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PILGRIM REST BAPTIST

Sunday morning worship was at
tended by a goodly number. Rev.
B. Cassius read the scripture
from the 26th chapter Of Matthew.
The pastor, Rev. Joseph Jack
son. spoke from Matt. 2s:6, en-
phasizing that Jesus is the only
hope Of the world, without Him
there is no other hope. Jesus said
as it was in the days Of Noah,
so viii it be in the coming of
Christ.
Since Sunday was the first Sun
day of the month, the pastor re-
linquished the hour for a testi-
monial service, which was led BY
Mrs. Viola Sweats. All had a glor-
ious time.
Uniting with the church by
christian experience was Mr. Alex
Belefield.
The pastor and members wor-
shipped with Bethesda Baptist
church Sunday evening during the
youth hour. John Fox from Pill
grim Rest with five other youths
from Bethesda were baptized by
Rev. Armstrong. Rev Armstrong
brought the evening message US
ing as a text John BIS, ''Ye must
be born again"
Rev. Armstrong, one Of our
young ministers, is director Of the
BTU. We want to encourage all
of our young ministers to keep
on in Gods work.
We invite our many friends and
neighbors to feel welcome to wor-
ship with us at all times.
Mrs ]. Armstrong, reporter.
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MT. OLIVET BAPTIST

God is Real in Christian Re
hgion' was the subject of Rev
b. II, Hunters sermon for the
am. church Anniversary service
March 2. The morning prayer was
given by Brother Isaac Blakey.
The three combined choirs pro-
vided music. Mr.. Arthur Scott
was soloist. He sang Rock OF
Ages" and his accompanist was
Mr. Carl Walker.
Immediately following the morn.
ing service the ordinance of bap-
tism was observed
Climaxing the church's seth An
niversary was the 5 pm. service
with Rev. Floyd Massey Jr. as
guest speaker with his members
and his Senior Choir as guests.
Rev. Massey spoke to a large
audience using for his subject.
"Forsake Not the Assembling of
Ourselves Together"
Pilgrim Senior Choir rendered
music throughout the program.
Mr., James Murray sang the
Lords Prayer. He was accompan,
led by his daughter, Mary Kay.
Mrs. Ruby Grant was directress
of the choir. There were musical
selections from Mt. Olivet church
and the Youth Choral group.
A coffee hour followed in the
dining hall after service. Tho
center of attraction of the attraC-
lively appointed table was a bea-
utifully decorated cake with the
figures 50 representing the an
niversary.
Mrs. NJ. f. Bell was mistress
Of ceremonies for the afternoon
service.
Mt Ohvet's pastor and members
are most appreciative of visiting
ministers. regations and
friends of the Twin Cities who
helped us celebrate.
DR.. Clifford Perron, executive
secretary of the Twin City Bap-
fist Board. viii be guest speaker
at the IL am. hour Sunday March
9 with the Junior Church in charge.
At 7:I5 pm. a special feature
will be presented by the Jr
Church.
Our sick and shut-in members
are improving. Continued prayers
for their recovery.
You're welcome at Mt. OHvet.
The Church Of Friendliness."
Mrs. NJ, r. Bell, reporter.
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Smelling before they rip us apart. "
So the discouraged group of Ne
groes landed at Mendoza. Eventual
ly part Of them left Mendoza and
went back to st. Paul; some went
TO saltwater.
Rasmus Cannon and his family
came TO settle in st. Anthony in
what Is now northeast Minneapolis
And the love and goodwill that
they had brought with them to
give was gone--a terrible loss, both
to those who could not give and
those who would not receive.
However, Rasmus did give-to
his family, TO his church, and in
the limited ways available to him
to the community. He gave of
himself, of his joy, of his interest,
of his understanding, Of his humor
and sadness.
And Mack Oliver, his son, gave
too as we shall see. He gave TO
his three sons the qualities he had
received from Rasmus.
AS l sat talking to Raymond w.
Cannon, the youngest of the sons,
in his law office in downtown
Minneapolis / saw that he was Civ
ing too.
Next week: Robert T. Hick-
man.
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SIOUX
r A L [ S
NEWS
N 7 E S

