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Fort Madison, Branch OF THE National Association for the Advancement of Colored People NEWSLETTER IKE SMALLS TROPHY WINNER OF '63 APRIL 16, 1964 Fort Madison, Iowa 52627 BRANCH MEETING: THURSDAY NIGHT, APRIL 23, 1964 8 PM St. Paul's Lutheran Church Avenue I and 20th Street Reverend Moeller, Pastor The Annual Region 4 Leadership Training Conference will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, April 24-26. All sessions will be held in the Hotel Coronado. Delegates council. The Fort Madison Branch will be presented a regional award during this Conference. The Catholic Inter-racial Council of Davenport, Iowa, will present an award to John Griffin, author of 'Black Like Me', and speaker at our Human Rights Rally, at a Banquet which will be held Wednesday, April 22. Reservations must be in by April 17t An award will also be presented to John F. Kennedy, posthumously. All persons who are interested and wish more information should contact Mr. Joseph Dulin, 372-2387, or Father Paul Coleman of St. Mary's Parish,372 -3139. Don't forget the Quincy 'Freedom Walk' and Rights Rally which will take place on Sunday, April 26th. Louis Lomax, author of 'The Negro Revolt', will be the principal speaker. Mr. Lomax is a very interesting speaker and is worth hearing. The Quincy clergymen and civil rights workers have put forth a good deal of effort to make the event a success, and it would be good for those who are able to try to attend. The City of Fort Madison had taken another step forward by placing a Negro on their labor force! Comment has been made to the effect that some members are not attending meetings because of dis-satisfaction with the activities of the group. This can be changed only by those who dislike the agenda or don't agree with it, being present at the meetings and contributing their ideas and energy to the group. Criticism is good for everyone. Come out to the next meeting.... and let everyone hear your opinions! Selective Buying Campaign The Governor's executive order, affirming the Public Accommodations decree, of this state, has added strength to that law. Because of this, we find it no longer necessary to carry restricted establishments in our newsletter. However, eternal vigilance is essential and any violations should be reported immediately. Remember!....If we rest,...we rust! University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa Women's Archives
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Fort Madison, Branch OF THE National Association for the Advancement of Colored People NEWSLETTER IKE SMALLS TROPHY WINNER OF '63 APRIL 16, 1964 Fort Madison, Iowa 52627 BRANCH MEETING: THURSDAY NIGHT, APRIL 23, 1964 8 PM St. Paul's Lutheran Church Avenue I and 20th Street Reverend Moeller, Pastor The Annual Region 4 Leadership Training Conference will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, April 24-26. All sessions will be held in the Hotel Coronado. Delegates council. The Fort Madison Branch will be presented a regional award during this Conference. The Catholic Inter-racial Council of Davenport, Iowa, will present an award to John Griffin, author of 'Black Like Me', and speaker at our Human Rights Rally, at a Banquet which will be held Wednesday, April 22. Reservations must be in by April 17t An award will also be presented to John F. Kennedy, posthumously. All persons who are interested and wish more information should contact Mr. Joseph Dulin, 372-2387, or Father Paul Coleman of St. Mary's Parish,372 -3139. Don't forget the Quincy 'Freedom Walk' and Rights Rally which will take place on Sunday, April 26th. Louis Lomax, author of 'The Negro Revolt', will be the principal speaker. Mr. Lomax is a very interesting speaker and is worth hearing. The Quincy clergymen and civil rights workers have put forth a good deal of effort to make the event a success, and it would be good for those who are able to try to attend. The City of Fort Madison had taken another step forward by placing a Negro on their labor force! Comment has been made to the effect that some members are not attending meetings because of dis-satisfaction with the activities of the group. This can be changed only by those who dislike the agenda or don't agree with it, being present at the meetings and contributing their ideas and energy to the group. Criticism is good for everyone. Come out to the next meeting.... and let everyone hear your opinions! Selective Buying Campaign The Governor's executive order, affirming the Public Accommodations decree, of this state, has added strength to that law. Because of this, we find it no longer necessary to carry restricted establishments in our newsletter. However, eternal vigilance is essential and any violations should be reported immediately. Remember!....If we rest,...we rust! University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa Women's Archives
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