2 THE CABOLDfIAK RALEIGH. N. C., SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, By Durham AMEZ Church: Rev. Tharrington Feted For Ten Years Os Service DURHAM—The officers, mem ber and friends of Kyles Temple AME Zion Church ended a week of service*, honortn* the pastor. Rev. Oeorge T. Thorrington, for 10 yean of service, Sunday night. Mm. K. A. Monroe was tbs or ganist and was assisted by Mrs. C. Holman, at the piano. Music was furnished by the Youth Choir and the Senior Choir, of the church. Mrs. Loomia Hawkins gave the history of the church. Alexander Barnes, chairman, trustee board, represented the adulte and Miss Gloria spoke for the youth. The Rev. J. Bellamy, Oxford, deliver ed the sermon. Solos were ren dered by MS's. Barbara Daniels, who was accompanied by Mrs. LOUISBURG NEWS BY MRS. ALVIN WILLIAMS church Acmvrras LOUISBURG The usher board es ths Mitchell Baptist Church held its annual program recently and It was a wonderful success. Ths main feature was a round table discus sion by Mrs. Fannie Conyer. Mr. Arthur Williams. Mr. A. I. MassSn burf and Mr. Otis OUI. Service of the Mitchell Baptist Church for Oct. 20th vii most Inspirational. A most powerful and soul-stirring ser mon was preached by the pastor, Rev. E. L. Brodle. HU theme was "A Mind to Work." Music wss fur nished by the men choir. The serv ice was well attended. The rally was a grand success. Sunday School at the Mitchell Baptist Church on Oct. 27th opened at 0:40 with the *upt„ Mr. Devld Long In charge. The school was well attended, and there was an increase in enrollment. The senior Mission Circls of the Mitchell BeptUt Church held its monthly meeting Oct. 20 at 8 p. m. with the president Mrs. Elisabeth Wilson presiding over the meeting. The Mission Clrclse of the Mitchell Baptist Church will observe their annual program Nov. 10th at 7:00 p. m. The sermon will be preached Pleasant Grove Union School (Reporters: Ida Pearl Ineeh aad Dtnna Vaughn) PLEA*ANT GROVE UNION QUEEN PARTICIPATE! IN PAL U>E BURLINOTON Dim X*F Jeffries, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jeffries of Route 8, Bur lington, and member of the eighth grade clam reigned as a beautiful queen for the school in the color ful parade preceding the Home coming game for Central High School. Oraham. Dina Kay wore the traditional school colors of navy blue and gold. She carried an arm bouquet of gold chrysanthemums tied with beautiful navy blue ribbon. The charming queen and her gorgeous paraphernalia could be seen atop a J 963 whit* convertible Ford. On October 30 a Hallowe’en Carnival was held at Pleasant Grove Union School Activities en joyed by all were singing, dancing, dramatizing, and pie walking. A Hallowe’en Parade climaxed the event with three winners being choeen. Saturday, October 38 waa an tamortont day for the Boy Scouts of America, Troop No. 80, of the Cherokee Council. Mr. H. R. Park er escorted the Soouta to Greens boro, where they enjoyed a foot ball game between the A&T Ag gies and the Winston-Salem Rama. THE CAROLINIAN "Covering ta* Carolina*" Fabltihed by ta* CSroltataa PubUthlns Company OS E. Martin Street Rnlatcfc, N. C. _ l Entarat aa Oaoond Clam Matter April s. iMO at ta* Port Offic* in Raleigh. North Carolina under tha Aot of M * rch - subscription hates Six Month* 93 JJ SSla* Tax X total et.#» Psyabl* in Advance. Addraaa alt communication* and mak* all check* and money orders payable to THE CAROLINIAN. Amalgamated Publishan, Inc. tie Madiaon Avanua. New York 17. N. T, National Advertising Rapraaantatlva and member of ta* Asmeuted Nagro Pram and ta* United Pram Interna tional Photo Service. The Publisher is no* raaponaibia 9m the return of unsolicited newt, pic ture* or advertising copy unlam nac naaary poataga eocomgia.