San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 38, Ed. 1 Friday, October 16, 1953 Page: 4 of 12
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SAN
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iNIO REGISTER
feAN ANTONIO REGISTil?
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Brussels, Belgium
(NOTE: Miss Katharine Heverfy. Register staff member. In this, the sixth
series* of articles on h» r visit, this summer, to Europe, visits HrusselM, Bel-
gium, then through Luxembourg and Switzerland, and on to Italy. — Editor)
OUR stopover in Brussels was to be a shopping orgy, and not
too much else. We left Amsterdam at 10:10 in the morning,
and two hours later crossed the Belgium border. We had passed
through the Hague, Ilaarlem, Rotterdam, and other Dutch cities
before reaching Roosendaal, on the border.
We arrived lu Brussels at the
Midi station, a new and large sta-
tion iu the section of tlio city past
the North station. Again, our hotel.
the Grand hotel, was iu the heart
of town, on Boulevard Anspach. and
jicxt door to a large department
afore. We had a free afternoon and
*e started shopping on our own and
visited a number of lace shops by
following our maps. I remembered
one particular shop I had visited
previously and we had no trouble lo-
cating it.
Belgian lace is unlike the Italian
ami Swiss lace, and has a distinct
mark of its own. The delicate hand*
kerchiefs, towels, blouses, and table
linen were displayed in the process
of being made, and a very old lace
innker demonstrated the art to us.
Lace making, which Is usually pass-
ed down the generations is a dying
art. since younger people do not like
to devote months to making one
pie e of lace. However, lace making
proves a profitable art for rural
Workers during the long winter
American Baptist Convention's 71st Session
Gets Under Way at New Light, Tuesday
ing to leave our passports and dec-
laration sheets with the conductor,
for our customs and passport exam-
ination. We crossed a tiny corner of
France, before entering Switzerland
at BWIe, at 5:15 a. m.
We got up just before reaching
Lucerne, ^Switzerland, at 7 a. m. All
morning we passed through this
fairy land of mountains, clear
streams, lakes, zigzag highways, and
happy looking people. We went
through the St. Gotthard tunnel for
endless minutes that seemed like
hours, but we preferred this to going
over mountains. Passed through Lu-
gano, the home of a friend made
on a prior trip; by Como and Its
lakes. We like mountains from the
bottom, and the Alps are awe-inspir-
ing when seen from afar. This way
the mountains are only a dream and
a glorious momory, but, on them a
nightmare.
We entered Italy about noon at
Chiasso, and were scheduled to
THE 71»t session of the American Baptist convention of Texas
will get under way Tuesday morning, Oct. 20 J it New Light
Baptist church, the Bev. Dr. P. 8. Wilkinson, plifor, and will
continue through Friday evening, Oct. 23. The olising sermon
will be delivered by the Bev. Dr. S. L. Farris of tTouston.
Dr. Wilkinson has served the convention u president for
the past 15 years.
logical seminary aba college, and
auditor of the National ltnptlst
ronvent Ion of America, will visit
the convention durlnf Wednesday's
session. \7[
Guest Speaker
President Wilkinson li.is Invited
Or. J, P. Reeder of Columbia, S.
C„ executive secretary of the For-
eign Mission board of the National
Baptist convention of America, as
gumt speaker for the ' President's
nluht" program, Thursday, at H
o'clock.
Dr. Boeder, a world traveler, Is
recognized as one of the outstand-
ing preachers of this day.
The public is being Invited to
bear him, and to share the messages
of all the convention speakers
throughout the four-da.v session.
The main sessions will be held
at New Light Baptist church, with
the senior women ami Mothers
union conventions nieeling at
Friendship Baptist church. The jun-
ior women and IWA conventions
will be held at Denver Heights
Church of God In Christ. The broth-
erhood. ushers and music conven-
tions will meet with the parent body.
A clty-wlde chorus of 12,1 voices
lias been trained by workers of the
State Music convention of which
Mrs. M. L Richardson of Han An-
tonio Is president. Mrs. Dorothy L.
