakc, three sons, Robert
Carlyle, Grant RaSil. and David
Gregory. two sisters, Mrs Myrtle
Harris and Mrs Mae Edwards
ono niece. Mrs Josephine O,icn.
all ~ 81 Paul and other relatives
Visitation was held after : y
w. Wednesday at the Brook
Funeral chapel
burial was in Forest Lawn
cemetery with Brooks Funeral
Home In charge % arrangements
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Michael Dovld Pvllens

Gravraidc services were held for
Michael David rullcns infant son
OF Mt, and Mira Glen rulicns II
t7ia Third Az. at 10 ~. Mon
day, May II at ~ Mary's GENE.
terry, Rev. John Riley, pucst In
charge at 81 Joan or Arc Catho-
he church offtclatci
Surviving IN addition To- his
parents are the maternal grand
parents, Mr. and Mrs Monroe
wyatt Omaha, Nch paternal
grandparents Mr. and Mrs Al
fred rullens aunt. Mrs Cornclta
Burns; uncle, Bcrt Smith. all Of
Minneapolis and other relatives,
Woodland Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements
Mira wyatt came to Mtnnsapo-
lis To- attend tho funeral
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PILGRIM RAPTIST

Honor Unto Mother" was the
subject Of Or NasSey's sermon on
Mothers Day Sunday May II. At
the morning worship service
Morning prayer was offered by
Deacon y Hunter. Music was
by the Senior Choir. the Youth
choir, the Gospel Chorus and the
Choral group: with a special solo.
Tell Mother I'll Re There" by
Mrs. Rose Marie Cook.
The name Of Mrs. Sotah Nun
dell, T2i St Anthony and Mrs
Eunice Gray. 700 Rondo were adj
Ell 70 the sick list.
Appreciation was expressed By
Mrs Edna Bnsley for flowers.
cards. kilograms and other acts 81
kindness during her bereavement
on the passing Of her sister, Mrs
Gladys B0msr in Seattle. Wash.
Following doxology. dedicatory
prayer WAS offered BY Trustee ".
A Boiling. Registered visitors in
cludsd Mr. and Mrs Albert Nc
Fsr'snd 81 St Paul and Mrs. Lu-
ellie Cole 81 Minneapolis
The AIM club held its
Mothers Day service at 5 . m.
Dr. Massey was guest speaker
AZ the MIC Mourning. Fasting
Praying" service held At Mt. Oh
vet Baptist church on Thursday.
NAY II, in COMMUNICATION % the
supreme Court decision banning
segregation in schools.
Sunday, MAY 20. u the Path
Fellowship CDits Drive Day ard
Or Massey win speak. Members
were urged 10 participate in this
unit drive.
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Word Club To See Expose
o. Right 70 Work lows

The Eleventh ward pcmocratc-
Farmer-Iabor club Is issuing q
general invitation 70 msmbrrS -
organized labor 20 attend It's next
meeting. Tuesday May -. AZ :
p IN In the wGshSuru NNCA.
tsis Sicclic, Az. 10 witness IN
AFt.-Cfo sound and color movie
exposing the vicious unior-bustirg
Ccais % the so-calleS "riEht.'o-
work laws
Robert A Olson. president u
tho Minnesota State frirrstior
~ Labor VII, show the nlw IN
Justice On rrAl" and will -
available 90 answer questions
Also invited 20 attend Is Mrs
Dorothy jacohson, state chair
wCman % the ncmocratic-F Farmer
Labor party
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UNITY UNITARIAN

Mrs. Eugene Kasper, Samuel II.
Morgan. and the Rev Arthur
FNoote, viii represent Unity church
at the annual May meeting OF the
American Unitarian Association
in Boston. May i7-22
These meetings have been held
annually for the past 1871 years
and afford an opportunity for
delegates from all affiliated
groups of the American Unitarian
Association 10 vote on important
measures. Many former delegates
have commented on the excellent
opportunities for stimulating in
formal talks with Unitar,ans from
all parts OF the country. as well as
participation in an excellent cal
endar nf planned lectures, meet
ings. and dinners.
Most important business Will BE-
the final vute on the report OF the
Joint Interim Commissin. which
proposes preparation Of n merger
plan for Unitarisns and Universal
ists
All Unitarians are welcomed at
these meetings rs delegates or
visitors
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

