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GRAPEVINE
THE FAMILY MAGAZINE DECEMBER, 1971
Frank Johnson Cleo Johnson
Jim Aldredge Mattie Meyers
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GRAVES LIQUOR
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FRESNO, CALIF.
December, 1971 3 Grapevine
Letter To Our Readers
Dear Friends,
The GRAPEVINE MAGAZINE staff wishes everyone a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We thank you for your support and encouragement during the
past year. This coming year we again have some exciting plans
which we believe will make your reading more educational and
enjoyable.
Several special editions of the GRAPEVINE are scheduled for
1972, including a Black History edition in February and a very
unique April edition titled "Central California's Most Influential
Black People."
Also scheduled to coincide with Black History Month is GRAPE-
VINE'S 1st Annual Awards - Fashion Show - Dance on February
19, 1972, at Fresno's Rainbow Ballroom.
So keep in touch for an exciting year.
Thanks again for your support.
Sincerely,
Editor and Publisher
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THE
GRAPEVINE
MAGAZINE
Table of Contents
December, 1971
Vol. 3 No. XII
Marine Life Enthusiast ........................ 6
Fowler City Superintendent .................... 7
Black Business ................................ 9
Man of the Month .............................. 11
Social Worker-Dollie Whitehead ................ 13
West Fresno Service Center .................... 14
Religion-Rev. D. H. Graham .................... 15
Fashion of the Month .......................... 17
70th Birthday ................................. 18
People in the Community ···················-··· 19
Recipe of the Month ........................... 21
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority ...................... 22
Coed Makes Boom ·······················-······· 23
Picture of the Month .......................... 26
Young People .................................. 27
Education ..................................... 28
Ebony Fashion Fair ............................ 30
Photo Credits:
Charles Turney, p. 12
Al Andrews, p. 30
Otis Hamilton, p. 15
Earl Bradley, pp. 6, 24
Fresno Bee, pp. 1, 7, 9
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December, 1971 5 Grapevine
MARINE
LIFE
ENTHUSIAST
By Mattie
B. Meyers
Mds. Roszella Boyd feeding her exotic fish
Fresno has many fascinating people, but none so fascinating as Mrs.
Roszella Boyd, who has an elaborate and rare collection of exotic marine
life which she has acquired through gifts from her many friends from
across the world. Outside of pet shops and zoos, Mrs. Boyd has one of
the largest and most beautiful private collections of rare fish specimens
in Fresno.
Among her collection is the multi-colored koi fish whose origin is be-
lieved to be in northern Japan. They are historically known as a symbol
of strength and love. In this way, Mrs. Boyd"s pets are like her, warm
and affectionate. Each day Mrs. Boyd takes great pleasure in hand-
feeding her fish, which are extremely intelligent and quite playful. These
fish, which are known for their longevity, sometimes live for twenty
years. The resplendent golden hues of orange, red, and yellow koi make
a fancy sight as they dart back and forth, nipping and snapping, in
their huge aquarium.
Mrs. Boyd, who has lived at her Kearney Heights home for many
years, is not only an enthusiast of exotic fish, but is also an expert
gardener who has transformed her backyard into a terrestrial oasis. One
would think that this would consume all of her time; but no, she some-
how fits in photography and entertaining her many friends. Being a
septuagenarian and an excellent swimmer, Mrs. Boyd epitomizes per-
ptual youth. (The interview with Mrs. Boyd was done in collaboration
with David Keith Meyers, a Hoover High School Junior who has admired
Mrs. Boyd all his life.)
Grapevine 6 December, 1971
FOWLER CITY SUPERINTENDENT
By Walt Porter
The term "busy as a cat on a
hot tin roof" can be justified in
describing James D. Grisy, 47, the
Fowler City Superintendent.
He will begin training with the
city's fire department next week to
qualify as a volunteer fireman as
part of a plan to have city em-
ployes man the fire department in
case of an emergency.
Grigsy in the meantime is train-
ing a man for the water depart-
ment, is in charge of the city s pub-
lic works, water, sewer, recreation
departments and is the state in-
spector for buildings, permits and
the building department.
He is a native of Homer, La.,
and has lived in Fowler since 1958.
He moved to the city from Los
Angeles.
His first job was with the Fowler
Streets Department, within a year
he was promoted to public works
foreman, then assistant city super-
intendent when Ted Emens retired
last year. And in addition to his
duties in the city, Grigsy represents
Fowler in his jobs at the state level.
December, 1971 7 Grapevine
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Grapevine 8 Devember, 1971
Programs To Help Blacks In Business
Walt Porter
Fresno Bee Reporter
A five-part series written by the
Fresno Bee Newspaper Reporter
Walt Porter shows enormous strides.
have been made by blacks in set-
ting up and running Fresno area
businesses in the last few years,
but much remains to be done.
According to evidence, both gov-
ernment and private industry have
been deficient in helping Negroes,
who have been held back by prej-
udice and a late start in acquiring
the capital and skills necessary for
business success.
Government agencies such as the
Small Business Administration
should re-examine their policies to
see if their loans to aspiring min-
ority businessmen can be made
larger. Now the loans mostly are
for businesses of "mom and pop"
dimensions when larger enterpris-
es are the ones that provide jobs
for minority members.
Some private companies, often
working without publicity, have
trained and advised minority busi-
nessmen, but they are a compara-
tively small number. Private indus-
try needs more programs to train
minority members for management
positions and to go into business
on their own.
The Bee series made it plain
many blacks want to go into busi-
ness. By drawing those with the
requisite ability and experience in-
to the economic mainstream, the
whole area will benefit.
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December, 1971 9 Grapevine
EOC Plans To Push For Proportionate
Minority Personnel In County's Schools
Joe Williams
The decision of the Fresno Coun-
ty Economic Opportunity Commis-
sion to concentrate its efforts on
educational reform has inspired
the county's Black and Chicano
communities.
One of the areas the EOC will
look into, it exectuive director, Joe
Williams, said will be the minority
composition among faculty, ad-
ministrators and school board
members.
The EOC, Williams said, will
push for proportionate numbers
among ethnic groups at all staff
levels, even if it requires seeking
court injunctions or becoming in-
volved with nonpartisan elections.
lt is in this area where the coun-
ty's educational system appears to
be most vulnerable.
The composition of the county
historically has resembled a mon-
tage, with high percentages of
ethnic groups completing the pic-
ture. Of the county's 400,000 resi-
dents, more than one-third are
blacks and Chicanos, according to
EOC officials.
Minority instructors and admin-
istrators hold a nominal position
in education in the county's 54
school districts.
The county this year has a min-
ority student enrollment of 40.1 per
cent, but there are 22 districts emp-
loying no minority instructors and
44 with no minority administra-
tors.
The figures, compiled last month,
were filed with the County Depart-
ment of Education by the districts
in reports on their ethnic and racial
composition among students and
professional staffs.
