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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1957
Page
2
The Dr Elks annual Cotton Ball is set for Friday July 26 at the Harlem Square Ballroom. Tickets go on sale late this week and the event features a parade of cotton fashions directed by Dr Heter Rivers with cash prizes for contestants.
Poem argues that books alone build intelligence and independence only when minds act. It criticizes neglect of activation, notes isolation of the Negro slows progress, and asserts that real proof and gains come from active brains and leadership shaping outcomes.
Evan gelist Billy Graham named Rev. Howard Jones the first Negro minister on his crusade team. Jones, 28, praised for revivals in Nigeria and Liberia, will serve as an associate to Dr. Graham on the 35 member team while on leave from the Smoot Memorial Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Cleveland.
The State Laymen Convention met at Mt. Zion AME Church in Dade City Florida June 26. Host pastor Rev J W Bruno and Mrs King ensured comfort and enjoyment. Felix White appointed committees for Laymen League improvement. Miss A Chirpin led the workshop Workers Together Are We with a panel including Mrs Wilson Mr White Mrs Boger Mrs Randall and Mrs J Giles and Mrs Ann Smith. Bishop S L Greene preached on St John 6 5. The league voted confidence in Bishop D Ward Nichols for leadership in civil rights.
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