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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (April 26, 1979)
McPherson papers topic by Allen Jones POINTER SISTERS - ENERGY TO SPARE The Pointer Sisters is a group o f very talented young ladies that apparently have it all together. It’ s been nearly a year and a half since their last perfor mance in Portland but each time I see them, the more I like what I sec. Their popularity is never stagnant — it's always on an upward swing You would have had to been there Sunday night at the Paramount to become a true believer in what these ladies are putting down. There was no time for mental preparation in this concert, it was strictly ready or not here we come — to party! They opened the show with: “ Lay It On The Line,” an up-tempo tune that had the audience rocking from the start to an unwelcomed finish! The evenings selections were taken from their new album entitled “ Energy.” A title that not only reflects the Pointer Sisters as a group, but also the album and their per formance. Other selections from the album included: “ As I Came O f Age,” “ Echoes O f Love” and more. Not only have the Pointer Sisters started a new fashion trend a couple years back which is " In " according to European-American designers — but they also have a style o f singing and showmanship that is uniquely their own. Right on Sisters, Right on!!! Mrs. Osly J. Gates o f Portland is lecturing and conferring on the heri tage o f the McPherson Papers in a special two-year series honoring the Reverend J. Gordon McPherson, early western author and editor. The lecture was first presented A pril 9th (the anniversary o f his death) to the Genealogical Forum o f Portland, Oregon, Inc. Early this week, Mrs. Gates deli vered the McPherson Memorial lec ture at Eastern Washington Univer sity at Cheney as guest o f the Black Education Program and the Depart ment o f History. Dr. C.T. Wright is coordinator o f arrangements. McPherson pioneered in com munity development and u p lift; in many o f the communities where he pastored he established a weekly newspaper. McPherson heritage is document ed in newspapers he founded, c Portland Observer Thursday. April 20, 1*7* Peoa B minutes, sermons, authentic oral history regarding war, and numerous cu ltu ra l co n trib u tio n s. Full-page photocopies o f some o f his news papers are exhibited; the originals are in institutional libraries. He once served as secretary o f the Western Negro Press Association. He was a member and representative o f the National Negro Press Association. He held state and national offices in other groups. For a lim ited tim e, McPherson and Secretary o f State William Jen nings Bryan sold one o f their respec tive newspapers on a joint subscrip tion coupon. McPherson was a political activist and a civil libertarian. He personally pursued one civil rights case to the state supreme court. OfflQOH Mrs. Gates is the daughter o f the Reverend McPherson. OACWC plans scholarship tea SPECTRUM IN BLUE - DAVID OLIVER The beginning. Jamaica. Visions o f lush, tropical beauty, smoldering sun- streaked days before nights filled with secret musical messages. Jamerican. Born in the U.S. but Jamaican through and through. «Jamerican Man. David Oliver, six feet, four inches o f excitement let loose. He would winter in Florida, summer in New York and pick up the sun, slime and vibrant rhythm o f both areas. He would go on to play college football where he would practice vocal exercises while running, putting the power behind the vocal chords he has today. The A ir Force knew whai to do with him. Sing. Entertain troops and win prize after prize in every vocal competition. Then the Jamerican Man makes his California move. Where else? Out there in the land o f more sun (but you don't go north for the summer) sits Forrest Hamilton, a young man who by his mid-20's had made it to executive status with Stax Records, the home o f Memphis Black soul. The gut-wrenchcr’ s ver sion o f Motown. Mighty Joe Hicks needs a singer and Hamilton picks Oliver who spends the next months travelling the country with the group. That was a few years ago. Forrest doesn’ t give up on talent and today, after even more sun in Montego Bay, accompanied by even more studying and listening, David Oliver is Jamerican M an.’ Through production, the legendary touch o f Crusader VSayne Henderson puts the songwriter/perform er’ s mixture o f rhythm and blues, rock and roll, jazz, and West Indian undercurrents on the line. Jamerican Man. An album. The culmination o f years o f sun, sweat, toil and acquiring knowledge o f every step o f the way. “ Jamerican Man.” The beginning. The Oregon A ssociation o f Colored Women’ s Clubs w ill hold their 67th Annual Scholarship Tea, Sunday, A pril 29th, 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the home o f M r. and Mrs. John Wiseman, 5225 N.E. Rodney. Proceeds from the tea w ill be used for the 1979 OACW Scholarship to be given to a graduating high school student or students. The 1978 Scho- '.srship recipients were Frederick Berry, Portland State U niversity; Sharon Nickleberry, University o f Oregon; and Deidie A. Smith, Port land Community College. Mrs. Ernestine Wiseman, Scholar ship Chairman is General Chairman fo r the Tea, assisted by member clubs Altruistic, Mrs. La Vera Smith, President; H arriet Tubman Club, M rs. A lb e rta L. R andolph, President; Kathryn Gray Club, Mrs. Ida Johnson, President; Literary Re search Club, Mrs. Irene Cranford, President; M u ltn o m a h W om en’ s Club, Mrs. Etoile Cox, President; Semper Fedilis Club, Mrs. Wiseman, President, Ms. A m elia Lanier, O AC W First Vice President and Mrs. H arrie Belle Paris, O AC W President. The Henrietta Marshall Girls’ Club, directed by Mrs. Yvonne Charles, Supervisor o f Girls, w ill serve as hostesses for the Tea. The public is invited. The Oregon A ssociation o f Colored women's Clubs, organized in 1911 is Oregon’ s oldest Black women’ s organization, providing continuing civic, charitable and ser vice to the community. Its by-law commitment to educational support has been carried out through the Scholarship Program since its incep tion; locally, $500 is awarded an nually, nationally O AC W c o n tri butes to the NACW C United Negro College Fund Project which annually awards $5,000 in the Northwest and $5,000 in each o f the four other re gions o f the United States for atten dance to Black colleges. Mrs. Harrie Belle Paris is OACW President. CHECK ITO U TII Next week an exclusive interview with Wally Amos, famous chocolate chip cookie king. Look for it!! Example is the school of mankind, and they will learn at no other. Edmund Burke Chrysler launches the 5 /5 0 Protection Plan. And during Chrysler’s Double Play Days yon can get the plan at no charge... pins options at big savings up to $649. "Laughter is medicine to weary bones.” Carl Sandburg SATURDAY DATE — DON'T BE LATE — One of the highlights of the year for Portland Urban 4-H is the annual International Culture Fair, April 28th, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at M att Dishman Center. 77 N.E. Knott Street. A foremost supporter of the 4-H program. Senator Mark Hat field, discusses the fair with Urban 4-H Community Advisor Chary Pecora. A 4-H T-shirt is standard attire when the Senator works in his garden in Washington D.C. The public is invited to attend the Urban International Fair, admission free. Music, dancing, displays of crafts and artwork and foods reflecting cultures all over the world will be fea tured. The Urban 4-H program is directed by Extension Agent Ira D. Mumford, Oregon State University. Further information can be ob tained by calling 287-1770. NAACP hears housing report The Vancouver Branch o f the NAACP w ill hold its regular educa tional meeting one week late A pril 29th at 4:00 p.m. in the meeting room o f Pacific First Federal Savings and Loan, 915 Broadway, Van couver, Washington. The program w ill be a report by the Housing Committee o f the local branch ex plaining the “ low-income housing program” they are asking the Van couver Branch o f the N AACP to ap prove. The public is invited to attend and participate. lit Joe Garagiola IW The Chrysler 5/50 Protection Plan is the longest protec tion plan o f any car maker in America It protects you (torn unexpected power train repair hills lor 5 year. . . or 50.000 miles whichever comes first (from the time you take delivery o f your 1979 vehicle). Plan not avail able in Nebraska. Coverage inc ludes cost of parts and labor lor repair ot major power train components: engine, transmission, tnnsaxie. drive axles and drive shaft. 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