The records in County Supt. Ern-
est A. Poore' s office shows 92 per
cent of the instructors and 92.2
per cent of the administrators listed
in the reports are Anglo.
Of the 4,414 instructors listed,
4,088 are Anglo and 326 minority.
Of 500 administrative positions
contained in the reports, 426 be-
long to Anglos and 38 minorities
are included.
Of those minority positions, 134
instructors and six administrators
are from ethnic groups other than
Chicano or black, the country's two
largest minority segments.
The records also reveal that of
the 113,116 students this year, 40.1
per cent, or 45,720, are minority.
Blacks and Chicano students com-
prise 92.9 per cent, or 42,399 of
the total minority student enroll-
ment.
Blacks hold 61 teaching and 14
administrative positions, of which
45 teachers and 10 administratiors
are in the Fresno schools system.
The country records show that
7,133 and 6.3 per cent of its stu-
dent are black.
Of the superintendents in the
county's 54 districts, one is Chicano
and none are black. There are three
Chicano principals and three as-
sistant principals of 193 listed in
the reports. There are two black
assistant principals and one prin-
cipal in the county, according to
the records.
Grapevine 10 December, 1971
OUTSTANDING MAN OF THE MONTH
Bakersfield Black Dentist
Honored for
Twenty-five Years of
Service to
Community
By Mattie B. Meyers
The GRAPEVINE is honoring Dr. Homer K. Myles this month as
he looks forward to celebrating his 25th anniversary of dental
practice in Bakersfield, California. In 1947 Dr. Myles came to Bak-
ersfield after a short stay in Oakland. Prior to his arrival in Bak-
ersfield there was no black dentist between Bakersfield and Fresno.
Born in Dermott, Arkansas, Dr. Myles attended Dillard University
but received his bachelor of science degree from Morehouse College
in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1943. Immediately after graduating he
entered Howard University Dental School and graduated with his
Doctorate of Dental Science degree in 1946. In 1952, he and his
associate, who was a medical doctor, built the first black-owned
and operated medical-dental center in Bakersfield. This center was
later expanded into the present Baker Street Medical Center, which
houses four operatory suites which include a dental x-ray labora-
tory department and a dental technician, who makes all of their
dentures, in addition to medical facilities.
Dr. Myles has contributed much to the development of the com-
munity of Bakersfield and has held numerous positions in various
civic and political organ1zat1ons. For five years he served as a
member of the Bakersfield Intergroup Relations Board, a sounding
board or liaison agency for the promotion of better understanding
among blacks and white.
Dr. Myles is a member of Caine A.M.E. Church and holds a
Life Membership in the National Association for the Advancement
of Colored People (NAACP). He is also a member of the Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce, Kern County Dental Assoc1at1on, Federa-
tion of Dentaire Internationale, Free and Accepted Masons and the
Democratic party. He also serves on the Boards of the Kern County
Boy Scouts of America and the Kern County Cancer Society.
Since 1947 Dr. Myles and Dr. Williams have been associated at
Medical-Dental Center and within recent years Dr. William
Powell, Sr., has been associated with Dr. Myles in dental practice.
December, 1971 11 Grapevine
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Vincent Castro (left) with Owner
Tomas Bachicha (right).
Grapevine 12 December, 1971
Social Worker
Mrs. Dollie Whitehead is a social
worker for Fresno's Veteran's Ad-
ministration Hospital. Mrs. White-
head was born in Bradenton, Flo-
rida, and grew up in Macon, Ga.,
where she graduated from Ballard
Hudson Senior High School. She
graduated from Spelman College,
Atlanta, Georgia, in June 1957
and earned her Master of Social
Work Degree from Atlanta Universi-
ty School of Social Work in June
1961.
She has worked at Children's
Home of Greater Cincinnati, 1961-
62; V.A. Hospital, Miamia, Florida,
1962-69; V.A. Hospital, Lyons,
New Jersey, 1969-70; V.A. Hos-
pital, Fresno, California, Nov. 1970.
She holds membership in the Y.
W.C.A. and National Association
of Social Workers.
Mrs. Whitehead is married to
James W. Whitehead, Professor of
Social Work at Graduate School of
South Western University of Texas
in Arlington. They have three chil-
dren: James, 11; Cynthia, 9; and
Wesley William Whitehead, age 2.
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December, 1971 13 Grapevine
Gordon Is New Service Center Manager
Mr. Samuel Gordon is the new
manager of the West Fresno Ser-
vice Center. He replaces Burt Camp-
bell, who transferred to a new job
in the Bay Area. Gordon comes to
Fresno with a wealth of experience
in community work and working
with the disadvantages. He holds
a BA degree in Education and So-
cial Sciences from San Francisco
State College. And has done addi-
tional study at San Jose State, Los
Angeles State and UC Los Angeles.
His more recent training was at
UC Berkeley in the field of Man-
agement. He regularly attends
management seminars as an on-
going management development
process.
Gordon started his professional
experience in Elementary Education.
He has worked in the Alameda
County Probation Department and
has held several positions with the
California State Department of Cor-
rections. His last assignment with
the Correction Department was
Management Analyst, the same as
a Management Consultant in pri-
vate employment. West Fresno Ser-
vice Center is Gordon's fourth as-
signment to Human Resources De-
velopment and Service Centers in
a period of two years. Gordon has
firm convictions regarding profes-
sional management as it is known
and accepted today by authorities
as an art and a science.
Gordon feels that West Fresno
Service Center can be more efficient
and become a vital organ to the
disadvantaged population in West
Fresno. He stated he is moving a-
head with full force, but with cau-
tion, to bring the Center up to his
standard of operations in attempts
to meet some of the needs of the
community. He stated that doing
his homework with the Center is a
priority at this time.
Gordon is divorced and has custody
of his four year old son who is
his only child.
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Grapevine 14 December, 1971
Rev. DeWitt Graham
Transfers From Bakersfield To Fresno
Rev. DeWitt Graham
The Rev. DeWitt H. Graham is
the new minister of Carter Memor-
ial A. M. E. Church in Fresno. Rev.
Graham, who transferred from Cain
Memorial A. M. E. Church in Bak-
ersfield, replaces Rev. Julius Brooks.
A native of Detroit, Mich., Rev.
Graham graduated from Stowe
Teacher's College and the St. Louis
School of Theology. He has attend-
ed the Midwestern Bible Institute
and has had special training in the
Urban Training Center for Christian
Missions in Chicago, Ill.
Rev. Graham was one of only
36 selected from througout the na-
tion to attend a National Housing
Seminar in Washington, D. C. He
was sponsored by a Ford Fellowship
grant.
While in Bakersfield Rev. Gra-
ham was very active in various or
ganizations including the N.A.A.
C.P., Friendship House, Afro-Ameri-
can Cultural Group at the Tehach-
api Correctional Institute, South
Bakersfield Kiwanis Club, and the
National Alliance of Businessmen.
