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ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-02-22

lndL w 8 WIldl
prompted us to write this ar
ticlc as an epilogue to his
story.
In his report brother Babic
presents a picture that is a
true mirror of what is going
on within our lodges all over
the country: Love for the
organization on one side, a
hard struggle to keep up the
membership, ins u f f C i C n t
knowledge of what a frater-
nal organization should mean
to the members, and an easi-
ly swayed attitude tn a t
makes many drop their men,
bership for picayune reasons.
Yes, in reading his report,
one can find a story within a
story.
We have mentioned love for
the organization on the part
of many tried and true frater-
nalists.
We know that there still
exists considerable devO-
ton for the principles of
the Croatian Fraternal Uni
on among our members.
How could we otherwise
show repeated success in
our yearly campaigns for
new members and insur-
ance?
We still have a considerable
number of the faithful, who
are ready to undergo any
sacrifice for the good of their
lodge, without expecting too
much in return.
But these modern times
have taken away much of the
spirit that prompted the old
timers to sacrifice a good deal
of their time for the lodge
whenever necessary. Today it
is more and more the none
, tary gains that count; love
and devotion is waning rapid
ly.
To attract new members,
we must offer high rewards
that overshadow completely
any we paid only a decade
ago.
Grow Or Fall Backwards
Those Of you, who follow
the reports of membership
standing in the zajednical
from month to month, coult
not fail but notice that dur
ing the last six months VIZ
have been showing a gradua
but continuous fall in mem
bership.
AS soon as the campaign
ends the lethargy settle:
down among the members
during which time losses out
number the gains. Of cours'
we can not allow this to con
tinue and that is why oul
yearly campaigns have be
come so necessary.
We can not stand still.
We must grow or fall back
wards. Any relaxing will
take its revenge.
Although the cost of en-
rolling new members has sky
rocketed, we can not allow i
to be a hindrance, no NOR
than it is a hindrance t.
many big corporations AM
organizations, who are spend
ing millions for expansion il
order to remain on top.
In our line we, too, are on
of the top organizations an
must therefore stand read,
to invest more, so that we ca,
remain big.
Lapsations Big Problem
How to cut down lapsa
tions and Withdrawals ha
been, and is, one Of our big
gest problems.
With a strong Junior Or
der, such as ours, we woul'
be able to keep the Adult De
partment in a healthy condi
ton, if it wasn't for lapsa
tions.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-02-22

Membership Drives Are Lifeline Of
Croatian FraternaI Union OF America
Field Workers Can Profit Handsomely
By Participating In Recruiting Race
BY Joseph Chesarek, Member Clerical Staff
Pittsburgh, Pa - A few weeks ago there appeared a
report Croaan Section of the Zajednicar compiled
by brother Ivan Babic, of opnoch lodge officers
and secretary of Lodge 423 located at Aiquippa, Pa
his short but comprehensive statement he presented
the membership we'll the financial side of transactions
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-02-22

Members OF Former Coatn Brotherhood OF Montana Acquainted With Terms
Of Sick Benefit Portion OF Reinsurance Agreement With Union
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-02-22

tary. Standing, usual order: Charles An
tonich, CB Trustee; Tomo Pancich, oldest
(86 years. CB member; John Tuss, CB Su-
preme Treasurer; Ann Bauer, CB Supreme
Secretary; and Anton Pancich, CB Supreme
Board member. 1t was at this meeting that
bro. Mandich accepted the deed of the Gro
attain Brotherhood home and property at
Black Eagle in the name of our Society.
Arizona sun., 1956-06-21
ARIZONA SUN

quietly and persistently with
the members Of the Legislature
to bring about passage of legis-
lation for the solution of water
problems. One of these bills ap-
propriated $35O,OO0 to complete
engineering data for the devel-
opment of future water pro-
jects. Another authorized the
Power Authority to proceed
with the application and cons
truction of the dam at Bridge
Canyon for both power and
water.
The Governors policy is no
nesty, integrity and efficiency
in government. He has often
made the statement, "The best
politics is a job well DONE" The
Governor stated that in his
opinion what is needed most in
Arizona is stability and depend
ability in government h a t
changes should brought about
quietly and effectively and only
as a result of thorough and
careful planning. The Governor,
in this manner, has SyStemat-
q
ically achieved the~adoption of
most of his legislative program,
including welfare and educa-
ton.
Arizona sun., 1956-06-21
MCFARLAND ANNOUNCES
Continued from page u

