Veteran Newspaperman
Dies After Brief Illness
NORFOLK, Va.—Hundreds of
friend* gathered on a rainy Monday
at First Baptist, Bute Street, to bid
farewell to the man hailed as a
“champion of the black athlete.”
Cilvin Moses Jacox died Aug. 10 after
a short illness at Norfolk Community
Hospital.
' Jacox retired last November from
his post as information officer at
Norfolk State University, a Job he had
held for 15 years.
Prior to holding that post, he served
in various capacities including sports
editor with the Journal and Guide for
25 years. During his tenure with the
Guide, Jacox also served as Penin
sula city and social editor.
As sports editor, Jacox was deemed
one of the forerunners in the coverage
of the sporting programs of the
predominantly African-American
schools of the Central Intercollegiate
Athletic Association and professional
black sports throughout Virginia.
A native of Norfolk. Jacox was a
product of Booker "tf. Washington
High School.
He attended Hampton Institute and
the Norfolk Division of Virginia State
CoDoge (now NSU).
He was one of the first graduates of
Missouri’s Lincoln University School
of Journalism in 1948.
• Although Jacox was recruited by
African-American newspapers
across the country, including the
Chicago Defender and the Pittsburgh
Courier, he returned to Norfolk to
assume the role of general news
reporter at the Guide.
Longtime friend and then fellow
employee of the Guide, Southall Bass,
recalls Jacox’s early days with the
89-year-old newspaper. When Jacox
joined the publication in 1948, Bass
was senior photo editor. Bass retired
from the newspaper in 1974.
“He was one of the most thorough
reporters I have ever met,” Bass
said. “He worked relentlessly to get
the facts straight. He dug deep to
make sure the story was balanced
and told the truth.”
Bass said Jacox was instrumental
in integrating the press box in the ci
ty.
Through the column, “From the
Pressbox,” Bass said Jacox placed
pressure on the local sports to in
tegrate.
Jacox was one of the first to break
the color barrier in the local press
boxes when he covered the minor
league baseball games and high
school football games, track meets
and basketball games.
Marvin Leon Lake, city editor with
the Virginia Pilot, is just one of the
many journalists for whom Jacox
served as mentor during their
developing years.
Muslims See Quran As
Clear Book OfTruths
BY KAMAL ABDAL-RAFI
CoatrlkuUai Writer
More than 1,400 years ago on the
peninsula of Arabia the opposers and
rejectors of the Book called Quran
challenged the person receiving it,
Muhammad (PBUH) as to its truth.
The main argument to Muhammad
(PBUH) from the rejectors was that
the Prophet had not produced a
miracle liken unto the miracles pro
duced by previous prophets, such as
Jesus, Moses, etc. The response to the
opposers was that of the Book-Holy
Quran. The prophet stated that Holy
Quran itself was the dear witness to a
miracle. The every word and verse
and chapter in the complete book of
Holy Quran is a testament to the
miraculous reality of the consistency,
and accuacy of truth manifested in
written form corroborated by
setanee, creation and common-sense,
sane human logic. The outstanding
and obvious theme of the Holy Quran
is that there is but One Creator of all
the creation which appears to be
endless—however, the Holy Quran
states that creation itself does have
an end which rests with the Creator.
And to the contrary, the Creator
Allah does not hae an end nor did He
have an origin. Verily the One and
Only Creator is the Instrutable
Magnificent.
The Book Quran states within its
contents that those who desire to
disprove the truth therein cannot pro
duce anything like it even with
assistance from their most admired
comrades. The challenge from the
Author of the Quran, Allah, has gone
unmatched for 1,400 years and more.
Another title of the Quran is the
clear evidence, “Al-Bayyan.” This ti
tle is self-explanatory and can be
seen studying pages of the Quran with
good intents and an inquisitive mind.
The precision and accuracy by which
Allah protected every word inscribed
in His Book, Quran, is a miracle.
The Quran states several times that
Muhammad and all the prophets
before him were no more than mortal
beings, whom Allah had missioned to
receive revelations for guidance to
mankind. The Holy Quran throughout
itself witnesses the truth and con
sistency of itself. The human being
which received it, Prophet Muham
mad (PBUH), has a history reserved
within the noble reports given by
reliable sources called Hadiths.
