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Portland Observer Thursday. May U . 1978
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Henri O’Bryant
choir robes
45547th St..Oakland
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Black family builds successful robe business
A man and his four sons built a
business and mad»’ America proud His
name is Henri O'Bryant and his "Proud
Look" choir robes are nationwide best
sellers.
The 70 year old choir robe designer has
transferred his many years of experience,
knowledge, and craftsmanship to his four
sons who now supervise a staff of forty
craftsmen including designers and pat
tern makers, plus a national sales force.
Their concern for quality, style, service
and prompt delivery have won Henri
CBrvant Robe Company the title. "Proud
Look."
"The Black family can advance toward
known ability to improve his own econo
mic standing in the community." This was
standing in the community." This was
the statement of Henri O'Bryant. Presi
dent of the O’Bryant Choir Robe Menu
factunng Company erf California. O'Bry
ant spoke before the Baptist Ministers
Conference at Miami. Honda.
"ike must organize supply corpora
tions. managed by Christian business
laymen and sell to our churches the many
commodities and services used in furnish
ing and operating a church."
“This venture alone would create high
ly paid jobs for members of our Christian
families. Net profits from such ventures
could be earmarked for our educational
institutions, especially those schools and
colleges where specialized training and
development of our ministers exist."
O'Bryant said.
"If we are to have our young escape the
roll call of relief and bypass charity from
the hands of those with whom we would
have them seek equality, then we must
become producers in our own economy;
we must build our own business enter
prise."
On the school issue. O'Bryant said, “No
child can feel equal riding a school bus
across town with a pocket full of nothing
ness. nor can we achieve academic excel
fence on a stomach filled with emptiness.”
“We must begin now to conduct pro
grams for awakening our lay members to
the economic importance of building our
own business enterprise.” O'Bryant said.
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AFRO STATUES
LAMPS • DRIED PLANTS • FEATHERS
The quarterly NAACP Northwest
Area Conference, previously scheduled to
be held in Corvallis. Oregon, has been
relocated to Portland on May 19th. 20th.
and 21*t.
Grateful for the opportunity to host the
conference, the Portland Branch is confi
dent it will serve as a catalyst for
enriching the political climate and gaining
additional momentum in the form of
mobilized support and participation for
the convention.
The Area Conference will open Friday
evening. May 19th with a nohost recep
tion in the Sheraton Hotel. Lloyd Center,
Fremont Room. 6:00 9:00 p.m The busi
ness session will open 9:00 a.m., Satur
day, the 20th in the Lewis and Clark
Room of the Sheraton
Delegates from all Northwest Area
Branches (Alaska. Idaho. Oregon. Wash
ington' will be in attendance. Quarterly
branch reports concerning activities,
membership drives. Finances, community
programs in operation and in develop
ment will be given. W orkshops will go on
throughout Saturday and Sunday. Sebe
dufed Workshop topics include: 1) an
update on efforts being made in prepara
non for the convention to be presented by
the Convention Planning Committee; 2)
discrimination in the field of Education
being presented by the Youth Council; 31
Northwest Area representatives will pre
sent a workshop to inform and tram
Northwest Area delegates regarding the
behind the-scene activities of the Ns
tional Convention, as well as. establish a
list of nominees (La., time, place, resolu
turns, credentials, etc.).
The reception and conference is open to
the public. Registration will begin Friday
at the reception and resume at 8:00 a.m..
Saturday morning. The Portland Branch
will pay the $3 registration fee for all
Portland Branch members who wish to
attend.
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Church Notes
Obituaries
Workshop
explores
Viola Borders
communication
The Interdenominational Christian
Singles will sponsor a seminar for singles,
couples, and for parents and children, on
the subject. "Mending Broken Communi
cations" on May 5th and 6th.
The seminar will begin with a pot iuck
dinner Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. at
Vernon Presbyterian Church. 27th and
Killingsworth A talk on "How to Grow
Spiritually" will be given by Lee Madi
son.
Saturday sessions include: Parent/
Child Relations. Problems of Singles,
Communicating Effectively. Commumca
tion Between Partners.
ICS is sponsored by: Pastors Willie
Peterson, John Garlington, Percy Man
uel. and Webster Turner. Workshop
leaders are Lee Madison. Mrs Ginny
Snodgrass. Ms. M. Sorensen, and Dr. V.
Mitchell.
For information call Reverend Willie
Peterson at 284 2334
"No o n e hat ever died an
atheist."
Rato
Funeral Services for Viola Borders
were held Monday at Vann's Chapel,
with Father William Wetzel officiating
Mrs. Borders died at the age of 85.
Formerly of Ft. Worth, Texas, she was a
resident of Portland since 1966. She was
a founder of the Links. Inc. of Ft. Worth
and a member of the Links. Inc. of
Portland, as well as a member of the
NAACP. the Urban League of Portland
and the Heroins of Jenco.
She is survived by her daughter. Mrs.