Cbatnion of Houston is pianist;
Floyd Jefferson, San Antonio, or-
ganist. and Walter Odom, Corpus
Chrlstl, director. The chorus Will
lie presented in a pre-conventlon
musical, Monday evening at R :!!>.
The annual reports of the home
mission, foreign mission, evangeli-
cal, and education hoards will
high-light the convention.
Dr. Wilkinson will deliver his
annual message, Thursday after-
noon.
National Visitor*
Dr. Ira M. Ilendon of Chicago,
111., secretary of the Home Mission
hoard of the National Baptist con-
vention of America, acotupanled by
his wife, Mrs. Belle Ilendon and
Dr. Henry Allen Boyd, secretary
of the National Baptist Publishing
board, Nashville, Tenn., will be
featured speakers during the Thurs-
day session.
Dr. M. C. Allen, Lynchburg, Va.,
who Is president of Virginia Theo-
Church of God in Christ
Women's Union Meets
The Women's union of the
Churches of Cod in Christ met with
Hie Kast Ewl Church of Cod In
Christ, with the meeting being call-
ed to order with alnglng and pray'
Ing. The president gave some whole-
some remarks nud the teachers took
charge of their classes. Mrs. E. D.
Childress and Mrs. A. Williams
taught the lesson, which was re-
viewed by Missionary B. Johnvon.
A nice sum of money was raised.
Mrs. N. King made a report from
the charity commlitec. Mrs. F.
Smith was present with the Dorcus
unit.
Mm. Roed and Mrs. Bently were
among the vlsltdrs present. All mem-
bers and friends are invited to at-
tend these meetings. The next
meeting will be held with the Itluc-
bonnet church. Closing remarks
were made by the superlnteudont,
Rev. Childress.
HEALTH
day when no outdoor work can be rjia„KP trains at Milan, Italy, for a |
done. Some shops even grow their
town flax for the linen thread.
That night we saw a movie, our
first three-dimension picture, and
had dinner iu a charming little
teafe between the hotel and show
bouse. We gave up the tour to Wa
tei'loo battlefield, set for the follow
lim afternoon, in order to leave our
afternoon free for last-minute shop
ping.
The half-day tour the next morn-
ing took us from the agency office
by motor coach to the church of St.
(Michael and St Gtidule. where
Stop was made. St. Gudule has two
tfirw Gothic towers, and is approach-
ad by a flight of steps. The win-
dows are of rare glass and lights
from altar candles cause a glow to
1h- ■ ast over the interior.
Brussels has hills, hills, and hills,
*vith quaint little market squares
•cnttered like little rugs over the
fcity. You marvel at the dexterity
of the bus drivers, who make these
liairpin turns without fanfare. We
went to the city projier. and were
ahown the church of Notre Dame
lies Sablons; the large I'alace of
Justice, and the view of the city
from it, and the Stock market.
Itelgium is bi lingual, and all
juimiB and notices are in French
ttml Flemish. We visited the mar-
ket placc where the old guild
liatls are standing. A flower market
Is in thfr square before the guild
liiills, and is world famous. Artists
w re there from many countries
pointing the scene.
The medieval buildings are nar-
row and pile ornate stone after
Hone to the strangely gabled roofs,
which were gilded years ago. Near-
ly is the King's house, a house
where no king 1ms ever lived. The
plliled fronts of the old union lialls
nhiue in the dampness. Early morn-
Jims, vegetable dealers take over,
flii'l relinquish their posts to the
flowers later in the day.
From there we visited Wiertz
museum, a rare museum containing
the works of one man, who was a
genius or a madman, according to
the way you looked at it. This gal-
lery has too realistic pictures, hor-
rible lo some, and frightening to
Others. Several floors of pictures
are displayed, and some are ar-
xnnged and lighted to be looked ut
only through peep-holes. Some of
the group thought them gruesome
and others asked questions about
why a genius should waste his tal-
anr to paint monstrosities.
