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RELIGION
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MATTHEW: Chapter 5
Three
Generations
Devotion
And Love
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service by consoling the family
members and making them as
comfortable as possible, going to
the cemetery in the hearst,
remaining at the graveside until
the body is lowered, graveside
amenities, and then going to the
family home afterwards. This
position required special skills
and a very special kind of a per­
son.
Mrs. Beatrice Mott Reed was a
member of the Democratic Pre­
cinct Aid Committee; Enterprise
Chapter 1, O.E.S.; lota Phi Lamb­
da Sorority; a NAACP board
member; a Democratic precinct
committe woman; and a member
of the Saint Phillips Episcopal
Church.
Mrs. Reed had three daughters
Ozie, Jesse and Eunis; and one
son, Ellery. She served at Cald­
w ell’s until her death in July of
1963. She had the position of
Funeral Attendant for 36 years.
BUT..., it did not stop there!
Mrs. Jesse Mott Henson, the
daughter of Beatrice Reed, filled
her mother’s position and served
dutifully until her death. She per­
formed all the same duties that
her mother did from 1969 to 1972.
Jesse, also, worked as a waitress
by Mattie Ann Callier-Spears
rs. Ozie M. Smith’s life was
one of devotion, love, com­
passion and service.
The story unfolds back in the
late 20s with Mrs. Beatrice Reed.
Mrs. Reed lived on Broadway and
operated a fur business from her
home. In the meantime, she also
held down a job with Caldwell’s
Funeral Service. Hei job title
-‘Lady Attendant’. Her duties were
to fix and/or arrange the deceas­
ed hair for viewing, cosmetics,
greeting people at the door, work­
ing in the family room during the
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at ‘Sidney’s Place’ downtown.
She had 1 son, Grant (who pre­
deceased her) and a set of twins,
Meg and Derek, and 5 grandchild­
ren. She spent 4 years at
Caldwell’s.
During this time, the head of
the Caldwell Funeral Service, Mr.
Worth Caldwell, Sr., passed in
1966.
The building that, now, houses
the Caldwell’s Colonial Mortuary
was built in 1929 and was oc­
cupied by the Holman and Lutz
Company. It wasn't until 1940 that
Mr. Caldwell, Sr. purchased the
building that is, today, Caldwell’s
Colonial Mortuary.
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Mr. Worth Caldwell, Jr.
By this
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lime.
time, Worth, Jr. w
was
coming up in school and deciding
on what path he would take when
he grew up. He attended college
in Menlo Park, California where
he received his Bachelor’s of Arts
Degree in Business Administra­
tion. In the late ’30s, he began
working with his father, in the
family business, on the business
end. When his father passed he
in herited the business and
LOYALTY — that had been passed
down from Mrs. Beatrice Mott
Reed.
From Worth, Jr. (who was the
only child) and his wife Barbara,
sprang 5 Caldwells — all girls and
one boy; Kelley, Julie, Mary, Ann
Caren (or A.C.) and Worth, III. The
Caldwell name lives on.
In 1972, immediately following
the death of Mrs. Henson, Mrs.
Ozie Mott Smith (sister to Mrs.
Henson) became the new ‘Funer­
al Attendant’. Mrs. Smith was
born February 2, 1917 in Wetum­
pka, Alabama. She moved to
Portland with her family as a
youngster. She attended Seventh-
Day Adventist Grade School and
Commerce High School, which is
Mrs. Ozie M. Smith
now Cleveland High School. She
attended the University of Wash­
ington and graduated in 1944 with
a Certified Degree in Physio-
Therapy.
Mrs. Smith worked as an in­
dependent physiotherapist for
more than 40 years. She would go
to the client’s homes. Many of her
clients lived in the Healy Heights
area, which is in Southwest Port­
land. She, simultaneously, work­
ed as an attendant for Caldwell’s
Colonial Mortuary for more than
16 years; while maintaining her
other job.
Ozie M. Reed met and married
Mr. Wilson W. Smith, Jr. To their
union, one boy and one girl were
born; Wilson, III and Lula.
Ozie was very active in several
social groups - the Oregon/Wash­
ington Football Club, the Jack
and Jill Association of America
and The Group (an organization
that formed with only female
members who met for the sole
purpose of getting together to do
things without the presence of
their husbands).
