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Yovtii dromo group organizes
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by Pat Laaby
Eatartotem aat Rattegs
F a ir* G oad** EaeaUaat**
I make no quams about "The Fancy Miaa Nancy Wilson" being my moat favorite
female vocalist. The way I see it, any vocalist that has the emotional projection to
up-lift my spirits when I am feeling a little down, like we all get a t time«, the lady's
something special. And I am not just saying that because I have an autographed fllx 10
glossy of her in my hallway. I f you're a "Nancy Wilson" fan like I am. then you know
what I am saying - She's too much!
EquaUy as tough is Carmen McRae. Carmen like so many Black entertainers started
from obscurity and on to international prominence. Carmen is one of those “rare”
performers, that if you see her once, that will hold you. There's no way you can walk
away from a night club, after seeing the magic of Carmen and saying: 1 didn't enjoy the
show or perhaps the next tim e I see her she'll be better. No w ay, baby! Carmen McRae
always has her act together, regardless of when you see her. She's innovative,
JOHN PARKER
BEV. AND
Banquet funds ministry
by Pat Lastoy
Prison Ministries. Inc., will hold a ban
quet on August 8th, the first of many
community and state fund raising and
public awareness activities planned.
The King Neighborhood Facility, 4815
N .E . 7th Ave., w ill be the location of this
exciting event from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
■Reaching the Total Man" is the Prison
M i n i r t r i e a . In c . theme for the e v e n t
The organization's aim is to reach the
incarcerated both naturally and spirit
ually in its planning and implementation
The ministry began in Portland in 1964
at the city jail under the direction of
Reverend P arker and his wife Vivian. By
1968, it had expanded by visiting the
Oregon State Correctional Institution in
Salem.
Reverend P arker states. T h e natural
needs of prisoners are just as prim ary as
they’re spiritual." He goes on to say that,
in fact, they are both important to the pri
soner's rehabilitation.
There is a quarterly meeting of the
volunteer board of directors. Reverend
P arker anticipates the board expanding
to include an advisory group from all
segments of the population. P arker feels
that the problem involves everyone, re
gardless of age, race, creed or economics.
Individual groups interested in attend
ing the tea can call M rs. George (Odessa)
Hendrix, coordinator, a t 282-7421 or D r.
0 . Virginia Michel) at 625-5245.
Donations for the w ork are tax deduct
ible and can be sent to Reverend John
Parker. D irector 'Prison Ministries'. 4042
N . Michigan. Portland. D R 97227.
Pattate Hood volootoor driven
“Volunteer drivers are urgently need-
id in the North and Northeast areas of
Portland to transport cancer patients to
ind from their treatm ent centers." ac-
» rd in g to Gretchen Otness, an active
volunteer in the transportation program
[or more than seven years.
In Multnomah and Washington coun
ties during the 1975 calendar year. 102
volunteers donated 4.586 hours taking
1.634 patients to and from treatm ent cen
ters. “M ore than 44.000 miles w ere d riv
en by these volunteers,” said T e rry (Mrs.
C. F .) Gilfeather. chairman of the Trans
portation Team that serves the two-coun
ty area. “Now we urgently need at least
T W IC E as many d riv e n as we have if we
are to fill the needs of cancer patients
under treatm ent in this area.
“A cancer patient may need to visit a
treatm ent center five days a week for 6 to
8 weeks. When a fam ily member or friend
is not able to help, the patients turn to us.
and we have to have more volunteers to
fill the requests for help.
“A driver should be over the age of
twenty-one w ith a good traffic record.
The American Cancer Society presently
owns tw o station wagons, and w e need
drivers for these as well as many more
private ear drivers who can take patients
in their own ears.
“Our drivers set their own schedules
on a w eekly or monthly basis,” M rs. Gil
feather said, “and the summer months
are difficult because cancer patients and
treatm ent centers don’t get vacations."
Mrs. Otness added. “I have had my
own personal brush w ith cancer, as have
several friends, and tru ly believe that
each of us should do some volunteer work
to help others. I t seems to make life more
worthwhile to help others in whatever
way each of us can. D rivin g is not hard
nor are the hours unreasonably long. W e
make friends along the way and I hope
others w ill seriously consider joining our
Transportation Team ."
