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Two Black Leaders in Salem Exhibition of Out-standing
Oregon Personalities of Great Influence on History
S A LE M
l « i i black leaders ore
leave the all white neighborhood He
even had difficulty foining hxal hospi
tai staffs and medical societies
Years later he would say. " T o give
up ’ To return violence for violence ’
Those arc not solutions They won’ t get
anyone — black or white — anywhere
in this world "
Withstanding the prejudices, he was
named Oregon Doctor ol the Year in
1958, by the Oregon Medical Society
for his service and attitude In 1962 he
was named Citizen ol the year by the
Portland Chapter of the National Con
ferencc o f Christians and Jews
lo r his twenty two years of service
with the Human Relations Commis
sion. former Mayor I errs Shrunk made-
hiin honorary Human Relations Com
missioner. w ith a Distinguished
Achievement Award in 1971 Among
his many honors arc the B'nai B 'rilh
Brotherhood Award, the Concordia
College Citizenship Award and a Dis
tinguishcd Service Award from the
University o f Oregon
Dr Unthank was president of the
Portland Chapter of the National As
MKialion for the Advancement of Col
ored K-ople. member of the National
Council for the YM CA and was a
member of the Governor's Committee
on Child Welfare He was a member of
the I inanuel Hospital Board, the Pott
land Chamber ol Commerce. Oregon
Committee lor Equal Rights, Council
of Social Agencies and nunx-rous med
among the portraits and personality
sketches of influential Oregonians now
featured in the exhibition cases main
tained by the Oregon Historical Society
in the Capitol lobby
I he exhibition, ' ' portraits of ( begun
Peisonalities I hut They May He Re
membered. is open tree to the public
through 1986 It may run longer if the
exhibition is extended to include addi
•tonal persons deemed memorable in
the same way the first 16 are
I he Oregon Historical Society
welcomes nominations of notable Ore
gon men and women whose contribu
tions to the deselopment ol our state
and region should he recognized and
co m iixn it »rated," Ihomas Vaughan,
t i l l s executive director, said
"W e know there are many others
who should be famous lor their deeds
but who may now be forgotten because,
in the rush ol events, their names hase
not constantly been I k -Id up to the pub
I k We now incite the public to suggest
personalities who should he considered
tor luture exhibitions in this marvelous
space in our m uch-visited state
C a p ito l," Vaughan added
Nominees must be deceased and
should he persons other than governors
or I S senators, Vaughan said The
names and biographical information
should be sent to Vaughan. Oregon
Hlstonal Society, I2.M) S W Park
Ase . Portland 97205
Representing the black community
hi the exhibition are
Beatrice Cannady, the first black
female attorney Io practice in Oregon,
was an advocate lor c iv il rights legisla
tion. lor women's nghls. and for black
history courses in Portland schools She
established several chapters of NAACP
tN.ition.il Assixialion lor the Ad
v.iiiceiiK-nt o f Colored People)
Dr. DeNorval Unthank struggled
against bigotry to establish a medical
practice in Portland He wanco- founder
o f the Urban l eague in Ponland and
named Oregon D txlor o f the Year in
1958 by the Oregon Medical Society.
oik - o f many honors bestowed upon
him
ical societies
Portland's DeNorval Unihank Park
in north Portland was named in his
honor in 1969 lO rm u n Joto mil, Sep
teinber 1977)
l)r. DeNorval I nthank •(.¡lied As A Physician And Compassionate As A
M an ''
Dr (Jnthank became a leading figure
in the black community serving on
many public and professional associa
tions He was a co founder ol the Port
land Urban League and an original
member ol what is now the Metropoli
tan Human Relations Commission A
native ol Pennsylvania, he moved to
Portland in 1929 to establish a medical
practice
His early years in Portland were a
struggle against bigotry His home was
stoned, threatening phone calls were
common, and he was ottered monev Io
•‘ leader O f Inter-R aciul Relations'*
Mother ol two children. Mrs Can
nady graduated from Northwestern
College ol Law m 1922 She became
the first black female attorney Io prac
tice in Oregon
Mrs Cannady held inter racial
gatherings for tea in her home to prom
ote improved race relations in the Port
land community Six- worked on the
behall of black children in Oregon and
Washington who had heen denied their
civil right to attend sch.Mil An outspo
Beatrice Cannadv
ken advcxalc. she convinced the Board
of Education to have lecture courses on
black history in Portland high schools
Mrs ( annady established a number
o f N A.A< P l National Asscx lation l or
Advancement Of Colored People I
chapters in Oregon and Washington
She served as a member of the Oregon
Prison Asscx i.ilion’ s Committee for
prison investigations and for women's
interests Six- was also successful in
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ALLEN TEMPLE CME CHURCH
RELIGION UPDA TE
Corner of thh and Skidm ore
Sunday School9 15a m.