A visit was made to the fountain
of Mannekin-pis. n cute little fel-
low whose position is too amusing to
be vulgar. Near the Grand I'lace
be stands, a smiling baby of two
years old, doing you-know-what. The
atory of its origin is that the father
Was searching in vain for his little
aon. who had run away, and offered
to trive a statue to the city of Brus-
aels, representing him in whatever
position he was found. Well, he was
found, and there the statue stands
Knmindful of the smiles of passers-
y since 1019.
The town ball Is on the Grand
JPbice and s the most imposing
(Structure on the square. Built in
|L40li it is highly ornamented. The
slender spire Is the tallest on the
market place and here again, as on
So many of the buildings, is a gold-
en statue of St. Michael on top of
jthe spire.
1 'of-carts pulled flowers and veg-
St'i hie wagons all around us. The
tour ended about noon, and after
touch we returned to the lace fac-
tory where we had eyed table cloths.
(The group then divided to go back
to the various interesting spots we
bad covered on the tour, and for a
Walk down Place de Brouckere, for
ftrindow shopping.
We were scheduled to leave Brus-
sels at 8 p. m., and our agent and
Chauffeur took us to Midi station
for a 7 :45 leaving, and a t*top was
innde at Nord station at 8 p. in. We
hud berths for the 29V&-bour ride to
Home, Italy, passing through Lux-
ei "urg and Switzerland.
\ ROUTE: We passed through
T "tnbourg at midnight and there-
l • we only know we did by hur-
"rapido" with a dining car, around.
1 o'clock. 1
We reached Milan, but had missed
the rapido. So, we had to wait two
hours for a local, which would take
us on to Rome. In the distance we
could see the lacy-like spires of
the Cathedral of Milan, bat we
dared not leave the station. Tiie
most unpredictable thing In the
LIGHT ON TB
MANY of man's worst ene-
mies prefer to live iu the
lark They're not so danger-
ous when the light is turned on.
Tuberculosis, the No. 1 killer
among infectuous diseases, is one
of these.
The ideal living conditions for the
TB germ, the tubercle bacillus, are
world is a>foreisu twin. It might | found in the warm, moist, dark
come iu on the time scheduled, and
it just might come in earlier. Then,
too, the stations furnish a variety of
things nnd people to look at.
.Milan is in the Lombardy region
of Italy, and its cathedral is sec-
ond only to St. Peter's in size. It
has 135 pointed spires, nnd 2,2.j0
statues. A figure of the Madonna
tops the church. It was beautiful in
the distance. Although I have seen
the church twice, it has only been
from afar.
We were scheduled to reach Rome
at 8:30, but got there at 10:05, after
a fast ride from Milan. Our travel
agent was waiting for us, and
whisked us off to the Grand hotel,
shelter of the human body. Supplied
with food from the ti>>M«'>, til.- bacil-
li thrive nnd reproduce. The body
defense forces attempt to imprison
the germs, building a network of
cells and fibres arjund the area of
infection. The germs may die or
they may live on, held in check by
police cells.
If the body defenses are weak-
ened by illness or some social
strain, the captive germs may break
out and spread throughout the
body slowly or, sometimes, explo-
sively. This means real trouble, ac-
tual disease.
The tubercle bacillus can infect
practically every part of the human
about two blocks from the station. I body, but prefritf to set up head
by unnoticed. Even when the disease
breaks out, It may work quietly in
the dark with few warning symp-
toms for months or years. When
symptoms appear, the disease may
be In an advanced stage, difficult to
cure.
But there is a ray of light that
can i>enetrate the dark recesses of
the body and find TB even in an
early stage. Tuberculosis cannot
hide from the invisible light of the
X-ray. Thousands of people are
alive today because, with the aid
*»f X-ray photographs, the disease
was diagnosed before it was too
late for recovery. Ev.iy adult
should have a chest X-ray with his
annual physical examination to
make sure that TB isn't hiding in
i he dark.
♦ !
Fashion
Trends
.By FKKDDYK 8. BENDERSON,
the Associate J-fegru Press
The mountain virtually came to
Mohammed recently when top flight
designers from all oyer the world
converged uiwn Rlcli'a,,department
store in Atlanta to jpftrliclpate in
a mammoth fashion W*vagnnza
appropriately called p* World of
the wo^ rfea^
ternatirahl fashion
(to lie continued I
Fashion.
