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AME Zion Church Continues Growth GEORGETOWN, Gynana - The Guyana Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal /ion Church in its 54th annual session meeting held recently in Alleyene A. M.E. Zion Church made history wh e n seven churches and seven ministers were received into the confer fence, provisionally, from the Republic of south Africa, with Bishop Stephen Gill Spottswood presiding, assisted by Dr. James Clinton, Administrative Secretary-Treasurer of the A ME Zion Church Board of Over- The Veterans J Comer EDITOR’S NOTE: Below are authoritative answers by the Veterans Administration to some of the many current ques tions from former servicemen and their families. Further in formation on veterans benefits may be obtained at any VA of fice. i Q -- I was discharged at the \nd of December, 1968, after two years service. I had a tooth filled about six months before I got out of service. The filling has fallen out. Can I get the tooth repaired by the Veterans Administration? A-- Yes. Dental work on a one-time completion basis may be provided veterans with service-connected but noncom pensable dental conditions which existed at time of sepa ration provides application is made within one year after discharge. Your application for VA dental treatment should be sent to the nearest VA regional office, where your records arc on file, before the end of Decem ber 1969. Q - - I am not eligible for a G. I. home loan since my husband, who died of a service-connect ed disability in 1967, was in service after World War 11, but before the Korean Conflict, from January 1948 until Jan uary 19'0. Am I entitled to educational assistance from the Veterans Administration under a new law that went into ef fect last December? A-- Yes, you are entitled to VA educational assistance of up to 36 months as the widow of a veteran who died as the result of military service. How ever, your education must be completed by Nov. 30, 1976. Your husband’s military ser vice could 'nave been at any time from the Spanish-Ameri can War to the current Viet nam era. Wives of veterans who are permanently and total ly disabled as the result of military service are also en titled to this benefit, which amounts to a maximum of $l3O a month for fulltime training. Contact your nearest VA office for additional Information and assistance concerning this pro gram. MARCH ON CAPITAL' „ Tallahassee Trli.: Marchers from the “Poor Peoples” march on the Capitol April 8 rest beneath a Liberty bell iocatecl in a park between the Supreme Court and the state Capitol. The building in the back ground is the state Supreme Court. (UPI). I WILD •^TURKEY j&fafepl 8 YEAR OLD tlnrn S STRA,GHT BOURBON IJvE«| WHISKEY—IOL PROOF !«»*« JS $Ol5 SOS It ktfiniiichckEC* A\-«jj p %& FIFTH fyP PINT mm, NICHOLS *. CO., INC. N.Y., N.Y. seas Missions. Application for entering the AME Zion Church came from the Rev. S. Mac Phasumane of Pieterburg, NorthTransval, South Africa, representing seven independent Methodist Churches and ministers through the Rev. Christopher Wellesley Birchmore, Dean of the Guyana AME Zion conference, ten months ago. After presentation to ♦he AME Zion Church Beard of Foreign Missions in Charlotte, North Carolina, September 23, 1968, and to the AME Zion Church Board of Bishops in Jersey City, New Jersey, January 10, 1969, Dr. Hoggard was request ed to carry on correspondence with the Rev. Phasumane. Meanwhile, Bishop Spotts wood, in order to give quali fied operating status to the churches in South Africa, ef fected the idea of provisional entrance to the Guyana Con ference, which Conference is the nearest geographical point in the Third Episcopal Dis trict o: the AME Zion Church, over which the bishop presides. Dr. Hoggard said, "This makes a historic day in Zion -when we reach across the world ten thousand miles, to embrace our brethern in South Africa, who seek spiritual haven with us! This is a continua tion of the fulfillment of Bishop Small’s death-bed plea, "Don’t let my African work fail.” This addition implements the work in foreign fields. It is to be remembered that Bishop K. B. Shaw recently brought a targe number of ministers and lay men into the Jamaica Confer ence, when it convened in Black River, Carribean Islands. ItedCmss Cautions