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Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03

Daniels of Florida chairman. The
reward for the winner is great.
Among other things, a trip to the
beautiful Bahama Islands where
they will enjoy a weekend in
Nassau. This will be held at the
Dyckman Hotel. Public is invited.
Elected International Grand Of
ficers of the Conference are of
Chicago: Lovonia H. Brown, Int'l.
grand matron; Roy w. English Of
Minneapolis, Int'l. grand patron;
Asso. matron, Coda H. Jones;
Asso. patron, Edward T. Bowser,
Sr.; secretary, Julia D. Noble;
treasurer, Hattie B. Alexander;
conductress, Mabel Fits Taylor;
associate conductress, Esther K.
Harris.
Appointed Officers are lecturer,
Fannie E. Lee, Past IntI. Grand
Matron; Adah, Emma Emery;
Ruth, Leah Mae Kincade, Esther,
Eunita M. Taylor, Martha, Julia
A. Coleraine, Electa, Mary B.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03
Continental SociefY's
Twin City Chapter
Installed JuIV ~

The Continental Society Of Min
nesota was officially installed as
chapter with a whirlwind week.
end of activity July 27, 28 and 20.
Mrs. John Holmes and Mrs. Wal
ter Davidson, installing officers
from Baltimore, Maryland, were
feted with dinner and dancing at
the Edgewater Inn on Friday night
by the Minnesota Continentals and
their guests which included Mrs.
Francine Sizer, Judge Archie Gin
gold, Judge L. Howard Bennett and
Cecil Newman.
On Saturday morning, a tour for
guests and showed them many in
teresting places and famous high
lights of the two towns which
included Negro owned businesses;
the Spokesman and Recorder
Building, Howard's Caterers and
Road Buddies Restaurant.
Later the group was entertained
by Chester Oden at his home.
Saturday evening at $3.50 pm.
the installation ceremonies were
conducted by Mrs. Holmes and
Mrs. Davidson at the Maurice
Howell residence in Brooklyn
Center. The room used for services
was beautifully decorated in red
and white flowers and candlelight,
the tapers carrying out the socie-
ty's colors. Members being in
stalled all wore white dresses, and
each individually pledged her serv-
ices and skills to, and for the well
fare Of under-privileged children
Of all races.
Following installation of the new
chapter, a party was held and the
Continentals were greeted by
guests and husbands. Out of town
guests present were; Mr.. and Mrs.
H. c. Berry and Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Jones Of Chicago, Illinois.
Others present were Mrs. Luana
Jackman, Harold Wright, Hobart
Mitchell, Sr., Floyd Madison, Maur-
ice Howell, Richard Johns, Cecil
Newman, Robert Green, Clarence
Butler, Fred Walker, DR.. Harry
Child, DIR. ]. Cleveland Cradle,
Spencer Gregory, Irving Palmer,
Miss Marjorie Toliver and Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Williams.
Continentals in stalled were:
Bernyce yelling, president; Sara
Fletcher, acting vice president;
Faye Harrison, recording secre-
tary; Mary 10 Howell, correspond
ing secretary; Thelma Oldham,
treasurer and Margaret Benton,
publicity.
Also Lillian Balenger, Jean Dan
iels, Mildred Daniels, Miriam Har-
ris, Audrey Jones, Susie Madison,
Inez Melton, Rosalie Mitchell,
Eddris Pndgen, Maxine Smith,
Nellie Wright, zulena Young and
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03

through the Citizens scholarship
committee of Hennepin and Ram
sey counties, was given by the
University of Minnesota scholar
ship committee.
, In a letter to Mrs. Scarver,
George B. Risty, director of the
Bureau of Student of Loans and
Scholarships stated the award was
made to Mrs. Scarver as a "recog.
milton of your outstanding acad-
emic achievement in high school,
and your excellent promise for tor
level work at the university"
A 1853 honor graduate Of Min.
neapolis Central Hi, Mrs. Scarvel
will enter the SLA (Science Liter.
ature and Arts) college in the
Fall to work towards a degree in
secondary education.
Mrs. Scarver is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodger Benton, 337
e. 38th St., and a member of the
Oakland Avenue church. She is
the mother of two children Azell
Scarver, Jr., 5 and Ginger Nadine,
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03