“Say: If men and jinn should com
bine together to bring the exactitude
of this Quran, they could not bring the
like of it, though some of them were
succors of others.”
Holy Quran 17:88
“And certainly We have made,,
clear for men in this Quran every
kind of description, but most men
consent to naught save denying.”
Holy Quran 17:89
The proof of the soundness of the
Holy Quran can be researched in the
excellence of the mortal’s character
which received it—Muhammad I bn
Abdallah (PBUH). One of the names
given to him by his clansmen,
'townsmen and people of hsi country is
“Al-Amin” in English meaning
trustworthy and trusting. All the peo
ple who knew of him admitted that his
character was immaculate whether
they like him or not. With that suc
cinct account of Muhammad’s de- i
meanor for 40 years among his tribes- ^
men, there should have been no need
to doubt that Allah would bless him to
be entrusted with the Final and Com
plete Revelation to all mankind for all
times.
“These who disbelieve from among
the People of the Book and the
idolaters could not have been freed
till a clear evidence came to them—a
Messenger from Allah, reciting pure
pages, wherein are [all] right
books.” j
Holy Quran 98:1-3
The Quran has been decreed by
Allah as the clear evidence to make !
correct whatever other books may ,
say to the contrary. 0 ye believers in 1
the Supreme Being, one alone we,
must show kind gratitude for the i
superb blessing in the Miraculous
Book—Quran.
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Historic Salisbury To
Open Doors To Public
SALISBURY—Visitors will see liv
ing proof of a vigorous preservation
movement Oct. 7 and 8 when historic
Salisbury opens its doors to the public
' the 14th annuel OctoberTour. The
at will feature 11 sites, most of
m new to the tour.
“Salisbury has had one of the most
ve and strongest preservation
foments in the United States,”
s Mark McDonald, executive
of the Historic Salisbury
r emulation. “For a town our sire, it
has been really quite phenomenal the
amount of activity and the communi
ty pride that has gone into this effort.
OctoberTour gives us an opportunity
to celebrate what has happened and
open our doors to give people an in
side look at historic preservation.”
McDonald predicts that the
Hambley-WaUace house, which has
been a highly popular site to yews
past, will again attract large crowds.
An impressive Chateeuesque-etyle
manor bouoe, it was eomptotodta
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the intricate stained glass or its
gardens and grounds. It’s an ar
chitectural masterpiece.”
People who are contemplating
restoring an older home will find a
wealth of valuable information at an
exhibition of preservation artisans
and suppliers, which will be located
in the Salisbury Depot. "Last year we
had 25 exhibitors,” McDonald says,
"and we hope to have even more this
year. We have everything Item peo
ple who specialise in removing paint,
from masonry finishes and those who)
make fine period reproductions of I
light fixtures to suppliers of hand-'
made brick and landscape architects
who specialise In historic landscape
deeign."
Living history demonstrations will';
be re-enacted by several Civil War re
enactment troops this year. A parade (
through the Historic District will '
launch the weekend. Other activities
include demonsratioM of Civil War i
tactics and guided tours of authentic !
Civil War encampments. Civil War
songs will be performed on Saturday !
evening.
Historic characters like Daniel
Boooeand Andrew Jackson, will am- ,
Me through the tree-lined streets of j
Salisbury’s historic district during i
OctoberTour, telling their stories to I
visiters. .
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Girl Scoutina Becomes
Way Of Life ror Many
Why are more and more girls join
ing Girl Scouts? Because they want to
go places... learn... have fun... help
others... and grow.
Girl Scouting is a way of life, where
girls and adults can explore the op
portunities of friendship, adventure,
learning and community life.
The Girl Scout movement is com
nitted to helping girls develop as
resourceful individuals, willing to
share their abilities with others. It
helps girls discover their potential
and develop self-confidence.
For girls ages 5-17, Girl Scouting is
fun and friendship and service. It of
fers a wide range of activities design
ed to meet the current interests of
girls and their future roles as women.
The Girl Scout program offers
training to its adults. It teaches per
sonal and professional skills whicl
help you put into action your specia
talents. You become that significant
other providing a positive influence in
girls lives.
Whatever your age, experience or
education, there is a place in Girl
Scouting for you. Every job counts...
whether you can give two hours a
week or two hours a month. Service to
girls is one of the most rewarding
contributions that an adult can make.
The Girl Scouts—as great as you
want to make it.
Baptist Church Holds
Pastor Appreciation Day
Dr. M.N. McLean, bishop of Cape
Fear A Conference of the United
American Freewill Baptist
Denomination and also pastor of the
Dunn Chapel Church for the past 19
years, was honored on Pastor Ap
preciation Day Sept. 3.
Minister John E. McDowell
presented morning and afternoon ser
vices.
At 1} a.m., the Senior Chior of Dunn
Chapel under the direction of Ms
M.B. Brooker, used as the opening
hymn, “All Hail the P?#er of Jesus’
Name."
. The morning message was
delivered by Elder Ben C. Crumpler
of Smithfield. He delivered a power
ful message on “Love."
At 3:30 p.m., the Mount Pisgah
Original Freewill Baptist Church was
on hand. The pastor, Vice Bishop
Reginald Hinton of Raleigh, poured
out his soul in a fiery gospel message.
The Senior Choir of Mount Pisgah
rendered the music.
Tributes to Bishop McLean were
extended by Deacon George Bryant,
Ms. Mary B. Brooker, Ms. Naomi
Spence and Ms. Pauline Graham.
Remarks were made by Ms.
Williams, a lady minister of Mount
Pisgah, and Deacon Walter Massey,
a religious and civic leader who also
serves as secretary 'of the Original
Cape Fear and Southeastern Annual
Conference.
Dinner was served in the fellov hip
hall after the morning service by
ladies of the Senior Choir under the
direction of Ms. Mary B. Grady.
The church presented Bishop
McLean a monetary gift. He thanked
all those who helped him have a good
day. Ms. Eva Minter was chairperson
of the Pastor Appreciation Day and
Deaacon Randolph McKoy was co
chairperson.
Bishop Harris Inducted
Honorary Delta Member
HARTFORD, Conn.—The Rev.
Barbara Clementine Harris, suf
fragan bishop, Diocese of
Massachusetts of the Episcopalian
Church, was recently inducted as an
honorary member of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc., at the sorority’s
Eastern Regional Conference in
Hartford, Conn.
The induction was followed by an
ecumenical service in which the
following Deltas participated: Dr.
Yvonne Kennedy, national president
of the sorority and a trustee, Stewart
Memorial Christian Methodist
Episcopal Church in Mobile, Ala.;
Rev. Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Delta
chaplain; Dr. Jeanne Noble
Episcopal lay reader, New York Ci
ty; and Aleasc Griffiths, elder.
Hillside Valley Presbyterian Church,
Orange, N.J.
Bishop Harris, 58, who met con
troversy surrounding her appoint
ment in February as the first fens - i
Episcopal bishop, joins other social
and political pioneers who are
honorary Delta members, including,
Winnie Mandela, Camille Cosby,
Ruby Dee, Shirley Chisholm and
Lena Horne.
Her elevation to the Episcopal
bishopric was hailed by civil right,
and women’s groups.
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LOVE AND HONOR YOUR GRANDPARENTS
BUT DON’T AGE THEM
We have always been taught to honor and
respect our elders, whether they be our
grandparents or anyone else in their age
bracket. This is right, of course, but there’s
one thing we should remember. Today, a
great many of our older people, if the Lord
has blessed them with good health, remain
young and active as long as they can, in
their thinking and their pursuits. They
attend senior citizen luncheons and engage
in all the related programs: dancing,
aerobics, bridge, bingo, fund-raising
activities and whatever. In any case, they
don’t retire to a rocking chair. We should
encourage them in these efforts, and
thereby narrow the generation gap. At your
House of Worship and in the Bible you
learn to revere your elders, and this could
well be the best way you can do it.