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Evening star., 1960-03-09
Record Temperatures for the Year
Highest. 90. on February 10.
Lowest 10, on March 8.

Ihe snn ana Nom
Evening star., 1960-03-09

CLOCK WITH A-HoUR TIMER
built into smart backyard
with fiuorescent light. Select
any time up to 4 hours;
buzzer will signal when cook
ing time is up.
Evening star., 1960-03-09
Negro Workers Sought
To Test Job Pledge
BY LEE M. COIN
star stan Writer

The Urban League launched intensive search for
qualified Negro electricians today test no-discrm
ination pledges by Government building contractors
AFL-CIo President George Meany also is expected to
recruit Negro eectrcansnon union necessary-to apply
for jobs which until have been filled only by white
Evening star., 1960-03-09

Casting a shadow over the
test cases is the danger that
the all-white union, Local 26
Of the international Brother
hood Of Electrical Workers, may
strike to protest hiring Of non.
union Negroes. Other construc-
ton unions might join in such
. walkout.
Four contractors yesterday
promised Federal officials that
they will hire qualified Negro
electricians who apply for work
directly. bypassing Local 26.
The pledges were adeNby Nc =.
Closkey & Co. of Philadelphia
and three Washington firms,
the Howard P. Foley Co., Nor :
air Engineering Corp, and
Walter c. Doe & Co.
Threat Of Suits, Lifted
Ordinarily, these contractors
hire electricians from among
applicants referred by Local
26. which refers no Negroes.
McCloskey is the prime con.
tractor and Foley the electrical
subcontractor on Federal Of
fee Building no. 6 on Inde-
pendence avenue S.W. .Norair
is. the prime contractor and
Doe the electrical subcon-
tractor on the Smithsonian
Institution Museum Of Natural
History and Technology on
Constitution avenue NM
Their pledges to comply
with discrimination clauses
In their Government contracts
(which they denied violating
eliminated at least tempo
rarily the threat Of law suits
by the Justice Department.
= s=ss ~ =
Seeks Reassurances
Sterling Tucker, executive
director Of the Washington
Urban League. told a reporter
the organizations industrial
relations stan has been as
signed on q top-priority basis
to. "scour the community" to
find qualified Negro electricians
who want to apply for jobs
on the two projects.
Mr.. Tucker said the league
VIII seek conference with
the contractors to ''reassure
ourselves that this program
win work. that IT'S not a false
alarm" The proposed con.
fetences also would be design.
ed to establish communica.
TONS" he added. g
assurances are necessary.
Mr. Tucker said. because some
Negro electricians may be re-
luctant to apply for Jobs with
the contractors at the risk Of
finding out that Its the same
old merry-go-round."
Initiaily, he said I II may be
necessary to seek cut trail
blazers" to show other Negroes
that they can get jobs with the
contractors.
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League Grateful
Threat of Suits, Lifted

I'VE know there are speople
Gin the Negro population herel
who are qualified" Mr.. Tuck-
er said. adding that the search
will tap such sources as schools
and Negro contractors. -
Mr. Tucker said the Urban
League is @deliehted' that the
Evening star., 1960-03-09

