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Merit Scholarship Program Application* for a merit acbolar shtp program for Mecklenburg resi dents who plan to become teachers are now available from the Foun dation For The Caroiinas. The William Taaae Alexander Scholarship Fund of the Founda tion offers undergraduate merit scholarships from 91,000 to 93,900 annually. Applicants must be resi dents of Mecklenburg County and must be rising college Juniors or seniors with a grads point average of 3.0 or bettor. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1. Application forms may be ob tained by sending a business size, sell-addressed envelope with 39 cents postage to the William Taaae " Alexander Scholarship Fund, Foun dation For The Carolina*, 301 S. Brevard Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28308. The William Tum Alexander Scholarship Fund was established in 1983 by the will of the late Margery Alexander Thompson. Mrs. CharlotTe-Mecklenburg School System for mere than 40 years and established the scholarship fund in memory of her parents and grand parents. The Foundation For The Caro lines is a community founda tion serving a wide variety of charitable purposes in North and South Carolina. jS; , „■> Beat The Winter Blahs READ THE - CHARLOTTE ' post;-;- , : 1 ' :■ ' III III MM—0MUW ■ - ■«- - ■ .1 Dr. Leon Riddick Elliabeth Randolph Robert Cohen CImYmum .Celebrated 5« years in ministry . ....Honored by btadeats .Retaraed to Charlotte ./...Presented Sojourner award 1985: Good Year For Black Progress In Charlotte By Loretta Maaago Post Managing Editor Before we put that last shovel of . dirt on the year IMS and bury it for good, let’s pay it one last tribute. After digging through the annals of The Charlotte Post, a collection of the highs and the lows of the year were compiled. Here are some that may jog your memory. —January began with a gloomy forecast by Earl Graves, publisher of Black Enterprise. He predicted that in 1965 a wider gap between rich an*(X>or, a slowing economy, grow ing federal deficit, and Volatile labor market would emerge. The Coalition for Progressive Le gislation honored nine former black legislators at the B^irriotf•. in Raleigh. Fred Alexander was -ho nored posthumously. Rodney Page, Ahmad Daniels, James Myzack, and Ron Blackmon were all recognised as men in untraditional careers. Carl Dixon retired from Federal Pacific A Electrie. Dr. Jerry Jones and Dr. Clarence Ellis opened new offices at 2081 E. 7th St. Robert Cohen, an employee with N.C... Mutual Life Insurance, returned to Charlotte Guest Quarters, an all suite hotel, opened in southeast Charlotte. Johnson C. Smith put on a produc tion of “Star Search " The Charlotte Community Chorale celebrated its seventh anniversary. The Association of Black Women Sammie^Htnaion waTthe Martin Luther King essay contest. .'' . James Ballard wok fpneralixed. Samuel Mills retired from AAP after 40 years. —February was the month of honors, beginning with Karren Spencer, Tam era Vallier, and Tonya Butler being honored b- oe Kappa chapter of Zeta PM Beta for their leadership abilities. Mr. and Mrs Gerson Stroud, Lester Poe, and Delois Miller were among the individuals honored as achievers during Black History Month. - Hosa Parks was honored at McDonald’s Cafeteria during Black History Month. James Priolueau was given a surprise 70th birthday party. Dawn Gibson and Richard Barnes were honored at the fourth annual Brother-Sisterhood luncheon. Wilbert H. Ferguson had a scho larship established in his honor. Betty Carter performed at Spirit Square. —March recognized the outstand ing tributes of local citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Oiiphant celebrated - their 50th anniversary. Dr. J. B. Humphrey, pastor of First Baptist Church-West, was given a tribute of love (a portrait and altar set) by the Floral com mittee of the church. Mrs. Bessie ftreaaeele turned 100. Ontario Davis, Oery Booker, and Nathan Frailer were the three categorial winners In the Salvation : Army-Beimont Center Black His* ; tory Trivia Contest. . ..P ' £".Elizabeth Randolph was raoog < nlted as “Outstanding Leader of the ; Year” by the SOA and the DM ; slon of Student Activities at *■*> Mecklenburg. The court dismissed the Poet’s bankruptcy case filed in September o(1978. 'Bob Walton asked readers if he should switch to the Republican Party., . JjT —April had both highs and lows, one of the lowest moments being the passing of Kelly Alexander Sr. Dr.. Leon Riddick, of Mount Carmel, was recognised for his 50 years in the ministry. Elizabeth Koontz received the Distinguished Women of North Carolina Award. Tamara Lynn was chosen “Miss Blue Revue.” Earline Jordan was presented a national award for her work with the families of prisoners. Hermit Waddell was appointed first Minority Affairs director. The NANBPW celebrated its 50th anniversary and founder’s day. Rev. James Barnette spearheaded a “Salute To WGIV." —May was the month of glorious moments. Cleo Yongue won the v Sojourner Truth Award for service. Verona Vaughn is The Post’s “Mother of the Year.” Hie A. Philip Randolph Institute honored Phyllis Lynch and James Polk. With a 925,000 check, IBM en abled Urban League the opportunity to establish a special summer work and educational program for the dis advantaged. I The fifth annual "Churchworker of the Year” eon test kicked off. Ruth Foman was crowned “Ms. Cf Paiil ” Dawn’Nail was name* “Miss Golden Hue." The Charlotte Organizing Project waa formed. Keith Chisholm was The Post’s “Senior of the Year." < —June earmarks half of a year and Is full of special highlights for many. Las Amigas honored Charlene Jones, Annette Jaggle, Tim Abraham, Theodore Pauling, Chris Boat, Renee Berry, Johnathan Cauthen, Cedric Anthony, Bryan Hinson and Derek Robinson. The blSck opera, written by Scott Joplin, “Treemonisha," was pro duced by GM Productions. The Mecklenburg County Demo cratic Party hosted the grand open ing of its new headquarters at 100 S. Blvd. Cedric Scott Anthony and Veronica Michelle Harris won the Bill Johnson Award for excellence in academics and athletics. The Charlotte Equal Rights Con gress sponsored the eighth anni versary ot the Juneteenth celebra tion. Bessie Wilbon retired from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System and devoted time to Chris tian education. Margaret Caldwell Roberts and J. •D Davis exchanged marital vows. The Post celebrated its llth anniversary. Rodney Hood received the James Johnston Scholarship. Delta Sigma Theta presented six •cholarships to Carol Currence, Cynthia Fant, Saundra Johnson, Ursula Wright, Amanda Thompson, and Camilla Potts. " - ! kl- fiZ 'M . - Thus ended the first six months of 1965. Next week, the conclusion of 1965 will be presented. Become A Tutor There are 500,0000 Mecklenburg County adults who don't know how to read or writ$. You can help by becoming a tutor. The Mecklenburg Literacy Coun cil will be sponsoring a free 10 hour workshop on Friday, January 10, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and on Saturday, January 11, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Boroughs Research Agency atU17 McClintock Rd. For more information, call 376-5938. | CCIRTIS C. REEVES, M.D. Doctor of Ophthalmology Eyes Examined For f Glasses, Contact Lenses, *■ i Cataract* Laser Surgery y ; '.NEW Medicare Cataract Surgery Program No overnight stay No out of pocket coat CALL ABOUT OUR FREE CATARACT SCREENING Program mmmm Curtis C. Reeves, MJ). Doctor’s Building Kings Drive Charlotte, N.C. 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