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SA THE CAROLINA TIMES Sat.. Sept 1. 1973 m mww w mm mm' Life Begins At 62 By George Rum lite Madie sighed prodigiously as she dung to Jeff Boykins' am; "I dont know what come over me, Mister Jeff. I was feeling real good one minute; then, th' next minute I'm swoony as a high-blood patient 'fore my Lord, I must look a mess clinging to you like a low sick calf." Miss Madie giggled." Jeff hugged the wtusp of a woman closer to him; "nice of you to notice, Madie." he chuckled. "Nothing much passes my old sniffers." Miss Madie answered demurringly. "Feel better?" Jeffs concern was genuine. "I reckon so. I hope I'm not fixing to get sick. I've got too many things to do between now and September." Miss Madie answered dramatically but at the same time she was puzzled as to what important things she had to do between now and September. And while her brain tugged against the enigma, Jeffs husky voice stirred her out of her stupor; "I could go for a change of scenery. How about a ride to the country?" Miss Madie gasped, "a ride to the country is jest what th doctor ordered. You go out 'n crank up while Miss Madie bed down her patient- daub on some smell good 'n put on a hat." "Crank up!" Jeff laughed. The drive to the country was the beginning of a beautiful relationship between Miss Madie and Jeff Boykins. They got along famously; they could be seen everywhere in the red sports car. They went to the movies twice a week, made frequent visits to Simmington's Shopping Center; and, each Wednesday, from 11 o'clock to 1 o'clock, Miss Madie joined the ping-pong players or some other games with Jeff and the other Golden Age Club members at Bayborough's Recreation Center. The charming, little old ladies dressed up in their Sunday go-to-meeting frocks and hats, had cheerful smiles for Jeff, but they had nothing for Miss Madie to do. One plump matron, wearing a Pill-box hat with curls and bangs, told her that she should get lost, "you ain't even a member of the Golden Age Club." Miss Madie understood the implication, however, she did not miss a single meeting that "Mister Jeff invited her to attend. The woman's insinuation was touching, but she would not allow her own blush ine humilation to over shadow her interest in Jeff Boykins; she held on to him with all her might and enjoyed watching the Golden Age sisters eat their hearts out with jealousy. Besides, "Mister Jeff ' had told her that she was his pride and joy no matter how contankerous she was. And each time he said nice things like that to her, she felt real springish inside. Personally, she knew that what keeled her over with great joy was only a Mood-rush; nevertheless, she stayed in a tizzy waiting for him to knock her for a loop with his sweet nothings. She couldn't bring her tongue to utter the words, "I love you," even in the solitude of her room; but, she was happy to know that she was on his band-wagon. ,;, Mr. Jeffery Alexander Boykins was a man full of surprises, too. Firstly, he owned stock in Bayborough's Public Service Company and Bayborough's Home Building Loan and Savings Association; secondly, he was a Neighborhood Boy Scout Commissioner, a Shriner and a deacon of the Cosmopolitan Baptist Church. The big surprise came when he answered the big, burning question resting like a hot lump against her brain. She hadn't been satisfied with all the attention Jeff showered upon her; wanting him and having him courting her like a young swain was one thing but she wanted to know why a man with Jeffs good looks and other good considerations should want an "old shoe" like her. Why was he toting her around like something good to eat? ,v; They were riding along highway 70, going east, through Bayborough's Urban - Renew! section. They had chosen this section to see bow the newest Low-Rental Housing Project was developing. The eastend of Bayborough looked, to Miss Madie, as ragged as a picnic-ground after a 4th of July celebration. "Miss Madie, you're a level headed person, easy to get along with most of the time. I've been around and I know a good woman when I run across one." Jeffs voice was deep and husky- dramatic "Kerput!" Miss Madie answered. "I know you've been a bear-cat all your born days." "Maybe you're right -- Maybe you're wrong for a change- just let me finish my say." "Forget I said what I did, Mister Jeft I was funning." Jeff nudged her arm playfully; "take in your lip- I am not scolding you." , " ' "Away with you, Jeff Boykins." Jeff cleared his throat carefully, gulped, wiped his lips with his fingers; "I see no reason why we shouldn't get married-." Miss Madie gasped, "well! 