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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
Milwaukee Elects
Educator To cifV's
School Board

Milwaukee (ANP) - The cleo
ton here last week produced the
city's first Negro member Of the
board Of education. He Is Cornelius
Golightly, a Mississippi born edu-
Gator.
Golightly, who ran behind the
slogan Of IAN educator for an edu-
Gators job" viewed his victory as
part Of a national trend to accept
Negroes on their merits.
He said: TITS reassuring to the
Negro voter to know that it Is
possible for a Negro to run for
office and win"
Golightly, 43-year-old associate
professor at university Of wiscon-
sin, pointed out that he had cam
paigned as an individual on the
merits Of his educational back
ground-'T am rare" he says wry-
ly, because I got my bachelors,
masters and doctors degrees all
in philosophy"
A native Of Waterford, Miss, he
received his bachelors degree from
Talladega college in Alabama in
1888, his masters degree from the
University Of Michigan in 1888
and his doctors degree from Mich
igan in 1871.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
J.F.K. Wanfs To
Revise Immigration
Policies Of US.

Washington (ANP) - President
Kennedy last week called for a
US. immigration policy free from
any faint Of racism or discrimina-
ton"
I'VE must never forget that we
are a nation of immigrants Ken
nedy said, and that our Land has
always been-and must continue
to be-a haven for the prosecuted
and oppressed who seek the air of
freedom
Kennedys remarks were con-
tanned in a letter read by Angler
Biddle Duke, us. chief Of pro-
tocol, to a luncheon meeting Of
the American immigration and
Citizenship Conference, of which
Duke is the president.
Kennedy called for a widespread
revision Of immigration policies to
be keyed to the tasks we face in
connection with every aspect Of our
rapidly-changing world"
THE emergence Of new nations
in Asia and Africa, the asslmp-
ton Of power by any totalitarian
tyranny, the cries for assistance
when disaster strikes, all call for
the best in our American tradi-
TONS" Kennedy said.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
HHH Proposes April
IS As "Afriedn
Freedom" ObSeTVdneI

Senator Hubert H Humphrey
ID, Mimi this week proposed that
the date Of April Is be recognized
each year as Africa Freedom
Day"
Humphrey introduced a resolu-
ton which would urge the Presi-
dent to send "a special message of
good will" to the independent
countries Of Africa each April Is.
1T Is in the best interests Of the
United States" he said, ito sup
port the independence of the
peoples Of Africa. Our American
tradition Of freedom and independ-
ence makes US sympathetic to the
desire Of all people for selfdeter-
mination."
April Is was first designated as
Africa Freedom Day" by the Con-
ference Of Independent African
States In 1858.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14

ton the sentiments are overwhaIm-
ingly integrationist.
But rather than risk an about
war on this issue, and possible de-
feat, the President apparently
hopes to out-flank the segregation
lists. The STACEY, aside from ex-
ecutive orders in housing, govern
ment employment etc, Is to make
Negroes 20 acceptable In the eyes
OF white voters that their equality
win be taken for granted.
Thus We have: Andrew Hat
cher As assistant white House
press secretary, Carl Rowan a. q
State Dept official, Louis Martin
~ q top man In the Peace Corps,
and, Of course, Robert @. Weaver
as director Of the Housing and
Home Finance Agency.
This Is the way the Administra-
ton has chosen to fight. They see
it as practical politics. The real
test on how well 1t works Is yet
to come, but there Is no denying
that progress towards equal rights
Is being made.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14

writing: II hope you win vote for
the bill"
In his inaugural address to the
legislature Gov. Andersen urged
the passage Of Fair Housing legis-
lation and before he became n can
didate for governor he urged the
St. Paul city council to pass a Fair
Housing ordinance, which was
called an unprecedented action by
4 major prospective candidate OBJ
servers said at the time Il took
place.
A recent Minnesota Poll showed
more Minnesota Republicans sup
port Fair Housing than OILERS
who heretofore have received the
most support by Negro voters.
Following his letter to the SEN
ate judiciary committee Gov. An
dersen then sent letters to men,
bers Of both houses urging the plac-
ing Of the Fair Housing measure
on special orders" a procedure
necessary to obtain action on the
matter in this session.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
Frisco Mayor N0mes
First Negro Member
Of School Board

