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50 MEN CLUB —L to r. sitting: Robert S. Smith, Sr., Vice-Pres
ident, L. C. Cobb, President. Standing, 1. to r.: James Boozer,
Sr., M. Patterson, Hugo Griffin, Duxie Whithers, James Cham
ber and E. Patterson.
50 Men Club Organized
The 50 Men Club is a new organization whose purpose is to
strengthen the community and to promote cultural, social, and edu
cational welfare. This group was organized last June with seven
members and as of now they have acquired 28 members. Their goal
is to have a membership of 50.
The requirements are: applicants must be between the ages
of 21 and 55. The club is open to men of all races. For more in
formation call Robert Smith Sr., at BR 6-7074.
Last Saturday the 50 Mien Club gave a pre-Christmas party
for the children of the community. They served 125 children ice
cream and gave them Christmas bags. The event was open to the
public and was held at 4604 South 24th St.
KAPPA S HOST SCHOLARSHIP
DANCE AT LOCAL RAMADA INN
The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity is giving their big scholarship
dance this Saturday, December 29 at the Ramada Inn. This is the
first time the Kappas have charged for a formal dance. Kappa
President John Edwards stated that in order to meet their scholar
ship obligation it is necessary to charge. The price is five dollars
per couple and three dollars single. The formjal affair will be from
9 until 1 a.m. . , . , , ,
Kappa men have gone all out to make this the most outstand
ing affair of 1962. There will be thirty Kappas to greet and intro
duce the guests. Warren Bass, Kappa secretary announced that all
Kappa men are making an effort to have all the money for the tick
ets to be in. so that it won’t be necessary for any ,™" e y h “ d k l “ s g
> a t the door. If there’s anyone still desiring to obtain their ticket ,
they should contact one of the Kappa men. You can contact John
Edwards at 252-5135.
DOWNTOWN OPTIMISTS CUIR
SPONSOR SO. PHOENIX BROWNS
The football banquet for the
South Phoenix Browns was held at
the Valley Life Building, 1144 E.
Washington St. last December 21.
The banquet was sponsored by
Downtown Optimists Club. The
honored speaker of the night was
J. Ragsdale Jackson, Agency Di
rector for Valley Life Insurance
Company. Mr. Jackson spoke on
the importance of sportsmanship
and how participating in sports
helps to build character.
The individual trophies were
presented by Buford McMillon, all
conference lineman from Wilbur
force University, (Ohio). Mr.
McMillon told the group of young
sters “if all of you can follow in
the footsteps of your leader (Huey
Johnson), I am sure all of you will
be successful.”
The program was concluded by
the presentation of the Lewkowitz
Sportsmanship Award to Mr. Huey
Johnson, coach and business man
ager for the entire team. Coach
Johnson says he has 11 returnees
from the 25-man team and he ex
pects to have a strong team next
, year. Mr. Johnson is assisted in
his duties by Roy Moore, Ford
, Smith, and Clovis Campbell. The
; future for the So. Phx. Browns
looks very promising, according
to Coach Johnson. “We are plan
i ning to expand by adding a midget
■ team, (the present team is bantam
■ weight 95 lbs. to 120 and ages
. for both teams are 11-14) whose
• weight ranges from 85 lbs. to 110,
i Coach Johnson said. He also said
r “if you meet these requirements
l and in good health, try out for
the team.”
Phoenix 40, Arizona, Thursday, Dec. 27, 196 J?
New Column On Taxes
In This Weeks Issue
Starting with this issue Mr.
Isaac Johnson, locally known tax
who lives at 1817 E.
Mobile Lane, will write a column
on “understanding of taxes.”
Mr. Johnson is a technician at
the Maricopa County Health unit.
He is presently a Deacon at New
Salem Baptist Church and form
erly a Sunday school superintend
ent at the same church. Mr. John
son is a member of William H.i
Patterson Lodge, Democrat pre
cinct committeeman, and was ex
tremely helpful in getting Rep. J.
D. Holmes elected for two terms.
Among his other accomplish
ments and activities are a detec
tive certificate from Wagner’s De
tective Institute of New York City,
and member of Sheraton Park P.
T. A.
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By Isaac Johson
Tax Consultant
ROCKO JOKCO IS
BACK ON THE AIR
“Rocko Jocko”, the teenage de
light is back on the air. “Rocko”
started back Christmas eve. He
is on Station KRIZ, 1200 on your
Dial. Rocko formerly worked on
Station KZON in Tolleson. Rocko
will be playing the latest in Rock
& Roll, Rhythm & Blues,, and pop
ular tunes. “Rocko”, whose real
name is Roscoe Lister, is a native
of Phoenix and attended St. Mary’s
High School. He just recently
opened his own record shop which
is located at 622 South 7th Ave.
“Rocko” says ‘I have the latest
and best records in town. You can
choose from many fields, spirit
uals, rock & roll, rhythm & blues
and modern jazz. And if by
chance I don’t have the selection
that you want, I will order it im
mediately/
Century Skyroom Has
Lafin Group Thursday
The Century Skyroom located
at the Valley Life Building, 1144
East Washington will now have a
Latin-American Combo every
Thursday night. The group call
themselves “Latino Moderno”. If
you like modern jazz sounds mixed
with Latin rhymns, this group is
a must. However, Songstress Lo
ttie Butts will continue to sing on
other nights.
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UNITED FUND SUPPORTERS—L to r.: Mrs. Edgar Duckett,
Mrs. Gerald Crawford, Mrs. Emmett Webb, Mrs. Lowell C. Wor
merly, hostess, Mr. Thomas Devine and Mrs. Homer Roberts.
Seated on floor: Mrs. Parquette Williams and Mrs. Irvin Archer.
Walter J. Tilford Named Church Reporter
Walter J. Tilford, 19-year-old
sophomore at Phoenix College has
been named reporter for his church
the Lewis Chapel C. M. E. Church
28th St. and East Mobile Lane.
Tilford is a 1961 graduate of
Phoenix Union high school where
he was a member of the band,
Apollo Hi “Y”, and Spanish club.
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MR. & MRS. CLARENCE A. LEE, formerly of Phoenix, now
living in Merced, Calif., were in town for the holidays visiting
Mrs. Lee’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. Freeman Asher.
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DAUGHTER ELK’S “EXCHANGE OF GIFTS” PARTY—Men*- |
bers of the Daughter Elks take time out to eat during their
“exchange of gifts” party. L. to r.: Paula Gray, Lillian Fitt,
(Chairman), Ruby Blackshear, (Dtr. Ruler), and Senola John
son. J
aildin.f. PAID
Bulk Rate
U. S. Postage
Permit No. 498
Phoenix, Arizona
PRICE 10c
He won the Links scholarship to
All-State music camp in 1960. Til
ford is majoring in Elementary Ed
ucation. He is also a member of
the band at Phoenix College, active
in the Young Democrats Club, and
a member of Gamma Rho Fra
ternity.