'fore mah Lord!" Continued. MISS FAYETTE VILLE STATE UNIVERSITY for 1973-74 Angela Calloway (left) extends greetings to incoming freshmen on the first day of registration. The new students are (1-r) Alexis Bright, Winston-Salem; Laurel Taylor, Philadelphia, Pa; Elizabeth Lewis, White Oak, North Carolina. Willian, laorpe DAILY LIVING We cant get something in this Efe for nothing By WILLIAM THORPE When an individual has suffered economic reversals or a severe personal upset, he shouldn't prolong his misery by continually reliving these experiences in his mind. The thing to do is to let go of the past and take hold of the future with its promise of everything in life he wants or needs. Some people might say that it's a hard task for them because they have been in the stage of oppression so long, and all of their feelings toward a brighter future looks dim and seems almost impossible. , All of us up to now, should have come to the realization that we can't get something in this life for nothing. It may seem so to some people as they observe the lives of others. Example: When we hear someone make statements like the following: "Look at my pal, he's always getting the breaks everything falls in his lap, and he doesn't do a thing to earn them, wish I was in his shoes." In my opinion, these friends aren't in the best position to judge We can't possibly know what sacrifices that particular person has made or what efforts he's put forth in order to get what he pfrtfmw All we can observe is the goal he has reached But one tiling is sure; if he has arrived at his goal through anything but honest effort and the application of his talents and experiences, then he won't but. In fact, he won't succeed unless those with whom be works carries the load for him. As has been mentioned in one of my columns a few months ago: "We all must pay the price, physically and mentally for the things that comes to us in life. And every man or woman who has gained any worth while success in life has had to learn to rise above failure and to use each failure as an added stepping stone to Ex-UNIA Members to Reunite in Conference PHILADELPHIA - The brant news of the reorganization of the Universal Negro Improvement Association has caught fire all over the country. Many loyal and devoted members of the organization who dropped out from year to yeai- will be coming to Philadelphia to witness the 22nd annual convention, one of the greatest in history. Ex-UNIA members who loved the cause of self-improvement initiated by Marcus Garyey will be joining their friends at Garvey Memorial Hall at 1611 Columbia Ave. The UNIA workshops will ignite a spark in Finally, if a person is worse off to day than he was a few years, 'jfTf1" sgo, it's because he hasn't made proper use of the and opportunities he has had. And to this end, as we the lives and experience of those about us, we will be able to why certain things have happened to our friends. Also we will be capable of analyzing a situation and also determine bow different situations were attracted to them, which perhaps can convince us that we can't get something in this life for nothing. the educational growth of Black people everywhere. The workshops will deal with nutrition education, economic growth, cultural and political awarness and spiritual development. Thomas W. Harvey, President Ger.erbl, has announced that some of the nation's outstanding ministers will deliver sermons that will be designed to keep Black people into the knowledge of God and the need for spiritual awakening in this day. The problems of food and fibre and the need for a balanced diet for physical growth and development will be stressed. The convention will also be concerned with new techniques in farming and land utilization. The convention will utilize the services of experts on the inner-city crisis. The problems of crime and disease will be high on the agenda. Convention Headquarters has received information through a preregistration technique of many new members who will be coming to our convention for the fust time. Young people from all over the nation will provide an enrichment needed for a relevant convention. The convention will be held August 30 through September 2. Quantity Rights Reserved None Sold To Dealers :es Good Thru Sit, Sept 1st THRIFTY MAID - . ,A ... J . drinks! ' sj saiB ML Limit 20 With 5m Or ml i More Food Order m M m L TaaWtai!-. .- -asts----aBBiB MmJr CATSUP 4 20-Oz.Btls. Limit 4 With 5" Or More Food Order Sliced Hickory Smoked Sugar Cured LB. PKG. Limited 4 Pkgs. Please mm ASTOR Orange 3 12-0z.0r M 6 0Z. 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Kb1 SBaaaaBBl I i 'SHkmmW 91 pl I LmwM . jMmmm y I WBgmm BBBBBH mil :'Ww BOYB AT WORK The curiousity of many Durhamites was aroused, recently, by a white, sunny-yellow trimmed, Mini-Bus cruising through the streets of the city. - Seeing an attractive bus weaving through the noonday, downtown traffic is no reason for one to panic, however, many downtown shoppers were curious about its presence here in the "Bull-Clty." Whatever negative approach you may have taken regarding the stranee bus. vou were off course. While Simmons Youth TWoitnmont finiM Rue was nnt here on a rood will tour. Its t F V jrl " - aa nresence was one of eood-tidings. The handsome Mini-Bus is a gift from the Episcopal Dioceses of Pennsylvania, donated to the Simmons Youth Development Guild to take the students on more field trips and to deliver each youngster directly to his home after classes. ' This field trip to Durham was an award to Steven Walker and Kenneth Wade, a pair of handsome younsters who are supervisors of the Simmons Youth Development Guild, for their outstanding supervisory work with the Guild. Aside from the recipients and Mr. Simmons, Mrs. Henrietta Simmons, Miss Rosa Penn and her sister Faye made up the party of cheerful visitors. Mrs. Henrietta Simmons is a Durhamite, the niece of Mrs. Cora Jackson of 303 West Enterprise Street. Simmons Y.D.G. was started about 4 years ago by Mr. and Mrs. Simmons; Stephen and Henrietta, in their