*, to* copy opinions txprxMM py columnists in this newspaper do not necessarily ra praaaat the policy of this paper bottud in bohd MELLOW CORN KENTUCKY ■ STRAIGHT Ml CORN WHISKEY •2» IS 100 PROOF MEDLEY DISTILUNB COMPANY, OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY' Janie Speaks, and Willie Green. The Male Chorus of New Bethel Baptist Church also rendered music. The eeteam in which Rev. Tbar rlngton U held was exemplified in the generous Sifts that wen showered on him by the many clubs, auxiliaries and friends. He received them with thankful words and told them that he was expecting to return for another year, subject to the discretion of the Annual Conference, which is slated for St. Marks Church. The Rev. L. Reid and Dr. R. L. Speaks brought words of greet ings from New Bethel Baptist and St. Marks Church respectveiy. f by Rev. W. E. Days, pastor of Dick ies Grove Baptist Church, music by 1 the Dickies Grove Baptist Church. Puneral services for Mrs. Cassis Jones were held in Newport News, Va. Oct. 20th. Mrs. Jones was form erly Miss Cassie Milon, and a mem ber of the Mitchell BeptUt Church prior to her Joining church in Va Lots of members from the Mitchell Baptist Church attended the fun eral. PERSONAL* Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Williams and children Malvina and Way-man, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Southerland recently visited the aunt of Mrs. Williams and her brother, Mr. Southerland. Mr. Bennett Southerland and his wife and son Mr. William P. Fogg attended the funeral of Mra. Cassie Jones in Virginia. Mr. Earnest Kearney vieited his parents during the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Williams and daughter recently visited relatives here. Homemakers and farmers and 4* H Club members of the Epson Com munity were Winners of many pri zes for the exhibits at the Vance County Fair. Student* making ths honor noil from grefto 8A for tha first six weeks were: Barbara McCau ley and Phyllis Whit*. A. B. william* to principal of the school. ML Olive Highlights MOUNT OLIVE Th* Carver High School Band of Mount Oliva, participated at Dillard High School football homecoming in Ooldsboro. Miss Carver High for 1961 and 1984 U Miss Sylvia Komegay. Miss Ann Carol Esaall, Mr. Alfon za Ezzsll, Miss Janie* Washington. Mr. Arnold Colay and Doris Bam attended the Coronation Ball. Miss Dorothy Armstrong visited Mlm Ann C. Lise 11 Sunday. Dr. Wads Komegay was gv: ’ Carver High School Thursday. Tha Carver High School’s National Hon or Society waa named in honor of Dr. Wade Komegay. He ab-.' ed the Coronation Ball along with hti wife. Mrs. Wade Komegay. The Missionary Baptist celebrat ed Shew Day Sunday. Ooctober 27th at 3 p. m. Mrs. Maude Komegay, presiding at Carver High School Auditorium. Mr. Larry Durham, and a few es his friends motored to Raleigh Monday night Mrs. Blanche Durham and family visited her daughter Claranette Durham on lest Saturday evening. Mieses Mary Anna Durham and Betty Joyce Ward are candidates for the Debutantes. They were in Raleigh Saturday. Suffers Stroke In Pa. Information reached The CAR OLINIAN thin weak that Mr. Philip Weaver, of Rtiadelphla, Pa, formerly of Raleigh, guffor ed a stroke and to seriously 111. Mr. Weaver ia the son of Mr. Levi weaver of 1303 E. Lane Street, and to married to the former Mtoe Lillie Mas Morgan. He ia also the nephew of Mr. David H. Weaver, well-known Raleigh merchant. Education ia our only political safety. Outside es this ark all is deluge. PSPS ijn - - wLi Mr ' . I JAM SPONSORS MAMMOTH “FURNITURE FESTIVAL" Ferrell, R. H. Allred, and R. J. Carter. Front row. left to right : HERE Retail furniture dealers participating in this weeks J. M. Pierce, Marvin Nelson, eon Rota, Qilaa Jeffreys, T. R. Furniture Festival art, back row, from left: H. H. Haines. W. A. Green, Tom Briggs, and M. V. Hodge, (See tgory on page 1). Richbufg, W. T. Cooper, Jesse Wilson, Donald Cooper, Frank Official Os AMEZ Church: , - - Alexander Barnes Keynote Orator For Rush