3 NEWS *« M— VIEWS NEGROES IN HISTORY-FABT and prebent ROCKY MOUNT—Wd know that Colored basketball anthusteasts uer* thrilled beyond mHiurt last weak to read that the Associated Press (A F) AH-Amarica college basketball five for 1044 oontalnad )he names of two o t our race! They were Dave Stallworth at Wichita and Walt Hsuard of UCLA. Gee, Isn't that GREATS That shows what wa CAN DO. Nazsard, a senior, was number three la the order of points given by the *7l AP and hmedcasters. Stallworth, a junior, was fifth. And don't mention “Gaseous” rimmmHtm clay who rocked the pu* gUistio world and let everybody fall off—especially the gamblers on Sonny Liston. It Is still true taht ONLY la ath letics does the Negro have a really EQUAL chance to show his prowess cm a par with other races. Negroes new rule the roost In boxing The Noblest Slave That Ever Qed Set rree,” was the way the late W. E. B. Dußoi* historian and one of the founders of the NAACP, described Frederick Augustus Washington Bally, more familiarly l«iown as Fred Douglass, one of the faremoet Colored Abolitionisms. Fred Douglass knew little of his parents except that he was bom on Maryland's Eastern Shore about February 1817, where (let him tell it) ”... My only recollections of my mother ere a few hasty visits at night on foot ... of my father, I knew nothing 1 had hardly be come a thinking thing when I first learned to hate slavery.” “At age ten, Frederick learned to rsad a little from hit mistress— until her husband angrily Interfer ed.” A Sunday School teacher In his teens, ha taught the slave# to spell until white man, again, broke it up, this time warning him not to “try to be another Nat Turner/ (Nat Turner planned an insurrec tion among the slaves In Virginia and killed several whites before he was betrayed by a slave end captured and he and his followers executed.) Fred was eo persistent in his -.thirst tor freedom for his people •Until he was sent to one of those herd masters known to “break" the worst slaves. The man named Cov ey flogged Frederick so hard the first week until mare want with him to his grave. Frederick found that ‘‘When a slave cannot be flog ged. he la more than half tree.” Frederick escaped In disguise In -Js3B when 21 years old, (remember me was e mulatto) married a tree T3agro girl In New York end mov -*4 on to New Bedford, Kaaa, where "thy famed Dr. William C. Coffin heard him apeak and later got Fred before the IMI anti-ala vary conven tion where his eloquence caused William Lloyd Garrison to axr.Uimi Hopping About TARHEELIA By Jay Bee Aytch GOOTLANDSRB PUSH VOTING SCOTLAND NECK —This Lower Halifax County peenut-cotton-to hecco community is being eneour. aged to take a more active part in gygistration and voting by the A tiUlt Community Improvement Club With th# Rev. C. M. Del-oatch, min ister. Shiloh Baptist Church as one et the principal leaders. C. J. tonith. president announced • meeting of the group for Tues day. March 17th at the local Ma sonic Lodge Hall at 8 p m. The pub lic is urged to attend and learn ttl» facts about the requirements of registration and voting m iho local, state and national elections Report edly a new registration is being re quired in Halifax County Other officer? of the ACI Club in the End Stieet Baptist Church area tPalmyra* include Briscoe Savage, John R Smith and C. W. Smith. The Rev Cluro Dickens. Wtlllamaton, is pastor of the End Street Baptist Church and a sup porter of the voting program The Rev. Dickens, who has been et End Street Church more than a year, appears to be a progressive .young minister who appeals to the youths as well as the oldsters. We observed, with interest, his group ing of a scoie or more junior church children around the alter and his delivery to them of a plain homespun sermonette on the theme: "Shun evil, or the Devil will gel you; do injustice to no man—do good.” Then he had them to in dividually recite a Bible verse, thus participating actively in the serv ice. In his sermon to the congrega tion, "Mr Dickens spoke on th# fu tility of all professions of faith and religion if one does not have char ity—love—for our fellowman. Th# “pastors thought” was: “It la better to ask God to