June Brown; her son-in-law Dr. Webster
Brown: her sister. Mrs. Lois Howell of
Alexandria. Louisiana, and three grand
children.
Crypt entombment was at Skyline
Memorial Gardens.
Sarah Ann Bates
Mrs. Sarah Ann Bales died in Portland
on May 2nd She was born October 30.
1883 in Rockrod. Alabama, the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Hill. She moved to
Portland in 1949 and joined the Vancouv
er Avenue First Baptist Church.
At the time of her death. Mrs. Bates
was a member of St. Paul Church erf Qod
in Christ, where she taught Sunday
School and sang in the choir '
Survivors are: one brother, Julius Hill.
Birmingham. Alabama; three daughters.
Mrs. Irene Hill, Chicago. Mrs. Lessie
Rivers and Mrs. Helen Jones. Portland;
two sons. John M. Hill. Oberlin and
Youngstown. Ohio and Robert C.
Hughfey. Oakland; 26 grandchildren: 94
great grandchildren and 41 great great,
great grandchildren; two nephews, a
niece and many other relatives. All the
fnends who knew her felt a close relation
ship with her and affectionately knew her
as "Little Mama" or "Mother Bates.”
Funeral Services were held on May 6th
at St. Paul Church of God in Christ with
Dr. J.C. Foster officiating. Honorary
Bearers were: Chief - Alfred Rivers Sr.;
Mrs. Lizzie Joshua. Mrs. Estalia Sharp.
Mrs Geraldine Ward. Mrs. Hattie Q.
Warren. Mrs. Versie West, and Mrs.
Essie Whitten. Pallbearers were: Mr
Alphonso Brown. Mr. Joe Mullen, Deacon
John Smith. Mr. Allen Odom, Mr. Her
man Stevenson, and Deacon Roosevelt
Thomas.
Vann's Mortuary was in charge of
arrangements
proud look.
Henri O’Bryant
choir robes
45517th St.,Oakland
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The O'Bryant sons owners of one of the nation's largest choir robe
manufacturing companies embarks on a Bay Area outdoor advertising
campaign to introduce their 1978 Proud look" in choir robes
Helping to strengthen their identity with choir groups m the Bay
Area are prominent members of tnie wel-known chtrches Standing
left to nght John McBride Abyssinia 8 C . Shirley Graves Double
Rock BC Richard Herron Macedonia B C . Henrietta Davis. First
Union B C seated Bobbye Atkinson St Paul A M E Chirch This
attractive group will be seen on Foster and Kleiser display boards
soon
Inserted below are Hem. Ill and Michael O Bryant
The Chancel Chair of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church is presenting it's first annual spring
concert, on May 28th. which is all Spiritual, at 116 N.E. Schuyler Street. The concert
will begin at 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend this all Spiritual Concert.
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ST. ANDREWS CATHOLIC CHURCH
American State Bank
806 N.E. Alberta Street
Reverend Bertram Griffin. Pastor
Masses:
5:00 p.m Vigil - Saturday
10:00 a.m. Choir
Sunday
12:00 p.m. Folk - Sunday
Phone 284 1620
Grade* 1 through 8
4919 N.E. 9th Ave.
NorRa Kelly. Principal
H U G H E S M E M O R IAL U N IT E D M E T H O D IS T C H U R C H
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THE ARK OF SAFETY CHURCH OF GOD PENTECOSTAL, INC.
“A warm spirit of fellowship always"
The Honorable Bishop U.V. Peterson. D.D. “The Hoiiness Preacher ’ Paa
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Bible Baad/Jr ( hureh
Wednesday
( hoir Rehearsal
Friday:
“The Pastor Spanks"
84 NF Killingsworth
2814X99
7:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
REVEREND A. BERNARD DEVERS. PASTOR
THE CHURCH DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR NEED
Sunday School
9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship
10:30 a.m.
Evenfeg Service 2nd. 4th sad
5th Sundays
7:00 p.m.
( m a n t a ) lot Sunday
5:80 p.m.
Wed. - FaauBy Prayer Meeting
7:30 p.m.
and BM e Stady
Friday - Brotherhood
Fellowship Service with
7:00 p.m.
Morning Star 3rd Sunday
Prayer aad Pi
(h u reh Phone
ao: 2814)163
AUSTIN
RAV, MINISTER
ALLEN TEMPLE CME CHURCH
Corner of 8th and Skidmore
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.
Christian Youth F ellowship 6:00 p.m.
(Second and Fourth Sundays)
281-4476
3 7 2 5 N- G entsnbein Avenue, Portland, Oregon 9 7 2 2 7
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New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
Y eu are W ei came to W orship at
282-2 216
2 7 3 7 N.E. Union
ST. ANDREW COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Sunday Schnei
F 15 am
Morning Worship
11:15 am
"Shower» ol Ble»*mr» È
KLAR 1550
113G am l2:30 ota
YPBt
6:30 pm
I vangebstir Worship
8:40 pm
Tuesday-Friday
Naan Day Prayer
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Reverend Thomas L. Stray hand. Minister
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