Mrs. Smith was a devoted wife
and a loving mother and grand­
mother, but, more than that, she
was a very strong Christian —
whose faith was unwavering.
In 1986, Mrs. Smith retired.
“ She was the first of them all to
retire” says Mr. Caldwell ..." but,
the most interesting and ironic of
them was how much they all look­
ed alike and even wore their hair
alike.”
“ I love my mother very much,
but, my brother (Wilson) had a
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
REBECCA COURT #4 HEROINES OF JERICHO presents ‘A Roast and Toast
of Worthy Joshua, T.V. Mason. Saturday, October 22,1988,7:00 p.m.
JOB OPENING: A high school male is needed September through May
for the after-school program at the Mallory Avenue Christian Church,
126 N.E. Alberta from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 288-5173 for further infor­
mation.
A .R . H O P K IN S
Jurisdictional Bishop
Oregon
Jurisdiction No. #1
Headquarters Church C.O.G.I.C.
OREGON BAPTIST ANNUAL MEETING: The Annual Meeting will be held
from October 20 through October 22, 1988 at the Mountain Park
Church in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Theme: God's People — Equipping
Inviting ... Celebrating. Those, of you, wishing to register as visitors
may still do so. Please call (503) 635-3443 for more information and
registration.
With Out A Vision .... The People Will Perish!
★ COMING EVENTS *
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC: Bethel AME Church, 5828 Northeast 8th
Avenue, hosts a Blood Pressure Screening Clinic in conjunction with
Community Care every Tuesday, 8 a.m. -Noon. Visit the Clinic to prevent
increased risk of stroke, heart failure, kidney and heart attack.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED: Volunteers are seriously needed with the
Blood Pressure Clinic. Your service is very valuable. Please let us know
if you are available to work in our clinic and what hours are convenient
for you. Please call Mrs. Lenora Morris afternoons at 281-7139.
SATURDAY SCHOOL: The Saturday School is being sponsored by the
Black United Front. Classes begin this fall for grades 1-6. NO CHARGE.
Volunteer teachers are needed. Call Avel Gordly or Karen Powell,
Pastor and Wife Anniversary • Oct. 19 thru 23, 1988
Bethel Temple • Supt.: A. Shankle, Pastor
1545 South Brooklyn Ave. • Eugene, OR 97403 • (503) 343-7303
Pastor and Wife Anniversary • Oct. 21 thru 23, 1988
Greater Solid Rock Church • Bishop A. R. Hopkins, Pastor
1705 N.E. Dekum St. • Portland, OR 97211 • 283-1524
230-9427.
In Memory O f...
DOROTHY ANN MORGAN-PERRY
WINIFRED EMILY DANIELS
December 11, 1943 - September 30, 1988
January 16, 1928 - October 6, 1988
Services were held at Caldwell s Colo­
nial Mortuary on Oct. 12, 1988 at 12.00
Noon. Services were officiated by Rev.
Milton Green.
SAMUEL LEO WHITE
January 21, 1956 - October 7, 1988
Funeral services were held for Samuel
White on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1988 at
11:30 a.m. at the Cox Funeral Chapel. Mr.
White died as result of stab wounds in the
Emanuel Hospital on Oct. 7, 1988 He is
survived by his father and mother. Amster
& Portie White: Munquie Crosley; 1 son,
Deshiran White; 1 daughter, Lashawnda
White; 6 brothers, 3 sisters; 2 aunts; 1
uncle; and many, many cousins.
All live in Monroe, Louisiana. A host of
other relatives and friends. Burial was held
at the Lone Fir Cemetery. Cox Funeral
Directors.
