…MUSKEGO - The u e- gon Branch AACP on the first round in it court battle to op the discriminatory hiring practices of the city of uske gon. In a suit ftled, July 1, 1984, in the Federal District Court in Grand Rapids� the AACP ed for relief fr the dis- criminatory hiring practice. alledged to exist in the city, AACP attorney David Justian told The Citizen in a phone intervie Jan. 23. The city responded with a motion to dismi b...…
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…, ory JANUARY 23 - 29, 1985 THE CITIZE� PAGE NINE . , Throughout the 1930s, the ill astin Trio continued to play vaudeville, burlesque and cabaret. In 1943 Davis entered the Army and rved for two years riting, directing and producing camp show. After his discharge, he rejoined the trio, which in 1946 cracked the 'big-time" club circuit with a ucce sful Hollywood engage ment. Davis recorded string of hits ("Hey There," "Mr. on...…
…d mas play, becau they re livin it. They are trusting in th Lord. PASTO . L. STE ART, you for- Founder and former Pastor of Queen E er on ry pti t (burch and his wife, s. .L. for t Ste rt wiD b celebrating their 50th Anniversary . . P or Ste i th Pa or of nri Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisian . ban quet wiD be held in their honor January 26 t th Ram d Inn, 5116 onkho Dr., Shreveport, Louisian . ppli d th ter a e ? P.O. B...…
…• air ·ea e I ATLANTA, GA - The M&M Products Company, makers of Sta-Sof-Fro and Sof 'Free Black hair care product, has joined the fight to combat famine in Ethiopia and in ¥ ral African nations. Ac- cording to Therman cKenzie, & 's Executive Vice President who erves on a blue chip com mittee of the American Red Cro -Atlanta Chapter to raise an estimated $100000, &M will contribute $10,000 to the food fund. "When babies and f...…
…c P t r. .. _ . Vivi n Bre ,821 orth hore Drive Benton Harbor, ter and r hall Bre 5245 7th ddm pi nn d. b m the e t ly t by pr - viding re ur to undergird th de el pm n1 of the in i 1 ch n e nd erie U . inv m nt in Chry er important to building th ecur ity of th n tion' e onomie f brie. id Blac Am rie i not the 0 rrun nt poor nor to hieh are in- plight. Immanuel 1teeormng StuJios � 1 Riu.rharu1 Dr" fa nton H rbor. I. 90...…
…D Erik, I am bout to become engag to man ho i ten y older th n I am.� I am 23 ye old,' thi . I be my first marri but it will be h' ond. Hi fi wife died 0 year 0 and he t about her all the time. Ho . much they loved each other and ho she obeyed his every . , rule and ta . Althou I 10 e him and trust him completely, I am ill a littl raid of him. He h er hit me or anything e th t but he h y of punish- in m he er I do or y methin...…
…e is current d in- The number of people ho will be hired d th ir salaries contract p ment for disp tching. That contr ct e pires pril 1. iel- n id he hopes e can hit the ground running." The bo d e tablish d a reet lighting district for Herr Court d Coolidge, and Tre urer Jam s Boothby announced he will t ith hool official b n bout a summer t collection . nton it own id B n will one on riff v ry ond y for pro rti s r in...…
…LEGAL NOTICE In compliance with the Job Training Partn rship Act, th B rrien-Cass-Van Bur n Private Industry Council has a .. ilable a gen ral summary of th modification to the program plan for 1984 through 1986. A copy may b requested from: Kathl n A. T rry, D puty Director, Berrien-Cass-Van Bur n PIC, 410 East Prairie Ronde, Dowagiac, I 490 7. Th Citizen Adv. 1/23/85 LEGAL OTICE The B rrien-Cass-Van Buren Private Industry C...…
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…Dr. Marl!in luther King Jr. HIS BIRTHDAY BECOMES A NATIO AL HOLIDAY Turn to Page 8 VOL. VII NO.7 JA UARV 16 - 22,1985 25. Bulk of Black stud ARBOR - More than 75 percent of all Blac u den in the United States are cncentrated within about two percent of the nation' school di trict , according to University of ichigan education Prof. Charle D. oody Sr. Whil the statistic may eem a mandate for new de g regation effort, oody beli...…