Rev. Graham has been minister
over various A. M. E. churches in
St. Louis before transferring to Bak-
ersfield. He and his wife, Cecelia,
have three married daughters.
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December, 1971 15 Grapevine
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Grapevine 16 December, 1971
Grapevine
Fashion
Of The
Month
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Grapevine's Model Wanda
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suit from Rodders.
Photographer Earl Bradley
December, 1971 17 Grapevine
A Birthday Celebration
FIVE GENERATIONS-Mrs. Lena Kelley {far right) is pictured with her
daughter, Mrs. Luella Nealy {2nd from right), her granddaughter, Mrs.
Katie Edding (left rear), her great granddaughter, Charlott Nealy {second
from end, front), and great, great granddaughter, Simone Eddings (front).
The 70th birthday of Mrs. Luella Nealy of Fresno, was celebrated at
the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Pete Eddings of
Sacramento, California.
The Bother's Board of Shiloh Baptist Church of Sacramento, and several
other friends were guests at the celebraticn. The cccasion was highlight-
ed by representatives of five generations.
Mrs. Nealy is an only child, however, she is the mother of 12 children.
Theyinclude: Thomas Nealy, Mildred Glasse, Orient Nealy and Lena Will-
iams, all of Fresno; David Nealy Jr., Alberta Madden, Carlton Nealy and
Wilmon Nealy, all of Los Angeles; Katie Eddings and Alfred Nealy of Sac-
ramento; Thurman Nealy of San Antonio, Texas, and one child deceased.
She has 18 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Mrs. Nealy has
often said that she loves the name "mother," consequently she holds
claim of several adopted sons and daughters, daughters-in-law and
sons-in-law.
A birthday dinner is an annual event for Mrs. Nealy, and she feels
that words of appreciation is a "must." She expresses her appreciation
to her family and most of all to God. She goes on to say that life hasn't
been a bed of roses, however, she has not had cause to complain, for
whenever her days seemed dark and dreary, Jesus was always there.
Mrs. Nealy moved to Fresno with her husband, Mr. David Nealy Sr.,
in 1937 from Pine Bluff, Ark.
Grapevine 18 December, 1971
PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY
By Mattie Meyers
Rev. Noe Lopez
Rev. Noe Lopez, pastor of the
First Mexican Baptist Church in
Fresno, is a Liaison Coordinator for
Franklin Elementary School. He is
very concerned about his work and
does an outstanding job in pro-
moting better relationship between
the child, the school, and the home.
Often he is requested by teachers
to communicate with parents about
problems and situations at school,
whether it concerns absenteeism,
child behavior problems, or some-
thing special that a teacher would
like for a parent to know but do
not get a chance to see and talk
with them about. Often, Rev. Lopez
will go out and get a parent and
bring them back to school, thereby
permitting the teacher to have a
conference with child and parent.
Rev. Lopez is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Rosendo Lopez. He came to
Fresno in 1931 from Corpus Christi,
Texas. He is married to the former
Alice Santos, who works for the
Federal Government, Department of
Agriculture, without whom his work
for others would be impossible. He
has two children, Olivia Ann Lo-
pezm a ninth grader at Sequoia
Junior High School and Miriam Di-
ana Lopez, a first grader at Teil-
man Elementary School.
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Grapevine 19 December, 1971
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Grapevine 20 December, 1971
Recipe
of the
Month
by Frank "Gil" Glasse
HOG JOWL AND BLACK EYED PEAS
This dish, like many others, can be traced bock to the days
of slaves in the South. Traditional to serve on New Years Day
for good luck.
*1 pound Black Eyed Peas *1/3 teaspoon Pepper
*3 pounds Hog Jowl *1 pod Hot Pepper, if desired
*3 cups Boiling Water *1 Garlic Clove, mashed
*1 teaspoon Salt *1 Bay Leaf
*1 Onion, diced
Cover peas with cold water, soak overnight, cook hog jowl
in boiling water l hour, odd drained peas and other ingredients,
simmer for 2 hours or longer. Serves about 8.
A very happy New Year to one and all
May all races stand together, equal and with pride
Count all blessings, in brotherhood stand tall
Get it all together with respect and fight side by side.
Frank "Gil" Glasse
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December, 1971 21 Grapevine
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority 15th Anniversary
Wanda St. James, president
The members of Gamma Eta
Chapter of the Iota Phi Lambda
Sorority will observe their 15th An-
niversary in December with a par-
ty for members, husbands and
guests. Special guest will be a sis-
ter Chapter of the Sorority from
Altadena, California.
Gamma Eta is one of 8O Chap-
ters of the Iota Phi Lambda Sorori-
ty. It is a National Business and
Professional Women's Sorority with
chapters in Africa, India, Germany
as well as through the continental
United States.
The local chapter was organized
in 1956 by the Regional Director
Mrs. Alvernon Tripp. Eighteen wo-
men became Charter Members of
this chapter and the membership
has remained with at least seven-
teen members.
All chapters contribue toward
National, Regional and Local Scholarship
funds. Gamma Eta has giv-
en fourteen local supporting schol-
arships to young women attend-
ing Fresno State College.
Iota members are active in busi-
ness, civic, political, and social
community affairs. The members
are encouraged to also broaden
their horizons educationally. In 15
years Gamma Eta members have
received the advanced college de-
grees, including four Master degree
recipients.
With in the Sorority there are five
supporting auxiliaries. They are:
Lambds (husband of member), Fu-
ture Iota girls, Iota Gems, Pelatis
Club and Pledgees Club.
The Sorority is affiliated with the
National Council of Negro Women,
N.A.A.C.P. and Community Service
organizations.
The organization is headed by
Mrs. Bessie Coston of Youngstown,
Ohio. Mrs. Wanda A. St. James is
president of the local chapter. Oth-
er members are: Mmes. Velda
Boutte, Lucy Crossley, Willodyne
Gaston, Frances Goodwin, Joan
Haynes, Martha Hinton, Jacqueline
Hodge, Maude Hunter, Rose Kelley,
Josephine Long, Nadine Mayo, Ad-
die McDonald, Elma Sterling, Bet-
ty Thomas, Shirley Wiley and Chris-
tine Wooten.
Officers are elected in Septem-
ber of each year. Mrs. Josephine
Long is president-elect for 1972.
Grapevine 22 December, 1971
Christmas Gift Wrapping Coed Makes Boom
By Mattie Meyers
Miss Sharon L. Batchler
Having a birthday on December
20th made seventeen - year - old
Sharon Batchler a Christmas Baby,
although no one guessed that the
former Carver Elementary School
student would make such a splash
in the Gift Wrapping Concession-
aire franchized by Roger Wilson
for White Front Deportment Store.
Sharon is one of four enthusiastic
girls creatively wrapping gifts for
the Christmas Season so as to make
Christmas shopping a joy for the
shoppers instead of letting it be a
chore.