We were able
with several of the
names on the Internal
scene as their wares were shown on
the runways while they were being
quarters in the-tnugs. The first In-j televised directly within the store,
feet ion with TB germs usually slides I bringing color television for the first
$
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For Your "Eves'v
For Your "Eyes'
at Lowest Prices
Yes, glasses of the very finest
quality ... in the widest
selection of styles. Have your
eyes examined TODAY by the
registered, expert optometrist*
at Texas State Optical.
TEXAS STATE OPTICAL
< SAN ANTONIO LOCATIONS TO SEBYE YOU
JIOWNTOWN BROADWAY
lie, K. H(Hilton 111, Broadway
SOUTH l'HKSA W. COMMERCE
■MS S. Promt 711 W. Commtrce
FRF.PKRICKSBUno Kl>. • 1710 Frederlekibirf It a.
Many champions In sport blaze brightly fof
a few seasons, then bum themselves out and
are gone. The same thing is true in other lines.
The secret of lasting success Is quality. Maybe
that's why people have preferred delicious,
refreshing Coca-Cola for more than sixty-five
Le Roy "Satchel "Paigf
agtfea pitebkg star of (fee
St Loak Brown, take* II
easy with a frosty bottle of
Coca-Cola.
years. In all that time, they've known that"
the quality of Coca-Cola remains the tame.
For real refreshment... for quality you can
trust,.. enjoy ■ frosty bottle of Coke,'
Better still, take a case or carton hornet
to have It always near at hand.
Follow tht Champwm. Have a Coke, a and take iomckome
somiD undii authoiitv Of tms coeA-eoia «OMf*H* »*1
THE SAN ANTONIO COCA-COLA BOTTLING COHPANI
;"Coka" h 0 r«0W»r«d iradt-mwk. q It]], THt COCA-COtA COmHn?
time.
The only "catch" was that peo-
ple hnd to come to the store to see
it, which was not surprising siueo
the whole thing was a merchandis-
ing vehicle, but It also proved a
marvelous lesson In fashion know-
how, nnd was educational In the
news and ifcrmialltles which It
brought to the city.
Four of the newest, most exciting
designers from European fashion
capitals flew to Atlanta especially
for the occasion. From Dublin, Ire-
land, came Sybil Connolly, " an Im-
aginative young designer who sin-
glehnndedly plugged Ireland Into
tlio very center of the fashion
world." ifer clothes showed n fresh-
ness and a lively approach, yet
used extensively the wonderful fab-
rics nnd laces which her country
have long supplied the world for
use in fashion apparel.
From Tnrls, France, came the
sensational new, young virtuoso of
fashion, Hubert de Glvencliy, who
I
St. Paul to Hear
Former Missionary;
To India, Tonight
The Rev. J. 8. Scott, Jr., former
missionary to India, will speak at
St. l'aul Methodist church, tonight,
Friday, October 10 at 7:30. The
Rev. Scott Is the son of the Rev.
J. S. Scott, Sr., president of Wiley
college, nnd serves as director of
public relations at the school.
♦
ANNOUNCEMENT
Hear Ye! Ilear Ye! An open for-
um sponsored by the Belmont
Neighborhood elub will be held
Friday night, November 6, at 8
o'clock at the Church of Clod, cor-
ner of East Commerce aud Grimes
streets.
We extend nn Invitation to all
neighborhood clnhs, nnd each club
Is asked to send n representative
The fornra Is a part of an adult
education program carried on by
this club.
(Paid advertisement)
appeared on the International fash-
ion horizon a scant two years ago,
aud who seems destined to remain
in tlio limelight.
Spain, a country which launched
a bid for international fashion at-
tention Just a year ago last sum
mer, was represented by 'Manuel
Petegnz, of Ilarcelona. Senor Petc-
gnz showed fabulous and romantic
Fashion Trends creations typical of
that country, bearing an allcglance
in both fabric and silhouette.