…lot of elderly peop in th to P ho re livin 'It force their ide thorough." t thi tim r. Bishop thirty-fi e tudent in the of th young bro en into print. or inc1ud illu tr ted t t t family histori d of poetry hand-l ttered 09 Clinic in ub- t nd rd h he id. Thi 1 t ice torm quite a test. lot of elderly Co ert re ident ere without electricit nd heat. I 11 feel it lot better hen e can e them all in central loc tion. H dded th t t...…
…Rec Center announces activity schedule BE 0 HARBOR - The City of Benton Harbor harles Gray Recreational Center will be offerin the following recrea- ,. tional activities onday through Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Charles Gray Recreational Center located behind the Benton Harbor Senior High School. The activitie include: Open Gym, eight Lifting, Ping Pong and Swimming. Youth Dances and Overnights which ill be held at d...…
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…JANUARY 16 - 22,1985 THE CITIZEN PAGE FIVE More Senior Citizens now qual ify for free cheese expre d the feeling of the Board by saying,' e are glad that CAA could be instru mental in bringing about this increa d rvice to low-income eriors of our community. e hav been in reasingly con cerned that seniors on fixed income and l with high medical bill were left our of this pro gr m." Persons over 60 who quali y will be able to rec...…
…The P STO 'S ID Club of GOOD TID GS Community B pti t Church i having pro gr m t 7:30 p.m. Friday Jan. 18. Gu t ill be I r elite Baptist Church here the Rev. Perry urr y is the pastor. ill be Rev. The public i invited. Sis. nette H c ett . pre i- d nt nd Rev. thaniel Gath- ri ht i th p tor. rv d t th publi invited to d help c I brate thi birthd y. Bro n thaniel D .. b en est bli b-Am ri an numb r ELCO ES ALL TO ORSHIP T...…
…Bethesda Baptist, site of Dr. King . Service US EGO HEIGHTS - It was standing room only Tue day on the 56th Anniversary of Dr. artin Luther King J r birthday. Repre ntatives from area churches gathered at Bethe da, 575 Getty, for an ecumenical observance of King's birthday. . According to Bethesda Pastor Rev. Charles Poole, the ervice wa an effort to inspire people to carry on King's dream. Rev. Poole said the King programs h...…
…U - 2, CI Muskegon Area Sa/utes Dr. Marti CO PLETE PARTY UPPLIES BEER - I - lIQ OR ) ., 9 7 - - - I- - - - - • = - .. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IT u�oopon" : - - III IIIIII IIIIIIII IIII III� 722-2525 o BARBE HOP B ALL CUTS STYLES Fe uri th "PI EPPLE AVE" Stylists A T U JO SO EDITH SPEARS o n r LARRY PARKS ood St. 43 .. 1 .. 1 I 1 .. 1 I - - - • • - • - • - - • - - - - - •...…
…JANUARY 16 - 22,1985 THE CITIZEN PAGE NINE ,.America. He believed justice and equality rights belonged to all American citizens and that they could be achieved without violence and con flict. Martin Luther King, Jr. is now a national hero, not just a martyr black leader, and his day of observance is worthy of the respect and honor of all Americans. Martin Luther King Day will mean that his dream and message . a United States • ...…
…- 2, c u co r ebru ry. if ttend church YO SIlO U • boo in a bre d wr pper or b g ould prevent damage. e let me kno If, only I my y not right h e His help n THE EC OS are planning an Ea er Shopping Spree on Satur day, rch 9, at South lake all in errillville, Indiana. Price for e 3 to 12 is 10 and for e 13 and up, 20. e P yment is due by February p.m. 9. Departure time is 6:30 .m. and return i around 11 : 00 p.m. For ...…
…JANUARY 16 - 22.1985 THE CITIZEN PAGE ELEVEN PAGE lack progress is not a myth Editor: When nt the Citizen a copy of an article from the all St. Journal, I had no idea it wa going to get a hatchet job by Charle E. Belle. Truly, I enjoyed hatchets long as they are journalistic and also, 'not directed at me. Just for the fun of it, let's see how Belle handle the attached article from the 16 Dec. Chicago Tribune by Clarence Page. ...…
