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APEX - The First Baptist Male Chorus was on duty for the 11 o'clock worship service Sunday. The fellows are singing beautifully, as usual. Mr. Love lace Jones, the director, was solist and performed real well. The pastor, Rev. J. e. Per kins, delivered a powe rf u 1 ser- dgM j||j9pL mon. His text jffigpr was taken from igifcv. 18 the Book of Mi- gg|gy ***■ f cah 6:8. He used j for his theme “What Does the Lord Require Os You?” Lots of MBS. COLVIN interesting points and thoughts were brought out in the mes sage. We are happy to have Mrs. Carrie Mitchell Per kins, wife of the pastor and his son, James, as members. James is a candidate for Bap tism. Recently, Mrs Joyce Mc- Donald and the pastor’s oldest son, Joseph, Jr._. were added to our church family, also on to our church family. Holy Communion was served following the service. We were happy to have visiting deacons to assist in serving Commun ion. They were Mr. Willie Grimsley, Sr. and Mr. Sea groves. The Sunday School held its picnic at the North Park in Burlington Saturday. The bus was packed and cars were load ed. The children seemed to have enjoyed it immensely, as usual. They weren’t ready to leave. The Christian Home Church's] picnic was held there also. Sunday at 2:30 p.m., the First Baptist Senior choir appeared on the Woman’s Day program at the Christian Chapel Church of the Friendship Community. Re ports were they had an enjoy able time there. Dinner was served and the hospitality was great. Sunday at 7;30 p.m., the Mis sionary Circle of First Baptist observed its 30th. anniversary, Rosalyn Price read the scrip ture; Mrs. Bessie Jones offer ed the prayer; Mrs. Frances Marrow gave the welcoming Feitoaviile News BY MRS. MARY MOSS Sunday School opened at the regular Hour at the Felton Grove Baptist Church. On Sunday af ternoon at 3 o’clock, Mrs, Es telle Cozart, Mrs. Marguerite Brailsford sponsored a baby contest and program. Featured was the Family Circle and oth ers. The winners of the contest were Reginald Lewis, son of Mr and Mrs. Raymond Lewis, Elizabeth Latimore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wiilie 3. Lati more, Cynthia Page, daughter of Mrs. Evelyn Moss, Robin Dav is, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Robert Davis, Donna Black man, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Blackman. They wish to express thanks to Rev. Da vis, Mesdarnes Pauline Rich ardson, Mary Moss, Edna Ne- Smith for helping them make the program successful. Rev. Davis and the senior church members went to Oak Grove Church Sunday night and had a enjoyable time. The jun ior church attended Haw Riv er Church the same evening. Our sick and shut-ins are Mr. Jamie Brailsford, Mr. Pre cell, Mr. Cozart. Your prayers are solicited for their recov ery. We wish Wade Powell a hap py birthdav. PERSONALS During the past weekend, Mrs. Marjorie Baker enter tained relatives from New York. Mrs. Queenie Cozart is visit ing her from New York. Your writer had an enjoy able vacation last week as she stayed at home and rested! A THOUGHT Wealth rnaketh many friends; but the poor are separated from his neighbor. Apex News BY MRS. LOUISE COLVIN address; Rev. Eli Ratcliff of Raleigh was the guest speaker. His text was taken from the Book of St. Luke 10:33. It was a a most timely and fitting ser mon. His choirs, junior and sen ior, also accompanied him. All sang beautifully. Other singers were Miss Judy Wilson and Mr. Nathaniel Lofton, who sang two duets, and the Cross Family Singers. The history was read by Mrs. Swayzee Beasley. Mis tresses of ceremony were Mrs. Julia Lassiter and Mrs. Lottie Page. The president, Mrs. Go tten and members thanked ev eryone for his wonderful sup port, especially Rev. Ratcliff and his aggregation and the Cross Family Singers. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Willie Nor wood and five children of Phil adelphia visited Mr. Norwood’s aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wil liamson, during the w'eekend. Miss Sadie Harris recently spent a week’s vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C, Harris. Miss Darlene Farrar recent ly spent a week in New York with her brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Farrar and daughter. Mr. Oscar Far rar, Jr. is still in New York with his brother. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Far rar, Sr. spent the weekend in Washington, D, C, with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Toney, Jr. Darlene met them there and all have returned home safely and report a wonderful time. Liiicoljtville AME BY CAROLYN BRASWELL ASBURY - Sunday School o pened at 10 a.m, with the as sistant supt„ Mr. Melvin Hook er, presiding. The opening hymn was “What A Friend ” Prayer was offered by Mr, James White. The second hymn was ‘•'Power In the Blood.” The subject of the lesson was “God Delivers His People.” The scripture was from the Book of Exodus. A review of the les son was made by Mr. Cleveland Hicks. The banner class and banner attendance were a warded to class no. 3, teacher, Mrs. Lucille Cotton, ANNOUNCEMENTS The Laymen’s Organization meeting was held July 28 at 7:30. Sick are Mrs. Lessie Cotton and Mr. William Brown. A THOUGHT “The beauty of the house is order, the blessing of the house is contentment; the glory of the house is hospitality; the crown of the house is Godliness.’’ Yes, We Ail Talk BY MARCUS H. BOULWARE IT’S SOUL LANGUAGE QUESTION: How would you describe soul food so as to make it a part of language? -H. V, B. ANSWER: Just like to pro gressed from jazz to jive to swing and to “soul music”, our connotation about food eat - en bv some blacks has evolv ed. Soul food has become a delicacy craved by people of all races and classes. There was a time when peo ple had a stereotyped notion about what people of the black ate - collards, or greens, fat back, water melon, pork chops, corn bread, grits, chitterlings, hog jawls, back bones, etc. As time went on, the middle class blacks would not be seen eating soul food in public restaurants. Now the chefs have concoct ed prize menues of butter milk biscuits, water melon salads, spare ribs delicacies, possum and taters, etc. You pay hand some prices for what was once called cheap food. Soul has entered the vocabu lary of Afio slang. It has be come part and parcel of our way of life just as the five-eemt ' 1 RECEIVE “RED CARPET” TREATMENT-Martha Reeves and The Yandellas, while appearing in Washington, D. C., received “red carpet” treat meal at the White House. Here, Presidential Assistant Robert Brown explains a few things about the White House to Martha (right), and from left, Sandra Tilley and Lois Reeves. This was the first visit to the White House for the talented Motown trio. Negro History Bafflers Today’s Baffler tests your knowledge of the Black man’s status as a minority in this country-and sometimes as a majoi ity. Scoring: 6-7; excellent; 5; good; 3-4: fair; 0-2: Poor, Bon us Questions count a total of two points, Other questions count one point each. Here’s the multiple-choice quiz; 1. In 1790, there were ( ) ) Negroes out of a total national population of 3,929,- 214. —A. 245,739; —B. 757,208; --C. 1,001,392. 2. In 1960, the figures were ( ---) Negroes out of a total U. S. population of 179,- 323,175. —A. 26,722,288; --B. 34,- 188,570; --C. 18,871,831. 3. Which of these cities has a Negro majority? --A. Chicago; --B, Wash ington; —C. New York. 4. In 1960, there were 478,- 000 Negroes and 353,000 whites in this state. When Black peo ple later gained power, it was charged in typical Dixie style that a “minority” had taken over. cup of coffee once was. READERS: For my t»ok on Afro Slang, send one dollar to cover cost of producing and postage to M. H. Boulware, Florida A&M University, Box 310-A, Tallahassee, Florida - 32307. CRITTENDEN’S 1 GROCERY APEX, N. C. SHOES—SHIRTS—OV- | ERALLS—FEED—SEED! HARDWARE GROCERIES Good Line Christmas | Fruit, Nuts and Candy APEX GROCERY APEX, N. C. nm mmtirnmtrKtmmS -- A, Mississippi: —B. New York; —C. Illinois. 5. in this once predominant ly Negro state, Black people were in the majority in every legislative session except one in the years after the Civil war. The state’s voters, in 1870, elected J. H. Rainey, the first Negro to l>e seated in the , U. S. house of Representatives. --A. Texas; --B. Tennessee; --C. South Carolina. * * * BONUS QUESTIONS: (Each counts one point.) --A. Name the large cities (outsides the city designated in Question 3) that have become predominantly Negro in recent years. --B. Within two percentage points, tell th'e current Negro percentage of the U. S. popula- j tion. * * •* ANSWERS: 1. B; 2. C; 3. B; 4. A; 5. C. <* * * BONUS ANSWERS: fototlV* ' .>( Aitet mFSiT HEADQUARTERS Dutch Boy Glito* Paints—Paliat SuppSte# Philcc Appliances, Phiico Radios and TV’s Phons 354-8543, Ages, ,W. C. ™RAI NES 7 ” SERVICE STATION & GROCERY t Mile East of Ages. On McCußera Road Groceries—Farm Suppitac SINCLAIR PRODUCTS APEX, N. C. SEAGROVES Oil, COMPANY HEATING OILS DAY 354-5141 P. O. Box 15, Apex, N. C. toys SPORTING GOODS Western Auto - , Associate Store Home Owned & Operated by: C, JENKINS 118 N. Saton St., Apex, N. C. —A. Gary, Ind. and Newark, N. J. —B. 11 per cent (about 22- million Blacks out of a total population of about 200- million). Privt Safely ilwnwi’-’Ti.w'i ii.ii i mit— ii'tjul'iVtifilWHrgtaaagjan* Bill Gerrlnger .'Scots' Company Phone. 354-1532 1 ~BENNETTi~"’’ Clothing & Shoes Apes, N- C. , APEX CAB CO. j 354-6447 or 354-5781 APEX. N. C. RALPH MARTIN ,GENERAL MERCHANDISE Apt x. N. C - SHOES FOR ALL THE FAMILY POE BROTHERS Aoex, N. C. _____— : Paradise Grill MR. & MRS. SAMIT'.I, SEAGROVES S. Salem St.. .Apex, V C. APEX SALES CO., INC. BOX 858, APEX, N C Phone 354-7783 NEW & USED CARS AND TRUCKS Farts Dept, & Repair Sh-'sp EDDIE POWELL, .Salesman , WILBUR CAPPS, Salesman JIMMY ARTHURS, Parts EARL SEARS. Shop Fort ra n RONALD KINSLEY | ROOSEVELT HINTON
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