Like all the folks here l am
Just a bit weary and have eXper-
fenced a shock that It won't be
easy to get over. The five Sioux
Falls folks that were killed in one
of the worst accidents of all times
in our state are at rest may God
calm our feelings and let us real
ize, God never makes a mistake.
Doris Dysart and son Mathew,
had rites from the Cathedral
Chapel $50 AN. Saturday Pail
bearers were Alfred White, Dan
icl Coates, VIM. Harris, Ernest
Bargcr, Booker Walker and Err
win Cameron. Jesse Grey and
Theodore Parker were honorary
pallbeaTers.
Services for Paul Coakley were
from Miller Funeral Chapel, Sat
urday IL am. Rev. l. II. Thomas
officiating. Mrs. c. Shelley read
the Obituary Mrs. r. Thomas
sang vocal solo Pail bearers
were Luther Clark, Adrian Toll
bert, Bentley JaCo, Kenneth An
derson. Ruben L.avariere, and Dan
iel jackson.
Honorary pail bearers were Har-
vey Bentley and Robert Tate
Relatives OF Doris Dysart who
came TO Sioux Falls for the fun
eTal services included Hattie Kelly.
AtChisOn kaus.. Larry DySart
USN, Newport Il l. Bob Williams
ST. Paul, Roscoe and Della Vaughn.
Omaha, Nebr
Relatives OF Anita Allen and
son who came to Sioux Falls.
We're Orlo Allen. AtChison. Kans
and Kathyru Ross.
Others were Walter Avery. TED
Holhstcr Floyd Mathews an OF
| Sioux City la, Mr.. and Mrs
J. TIERS. Flaudreau, s. d. Alg
Frost and Mr.. and Mrs. StrahOn.
! Minneapolis
81. Johns Baptist Church groups
served dinner FOR the family in the
Church dining room The Dy-
Sart's having larger family
! ~ WI Nllllltf NAlAtl SlNaG 40
| their home Mrs Il Williams Al
the coffee service frank brought
IN the mean. The only thing that
! really enjoy about a funeral
II Is the only time IN life when
the uch. the poor, the high and
mighty, the meek " humble. the
pure and the tainted. all denomin-
atoms, all races, rub shoulders
and shed the same kind OF tears
for a friend, relative or an as
/ SOCiSte.
The Coakley and the pvsart
| families wish 70 send sincere
thanks TO all that showed their de.
votion in one way or another.
Your gestures were felt and ap-
preCiated CoakleyS 1921 s. sum,
init DySsrts li27 n. Oak. Ave,
I sincerely hope that God will
have mercy on the driver Of the
car Fred Greer, Chandler, MINI.
because know the insurance
Companies won't. Fred has been
released from the Nc KEENAN,
Hospital, The driver OF the other
car, Mr.. Garvey is still IN the
hospital in bad shape
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CLINTON SMITH BURIED

Services for Clinton Smith Of
tS9 Rondo Av.. who died Febru-
airy 2S. were held Saturday. March
LIST at 10 am. at the Neal Fun
eral chapel with Elder J. c. Wig.
gins officiating
Mr.. Smith had been in ailing
health for the past five years and
was taken critically IN on Tuesday
morning, February IS, and died in
an ambulance enroute to the hos
pital
The deceased was born in Her
bert. Ark, and had lived in the
Twin Cities since 1926.
He is survived by his nephew
and niece George and Eta Smith
OF Minneapolis and other relatives
in South Bend. Ind.
Burial was in Crystal Lake
cemetery with Neal Funeral Home
in charge Of arrangements.
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CHURCH
NEWS
PILGRIM BAPTIST