Additional copies Of this SOuv-
enir issue of this newspaper are
available and will be wrapped and
mailed anywhere in the US. for
the sum of 25c which includes
postage. Send name and address
and 25c in coin to Spokesman &
Recorder newspapers, S744 Fourth
Av. s., Minneapolis 8, MINI.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03
Mother Of Two
Wins u" Scholarship

A young Minneapolis woman.
Mrs. frankie D. Scarver, 43O3
Fifth Av. S., is the recipient of a
$3.50 scholarship to the University
of Minnesota for the 1962-63 year.
The award made sible
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03


will be housed at that hotel, the
Hotel Radisson, the Calhoun Beach
Hotel and the Hotel bennington.
Officers and chairman of the
committee planning the arrange
ments for the meeting are: Cen
eral chairman Cornelia Burns;
Nce-chairman, Helen Lawrence;
treasurer, Clarence w. Smith;
secretary, Ethelyne Sampson, as
sistant secretary, Bernice Hardy,
registration, Kate Neil; co-chair-
man registration, Bernice Thomp-
son.
Lucille Shivers is chairman of
housing; souvenir program, Cert
rude Greene; chairman of trans
portation, william Davis; chair
man of decoration, Teresa Banks.
The public opening of the Inter-
national Conference of Grand chap
ters will be held Monday night,
August 6, at 8 pm. at st. Peters
AME church, 10th st. and Fourth
Av. S., Minneapolis.
The principal speaker will be
Lena o. Smith, Minneapolis at
torney. She was born in olatha,
Kansas, attended school in Lawr-
ence, Kansas. She received her de-
gree in law from Northwestern
College in 1921. She was a former
member of Electa Chapter No. 3,
o.E.S. and has been active in both
civic affairs in this city. She
worked with the Urban League and
NAACP in fighting discrimination
In Minneapolis and especially the
hotels. She is listed in Who's Who
of outstanding women of America.
On Tuesday night, August T.,
1862 at 8 pm. the international
Conference Of Grand Chapters will
have the Coronation Of a King
and Queen" with Mrs. Clementine
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03
Shrine Worship At
Wesley Church A.
1890 Sunday Morn.

The annual Shrine Worship
service will be held Sunday morn
ing at 1890 am. at Wesley Temple
Methodist church with the Rev.
DR.. Charles M. Sexton pastor of
Alton Methodist church deliver
ing the sermon.
Wesley Methodist church is 2h
blocks from convention headquar-
ters at the Hotel bennington. -
The public is invited to this
service also.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03
Names Of Delegates.
Visitors and Their
Hotels In Paper

. Over 5000 names Of those
persons who will attend the three
national meetings which will be
held in Minneapolis August 5-10;
the names of the hotels and motels
where they have reservations are
found on Supplement Pages 1
and 2, in the second section of this
Souvenir edition.
In addition to the hotel and
motel names, the addresses and
phone numbers are also printed.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03

1t is estimated that more than
1000 Shriners and Daughters of
Isis with their families will be in
attendance.
The major projects of this char
liable organization are its benevol-
ent contributions to cancer re-
search; T. B. research; and schol-
arship awards to outstanding stu
dents.
Sunday, August 5th the conven-
ton opens with the Annual Shrine
Worship Services at Wesley Meth
odist Church Grant and Marquette.
DR.. John B. Oman, host minister,
DR.. Charles M. Sexton, Imperial
Chaplain preaching the sermon at
1890 am.
The Annual Shrine Public pro-
gram at 2 pm. in the Wesley
Church will feature Governor E.
Andersen, Mayor Arthur Naftalin,
Attorney General Walter Mondale,
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, Carl
T. Rowan, Deputy Asst. Secretary
of State, DR.. Floyd Massey, Cecil
Newman, Mayor George Vavoulis,
st. Paul, and others.
The Annual Shrine Memorial
Services at Wesley Church at 1880
pm, the Rev. John Henry Hester
High Priest and prophet assisted
by the Wesley Choir, will have
charge of the service.
Monday morning at the Lean
ington Hotel the convention begins
it's big job ahead. The Annual
Music Festival will be at pm.
in the National Guard Armory.
500 South 9Th Street. The Twi-
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03
Bessie Green.

Bessie Green.
On Sunday, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs.
Davidson and Mrs. Bernyce Well
ing, president Of the Minnesota
Continentals were guests Of the
Ashby Gaskins, after which, men,
bers met at the beautiful home Of
the Hobart Mitchells for a Bon
Voyage send off for the installing
officers who heartily enjoyed their
weekend in The Twins. See photo
elsewhere In this issue.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03

Banks, Treasurer, Catherine Moss,
1st Ceremonial Daughter, Villa
Mae Turnbough, End Ceremonial
Daughter, Fannie Mae Jones, In
side Spy, Betty Curry, Outside
Spy, Starr Shepherd, Marshall,
Mary Johnson, Assistant Record
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03
PenteC0StaI Youth In
Session In St. Paul;
Hundreds In Attendance

The youth chapter of the Minnesota District Council of the
Pentecostal Assemblies of the World playing host through
Christ Temple Church. Central Avenue at Chasworh Street.
Paul. of the largest church conventions to the
Twin Cities Area this The National Pentecosta Young
Peoples Union Convention at the St. Paul Auditorium Theatre
Section) Wednesday, August 1st thru Sunday August 5h
The program for these five DAYS made of the
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03

Benjamin Banneker, who made
Americas first striking clock at
the age of 21, was a man Of many
talents, including astronomer, al
manac-maker, surveyor, botanist,
zoologist, philosopher, wit, and let
ter-writer.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03
Young Mufrons Of
Subdfhoni Church Serve
RreuLfusf For ShrineFs

The Young Matrons of Sabathan
Baptist Church will serve break
fast for the Shriners next week
August 5-1O, 7 a.m.-9 am. at the
church basement, 1905 Third Av.
S,-Adyt,
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03

Thomas, warder, Fern Helm, SEN
tinel, George B. Williams, chap
lain, Otelia L. Jackson, Marshal in
East, Beatrice r. Simlxins, Marshal
in West, zada Pruitt, Pianist, Ruth
E. Duckett, Asst. pianist, Edna
recording secretary, Hazel
Stillwell, c. c. F. c., Blanche w.
Lewis, christian flag bearer, Car
rie J. Ellis, us. flag bearer, Mary
J. Majors, o.E.S. flag bearer,
Eleanor P. Lewis.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03