Continued from page ID
during the last two years of his
term.
Governor Mcfarland is known
as an authority on water law,
having been an attorney for the
San Carlos Irrigation Drainage
District, and while on the bench
tried water cases involving most
of the water rights in Arizona.
While in the Senate he was ask
ed by the Congressional delega-
ton to lead the fight for water
for Arizona. In this position he
helped secure passage of the
bill authorizing the Wellton-
Mohawk and Yuma Mesa Pro
ject, and helped secure passage
of the Central Arizona Project
bill twice. in the United States
Senate by q vote of almost two
to one.
During the time that he has
been Arizona'S Chief Executive
he has devoted a great deal OF
his time to the water problems
of the state, having personally
assisted in the successful argu-
ment of the Arizona versus Cal
ifornia case in the Supreme
Court. He has worked closely
with the attorneys in the pre-
paration and presentation OF
Arizona'S case before the special
master.
The Governor has worked
Arizona sun., 1956-06-21
Dr.. ]. \. JACKSON
Continued from page u

Continued from page u
to devise ways of changing the
Convention constitution at the
Denver meeting in September
so he can have a life term as
president, and at the same time,
fighting the rising spectre of
ing, dynamic, courageous
Stubbornly honest Rev. M. L.
King of Montgomery, leader of
the bus strike, whom many top
Baptist leaders would like to
see as president of the Conven-
ton and also as pastor of Oh
ivet.
Arizona sun., 1956-06-21
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Well Folks
June 81, 1856

Well Folks
According to the calendar, to-
day is the first day of summer.
/ certainly could have been fool
ed. Maybe that only applies to
North Dakota or Montana.
Down here in Phoenix it is
different. For instance, for some
time now I have been telling
you about Reddy's bag O
Beer, a water proof plastic bag
filled with your favorite beer
and ice cubes. Could you i'm
agine ordering a Bag O. Beer
some blustery cold spring day
up in Montana? OF course not!
But down here in good OIL Phoe-
nix at this time of year it is
ideal for that hot ride across
the, desert, mountain picnic or
drive-inn theater. In fact the
Bah O. Beer will keep beverages
cold for hours; so you can use
it anywhere, anytime, and save
the trouble of packing an ice
box.
What more can I say? Keep
cool with Reddy's Bag O. Beer!
FREDDY
P.S.-Something new has been
added. Doris has gone deep in
the heart of Texas to be with
her husband and Dottie Mae
Jones is taking her place. Come
in and get acquainted.
FREDDY"
Arizona sun., 1956-06-21
UNDERGOEs SURGERY

Mrs. Emma Crosby of East
ROeSer Rd. underwent an emer-
gency operation Tuesday morn
ing at Good Samaritan Hospital
following an acute attack of
appendicitis. At this writing
her condition is favorable.
Arizona sun., 1956-06-21

A woman's counsel is not
worth much, but he that de-
spises it is no wiser than he
should be.
Arizona sun., 1956-06-21

Modern girls may or may not
make good mothers, but they
often make poor fathers.
Arizona sun., 1956-06-21

STRUGGLES with police officer John Cooke. who is pulling her
back from the rolling Of the Whehurst heew0Y In Woshng
ton which she recently attempted to jump Token to
General hosptu for observation. Mrs Shermon blamed q
noggng husbond her for the attempted suicide
(Newspress Photol @A
Arizona sun., 1956-06-21
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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-01-13
Kansas Non Stricken
Here While Visiting
DAUGHTER & Relatives