There is A Fountain, the ser,
mon hymn for DR.. Massey's in
spirational message The Broken
hearted" Deacon L. f. Tarver anc
Trustee B. F. Taylor gave Morning
and Dedicatory Prayers.
Pilgrim welcomed the following
members who united in Febru,
airy: Master Kelly Day, Miss Shei.
la Day. Master Terry Day, Mrs
Isaac Fisher, Master Larry Henry
Miss Dolores Holloman, Master
William Holloman, Mr.. Louis
Moore, Master Monti Russell and
Mr.. Monroe Walker.
DR.. Massey preached and the
Senior Choir sang at the Mt
Olivet Church Anniversary, 5 pm,
Sunday. The 8 pm. program at
Pilgrim included two BYE films
Children On Trial and Dope
Addiction.
Mrs. Isaac Fisher, and Mrs Wal
ter Bennett are patients at St.
Luke's Hospital Mrs John Young,
Mrs. Ethel Massey and Deaconess
Mary Brown have been i'll at their
homes this week The State SIS.
and BTU. at Bethesda will con-
vocate at 3 pm. next Sunday.
March 9 at Pilgrim, the Usher
Board Annual Service will be held
with Mr.. clifford Rucker as speak
err. His topic Human Relations
in the Centennial Year.
Mrs. Stella Tinsley of st. Paul
was Pilgrims only visitor, Sun
day.
You are always welcome at
the Church of Lofty
Friendship"
Sherrie Mazingo, reporter.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many
friends for their sympathy ex-
pressed through cards, calls and
other courtesies at the time of our
bereavement, the death of our be-
loved sister and sister-in-law Bah
bette Gaskins. 1t was comforting
to know that so many shared our
grief
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashby Gaskins.
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NEW HOPE BAPTIST

On Sunday March 2, Rev. Kneely
Williams chose for his subject
Visions Dominate Life" The text
was from Matt. 1870, But when
he saw the wind and waves bois-
ferrous he was afraid; and begin
ming to sink, He cried saying, Lord
save me-" The message was in
spring and enjoyed by all.
The Senior Choir sang beauti-
fully under the direction of Mr..
Ransom Simmons. Miss Joyce
Branton is organist.
Visitors were Mrs. Mile Sim
ons, Mr.. Roland Weaver and the
Alexanders.
The Mission Society met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frazier,
Choir rehearsal on Tuesday at 7
pm. at the church.
Mrs. Henrietta York returned
last week from a two weeks vaca-
ton in Chicago visiting relatives.
Mr.. James Cryen, superintendent
of Sunday School, was able to be
at his post after being absent for
two Sundays due to illness.
The Talent Program has been
postponed until the fourth Sunday
in March.
Visitors are always welcome.
Mrs. Virginia Frazier, reporter
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FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST

On Sunday, March 2, we had a
fellowship service instead Of the
regular sermon. Many members
expressed their desire for the sue
cess of the chCrch and pledged
to do better toward the support
Of the church in the days TO come
We are having a tremendous
struggle at Friendship, but we
have faith in God and we believe
He is able to bring US through.
Following the morning service
we had a fellowship dinner and
everyone enjoyed the dinner very
much.
On Sunday evening the Lords
Supper was administered and a
special prayer service was held,
Everyone felt uplifted after this
sacred meeting.
We were very happy to see so
many of our members who had
not been in attendance for a long
time, present on Sunday.
You are always welcome at
Friendship.
Rev. L. c. Harris, pastor.
Mrs. Elsie Sellers, Reporter.
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Rites Held For Mrs.
Muftie Males March 3

Funeral rites for Miss Matte
Males, a resident of the Cornelius
Nursing Home, 1913 Fourth Az.
s, who died in Minneapolis Cen
eral hospital on Saturday March
l, were held at IL am. Monday
March 3, at the Woodland Funeral
chapel. Brother Hardy White of
ficiated with burial in Rosedale
cemetery.
Miss Males had been a resident
of the home for six years. She
was native of Minneapolis and
was one of the oldest retired
school teachers in Minneapolis.
There are no known survivors.
Burial was in Rosedale cemetery.
The service was ii charge Of the
Woodland Funeral Home.
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ZION RAPTIST