On Fishing WASHINGTON, D. C. - The millions of Americans whose favorite sport is fishing were cautioned by the American Red Cross to avoid the hazards that may result in tragic accidents, as another fishing season gets under way. “Fishing takes place in an environment where accidents can and do happen,” said Rob ert M. Oswald, national direc tor of Red Cross Safety pro grams. "Our aim is to reduce such accidents as much as possible by pointing out the dangers, and encouraging fish ermen to equip themselves with first aid and water safety train ing.” A special danger to esrly season anglers Is that of pro longed Immersion in cold wat- WORKERS CONFER WITH ATTORNEYS - Columbia, S. C.: Results of the Charleston hospital workers meeting with Gov. Robert E. McNair were discussed in the State House lobby by groups’ attorneys, Fred. H, Moore (left) and george A. Payton, Jr. Miss Mary Moultrie (center), President of the striking hospital workers union accompanied by members of her local 'right) left for Charleston after the discussion. (UPI). RECEIVES CHECK FROM FT. LEE WIVES- Dr. James F. Tucker, second from left, pres ident of Virginia State College, recently re ceived a check of SI,OOO from the Ft. Lee Officers’ Wives Club. Presenting the check for the nearby post organization were, left to right, Mrs. Franklin R. Wallace, Jr., and Mrs. John Ritchie. Also present was Dr. Earl V. Allgood, director of financial aid at the col lege. The funds will he used to provide scholar ships for dependents of soldiers stationed at Ft. Lee. Dr. T. L- Spraggins Warns, Bitterness Chokes Growth’ LAWRENCEVILLE, Ya. - "Freedom will continue to blos som if it is not choked by the disillusionment, bitterness, and anger erupting under the august cry of ‘‘BlackSeparaiism,’’ de clard Dr. Tinsley Lee Sprag girs in addressing .the Honors and Seniors’ Day audience at Saint Paul’s College here on Friday, April 11. Dr. Sprageins, a native Vir ginian, is Chief, Development Section, U. S. Department of Health. Education, and Welfare, Washington. He has distinguish ed himself in education, govern ment, and in state and national voter registration projects. He was presented to the ca pacity audience by Dr. Earl H. McClenney, president of the college. Five trustees were honored during the ceremony for notable services. A dis tinguished Service Award went to Paul C. Edmunds of South Boston, Va., who has served on the board for thirty years. To Frederick Deane, Jr., of Richmond, president of the Bank of Virginia; John H. Graves of Brooklyn, a retired Postal em ployee who is an alumnus; Dr. Lester B. Granger of Denver, Colo., retired Executive Direc tor of the National Urban League; and John W. Bates, president of Harrison and Bates Realty Co,, Richmond, went Meritorious Service Certifi cates. The terms on the board of the five men expire this year, and the awards were made in conjunction with their retire ments. Messrs. Deane and Bates were unable to be on hand for the presentations, made by the Rt. Rev. George P. Gunn, chairman of the SPC Board of Trustees and bishop of the Diocese of Southern Vir ginia of the Episcopal Church. Thirty-seven students (see related story) won or shared forty scholarships, prizes, and awards having a cash value of $2,885. These v'ere presented by Dr. Thomas M. Law, Dean of the College. Emphasizing his view on the current peril to freedom in this country, Dr. Spragglris de clared further: "'Let me tell you about the thorns and thistles which have threatened and are threatening to choke the growth of freedom seeds. . .We are er. Fishermen wno fall info ex tremely cold water will lose body heat rapidly, thus reduc ing their ability to move through the water and save themselves. ,{ We advise victims of such accidents to get out of the water as soon as possible,” Mr. Os wald said, "although in more favorable water conditions, our advice is to stay with the boat.” thankful for the heroic activi ties of Negroes and some whites who were interested In the causes, and ■who worked tire lessly to plant those freedom seeds despite opposition. These individuals bore the brunt of the heat of the day so that all men might be free.” It’s a simple life with an electric dishwasher. ., \\ Simply wonderful. a lji| . Fiven.rn.ite I y —-j. iI w UX4 1 a Ajf \ That's all the time you'll spend loading an electric dishwasher. No pre-rinse. N » sft o j/0 f h II 11 /*• lust load it and you're tree to do other things -like spend : ng more time with the ’arm's ,pT \ .