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GRAPEVINE
THE FAMILY MAGAZINE 25c JULY 1971
Jacqueline Smith
Mrs. James Baugh
Jesse McDonald
Bert Campbell
News
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Table of Contents
JULY, 1971
Vol. 3 No. VII
Teacher ls Off To Hungary 6
Alpha Phi Alpha 7
Bakersfield Councilmen 8
Bert Campbell Takes New Job 9
1971 Debutantes l0
Former Fresnan 12
Half Century of Preaching 13
Tulare Community Worker 14
Black Promoted To
Assistant City Manager 15
Model of the Month l7
Womens Auxiliary 18
Recipe of the Month 21
Sports 22
Christian Workers for Fellowship 23
77th Birthday Celebrated 24
William Bigby Honored 26
Our Little Miss Pageant 27
You Will Never Be Sorry 28
What Think Ye of Christ 29
Jessie McDonald-
School Board Candidate 30
Photo Credits:
Otis Hamilton pp. 7, 8
Luke Hampton pp. 9, 19, 23
Fresno Bee pp. 6, 10, 11, 13, 22, 26
Betty Hillmon, at left, works with students at Irwin Junior High.
Betty Hillmon Is Off To Hungary
Betty Hillmon, music teacher at West Fresno's Irwin Junior High School,
has won a $5,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts. The
grant enables her to spend a year in Hungary to study vocal music in the
Budapest Conservatory.
Miss Hillmon, a Fresno State College graduate music student, applied
for the grant after the urging of FSC musicologist Dr. Allen Skei. After a
year of studying the Kodaly system for teaching music in Hungary, Miss
Hillmon will be required to spend another year teaching what she learned
in schools in New Haven.
Miss Hillmon, in her words, "never thought I had a chance." But she
won the grant simply by supplying the foundation with a transcript of
her scholastic record-CSF student at Stockton's Edison High School, win
ner of honors in music and a bachelor's degree at San Jose State College,
master's candidate at FSC-her performing record (Concerto contest win
ner at San Jose State, member Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra, Festive
Arts String Quartet at FSC-why she is interested in the Kodaly Program
..."As a black person wanting to teach minorities, I think it would
help"), and letters of recommendation from Skei and two other FSC
teachers, Albert Gills and Fred E. Dempster."
Miss Hillmon is the recording secretary of the Black Educators of Fresno
Association.
6
Alpha
Phi
Alpha
1971
Sweetheart
Miss Wanda Bradford was chos
en as the 1971 Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity Sweetheart at the annual
Alpha Sweetheart Ball held in the
California Hotel in Fresno.
A native of Bakersfield, Califor
nia, Wanda came to Fresno in 1969
to complete her education after
graduating from Bakersfield Junior
College. She holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Sociology and is
currently attending Fresno State
College pending enrollment into
graduate studies.
Wanda is employed part time
by Bambi's Nursery School in West
Fresno as a teacher. She is an ac
tive member of Alpha Kappa Al
pha Sorority and enjoys many
things especially reading and lis
tening.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bradford of
Bakersfield are Wanda's parents.
Her plans for the future include
completing graduate studies in ed
ucation and teaching.
Without a doubt the Alpha
Sweetheart gives a feminine touch
to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
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GRAPEVINE PROFILE
Bakersfield
City
Councilman
SAMUEL D. RUCKER, SR.
Samuel Deleon Rucker Sr., a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, is
a graduate of Wiley College of Marshall, Texas, with a B.A. Degree
in the year of 1939. He taught school in the Ouachita Parish public
school sytem from 1939 to 1942. While in public school work, he
also worked as an attendance in the Miller Funeral Home, Monroe,
Louisiana.
In 1942, he moved to Vallejo, California. Worked at Mare Island
shipyard until the duration of World War II. Attended the San
Francisco Mortuary Science School in 1945. In 1946 received the
Bachelor of Mortuary Science degree.
Moved to Bakersfield, California in 1946 and established the
Rucker's Mortuary on East Third Street in 1947. In 1950, built a new
establishment on 301 Baker Street, where he is now in operation.
In 1962, he was elected to the Bakersfield City Council. In 1969,
he was reelected for his third term, for a four year term. The past
president of the California Mortician Association. He is now treasur
er of this association. A member of the United Brothers of Friend
ship Lodge, Goodwill Lodge 325 Elks, Mount Nebo Lodge No. 37
A.F.&A.M., a member of the National Funeral Directors and Mor
ticians Association, a life member of the N.A.A.C.P., and a member
of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. In 1963, he received
a life membership award, from the Potomac Elementary City School
P.T.A. In 1962 he was the recipient of the "Man of the Year" award
by the Calverette Riding Club.
He is married, and the father of five children.
8
West Fresno Multi Service
Center Chief Takes New Job
Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert (Bert) Campbell, center, amd their two children,
Bert Jr. and Debbie, seated, were snapped with members of the Grape-
vine staff, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, far left, and Dr. and Mrs. Freddie
Hayes, far right, at a recent testimonial dinner held in Mr. Campbell's
honor. Over 150 people from the Fresno community attended the affair.
Adelbert L. (Bert) Campbell man-
ager of the West Fresno Mutli Ser-
vice Center resign his position to
take over a new job as he Ala-
meda County Drug Abuse Director.
A farewell testimonial dinner was
recently given in his honor by
friends and well wishers.
Campbell, who is listed in Who's
Who in Fresno, managed a staff of
approximately 60 people at the
service center, which provides a
variety of services to disadvantaged
people, including employment
training and social services, as well
as consultant services.
Before becoming manager of
the center Campbell had 13 years
experience as a public health ed-
ucator with the New York Health
Department and the California De-
partment of Public Health.
Campbell has been instrumental
in many of the improvements made
by the Fresno Black Community.
He and his wife Louise have a
daughter Deborah and a son, Adel-
bert II.
9
1971 DEBUTANTES
From left, Susan McDonald, Debbie Campbell, Lanell Williams, and
Diana Williams.
The Gayettes Club presented its 11th annual debutante ball recently
at Fresno's Rainbow Ballroom. Eight lovely young ladies of the Fresno
area were honored. Making their debut were Susan McDonald, the daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McDonald, she attends Hoover High School;
Raeonette Roberson, the daughter of Mrs. Betty Bessard, she attends
Hoover High; Debbie Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Camp
bell, attends Bullard High; Janice Day, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William
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1971 DEBUTANTES
From left, Vivian Bowman, Consuelo Sterling, Janis Day and Raenette
Robinson.
Day, attends Hoover High; Consuelo Sterling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Feltus Sterling, a recent graduate of San Joaquin Memorial High; Diana
Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Williams, attends Edison
High School; Veronica Bowman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bow
man, attends Edison High and LeNell Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Williams, she attends Edison High School.
11
Former Fresnan
Doddy Mitchell, a former Fres-
nan, is currently teaching the fourth
and fifth grades at Hale Element-
ary School in Pasadena, California.
He recieved his degree and teach-
ing credentials from Wiley College
in Marshall, Texas.
