Pag* 6 Portland Observer Thursday, January 6, 1977
'Message from our Roots’
For the past several weeks members of
was instrumental in bringing numerous
the Committee on African and Afro
Black artista, entertainers, politicians
American Art and Culture have been
and others to the city of Portland. The
busy making arrangements to send five
majority of the projects and related
local community representatives to the
community activities in which he has
Second World Festival of Black and
been involved have been educational in
African Arts and culture (FESTAC 77).
nature. They have also stressed the
The festival, which will be held in
importance of Black participation in Am
latgos, Nigeria, is scheduled to begin on
erican society and the contributions of
Black people to world civilization.
January 15th and will be attended by
official delegations from around the
Hill contends that “the obstacles one
world. Although it is too late for the
encounters locally and nationally, for that
Portland group to Lake part in the month
matter, an* not conducive to devloping
Black people with artistic abilities. And
long even as official participants selected
by the North American Zone, they look
since thre is a paucity of Black patrons,
they may find it easier to pursue more
forward to being actively involved in
many aspects of the Festival, primarily as
conventional careers. The lack of appre
observers.
nation (or Black contributions in general,
12:00 noon, January 10, 1977, will be
and the problems of asserting oneself
the beginning of a long sought after
through Black oriented mediums in a
adventure for two of the five Portlanders
society totally dominated by European
planning to attend the festival. For O.B.
values, is more often than not, too much
Hill and Joe McHenry, this will be the
for the Black artisan to endure."
culmination of for long years of hopes and
As a resident of Portland since 1970,
dreams come true.
Joe
McHenry has been involved with thè
In 1973, while members of Portland
arts and the reproduction of imagery in
State University’s Black Cultural Affairs
many forms. Fort two seasons he hosted
Board, Hill and McHenry were instru
and produced. “On Being Black in Ore
mental in bringing several prominent
gon", a television program that high
Africans to Portland to participate in
lighted many aspects of Black Culture
Black Cultural Month activities held on
and
Life from around the world.
the campus and in the Portland commun
ity. From these associations was formed a
McHenry is an accomplished photo
laizon that brought Hill and McHenry
grapher who has had works displayed in
into contract with North American Zone
Oregon and Arizona and has also taught
Representatives of FESTAC 77, Jeff
photography. One of his lingering pro
Donaldson. Arthur Monroe and other
jects is a synopsis that will combine his
national and regional organizors of the
poetry and photography in a coordinated
festival. With these contacts as a base, a
complimentary book of his works. He has
working relationship was formed which
also organizeid cultural events on a large
will culminate in their departure to the
scale. From 1972 through 1974, he was
festival on January 10th. However, both
chairman of PSP's Black Cultural Affairs
Hill and McHenry have been heard to say
Board which hosted cultural events dur
that this is only the beginning of a
mg Black Cultural Month.
communication link that can only help
McHenry and Hill will cover their trip
Portland and the Black community.
to West Africa and the cultural festival
Currently a free lance artist and
for the Observer, through their column
administration of justice consultant. O. B.
M essa g e from Our Roots". The series
Hill has an extensive background in the
will begin with first impressions of
arts and humanities. H is also an accom
laondon.
plished singer, musician and painter. As
Director of the Albina Expansion Arts
Also attending FESTAC 7 7 from Ore
Festival and a former member of the
gon are Udo Okopide, Azzree Lathan and
Black Cultural Affairs Board at PSU, he
Hazel Warren.
OBITUARY
Mrs. W illie Logan
Funeral Service for Mrs. Willie Camp
bell Logan was held December 29.1976 at
Vann's Chapel. Mrs. Campbell was born
December 24, 1883 in Kemper County,
Mississippi. She passed away December
24. 1976 in Portland. Oregon. She had
been a resident of Portland since 1920.
She was a member of Shiloh Baptist
Church in Montavilla, where she taught
Sunday School for twenty years. She was
active in community affairs until her
health failed her. Mrs. Logan is survived
by two neices. Mrs. Katy Bell Moore and
Mrs. Bessie Bagley; and two nephews,
Willie Grace and Edward Peterson.
Bishop H.B. Daniels was the officiating
minister. Interment was in Greenwood
Hill Cemetery.
Zalm a A d a ir
Funeral service for Zelma Ree Adair
will be at 9: 30 AM Saturday January 8,
1977, at Allen Temple CME Church,
Reverend T.L. Strayhand Officiating.
Mrs. Adair was born October 5, 1908 in
Menesha. Arkansas.
She moved to
Portland from Birmingham. Alabama in
1942. She and her husband. Appelton C.
Adair, celebrated their Golden wedding
anniversary in 1973.
Mrs. Adair was employed as a teach
er's Aide at Boise Elementary School for
ten years. She was a faithful member of
Allen Temple CME Church for 27 years,
holding many different positions in the
church including: Stewardess of Board
*1. member of the Board of Christian
Education, on the Local. District, and
Annual Conference level; Secretary and
President of the Alaska Pacific Annual
Conference Stewardess Board; Treasurer
of the Church’s Sunday School Depart-
ment; local and district office in the
Woman's Missionary Society; coordinator
of Social Activities of the Church.
Mrs. Adair represented her church
NAACP Mother Of The Year. She was a
member of the Fleur de Lis Social Club.
She passed away January 3, 1977.