help you then to take th* blessings in your own hands.” FORD SALES and SERVICE / * ALLAN MIMS, IRbOirOI A T ID Telephone 2-2181 828 FAKBORO bT. RUt ET MOUNT. N C " "Have we been listening to s thing, e piece of property or e men?” Ths crowd answered in unison. “A man! A meal” WILLIAM STILL was t free born New Jersey about 1821, son of an ex-slsve father who had pur chased his own freedom, but his mother was an seesped fugitive from Maryland slavery who made It to New Jersey, with her oldest of eighteen children, where she was reunited with bar husband and Wil liam was bora. Working on New Jersey terms until about 1844. William went to Philadelphia at the age at about 21 years and worked tor the Pennsyl vania Anti-Slavery Society as clerk, aiding In the Underground Rail road movement of helping slaves escape to freedom. Still helped in the dramatis es cape of Henry “Box” Brown, the Virginia slave who reportedly had a friendly white merchant nail him up in a box In Richmond as mer chandise with a supply at biscuits and water and shipped him by Ex press to Philadelphia. Still opened the box end found Brown unhurt after a. rugged two-day trip by steamboat wagon and train. In 1887, Still led a successful campaign against segregated street cere In Philadelphia. In 1872 Still published his collection of fugitive slave records which became known aa ea authoritative source book for anti-slavery leaders of both races. It was celled "Underground Rail road." After the Civil War, Still devot voted his life to fighting racial discrimination and to the welfare of Negroes He died In 1902 at 81 years. Then there was MARTIN !L DE LANY, born of free parents In Western Virginia in 1821. Finding the lot of the Black man hard In that area, his parents moved with him aa a young child to Chambers burg. Pa. Picking up education from what ever aource possible—book peddlers and others—young Martin later studied under a clergyman working to help tree Negro sieves; but was denied admission to the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, tout later gained admission to Ifar verd Medics). School where he graduated. - By this time Delany was an ap compUshed anti-slavery journalist who wrote slash lngly of ths Ameri can Colonisation Society which sought to send tree Negroes to Af rica. Later Delany moved to South Carolina, where during the Civil War, he served as a major In the 104th Regiment at Charleston, be ing the, tint Negro field officer In that war. In 1874 Delany received the nomi nation tor Lieutenant Governor of the Independent Radical party ticket Delany died In 1885. Mrs. Nellie Applewhite directs the senior choir, and Mr*. Dorothy R Staton the junior choir, while E Smith is Sunday School instructor. Pulpit guest twere Rev* Edward Smith and Bennett Rhodes. Fred Harrell. Alex Smith and Leander Smith counted th* offering. J B. Barren talked briefly on the NAA CP and voting. From Wendell. Mrs. Ruth H. Mor gan reports that some 76 registered nt a Voter-Registration clinic at Zebu lon last week. The Wendell are# NAACP chap ler. although esaentially a rural unit, has paid for a 1500 NAACP Life Membership tn honor of their courageous teacher-leader, Mrs Morgan. In Rocky Mount, Dr. J. W. Sea brook. president emeritus. Fay- State College, was the scheduled memorial day speaker for th* area ; chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fra ternity at Mt Pisgeh United Pres | bytenan Church Sunday, i Serving the Nation are Pvt, Mae I B Jones, daughter of Mr and Mr* I Elijah Lucas. Rtc. 2, Spring Hope, who has recently completed her baste limning of eight weeks as a j clerk-typist at the Women's Army i Corps Center, Fort McClellan, Ala. Pvt Jones is a 1963 graduate of Spualding High School Spring Hope. She entered the WAC last September Army Pvt Sam E. Garner. * 1958 giaduate of John A. Chelonrr High School. Roanoke Rapid* has been reassigned to the U. S- Amy Mili tary Police Group at Fort Buckner. Okinawa, having entered th* anfly m September 1983. Army Sgt. Walker Dancy of Mat | thev Street. Rocky Mount, was as signed to the 7th Infantry Division in Korea Sgt Dancy, a squad lead er in Company B let Battalion of the division's 17th