GABBING ABOUT TOWN BY ANNIE! H. THORPE l EI.KPHv SK- 832-3029 WHAT I LIVE FOR I live for those who love me, Whose hearts are kind and true, For the heaven that smiles above me, And awaits my spirit too. For all human ties that bind me, For the task by God assigned me, For the bright hopes yet to find me, And the good that I can do. —George L. Banks HAPPY BIRTHDAY Birthday greetings are extended to the following who will be celebrating birthdays soon: Wallace Horton of Maryland, Sept. 5. Reginald Hunter of Washington, .D.C., Sept. 8. Maxine Hunter of Walnut Terrace, Sept. 14. , Many happy returns of the day. Give to the world the best that you have, and the best will come back to you. These are a niece and nephews of Ms. Mabel Moses of 801 S. East St. Belated but happy birthday greetings are extended to Clarence McClean of 7M E. Martin St. who observed another birthday on Satur day, Sept. 2. We know not the number of yean, but what does it matter as long as you are still living? Keep on living as long as God says so. Belated birthday greetings are also extended to Walter Johnson, Sr. of the Idlewoods section who also observed another birthday on Sept. 3. May you, too, live a long time and be able to celebrate many more. BABY CONTEST TO BE HELD The Senior Choir of Rush Metropolitan AME Zion Church is sponsoring and will hold a community-wide baby contest on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 3 p.m. at the church. A fine program has been planned. There will be several babies competing. NOTE: I am sure that you will be having and doing a lot of things for Labor Day. So don’t forget to call us. Thanks for all your previous calls. • • • • BRO. JAMES THOMAS GOSPEL WORLD \ i Kevival is now in progress nightly at 7:30 p.m. at New Bethel Christian Church in Johnston County. Rev. Michael D. Allen of Pleasant Union United Church of Christ is the speaker for the week. Rev. Willie Jones is pastor. A pig-picking will be held Saturday at ll a m. at the home of Ms. Barbara Holden, Rt. 3, Zebulon, for St. Mat thew Church. A musical program will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Felton Grove Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 55 South near Apex, featuring the Gospel Pearlettes of Raleigh and the New Golden Wings of Selma. Rev. S.H. McClamb is pastor. Rev. Burch, assistant minister of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, is now holding revival nightly at 8 p.m. at the Lily of the Valley Church. The Spiritual Voices of Sanford will observe their 19th anniversary Sun day at 2:30 p.m. at Taylor Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Rt. 4, Sanford, featuring the Gospel Souls of Roseboro, the Silveraires of Durham and others. Annual Shaw Day will be held Sun day at 11 a.m. at Wendell First Bap tist Church. The J.E. Lee Gospel Mass Choir will observe its first an niversary Sunday at 3 p.m. at the same location. . The Senior Choir of Faith Mis sionary Baptist Church will observe an anniversary Sunday at 4 p.m. The 12th Masonic District PHA will hold its annual Prince Hall Day Sun day at 4 p.m. at the United Church of Christ of Holly Springs. Rev. John Hicks will be the speaker. The Senior Choir of Faith Mis sionary Baptist Church will observe an anniversary Sunday at 4 p.m. The Starlight Choir of New Bethel United Church of Christ will observe an anniversary Sunday at 3 p.m. The Silver Stars of Raleigh will observe an anniversary Sunday at the Raleigh Civic Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. Revival is now in progress nightly at 7:30 p.m. at Luther Chapel Holiness Church, Lancaster Street In Castalia. Bishop John M. Sharp of Chesapeake, Va. is the speaker for the week. Rev. Theodore McAllister, Sr. will render service Wednesday through Friday at 8 p.m. at Mt. Olive Holiness Church. Rev. Celia H. Thompson is pastor. Luther Barnes and the Red Bud Choir will be presented in concert Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Grace AME Zion Church, corner of Hill and Boyer streets. Elder Larry Alston will observe Ms 13th anniversary Friday and Satur day at 7:30 p.m. with different speakers nightly and Sunday at 3 p.m. with Ed Hall and the Evening Five, the Family Course of Louisburg and otehrs, at True Words of God Newsom, president emeritus oi cen tral State University, Wilbeforce, Ohio, is the speaker. Paul Gill and the Sons of Faith of Wake Forest will sponsor a program Sunday at 3 p.m. at Williams Grove Baptist Church, 735 Rock Quarry Road, with the Sons of Calvary, Sis. Jessie Peacock and the Melodyaires ind others. Johnston Piney Grove Community Male Chorus will observe its 19th singing anniversary Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at