New York Amsterdam News — 1963-00-00567

r U • N. I. AMSTERDAM NEWS, 8at, July 20, IMS Week I y News I nit y Ihih um if Cha pel i M V 3 h 20 0 140b PITKIN AVC B hLVh N V Rufus Feastar Rufus C. Feaster, 40-ytar-old World War II veteran who died recently In Brooklyn, was buried with full military honors at Long Island National Cemetery, Farm­ ingdale, after rites (t Unity Park­ way Chapel 1406 Pitkin Ave., conducted by the Rev. I. Fuller, of the United House of Prayer of Brooklyn. Mr. Feaster, who lived at 60 Carlton Ave.. Bklyn, is survived by his widow, Mrs. Celeste Feaster, a son, Andre Lamont Feaster, and seven daughters: Iona, Barbara, June, Helen, Flo­ rence, Norma and Mona Feaster. Hollard Whitaker Hallard Whitaker, 23, of 601 Park Ave., Brooklyn, died re­ cently in Brooklyn and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery after funeral services at Unity Parkway Chapel, 1406 Pitkin Ave., conducted by the Rev. 11. E. Williams, of Liberty Baptist Church. Mr. Whitaker, a native of Beaufort, N.C., la survived by five sisters: Mines. Louvenia Jones, Vina Wollard, Van Lee Bell, and Misses Joyce Whitawer and Roee Mary Whitaker. Also surviving are two brothers, May­ nard Whitaker and William Whi­ taker Jr. , a. * In Brooklyn REV. AND MRS. F. ARTHUR REED WITH THEIR ANN. FREDDY AND THERESA. CHILDREN: (L-R) DAVID, JESSICA Wife, Will To Win Spur St. John’s Pastor Reed An indomitable ‘‘will to win” shown in the life of the par­ ents of the Rev F Arthur Reed, founder and pastor of St. John’s Baptist Church, 480 Bainbridge St. Brooklyn, seems to have been passed on to the minister him­ self For Rev. Reed has acquired a reputation as a successful bus­ inessman and church adminis­ trator. And the secret of suc­ cess, he credits largely tohispar- ents who, though deaf and dumb, brought up twelve normal chil­ dren. The eight boys and four girls were born in Meridan, Okla., Rev. Reed on June 21. 1924. Like the other children he learned the sign language to communicate with his parents. Was Shoemaker Both parents completed high school and Mr. Reed became a shoemaker while his mother took care of the 12 children. When Arthur was 11 years old, the parents moved to St. Louis, Mo. where he attended public school. They lived with his grandmoth­ er, Rev. Reed said, and she had “a great influence In my reli­ gious life”. Grandma took him to the Holiness Church which she attended. He spent three years with his aunt in Kansas City, but returned to St. Louis to finish high school. His grandmother’s influence was such that when young Reed, at the age of 20, volunteered for the Army, he chose the Spcial Services branch and became a chaplain’s assistant. By the time he was discharged In February of 1946. after duty in the South­ west Pacific, he had decided to become a minister. Was Butcher of the Junior choir of Concord Baptist Church and a ntudent at Brooklyn College. In March 1961 they appeared on a TV program “With Thia Ring”, on Channel I. to com­ petition with a white pair. They won the debate and earned a wedding trip to Atlantic City. So after their marriage In April, they took the expense-paid honey­ moon trip. 4 ,. Organises Church Next year he organized St. Johns Baptist Church to June with 12 people, In a room at the old Amsterdam News building 1660 Fulton St. And he began his three-year theological stud­ ies at Shelton College. The ehurch moved twice, the second to 1954. Two years later It burned the $13,000 mortgage on the building at Reid Ave. and Chauncey St. In April 1959 the congregation was led by Rev. Reed to its present location at 480 Bainbridge St. Already the burning of the $41,000 mortgage has been sched­ uled for 8 p.m. Dec. 9, 1963, five and a half years ahead of sched­ ule. Before that, In September new $6,000 pews will be toatall- ed In addition to a $1,800 carpet. Besides running an efficient church and business organiza­ tion, Rev. Reed has