T o contact the Transportation Team,
please call the American Cancer Society.
288-8331.
extrem ely talented, personable and sophisticated.
Born under the sign of Aries, the ram, along w ith Bessie Sm ith. Billie Holiday. Sarah
Vaughan and A retha Franklin, her presisUnce and talent has made her a star. A fter
her parents moved to New Yo rk from Jamaica when Carmen was 5 year old, she
developed a strong interest in music, which her parents disapproved of. But
undaunted, she paid her dues like moot in the business. A fte r her parents consented
to allow her classical piauo lessons, the ultim ate dream was to become a star. She later
enrolled into secretarial school to become a secretary in Washington. D.C. for a couple
of years, a profession she later declared was just plain boring to her. In 1948, she
married Kenny Clarke, the originator of Bebop Drum ming, which U te.-end ed in
divorce. Strangely enough. Carmen s major influence was the late Charlie Yard Bird
P arker along w ith Sarah Vaughan. A lady by the name of Iren e Kitehings is credited
with bringing Carmen to the limelight in 1944 w ith A lto Saxophonist Benny Carter.
From C arter to Basic Ave. M ercer Ellington until the big bands died in '49 or '50 Her
first recording “Pass Me By" was a moderate success, but nothing to w rite home
In the past, many young people, be
twean the ages of 11-15, w eren't being
exposed to the dramatic entertainm ent
world. Only highschool«.* ware introduc
ed to such an a rt in school.
Currently, the M a tt Dishman Center
has organised a junior Dram a Cl ib, under
the direction of a Board of Directors
member. Pam Davis.
The new idea came to Pam when she
was teaching a t Immaculate H eart grade
school. Much interest grew from theatre
exercises such as movement, dialogue,
theory and actual performance. H er class
was ready to perform in public and form
ed the first legitimate junior traveling
theatre In Portland to Pam’s knowledge.
The group is sponsored by the M att
Dishman Center, under the Portland
Parks commission, and was officially
formed on January 12th. 1976.
The obvious reason for being in drama
is to entertain. But there are others. Ms.
Davis writes plays that deal w ith teacher
student effects, parent-child relations and
mysteries that interest people of all ages.
Other board members are D r. W illiam
Harris. Portland S U te Black Studies;
Judge Mercedes D iet; and M r. Forrest
Jenkins, who is also the full time ring
master of the Adult traveling th a t’ -».
Forrest is the producer and also an actor.
The Directors board and the drama
club members plan to perform once week
ly in the fall. Pam Davis foels that the
performances will educate and increase
vocabularies of both the actors and the
viewers. She is striving to make the
theatre an on-going event in the com
munity and not a vanishing remember
The junior drama club members are:
Richard Holbert. Pxstie Holbert. Rhonda
Cabine, M ark James. T e rri McComiga.
Richard Mi.nnifield. Lee Johnson. Stresso
Granes. Anthony W illiams. Lori Poole
and Pearl McClure.
T heir next public appearance will be
August l l t h . 1976. The Killingsworth li
brary auditorium will be the location.
There w ill be no admission charge. Fu
lure efforts include performing down
town but no price la available.
For you youngsters between 11-16
years of age. who are interested in
drama, there will be tryouts soon and you
can contact Pam Davis at the M att Dish
man Canter. H er number is 282 1460
about
A fte r working in Chicago for three years a t the Archw ay Supper Club, she went
back to New York, where she was discovered by a millionaire who today remains
anonymous. Carmen recorded a few demo, which were later released under Brunswick
label. In 1964. she was voted by “Downbeat" as “New Female Star of the Year. The
rest is history. I don't have her latest album " I A m Music" but I will. In my opinion
Carmen McRae is one of those greats that go virtually unknown to many muaic lovers
for t ~ r - reason or another. But that's all right, fame isn't always the name of the
game. The few times I’ve seen her at posh supper clubs, the place is always packed
You say you've never heard of her or her records? Sure you have, you just didn't know
it was Carmen McRae.