Johnston Piney Grove Church, with the Royal Lights and others. The Senior Choir of Faith Mis sionary Baptist Church will meet Saturday at 7 p.m. with Toney McNight and others. Evangelist Roberta Brown will render service Friday at 8 p.m. at Lighthouse Holiness Church, 708 Rock Quarry Road. Pastor is Margaret Ruffin. The Women’s Convention will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m. through Friday with different speakers night ly at Faith Healing Center. Elder Randolph Hedgepeth will be the speaker Sunday at 11:30a.m. with the BLW Ensemble. The pastor, Beulah Bass, will be the speaker, with members of Deliverance Tabernacle rendering service Sunday at 3 p.m. at the same location. The pastor’s anniversary is now in progress nightly at 7:30 p.m. with dif ferent speakers at Greater Pentecostal Holiness Church, 414 Rose Lane. Evangelist Rosie Windley will be the speaker Sunday at the saiqe location. Elder Claude Cooke is pastor. A banquet will be held Satur day at 7 p.m. at the Hickory House, Hwy. 70 West, Garner, with the Capitol City Five rendering the music. Revival is now in progress nightly at 7:30 p.m. at Greenfield Baptist Church, Creedmoor. Rev. J. Brown of White Rock Baptist Church, Oxford, is the speaker for the week. The Christian Youth Choir of Apex First Baptist Church will hold its 15th singing anniversary Saturday at • p.m. featuring the T.F. Douglas Choir of Tupper Memorial Church in Con cert, and Sunday at 3 p.m. with the Laodlcea New Spirit Choir and others at the same location. Rev. J.E. Perkins is pastor. evangelist Phillip Walker will render service Sundays 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Holy Church. Bishop Hinton will render service Sunday at 11 a.m. at New Hope Holy Church, 719 E. Lenoir St. Pastor El Stewart is pastor. Annual Women's Day will be observed Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Holy Church, Sawyer Road. , Eldrees Mamie Harrison of Bright ! Hope No. 3, Lumberton, will be the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church will 1 observe its annual homecoming Sun- I day at 3 a.m. Rev. Daniel Sanders i will be the speaker, with the F T. . Ensemble Choir. Rev. P.R. Jones will < be the speaker at 11 a.m. at the same location. Dinner will be served Originally, Edam cheese came frpgnorthern HoHand^and Gouda day, both of these cheeses are also peoduced in the United States I THE CAROLINMA RUSH METROPOLITAN AME ZION Church School began at 9:30 a.m., with the superintendent, Jesse Degraffenreidt, in charge. He con REV. JESSE L. JACKSON Jackson Says "Choose Hope Over Dope'* CHARLOTTE (AP)-Jesse Jackson urged Charlotte high school students to “choose hope over dope” during an antidrug rally last Wednes day. Jackson offered a message studded with conservative themes: discipline, hard work and the need to live with the consequences of individual choice. With fiery intensity, he turned his podium into a pulpit. “If you’ve tried drugs, be honest and stand,” Jackson told the au dience of nearly 1,000 at West Charlotte High School. “Come for ward together... Look at someone sit ting next to you and say ‘Be honest.’” Almost 250 swarmed the aisles, some jabbing fingers at friends and prodding them to join. They gathered at a stage where Jackson led them in the kind of call-and-response chant that became a hallmark of his political campaigns. “I want to be a better person,” he said and each repeated. “I have slip ped... and fallen... onto the low road... I want to do better... I will do better... I must do better.” At Jackson’s urging, all the students in the audience signed a pledge to say no to drugs or alcohol, to study two hours a night and not to become a teenage parent. “He related it so people can unders tand it better,” said senior Jason Lutz. “These people on TV don’t real ly relate.” “He’s magnetic. They [students] know that he believes in them,” said Mecklenburg School Superintendent Peter Relic. “They know that his commitment is real. Those values and that personality simply attract those kids.” Jackson’s appearance was part of his Push for Excellence program. He later met more than 100 business leaders, seeking help for a Sept. 23 basketball fundraiser at the Charlotte Coliseum. The game, which organizers hope will raise about $150,000 for the pro gram, will feature such NBA stars as Dominique Wilkins, Spud Webb and Karl Malone. ducted the devotional period while all classes were assembled. At the close of these, classes moved to their places and began their lesson study period. Returning to the sanctuary at 10:20 a m., a review of the lesson was* given by Ms. Eula Turner. Remarks, announcements, class reports and the awarding of banners followed. With the singing of “Blest Be the Tie That Binds and the repeating of the Church School mizpah, this phase of worship ended. The preludes began at approx imately 10:55 a.m. with Ms. Ethel” Jeffreys on the organ and Ms. Sandra Byrd at the piano. Then came the pro cessional, being led by members of the Senior Choir and Spiritual Chorus, singing “Holy, Holy, Holy.” As they paused around the altar the call to worship and scripture were given by the pastor, the Rev. C.E. 