Saturday, some warming Sun
day and Monday. Precipitation
will average u to "a inch
Thursday and early Friday and
possibly again Monday.
AAA Road Report
West-Distriet Of Columbia to Penn.
sylvania turnpike. clear. forecast snow
covered: Pennsylvania turnpike, clear:
Ohio turnpike, wet spots: o. 8. 40
west 10 Ohio, slippery spots IN south
western Pennsylvania; q. o. so west Ia
Ohio, snow.covered and hazardous;
covered and hasaTdous. Z
eouth-shirley hishway and U. 8
l to Richmond, clear. foreeast snow
covered and hazardous: Richmond
south. clear. forecast snoW-eoyersd and
6s 6nssardou.: District Of Columbia q
covered and hazardous.
North and east-Distriet Of colum-
pa 70 Harrisbure; Pa. clear, snow
ware Msmoriai Bridge. clear, snow
York City. clear. no house trailers:
New England, clear. x
River Report
Potomac River clear at HaYpers
Ferry and clear at Great Falls
Shenandoah clear at Harpers Ferry.
Tide Tables
Furnished By the United States Coast
and Geodetic survey
Today Tomorrow
High ------ ASIA m. 5s4s am,
Low -------- 1857 am 1913 a m.
fnw H,sn ------- 5:@4 pm. ,8:ii3p.m
For high and low tides at the fol-
lowing points subtract times indicated
from the above.
Annapolis, hours; Bloody Point
Light, 3 hours: Colonial Beach. 5A
hours; Deale, 3 noufs; solomons
Island. 8 hours; Point Lookout, 8 hours
Temperatures for Yesterday
Midnight 81 Noon - 81
s...Tm3n' - Is aBmm. - q
Evening star., 1960-03-09

Snow expected tonight in the Middle
region and the Upper Ohio Valley while rain
South Atlantic States
Central Plains Northern be colder in the Pacific
Northwest the Northern Plateau the
ZAP Wirephoto map " - 4 = -
Evening star., 1960-03-09

THERMosTATIcALLY con-
TRoLLED ToP BURNER auto
matically maintains the tenn
perature you select. Ordinary
pans cook like automatic ap-
plianceS. Foods won't burn.
Evening star., 1960-03-09

REM ovARLE OVEN Door
makes cleaning easier and
faster. Entire door lifts right
off, lets you reach even the
back corners with. ease.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
Bentons Entertain For
Visitor from Chicago

Mr.. and Mrs. Phelma Benton,
4218 Portland Av., had as their
houseguest over the weekend, Mr.
Paul Bowles of Chicago, a former
resident of Minneapolis. Mr. Bowles
and Mr. Benton were classmates
while attending the University of
Minnesota.
In honor of their guest, the
Bentons entertained informally on
Saturday evening, January 16, at
their home. For some of the guests
present it was renewing old friend
ships, and briefing Mr. Bowles on
happenings in the twin towns.
Light refre h m n S served
throughout the evening put the
group in the mood for the midnight
supper served buffet style. Social
izing and gay conversation was
the diversion of the evening.
Enjoying the party along with
the honoree were Messrs and Mines.
Rain Workout, Robert Williams,
Robert Murray, o. Donald Smith,
Huntley Surratt, Gabriel Boud-
reaux, J. E. Sizer, Thomas Jack
son, Milton Durham; Mines. Del
ores Patton, Doris johnson, Elaine
Johnson, Marie Williams and Vir-
ginia Lewis.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
Around Clock Club
Party Is Cav Affair

The lovely apartment Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Nesbitt Jr., 1920 Lyn-
dale Av. N, was the scene Of gale
ty and festivity on Saturday, jan
uary 8, when the Around The
Clock Club held its annual post
holiday party.
Guests were greeted on arrival
by the president, Miss Elaine SUIT
ton, and welcomed. A holiday mood
prevailed as members and guests
enjoyed the evening of dancing
and lively conversation which rang
ed from personal to national and
international levels.
The large supply Of party snacks
and beverage served continuously
throughout the evening added zest
to the party which continued into
the wee hours Of the morning.
Members and guests present
were Messrs. and Mines. Stanley
Mcconnell, Earl Miller, Melvin
Stone, Raym ond Fullerworth,
Charles Brown, Raymond Shepard,
William Nesbitt, Carl Walls, Ken
meth v. Jones, George Nesbitt Jr.,
Jewel Anderson, Clyde NJ. Scrog-
gins Sr.; Mines. Katherin Moniet,
Ola Hargrove, Joyce Richardson;
the Misses Elaine Sutton, presi-
dent; Mossey Chadwick, Mary Sea-
ton and the Messrs. John Wasp
John Beard, Joe Clemmons, Ed.
ward Christopher and Jerry Brown
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
PURPLE CROSS NURSES
INSTALLS OFFICERS