-*-<rsL 11 f S [ and managing a busy household. j V> \| yf - '*--..,.. Nice thing about dishwashers. Tht\ g.: dishes dearie* than hands L/ \ . can. Steamy hot water rinses. Flectnc heat dries. Everything MA comes out sparkling clean. / <*&- V y " v \ \ The electric dishwasher. Simply -Sr-'rl t / \ Wonderful! I*. S.: It’s a fact. The average pnee of today's feature-packed electric dishwasher is 14% less them 10 years ago. And it takes less than a penny's worth of electricity to wash a load. Carolina Power A Light Company Peace Corps Tests Hem On Apr. 19 Raleigh area residents inte rested in putting their skills to use in developing nations around the world are invited to take the Peace Corps Place ment Test at 1:30 p.m, or. Sat urday, April 19 at the Main Post Office. The Peace Corps uses the Placement Test to determine how an applicant can best be utilized overseas. The test measures general aptitude and the ability to learn a language, not education or achievement. The test requires no prepara tion and is non-competitive; an applicant* can neither pass nor fail. Persons interest In serving with the Peace Corps must fill out an Application, if they have not already done so, and pre sent it to the tester before the test. Application forms are a vailable from post offices or from the Peace Corps In Wash ington, D. C. 20525. Fifteen thousand Volunteers are currently serving Asia, A frica. Latin America and the pacmc islands, working with the people of those nations in self-help projects ranging from food production to health to education. More Volunteers are needed for programs which will begin this spring and summer. Jams Garrett Os Federal City College To lecture At Shaw U. Professor james Garrett, acting director of the Black Studies Program at Federal City College, Washington, D.C, will deliver the third in a series Library At ECSC Gains NCSU Access ELIZABETH CITY-The G.R, Little t ibrary at Elizabeth City State College has been granted access to the IN-WATS Infor mation Service of the North Carolina State Library, effec tive as of April 1, 1969. This new- policy gives the library direct around-the-clock access to the State Library via In ward Wide Area Telephone Service (IN-WATS). An auto matic answering and recording device will accept calls when the state T.ibrarv is closed. According to Hobson Thomp JEFFERY ME SOL sun aa Hwy* 50 North of Raleigh APR. 4U ADV. DONATION SOS - DOOR $1.50 Doors Open 1:30 P. M. -Proyam at 3.-00 IK POSHBIBIPMHUM jtmturuvg —» Hf; THE WOULD FAMOUS THE SENSAIKNVM THE EXCITING DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS GOSPELAIRES DIVINE TRAVELERS Os PWU&fIPHI* PA > Os RALfIGII N. C. » Os KtIOGH N C £ SILVER STARS |||||j WOK.™ ~sSs£SS WITAIJTY FIVE THREE LUCKY SEATS! THE CAROLINIAN RALEIGH. N. C., SATURDAY. APRIL 19. 1969 of Twentieth Century Man lec tures at Shaw University on Thursday, April 17, at 11:30 a.m. ir. Greenleaf Auditorium. The lectures are part of Shaw son, Jr,. College Librarian, "The principle use that Eliza beth Citj State College will make of IN-WATS Information Service will be to identify lo cations of materials prior to requesting them through Inter library loan.” The State Li brary will relay such locations requests via Teletypewriter Exchange Service to the Inter library Center Union Catalog at the University of North Caro lina Library in Chapel Hill, and will cal! location information received back to ECSC. University’s core curriculum program and are aimed at pro viding relevant and significant insight into the problems ron f renting Twentieth Century man. The lecture by Garrett will be on the topic, "Traditional Education and the Black Com munity; preparation for Life in America.” Garrett, a graduate of San Francisco State College, is ac tive in various civil rights or ganizations and was chief or ganizer of the Black Student Union at San Francisco State College. * * * There are 31 million namts of veterans In the Veterans Administration’s master index file. * * * Veterans should contact the Department of Labor concern ing their re-employment rights. 19
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