NdIlOHS 5 outstanding Speakers re-
cording artists, Bible teachers,
special choirs, singers Of reknown
and top musicians in their field.
There are Bible classes, Bible
quizzes, forums, seminars, and
social sessions, as well as the reg
ular evening meetings.
Musical Highlight Sunday, Aug. 5
The musical highlight of the
convention will be the Annual
National Choir Concert, at 4 pm.
Sunday, Aug. 5, directed by Rev.
Charles Watkins, Minister of
Music. A portion of this concert
will be broadcast over Radio
Station WMIN on Sunday evening,
August 5, at 8 pm. to 8 pm.
(This concert attracted over 1000
people in Detroit last year,.
There is a different choir sing
ing each of the five nights. The
Illinois District Choir, directed by
Rev. David Ellis of Chicago, per-
formed on Wednesday, the first
evening of the session. Rev. Ellis
is the NPYPU vice chairman.
On Thursday evening the In
dianapolis, Mass. Choir, under the
direction of Rose Morris, was on
the stand.
The Ohio District Choir, directed
by the Weaver Brothers of
Youngstown, Ohio, will be singing
on Friday.
The Detroit Mass Choir, under
the joint direction of Bernard
Hadden and James Abney, will
perform on Saturday evening as
well as the Eastern District Choir,
directed by William and John
Weeks of Boston, Mass.
Among the many personages
participating on the Conventi0n
programs are: James Aphey of
Detroit, Mich, recording singing
star and noted arranger; Ethel
Brooks of Chicago, ILL.,, singer and
pianist; Rev. Charles Watkins of
Cleveland, Ohio, popular recorder
of spiritual songs and Minister of
Music directing the NPYPU Con-
cert Choir; Rev. William Abney of
Grand Rapids, Mich, noted song
stylist.
Also Austin Lane Of st. Louis,
Mo-, Eleanor Holly of Chicago,
and John Weeks of Boston, Mass.
are organists of noble accomp-
lishments. Rev. Morris Colder Of
Indianapolis, Ind, recording min
lister and Bishop Benjamin Moore,
noted Bible teacher from Seattle,
Wash, further enhances the ros-
ter of notables.
The Local Convention Director,
Frank c. Kent, is a graduate Of
the Los Angeles State College of
Applied Arts & Sciences. He is
presently on the staff of the Hal
lie-Q-Brown Community Center,
st. Paul.
Evening Meetings Begin at 1880
pm. There are hundreds of out-of-
town delegates.
The public is cordially invited to
attend all services.
Schedules of activities for the
remaining days may be obtained
at the st. Paul Auditorium
(Theatre Section).
Further information may be re-
ceived from the Press Relations
Director, Mrs. Ethel Mai Rich
burg, at MI. 5-9507.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03
Shriners, Daughters Of
Isis Convene Here In
61St Imperial Meeting

The Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine of Mort and South America and its Jurisdictions nc
including the British West Indies and it's auxiliary Court
Daughters of Isis will Minneapolis August $40 1862
with Headquarters the bennington Hotel for it's 6st Annual
Imperial Council Convention The Honorable Booker r. Alex
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03
o.E.S. Meets Here August $40:
o.E.S Meets Here August $40:
International O.ES. Meets
Here; Public Meeting
Tuesday Night, Aug. G

The Minnesota Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern
Star will be hosts the oath biennial session of the International
Grand Chapters of the Order of Eastern Star which
IN Minneapolis August $40 Worthy Grand Matran Blanche
Mayes of Minneapolis and Worthy Grand Patron Otis Hampton
of St. Paul will be principal hosts of the meeting An estimated
1000 delegates representing 80 jurisdictions expected
All conference sessions and the conference headquarters
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03
B. R. Bunfon Passes
Master Electrician
Exam: First Negro

Billy r. Bunton, 1921 Clinton
Av. s., has recently passed the ex-
animation for a Glass A Master
Electricians License. He is the
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03

Have Fun, Visit the Fezzan
Temple Oasis at the MarigOld
Ballroom, 18th and NicOIlet Aug
ust s to 9.-AdVt.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-08-03

viii be held at the Hotel Dyckman.
Most Of the conference delegates
Milford chronicle., 1962-02-23
Milford Church of the Nuzursrs
Rev. Storey
Sunday, February rs

Kew. Storey
Sunday, February rs
9:45 a. m. Sunday School Glasses
for all ages. The Sunday Schools
one business is the simple exposi-
tory teachings of Gods Word. The
Sunday School ought to have CEN
tral place in the life and working
of every adult and child.
1l:OO a. m. Morning Worship.
Fellowship in prayer and worship
is a plan OF our Lord. Special song
and singing of your favorite hymns.
A true gospel message from the
Holy Bible that will feed the soul
and give joy to the heart; brought
TO you by our pastor, Rev. Storey.
700 p. M. N. Y. P. S. A special
program for the young people. ALI
ages are welcome.
1880 p. m. Worship and evange-
listic service that glorify God, con-
vict the sinner, and strengthen in
the Christian Faith.
Make your decision now for
Christ. Rev. Storey will have the
service. A Christian welcome to the
public.
1880 p. m. Prayer meeting and
Bible Study. Rev. Storey the tea
cher and discussion by all. Come
and let us study the Word to-
gether.
Milford chronicle., 1962-02-23
M USINcs or MINISTF 1R
I'D - Recorded Weekly BY A|
DreDvvARDN NKuHL MANN

