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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10
Two First Nof'I
Bank veferons
Retired Dec. 81

The closing days Of 1857 marked
the retirement of Willis NJ Ham
Iton, 70, 1880 Cumberland Ave,
better known as Rocky, and
William c. Blair, 50, of 500 Fuller
Ave, from The First National
Bank Of st. Paul Two Of the
Banks oldest employees, both in
age and years of service, they have
between them served a total of
50 years at First National
Willis Rocky" Hamilton started
work as bank porter in February,
1916 at the old Jackson Street
office and held this post until his
retirement.
II you had CHANGED TO enter the
bank almost any morning a little
before s O'Clock you might have
heard the soft tones of a hymn
or spiritual drifting out from be-
hind the tellers' cages. This would
have been Rocky" and some Of
the teIlers or guards starting the
day with music. This hobby" of
starting everyone's day with an
inspirational song has helped to
make Willis Rocky" Hamilton a
well known and respected friend
to everyone at the bank.
William Blair, one Of the oldest
employees ever 10 remain on ac-
tive duty, started working as an
elevator operator for the Mer-
chants National Bank in July Of
1918. He remained on the payroll
and the same group Of elevators
through the merger Of Merchants
National with First National and
the construction Of the new bank
building
Now, after more than 40 years
on the job he plans to take things
a little easier and travel around
and visit my kinfold"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

At every turn within the "ghet-
toes" of St Paul and Minneapolis
one is confronted with houses
transformed into multiple dwell
ings. OF thirteen houses picked at
random in st. Paul, none Of which
betrayed external evidences Of be-
ing multiple dwellings, twelve
were occupied by two or more
families. In the thirteenth a total
of four separate but related fam
lilies were being housed.
Why are houses reduced to
masses Of cubicles of humanity?
A positive approach TO this ques-
ton Is best phrased by another
question: Where have the hun
dreds of families evacuated from
the Minneapolis GlenwoOd area
and the ST. Paul Eastern and
Western acknowledgment areas
found housing"
The Negro family population Of
the Twin City area constitutes
approximately percent of the
Negro population occupies less
than l per cent of the total num-
Der Of dwelling units available in
this same area. It follows that to
adequately house these people
some large portion of these dwell
ings must have fallen to the car
penter's hammer and saw TO be-
come two and three times less
Continued on page ~
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10
Sister OF Local Non
Colorado Women Is
Successful Murketer
Of Food Product

! Inc SISTER OF n Minnesota man
who is well known to local resi-
dents because Of visits 10 the Twin
Cities is attracting national at
tenti0n by her successful market
ing Of a unique packaged pie
crust
The woman is Mrs Roger CSad-
ieD Arnold Of Boulder, Colo, a
sister Of Clifford Rucker, oxecu-
tive director Of the Governors
Human Rights Commission.
Mrs. Arnold and her husband
Roger have for years operated
a class restaurant In the college
town in Colorado The place Is
known as Rogers Kitchen. A few
years ago Mrs. Rogers conceived
the idea that many women who
liked 10 bake pies and other pastry
had trouble making the crust.
She experimental with a crust
which could be kept fresh under
refrigeration. The result was i'm
mediate and she formed corp
Grafton and began marketing the
product called "sadie's FlaIy Pie
Crust in Colorado.
The item became so popular
that It spread 10 surrounding
states and now II il sold in the
Twin Cities at Hove's quality food
markets in 81. Paul and Mime
apolis.
The product not only can be
used for pies but can be cut for
fruit tarts. meat pies. apple turn
overs, hors D'Oeuyres. fruit cobb
lers and chicken pies.
The pie crust is beautifully and
attractively packaged In a yellow
and brown carton with directions
plainly given for the cooks con
yenience.
When you see sadie's F1aky Pie
Crust on the refrigerated shelves
Of stores remember that a intelli-
gent enterprsing business woman
conceived and marketed a product
which is rapidly being acclaimed
by grocers and food marketers all
over the nation II you live in
Minnesota remind yourself that
the lady is a sister Of a Mime
sOtanl
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