'WUlie, III. The song of praise, invoca tion and choral response followed. The first hymn of preparation, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," was followed by the respon sive reading from I Peter 3:8-13, led by the pastor. The Gloria Patri followed. Scripture lesson was then read by Rev. Carter of Sanford. The pastoral prayer was offered by Neal Sanders. The hymn of praise was “In Memory jf the Savior’s Love.” The members then reaffirmed their faith in the Apostles’ Creed. The an nouncements were made by this reporter and the pastor. The ministry of kindness followed. A selection, “I Said I Wasn’t Going to Tell Nobody," was rendered by the Senior Choir, with L.W. Hall as soloist. The pastor then presented the presiding elder, Rev. P.J. Stroud, who delivered the morning message. It was quarterly meeting Sunday and also Communion Day. Rev. Stroud chose his discourse from .Revelation 1:7. As the invitation to. Christian discipleship was extended, the choirs sang "AH Things Are Ready."' Several infants were baptized at this point in the service. The recognition of visitors was followed by the administering of Holy Communion, which led to a great fellowship and spiritual awakening. Several selections were rendered by both the Senior Choir and Spiritual Chorus. Benediction and recessional hymn followed, with the organ prelude. At 2:30 p.m., the business session of the quarterly conference was held with the presiding elder, Rev. P.J. Stroud, in charge. The reports of all class leaders, auxiliaries and boards were called for and received at this tme. They responded wholeheart edly. N. C. Unemployment Rate Lowest Among 11 States According to figures released last Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor, North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August increased to 3.7 percent, 0.3 percent higher than last month, and 0.5 percent higher than a year ago. It was the lowest among the 11 largest states in the nation. Nationally, the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.2 percent in August. While North Carolina had the lowest unemployment rate in August among the 11 largest states, Texas had the highest rate at 7.5 percent. The U.S. Department of Labor figures for August show North Carolina’s labor force at 3.4 million, with 3.3 million employed at 128,000 unemployed. In July, these figures were 3.44 million, 3.32 million and 117,000, respectively. ATTEND CHURCH Presiding Elder Stroua thanked the pastor for the fine way in which he has been able to win the confidence of his parishioners and for the fine Job he is doing in corralling his forces. Church reporter is Ms. Annie H. Thorpe. MOUNT PLEASANT BAPTIST Morning worship began at 1! a.m. with the call to worship led by Rev. P.R. Jones. The service started with the hymn, “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.”, Responsive reading was led by Deacon Bobby WaU, followed by the hymn, “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart." Scripture was given by Deacon Otis Michael from I Corinthians 11:38-33. Morning prayer was offered by Deacon Bobby WaU. Children’s Hour was given by Ms. Mable Allen and chUdren. The hymn, “Yield Not to Temptation,” wss foUowed by the announcements by Ms. Ann Dunn. Morning offering was lifted by the Senior Ushers, and Rev. Jones gave the offertory prayer. Altar prayer was offered by Deacon Horace Dunn. Members on the sick list were Kathie Rogers, Eva Thompson, Lillian Dunn, Ruby Dunn, Lizzie Massenburg, MozeUe WaU, Lillie Lundsford, Deacon Wilson Thornton and Clemens Pulley. - The spiritual, “God is Standing By,” was foUowed by the morning message. Rev. Jones took his text from I Corinthians 11:26 on the sub ject, “The Sermon in the Supper.” The invitational hymn, “Come to Tesus,” was foUowed by Holy Com munion and benediction. ANNOUNCEMENTS Bible study is held Wednesday nights. The Senior Choir wiU meet Satur day at 10 a.m. The Ensemble wiU meet Saturday. The Senior Choir will celebrate an. anniversary the fourth Sunday at 3 ?m. Homecoming wiU be observed Sun-) lay starting with 8 a.m. services.' Speaker will be Rev. Dan Sanders and the speaker for the 11 a.m. ser