Infantry, enterad th* Army tn 1951. He is the sen of Mr* Leah Dancy. Norman Clark, and Thomas Smith headed a PTA delegation from Brswley School Scotland Neck which asked th* Halifax County Board of Education tor a cafeteria and equipment renovation of th* heating plant and two old build ings; covered walkway* batweasi buildings; water cooler* end to creased library facilities. No an nouncement was made as to th* school board's Intention* Soma 81 items bad been listed ** being need* ed by the PTA group. Halifax Supt of Schools V, Hea ■ y Overmen reported 38 adult! school* being conducted among CLINTON NEWS BY HENRY M. JOHNSON CLINTON—Iire. Rena Lewis was hostess to the Friendly Garden Club Friday night March 6. Mrs. Irene Hill, president presided. Af ter the devotion, the meeting was opened for the transaction of busi ness. A brief business session was held. Members present were: Mae dames P. M Solice. S. Boykin. L Hill, R M. Williams, M B. Sim moms, E. Chestnutt A M. John son and the hostess. 44TH ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED On Sunday, March S at 3:00 p. m. the senior riioir of First Baptist Church celebrated its 04th Anni versary. On hand to help them cele brate were the following choirs; Union Grove Disciple Choir, Union Star Freewill Choir, Mt. Pleasant Choir, Saint Thomas Choir, An drews Chapel Choir and Brown'* Choir. Rev. J. L. White Is to* pas tor. Mk. and Mrs. Gebrel McPhall were called to Camden, N. J. re cently to attend the funeral of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. Goodman, who were killed in en auto accident. Mr. 8. B. Matthis of Willten St Is a patient at Hlghsmlth Memorial Hospital, Fayetteville. Rev. H. R. Cogdoli pastor es Lis bon Street Church, is a patient at the Veteran’s Hospital. Fayetteville. W* wish tor both of tbssn a speedy recovery. SP-8 James T. McPhall, Mrs. Me Phail and children of Oklahoma City, Okla. spent several days hers recently. They were called here be cause of the accident of their bro ther end sister-in-law in New Jer sey. Mr. Fred Ashford and Mrs. Freda Ashford Faison motored to Camden, N. J., recently to attend the funeral of Mr. and Mrs Craven Goodman. Mrs. Etta Robinson accompained them as ter as Baltimore, Md. On last Friday afternoon, the oth grad* pupils of Gerland Elementary School gave their teacher, Mr*. O. B. Hampton a birthday party. Special guests were Mr*. O. M. Thompson and Mrs. A. M. John son. The menu consisted of: potato salad, rite, ham, cake and punch. This party was planned and fixed by the children. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mias Joyce Johnson celebrated her 12th birthday March 8. We wish for her many more birthdays. BUNN NEWS DY HENRY M. iATTEBWHITE BtOMplThe Hut Chsps! Sunday SchoMpfr. a 'I :0:00 A. M. with *>,. ♦ Mr WMIH- charge. Title of the lesson Man Born Blind". It was enjoyed by all present. The Bunn Chapel Church held its regular worship service at 11:30 o'clock. The Reverend Harris we* in charge. The sermon wee enjoyed by those present. The Bunn Chapel Missionary Cir cle held a program Sunday night The Rocky Chapel choir rendered music. The program was a success PERSONAL* Mr. Marvin Smith of Washington. D. C. visited his father over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs Crudup and Miss Mosalls Crudup from Baltimore visited their parents over the week end. Mr. James Wright of Raleigh vkslted Mrs. Vemail Booth over the weekend. Mr. Buddie Dickens and wife of Maryland visited his father over the weekend. Mrs. Vsra Dickens of Washington, D. C. visited her father over the weekend. Mr. Robert Hartsfleld of Durham, visited home over the weekend. Mr. and Mr*. Otis Pulley visited his father Sunday who had recently returned from the hospital. Mrs. Eurdean Hartsfleld is visit ing her father in Baltimore. LOCKHART HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHTDALE—Mrs. Exums 3th giade class presented a very inter esting assembly program on Thurs day. Match 5. 