Sharon is a senior at Mclane
High School and maintaining a
"B" average. After graduating, she
plans to go to Fresno City College
and major in Criminology in order
to become a Probation Officer. The
reason she wants to become a Pro-
bation Officer is because she feels
she can help young people who
get themselves mixed up in trou-
ble and also because she likes
meeting people.
This vivacious young lady is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Batchler, who also have three oth-
er daughters and three sons. Sing-
ing, dancing, and traveling are ac-
tivities which she thoroughly en-
joys. When asked what she remem-
bers most about her school days,
she says, "Carver School was the
best school I ever went to." On
being questioned further, she re-
flects, and says: "It was the facul-
ty, Negro History Week, talent
shows, field trips, and visits to oth-
er schools in my learning experi-
ences that make me always have
a happy remembrance about Carv-
er School. When I first went to Fort
Miller Junior High, I missed being
with one teacher all day in a self-
contained classroom and I also
missed seeing Black teachers. I
think Fort Miller and McLane are
good schools and have some good
teachers too. What I Like most a-
bout McLane is the competition
with other students who give me
an extra incentive to do my home-
work."
After Sharon's interview for the
GRAPEVINE, she was asked what
else would she like to say. She re-
plied, "GRAPEVINE readers and
people of Fresno, when your time
comes for Christmas shopping, re-
member me at White Front and
bring your gifts there to be wrap-
ped. We promise you it will be
beautifully wrapped."
December, 1971 23 Grapevine
MERRY CHRISTMAS
and
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Ronney, Leonard, Mac, and customers
Mac Harris, who is a wishful master for AFAM Scottish Rites has
been at the same business for at least 10 years. He is currently
helping two high school students, Leonard Adams and Ronney
Haynes establish their selif-employment until they are ready for
college.
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December, 1971 25 Grapevine
L. to R.: Odessa Collins, Artiefay Cole, Odell Johnson Sr., Barbara Robin-
son, Brenda Cole.
PICTURE OF THE MONTH
Odell Johnson Sr., father of Grapevine staff members, Jerry, Cleo,
and Frank Johnson, is surrounded above by cousins at a steak and bar-
becue dinner held in San Bernardino, California. Pictured with Johnson
is his cousin, Barbara Robinson, of Los Angeles, the wife of baseball
superstar, Frank Robinson, who was traded recently from Baltimore
Orioles to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Also pictured above is Mrs Robin-
son's mother, Mrs. Artifay Cole, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, her sister, Brenda
Cole, a R1vers1de College student, and a cousin, Mrs. Odessa Collins, of
San Diego, California. The dinner was held at the home of Robert Cole,
Mrs. Robinson's brother.
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Grapevine 26 December, 1971
YOUNG
PEOPLE
Danny Williams receives trophy from Dr. Hayes
Danny Williams of Fresno, was honored recently for being elected
as Grand Prince Patron of Golden State Youth Fraternity Order of
Eastern Star-Prince Hall Rite of Adoption.
Danny is the first Grand Prince Patron Fresno has had. He is also
Prince Patron of the court in Fresno (Magnolia Youth Court #27).
His reception was held at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Freddie
Haynes. He received many cards, telegrams, love-tokens and a
beautiful trophy. Grand Princess Matron (Miss Beck Love) of L. A.
attended. Stephen Semien was master of ceremonies and Mr. Ru-
therford Gaston was the guest speaker.
Danny has been a member of the youth court here for many
years. During this period of time, he has won many achievements
in the oratorical, talent, and arts and crafts contest. He 1s also
sophomore class president at Hoover High School and is a steady
member at Carter Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Danny is secretary of the Sunday School. He is the son of Mrs.
Vernall Williams of Fresno.
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December, 1971 27 Grapevine
A
Christmas Prayer
Let us pray that strength and courage
abundant be given to all who work for
a world of reason and understanding *
that the good that lies in every man's
heart may day by day be magnified *
that men will come to see more clearly
not that which divides them, but that
which unites them * that each hour may
bring us closer to a final victory, not of
nation over nation, but of man over his
own evils and weaknesses * that the true
spirit of this Christmas Season - its joy,
its beauty, its hope, and above all its
abiding faith - may live among us * that
the blessings of peace be ours - the peace
to build and grow, to live in harmony and
sympathy with others, and to
plan for the future with
confidence.
Grapevine 28 December, 1971
Meet
JAMES HOPKINS
James (Hoppy) Hopkins has recently
joined the Edmonds sales staff and
brings 12 years experience, in the
jewelry business, with him.
Happy has been a Fresno resident
for 13 years, has a wife and two
handsome boys, ages 10 and 12.
He was educated in Hanford and
the College of the Sequoias in
Visalia, where he majored in busi-
ness and participated in athletics.
Hoppy served in the armed forces
in 1958 and 1959. He now owns
a home in northeast Fresno.
Come in soon and talk with Hoppy about a special diamond, watch or gift.
He'll explain how easy it is to open an account at Edmonds and take up to
a full year to pay.
JAMES HOPKINS, at Edmonds, on the Fulton Mall.
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December, 1971 29 Grapevine
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December, 1971 3 Grapevine
Letter To Our Readers
Dear Friends,
The GRAPEVINE MAGAZINE staff wishes everyone a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We thank you for your support and encouragement during the
past year. This coming year we again have some exciting plans
which we believe will make your reading more educational and
enjoyable.
Several special editions of the GRAPEVINE are scheduled for
1972, including a Black History edition in February and a very
unique April edition titled "Central California's Most Influential
Black People."
Also scheduled to coincide with Black History Month is GRAPE-
VINE'S 1st Annual Awards - Fashion Show - Dance on February
19, 1972, at Fresno's Rainbow Ballroom.
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THE
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MAGAZINE
Table of Contents
December, 1971
Vol. 3 No. XII
Marine Life Enthusiast ........................ 6
Fowler City Superintendent .................... 7
Black Business ................................ 9
Man of the Month .............................. 11
Social Worker-Dollie Whitehead ................ 13
West Fresno Service Center .................... 14
Religion-Rev. D. H. Graham .................... 15
Fashion of the Month .......................... 17
70th Birthday ................................. 18
People in the Community ···················-··· 19
Recipe of the Month ........................... 21
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority ...................... 22
Coed Makes Boom ·······················-······· 23
Picture of the Month .......................... 26
Young People .................................. 27
Education ..................................... 28
Ebony Fashion Fair ............................ 30
Photo Credits:
Charles Turney, p. 12
Al Andrews, p. 30
Otis Hamilton, p. 15
Earl Bradley, pp. 6, 24
Fresno Bee, pp. 1, 7, 9
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December, 1971 5 Grapevine
MARINE
LIFE
ENTHUSIAST
By Mattie
B. Meyers
Mds. Roszella Boyd feeding her exotic fish
Fresno has many fascinating people, but none so fascinating as Mrs.