FROM DULUTH
BY Miss q. PickfOrd
SIT N. Fifth Ave. T.
Duluth, MINI

Mothers HOnored: On Sunday,
May ID. Mrs. Susie RisOn, SIT ".
Fifth kv. T., honored her mother,
Mrs. J. d. Cox by entertaining all
mothers with a Mothers Day tea
held at her home. II was a very
nice affair. Among those present
were the Mines. Helen Thompson,
Geraldine Martin, Nelson Cole
man, Irene Saunders. Inez Harris,
Matte curruthers. Lorraine Glenn,
Irman Banks. Mary Jones and
Mrs. Dorothy Finrick.
Sick and shut-ins: Mrs. Howard
Taylor Of Iii3 w. Superior st. is
recuperating In st. Luke's hospital
where she underwent surgery. We
are praying that she win soon be
well and back home with her fam
lily.
Mrs. George Cox. whom we all
know and love was able 10 attend
Mothers Day service Sunday.
Every heart rejoiced. Your
prayers are welcomed.
Mrs. Nina r. Todd Of Chicago Is
visiting her nephew and wife. Mr.
and Mrs. Pascal Todd OF 5l6 f.
Eleventh. ST. Mrs. Todd Is a mem
Der OF 81. Marks Methodist
church In Chicago and came TO
Duluth from Minneapolis where
she attended the General Confer
ence OF the Methodist church,
We are happy TO have Mr.. and
Mrs. John Tucker with US. They
are residing at 800 Pittsburgh Av
Mr.. Tucker Is stationed at the
Duluth Air Base, We welcomed
Mrs. Tucker into our Service Sun
day morning and we hope shew i'll
take an active part in chuch work
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ZION BAPTIST

Rev. A, l.. McCargo OF Memphis,
Tenn. who Is conducting a revival,
brought both the morning and
evening messages. using ms "A sub
iect. THE Two Roads that Lead
10 a Christian Education" scrip
ture st. John 3l-S.
Preaching which is calling
from God and teaching. which Is
a profession are the two roads,
John the Baptist, forerunner OF
Christ, came preaching in the
wilderness, repentance. Christ
after being baptized by John In
Jordan went about teaching love
and humility" stated the speaker.
Rev. McCargo gave us much food
for thought in this very enlighten-
ing and inspiring message.
Music was provided by the COM
bined choirs OF Zion directed by
Willie Il. Hale.
We have been blessed with four
teen candidates for baptism. We
thank God for those added.
Visitors for the day were too
numerous TO name. A special vel
come Is extended 10 all. We in
Ute you TO come again and wor-
ship with US at all OF our services.
Our sick are continuing to inn
prove, We are thankful that many
were present In the service today,
Continue TO pray and send cards
10 all sick and shut-ins
Announcement: Every Sunday
$50 TO l0:45 A. m. Sunday
School u in session. There are
classes for all ages. Start attend
ing next Sunday and learn more
about the bible.
The BTU. IL conducted from
q 80 to 7:45 every Sunday evening
Get your training early In life and
make better leaders in the church
Prayer services every wednes-
day night at 7:3O Renew your
spiritual strength.
Regular services Sundays at
l0:t5 n. m. and T:i5 p. m.
You are always welcome NJ
Zion Mrs Cynthia westbrooks
reporter.
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CARD OF THANKS

wish to express my sincere
gratitude TO the many friends who
remembered me in my bereave-
ment on the loss OF my beloved
mother. Mrs. Ella Rogers Of Ken
ova. o. For the many calls, pray
ers. kilograms, cards and other ex-
pressions of sympathy. / am most
grateful. II was comforting TO
know that so many shared our
sorrow.
Mrs. Cecilia Boyd and family.
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Twin City
Church NeWs
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST

And she vowed a vow" Sam
uel III, was the text used BY
Rev. L. &. Harris at the morning
worship service Sunday,( May 10.
He chose as his subject, An Old
Fashioned Mother" Rev. Harris
pointed out that mothers Of long
ago were praying mothers and
that when they made vow unto
the Lord, they kept that vow as
did the mother in the text. II was
a beautiful message and well ut
ted for the occasion.
Although IL rained all day, we
had a wonderful attendance, with
many visitors present. Two fam
lies brought their infant chill
dren 10 be blessed by Rev. Har-
ris.
Beautiful music was rendered
by the choir. Sister Austin gave
an inspiring solo.
Dinner was served by the men
Of the church following the morn.
ing service. Brother Bender and
Brother Wallace did fine job OF
preparing the meal.
A program was rendered In the
afternoon by Mrs Opal clark,
Mission president, honoring the
mothers OF the church. Our guest
was Mrs. p. Barnes Of Bethesda
Baptist church. Each mother was
given an appreciation gift. Ice
cream and cake was served at the
conclusion OF the program.
The BTU was well attended.
Rev. Harris taught the lesson and
II was enjoyed by all.
The Power OF The Gospel was
the subject chosen by our guest
speaker, Rev, +. X. Whitfield Of
Chicago, at the evening worship
hour. using as his text, Romans
l:l6. For I am not ashamed OF
the Gospel Of Christ" The speak
er brought out many fine points.
He Is indeed a dynamic speaker
Our minister may ask him back TO
conduct a revival service soon.
Give TO him that asketh thee,
and from him that would borrow
OF thee, turn not thou away" -
Matt. Harold Adams, re-
porter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-05-18

Episcopal COMMITTEES. The com,
mittee had been more or Iess q
court Of last appeal
On the civil rights front. q
total % 800 was raised by thu
conference for tha NAACP. On
the same program. tho HeV.
Archibald .. Carey, pastor Of
Quinn Chapel church, Chicago,
delivered n stunning speech ON
civil rights.
Political Developments conferred
on the efforts Of Sumter Lowry.
n candidate for governor Of Flor
da. Ia make the housing Of dele
gates 10 the conference In the re-
sorts fashionable hotels. an issuc
In the campaign, A resolution
passed by the conference charged
that political demogoguory has
caused the broadening Of racial
friction and q retreat from the
true Christian conception Of the
brotherhood 81 man"
Meanwhile. II was learned late
last week that "A proposal would
be made 10 assign the ~ active
bishops 10 the following districts
I Bishop George w, Baber. 2
Ward Nichols. 8 &c Hatcher,
A. ) Allen. o Frederick u
Jordan. q W u. Wilkes. 7-RR
Wright. 4 T. w Bonner. y
Frank NJ Reid. 10 A. Carey
Gibbs. IN. r. Primm; ~
sherman l., Greene, senior bishop
and ~ Joseph A. Gomez.
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CARD OF THANKS

To those who expressed their
sympathy in so many beautiful
ways during my recent bereave-
ment, the loss OF my beloved hus-
ban. the late Paul Cephas, i wish
to convey my deepest gratitude. l
especially wish TO thank Rev Jer-
ONE Del Pine for his consoling re-
marks and members Of the Week
end Club for their able assistance.
For the many cards, kilograms,
calls and floral tributes to my
loved one, shall eternally be
grateful.
Mrs. Paul CephaS.
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CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Donald J.
Brady, wishes to thank the many
friends and neighbors who were so
kind and thoughtful during our
hour OF sadness. The prayers,
cards. kilograms, flowers and
other expressions Of sympathy did
much to soften our grief and for
everything we are eternally CRATE
full. We especially wish to thank
the Rev. FIR. Frederick Ortner for
his comforting service.
Mrs. Ida NJ. Brady and family.
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CALVARY BAPTIST
5tT y. Fifth Az r.
Duluth 3, MINI.