Sunday Worship 11 00 a m
Christian Youth Fellowship 6 00 p m
(second and fourth Sundays)
h\ pee Armstrong
I yilia Mumford, widow uf Ira I). Mumford enjoys Ihe entertainment at Ihe
Ira D Mumford 4-H Intc-rnuf iunal Culture Fair. Ihe la ir , an annual event
was held at Ihe M all Dishman ( enter Saturday, April 26, Ihe theme was.
"< hildren of the W orld" and included musical selections, drill teams, dan
cers, food tasting and exhibits.
Photo by Richard J. Brown
“ Pre-Mother’s Day Concert’’
I lx- Alpha I (community choir) w ill present a "Pre Mother s Day Musical
C oncert" featuring inspiraiion.il gospel music at it's best'
Special guests include Rtxlena Preston ol Los Angeles, California (sister ol
B illy Preston), National Choir Cooidinator lor the "Gospel M usk Workshop ol
/America
David Allen songwriter "W hen ot God's Children Gel to Heaven",
music i.uv'tlirec tor from Winston-Salem North Carolina lnspuation.il Sounds, a
community choir trout the I ugene area
under direction of John Gainer w ho w ill
conduct a music workshop in June New Hope Baptist Chinch Alpha I . a Ponland
based community c hoir under the direction ol w rilcr. composer Danny ( bvbornc
I he concert w ill be held at H lO p m . Sunday. May 4. 1986 at Bethel A M I
5828 N I 8th. Portland. Oregon
I he pre Mother s Day Musical Concert is an opportunity to share in fellowship
and iik lease appreciation ot gospel music as a true A lio American art form Don't
miss it' I oi more information, contact Jcssilyn White 288 5420. or Ken Berry
222-1457
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior
We the State of Oregon Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction #1
Evangelist Team will be conducting our 1st Annual
Evangelism Seminar.
We w ill lx- covering tlx- many facets ol the ministry ol evangelism I opics to be
covered I Whal is evangelism ’ 2 I he need lor evangelism 1 Why do we
evangelize ’ 4 I he g ill of evangelism 5 How io lead others to Christ
I his seminal promises io be a most informative and enlightening spiritual
fellowship meeting We sincerely hope to see each and every one ol sou in
attendance \ bountiful bullet lunch w ill be served, and is included in the seminar
package Gcxi Bless Each o f You Evangelist B R Moore. Slate Evangelist
May HI. I9K6; 10:00 a.m .-5:18) p.m ., lunch 12:00-1:00 p.m. Williams
Temple ( .O .G .I.f
241 N.E. Hancock, Purtlund, Oregon. Cost: $5.(81
registration, tto lx- taken at the door, lunch included).
I or more inhumation please call I vane M.xtre, 2 »5 (M62. Msn Ruby Fndgc
281 5848. Tracy Brandon, 281 9748
THE M O U N T O LIVET B A P T IS T C H U R C H
N E F irst b S c h u y le r • 284 1964
John H Jsckton Mimttm M Ed M D
9 30 A M Church School
11 00 A M Cony«xjit>on«l Worship
A 00 P M V m i w Service
10 00 A M Baptism Fourth Sunday
11 00 Communion tach First Sunday
The American Baptist Convention, American Baptist Churches of
Oregon Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention National. Oregon.
Portland Ecumenical Ministries, American Bible Society. M b M
Board
lO tiO D B I I HI GLORY
And we know that all things work together for
gmxl lo them that love (« xl. to them who are the called according to his purpose
Ro 8:28 Praise (iix l
Praise Gcxi!