Roszella Boyd, who has an elaborate and rare collection of exotic marine
life which she has acquired through gifts from her many friends from
across the world. Outside of pet shops and zoos, Mrs. Boyd has one of
the largest and most beautiful private collections of rare fish specimens
in Fresno.
Among her collection is the multi-colored koi fish whose origin is be-
lieved to be in northern Japan. They are historically known as a symbol
of strength and love. In this way, Mrs. Boyd"s pets are like her, warm
and affectionate. Each day Mrs. Boyd takes great pleasure in hand-
feeding her fish, which are extremely intelligent and quite playful. These
fish, which are known for their longevity, sometimes live for twenty
years. The resplendent golden hues of orange, red, and yellow koi make
a fancy sight as they dart back and forth, nipping and snapping, in
their huge aquarium.
Mrs. Boyd, who has lived at her Kearney Heights home for many
years, is not only an enthusiast of exotic fish, but is also an expert
gardener who has transformed her backyard into a terrestrial oasis. One
would think that this would consume all of her time; but no, she some-
how fits in photography and entertaining her many friends. Being a
septuagenarian and an excellent swimmer, Mrs. Boyd epitomizes per-
ptual youth. (The interview with Mrs. Boyd was done in collaboration
with David Keith Meyers, a Hoover High School Junior who has admired
Mrs. Boyd all his life.)
Grapevine 6 December, 1971
FOWLER CITY SUPERINTENDENT
By Walt Porter
The term "busy as a cat on a
hot tin roof" can be justified in
describing James D. Grisy, 47, the
Fowler City Superintendent.
He will begin training with the
city's fire department next week to
qualify as a volunteer fireman as
part of a plan to have city em-
ployes man the fire department in
case of an emergency.
Grigsy in the meantime is train-
ing a man for the water depart-
ment, is in charge of the city s pub-
lic works, water, sewer, recreation
departments and is the state in-
spector for buildings, permits and
the building department.
He is a native of Homer, La.,
and has lived in Fowler since 1958.
He moved to the city from Los
Angeles.
His first job was with the Fowler
Streets Department, within a year
he was promoted to public works
foreman, then assistant city super-
intendent when Ted Emens retired
last year. And in addition to his
duties in the city, Grigsy represents
Fowler in his jobs at the state level.
December, 1971 7 Grapevine
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Grapevine 8 Devember, 1971
Programs To Help Blacks In Business
Walt Porter
Fresno Bee Reporter
A five-part series written by the
Fresno Bee Newspaper Reporter
Walt Porter shows enormous strides.
have been made by blacks in set-
ting up and running Fresno area
businesses in the last few years,
but much remains to be done.
According to evidence, both gov-
ernment and private industry have
been deficient in helping Negroes,
who have been held back by prej-
udice and a late start in acquiring
the capital and skills necessary for
business success.
Government agencies such as the
Small Business Administration
should re-examine their policies to
see if their loans to aspiring min-
ority businessmen can be made
larger. Now the loans mostly are
for businesses of "mom and pop"
dimensions when larger enterpris-
es are the ones that provide jobs
for minority members.
Some private companies, often
working without publicity, have
trained and advised minority busi-
nessmen, but they are a compara-
tively small number. Private indus-
try needs more programs to train
minority members for management
positions and to go into business
on their own.
The Bee series made it plain
many blacks want to go into busi-
ness. By drawing those with the
requisite ability and experience in-
to the economic mainstream, the
whole area will benefit.
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December, 1971 9 Grapevine
EOC Plans To Push For Proportionate
Minority Personnel In County's Schools
Joe Williams
The decision of the Fresno Coun-
ty Economic Opportunity Commis-
sion to concentrate its efforts on
educational reform has inspired
the county's Black and Chicano
communities.
One of the areas the EOC will
look into, it exectuive director, Joe
Williams, said will be the minority
composition among faculty, ad-
ministrators and school board
members.
The EOC, Williams said, will
push for proportionate numbers
among ethnic groups at all staff
levels, even if it requires seeking
court injunctions or becoming in-
volved with nonpartisan elections.
lt is in this area where the coun-
ty's educational system appears to
be most vulnerable.
The composition of the county
historically has resembled a mon-
tage, with high percentages of
ethnic groups completing the pic-
ture. Of the county's 400,000 resi-
dents, more than one-third are
blacks and Chicanos, according to
EOC officials.
Minority instructors and admin-
istrators hold a nominal position
in education in the county's 54
school districts.
The county this year has a min-
ority student enrollment of 40.1 per
cent, but there are 22 districts emp-
loying no minority instructors and
44 with no minority administra-
tors.
The figures, compiled last month,
were filed with the County Depart-
ment of Education by the districts
in reports on their ethnic and racial
composition among students and
professional staffs.
The records in County Supt. Ern-
est A. Poore' s office shows 92 per
cent of the instructors and 92.2
per cent of the administrators listed
in the reports are Anglo.
Of the 4,414 instructors listed,
4,088 are Anglo and 326 minority.
Of 500 administrative positions
contained in the reports, 426 be-
long to Anglos and 38 minorities
are included.
Of those minority positions, 134
instructors and six administrators
are from ethnic groups other than
Chicano or black, the country's two
largest minority segments.
The records also reveal that of
the 113,116 students this year, 40.1
per cent, or 45,720, are minority.
Blacks and Chicano students com-
prise 92.9 per cent, or 42,399 of
the total minority student enroll-
ment.
Blacks hold 61 teaching and 14
administrative positions, of which
45 teachers and 10 administratiors
are in the Fresno schools system.
The country records show that
7,133 and 6.3 per cent of its stu-
dent are black.
Of the superintendents in the
county's 54 districts, one is Chicano
and none are black. There are three
Chicano principals and three as-
sistant principals of 193 listed in
the reports. There are two black
assistant principals and one prin-
cipal in the county, according to
the records.
Grapevine 10 December, 1971
OUTSTANDING MAN OF THE MONTH
Bakersfield Black Dentist
Honored for
Twenty-five Years of
Service to
Community
By Mattie B. Meyers
The GRAPEVINE is honoring Dr. Homer K. Myles this month as
he looks forward to celebrating his 25th anniversary of dental
practice in Bakersfield, California. In 1947 Dr. Myles came to Bak-
ersfield after a short stay in Oakland. Prior to his arrival in Bak-
ersfield there was no black dentist between Bakersfield and Fresno.
Born in Dermott, Arkansas, Dr. Myles attended Dillard University
but received his bachelor of science degree from Morehouse College
in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1943. Immediately after graduating he
entered Howard University Dental School and graduated with his
Doctorate of Dental Science degree in 1946. In 1952, he and his
associate, who was a medical doctor, built the first black-owned
and operated medical-dental center in Bakersfield. This center was
later expanded into the present Baker Street Medical Center, which
houses four operatory suites which include a dental x-ray labora-
tory department and a dental technician, who makes all of their
dentures, in addition to medical facilities.
