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The Black Dispatch from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • 8

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THE BLACK DISPATCH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, I960 PAGE Oklahoma Federation of Womens Clubs Convenes in Fiftieth Annua! Session at Tulsa Church HOC Unity Baptist 1811 N. Kate Rev, Erie Mayes, Pastor Sunday school opened as usual with the superintendent in charge. The lesson was reviewed by the pastor. At the 11 a m. services the pastor delivered a wonderful message.

subject, The Wonderful Counselor," Isaiah 9 6. At 8 m. the choir rendered Ita monthly musleale. Special guest Church of The Living God 800 NJE. Btn street Bishop F.

C. Scott, Minister Sunday school, Mrs. Opal Garner, 9 45; morning worship, YPPU, Mrs. Ruth Smith, 7.00; evening worship, 8.00; Mission, Thursday. 7.30.

Missionary FREE ESTIMATES JOE JONES PAINTING CONTRACTOR Insidt and Outiide 2504 N.l. Succen GA 7-1471 Arrest Illinois Man For Aiding Suspect TOLEDO, Ohio (ANP) Walter C. Patch, 51, was seized by authorities In Wilmette, on a Toledo warrant charging him with an.a Sister Scott have aiding a suspected slayer get away r'urT'cd frorn Kansaj City, Patch, charged with harboring Avis Murrell, Pres. Services were well attended. The pastor's sermon was fron Isaiah 40 31, But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength." Bishop and Sister Scott have1 where they attended the 7th District E.

Crumes. presiding. Our District Assembly will convene here August 25-28, Bishop L. M. Musgrove of Tulsa, presiding.

i Convention, Rev. A. R. Powell, minister, and Bishop W. Henrietta Griffin, and past Wo-' man of the Tear, Lizzie Rena The stellar statement of the national reports was the announcement of the vvirning of first place In the national oratorical contest by Margaret Eubanks of Muskogee, Ok la.

President P.agsdale's annual address confirmed the "unity and faith" which guided club women through Fifty Years of Service" and depicted a forward program for the future. Presentation of the state first place winners in the OACG Annual met enthusiastic response. The pageant, directed by Mrs, Ruby Hall, depicted fifty years of federated elub achievement with striking effectiveness. Achievements of each of the twelve past presidents were dramatized. A historical poem hy Mrs.

Moxlve Weaver King served as chronological narrative for the pageant. Special features of the pageant were the presentation of the 1960 which will start at 8 pm. More Tickets Are Available For Pro Interest in the pro football between the Philadelphia And the Detroit Lion at on Sept has developed txtent that the super market food chain an additional block to be made available customers through Sept 2. The food chain is offelng the regular seats for 91.65 and their cash register tapes. advance sale offer will end 27th.

All seats are reserved the pro game at Owen Game game EAgles Norman to the co-sponsoring has obtained of tickets to its (Humpty-Dumpty) 94 reserved 923 in But the on the for Stadium! a felon, allegedly drove the get away truck uaed by the slayer of Junta Estet, who wee killed in an argument over 90 cents. Still missing is Frank Robinson. 45. charged with second degree murder in the slaying. Upon his return to Toledo.

Pasch wee held under 95,000 bond for grand Jury action. CABALt leluxe Uj V4I1-LA STRONO Tulae federated club women under the dynamic leadership of Mrs TJcjhes Burnt, Tulta City Feilera-lion president, were "Golden An-ntivisary HoCfkses" in superb ry. Housing was of the best. ran tht esthetic and spacious nr conditioned quarters of the iriveiuwn headquarters, the beau-t 'ul First Baptist church, H14 1-. Creenwood, to every home, the welcome sign was on the doormat, tee precious smile of the club worn and the warm handshake of hostess.