A glorious day was well spent
at Zion, Sunday March 2, as many
worshippers entered their pews
II. w. Bolts Jr., read the morn
ing scripture from l Cor. 1917
Offertory prayer was given by
visiting minister, Rev. James
Crawford of Pilgrim Rest Church
of Minneapolis.
Our pastor, Rev. II. w. Bolts
Sr. warmed our hearts with a
spirit filled message using scrip
ture read as his background and
for a subject, The Communion
and the COMMUNICATE" Sunday
was communion day and our pas
tor gave a wonderful explanation
on the two words.
He stated that as we take the
wine and bread it indicates the
cleansing power of Christ and to
prove our oneness in Him. The
message was very fitting and en-
joyed by everyone. The combined
singing groups furnished music
under the direction of Mrs. Dora
Hardy.
Visitors were the Misses Sharon
Galloway. Barbara Allen and Mr.
Nelson, Winnie Merrill, Beverly
and Mrs. Joseph Dobbins. all of
Minneapolis. Zion extends welcome
to all visitors to worship with us
at any and all times.
At 4 pm. Rev. and Mrs. Bolts
Sr. and many members worshipped
at Wayman AME church, 619
Fremont Av. N. Our assistant
pastor, Rev. S. r. King was guest
speaker. He used as scripture ref
erence, Psa. 51:1O. Rev. King
stated that If each individual will
take this prayer of David in his
heart each day, he will not mind
letting his light shine and our
lives will be worth while living.
Some of the members of the
choir and chorus rendered music
under the direction of Mrs. Dora
Hardy with Mrs. w. NJ. Warder
as acCompanist. We enjoyed wor-
Shipping with Wayman very much.
Rev, NJ. J. Hendrieth was host
pastor,
At the pm. Zion Hour. Rev.
Kings sermon was based on the
subject, Put First Things First"
Matt. 6:39. Guest artist were Mary
and Becky Ricke who sang, MY
Soul Has Found It's Music" which
was beautifully rendered. Many
visitors were present.
Mrs. L. Seaton and Mrs Matte
A~-g,VAag,I -
bers and friends of Zion for sym
pathy shown them at the time of
their bereavement. II was noted
the Deacon Ben Coleman's wife
was rushed TO General hospital
with pneumonia.
Mrs. Birdie King is in Park
view hospital and Mrs. Wanda
Bolts is Ill at her home, 141l Bry-
ant Av, n. Your prayers are need
ed in the interest of these per
sons and others who are i'll.
The Minnesota State s. S. and
B. T. U. will conduct a series of
seminars. On March :. at 7:SO
pm. at Zion Baptist: March Sth
at Pilgrim Baptist, st Paul at
7:30 pm. and at $50 pm. Sunday
March 9 at Bethesda Baptist
church, Minneapolis. Mr.. w. S.
Brookfield, president Of the Miss
ouri State S. S. and 3. T. U. and
for a number of year a teacher
in the National Congress, will con-
duct the seminars. All are invited
10 attend.
A pre-Spring Musical will be
given by the Women's Chorus Of
Zion on March 16, at 4:3O pm.
at the church. You are welcime TO
attend. Mrs. Ruth Morris is presi-
dent.
Mrs. f. Henderson, reporter.
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Dillon Record
APpIuuded BY
Democrats

