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MorceIIus Jackson Is
Is Recipient Of
Surprise Birthday Party

Sunday IS, held a double sig
nificance for Mr.. Marcellus Jack
son OF 72s Carroll Av,, as friends
wished him happy birthday" as
well as Fathers Day at surprise
birthday party given in honor Of
the two events, by his wife, Mrs.
Katherine Jackson and daughter,
Mrs. Ruth Lanier at his home.
When Mr.. jackson came home
he was unaware that anything UNI
usual would happen and II was
only when he entered and was
greeted with Happy Birthday" by
group Of friends and a record
player playing Happy Birthday
Baby, that he realized what II
was all about.
The center OF attraction was a
beautifully decorated birthday
cake inscribed, Happy Birthday
Marcellus."
u
The many lovely gifts and cash
tokens were opened after which
refreshments were served. The re
mainder OF the evening was spent
dancing, playing cards and soc
talking and reminiscing.
Wishing the honoree birthday
happiness were the Mines Don
Ingram. Betty Miller. Mabel Tap
ley. Jeona Goodman, Annie Gard
ner. Ernestine wycough. Marie
Geary. valhe Turner, Leona Girls
som: the MeSsrs Joseph II Petty
James Lacey Elijah Newborn
Donald Mills Charles seorggins
Charley Nash. Jesse Thornton
Perry Ransom. the Messrs an'
Mines. Theodore Ruffner, V
ryuse. NJ. Dinard johnny Dickin
son and Crosby Bailey,
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Heart OF The
Sfronqer

STT0n9eF .
(Continned ON Page A.
TO borrow Ravertys gun. What
else / said. don't know. I was
pretty excited.
McGhee: Did you say that to
him7
Pugiesia: Yes. SIR.
McGhee; Did you show him the
broken lock on the door which
had broken when you kicked the
door open7
Pugiesia: I did.
MeChee: That IL all.
With the rc-cross examination
OF the witness by County Attorney
Thomas r. Kane. the state rested
It's case.
At this point McGhee protested
TO Judge Orr that the prosecution
had not called as a witness the
hack driver. u. Godbout Kane
explained that he had not called
Godbout as a state witneas be.
cause he felt ne was too closely
associated with the defense. Judge
Orr upheld the states reason for
refusing TO call this witness.
AT this time. n the Court
please" said McGhee. II would like
10 request that a surveyor be com
missioned 10 sight the position
that Pugiesia says he was in 10
determine whether he could fire
such a shot or see the safe crack
ers escaping from the window on
tho southside OF the office. We
also request that the jury be taken
to the lumber company office and
the surrounding territory" The re.
quests were denied.
On the morning Of November
20, nine days after the trial be-
gan, McGhee commenced his open
ing statement 10 the Jury He said
the defense would show that a man
In the position in which officer
Puglesia testified he was In could
not fire a shot through the top OF
the desk as he said he had.
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MT. nIIYET BAPTIST

Rev. f. G. Harris, assistant pas
tor, was in charge of service Sun
day June IS, due to the absence
Of Rev. b. H. Hunter. Rev. ]. w.
Junnell, assistant pastor of Pill
grim Baptist church and repre-
sentative of the Evangelistic Board
of the National Baptist Conven-
ton Inc, was guest speaker for
the morning worship hour. He
was introduced by Rev. Harris.
Looking Things Over" was the
subject used by Rev Junnen and
scripture reference from John 1874
Morning prayer was offered by
deacon f. C. Bellamy.
Visitors for the day were Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Wilson, Mr..
Bobby Wilson, Mr.. Bobby ]. Har-
per, st. Paul; Mr.. James Austin
Philadelphia and Mr.. Horace o.
Harper, Houston, Tex.
The Senior Usher Board pre-
sented Boyd Collins Jr. in recital
at 8 pm, which was we'll attend
ed. Mr.. Collins was accompanied
by Carl Walker. Mrs. Lois John
son, guest soloist, rendered a vocal
selection.
Messengers attending the Ma
tional Baptist S. S. and BTU
Congress converting in Omaha
Neb, this week are Rev. and Mrs
B. H. Hunter. Rev f. G. Harris
and the Misses Juanita johnson
Maudine Rice, Judith Ann Blakey
Mr.. Carl Blakey, Mrs. Minnye Nc.
Intosh and Mrs. Ruth Blakey.
Get your car washed Saturday
June 81 at 724 Aurora Av.. from
II noon to $50 pm. sponsored by
the Youth Group Of the church.
You're welcome to worship al
Mt. Olivet, Church of Friendliness
Mrs. NJ. e. Bell, reporter.
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1883, There were no pictures OF
her In the obituary notices In the
various twin city papers, With
one exception. there was a refer
ence that she was the daughter
OF a great man.
The one exception was the
Spokesman and Recorder news
papers. Jesse Shepard. social edi-
tor, remembered Ruth and wrote
into her death notice these words
Miss McGhee, sos Charles Aven-
ne. was the daughter OF the late
Frederick l.. McGhee. noted Grim
inal lawyer and leader in 81. Paul"
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lndion Murderer
Is Whifewcshed