chambers in which he was con-
graduated by HIS colleagues Ben
nett took the bench in the con-
citation court where he was In
troduced to the intrioacies OF
hearing suits by Judge Lether
sletten
History was made Monday,
when the dreams OF many Mime
sotans OF all colors, races and
crecds were realized by the sym
Dol represented by the elevation Of
a qualified member OF a minority
group to a place OF responsibility,
respect and challenge in the COM
munity.
n. ID. Cramer. veteran editor OF
the Minneapolis Labor Review
told this reporter that he was
surprised at the widespread praise
In the community OF Freeman's
appointment OF Bennett, by even
those individuals whom Cramer
said he had not known had any
interest in social changes, trends
and implications Of such an APP
pointment.
The iudgeships In Minnesota
are non-partisan and no party des-
ignation IL ever made in cam
paigns for election on the bench.
II was noticeable that though
Bennett has been Identified with
the Democratic party there were
many Republicans at the swear
ing In ceremony and many OF them
have wrote Bennett congratula-
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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

American Minnesotan to reach
such a high post in the history
OF the state
lie was given the precedent
breaking appointment In Deeem-
Der by Minnesota Gov Orville
Fireman to fill the vacancy caused
by the appointment Of Municipal
Court Judge William Gum to the
Hennepin county district court
bench. Judge Gum was named TO
fiji the vacancy left by the death
n Judge Michael Dillon.
The courtroom was crowded as
Judge Bennett took his oath OF
office. Among the witnesses were
his wife Clae and daughter Mar
ian, his sister. Mrs. George Craw-
ford OF Detroit, members OF his
former law firm, court attaches
and dozens OF well wishers.
Seen In the audience was Will
liam Cratic, president OF the Min
neapolis Urban League; shelton
Granger. Urban League executive
secretary, Jonas @ Schwartz, at
and NAACP and civil rights ad-
vocate; Benefits pastor Rev. Mar
tin Luther Simmons. Edward l.,
Boyd, fraternh leader. Judge
william Gum, whose place Ben
nett took and many others.
TV cameras whirred and news
paper photographers took pictures
as Judge Bergin left the bench
where the judges were seated 10
assist Bennett in buttoning up
his new judicial robe
The swearing In occurred at s:45
am, After a brief conference in
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

minneapolis, January 6-Mrs.
Naomi Crump was fined 500
today by Judge Tom Bergin who
said he hoped the maximum
fine would encourage" owners
Of multiple dwellings to regis
ter them.
Mrs. Crump Is the manager Of
a substandard. three story apart
ment hous at SIS Fifteenth Ave
nue. s., where a flash fire killed
Robert Livingston, %, and
burned critically his wife. Mari
Ign, 10, and baby, Cynthia, 6
weeks, on December 20.
Judge Bergin said he was not
taking Livingston's death into
account. That, he said, was
matter for the county attorney"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Althea Gibson, international
women's tennis champion and win
ner of the Wimbledon Cup, who
will participate in a Centennial
sports event in Minneapolis on
January 25 at pm. at Mime
apolis Armory.
Her trip to Minneapolis for the
January 25 event will be her first
appearance in the Northwest.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

papers; billboards announce new
housing developments in suburban
areas; For Sale signs are every
where, yet, almost without ex-
ception. these are for whites only
and sometimes for white Protest
ants only" the report continues.
Rucker indicated that II is
apparent that real estate brokers
generally are afraid of the con
sequences Of violating their gen
tlemen's agreements not to intro
duce nonwhite buyers into certain
neighborhoods or streets. In one
sense, he reported, 1T can be said
that real estate brokers with their
gentlemen's agreements and oper-
ating assumptions are setting the
housing policy in Minnesota and
that there is little hope for i'm
provement unless the rules Of the
game are changed"
Legislation In this field is be
ing given serious consideration
and will in all probability bc
introduced In the next session
Of the state Legislature.
The report lists the expansion
Of the maple syrup industry at the
Grand Portage Indian Reservation
in 1858 as one notable advance in
Indian economic development and
tells Of efforts 20 effect improve
ment in conditions facing some
1900 migrant workers who an
nualy come into the state.
improvements in the area Of
civil rights were noted, partic-
ularly in hospital facilities, ed.
ucation and public aocommoda-
tons.
The annual report Indicated
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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10
The
HIGH
And Low
DOWN
By BAILEE THOMAS