1984 It was both ed ucational and informative. The title was "Old Glory Grows Up". It told the story of our flag from its be ginning up to the present time. As Hawaii was added, we were en tertained by a Hawtilan dance. The program was as follows: A Patriotic Creed by Mary Cooper: “America for me." by the class The characters in the play were: Five Page*. Dianne McMillan. Min nie Bridges. Timmy Young, Bar bara Bunch and Marjorie Dunn; George Washington. Robert Den ials: Betsy Ross, Lore ths Bass: Nar rator. Crystel Mangum, Frances Scott Key. Michael Perry: The As sistant, David Jones: Vermont. Mary Cooper: Kentucky. Albert Lu cas: Columbia. Bonnie Jones: Uncle : Sam. Johnnie Dolby; New Mexico, Charlene Cobb; Arixonla. Charles Forte: Confederate Boy. Elliott Montagu#; Confederate Girl. Helen Kearney; Alaska. David Howell: Hawaii Deborah Hinton. Wo ere looking forward to seeing some more interesting programs in the near future. rosea In the county, (Negroes, Whites and Hellwas>. with a total aafoltaant at 856. “Meet of the classes taught at Negro schools ere high school equivalency end reeding, writing and arithmetic while mast adults at the white srhoole an tsktsg PLAYFAIR! DRIVE SAFELY! RBC CHOIR HEARD ON GOLDSBORO PROGRAM The Raleigh Business College Choir traveled to Goldaboro Sunday to participate aa gueat oo tha Fifteenth Annual Omega Tal ent Hunt Program, held at Dillard High School. The choir rendered two selections, ‘•Smilin' Through" end “Without A Song;’. Mra. Mary Carter ie the accompanist. Reading from left to right, front row: Miaaea Caaaie Alston, Eunice Gilliapie, Helen Battle, Geraldine Mosley, Barbara Davia, Betty Stallinga, Anna Duel, Shirley WNtfield, Connie Beet and Nellie Stallinga. Back row, left to right ; Mieaee J. Hopkina, Annia Brown, Marion Bryant, Loretha Mayo, B. Bethea, Hattie Cran dol, Mary Smith and Ethel Lofton. Raleigh Business College BY CONNIE K. BEST Our assembly speaker on Friday, March 6, was ths Rev. T. C. Ham ena, patter of Manly Street Chris tian Church. Reverend Hamana Is a graduate of Wllberforce University, Ohio. He hat been pastor of Manly Street Church for 23 years. Iw# Uh. m LANGSTON From tsee to iß9B,some TWENTY-THREE NEOROES SERVED IN CONOREBB /FROM VIRGINIA, JOHN M. LANGSTON HAD ONE TERM. AS A RESULT OF PRESSURE BY ENE MIEB OF POLITICAL EQUALITY, MOST NEGROES SERVED SHORT TERMS / C+ASTt#6#T‘ 44- PtATV/ttt —■ —— Cary-Asbury News BY MIS* MAE N. HOPSON CARY—March 1, Sunday worship services began at the United Church of Christ at 11:00 a. m. the senior choir in charge of music with Mrs. E. A. Williams accompanist. Th* guest speaker for the service was the Rev. Randolph Burrell of Norfolk. Va. He brought to us an Inspiring message from St. John, 10th chapter, tlth verae. Them# “Christ the Sincere Shepherd. Master Burrell is the 13-year-old son of th# pastor. Rev. J. M. Bur rell. Pulpit guest was Rev. J H. Garrett of Sanford. N. C.. pastor of the Lincolnsvillt A M E. Circuit. Visitors are always welcome to our services. . ** * C*™' ¥ SMTS ~** **!» y ; Wty “The Footsteps of Jesus” was to* topic of Rev. Hamans’ speech. The footsteps of Jesus were lonely ones. If you live the life that Jesus liv ed, your Ufa will be lonely too. Jesus suffered and if you are a Christian and living the life that Jesus lived you will suffer also. If Things You Should Know UNION BETHEL A. M. E. On Sunday afternoon at 3;00 p. m. the Rev. Mary Frezier was the guest speaker at Union Bethel. Her text was taken from the 9th chap ter of SL Luke. Subject: “Draw Closer Together." The message was very uplifting. The Choralettes and the all girl chorus rendered spirit ual* with Mr. Robert Hooker as ac companist. /—^— Among the visitor* were: Mrs. Virginia Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Holloway. Mr. and Mrs. Estes Clark, Mrs. Williams and Mr* Lu cas, all of Method. This program was sponsored by Mr*. Mary L. Jone* A nice sum was acknowledged. MT. 7.10 N BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Otha Kearney was guest speaker at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p. m. He delivered a great message. This program was sponsored by Mr. Joe Reeve* you are a child of God you don't mind suffering tor righteousnees. but when you suffer tor something you haven't done thst'a when it hurts. Rev. Hamans ended with a pray er. Everyone enjoyed the speech he made. CHURCH OF CHRIST The Ladies Missionary