the defendants father and mother
and the defendant himself. Each
tended only to state and restate
ten defendants background and
moral character.
Cross Examination Not Vigorous
The cross-examination Of Coash
was not vigorous, said Rucker 10
Governor Freeman, mo effort for
example. was made TO show that
this was the second alteration in
which the defendant was involved.
That he was alleged to be hot
tempered, particularly when drink
ing, and that ne had not worked
anywhere since coming out Of the
army. that even though unem-
ployed, he carried a knife in his
belt. Nor was It explained why he
threw the knife and its sheath
INTO the BUSHES.
The defenses' argument Of
self-defense was not borne out
by the evidence. COash contend
ed that Deschampe knocked him
down three times, yet no one
including the Sheriff could state
that there was even the slightest
scratch on Coash.
Another point not testified 10
was the fact that during the al
legged struggle when Coash was
being knocked down three times"
he did not once call for help
though such help was within a
few feet OF the fracas.
Members Of the Indian group
were very critical Of the trial.
They contended that no real effort
was made to convict Coash. One
of the group told Rucker that in
her opinion It was the same old
story"
Rucker concluded in his report
to Freeman that "in some respects
he shared her point II view"
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Suburbanites: The Suburbaniti-
ties met Friday June IS at the
home Of Mrs. Samuel FAINT, $50
Iglehart Av. After the business
session a delightful ham dinner
was served in honor Of Mines An
drew BrrolSs and Queen Esther
Taylor celebrating their birthdays,
The July feeung viii be given over
to the celebration OF club mem.
bers birthdays
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Wisconsin Democrats
Elect Negro Woman
Nof'l commiffewomon

would be unfayorabIy received
In the north.
One veteran party leader - said
CONTINUED from Page -
10 have told Trygve NJ. Ager
Minneapolis TRIBUNE Wisconsin
correspondent It's like an insult
into the faces Of all the members
national committed from the
southern states"
Another delegate replied, 80
what? Mrs. Phillips is a Wisconsin
woman, capable, effective and a
good representative Of the Dem
ocratlc party In this state. We
have no obligation 10 try 20 please
national committee people feom
tae south. We don't try 10 pick
their representatives, and II we did
they would rightly resent IT,"
The delegate added. I'VE hope
all members Of the national COM
mittee viii cooperate in the inter-
est Of the party nationally as they
are supposed 10 do. Mrs. Phillips
In our representative and she's a
good one, and she can take care
Of herself"
Area Democrats Boast A Little
Reaction In Minnesota 10 Mrs
Philips election were good One
party official said II only went 20
show that the Democratic party
In this section. and the north gen
orally were interested In reward
ing and elevating people on the
basis of merit and regardless Of
race.
He pointed up the fact that the
Minnesota DEL sent two Negroes
as delegates 30 the 1856 National
convention OF the party in con-
trast 70 the one Negro delegate
from Texas where over a million
Negroes reside and vote.
In January the official said
Minnesota's DFL governor Orville
Freeman broke precedent appoint
ed a Minneapolis Negro attorney
L. Howard Bennett judge Of the
Minneapolis municipal court, a
post which he Is said 10 filling
with distinction. Miles Lord, the
Minnesota Encouragement has
two Negro attorneys as
assistant Encouragement In a de-
partment where no members OF
the group had ever been named
before, the official continued, "and
all in a state where the Negro
vote Is numerically small.
A Minnesota Democrat Sena-
tor Hubert II. Humphrey after
years In the us. Senate Is still
considered the strongest sup
porter Of civil rights In the US.
Congress- and the Democratic
party.
Most observers In this area con-
slider that the Wisconsin Demo
cratic party conventions action in
naming Mrs Phillips viii react
favorably in the interest OF the
party all over the nation even in
parts OF the south where
Negroes vote.
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Mrs Phillips visited the offices
OF the Spokesman and Recorder
papers in Minneapolis last June
where she conferred with and
posed for photo with Cecil New
man publisher and Shelton Grang,
err. then executive secretary OF
the Minneapolis Urban League.
Mrs. Phillips was In the city al
a national meeting OF city finance
officials and represented Milwau,
kee as member Of that city''
city council,
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Church Music Worker
bessie Gresham Is
HonoTed By Friends

