New York Amsterdam News — 1964-00-00007

CIIRISTMAB STORY RETOLD — St. Benedict’s Day Nursery Hold Rites children enact the role of Mary, A A Joseph, the newborn Savior, rOl /VVQTTnGW the herald adgela and the Magi in their annual nativity pag­ Pennington eant at the Lieut. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Memorial Com­ munity Center at 134th St. near Fifth Ave. The Nursery, oper­ ated by the Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary, is one of tea such affiliated with the New York Catholic Chari­ ties. Knight Templars Held Annual Xmas Program 4 • N. Y. AMSTERDAM NEWS, Sat, Jan. 4, 1M4 Blandino Daniels Btondtoa Daaialr. H. 'of MM Jackaoa Ave., a On and mother, died recently la iHoapitot Her remain. 6t "Unity Funeral lb Ave., and ship? te.JJMtoB, S. C. tor burial, She la aurvived by her beloved husband, four children, II grand­ children, a brother aad other relatives. Elian Duncan - - - . ,, ■ ■ _—A. Ellen Duncan, 90, of 1461 Am­ sterdam Ave., a widow, died recently la Metropolitan Hospi­ tal, and van Interred la Cypress Hills Cemetery following aerv- icea at Unit/"’Funeral Chapel, 2392 8th Ave., oftiaidled by Rev. Thomas Williams. Surviving her are four devoted aoaa, five daughters, aad 35 grand and great-grandchildren, in ad­ dition to other relatives. She wan a native of the British West Indies. Frank Hasten i Frapk M. Hosten, 69, of 313 W. 114th St., seloved husband of Julia, died recently in Metropol­ itan Hospital, and was burled In Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, N.. Y., following preparation at Unity Funeral Home, 2352 8th Ate., and services at It. Phil­ lips Episcopal Church- Besides his laving wife, he Is survived by a son, Lionel of Loa Angeles, Calif,; three daugh­ ters, brother, three sisters and a granddaughter Charity Johnson Charity Ann Johnson, widow, who lived «t 445 East 120th St., died aecently in her home and was buried in Mt. Holiness Cem­ etery, following services at Un­ ity Funeral Chapel, 2352 8th Ave. officiated by Elder Harry W. Thompson. Surviving relatives include four devoted daughters; three sons, and several grand children. Ina Lewis * / children aad two Wlllia Mae Naltan Willie Mae Nelson, 43, of 307 W. 113th St., beloved wife Eugene, died recently In Francis Delafield Hospital and was bur­ ied In Ferncliff Cemetery, Harts­ dale, N. Y., following last rites at Unity Funeral Chapel, 2312 8th Ave. Dr. Eugene Houston, pastor of the Kendall Memor­ ial Presbyterian Church officia­ ted. Besides her devoted husband, she Is survived by two loving daughters, Victoria Nelson and Pannell* Washington; a son- in-law, Ezekiel Washington and five sisters. She was born in South Carolina. Kolla Simmons Katie Simmons, 46, of 61 W 119th St., died recently in Harlem Hospital and was buried in Rose hill Cemetery. Linden, N. J., following last rites at Unity Funeral Chapel, 2352 8th Ave., officiated by Rev. Lavell Max­ well. Surviving relatives include her loving mother, a son, daughter and three grandchildren, tn ad­ dition to six brothers and seven sisters. Eloise Stevens Eloise Stevens, 37, of 10 W. 119th St., unmarried, died recent­ ly in Van Etten Hospital and was interred in Frederick Doug­ lass Cemetery, Staten Island. Last rites were held at Unity Funeral Chapel, 2352 8th Ave., officiated by Rev. Ernest Cook. Surviving are three devoted sisters, three brothers and other Ina Lewis, of 172 W. 130th St.,|jelaUves. who died recently in Mt. Morris Park Hospital, was buried in Ferncliff Cemetery following last rites at Unity Funeral Chapel, 2313 8th Ave., officiated by Rev. Robert J. Alston. She in survived by a devoted son and daughter In law, in ad­ dition to four sisters, three broth­ ers, and three grandchildren. Caesar Morgan Ceasar Morgan, 64, of 416 Jer­ ome St., Brooklyn, a devoted Ball Wright Ball W. Wright. 53, of 1287 Hoe Ave., a beloved husband, who died recently in Jacobi Hos pital was buried In Ferncliff Cemetery following last rites at Unity Funeral Chapel, 2352 8th Ave., officiated by Rev. Lovell Maxwell. Besides his devoted wife, he is survived by a loving sister and a brother, in addition to other relatives. Funeral Services were held re­ cently for Matthews M. Penning­ ton, a trustee and former sex­ ton at Abyssinian Baptist Cburcb. He was 80. The Rev. O, D. Dempsey offi dated at the services held Dec 23 with burial in Mt. Holiness Cemetery in Butler, N.J, The night before Masonic rites had been held at the Masonic Temple on West 153th Street Mr. Pennington, the father of popular barmaid Fannie Penning­ ton, died in Harlem Hospital where he had been confined since suffering a stroke. He had resid­ ed at 2340 7th Ave. for the past 22 years. In addition to his daughter he is survived by his wife, Mrs Lenqa Pennington, a grand daughter, Mr. Jeanne Ried and two great grandchildre.n Grant and Todd Ried. Since his retirement as a taxi driver, Mr, Pennington had work­ ed in the newsstand at 138th St. and 7th Ave. for three hours daily. YM Volunteers To Hear Allen Alexander J. Anen, who took over on Jan. 1 as the new execu­ tive director of the Urban League of Greater New York, will speak at the Harlem YMCA’s financial campaign meeting o n Wednes­ day evening, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m., in the Little Theatre of the branch at 180 W. 135th St., the Y’s execu­ tive director Rudolph Thomas disclosed. The meeting is part of the Harlem YMCA’s campaign t o raise $30,000 in its current finan­ cial drive, of which Attorney Herbert B. Evans is campaign chairman. Unilu 'suneraf ? 2352 Stlv S^ue. ijork 27, tyorl? Gentlemen: Your Funeral Home teas given compliments by my friends and office workers. I am grateful and appreciative for the efficient-like manner the funeral was directed. Thanking you kindly. MRS. ESTHER V. JONES Unity Funeral Home, Inc. 2352-4-6 Eighth Ave. At 126th St. Now York 27, N.Y. MOnument 6-8300 "Your Loved Ones Deserve The Best" DuBois Memorial In February More then 30 prominent per­ sons have Joined to serve ns sponsors tor a memorial tribute to the late Dr. W.E.B.DuBois at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, Feb. 23, 1964, on whet would have been the 96th birthday of the sd scholar who died last Aug. ». la Accra Ghana. Ossie Davis, chairman of the DuBois Memorial Committee, said the tribute is "to secure to the Afro-Americao conscious­ ness the personality, image, and cultural significance of the most Ulustrous Afro-American scholar of our time." Outstanding artists will give readings from some of Dr. DuBois’ literary works. Among sponsors to date are author James Baldwin, Dr. John Hope Franklin, Brooklyn Collage professor AACP executive sec­ retary Roy Wilkins, Dr. Ben­ jamin Mays, president of More­ house College; playright Lor- ainne Hansberry; Dr. Kenneth B, Clark, Daisy Bates, Rev. Dr. Stephen Gill Spottswood, and others. Dudley Lists Projects For Manhattan ‘In '64 to • New Edward R. Dudley, Year's message, thanks to 100 members of Com­ munity Planning Boards, who, be said, gave “dedicated unsel­ fish sendee’’ to IMS lor the wel­ fare of their local areas aad the borough as • whole At the same time, Mr made public a list of Ms official New Year's resolutions la the form of public Improvements ba would aaak to have Initiated la MawhaH*!! fg Ifgg, the capital budget, as proposed, makes no provlaon for them. 108th Street, east of Broadway A Golden Age Center in J. Hood Wright Park, at Port Wash lngton Ave. and 173rd Street for the growing elderly population tn the area. Removal of the subway kiosk at 118th Street and Broadway, in the center of the street, where one traffic death has occurred, so that subway entrances are oa the Provision for off-street park tog under Sara Delano Roose­ velt Park, on the lower East Side, to relive an acute traffic congestion problem. Mr. Dudley said, also be would seek to expedite the allocation of construction funds for several Manhattan schools, and advance the rehabilitation of Mt. Morris Park. Tax Rafunds The Treasury offers taxpayers the option of receiving their tax refunds in risk-free, interest-pay­ ing U. S. Savings Bonds. Check the right box on the return — sad the rest is automatic! “To all la the great Borough of Manhattan,’’ said Mr. Dudley, ‘I earnestly wish a New Year with wider employment, more decent housing, richer education­ al opportunities and greater pro­ gress toward eliminating the curse of discrimination, with happlneee and prosperity for ell.’’ Ne I particularly single out for thanks the 500 members of Com­ munity Planning Boards serv­ ing under my Jurisdiction who have given dedicated, unselfish service during 1963, with no re­ muneration other than the know­ ledge of a Job In the public in­ terest well done. Their reviews of city programs aad their la ittoUea of local Improvements advanced materially the welfare of their local areas and the en tire borough." The Knight Templars, State of Naw York had their Annual Christmas Sermonette and Pro­ gram Christmas Day, at the M.W King Solomon Masonic Temple, 106 W. 127th Street, N.Y. The Committee: Harry Green, chairman; Willie B. Watson, Co- chairman; and Harold Graham, traasurar. P.M. Alfred G. Sewell furnished the music at the piano, and also played Christmas Carols for the children. Toys, candies and what not with refreshments were given to the children. The Knight Templars also used cars to carry gifts to the children to their respective homes. Bas­ kets were also given to the needy by the Knight Templars. Those present included Wil­ liam R. Dames, M. W. Grand Master, King Solomon Grand Lodge; Calvin W. James, Grand Deputy State of New York. Publisher's Daughter Dies In Ind. Sir Knights of Mt. Calvary pre­ sent wsre: Robert Karris, WiL liam Briscoe, Isaac J. Holmes, Harry 0. Green, Ernest Graham, Harold Graham, Alfred Josiah, George Barabel, J.B. Leader, Alfred Glassford, Oscar B. Hicks, Mr. Dudley noted that the pro­ posed 8848,000,000 capital Imdget Is "so vast In scope that, under­ standably perhaps, It has omitt­ ed projects of great local im­ portance la Manhattan which have the united support ot their communities.’’ EMT, Commander; Sir Knights of Nazarene Com- mandery: Green Williams, EMT Commander; Rollins Gibbs, Wil­ lie B. Watson, Elgin Bales, Rob­ ert S. Burrell, william Kennedy, R. J. Mayo, Put Grand Deputy State of New York; Mt Carmel Sir Knights; Charles Jacobs, C. Lawrence, and Abraham West Lady Ionaze H. Jefferson Sup. Worthy Chief Councillor of Lady Knights of the United States and Canada, Inc. A vocal solo was given by Julia Mae Williams, and the sermon by Oscar B. Hicks. Out of town guests Included Mrs. Elizabeth Janies Monroe, Easton, Maryland, mother of Sir Knight Calvin W. James, and Mrs. Luvenia M. Green, Cape Charles, Virginia, mother of Sir Knight Harry 0. Green the Board of Estimate, I will do my utmost to make provision for these projects la the budget as finally adopted later this year." New High School Mr. Dudley gave high priority on this list to a replacement for Haarea High School, to ba lo­ cated on the West Side. “The West Side High School to be built at a coat of 88406,000 at 84th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, will be overcrowded the day it opens Its doors. It is essential, especially If the High School of Commerce is to be closed, that planning begin at once for a new High School in Manhattan.” Other high priority projects listed by Mr. Dudley were; A playground for P.S. 165 at C Relieves Colds' Discomforts Fast! The prescription-type BC formula that works so fast to relieve headaches can be equally effective In fighting colds' discomforts. Gen «•. long lasting BC keeps you on top of a cold, helps you keep going until your cold is gone. READING GLASSES 5.85 Any strength yau need. MADE WHILE YOU WAIT Fries todedes leases sad frame made ts yssr awn prescriptien frsm choice, cerefwlly selected materials. MARTIN BROS. OPTICIANS BROOKLYN JAMAICA 44# Fulton St. at Hoyt, next to AU 1S1M Jamaica Ava. at 162nd 8t. TRiensla 5-SS67 JAmaica £-0640 Offices one flight up — Daily A Sat. to 6. Mon. to 7:30 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Mrs. Joyce Stewart Thompson, 64, daughter of the late George P. Stewart, founder of The Indiana­ polis Recorder, died here Fri­ day, December 27, at Methodist Hospital. Mrs. Thompson had served In an executive capacity at the newspaper, established In 1895, for more than 31 years following the death of her father in 1924. She retired fromactive partic­ ipation in the newspaper in 1955 due to illness. During the past two years, she had resided with a sister. Mrs. Fredonia Stewart Temple, Recorder treasurer. She was born in Indianapolis and had lived here all of her life. In 1920 when women were given the right of franchise, Mrs. Thompoen was one of the first Negro women to serve on a Jury in Marion County. Funeral services were held Monday. Survivors besides the sister in­ clude a aon, George J. Thomp­ son, Recorder business manag­ er; a brother, Marcus,C. Stew­ art Sr., editor of The Recorder; two aunts, Mrs. Elizabeth Stew­ art and Mrs. Effie Corley, and two grandchildren, Barbara and Gary Thompson, all of thia city. Bronx Airmen Taking Courses Airman Second Class George L. Harris Jr. of the Bronx has completed a special U S. A i r Force course for communica­ tions technicians at Goodfellow AFB, Texas. His parents, Mr and Mrs. George L. Harris, live at 1018 Hoe Ave., Bronx. Daniel P. Quinn, also of the Bronx, has been promoted to airman second class, and is pres­ ently a student at Keesler Tech­ nical Training Center, Keesler AFB, Miss. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C Quinn of 1015 Anderson Ave., Bronx Call Here For Heat With winter weather begin­ ning to set in, tenants are re­ minded that Department of Health regulations require mat whan the outside temperature is below 55 degrees, landlords must maintain a temperature of 68 degrees, betweenM ».nj. and 10 pm., la apartenenta. Oomplalnta oan ba phoned Into the Health Departments headquarters, 123 Worth Bt„ WO 4-3414, 0 am. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week, or to the vari­ ous borough offices, between 9 am. and 5 pm. They ere Brooklyn. TR 5-6054: Bronx, LU 3-5500; Queens, OL 8-6600 and Staten Island, 8A 7-6000. WATCH! a For the formal opening of one of the Finest and Most Modern Funeral Homes in New York City. In time of necessity you will find every fa­ cility and comfort for family - with sympa­ thetic and expert funeral direction. 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