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Newspaper Page Textf * Portland Observer The Black Spirituals Archbishop discusses liberation P A R T I I - JO Y IN ST R U G G LE The apirituals were rooted or grouaded in hard, bitter and inearapable realitiea of Black American enslavement. Hence the notion of a "pie in the ik y by and by " orientation of the Black spirituals is largely a fiction based upon a false comprehension of the outlook of the enslaved community. Its hope or confidence came from a looking through and beyond what was immediately seen but not "after the immediate." as on a time scale. Joy and conflict were intertwined Conflict marked a journey in which the company of the angelic or heavenly hosts were not so much ultimate but immediate help mates and companions. The Black spiritual. "Singin' Wid a Sword In Ma Hand”, illustrates this mixture of consonance of joy and conflict. Singin’ Singin’ Singin’ Singin' wid wid wid wid a a a a sword sword sword sword in in in in ma ma ma ma han’, Lord han; han'. Ix>rd han’. The extra versus of this spiritual contain the key lines: Purtiest preachin' ever I heard Way ovah on de hill, De angels preach an' I preach'd too. Preachin' wid a sword in ma han’, Ix»rd, etc.... Section 8 is a Federally funded program for renters and is now available in the Portland area. The program aids landlords by guaran teeing a portion of the monthly rent and reduces vacancy loss by repairing a lease and by paying righty percent of the rent for 60 days in the event of a skip. No fee for listing. For info cal! 249 5534, 249 5533 or 249 5532 Then. “Purtiest prayin' ever I heard" Life is seen here to have movement. and "Purtiest mournin' ever I heard” But the movement is toward a goal comprise the theme lines of the conclud which is not future but rather is eternal. tng verses. E ternity, by definition, is not future but Most Reverend M ark G. McGrath, Here we see. first a constant joy which that which perpetually or forever is. C.8.C. Archbishop of Panama, will speak precedes, accompanies and gives a Thus the hope filled journey portrayed in on The Church in Latin American peculiarly insightful meaning to the early the Black spirituals is not future bound Liberation" at the University of Portland struggle or warfare in which a sword is but is rather F t-rn a l Reality bound. on Wednesday. February lttth at 8:00 always needed but where "we are W hat is eternal may be experienced even p m His speech in Buckley Center compassed about" with all the cosmic now. Therein lies the saving difference Auditorium is part of the University's forces or hosts of heaven. between the realistic and vibrant sense of International Week observance and the Translated into modern philosophical the ever present as opposed to a public is invited. and scientific terms, the enslaved Black starry eyed and often elusive futuristic Archbishop McGrath, who was born in community sensed that the cosmic order hope. the Canal Zone, was also ordained a Holy was and forever is on the side of those Philosophically, the spirituals from the Cross priest in Panama in 194,9. He who struggle for right Indeed, the period of Black enslavement are conso studied at the Catholic University of cosmic order is right itself. nant lor agree with) the best in current Chile, University of Notre Dame, in Paris In this sense, the enslaved Black Intellectual thought and doubtless have and in Rome before becoming rector of community in America preceded by a an even greater depth. They represent a Holy Cross Seminary in Santiago in 1953. century and more the current philosophi proud heritage which we should ever In 1959 he was named dean of the cal and scientific recognition that the seek to probe and understand. theology faculty of the Catholic Univer Natural Order, which is God's Reality, is (The next part, in this continuing sity and in 1961 he was named auxiliary the only substantive fact with which series, will deal further with how the bishop of Panama. The new Diocese of human life can other than chimerically (or spirituals speak to our present culture.) Santiago de Veraguas in Panama was as