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…SEPTIC TANKS PUMPED call Ballard & Withrow S r � rvic 944-5818. WANTED ANTED Christian-Spirit iIIed persons n edect to nsw r IIH p-Llne ", Ideal for shut-ins. Can 926- 1410 for int.-vi w. SERVICES SEPTIC TANK and er syst installations and re- pairs. Withrow Backhoe S Ice, 944-5818. PERSONAL JOIN ATIONWIDE PRAYER BAND If your personal problem is illness, family troubles, drug addict, alcoholic, un successful etc., let pray...…
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…Children in limbo - the foster care crisis TURN TO PAGE 4 VOL. VII NO.6 JANUARY 9 - 15, 1985 lac 'Aged � ta e on cut TURN TO PAGE 3 ants Blae omen involved p Iti Ily . Story on e S h e • Ir e 9 retirement CROCKETI will be honored t a he en;d a career with the Civil Right. CoJ/Brt Arts talent breaking out . ,., Th to the effort of 0 com munity-minded m . ian of Van Buren United Civic 0 nization obtained a grant from...…
…-1 • ten h ve not b en evaluated to for Both to . d handles a month both court time nd mone . HOL' n on of th ith HUD dol- the city on • borhood . • emor mp yment dult . On pp intment i m ,th pro pecti e pplic nt ill m t ith not 0 coun lor, fill out . an ppli- tion a kill nt form and receive inform tion bout the program. fter an income veri fie tion i completed the individual ill, be enrolled. Then he m y be 1 ced in ...…
…s SHI GTO , D.C. -The Board of Director of the a tional Caucu and Center on Blac Age, Inc. CBA) i oppo ed to the propo ed Reagan Administr tion cutback in the Fi cal Year 1986 budget draft. eeting in Washington last month, board member unani mously adopted a re olution stating that "propo ed cutbacks in income maintenance and r vices programs negatively impact on ged Blac and other low income older persons." , e plead with ...…
…WHISTLI G DIXIE e pproa h this holiday e the members of o. 7 O .. S. thi m nt and fee· for being willing heJpe in the rvice of humanity. Th cry of th orph n and the piteou ail of rrow; ill ta e care of to day or it m yb too 1 te t - Th more them in our. r- …
…o o o B TO HARBOR - A retirem nt dinner will be held on Friday, January 18, 1985 for Lawrence E. Croc ett DL trict Executive for the Benton Harbor office of the Michig n Department of Civil Rights. The dinner ill be held t the Twin Citie Plaza Inn (for merly Ramade Inn, 79 Fer- gu n Drive nton Twp. beginning ith cial hour at 6:00 p.m. nd dinner at 7:00 p.m. Croc ett cam to Michigan in January 1969 to accept the posi tion a...…
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…- EDITORIAL- Co • rm et- n provide opportuni • MUSKEGO z 56 E. BROAD AY, US EGO -739-1219 Ad Circulation - 739-1203 BWPC President wants lack women more }nvolved politically • 10 � If community gets cut tin' 'Cut u in or cut it out'. That rallying cry needs to echo up and down the streest of Mu kegon in the com ing year. Blacks and poor people from across the city need to com together to cut them elves in on the city's e...…
…night 54 .00 per person, c obly. Deposit i 50.00 by J nu ry 11. Bal nee due by. rch 15. For more infor- m tion contact: Jean Davi, 722 15 or Ro Bur, 733- 51, ple call either per n fter 5:00 p.m. - Six for the r . d nomin - re their d 10 for th t 7:00 p.m. Dinner e. ervice clo d rviee. OU orChris hoi d aud i ions U GO - High School tuden ho 10 Jure en ur ed to udition for Vi c 1 group th t i informa I nd i po or d by th...…
…JANUARY 9 - 15. 1985 THE CITIZEN PAGE INE d tar oe - By Alfred "" .. 11. __ .... Oneida Starr is orth uske gon' undiscovered poet. • rs. Starr h an ccumula tion of 600 poem written over the years. She writes about life and though they are poetic, she delivers a cial me age Hackley School of ursing and works pre ntly for General Ho pital in the Caronary Care Unit. She is an ordained minis ter and a lieutenant in the U.S. Ar...…
…"U PORT OUR A V SERS Cub cou s presen . play Sh wn J me on John Buffum and 0 nny rnham, Dr.· ecretary y Fy n: Cub a ter i linda Di on. Con- gr tulation ! ub for a job . ell done. ere pI yed by J n Yin y n, G ig 01 Phon 722-3376· Ella Deloris Thomas 'Thomasine Dowetl DRIVE UP WI DO Fri. • Sit. 9-2 • now op n 9:30 - 2:00 • • ith …
