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Page 6, Portland Observer, July 29, 1987 Oldest Black Women's Organization to Hold Convention in Portland In 1895, at the call of founding member, Mrs. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, the First National Confer ence of Colored Women of America took place in Boston, Massachu setts (July 29-31, 1895). It was this conference and the subsequent one in Washington, D.C., July 21, 1896, that gave birth to the National Asso ciation of Colored Women's Clubs, I ic., the oldest colored women’s or ganization in America whose mem bership embraces the professional woman, the business woman, the dignified homemaker, plus over 3,000 youth who belong to the national Association of Girl's Clubs and the National Association of Boys. On July 29 through August 2, 1987, delegates from Alaska, Colo rado, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming will convene in Portland for the 23rd Biennial Convention of the Northwest Region of the Na tional Association of Colored Wo men's Clubs with participation by the NACG Girls Clubs. The Con vention, being held at the Red Lion Inn-Lloyd Center, is being hosted by the Oregon Association of Colored gional President. The theme for the convention is "Club Women Mak ing History —Providing Hope". The National President, Mrs. Myrtle E. Gray of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will attend the convention and give the keynote speech at the Saturday banquet. Highlighting the program will be a special panel on "The Problems and Concerns Facing Youth" to be presented Friday afternoon by Mrs. Teletha Benjamin, Department Manager, State Children's Services Division; Ms. Raina Beavers, Stu dent, Portland Community College and 1985 Portland Rose Festival FRESH. PICKED LOCAL PICKLING CUCUMBERS Mrs. M yrtle E. Gray, President of Nat l Assoc, of Colored W o m en's Clubs, Inc., 5808 16th St. NW, W ashington, D.C. 20011. EARLY GOLD Women's Clubs, Mrs. Pauline Brad ford, President. Mrs. Clara Sherron of Tacoma, Washington, is the Re- NEW CROP Gospel Meeting Notice GROWN August 8-13, 1987, the Church of Christ, Piedmont Congregation, 5338 N. Borthwick, Portland, Oregon, will hold their Gospel Meeting. The meetings will take place at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9th; and at 7:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, August 10 13. Tne kick-off activities will begin August 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with and Annual Songfest. There will be a benefit banquet from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for Southwestern Christian College. The speaker will be Evan OREGON IN SWEET FRENCH PICKLING CARRO TS gelist R.B. Dulin from Dallas, Texas. For further details, contact Rosa Colquitt (636-0357) or Bill Hunter, (285- Pauline Bradford, President of Oregon Assoc of Colored W o men's Clubs. 2956). GOSPEL MEETING NOTICE A ugust 8-13, 1987 Church of Christ, Piedmont Congregation 5338 N. B o rth w ick Portland, Oregon Sunday, A ug u st 9: 10:00a.m.and2:00p.m . M onday - Thursday, A u g u st 10-13: 7:15 nightly Kick-Off Activities: Saturday, August 8 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Annual Songfest 6:30 p.m. -9:00 p.m. — Benefit Banquet for Southwestern Christian College Speaker — Evangelist R.B. D ulin, Dallas, Texas For further details, contact Bill Hunter, 285-2956 THE MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH N.E. First b Schuyler • 284 1954 John H Jackson, Minister, M .Ed , M D 9:30 A M Church School 11 00 A M Congregational Worship 5 OOP M Vesper Service 10:00 A M Baptism Fourth Sunday 11 00 Communion Each 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 .& M . Board. Peninsula Park Christian Church 5949 N. Albina (Ainsworth & Albina) 281-3576 Sunday Bible Lessons................................................................... 9.45 A.M. Sunday Worship Service.................................................. 