make believe) deal. founded in 1964 and he was made the first The imagery of life as a confident bishop. In 1969 he was made Archbishop journey, the end of which is the of Panama. fulfillment of all that is right, good and Jimmie B. Hunt died on February 6th, A social development plan in Verguas true, it revealed in the spiritual, 1976 at his home, 5405 N .E. 10th. Hunt which was initiated by him has now "Gwinter Sing A ll Along De W ay." was born in Queen City, Texas and has become the pattern for the entire lived in Portland for the last five years. country. His leadership in Latin America Oh. I'm gwinter sing, gw inter sing. Hunt was employed as a torch burner is evidenced among many activities. He G w inter sing all along de way. has been secretary general, second vice for a box car company in Vancouver. Oh. I'm a gwinter sing, gwinter sing. Survivors are: his wife, Katie R. Hunt; president and first vice president of the G winter sing all along de way... a son, Tommie; and two sisters. Rose Council of Latin American Bishops and he W e’ll shout o'er all our sorrows. Johnekin and Jessie Whestone. is one of the fifteen members of the An’ sing forever more. The funeral service is on Thursday. International Secretaries for Synod of W ith Christ an' all his army. February 12th at 1:00 p.m. at New Hope Bishops. On dat celestial shore. Baptist Church. Internm ent will be at During Vatican I I he served as _ W illam ette National Cemetery. Vann's member of the doctinal commission and M ortuary are directors. for the episcopal press commission of the Council. E N G IN E E R Assistant Outside Plant Engineer needed for perm, position with large indepen dent telephone co. in central Wa. Must have previous telephone exp. in the prep aration and implementation of estimates and work orders covering all aspects of plant additions and re a rra n g e ments. Good benefit pro gram. Reply to P.O. Box 3137, Portland. OR 97208. An Equal Opportunity Employer M /F L IC E N S E D P R A C T IC A L NURSE Immediate vacancies in State Institution. An Equal Opportunity Employer with lib e r a l f r in g e b e n e f it s . Starting salary $634 per mo. plus $30 per mo. dif ferential for night shift. Contact Fairview Hospital and Training Center, 2250 Strong Rd.. SE, Salem. OR. 97310. Phone 378 5369. S A W M IL L P L A N E R Portland's beautiful music station is looking for an announcer. An Equal Op portunity Employer. 654 319.3 Tektronix Opportunities Food Service Attendant On call, temporary cafeteria work available both day and swing shift. Prior experience in food preparation and serving helpful. These jobs can lead to permanent positions. Production Assembler Part time and permanent positions avail able for electronic assembly work Good vision and the ability to do detailed work required. Training will be provided. Clerk Typist Experienced saw mill pla ner foreman for St. Helens mill, monthly salary, exc. fringe benefits, apply Boise Cascade Inc.. P.O. Box 127, Independent. Ore. 97351, 8384610. An Equal Opportunity Emplbyer BOARD SECRETARY Qualified applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent secretarial skills. 70 wpm typing. 100 wpm shorthand. Should have experience in recording meeting minutes. Should have experience in making arrangements for meetings and travel. Applicants must be able to handle materials in a confidential manner.Should have experience in operating duplicating equipment. Must be able to work with individuals from various ethnic backgrounds. SALARY: Negotiable. Lim ited to 20% increase over previous salary. Interested applicants must apply at 220 N .E . Russell Street, Portland. Oregon 97212. Interested applicants must apply at 220 N .E . Russell Street, Portland, Oregon 97212. Phone 288-8391. Applications must be received or postmarked by February 18, 1976. D IA L - A JOB Secretary W ill perform advanced secretarial, steno graphic and clerical duties Tw o years secretarial training or experience required. Above average typing ability, and shorthand or transcription skills necessary. Programmer Analyst 22 7 - 5828 Kaiser - Permanent« M edical Care Program An Equal