Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1968-26-10 J. A. Beauchamp BY SAM BROWN According to reports ELSTON HOWARD one of the great catchers of baseball is retiring from the Boston Red Sox where he has served for the pact two seasons Long time an outstanding performer for the New York Yankees, Howard m rated one of the top catchers of the game. He is one of the many players the old Kansas City Monarchs of the former Negro American League sent to the malor leagues. He broke in with the Monarchs as an outfielder and played many times at the old Martin Stadium, one time home of the Memphis Red Sox which played against tome of the best players the game has produced, players who made names in baseball before Jackie Robinson was signed by the former Brooklyn Dodgers General Manager Branch Rickey. The former Kansas City Monarchs perhaps sent more players to the major leagues than any other club of the former Negro leagues. In addition to Howard and Robinson, there are Rank Thomp son, Ernie Banks, Earl Baker, Willard Brown and others whose names don't come to mind just now. It is rumored that Howard may again join the Yankees as a coach or some other capacity. He spent 12 years as a Yankee catcher. The St. Louis Cardinals are leaving for a baseball tour of-Japan where they will play several games as a good will and friendship gesture on the part of America. The team should show the Japanese fans baseball at its best American style, despite the defeat at the hands of the Detroit Tigers in the late world series. So, behind the decisive victory over Catholic High, rated among the top ten all year the latest release rates Melorse eighth in the state. Melrose is now 7-0 for the season with Catholic having a season's record of 5-1-land rated fourth in the second ten. Memphis White Station High 6-1 is the only other Memphis school in the top ten. Then too, the team is well fortified at other positions, particularly among the ball carriers. To mention a few who have done yeoman service for the team, James Fitzpatrick, Edwin Bell, James Parham, Kenneth Hill and little scooter back Norm Chamhers, all nave speed and power The Wildcats line comes in for a lot of praise for making git possible for the ball carriers to get away. So, Laurel Wreaths to the fine Melrose team. RESOLING YES-WE SNIP POINTED TOE SHOES and ROUND or SQUARE SAME LADIES' HEELS MEN'S HEELS SHOE DYEING 74 West Court Phone 527-9173 All HOGUE&KNOTT Stores HOGUE & KNOTT — REG. SIZE LOAF CARNATION EVAPORATED — 14-OZ. CAN DIXIE LILLY — PLAIN or SELF-RISING LARGE MEATY BIRDS — CUT-UP TRAY PACK REEFOOT SMOKED DETA or SOFTEX ASSORTED PETS PIPER 7 Convenient Locations 7 973 SO. THIRD AT WALKER 1378 HOLLYWOOD AT CHELSEA 3362 SUMMER AT NATIONAL 1578 LAMAR AVE. 3384 THOMAS AVE. 4321 SUMMER AVE. 3511 PARK AT HIGHLAND Bishop Ends Fast, Sees Break-Through! Bishop P. L. Johnson, spiritual leader in the Beale-Linden slum areas, hat ended hit fast. He began farting a little over two weeks ago, hoping that his effort would help bring about a settlement in the current strike of city hospital workers. Bishop Johnson, pastor of Tabernacle Community Church located on Cynthia in the heart of the slum area, began fasting Sunday, Oct. 6. He ended the fast last Sunday. Oct. 20. He was down to 220 pounds Sunday. His normal weight is 250 pounds. At the beginning of his fast, Bishop Johnson said he would refuse to eat until striking hospital employees returned other jobs or until hospital services were back to normal He said he was "for their grievances" but thought they "should go back to work and then sit down and talk to city officials." He announced Sunday that he was ending the fast because recent developments point to "a minor break-through" in the entire situation. Bishop Johnson ate no solids during the two-week fasting period. His only nourishment came from fruit juices. The bishop said be ended his fasting became or recent developments, such as the reported change of policy at City Memphis Hos pitals, the opening of doors to charity cases at Bowld and Crump and plans to reopen the emergency room at John Gaston. "Being interested and dedicated to helping the sick and suffering, I was also elated over the announcement last week that a program is underway to build 9,600 low-income housing units in Mem phis immediately, and another 8, 600 within the next 10 years," he added. "During my fast I was strengthened by toe words of Jesus as related in Mark 9:29 - 'Viewing fasting and prayer as the very