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The Charlotte Observer from Charlotte, North Carolina • 10

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16114113404t44p ke 4 tip i MOM 10A THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER Wednesday Dec 9 1959 HEADS LOCAL ASSOCIATION Manslaughter Verdict Ends Murder Trial' Ministers Doctors To Exchange Views -11Iiiiistei Meet tn: rokh off 4004144A: tt rAely A group of ministers and doctors will meet at the City-County Health Center today to discuss religion and psychiatry The meeting is sponsored by a group of ministers from this area who meet bimonthly to explore the relationship of the doctor and minister in religion and mental health These meetings have now grown to an average attendance of 25 Dr Marshall Fisher director of the Mental Health Clinic OPEN EVERY (Except Saturday) Glamour to Victor Clement Jones charged with murder in the July 18 pistol slaying of James Black was found guilty of a lesser charge of manslaughter Tuesday by a Mecklenburg Superior Court jury Judge Hugh Campbell will pronounce sentence this morning Jones 31 testified that he and Black had quarreled over a dollar while they were out with two girls Jones said Black attacked him and that he shot in self-defense There's A PU 4 4 CP o44 ss' bership approved Bishop Spaugh's resolution praising the work of Dr Wertz and the staff Dr Wertz replied: "We are blessed to live in a city such as Charlotte a city where men of good will may work together in harmony I predict a growth and expansion of this brotherhood" Named to the executive committee were Dr Wertz the Rev MacLean the Rev Leslie Frerking and the Bev Gordon Weekley Dr James Potter of Tritely ard Memorial baptist Church delivered the annual Christmas message which he titled "The Hand and the Whisper" He was referring to Mo flat's translation of Isaiah 41:13: "For I the eternal your God hold you by the hand whispering Fear not I will help you" Dr Potter said the hand symbolizes guidance and strength it offers security "Security is not something you get from a slot machine after babbling a simple little prayer There is a danger in some of the religious literature of today being spread by Vincent Peale and other Pied Pipers of Peace and Poise for Wise! "Waiting" DR JOHN BROKHOFF Improve race relations in North Carolina" North Carolina "is the No 1 state in the South in race relations" he said "We have had an exceptionally good year in the ministers association and the quiet dignified leadership of Dr Wertz with the cooperation of the entire staff has been responsible for this" By standing vote the mem is It's positively thrilling to be a "lady in waiting" when you're wearing one of these charming creations to 1g I I by PH I JACOBS I I 4' 11 CI st --'f'-t 171 1))' 4 4 -A 14 1 g'' 1 1 1(0 a' 4 4: 1 Emb Pkilf4'4 4 a ra 1 '4111 St' 1 40 Style cArg self- I or re 1 1111go 1 likl 3 i A 1 ii I' tliZSIIj It A P7 wc i4 1 a rose Styled or 'red Embroidered lace cccented with for elegant holiday wear with released draping a self-tuck and brief sleeves Black 8-16 vith a ack Are you wise to the good buys to be found in the Want Ads every day? Wallpaper washers wrist watches walkers wheelbarrows window shades they are all bargains in the Want Ads New Grid 'Stadium' Promised Speedway Plans Football Games By JACK CLAIBORNE Observer Staff Writer Is Charlotte getting a new larger football stadium? Bruton Smith vice president of Charlotte Speedway Inc said so Tuesday Speaking to a Chamber of Commerce committee on conven ventions he said the mammoth auto racing speedway now under construction on US 29 North near the Mecklenburg-Cabarrus county line would include facilities for football "We decided when we planned the track to design the Infield for football" he said We wouldn't need it for anything except race parades or other ceremonies Smith said the playing field would be only 50 feet from the concrete west stands of the speedway and would thus afford excellent spectator vantage "We will be able to seat at least 40000 for football" Smith added Ile said temporary bleachers erected across the infield on an area usually devoted to pits could increase that capacity ''We hope to get as many as four games a year here" Smith said Later he said these would be games involving professional football teams He mentioned the Vashington skins He also said the corporation had approached Shrine Bowl of ficials about the possibilities of transferring its annual high school all-star game from Memorial Stadium (capacity about 16000) to take advantage of the Speedway's greater number of seats The track is scheduled for completion in time for the May 29 inaugural "World 600" stock car race termed by Smith "the World Series of Racing" Big Damage Suit Is Filed After Wreck A man has filed a suit asking $16540325 in damages from Farmers' Dairy as compensation for injuries he said he received in a collision between his car and a milk truck The suit filed in Mecklenburg Superior Court by Douglas Dillard Bartlan alleged that he was sitting in his car at the intersection of Shamrock and Plaza roads at 7:45 am Oct 1 1958 Raritan said that a Farmers' Dairy truck driven by Thomas Jerry Gibson was going north On Plaza Road when it ran a red light at the intersection and rammed a car driven by Airs Carolyn Cook He CPid that the truck drove tier car into