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links And LPNWW Share Love During Festive Season Christmas season wu three weeks ago but the feeling of love and compassion for our fellow man should flourish throughout the year. During the holidays, two groups joyously shared with others. The Charlotte Chapter of Links, Inc. sponsored two exciting ftSBdsy par ties for 200 children at the Anita Stroud Center, located at 222 Ed win St. Also the members of the LPNWW received beautiful gifts and dinner at the boom of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Little. Because 200 childen were to be entertained by the members of Links, Inc., two parties bad to be given - one for the elementary students, and the other far Junior high students. uunog the first party, which be gan at t p.m., delicious refresh ment* were served. The movie, “Little Brown Burro,” was also shown and Santa Claus made a surprise visit. Connecting Link Ger soo Stroud played Santa Claus. The eecood party began at 3 p.m. The Junior high students watched “The Night The Animals Talked.” Santa was played by connecting Link Eddie Byers. Each child at both parties re ceived a gift TWs project was directed by the ServiceeTo Youth Committee. Lois Byers is president at the Char Most People Underestimate The “Cure” Rates For Cancer m 5 - At present rates, it is esti mated that 112,000 (or one out of lour) Mecklenburg County Resi dents will develop cancer at some tine in their lives. - If present rates continue, 72,000 county residents will die of cancer. Bohr stressed that cancer rates are subject to Change, IF we make some changes In our lives. “It’s estimated that amoUag accounts (or 30 percent of all cancers," she re marked. "If people stopped using tobacco, about 30 percent of aO cancer would disappear." But to bacco use is only one factor in the .v y Second in series cancer story. “Personal lifestyles make a sig nificant impact,’’ the cancer edu cator stated. “Some early estimates of research on diet indicate that 90 percent of cancers are caused by diet.” Bohr added that the research would not be complete for several years yet. ; <'*■ Meanwhile, there is still much that individuals can do to help prevent cancer or to find it early enough for treatment to be successful. “It’s true with just about every type of cancer, that the earlier it’s found, the greater the chance for cure,” Bohr pointed out Among the things people can do to help themselves, according to the Cancer Society, are to stop smoking or using chewing tobacco, avoid overexposure to the sun, modify their diets, know the warning signs of cancer, perform seif-examinations, and take early detection testa. Bohr noted that 75 percent of colorectal cancer pa tients could be saved by early detection. ' V. The American Cancer Society Has put out two new pamphlets, “Can cer Facts for Men” and “Cancer Facts for Women,” which cover high incidence cancer* in both aexea, Wghlight risk factors for these cancers, and discuss specific teats for detecting the disease before symptoms appear. ",**:*•5 Both leaflets cover lung, skin and colorectal cancer; the leaflet for women adds cancer of the breast and uterus; the men’s version in cludes prostate and testicular cancers. •; ***? “ '// Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men, and . according to present rates will soon surpass breast cancer tones the nation as the number ode' cancer killer of women. Both "Cancer Pacts...” emphasize that not smoking is the beat preventive measure against lung cancer. In fact, approximately 88 percent of lung cancers in men and nearly SO percent in women can be attributed to cigarettes. ■ Another high-incidence cancer in both sexes, colorectal cancer is responsible for approximately 30,000. deaths a year in women and 38,000 in men. Yet, according to “Cancer Pacta.” three out of four of these patients could be saved by early detection afcd appropriate manage m«it. Early* detection tests include s the digital rectal exam, stool blood test and sigmoidoscopy exam. Breast cancer, discussed in "Cancer Facts for Women,” is the leading cancer killer among women - ~ .vv ■ Introducing ®tje Heritage Ilf tbk ■ OWN IT WITH MUDt hrouati thta blMa. > USE IT WITH CONFIDENCE >mp|lthm*nti at man aaC mama* af calar hi Iha Mb. aM Womaa at Calar la Iha hlMa," track* Iha NarHaaa ftBIBLELAND SALES ‘fi 212 UNION ST. N. m CONCORD, N.C. 28025 or Phone (704) 788-2090 : VH.