New York Amsterdam News — 1963-00-00835

Pastor Could Have Been A Baseball Pitcher He could have made the big league as a pitcher, said the Rev. David Robinson, had conditions in the baseball world been then what it is now. But the depression was making It difficult even for white people to hit the big time ball. And worse, he lived in the Deep South’s Sumpter County, S.C. That's where he waa born, one of a family of seven boys and one girl. He attended the Sab­ bath School from his early days and the Lincoln High School and studied theology at Allen Univer­ sity. Columbia, S.C. At Lincoln he had played base­ ball and "won every game I pit­ ched except one.” He was fast on foot and a dependable hitter. But there lay no future then in baseball. In addition, he had Inclina­ tions towards t h e ministry. “I was inspired by the great Christian lifclived by my par­ ents”, he said; adding that his father was a trustee and steward of the local A.M.E. Church for 54 years. His mother was a de­ voted missionary worker for 25 years Coming to New York in 1934, he continued his studies at the Na­ tional Bible Institute in prepara­ tion for the ministry. Bishop D.H. Sims licensed him as a preacher in 1939 during the pastorate of Rev. D. Ward Nichols of Emanu­ el A.M.E. Church, Manhattan. A member of the Allen Chris­ tian Endeavor League and Male Usher Board, he was put in charge of the junior church, fol­ lowing hts ordination by Bisbop , Sims in 1940 he filled out the un­ expired term of the minister of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church. move to 1073 Bedford Ave. Then the city took over the 1071 build­ ing for bad taxes, and he was able to buy it at auction, "tha place being just four walls." Even then he was harrassed by realtors who wanted him to sell the building to them. "They took the church to court every week”, he said, "and at evening time some would call and offer to buy”. But he didn't budge. In 1952 he completed building the present church. He said it would coat about $80,000 to re­ place. At one end of the church Is the youth center used for choir and scout meetings. Four Choiri Rev. Robinson spoke enthusias­ tically of the four choirs of the church: the Senior Choir, “under the able leadership of Mrs. Della Curry; Powellalres, named in honor of the pastor’s father, led by Burnie Jenkins; the Stars of Pilgrim directed by Miss Patricia Price and the Youth Choir under the charge of Miss Viola Ballard. The Pilgrim church pastor is married to the former Roxanna Cooper, born in Charleston, but brought to New York by her par­ ents as a baby. She was directing the Youth DepL Choir at Emanuel when he was in charge of the group. And that was how they met. parried in 1949, the Robinsons have one daughter, Deborah, 7. They all will Join In the cele­ bration of the 17th anniversary of the founding of Pilgrim A.M.E. Church, Sunday Oct. 6, with guest ministers sharing their joy. Courage We can never be certain of our courage until we have faced danger. — La Rochefoucauld. S Mrs. King Is Speaker Mrs. Martin Luther King Jr., of Atlanta, Ga., will be honored guest at a pre-Women's Day pro­ gram Friday, Oct. 11 to be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, at 8 p.m. On Saturday. Oct. 12 at 5 p.m. a memorial tea will be held in memory of the late Mrs. Harriet Gittens and Mrs. Alma Williamf also at the church. 562 Madison St., Brooklyn. Mrs. Victoria PoweU is chairman for the lat­ ter and Mrs. Emma Tucker, of the former event. At the Women's Day services Sunday, Oct. 13, guest speaker for 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. services wUl be Mrs. Helen Murphy, of Syracuse, President of the New York State Baptist Convention. Mrs. Carrie Willlami, finance MRS. MARTIN LUTHER KING chairman, is asking all ladies of _____ W4 Program For Retarded Cornerstone to take active part in this year’s activities and to bring their friends. Pastor of the church is the Rev. Dr. Sandy F. Ray. Rev. and Mrs. David Robinson with daughter, Deborah (Merritt Photo) * J r X Q N. Y. AMSTERDAM NEWS, Sat, Oct 5, 19«3 AME Church Calls Laymen’s Meeting Soma US men and women from 45 churches in the New York Conference of the A.MJC. Church attended a Laymen’s Organiza­ tion dinner meeting at Bridge St. AME Church, Brooklyn. Thurs day Sept. 26. The evening session was devot ed to three workshops on Chris­ tian stewardship, the General Board and the AME. Discipline. Speaking on these topics were Rev. O'Neil Mackey, presidng elder, William L. Freeman and Mrs. Mabel W. Jones, respective- < ly- T Aspects