Deaths of Jack Johnson and Hilda Moss in local notices
Mr. Jack Johnson, a well known Masonic Lodge member, died at his home on Monday. Mrs. Hilda Moss of 19034 NW 2nd Court died Monday morning and is survived by two sons and three brothers. Funeral services are set for Saturday at Temple Baptist Church with Pall Bearers' Lodge in attendance, Francis Funeral Home directing.
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Pioneer J. D. Knowles Dies in City
J D Knowles longtime Afro Insurance employee and active community figure died Monday at Jackson Memorial hospital. Survived by a sister and many relatives. Funeral services set for Saturday at St Paul AME Church with Rev J Culmer officiating. Francis Funeral Home directing.
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Afro Insurance Company
St. Paul Ame Church
J. Culmer
Grace Presbyterian Church
Francis Funeral Home
In Memoriam for Harrison Pinckney Sr and Family
In loving memory of our beloved mother and wife who passed Oct. 13, 1943. Harrison Pinckney Sr. husband Harrison Pinckney Jr. son Marguerite Hart daughter Vernell Walker daughter George Walker Jr. grandson.
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Harrison Pinckney, Jr
Marguerite Hart
Vernell Walker
George Walker, Jr
In memory of Mrs Albertha Stebbins Departed October 12 1949
In memory of my dear beloved wife Mrs Albertha Stebbins who departed this life October 12 1949. Does Jesus care when my heart is pained too deeply for mirth or song. Gone but not forgotten. Mr Leroy Stebbins husband Mrs Marie Miller mother James Miller brother Herbert Miller brother Mrs Marie Kelly Miller sister in law. Host of relatives and friends.
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Leroy Stebbins
Marie Miller
James Miller
Herbert Miller
Marie Kelly Miller
Race relations head topic in Portland vote hint
Citizens in Portland Oregon focus on a November 7 vote over a civil rights ordinance. City council passed the measure months ago but a petition seeks a referendum. Public forums sponsored by YWCA City club League of Women Voters and Council of Churches discuss democracy versus business rights.
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Portland Council of Churches
Card of Thanks for Elder Thomas Richardson
The family of the late Elder Thomas J. Richardson express deep appreciation for the kindnesses shown during his illness and death.
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Thomas J. Richardson
Joe Louis as a Champion of Faith and Fair Play
The poem lauds Joe Louis blending sport with religion and social responsibility. It praises his dignity in the ring, his universal respect across races, and his upright conduct inspiring youth, military service, and global admiration while depicting his final match as a Christian striving for a crown.
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Explosion on 20000 capacity barge kills two workers at Avondale
Avondale Louisiana reports two Black laborers Edwin Reese and an unnamed colleague died when a 20000 capacity oil barge sank after an explosion. Salvage began the day of the incident. cause unknown. A second explosion at Todd Johnson Dry Docks injured two workers aboard another oil barge.
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Todd- Johnson Dry Docks
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Mississippi River
Chicago Y director to retire after 35 years of service
Henry R. Crawford will retire this week after 35 years as health director at the Wabash Avenue YMCA Chicago. He will move to California and friends plan a testimonial dinner on October 23 with a special committee organizing the banquet.
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