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The Savannah Tribune, January 19, 1983 - Page 5 Community News & Views % ti ’ ■ iv By Onnye Jean Sears Sharon Robinson Photo by Harry E. Walker Last week provided a lot of nostalgia, sentiment and excite ment as we celebrated the 54th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Many of us listened to Dr. King’s recorded speeches, read again about the spectacular achievements he initiated during his short lifetime, and partici pated in the many programs commemorating Dr. King. The Economic Opportunity Authority Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration that began in 1972 honored baseball great Jackie Robinson. Sharon Robin son, Jackie’s daughter, spoke at the EOA program at Butler United Presbyterian Church on last Thursday evening, kicking off the King Day activities. John H. Finney, Executive Director of EOA and Board Chairperson Agatha A. Cooper are to be commended for the fine program. ********** The Emancipation Proclama tion Association began the King Day activities with the annual parade on Friday morning with hundreds of floats, cars, vans, marching contingents of military persons, groups of organizations marching on foot and bands, bands, bands. This year for the first time horses were seen in the parade. The man in our house and Melissa Milton, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Milton, rode two beautiful and spirited mounts. He says he’ll probably do it again next year. After the parade hundreds gathered at the Savannah Civic Center’s Johnny Mercer Theater for the fourth annual memorial observance honoring Dr. King. The Rev. Dr. Fred L. Shuttles- worth, one of the founders of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, spoke at the me morial service. It was a beautiful day for a parade and all the cultural activities that followed the me morial service. We extend congratulations to the King Day planners, and the Reverends Bennie Mitchell, Ed ward Williams and Frank Butler. ********** The United States Postal Ser vice Special Achievement Award was given to Mr. Louis P. McLendon, mail processing ma chine operator, in recognition of notable work performance. This honor is one of distinction, awarded to only one recipient each year by the Postmaster. We extend congratulations to vete- an postman, Mr. McLendon. ********* Rev. and Mrs. L. Scott Stell, Jr., parade marshals of the 4th annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade were in for more excit- ment before the end of the day on Friday. Newly-appointed 8th District Chatham County Commissioner Stell was selected to fill the vacancy left by Rep. Roy Allen. Rev. Stell, who spent 12 years on the commission, before 1980, was the almost unanimous choice of the county commissioners. ********** A capacity crowd attended the Family Day Celebration at < St. Philip AME Church on Sunday, January 9th. Dr. Brenda Chap man Williams was the dynamic speaker, receiving a standing ovation for her presentation. The Joseph Burroughs Family were chosen as “The Family of the Year.” They were presented a plaque for having demonstrated The Joseph Burroughs Family Photo by Harry E. Walker exemplary service to the church. Mrs. Patricia Beorces, lent beauty to the service, singing “The Lord’s Prayer.” A beautiful candle lighting tribute was held in memory of the deceased members for 1982. Congratulations to Mrs. Kath erine Redden and Mrs. Irma Fields, chairpersons, and their committees for a well planned program. ********** Leon and Joan Cooper and their sons Edgar and Richard and daughters Laura and Jocelyn were in town for a very sad cont.on pg.6 State of Wyoming Oil A Qaa Laaaa Lottary Legal LOTTERY The State of Wyoming holds noncompetitive public drawings each month to afford all U.S. citizens over the age of 24 years an. equal opportunity to own oil & gas lease rights/on lands owned by State of Wyoming. A $50 tax deductible filing fee could return you a sum exceeding a $100,000 or more immediately, plus an overriding royalty for possible future income. Send$1.00 to cover postage & handling for complete information and fUing cards. You may be a winner in the next drawings, if you decide to file. SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS FOUNDATION P.O. BOX 49606 Atlanta, Georgia 30359 ACME Will Work For Your Lower: Auto Rates Homeowner Rates Motorcycle Rates Representing Sarah L. Jones President General Liability Rates Worker Compensation Rates Mobile Home Rates THE TRAVELERS And Other Major Carriers Let Sarah, Corine, or Emma Quote You Life Rates Health Group Insurance Rates Annuities Rates Pension Plan Rates Financial Services Corine G. Walker Vice President Fire Rates Commercial Rates Boat Rates Emma B. Bolden Agent/Account Executive o*LLL!°* ACME Insurance Agency 107 West Liberty Street Savannah, GA 31412 (912)233-5370 General Liability - Worker’s Compensation - Life - Health Group - Annuities - •Homeowners - Auto - Fire - MobileHomes - Commercial - Boats - Motorcycles Pension Plans - Financial Services Serving Savannah Wit HA “Personal To ”f or5J Years
