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By EDGAR A. IRVIN
'Richmond Girl
(Places First I In Contest
RICHMOND—Miss Beverly Oxendine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Earl Oxendine, was first place I winner in the oratorical contest i sponsored by the Indiana State Association of Colored Girls
Clubs.
She went to Washington, D.C., to participate in the finals. Mrs. | Vera Ross is supervisor of the
Indiana group.
Hopkinsville—Ky.—Members of Princeton Church, the Gainesville Baptist Church re- * * *
cently observed the 10th anniver- The City-Recreation Commis®ary of their pastor, Rev. L. I. sion’s first city-wide track meet, Galbreath. Services were held held Wednesday, was a great suceach evening during the week cess, as youngsters from all over with other churches of the city the city and county gathered at and county worshipping with them. Tiger Stadium to compete in more Rev. Tolliver Coleman delivered than 50 events. Attucks High the anniversary sermon Sunday School was far ahead of the corn-
afternoon, the Mt. Pisgah Choir petitors, captnring 19 first place - - - , . . furnished music for the service, honors. Booker T. Washington VOlDfllFOISO U
ir six first 1 ■
Out of The Woods
By RON WOODS
The Indianapolis Recorder, Aug. 4,1962-9
placed third, receiving six first'
The annual Camp Meeting serv- place honors, ices of the Hopkinsville District * * *
of CME Churches were conducted Miss Virginia L. Blunt, Mrs. July 22-Aug. 1 at Lane Tabernacle Bernice S. Rhett and Mr. Theodore CME Church in Guthrie. Services Blunt of Mobile, Ala., were the were held each evening, with min- Wednesday guests of Mrs. Susie isters of the district delivering the Blunt and family. The group was sermons. Rev. Mrs. N. Bell was in enroute to Louisville, where they charge of the devotional services, will visit their brother, Ledges-
tine Blunt, and family. Miss Blunt,
Rev. Jordan is pastor of w j, 0 j s employed at Central High th« hn«t W L . g^, ^ Mobile j s an ins tr U CtOr
the host church, the Rev. W
aiid^Bishop 8 Luther^Stewart is^re’ ^ omance Languages, and also siding Bishop versTty 3 ‘ofMorico.''" 1 '^ 11,6 Un ''
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The Moore s Mission Baptist Mrs. Malissa Berry has reurch congregation worshipped turned to the city after spending r °^j ^ ea ff nt Green several days in Dayton, O., as CME Church Sunday afternoon m the guest of her son-in-law and annual Usher Day program."Rev. daU g ht er, Mr. and Mrs. OrA. Kendrick, delivered the sermon, lander Barker. The Barkers are ?r res Mi *p 0n S h r s the parents of a son, born recentfurnished the music. Rev Holsey , £ nd named Ronald Dewayne E. Wilson is pastor of the host Barker church. ^ $ d,
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Mrs. Annie Mae Whiteside, Mrs.
A number of members of Vir- Chanie Bacon and Mr. Clarence ginia Street Baptist Church wor- Dobin motored to Indianapolis last shipped in a Men’s Day program week to visit Mr. Bacon’s daughat the Shepherd Street Baptist ter, and other relatives and
Church in Princeton, Ky., Sunday friends,
afternoon. Rev. A. R. Lasley, Vir- * * * ginia Street pastor, delivered the Mrs. AnA Davis, Mrs. K. Atkins sermon and the Virginia Street and daughter, Miss Erma L. AtJunior Choir furnished the music, kins, motored to Indianapolis reRev. J. T. Lander is pastor of the cently to visit Mrs. Hallie W. • — Merriweather and family. Miss
READING MY MAIL— " Dear R. W.: I would Jike to know these things about Patricia fijlogue: How tall is sine? . . What is her weight? . . . What are her measurements? What is the color of her hair? . . .. Where would she like to live most? . . .Who does she think are the five finest girls in Naptown? . . Who are the five nicest? . . Who are the five finest boys in Naptown? . . Who are tHe five nicest? . . . Who does she think was the most successful girl to ever live in Naptown? . . . Why? . . . Who are her closest friends? ... Who does she think is the best-dressed boy anc|\girl in town? . . . Does she
The Second Secretaries of the. have a brother? . . . How tall isfhe? . . How old is he? Nigerian and Indian Embassies ini | s he in school or working? . . Doe^he have a car? . . what does
Tuning in on ANDERSON By Modelync Irvin Pickerton — Phone 644-5179
conducted July 27 at Second Baptist Church. Rev. Robert Saundars delivered the eulogy. Burial was in East Maplewood Cemetery with Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home in charge. Born in Talladega, Ala., she JiaJ lived here 13 years.
