Historical December 1992 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council again is joining with Grace and Peace Fellowship and New City School to commemorate the life and message of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This year, other neighborhood institutions have been asked to participate. So far, Hamilton School, