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Close-Up
Love made hei
By SUSAN HUNT
Chronicle Statt Writer
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The value of music to a church service is often
underestimated. It creates an atmosphere which can
make a congregation more receptive to a minister's
spiritual message.
Understandablv. the musician who*e tal#?nt? ?nH
sensitivities create that atmosphere is a highly
valued member of the church's congregation.
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Church, which honored its retiring organist of
40 years, Mrs. Martha S. Atkins, with a reception
on Sunday afternoon.
Attended by relatives, friends and a host of local
dignitaries, the reception was an indication of just
: what those 40 years as church-organist have meant
' to her friends. As one friend put it, "Martha Atkins
represents love of all things good."
Mrs. Atkins first came to Winston-Salem in 1934,
when she accompanied a violinist on a concert tour.
She applied for and was offered a position at
Winston-Salem Teacher's College (now WinstonSalem
State University). She accepted the position
as piano teacher and later accepted a marriage proposal
from the president of the college, the late Dr.
Francis L. Atkins.
After joining First Baptist Church, she assisted
the organist whenever needed. Eventually, she was
appointed the church's full time organist, playing at
all church functions, including weddings, funerals <
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Local Negro Wo
The Winston-Salem Chapter of
the National Council of Negro I
Women recently hold its annual I
International and^ Membership
The mistress of ceremonies was
Winston-Salem newcomer Daisy
Montgomery. The festivities were I
started with an inspirational
prayer by Mrs. Marie F. Clyburn 4' v ]Hp[
and greetings by Mrs. Mabel lyfc
The membership was divided
into groups and represented w f
various countries. Not only did r '
the ladies dress in native l|^Kk M
costumes, but they also decorated
tables with ornaments from the N
countries, prepared original food ^ 1 JH I
dishes and made a two-minute aw*?|^B| jK9
nrrsfntation about th^ country
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and its people. The two-minute HBP
presentation by the group f - ^B jf
representing Jamaica was
especially interesting, since Mrs. , I
Minnie Ervin performed a i , >
Jamaican dance. Ajfeji
The countries represented and Minnie Ervin str
the captains were Jamaica, Mrs. Jamaica. Mrs. Ei
Minnie Ervin and Paulette cj) 0f Negro Wo
Crawford; Spain, Virginia McCullough
and Sue Porter; China, time trying to s<
Mabel Johnson and Alease Log- Decorative Table,
gins; France, Annie Alexander table won the hon
andIkhel Brim;United States, Table won the
Barbara Goodwin, Janice Heath; Membership and 1
Mexico, Viola Stuckey and Katie
Riley; and Nigeria, Clementine Spain won tl
Shaw and Minnie Webb. Award, with horn
Certificates and ribbons were going to China. T1
presented to winners in the tense as Joan
following catagories: Best award presentei
Decorative Table, Membership Jamaica as the wii
and Finance, and Attendance. Decorative Tabl<
The last two categories were the Spain won an h
easiest to award. However, tion. Members r
judges Rea Hayes, Camille Allen decorating the J
and Sallie Byrd went into over- were Mrs. Minni
people On The Move
Glover gets new i
John Glover has been ap- presently are sc
pointed statewide food solicitor association, whit
for the N.C. Association of Food banks in Raleigh, 1
Banks' six food banks. Fayetteville, Wi
Glover's responsibilities will be Charlotte and Ash
to procure donations of food Glover, a grad
from manufacturers, State University, <
wholesalers, farmers and mer- banking with e
chants to be redistributed business, non-prc
throughout the state to agencies tions and fund-rais
feeding the needy. Over 600 such is located in the
non-profit agencies and churches Bank.
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and the congregation's annual performance of
Handel's "Messiah."
"Cooperation and love from church members
has made my job easier," she said. "We were striv
ing for the best church music and we wanted it sung
right. All my hard work paid off, because the congregation
appreciated the beautiful music."
Among those who gathered to show their appreciation
were her daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Atkins
Smith, of Sicklerville, N.J.; other members of the
"Cooperation and love from church
members has made my job easier. "
? Mrs. Martha S. A tkins
Atkins family, newly-appointed District Judge
Roland Hayes, state Representatives Annie Brown
Kennedy and Dr. C.B. Hauser, Dr. David R.
Hedgfey, First Baptist's pastor; and members of
The Moles Club and The Links Club. City Fire
Chief Lester Ervin was master of ceremonies for the
event.
Mrs. Atkins was serenaded by the sisters of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, but only after they
insisted that she accompany them on the piano. Dr.