foundation of human rights, I shall continue to pray in behalf of the poor." STARRING IN 'SHOW BOAT' — Miss Mertis Ewell as 'Queenie' and James A. Hyter as 'Joe' won a standing ovation Thursday night from a capacity house attending the opening of "Show Boat" at Front Street Theatre. A third Negro performer in the show is Miss Janis Jones who appears in the chorus. The popular production continues through November 10. Alamo-Brownsville—Humboldt ALAMO — The Lincoln Street Church of Christ took its young people to the Page Boulevard Church of Christ in St. Louis, Mo., to attend the third annual Fall Singing Fest. The program was from 6 p. m. to 10 p. m. Saturday night,, Oct. 19. G. O. McGill is the minister. Sunday, we worshipped with the Wagner Ave. Church of Christ. R. M. Moore is minister. A special meeting was called Thursday night, Oct. 17, by the Neighborhood Youth center to elect new officers for the coming year Mr. John DeBerry and Mr. Ivory Lee Cole were elected as the policy making officers for the youth center. The center is under the direction of the Lauderdale Crockett County O. E. O. Several others was elected to the advisory committee. Mr. Levi Moore, director of the Lauderdale-Crockett County O. E. O., attended the meetings. There will be a board of directors meeting at Ripley, Tenn. Thursday night, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p. m. All officers and advisors are asked to attend. Mrs. Jelks and Mrs. Williams, O. O. employees at the youth center, will have the transportation ready. BROWNVILLE — Starting Sunday night, Oct. 13, the Peaceful Chapel Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. J. C. Staten, held its first 1968 five-night drive. On Sunday night Jimmy Lewis was guest speaker and Sis. Florine Epperson from tone 6 was sponsor. Monday night the Rev. R. W. Hill was the guest speaker and his subject was "Let The Dead Bury The Dead." Sis. Barbara Lewis, zone 1, was the sponsor. Tuesday night, Sis. Maggie Taylor none 4 was the sponsor. Rev. Young was the guest speaker tad his subject was "It Is Bad To Tell God a Lie." Wednesday night Rev. Bates Bond was the guest speaker and his subject was, "How Dangerous It Is To Come careless." The sponsor was Bro. Leon King from acne 55. Thursday night Sis, Florine Taylor, from zone J, was the sponsot. The Rev. Author Anderson was the guest speaker. Friday night Dorothy Franklin, from cone 2, was the sponsor Rev. Bates was the guest speaker and his subject was "The Power Of Togetherness." Peaceful Chapel had a holy and glorious time Sunday evening, Oct. 20. Scripture toy Rev. J. C. Staten, pastor; welcome by Sis. Epperson. A solo was given by Sis Bradford, and Ray of Peaceful Chapel. Remarks by Sis. Trner song by the choir. Rev. Britt, pastor of St. Mark, delivered the message. We had to worship with us two visitors, Rev. George Pirtle who read the scripture, and Rev. B. Crawley. Our own Rev. E. L. Smith brought the message. His subject was "Practical Application of The Divine Omnipotence. Sunday afternoon we had our Annual Women's day program. Guest speaker was Mrs. Oracle Pearson Her Theme was, "Jesus, The Great Missionary. Other guests were, Mrs. Ruby Mullins and Mrs. Emmer Deberry. Music was furnished by our own choir, along with a solo coming from Mrs. Emma Deberry. BBOWNVILLE ALAMO — The Lincoln Street Church of Christ took its young people to the Page Boulevard Church of Christ in St. Louis, Mo., to attend the third annual Fall Singing Fest. The program was from 6 p. m. to 10 p. m. Saturday night,, Oct. 19. G. O. McGill is the minister. Sunday, we worshipped with the Wagner Ave. Church of Christ. R. M. Moore is minister. A special meeting was called Thursday night, Oct. 17, by the Neighborhood Youth center to elect new officers for the coming year Mr. John DeBerry and Mr. Ivory Lee Cole were elected as the policy making officers for the youth center. The center is under the direction of the Lauderdale Crockett County O. E. O. Several others was elected to the advisory committee. Mr. Levi Moore, director of the Lauderdale-Crockett County O. E. O., attended the meetings. There will be a board of directors meeting at Ripley, Tenn. Thursday night, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p. m. All officers and advisors are asked to attend. Mrs. Jelks and Mrs. Williams, O. O. employees at the youth center, will have the transportation ready. BROWNVILLE — Starting Sunday night, Oct. 13, the Peaceful Chapel Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. J. C. Staten, held its first 1968 five-night drive. On Sunday night Jimmy Lewis was guest speaker and Sis. Florine Epperson from tone 6 was sponsor. Monday night the Rev. R. W. Hill was the guest speaker and his subject was "Let The Dead Bury The Dead." Sis. Barbara Lewis, zone 1, was the sponsor. Tuesday night, Sis. Maggie Taylor none 4 was the sponsor. Rev. Young was the guest speaker tad his subject was "It Is Bad To Tell God a Lie." Wednesday night Rev. Bates Bond was the guest speaker and his subject was, "How Dangerous It Is To Come careless." The sponsor was Bro. Leon King from acne 55. Thursday night Sis, Florine Taylor, from zone J, was the sponsot. The Rev. Author Anderson was the guest speaker. Friday night Dorothy Franklin, from cone 2, was the sponsor Rev. Bates was the guest speaker and his subject was "The Power Of Togetherness." Peaceful Chapel had a holy and glorious time Sunday evening, Oct. 20. Scripture toy Rev. J. C. Staten, pastor; welcome by Sis. Epperson. A solo was given by Sis Bradford, and Ray of Peaceful Chapel. Remarks by Sis. Trner song by the choir. Rev. Britt, pastor of St. Mark, delivered the message. We had to worship with us two visitors, Rev. George Pirtle who read the scripture, and Rev. B. Crawley. Our own Rev. E. L. Smith brought the message. His subject was "Practical Application of The Divine Omnipotence. Sunday afternoon we had our Annual Women's day program. Guest speaker was Mrs. Oracle Pearson Her Theme was, "Jesus, The Great Missionary. Other guests were, Mrs. Ruby Mullins and Mrs. Emmer Deberry. Music was furnished by our own choir, along with a solo coming from Mrs. Emma Deberry. WILLIAM CHAPEL CHURCH HUMBOLDT ALAMO — The Lincoln Street Church of Christ took its young people to the Page Boulevard Church of Christ in St. Louis, Mo., to attend the third annual Fall Singing Fest. The program was from 6 p. m. to 10 p. m. Saturday night,, Oct. 19. G. O. McGill is the minister. Sunday, we worshipped with the Wagner Ave. Church of Christ. R. M. Moore is minister. A special meeting was called Thursday night, Oct. 17, by the Neighborhood Youth center to elect new officers for the coming year Mr. John DeBerry and Mr. Ivory Lee Cole were elected as the policy making officers for the youth center. The center is under the direction of the Lauderdale Crockett County O. E. O. Several others was elected to the advisory committee. Mr. Levi Moore, director of the Lauderdale-Crockett County O. E. O., attended the meetings. There will be a board of directors meeting at Ripley, Tenn. Thursday night, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p. m. All officers and advisors are asked to attend. Mrs. Jelks and Mrs. Williams, O. O. employees at the youth center, will have the transportation ready. BROWNVILLE — Starting Sunday night, Oct. 13, the Peaceful Chapel Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. J. C. Staten, held its first 1968 five-night drive. On Sunday night Jimmy Lewis was guest speaker and Sis. Florine Epperson from tone 6 was sponsor. Monday night the Rev. R. W. Hill was the guest speaker and his subject was "Let The Dead Bury The Dead." Sis. Barbara Lewis, zone 1, was the sponsor. Tuesday night, Sis. Maggie Taylor none 4 was the sponsor. Rev. Young was the guest speaker tad his subject was "It Is Bad To Tell God a Lie." Wednesday night Rev. Bates Bond was the guest speaker and his subject was, "How Dangerous It Is To Come careless." The sponsor was Bro. Leon King from acne 55. Thursday night Sis, Florine Taylor, from zone J, was the sponsot. The Rev. Author Anderson was the guest speaker. Friday night Dorothy Franklin, from cone 2, was the sponsor Rev. Bates was the guest speaker and his subject was "The Power Of Togetherness." Peaceful Chapel had a holy and glorious time Sunday evening, Oct. 20. Scripture toy Rev. J. C. Staten, pastor; welcome by Sis. Epperson. A solo was given by Sis Bradford, and Ray of Peaceful Chapel. Remarks by Sis. Trner song by the choir. Rev. Britt, pastor of St. Mark, delivered the message. We had to worship with us two visitors, Rev. George Pirtle who read the scripture, and Rev. B. Crawley. Our own Rev. E. L. Smith brought the message. His subject was "Practical Application of The Divine Omnipotence. Sunday afternoon we had our Annual Women's day program. Guest speaker was Mrs. Oracle Pearson Her Theme was, "Jesus, The Great Missionary. Other guests were, Mrs. Ruby Mullins and Mrs. Emmer Deberry. Music was furnished by our own choir, along with a solo coming from Mrs. Emma Deberry. MABERRY'S BOOK STORE CARRIE'S FLORISTS GIFT SHOPPE *FUNERALS *WEDDINGS *HOSPITALS *CORSAGES *POTTED PLANTS RE-ELECT Ha Will Work For FAIRNESS TO ALL and LOWER COST GOVERNMENT Magicians, Meet Tougeloo College In Cross - Country The cross-country squad of LeMoyne-Owen College will host the pack from Tougeloo College at Tougaloo, Miss., this Saturday morning, Oct. 26. The race will be run over the Christian Brothers College new 4.1 mile course. The LeMoyne-Owen Magicians, defeated Tougaloo, 23-38, at Tougaloo, Oct. 12. The Memphians tacked up their fourth victory in as many starts Saturday, Oct. 19, at Nashville by defeating Fisk University, 27-28. Mt. Gillian Baptist Plans Woman's Day Mt. Gilliam Baptist Church, 1029 Raymond St., will observe Womens Day Sunday Oct. 27, with a special program at 3 p. m. when Mrs. W. M. Fields will be the speaker, Public is invited. Mrs. Rosie Tyus is toe chairman; Mrs. Irene Guinn, co-chairman,, and the Rev. a Bates pastor. lane Defeats Savannah Stale Lane College defeated Savannah State, 14-0, here Saturday night at Rothrock Stadium. A combination of alert defense and a sharp offense resulted in two Lane touchdowns. Alton Burton, with a lot of help from fumbling opponents, threw one touchdown pass and scored another on a short run. The first dragon score was set up on a pass reception to Raymond Hatcher, who galloped from Lane's own 42 yard line to Savannah's 10. After paralyzing Savannah defense on a pass interference on the three, Wallace Mobley luggued over for the touchdown. The extra point attempt was misted. The Dragons' second score was made by Curtis Broome when Alton Burton connected with him, over the goal line. Mobley ran the con version for two points and that was the final score, 14-6. A sulkish Savannah eleven never came to life. The Dragons are 3-1 on the season now and will host Fort Valley State, Oct. 26. Anniversary For Bishop And Wife Bishop Edward W Rodgers and Mrs., Rodgers will be honored on the occasion of his 13th Anniversary as pastor of Lambert Church of God in Christ, 1070 Keating St, Oct. 23-27. The program will start at 8 each night with guest churches invited to participate. The public is invited. The bishop and Mrs. Rodgers, reside at 1481 Tayner St. Roy Briggs is chairman. TENNESSEANS VOTE AGAINST CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM 1. Stop Higher Tax Rates. 2. Prevent Shelby, Davidson, Knox and Hamilton Counties from Losing Millions of Dollars. 3. Prevent Business and Industry from Leaving the State of Tennessee. 4. Prevent our School System and Educational Systems from Deteriorating Because of Lest of Revenue. 1. Property will Pay Higher Taxes Because of Loss by Reason of Reducing Assessments. 2. Business and Industry will Pay Higher Taxes and we will Discourage them from Settling in the Start of Tennessee. 3. Business and Industry will be Discouraged by Higher Taxes and we will Lose a Tremendous Amount of Jobs. 4. The Industrial Progress and New Jobs that Shelby, Davidson, Knox and Hamilton Counties and oil of Tennessee have made will come to a Sudden Stop. 5. Rents Will Go Higher and Higher. Paid for by the Tennessee Citizens Against High Taxes Committee Helm Cooper, Treasurer. African Culture Night Is Planned The Bluff City Council of Civil Clubs met Sunday, Oct. 18, and decided on a joint effort to an Afro-American Culture Nov. 14, at the Greater Baptist Church, 821 Lone Are The program will feature Memphis and Shelby County telout from local high schools on a competitive basis in the areas of vocal and instrumental music, art and poetry by Afro-Americans. All interested persons are inviteed to participate, However, the Council wishes that interested persons contact the program co-chairmen Nosh W. Bond and Dr. J. S. Jordan 1936 Chelsent Avenue, 2742400, at the arliest possible date, This will enable program arrangements to be completed. Man Flees From Storm, Dies Of Heart Attack man who left Florida in fear of Eurricanee Gladys died of a heart attack in a minor traffic accident Thursday. Police said Claude Strother of Pinellas County, Fla., apparently lost consciousness while driving on U. S. 31. His car went out of control, crossed the highway median and struck a truck. Strother, 72 died later at University Hospital. Mrs. Strother received minor outs from broken glass. The couple's daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Bush said her parents "Were running from the storm."