Rev Ruk Danner ol Bervan lt.ipiist ( hurch w ill receive a master degree from
Western Conservative Baptist Seminary this Sunday Mav 4, 1986 in Ihe field ot
"Christian Education"
Il hasn i been easy said Pal Danner, Rick s wile He has worked Ihe entire time
vince 1975 W ith school during the day and working at night, then trying to take
care ol us and doing a gtxxl job ol i t . "
Ricky Danner w as born in Oceanside. California Io his proud parents I Ihert and
Jewel Danner After moving lo Richmond, C'A he attended and graduated from
John F Kennedy High Schixil While still in high school Ricky Danner gave his
life lo the ia>rd at the lender age ot fourteen
W uh a exiling upon his life he studied Ihe word ot (itx l with Ihe deternn nation ot
seeking His perfect w ill
He soon developed a strong prayer life and this is w hxl
attracted Ihe attention ot then P. i I ik la Hight also a young Christian ill Ihe I ord She
said, R k k and I met in Bible Study I w as lirst attracted to him hv his outstanding
prayer life .”
Leaning on the Lord and seeking him through prayer and supplication Rev
Danner was led to W I B S by the way ot a Bachelor's Degree from Bay City
Bible Institute in Richmond. California W uh a humble spun and dedication lo the
I ord he rose- lo academic excellence and received a $l2.ll<*t scholarship Irom
W C B S where he w ill be honored this Sunday at 5 p m
Now. Rick and Pal Danner have tour lovely children. Tricia 9. Ricky Jr 7.
( arleix* 6 and David ' years old
In oui interview over the phone I could hear the children in the background as
they were helping Mom out w uh the alter dinner desert. "Banana Pudding" I his
is really beginning to hx>k strange said Pal. there is only one vanilla water on top,
oh well there is a lot of love in u She says, "th e children love the word ol Ihe Lord
aixl now at such a young age they tixi are giving their hearts to Jesus "Jesus is
natural to them ," she said
Sister Jean Boswell a student ot Rev Danner now attending North Portland
Bible College wherv lx- has taught since Ihe Fall ol 1982 had this to say about him.
He is first of all dedicated to the lo rd I ruly in my heart I praise Gcxi lor him and
hisdedicalion I know lor a fact that he sincerely loves (h xl The c lasses that I look
from him wen.- the most exciting ones I guess every student has his/her favorite
teacher aixl yes, I admit he was mine He encouraged his students and he never pul
himself above us lie was gtxxl news because he shared " The (hxxl News" and in
Ihe process he saw the needs o f the pupil I thank Gcxi I met him and had the
opportunity to view his life style, u was truly a blessing!"
Io Rev Rick Danner, we the fxxiy of Christ rejoice with you in your ac
complishment lor we know the scripture has said, "Study lo show thyself ap
proved unto Gtxl. a workman that ncedeth not lo be ashamed, rightly dividing the
W'ord ot truth " 2 Timothy 2 15
(itx l s speed be with you as you endeavor to work in his Kingdom
I his week s i pdate with Ftxxi for I houghl, " M y brethren count it all joy w hen
ye fall into divers temptations " JA I 2
getting civil rights legislation enacte.
in Oregon
She was selected as Oregon's rep
resenlalive tor the Fourth Annua
Pan African (. ongress held in New
York City in 1927 Mrs Cannady wa>
also nominated by the Ponland Council
ol t hurches lor the Harmon Award in
1929 lor outstanding contributions (c
race relations t.\otuhle Women in the
H i\to r\ o f Oregon)
Phillip S Nelson (Pastor)
YOU ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT
84 N E K illin g s w o rth • 281 0499
“ A warm spirit of fellowship always"
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7 00 p m
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Services:
9:46 a.m., Sunday School
11:00 a.m., Morning Worship
7:00 p.m., Evening Worship
7.00 p.m. Wednesday, Prayer Meeting
Victor R. Brown, B. Theology, Pastor
Dr Hazel L Brown Sr.. D.D., Assetant Pastor
SMILE - GOD LOVES YOU
There w ill he a roast in the honor of
Rev Rick Danner this Saturday, May 2.
1986 at 6 p m at Berean Baptist Church.
C IX »n Vann
Rehería B Vann
Iixatcd at 4822 N Vancouver .Avenue-
Marth i art
Rev Nathan C Barnet host pastor
PRE-NEED ARRANGEMENTS \
Tribute To
Minnie Harris
for "4 2 Years ol Christian Service Io
The Free o f L ife "
May 4. 1986, Saturday. 5(8) p m at
the
Mt Olivet Baptist Church
N E First & Schuyler
lor more information call 284 1954
John II Jackson. Minister. M I I) .
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Ewwrrel P iiw h e
t Ictidi» Vann Jr
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CLEAR
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TO HELP
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Telephone 281-2836