rice will be Rev. Jones. ... .. LIBRARY RETS FACHJFT-Tha Richard B. Hantaan Library racantly gal a facaMt dana an Its Intariar. Tha ramouanng worn mas provNiao ifiora spacv Hr DOOKS as wal at paapta. Tha Ihrary alia allan a mara raaitartalli atmatphara. (Plwta by Taft Sabtr-Cahaway) MS. BELVA LANE Ma. Belva Lane of 110 S. Pettigrew St. died Friday, Sept. 1. Funeral waa held Wedneaday, Sept. 6, at Firat Baptlat Church, Wilmington St. Burial waa in Carolina Biblical Gardena. Surviving are aiatera, Ma. Sallie R. Lane and Ma. Emma L. Lane, both of Raleigh, and Ms. Addie V. Lane of 8now Hill. Arrangements were by Haywood Funeral Home. MS. KATIE A. BROWN Ma. Katie Mae Aahe Brown, 40, of M Solar Drive, died Thuraday, Aug. 11. Surviving are a husband, Henry Irown; daughtera, Nedra Brown of laMgh, Tresa Brown of Chapel Hill, iatiaha Brown of Hanover, Pa.; mmo, Onaer Brown and Henry Brown, lr., both of Raleigh; and three grand ddldren, Funeral aervicea were held Wednesday at the Church of God of Prophesy. Burial followed at 3akwood Cemetery. Arrangements were by Spagravw funeral Home RAYMOND BURT Raymond Burt, of 3104 Holly Funeral Home. ROBERT BRAD8HER Robert David Bradaher, 74, of 1813 E. Jones St., died Sunday, Sept. 3. Funeral services were scheduled for Thursday at 3 p.m. at Eagle Rock United Church of Christ, Eagle Rock. Burial was in the church cemetery. Surviving are hia wife, Minnie L. Bradaher; sons, David Bradaher, Jr. of Newark, N.J., Stoney Bradsher of Raleigh; daughters, Mary Jordan and Bertha Pathel, both of Raleigh, and Ruby Ward of Richmond, Va. Arrangements were by Haywood Funeral Home. J. LEE STEWART J. Lee “Papa-Smurf” Stewart, 64, of 524 New Bern Avenue, died Thurs day, Aug. 31. He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Collins of Hartford, Coon.; a son, Lee Stewart, Jr., of Raleigh; mother, Roella Stewart of Raleigh; sisters, Josephine S. Harris of Raleigh and Cathleen S. McKinley of Hartford, Conn.; brothers, GeorgeF. Stewart of Raleigh and John Wesley Stewart of Raleigh.. Burial was scheduled for Wednes day at II a.m. at Raleigh National Cemetery Services were handled by Lightner Funeral Home Chapel. World Church Services Alter Clothing Program In order to make the moat of its limited shipping funds, and in keep ing with a policy of tailoring assistance to the requests of church professionals, Church World Service is reducing the amount of donated clothing it will ship in the future. For much of the history of Church World Service, the need for donated clothing has been great. The generosity of donors has helped the organisation provide hundred! of thousands of pounds of good used clothing to friends overseas. In recent years, though, the needs of partner agencies have shifted dramatically, a their emphasis has shifted to developing local textile in dustries. Requests for donated clothing have declined, while the coot of shipping these items has been,ris ing steadily. This new shift is planned to allow the organisations to better achieve their goal of self-sufficiency by en couraging the local production and ourchase of clothinu. For the fall of 1968, the organisation will continue to accept whatever Items are brought to its depots. However, It would prefer that dona tions focus on self-help kits, layettes snd blankets. In planning for 1000, it is asked that Mends not bring gifts of donated clothing. Instead, the group asks that everyone redirect their efforts to pro riding the alternative items mention sd above, along with the funds to pro cess thaae needed gifts. Missionaries mertea new YOKE, N. if —An education program to alert misaionarlee to the potential dangers of AIDS has been launched by the National Council of Churches with the cooperation of five member denominations in the United States and the United Church of Canada. Missionaries* as a group lend to ue at low risk lor AIDS, NCC officials said, because generally they are not homosexual, intravenous drug users or sexually promiscuous. In emergency situations requiring blood transfusions or injections of medicine, however, the risk of AIDS increases dramatically, according to a Dr. John Frame, director of an NCC relatod health office hen. Six AIDS infections are known among the 40,000 North American Protestant missionaries in other countries, Dr. Frame said, but none of the six is from an NCC member church. Dr. Duvon Corbitt, medical secretary of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, told a) Religious News Service reporter that “It would be foolhardy to go out and[ not take care of yourself.” The board is participating in the education pro] gram, be said, because “we have a| total responsibility for people we send;