Metropolitan’s Men’s Day BY MR*. ANNIE H. THORPE Sunday, Oct 27th, was Men’s Day at Rush Metropolitan AMS Zion Church and the men turned out In large numbers. Mr. Lacy Morgan mm ALEXANDER BARNES e tic wee furnished bye mixed group of men from Durham. The speaker for the occasion was the National Director of Public Re lations for tho AMS Zion Church Alexander Barnes. Mr. Barnes wea introduced by the pastor. Rev. T. H. Harris. Tho scripture end furth er remarks were reed end given by the Rev. Essex Henry. Mr. Barnet chose passages of scripture from several books of the Bible which were centered around hie theme. “Wanted: A Man." The speaker began by saying that Knoxville College: Rev. Howard Main Speaker At Homecoming KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Dr. Jamas A. Colton, president of Knoxville College, announced that the Rev. D. N. Howard, Sr., a 1940 grsdusts, UV. D. N. HOWARD. SR. apd Raleigh N. C. resident, will be the annuel Homecoming speaker for the 11 a. m. worship service on Sunday. Nov. 3rd. The Rev. Mr. Howard is also a 1903 graduate of the Divinity School, Shaw University. In addition to his pastoral duties at the Tupper Memorial Baptist Church, he ia serving as District Scout Executive in the Occoneechee Council. He has had a continuous service of 37 years in Scouting. Other homecoming activities will include, the alumni banquet on Fri day night and the annual alumni meeting on Saturday morning. Fisk University of Nashville will provide the force for the football game in the afternoon. Rev. Howard, who is also vice president of the Knoxville College National Alumni Association, said that many of the alumni now liv ing in North Carolina will attend fx event SUBPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY Mr. aad Mra Junius Kates and Mr. Porreat WUaoc gave Mra Ma ry Lou WUson a Surprise Birthday Party Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Junius Kates. Ev eryone had a nice time and Mrs WUson received several nice and ufaful gifts. “Man’s Day should b a day whan men should taka stock of their lives, asking themselves the fol lowing questions: (1) What have I done to mend broken homes! (3) What have I done toward the build ing of God’s Kingdom?, then* ad monished them, (1) To have the faith of an Eagle. (3) The courage Pjjmremjj^;«|p - ' « Svt ■ w . i a DibcuonriG UiuiiutM’ AFFAIRS These four members el the Order of the Mystic Shrine are shown discussing matters pertain ing to the secret order as they get ready to attend a Recognition Din ner and Donee, held In the Bolonese Room of the Robert E. Lee Hetel, Winston-Salem. Thursday night, in honor of the newly-elected Im perial Potentate, Thomas Foy Fogg. L-r Nobles Alexander Barnes, Silas Wabb, W. Avery Jones, who delivered the principal address, and C. A. Haywood, Sr. NEGRO SOLONS ABSENT AS CR TUSSLE BEGINS (CONTINUED FKOM PAGE 1) am Clayton Powell was out of tha country; Congressman Rob ert N. C. Nix wss reported to bo In Philadelphia; Congress man Charles Diggs, of Detroit, was reported “out es town,” and na word was received on Con gressman William L. “Dawson'* whereabouts. The only Negro Congressman known to be in town while the Ken nedy* were “playing politics” with ths Negro’s civil rights was Cali fornia's Augustus Hawkins who wss In a meeting when ANP called. Sine* none of the Negro Con gressmen were reached. It is difficult to state exactly what their reactions are to the Ken nedy’s polities! gambit. Meanwhile, Rep. Thomas P. Gill (D-Hawail), was one of several men who spoke against the Kenne dy action. He assailed Atty. Gen. Robert Kt edy 's compromise thus ly: “May 1 respectfully jungest that a compromise on a compromise bill will not make these willing young men statesmen it will merely make them the laughing stock of the old pros in these halls and fail ures in the eyes of their friends." Rep. John V. Linday (R-N. Y. ) denied