The Purple Cross Nurses Unit
No. 1872, IBPOE of w. held its
regular annual election of officers
and installation Monday evening
January IS, at the home Of the
president, Mrs. Lucille Woodland
11O3 Lyndale Av. N.
The entire slate Of present Of
ficers were reelected and are as
follows: President, Mrs. Lucille
Woodland, vice president, Mrs. Min
ME Hudley, recording secretary
Mrs. Weller White; financial Sec
rotary, Mrs. Genevieve Jackson
treasurer, Mrs. Ernestine Wright;
chaplain, Mrs. Gertrude Mitchell;
escort, Mrs. Lillian Howell.
Mrs. Ida Burrell, district deputy
CDR. conducted the election and
installation.
Mrs. Lola M. Gattlins is grand
organizer and state directress OF
Purple Cross Nurses.
The unit will entertain husbands,
sweethearts and friends at its an
nual twilite party Sunday. Febru-
airy 21, at the residence OF Mrs
Beulah Cohron, 141s 18th Av. N
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
MRS. DOUGLAS THOMPSON
SURPRISED BY FRIENDS

Mrs. Douglas (Jackie) Thomp-
son was very pleasantly surprised
on Saturday afternoon, January
16, at housewarming party given
in her honor to welcome the family
in their new home at 37O4 Third
Av. S.
Hostessing the delightful affair
were Mrs. Katherine Harper and
Mrs Audrey Jones, in whose home
it was held at 1907 First Av. S.
Mrs. Thompson thought that she
was going to her sewing club meet
ing and when she entered the room
and was greeted by the group who
had assembled earlier, with Sur
prise, surprise" it was then that
she realized what it was all about
and entered into the spirit of the
party.
Gay conversation filled the after
noon Of fun. Mrs. Thompson was
presented with many useful ant
practical gifts for her home by her
| friends.
The serving of light refresh
ments concluded the gala affair
Friends present were Mines
Fern Greek, Inger Palm, Beverly
Whitlock. Helen Madsen, Lucille
Cooper, Marian Harris, Mary JIG
Howell, Cynthia Tyson and the
| two hostesses.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
Christening OF
Infant Schon Wade
Is Family Event

One of the cutest churchgoers
at st. Peters AME church Sunday,
January 10, was Schon Elaine
Wade, infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Bert Wade, of 1920
Fourth Av. s., who smiled right
through christening ceremonies
performed by Rev. NJ. L. Simmons.
Standing as godmother were Mar
garet and Patricia Rhodes, cou-
sins
On Sunday, January IT, Mrs.
Carl Wade Sr., paternal grand
mother, was hostess to a family
christening dinner at her home,
1921 Fourth Av. S.. at which Schon
Elaine was the center of attrac-
ton.
The adult members were served
in the dining room and the chill
dren were served in the down.
stairs rumpus room. The lace COW
cred dining table, conferred with
floral arrangement of seasonal
flowers, between pink candles in
crystal candlesticks, with it's sterl-
ing silver and cutglass appoint
ments, struck an artistic note as
guests enjoyed the delectable food,
prepared by the hostess.
Following dinner candid shots
and movies were taken of the group
as they chatted, moved about and
generally had a grand time.
Family guests present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Tyler Howell Sr., matern-
al great-grandparents, and son
Boyd, Messrs. and Mines Harold
Combs, uncle and aunt, Walter
Rhodes and family, uncle and aunt,
Fred Murphy, uncle and aunt, Carl
Fraction, uncle and aunt and
daughter Ann, James Fraction, I'M
Gle and aunt, and sons Ronald and
Michael Ira Robinson and sons,
James B. Wade, parents, and sons,
Everett johnson and family, Maur-
ice Howell and son, Carl Wade and
sons, Bill Fraction, Mines. Willie
Ware. Henrietta Williams and Fred
Pierce.
Schone Elaine received many
gifts.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
Sorority Met Friday
January Fifteenth

