THE BETTER WE KNOW US ...
HHiH POlNr - Eadie L. Abies, former
'‘International Man of the Year ’ and res
taurateur for the Downtown, Holiday Inn
says, ‘‘My joD is very challenging and compet
itive. ”
Abies was employed by Holiday Inn six
years ago as head waiter. Six months later,
he became an assistant to the restaurant man
ager. And in another six months, he moved
into a managerial position.
In 1974, Eddie Abtes was among the top
ten per cent receiving recognition for his su
perlative achievements as a restaurant mana-
by Angela
ger. This recognition is the highest honor
that can be attained in the innkeeping indust-
ry-''International Man of the Year Abies
states , '‘That there are very few Hlacks in
this field of innkeeping. ’ Many Blacks are
found working as waiters or waitresses, dish
washers, maids and bell hops. Therefore,
the honor of being the first Black to achieve
the reward of International Man of the Year
gave Mr. Abies the dignity that so many
Blacks have worked for but have never re-
ceived-recognition as an achiever.
Abies is one of the many Blacks that have
Griffln
shown the capability of obtaining and hand
ling a demanding job. Accuracy is an import
ant factor of his managerial duties. The job
consist of scheduling and planning the menu
for the Inn s daily meals, banquets, dinners
and parties held at the restaurant. The choice
of meats, vegetables, and dairy products must
consist of elements of a balanced meal.
“One thing that we try to serve is good,
home-cooked means, ” says Abies. The inn
keeping industry’s purpose is to make their
guests feel at home as much as possible.
Anyone may find the atmosphere oj the
Downtown, Holiday Inn enchanting and
amiable. This atmosphere reflects Mr. Abies'
restauranteur philosophy. Mr. Abies finds
his employees good-natured, congenial and
very likable.
Mr. Abies stated that his aim is to please
guests of the Holiday Inn and what some
innkeeping businesses may feel is a small
annoying problem, he considers a challenge
and gives his fullest attention. Perhaps these
actions are why we can say, “Congratula
tions, Mr. Eadie Abies, “International Man
of the Year”.
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VOLUME III, NO. 6 WEDNESDAY, JULY 16,1975
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Week's
Capsule
by Alfred miWMi
NATIONAL
President Ford is repeatedly saying in his presentations
that the focal point of his administration is geared toward
full economic recovery. He uses as his theme “fiscal
restraint” while attempting to improve the economy but he
also cautions his audiences of the danger of over-spending
by the Democratic-coritrolled Congress.
According to President Ford, Congress has been playing
with fire by trying to increase spending. To the President,
massive spending will do nothing more than rekindle infla
tion and bring about short-termed benefits for some Amer
icans while inflicting long-termed damage on all Americans.
Let us not get caught short because things appear to be
better. We know not what tomorrrow will bring. Therefore,
if we use the last few years as an example of “what could
be”, we will adhere to the advice of President Ford and
spend with moderation.
Another view of our recessed economic times has been
expressed by presidential aspirant Terry Sanford. While in
Los Angeles, Sanford said that the claim of the Ford Ad
ministration that the recession is bottoming out reminds
him of a depression area song, “Prosperity Is Just Around
the Comer”.
Sanford charged the Ford administration of not doing
anything for economic recovery. He told labor leaders in
the Los Angeles area that a reduction of interest to pre-1968
levels, and expanded industrial and housing output would
lead the nation out of the recession.
*****
During this pre-election period, we are going to hear
varying views as to what we should do to witness an im
proved economy. To this end, it is incumbent of us to be
come familiar with as many different political views as pos
sible. Only then will we, the citizenry, be in a position to
objectively evaluate and ultimately elect the person who can
best serve as President.
STATE
The Guilford County Board of Education voted on last
Wednesday to pair Florence School with Mills Road School
to meet HEW desegregation requirements. Last year Florence
School had an enrollment which v/as 54 per cent white and
Mills Road School was 98 per cent white.
Under the pairing system, students in grades K - 2 will
attend Florence School while students in grades 3 - 6 will
attend Mills Road School.
Lamar Clements of HEW’s branch of the Office of Civil
Rights said that he would inform the school board of their
approval when copies of the proposed plans are received by
his office.
Many parents attending this meeting did not think that
the decision to pair the two schools was in the best interest
of their children. They urged members of the board to con
test the HEW requirements and seek other alternatives.
One usually experiences joy when he discovers that de
cision makers are working for the total community as op
posed to a particular segment of the community.
*****
During a recent meeting with supporters of Joan Little,
Judge Carlos W. Murray, Jr., said, “I don’t see how the case
can go to a jury.” Murray stated that he attended the meet
ing as a spectator and volunteered his comments during a
question and answer period. He further stated that he was
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by MILLER CARTER, JR.,
Staff Writer
WINSTON-SALEM --
On July 6, 1975, the citizens
of Winston-Salem, N.C.,suf
fered a great loss of one of
their most beloved ministers.
After 61 years of hard work
and service to his community.
Bishop William Monroe John
son, D.D., died in Forsyth Me
morial Hospital at 4:40 p.m.
To some Bishop Johnson
will be remembered for his
pastoring, for others he may
be remembered for his origi
nality, versatility or his perser-
verance; but to all, he will be
remembered and honored be
cause of his willingness to help
any and everyone who sought
his aid.