the Administration's claim that the compromise was needed to win Republic support Linday. a member of the Judiciary commit tee. said at least seven Os the 14 Republicans on toe Committee would support the subcommittee. Sen. Jacob K. Javtta (R-N. Y.) posal to strike the board Title HI lujuction power which would allow the Justice Depart ment to file suits In behalf of those denied their rlghta. He said this was a “tragic re treat.” and an abondonment of the most important part of the bill. MANYATTEND FETE HONORING THOMAS F. POAG (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) were in attendance along with ma ny of their wives or sweethearts. Noble J. L. Lassiter served as toastmaster. Noble W. Avery Jones. Imperial Legal Adviser, keynoted the affair with a chronological his tory of the Order and a factual de scription of toe contribution it has made to the on going of American events. Grand Master of N. C. Masons. Clark S. Brown, commended Pot entate Poag for his contribution to not only the secret orders with which he was affiliated, but those made to Winston-Salem, toe state and the nation. He ended by saying that the presence of such a large number was a fitting indication of the esteem in which he was held Beaker T Alexand-r. who h known te be the symbol of the Order and often referred te ae “Mr. Shriiier” told the diners of a Lion. (3) The strength of an ox. The faith to believe that I can. The courage to venture out and the strength to continue in ttys field of progresa. This was certainly a very timely message, and ere taka this aathod to thank Mr. Boreas for having come to us in a time like this. that Potentate reag played a big part in the devetopsnent of the Order and predicted that he would make a greater contribu tion ae tta head. The highlight of the evening wai the unveiling of a huge picture of the Hohoree, by hii daughter, Mri. M. Moore., of Atlanta, Ga. Imperial Commandrem, Daughter Urcel Harmon Moore, Buffalo, N. Y, was in attendance and brought greetings from the Daughters of Isis. Alvin Moore, Imperial Deputy at-Large struck a serious note when he called attention to the fact that the affair was being held In the Robert E. Lee Hotel and was the direct result of the Negro’s fight to enjoy the privileges afforded any other group and the diners should bow their heads In a moment of prayer, to God, for the opportunities row opening up for the Negro. His observation was readily accepted and complied with. LOTT CAREY SECT OFF TO HAITI (CONTINUED r*OM PAGE 1) Reports reaching the Lett Ca rey Headquarters Building hera Indicate that several of the Lett Carey Mtaetan Churches and Schauta have hem completely destroyed by the flood waters and winds. Several nalienal missionary workers have been last and thousands of Haitian eltlsaaa have dtad daring the hurricane. Dr. Somerville stated that the Lott Carey Convention has sent more than 1,800 pounds of medical supplies to the stricken areas, and, special efforts will be put forth to give additional assistance to theee stricken areas. Dr. Somerville plans to return to the United States and will make a full report to the executive com mittee of the Lott Carey Conven tion in a special meeting Nov. 20 “GET OUTIFF TOWN,” RACE LEADER TOLD (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) gard to the editorial. Alleged integration gains made by the Negro citizens of Gastonia were pointed out by the paper. Cit ed were instances of integration in the areas of recreation, drive-in movies and eating places and the removal of “colored" and “white” signs from public places. “Although there is still much to be desired in this direction, some progress has been made in secur ing better Jobs for the Negro popu lace,” continued the editorial. A* article concluded teal the ndnlstas't “—la has dad approach, rabble earning and disturbing of the passe has net only set the Negress