Opportunity Employer SECRETARY I II Qual: Applicant must be able to demonstrate exc. secretarial skills, 50 wpm typing, 80 wpm shorthand, must be able to handle materials in a confidential manner, should have exp. in recording meeting minutes, should have exp. in operat ing duplicating equip., filing, and so on. Must be able to work with individuals from various ethnic backgrounds. Salary: Commensurate with ability - limited to 20% increase over previous sa lary. Interested applicants should apply at: 220 N .E . Russell St.. Portland, Ore. 97212. Phone no: 288 8391. attn.: Eivis Luter. Applica lions must be received or postmarked by Tues., Feb. 17. 1976 CARLOS BO DY A P A IN T SHOP 311 N .E..Shaver 287-8529 The most reasonable shop in town. W ork done satisfactorily. ALLEN TEMPLE CME CHURCH Comer of 8th and Skidmore Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Christian Youth Fellowship 6:00 p.m. (Second nd Fourth Sundays) Reverend Thomas L. Strayhand. Minister ST. ANDREW CATHOLIC CHURCH 806 N .E . Alberta Street Reverend Bertram Griffin, Pastor W ill perform diversified clerical, statistical, skilled duties. Average typing ability required. 5:00 p m . V igil _ Saturday 10:00 a js . Choir - Sunday 12:00 p.m. Folk - Sunday Commercial printing Background of two to three years experience with large scale computers utilixing BA L. COBOL, OS, JC L, IM S . T h e position is in our data processing center. ST. ANDREW COMMUNITY SCHOOL 4919 N .E . 9th Ave. Norita Kelly. Principal Phone: 284-1620 Grades 1 through 8 ^ th o d is t Accountant Education or experience requirements are; degree in accounting or business adminis tration. Position is an entry opening in corporate accounting group. Software Evaluator Experience or training with F O R T R A N , B A S IC or assembly language on a timeshar ing system is desirable The position will evaluate software products for accuracy, function, use and completeness. Benefits include liberal insurance and retirement programs, educational support and a profit sharing plan. Apply at Tektronix Industrial Park. - Monday through Wednesday, or write to Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 500-P, Beaverton, O R 97077 An equal opportunity employer. T E K T R O N IX * iMtkMMW «H S N S S I« I Thursday. February 12, 1978 Page 9 We Zake earc of AU ‘Details Expert ly . • . Because the good will of the families we serve is our most va lu a b le asset. M OBTUABY 5211 N. Ave. 281-2836 OBITUARIES Purtiest singin' ever I heard ’Way ovah on de hill He angels sing an' I sing too. Singin' wid a sword in ma han', Ixwd. Singin' wid a sword in ma han’, Lord, Singin' wid a sword in ma han’. P R O P E R TY O W N E R S t EXIE PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC. Publishers of OBSERVER A. Lee Henderson, Minister 5828 N.E. 8th Church School Morning Worship Wed. Noon - The Hour of Power Wed. Prayer Class Meeting Nursery Care Provided A 2 8 8 -5 4 2 9 9:45 a. 11:00a. 12:00 Noon 7:90 p.m. "W E A R E M A K IN G O U R N E IG H B O R H O O D A B R O TH ER H O O D " ; A F R IC A N M E T H O D IS T E P IS C O P A L Z IO N CH U R C H First A M E Zion Church 109 Skidmore Portland 97217 Rev. George W. Maize A F R IC A N M E T H O D IS T E P IS C O P A L CH U R C H Bethel A M E Church . 5828 N .E . 8th 288 5429 Portland 97211 Rev. A . Lee Henderson Hm. 282-0067. C H R IS T IA N M E T H O D IS T E P IS C O P A L CH U R C H Allen Temple 4236 N .E . 8th Portland 97211 Phone 287-0261 Rev. Thomas Strayhand 4222 N .E . 8th Avenue Hm. 282 8264 B A P T IS T C H U R C H E S Antioch Missionary Baptist 5935 N. Minnesota Phone 289 2364 Portland 97211 Rev. Felton Howard Berean Baptist Church 4822 N. Vancouver Portland 97212 Rev. W illie Peterson Phone 281 5672 Ebenezer Baptist 3707 N . Williams Portland 97227 Rev. Percy Manuel [ Phone 284 2864 C A T H O L IC C H U R C H E S St. Andrews 806 N .E . Alberta St. Phone 281 4429 Portland 97211 Father Griffin Burt Immaculate Heart 2926 N. Williams Ave. Phone 287 3724 Portland 97227 Father Bill Curtin Father Bernard Rinehart C H R IS T IA N CH U R C H ES Christian Churches in Ore. u245 S.W. Bancroft Portland 97201 Regional Minister. Russell Hensley Irving Park Christian 831 N .E . Frem ont St. Phone 281 0608 Portland 97212 Pastor W ebster B. Turner Hm. 281 1342 Mallory Avenue Christian 126 N .E . A lberta St. Portland 97211 Rev. Dale S titt Hm. 281 9554 C H U R C H E S O F C H R IS T Albina Church of Christ ' 3908 Mallory Phone 288 1092 Portland 97212 Rev. Richmond U N IT E D C H U R C H E S G F C H R IS T Highland United 4635 N .E . 