In the mid-fifties Mitchell lived in
Fresno with his mother, Mrs. Ben-
nie Mitchell, who resided in Fresno
for 15 years before moving to Los
Angeles, California several years
ago.
Mitchell will start his second year
of teaching at Hale this coming
September.
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Half-Century Of Preaching
Elder James Seals, marked 50
years of preaching in the Fresno
area at a July celebration in his
Trinity Church of God in Christ. He
recalled the day he stepped off the
train back in July, 1921.
The anniversary was celebrated
with other pastors and congrega-
tions participating. Elder Seals
worked with another pastor for his
first 17 years in Fresno then found-
ed the Pentecostal-oriented Trinity
Church, located at 46 O'Neil street
in West Fresno.
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TULARE COMMUNITY WORKER
Mrs. James (Lillian) Baugh, a Tulare, California beautician and a na
tive of the San Joaquin Valley, was educated in San Francisco, Ca. and
was graduated from the California School of Beauty Culture there in
1941. She is the mother of three children and the grandmother of eight.
Mrs. Baugh is very active in Community Affairs in Tulare. She is serv
ing as president for the second year of the Tulare Interracial Council,
who's purpose is to bring about better relations betweeh the School Of
ficials and the City of Tulare. The Membership is composed of the Ele
mentary School Superintendent and his personnel, the High School District
and their personnel, the City Manager and some of his staff, and mem
bers of the Community.
She served for five years on the Board of Directors of the Tulare County
Branch of the American Cancer Society and is a participating member of
the Community Action Group of the O.E.O. She also served as a member
of the 1970 Tulare County Grand Jury.
Mrs. Baugh has worked as Charm Instructor for Tulare Union High
School. She taught two groups of girls, one in the morning, and one in
the afternoon. The purpose was to aid them in becoming more present
able to get jobs as well as trying to instill in them ways of applying,
their attitude, and method of dressing.
Very active in fraternal affairs, Mrs. Baugh began her Fraternal Affil
liations in Bethel Chapter No. 31 P.H.R.A. San Francisco, at the age of
23. Since then has served as Worthy Matron of that Chapter, and Grand
Ruth of the Golden State Grand Chapter, later demitted to Dorcas Chap
ter No. 44 of Tulare, and served there as Worthy Matron, holding any
office to which she was elected or appointed. Presently serving as Grand
Committee Chairman of Constitution & By Laws. She is a member of
Agile Court No. 31, Heroines of Jerico of Fresno, Ca. and is also a charter
member of Rosebud Temple No. 931, Daughters of Elks, L.B. P.O.E. of W.,
having served several terms as Daughter Ruler, and presently Grand
District Deputy. A charter member of Sara Ann Thomas Council, made up
of Past Daughter Rulers.
Mrs. Baugh is Past Basileus of Sigma Beta Chapter, Alpha Chi Pi
Omega Sorority & Fraternity. Served two years as State Financial Secre
tary of the California State Association. Presently State Chairman of
Budget & Finance.
14
Aldredge, Model Cities Director,
Named Assistant City Manager
James Aldredge, special deputy
in charge of Fresno's Model Cities
Program, has been named to the
newly-created position of assistant
city administrative officer-special
programs.
This is one of three new posi
tions added to the city adminis
trative officer's staff by councilmen
during budget hearings.
In his new role, Aldredge will
have responsibility for all of the
city's social programs, including
Model Cities. He will oversee the
work of the new special deputy for
Model Cities who will be appoint-
ed to replace him at a somewhat
lesser salary.
additionally, if the federal gov-
ernment approves planned varia-
tions, Aldredge will oversee a spe-
cial deputy who will handle a
Model Cities-type program in Fres-
no East.
City Administrative Officer Bruce
Reiss appointed Aldredge to the
new post effective July 1. He will
receive $1,619 per month.
Aldredge is also a member of
the Board of directors of the Grape-
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Grapevine
Model Of
The Month
Lovely Mary Crunk is enjoying
herself on the beach at Millerton
Lake. During the summer months
she is a model for several of
Fresno's fashionable clothing stores.
By the way, she can swim, too!
EARL BRADLEY, Photographer
Women's Auxiliary To The National
Medical Association
Mrs. Freddie Hayes, past president and organizer of local Women's Auxiliary, pins
a corsage on Mrs. Ralph Bledsoe of Los Angeles, national president of the Women's
Auxiliary to National Medical Association.
The Western Zone meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to National
Medical Association was held in Fresno, June 26, 1971.
The national officers present were: Mrs. Ralph Bledsoe, president;
Mrs. Keith Cassells, legislation chairman, and Mrs. Edward Mosley, as
sistant editor. Others in attendance: Mrs. lhurml Banks, president Wo
man's Auxiliary to John Hale Medical Society, of San Francisco and Mrs.
Colbert Davis, associate zone director, Walnut Creek, California. Mrs.
Waldense Nixon western zone director, conducted the business meet
ing. Each Auxiliary President gave a progress report of her auxiliary's
yearly activities.
Highlights of the meeting were reading by Miss Vanessa Dunn and
guest speaker Mrs. Alma Palmer. Mrs. Palmer, instructor at Fresno City
College in ethnic studies department gave a very informative and stirring
oration entitled "Soul."
Another feature of the meeting was the pinning of corsages on the
out of town guest by Mrs. Freddie Hayes, past president and organizer
of the local auxiliary.
The luncheon and meeting were hosted by the local auxiliary in the
home of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Mosley.
Mrs. Ulysses Curry, local president, was responsible for coordinating
the conclave and greeted the visiting delegation. Other officers and
members in attendance were: Mrs. Wade Booker, vice president; Mrs.
Fitzalbert Marius, recording secretary; Mrs. Sylvester Bryan, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. George Bugg, treasurer; Mrs. Freddie Hayes, parliamen
tarian; Mrs. Noel Smith, chaplain; Mrs. Willie Brown, Mrs. Edward
Mosley, Mrs. Stanley Stain.
The meeting of National Medical Association and its Auxiliary of
which Fresno is a component, will meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
August 8-12, 1971.
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Women's Auxiliary Elects Mrs. Noel Smith
The Auxiliary to the Golden
State Medical Society, elected Mrs.
Noel Smith of Fresno as president
at their annual convention in Los
Angeles. This 600 member body
serves as the official state auxili
ary to the National Medical Asso
ciation.
Mrs. Smith stated that the main
thrust of her program for 1971-72
would be to encourage the local
auxiliaries to implement programs
involving direct community action,
with emphasis in the areas of
health careers education and ex
posure, drug abuse and black fam
ily life. She also plans to organize
new auxiliaries in San Diego and
Sacramento.
Mrs. Smith is the wife of an ob
stretician and the mother of eight
children, ranging in ages from three
to twenty-two years. She serves on
the boards of several cultural and
community affairs organizations.
She is the regional director for
WICS (Women in Community Ser-
vice), an organization which screens
and places girls in Job Corps
Training. Her busy schedule also
includes courses at Fresno State
College, where she is completing
a degree in Home Economics.
On the national level of WA-
NMA, Mrs. Smith currently serves
as the national Drug Abuse chair-
man and the liaison to the Nation-
al Council of Negro Women.