San Francisco (ANP) - A YER
bal battle - involving three diff
ferent factions in the Negro COM
munity continued last week
over the appointment Of James
z. Stratten as the first Negro
member of the Board Of Educa-
ton.
Negro leaders are divided as fol-
lows:
Those who praised the ap-
polntment, saying Mayor G. Chris
topher's appointment of Stratten,
a Negro, was in good faith, de-
feating both his choice and his
tactics.
2-Those who have bitterly
charged the mayor with "snub-
bing'' Negro leadership in the ap-
pointment after making prior COM
mitments that he would consult
closely with the Negro community
before naming a Negro to the
board
3LThose who fit In the category
of ''neutralists" who are not as
vocal and who maintain that the
mayor has appointed stratten for
better, worse or political gain, and
the appointment win stick.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14

n minneapolis state senator
who has a large number OF Negro
citizens in his district Wednesday
lead the opposition to the appoint
ment of William (Bill) Cratic to
the Craftsmanship of the state fair
employment practices commission.
Crates appointment to the post
was made by Gov. OrviIle L. Free
man, was continued and referred to
the Senate by Gov. Elmer Ander-
sen for confirmation.
Opposition to Cratic developed
In the Senate labor committee and
was led by Senator Charles w.
Root, Of the 33rd Legislative dis
trict which takes in a good portion
Of South Central Minneapolis
where Negro voters are numerous.
Cratic Is one Of the leaders in
the civil rights movement in Min
nesota having been appointed to
the state FEPC after it was made
a state agency during the first
term Of the Freeman administra-
ton.
Cratic a graduate of the Univ
ersity Of Minnesota, is a supervisor
for the Minneapolis Department Of
Public Welfare. He is former pres
ident of the Hennepin city and
county employees union.
He is a past president Of the
Minneapolis NAACP, the Mime
apolis Urban League board and has
been active in many civic move
ments in the state.
Cratic was scheduled to appear
before the labor committee Thurs
day for questioning. The commit
tee approved the appointment of
all other members Of the commits
sion.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL

The first meeting OF q couples
club was held last Saturday
Evening in st. Thomas Parish
Hall. The co-ordinators were Clay
ton Hughes, ]. e. Sizer and DR..
w. d. Brown, Jr. There were about
10 couples present. Plans and pur-
poses were explained and movies
from the University were shown
by Richard w. Session. This Is a
new club in the church which plans
to expand and meet once month.
The acolytes Of the church are
meeting every Thursday at the
church at 7 pm. to form a st.
Vincent's Guild, q national organ
ization Of the Episcopal church. In
structions for adults on the mean
ing and purpose Of the Episcopal
Church are being given every
Thursday at 8 pm.
st. Agnes Guild following their
cooperate communion
Pictures by Alan Critic on the
spiritual Were You There When
They Crucified My Lord" have
been on display at st. Thomas for
the past few weeks.
visitors are always welcome to
st. Thomas.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
Mrs. whsle White Dies
Only a Few Months
Altar Husband Hurc1v

Mrs. Hardy (Wilsie) White. 81,
4042 Clinton Av., died In her sleep
early Sunday morning, April o.
Although she had been in failing
health for more than a year, her
sudden passing came as a shock
to family and friends. Her husband,
the late Hardy White, preceded her
In death only a few months ago,
August Is, 1860.
A native Of Shelbyville, Tenn,
she had resided in Minneapolis for
over 20 years. She was a member
Of Hennepin Avenue Methodist
church; president Of the Garden
Lovers Club and a member and
past worthy matron Of Electa
Chapter No. 8, O.E.S.
She Is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Henry Fisher Of New York
City; one son, Anderson Buchanan
Of Chicago; her mother who lived
with her, Mrs. Effie Cook of Min
neapolis; two grandchildren, Mrs.
Sandra De Grasse, and Luther Cal
braith, Jr., and one great grand
daughter, Gigi De Grasse, all Of
New York City.
Funeral services were held at 2
pm. Wednesday, April IL, at Hen
nepin Avenue Methodist church
with Rev. Carlton Forshee offici-
ating.
Mrs. Henry Fisher, daughter and
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson Buchanan,
son and daughter-in-law, came to
the city to attend the funeral.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
SIOUX
FAILS
NEWS
NOTES
BY Kaye Coates
$40 AIabIe Street
Sioux Falls. 8. ID.