back tae measurmbly la the program they had made peacefntlv. >nt has alee thrown a veO of fear and bitterness ever the elty teat will require years to arms." ] Tb* editorial appealed to Gaston ia’s Negro community to tall the saeen local Nagro ministers aiding tha Rev. Mr. Cox to stop the dim castrations to atop breaking Um taw. * 93 NABBED IN CITY, COUNTY BOOTLEG RAIDS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) an Smith aaM tha piebs involv ed snip members at tha colored rate beoaess “we ware only able fa gel a Negro eaderaaver agent fram tha State Alcaholie Central Board." Others who were Interviewed by a CAROLINIAN representative this weak raid they could not under stand bow these mAsS arrests could be termed tha "biggest roundup of bootleggers In the county,“ when only Negroes were arrested. Many ware Openly critical of officials of too Wake County. Jamas (Jim) Burnette is the chief enforcement officer of tha Wake ABC Division. Liquor purchase made wet* 141. Warrants drawn now number 389. Tha arrests began last W*dn*s- Swith tha arrest of 44 persons tha dslivery of 94 warrants. Half es those arrested were wo men. According to Wake ABC officers, moat of the retail bootlegging op erations have been conducted in private homes rather than business establishments. Some of those arrested so far were Identified by Agent Smith aa: Vergle Lee Utley, Effie Utley, Zelphia Booker, Beatrice Baldwin Norris, Otha Jones. Jarvis Douglas alias Jake Douglas, Juno Taylor, William Preston Ralnas, Mozell Ad ams, Annie Bell Collier, Nathaniel Herndon, Alberta Baas, all of Holly Springs. Mary Holland, Jeanette Spence, Grace Garrett, Kress Blus, Thomas Garrett, Ida Mean, Marjorie Ges sup, Lucille Cutta, all of Fuquay- Varina. Wiley Powell, Robert Lee At water, William Henry Scott, Bessie Mae Scott, Willie Bullock Louise Judd Kelly, Dorothy Bullock, all of Apex. John Wesley Stewart, 612 Quarry St; Ivory Lee Bullock, 408 Monta gue Lane; Edward Winston, 211 N. State St; Minnie Williams, 228 & Bloodworth St.; Susan Mae Gear, 5830 E. Edenton St; Rufus Kelly, 408 Watson St; Annie Lee Allen, 324 Fowle St.; Lucille Plummer, 821 S. Bloodworth St; Mary Louise Stewart 308 Bragg St.; Cora Lee Thrope, 314 S. Bloodworth St.; Charlie White, 418 1-2 Patterson Lene; Leon Thompson, 224 S. East St.; Vanco Jones, 210 W. South St.; Barbara Ann Smith, 328 South St.; Maggie Mary Hamer. 505 E. Davie St; randy Mae Smith, 608 Wynn St; Robert Tillman, 507 E. Davie St.; Christine Griffin, E. Davie St; Sarah Blue. 517 S. Bloodworth St NCNWPLAN WASHINGTON CONFERENCE (conunoid from page i) efforts of non-profit national or ganisations of Negro women to ward Improvement of social and economic conditions that affect American Negroes adversely. NC NW programs aw directed to ward motivating and training leadership. In 1983 Council programs have created climate for direct action through: 1) sponsorship of a mobile fam ily health service clinic for mi grant workers and their families at Frederick. Maryland; 9) participation In. preparation and research of material for the President's Commission on the Status of Women; 3) strengthening the local com munity by participation of the Negro woman volunteer: and 4) working to conquer uterine cancer to cooperation with the A urerteon Cancer Society. LOCAL WHITE” OFFICER CAUGHT IN RACIAL WEB (CONTINUED ROM PAGE I) Chief Davis’ reply was "I do not know” to every one of the ques tions. He said that Coats had told him that a woman cam# to bis borne, on Brooks Rood, on s Satur day moiniiii and represented her self as an agent at toe magazine. The police head said that Coats also stated the interviewer question ed him far three hours and ha wss lad to believe that ha was being queried as to not only local and stats topics, but toternattonal ques tions. - , Coals Wd the same story. He also stated that ev en though the interview lasted for