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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-10-20
ST. PETERS AME

Sunday morning, Oct. IS, was a
perfect day for the large attend
ance that greeted Rev. and Mrs.
Lowell Johnson on the first Sunday
Iof his reassignment for the ensu-
!, ing year.
Before Rev. johnson announced
his subject for the most inspiring
message, the Pastor Steward,
Brother Eddie Boyd read the re-
assignment of the pastor.
Rev. Johnson also offered prayer
for the sick and shut-ins before
his message.
The subject was Oneness" and
the scriptural back ground was
from st. John 17:20-21. Neither
pray I for these alone, but for
them also which shall believe on
me through their word; that they
all may be one; as thou, Father
art in me, and I in us: that the
world may believe that thou hast
sent me-"
Rev. Johnson stated that God
made the world and everything
that is in it, and God looked out
upon his world and said that's
good. The speaker admonished the
listeners that the church should be
as one, as all members of the body
is one, if either member of the
body is hurt, so it should be with
the body of Christ. He further
stated that every member of the
church is important to the spiritual
body whether they be a doorkeep-
err, a choir member, trustee, dea-
coness, steward, stewardess, or
just listener, when one of these
members are hurt the whole body
suffers, for God sent his only be-
gotten Son into the world to make
us one.
Rev. johnson concluded his mes
sage with the words of Jesus: "a
new commandment I give unto
you, that we also love one another,
as have loved you, that we also
love one another"
The senior choir provided the
music. The altar boys serving were
William Scott, Jr., and Soloman
Hughes, Jr. Usher board No. 2
was on duty.
Rev. johnson is asking all clubs
to attend prayer meeting in a
group once each quarter, for there
is more to Christianity than just
raising money.
Prayer meeting every Thursday
7:30.
Mrs. Lucille McAdams, reporter.
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Mrs. Carrie Williams
PidniSf's Mother Dies;
Resident So Years

Mrs. Carrie Williams, 1856 Blair
Av., pioneer resident of st. Paul,
died early Wednesday morning,
October 10, in Ancker hospital
after a prolonged illness.
Born in LyncEburg, Va, Mrs.
Williams had been a resident of St.
Paul for So years. She was a men,
Der of Pilgrim Baptist church
where she joined when she first
came to the city and was a men,
Der of the deaconess board and
until her illness had been active in
the church. She was a member of
the Ladies Aid Society of the
church and a member of Corinthian
Temple No. 1872 Order of the S.M.T
She is survived by two sons,
Sidney Williams, well known mu-
stefan in st. Paul and George Will
hams of Benton Harbor, Mich. +;
two daughters, Mrs. Ora McMoore,
st. Paul and Mrs. Edith Preston of
Detroit, Mich, nine grandchildren;
two great grandchildren and other
relatives.
Funeral services will be held
Saturday morning at 10 am. at
Pilgrim Baptist church, with her
pastor, Rev. Floyd Massey, Jr.,
officiating. Burial will be in Oak
land cemetery.
Brooks Funeral Home Is in
cboro,a ~ arropoapoaptS
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Gospel Temple
"Dedicofes" Newly
Purchased Bus

The House of Refuge is now
equipped to serve the Twin Cities
bringing the children to and from
Sunday School. The church recent
ly purchased a bus for their trans
portation.
The bus was dedicated Sunday
afternoon, October IS, at 2 pm.
by Clifford Rucker, former exec
utive director of the Governors
Human Relations Committee and
now a consultant in the Depart
ment of Commerce in Washington,
DC.
Mr.. Rucker did an excellent job
in dedicating the bus and left a
lasting impression in the church
and we at the House of Refuge
wish him Godspeed and success in
his new field of endeavor," said
Rev. w. L. Battle, pastor.
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CHURCH
NEWS
PILGRIM BAPTIST