Winnifred Jones and jim Smith
were married Saturday at the
Methodist parsonage The bride is
ia very ordinary girl who doesn't
know any more about cooking than
a jackrabbi and never helped her
mother three days in her life. She
is not beauty by any means and
has a gait like a duck The groom
is an up-to-date loafer He spends
most OF his time hanging around
the pool hall He has been living
off his old folks at home all his
life and is not worth shuckS. 1t
Will be hard life for both of
them"
Leaving the truth speaking edi-
tor for a little while. let us meet
a lady VINO decided not to lie
when asked to give a recommen-
datiOn for someone who had work
ed for her She was not as blunt
as the editor but what she wrote
has a sting to it. Here it is:
The bearer of this letter wss
in our employ for one month. We
engaged her to do light house
work and she couldn't have done
il lighter We found her to be ex-
tremely careful to break only our
best dishes and glassware. She was
neat about the house. always hid
ing the SWeepings under the rug
where they would not be seen. In
serving she exhibited good train
ing by never putting her thumb in
4 hl - I,
never spill it except on our COM
pany Her cooking was exceptional,
in fact we took daily exception to
It'll We shall always gratefully re-
member her stay with us-it was
SO short
Does all this mean that the
truth should always be told no
matter how many hearts may be
made to bleed OF course not, but
We urge upon all the fine virtue
OF keeping our mouths shut when
WE cannot speak that which is
kind Silence here is golden and
VIE believe in that kind of a gold
standard" Therefore, if YOU know
something about another that is
not 70 his credit and whose telling
would hurt and embarrass him
We'll what then? I shall let two
verses Of poem give my answer:
IF YOU know OF a skeleton
hidden away
IN a closet, there guarded and
kept from the day
IN the dark. whose showing and
open display
Would cause grief and sorrow
and life long dismay.
It's a pretty good plan to forget
If you know Of thing that
will darken the JOY
OF a man or d woman, a girl or
4 boy.
That will wipe out a smile or
Will deeply annoy
cloy.
It's a pretty good plan to forget
it,"
Milford chronicle., 1962-02-23
Harrington Lions Club

The local Lions Club held a busy
directors meeting Monday evening.
President Curtis Melvin presided.
It was announced by Chairman
William Taylor. that the Home and
Garden Show is almost complete as
far as planning is concerned. Most
OF the spaces for this inaugural
event for our community are con
tracted for The show slated for
March Is, II, and Is at the Har-
rington Armory. is expected to at
tract several thousand people Hon
Coy. Ebert n Caryel has accepted
the invitation for the ribbon cut
ting ceremony William Outten.
publicity chairman. announced that
over 5000 personal Invitations by
postal cards will be mailed. He al
50 stated that plenty OF radio spots
viii be purchased mere on Delmar-
va
The magic word Of this Home
and Garden Show is that every
thing is Free" to the pubIc. There
is no admission charge. and ali
prizes given away Will be free
Simply register your name 1T the
door and become eligible There
Will also be free coca cola for your
enjoyment
It was reported that the Club
Will again sponsor the Cub Scout
pack this year Charles Peek, II
was named Club representative
Our Explorer post viii use the sale
Of light bulbs as a money raising
project
The Harrington Club has been
asked TO be responsible for frying
the chicken al the Chicken Festival
in June. President Melvin will APP
point chairman at later date.
1t was noted that Harrington
Lions visited two other Clubs dur
ing the past month More vista
lions are urged by the committee.
The club approved $500 doua-
tion to the Heart Fund, $500 To the
March Of Dimes and $4,000 to the
Fire Co. toward the
purchase Of a battery charging sys-
tenn for the trucks.
President Curtis Melvin n
nounced that Saturday, March 3rd.
will be proclaimed ID elawa
State Lions Day 1t is the wish of
our district governor that the pub
lie be enlightened on the work of
lions Clubs in Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1962-02-23
Church of GOO
Raw. w. Edwin Toll. Pus4sr
Sunday, Februury IS