CONTINUED from page ~
Republican, the state might posi-.
bly, follow suit. Senator Thye
would have control Of the court
house In this normally Democratic
city, Val Bjonson, Anchor Nelson
and state Republicans would find
support from the office Of COR
Mayor Daubney, II elected" Gabler
said
This Is why the National Dem
ocratic committee told Mayor Dill
Ion: You have our support in
your efforts toward victory in this
vitality important municipal cam
paign, We are confident that
through your continued hard work.
you win achieve your goal OF total
victory and continue the kind Of
city government that works for
all OF st, Paurs citizens"
Senator Kefauver stated a plea
for an overwhelming Democratic
victory" He said, "St. Paul is
fortunate In having an opportunity
to rc-elect Mayor Joseph f. Dn-
lin. l hope all Of my friends will
work vigorously tor the continue
ton OF progressive leadership In
city hall"
Adlm Stevenson, who like Kef-
auver Is personal friend OF Mayor
Dillon, wired: Zoe Dillon has
brought great distinction 20 his
city and his party and my wish
for him is simple. the landslide vic
tory he and his associates deserve 90
Senator Kennedy told DILLON
Your enthusiasm and successes
have been an inspiration TO us
all II you keep up your terrific
work, you will insure increasing
Democratic strength In all Min
nesota."
Congressman Mccarthy stated
1t is vitality important FOR the
sake OF continued good govern.
ment in St Paul and Tor strcnc.
] thening the Liberal pFL party in
Minnesota that Mayor Dillon b,
reelected.
Governor Freeman said his ad,
mtntstration appreciates the co.
operation we have received iron
the Mayor in solving our mutua
problems" lie said he looked for
ward 70 Dnlon'S continued leader
ship over the next two years.
The former chairman OF Labor'l
rruman-tor-PrcSidsut and Steven
son-for-President committees. Har
rison, said he thinks ST. Paul {,
great city and Il give credit
for It's progress to Mayor JOSEPH
f. Dillon and his colleagues.
congratulate the citizens Of 81
Paul on the good government the,
enjoy through the prugreSsiv,
leadership Of Mayor Dillon"
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unity and against degeneration
THE WALL ST. ANGLE There
may be merit 10 each Of these
theories. Byrd Is a complex per
sonality and Virginia politics Is
no less venal than elsewhere.
But the one aspect Of his re-
tirement that, II seems 30 me, has
not received nearly enough at
tention has 10 do with his position
in the ". s. Senate itself Byrd
has for years been chairman Of
the Senate Finance Committee, one
Of the most powerful committees
in Congress. II Byrd had retired,
M planned, the Craftsmanship OF
this committee would automatical-
ly have gone 10 Sen. Bob Kerr, the
Oklahoma Democrat.
While Kerr Is a big oil man and
an adherent Of the Natural Gas
bill, he Is liberal on many other
He Is opposed to the
tight money" policy He dosen't
like the influence the big Eastern |
banks exert on government fiscal |
policy. And even more liberal than
Kerr are several other members
II the Finance Committee, notably
SENS. Douglas ID. M and Gore
-. Tenn
II ! were hazarding a guess on
What finally persuaded Byrd to
hanEe his mind, I'd say II was
he anxiety Wall Street felt over
Iis impending departure and over
lis possible successor.
base my opinion on the fact
hat politicians in the supposedly
party, called Byrd ON
he telephone asking that he re-
onsider his decision One call
anne from Treasury Secretary ,
anderson, President Eisenhower
ent him a warm personal note.
o did Former President Herbert
Ioover It was after these pleas
hat Byrd decided the nation need
4 him
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TWO YEAR OLD CATCHES
HAND IN WRINGFR

Kent Smith, two year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter r. Smith
Of eoT Dupont Av. N. caught his
right hand in the gears Of the fam
lily washing machine on Tuesday
afternoon March T.
Minneapolis fireman were sum
moned who released his hand and
took him to General hospital
where after examination it was
found that there were no bones
broken.
Kent was returned to his home
a frightened. but wiser young man.
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IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear
wife, mother, grandmother and
cousin, Ora Garner who left this
life one sad year ago March 4.
1857.
As we loved you
So we missed you
In our memory you are near
Loved, remembered thought
of always
Bringing many a silent tear
James Garner, husband Tim
othy Vann and family Maybell
Standifer cousin.
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GARD OF APPRECIATION