Survivors include her husband. Appelton
C. Adair; her mother. Mrs. Inner Bell
Dawson: two daughters Bessie Anfield
and Mildred Wims; 6 grandchildren Billy
Anfield Kenneth Adair, Donald Adair,
Elise Anfield. Alice Anfield and Donna
Anfield. all of Portland; one sister, Leola
Harper of West Memphis, Arkansas; five
great grandchildren and many other
relatives and friends.
Vann's Mortuary is in charge of funeral
services.
A cle an , w e ll-k e p t hom e
shows a home that has had good
care and has been properly
maintained Repaint the interior
rf it needs it, but use neutral
colors, it possible An attractive,
comfortable living room is a
mator attraction, but a sparkling
kitchen will appeal to the lady of
the house It's the heart of any
home, so keep it spotless No
dirty dishes W om en are also
sensitive about bathrooms, keep
them d ean and orderly
Bedroom s are in portant -
arrange their furnishings neatly
Shiny dean windows not only
are a great asset, but let sunlight
in and brig hten the en tire
atm o sph ere
C lean ou t th e
clutter m the closets basement,
and garage And, if you have
pets, clear them out too when
showing
NEWS NOTE
J. V. and Nancy Kimmons celebrated
their 15th Anniversary on January 5th.
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AL JAMISON AND GENE HOLMES
Locally written p la y featured
The Albina Ministerial AlUance Day
ami Night Care Program provided gift«
aad Christinas stockings for the children
Its serve«. The program provide« child
core for infanta aad ««all children, in
private homes.
Above: Eric Griaby, Terry Howell,
ShondeU Adams, and Anthony Griaby.
Left: Rose Keieaw, day care provider;
Sue Carey, Child Care Coordinator. De-
Nerval and Miracle Ramsey (center row)
and Anthony Ramsey aad Tarry Britt
(front row).
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NEIL KELLY
COMPANY
need.
Star Production theatrical company
has two active repertory acting groups.
One group performs plays and provides
entertainment with and for senior citi
New evidence of conspiracy in the assassinations of John Kennedy and Martin
Luther King, Jr. will be presented by the Northwest Assassination Reseach group on
Friday 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 4:00 pm at the American Friends Service Committee
office, 4312 S.E. Stark Street. The group will discuss Coup d’ etat in America" by
Michael Canfield and Alan J. Weverman. The book is currently banned in the US by
court order because of a suit filed by the US Government. The suit charges CIA
involvement.
Betty Hodges, Librarian of the Albina Branch of the Multnomah County Library
has scheduled a series of Pre-School Story Timeo for children ages 3 5 on Saturdays.
January 15 through February 26 at 11: 00 a.m. The Albina Branch is located at 3630 N
Vancouver Avenue. Please call 287 7147 for additional information.
Himsbsiiti Neighborhood improvement Organization. Humboldt School, 4916 N
Gantenbein, January 10 at 7: 30 pm. Marion Scott guest speaker
Kerns Neighborhood Association. Monroe High School, January 10th, 7: 30 pm Fear
in the neighborhood (crime).
Northeast Coalition, King Neighborhood Facility, 4815 N.E. 7th, January 11th. 7: 30
pm. Guest speaker Gary Stout. City of Portland Planning.
Eliot Neighborhood Development Aseociation. 2416 N. Williams, January 12th, 7: 30
pm.
Planning Ctmmiiiiou. hearing on proposed Arterial Streets Policies. January 11th, 7:
30 pm. City Hail.
*“<I the Law, short course at Reed College each Saturday morning 9; 00 to
noon. January 8th through January 22nd. No charge.
Symposium Crisis in Southern Africa Reed College, January 17th, 9: 30 5: 00 pm.
9; 30 - 10:30 am - silde presentation
10: 45 -12 noon Elaine Windrich. former advisor on Africa to British Labour Party -
“Resolving the Rhodesian Conflict."
1: 30 3: 30 Edison Zvobgo. Zimbabwean law professor at Lewis # Clark Collge
“The Liberation Struggle in Zimbabwe in Historical Perspective."
6: 30 pm • film “The Last Grave at Dimbaza"
ArU Festival high school drama and speech competition. January 13-15.
University of Portland.
Kay Toran, manager of the Albina Branch, Public Welfare, is guest on “People
Perspective”, January 14th, 7: 00 pm, KBPS (1450 arai.
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handicapped are encouraged to partici
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general public. Each group's presentu
tions have the scope of drama, musicals,
dance, mime and poetry symposiums.
Both are open to new members.
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Star Productions will present the de
but of "The Other Side of the Coin", by
Pamela Davis. This play centers around
Grand lather, a man in his seventies, who
has retreated into his inner shell and
withdrawn from the outside world. Liv
ing alone in his small apartment he is
visited by family and friends who love
him and are concerned for his welfare.
This imaginative and human play urges
the audience, along with Grandfather, to
look at and consider “The Other Side of
the Coin."
Stars are; Estena Simms. Sandra Kod-
ijah I.ove, Gene Holmes, Al Jamison,
Steve Jones. Debbie Shannon, Angie M.
Richardson and Michelle DePass.
Early in 1976, Forrest Jenkins, founder
and director of theStarProduction Com
pay, saw the need for interplay between
different life styles using drama as a
medium of communication. The Sir Pro
duction Company was his answer to that
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