An overflow crowd Of weIlwish-
ers, ministers. laymen. fellow
church members and friends paid
tribute to Mrs. Bessie Gresham
Of PIT Clinton Av.. Sunday after
noon June rs, at an appreciation
service" sponsored by the Mime
apoHs Choral Union. choir mem
bers, church members and friends
and held at Bethesda Baptist
Church, Minneapolis. beginning at
4 pm.
A parade Of some 20 cars OF
friends escorted Mrs. Gresham
from her home 10 the church. A
well rounded program featuring
some OF the Twin Cities most tai
ented musicians was presented
Miss Amanda Byrd was a very
capable mistress Of ceremonies.
Rev. Cleveland Small, pastor OF
st. James AME church, Mime
apolis. gave the invocation. Other
ministers present who paid tribute
TO Mrs. Gresham for her unselfish,
devoted and dedicated service were
Rev. M. L. Simmons, st. Peter
AME church. Rev. M. J. Hend-
rieth. wayman AME, Rev H. W.
Bolts, Zion Baptist; Rev. L. c,
Harris, Friendship Baptist and
Rev. John Young of Bethesda. Rev.
Floyd Massey sent a congratula-
tory message.
Musical groups participating In
cluded the Minneapolis Choral I'm
ion under the direction of Alex
ander Jordan; the Cantinos Of St.
Peters AME church, Mrs. Viva
Jean Webb, directress; the Mime
apolis Junior Youth Choral Union
under the direction of Mrs. George
Daily: Zion Baptist Gospel Chorus
and Senior Choir directed by w.
B. Hale; and the st. Paul Youth
Union.
Vocal solos by Lewis Boone,
Miss Rayrna Estes, Mrs. Thelma
Bucker and Worthy Turner were
loudly applauded. Dramatic read.
ings by Mrs. Dolly Spencer and
Mrs. Cora Simmons, entitled Give
Her Flowers Now" and Every
bodys Friend" were real tributes
to the honored guest.
Following the program, present
alton of roses, monetary tokens
and other gifts were to Mrs. Ores
ham.
A social hour was enjoyed at the
conclusion of the program in the
undercroft Of the church. Guests
were served from white covered
tables conferred with beautiful flor
al arrangements. and a beautifully
decorated three TERED cake was
at one end Of the table at which
the honoree was seated and a large
crystal punch bowl adorned the
opposite end.
Mrs. Gresham made a regal pic
formal gown accentuated with an
ture In a white lace and taffeta
orchid corsage and rhinestone jew
elry.
General chairman for the APP
probation service was Mr.. Ralph
C. Primm, organist at Bethesda
Baptist church and his committed
composed Of the Mines. Ella Rus.
sell, Ida Webb, Betty Jackson
Sallie Benson, Laura Thomas, r
c. Primm and Mr.. John Little. Mr.
Primm presided at the piano and
Mr.. Douglas Lewis at the organ
Out OF town guests present were
Carl Watkins, pianist and Alvin
Scott, associate director of the
National Youth Department Of the
Choral Union Of the National Cos
pei Choirs and Choruses. They
were both OF East st. Louis, Ill.
Mrs. Gresham's dress was de
signed and made by Mrs. Pamal,
McNary and was her gift to Mrs
Gresham.
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Emma Munson as the recipient
Of the Harry H. Mass scholar
ship. She was also awarded the
Della Linsten Award for work in
journalism.
She has participated in Y-Teens,
Junior United Nations, Junior Ac-
ademy of Science, PISA, Polaris
staff, and in April she took q trip
to Chicago with the senior men,
bers Of the National Honor Soc
iety.
Emma is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Walker Munson of ITO
Girard Av. N.
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ZION BAPTIST