l wish to express my sincere ap-
probation to my friends for the
many beautiful cards, flowers,
calls, gifts and other acts Of
thoughtfulness extended during my
recent illness. Your kindness and
interest was a deep source Of en-
enlargement and shall never be
forgotten.
Mrs. Ashby Gaskins.
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WATCH
on the
POTOMAC
BY ROBERT G. sPIvAcK

washington-THE CURIOUS BEHAVIOR OF SEN BYRD
On Lneolns birthday Feb r. the senior senator from Vr
gna Harry Flood Byrd announced that he would not be
candidate for reelection this year.
In quarters there great rejoicing Others Of his
hOnest conservative" who felt
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The Heart
Of The Stronger
Continued from page -

and suffered from the lack Of a
early education. Some had slower
| ~ work habits, others were In
temperate. These qualities wer
assumed TO be Characteristic O
the whole race, and a natura
result OF being members of tn
Catholic Church. These same dis
abilities had often brought Irisl
and Negro laborers into conflic
In cities on the Atlantic seaboard.
Negroes Unaware OF Bitterness
The little group Of Negroes com
ing up the Mississippi River from
ST. Louis were unaware of the
bitterness and resentment occas
toned by their coming, AS a matter
Of record, the resentment had beer
building up for over a decade.
In 1853, the Legislature Of the
Minnesota Territory was consid,
ering the passage of the so-called
BLACK Law. This law would have
required all persons having Negro
blood who came to Minnesota e
give a bond Of three to five hund,
red dollars as a guarantee Of good
behavior, But the Negro had some
friends among the Legislators and
the press, And he had enemies
among the Legislators and the
press. The bill was defeated al
its third reading. A news item
appearing in the St Paul Pioneer
dated May 8, 1868, concerning an
earlier arrival OF Negroes read
The Northerner brought up a
cargo of 125 niggers and 15O
mules on government account
II takes back some s or 8
hundred Indians.
we doubt very much whether
we benefit by the exchange. II
we had our choice we would
send both niggers and Indians
TO Massachusetts, and keep the
mules here"
The North Meant New Hope
The steamboat coming up the
river was one of the early variety,
II burned logs and had big wheel
on the back OF Il.
where are we now. daddy? ?"
asked Mack Oliver Cannon. ex-
citcdly. He had asked this ques
ton many times since leaving St
Louis.
Were coming up to Mendoza
and Fort Smelling, boy exclaimed
Rasmus. And just over there on
the Minnesota River Is Camp New
Hope"
New Hope echoed the new,
comcvs happily,
New Hope," someone said
above the laughter and rejoicing
that's what we got Yves pill,
Erms on a journey to freedom
with new hopcw
Then they knelt and prayed
After the prayer was finished
someone started a song. A sonl
Of rebellion they had learned dur
ing the Civil War;
No more peck o'corn for me.
No moro, no more.
No more pint o'salt for me
Many thousand 40,
No more hundred lash for me.
No more. no more,
No moro mistress call for me-
Many thousand gone,
We Can't Dock Here"
Suddenly angry shouts tore tn,
air drowning out their harmon
les CurStng shouts Of hatred. teal
and threatening violence.
"NtgEers, 10 home'" "Yol
stink You niggcrs are not go
ing to settle in ST Paul So ~
home"
The Negroes were startled
They had joumcyed North with
new hope. Minnesota. they thought
was virgin soil full Of frontier
democracy that believed in IN,
right Of every man to rise to ful
measure Of his own nature -ol
being equal and speaking your
mind out, no matter how humble
and no one would try TO stoy
you
we can't dock here" said IN,
Captain, those people are armet
with clubs and mean business
We'd better back down to For
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March 2, 1919 Lucky Lady II.
Air Fore Superfortress, complet-
Ell nrst nonstop flight around
world 2S,452 miles in 81 hours. l
minute.
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Speaking Of better mousetraps"
there's one that electrocutes up
TO five mice without resetting