He's Mad At Us: The pastor
Of a Twin City church is incensed
at this newspaper because it
doesn't refer to him as Or" Our
style sheet practice is to generally
attach such titles to only doctors
Of medicine and dentistry except
when there is some news interest
in such a designation. In educa-
tional articles generally the title
is used when educators are named.
There are hundreds Of persons,
Negroes as wen as whites whose
names appear in this paper who
technically are entitled to be
called "Dr." by reason Of having
earned advanced degrees from
accredited educational institutions
or even honorary degrees but
neither this newspaper or any re-
sponsible publication goes on a
title hinge or else the papers would
be fun Of titles.
This dear brother Of whom we
write is making an issue OF the
fact that this paper doesn't
refer to him as doctor. Since he
has made a public issue Of It he'll
have to submit a diploma or certif-
icate from an accredited college
before we refer to him as doctor.
Bailie knows how easy il is to
get honorary degrees in some
areas from some schools.
People who have earned legi-
innate degrees are not apt to 90
around complaining because news
papers don't call them Doctor. "
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Brother Dies: Mrs. Eugene met
tieJ Shepherd, 1920 18th Av s..
received word Monday morning
January 9. Of the death in Boston.
Mass, CT her brother Clarence
Davis, her only living relative. Mr..
Davis had been In poor health for
quite some time. He is survived by
his wife, Mrs. Cora Davis, in addi-
ton 10 his sister. Funeral services
we're held Wednesday January IS,
in Boston
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

ing the problems which arise from
the progress is but one phase OF
the responsibility 10 be shouldered
by the community. We must look
10 our religious, social and econ
omic leaders for much-needed
guidance" Dillon said.
1T Is my hope the members
10 be selected 10 serve on the com
mission will offer their talent.
energy and experience TO tire search
for solutions TO these pressing SOC
al problems.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10
EuaeruI Rites Held
For Fire Victim

Funeral services for Robert r..
Livingston, 2s, who died Of burns
suffered in a fire in the apartment
building where he resided at 3l3-
18th Av S, on Sunday December
20, were held at pm. Saturday
January (. at the Toliver Funeral
Home, 1881 Minnehaha Av. S. Rev.
J. W Phelps ofnciated.
Mr.. Livingston died January LIST
in Minneapolis General hospital,
where he was taken with burns
reported over an estimated 90
percent Of his body. His wife
Marilyn and six months old
daughter Cynthia Diane, who were
also critically burned In the same
fire, are still hospitalized.
Survivors in addition 10 his wife
and daughter are his father,
Charles l.. Livingston Of Decatur,
IL. six brothers. J. Edgar. Ru-
dolph David and r O. Livingston.
all Of Decatur Charles l. Jr-
Chicago and Nolan Of St Louis.
No. and three sisters. Mrs Helen
Hardin and Mrs Roberta Free
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

fessional Engineering. Temporary
offices are located at Highway IS
and Egan Town Road, Route l,
st. Paul IL, Minnesota. The firm
will serve the metropolitan area
and the state. offering service in
the design of a variety Of building
types, site planning, and their re-
lated engineering facilities, &C
cording to the principals.
Mr.. Adkins is a graduate Of the
University Of Illinois, holding a
Bachelor of Science and Master Of
Science degree in Architectural
Construction. He is a member Of
the American Institute Of Archi-
tects and has seven years Of
varied experience in architectural
design and consulting engineering
work. He served one year at
Prairie View College in Texas as
an instructor in the Department
Of Architecture and Applied Arts.
Mr.. Johnson is also a member
Of the American Institute Of Archi-
tects. He attended Gustavus Adolf
plus College in st. Peter for Pre-
Engineering work and is a grad
uate II the University Of Mime
sofa, holding a Bachelor Of Science
and a Bachelor Of Architecture de-
gree. He has a Master Of Architec-
ture degree from the Massachus-
etts Institute Of Technology with
special study in Town and Site
planning and Architectural Acous-
tics. He was an Assistant Pro-
fessor in the Department Of Archi-
lecture at North state College in
Fargo for four years and has eight
years Of experience in the design
Of a large variety Of buildings and
site planning work.
Both Mr.. Adkins and Mr.. John
son are former members Of the
firm Of Haarstick Lundgren and
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10
Associated Negro
Credit Union In
Annual Meet Jan. l3