In spite OF the disaCreeable day
Sunday. May 10. Mothers Day, a
great crowd hraved the weather 10
pay tribute TO Mothers. The ser
vice NJ Calvary was conducted by
tho combined church auNiliaries
the Mems club. Womsn's Society
Youth Auxiliary club, Missionary
Society, trustee and deacon
boards
Rev Y c. Cassius used for his
subject. Praying Mothers" taking
his scripture from Exodus ? :
Rev CRssius said that as God an
swcred the prayers Of mothers
during the fluctuations Of the
Isrselites during the time Of their
bondage, he would DO the same
today. and the world is in need %
more praying mothers II truly
was an inspiring message and
everyone went away with their
hearts burning within.
The evening service was equally
as inspiring Rev CaSsius used
for his theme. Mothers Blood, 20
taking his scripture from Ezekiel
1910. proving that a mothers
blood was and should BE- deep In
her children. We had very good
lay IN the lord.
The following united with the
church on Sunday. MAY s Mrs
Presley. s2t ~ Sixth Az. r Mr.
and Mrs Pascal Todd Miss Edith
Cox. Mrs. John Jones and Mrs
~arr,Ithera They Will he Officially
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RuAsiaS advance In all the more
remarkable when II is remember.
ed that during World War II Rus.
Sia was deCimated by fitier's
armies The resurgenco of Russia
deserves attention TO a degree we
seem 10 overlook
only few months ago our
writer's and commentators were
strsasing the fact that We are In
the asccndency when II comes to
economic advances To compare
tho economy Of our country that
has not felt wars wicked blows,
with Russia that was FRUSTRATED
by war, leaves out ~ account I'm.
portsnt factors that should enter
into the question.
II Ia never Aafe 10 underestimate
the enemy aA was done 40 consls.
tcntiy by the United states News
and World Report Of recent
months by pages and pages OF
comparison OF the two economics
Now comes tho serious admis-
sion that In the important mat
tor Of turning out scientists who
win rub tomorrow's world, Rus,
sla has wrrstSd the leadership
which We enjoyed ~ cOmplar-
emily for 81 many years.
II " said that an ot TO date
Russia has 5gi 900 trained engin-
eers as compared with our 800 900
Hut more important than these
bare figures In the fact that they
have In training more scientists
for tomorrow that their engineer.
ing graduates rose from $4,000 To
a. 600 between 1850 and 1883
whereas our number dropped nom
50 900 Ia 5000. We are quoting
here from Richmond Times Dis
patch OF MAY \, 1868 The editor
was alarmed ~ he wrote ON the
situation just "a was alarmed at
reading these figures They con.
tain food for serious thought with
such startling admissions IL II not
about time We dld somc serious
thinking
The point We are raising here is
can We afford the mental energies
We are currently investing In the
matter ~ segregation and dcseg
rcgatiun Or 10 put II another way
can We afford To- invest 80 much
In this nation Ia tho ctryumvrn
ton ~ the laws uf tho land ~ W.
are currently investing The
great topic ~ discussion u not
our ioss of leadership 60 Russia In
the matter of supplying scientists
for tumnrrow's world. but oar
chief interests hinge about cause
that Is ~ luCal interest, instead
90 the world embracing matter ot
who " "a rule tomorrows world
Jlmcro ENponrRtS Nill stone
Around Necks
The fighters against desegrcga
ton are a milestone about the
neck " our nation, which IA strug
citing for survival in contest with
one % the mighty nations % the
earth. This column repeats what
! has been said herein before tina,
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this nation cannot fight Russia
with one hand and color war
with the other II n going 10 take
both hands To outdiatancc Russia
In the race for world leadership
Who rules the world Of tomorrow
Is far more important than who
sits behind whom on the common
carriers.
Dcpiets Nations Energies
The segrcgationsts should bear
In mind that AS they consume the
nations moral and intellectual en-
ergies to maintain segregation
they dcplete the nations energies
In their struggle TO keep our ma.
ton scientifically abreast OF Rus
STA What does II profit us 10
maintain. even in part. segrega-
ton OF It's loyal sitizsns and lose
the scientific leadership OF the
worid1 The figures on the scientif.
ic status Of the two great coun-
tries ms pertains To their pro-
duction Of scientists alone. should
shock this country inta a realiEh-
ton that II In later than we think
II we think we have time TO fas-
ten forever segregation on this
country
Tho fight for segregation Is a
fight against God and time and
right whereas we need to fight
for world leadership tomorrow
II still may he true that the his
torians OF tomorrow may write
that the Old South was the mill
stone that sank our great nation
In the swirling waters Of interns-
tional competition. Can We afford
10 spend 50 much Of our national
energy fighting to maintain seq
rrgation'