Delta Phi Omega chapter of AL
pha Kappa Alpha sorority held its
January meeting Friday, January
Is, at the home of Mrs. Cynthia
Tyson 1854 Fifth Av. S.
Business on the agenda included
report from Mrs. Tyson on the
pre- Christmas teenage party given
at Billings and Bettys Dance Stu
dio at Nicollet Av. and 3sth st,
The party, given for the teen-agers
of the community, was attended by
approximately 100 persons. Chap
erons were Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
L. jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
Durham and Messrs. Robert Lyle
and Jay Tyson.
Plans were discussed to present
a scholarship to a worthy young
woman.
After the business session, re-
freshments were served and a Soc
ial hour enjoyed.
The February meeting will be
Founders Day meeting. The time
and place will be announced later
All sorors are invited to partici-
pate.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
MRS. BESSIE LEWIS
NAMED WORTHY MARION
OF PRIDE OF WEST

Mrs. Bessie Lewis was named
worthy matron of Pride of the
West chapter No. 9, O.E.S., when
the chapter held its annual cleo
ton completed on January IL, at
the Masonic Temple in Minneapolis.
Other officers named are Eth
elyn Sampson, associate matron
William Davis, worthy patron;
James Kinney, associate patron;
the Mines. Lucille McAdams, con-
ductress; Clara M. Davis, associate
conductress; Oscar Gates, treas
urer; Jeanette Howard, financial
secretary; Alma Kinney, marshall;
Jimmie Lee Sudduth, chaplain;
Lulu Seaton, sentinel, Lucy Harris,
warder.
Other officers appointed include
Mines. Ethelyn Brown, Ada; Leota
Perkins, Ruth; Mary Johnson, Mar
tina; Rose Anna Beasley Esther
and Lucille Walker, Electa.
Newly elected officers were in
stalled by Clarence Smith, grand
worthy patron.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
J. w. Fractions Honored
On And Weddinq
Anniversary Jan. rs

Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Frac-
ton, 3841 Clinton Av., were hon.
orees at a surprise dinner party
Saturday evening, January 16, in
honor Of their And wedding an
niversary. The delightful affair
was held at the Nankin Cafe, and
was hosted by their children who
apparently worked overtime on
plans to surprise them.
When they were invited for din
ner by their son and daughter-in-
law, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fraction,
they were unaware that anything
unusual would happen. When they
were escorted to their table in the
cafe, they were completely over
whelmed as they were greeted
with Surprise" by the group
which had assembled earlier.
Mrs. Fraction was charming in
black faille after-five frock en-
HANGED with a corsage of red and
white carnations and Mr.. Fraction
was stately in a dark suit with
white carnation bouttonnaire.
Cocktails preceded a nice an
niversary dinner.
Family members present wishing
their parents continued happiness
were: Messrs. and Mines. Carl
Fraction, Ira Robinson, Everette
Johnson Jr., Messrs. Bill Frac-
ton, Ronald and Micky Fraction,
Ann Fraction, granddaughter, Mrs.
Helen Harris Patricia Lynch and
Charles Pickett.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
BRYANT WINTER PROGRAM
OPENS FEBRUARY 9

The Bryant Community Center
has announced a Civil Defense
sponsored class in Personal and
Family Preparedness for Survival"
This is a free adult course of prac-
teal civil defense planning for
emergencies.
The class provides a free text
book and other related material
which may be kept for future ref
erence. Certificates will be issued
to all who attend IL hours.
The Winter Term Program lists
over seventy courses in homemak-
ing, general interest, and recrea-
tional activities.
Included are classes in millinery,
sewing, foods, home reupholstering,
ballroom dancing, folk dancing,
square dancing, mosaic tile art,
flower arrangement, fly tying, and
swimming.
Registration for these classes
will be on February 1, 2, and 8,
from 4 to 9 pm. Glasses will begin
the week Of February 8. For a free
bulletin or additional information
please call Ia. 3-2213.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
MR. A. KELSEY IS
HONORED WITH PARTY
ON HIS BIRTHDAY