RoSeanne Moxley and son Theo-
dore Parker, S22 North Dakota
Av., enjoyed a weeks trip In Chi
ago, III. They visited friends and
relatives. Theodore Is to 20 into
the Airforce in a few days. They
had q nice reunion with our own
James Fergerson who has been In
Chicago for a few monthA
The Youth Choir Is using vari-
Gus ways to obtain money to Sc
cure robes. In their latest project
Karen Vaughn, 1901 s. Euclid,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Vaughn, was crowned queen. She
and Diane Welcher were the two
contestants. Both girls are to be
commended on their services. Mrs.
@. Vaughn Is director OF the choir
and is doing a fine job with the
youngsters. They hail from st.
Johns Baptist
Mr.. Andrew johnson, 724 N.
French Av., grandfather to Estelle
Barger, passed away at McKennan
hospital, Friday, April the 9Th.
His funeral was Tuesday, April,
IL, from Barnett Funeral Home.
He was "a years old He has re-
sided here for nine months.
Omega Chapter No. IL Order
OF the Eastern Star, is busy MAX
ing preparations for its annual
Citizenship Award, April 20 at the
American Legion Hall. The group
was very pleased to have Lionel
Trahan present to help with the
project. Lionel has been i'll for
some time.
Charlotte Welcher, 305 w. Bal
ley, talented window trimmer at
AaronSon's Ladies Shoppe, IL off
on a few weeks much needed vaca-
ton to Omaha, Nebraska.
Intellectual Improvement Club Of
the Y.WC.A. held its regular
business meeting In the West
Room of the 7. w. on Thursday,
April 9. After the business session
and social hours, Lettie Dysart
and Ida Coates treated the group
to a tasty snack Of a hot dish and
salad topped Off with cup cakes
and coffee. Geraldine Cabbel Ii
president Of these gals.
Brotherhood Of st. Johns Bap-
list church, $40 N. Mimi Av.. held
their meeting Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Ardie Hayes is. president.
These men are planning a terrific
program for the year. Paul Reeves
was guest.
Most of US baseball lovers are
looking foreward to visiting the
Twin Cities for baseball fun.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14

fully request your raVoraDte con-
sideration Of s. F. T50, the Fair
Housing bill. write 80 you win be
informed Of my unqualified sup
port Of this legislation II that
should be a factor In your final
decision.
"The opposition, Gov. Andersen
wrote" involves the same argu-
ments as were used against FEPC,
none Of which materiali2ed
Andersen told the committee
members: "the great plus In sup
porting legislation to eliminate dis
elimination Is that It shows our
willingness to implement with Leg
islation our belief In equality. !
know we cannot legislate attitudes
into peoples minds, but we can
legislate against injustice. I am
not sure we always realize the
significance to all the world Of our
actions as individuals and state
legislatures in matters Of this kind.
Andersen ended his letter by
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
Convent Superior (
To SPeok April 10 /
Az 81. Thomas

The Rev. Mother Ruth, mother
superior Of the Convent Of Com
munity of the Holy Spirit Of New
York City, win speak Tuesday
night, April IS, at st. Thomas
Episcopal church, Minneapolis at
an open meeting. She viii talk on
religious life.
Rev. Mother Ruth came to New
York the latter part Of 40 after
working 80 years at St Johns the
Divine In Toronto, Canada, and
started a christian school for all
people.
Two and one-hak years later the
Community Of the Holy Spirit
came into being, an organization
which Ii dedicated to Christian
education The day schools. St.
Hilda's and st. Hugh's are co-edu-
cational and cover children from
kindergarten through the twelfth
grade.
There il also a St Georges Par
ish day school In Dallas, Tex. ;.
which IL interdenominational and
interracial for exceptional children,
an outgrowth Of the school in New.
York city.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
ST. PETERS AWE

Sunday morning, April 9, Evan
gehst Noah Smith did an outstand-
ing job conducting the 10:46 wor-
ship In the absence Of the Pastor
Rev. Lowell johnson. Rev. Ellison,
presiding elder Of the fourth Epis-
copal district Of the Chicago con-
ference, delivered the morning mes
sage. ...r ..
The subject Of his very inspir-
ing message was Gods Eternal
Search" and scriptural basis was
II Chron. 1919. Rev. Ellison stated
that in spite Of all folly, faults
and sin, man Is grand creature.
He Is kin to beast, but he also has
that something that Is close to
God. He further stated that to be
optimistic, there Is nothing too
good one may say about man, for
there is much clay in man, also
much gold ... .. .-. . .~
The speaker also stressed that
If one is a christian others win
know by the fruit one bears. In
conclusion, Rev. Ellison extended
the invitation for membership by
singing the old fashion hymn II
win Guide Thee with Thine Eyes"
The Cantinos provided the mu-
sic. Mrs. Margaret Jamison and
Miss Mary Howe were Soloists.
Lewis Whitlock was the new
altar boy serving with William
Scott, Jr.
Mr.. Edward Boyd gave a brief
report on the Fourth Episcopal
District Conference held in Water
loo, Ia, April 5, and 7.
The Youth group Is sponsoring
a candy sale of the worlds finest
chocolates.
We regret to hear Of the passing
Of DR.. John Langsing Poole Of
Racine, Wis, who died Of a heart
attack while attending the district
conference last week.
The third quarterly conference
was held at 7:3O pm. by the pre-
siding elder, Rev. Ellison. Mr..
Charles ]. Allen was voted on and
accepted by the conference and
issued a license to enter the local
ministry by the power invested In
the Presiding Elder.
Rev. Lowell Johnson who has
been a patient in Veterans hospital
will be back in the pulpit Sunday
morning, April 16.
Mrs. Lucille McAdams, reporter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
aARATHANI RAPTTST