9th Portland 97212 Rev. Samuel Johnson Ph. 287 9567 Hm. 287 5341 Highland Baptist 607 N .E . A lberta St. Phone 2881115 Portland 97211 Rev. George Dick CHURCH O FG O D St. M ark Baptist PENTECOSTAL 119 N .E . Morris A rk of Safety Phone 287 7457 84 N .E . Pentecostal Portland 97212 Phone 288-9418 Rev. E.C. W ilder Portland 97211 Morning Star Baptist Bishop U .V . Peterson 106 N .E . Ivy Hm. 285-9418 Phone 281 4925 Community Church of God Portland 97212 202 N .E . Skidmore Rev. Sylvester McCulumn Phone 281 5678 Hm. 287 5036 Portland 97211 New Hope Baptist Pastor V. Brown 3725 N. Gantenbein Phone 281-6746 CHURCHES OF GOD Portland 97227 IN C H R IS T Rev. A. Bernard Devers Evangelistic Center Hm 288 1946 522 N . Albina New Light Baptist Phone 285-1156 75 N .E . W ygant St. Rev. Samuel M. Irvin g Phone 282 7880 Gethsemane COGIC Portland 97211 801 N .E . Failing Rev. John Malone Phone 287 3463 Hm. 284 6302 ! M t. Olivet Baptist Portland 97211 Rev. R.L. Menefeehlm 116 N .E . Schuyler Hm. 284-8480 Phone 281 4925 G reater M t. Calvary COGIC Portland 97212 1234 N .E . Killingsworth Rev. John Jackson I St. Paul Baptist Phone 284 3721 Portland 97211 8101 N. Fisk» St. Bishop H.B. Daniels Phone 289-0147 Hm. 774 1294 Portland 97227 Rev. James C .E. Faulkner St. Luke COGIC 2700 N .E . Sumner Hm. 288 7825 Phone 287 8345 Providence Baptist Portland 97212 313 N .E . Failing St. Rev. Roosevelt Thomas Portland 97212 New Hope COGIC Rev. Eugene Boyd. Jr. 5125 N .E . 24th Hm. 281 4110 Phone 281 4587 M t. Sinai Baptist Portland 97221 602 N .E . Prescott Rev. B.E. Johnson Phone 282 6773 McKinney Temple COGIC Portland 97211 1737 N .E. Alberta Rev. L .L . Ransom Phone 282 8522 | Vancouver Ave. 1st Baptist Bishop W .L . McKinney 3132 N . Vancouver Hm. 285 7606 Phone 282 9496 M t. Nebo COGIC Portland 97227 407T N .E . 9th D r. O.B. Williams Phone 282 3633 Hm. 289-7417 Rev. Jonah Taylor A T T E N D T H E C H U R C H O F Y O U R C H O IC E Overstreet Powerhouse Temple COGIC 4525 Williams Phone 28245880 Portland 97212 Rev. Overstreet St. Paul COGIC 2859 N .E. Rodney Phone 287 7998 Portland 97212 Bishop J.C. Foster Hm. 282 8474 Good Samaritan COGIC 4801 N .E . 9th Phone 282-8875 Portland 97211 Rev. F.J. Crear Hm. 287-0165 SeOwood COGIC 8051 S.E. 16th Phone 2361073 Portland 97202 Rev. B.T. Wells M t. Sinai COGIC 801 N .E . Failing Phone 284 0854 Portland 97211 Rev. W .G. Hardy Solid Rock COGIC 4237.N . Mississippi Phone 289 4595 Portland 97227 Rev. A .R . Hopkins Williams Temple 241 N .E . Hancock Phone 282 1396 Rev. Earnest W. Rand Hm. 288-2691 EP IS C O P A L C H U R C H E S St. Phillips Episcopal Church I 120 N .E . Knott Phone 281 5802 Portland 97212 Father Bill W etzel LU TH ER A N CHURCHES Augustana Lutheran 2710 N .E . 14th Phone 288-6174 Pastor Kindschuh Pence Lutheran 2201 N. Portland Blvd. Phone 289-1070 Portland 97217 Pastor Dewayne Bey Redeemer Lutheran 5431 N .E . 20th Phone 287 7553 Portland 97217 Rev. Dennis D. M arttala Hm. 287 3015 I'N IT E D M E T H O D IS T CHURCHES Patton Central 5023 N. Michigan Phone 281 7328 Portland 97217 Rev. Bob Dowrey Woodlawn 1425 N .E . Dekum St. Phone 289-0284 Portland 97211 Rev. Waichi Oyanagi Hughes Memorial 111 N .E . Failing Portland 97217 Rev. Waichi Oyanagi N O N D E N O M IN A T IO N A L C H U R C H ES Albina Ministerial Alliance 126 N .E. Alberta St. Portland 97211 R e*. John Jackson Hm. 288 3603 Director N N E A 3905 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland 97227 Rev. Williams Emanuel Hospital (haplaiu 2801 N. Gantenbien Portland 97227 Rev. W illiam F. Adix Hm 281 0773 Faith Tabernacle 5926 N .E. 26th Phone 282 8071 Portland 97211 Bishop L.W . Osborne Maranatha 1222 N .E. Skidmore Phone 288 7241 Portland 97211 Pastor John Parker