Mrs. Stanley Stain of Fresno was
also elected to state office. She
will serve as corresponding secre-
tary. Mrs. Ralph Bledsoe, the na-
tional president, selected Mrs. Stain
as the official secretary for the na-
tional convention in Philadelphia,
August 8-12.
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4 Tablespoons Butter
1 Teaspoon Salt
Cup Sugar
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Grated Lemon Rind
3 Eggs, separated
1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
3 Large Sweet Potatoes, boiled and mashed
(about 2 cups)
2/3 Cup Milk
1 Unbaked 9-in. Pie Shell
Preheat oven to 425 F. Cream butter until soft, add salt and
sugar, continue to cream until sugar is well blended. Add lemon
juice and rind, beaten egg yolks, cinnamon and potatoes. Put
through a sieve and add milk, mix thoroughly. Beat egg whites
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Santa Barbara Lands Fresno City College
Basketball Star Clarence Allen
Clarence Allen, 6-foot-5 All-Val
ley Conference forward from Fres
no City College, has announced he
will enroll at the University of Cal
ifornia at Santa Barbara.
Coach Ralph Barkey of the Gau
chos said Allen figures big in his
plans for the coming season.
Allen averaged 18.8 points a
game and ll.4 rebounds and was
twice named the most valuable
player for the Rams.
He also was a two-time all Val
ley Conference first team choice
and won the outstanding player
award.
"Clarence has been and is the
No. l junior college forward we
were hopeful of attracting to UC
SB," Barkey said. "He is super
quick and a great competitor. We
are very excited about his decision
to become a Gaucho."
Allen will join a UCSB squad
which finished the 1970-71 season
with a 20-6 record and second
place in the PCAA at l0-2. Four
starters will return also with a good
nucleus of reserves.
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Christian Workers For Fellowship
The Church of the Living God founded some 78 years ago by Elder
William Christian held its 41st Annual District Assembly in Fresno, Cali
fornia at The Church of the Living God-temple No. 12 located at 245
East Garrett with Elder Cecil Littlejohn, Host Pastor.
The meeting's theme "Can there be Fellowship" opened with Bishop
C. E. Pastor, Sr. of Los Angeles, California-temple No. 44 and Overseer
Jeff Ruffin of San Francisco, California-temple No. 21 presiding.
Newly Elected District Officers were as follows: Financial Secretary,
Sister Mildred Williams, Los Angeles, Calif; Recording Secretary, Sister
Mildred Everette, San Diego, Calif.; Superintendent of Sunday Schools,
Brother Charley Gordon Jr., Los Angeles, Calif.; Assistant Superintendent
of Sunday Schools, Sister Lilliam Moten, San Diego, Calif.; President of
Ministers Council, Elder Joe McCoy, Santa Rosa, California; President
District Chair, Brother Robert Frazier, Los Angeles, Calif.; Vice President
District Chair, Brother Ronnie Littlejohn, Bakersfield, Califonia; President
Tustee Board, Brother Willie Smith, San Francisco, California, and, Vice
President Usher Board, Sister Eunice Little, Phoneix, Arizona.
Left to right: Elder Cecil Littlejohn, Host Pastor; Sister Mildred Williams,
Financial Secretary; Elder Joe McCoy, President of Ministers Council;
Brother Roscoe Rousseau, Treasurer; Bishop C. E. Porter Sr., 11th District
Bishop; Overseer Jeff Ruffin, 11th District Overseer; Sister Mildred Ever
ette, Recording Secretary; Brother Willie Smith, President of Trustee Board;
Brother Charley Gordon, Sunday School Superintendent.
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77th Birthday
Mr. Allen P. Chappell of Fresno celebrated his 77th birthday on
June 6, 1971. Celebrating the occasion with him were four genera
tions of his family.
Mr. Chappell, a retired housing contractor, stated: "It was a
pleasure to have six of my seven children, most of my 29 grand
children, eight of my great grandchildren, my brother Gus and his
wife from Los Angeles, my brother William from Richmond, and two
cousins of Fresno to celebrate this occasion with me. There was
plenty of food prepared by the family and many friends also at
tended which made a wonderful day for me that I shall never for
get."
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Concentrated Employment Program
Success Story
On May 19, 1969, when Lafay
ette Sample Jr. went to work for
Perry Boy's Smorgy, he was mak
ing $ l.65 an hour. Now, he is mak
ing $3.00 an hour, and "bucking
for another raise."
"I like it, what I'm doing," says
Lafayette. "I make all the salads
and do the baking. I start the bread
from scratch."
Born in Texas, the twenty-three
(23) year old second-cook was ed
ucated in Selma. The oldest of four
brothers and three sisters, Lafayette
completed the tenth (10th) grade
before deciding to go to barber
college.
In barber college, when he came
to Concentrated Employment Pro
gram in 1969, Lafayette told CEP
he liked to cook and cut hair.
With some hamburger stand
cooking experience, Lafayette re
ceived a phone call from CEP's
Mary Tuechert.
After an interview with Harvey
Clay of Perry Boy's, Lafayette suit
ed for work the following Monday.
Advised to go home and wear
something more comfortable, La
fayette reported for work later at
l0:00, and that became his regu
lar shift for the next seven months.
Before Lafayette found employ
ment at Perry Boy's, he attended
Project Focus. For two weeks he
took written aptitude tests, and
counted and separated food cou
pons from various markets during
the afternoons.
After receiving three "too low"
tickets, dating back to 1967, CEP
helped Lafayette get his license
back, since then, he hasn't received
a citation.
Lafayette, his wife, and daughter
lived with his parents before he
came to CEP. Now, with three
daughters, they have their own
home.
With a family to support, wife
Betty, four year old Milissa, two
year old Vanessa, and three month
old Hortensia, Lafayette is still un
sure as to whether he will return
to school. He still cuts and styles
hair in his spare time.
"He's the kind of guy who re
sponded well," said Chuck Pollock,
his former coach. "I remember him
well."
"Lafayette had a few problems
adjusting," continued Pollock, "but
of the employers I know, Harvey
was as open-minded as anyone."
"When you read about success
stories, his case is like the way it's
supposed to happen," he said.
"He's much more mature now."
Of his supervisor, Lafayette says,
"Everybody gets along with Har
vey. Everybody gets along with ev
erybody. Harvey has all different
races working for him, I've been
out here the longest."
Lafayette says he'll be out at
Perry Boy's for a long time. He en
joys his job, and finds it a comfort
able way to provide for his family.
"Lafayette took advantage of a
good opportunity, and just as im
portant, his employer lived up to
everything," concluded Pollock.
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William Bigby Honored "Bigby Villa"
William Bigby, a long time resi
dent and civic leader of Fresno was
honored by the Catholic Charities
Inc. when they named after him
the $3.58 Million low income hous
ing units to be constructed in West
Fresno this month "Bigby Village."
Bigby, a retired employee of the
Fresno office of the State Board of
Equalization was named in 1970
as American Legion Post 4 's Citizen
of the Year. He was selected be
cause of his long service to the
community and the American Le
gion.