The Associated Negro Credit
Union will hold it's annual meet
ing at St Philips Episcopal church,
457 Mackubin St, st. Paul, Mon
day night January IS at s:15 pm.
The public is cordially invited to
attend
The Rev Mr.. c. l. Glover,
pastor Of st. James AME church
viii be the principal speaker.
During the 20 years of its ex-
istence the resources of the union
have grown from the original in
vestment Of $5O.5O to its present
resources Of $4,000 Indicate the
confidence and support which
thrifty Twin Citians have given
the credit union.
At Mondays meeting the report
of the officers will reveal the pro-
gress Of the past year, Plans
for future expansion Of the union
will also be presented.
The Cantorians, top-flight Choir
al group will sing several num-
bers. Refreshments will be served
free at the close of the business
and program.
The Rev. Denzil Carly is presi-
dent OF the Associated Negro
Credit Union. Cecil Newman is
vice-president: Talmage b. Carey
is seCretary-Treasurer and Ashby
Gaslins is assistant secretary.
The union maintains offices at
345 f. 3sth St, Minneapolis. w. 3
Young. 1856 North Chatsworth
serves as business representative
in ST. Paul
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Out OF Hospital; Mrs Alfred
Barnett. 3s49 Fourth Av s has
returned from Fairview hospital
and Is now a patient at the Corn
elius Nursing Home. 1918 Fourth
Az. s. and will be happy TO see
her friends.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Crump, Livingston's Ian dlord
whose legal crime was failure TO
register a multiple dwelling" but
whose major sin was her provid-
ing Of one more dwelling unit in
which some minority family could
find shelter. That is was substand-
ard is accidental: that it was nee
essary seems to this reporter of
greater significance.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Hospitalized: Mr.. J. w. Nancy,
1852 Fifth Av S. underwent sur
gerry on Tuesday morning in Mt.
Sinai hospital where he has been
a patient for the past three weeks.
His condition is fair.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10
Commission Reports To Governors
Commission Reports To Governor
Human Rights Groups
Says Housing GhettOeS
Standard Practice Here

Discrimination against members of minority groups in
Minnesota standard practice among the major business c
which make up the housing industry the Governors
Human Rights Commission reported today in its tenth annual
report Governor Orvlc Freeman by Clifford f. Rucker
Commission Executive Director.
Hundreds of attractive housing ads appear daily
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10
New Judge Tokes oofh
History Made When |.
Howard Bennett Takes
Oath As Municipal Judge
BY CECIL NEWMAN

History made Monday January 1858 in courtroom
APT in the city hall and courthouse in Minneapolis Minnesota
when L. Howard Bennett Minneapolis attorney and civic leader
in by Municipal Court Judge Tom Bergn
a Judge of the municipal court.
History was made because Bennett is the first Negro
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10
New Firm Is
Announced BY
Two ST. PouliteS

Lonnie O. Adkins and o. Reu-
ban johnson have announced the
formation of a partnership for the
practice of Architecture and Pro-
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10
Whof About Discrimination In Minnesota:
Fire Fatality Blamed
On Racial GhettoeS
In The Twin Cities
BY j. PIERRE GUuMANT AND MAURICE HAYNES

The dwelling supply for the Twin Cities minority is usually
what left after the majority has ceased desire it. When
these filled doubling up homelessness is the alternative
Robert Livingston died and his wife and children injured
result of this practice in the city of Minneapolis
CAUGHT in the of circumstances Mrs Naomi
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10
81. PuUI'G
Mayor Dillon Announces
Plan To Name Group
For Housing Bias Study