John W, Stroud, IS. OF Kansas
City Kans., died suddenly of a
heart attack at the home of his
daughter. Mrs. Jean officer Of
1871 Emerson Az N. on Friday,
January 6.
Mr.. Stroud was visiting his
daughter and family and was sit
ting listening to the radio when
he was stricken.
The remains were shipped TO
Kansas City, Monday, January 9.
Funeral services and burial will
be held there Wednesday January
IL. Mrs, officer accompanied the
remains.
Survivors include four sons,
winton F. Stroud. Bonners Spring.
Mo. winifred and Thomas Of
Kansas City and Theodore OF
Minneapolis; five daughters,
Maude T. Williams, jamie Harris,
Marion Thihodo and Winnie
Grigsby OF Kansas City, Jean Of
fcer. Minneapolis; one brother.
James r. Stroud Of Alabama, 20
grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
Woodland Funeral Home was in
charge Of arrangements.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-01-13
HEART ATTACK FATAL 10
MRS. BEulAH JOHNSON;
REMAINS TO TENNESSEE

A heart attack was fatal to
Mrs, Beulah Mae Johnson, 307
~ Dale ON Monday, January o.
Mrs, johnson had retired early on
Monday night and was found dead
in bed by her husband at about
1880 p. m
Surviving Mrs. Johnson are her
husband, Wallace H. Johnson;
daughters. Mrs tmogene Patton
OF 81, Paul and Mrs Inell Simms
OF Paris, Tenn. her mother. Mrs,
Birdie Love, Paris, Tenn; sisters.
Mrs. Villa Smith OF st. Paul: and
Mrs Georgia Il, Austin OF Paris.
Tenn. and brother, James A, Love
OF Louisville, Ky She is also sur
vived by grandson, Tommy
Simms; niece, Mrs, Birdie Foster.
nephews, Willie Mae. Anthony
and Tyrone Foster.
n native OF rams, Ienn,, MIS-.
'nfnson had lived in st Paul for
eight years She was a member OF
Pilgrim Baptist church
A brief service was held at the
Brooks Funeral Home on Thurs
day afternoon at y, m, with Or
Floyd Massey, Jr. officiating
Funeral service and burial will be
held in Paris. Tenn. on Sunday
January rs Brooks Funeral Home
was In charge OF the service. Mr.
Johnson, Mrs. Patton and Mrs
Smith left on Thursday evening
for Parts, Tenn.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-01-13
Four Carloads Of
Pepper Devoured BY
MN IS Yearbook

Three hundred ninety miles of
paper. filling four box cars. were
used TO print the 1856 Mime
apolis-Molinc Yearbook. This ia
one Of the largest calendar print
ing orders ever produced by
Brown and Bigelow st. Paul,
MINI.
Dedicated 10 farmers OF the
world. the MN Yearbook salutes
safety practices on the farm and
the helpfulness of ncighbors In
times of trouble. The fuli-color
cover by the noted American ar
list Arthur Hanson shows a group
OF neighbors helping farmer.
whose leg, In a cast, was appar-
emily broken in a fall from a new
farm building, The cast is in
scribed 1T pays to be careful"
Over "A million American and
Canadian farmers will be rcceiv.
ing the Yearbook, which also
shows the full line of NM farm
machines. II is being sent, In adj
dition to over n hundred thous-
and businessmen and farmers In
some 80 foreign countries where
the firm sells It's machinery.
Emphasis on safety is the
theme OF the National Safety
Councils 1866 calendar. which
Minneapolis-Moline is sending
free to $4,000 farmers In the
United States.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-01-13
Twin CRY Papers
Condemn virqinio
Continued from page


which would approve using state
money for tuition grants in pn-
vate, segregated schools.
I'm effect IL will mean turning
much of the public school system
into a pubhc-supported private
system. A high percentage Of the
voters are saying that they think
their stand on segregation is right,
that the federal government has
no right to interfere. and that
they will go to any lengths to pre-
serve the present racial pattern in
their schools.
But overwhelming as this vote
is, and stubborn as the approach
may seem. Virginia itself is far
from unanimous on the issue. The
elements of disagreement. of
worry over the moral and legal
implications. of concern over basic
quality of education, were reveal
ed in the recent Tribune reports
of Carl Rowan and Richard Klee-
man.
Our people are not ready for
immediate indignation, but segre-
cation as now practiced is neither
constitutional. democratic nor
Christian" -. You hear so much
talk about states rights-so little
about state responsibility"
I'VE have noticed that the people
out in front of this campaign are
the same people who have opposed
every step to improve the public
schools" THE supreme court
is talking about a basic constitu-
tional right of all Americans -
not something which can be given
or taken away by vote in each
state
with comments like these. per-
sons not in agreement with the
yves" vote Tuesday showed their
prcmonitions of still more trouble
ahead.
For certainly Virginia, with
its move TO try to go IT alone. is
creating for itself unprecedented
problems, In an attempt to avoid
what II has viewed as an unman-
ageable social upheaval II may be
plunging the state, at least tenn
porarily, into a new set OF hazards
for the basic thing needed as bad
" by Virginia as by all other
states good. thorough public ed
ucation for all children"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-01-13
ZION RAPTIST

Things Above" was the sub
ject of Rev. II. w. Bolts Sr. s
message Sunday morning January
s. Scripture from Colossians 81,
If ye then be risen with Christ,
seek those things which are above
where Christ stitch on the right
hand of God" and Colossians o.
10, And ye are complete in Him,
which is the head of all principal
ity and power" Rev. Bolts said,
Temporal things cannot satisfy
our souls. II we are filled with the
spirit our physical needs will auto
matically be filled" Rev. Bolts
further stated. set your affec-
tons on things above and not on
things of the world"
Music was provided by the
Senior and Young Peaple's Choirs
directed by Willie b. Hale.
At the evening service, Rev. E.
Henderson talked with us from
st. Mark. 10:46. His subject was,
Jesus and the Blind Man" The
combined choirs sang gospel
hymns and the spirit was felt by
all. Mr.. Sherman McElderry re-
newed his membership.
Visitors today were Mrs. Louise
Mayberry, South Bend, Ind. and
Mrs. Ruth Lewis, Minneapolis.
The sick and shut-ins are inn
proving. Continue to pray for
them and send cards. At the clase
of the morning service, Rev.
Bolts offered a special prayer for
Elwood Henderson who is very i'll
at Asbury hospital Won't you re-
member him with special prayers.
They say that prayer meeting
is the refueling station of the
church for strength If you are low.
Every Wednesday night at 1880 is
the time and Zion is the place to
go. We all can learn no matter
how old we are. Do you agree?
See you Sunday morning at $3.50
a. m. for Sunday school where all
ages are taught.
Are you being trained for SER
vices? Would you like to receive
special training? Then $50 p. m.
every Sunday is the hour for you
to keep in mind.
You are always Welcome TO at
tend any and all of our services at
Zion.--Mrs. c. Westbrooks, re-
porter.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-01-13
Twin City
Church NelUs
PILGRIM BAPTIST