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Atkins will spend part of her summer vacation with the Merri-
weather family.
Sgt. and Mrs. Charles W. Bronaugh and daughter, Miss Sharon Bronaugh, of Franklin Lakes, N.J., are visiting Mrs. Susie B. Tinsley, Miss Lorene Banks, and other relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Rosa Townsend and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Coward of Indianapolis were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gibson. Mrs.
Washington, D.C., were featured speakers in the program of the 13th Valparaiso University Institute on Human Relations which
was held on campus.
Macauley Peters Akpoyoware, second secretary of the Embassy of Nigeria, spoke on “The Image
Of The USA—as seen by Nigeri-
ans” and Miss S. Mansingh, sec- j lately ' ' concerning* Ye tty ond secretary of the Embassy of I Mitchell and her arnb ition to beIndia, discussed ‘The Image ! come a model. But this is all the USA As seen by Indiana, i wrong. She’s a student at I.U. Saturday morning. _ I and j g ma j 0 ring in business eduAn open discussion followed cation She has no degire whatso _ both presentations. ever 0 f was ti n g her talents in a The Nigerian^ diplomat^ ^vas fle|d a3 risky (and shady) as
he look like? . . Does he have a^rl friend? . . What are his ambitions? . . Has he done anything to further them? Sincerely
L. Wilson/'
Sorrv, don't have this information. Suggest you con-
tact Patricia.
LOOK AT THIS LETTER: Dear R. W.: I’ve heard a lot of
vice consul of the Nigerian Con-
sulate General in New York City before assuming his second secretary post at Washington thii
year
modeling. Where did you get your
false information?”
Certainly not where you got yours. I’ve talked with Miss Mitchell on several occasions about
“' 3S S “: her career. Her original ambition
retary at the Paris Embassy un”til 1961, when she was promoted to the present post of second sec-
retary in Washington.
Akpoyoware was a teacher at Kings College, Lagos, Nigeria, before entering foreign service for his country while Miss Mansingh directed a nursery school program before joining her country’s for-
eign service staff.
Theme for this year’s Institute was “The Church’s Image Abroad.” University president Dr. 0. P. Kretzmann spoke at the annual Institute banquet. The program
was held July 27-29.
was to become a model. If she’s changed her mind, well, that’s a
woman’s prerogative.
Masonic Youth Organization Camp Near Marion By ALYCE E. BURNETTE
MARION — The Anna P. WinTownsend and Mrs. Coward are I s ter Missionary of Hill’s Chapel sisters of Mrs. Johnson. AME Church held its bake sale * * * and j ce cream social Saturday, July
Seaman Ronald T. Burse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burse, is serv-
ing aboard the anti-submarine warfare support aircraft carrier, UBS Hornet, which has joined the powerful Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific. * * * Mr. and Mrs. John Gist of Detroit spent Sunday in Elkton as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sydnor. * * * Mrs. Mattie Small of Dunedin, Fla., recently spent two weeks in Elkton visiting her sister, Mrs. Cora B. Segree, and other rela-
tives.
* * * Mrs. Lizzie Morehead and daughter, Mrs. Mary Tyler, recently spent several days in Dayton, O., visiting relatives and friends.
Justaminit, Stella! You’re not being very fair. Please . don’t judge all people by the few you have already met. You know beRer than that! Of course it’s going to prove difficult at first to get to know the people here. But isn’t this true of all societies, where a stranirer enters for the first time? This doesn’t mean these people are unfriendly. It simply means they’re unfamiliar. So don’t wait for them to come to you. Go after them.
LOVE LETTERS?: “Dear R.W.: Many of my friends feel that you gave Nancy Streets a rotten deal in your column a couple of weeks ago. She’s really a very sweet and lovable girl. A loyal Reader.” Oh, common! Nancy’s my friend, too! We went to high school together. I’ve known her almost all my life. We’re from the same city. I think she’s much more than just sweet and lovable.
