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I LEAVE YOU A THIRST FOREDUCATION.

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY SECTIONNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN

309 West MichiganUrbana, IL 61801

January 15, 1988 Anna Wall ScotPresides

Dr. & Mrs. Albert R. Graves603 S. PineChampaign, IL 61820

Dear Dr. & Mrs. Graves:

It is our pleasure to announce that on Friday, February 5, 1988,the Champaign County Section of the National Council of Negro Womenwill hold its Third Annual Achievement Awards Banquet at Jumer's CastleLodge, Urbana, beginning at 7:00 P.M. All proceeds from this gala eventwill go to the United Negro College Fund.

The theme for this year's event is "The Afro-American HeritageRevisited." Three outstanding persons will be honored for their con-tribution to that heritage:

The late Mr. Charles E. Phillips, Sr., will be honoredposthumously for his combined vision and efforts whichled to radically improved housing conditions for Afro-Americans in Champaign-Urbana and improved human rela-tions .

Professor Mildred Barksdale will be honored for herinvolvement in the Civil Rights movement and her con-tinued contributions on behalf of that cause.

Major General Joel McKean, Commander of Chanute Techni-cal Training Center, Chanute Air Force Base, will behonored for reviving the memories of the all Black 99thPursuit Fighter Squadron by celebrating the dedicationof a building named for the Squadron Commander.

A delightful evening of diversified entertainment by performingartists will be provided with cuisine and libation that Jumer's is famousfor. Again, the Executive Director of the Illinois United Negro CollegeFund will be with us along with other notables.

We sincerely hope that you will plan to join your friends and usat Jumer's on February 5 at 7:00 P.M., for this special evening, andindicate below your area of participation. A self-addressed envelope

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/for your convenience. If you elect to be a sponsor for $75.00, you willreceive two tickets to the banquet and special recognition on the program.For tickets only, the cost is $20.00 per ticket. Think of the mindsthat your contribution may help to save.

Sincerely,

Enclosure

na Wall ScottPresident

/ \J I I will be a Sponsor for $75.00. Check enclosed.

_/ / I will purchase tickets at $20.00 each. Check enclosed.

/ / Please hold tickets to be purchased at the door.

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"THE MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE"

C-4 THE CHAMPAIGN-URBANA NEWS-GAZETTE Tuesday, January 19, 1988

Community calendar

Banquet. 'The Afro-American Heritage Re-' visited,* a banquet and program of per-forming arts, is planned for 7 p.m. Friday,Feb. 5, in the Ballroom at Jumer's CastleLodge, Urbana. The program will honor thelate Charles E. Phillips Sr., the founder ofCarver Park subdivision in Champaign;Mildred Barksdale, an assistant dean at theUniversity of Illinois, for her continuing con-tributions to civil rights progress; and MaJ.Gen. Joel McKeon of Chanute Air ForceBase Technical Command, who recentlydedicated a building to the memory of theleader of the 99th Pursuit Squadron. Theevent fs being sponsored by the Cham-,paign County Section of the National Coun-cil of Negro Women. For ticket information,contact Esther Kemp at 384-5080. All pro-ceeds will go to the United Negro CollegeFund.

Audubon Sunday. May Berenbaum, anentomologist with the University of Illinois,will give a presentation on the world ofbugs at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at theAnita Purves Nature Center.

Sausage and pancake day. The annualwhole hog sausage and pancake day spon-sored by the firemen of the Bluegrass FireProtection District will be from 6 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the PotomacGrade School. Proceds will be used fornew equipment.

Soup cupper. The DeWitt County Friend-ship Center, 410 E. Main St., Clinton, willhost its annual soup supper starting at4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. The event willalso include raffles, craft sales and a cakewalk.

t. A Paul Simon forIraiser will be from 3 to 6]lan. 23, at the Geori

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Grove Ave., Rantoul.

Continuing Education courses. The Of-fice of Continuing Education and PublicService at the University of Illinois is offer-ing, credit and non-credit courses on cam-pus and across the state. Information andcourse registration materials are availableby writing to the Office of Statewide Pro-gramming, Suite 1401, 302 E. John St., C,or calling 333-6305.

Weight control. The Woman's ChoiceHealth Center of Bumham Hospital will of-fer "Take Charge of Your Weight' from 7to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27. A fee will becharged and registration is required by Jan.22. Call 337-2607 to register.

Breast-feeding. The Woman's ChoiceHealth Center of Bumham Hospital will of-fer "Breast-feeding Your Baby," a class forwomen who are planning or consideringbreast-feeding.from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday,Jan. 28. A fee will be charged and registra-tion is required by Jan. 25. Call 337-2607to register.

Family planning. Instructions on naturalbirth control will be given by a certifiedteaching couple of the Couple to CoupleLeague beginning from 7 to 9:30 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 25, at St. Malachy'sChurch, 311 E. Grove Ave., Rantoul. Formore information and to preregister, call328-2363.

Glaucoma testing. The Champaign LionsClub will sponsor free testing for glaucomafrom 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, atthe east end of Market Place mall, Cham-paign. Used eye glasses may be deliveredto the Lions Club at this time.

Blood i

ation for Learning Disabilities.