What's Happening In Entertainm ent
July 89th - Expo Center w ill present Joae Feliciano. T w o shows - 2:00 p.m. and 8:00
IsfRsssKI
which is p rsaaa d y
Northeast Uatee Avanna. b agate dsnatteg t ta a . energy, equipment and talent to
provide a fa-aa afteraean sanesrt and jam at Irvin g Park Sunday. August 1st. from 2:00
p ja . to 7 0 0
The group’s m a M g a r. Chuck H a g a ... stated th a t this w itth s the
thh d such avaut th a t the group has spaasarad this suaaaser w ithout pay. ‘ H ew about
tea t ter m dty te the c a m m u n k y r Bottom row , le ft to right: Robb Manning. Laster
M cFarland, B a w d y Hedges aad Jtesmy Sanders. Tap raw . b i t to right: Dennis
A v a s t 5th-6th - The Civic Auditorium presents C .T .I. Summer Jaxx featuring Grover
Washington. Jr.. Johnny Hammond, Ron Carter. H u bert Laws, Hank Crawford. Grant
Green, Bob James and Harvey Mason. You've got to make this one!!
A ^ a s t 12th - The Paramount presents The Funkadetiea.
AvastMth - The Civic Auditorium presents Charlie Pride.
A ^ a s t 24th-2Sth - The Civic Auditorium w ill be presenting H arry Belefonte.
A i« a s t 25th - The Paramount presents Ray Charles.
aad Rena Young.
Leizure Hour Golf Tourney
Saturday, July 31, w ill be a dance a t the Town H all on N. Montana Street.
Sunday. August 1st, starts fun play. A tw o man (best ball) «vent starting at 11:00
a-m. The club expects some of the Portland T ra il Blazers to appear as celebrity guests.
Monday and Tuesday w e ll see W estern States members get down to serious golfing
business, for the many different prizes and trophies.
This year's tournament chairman is T e rry Williamson, and he announced the field
will be as competitive as ever. Law yer Williams of Sacramento, California Is returning
to defend his 1974 and 1976 championship title . T here w ill be outstanding golfers from
Phoenex, Seattle, California, and one entry from Greensboro, North Carolina, M r. H.
Jdzz concert free
The musical group. Shiraz, w ill give a
free concert a t the Portland State Uni
versity Ballroom. Friday, August l3 th at
800 p.m.. A ll four musicians are vocal
ists. O ther instruments used are guitar,
electric baas, violin, banjo, maudolin,
harmonica, Kalimba. and light percus
The 8 day play w ill be a t the Broadmoor Golf Club, same times referred to a t the
Ghetto Country Club.
X-pansion expands
Due to the exceptional response by the
public. Artistic X-Pansions. featuring a r
tiste Judy Madden and Robert Fouther.
now on exhibit a t the Albina A r t Center,
will run for an additional week. Now
through August 6th.
. The Albina A r t Center is located a t 8
N .E . Killingsworth. Portland. OR. The
gallery hours are 900 a.m. to 500 p.m.
weekdays, and 12 noon to 500 p.m. week
ends.
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sion. Much of the lyrical content and
musical feeling of their compositions
point to the arrival of a new age of
universal brotherhood and peace foretold
in the writings of Baha'u'llah. The group
takes its name from the city in Iran
where the Baha'i Faith began.
Hinkle heado ACLU unit
Charles F. Hinkle was reelected Chair
person of the American Civil Liberties
Union of Oregon. Inc. a t its July 17th
board meeting. Hinkle is a Portland a t
torney and a minister in the United
Church of Christ. He has been Chairper
son since M ay. 1975.
Claudia Burton, professor of law at
W illam ette University, and Don H. M ar
maduke, a Portland attorney, were re
elected vice chairpersons of the organiza
tion. O ther officers elected are secretary
Bill Snouffer, professor a t Northwestern
School of Law at Lewis and Clark
College, and treasurer John Thompson,
Portland accountant.
The A C L U also adopted a set of priori
ties for its lobbying activities during the
1977 session of the Oregon legislature.
The organization's principal goals include
passage of bills ensuring privacy of medi
cal records, extending the public defend
er system to every county, extending
F irst Amendment rights to free speech to
individuals who wish to exercise them in
appropriate areas of shopping centers,
decriminalizing prostitution, and pro
hibiting discrimination in employment,
housing, and public accommodations on
the basis of sexual orientation.
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Peggy Joseph
Naw York Life In». Co.
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