ANDERSON — Varick Club rena Willis, Henry Willis, Mrs. will have its picnic-dinner Sunday, Helen Sanderson, Mrs. Anna GlazeAug 5, from 1:30 p.m. till 4 p.m. brooks, Mrs. Edith Boone, Mrs. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Odell Margaret Davis, James Clemons, Stean, 1509 W. 15th. Mrs. Minnie Odem, George Dm Mrs. Celaine Bostic entertained den> Mrs. Maxine Osborn, and Mrs. at the last meeting. Devotion was Florence Cox. led by Mrs. Claudia Carter in the * * * absence of the chaplain, Mrs. Ruby Mrs Louvenia Curry 84 ~ m Locust, died July 25 Services were Rev. C. C Tyson of Wallace .
Temple AME Zion Church gave a
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jenny Thomas, Anderson, and Mrs. Lillar Johnson, Vincentown, N.J.; a grandson and a son-in-law.
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Services for Mrs. Susie Ann Skillman, 58, who died July 26 at General Hospital, were held July 30 at King & King Funeral Home, with burial in New Crown Cemetery. A life resident of Indianapolis, Mrs. Skillman resided at 2216 N. College. Survivors include her husband, Morris Skillman, Chicago, and a Sister, Mrs. Lily Enix, Indianapolis.
Thelma Locke
Last rites for Miss Thelma Locke, 46, will be held Aug. 2 at Five Towers, Miss., with burial in Ellis Chapel Cemetery there. She died July 28 at General Hospital. Born in Memphis, Tenn., Miss I Locke, 1851 Mansfield, had residi ed here 15 years and was formerly employed by L. S. Ayres and I Company.
21 in fellowship hall. Mrs. Wallace
Jones Jr. is president.
The church proved to be a haven of rest for the Pythagorans and their supervisors of the prince Hall Masons who were camping on the grounds but were forced to move
inside the church by rain.
The entire state of Indiana was represented in the group of 85 boys. Rev. Mrs. Elizabeth Burnette and the Weaver Sunbeam Choir held a choir rehearsal and songfest which the boys participated
in.
* * * One of the best services of Hill’s Chapel was enjoyed by persons attending Sunday. Every seat and space was filled so that extra chairs were necessary for the morning service. The choir, ogranized by Mrs. Von Casey, is composed of members of the OES and Weaver Sunbeams. Mrs. David Barnes is pianist and Mrs. Susie Goodman, director. Freedous Pettiford and DuWayne Burnette are ushers. Rev. Barnes, master-of-ceremonies, introduced the speaker, Rev. William Howard Weaver. j He held the congregation in awesome wonder as he delivered the morning message to the annual homecoming of the Prince Hail Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star. The invitation and altar prayer were given by the pastor and the altar was filled with Pythagorans led by Rev. Barnes. Special requests for solos were sung by Mrs. Goodman, Mis. Katherine Marshall and Rev. Weaver. Rev. Barnes acknowledged the presence of the dignitaries namely Mr and Mrs. Edgar J. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. C. Stircle Patterson, Rev. Mrs. Burnette and Mrs. Alyce E. Burnette, member of the Golden Link Chapter, 34, O.E.S., Kokomo. Homecoming is celebrated each year on the fourth Sunday in July and next year’s plans are being made now.
HATTIE and MILTON Baltimore Jr., two of the warmest persons this col-
warmesr persons mis cot- romance. Is it umn has ever known, orr ts it straight?
June 21 became the proud parents of a handsome 7 pound baby b o v, whose name, Robert Wallace Baltimore, reminds me of a distinguished statesman I once read about. Milt, a local boy who did such a great job while with the school system here, is now teaching in Milwaukee and working on His Master's Degree at the University of Wisconsin. Hattie, a very sweet, intelligent, and congenial person, is a native of Louisville. Both have expressed a desire to return to Indianapolis to live . . .
THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT: The Donald Clark-Sandy Messer romance (remember me, Sandy?) . . . Judy Waller (we’re reliably informed) fast becoming a most popular socialite with Naptown’s bachelors . . . How playboy Chuck Hale is dividing his time between lovely Connie Jones (who works at the Dairy Queen on N. West) and socialite Marty Stafford. What ever happened to Judy Talley and Sheila Yates, Chuck my boy? . . . Sexy Susie Chavis being criticized by a chum for ending her love affair with a Kappa ■(Alpha Psi, that is) . . . The Kathy Brown-Ray Satterfield
on the rocks
resume of the Gospel of St. John. Refreshments were served to those previously mentioned and Mesdames Laura Fuller, Janie Steans, Pauline Rolling, and Ger-
tie Weatherly.
Last meeting was Tthrusday wit Last meeting was Thursday with Mrs. Willa Mae Fields.
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Miss Ruthie L. Jackson, a 1962 graduate of Anderson High School, is attending the National Convention of the National Association of Colored Girls Clubs in Washington, D.C. She is representing the Indiana State Association of Colored Girls Clubs and the Junior Phyllis Wheatley Club of Anderson. Miss Jackson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Jackson, 1431
Madison.
She served as vice-president of the Junior Phyllis Wheatley Club and was state president this year. She will return home this week-
end.
* * * Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Bridges and family, and Mr. and Mrs. John Mills are back from an extended vacation out West where they visited a number of scenic places. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Millard of Chicago were weekend guests of M. C. Stovall and family. They were accompinied by Mr. and Mrs. Oberta Stovall of Chicago. Mr. Stovall is a nephew of Cecil Stovall, and Mrs. Millard is a sister of Mrs. Stovall.
Orlando
Rodman, Jr., and his newest lollipop, Hallie Beachum . . . Louella Cox, the fox, who chums say has disapneared from the social scene . . . Spider Jones and Larmon McCampbell carrying on their So-Much-In-Love act long after the audience had left . . . Penny Prince (the gal with the million dollar
figga).
COMING EVENTS: Etta James, the popular recording artist, will be the feature attraction at the Golden Ball sponsored by the Les Petite Mademoiselles and Defiants Clubs. Her orchestra and show will also be a part of the affair,
Mrs. Rhea Baxter and daughter, Clarice, of Indianapolis were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carter recently. * * * Senior Usher Board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Wallace Temple AME Zion Church at 8 p.m. The president, Mrs. Claudia Carter, was in charge of the July 23 meeting. Mrs. Ruby May, chaplain, led the devotion. The by-laws committee’s final report was made by Mrs. Daisy Gholston, acting chairman. Present were Rev. C. C. Tyson, pastor, and Mesdames Lois Collier, Laura Fuller, Lucille McCollough, Fannie Wright and L. E. Gillis. * * * Members of Allen Chapel AME Church will have their annual picnic Sunday, Aug. 5, at Shady Side Park at 2 p.m. Persons attending are to bring their own picnic lunches. Mrs. Orpha Ford, Sunday School superintendent, is general chairman. * * * President’s Council of Wallace Temple AME Zion Church will meet Sunday, Aug. 6, at the church at 7:S0 p.m. Mrs. Daisy Gholston is president. * * *
scheduled from 10 till 2 a.m., Sat- lacl^Temple''’'AME Zion" Church
urday, Aug. 18, at the Indiana spQ^g on ^ be "Hour of Prayer”
j Roof Ballroom. Tickets, priced at | dur j n g the morning worship. Mu-
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sic was sung by the senior and junior choir.
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Usher board of Bethesda Baptist Church was guest of the Progressive Baptist Church, Fort Wayne, Sunday. Rev. Jesse White was host pastor. Mrs. Willie Lue Stockdale and Mrs. Idella Cunningham were in charge of bus ar
Brazil Baptist Church In Homecoming Sunday, Aug. 12
by EDNA STEVENS
358 N. Colfax
THE DEDICATES CLUB will
sponsor a Car Wash Saturday,
Aug. 4, at Standard Gas Station, rangements. 16th and College. All cars are: * * *
cordially invited to attend. (Ha!) Rev. J. C. Campbell, pastor of
Second Methodist Church, had lor his Sunday topic: “It Doesn’t Matter.” The sertior choir sang.
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Gospel Chorus of Allen Chapel AME Church will practice Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Pauline Sanders, organist, is asking every member to be present.
BRAZIL — Mrs. Mary Patton ware, Manese Grissom, Solomon ^ , u u o entertained at her home, 712 N. Stevens, Major Gardner and son, I Special services were held SunVandalia, in honor of Mrs. Helen Sylvester of Terre Haute; I a £ Allen Chapel AMIS Church.