He is a 33rd degree Mason and
is a past commander in chief of
the Fresno consistory of the Prince
Hall Order of Free and Accepted
Masons; served eight terms as
president of the State Center Post
511, American Legion, and is one
of the first directors of the Valley
Children's Hospital and of the old
Fresno Children's Museum. He serv
ed on the citizens committee which
first sought to establish the Fresno
County and City Housing Author
ity.
Bigby has been active as a trus
tee of the United Givers Plan (now
United Crusade), Fresno District A
merican Red Cross, the Boys Club
of Fresno and the Fresno Citizens
Committee for Community Improve
ment.
He has served as the state Le
gion chaplain and on many com
mittees at the Legion state level.
A native of Colusa, Bigby came
to Fresno when he was 7 years old
and was graduated from Fresno
High School in 1912. His service in
the Army during World War I in
cluded 14 months in Europe.
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JACQUELINE SMITH holds the second runner-up trophy she earn
ed at Fresno County's Our Little Miss Pageant held recently at Fresno
Fashion Fair. She competed against 16 contestants ages 7 to 12
years old. Jackies modeled sports wear and a party dress. In the
talent competition she did a rock dance.
Jackie, 11, is a sixth grader in the T. L. Heaton School. Her am
bition is to become a teacher. She has a pet dog named Rusty.
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Smith Sr. of 323 W. Woodward, Fresno, are
Jackie's parents. She also has three brothers, Joel Jr. 10, Jeffrey 9,
and Jerome 6.
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You Will Never Be Sorry
For telling the truth,
For living a pure life,
For your faith in Christ,
For doing your very best,
For thinking before acting,
For hearing before judging,
For forgiving your enemies,
For helping a fallen brother,
For being honest in business,
For thinking before speaking,
For being loyal to your church,
For stopping your ears to gossip,
For bridling a slanderous tongue,
For harboring only pure thoughts,
For being courteous and kind to all,
For money given to the Lord's cause,
For faithfulness in keeping your promises,
For asking pardon when you have done wrong.
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What Think Ye Of Christ?
FOR THE ...
Artist He is the Altogether Lovely-Song of Solomon 5:16.
Architect He is the chief Cornerstone-I Pet. 2:6.
Astronomer He is the Sun of Righteousness-Malachie 4:2.
Baker He is the Living Bread-John 6:51.
Banker He is the Unsearchable Riches-Eph. 3:8.
Biologist He is the Life-John 14:6.
Builder He is the Sure Foundation-Isaiah 28:16; I Cor. 3:11.
Carpenter He is the Door-John 10:9.
Editor He is Good Tidings of Great Joy-Luke 2:10.
Educator He is the Great Teacher-John 3:2.
Electrician He is the Light of the World-John 8:12.
Engineer He is the New and Living Way-Hebrews 10:20.
Farmer He is the Sower and the Lord of the Harvest-Matthew 13:37
Florist He is the Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the Valley-Song of
Solomon 2:1.
Geologist He is the Rock of Salvation-Psalm 89:26; I Cor. 10:4.
Horticulturist He is the True Vine-John 15:1.
Jeweler He is the living Precious Stone-I Peter 2:4.
Jurist He is the Righteous Judge of all men-II Timothy 4:8; Acts 10:42.
Juror He is the Faithful and True Witness-Rev. 3:14.
Lawyer He is the Counselor, the Lawgiver, the Advocate-Isa. 9:6;
Philanthropist He is the Unspeakable Gift-II Cor. 9:15.
Policeman He is the Power of God-1 Cor. 1.24.
Preacher He is the Word of God-John 1:1; Revelation 19:13.
Sculptor He is the Stone Cut Without Hands-Daniel 2:34, 44, 45.
Servant He is the Good Master-Matt. 19:16.
Sheep-raiser He is the Good Shepherd-John 10:11, 14.
Statesman He is the Desire of all Nations-Haggai 2:7.
Student He is the Incarnate Truth-John 14:6.
Theologian He is the Author and Finisher of Our Faith-Heb. 12:2.
Toiler He is the Giver of Rest-Matt. 11:28.
Sinner He is the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world
Believer He is the Son of he Living God, the Savior, the Redeemer, Lord
and Hope of Glory-Matt. 16:16; Luke 2:11; Rev. 5:9; John 13:13;
-Author Unknown
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Who Is Jesse McDonald Jr.?
Jesse McDonald is a West Fresno businessman who far the past twen
ty-five years has been involved in community, civic, and political affairs
on the local, statewide, and national levels.
He was born in Fresno, California, February 6, 1926, the son of an
early day construction contractor, and his mother was a dressmaker.
He finished high school at Edison High, graduated from Fresno City
College, graduated from Moler College, presently attending Fresno State
College.
In his early life as a teen, he was a musician playing all over the
country for soldiers on a U.S.O. Tour. At one stage of his musical career,
critics had acclaimed him as one of the fastest left-handed drummers in
the country.
Shortly after going in business McDonald met and married his wife,
the former Lulla Hampton of Fresno, and out of this marriage a daughter
Wyoma was born.
In 1956, McDonald was elected to the Democratic Central Committee
from the first district, and is presently a member.
In 1960, he was on a steering committee for minorities to elect John F.
Kennedy.
In 1966, he was elected a commissioner for the War on Poverty where
he rose to the vice-chairman, and the powerful chairman of the personnel
committee.
In 1966, he also was appointed the first black to a planning post with
the Fresno County Planning Commission.
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SPECIAL ELECTION
JULY 20, 1971
ELECT
JESSE McDONALD JR.
FOR
FRESNO COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
EXPERIENCED DEDICATED
Co-chairmen
JACK KELLEY JOHN HAMPTON
WYOMA LEWIS
Treasurer
In 1968, McDonald was one of the organizers of the poor people's
march to Sacramento's Capitol Steps. It was at this time that the National
Voter's Director from Richmond, Virginia, selected him to head and co
ordinate the central valley's Voter's Education Program (V.E.P.) Project 15,
for the N.A.A.C.P.
Presently McDonald is a member of the 20th Century Elk Lodge No. 988,
a presidential officer in the P.S.A. Elks of California, member of Neigh
borhood Council of Model Cities, Vice-president of the local branch of the
N.A.A.C.P., West Fresno Council of Clubs, Alpha Chi Pi Omega, and the
Edison Booster Club.
McDonald as time permits works with the Fresno County Probation
Department as a volunteer Probation Officer.
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Table of Contents
JULY, 1971
Vol. 3 No. VII
Teacher ls Off To Hungary 6
Alpha Phi Alpha 7
Bakersfield Councilmen 8
Bert Campbell Takes New Job 9
1971 Debutantes l0
Former Fresnan 12
Half Century of Preaching 13
Tulare Community Worker 14
Black Promoted To
Assistant City Manager 15
Model of the Month l7
Womens Auxiliary 18
Recipe of the Month 21
Sports 22
Christian Workers for Fellowship 23
77th Birthday Celebrated 24
William Bigby Honored 26
Our Little Miss Pageant 27
You Will Never Be Sorry 28
What Think Ye of Christ 29
Jessie McDonald-
School Board Candidate 30
Photo Credits:
Otis Hamilton pp. 7, 8
Luke Hampton pp. 9, 19, 23
Fresno Bee pp. 6, 10, 11, 13, 22, 26
Betty Hillmon, at left, works with students at Irwin Junior High.
