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nesctimst of the day. ber is full of praise incl at the hospital ; been treated, andOSS. A happy exper-recently was the uitment of a large od donors by tele-he was in Durham ■;he has offered her 3 with the next Red »bile visit in Jacking forward to the s to work and plans lunteer work for art of her activities, about her life be-disaster Miss Mc-“I gave only token Red Cross came thought that I could*e of myself . . . nowe never know when help . . . for we hen disaster mayber’s courage in the ave appeared to be - obstacles have *ation to everyone •dged to know theGOFA—10—A.IS RELEASED*t. 26 (U.R) — Thest Berlin radio said ield Marshal Fried-us. who surrender-Park RededicatedTo Negro ChildrenMore than 400 persons, including city officials and local Negro leaders, heard Mayor Charles M. Jones re-dedicate Gyles Park Negro playground yesterday to the colored youth of the city, and express hope that It will help In building better citizens for tomorrow.The spacious park, located near the passenger depot, and turned over by the Southern railroad in 1912 to be used as a recreation spot for Negroes, is equipped with the most modern of equipment, which includes two six-seat swings, a six-board see-saw, sand box, wading pool, merry-go-round,two slides, a horse shoe game course, and two picnic tables.Mrs. Lonnis Thompson, local leader among the city’s colored children, said the park is the realization of a “dream come true.«!JayceetesTo Meet OnThursdayRev. Mr. Friendship the invoca-of the ad-The Aiken Javeeettes are still“I'm sure this park will help us to build better and more useful citizens for tomorrow,” Mrs. Thompson said.Mrs. Josey Hazel, a member of Mayor Jones’ advisory committee on Negro recreation affairs, led the group in singing “Climbing Jacob’s Ladder.” The Bush, pastor of the Baptist church, gave tion. Other members visory committee on hand for the re-dedication ceremonies were Robert Brooks and Jason Smith, whose efforts were instrument al in erecting the equipment at the{DcrlcCity Athletic Director II. II. (Tot) Robinson told the group that the park is the first step towards accomplishing the goal of the City Recreation commission.“There is still much to he done, and it will take the cooperation of everyone in the community to do it.” Mr. Robinson pointed out. He made the statement following an appeal made by /Ivy-or Weeks for volunteer supervisors at Gyles Park.
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Aiken Standard and Review
Aiken, South Carolina, US
Tue, Oct 27, 1953
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