Every word Of God il pure: He
Ia a shield unto them that put their
trust In Him" Proverbs 30.6. Many
members and friends assembled
for the IL am. worship hour. De-
votions were conducted by the
Deacons Venson and Wallace, and
Bro. Clyde Smith, and were fol-
lowed by an organ prelude.
Scripture was read from Matt
hew 16:25-2S by Bro. John Kittrel.
"Give an Account Of thy Steward
ship" was the subject Of Rev. STAN
ley Kings thought-provoling ser
mon with scriptural reference from
st. Luke 1912.
Music was by the Senior Choir
under the direction Of Rev. King
and James Washington. The con-
gregational hymn was MY Faith
Look up TO Thee.
The Senior choir appeared at the
Concordia Lutheran Church at
$3.50, where they gave the concert
Gods Trombones". gt
At 6 pm. the broadcast was
aired over radio station WMIN.
The subject Of Rev. Kings radio
message was AFTER Decision
Comes Discipleship."
We wish to express our sym
pathy to the Hale family In the
passing Of their father In Miss
issippi. ... ..... .....
We invite you to Join US in any
Of our worship services. Sunday
school Is at $50, morning Wor-
ship, 10:45, and the broadcast, 6
pm. Transportation Is available
to those coming to Sunday school
CAN FIR. 1924 for further in
formation.
Mrs Rudolph Burnett, reporter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
Testimonial B0nquef
For Dave Roe Is
Almost SeIl-Ouf

Final arrangements have been
completed this week for the testi-
monial banquet for Dave Roe, q
DEL candidate for mayor and
president Of the states building
trades council. The dinner win be
held Thursday evening, April 20,
$50 pm. in the Hall Of States
Room, bennington Hotel.
Principal speaker viii be Lloyd
Washburn, former COP Eisen-
hover appointee as undersecretary
Of labor. Mr.. Washburn at present
is president Of the International
LAtherg Union
The only other speaker besides
the honored guest, Mr.. Roe, viii
by George Martens, president Of
the Minneapolis city council and
Of the ninth ward. Mar
tens win stress the need for fin
ancial aid from every possible
source ''in order for us to raise
the necessary $4,000 needed to
make Dave Roe the next mayor Of
Minneapolis" 3
The dinner is open to the public;
the price of admission Is s. and
will include besides an epicurean
flowers for the ladies, en-
tertainment and dancing beginning
at $50 to the music of Jerry May
eron's 11-plece orchestra. al
though almost 1000 tickets have
been sold', said Charles Hvsss,
prominent local attorney who win
be master Of ceremonies and Ii the
general arrangements chairman,
there are still about ITO left
These are available at the Roe for
Mayor Headquarters. I'LL Nicol-
let" 4
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
His Horse Won-BUf He
Didn't Win A Soul

New York (ANP) - Charles
Feeney, sportswriter for the Long
Island Press, has a horse named
for him. At Aqueduct Race Track
last week, he confided to a friend:
I'm going in the fifth, but I
wouldn't advise a bet. It's his first
start" Feeney didn't bet, but the
friend repeatedly bet $50, right
on the nose!'
You guessed It. The sports writ
er's namesale, Charles Feeney."
a two year old colt, won by two
lengths - and paid $3.50, for q
two-dollar pari-mutuel ticket!
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
ZION BAPTIST

THE night cometh when no man
can work." John ga, and stewards
should be found faithful are two Of
the many thoughts worth remem-
bering In Rev. ]. r. Holloway's
sermon entitled Steward Of the
Mysteries of Cod" We invite you
to come and hear our minister and
enjoy the musical inspiration Of
our choirs and the fellowship Of
the congregation. Please do!
Plan to attend these services:
April 16, 8 pm. at Zion, the Young
Adult Choral Group Of Mt. Olivet
Baptist church, st. Paul, will be
presented in a musical concert
sponsored by the Gospel Chorus.
April %, at 4 pm. the Young
women's Missionary meeting. The
40 voice all male glee club of More
house College, Atlanta, Ga, viii
be presented in concert at Zion
April rs, 8 pm. under the auspices
of the women's Chorus and the
Charitable Ten of st. Paul. April
80, 8 pm. the Senior Missionary
Society Is sponsoring Mrs. Lor-
raine Hale in recital. Revival serv-
ices will be conducted at Zion
May 7-12.
God bless our sick and shut-ins.
The church is full Of willing
people. Half are willing to work,
and the rest are willing to let them.
c. M Pettiford, reporter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
Rosenzweig SdYs City
Council Should Toke
FoiT HOUSING Lead