Councilman James Q. Falls
brought a profound message to
Pilgrimites as they observed Lay
mans Sunday. Councilman Falls
of Gastonia, N. c. is a man ded-
icated to the advancement of his
people.
The Introductory remarks were
devoted to a recount of the factors
which led to his nomination and
the subsequent service he has been
able to render. Inclusive was the
fact that eight years ago the Ne
gro citizenry of Gastonia met to
formulate plans whereby their
status might be improved.
From this meeting emerged a
citizens committee whose respon-
sibility was to attempt getting a
Negro councilman. Their efforts
were rewarded with success and
Nathaniel Barber was their repre-
sentative. He served in this cap
acity for three years, with one
year as city treasurer.
Mr.. Barber was succeeded by
the current councilman, Mr.. Falls.
During his tenure, Councilman
Falls has been a full time Negro
recreational director employed by
the city and all of the streets in
the Negro section of town have
been paved at no cost to the pop
ulace to said community. Urban
renewal is at present receiving
major attention through the eff
forts of Mr.. Falls.
Many people living in a slum
area are not slum people, but are
forced there because of economic
status" said Mr.. Falls. 'Unfor-
tunately too many of our people
upon arriving at degree of econ
omic security or because they live
in an area far removed from the
troubled area, feel that they are
not affected by the poor plight of
their unfortunate brothers." con-
tinued the speaker. This is false
illusion, for we must help our
brothers if we are to grow. We
oft times tend to forget our church
when we move up the economic
ladder"
Our march toward freedom is
likened unto the march of the Isra-
lites. There were then, as now,
those who wanted freedom, but
were not willing to pay the price:
and those who were willing to
sacrifice for freedom, knowing the
price was high. The march to free
dom is a witness of struggle for
it is trying experience that will
bring out the real man within.
The next witness is for right
eousness. Job was such a witness
for it is a witness built on faith.
No matter how many disappoint-
ments, failures or other obstacles
that may be placed before you, a
christian layman must never lose
faith.
In conclusion Councilman Falls
admonished the laymen to pro-
claim Christ to all of the world.
Where there is wrong, right it;
where there is error, correct it;
where there is right, establish it.
The laymen presented a check
for 500 to the church.
Among the visiting guests was
Judge Howard Bennett.
James r. Brown, reporter.
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MT. OLIVET BAPTIST

The observance of Mt. Olivet
Annual Homecoming and National
Layman's Day was a profitable
day. A large audience welcomed
Pastor and Mrs. B. H. Hunters
return from a weeks vacation.
The IL am. message was de-
liVered by Rev. Hunter using for
his subject, aye Shall be My Wit
ness" Acts 1:8, Christ is depend
ing on you and me to witness, we
shall receive power to go into ut
termoSt parts of the world when
we witness for him." stated Rev.
Hunter. Rev. E. G. Harris and Rev.
H. w. Bolts, Jr., assisted with the
morning worship.
The combined choirs provided
music. Mr.. Harry Ballard directed,
Mr.. Carl Walker was organist and
Mrs. Blessing Faison, pianist.
Following visitors were well
coined: Mrs. Sadie Monroe, Mil
waukee, Wis, Mrs. Bertha Watson,
Salina, Kans., and many others in
the audience.
Following the morning service,
a delicious turkey dinner was
served to a huge crowd. Mrs. Mat
tie Milsap was dinner chairman.
The $3.50 pm. hour brought an
appreciative attendance to the
Layman's service beginning with
a song and praise service conduct
ed by the program committee COM
posed of Mines. Lois Johnson,
Florence Conover and Dorsey Bell.
The Mt. Olivet male chorus furn-
ished music under the direction of
Mr.. James Martin and Carl Walk
er was organist. Mrs. Florence
Conover and Miss Sylvia Johnson
were guest soloists.
Brother James Milsap brought a
dynamic message speaking from
the scriptures Three Words Above
the Tempus," II Cor. Ash and
Elk. 17:11-12. His subject was
Lord I've Tried"
Expressions of gratitude were
extended to the, Layman Of Mt
Olivet by the president, Mr.. M. E
Bell. Mrs. Essie Pipkin, general
chairman, thanked the entire group
of workers for successful Home
coming" Mr.. Jerry Caldwell
chairman of finance, also chairman
of the trustee board, was pleased
to announce $1,000 for the day.
The Dorcas Society presented a
check to the church for $500 on
September 8, to assist in the gen.
eral repair of the church. Mrs.
Orea is president.
A cordial welcome awaits you
at Mt. Olivet, THE Church of
Friendliness."
Mrs. D. Bell, reporter.
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SIOUX
: A L L s
NEWS
N OTE S
BY Kaye Coates
80 MabIe Street
Sioux Falls. &. n.