been ac­ tive in community and civic af­ fairs. He is a member of the Inter-Denominational Mtototara* Alliance among others. He came to Brooklyn In June, 1946, and worked for three years as a butcher, subsequently open­ ing a grocery store at 290 Tom­ kins Ave. which he eventually Rev. Reed gives considerable built into a supermarket. The in­ credit to his wife “who has work­ dustrious minister-to-be also ob­ ed devotedly” with her hus- tained a real estate license and operated two restaurants, sqc; baud to the operation of the ceeding handsomely "in both en­ church. She has also, he said, been “a real mother” to their four children: Freddy, 11%; Jes­ sica Ann, 94; David, 7%; and Theresa 54. He met his wife, then Miss Essie Clark, on a blind date to 1950 when she was a member deavors News Of Churches Bushwick The Rev. Elemit Brooks, three years Associate pastor of the Bushwick Avenue Methodist Church, Brooklyn, has been ap­ pointed pastor of Willis Avenue Methodist Church, 401 E. 141st St., Bronx. “His influence is un­ forgettable and we shall miss him”, said the Bushwick church Messenger. The appointment was made by Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke who Is expected to send a replacement in the near future. At the church now are Rev, Charles Wesley Lee, pastor and Edmundo G. Morgado, Spanish Minister. Mt. Sinai Ushers of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 241 Gates Ave., Brook lyn, will sponsor bus trip to the National Church Ushers Conven­ tion in Baltimore, Md. Buses start from Tompkins Ave. and McDonough St. Monday July 22 at 8 A.M. and leave Baltimore for the return journey Saturday July 27, at 8 P.M. Mrs. Jean Gipson is in charge of tour ar­ rangements. St. George’s An outing of a more recrea tional nature is that billed for Sunken Meadows, L.I., July 20. The Rector’s Guild of St. George’s PJE. Church. 800. Mar cy Ave., is sponsoring it. The Rev. William C. Strother, Jr., Superintendent of the Phil­ adelphia District, was guest speaker at the 11 A.M. service Sunday July 14 at Bethel Metho­ dist Church, Bedford Ave. and Pacific St. He made a special visit to the church with a wom­ an pastor, Rev. Amy Redfield Brown. School runs July 8 - August 23 with 9 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. sessions for 6 to 12 year olds. The youth board conducts a daily program for older boys and girls at the center, afternoon till evening. Lutheran St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 626 Bushwick Ave., Brooklyn has announced the reopening of its parochial school originally found­ ed in 1869 but closed since the 1930’s. The school will reopen Sept 9. with kindergarten and first grade. A grade is to be added each year. Final registration is to be held Aug. 8 and 9. Episcopal The Rt. Rev. James P. de- Wolfe, Episcopal Bishop of Long Island, ordained the Rev. John G. Murdock to the priesthood Saturday July 13, In the Church of the Resurrection, East Elm­ hurst. . Fr. Murdock, native of Chicago, has been curate of the predom­ inantly Negro church whose rec- toris the Rev. Harold L. Wright. The 100-voice choir of the First Baptist Church 1510 Redfern Ave, Far Rockaway, will present a musical program July 28 at 7:80 P.M. On the 4th Sunday in Aug ust the choir will sponsor the Washington Singers of Louisville, Kentucky in performance at the church. The First B.C. choir is under the direction of Edward Robin­ son and Miss Betty Hunter. Pas­ tor of the church is the Rev H O. Scott. Brooks An active community cent*" program is being presented at Brooks Memorial Methodist Church, 143-22 189th Ave., Ji Harlem Parents Picket Board Of Education Some 100 adults and children led by the Harlem Parents Com­ mittee held a two-hour demonst­ ration at the Board of Education Monday afternoon, demanding school desegregation. The group was led by Isaiah Robinson, president of the Par­ ents Association of PS 139, Man­ hattan and Milton Yale of the Harlem Neighborhood Associa­ tion, Inc. Mr. Robinson asked Superin­ tendent of Schools Dr. Calvin E. Gross, who came outside the building at 110 Livingston St, that the Board of 'Education should meet with parents in Har­ lem to discuss integration' of schools. Dr. Gross did not give an ans­ wer to the invitation but Indicat­ ed that it would be forthcoming. A check with the Board, Tuesday, revealed that Dr. Gross had not made up his mind on when » meet them. Boro Flirts Beware: Skirts Dig Karate! Walter Hayes. Bedford YMCA’s first Dan Black Belt Karate In­ structor, is conducting a new Karate class for women. Wed­ nesdays at the Y, 1121 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. The sport, said Hayes, relies on the effective use of the un armed body and is very good for health and exercise. Any woman 18 years or over may participate. Karate classes for men con­ tinue to be held each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. tor C. Leonard Miller with Rob­ ert Thompson assisting. At Janes Methodist Church, aica Monday to Friday, after- peidjVve., the new minister noon and evening. The program Rev. Thomas P. Grissom, is which includes dramatics, musfc, overseeing an active summer sewing, modern dancing, tutor- program. Day Camp Vacation ing is directed by associate pas­ Also vacation bible school is held from 9 A.M. to 12 A.M. Monday through Friday. Rev. Charles L. Carrington is pastor of the church. Protestants Set "Renewal" Talks The Brooklyn-Division Of the Protestant Council has schedul­ ed conferences on July 18 and 22 for leaders of the current vaca­ tion church-school program to instill “fellowship and spiritual renewal.” Executive secretary Rev. V. Simpson Turner said the mid­ summer conference will be for teachers, principals and other leaders of the programs now un­ derway in 90 Brooklyn churches. Some 7,000 youngsters are par­ ticipating in the Five-day a week program. The first conference will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m., Thurs­ day July 18 and the second from 3 to 5 p.in. Monday July 22. Both will take place at Division offices, 30 Third Ave. Analyses of activities and sug­ gestions for additional items on the activities program are ex­ pected to be made. The theme of this year’s program is “wid­ ening relationships.” Youngsters attend classes in Christian education, music, dra­ matics, arts and crafts and go on field trips to educational and historical sites throughout the city. Overall coordinator of the program is Miss Helen La- zarides. Wages Rose After Local 1199 Strike From $32 a week in 1959 when Local 1199, Drug and Hospital Workers’ Union struck Brooklyn Jewish Hospital for recognition, the weekly pay of a Negro or Puerto Rican aide rose to $60 under a contract signed last week. Altogether some 900 profession­ al and non-professional, tech­ nical, maintenance and clerical workers are covered. The union ship contract provided across the board increases from $11 to $20 weekly and a minimum hiring rate varying from $60 to $103. Local 1199 won recognition as bargaining agent last spring. Its negotiating team, led by vice president William J. Taylor won other benefits including Blue Cross and medical care, over­ time pay, 10 paid holidays, 10- day sick leave a year and two weeks vacation after one year. The hospital Is at 555 Prospect Pl. I now know that wars do not end wars. Henry Ford ANOTHER ACE — Eglon j£i- mons. 17, of 338 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, was graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in June. He turned down two scholarships and elected to en­ ter City College of New York in September. A Junior Olym­ pian Fencer, member of Tech’s Arista and the National Honor Society, Eglon expects to major in architecture. He is a native of Bermuda and lives with his mother, Mrs. Ivy Simons. In Peace Corps . Weekend Panel