Rev. Mackey stressed the need for the church to reach out into every significant aspect of hu­ man life or community activity, and of the family as the unity on which this active interest is to >e focussed. The laymen's group would be the agency for channelling the interest- He stressed the need to Inculcate in the child, the need for giving and making it pos­ sible for the church to fullfill this role in the community Speaking on discipline, Mrs Jones referred to the "General Rules of the United Sosiety". She stressed the need to develop dis­ cipline through instruction a exercise; to accustom onseself to regular and systematic action and to improve by corrective and pen­ al methods * Workshop Next workshop meeting would be held Thursday Oct. 24, at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Manhat­ tan. it was announced At the end of the series being held all over New York State, the laymen would set up groups in their own churches to implement the pro­ gram devised. Presiding at the Bridge Street Church meeting was Arthur L Funn, chairman of the Laymen’s Organization of the New York Conference. New Law In Nassau Co. Welfare Commissioner McManus has notified Elder Freeman, a member of j f the General Board, explained the John composition of that body. AU the P™* employment agencies of bishops of tlie AJtf.E. Church * effective October 1. bishops making them responsible for hous were official members. The thir­ ing, feeding, and caring for the teen episcopal districts in the employees they import to Nassau United States sent three mem­ from out-of-state. bers each while there were five members at large. The Board, which makes a re­ port to the General Conference once in four years, supervises all church agencies handling funds. And Itself administers about 24 million each year. Navy ROTC Tests Set The 18th annual national com petitive examination for the Reg- countries to ular Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps will be given on December 14, it was announced this week by LL Cmdr. L. M. Cayce, officer in charge, U. S. Navy Recruiting Station, N.Y. Eligible high school seniors and graduates should submit their ap­ plications before November 22. Applicants must have reached theirwl7th but not their 21st birth­ day by June 30. 1964 to attend col will be selected to attend col­ lege 'next September to prepare for naval careers. In a “Notice of Intent” mailed last, week, McManus said the Welfare Department has already set up cooperative procedures with State officials to enforce compliance with the new regula­ tions. Any violations, he said, will be reported to the State Indus­ trial Commsssioner, who Is em­ powered under the law to license the agencies and establish state­ wide controls "We are aware of the question­ able practices of some agencies in recruiting' domestic workers from southern states and foreign work in Nassau Homes.” he said. "These prac­ tices have encouraged young women to come here, who, be­ cause of limited abilities are functionally illiterate — have been unable to take care of them- selves.” The result, he said, was that they fell in with undesirable ele­ ments, got into trouble, wound up socially and economically depen­ dent, and applied to the Welfare Department tor assistance. If the new law fails to correct these abuses, he said, he will recom­ mend to County Executive Nick erson preparation of even more stringent County and Stats Legis- The program for mentally re­ tarded boys and girls at Stuy­ vesant Community Center, will be expanded this year. The groups will be organized for those children who are "educable” and “trainable." This program was created to bring additional forces to bear on the problem of improving the social adjustment and the educational development of these elementary school age children. The problem of the retardate President Kennedy, ter is retarded. The program at Stuyveasant Community Center, has been udged as "excellent,” and will >e receiving some funds from the National Institute of Mental Health through the Association for the Help of Retarded Child­ ren. There are many examples in our community of retardates who are doing well in work and In the community. Good function- n g retardates will cause less strain on their families and will require less community support. This past day camp season found the retarded children going on all center-wide trips, learning to swim, cooking, selling from booths, singing, dancing and doing some plain and fancy GROWING. Our aim la to provide an op­ portunity for each boy and girl to grow with that