we are enjoying a delightful In
dian Summer in South Dakota and
the longer the better.
Raymond Turner, Huron, South
Dakota spent a few days in Sioux
Falls. He went to the Royle C..
Johnson Veterans Hospital for an
eye check-up. He expected to have
surgery, but he must return in
six months. Raymond is one of
the old World War I fellows who
has held up well.
Gloria Miles, Is N. Spring Av.,
returned with her parents from
Atchison, Kans. where she had
been for several months visiting
friends and relatives. The Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Miles were in Kansas on
business.
Brenda Hayes spent a few days
in McKennan Hospital. She has
had a serious tonsil ailment. She
had a tonsilectomy. She is doing
fine and about to return to school.
When Mr.. and Mrs. Joy McCord
were here visiting their grandfolks,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Parks, 221O
s. Summit Av., they renewed
friendships and made new friends
before they took off with Mrs.
Parks to Waterloo, Ia, to visit
Rev. and Mrs. H. Williams of
Waterloo, Ia. Mrs. Williams is the
mother of Joy McCord. Joy and
his wife have been living in the
state of Washington.
Arnett Matchett his wife, Erma
and two boys have been here sew
eral months and seem to like the
Dakota. But it seems that Uncle
Sam has dipped his fingers in a
pool reserve and selected Dr. Mat
chett. Mr.. Matchett is a veternar-
ian.
Carlotta Dysart, sos N. Spring
Av., enjoyed her eleventh birthday
when she had II friends in for re-
freshments and dancing. Our chill
dren have so many lovely things
I'm sure they should all be as
happy as kings.
st. Johns Missionary Society
held their first fall meeting in the
home of the president, Mrs. H.
Bentley. These ladies have devo-
lions, lesson study, lunch and Soc
ial hour. They are most active.
Linda and Clarissa Bunton, PIG
North Indiana Av., united with st.
Johns Baptist church Sunday
morning for Baptism. They are
the daughters of Gladys Bunton
Shaw.
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LOSNs w lS ITO 10 obCtIC supp
for his denomination and a ma
tional councilman of his church.
1t was Rev. Virgins who urged
Rev. and Mrs w. L. Battle pas
tors of Gospel Temple to settle in
Minnesota. Until the Battles es-
tablished the Gospel Temple in st.
Paul, Rev. Virgins was their pas
tor.
The anniversary observance at
the Gospel Temple church which
recently completed a 100000 addi-
ton opened Sept. 3, with Rev.
Stanley R. King of Sabathani
church speaking.
other speakers in the weeks
which followed were Prof. Edward
Thomas, william M. Cratic, chair
man state FEPC; Judge L. Howard
Bennett; Cecil Newman, publisher
of the st. Paul RECORDER, Cliff
ford E. Rucker, former executive
director of the Governors Human
Rights commission, now of the
us. Dept. of Commerce who dedi-
Gated the new church bus on Oct
Is.
Rev. Battle said this week the
public is invited to share the last
celebration of the anniversary OBJ
servance with the congregation. A
reception will follow the program
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ZION BAPTIST


It doesn't seem possible that
Rev. Holloway and his family have
been with us for two years .
but they have. Sunday, October
%, is Pastors Appreciation Day
at Zion Baptist. We the members
with the able assistance of many
guests will pay tribute to our min
lister. We invite you to join us on
this very special occasion.
Rev. Henry Hardy will be speak
ing at the 8 am. service Rev.
E. B. Hicks Topeka, Kansas, rep
resenting the Home Mission Board
of the Amer. Bapt. Convention,
will speak at the II am. service.
Our guest speaker at the pm.
service will be the Rev. Stanley
r. King, Sabathani Baptist church
with Rev. Joseph Jackson, Pilgrim
Rest, bringing the scripture. Short
tributes will be paid by the fol-
lowing guests as well as members
of Zion: Mr. Henry Thomas, Head
Resident of Phyllis Wheatley, Mr..
Robert Williams, Executive Secre-
tary of the Urban League. Mr..
Charles DeCompton, Elks Lodge,
Rev. H. B. Hunter, MINI. State
Con. of Natl. Baptist. Convention
Churches, Dr. Clifford Perron,
American Bapt. Convention, Rev.
L. H. Mhoon, Holsey Memorial, and
Father Louis w. Johnson, St.
Thomas Episcopal, Interdenomina-
tional Alliance.
Sunday, October 20, Is Senior
Missionary Day.
Perhaps the best way for us to
remember our sick and shut-ins is
to imagine ourselves in their place.
A little time on our part can bring
a lot of happiness to someone.
For your meditation: The reason
some people find life an empty
dream is that they put nothing
substantial into it.
c. M. Pettiford, reporter.
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SABATHANI BAPTIST