Pastor and Wife Anniversary • Oct. 27, 28 & 30, 1988
Cornerstone Comm. Church • Supt.: B. E. Johnson, Pastor
2216 N.E. Killingsworth St. • Portland, OR 97211 • 281-4587
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Funeral services were held on Oct. 6, 1988
at the Mallory Avenue Church of Chirst at
11:00 a.m. in the morning. Dorothy was
born in Paris. Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Brisco
Morgan, Sr., She worked as a Dietician for
the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and
was a member of the Mallory Avenue
Church of Christ. She came to Portland in
1956. She is survived by her parents; 5
children - Gail, Georgory, LaBaron, Cynitha
Perry, April Covington (all of Portland); 8
sisters - Ervie Patterson. Rozell Morgan,
Margie Burks, Lillian Brewster, Helen Hall,
Grade Kennedy, Doris Hunter, Mildred
James; 4 grandsons and many other rela­
tives and triends. Burial took place at the
Finley's Sunset Hills Memorial Park Ceme­
tery. The Killingsworth Little Chapel of the
Chimes Funeral Director.
Pastor and Wife Anniversary • Nov. 4 thru 6, 1988
Salem Mission • Supt.: A. Shankle, Pastor
4308 Hill Rose St. • Salem, OR 97309 • (503) 399-0088
“Funds Are Needed”
Jurisdiction #1 is asking for your contributions in the
remodeling of McKinney Temple • Elder: E. C. Suell, Pastor
Please send your tax-deductible check or money order to.
“ Remodeling McKinney Temple”
PORTLAND OBSERVER
"The Eyes and Ears of the Com m unity"
Jurisdiction #1 Headquarters Church C.O.G.I.C.
1705 N.E. Dekum Street • Portland, Oregon 97211
Jesus Loves You!
Beginning November 1 3 ,1 9 8 8 on Rogers Cable Television
Allen Temple CME Church
“ One Hour Of Power’’
4236 N.E. Eighth Avenue
Under the Direction of ....Minister Chris Stevens
(comer of 8th & Skidmore)
Portland, Oregon 97211
Sundays — 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. — Channel 27
Wednesdays - 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. - Channel 11
Saturdays — 9:00 to 10 P.M. — Channel 27
(503) 287-0261
Psalm 34:3
Phillip S. Nelson, Pastor
YOU ARE WELCOME T O W U H & n ir
CHURCHES IN DISTRICT
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84 N.E. Killingsworth • 281-0499
Bible Band
Ju n c tio n #1
Headquarter! Church
"A warm spirit of fellow ship always ”
Char Bebearsal
"T o the Glory o f G o d ”
Greater Solid Rock
Bishop A R Hopkins
1705 N.E. Dekum St.
Portland, OR 97211
283-1524
Sintoy
The Ark of Safety
Church of God in Christ
FOUNOEP 1» Harness Punch* Bishop U.V Peterson D D Builder-Pastor
the Bible says ...
Follow peace with
all men & holiness
without which no
man shall see the
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Sunday School
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Morning Worship
6 30pm
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Evangelistic
8 00pm
Worship
Greater Peace
Supt : E. Wilson
4009 N Missouri St
Portland, OR 97227
Noon Day P a y e
no»y
The Pastor Speaks
730pm
SNrtey
Morning Ptaye
249-7335
9 00 a m
McKinney Temple
Elder E C Suell
1737 N E Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211
282 8522
St. Luke Memorial
Elder: L Adams
2700 N E Sumner St
Portland, OR 97211
284-0710
Light House C O G.l C.
Elder: T Moore
1123 N E Fremont
Portland, OR 97211
281-3875
Christ Memorial Church
Elder R L Tate
1552 N Killingsworth St.
Portland, OR 97217
286-9624
Williams Temple
Elder: M Walker
241 N. I.E. Hancock
Portland, OR 97212
Nazarene C O G 1C
Cornerstone Comm Church
Supt
B E. Johnson
2216 N E Killingsworth St
Portland. OR 97211
281-4587
Bethel Temple
Supt
A Shankle
1545 South Brooklyn Ave
Eugene, OR 97403
343-7303
281-1340
Supt : L Dotsey
9119 N Drummond St.
Portland, OR 97217
286-4272
Church Of God In Christ
Lord
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Free Will Church
For All Nations
Elder Thurman Holmes
420 Market St
Klamath Falls. OR 97603
882-1303
La Grande C 0 G 1C
Elder: I. D Lowe
1303 T Street
La Grande. OR 97850
963-4736
Salem Mission C.O.G.I.C.
Supt A Shankle
4308 Hill Rose St.
Salem, OR 97309
399-0088