personal sense of dignity that comes from doing tha best that he or she can Registration began October 1, 1963 at Stuyvesant Community Center. Applications may be made' through Mrs. Amy Booth at 164 Troy Avenue, Brooklyn 11203, New York. He saw service at Allen Memo­ rial A.M.E. in Flatbush, Brook­ lyn and in Babylon, L.I, before he organized Pilgrim Baptist Church. Brooklyn, In 1944. He started on the same location, 1071 Bedford Ave., renting space from a Penteseotal church that rented the building. A misunderstanding made them PLANNING SESSION — These ladies are planning for the first meeting of the Women's Auxiliary, New York Progres­ sive Baptist State Convention to meet Oct. 13-18, at the First Calvary Baptist Church, 953 Putnam Ave., Brooklyn, Rev. John J. Nichols, pastor. Seat­ ed left to right are Mesdames Martha Nichols, v-p at large; Eliza Duckworth, president; Bernice Porter, i-c study cours­ es. Standing, Mesdames Sal- lie Futrell, chairman of wor­ ship and Lena Broodie, rec. sec’y. Tha program, designed to sup­ plement the officer output of the Naval Acadmey, enables a young man to earn a regular corn- mis slon while studying at the S2fc WS^-tfRep. Celler To Speak In B'klyn nishad by the Navy and the stu­ dent receives $50 a month for not more than 4 years. During the sumgjeri he goes on training cruises as a midshipman. Democrat, will discuss civil rights legislation and its Phone HY 3-6262; HY 3-8666. impact on jobs, schools and health in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Rep. Emanuel Celler, 10th Diat., The meeting is sponsored by the Advisory Committee on Com­ munity Organization which meets at the Stuyvesant Community Center, 164 Troy Ave. According to Jesse Gibson, director of com­ munity organization, Celler’s direct report to the community will be the first of its kind given by a Congressman In Bedford- Stuyvesant. community, at a public meeting on Sunday, Oct. 6. at 3 p.m., at the Bethany Methodist Church, 1304 St. John’s Place Bklyn., it was announced thia week. Vet Gives Exhibit Works of art covering a wide range of subjects were recently exhibited by O. W. Grandy, World War H veteran at his Brooklyn, N. Y. home. A product of Brooklyn College, Mr. Grandy was born in Nor­ folk, Va. He is a member of a family well known in educa­ tional circles. His mother is Mrs. Mary Grandy, art teacher at Junior High School 33, Brooklyn, N. Yj The collection of twenty por traits, includes abstracts, a self portrait and a likeness of the Trini^ Church, N. Y. C. Med lums are oil, water color and chadcoal. Sgt. Retires Sergeant First Class James L. Hamilton, of 417 Greene Ave., Bklyn, retired recently after 20 years active duty in the U.S. Army. A ceremony was held on the Fort Hamilton parade grounds, Brooklyn, In honor of the depart­ ing old soldier who ended his 20-year tour of duty serving as a supply sergeant for the Fort’s headquarters company. Officer Gets Missile Badge On Graduation ORLANDO AFB. Fla. - Second Lieutenant Vincent L. Ravaschi­ eri of Bronx, N.Y., has been awar­ ded the United States Air Force Missile Badge following his grad­ uation from the tactical missile school here. Stark's Off ice Seeking Help In Washington ' ~ Jl— The Borough President’s office has been probing in Washington for ways to attract to Brooklyn the Do­ mestic Peace Corps and Job Opportunities In Neigh­ borhoods program and to improve hiring of minorities by the building and construction trades unions. George Brooks, aide to Borough President Abe Stark, reported Monday, on discusions with Wash­ ing ton officials made over the telephone and during a the national capital. visit to internees. Stuyvesant and Williamsburg to be staffed by 10 to 15 counsellors and an unspecified number of The offices would work with school drop-outs aged 16 to 21, in the areas of counselling, guidance and apprentice training. He said there was mutual pessi- missim on the hiring oppor­ tunities open to Negroes and Discusions were also held with Puerto Ricans within the building The Daniel P. Moynihan, assistant to and construction unions, their tfie Secretary of Labor and unions tended to support stand with the argument that Lawrence O. Houston Director of there was less work now than Special Services, Office of Man- about two years ago. Power and Development and There could be no Domestici ?raini“f * « wa. noted that fund. Peace Corps for Brooklyn before fr0^,thl? ™rc? *ere bein« u,ed spring 1964. That was because main y in . an a an congress was not expected to Brooklyn groups had not sought complete action on the necessary funds for programs in their funds before then. Also the Federal Government Borough President s Committee was making a survey on the wiU make an effort to get pro­ potential activities of such a pro- grams of this nature In Brooklyn Accuse Man Of Officer-Attack Frank Henry Fritz. 