Dr. Myles has contributed much to the development of the com-
munity of Bakersfield and has held numerous positions in various
civic and political organ1zat1ons. For five years he served as a
member of the Bakersfield Intergroup Relations Board, a sounding
board or liaison agency for the promotion of better understanding
among blacks and white.
Dr. Myles is a member of Caine A.M.E. Church and holds a
Life Membership in the National Association for the Advancement
of Colored People (NAACP). He is also a member of the Bakersfield
Chamber of Commerce, Kern County Dental Assoc1at1on, Federa-
tion of Dentaire Internationale, Free and Accepted Masons and the
Democratic party. He also serves on the Boards of the Kern County
Boy Scouts of America and the Kern County Cancer Society.
Since 1947 Dr. Myles and Dr. Williams have been associated at
Medical-Dental Center and within recent years Dr. William
Powell, Sr., has been associated with Dr. Myles in dental practice.
December, 1971 11 Grapevine
A FRESNO WEST DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
TOMÁS
FASHIONS FOR MEN
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Vincent Castro (left) with Owner
Tomas Bachicha (right).
Grapevine 12 December, 1971
Social Worker
Mrs. Dollie Whitehead is a social
worker for Fresno's Veteran's Ad-
ministration Hospital. Mrs. White-
head was born in Bradenton, Flo-
rida, and grew up in Macon, Ga.,
where she graduated from Ballard
Hudson Senior High School. She
graduated from Spelman College,
Atlanta, Georgia, in June 1957
and earned her Master of Social
Work Degree from Atlanta Universi-
ty School of Social Work in June
1961.
She has worked at Children's
Home of Greater Cincinnati, 1961-
62; V.A. Hospital, Miamia, Florida,
1962-69; V.A. Hospital, Lyons,
New Jersey, 1969-70; V.A. Hos-
pital, Fresno, California, Nov. 1970.
She holds membership in the Y.
W.C.A. and National Association
of Social Workers.
Mrs. Whitehead is married to
James W. Whitehead, Professor of
Social Work at Graduate School of
South Western University of Texas
in Arlington. They have three chil-
dren: James, 11; Cynthia, 9; and
Wesley William Whitehead, age 2.
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December, 1971 13 Grapevine
Gordon Is New Service Center Manager
Mr. Samuel Gordon is the new
manager of the West Fresno Ser-
vice Center. He replaces Burt Camp-
bell, who transferred to a new job
in the Bay Area. Gordon comes to
Fresno with a wealth of experience
in community work and working
with the disadvantages. He holds
a BA degree in Education and So-
cial Sciences from San Francisco
State College. And has done addi-
tional study at San Jose State, Los
Angeles State and UC Los Angeles.
His more recent training was at
UC Berkeley in the field of Man-
agement. He regularly attends
management seminars as an on-
going management development
process.
Gordon started his professional
experience in Elementary Education.
He has worked in the Alameda
County Probation Department and
has held several positions with the
California State Department of Cor-
rections. His last assignment with
the Correction Department was
Management Analyst, the same as
a Management Consultant in pri-
vate employment. West Fresno Ser-
vice Center is Gordon's fourth as-
signment to Human Resources De-
velopment and Service Centers in
a period of two years. Gordon has
firm convictions regarding profes-
sional management as it is known
and accepted today by authorities
as an art and a science.
Gordon feels that West Fresno
Service Center can be more efficient
and become a vital organ to the
disadvantaged population in West
Fresno. He stated he is moving a-
head with full force, but with cau-
tion, to bring the Center up to his
standard of operations in attempts
to meet some of the needs of the
community. He stated that doing
his homework with the Center is a
priority at this time.
Gordon is divorced and has custody
of his four year old son who is
his only child.
POPE TIRE CO.
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Grapevine 14 December, 1971
Rev. DeWitt Graham
Transfers From Bakersfield To Fresno
Rev. DeWitt Graham
The Rev. DeWitt H. Graham is
the new minister of Carter Memor-
ial A. M. E. Church in Fresno. Rev.
Graham, who transferred from Cain
Memorial A. M. E. Church in Bak-
ersfield, replaces Rev. Julius Brooks.
A native of Detroit, Mich., Rev.
Graham graduated from Stowe
Teacher's College and the St. Louis
School of Theology. He has attend-
ed the Midwestern Bible Institute
and has had special training in the
Urban Training Center for Christian
Missions in Chicago, Ill.
Rev. Graham was one of only
36 selected from througout the na-
tion to attend a National Housing
Seminar in Washington, D. C. He
was sponsored by a Ford Fellowship
grant.
While in Bakersfield Rev. Gra-
ham was very active in various or
ganizations including the N.A.A.
C.P., Friendship House, Afro-Ameri-
can Cultural Group at the Tehach-
api Correctional Institute, South
Bakersfield Kiwanis Club, and the
National Alliance of Businessmen.
Rev. Graham has been minister
over various A. M. E. churches in
St. Louis before transferring to Bak-
ersfield. He and his wife, Cecelia,
have three married daughters.
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Grapevine 16 December, 1971
Grapevine
Fashion
Of The
Month
---
Grapevine's Model Wanda
Bradford fashions a hotpants
suit from Rodders.
Photographer Earl Bradley
December, 1971 17 Grapevine
A Birthday Celebration
FIVE GENERATIONS-Mrs. Lena Kelley {far right) is pictured with her
daughter, Mrs. Luella Nealy {2nd from right), her granddaughter, Mrs.
Katie Edding (left rear), her great granddaughter, Charlott Nealy {second
from end, front), and great, great granddaughter, Simone Eddings (front).
The 70th birthday of Mrs. Luella Nealy of Fresno, was celebrated at
the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Pete Eddings of
Sacramento, California.
The Bother's Board of Shiloh Baptist Church of Sacramento, and several
other friends were guests at the celebraticn. The cccasion was highlight-
ed by representatives of five generations.
Mrs. Nealy is an only child, however, she is the mother of 12 children.
Theyinclude: Thomas Nealy, Mildred Glasse, Orient Nealy and Lena Will-
iams, all of Fresno; David Nealy Jr., Alberta Madden, Carlton Nealy and
Wilmon Nealy, all of Los Angeles; Katie Eddings and Alfred Nealy of Sac-
ramento; Thurman Nealy of San Antonio, Texas, and one child deceased.
She has 18 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Mrs. Nealy has
often said that she loves the name "mother," consequently she holds
claim of several adopted sons and daughters, daughters-in-law and
sons-in-law.
A birthday dinner is an annual event for Mrs. Nealy, and she feels
that words of appreciation is a "must." She expresses her appreciation
to her family and most of all to God. She goes on to say that life hasn't
been a bed of roses, however, she has not had cause to complain, for
whenever her days seemed dark and dreary, Jesus was always there.
Mrs. Nealy moved to Fresno with her husband, Mr. David Nealy Sr.,
in 1937 from Pine Bluff, Ark.