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Film series. "Turn Your Heart TowardHome," a film series featuring Dr. James C.Dobson, is being shown at 7 p.m. Wednes-day evenings through Feb. 10 at the BibleBaptist Church, 911 W. Bradley Ave., C.The films deal with parents' responsibilitiesto their children and values for strengthen-ing the home.

Support groups. Parents and Children To-gether is offering both daytime and eveningsupport groups for parents and their chil-dren. The groups will meet monthly fromJanuary through August and will be pres-ented by Michele Agusti, parent educator.The Parents Monthly Daytime Group willmeet from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays,starting Jan. 21, and will focus on childrenfrom birth to 36 months. The ParentsMonthly Evening Group will meet from 7 to8:30 p.m. Thursdays, starting Jan. 28, andwill focus on children from birth to 5 years.A registration fee will be charged. For moreinformation, call Pam Kleiber at 351-2214.

W O R K S H O P

Financial planning. The Champaign• County Cooperative Extension Service winsponsor a workshop on "Financial Planningfor Living Alohe" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.26, in the auditorium at 1715 W. Springfield

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'Dad based his philosophy on self-help. In his early years dad said heprayed for help. When he got older he prayed for help to help others.

And when he was 75 he said he prayed for others to help themselves.'

By Kirby PringleNews-Gazette Staff Writer

Was a time when Charles PhillipsST. walked the muddy streets ofChampaign's north end and waspained by what he saw: tar pa-

per shacks — some without floors, electric-ity or running water. In some instances,three or four homes shared a single out-house.

It was 1939 and John Steinbeck had justpublished, "Grapes of Wrath." Steinbeckconcentrated on the plight of poor, whitedirt farmers in dustbowl Oklahoma.

Phillips concentrated on the plight of

blacks who were snared in the grip of pov-erty and racism. But instead of writingabout it, he did something about the con-ditions and helped them get new homes,and a sense of dignity.

"I remember him as a dedicated busi-nessman who had a deep concern for thestatus of his people," said his daughter, Es-ther Phillips Kemp of Urbana. "It seems tome he was born with this burning desireto leave the world a little bit better place."

PHILLIPS DIED IN 1975 at the age of 86and will be honored at 7 p.m. Friday forhis relentless efforts to bring Champaign

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Esther Phillips Kemp holds a photograph of her father, Charles Phillips Sr., whowill be honored Friday for his efforts to improve Champaign-Urbana's blackcommunity.

and Urbana's blachigher level. Also 1benefit for the Uni<are assistant dean •,nois Mildred BarkslForce Base commaijMcKean.

The third annuallBanquet will be at,Urbana, and is spotpaign County SecticjCouncil of Negro1

Phillips, with thelor and Milton Clhousing developingpaign County. Kno^lnamed after famed]chemist George Wadevelopmenteast corner of Cl

"In 1947, Carver 1munities' first maj<opment," Kemp saidit was necessary to |mud holes."

Phillips found aifor the developmerney, but she wantefor 10 acres of land]owners contributefor the purchase of IKemp, and the $10,(days. Construction Iterward and by 195 jhad moved into Can

Attucks Place, an|ment for blacks in iin much the same'generated at the!sociation. Phillips iof the savings and'.dent.

"Dad based his ptKemp said. "In his <

AFRO-AMERICAN HERITAGE REVISITEDAn Extravanganza in the Performing Arts

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THIRD ANNUAL ACHIEVEMENTAWARDS BANQUET

Sponsored byThe Champaign Section

of theNational Council of Negro Women

Friday, February 5,19887:00 P.M.

Jumer's Castle LodgeUrbana, Illinois

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•Anna Wall Scott, President Ruth HendricksGeneral Chairman Finance Chairman

Esther P. Kemp; Executive Assistant .Mary Alexander Doris HoskinsCynthia Biggers Hattie Paulk JonesFaye Catchings Teresa StandiferNettie Cook LaVerne Wright

***Guest Hostesses

Elana Hassell — Carol Smith

United Negro College Bind, Inc.

600 South Federal Street, Suite 704, Chicago, Iffinois 60605-1842 (312) 984-0290

SpmJeO D. WhiteIllinois Area Development Director

February 25, 1988

Mrs. Anna W. ScottPresidentNational Council of NegroWomen/Champaign-Urbana Chapter

309 West MichiganUrbana, Illinois 61801

Dear Mrsr'-Scott:

The United Negro College Fund sincerely appreciatesthe recent contribution of $3,000 to its 1987 "LouRawls Parade of Stars" Telethon by the National Councilof Negro Women/Champaign-Urbana Chapter. The increasedsupport is clear testimony that you care deeply aboutthe cause of black higher education.

As you know, many of the 45,000 UNCF students comefrom impoverished backgrounds and would be unableto attend college without the assistance providedthrough gifts of this type.

It is through strong, long-term relationships suchas the College Fund enjoys with the National Councilof Negro Women/Champaign-Urbana Chapter that itscritical work is sustained. I hope that we continueto warrant your care and support.

Cordially,

Area DevelopmentDirector

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ART AUCTIONFUND RAISER

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National Council of Negro WomenChampaign County Section

presents

AN ART AUCTIONSaturday, July16, 1988 - 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

at URBANA CIVIC CENTER108 WATER STREET, URBANA, ILLINOIS

BENEFIT FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDDonation $7.00

'Art Preview Reception 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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