Sunday morning worship hour
began with devotions conducted by
members of the deacon board.
Music was rendered by the Senior
Choir under the direction of Rev.
Stanley King. Mrs. Etheleen Riv-
ers was at the piano and Mr.. Mar
shall Bruce, organist. Trust and
Obey was the congregational
hymn. Soloists were Miss Lena
buchanan, Mrs. Stanley King and
Mrs. Vera Phifer.
The morning scripture was from
Matt. 1918. Brother John Kit
trell was the speaker for the
morning hour. Taking his text
from st. John $4,000, the speak
err gave a very thought-provoking
sermon on the subject Of "a
Church Without Evangelism is
Dead"
Miss Carol Hilton of Rockford,
Ill, united with the church under
watch care.
At the 6 pm. hour our broadcast
was aired over radio station
WMIN. The subject of Rev. Kings
Message was bringing Men to
Jesus" The text was from st.
Mark 2:1-3.
Following the broadcast, two Of
our fine young people were united
in marriage in a beautiful cere-
mony. We wish Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Thompson many happy years
of welded bliss. Mrs. Thompson Is
the former Miss Annie Pinkney.
Mr.. Benjamin Brody is still con-
fined to the hospital. Mrs. Sovella
Webster is confined to her home.
Let us send get well wishes to all
of our ill. We are happy to report
that Mrs. Shirley Shelton and Mrs.
Eugenia Lloyd are both home and
recovering nicely.
We invite you to worship with
us this Sunday. A warm welcome
ayuaitS UOlI
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Chairman WrothY
Over Few Who
HELPED Club Morch

CONTINUED from rage ID
But, Alas! the feature performers,
the "Marchers" were delinquent.
In spite of having firm commit
ments from the majority of the
Councils 46 clubs, less than Is
clubs were actually represented.
Chairman Makes No Bones -.
Committeeman chairman Obie
Ripper made no bones of his disap-
pointment with the lack of cooper
alton of clubs in this important
community project. Many of his
committee members, who had
worked SO hard to build the march
into one of great expectation, also
voiced disappointment.
But, just as the general chair
man had harsh words for being
provided with such a scarcity of
marchers, he had nothing but
praise for those who did make ap-
pearance. Some of them took as
many as ten blocks and then came
back for more. Many were out
soliciting until dark. He said, IF
all clubs had furnished workers
like these, we could have covered
the entire city"
Praise was also given the clubs
who gave individual club dona-
tons. They were: The Credjafawn
Club, Robert White Legion Post
Auxiliary, Board Of Directors of
Associated Negro Credit Union,
Wednesday Matinee Club and Club
Uno-Score, the largest donor with
$50.
The Credjafawn club, incidental
ly, are also paying the travelling
expenses of one Freedom Rider
round-trip to Miss.
North Mpls. March Sunday
To provide residents of north
Minneapolis chance to contribute,
the March will move to that area
Sunday afternoon at 2 pm. 1t will
originate at Phyllis Wheatley
House.
Council of Club President Matt
hew Little, who like the general
chairman voiced misgivings with
the turnout of marchers last week,
said: I'VE are urging all clubs to
make amends for last weeks lax
ity by turning out enmasse to
cover the entire northside area. We
want our contribution to represent
a true picture Of the way our
community feels about the Free
dom Riders" He also urged people
who were not reached by the
marchers to send contributions in
to the general chairman.
Clubs represented in the Mime
apolis March were: Royal Twenty,
Twilight Social Club, Northern
Lights Bowling League, Paradise
Club, Flamingo Club, Loafers, Inc,
Johnny Baker Post, Club Uno-
Score.
Individuals registering as March
ers were: Obbie Ripper, Joseph
Arlington, Hobart Mitchell, Jr.,
Ronnie Segal, zev Aelony Bev-
erly Elliot, Wesley Lyle, Inez
Clark, Rodney Lyle, Blanche Ell
lot, Howard Brown, Anne Browne,
Verda Horn, Amos Knight, Mrs. F.
w. Hanson, Joan Glanton, Matt
hew Little, Beverly Glanton and
Matthew Little.
In st. Paul, clubs represented
were Credjafawn, Cameo, Chart
table Ten, Loafers, Inc. Individual
Marchers were: Allie Hampton,
Erma Mazingo, Coopie Anderson,
the O'Connor family (Freedom
Rider), Earl MCGEE, Adrian and
the Coleman twins, Aaron Dooley,
Jack Barisonzi, Marvin Rose, J.
Burst and the two Davis girls.
The total collected from the
Freedom Rider March was $435.
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CARD OF THANKS

To be sure every person who
extended sympathy and kind deeds
to you and yours during sad bere-
avement, insert a Card of Thanks
in this paper at nominal cost. This
does the job effectively of express
ing your appreciation.
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Infant Roy Morris