Betty Hillmon Is Off To Hungary
Betty Hillmon, music teacher at West Fresno's Irwin Junior High School,
has won a $5,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts. The
grant enables her to spend a year in Hungary to study vocal music in the
Budapest Conservatory.
Miss Hillmon, a Fresno State College graduate music student, applied
for the grant after the urging of FSC musicologist Dr. Allen Skei. After a
year of studying the Kodaly system for teaching music in Hungary, Miss
Hillmon will be required to spend another year teaching what she learned
in schools in New Haven.
Miss Hillmon, in her words, "never thought I had a chance." But she
won the grant simply by supplying the foundation with a transcript of
her scholastic record-CSF student at Stockton's Edison High School, win
ner of honors in music and a bachelor's degree at San Jose State College,
master's candidate at FSC-her performing record (Concerto contest win
ner at San Jose State, member Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra, Festive
Arts String Quartet at FSC-why she is interested in the Kodaly Program
..."As a black person wanting to teach minorities, I think it would
help"), and letters of recommendation from Skei and two other FSC
teachers, Albert Gills and Fred E. Dempster."
Miss Hillmon is the recording secretary of the Black Educators of Fresno
Association.
6
Alpha
Phi
Alpha
1971
Sweetheart
Miss Wanda Bradford was chos
en as the 1971 Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity Sweetheart at the annual
Alpha Sweetheart Ball held in the
California Hotel in Fresno.
A native of Bakersfield, Califor
nia, Wanda came to Fresno in 1969
to complete her education after
graduating from Bakersfield Junior
College. She holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Sociology and is
currently attending Fresno State
College pending enrollment into
graduate studies.
Wanda is employed part time
by Bambi's Nursery School in West
Fresno as a teacher. She is an ac
tive member of Alpha Kappa Al
pha Sorority and enjoys many
things especially reading and lis
tening.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bradford of
Bakersfield are Wanda's parents.
Her plans for the future include
completing graduate studies in ed
ucation and teaching.
Without a doubt the Alpha
Sweetheart gives a feminine touch
to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
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GRAPEVINE PROFILE
Bakersfield
City
Councilman
SAMUEL D. RUCKER, SR.
Samuel Deleon Rucker Sr., a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, is
a graduate of Wiley College of Marshall, Texas, with a B.A. Degree
in the year of 1939. He taught school in the Ouachita Parish public
school sytem from 1939 to 1942. While in public school work, he
also worked as an attendance in the Miller Funeral Home, Monroe,
Louisiana.
In 1942, he moved to Vallejo, California. Worked at Mare Island
shipyard until the duration of World War II. Attended the San
Francisco Mortuary Science School in 1945. In 1946 received the
Bachelor of Mortuary Science degree.
Moved to Bakersfield, California in 1946 and established the
Rucker's Mortuary on East Third Street in 1947. In 1950, built a new
establishment on 301 Baker Street, where he is now in operation.
In 1962, he was elected to the Bakersfield City Council. In 1969,
he was reelected for his third term, for a four year term. The past
president of the California Mortician Association. He is now treasur
er of this association. A member of the United Brothers of Friend
ship Lodge, Goodwill Lodge 325 Elks, Mount Nebo Lodge No. 37
A.F.&A.M., a member of the National Funeral Directors and Mor
ticians Association, a life member of the N.A.A.C.P., and a member
of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. In 1963, he received
a life membership award, from the Potomac Elementary City School
P.T.A. In 1962 he was the recipient of the "Man of the Year" award
by the Calverette Riding Club.
He is married, and the father of five children.
8
West Fresno Multi Service
Center Chief Takes New Job
Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert (Bert) Campbell, center, amd their two children,
Bert Jr. and Debbie, seated, were snapped with members of the Grape-
vine staff, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, far left, and Dr. and Mrs. Freddie
Hayes, far right, at a recent testimonial dinner held in Mr. Campbell's
honor. Over 150 people from the Fresno community attended the affair.
Adelbert L. (Bert) Campbell man-
ager of the West Fresno Mutli Ser-
vice Center resign his position to
take over a new job as he Ala-
meda County Drug Abuse Director.
A farewell testimonial dinner was
recently given in his honor by
friends and well wishers.
Campbell, who is listed in Who's
Who in Fresno, managed a staff of
approximately 60 people at the
service center, which provides a
variety of services to disadvantaged
people, including employment
training and social services, as well
as consultant services.
Before becoming manager of
the center Campbell had 13 years
experience as a public health ed-
ucator with the New York Health
Department and the California De-
partment of Public Health.
Campbell has been instrumental
in many of the improvements made
by the Fresno Black Community.
He and his wife Louise have a
daughter Deborah and a son, Adel-
bert II.
9
1971 DEBUTANTES
From left, Susan McDonald, Debbie Campbell, Lanell Williams, and
Diana Williams.
The Gayettes Club presented its 11th annual debutante ball recently
at Fresno's Rainbow Ballroom. Eight lovely young ladies of the Fresno
area were honored. Making their debut were Susan McDonald, the daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McDonald, she attends Hoover High School;
Raeonette Roberson, the daughter of Mrs. Betty Bessard, she attends
Hoover High; Debbie Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Camp
bell, attends Bullard High; Janice Day, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William
10
1971 DEBUTANTES
From left, Vivian Bowman, Consuelo Sterling, Janis Day and Raenette
Robinson.
Day, attends Hoover High; Consuelo Sterling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Feltus Sterling, a recent graduate of San Joaquin Memorial High; Diana
Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Williams, attends Edison
High School; Veronica Bowman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bow
man, attends Edison High and LeNell Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Williams, she attends Edison High School.
11
Former Fresnan
Doddy Mitchell, a former Fres-
nan, is currently teaching the fourth
and fifth grades at Hale Element-
ary School in Pasadena, California.
He recieved his degree and teach-
ing credentials from Wiley College
in Marshall, Texas.
In the mid-fifties Mitchell lived in
Fresno with his mother, Mrs. Ben-
nie Mitchell, who resided in Fresno
for 15 years before moving to Los
Angeles, California several years
ago.
Mitchell will start his second year
of teaching at Hale this coming
September.
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Half-Century Of Preaching
Elder James Seals, marked 50
years of preaching in the Fresno
area at a July celebration in his
Trinity Church of God in Christ. He
recalled the day he stepped off the
train back in July, 1921.
The anniversary was celebrated
with other pastors and congrega-
tions participating. Elder Seals
worked with another pastor for his
first 17 years in Fresno then found-
ed the Pentecostal-oriented Trinity
Church, located at 46 O'Neil street
in West Fresno.