home at 1821 W. Erk Avenue. The purpose of the organization, as detailed by Stephen Simmons, a licensed electrician, is to instruct youths in the electrical trade; to give interested youngsters the opportunity to learn a viable trade; to instruct them in supervisory, administration and leadership; to keep youngsters off the streets and to motivate them toward clean, healthful, meaningful and constructive pursuits. Simmons Youth Development Guild is the love child of Stephen Simmons an ardent lover of young people. The handsome, hefty, saucer-eyed, dimpled cheek Stephen observed that his favorite pece mmmW that;4aa-USme;!in trouble: morllly, physically, spiritually and suffering from the hazard of job unpreparedness. The obvious is easy for one to complain about, but doing something about the situation is a "horse of another color." Aware that he could not go to the aid of all the young people in need of a special kind of leader - a big brother-- a father image, he decided to work with the youngsters in his immediate neighborhood. So, with a prayer and a slogan: "send me your children and I will endeavor to return you good citizens- and, his expertise in his trade, he set out to save as many youngsters from the ravages of vice, crime and disease; and, equip each with a useful trade, as possible. The real test of Stephen's faith came when the posture of his "magnificent gesture" needed his own hard earned cash to sustain its nobleness- he gave unstintingly of his cash for equipment, tools, program administration, transportation for fieldtrips, and refreshments. Cash is still the number one retardation to mammoth progress, however, friends of Simmons Youth Development Guild have made contributions of money, supplies, equipment and food stuffs. Simmons is eternally grateful to Bell Telephone, Sears, Girard Bank, Gino's Kelly's Korner and others for "having a heart for missions." Naturally, hardships overlap smooth-sailing; but, by and large, Simmons' hopes and aspirations have occasions to soar above the cares that infest a single day. June 30th, was one of these occasions, the Guild held an Awards Dinner and presented Achievement wards to six trainees. Certificate! were presented for satisfactory completion of a nine month course in Bell Electrical Systems. Recipients were Samuel Price, Roger Dozier, Carlton Price, Michael Padillo and Daniel Price. Presentations were made by business men of the community: Messrs Ernest Lyerly, City Electrical Underwriter Inspector, Kravitz and Grant, Manager and Assistant Manager respectively of Gino's at Broad and Hunting Park, and Dan Ginyard, Tioga News. There are approximately 35 boys in the Electrical Training Program and 4 adults. The instructors are competent in their fields: Messrs Ernest Lyerly, City Electrical Inspector; Paul Duff, Phila. Licenses and Inspectation Bureau; James Brown, contractor; and Jerry Colbert, art instructor. Presently, 15 girls attend classes; they are given the opportunity to become involved in meaningful activities. Classes in needlework, Charm, Clerical and Art. Instructors include Mmes. Smith, McQueen, Simmons and Mr. Jerry Colbert. Mrs. Henrietta Simmons is vitally interested in more girls joining the Youth Guild so, that classes can be extended and several new subjects added to the Training Program. Registration for boys and girls is now open. New prospects can register at any time, if they are between the ages of 7 and 15 years; there are also classes for adults; dues are 25 cents per week, regular attendance of classes is mandatory, as well as maintaining good grades in regular school work. However, the trainee is counceled by Stephen Simmons if the youngster is having trouble with his regular school work. A copy of the report card of each trainee is kept with his work progress file. After each school report period, prizes are given to those trainees who attain best grades. Forum's picture of the week is one showing A trio of trainees at work; the smiling young man with the clipboard is Kenneth Wade, Stephen Simmons' assistant, is 15 years of age who has completed the Training Program. He is in charge of the youth who supervises th.. trainees, maintains attendance records, and assists the supervisors in periodic evaluation of each trainee. The Simmons have very ambitious plans for the immediate future and are presently negotiating to purchase the buildings at 1819 and 1921 W. Erie Ave., so as to expand their training facilities. As of now, they have only their faith in God and cash contributions from new and old friends to make this dream become a reality. Cash gifts from relatives and friends in the Durham area will be highly appreciated, become an inactive member of Simmons Youth Development Guild. The organization is a nonprofit corporation- your contributions are tax deductible, Write: Stephen and Henrietta- 1821 W. Erie Ave., Pennsylvania, Results of Day Care Study in Durham County Results of a year-long study of the day care situation in Durham County were released here recently by the Community Planning Service (CPS). CPS Chairman Vivian P. Parks, Jr. told the news media at a press conference at St. Philip's Church that the full report of the study is now available to agencies and interested individuals Parks pointed out that an accurate picture on day care here was available prior to the comprehensive