DteS SUdoenbv
Services for Roy E. Morris, Is
month old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harley B. Morris of 302 Dupont
Av. N, who died Unexpectedly in
Minneapolis General hospital Tues
day, October IT, will be held at II
am. Friday, October 20, at Meals
Funeral Home. Rev. c. Forshee of
H ennepin Avenue Methodist
church, will officiate.
Survivors in addition to the par
ents include two sisters; three
brothers; Mrs. Ruth Burton, mat
ernal grandmother; Mrs. Helen
Underwood, paternal grandmother
and other relatives, all of Mime
apolis.
Burial will be in FIT. Smelling
National cemetery with Neal Fun
eral Home in charge of the service.
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IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our uncle,
o. C. Sellers, who passed away
October 10, 1855.
A happy smile and a silent good
bye,
We wonder why
The days are short
And the nights are long
Since you've been gone.
We miss you so much.
Beulah Cohron and family, Clyde
Scroggins and family, Minneapolis,
Nathan Sellers, st. Louis, Mo-, and
Alvin Glasper and family, Gary,
Ind.
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Four Month Infant
RA~~~.l IAhmeAn nsae

Four Month Infant
cheryl Johnson Dies
Services for four month old
Cheryl Johnson, daughter Of Mrs.
Ella johnson Gross of 1851 Third
st. NJ, who died at her home Tues
day, October IT, were held at 10
am. Thursday, October 10, at the
Woodland Funeral chapel. Mr.. Jeff
Stanley of Jehovah Witnesses Of
ficiated with burial in Crystal
Lake cemetery.
The infant is survived by its
mother; one sister; one brother
and other relatives.
Woodland Funeral Home was in
charge Of arrangements.
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Mrs. Dorothy Harris
Dies; Contact Wooddrd
EIInaHr,I Eor Arrnnnan.a

Mrs. Dorothy G. Harris, 1921
Fourth Av. S., died at her home
Wednesday, October 10.
A native of Greenwood, Miss,
she had lived in Minneapolis for
six years.
She is survived by her son,
Dwight Harris; mother, Mrs. Zenia
Austin; sister, Mrs. Fannie Harris
and other relatives.
Arrangements had not been COM
pleted at press time. For further
information, contact Woodland Fun
eral Home, ia. 9-5377.
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ments, Builders WINS TruebIOOd
man, Realtor and Steward courses
at the San Diego Naval base.
While at his new assignment in
Atlanta, Ga, Trueblood plans to
attend Morehouse college and also
take correspondence courses from
the Extension Division of the
University of Minnesota and from
the International Correspondence
Center of Scranton, Pa.
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Young To Speak:
Ohioon Named To
ST. Paul Urban
Leodue Sfuff
Young To Sneak:

Ernest c. Cooper, Executive
Director of the st. Paul Urban
League announced last week that
Calvin L. Walton of Canton, Ohio,
has been appointed to fill the posi-
ton of Vocational Services Secre-
tary of the League, effective Oc-
tober 10th.
Mr. Walton is a native of Day.
ton, Ohio, a graduate of Tennessee
State University and holds a Mas
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Diego, California
and now enroute
to a new station
in Atlanta, Ga.
A 1860 grad
uate of Minneap-
oils South High,
Trueblood h a S
completed Naval
Military require
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tiers Degree from
Ohio State Univ
ersity. He is %
years old, and is
married and has
4 children. Dur
ing the past 4
years, he has held
the position Of
Vocational Serv-
ica Canrafo-y ~
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CARDS OF APPRECIATION

CARDS OF APPRECIATION
Nobody will be forgotten for
their kndnesses while you were
Ill II you use Gard Of Apprecia-
ton In this paper. The cost Is
economical.
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Navy Mon TruebIood
TO Study While
Stationed In Atlanta

Visiting relatives in Minneapolis
is US. Navy Seaman Willis True
blood, formerly stationed in San
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The Gospel Temple House of Refuge church, Grotto St.
and Marshall Av Paul. will climax series of special
anniversary services Sunday, Oct. %.
Principal speaker the Sunday afternoon service 80
will be Rev John Virgins pastor of St Pauls Church
of God in Christ in Minneapolis.
Rev Virgins superintendent of the Sunday schools
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Hearken now unto my
voice, | will give thee coun-
sel.-(Exod. 1919
His wisdom sees through to
the right solution. So let us
place all problems in His care
and relax to receive the guild
ance that He gives US. Let us
be willing to follow the guild
ance we receive.