…JANUARY 9 - 15. 1985 THE CITIZEN PAGE ELEVEN Cardiac rehabilitation program offered ign up now for home heating aid The Community Agen y of Souty Central Michigan Berrien County Operation Office is announcing the tart-up of the FY'85 Targeted Fuel A istance (TF A) Program, accouding to Chri tine Ru ell-Little, Energy Coordinator. The TFA Program is funded by the ichigan Department of Labor, Bureau of Community Service; and is de...…
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…YOU Benefit statement com i·ng By CHARLES STEWA T, Field Rep. Benton Harbor District By Owl Stewart If you receive monthly Social Security benefits, you will b one of the nealy forty mill ion persons who will oon re ceive a ttement about thei 1984 benefit . Thi is the first year in which Social Security i sending this type of information to everyone who receives benefit . T CITY SASH & DOOR • STOR WINDOWS & DOORS • PICTURE...…
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…Brea for Sic Ie Cell Sufferers VOL. VII 0.5 JANUARY 2 - 8, 1 85 TU TOP GE 2 SHINGTO , D.C. - The ational ciation of Housing nd Redevelopment Offici s AHRO) . d recently that propo by Office of anage m nt and Budget Director David . Stockman to entirely wipe out Community Development Bloc Grant (CDBG and Urban Development ction Grant (UD G) ould repre nt a 'Dev tating blo t to the nation t capacity to me t critical infr tructu...…
…u I nt for ye r, no ho pit I o t c iI b nt p Ie V ES ichigan EGIST no SC DUlE R ullr R Itr t on Tu sci v, January 8 Stud nt C nt r oon-7:00 p.m. ed sci v, J nu ry 9 Stud nt C nter oon-7:oo p.m. Lite R I rltion J nu ry 14-17 (Room L305) 9:00 - 11:30 .m. 1 :30 - 3:30 p.m. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m, Janu ry 18 (Room C201) 9:00 - 11 :00 a.m. 1 :30 - 3:30 p.m. January 21-23 (Room C201) 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 5:30 - ...…
…Iy elected office of the T in Cif AACP, seated) Lrt.: are retary· V rie Jo ph, cretary; and ary DeFoe, presi ent; tandin in urnb, cond vice pr ideot· Lurlean Williams, flf vice pr . ent and Delano y ro es Je By ich er The controversial Jenny' Landing project received ap proval from the Berrien County Board of Commi ioner for it project plan - but not with ut a truggle. With one com- mi ioner b nt, the board voted v n, ye . on no...…
…5 o J u 2- , CI Z you re group of feel ill n d .. - br t in Hold your re re nd breath for five cond. xh o ly. Repeat thi procedure five con cutiv time. Carry out th entire procedure often you ish, preferably e ery half hour, and whenever dif icult ituation ari es. Your b dy ill e entually becom rei ed for hours even wh n ou do n t do the e erci but you mu t do it often, initially. way be eated hen doing the exerci ...…
…o ATTE HOW LITTLE YOU HAVE, YOU HAVE 0 E TH E ETHIO I S. o 'T YOU HELP Today, some 10 million Ethiopians face starvation in the worst famine in memory � Various agencies are working cooperatively with each other to alleviate the suffering. Food supplies provided are getting through. They are being distributed. Help will be needed until the rains come again. In the past 2 years, the rains have failed. And now, 1.8 million tons of food ar...…
…CI Z J U - ,1 5 Drug or elf abuse? abl to pre nt pr ram for r citizen on • the . de lop- rvi s to ni r the ommunity. it izen h ve th hich rve m re nior p pul ti n. Turnin Point ha di co red th t omen re not receiving h Ip for their ub t nee abu probl m. Tumin Point ill b m uring their effort to - re ch more worn n , p rticul rly d Ie ent female nd minority men. In order to etter rve m n Je n Hud on, Director of Turnin ...…
…• I US GO - The Rev. lvin Smith and Mrs. Gloria an Smith renewed their III rria e vo s made to e ch other 0 year a ,Decemb r _5. 1934, in PI in Dealing La. The uple moved to Mu ke- gon area in 1942. Th y have thr e children: ovin Smith Dr. Leon Smith and Mr. Georgi Smith Tolbert. Rev. and . Smith have 17 grandchildren nd 14 great-grand children. Rev. Smith retired from Con tinental M tor (Teledyne) in 1972 after 29 year of ...…
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