Five leaders participated in a Bummer weekend seminar spon­ sored by Associated Community Teams for members of the Do­ mestic Peace Corps, held July 12 through 14 at Holiday Hills, Pawling, New York? The leaders, who took part In a symposium on Saturday, were Madison Jones. Jr., executive di­ rector of CDHR: the Rev. George Lawrence of Brooklyn’s Antioch Baptist Church and northern rep­ resentative for the Southern Chris­ tian Leadership Conference; Whit­ ney Young. Jr., executive direc­ tor of the National Urban League and Paul Zuber, civil rights at­ torney. George Goodman, pro­ gram director at radio station WB, moderated. ---------------------- . ----- — Dignified Service H. 8. HURD. JR. FUNERAL HOME, INC. FUNERAL DIRECTORS Marie Hurd Owens Paul B. Hemsley Emilio E. Owens Slocum 6-5777 10 Trey Ave. nr. Felton St. Brooklyn 13, N. Y. 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Vlee-Prea. of NaM-aal Baptist ' Caayasttoa. U. 8. A. lac. THIS SUNDAY • :M A M—Sunday M tS A M Moratog Worship t oo P.M.—B.T.U Community Cantor, tSS Franklin Art ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHURCH (Near Saratoga Aya.l N. T. Bey. P. Arthar Reed. THIS SUNDAY »:» A.M —SUNDAY SCHOOL 1100 AM—SUNDAY WORSHIP WEDNESDAY, S:3S P.M.— - PRAYER MEETING 7 P M-HOLY COMMUNION. 1ST SUNDAY ■ l & ST. JOHN'S PfNTICOSTAl HOLY CHURCH 1177 BEDFORD AVL THm BUNDAY Regular servlcsei Sunday School •:» a.m. . Morning Worship 11:OS a.at. Night Servica S:SS p.m. r- MT. CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH ■ns L BrayUya. N. T. REV. /. N. CARRINGTON. ORDER OP SERVICE »:« A M-Sunday 11:00 A.M.—Morning Servica V00 P.M Evening CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH Lewis Arenas aad MaStota Street. Braettya THE REVBREND SANDY P. BAY THIS SUNDAY • * A V -CHURCH SC BOOL 11 00 A M—MORNING WORSHIP ' ISO PM —MALE USHER'S BOARD PROGRAM «oc pm -BArrarr training union 7 » P M -LORD'S HUPPER « Ml GATES AVENUE MT. SINAI BAPTIST CHURCH MOOHLYN. PASTOR REV. OR. W. LTMON LOWS ORDER OF SERVICE • JO A M —BAPTISM SERVICE »:J0 A M -CHURCH SCHOOL 11:00 A M — MORNINO SERVICE 7:» P.M—EVENING WORSHIP Holy Communion Mlowtng evening aarvleo on avtry SrS METHODIST FIRST A.M.E. ZION CHURCH Tompkins and H. ». W. O. CARRINGTON. Paatar THIS SUNDAY • 00 A M-SUNDAY SCHOOL M JS A.M —JUNIOR CHURCH ‘ 11 00 A.M—MORNINQ WORSHIP lift P.M.—EXTENDED SUNDAY SCHOOL S:0S P.M—EVENING WORSHIP PRESBYTIRIAN SILOAM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH JeHaraaa A Marty Ayna. HraaMpa* N. Y. REV. DR MILTON A. GALAMHION. Pastor THIS SUNDAY ‘ T O SS A M-MORNING WORSHIP 11:10 A M —MORNING WORSHIP .z . w. Vi IN WINNER’S CJRCUE erly Ahn Jenkins, 23, of Jamai­ ca, L.I., will be among semi- finalists to the Miss No-Cal Coo- test now being conducted at Loew’s theatres to the metro­ politan ares. Girts, 18 to 30, sto­ gie or married, are eligible to compete. Entry blanks may be obtained at any Loew’s theatre. Rain Forces Rockaway Rally Inside Sunday's rains forced the Far Roekrway - Inwood NAACP and local ministers, to stage their civ­ il righto rally inside the First Baptist Church of Far Rockaway, instead of at blocked-off Hassock St. The church, at 1510 Redfern Ave., was crowded by partici­ pants and members of congre­ gations fed by ten clergymen pastors. Speakers included NAACP officers: Paul Gibson, Tercy Sutton, Calvin Banks, Wil­ liam Booth. Also Lincoln Lynch, chairman of the Long Island CORE. There was also Dr. Lloyd De- lany, nephew of Judge Delany, active to Ihe Lake View, L. I. school Integration fight. The ministers present were: Rev. H. 0. Scott, host pastor. Rev. Joseph H- May, Rabbi Goodman. Rev. Larry Eflis, Rev. Richard Colto, Rev Charfes So- pin. Rev. Arthur Berry, Rabbi Myron Berman, Rev. Henry Childs, Rev. Samuel Hunt. President of the local NAACP branch, Attorney Lovevine Free- man was to charge of the pro­ gram. 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