Grace-New Haven Hospital Drive kickoffs and social notes
City readers learn of the Grace-New Haven Hospital Building Drive launch on May 28, with a banquet at the Taft Hotel to brief group leaders. The piece lists numerous attendees from the community, postal workers, and local organizations, plus social events and an art exhibition by Calvin Burnett in Boston.
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Grace-New Haven
Taft Hotel
Mesdames
Laura McCoy
Christine Murray
Fannie Pierce
Alberta Hill
Frances Walker
Grace Marshall
Harriet Cheek
R. A. G.foster
Harold Fleming
Mr. Watts
Dixwell Avenue
Gain
James Mitchell
Calvin Burnett
Cambridge
Boris Mirski
Newbury St
Boston
Mass
Negro Congress To Set Up Branch
A local group in New Haven led by G. Glover R. Heath and L. Groom moved to form a branch of the National Negro Congress to contact about sixty eight organizations. The provisional committee chaired by R. Heath aims to press for FEPC social security, poll tax abolition, and minority equality as a political advocacy body. Harold Rogers leads the panel with George Glover R. Heath and L. Groom. Rogers reachable at 8-6127.
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Dixwell Ave
G. Glover
R. Heath
L. Groom
National Negro Congress of Organizations
Glover
Chicago
Freeport
L. L
FEPC
New Haven
Harold Rogers
George Glover
Rogers
Of Faith And Freedom By Rev Henri M Deal
Rev Henri M Deal laments the church’s neglect of labor urging organized religion to support workers against rich donors and media power. He notes clergy ignore working class needs, warn against plush churches, and recalls a labor delegate’s critique of the church. He cites radio and press as tools used by business interests and mentions President Truman.
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Henri M. Deal
America
Jesus
Christian Church
United States
Truman
Men Chorus Concert by Rock Hontas Chorus at Troup Junior High
The Rock Hontas Chorus of 40 mixed voices led by Joseph Peters performs a program of spirituals and gospel pieces at Troup Junior High School on Friday June 7 at 8 p.m. Guest pianist Richard Petaway plays Chopin and Palmgren. Tickets from Limus Temple of Music or at the door.
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Jeanne P. Johnson
The
Men’s Progressive Association
Rock Hontas
Joseph Peters
Troup Junior High School
Johnson
Mizzy
Burleigh
Go Shepard
Arr. Peters
Kramer
Boamer
Richard Petaway
Chopin
Palmgren
Loomis Temple of Music
Should Married Couples Plan Separate Vacations
Public opinion asks whether couples should vacation apart. Mrs Rose Williams of Springfield supports separate trips for rest and refreshing home life. Mrs Louise Pugh of Hartford favors one week away. Mrs Kathryn Paul of Bloomfield argues shared trips strengthen bonds and memories.
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Rose Williams
Springfield
Mass
Louise Pugh
Martin St
Hartford
Conn
Kathryn Paul
Bloomfield
Labor and Church Roles in the Unemployment Crisis
A wartime style plea argues that churches should support labor demands for better pay and working conditions. The writer criticizes churches for silent strike breaking and urges Christian bodies to take active stances on justice, health standards, housing, and old age security.
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Army
Christian Church
Kingdom of God
Bishop O'Brien Confirms Adults at Hartford Center
In New Haven at the Blessed Martin de Porres Center Most Rev Henry J O'Brien Catholic Bishop of Hartford confirms an adult class The center founded years ago serves the social and religious welfare of Negro residents of New Haven Its facilities are open to all with summer vacation school and activities soon starting
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New Haven
Conn
Henry J. O'Brien
Hartford
New Haven Observes Memorial Day With Giant Parade And Services
Harret J. Davis reports New Haven marked Memorial Day with a mammoth parade, veterans units, and memorial services at Varick AME Zion Church. Rev. Richard Foster delivered the sermon, Lt. Harold Williams gave the eulogy, and the Saulsbury Choir provided music. The Leader Class at Emanuel Baptist hosted May Breakfast on May 26 with Florence Mitchell of Dixwell Community House guest speaker. Mary Parker, Delores Parker winner, and Tres-Alpha Choral Group highlighted events, with Parker set to compete in the State Contest in Hartford.
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Harret J. Davis
New Haven
Varick Ame Zion Church
Richard Foster
Harold Williams
Saulsbury Choir
Immanuel Baptist Church
Florence Mitchell
Dixwell Community House
New York
Ella Boyd
Jones
Mommie Bosswell
New Rochelle
Ulysses Gilliam
Fannie Moore
Tres-Alpha Choral Group
Hartford
Delores Parker
Berlin Soldier McDew Remembered by Family and Friends
Pvt. McDew who left high school as a senior in March 1945 to enlist in the air corps will be missed by his family and many friends.
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Berlin
Pvt
McDew
Air Corps
NAACP Drive Off To A Good Start In City Push
Mayor William C Celentano welcomed NAACP representatives Dan Stewart Romietta Caple Jeanne P Johnson and C A Hubbard to a reception as they launch a drive to raise local NAACP membership The group aims to retrain veterans improve housing and recreation and rehabilitate ex servicemen with planned programs involving the chamber of commerce and community education efforts The mayor praised the efforts noting actions will reach the city board soon and stressing unity across races as they rally support for the cause
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William C. Celentano
NAACP
Dan Stewart
Romietta Caple
Jeanne P. Johnson
C. A. Hubbard
Stewart
Celentano
Negro Veterans_ Civic Organization
Chamber of Commerce
Dixwell
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