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Prayer Hour...............................................................6;30 P.M. Friday Bible Studies Class.............................................................6:30 P.M. Recreation A c tiv itie s • Participation in the State Games of Oregon • Compete in the Portland Basketball League • Camping hiking and retreat facility accessible to church groups and families • Family social hour weekly activity i Harold Bishop. M in iste r "D o you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." 1 Cor 9:24 INIVI YOU ARE WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT 84 N E K illin g s w o r th • 281 0499 "A warm spirit of fellowship always" \rk of Safety h of God in Christ T uesday Bible Band Thursday Choir Rehearsal Sunday I ■ Sunday School Morning Worship YPW W Evangelistic Worship Tuesday Friday tk e f h k t IU’ pCCLCC U? e n .fr höhnt oui ivhich lloró ( 7 30 p m 7 00 p m 9 15am 11 15 a m 6 30 p m 8 00 p m Noon Day Prayer F rid a y "The Pastor Speaks 7 30pm . Saturday Morning Prayer 9 00 a m Showwrof ( '»nrtry rnornng ’U (JÜ A M '.•wr KAAA UBiAM cm Queen; Mr. Brian Payne, 1987 Class President of Vocational Village; and Mr. Andre' Marshall, 1987 OACWC Scholarship recipient and student at Georgia Tech. The Regional Youth Program and Oratorical Contest Finals will be held Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. The subject title; "The Role of Youth in Sustaining the Heritage of the Family." Mr. John H. Johnson of Ebony Magazine provides $10,000 biennially for the oratorical competition finals held at the Na tional Meeting ($5,000 for each group). Other program features include: President's Luncheon, Wednesday noon. State Representative District 18, Margarget Carter, Speaker; NACG Girls Luncheon, Thursday, noon, Ms. Linda Johnson, former Youth Advocate/Community Spe cialist of Metropolitan Youth Com mission, Speaker; Awards Lunch eon, Friday, July 31, noon, presen ting "Hat Fashions of Today and Yesterday". Church attendance and tour at the historical Immacu late Heart Church, Sunday, follow ed by brunch, will conclude the con vention activities. For more information, call 282- 9203. GARDEN FRESH BUNCH LARGE SIZE GARLIC 4 MONKS WHITE WINE ’’’ LOS HERMANOS WHITE ZINFANDEL 50 GRAIN LOS HERMANOS U'hlf Ztníl’híf- 1.5 LITRE 7-U P /C R U S H REGULAR • DIET ALL FLAVORS 6 PACK-12 OZ. CANS Benefit Ribs Dinner, Aug. 1 People Are Beautiful, Inc. is hold ing its third annual benefit Ribs Dinner on Saturday, August 1st. The People Are Beautiful program serves inner north and northeast children, ages four through thirteen years old. Now it its twelfih sum mer, People Are Beautiful enrolled sixty children for educational, social and recreational activities, including a week at camp. The ribs will be prepared by Randy Massey, former owner of Randy's Restaurant. The dinner will be held in the parking lot of Mallory Avenue Christian Church, NE Alber ta at Mallory, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $4.25 for adults and $2.50 for children twelve and under. All proceeds will go to People Are Beautiful summer and after school programs for children. For more information, contact Rev. Douglas Wirt, 288 5173. MANDALAY SLICED OR CHUNK PINEAPPLE oz $ 1 0 0 I p ijf c l CANS "«z't, IMITATION FOR SAL ADS, OMELETTES, ETC RFG $ 3 49-SAVE $1 50 LB WHOLE TOP SIRLOIN ROAST hygrade skinless WIENERS all meat 1 LB PKG TENDER, JUICY STEAK Shriners Hospital Reunion A reunion for former staff and patients of Shriners Hospital at 82nd Er Sandy Blvd. in Portland, Oregon, is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 1987 at 12:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. at the Milwaukie Senior and Multi-purpose Community Cen ter located in North Clackamas Park off Hwy 224 at Rusk Road. Con tact Harry Howell 238 1684 DAILY 6AM-8PM SUNDAY 6Ar4-6PM mOllhT CC PRICES GOOD JULY 29-AUG. 4