The Leader Who Dreaded His
Task" was the subject of DIR.
Floyd Massey, Jr.'s sermon on
Sunday, January at the morn
ing worship service. Deacon Pink
Grant offered morning prayer.
Music was by the Senior Choir
and the Gospel Chorus. Visitors
introduced and welcomed were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wooden and
Frank Jackson of ST. Paul.
It was noted that Mrs. Alice
Wilson Is a patient at st. JOS
eph's hospital.
Following Doxology, dedicatory
prayer was given by Trustee N. N.
Galloway.
A meeting of Rondo-St. An
thony property owners was held
in Fellowship hall at p. m. to
discuss matters vital to them in
the current plans of the city.
At 6 p. m. the BYE entertained
the Falcon Heights Congregation
al church Youth Group in Eel
lO"SiHp man SPtdhei a. VIC p
service was Rev. J. c. Trimble,
pastor of Falcon Heights Congre-
gational church. Music for the
service was by the Choral Group,
directed by Mrs. Louella Taylor.
Speaker at the morning SER
vice on Sunday January Is will
be DIR. Massey. At 8 p. m. the
Missionary Society will hold its
service. The program viii be pre-
scented by Bethesda Baptist Mis-
sionary Women.
The Quarterly meeting of the
Minnesota-South Dakota, SIS. and
BTU will be held at Mt. Olivet
Baptist church on Sunday, jan
uary % from 3 to 7 p. m.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-01-13

Monday Mrs. Fields was an oc-
togenarian. She was the mother
of Steve Fields. She also has a
daughter, She lived in Huron over
fifty years. Mr.. Bently was a
pallbearer,
Rev Duncan, who lives in
Sioux City and is pastor of Pill
grim Baptist Church. is in the hos
pital in Sioux City he suffered a
heart attack
The Intellectual Club of the Y.
w. C. A. had It's election of Off
GERS at the regular business ses-
sion. The following officers were
elected Francis Lotion. Pres.
Georgia Lee. Vice Pres. Lettie
Dysart, Sec, and Helen Haynes,
Treasurer. Georgia and Helen are
charter members OF this club,
Francis has been n member for
about fifteen years, ana Mrs, Dy-
sart member about ten years.
These gals have earned their posts
and expect big things from the or
ganization this year. After three
years. Mrs, Dan Coates, resigned
from the Y, w. c. A. board. Mrs.
Coates expects 20 attend some
special courses at Washington.
High School.
Mrs, H. Bentley and Mrs, NJ.
Greer conducted morning services
Sunday A. NJ, at St Johns Bap-
fist Church. II was very inspira-
uonsl Mrs, Bentley conducted a
bible study.
Mrs, John Armstrong Is the
first Negro 10 be other than ma
tron for the Shriver johnson Co.
here, she is working rs stock girl
and doing odd jobs in the store as
one Of the staff The Shrver
Johnson Co. is now part OF Ohio
Mercantile Co Mrs, Jerry Cab
bel is FIRST Negro TO be an elevator
operator in the store. The store is
now called Shnvers,
Georgia lee, has carried her
ff,ptthiga Diya Lob che Inns had
more little and big sad things hap
pen 10 her off and on for a year
than the average person has had
In a lifetime Now she has rccei-
we'd news OF the death OF her cous-
sins husband X Rogers He was
a musician in the Preston Love
band He and Georgia's cousin
Ruby lived in Dies MoineS Gcor-
gia Is good esq She is beau.
tician. Sunday School teacher
Secretary and a good Samaritan
she'd 80 way out ~ her way 70
hefrtend anyone, I think
Please phone your news In e
mo early Please try 20 take youi
paper BY yearly sub iust can't
go from door o. door with the pa.
per Why don't you send yaui
friends the paper fcr gifts anytms
during me year
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-01-13
BORDER METHODIST

Jesus said. "Whosoeyer shall
denv me before mon he will 7 aIqC
deny before INV Rather which is in
heaven
THE morning scrnjture was
taken from 81 Matthew nth
cbapter
Rev G M Sexton,s morning
message AN inner Circle" was
very fruitful To the souI How the
twelve anostles went forth into
the world telling the story nj
christ Although they were from
ali walks az life no story ever CON
ficted The same Is true TODAY
for wben Won give Yourself 10
Christ yo, become a member of
f,hrist's inner circle II ye vouId
ston and take a count OF our
selves we would realize we are
nraeent dav Indas ubose love for
money has created a material
cod 10 oversbadow our savior
Jesus Christ
Remember as Won have freely
received freely give The sick
the shut.in and the afflicted need
YOUR PRAYERS. love and gifts, Give
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-01-13
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST

For we have not passed this
way heretofore" Joshua 3:3-4.
This was the text used by our pas
tor, Rev. l. c, Harris, at the
morning service. Using as his sub
ject, Passing This Way But
Once" he brought out that we
have gone through the year of
1855, even though we had heart
aches, were talked about, we
trusted the Lord and He brought
us through. We have yet to 60
thru 1856, and are praying that
this year will be a better year for
everyone. The message was very
inspiring and everyone enjoyed it,
Music was by the choir.
We were happy to have four
unite with us; one by letter, Mrs.
Parolee Barnes from Tabernacle
Baptist church, Moline, III; JAG
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-01-13
MT. oLIyET BAPTIST

THE Rivers of Gods Blessings
was the subject of Rev. 3. IL
Hunters message January 8. His
text was taken from Revelations
22nd chapter and first verse.
Rev. f.. G. Harris read the
scripture and offered the morning
prayer.
Music was rendered by the Cos
pei Chorus.
Coincidence was expressed "a
relatives of Mr.. Frank Parker
who passed suddenly in Los An
geles, Calf. Rites were held In
Oklahoma City, Okla. Mrs. Verda
Williams accompanied the family
TO Oklahoma for burial services
Our prayers to Mr.. Herbert Bon,
ner and sister. Mrs. Vida l.. Hop
kins, who were called to Pontiac
Mich, January Bird, because of the
serious illness of brother.
Visitors for the day were Mrs
Clorene Mitchell and children OF
Cleveland, o., Mrs. L. Cooper
Terrill, Ark. and Mrs. Clara
Levy of Camphor Methodist
church. st. Paul.
On January IS, at s p. m
Mother Ella Golden will be honor
ed by the Union Prayer Band
members OF Mt. Olivet church and
friends in observance of her 18th
birthday celebration. Mrs. Eliza
Smith Is general chairman.
You are always welcome at Mt,
Olivet. The Church with a
Friendly Welcome" Reporter
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-01-13
Elected President Of
Cory City Council

Gary, Ind (ANP)-- Benz. F.
Wilson, Gary City Councilman, is
the first Negro in the history of
the city or state to be elected
president OF the city council. In
its first regular meeting Of the
year, the Council elected Will
son president by unanimous
vote.
1t may be recalled that Wilson
became a national figure in 1914
when he was appointed Chief,
Manpower Commission, in Wash
ington. d, c. by the Late Paul V,
McNutt, former governor Of the
state. and at that time VINO
Commissioner.
Last November Wilson was
elected for a third four-year
term to the City Council. He has
previously served as vice-president
of the Council; Chairman of the
Ordinance Committee; Chairman
OF the Police and Fire Investiga-
tons Committee, which he still re-
tains craftsmanship Of. and on
many other important commit
tees.
In civic life, Wilson has served
on the Board of Directors OF the
Gary Urban League; President OF
Gary Ansolm Forum. very out
standing interracial COUP; officer
in the Gary Bar Association tin
tegrstedl: former vice-president
Gary Council Of Churches; city
wide co-chairman, March OF
Dimes and numerous other or
CARNATIONS.
He did his under graduate work
at Howard university. and OBJ
tanned his law degree AZ Boston
university School Of Law Wilson
is a widower. having lost his
wife. Louise. at Christmas time Of
1854. He has one son. John, who
is presently n junior at Howard
university. and who expects {,
study law.
The entire city OF Gary seems
quite satisfied and in many re,
spects elated over the action OF
the Gary city counoil in recogniz
ing its senior member and foi
many wears It's only lawyer.
Atty Wilson first started MI
career as 4 lawyer AZ So Louis
Missouri. having been admittey
% and stiil being a member o
the Missouri Bar