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13
TULARE COMMUNITY WORKER
Mrs. James (Lillian) Baugh, a Tulare, California beautician and a na
tive of the San Joaquin Valley, was educated in San Francisco, Ca. and
was graduated from the California School of Beauty Culture there in
1941. She is the mother of three children and the grandmother of eight.
Mrs. Baugh is very active in Community Affairs in Tulare. She is serv
ing as president for the second year of the Tulare Interracial Council,
who's purpose is to bring about better relations betweeh the School Of
ficials and the City of Tulare. The Membership is composed of the Ele
mentary School Superintendent and his personnel, the High School District
and their personnel, the City Manager and some of his staff, and mem
bers of the Community.
She served for five years on the Board of Directors of the Tulare County
Branch of the American Cancer Society and is a participating member of
the Community Action Group of the O.E.O. She also served as a member
of the 1970 Tulare County Grand Jury.
Mrs. Baugh has worked as Charm Instructor for Tulare Union High
School. She taught two groups of girls, one in the morning, and one in
the afternoon. The purpose was to aid them in becoming more present
able to get jobs as well as trying to instill in them ways of applying,
their attitude, and method of dressing.
Very active in fraternal affairs, Mrs. Baugh began her Fraternal Affil
liations in Bethel Chapter No. 31 P.H.R.A. San Francisco, at the age of
23. Since then has served as Worthy Matron of that Chapter, and Grand
Ruth of the Golden State Grand Chapter, later demitted to Dorcas Chap
ter No. 44 of Tulare, and served there as Worthy Matron, holding any
office to which she was elected or appointed. Presently serving as Grand
Committee Chairman of Constitution & By Laws. She is a member of
Agile Court No. 31, Heroines of Jerico of Fresno, Ca. and is also a charter
member of Rosebud Temple No. 931, Daughters of Elks, L.B. P.O.E. of W.,
having served several terms as Daughter Ruler, and presently Grand
District Deputy. A charter member of Sara Ann Thomas Council, made up
of Past Daughter Rulers.
Mrs. Baugh is Past Basileus of Sigma Beta Chapter, Alpha Chi Pi
Omega Sorority & Fraternity. Served two years as State Financial Secre
tary of the California State Association. Presently State Chairman of
Budget & Finance.
14
Aldredge, Model Cities Director,
Named Assistant City Manager
James Aldredge, special deputy
in charge of Fresno's Model Cities
Program, has been named to the
newly-created position of assistant
city administrative officer-special
programs.
This is one of three new posi
tions added to the city adminis
trative officer's staff by councilmen
during budget hearings.
In his new role, Aldredge will
have responsibility for all of the
city's social programs, including
Model Cities. He will oversee the
work of the new special deputy for
Model Cities who will be appoint-
ed to replace him at a somewhat
lesser salary.
additionally, if the federal gov-
ernment approves planned varia-
tions, Aldredge will oversee a spe-
cial deputy who will handle a
Model Cities-type program in Fres-
no East.
City Administrative Officer Bruce
Reiss appointed Aldredge to the
new post effective July 1. He will
receive $1,619 per month.
Aldredge is also a member of
the Board of directors of the Grape-
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Lovely Mary Crunk is enjoying
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Lake. During the summer months
she is a model for several of
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Women's Auxiliary To The National
Medical Association
Mrs. Freddie Hayes, past president and organizer of local Women's Auxiliary, pins
a corsage on Mrs. Ralph Bledsoe of Los Angeles, national president of the Women's
Auxiliary to National Medical Association.
The Western Zone meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to National
Medical Association was held in Fresno, June 26, 1971.
The national officers present were: Mrs. Ralph Bledsoe, president;
Mrs. Keith Cassells, legislation chairman, and Mrs. Edward Mosley, as
sistant editor. Others in attendance: Mrs. lhurml Banks, president Wo
man's Auxiliary to John Hale Medical Society, of San Francisco and Mrs.
Colbert Davis, associate zone director, Walnut Creek, California. Mrs.
Waldense Nixon western zone director, conducted the business meet
ing. Each Auxiliary President gave a progress report of her auxiliary's
yearly activities.
Highlights of the meeting were reading by Miss Vanessa Dunn and
guest speaker Mrs. Alma Palmer. Mrs. Palmer, instructor at Fresno City
College in ethnic studies department gave a very informative and stirring
oration entitled "Soul."
Another feature of the meeting was the pinning of corsages on the
out of town guest by Mrs. Freddie Hayes, past president and organizer
of the local auxiliary.
The luncheon and meeting were hosted by the local auxiliary in the
home of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Mosley.
Mrs. Ulysses Curry, local president, was responsible for coordinating
the conclave and greeted the visiting delegation. Other officers and
members in attendance were: Mrs. Wade Booker, vice president; Mrs.
Fitzalbert Marius, recording secretary; Mrs. Sylvester Bryan, corresponding
secretary; Mrs. George Bugg, treasurer; Mrs. Freddie Hayes, parliamen
tarian; Mrs. Noel Smith, chaplain; Mrs. Willie Brown, Mrs. Edward
Mosley, Mrs. Stanley Stain.
The meeting of National Medical Association and its Auxiliary of
which Fresno is a component, will meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
August 8-12, 1971.
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Women's Auxiliary Elects Mrs. Noel Smith
The Auxiliary to the Golden
State Medical Society, elected Mrs.
Noel Smith of Fresno as president
at their annual convention in Los
Angeles. This 600 member body
serves as the official state auxili
ary to the National Medical Asso
ciation.
Mrs. Smith stated that the main
thrust of her program for 1971-72
would be to encourage the local
auxiliaries to implement programs
involving direct community action,
with emphasis in the areas of
health careers education and ex
posure, drug abuse and black fam
ily life. She also plans to organize
new auxiliaries in San Diego and
Sacramento.
Mrs. Smith is the wife of an ob
stretician and the mother of eight
children, ranging in ages from three
to twenty-two years. She serves on
the boards of several cultural and
community affairs organizations.
She is the regional director for
WICS (Women in Community Ser-
vice), an organization which screens
and places girls in Job Corps
Training. Her busy schedule also
includes courses at Fresno State
College, where she is completing
a degree in Home Economics.
On the national level of WA-
NMA, Mrs. Smith currently serves
as the national Drug Abuse chair-
man and the liaison to the Nation-
al Council of Negro Women.
Mrs. Stanley Stain of Fresno was
also elected to state office. She
will serve as corresponding secre-
tary. Mrs. Ralph Bledsoe, the na-
tional president, selected Mrs. Stain
as the official secretary for the na-
tional convention in Philadelphia,
August 8-12.
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WEST FRESNO
BOYS' CLUB
930 Tulare Street
Phone:237-0959
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FRESNO WEST
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
COMMUNITY
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
444 FRESNO STREET PHONE: 485-2430
Purpose
The general purpose of Fresno West Development Company is
to promote, stimulate and assist the growth and development of
many kinds of businesses in order to further the economic devel
opment of the Fresno Model Neighborhood Area as defined by
the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The objective is to help those interested in going into business
for themselves or for remodeling or improving their old establish
ed one. The owner will receive training in complete management.
Who may qualify?
Anyone in business or contemplating starting a business in the
west Fresno area who can show responsibility and sufficient po
tential profit to repay the loan.
How much can you borrow?
Fresno West can make direct loans up to $5,000.00, however
through other agencies and financial institutions they can arrange
larger loans.
What must you do?
Make applications at our office. If already in business you need
only bring the necessary records. If you wish to start a new busi
ness you should come in today and apply. You can succeed in
your chosen field.
How long must you wait?
Studies are made of the feasibility of the application. It is then
forwarded along with recommendations to the board of directors
and can be processed in short time.
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Recipe
of the
Month
by Frank "Gil" Glasse
SWEET POTATO PIE
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 Teaspoon Salt
Cup Sugar
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Grated Lemon Rind
3 Eggs, separated
1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
3 Large Sweet Potatoes, boiled and mashed
(about 2 cups)
2/3 Cup Milk
1 Unbaked 9-in. Pie Shell
Preheat oven to 425 F. Cream butter until soft, add salt and
sugar, continue to cream until sugar is well blended. Add lemon
juice and rind, beaten egg yolks, cinnamon and potatoes. Put
through a sieve and add milk, mix thoroughly. Beat egg whites
until stiff but not dry and fold into potato mixture. Pour into pie
shell and bake l0 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 350 F., continue
to bake 40 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out
clean.
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Santa Barbara Lands Fresno City College
Basketball Star Clarence Allen
Clarence Allen, 6-foot-5 All-Val
ley Conference forward from Fres
no City College, has announced he
will enroll at the University of Cal
ifornia at Santa Barbara.
Coach Ralph Barkey of the Gau
chos said Allen figures big in his
plans for the coming season.
Allen averaged 18.8 points a
game and ll.4 rebounds and was
twice named the most valuable
player for the Rams.
He also was a two-time all Val
ley Conference first team choice
and won the outstanding player
award.
"Clarence has been and is the
No. l junior college forward we
were hopeful of attracting to UC
SB," Barkey said. "He is super
quick and a great competitor. We
are very excited about his decision
to become a Gaucho."
Allen will join a UCSB squad
which finished the 1970-71 season
with a 20-6 record and second
place in the PCAA at l0-2. Four
starters will return also with a good
nucleus of reserves.
POPE TIRE CO.
Kelly Springfield Tires
RECAPPING OUR SPECIALTY
PH.264-4767
1709 Broadway
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Christian Workers For Fellowship
The Church of the Living God founded some 78 years ago by Elder
William Christian held its 41st Annual District Assembly in Fresno, Cali
fornia at The Church of the Living God-temple No. 12 located at 245
East Garrett with Elder Cecil Littlejohn, Host Pastor.
The meeting's theme "Can there be Fellowship" opened with Bishop
C. E. Pastor, Sr. of Los Angeles, California-temple No. 44 and Overseer
Jeff Ruffin of San Francisco, California-temple No. 21 presiding.
Newly Elected District Officers were as follows: Financial Secretary,
Sister Mildred Williams, Los Angeles, Calif; Recording Secretary, Sister
Mildred Everette, San Diego, Calif.; Superintendent of Sunday Schools,
Brother Charley Gordon Jr., Los Angeles, Calif.; Assistant Superintendent
of Sunday Schools, Sister Lilliam Moten, San Diego, Calif.; President of
Ministers Council, Elder Joe McCoy, Santa Rosa, California; President
District Chair, Brother Robert Frazier, Los Angeles, Calif.; Vice President
District Chair, Brother Ronnie Littlejohn, Bakersfield, Califonia; President
Tustee Board, Brother Willie Smith, San Francisco, California, and, Vice
President Usher Board, Sister Eunice Little, Phoneix, Arizona.
Left to right: Elder Cecil Littlejohn, Host Pastor; Sister Mildred Williams,
Financial Secretary; Elder Joe McCoy, President of Ministers Council;
Brother Roscoe Rousseau, Treasurer; Bishop C. E. Porter Sr., 11th District
Bishop; Overseer Jeff Ruffin, 11th District Overseer; Sister Mildred Ever
ette, Recording Secretary; Brother Willie Smith, President of Trustee Board;
Brother Charley Gordon, Sunday School Superintendent.
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77th Birthday
Mr. Allen P. Chappell of Fresno celebrated his 77th birthday on
June 6, 1971. Celebrating the occasion with him were four genera
tions of his family.
Mr. Chappell, a retired housing contractor, stated: "It was a
pleasure to have six of my seven children, most of my 29 grand
children, eight of my great grandchildren, my brother Gus and his
wife from Los Angeles, my brother William from Richmond, and two
cousins of Fresno to celebrate this occasion with me. There was
plenty of food prepared by the family and many friends also at
tended which made a wonderful day for me that I shall never for
get."
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FRESNO, CALIF. 93721
"Come and See Our Complete Furniture Selection"
JOHN GAROFOLI
VIC ANTONINO
485-2564
Corner of Broadway
and Divisadero
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Concentrated Employment Program
Success Story
On May 19, 1969, when Lafay
ette Sample Jr. went to work for
Perry Boy's Smorgy, he was mak
ing $ l.65 an hour. Now, he is mak
ing $3.00 an hour, and "bucking
for another raise."
"I like it, what I'm doing," says
Lafayette. "I make all the salads
and do the baking. I start the bread
from scratch."
Born in Texas, the twenty-three
(23) year old second-cook was ed
ucated in Selma. The oldest of four
brothers and three sisters, Lafayette
completed the tenth (10th) grade
before deciding to go to barber
college.
In barber college, when he came
to Concentrated Employment Pro
gram in 1969, Lafayette told CEP
he liked to cook and cut hair.
With some hamburger stand
cooking experience, Lafayette re
ceived a phone call from CEP's
Mary Tuechert.
After an interview with Harvey
Clay of Perry Boy's, Lafayette suit
ed for work the following Monday.
Advised to go home and wear
something more comfortable, La
fayette reported for work later at
l0:00, and that became his regu
lar shift for the next seven months.
Before Lafayette found employ
ment at Perry Boy's, he attended
Project Focus. For two weeks he
took written aptitude tests, and
counted and separated food cou
pons from various markets during
the afternoons.
After receiving three "too low"
tickets, dating back to 1967, CEP
helped Lafayette get his license
back, since then, he hasn't received
a citation.
Lafayette, his wife, and daughter
lived with his parents before he
came to CEP. Now, with three
daughters, they have their own
home.
With a family to support, wife
Betty, four year old Milissa, two
year old Vanessa, and three month
old Hortensia, Lafayette is still un
sure as to whether he will return
to school. He still cuts and styles
hair in his spare time.
"He's the kind of guy who re
sponded well," said Chuck Pollock,
his former coach. "I remember him
well."
"Lafayette had a few problems
adjusting," continued Pollock, "but
of the employers I know, Harvey
was as open-minded as anyone."
"When you read about success
stories, his case is like the way it's
supposed to happen," he said.
"He's much more mature now."
Of his supervisor, Lafayette says,
"Everybody gets along with Har
vey. Everybody gets along with ev
erybody. Harvey has all different
races working for him, I've been
out here the longest."
Lafayette says he'll be out at
Perry Boy's for a long time. He en
joys his job, and finds it a comfort
able way to provide for his family.
"Lafayette took advantage of a
good opportunity, and just as im
portant, his employer lived up to
everything," concluded Pollock.
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William Bigby Honored "Bigby Villa"
William Bigby, a long time resi
dent and civic leader of Fresno was
honored by the Catholic Charities
Inc. when they named after him
the $3.58 Million low income hous
ing units to be constructed in West
Fresno this month "Bigby Village."
Bigby, a retired employee of the
Fresno office of the State Board of
Equalization was named in 1970
as American Legion Post 4 's Citizen
of the Year. He was selected be
cause of his long service to the
community and the American Le
gion.
He is a 33rd degree Mason and
is a past commander in chief of
the Fresno consistory of the Prince
Hall Order of Free and Accepted
Masons; served eight terms as
president of the State Center Post
511, American Legion, and is one
of the first directors of the Valley
Children's Hospital and of the old
Fresno Children's Museum. He serv
ed on the citizens committee which
first sought to establish the Fresno
County and City Housing Author
ity.
Bigby has been active as a trus
tee of the United Givers Plan (now
United Crusade), Fresno District A
merican Red Cross, the Boys Club
of Fresno and the Fresno Citizens
Committee for Community Improve
ment.
He has served as the state Le
gion chaplain and on many com
mittees at the Legion state level.
A native of Colusa, Bigby came
to Fresno when he was 7 years old
and was graduated from Fresno
High School in 1912. His service in
the Army during World War I in
cluded 14 months in Europe.
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JACQUELINE SMITH holds the second runner-up trophy she earn
ed at Fresno County's Our Little Miss Pageant held recently at Fresno
Fashion Fair. She competed against 16 contestants ages 7 to 12
years old. Jackies modeled sports wear and a party dress. In the
talent competition she did a rock dance.
Jackie, 11, is a sixth grader in the T. L. Heaton School. Her am
bition is to become a teacher. She has a pet dog named Rusty.
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Smith Sr. of 323 W. Woodward, Fresno, are
Jackie's parents. She also has three brothers, Joel Jr. 10, Jeffrey 9,
and Jerome 6.
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You Will Never Be Sorry
For telling the truth,
For living a pure life,
For your faith in Christ,
For doing your very best,
For thinking before acting,
For hearing before judging,
For forgiving your enemies,
For helping a fallen brother,
For being honest in business,
For thinking before speaking,
For being loyal to your church,
For stopping your ears to gossip,
For bridling a slanderous tongue,
For harboring only pure thoughts,
For being courteous and kind to all,
For money given to the Lord's cause,
For faithfulness in keeping your promises,
For asking pardon when you have done wrong.
-Selected.
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What Think Ye Of Christ?
FOR THE ...
Artist He is the Altogether Lovely-Song of Solomon 5:16.
Architect He is the chief Cornerstone-I Pet. 2:6.
Astronomer He is the Sun of Righteousness-Malachie 4:2.
Baker He is the Living Bread-John 6:51.
Banker He is the Unsearchable Riches-Eph. 3:8.
Biologist He is the Life-John 14:6.
Builder He is the Sure Foundation-Isaiah 28:16; I Cor. 3:11.
Carpenter He is the Door-John 10:9.
Editor He is Good Tidings of Great Joy-Luke 2:10.
Educator He is the Great Teacher-John 3:2.
Electrician He is the Light of the World-John 8:12.
Engineer He is the New and Living Way-Hebrews 10:20.
Farmer He is the Sower and the Lord of the Harvest-Matthew 13:37
Florist He is the Rose of Sharon and the Lily of the Valley-Song of
Solomon 2:1.
Geologist He is the Rock of Salvation-Psalm 89:26; I Cor. 10:4.
Horticulturist He is the True Vine-John 15:1.
Jeweler He is the living Precious Stone-I Peter 2:4.
Jurist He is the Righteous Judge of all men-II Timothy 4:8; Acts 10:42.
Juror He is the Faithful and True Witness-Rev. 3:14.
Lawyer He is the Counselor, the Lawgiver, the Advocate-Isa. 9:6;
Philanthropist He is the Unspeakable Gift-II Cor. 9:15.
Policeman He is the Power of God-1 Cor. 1.24.
Preacher He is the Word of God-John 1:1; Revelation 19:13.
Sculptor He is the Stone Cut Without Hands-Daniel 2:34, 44, 45.
Servant He is the Good Master-Matt. 19:16.
Sheep-raiser He is the Good Shepherd-John 10:11, 14.
Statesman He is the Desire of all Nations-Haggai 2:7.
Student He is the Incarnate Truth-John 14:6.
Theologian He is the Author and Finisher of Our Faith-Heb. 12:2.
Toiler He is the Giver of Rest-Matt. 11:28.
Sinner He is the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world
Believer He is the Son of he Living God, the Savior, the Redeemer, Lord
and Hope of Glory-Matt. 16:16; Luke 2:11; Rev. 5:9; John 13:13;
-Author Unknown
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Who Is Jesse McDonald Jr.?
Jesse McDonald is a West Fresno businessman who far the past twen
ty-five years has been involved in community, civic, and political affairs
on the local, statewide, and national levels.
He was born in Fresno, California, February 6, 1926, the son of an
early day construction contractor, and his mother was a dressmaker.
He finished high school at Edison High, graduated from Fresno City
College, graduated from Moler College, presently attending Fresno State
College.
In his early life as a teen, he was a musician playing all over the
country for soldiers on a U.S.O. Tour. At one stage of his musical career,
critics had acclaimed him as one of the fastest left-handed drummers in
the country.
Shortly after going in business McDonald met and married his wife,
the former Lulla Hampton of Fresno, and out of this marriage a daughter
Wyoma was born.
In 1956, McDonald was elected to the Democratic Central Committee
from the first district, and is presently a member.
In 1960, he was on a steering committee for minorities to elect John F.
Kennedy.
In 1966, he was elected a commissioner for the War on Poverty where
he rose to the vice-chairman, and the powerful chairman of the personnel
committee.
In 1966, he also was appointed the first black to a planning post with
the Fresno County Planning Commission.
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SPECIAL ELECTION
JULY 20, 1971
ELECT
JESSE McDONALD JR.
FOR
FRESNO COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION
EXPERIENCED DEDICATED
Co-chairmen
JACK KELLEY JOHN HAMPTON
WYOMA LEWIS
Treasurer
In 1968, McDonald was one of the organizers of the poor people's
march to Sacramento's Capitol Steps. It was at this time that the National
Voter's Director from Richmond, Virginia, selected him to head and co
ordinate the central valley's Voter's Education Program (V.E.P.) Project 15,
for the N.A.A.C.P.
Presently McDonald is a member of the 20th Century Elk Lodge No. 988,
a presidential officer in the P.S.A. Elks of California, member of Neigh
borhood Council of Model Cities, Vice-president of the local branch of the
N.A.A.C.P., West Fresno Council of Clubs, Alpha Chi Pi Omega, and the
Edison Booster Club.
McDonald as time permits works with the Fresno County Probation
Department as a volunteer Probation Officer.
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