9:45 am. Sunday School. Find
ing Gods Will" is the theme of
the Opening Assembly today. Bring
the entire family. There are
classes for every age group nur-
sery through senior-citizen. Christ
centered studies are taught bv
Christian teachers. Join the mill
ons who attend Gods School OF
knowledge. the Sunday School
Servfcemen and their families are
welcome Lewis West. Gen. Supt
HOO am Morning Worship
This service will be broadcast
over stadon WKSB. The pastor
TulI viii speak on the subject
Jesus IS Coming Again" Helen
Rice. Bill Drummond and the Don
oyans viii sing special selections.
Nurseries one and two will be open
and the Junior Church Will be
sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Laben
Benton
ZOO pm Mems Prayer Service.
200 pm. Eyangelistic Service.
..Your Life Is Great With Des-
tiny viii be the subject Of pastor
Tull's message this evening. There
viii be special singing, time for
testimonies, prayer for the sick
and an opportunity TO seek God
for a closer walk One cannot att
end these services desiring the
help Of Cod without going away
helped. SO worship with US today.
Weekday Activities
Monday 100 pm Ladies Pray
or Service
Tuesday 100 pm. Christian
Workers Training Course Exam.
Wednesday 7:30 pm. PRAYER
Service at FELTON, Church.
Thursday 30 pm. Special
Sinespiration Service. Rev Yep
Ellis guest singer and composer
in charge Everyone welcome.
Friday 80 pm Faithful Dis
eiples class meeting.
Saturday loo pm. Forward In
Faith Broadcast. WK.S.B.
Saturday 80 pm. prayer ser
vice Bentons home, 615 \. Wal
nut ST Milford To all our services
We welcome YOU See YOU in
church this Sunday
Milford chronicle., 1962-02-23
WIN
St. Johns CothoIie Church
Rev. John A. corrisan, Pustos
Sunday, Februory rs

Today is Sexagesima Sunday.
Masses will be offered this morn
ing at 7:30; 900; and 11:0O. The
900 O'Clock Mass will be a High
Mass sung by the members of the
junior choir At this Mass the chill
dren of the parish will receive
Holy Communion in a body.
On Sunday evening at 500 there
will be a meeting for the members
Of the Executive Board of the Con-
fraternity of Christian Doctrine.
Confraternity classes of religion
will be held on Monday evening at
$50 for the students in the Junior
and senior high school classes. For
all the younger children in the
parish there will be classes on
Tuesday afternoon at 3:45.
Prayers for Peace will be offered
on Wednesday evening at 1880.
Benediction of the Most Blessed
Sacrament will be given at that
time also.
During this week Mass will be
offered each morning at 700 from
Monday until Thursday. On Friday.
the first Friday of the month-the
only Mass will be the evening Mass
at 600. On Saturday morning Mass
will be at $500
Confessions will be heard on
Saturday evening beginning at
1880.
Milford chronicle., 1962-02-23
Square Dance
Time

Our new members have been
finding out how much fun it is to
stravel and dance. Friday, Feb 9th,
Bill and Hazel Davis, Carrie and
Try Bowman, Margaret and Dan
Link, Marie and Franklin Currey,
Jim and Margaret Weller, Joe and
Gladys Wright, and Bill and Marion
Pepper danced with the SeafOrd
group at their regular dance. Re
ports We're all good
SO they tried it again Saturday
with the Circle-4 dancers in Stan
ton This time Bill Johnson and
Gladys Messick, Carrie and Irv
Bowman, Margaret and Don Link.
Marie and Franklin Currey. and
Bill and Hazel Davis danced to the