P.Ahmed Williams, retired chairman of the Music
Department of West Virginia State College, sang
that school's alma mater, which Mrs. Atkins wrote
when she was a student there.
Not one group wanted to miss the opportunity
show their appreciation for the way that Mrs.
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'vin's group won the award for Best Decorative T
men International and Membership Tea.
elect the Best Ann Dew, Ms. Paulette
The Jamaican Crawford, Mrs. Inez Davis and
ior. The China Mrs. Willie Davidson.
award for Council members j-esponsible ^
?inance. for organizing the tea included
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Car dwell, the
, announced "Just For You" was the theme
rner of the Best of a birthday celebration for
e award and twins Chareba and Charlita
onorable men- Car dwell, who became 11 years
esponsible for old recently.
amaican table |
e Frvin Mr* The birthday party was held in
the Glade Street YWCA. Returning
from an engagement at the
Winston Square Park* where they_
performed in the Winston-Salem
Symphony's "Concert for Kids
Carnival" with Suzuki violin
students from Salem College,
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rvca oy me Chareba and Charlita donned
:h has food two-piece bikini swimsuits of
Elizabeth City, . , . .
nston-Salem, yellow' plnk^and purp,el and
greeted over 50 guests on Saturuate
of N.C. day' Sept- 15?oer!encef0<in
Party-goers from St. Leo's
-T . School and other schools around
>fit organiza- . 4 .
H ff. the country came to swim to the
best of Michael Jackson and
Raleigh Food
Prince, while others enjoyed the
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Her love of music has made Martha Atkins' ^
Highland Avenue seem very short (photo by Jc
Atkins touched their iives with her beautiful way
with music. A large money-tree, adorned with gifts
from all who wanted to say how much they loved
Mrs. Atkins, was the most prominent decoration in
the fellowship hall.
Her friends said the phrase "music is my life" appropriately
characterizes Mrs. Atkins' continued
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Savannah. Johnson .and he Carver
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occasion by lying on the Y's .tffhe 1929 CI
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After the swimmers were : Winston-Saler
thoroughly "waterlogged," they Edwin L. Patt
adjourned to the mezzanine,
where tunes from Michael :/ '
Jackson and Prince continued.
Retreating for just a moment, the
twins and their mother returned The Twtfl Ci
aressea as a coordinated trio. The Association wi
twins wore one-piece, white, net Club (formerl,
swimsuits. Mrs. Cardwell wore a p.m. For fu
shimmering, white, hostess gown 767-6948.
with long dolman sleeves.
The guests enjoyed ; - RUBl
refreshments prepared and served
by hostesses who assisted the rC
twin's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles A. Cardwell Jr. of
Green way Avenue. The 14th St
As the guests gathered around ner, intermedi
them, Chareba and Charlit* rope skipping
opened gifts which had beer the 14th St; R
presented to them by their guests
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and genuine concern for others, her love of music
and the vitality which she radiates.
Mrs. Xtluns said she plans to remain an active
member of First Baptist Church and will continue to
assist whenever needed at the organ.
"We can't do without her," said one church
member.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
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own Church Center will sponsor a luncheon from
12:50 p.m. at Mountcastle Forum in the Sawtooth
Inston Square. Dr. Marianne Triplette, associate proiology
at Salem College, will speak on the topic,
Dynamics in Working for the Community Good/*
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
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Science Center, in conjunction with the WinstonControl
Club, will have "Those Marvelous
a distinctive model airplane collection, on exhibit,
introlled aircraft are miniature replicas of their larger
nd they can perform as the big planet do. Along with
sxhibition, there will be slides, lectures, and films
le Winston-Salem Radio Control Club. Weather perwill
also be an air show featuring these marvelous
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ji iur mure information.
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will hold a wptct i tgbuation-dmettHfayii
Registrars will be at Carver School on Carver School
Northampton Community Center at Butterfield and
ive. The registrars will be available from 10:00 a.m.
i. Persons living in these communities are urged to
e of the opportunity to participate in this election.
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lass of Columbia Heights High School will hold its
s reunion. A banquet will be held on the spot where
oi was locted in 1929, the present-day campus of
n State University. For more information, contact
:erson at 724-7109.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3
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ty Chapter of the N.C. ASti ^TJhlv^yAIMffl
ill hold its monthly business meeting at the Grenadier
y the Cosmopolite) on Old Greensboro Road at 7:30
rther information, contact Velma Simmons at
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SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
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. Reef cation Center it now offttinj classes in begin te
and advanced ladies' tennis, co-ed weight-lifting,
. jogging and ceramics. For more information, call
ecreation Center at 727-2191.
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