Grapevine 18 December, 1971
PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY
By Mattie Meyers
Rev. Noe Lopez
Rev. Noe Lopez, pastor of the
First Mexican Baptist Church in
Fresno, is a Liaison Coordinator for
Franklin Elementary School. He is
very concerned about his work and
does an outstanding job in pro-
moting better relationship between
the child, the school, and the home.
Often he is requested by teachers
to communicate with parents about
problems and situations at school,
whether it concerns absenteeism,
child behavior problems, or some-
thing special that a teacher would
like for a parent to know but do
not get a chance to see and talk
with them about. Often, Rev. Lopez
will go out and get a parent and
bring them back to school, thereby
permitting the teacher to have a
conference with child and parent.
Rev. Lopez is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Rosendo Lopez. He came to
Fresno in 1931 from Corpus Christi,
Texas. He is married to the former
Alice Santos, who works for the
Federal Government, Department of
Agriculture, without whom his work
for others would be impossible. He
has two children, Olivia Ann Lo-
pezm a ninth grader at Sequoia
Junior High School and Miriam Di-
ana Lopez, a first grader at Teil-
man Elementary School.
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Member of the National Assoc. for the Education of Young Children
Grapevine 19 December, 1971
Concentrated Employment Program
Helps the needy, of all races, to learn new career skills
and to provide their families a decent living!
1. Who does CEP help? Must live in CEP area
Must be 18 years and older Must meet poverty income guide-lines
2. Vocational Training Institutional and on the Job
training... what do you like to do?
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SUPPORTIVE SERVICES:
1. Legal Aid
2. Child Care
3. Transportation
4. Basic Education
5. Vocational Counsel
6. Remedial Education
7. Work Experience
8. Linkage with other agencies
4. Job Placement With upward mobility
5. Vocational Follow-up "Job-Coach" will provide
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6. Specialized Skill Training...
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PHONE (209) 485-5670
Sponsored by the Fresno County
Economic Opportunity Council
Grapevine 20 December, 1971
Recipe
of the
Month
by Frank "Gil" Glasse
HOG JOWL AND BLACK EYED PEAS
This dish, like many others, can be traced bock to the days
of slaves in the South. Traditional to serve on New Years Day
for good luck.
*1 pound Black Eyed Peas *1/3 teaspoon Pepper
*3 pounds Hog Jowl *1 pod Hot Pepper, if desired
*3 cups Boiling Water *1 Garlic Clove, mashed
*1 teaspoon Salt *1 Bay Leaf
*1 Onion, diced
Cover peas with cold water, soak overnight, cook hog jowl
in boiling water l hour, odd drained peas and other ingredients,
simmer for 2 hours or longer. Serves about 8.
A very happy New Year to one and all
May all races stand together, equal and with pride
Count all blessings, in brotherhood stand tall
Get it all together with respect and fight side by side.
Frank "Gil" Glasse
ALERT CLEANERS
Alterations - Laundry - Pick-up & Delivery
Check our 2 for the price of 1 Dry Cleaning Service on: Men's
pants, plain sweaters, and plain Ladies' skirts, Mon. thru Fri.
1660 "A" Street Phone: 268-2055
HAZEL AND VIRGIL HANKINS-OWNERS
December, 1971 21 Grapevine
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority 15th Anniversary
Wanda St. James, president
The members of Gamma Eta
Chapter of the Iota Phi Lambda
Sorority will observe their 15th An-
niversary in December with a par-
ty for members, husbands and
guests. Special guest will be a sis-
ter Chapter of the Sorority from
Altadena, California.
Gamma Eta is one of 8O Chap-
ters of the Iota Phi Lambda Sorori-
ty. It is a National Business and
Professional Women's Sorority with
chapters in Africa, India, Germany
as well as through the continental
United States.
The local chapter was organized
in 1956 by the Regional Director
Mrs. Alvernon Tripp. Eighteen wo-
men became Charter Members of
this chapter and the membership
has remained with at least seven-
teen members.
All chapters contribue toward
National, Regional and Local Scholarship
funds. Gamma Eta has giv-
en fourteen local supporting schol-
arships to young women attend-
ing Fresno State College.
Iota members are active in busi-
ness, civic, political, and social
community affairs. The members
are encouraged to also broaden
their horizons educationally. In 15
years Gamma Eta members have
received the advanced college de-
grees, including four Master degree
recipients.
With in the Sorority there are five
supporting auxiliaries. They are:
Lambds (husband of member), Fu-
ture Iota girls, Iota Gems, Pelatis
Club and Pledgees Club.
The Sorority is affiliated with the
National Council of Negro Women,
N.A.A.C.P. and Community Service
organizations.
The organization is headed by
Mrs. Bessie Coston of Youngstown,
Ohio. Mrs. Wanda A. St. James is
president of the local chapter. Oth-
er members are: Mmes. Velda
Boutte, Lucy Crossley, Willodyne
Gaston, Frances Goodwin, Joan
Haynes, Martha Hinton, Jacqueline
Hodge, Maude Hunter, Rose Kelley,
Josephine Long, Nadine Mayo, Ad-
die McDonald, Elma Sterling, Bet-
ty Thomas, Shirley Wiley and Chris-
tine Wooten.
Officers are elected in Septem-
ber of each year. Mrs. Josephine
Long is president-elect for 1972.
Grapevine 22 December, 1971
Christmas Gift Wrapping Coed Makes Boom
By Mattie Meyers
Miss Sharon L. Batchler
Having a birthday on December
20th made seventeen - year - old
Sharon Batchler a Christmas Baby,
although no one guessed that the
former Carver Elementary School
student would make such a splash
in the Gift Wrapping Concession-
aire franchized by Roger Wilson
for White Front Deportment Store.
Sharon is one of four enthusiastic
girls creatively wrapping gifts for
the Christmas Season so as to make
Christmas shopping a joy for the
shoppers instead of letting it be a
chore.
Sharon is a senior at Mclane
High School and maintaining a
"B" average. After graduating, she
plans to go to Fresno City College
and major in Criminology in order
to become a Probation Officer. The
reason she wants to become a Pro-
bation Officer is because she feels
she can help young people who
get themselves mixed up in trou-
ble and also because she likes
meeting people.
This vivacious young lady is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Batchler, who also have three oth-
er daughters and three sons. Sing-
ing, dancing, and traveling are ac-
tivities which she thoroughly en-
joys. When asked what she remem-
bers most about her school days,
she says, "Carver School was the
best school I ever went to." On
being questioned further, she re-
flects, and says: "It was the facul-
ty, Negro History Week, talent
shows, field trips, and visits to oth-
er schools in my learning experi-
ences that make me always have
a happy remembrance about Carv-
er School. When I first went to Fort
Miller Junior High, I missed being
with one teacher all day in a self-
contained classroom and I also
missed seeing Black teachers. I
think Fort Miller and McLane are
good schools and have some good
teachers too. What I Like most a-
bout McLane is the competition
with other students who give me
an extra incentive to do my home-
work."
