St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1957-05-03

Der were outlined. Mrs. Lillii
president, presided.
The April 20 session opened
with registration of delegates and
members. Out-of-town delegates
were the Mines. Ruth Thomas, ma
tional treasurer, Mary Ellen
Shadd, chairman of the program
committee and Vivian Dorsey. all
Of Milwaukee; Mary Payne, FIT.
Wayne, Ind, financial secretary;
Clothilde Paige, Detroit, presi-
dent of the Detroit Guild, Roberta
Wooten, Cincinnati, o., and Sivil-
liza Berry, Kansas City, Mo.
Following the morning session,
a luncheon for delegates, members
and guests was held in Governor
OrTlle Freeman's dining room at
the State Capitol with Mrs. Free
man as one of the honored guests
Mrs. Freeman was introduced by
the president, Mrs. Balenger, and
gave a few brief remarks and
welcomed the visiting delegates.
The group was welcomed by Gov
ernor Freeman in his office pre-
ceeding lunch. After lunch Mrs.
Freeman invited the group to sit
in on a session of the legislature.
Following the afternoon session,
a smorgasbord and open public
meeting was held at the st. Paul
Teachers Federation clubrooms
at $50 p. m. York Langton, re-
gional chairman of the American
Association for the United Ma
tons, was guest speaker He dis
cussed the international picture
on race relations and detectives
of the United Nations. He said
that through research and study,
the nations viii have a better I'M
Outstanding and the attainment of
human rights will be accomplish
ed through leadership and demo-
crazy rather than on the battle
field.
Ernest Cooper, executive secre-
tary Of the St Paul Urban League
gave a few remarks. He stated
that the guild is the important
arm of the league throughout the
country and helps the organiza-
ton have a greater meaning. It
fosters better public relations by
its effective intergroup coopera-
ton and inter-racial background
relations work together for better
understanding on racial problems
Shelton Granger, executive sec
rotary Of the Minneapolis Urban
League, gave some highlights on
the housing bill and what has TAX
en- place in the state legislature
on housing.
A program presented proceed
ing the speaking included a group
og three numbers by James Muir
ray baritone. His daughter, Miss
Mary Kaye Murray was his ac-
companist Mrs. Andre Florenz
gave a number Of readings.
Mrs. Balenger, president Of the
national Council OF Guilds, intro
duced the visiting delegates and
officers. Mrs. Mary Green was
chairman Of the program.
Business sessions ended at / ..
m. Saturday with many plans for
the coming conference formulat-
ed. Mrs. Howard Darnell was APP
pointed chairman Of the finance
and budget committee of the ma
tional council Mrs. James Taylor
was appointed on the awards
committee Of the national body
Chmaxing the two-day session
was a reception held on Saturday
evening, April q. at Roadbuddy's
St Paul, where some $50 dele
gates, guild members, board
members and their guests enjoy
an evening Of relaxation and So
cializing. John Whitaker at the
organ, presented a program of
background music throughout the
evening.
Adding to the social enjoyment
for delegates and members on
Friday afternoon, Chester Oden Of
Roadbuddy's entertained at cock
tails in the Driftwood Room Of
Hotel Lowry. Mr. Odea also do
mated the room where the Satur-
day night reception was held.