Rev. F. B. Jones spoke. Music was
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Commission has investigated 14 complaints and answered 160 calls for information in fits first six months of operation, James G. Louis, FEPC director reported. None of the complaints has reached the stage where court action has been taken, Louis said. The FEPC conducts an investigative and educational program to see that persons are not denied jobs because of race, color, naticnity or creed. .Louis reported that the commission hae held 141 meetings with various groups, and individuals locally, and that contacts were made with 45 agencies tz> explain FEPC. Six meetings were held out of the city. The 10-member commission has held eight meetings with its
staff.
Agee Burks, a former Brazilian, Tavis Hawkins; Mmes. Mary , . . . who now resides in Canton, Ohio. Patton, Wallace Oliver, and* Bessie y Qyj b a ii d chorus^underthe ^i A delicious buffet Slipper was j^hn'Yickware VVTLlie St^Churn- rec ti°n of Mrs. Pauline Sanders, dames Irma Dunbar, Willa Mae fted Rho^s ^Se^O’BrTa^n * * * Allen, Lucy Hayes, Thelma Lewis ville and R ob f rt Smith husband Miss Car ° lyn v y eath ? rl y ^ was and Edna Stevens. u f the guest of honor mistress-of-ceremonies for the Mrs. Burks and son, Timmy, Mrs Smith received manv Children’s Day program at Wallace ere house guests of Mr. and ful gifts rt *eivea many use- Temple AME zion church SunMrs. Adell Spencer while here. * * * , day. Miss Debby Gholston, who
14 Complaints , u a . -1. - SOUTH BEND — The South Y ere _quests of Mr. and ful gifts
Bend Fair Employment Practices
The, annual homecoming liT
Mrs. Rosa Boyd is church school
superintendent.
Arnold Joslah Ford, a Neff a rabbi and stadent of Hebrew and the Talmud, founded the Jewish congregation Beth B*nai in 1924.— (ANP)
Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Murphy Second Baptist Church is Sunday test at the Indiana AME Con - and children, Alexis and Monroe, Aug 12. Rev. R. H. Carter and l ference ’ gave a m ? nologue - Jr., and Mr. Murphy’s mother, ail congregation will be guests Kev ” D ' *" “* u
of Flint, Mich., were the recent william “Pat” Buckner is pastor ’ visitors of Mrs. Murphy’s parents, * * * Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wickware. They George Harris has been admitted also visited relatives and friends to a hospital in Terre Haute, in Birmingham, Ala. * * * ■vir-c Morris Mrs Yvonne . Mrs - Nora Wooda11 wa s recently Ja“son and Mrs. irma Spencer * rom Clay County have returned home after visiting ~ relatives in Columbus, O., and De- ’
troit, Mich., and interesting sights in Canada. They were accompanied home by their sisters.
Miss Mayme Grissom and Mrs. Elizabeth Grissom Hawkins, and Tavis Hawkins.
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The annual Sunday School picnic was held Saturday at Shackamack State Park.
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A surprise birthday party was held Saturday evening, July 21, in honor of Mrs. Mary Smith. A delicious fried chicken supper was enjoyed by Messrs, and Mesdames Chester Cox, Jay Wick-
Car Slips From
Jack, Falls On Thief
111 in the communtiy are Mrs. Ethel Wray, Mrs. Beatrice Parker, Mrs. Cornelia Boulware, Mrs. Lo-
Prisoner Roar Their Approval On Release
GREENBURGH, NY. (ANP)— Three prisoners roared their ap-
CH1CAGO (ANP) — Loud proval when a friend posted bail, screams led police to 20-year-old They had devoured hamburgers, Henry Wood, who was rescued cabbage and hot coffee while
after his arms were caught under a car that had fallen off a jack. Police said that Wood was apparently trying to remove the front
wheels when the car fell. The car had been stolen last
May from another Chicagoan, Lee Foster. Wood suffered a brok-
guests of the town, said Detec-
tive Jerry Holley.
They had escaped when a truck carrying them broke down. After their free meal in the pokey a friend turned up and posted $25 bail. The trio—an African lion and his mate and a North Ameri-
en right arm and broken left j can bear—belong to the Paul fingers and thumb. Miller Big Top Circus.
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