three hours and be was asked about many thing*, including President Kennedy’s approach to both foreign and domestic matters, ha was shocked to find that he had been quoted only on the racial question Coats admitted,making tha state ment Howeer, ha said he made It as a private citizen and not aa a po lice officer. HC confessed to the writer that it was still his opinion and that he felt be wss using his constitutional right at tree speech He said that his epinian did net prehiUt him frees being fair to Negress- He said that he had a baut aa many friends among tho Negroes aa ho had among the white* and ha cherished that friextohtp Ha said he held ne maHee fer Ne frees and waa prend es the relatlanahlp ha had enjoyed both as a private eitt sen aad a police officer. Coats could not account for him having been selected by tha inter viewer. He described tha person as a modestly dressed white woman, who looked to be about 40-years-old and could easily be taken for a school teacher. When asked wheth er he was believed to possess any rare ability as an authority on ra cial matters, or any other ™nini matter ha said ha did not know that ha was armed with any such ability. Ha said that ha bad prose cuted his duties as a police officer to tha best of his ability and did not feel that ha had performed any feat that warranted his Judgment an any matter. Ha is a native at Johnston Coun ty end s product of Cleveland High according to infonnitlott furnished by Ho illegM ha attended Campbell College and has done further study at one of tha state schools. CITIZENS ASS’N, NAACP SPONSOR PARADE FLOATS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) gtstrettflo thrmtj ware pasted at intervals all over to* Hast. The publicity committee intends to put a similar float into too homo* coming pdrade which will be spon sored by St Augustine's Collefs, Saturday, November 2. All of this is a part of a massive vote-registration drive which toe Foytlcal Action Committee is con ducting. As of now, tha group has been or ganised for action. A master plan has been drawn up. The precinct leaders havt agreed to work with the project The Voter Education Project of Atlanta, Ga„ has sent in helpers and has consented to make a financial contribution to tho work. Several national organiza tions have expreeeed Interest in the local project J. J. Sansom and tha Bov. C. W. Ward serve as co-chairmen of the larger body. Sub-committees are headed by toe following: Dr. Charles Lyons, research; Clarence Lightner and Ralph Campbell, fi nance; and the Rev. John W. Flem ing, publicity. The strategy com mittee is made up of toe precinct leaders and tha general 00-chair men. OBJECTIVES OF CENTER TO BE TALKED I (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) ulariy those people who possibly may be Interested in taking some of toe courses offered by this in stitution. Mullen has already spoken be fore several civic groups in the Ra leigh area. STATE CHAMP IN BRICKLAYING TO BE FETED (CONTINUED FROM PAGE It toying Contest held at the State Pair In Raleigh, recently. Alston, 19, bested S 3 oilier bricklayer apprentices from all over the State in the all-day contest Hie employer is War renton masonry contractor Joseph L. Richardson, under whom the 1963 Bricklaying Champ is receiving Ms ap prentlceshop training. Alston has been training un der the State-sponsored Appren ticeship Program for toes than a year, yet he was competing a 'rainst several bricklayer appren tice* who had been In training for almost two years. The Champ will receive a S3OO savings bond prise and he and Richardson will be awarded en graved trophies. The prises and trophies were donated by the Carolina Branch. Associated Gen eral Contractors of America, and Brick and Tile Service, Inc. Als ton also will be awarded a cer tificate of merit from the North Carolina chapter. American Ins- Gold Note Oleo. lb. 15c Pork Neck Bones lb. 15c Thick Fat Back lb. 17c Pork Tails lb. 19c Sliced Pork Liver lb. 25c Rib Stew Beef lb. 29c Streak O Lean Meat lb. 29c End Cut Pork Chops lb. 49c Rib Beef Steaks lb. 59c Fnsh Spare Ribslb. 