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. Contratulations! y** KBJL r n rm . . x/*r/ w z Our Dad CAN S A VE YOU M O N E Y O N REM O D ELIN G . . . R esid ential-C om m ercial HOW ? . . . W HY . . . His business has grown, as we have, with the finest staff of CARPENTERS DESIGNERS and ESTIMATORS in the trade • Additions * Kitchens • Offices • Stores • Baths • Spec. Cabinet work 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). !) 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 «ih 232-4635 Most of our customers prefer to pay their bills by mail, but many like the convenience of paying in person at convenient neighborhood locations or at their nearest PGE office For those of you who prefer to pay in person, the list of authorized stations listed below will help you locate the one most convenient io you. 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