Italy was represented by Emlllo
I'ticcl. formerly kmwn as Marches
1'uecl of Fir enze. Perhaps most
outstanding In his collection were
the sport clothes — tlio gayest,
most daring colors one ever saw.
Just the tiling Inspired for the lux-
urious leisure of the Riviera.
Representing America were such
fasliiou foremosts as Maurice Itcnt-
ner. Sydney Wraggc, Vincent Monte
Sane, Archie Dav low, Carolyn
Sclmnrer. Ben Sommers, president
of Capezio shoes, and a host of oth-
ers as well as some manufacturers.
For a whole week It was truly
One World of Fashion, and what a
bright aud beautiful world It really
is. We loved every minute of it.
SAN ANTONIO LOAN
& TRUST CO.
CHARTERED 1802
"NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS"
Everything must have a beginning, hnd "SUCCESS,''
too, must have a starting point.—From Poor Richard'•
Almanac. Benjamin Franklin said, "Save and Have.'J
8TAST A SAVINOS ACCOUNT
215 W. Commerce St. Fannin *171
Pilgrim's Rest Baby 1
Contest Winner Named
The baby contest sponsored by
the ushers of Pilgrim's Rest Bap-
tist church, Sunday, October 11,
was a success and the sum of f 140.-
M was reported. The first prize
winner was Charlie Fred McClennon
Jones, Jr., aon of the pastor, who
reported the sum of $52.50; sec-
ond placc wluner was Linda Joyce
Rogers, $16, with Elizabeth Mitchell
being third, with $16. Other con-
testants raised the balance of the
money. Mrs. Minnie Kyle Is presi-
dent of the ushers.
»
Revival Closes, Sun.,
At St. John Ind. AME
Closing revival services will lie
held at St. John Independent AME
cliurth, Inc., >jorth Zarzamoru at
Mencbaca streets, Sunday, October
18. The 11 o'clock sermon will be
given by Evangelist Viola Smith
Walker, and at 1:30 o'clock there
will be sn old-fashioned "dlnucr on
the grounds," with dinner being
free.
At 7:45 o'clock, there will be a
sermon by Evangelist Viola Smith
Walker. Music will be rendered by
the choir of the Independent AME
church of Guero.
The public is Invited. John De-
Leon Walker Is minister of St.
John.
(Paid advertisement)
"NIGHT MUST FALL" (It's
spine twisting) See Page 7.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1J, »»
St. James AMEChurcK
Honors Pastor, Wife
Officers and members o( St.
James AME church honored the
pastor, Rev. A. 0., and Mrs. John-
son, with an appreciation service
on Thursday, October 8, through
Sunday, October 11. Visiting minis,
ters aud their congregations were la
attendance.
Rev. R. B. Moody, pastor of Olive
Street CME church, and Rev. H.
P. Smith, of Butler's Chapel AMR
church delivered the messages on
Thursday and Friday, respectively.
Rev. Marcus A. Freeman, of East
St. Paul Methodist church, deliv-
ered the appreciation sermon on
Sunday afternoon. Elder E. J. Pyo
dedicated a solo to the honored
guests.
A love token of $200 was present-
ed to the minister and his wife for
the splendid service rendered Ibis
conference yenr.
♦ V
MATRONS c.rn.n
EMMANUEL AME
The Matrons guild of Emmanue.
AME church met at 2318 Burneb
street, with Mrs. E. M. Barrett as
hostess. Mrs. Leoua Lott, presi-
dent, presided over the business
session. Following the business ses-
sion, the members discussed the
parable of the sower. The hostess
served delicious refreshments. The
next meeting will lie at the rest
deuce of Mrs. Eldridge Da via, Kttt
South Mlttman street.
Grand Opening
LINCOLN PARK
Skating Rink
2100 Block East Commerce
Tonight, Friday, October 16,
6:30 o'clock
New Management New Floor
Npw Music Supervised
For an evening of good clean recreation,
.visit the roller skating rink. Open every eve-
ning, except Mondays. Matinees on Sunday aft-
ernoons at 3 o'clock.
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