Fathers Day Sunday June IS,
was a pleasant day at Zion. Rev
n w. Bolts ST., taking his text
from Matt. 6, emphasized the
duties Of fathers in their everyday
life and that fatherhood meant
living example for leadership in
the home and shouldering respon-
sibiIities that lie ahead. He
stressed that unless those stand
ards are met. the father then falls
short of his duty. The sermon was
very instructive and greatly en-
loved. A large number was in
attendance.
The Gospel chorus under the dir
ection of Mrs. d. Hardy was in
charge of music. Little Earl c. Will
liams sang a solo accompanied by
Miss Evelyn Bell. Mrs. f. Rivers
was pianist.
Little William North, son of Mr..
and Mrs. ". N. North of 1922
Fourth Av. S., united with the
church. candidate for baptism and
Mr.. Bobby McKibbins formerly Of
Atlanta, Ca, united by christian
experience.
A number of visitors were ac-
knowledged by the pastor. Rev
A. ]. Maise of Waco, Tex, was
a visitor in the pulpit. Other Wis
itors did not sign the register so
we are unable to give their names
but YOU are welcome at all times
Rev. and Mrs. Bolts left Sunday
night for Omaha to attend the
SIS. and BTU. Congress. We wish
for them a wonderful trip and
successful meeting.
The Friendship Club was in
charge at the 8 pm. hour. They
presented an entertaining skit
dedicated to fathers entitled, This
Is Your Life" A coffee sip elm
axed the program which was well
attended.
Sunday June s, climaxed the
King and Queen contest sponsored
by the Sunday School. Little Alg
Frost, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alg
Frost, ST., was crowned king and
little Marilyn Shepherd, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Shep-
herd, was crowned queen. Con-
gratulations to these youngsters Of
the Sunday School.
Thursday June 20. is the date
set for the Musical Extravaganza
sponsored by the Enlistment Com
mittee of the Minnesota Baptist
Women's Auxiliary to be held at
s pm. at the church. Mrs. Ursula
Bolts is chairman.
Deepest sympathy to the family
of Mrs. Gertrude John Of Sill Irv-
ing Av. N, who was called to
Mansfield, La, because of the sud
den death of her mother.
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Marjorie Smith is a June grad
uate Of North High School in Min

neapolis.
She would like
to go into bus .
mess and become
a secretary. Mar
jorie likes sports
and is a member
Of GAA being &C
tive on the girls
basketball an d
ppllavha11 taapa
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Nations, and was Beverly Lynch
library page and hall guard.
She plans to enter Union Col
lege, Lincoln, Neb. this fall to be-
come a nurse
Miss Lynch was one of the win
ners Of the Althea Gibson scholar
ship award
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CARD OF APPRECIATION

Ny sincere thanks to the many
friends, relatives and neighbors
who remembered me with visits.
prayers, cards flowers and other
acts Of friendship during my IN
ness and disqualification. For your
many thoughtful gestures and sell
less interest, am deeply CRATE
ni-
Carl Wade ST., S62i Fourth Av.
S.
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of Minneapolis
N orth Hig h
School.
B verify has
participated in
Y-TeeB, PISA,
Student Council,
HE, Junior Ac-
ademy Of Science.
Junior United
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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN

Following an anthem, Come We
Blessed" - by Scott, beautifully
sung by the church choir, Pastor
Carl c, Sunwall gave a challeng-
ing and inspiring Communion add
ress. He addressed himself, es-
pecially to those who were par
taking of the Lords Supper for
the first time, having been con-
firmed on Sunday, June eighth.
The message however was for
all present. The topic of his ser
mon was, In Remembrance of
Me-. This was taken from the
words Of institution Of the Lords
Supper, He tied his message up
with the one given the previous
Sunday at which time he used as
a topic, "As Children OF Light.
The first point he emphasized
was-Remember Jesus Christ. Be
lieve in Him and love Him. In His
great love for man He became
man in order that He might suf-
fer and die for the sin of the
wor d. Remember He arose again
victorious over sin, death and the
devil.
We. as His children can't do and
speak as we want to. Remember
your need. Ask yourself. how YOU
are going to have eternal life
without Christ. We have need OF
His body and blood.
We have now opened our Daily
Vacation Bible school with a very
good enrolment. There is still
room for others. We win continue
through next week also. The chill
dren viii present a closing pro-
gram to which parents and friends
are invited. This wi be on Friday
evening June ~. Come! You are
welcome. There win be a social
hour after the program when YOU
VIII have the opportunity to meet
the teachers and also see the hand
work which the children have done
Anna Wendell. Parish Worker
THE MACEDONIA BAPTIST
Sunday June 18th was the open
ing service Of Macedonia Baptist
church. Rev. CasSius preached
FRONT he 10th Chapter and 18Th
verse Of Hosea using for his SUB
jet, 1t Is Time" Service was
well attended including Rev
Cassius's sisters and brothers, ant
many friends
A dedicatorial was held at $50
Z
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in Jefferson City,
Missouri this fall.
She plans TO go
either into medi-
cine or educa-
ton.
Emma, a mem
Der Of the Ma
tional Honor Soc
iety, was chosen
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we VIII snow IuFlhef that
man In that position could not see
the window on the south side OF
the building where the officer
testified he saw the defendants e.
cape; nor could a man standing
outside the window cover Pugiesia
In that position.
we win show further" Nc.
Chez contended, that GOdbout
the hack driver was within 4OC
feet Of the corner Of 9Th and Kilt.
son Street where Puglesia said
seven shots were fired and that he
did not hear any shots. The hack
driver win testify further that
after Raverty was shot, he and
the wounded man walked toward
TN Street 10 where the doctor
was. The driver win also testify
that the only hght--the only light
he saw In the lumber office was
the flash Of the revolvers. And
finally, we win show that the de-
PENDANTS, Egan and Laramie, were
not in 81. Paul at the time"
The Jury was out hours and
that night In the Ramsey County
the verdict was filed at 10 o'clock
District Court and read
we. the jury In the above en-
titled action, find the defendants
and each Of them not guilty"
Frederick l.. McGhee was the
best criminal lawyer In the North
west This was the opinion Of
Minnesotans generally and the
Minnesota Bar particularly around
tho early part Of the goth century.
PRED McGhee7 Yep. he was the
best darn lawyer In these parts,
bar none white, black or what
have you" remarked an old Pion-
Ger.
William Bradley Hennessys book
Biographical Sketches
from Past and Present OF St Paul"
reads in part:
In the course OF his INC
Cheese practice, he has success
fully defended men charged with
the most atrocious murders known
10 the Northwest, among which
were the italian Murder case in
Minneapolis, and the State versus
Harry Laramie and James n.
Egan, commonly known as the
'Raverty Murder case" in St
Paul. He Is today considered
one OF the best criminal lawyers
In the state and has the confid-
ence Of the bench and bar OF the
state"
Concerning McGheo's personali-
ty, intelligence and persuasive rhe-
toric, Hennessy wrote; His man
ner OF cross-examination and add
ressing the jury are peculiarly
his own; his style Of address IA
engaging and his eloquence has
all the softness and tragic char
acteristics OF his race"
In 1892, Fred McGhee was elect
ed chairman OF the state presi-
Dental electors at the Republican
convention In st. Paul. This was
a distinguished honor and one in
which the Negro community at
that time felt justly proud How
ever, a small minority OF incensed
whites forced the whole OF the
convention 10 replace him with n
white chairman.
After this. McGhee became a
Democrat and was firm In the
belief that the future welfare OF
his race would be best served by
dividing the vote among the two
parties.
McGhee was one OF the founders
OF the Niagara Movement. ma
tonal organization for the ad-
vaneement OF race interests, which
sought TO obtain for the Negro
complete civil and political rights.
He was a member OF the Com
mercial Club and an ardent Catho-
lie, member OF ST. Peter Claver
and close friend OF ST. Paurs
only Negro priest, Father Stephen
Theobald, one OF the two Negro
Catholic clergymen in the us. at
that time.
Frederick l. McGhee and his
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Plymouth Avenue
Is a June grad
uate Of Minneap-
oils North High.
She likes trav-
cling and plans to
Join a branch Of
the service.
Margaret h a :
been active In
the Ped Cross.
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Count the names In this paper.
Thousands arc here, many Of them
your friends arc found In this
news columns Of this paper every
week.
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CHURCH
NEWS

pm. with all church represented
Rev. ]. jackson brought the mess
age. Rev. j. c. Hodge was master
of ceremonies
Rev. NJ. l. Simmons gave brief
remarks and many other ministers
brought congratulatory greetings
Music was by Pilgrim Rest Bap-
fist church choir.
Both services were well attended
Rev. B. c. Cassius, pastor; Mrs.
GLADYS MCGOWAN, secretary.
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THE MACEDONIA BAPTIST

This paper has five times the
advertising Image Of any other
paper Of Its kind.
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Margaret Alexander, daughter
Of Mrs. Mary Alexander Of 1917
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Emma Munson, a June graduate
Of North High School, Minneapolis,
plans to enter Lincoln University
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Beverly Lynch. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Lynch OF 9Oo
Dupont Av. NJ, is a June graduate
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The leading newstands In the
Twin CITIES sell this Newspaper.
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nAs h the paper with the slAs-i-
fed ads.
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Marjorie is the daughter Of Mrs.
Ethel Ripper of s5s Bryant Av. N.
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VI. AIeNander LHe ItSu NIV11l
and she was an annual representa-
tive.