study, and that the report sheds light on a previously "gray area" in the community. Mrs. James E. Davis headed the Day Care Task Force which was established in June 1972 and which involved extensive research by more than 150 volunteers. From this study, Parks said, four separate reports have come forth: a full report and a summary report on the findings, both of which are entitled "Durham's Share in Day Care;" "Programs and Community Resources for Day Care" and "Starting a Day Care Operation." The report on resources is available to anyone who provides day care services, and the how-to report is available to anyone who needs information on starting a day care operation. Since the study was completed in June, a committee headed by William Gantt has been investigating implementation of the report. This group expects to make specific recommendations within the next 60 days. Gantt, at Thursday's meeting, said, "We expect to make a recommendation to the CPS board shortly." His committee has concerned itself with the development of an ongoing vehicle to act as a coordinating, informational advocate for day care in Durham County. Gantt pointed out that the committee's immediate objective i,s information gathered in the recent study into the hands of as many people as possible especially those directly involved in day care. At the Thursday meeting, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Benson McCutcheon, who worked closely with the detailed study, answered questions on results of the study. Mrs. Davis said that day care, for study purposes, included a wide variety of arrangements for the supervised care of children away trom their homes, tor part or all of the day. A number of recommendations grew out of the study. The Task Force, in its report, points out the need for community-coordinated child care, more day care facilities to meet a growing need for such services increased consultation with health professionals, expanded health standards, better use of existing community facilities, better use of related services, involvement of industry in providing day care for employees, and funds to supplement the high cost of good day care to working parents. Parks said, "Prior to the day care study, much confusion persisted in the community as to whether Durham County's day care facilities and services were adequate to meet existing needs and to what extent the demand for services would grow.' - , He pointed out that CPS considers the report worthy of implementation and a vital step toward day care improvement in Durham County. AFRICAN REPORT NAMIBIANS ASK FOR MAJOR REFORMS IN S. AFRICA JOHANNESBURG - (NBNSi- Various tribal delegates from Southwest Africa (Namibia) have asked South African Prune Minister John Vorster for major reforms in the political and social conditions for natives, aa well as increased impetus in the development of the homelands. The requests by delegates for the relaxation of pass laws that restrict the movement of Africans and for moves toward equal pay for equal work came at a meeting of the advisory council for Southwest Africa. Vorster, who presided over the meeting, established the forum so that representatives of the region's various groups could discuss their grievances and put suggestions to the South African government The feeling, at the time, was that the council meeting would help defuse criticism of the government's apartheid rules. BLACK REVOLUTION IN RHODESIA INEVITABLE SALISBURY - (NBNS) Black African majority rule is inevitable if the government continues to promote hatred and hostility between black and white Rhodesians, the opposition party warned the ruling party here. The ruling Rhodesian Front Party would rather bring the country "crashing in ruins" than face the fact the only outcome will be a revolution by the Africans unless the hostilities ceased and the Africans be permitted to rule the nation. BLACK LEADERS TO ADDRESS S. AFRICAN OPPOSITION JOHANNESBURG - (NBNS) The opposition United Party in South Africa will be addressed by three black leaders at then- annual congress. It will be the first time in the party's history. U.N. AGENCY ABOUT TO OPEN IN KENYA NAIROBI (NBNS)- The assistant executive director of the United Nations Human Environment Program has arrived here to, prepare for the opening of a secretariat here in October and open up residence. Robert Frosch, in hailing the U.N. decision to have one of its specialized agencies based in "developing Africa", said it was his hone to make Nairobi become a world center for human environmental consciousness. NAMIBIA RIOTING CONTINUES WINDHOEK, Namibia (N BlNo)- r'art oi tne Kaiuiura township has been sealed off by South African police following a. night of rioting. Police arrested 265 Ovambo tribesmen during the night or. rioting when police were stoned and their barracks set afire. Two officers were injured in the clash. The rioting occurred after police raided a meeting or 40 members of the militant Southwest African People's Organization, which has maintained that the South African controlled territory of Southwest Africa (Namibia) become independent, nas oeen supported in the effort by the U.N.'s agreement that the government should not rule the African majority. gftt, Sept. v itrt PRD Clearance & car for all reasons! 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