Eoy Scouts served t'e state women with courtesy rnd enthusiasm. From the Executive Board dinner preceding the first tess.on to the final meal, Tulsa club women did themselves p-oud with a delicious and appe-t ring array of food conspicious for abundance and excellence In taste. Visiting ladies were stunned with the many beautiful and useful souvenirs decorating the tables at each meal. The spirit of welcome so consistently displayed from arrival to departure of the visiting club women was given formal expression ir. the opening night welcome program.

Mrs. Liorothy M. West, mistress of ceremonies, presented a charming and eloquent galaxy of talent representing church, school, home, clubs, business and city government The entertainment feature of the convention was the reception staged at the beautiful uburban home of Dr. and Mrs. AND NO DOWN PAYMENT DRY Woman of the Year," Mrs.

Myrtle Oiltson, by Mrs Mary Rose Cooke, 1959 Woman of the Year, ind the Princess Revue. Princess candidates and their reports were- Central Region, Mrs. Estella Campbell, $106; Eastern. Mrs R. Ragsdale, Northern.

Mrs Edna Tucker, $95. Sou hern, Mrs. Gladys Dobson, Western. Mrs. L.

Steward. $100; Northeastern, no entry- S2 50. Total, $652 76. Mrs. I I I Buck OaotorT Sirttn Bulck kpwui Bat top.

Buck Ooonrtibio I Buck Bpactai Uontlop. a ma. a Buck Supat Hocdlop, .125 tu Ok) B.I-AB Spo wp IS (kij Bol-Alv Owrp UP a s. CSmr, SHU. as awn bu-ab Bsc cpo.

0 arp a Tf Ml. I I Bore Vloton Ml roco 1U. bob a au Specializing in Odorless Dry Cleaning and Complete Laundry Service l.tf. -jcing Our New Hourr: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Week 7 a.m. to 12 Noon Sunday L. H. Williams In the Lake View Gladjs I ohvor. was crowned prin-resldential area.

Approximately cess in a beautiful ceremony. A Special Introductory Offer Men's Shirts Correctly Laundered, 15c each A 10c Service Charge on Orders Less Than $1. I regal crown and golden mantle graced this charming Southern regional princess President Maude J. Brockway initiated the Princess P.cvue to finance contributions to the NAACP, education and philanthropy. The most reverential feature of the meeting was the memorial lTat Vthe Flrtt" Bap7lstchurch Mn- 1414 N.

Greenwood. Tulsa, Okla. Ens. music womcn ln President O. V.

Ragsdale brought Pr to the approximately 200 club wo- of dedicated club women men a program packed with prom- whos srvicc havf an he of new ventures ln new age swer to the celestial roll call, com-under th. traditional banner, bined 7 and pathos Com- Lifting As We Climb." Club wo- memorated were: Mrs. Lula Grit- men thrilled to the heritage of JJ" Mr A- the stalwarts of the past: Harriet Strong, Mr. Ethel Nance, Mrs. Price Jacobson, Judith Horton, Alberta McCarthy Mrs.

Ida Lee Anna Cooper, Nellie Weaver Mr Maude J. Brockway. Greene, Ardella Young Lucy El- Mrs. I- A. Tillery, Mrs.

Florence liott Hutton, Maude J. Brockway, Thicker, Mrs. Hildegarde Shavers, Lula E. Kiff, Geneva M. Weaver, If ines, Fatmie Mildred P.

Williams, Ellen M. Mason, Mrsfl Esther Johnson, Mrs. Roberson and Jessie B. Hibler as.Minnie V. Harriaton.

President Ragsdale pointed the way to a program meeting the challenge of our dry of sit-in demonstration, space flight, and all-out quest for first class Mrs. Geneva Fa vers, treasurer of the OFCWC, and officer with longest tenure, depicted In her report a striking story of progress in financial achievement In 1910 S4 ran! s-r, 4 ford For IB I BO 4S 014 Supat SS. ,35 5 bo I Far Cum up Sodas POOMOfW Focd Bases Waoa. SU a 1 Stores where the tickets may be obtained are located in Norman, Ponca Anadarko, Chicka-sha. Lawton.

Duncan, Ardmore, Emd Seminole, Muskogee, Tulsa, Pauls Valley, Midwest Cay, Bethany and Oklahoma City. Special buses have been arranged for by the food chain to accommodate fans, in getting to and from the games. In Oklahoma City these buses will leave from Penn Square and the Redding Shopping Center, with the round trip fare $1.50. Huntsville Gets First Negro on Grand Jury HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (ANP) For the first time ln history, a Negro has taken his place on a Medi-son county grand Jury.

Warren Q. Scott, county farm agent here and a resident of this county for more than 20 years, was empaneled along with 17 whites last week. Four other Negroes were included ln the list from which the jury was selected. One. a woman, was also railed but was disqualified because Alabama law prohibits women from serving on grand juries, VITAL STATISTICS From Office of Dale Smith Court Clerk MARRIAGES Isaac Skanes Jr, 27, 412 N.E.

6 th; Ophelia Johnson, 26, 720 NJE. 7th. Joseph E. Lyles Jr, 25, Brook Ivn, N. Eunita Mae Fuleom, 16, 100 S.

Cubit, 21, 3300 N.E. 16th; Georgia Bea Singer, 17. 3300 Gyrotha Randles, legal, 423 N. Phillips; Mrs. Arlene Coursey, legal, 301 N.

Durland. Tray Parker, 21, Okemah, Rosana J. Hill, Okqemah, Okla. Lester Gene Broom, 2L 514 N.E. 6th; Peggy Bell, 18.

307 N.E. 4th. George Freeman, 19, 626 N. Rhode Island; Donna Pearl Fields, 18, 837 N.E. 9th.

Samuel Moore, 24, 321 S. Miller Place; Minnie C. James, 21, 2812 N.W. 4th. William H.

McNeely, 30. 510 N.E. 7th; Nancy Lee Montgomery, 22. 510 N.E. 7th.

Paul Dorchester Littlejohn, 18, 1420 N.E. 9th; Doris Marie Broadnax, 18. 2628 N.E. 17th. William Little, 36, 1628 N.E.

3rd; Jacquelyn Logan, 22, 623 N. FonshilL THIS COUPON GOOD FOR 25c In Trade on Laundry At CABALLERO LAUNDRY VOID AFTER SEPTEMBER 3 fl Wifoa ni PwUm luuoi mo I a Monanr a ms. I as Qmy suites I as Kook Xwlat I BB I SS Uosoia OmnMUua. fas a as I aa Harms a-r. ,,533 a bb I SI Umarf a bb I IS Manor? 5 bb I Omry It -Sea am.

I SS For Sol M-tca pickup ns a bb I SI Omrp K-m bb I SS Omtf U-Bm htUbN.4B mo I I SSL I I mo. I fort H-toa eBB.4it Im Uiiotbuwi H-um FAT SMITH USED CAW 701 S. Robinson S. Koblfiton We Own and Operate Our Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plant. OUR REPUTATION IS YOUR GUARANTEE 312 W.

Grand In Business Since 1932 L701 CE 2.1935 I 31 Mrs. Evelyn Roberson, capable and dynamic chairman of the Executive Board, presided for the abbreviated session preceding the general meeting. Greetings from the past presidents were an feature of the executive session. The five genera! sessions were brimful of enthusiastic action. Presiding officials for these sessions included: president O.

V. Ragsdale, first vice president Ex-zetta Gorman, and second vice president Willa Strong. Noteworthy features were: Reports of the national biennial of NOCWC which convened in New York City, July 31-August 5, were given with interest and In detail by attending delegates. Among these were: President O. V.

Ragsdale, past president Ellen Roberson, first vice president Exact ta Gorman, Southwest national regional president Myrtle Olllson, Junior supervisor Jessie Mae Hughes, past southern regional Chairman, Blanche McCutchcon, departmental heads Louise Eaton, AO (f rn livJ SZJ 'ft- tv Soft Drinks will be given away with one order or more from 1 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. First come, first erved. HOURS OPEN Friday 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Outstanding Features Air-Conditioned Dining Room Home-Made Fies Barbecue Is Our Specialty We Specialize in Riba Beef Ham and Chicken people! the resources of the state organ! zation were less than 910; In 1960 resources are in the thousands. The sharp mind and accurate accounting and business policies of Mrs. Favers have served Oklahoma Federated club women through many administrations.

The panel discussion of the annual meeting centered on the topic, The Club Womans Role ln This Atomic Age." Discussants were: Home, Miss Augusta Crawford; School, Mrs. Elmore Roque-more; Church, Mrs. lVrgie Hardin; legislation, Mrs Ruby Hall; Youth. Miss D. Mack.

Moderator, rMs. Jessie Hughes; recorder, Mrs. T. P. Scott The Golden Anniversary party featuring golden anniversary cakes and honoring the twelve past presidents, President Ragsdale and local presidents, was attended by an overflow of club women and friends.

An art exhibit featuring a variety of exhibits depicting artistic skills of state wo-men was largely attended. The courtesy committee showered gifts on President Ragsdale, past presidents and officers. Past president Ellen M. Roberson presented gifts to all "Woman of the Year" candidates. The report of the Legislative committee may well be conceived as the zenith of the fiftieth anniversary session of the Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women Clubs.

Mr Rubye Hail, chairman, rMs Mildred Williams and Miss Willa Strong, members, placed liefore the convention a report which embodied the vital Issues of our day, namely, exercise of the ballot, human rights, the merit system, membership ln the Oklahoma Committee on Children and Youth, follow-up on 1959 legislative pro-am and financial s'Tiport of Okhhoma City ns' Council on Human Relations. Enthusiastic discussion following this report carried from morning to afternoon session and terminated in a 100 check to aid the djntmic campaign for civil rights row in progress in Oklahoma City. Telegrams endorsing Governor Edmonson for his stand on the clirr.int tinn of segregation In Oklahoma City restaurants and for the creation of his Governor's Commission on Human Relations ar.d Jack Rhodes, executive director of the State Legls'ative Council, were authorized by the dub women. Delegates with Joined hands circled the church auditorium Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock pledging anew their 50-year motto. "Lifting As We Climb," and left for homes all over the Lemoyne Professor To Study for Doctorate MEMPHIS, Term.

Lionel A. Arnold, a member of the faculty at Lemoyne college for 13 years, has been granted a years leave to study for the doctorate at Drew university in Madison, iWs. He will seek the Ph. D. degree in theology and literature starting ln fepumbur.

-9! 4 i. 5 bLC, A LAWTON'S' US a ir- FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. AUGUST 26-27 The Most Modern Barbecue Place in Tovn Has Just Been (omplefedj Fast; Barbecue Cooked On Hickory Pit. Plenty Parking Space Courteous Service. LAWTON'S BAR-B-Q-3428 N.E.

23rd Street John H. Lawton, Co-Owner, Masonry Contractor I Instant Fun, Anyone? The answer is Taaka! Mixes with the best the best for the mixers. Always! h.a jMr wffl 'dtciiwMn best wr tf mr'em Cwirom Core Finish frotu. Yota wiMwr pr.fiMU Bill w-ka acre body mi ahwfitt wwwm nil itiy 4m m4 mm: fits i Us Cleaners If. Bath CT $-9451 Working Crew 12 Laborers and Bricklayers Built Between 800 and 900 Homes Designed kawton's Bor-B-Q Drive-In I TAM VODKA SamrK Co, I.

HmSilMBt tt mi WO pmt MOM fim Scm rmMifVtA i. i nyaetiliw a mu itfMummto, Mrs. Lawton, Co-Owner ond Manager Henry Clay Lawton, Son, Curb Service Manager.

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