The home of Mr.. A. Kelsey
4211a Mackubin, was the scene OF
gaiety and happiness when his
friend, Mr.. F. D. Johnson, rendered
a wonderful birthday breakfast
party Saturday, January 16, in
honor of his natal day which was
January 10.
Guests were served from a table
spread with an aqua cloth and ap-
pointed with silver and confetti
dishes. An appetizing breakfast
which started off with orange
juice, was supplemented with waf-
files, syrup and ham slices as the
main dish.
Following breakfast, Mr.. Kelsey
opened the many gifts presented
to him by his friends.
Wishing the honoree happiness
while enjoying the delightful af-
fair were Rev. and Mrs. Floyd
Massey Jr., Rev. and Mrs. Kneely
Williams, Rev. and Mrs. Denzil A..
Carly, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Jones
and DR.. Lillian Lewis.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
THE OSCAR DIVERS
HOST GALA PARTY

Festivity prevailed at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar w. Oliver,
666 w. Central Av., Friday even
ing, January 8, when they enter
tanned a few friends at an i'm
promptu get-together.
For the gala occasion, the holi-
day motif was carried out in dec
orations.
Guests enjoyed playing bridge
and various parlor games after
which a seasonal lunch was served
which concluded the enjoyable ev-
ening
Guests enjoying the hosts hos
pitality were Messrs. and Mines.
Ernest ]. Fulbright, Hugo, MINI,
Clarence Duke, Clarence Anderson
Sr., F. Hamilton, Atty. and Mrs,
James Bradford and the Mines
Clarinda Cox, Virgie Duke and
Gaynelle Ponder.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
Arthur Mi+cheIIs In
Celebration Of Their
Bind Anniversarv

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Mitchell
951 Aldrich Av. N, celebrated theil
32nd wedding anniversary Monday
evening, January Is, with a recep,
ton held at Ames Lodge Hall
Guests were members of Ames
Lodge No. LOG, IBPOE of w, Min,
nehaha Temple No. 129 and friends
A pink and white color scheme
was carried out in decorations
Tables at which guests were seated
were covered in pink and white
damask cloths. The main table at
which the honored couple and Of
ficers sat, was conferred with a
huge TERED wedding cake decor
ated with pink rosebuds and the
other tables were conferred with
floral arrangements of white and
pink carnations and pink roses.
Mrs. Mitchell was a picture of
loneliness in a blue and white chif-
fon print after-five frock accent
uated with rhinestone jewelry and
a corsage of pink and white roses
and Mr.. Mitchell was stately in a
dark suit with a white carnation
bouttonnaire as they received their
guests. Mrs. Jeanette Howard
headed the receiving line.
Background music was played
throughout the evening by Mr..
Frank Hines who accompanied the
soloist, Mr.. Richard Smith, who
sang II Love You Truly" the An
niversary Song" and by special re-
quest, Ring Them Bells" and I'll
Be Loving You Always"
The happy couple was present
ed with many useful gifts and
cash tokens by the group of some
100 friends present. Mrs. Mary
Hollingsworth, daughter ruler of
Minnehaha Temple No. 1873, made
the presentations.
Seated at the head table with
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell were Ed
ward L. Boyd, district deputy
GER, Reuben Warren, exalted
ruler of Ames Lodge No. LOG, Mrs.
Lucille Woodland, president of the
Purple Cross Nurses Unit No. 1872
IBPOE of w, Mrs. Ernestine H.
Wright, LDR Mary Mason Coun-
Gil, William Burrell, recording sec
rotary, Ames Lodge, Mrs. BurreIl,
district deputy, CDR. and Mrs.
Hollingsworth, daughter ruler.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
League Drive For
Members Set For
Feb. ] To 18th