Plans to organize 22member Commission TO Study Sou
tons in Discrimination and in Housing in ST. Paul
lined Tuesday by Mayor Joseph Il. Dillon
The dislocaton Of many hundreds Of families caused by
the interstate highway program urban renewal and urban
redeyeopment has BROUGHT about the need for czens
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

The chief figure in ST. Pauls
annual Winter Carnival is King
BOreas, ruler Of the North Wind
who. according to legend has
chosen st. Paul 10 be his head
quarters for one week each year.
Dates Of the 1858 Carnival are
from January "a through Febru-
arY 2.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Since the government started
farm support payments in 1888
they have cost more than 81
billion.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Coming! Ray Charles and or
ehestrA on Thursday. January Is.
Junior Pioneer Hall. St Paul $50
II :So-Advt.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Inscription on bopster's grave
stone:
Don't Dig me, man-Tm gones-
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

The number Of psychiatrists
practicing in the q. S. jumped
81 per cent in the years 1850
10 1866.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Both Mr.. Adkins and Mr.. John
son are former members Of the
firm Of Haarstick Lundgren and
Associates Inc. Of ST. Paul.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Government leadership is soIv-
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Burial was in Rosedale ceme-
tary with TOliver Funeral Home in
charge Of the service.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

The annual report indicated
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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Achievement RoshsF Th0n indictment
Never forget that despite failures and
iniustices, Americans (whites) have done
more for the Negro than any other nation
on the face OF the globe We fought q
civil war TO establish his freedom. Since
then thousands OF whites in high and low
positions have exhibited an interest In the
Negroes welfare never before shown by a
dominant race on the treatment OF the
Negro in America constitutes not an indict-
ment but one OF the greatest achievements
Of democratic nation.-Agnes ". Meyer
In January ATLANTIC MONTHLY.
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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1958-01-10

Bennett is the first Negro
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1958-09-10
FOR SALE: Complete Wood saw

with motor. Good condition
priced for quick sale. Contact
James Bricc 704 Anderson ST.
Tabor City or dial 4l86. Tab
or City. 0-10,1724.lO,ic
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1958-09-10
NOR RENT: service Station

and garage combination. Green
Sea Highway Is. {. 400 Con-
tact Gomcry Fowler. Route !.
Ioris or phone LCamon Shell
Icy. 26O Marion. s. G.
g-IO17 2iIn-1r
Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1958-09-10

| Tabor City Red Devils will he
seeking their second win of the
season Friday night when they
journey To- Massey Hill.
Massey Hill. a longtime hotbed
Tor athletics. will be poised to
cool the Red Devils" heels 4
unlike past years Massey Hill
isn't toutcd as the best in the
land.
The Red Devils. fresh from a
200 victory over Shallotte, came
out of the iracaS without injur-
les and with more than double
the spirit evidenced prior to the
season opener.
Were gonna take Massey
Hill. We like To win and that's
what we are going to do" sS.I
one of the SSuad members voic-
ing what could have been the
opinion of the entire squad.
Coaches BCrmcy Stevens and
John Small will be counting on
their flCCt-footcd backficld Strik-
ing quickly into paydirt. Leon
Edward FonviCllc, sensational
freshman halfback. and Melvin
Mobiles who drives hard from
the other halfbGck slot. will /
carry the offensive
load. However, the other two
backficld men, fullback Gene
Dcllinger and quarterback Hem
~ Neil Wright. are capable of
ripping the opposition line to
pieces.
Leading the defensive unit
will probably be tackles Billy
SolcS and Joel Hedgccoe.
Its non-cOnfcrcnCc gar o
but the Red Devils have taSt,.I
and aren't giving the
first thought to settling for less.
Superior Court; Harry Lee
Chestnut, public drunkenness.
cost: Cicero Leonard, no drivers
license, transfer to Recorders
Court: Thomas Levina Owens
driving. possession tax
paid whiSkCy with seal broken,
transfer to Recorders Court:
Robert DenkinS, shooting fl.
arms in town limit, cost; Levon
OcwiS reckless driving, spin
llng wheels, not guilty reckless
irving, guilty too fast for con-
iitionS; Orlan l.. Small, speed
ng. cost: