African Girls Inspire Illinois Baptist Missions Drive
Two African girls from Issele Uka Nigeria, Martha Mordi and Onekwuke Okwumabua, inspired Illinois Baptists to raise over 7000 for foreign missions. Brought to Chicago by Pilgrim Baptist Church, they will attend Baptist Training School in Nashville. Pilgrim church runs 14 schools and churches across Issele Uka, led by Dr Samuel A. Martin.
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Africa
Baptist State Convention of Illinois
J. C. Austin
Martha Mordi
Onekwuke Okmumabua
Issele
Uka
Nigeria
Chicago
Pilgrim Baptist Church
Dr. Austin
Baptist Training
Nashville
Tenn
Issele Uka
Samuel A. Martin
Mary Scott
Carrie Wells
Austin
Robinson Graziano Title Fight Promises Big Chicago Show
Boxing fans buzz over the Sugar Ray Robinson vs Rocky Graziano middleweight title bout set for April 16 at Chicago Stadium with IBC ticket tiers from 5 to 20 dollars. The bout will be televised nationwide except in Chicago where a beer sponsor’s time blackout affected local coverage. Ike Williams latest defeat at Chicago Stadium sparks talk of a fading career and lingering questions about his future in boxing.
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Chicago
Ray Sugar Robinson
Rocky Graziano
Chicago Stadium
International Boxing Club
Truman K. Gibson
IBC
Columbia Broadcasting System
Windy City
Red Cross
Graziano
Sugar Ray
Pompton Lakes, N.J
Ike Williams
Ike
Bill Loxty
Chuck Davey
Williards
Kid Gavilan
Liberty City Elementary News Highlights School Trips and Exhibits
The third graders toured the main post office learning about stamps, drops, mail conveyance, and the dating process. Fourth graders visited the public library and Chamber of Commerce, noting bathrooms, books, and storytimes plus a park view. Troop 83 Girl Scouts hiked to Opa Locka for games and lunch. A classroom display showcased foods sources and values with cotton and paper models. Visitors included educators and professionals from Florida A and M College, Tallahassee, and Chicago.
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Girl Scouts
Troop 83
Opa Locka
Mrs. Johnson
Betty McIntosh
Montez Lewis
Allen Rolle
Anne Covington
Charles Hartfield
Dorothy Graham
Division of Home Economics
Doris Peters Brown
Florida A and M College
B. H. Puryear
Fla. Normal and Industrial College
A. L. James
First Baptist Church
Roanoke
Kelsey Pharr
Miami
Minnie Hall Fields
State Dept. of Education
Tallahassee
Rosa Lee Brady
R. N
L. DeReese
Chicago
Ill
Church women urged to lead community improvement
Mrs. Emory Ross of United Church Women urged church members to lead efforts for fair housing, anti discrimination, and better urban life. She stressed housing decay for minorities and unsafe streets with children as urgent issues, calling for action against drug sales and industry unfairness.
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New York
Ross
Emory Ross
The
Phelps- Stokes Fund
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T. E. Brown
Foreign Missions Board
Marci
C. C. Adams
Okwumabua
ANP
CBS
Asea
N. W
Gardens Road
Douglas Road
NEW Liberty
City Properties
Home Office
Langford Bldg
S.E. 1St St
Robinson Graziano
Johnny Bratton
Davey
Williams
Hulk
Ringsider
Liberty City Elementry News
Ste
NAACP
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