Bishop Johnson was born
December 19, 1913, in Darl
ington, South Carolina, to the
late Rev. William and Julia
Johnson. Young William spent
his early life both in church
and on his farther’s farm. His
early schooling began in the
Darlington County school sys
tem and later at the Hood
Theological Seminary, Living
stone College, Salisbury, N.C.
In September of 1929, Wil
liam left his South Carolina
home for Winston-Salem, N.C.
Leaving behind his sweet and
bitter memories, he sought
and found work at the R.J.
Reynolds Tabacco Company.
The following year held sweet
memories for him, for in that
year he was converted and be
came a faithful member of
Kimberly Park Holiness
Church.
In answer to God’s call in
1931, he began preaching in
October and was licensed the
same year. Through God, Rev.
Johnson combined religion
with business and from 1932
to 1946 built and pastored
several churches throughout
the Carolinas. Rev. Johnson
was consecrated Bishop in
1946 and in the same year
founded the True Vine Pent
ecostal Holy Church of God,
Inc. (TVPH) and pastored the
Macedonia Branch until his
death. Bishop Johnson was
also the presiding officer at
all of the TVPH Church move
ments in North Carolina,
South Carolina and Virginia.
Bishop Johnson had many
other credits to his honor be
fore his death. He served in
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Champlin Reunion In High Point
William Monroe Johnson, D. D.
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Last Week’s Opinions
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
PRO: Capital punishement must be continued, partic
ularly for first degree murder. If a person’s parents
or other family members were murdered, he would
want equal justice with the (nurderer being treated
as his victims. I believe in “an eye for an eye, and
a tooth for a tooth”. (B.J. MARCH)
CON; The us of capital punishment should be out
lawed becai je it does not serve as an effective crime
deterrent. Also it is not used in a just and equal
fasion because 11 is used more on Blacks than other
ethnic groups. (L. B. DEAN)
Angela Griffin
HlGH POINT — Enjoy
able, surprising, delightful,
and thrilled are the mixed e-
motions that were experienc
ed by members of the John
and Jane Champlin family
this past July 4th.
On this date, several de-
cendents who are residents of
the High Point area, met with
the out-of-town members in
the registration room at the
downtown location of the
Holiday Inn.
After getting re-acquaint
ed, the family met at the
home of Howard and Cath
erine Brockman for a Fourth
of July cookout.
The following day, July 5,
a business meeting and Me
morial Service was held in
the banquet room of the Holi
day Inn. The business meet
ing consisted of old and new
business, installing offici s
and discussing the prepara
tion of next year’s Champlin
reunion.
At the latter part of the
meeting, a Memorial Service
was held for all deceased
members of the family. As
the deceased members’ names
were called, all remaining
members stood in honor of
that member.
A special occasion was
planned for that evening
by the High Point committee
of five. A sitter was hired to
attend the younger members
of the family. For the older
members of the family a gala
party and dinner was held.
In honor of the four di
rect descendants of John and
Jane Champlin, there was a
special seating arrangement.
Those decendents are: Mrs.
Mary Hile, Robert Champlin,
William Hagey, and James
Hagey. Dinner was served and
entertainment was provided
by a local band.
The greatness of God was
not forgotten in this happy
occasion. The Champlin fami
ly arrived early, by bus, at
Memorial United Methodist
Church for morning worship.
This was the family’s home
church. John Champlin had
pastored a Methodist Church
some years ago in this area.
The last event and farewell
party was to be held at Oak
Hollow Lake for a fellowship
dinner Sunday evening. A pro
gram was provided. The pro
gram consisted of a Welcome,
Invocation, family singing,
a dinner and fellowship music
by the Trevor Jones Trio
(members of the family also),
announcements, more family
singing and a closing prayer.
The first Champlin family
reunion was coming to a close
and the family parted with
talk of next year’s reunion
which is to be held in Pitts
burgh, thanks for the experi
ence of meeting once again,
kisses and hugs, and a few
tears.
Church Street Class
Reunion Is Staged
In Ruth Faiabec
THOMASVILLE —Mem
bers of the 1950 graduation
class of the former Church
Street High School celebrated
its 25th anniversary last week
end at its first reunion since
graduation.
The festivities began on
Friday with a picnic for class
members and their families at
Pine Needle Club near Thom-
asville. On Saturday, class
members held a business meet
ing at the Civic Center.
Following the meeting,
they decorated the center
with the class colors for a
dance which was held at 9:00
P.M. Music and entertainment
for the dance was provided
by the “The Tarcos”, an area
rock and soul band.
On Sunday, the class mem
bers, their families and guests
attended the 11:00 A.M.
worship service with the First
Baptist Church congregation
in the Church Street School
auditorium.
A memorial service was
held during the morning
worship service to honor
three deceased classmates,
Mrs. Joan Aughtry Black,
Allert Fant, and Booker T.
Hargraves. Deceased teachers
honored were Mrs. A. R.
Massey, Mrs. N. 0. Johnson,
Hilton Hepler, and J. McMul
len. Wilbur Brown presided
over the memorial tributes.
Mary L. Beatty Thorton of
Chicago, 111., recognized form
er teachers present and pre
sented each with a corsage or
boutonniere. Those recog
nized were Mrs. H. K. Kanoy
of Thomasville, Mrs. F. L.
Henderson of Baltimore, Md.,
and E. M. Olds of Virginia
Beach, Virginia.
Coordinators for the reun
ion were Mrs. Malissa M. Siler
of Thomasville, and Floyd
Black and Oscar A. Payne,
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