IF the legislature fails to enact
fair housing legislation, then Min
neapolis should again take the
lead. as it did with fair employ
ment legislation, and enact an anti
discrimination ordinance in the
housing field" Jerry Rosenzweig
told a meeting Of the Tenth Ward
DFL Club, Tuesday evening. But
there win be no such legislation II
my opponent Is returned to his city
council post" he warned. Rosenz-
weig; 20, 2701 Grand Av. s., Il a
candidate for alderman in the tenth
ward.
Rosenzweig accused his oppon-
emit, incumbent alderman Frank
Moulton, Of being a ringleader in
the conspiracy to stifle fair hous-
ing legislation. He and some Of
his fellow aldermen, using the
threat, implied II not expressed
in their power to hire and fire the
city attorney, intimidated him into
rendering an adverse opinion on
the validity Of such an ordinance,
when court decisions and legal
opinion are nearly unanimous that
the legislation is constitutional"
he charged.
II elected, Rosenzweig promised
that within 10 days after he took
his seat he would Introduce and
sponsor the necessary ordinance to
guarantee to every citizen the
right to own or rent adequate shell
ter unhampered by the vicious ogre
Of discrimination" He received the
endorsement Of the club |
n the forthcoming election
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14

And let our people learn to
apply themselves to good
deeds, 30 a. to help cases Of
urgent need, and not to be
unfruitful. Titus S:l4
Il IL q law Of life that the
self-centered destroy them
selves with the poison Of self
pity, fear, and anxiety. with
hatred and resentment. Those
with Christlike compassion
for others enrich themselves
with friendship. strong allies.
and the consciousness that
they are In partnership with
God.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
Frank Humphrey, Resident Of
Minneapolis For Over
so Years Buried

Services for Frank Humphrey,
70, Of 2425 Fourth Av. s., who
died April 6, in Fairview hospital,
were held at IL am. Monday, April
10, at the Woodland Funeral chapel.
Rev. J. r. Holloway officiated with
burial in Crystal Lake cemetery.
A native Of Missouri, the de-
ceased has been a resident Of Min
neapolis for 50 years
He is survived by one nephew,
Fred Humphrey, Of Detroit, Mich,
and other relatives.
Funeral arrangements were
made by the Woodland Funeral
Home.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
Usher Board OF 81.
Peters RaiSeS 81 800
r. A--....n $780,


The Senior Usher Board Of st.
Peters AME church closed its an
nual popularity contest Sunday,
April Q, with Mrs. Allie e. Wilson
announced as winner with q total
Of $659.55 reported The project
produced over $500.
Mrs. Henrietta Williams who
had won the contest for six con-
secutive years, was runner-up re-
porting a total Of $520.15. Mrs.
Christine Pierce was third place
winner.
Other members who participated
in the contest were: Mines. Alice
Chivers, Viola Madden, Josephine
Brown, Tepa Wade, Louraine
Chivers, Eunice Gray, Verda Horn,
Ann Butler and Lauree Hunter.
A tea and musical program clim-
axed the contest.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
CHURCH
NEWS

stayed IN a dark fear-filled room
for 50 hours after learning that
the Romans had crucified Christ.
There was no security In hiding but
fear had overwhelmed them.
DR.. Massey pointed out that we
need q first hand experience Of
Jesus In our heart--not what has
happened TO someone else. In spita
Of the door being locked. Jesus
re-appeared to assure Thomas He
was there.
Next Sunday DR.. Massey preach
es. Pilgrim, The Church Of Lofty
Friendship extends all q hearty
welcome.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-14
Services Held For
Edward Williams Wood

Services for Edward William
Woods, II, Of 1915 Hiawatha Av.
s., who died Sunday, April 9, in
st. Mary's hospital, were held
Wednesday, April IL, at 1 pm. at
Woodland Funeral chapel Rev. J.
r. Holloway officiated with burial
in Hillside cemetery.
The deceased was q native of
Minneapolis.
He Is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Beatrice Woods, and other rela-
tives.
Woodland Funeral Home was In
charge Of the service.