« X jfKnrrco .• : in this country, accounting for some 37,000 deaths per year, and an es timated 115,000 new cases. Since about ooe in 11 Women will develop breast cancer in ber life time, breast self-examination (BSE) shook! be letnMd and prac ticed beginning ht a girl’s teenage years. The leaflet describes mam See CANoSfe On Page 7A • 0 #IP w« Specialize In: - I f *em Him "' Choir Uniforms Baptismal Badges ' Clergy Gloves • Academic ' .. - j i And Other Church Supplies < > - _ ADAMS-METROPOLITAN AME CHURCH ___ i- ' i ' ' *•> 500 Yorkmont Road Charlotte, N.C. Reverend Mayo L. Rich, Pa»tor Miracle-85: Adams-Metropolitan AME Church will h«win Ms “Charter Membership Drive” Sunday, January 13, 1963. If you are living in Charlotte, and would like to become a part of a growing spiritual institution, Adams-Metropolitan AME Church invites you to come and worship with them at their special “Charter Worship Service” beginning Sunday/January 13, 1965, at their 11:00 o'clock morning worship services. Sunday School i* at 9:45, Bible and prayer service, Wednesdays, 7:30 p m. These services are now being held in their new Church facilities located at 500 Yorkmont Road. A friendly Church. A Church where everybody is somebody. Your friendly Pastor is Reverend Mayo L. Rich. The Charlote Chapter of the Links, Inc. share holiday love during two parties for over 200 local children. totte Chapter of the Links, Inc. Chairperson to the Service To Youth Committee is Thelma Ladd. The Links, Inc. dub is compose* ' of 33 local ladies. “We wanted'to do I something for the children In the community,” stated Ms. Ladd. "We also have a clothes closet lor the youth, we’ve taken the children to the "Muppet Show” at Discovery Place and we plan to continue several other activities with the children throughout this year.” . Also flourishing hearts filled with love were gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Little on Sao Paula Drive. The visit was to all of the LPNWW club members. They were given Oscqr De La Renta paffums and soap. There was also a delicious dinner consisting of baked chicken, dressing, peas and carrots, string beans, cranberry sauce, bam, congealed salad, fruit cake and rolls. Members in attendance included Bleanker Mayfield, Lena Watkins, Mary White, Lorine Potja, Alberta Stowe, Bertha Sowell, Bessie Cau rins, Eva Boyd, Qussie Brown, Blandella Simmons and Lucille Fuiell. The club would like to thank Mrs. White and her daughters, Debra and Mrs. Little. SOLOMON LODGE Solomon Lodge No. 257 brought Christmas cheer to two families. Illustrious Robert Erwin, 33rd De puty Grand Master for the State of North Carolina and Worship Mas-f" ter for Solomon Lodge No. 237, and Noble Robert Young, Junior Warren for Solomon Lodge 237, made the presentations. £ Groceries are given yearly on Thanksgiving and Christmas from referrals made by Social Service ..agencies._ F-ftEADfF^ ' '| -THE POST— FIRST MT. CALVARY The Young Adult Choir will spoo aor a Kosnel concert Sundav January IS, at « p.m. Featured on the program will be the Marvin and Weriey Chapel Choir, the Union County Men's Choir, the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Choir and special guest guitarist, Tim Jordan. Proceeds from this function will go towards the purchasing of a church organ. Please come and bring a friend. The church is lo cated at 209 W. 28th St. Woodrow Richardson is the musical director and Rev. James Hawthorne is the pastor. REEDER MEMORIAL "Preparing to Build the King dom," is the timely theme for the kick-off to Reeder Memorial Baptist Church’s building fund program. The program officially starts Sun day, January IS, at 2:30 p.m. at Temple Chapel Baptist Church, lo cated at 900 September Lane. Guest speaker for the event will be Dr. Andrew Chisolm of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Chester, S.C. He is to be accompanied by his choirs and members of the congregation. Reed er Memorial Baptist Church is cur rently holding services at MetroUna Funeral Home Chapel, 3715 Beat ties Ford Rd. Rev. C. Donald Steger is pastor. : " riH ^51 ' M HR c| A ) 1' j if r* ;=!ifiMkf1 f ’-■?'• • •- y iv ■»,/ - -kvoL TA..1'.ic?/Ii''-T«£^3rv5i!r « .i - * liS' and many more. 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