Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1962-11-23

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Rice, a former reporter wit
and recognized for his popular
acknowledgment" in which he
takes strong and often times con-
troversial stands on important
issues Of the day.
The popular image Of Rice is one
of serious, scholarly, sober reflec-
ton; but in the role Of NC he is
very effective humorist. He seems
to have a handy anecdote to illu-
inmate every serious commentary.
The Council of Clubs and George
Rice met in 1861 when the Council
was attempting to spearhead fin
ancial support for the Minnesota
Freedom Riders"
Rice contacted the Council for
facts and used his TV program to
publicize throughout the area the
Councils efforts.
The resulting contributions that
were mailed in assured the pro-
ject of being a success.
Because of this and others Of
his actions which indicated an
agreement in principle Of the
Councils civic detectives, Rice was
given an honorary membership to
the Twin City Council Of Clubs
the only one issued to date.
James Mcdonald, youthful ex-
ecutive director Of the Minnesota
State Commission against discrim-
ination will also play an important
role at the banquet. He will pre-
sent certificates Of honor to par
ticipating club presidents. McDon-
aid has always expressed a high
regard for the idea Of a Council
Of clubs in the community. He has
maintained close Hason with 1t and
has frequently offered his services
in a advisory capacity.
The banquet, a new innovation
to the Presidents Ball, seems des-
tined to become a permanent fea-
ture. Most Of the official activities
surrounding the Ball" will be per-
formed there. This will free the
dance from interruption.
The arrangements committee,
composed Of members of several
different Council clubs, is enthus-
iastic about the banquet. In past
years after the dance began 1t was
difficult to obtain the proper at
tention for the program the oc-
casion deserved.
Because, Of the city-wide recog-
milton the Councils Presidents
Ball has been accorded over the
years, st. Paul and Minneapolis
dailies will give 1t wide photo
graphic coverage (This paper
will have its customary complete
coverage.) The center Of attraction
of news coverage, no doubt, will
be the banquet.
The dinner is a subscription af-
fair with all reservations being
made in advance. Subscription
price: 81. Reservations must be
completed through Mrs. Helen
Underwood (TA. 4-3377).
President Of Year to be Chosen
From the presidents being hon.
ored will be chosen a President
Of the Year." who will receive an
especially engraved plaque,
This award is symbolic Of the
club president whom the Council
feels has contributed most either
in total Council cooperation or
general community work.
The selection last year went to
Mrs. Allie Mae Hampton, presi-
dent of the st. Paul Branch NAA-
CP. The 1862 choice has already
been made, but will not be re-
vealed until the climax of the BAN
quet.
The dance will start at 8 pm. 1t
will be held in the Leamington's
massive Hall Of States. The Presi-
dents Ball is a closed affair for
members Of participating clubs.
However each of % participating
club presidents has been allowed
the privilege Of 10 additional in
Htations for friends and guests.
Participating Clubs listed alpha
betically and their presidents are:
Antilles Club, Mrs. Myrtle Banks;