Society of the Church of Christ had as their guest speaker Sunday .at 2:30 the Rev. Marion Glenn of Watts Chapel, whose message was impressive. LINCOLNSVILLF A. M. E. /\ CHURCH Frcjfn chapter of Revela tions and 10Hi verse, theme: ••Fill jxt with the Holy Ghost and Spirit," the pastor, Rev, J. H. Garrett, brought to us a gieht message. The senior choir rendered ntvsic, with Mr. L. Smith as accompanist. Among the visitors wer£; v Mrs. Addie G. Logan of Raleigh and Mr* A. Hicks of Mornsville. The dele gate gave her report from the Rsleigh District Conference which was held in Joseph Temple A. M. E. Church Laurinburg, March 5-8. Wo are happy to report that our sick and shut-ins are up and out again. A THOUGHT APEX CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL APEX The Library Club of the Apex Consolidated High School presented a discussion group at the week y assembly hour, Friday, March 6. 1964 in the school gym torium. Officers of the Library Club led the student body in a very impressive devotional service. Brenda Steele, the first speaker and vice-president of the Library Club, used aa a subject "The li brary is like a giant brain that remembers all that acientists, his torians, poets, philosophers, and Others bav* thought and learned.” She also explained that the or ganization of the library enabled each student to find iaformation quickly and. easily. Brenda" gave picturesque meaning to the history of the word “library.” In conclusion she encouraged the students to start or enlarge upon a home li brary in which should be included novels and short stories, reference books, a dictionary, and an atlas, great works of literature, and books on current events. The topic. “High School Libra ries” was discussed by Mary Davis. Treasurer of the organization. Her very informative talk further em phasiMd that high school libraries are tro centers for all school ma terial*—books. magazines, pamph Pleasant Grove School BY PARKER JEFFRIE* AND DIANA VAUGHN BURLINGTON Grade 5B was fortunate to have the principal, A. B. Wlljlams, come in on March 4th and take them on an imaginary trip to the state of Michigan. The talk was very informative aa the principal had spent some time in Michigan during the summer. He spoke concerning the climate, in dustry, housing, geographical fea tures and many other things. There was a question and answer period following the lecture. Grade 4B took the faculty and students on an imaginary trip a round the world wh4n they pre sented their annual chapel program on March 5. Students participating were: Clif ton Kimber, Introduction; Joann Ralph J. Bunche School News PTA BANJUET WELDON The PTA of the Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School climaxed its meeting of the month careteria. Teachers, parents and driends experienced a true feeling of fellowship as they shared a de licious dinner served by the hospi tality committee. J. A. Campbell, principal of the Buncbe Elementary Schoo l served as Master of Ceremony. L. Bracy, Principal of Andrew Jackson Ele mentary Schoool was the guest speaker. He stressed the importance of a better understanding and re Edgecombe-Tarboro 4-H News Assistant Agricultural Extension Agent TARBORO ln a recent meet ing held with these 4-H Key Citi zens, the groups discussed the possibility of working jointly in the two communities. Thad Knight, chairman of the Roberson 4-H Sponsoring Committee, and Eddie Cofield, chairman of the Coakely 4-H Sponsoring Committee, dis cussed the idea further with their individual groups. It was agreed upon by these com mittees, that the 4-H Club Program will be a much broader one and will take on new dimensions for boys and girls of different age groups and interests. YMW DELEGATE RETURNS FROM WASHINGTON .Miss EVelyn Joyner of Route 2. Tarboro. is back after a busy week attending the Youth Civic Confe rence in Washington, D. C. The “Be happy with what you have | and are. be generous with bo*h and you wont have to hunt for happi- I ness." . .