The ST Paul Urban League an
nounced this week, through it's
membership co-chairman, Allen
Sulerud and George Holland, that
the Agency's Annual Membership
Drive will be conducted February
1 29th. During this period the
League will attempt to secure 1000
new members in addition to re-
newals from all current members.
The drive leaders stated that the
entire Urban League family is
asked to become a member of the
Membership Committee for this
effort, by fulfilling the slogan,
BE A Member-Get A Member
Join The Urban League Today!
Membership in the Urban League
serves to: a. Draw together in a
common bond of interest those
persons in our city and state who
wish to identify themselves as
being in accord with the principle
of equal opportunity for all with
out regard to race or color, and b.
Provide meaningful ways for such
people to participate in and contri-
butte to organized efforts to attain
this objective.
Members of the committee are
Eugene H. Lewis, Mrs. Carl T.
Schuneman, Mrs. Frances Hum
burd, Carl VIM, Mrs. Lillian Bal
enger, Mrs. Phillip Hope and Mrs.
Estyr Bradley Peake. Anyone in
terested in securing a membership
may contact any of these persons
or the League office, 4O2 First
Federal Building 2-2539.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
Mother" Battles
Honored BY State
Baptist Women

A very cherished quotation or
thought that we hold dear was
very nicely carried out by the Min
nesota Baptist Women's Home,
Foreign and Educational Auxiliary
Of which Mrs. lone Brown is presi-
dent.
The group presented Mrs. Mamie
Battles, long time devoted christ
ian to the cause, a Life Member
ship" in the National Baptist
Women's Convention U.SA. Inc.
The token Of thanks was awarded
in September 1859 at the Women's
Convention held in San Francisco,
Calf.
Mother Battles, as she is af-
fectionately called by her own fam
lily and all Of her adopted children,
was treasurer of this organization
for IA years. She served under
lOuI pECSlOCHISs n1IuCo. OISulo
Bolts, Mamye Lyle, Lydia Brown
and Lu Ella Brown.
For almost as many years, she
has served as state chairman of
Hospital Supplies and a National
Committee member. Many boxes
of clothing. hospital supplies and
other needed articles have been
collected through her efforts, boxed
and sent to the Carrie V. Dyer
Hospital, Monrovia, West Liberia,
Africa and other Baptist stations
in Africa.
She is an active member of Zion
church and the Zion Senior
Society.
We give this tribute (flowers)
to our friend and co-worker so that
they may be Hers to enjoy.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22

Henry Smith and Robert for his
paternal great uncle the late Rob-
ert Moulden. Mrs. Mary Smith Of
Clarksdale. Miss, is the maternal
grandmother.
U Meet Us Club Party: Festivity
was in the air for the U Meet Us
Club at Phyllis Wheatley Settle
ment House last Thursday after
noon, January IA, as they enjoyed
their annual holiday luncheon and
party. Guests were members OF
the Retired Mems Social Club and
few friends. Pink elephants cent
cred the serving tables which were
spread with white cloths. Follow
ing lunch social hour was enjoyed
by the 80 persons present. Mrs
Theresa Washington is club presi-
dent and Mrs. Catherine Moss is
club counsellor.
Usher Board Meeting: Usher
Board No. 2 Of St. Peters AME
church will meet Sunday evening
January "a, at pm. at the home
of Mrs. Monwell N. Craft, 1881
Fourth Av. S. All members are
asked to be present. Mrs. Barbara
Berry is president.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-01-22
MELVIN MADISON is
ELECTED PRESIDENT
or THE HOPSEMEN

At the January meeting of the
Horsemen, heading the agenda was
election of officers which brought
about a complete revamp of the
general and directing officers.
New officers are: Melvin CTete)
Madison, president; James Jack
Campbell, secretary; Howard
Mac McQuitter, treasurer; Wy
att (Pete) Pierro, director of
ways and means; William CBudgy)
Thompson, director of education
and public relations and William
Lumsey, director of organization.
With this new powerhouse the
Horsemen are planning and antici-
pate a progressive year.