the side of his car lie alleged that he received severe back injuries Plane Makes Safe Landing A four engined airliner with one engine crippled made a safe landing at Douglas Municipal Airport Tuesday night Eastern Airlines officials said the plane Eastern Flight 711 had just taken off from the airport en route to Jacksonville Fla when the pilot noticed the manifold pressure dropping on one engine The pilot feathered the propeller on the engine and made a routine landing Christmas Program The Dilworth-Rotary Girl Scout Glee Club will present a program of Christmas music at the Mint Iluseum tonight at 8:15 pm i 1 By BILL LAMKIN Observer Stall Writer Dr John It Brokhoff will head the Mecklenburg Christian Ministers Association in 1960 The St Marks Lutheran pas tor was elected president Tuesday at the association's monthly meeting at the Central YMCA Other new officers are the Rev A Wilkins of St Michael's Episcopal Church first vice president George Simmons general secretary of the YMCA reelected secretary the Bev Ferguson of Thomashoro Baptist Church treasurer The association voted unanimously to accept the slate of fered by the nominations com mince headed by Dr Claude Broach of St John's Baptist Church The position of second vice president will be filled at the January meeting when new officers will be installed Dr Brokhoff succeeds Dr James Wertz of St Paul Baptist Church first Negro ever to head the desegregated ministerial group Bishop Herbert Spaugh of the Moravian Little Church on the Lane praised the "quiet I I leadership of Dr Wertz" Bishop Spaugh expressed the opinion that the desegregated association "has done much to YOUR CAR WITH AN ALL ALUMINUM Carport 4tt Protect your car and the investment it represents We custom-make carports to your requirements and the cost is very reasonable Can be had with storage room if desired Call for free estimate MANY NEW USES VATIOSM tMoTELsa r77-1144Vie5 -2 41 7111" DR ivEIN1 TITT NO MONEY DOWN UP TO 3 YEARS TO PAY OMEIIMPROVEMENTI CALL EX 9-9797 5011 WILKINSON BLVD 1- -4 111 11 mum 14 1411 7 911011 11 asTOrtEsi Jacquard brocade prettily styled with tiny box pleats around a V-shaped yoke accented with a rose A lovely way to dress for Christmas! Champagne or blue sizes 8 to 16 to shop the Want Ads daily for your best buys! 99 here will lead the discussion which will begin at 1:15 pm Attendance is limited to doctors and ministers of all faiths Choral Concert The Mormonaires a choral group composed of mis sionaries of the Church of Latter-Day Saints in this area will present a public concert Satur day night at 7 o'clock at the church 3020 Hillside Tha program will be made up of Christmas music NIGHT TILL 9 Until Christmas 99 98 Imilli 1798 Second Floor THE LITTIE RABBIT WHO WANTED RED WINGS Primary grade readers will chortle over this tale of a little rabbit who wanted to be one clay be got his wish! 'SCAT scAr An appeal- ing story about a little white kitten who lanil capture the hearts of very young readers ME "NANCY STU us Very popular mysstery stories for girls recounting the gripping suiventures of amateur sleuth Nancy II she us ravels mysteries and in trigues Beauty4 SLACK BEAUTY long ago favorite of millions of parents still full of appeal for children A handsome picture-story version specially arlajetresd for younger sk pr er ba 4t4 10 eq) I t) Not 041 7 I tit Ratqes' vultrEP ken pi 14iiin 4 4 tiot as' (14 t- '4 1- At 1 4f 7114 4 1 0 I i 't I '1Z riza The hand also could gym bolize the Incarnation and the message of God The whisper represents courage and reverence "We have lost some of our reverence for life" Dr Potter asserted "One reason we have lost it is because we don't know how to be still and listen to God speak" Many people are so busy exchanging gifts at Christmastime they forget to give thanks as Paul did "for the unspeakable gift of Christ" Local Grocers Name Head Charles Reid has been elected president of The Charlotte Retail Grocers Association He is president of ParkN-Shop Inc Other officers elected were Broome first vice president A Funderburk second vice president Funderhurk treasurer and Harris chaplain OPEN TONIGHT 'TIL 9 CAFETERIA SHOPPERS' SPECIAL This Afternoon and Tonight 4:30 to 7:30 Sopihern Fried Chicken With Cole Slaw Rica and Gravy 19c A Variety of Vegetables Salads and Desserts 10c 15c 20c I BLACKBOARD BOOK OF LETTERS Opens to a 2-foot blackboard colored chalk and a sponge are included Example pages guide the young child for instructive fun rivi's-474Noby ado 1 vit aulE IS VMiltiti i 11 '41314--1 i2F THE "HARDY BOYS" SERIES Tops with millions of boys legal tender in juvenile trade these stories are packed with thrills hair raising suspense wholesome adventure SHIRLEY TEMPLE'S FAIRY LAND A lovely book containing four favorite Beauty Beauty and the Beast Rumpelstiltskin and The Wild as presented on the popular TV series De lightfully illustrated in full color I 11:1 i 1 r----: Otto YELLER A gripping heart warming story of a heroic dog hand somely illustrated by the Disney studio zoo 54 tz? 0 I tAlptigit I i I 7 i lk APaeS100 It- 474-1444iiTt lert 1 'nit 011 iS LMStiti 4 11 1) 9 4 -montri pal ayLANy It i A 114: 0 1 it i IParrg Charlotte News 4 goigneg i7cooK tilt: 'Kits' BETTY CROCKER'S COOK BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Instructive fun! 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