35c or 3 lbs. 99c Pure Pork Sausage lb. 39c or 3 lb*. 99c Good Weiners lb. 39c or 3 lb*. 99c FRESH Ground Beef 39c lb. or 3 lb*. sl.ll Open Friday Night Unto I P. M. HORTON’S CASH STORE 1416-17 SO- BAUNDKB* ST. RALEIGH, M. CL titute of Architects. The prises and awards will be gives at a special presen tation ceremony to be held In Charlotte on Tuesday, Ncv. 6th, under sponsorship of the Piedmont Construction Ap prentice Council In addition to his on-the-job training with masonry contrac tor Richardson, the bricklaying champion reoeivoa related techni cal training in classes oooducted hr W. K Exum, Instructor in mag onry at Hawking High School in WarrSnton. REV. G HEATH GIVEN RITES IN COUNTY (OONTnrUED FROM PAGE » O. A. Jones officiated. Surviving are his wife. Mrs. Magnolia Health; five brothers. Clarence Heath, Richmond, Vs.; Jack Heath, Richmond, Va.; Sam . Heath, WhiteviUe; Iter. Johnnie Heath, Clayton;' one sister, IDs. Elisabeth Howard. Interment will bedn Raleigh Na tional Cemetery, Friday, Nov. 1. at U a. m. The Rev. Mr. Heath waa pas ter es New Haps Baptist Church. Ha ws hißsrid ta Jam which Urn churehe* which ha Meal ta"we»ML ** ***** A puree wee given is Bee. Heath, aad a sendee es red we presented ta Her. Heath was a member es the Wake CCunty Association, too Johnston County md •too the Bretor’s Study Group of HtaW University. The chunk toad was Dom in jonnsion ujuniy, but at toe time at hto death he re sided in Wake County. Churches participating in too surprise testimonial were: Holes* villa. New Bethel. Mt Pleasant, Strickland Grova and Four jOags. Singing groups on the program were: Riley Hill Intermediate choir, Lee’s Cron Roads Senior Choir. Rotosvfito New Bethel junior choir, New Hope choir and Fla—ant Grove Vocal Choir and toe Miller Sisters. FURNITURE FESTIVAL IS UNDERWAY (CONTINUED FROM PAOI 1) Miss Carolyn Byrd es Bolejgh, “Miss Wake County," and a moyle star of note, win be their hostess during this week at toe display site. Leading toe vast array es prlaas to a complete bedroom and dining room suite te be awarded as toe first grand prise. Proas “Tabula,” by Unit ad Furniture Company of Lex ington, It to executed in Italian provincial styling, a trend which has dominated some pest furniture market nows* Among other coveted prizes ar? i l Zenith 16” portable TV set and a Motorola “coffee table” stereo. The latter comes in mahogany, wain** o blond grained finished. It appears as a low coffee table when dosed and reveals three speakers when opened, along with a four-speed au tomatic record changer and an area for the storage of records. Other prizes offered of a con siderable money value are: a three-piece oak bedroom suite aad a chest at drawers by For eat Products; a rocker by Beth- 4 rack Upholstery Ce.; leaage ' •heir, by Modern Upholstery; QuUt-O-Dreame foam mattrees. Giles R. (Jeff) Jeffreys, ass’t store manager of Tire Sales and Service Company, was elected president of toe Raleigh Retail Furniture As sociation at a recent meeting of the group. He follows W. A. Rlchburg of Rhodes Furniture Company bead of the Association. Other officers elected at the meet ing were: Jesse Wilson of Wilson- Ferrell Furniture Co, vice-presi dent; and Marvin Nelson of Nelson's Wayside Fumitup-e Co, re-elected secretary-treasurer. * /r Personals BIRTHDAYS OBSERVED Happy birthdays ware said to the following: Mrs. Pattie L. Higgs «* N. Tarboro Road, Mrs. Hattie Dud ley of Fayetteville Street, Mrs. S. M. Burt of S. Wilmington Street, Mrs. Ozella Mangum of E. Edenton St, Little Miss Kathy Flee tw ell. a visitor from California, and to Mr. James Starling of Hyde Terrace. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS