New York Amsterdam News — 1963-00-00162

BOUGHT AND DELIVERED— Atty. W. Frederick Prenlston seated, left, reports on the pur­ chase of the new Evening Star Church, Gates and Franklin Aves, to Rev. Marcellus F. Log­ an, center, who founded the church In 1917 and to members of the Board of Trustees. Jesse Hollomon, seated right, is chairman. Standing left to right are, Felix Logan, Paul Wil- liams, Mattie Woods and Claude Lewis. (King photo) One of the best habits you can form fci that of reading the Am­ sterdam News every week. Try it and see. M • N. I. AMSTERDAM NEWS, Sat, March B, lMt Week / y News \hiituPa i'/ unt uChapei >/r* H* 3 8200 1406 PITKIN AVE 8 KLYN.N.V. Toy a Shirl King , - Toys Skirl King, month-old daughter of Frederick and Bar­ bara King, 79 Amboy St, Bklyn., died recently In Unity Hospital, Bklyn., and wai buried In Ever­ green Cemetery after rites at Unity Parkway Chapel, 1406 Pit­ kin Ave. The infant's brother and sister, Mark and Tanya King, sur­ vive her with maternal and pater­ nal grandparents and other rel­ atives. Eudelle Webb EudeUe Webb, 42, of 2076 Dean St, Bklyn., a native of Sedalia, Mo., who died recently in House of Calvary Hospital, Bronx, was buried in Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, after services at Unity Parkway Chapel 1406 Pitkin Ave., Bklyn., conduct­ ed by Rev. H. Melvin Wampler, Pilgrim United Congregational Church of Christ, Bronx. &be la survived by her husband, Willie Webb, to whom she was wed In Sedalia in 1946, and a daughter, Mrs. Charlene Bailey, and a grandson, James Bailey Jr. Also surviving are six broth­ ers and sisters: James Otis Jones N.Y.C.; Chauncey Jones, and Edgard Jone, both of Mis­ souri; and Mmes. Christine Brame, Dorothy Kemp of Color­ ado and Mrs. Ruth Bazadier of Missouri. Leroy Bowen The remains of Leroy Bowen, Who died at the age of 61 in Kings County Hospital, Bklyn., were shipped for burial to Fitz­ gerald, Ga., after preparation by Unity Parkway morticians at 1406 Pitkin Ave. Mr. Bowen, who lived at 452 Essex St., Bklyn., was a native of Alabama and held the rank of 33d degree Mason. He is survived by his widow, the former Mabie Daniel whom he married in Fitz­ gerald In 1935, and by three daughters, a granddaughter, three sisters and a brother and other relatives. Edith Harreld Edith Harreld, of Jamaica, NY died recently in Queens General Hospital. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Harreld, a widowed native of Hamilton, Bermuda, is surviv­ ed by a daughter, Mrs. Vivian Nero, nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren among other relatives. Her remains were in­ terred at Evergreen Cemetery after rites at Unity Parkway Chapel. 1406 Pitkin Ave., led by Rev. Ernest Cook. Willi® Edward Branch Wfflis Edward Branch, 35, of 131 Moore St., Bklyn,, died re­ cently In St Catherine’* Hospital and was buried In Evergreen Cemetery, Bklyn., after rites at Unity Parkway Chapel, 1406 Pit­ kin Ave., conducted by Rev. J. Franklin Smith of Varick Me­ morial AMEZ Church, Bklyn. Mr. Branch, a native of North Carolina, is survived by his widow, Dorothy, and three chll- dren, Jacqueline, Willie, Jr., and Darryl Branch. Also surviving are six aunts and uncles In ad­ dition to other relatives. two Concord 80-Year Olds Die in Brooklyn Within 48 Hours *Two pcicgenariani with a Joint membership of 144 years at the Concord Baptist Church of Brook­ lyn, died within 24 hours of each <her last week and were laid to rest In Evergreen Cemetery, fcUcwring funeral services con­ ducted by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Gardner C. Taylor. ’ Mrs. Louise Leach, 86, died Evergreen on Saturday morning. The body was prepared at Hurd Funeral Home. One of her last honors was in connection with the mortgage burning at the church last November. Golden Circle 1 .EV. and MRS. JAMES R. MOORE In Brooklyn^ TVews Of Churches World Day BROOKLYN — The theme for the 77th annual World Day of Prayer observed March 1, In 30 Brooklyn churches was “More than Conquerors". Members of tho United Church Women of Brooklyn were chairmen at the day Day’s aervices. Worship was held at St. George Episcopal Church, with Mrs. L Taylor as chairman; Newman Memorial Methodist Church, Miss Lucy Chapman, chairman; Beth­ any Methodist Church, Mrs. Daphne Mouchette, chairman; Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mrs. L. Gollbofer; First Baptist Church of Coney Island, Mrs. Florence A. Chappelle, chairman. Bethel Bethel Baptist Church, 265 Bergen St., Rev. W. J. Hall, pastor, paid tribute to its founder’s widow, Mrs. Eliza B. White, with a 75th birthday party, Friday evening March 1. Her husband, the late Rev. Timothy White, founded the church 57 years ago. ' Messages of good wishes poured In from numerous friends and presentations were made by sev­ eral groups like the Baptist Min­ isters’ Wives, the Mother’s Club, the Interdenominationl Ministers’ Wives, the Virginia Club. Mrs. Debie Gardner was chairman of the day. St. John’s Booster Club will hold a special program. Calvary At Calvary Baptist Church, 111- 10 New York Blvd., Jamaica, the Men’s Council will bold its annual Men’s Day Breakfast, Sun­ day March 10. Speaker for the occasion will be Dr. C. O. Simp­ kins, dentist. Mr. Purcell BaUey Is president of the Council and Rev. Walter S. Pinn, pastor of the church. Mt. Horeb The Boys’ Club of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, 109-20 34th Ave., Corona, will hold Its anniver­ sary Sunday March 10, at p.m. Preacher for the occasion will be Rev. Curtis Norton, pas­ tor of Merrick Park Baptist Church. Rev. E. E. Jarvis Is pastor of Mt. Horeb, Bernard Sumpter president of the Boys’ Club and Eugene Aiken its supervisor. Brooks i At Brooks Memorial Methodist Church, 143-22 100th Ave., Jam­ aica, the Clyde Turner Chorale will feature in a concert sched­ uled for 5 p.m. in the church auditorium, Sunday March 10. Pastor Who Sang For Nickels Now Builds $350,000 Center By SIMON ANEKWE At Amity Baptist Church, 164- 18 103th Ave., Jamaica, the con­ gregation led by its pastor, Rev. James R. Moore. Is moving to­ wards the erection of a $350,000 community center expected to provide recreational facilities for all age groups. That venture Is not unrelated to memories of Rev, Moore’s childhood days In the San Juan Hill district of Lower Manhat­ tan. He had come up with his parents from his native Peters­ burg, Va., in 1910, at the age of 8. of $350,000 in 1947. The mort­ gage was burned In 1957. The congregation grew too, from 40 In 1928 to a current membership of 1,500 and an en­ rolled membership of 2,200. Mrs. Moore came Into the Bowling Alley In the midst of the Inter­ view. They had been married in 1934 when whe was Miss Gladys Pritchett. A native of Atlanta, Ga., and a graduate of More­ house College, they had met In Amity Baptist Church where Miss Pritchett sang In the choir. The couple have no children. Interview Held Speaking at an Interview held in the St. Albans Bowling Alley, Rev. Moore remarked that in those early days "the only play­ grounds were the streets and vacant lots’*. He remembered too his first Job. While attending the public schools and the eld De Witt Clinton High, he bad been a newsboy selling the Amsterdam News and daily papers like the Old World Then he had worked as a $4 - a-week bootblack at the Lam­ bert’s Men’s Furnishing Store that used to be on Nassau St They shined the customers’ shoes and “were not permitted to take tips. But we did any­ way”, he said. Sings For Nickels He sang in street quartets for nickels, his musical talents hav­ ing been awakend by his sis­ ter. He Joined the Fortissimo Choral Club at the old Union Baptist Church then pastored by the late Rev. George H. Simms Young James had always been Interested in the ministry, and encouraged by Rev. Simms he entered Virginia Theological Seminary and College, Lynch burg, Va. After graduation and ordina­ tion in 1926, he was appointed assistant pastor at Union Baptist Church in Harlem, under Rev Simms. Then in 1928 he was called to Amity, not long before the Stock Market crash of 1929 “Those were Indeed difficult years”, Rev. Moore said, speak ing of the depression. At that time there were about 4,000 Ne­ groes in Jamaica many of whom were unemployed while others lost their homes through fore­ closure. Bowling It was the ministers’ recrea­ tion day, so Rev. Moore and other pastors were in there bowling. And come of their wives too. Very active In church circles, Mrs. Moore was also expert in knocking down the pins. Rev. Moore said he also liked deep eea fishing. Outside that recreation period he busied himself with church and community matters In vary­ ing capacities. He Is vice-chair­ man of the Jamaica Coordinat­ ing Council for Urban Renewal. The major problem of Jamaica he said, Is urban renewal. The CouncU is seeking to change the present direction of urban re­ newal which is not in the In­ terest of Negroes, Rev. Moore stated. Lenten Meals For Catholics Lenten regulations to guide Catholics In Brooklyn and Queens were released last week by or der of the Most Rev. Bishop Bryap J. McEntegart, Diocese of Brooklyn AU Fridays of Lent and Ash Wednesday, are days of coni' plete abstinence, when Catholics who have reached their seventh birthday are not allowed any meat at aU. Holy Saturday was originally Included but a dispen­ sation for that day has been granted. All weekdays of Lent are days of fasting, obligating Catholics between their 21st and 59th birth­ days to eat only one full meal, at which meat is aUowed except on Fridays or Ash Wednesday. Also two light meatless meals, with no snacks In between. Sundays are never days of fast or abstinence. And those who are not bound to fast may eat meat frequently on any fast day, A dispensation has been grant­ ed from thelaw of fast on Satur­ day, Marchie, the civic cele­ bration of the Feast of St. Pat­ rick. The previous Sunday a spec In those days be travelled ial program, “The Shadow of around mostly on foot to visit Freedom”, was presented by his parishioners and often got members of the church. Written bogged down In the mud. Much also by church members, the of Jamaica was then farmland. program of drama, music, and______________________________ His church was at the site now poetry dealt with Negro history occupiedby the "south Jamaica and race relations. Rev._ Charles | Housing Project office. Depression Despite the depression he buUt and paid $66,000 tor the first unit of his present church, completed at an additional cost Both deceased persona had been The Senior Choir of Cornerstone members of the Golden Circle, Baptist Church, Madison St. and esday Feb. 26, at her rest- a group limited to members who ?nce 527 Throop Ave., Brook-|had been 40 years with the! Lewis Ave., will hold Its annual Cornerstone 72 Yean Choir Day celebration Sunday, L. Carrington is pastor and Rev Wn. At the time she was the church. eldest member of Concord Bap-| A Brooklynite by birth, Mrs.'March 17, at 3.30 p.m Mrs. 1C. Leonard Miller, associate. 41st Church, 833 Marcy Ave., of Leach was a member of the which she had been a member Tent, Eastern Star and Daugh- tera of Virginia. She left no rela­ for 72 years. tives but very close friends among whom was Mrs. Leonard Ellis who took care of her burial. Others were Mr. and Mrs. Le­ land DUdy, Mrs. Adrianne Lump­ kin and Mrs. Emma Mitchell, 90, with whom she lived. Miss Thelma Coles, publicity dii'ector, states that a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Pastor of the church is Rev. Dr. Sandy F. Ray. Maude B. Taylor is choir dir­ ector and organist The First Baptist Church, 100- 10 Astoria Blvd., East Elmhurst, celebrated the anniversary of the pastor Rev. WUllam E. Gard­ ner, Sunday March 24, with Mrs. Katherine Martin, president of the committee and Mrs. Elnora Holmes, mistress of ceremonies. Many gifts were presented to him by church auxiliaries and mem­ bers A member for 72 year* also was the late Alfred Henry, 84, of 1395 Carroll St., Brooklyn, who died Wednesday Feb. 27. Unlike Mrs. Leach whose death was due to natural causes, Mr. Henry’s passing followed a fire in his room First He was alone at the time and the medical examiner ascribed death to asphyxiation The body was taken to Edward Robeson Funeral Home and thence to .Evergreen Cemetery, Tuesday ’March 5, following funeral eerv . ices the previous night at Con - cord. The service for Mrs. Leach had been held Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. with interment at Mr. Henry was brought to Brooklyn from Virginia when he was a chfid He retired as a postal clerk 27 years ago and leaves two daughters, Mrs Viv­ ian Jones and Mrs Ethel Bing; three sons, Albert, Sylvester and Malven, besides grand and great grand chOdren. Form a good habit. Read The Amsterdam News every week, I Out every Thursday. St. John’s Clubs at St. John’s Baptist Church, 480 Bainbridge St.. Rev. F Arthur Reed, pastor, have been participating in activities at other churches On Sunday, March 10. the Young Peoples' Choir will be guests of the Five Go-.oel Kevs at Gethsemano B Chu-ch, 2188 Fulton St At the morning service the Junior Ushers celebrated their anniversary The Juniors, 75 strong, made a pretty picture in their neat attire and corsages Rev. WUliam Butts of Norfolk,! Va. preached the special sermon and urged the youngsters to reach out for bigger and higher goals . The Young Christian Associs- Emanuel The Senior Choir, Gospel Chor­ us, F. Arthur Reed Chorus and Joint Ushers meet with Over­ coming Church of God In Christ, i903 Fulton St., Tuesday March 5, at 8:30 p.m., for its 21st , anmversary. At 4 pm March JO Oon of .. Dignified Service H. R. HURD, JR. FUNERAL HOME, INC. FUNERAL DIRECTORS Maria Hurd Owens Paul B. Hemsley Emilio E. Owens SLocum 6-5777 10 Trey Ave. er. Fulton St. Ireektye 13, N. Y. The Largest Funeral Forfar In the City • SELECTION ROOM ON PREMISES HY1-6672 - MY 1-6671 W04-06 FULTON ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn -L. I. Church Services YOUR GUIDE TO NOW on the hour NEWS NEWS NEWS 7 days a week. on the half hour 1- ... ! - YES- Sat. & Sun., Too. OVER WLIB local—National and International news of interest to the Community . ba heard over WLIB every single day of the week. 5 minutes of news ovary half houn highlights on the hour. It’s the greatest all-around coverage delivered by any radio station in New York. Get the habit... can DIAL 1190 NEWS 310 LENOX AVE. AT 125th ST. HEW YOBK 27, M.Y. Church, Hendrickson and Pel­ ham Aves., Elmont, sponsored a religious film showing Feb. 18, at the church. The program was open to the public and re- freahmenta were aarwwd. Films shown were "The Upper Room’’ and the “Betrayal In Oethtemane" The pastor, Rev. H. David Parker gave a brief talk on the films prior to the showing. Fowler To Speak At Holy Unity George W. Fowler, chairman cf the State Commission for Hu­ man Relations, will deliver the key address Sunday at an after­ noon prededlcatory service at the Holy Unity Baptist Church, 33-26 107th St., Corona. Commissioner Fowler, repre­ senting Gov. Rockefeller, will be joined on the speakers plat­ form by Kenneth Drew, Journ­ alist. and the Rev. John Betha, of the Convent Ave. Baptist Church, who will deliver the morning sermon. A musical pro­ gram gospel singer Frances Jackson and the Rosette Trio will follow. The thousand • member con­ gregation of the Holy Unity Church moved Irito its new Co­ rona edifice on Feb. 24, climax­ ing a two-year building drive led by their pastor, the Rev, Virgil W. Clanton. The grateful mem­ bership unanimously elected Rev. Glanton to a lifetime pastorate. The Rev. Thomas S. Harten, a senior officer of the National Baptist Convention, spoke on that occasion. Karate Classes Classes in karate, the latest rage in unarrfted self-defense, will be given on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday* between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Bedford YMCA, 1121 Bedford Ave., by Walter Hayes who has earned high pro­ ficiency ratings from karate prac­ titioners. If Interested, call the Y’a membership director, Jesse N. Alexander at MA 2-1100. BAPTIST BAPTIST BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH MS Bmvm SfrMt, IrMUp IT, N. T. “Com* la ts Worihip and to oat to B*rv«" ■ev. W. J. HALL Patter THIS SUNDAY B:00 A M —Morning Worghlp, Hot. W. J. H»tl. •: IS AM—Church School. A M-Morning Worship. Rsv. W. J. Holt J 30 P.M.—Annual Men-. I>»y, Gneat Speaker, Kn Pressley, Paator, The Church of The Open Door, Brooklyn. 7:00 PM.—Evening Service. Every third Sunday. Candlelight service. Holy Communion ULstsr 5-8811 MA in 5 8433 CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH Lewla Avaona and Madiaon Street, Brooklya Tka lavarand Sandy F. Ray THIS SUNDAY •i00 AM.—CHURCH 11:00 A.M.—MORNING WORSHIP J:SO P.M.-FLORAL CLUB DAY 4:00 P.M —BAPTIST TRAININO UNION 1:00 P.M.—EVENING WORSHIP HOLY TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH Ralph Ave. at Quincy St. Bklyn, M. Y. Kev. Thomas g. Harten, Pastor Sr. Vlce-Pree. ef National Baptist Convention, U. S. A. Inc. THIS SUNDAY 0:00 A.M. — Sunday School 10:41 A.M. — Morning Worship <:00 P.M. — B.T.U. Community Contor, 411 Franklin Ava. ST. JOHNS BAPTIST CHURCH 480 Bainbridge St. (Near Saratoga Ava.) ^Brooklyn. N. V. Rav. P. Arthur Reed. Paator and Poundar • THIS SUNDAY B:BO AM—SUNDAY SCHOOL 1100 A M —SUNDAY WORSHIP WEDNESDAY, 0:30 P.M— PRAYER MEETING BIBLE CLASS 7 P M HOI.Y COMMUNION, 1ST SUNDAY * & Her. T. 8. Harten Rrv. P. Arthur Berd Patter MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH 713 Quincy gt. Braoklyu, N.Y. REV. J. N. CARRINOTON, Pastor ORDER OP BBRYIca A 0 40 AM, Bunday II: am.- : i r, BBB PM —Evenlag Attend the Church of Your Choice MT. SINAI BAPTIST CHURCH Ml GATES AVENUE BROOKLYN. NEW YOU PASTOR REV. DR. W. LYMON LOWE Order ef Bervlaa 1:30 AM.—Baptism Service J: 30 A M.—Church School 11:00 A M.—Morning Service 7:30 P M.—Evening Worship Holy Communion following avaning oervlce on every 3rd Sunday. METHODIST FIRST A.M.E. ZION CHURCH Tompkins and McDonough St. Brooklyn, NY. REV. W. 0. CARRINGTON, Poitor THIS SUNDAY . 1:00 AM. Bunday grhool 10:30 A M.—Junior Church. 11:00 AM.—Morning Worship. 130 P.M — Eitended Sunday School. 1.00 PM—Evening Worship. NEWMAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH Brooklyn, N T. MT Maeea Street (Near Throop) REV. HENRY M. DEAS. PASTOR THIS SUNDAY 11:41 A M.-MORNINO WORSHIP. BRMONi "SOUL UHABQJTATION.* REV. DEA1. SM P M -ANNUAL SERMON. TEE JOINT BOARDS OT PRESBYTERIAN SILOAM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Jeffenon dc Marcy Area. Brooklyn, N. Y. MV. ML MILTON A. 6ALAMB0N, Patter THIS SUNDAY t:W A M—MORNING WORSHIP 11 :M AM.—MORNING WORSHIP • 3S A.lt-YOUNO ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL 12 10 P M —CHURCH gCHOOL r ♦ ■ 1 6* I »l il Untitled Document file:///C|/Documents%20and%20Settings/Administrator/Desktop/hello.html2/18/2007 11:01:03 AMThomas M. Tryniski 309 South 4th Street Fulton New York 13069 www.fultonhistory.com