25 of 57 W. 117th St., charged with assaulting Correction officer Robert Lee Ford of 3808 Barnes Ave., Bronx, is being held in $1,000 bail for a hearing in Criminal Court this week. Fritz who was arrested Satur­ day for assaulting Ford in the apartment of Mrs. Thelma Lawrence last July 4 during an altercation. Police said Fritz was known only as Henry and no one knew where he lived. Saturday night acting on a tip Fritz was taken Into custody by the police. Vets Should Check With VA Veterans, servicemen, and their dependents who are now res­ idents of New York State are urged by Frank V. Votto, director of the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs, to call at the Division office whenever they have a question concerning their entitlement to veterans benefits. Veterans In this area should call on the local office of the Division of Veterans* Affairs for a personal Interview, Members of the Creative Art Grotp sponsoring the Exhibit are Mesdames Mary Helen Harden Emma Jones. Pauline Williams Anne King, Nettie Lawson, Edna Hill and Mary T. Grandy. Sgt. Hamilton spent some twelve years in overseas assign­ ments, serving in the European Theater during the World War 11 and later in Japan and Oki­ nawa. In Brooklyn __ 0 News Of Churches gram. The Borough President's office would be supplied with a report of the survey. Mr, Brooks spoke about his The lieutenant, son of Mr. and discussions with the office of Mrs. Louis V. Ravaschieri of 2807 Manpower Development aud Sexton Place, Bronx, received his commission In 1963 upon comple- Training of the U.S. Department at Labor, about plant for Brook tion of Officer Training School lyn. There were $2,000,000 from at Lackland AFB, Tex. the federal and $1,000,000 from the city available for the period July 1, 1961 to Oct. 31, J964. Dignified Service H. R. HURD, JR. FUNERAL HOME, INC. FUNERAL DIRECTORS Mdria Hurd Owens Pool B. Hemsley Emilio E. Owens SLocum 6-5777 10 Trey Ave. ar. FsHea St. Breeklyn 13, N. T. Tfce Largest Funeral Porltr in fbe City AUCTION ROOM on frimisis HY B-A472 — HY 3-447 3 1RO4-OB PULTON ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y. There would be two centers of Job Opportunities in Neighbor­ hoods (JOIN) set up in Bedford- More Beds For Aged Brooklyn-L. I. Church Services YOUR GUIDE TO BAPTIST BAPTIST BROOKLYN - The Youth Fel- lowghip of New Hope Baptist Church, 1328 Park Place. wiU present a plaque to Isaac Suggs. Sr., Sunday Oct. 6 at a 12:45 p.m, ceremony. He will be hon­ ored for outstanding service to the fellowship and the commu­ nity’s young people. President of the Youth Fel- lowshlp Is Miss Helen Clark and the pastor Is Rev. Jessie P. Sawyer. Chairman for Sunday's event is Mrs. Dora Brown. The Junior and Youth Choirs of Friendly Christian Church. 415 Sumner Ave., bald their first an­ niversary celebration Sunday, Sept 22 at 4 pjn. Guest choirs came from St. James Commu­ nity Church of Manhattan and Trinity Baptist Church of Brook­ ___t lyn. Miss Pauline B. Wlgga direct­ ed the musical program at which the pastor. Rev. W. F. Keyes will be the traditional presenta­ tion of the fruits of the land at the 11 a.m. service. Selling will take place immediately after. Mrs. Hannah Marshall is harvest committee chairman. Rosary The Holy Rosary Church bulle­ tin had "A word to parents” last week which said: "Parents have a moral obligation to send their children to school. In doing so, they must not forego own position as teachers, must continue to instruct children at home. . the should cooperate with school." the ucw The United Church Women of Brooklyn, will hold a rededlca- tion service Friday, Oct. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lafayette Ave­ nue Presbyterian Church, 85 So Oxford St.. Rev. George Licht Knight pastor. Mrs. William Ul- bricht is president Queens F St John's At St John’s Baptist Church. 480 Bainbridge St, annual Wom­ en’s Day will ba obaer day, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. with Mrs. Ruth J. P Reddick of hattaa at guest weaker fashion show will follow at p m pastor la Rev. F. Arthur need St George's Annual harvest festival will be held Sunday. Oct, • et St George’s Protestant Episcopal ID Marcy Ave.. Rev B. Hucles, pastor. There The Queens Federation of Churches annual Fall School for Leadership Training is ’being held six consecutive Tuesdays, Oct. 1 to Nov. 5. Sessions meet at 8 pm. at the Church - in the - Gardens. Forest HUls. Rev. Charles T. Botkin is dean A new Youth Center has been opened by the Federation at Lemuel Haynes Church. Jamai­ ca, bringing to seven the num­ ber of such centers administer­ ed by the Federation and the New York City Youth Board Other centers are at First Bap tist. East Elmhurst; Macedonia A. M. E., Flushing; Brooks Me- moriil, Jamaica: Westminster Presbyterian, Cetjar Manor; First Reformed. Astoria; and in the Arverne Section of the Rock- awayi. Calvary Calvary Baptist Church, 111-10 New York Bird., Jamaica, ob­ served Its 33rd anniversary day, Sept 22. There was a mortal service at 7 p.m. with the pastor. Rev. Walter 8. Pinn, officiating The church is sponsoring the appearance of Marvinell Hanna fn g Town Hall recital, Sunday, Oct. 6, at 5:30 p.m. A recep­ tion will follow the concert at the Hotel Diplomat opposite Town Hall. St. Albaae The aecond annual art show sponsored by the Young Adult Group of the St. Albans Con­ gregational Church, will be held Oct. 25 in the recreation hall at I p.m . Rev Robert R. Johnson it pastor of the church located at Unden Blvd. and Marne Place. St. Albans. Emaaucl The Emanuel Baptist Church of Elmont, L. I., dedicated Its new pewi and pulpit furniture 8un day, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. The Rev. Andrew Bennett of Hemp dead Antioch Baptist Church, who came with his congregation and choir, preached. A refreshment and fellowship period followed. Rev. H. David Parker is Emanuel s pastor County Executive Eugene H.i Nickerson has announced the op-j ening of two new sections —with 56 beds — at the Patterson Home for the Aged and Infirm in Union- dale. The action was wade pos­ sible by success of a continuing campaign to recruit licensed practical and registered nurses, he said. While many more nurs- are needed, those recently hired were enough to staff the * two sections . Commissioner McManus re­ ported that one 39-bed section in i the Infirmary building has been converted into a "Constant Care Unit" for reetdente wbo need medical and nursing care on a 24- hour basis. As an example of the kinds of cases in the new unit, be cited that of Mrs. Lena Gold­ stein. 71 - year - old 8yosset woman,’ who was transferred to the Patterson Home last week from Nassau Hospital. Mineola, where surgeons had' placed a "Pacemaker" in her heart mus­ cle. The device, which assists the heart functin, is operated by electric batteries, he said, and cl. he device, which slats the requires that she be within im­ mediate reach of professionAI assistance In case of a median-1 ical failure. Mrs. Goldstein and other residents In the unit are i» u a m under constant observation of (he ,w p * registered nurses on duty. > ' BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH SSI Brrgcu Struct. Brmldya 17, W. >. "Coma in te Worship and fa out to Barra" Bar. W. J. BALL. Paatar THIS SUNDAY Rev Hall Cclcbrateu Hia SiSS A M Mamins Worship. • IS A M . Churrh 11 M A.M—Morning 7:J0 P.M Evening Willoughby, St. Jaha a Anniversary . P. T. Bar. W. 1. Ball Gueet, Bar. Writer Holy Communion A MAIa S-S4M HOLY TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH Ralph Are. at Salmi St. Bhlyu. W. T. Bar. Thaaaaa B. Bartaa. Paatar Sr. VWr-Prra. a( Natleaal RaptM CawnHia. U. S. A. la«. THIS SUNDAY IN A.M SuaSay School ID « A M -Momins WonSdp S OS P M.—B.T.U. -Community nklin Ava MS Prinklto Ava Bar. T. 8. METHODIST NEWMAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH 2S7 Maron Street (Near Thrnopl \ Brooklyn, N. Y. REV HENRY M DEA8. PASTOR THIS SUNDAY WORLD WIDE COMMUNION SUNDAY MOK 'ING WORSHIP. REV. DEAS. PANEL DISCUSSION, "Win IS THERE EVIL IN BOD'S WORLD." MODERATOR, REV MELVIN WILLIAMS, BETHANY CH1'R( H. BROOKLYN. ST. JOHN'S BAPTIST CHURCH ». (Neo Sra.) Brooklyn, N. Y. Bar. P. Arthur THIS SUNDAY •:» AM—SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A M —SUNDAY WORSHIP WEDNESDAY. SiSS PJC— 7 P.M—BOLY COMMUNION. Iff SUNDAY PBAYEB MEETING BIBLE CLAM CORNIRSTONI BAPTIST CHURCH THE BBYBBMND BANDY ». BAT • THIS SUNDAY S:SS A.M.-SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:SS A M.-MOBNINO WORSHIP 1» PM—NURSES UNIT ANNIVEBAARY S M P M.-BAPTBrr TRAINING UNION S W P M -EVENING PRESBYTERIAN SILOAM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Jefferson S Marry Area. BVV DR MILTON A. GALAMIBON. Pi II 00 AM. MORNING WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY t 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