After Sharon's interview for the
GRAPEVINE, she was asked what
else would she like to say. She re-
plied, "GRAPEVINE readers and
people of Fresno, when your time
comes for Christmas shopping, re-
member me at White Front and
bring your gifts there to be wrap-
ped. We promise you it will be
beautifully wrapped."
December, 1971 23 Grapevine
MERRY CHRISTMAS
and
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Ronney, Leonard, Mac, and customers
Mac Harris, who is a wishful master for AFAM Scottish Rites has
been at the same business for at least 10 years. He is currently
helping two high school students, Leonard Adams and Ronney
Haynes establish their selif-employment until they are ready for
college.
THANK YOU FOR YOOUR PATRONAGE
SUPER DELUXE SHOE SHINE
1115 "F" STREET FRESNO, CALIF.
Grapevine 24 December, 1971
THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING WITH US
THIS PAST YEAR!
MERRY CHRISTMAS
and
HAPPY NEW YEAR
COFFEE'S
ROY LEE WENDELL JAMES
Downtown Fashion Fair
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"Come and See Our Complete Furniture Selection"
JOHN GAROFOLI Corner of Broadway
VIC ANTONINO 485-2564 and Divisadero
December, 1971 25 Grapevine
L. to R.: Odessa Collins, Artiefay Cole, Odell Johnson Sr., Barbara Robin-
son, Brenda Cole.
PICTURE OF THE MONTH
Odell Johnson Sr., father of Grapevine staff members, Jerry, Cleo,
and Frank Johnson, is surrounded above by cousins at a steak and bar-
becue dinner held in San Bernardino, California. Pictured with Johnson
is his cousin, Barbara Robinson, of Los Angeles, the wife of baseball
superstar, Frank Robinson, who was traded recently from Baltimore
Orioles to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Also pictured above is Mrs Robin-
son's mother, Mrs. Artifay Cole, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, her sister, Brenda
Cole, a R1vers1de College student, and a cousin, Mrs. Odessa Collins, of
San Diego, California. The dinner was held at the home of Robert Cole,
Mrs. Robinson's brother.
MR. BOLO'S CORNER
featuring...
P & R LIQUOR
1205 FRESNO ST.
Mr. Bold Men's Boutique Al's Coffee Shop
1219 Fresno St. 1215 Fresno St.
Grapevine 26 December, 1971
YOUNG
PEOPLE
Danny Williams receives trophy from Dr. Hayes
Danny Williams of Fresno, was honored recently for being elected
as Grand Prince Patron of Golden State Youth Fraternity Order of
Eastern Star-Prince Hall Rite of Adoption.
Danny is the first Grand Prince Patron Fresno has had. He is also
Prince Patron of the court in Fresno (Magnolia Youth Court #27).
His reception was held at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Freddie
Haynes. He received many cards, telegrams, love-tokens and a
beautiful trophy. Grand Princess Matron (Miss Beck Love) of L. A.
attended. Stephen Semien was master of ceremonies and Mr. Ru-
therford Gaston was the guest speaker.
Danny has been a member of the youth court here for many
years. During this period of time, he has won many achievements
in the oratorical, talent, and arts and crafts contest. He 1s also
sophomore class president at Hoover High School and is a steady
member at Carter Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Danny is secretary of the Sunday School. He is the son of Mrs.
Vernall Williams of Fresno.
WHIRLWIND
5 MINUTE
CAR WASH
Thank You For Your Patronage
225 North "H" St.
December, 1971 27 Grapevine
A
Christmas Prayer
Let us pray that strength and courage
abundant be given to all who work for
a world of reason and understanding *
that the good that lies in every man's
heart may day by day be magnified *
that men will come to see more clearly
not that which divides them, but that
which unites them * that each hour may
bring us closer to a final victory, not of
nation over nation, but of man over his
own evils and weaknesses * that the true
spirit of this Christmas Season - its joy,
its beauty, its hope, and above all its
abiding faith - may live among us * that
the blessings of peace be ours - the peace
to build and grow, to live in harmony and
sympathy with others, and to
plan for the future with
confidence.
Grapevine 28 December, 1971
Meet
JAMES HOPKINS
James (Hoppy) Hopkins has recently
joined the Edmonds sales staff and
brings 12 years experience, in the
jewelry business, with him.
Happy has been a Fresno resident
for 13 years, has a wife and two
handsome boys, ages 10 and 12.
He was educated in Hanford and
the College of the Sequoias in
Visalia, where he majored in busi-
ness and participated in athletics.
Hoppy served in the armed forces
in 1958 and 1959. He now owns
a home in northeast Fresno.
Come in soon and talk with Hoppy about a special diamond, watch or gift.
He'll explain how easy it is to open an account at Edmonds and take up to
a full year to pay.
JAMES HOPKINS, at Edmonds, on the Fulton Mall.
FASHION EDMONDS FULTON
FAIR MALL
Diamond Merchants Since 1889
SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM
DERMER'S LIQUOR
STORE
Phone 264-1502
102 N. BROADWAY
FRESNO, CALIF.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
SIR LANE DRIVE INN
ORIGINAL DOUBLE PEDA BURGER
Located at
GAS N' WASH CAR WASH
December, 1971 29 Grapevine
FRESNO'S 1971 EBONY FASHION FAIR
WINTER JACKETS
A classic suggestion for your leisure hours. Relax
in a pure virgin wool topster jacket. 24.00
Holman: Another camel colored Nor-
folk Jacket with pile lining 45.00
Campus: A western styled wool car coat
with a pile lining and collar 35.00
Suede finger tip jacket with a zip-out
pile lining 75.00
DOWNTOWN FRESNO MALL
STORE HOURS UNTIL NEW YEAR'S
OPEN 9:30 A.M. TO 9 P.M. WEEK NITES
OPEN SATURDAYS 9:30 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M.
OPEN SUNDAYS 12 TO 5 P.M.
FRESNO FASHION FAIR
STORE HOURS UNTIL NEW YEAR'S
OPEN 10 A.M. TO 10 P.M. EVERY NITE
OPEN SUNDAYS 12 TO 5 P.M.
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*
FRESNO FASHION FAIR
GRAPEVINE'S PLANS FOR '72
*GRAPEVINE MAGAZINE'S 1st Annual Awards -
Fashion Show-Dance February 19, 1972 - Rain-
bow Ballroom - Fresno
*Special - Black History Edition - February
*Special - Central California's Most Influential
Black People Edition - April
*GRAPEVINE MAGAZINE'S 1st Annual Formal
Dance
*Special - Central California's Black Politicians'
Edition
*Special - Central California's Best Dressed Men's
Edition
*Special - Central California's Best Dressed
Women's Edition
*Special - Who's Who in Central California's
Black Communities
*And many more enioyable editions of the
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