<■ ■ —W. Gladstone lets, pictures, motion pictures, re cording* end filmstrips, to mentioi g few. "About 93 of every 100 hig] schools in the United States hav> libraries in elementary schools which are usually open all day.' as 350 may us* the library in i school of 1.000 students, as man] as 350 may us* the Olibrary in i single day. Thelma Hunter, Assistant Secre tary, spoke on “Careers in Librar; Work,” and told of the many post tions open for qualified librarian! She enlightened the student bod) as to personality requirements, am training necessary to becosno a U brarian. This program was ont of tin many projects undertaken by th> Library Club to carry out its objec tives which include the fostering q greater Interest among the student in libraries and library servicei Mr. N. M. McMillan, principal commended the Library Club am its adviser for making this organ! ration such an Integral part of th school rrogram. He also stated tha the ach x»l library program reflect the philosophy of the school am enriches all parts of its educe tional program. Mr. B. A: HIU, thi high school librarian, is the advt ser to the group. Jones, Joseph Woods, Berber! Daye, Life On An Island; Clerl Daye, Carolyn Jonee, Gwen Robert son, Minnlck Hemingway, Life Oi the Mountains; Sammie Burned Willie Gant Garry Anderson, Sha ron Leath, Home Life in Norway James Graves, Home Life in Alaska Phyiiss Jones, Jessie Graves, Vlv ian Woods; Also Clifton Kimber, Donati Miles, Anthony Miles, Home Lift On A Desert; Gregory Pride, Do locie Jacobs, Home Ll'ife On 8 Rivei; Melinda Daye, Patricia Park er, Michael McCandies, Harold White, Frances McCullum, Olivia Gamer. Home Life On A Ranchi Jerry Evans. Larry Crisp, Rogei Kimber, Jerry Haith, Home Lit* On A Polder and Geraldine Snipes, Deborah Rogers, Judy Haith and Joseph McCandies, Home Life In California. lationship between teachers anc parents. ■ He also emphasized the impor ■the rating of the child’s persona assets as well »« his academit stated, ‘play a very lmportanl part in the child’s adjustment ir the society in which he lives.” Hi also told the parents that it may bi almost too late in the school yeai for parent-teacher conferences U be effective. Entertainment was furnished bj the Rhythm Band under the direc lion of Miss B. Perry, music tea<?h er. Also Included among the guesti was J. Hoyner, Principal of Bunclu conference was held at the 4-H Center in the Capitol City. Evelyr will give a radio program con ceming the conference. She also is expected to presen a full report to the young men am women organization of Tarboro St. Luke and Battleboro groups North Carolina was representee by six YWM delegates. The grouj from North Carolina was greeter by Mr. L. H. Fountain, Congress, man from Tarboro, North Carolina COMMUNITY 4-H CLUB MEETS The Oak Level 4-H Club held it! monthly meeting on March 3, a: the home of Mr. Keister Wheelei 4-H club adult leader. Sixteen mem bers and two adult leaders were present The educational progran consisted of good citizenship and plans for 4-H Church Sunday. Six 4-H‘ers plan to attend 4-H Camp. All 4-H club members wil have complete 4-H Uniforms bj May L 1964. Saint Mary’s AME Church APEX—On March 8, the Juniot Chorus was in charge of the de votion part of the service. Our pastor the Reverend Frank Mclver, brought us a message from the 7th chapter of Revelation. His text "Go hunt the earth, sea and trees.” His Next was a warning to the people of the earth. Are you going to be bom again when he comes’ AH He asks of you is to keep His commandments. The mes sage was enjoyed by everyone. St. Mary’s thanks you for joining with them on their Youth Night Their thanks goes out to Miss Caro lyn Morrison for being mistress of ceremony and the other young members of the church. Raiford Named To 3-Yr.-Term By Health Body E. L. Raiford Bloodworth St exe cutive secretary was elected to * three year term on the Board of Directors of the Wake County Men tal Health Association at the or ganization's recent meeting held at th* Central YHCA. Officers *f the Associate are president Mr* Lief Valaad; vice-president* Dr. Robert Bar par. and Bee. Frederick West; executive secretary and treo enrer, Mr* Annette 8. Bont weiL \ Other Member* of the board in clude: Dr. Howard C Miller of N. C. State. Rev. James D. Fin km ilk and Mr* Dave Coltraa*

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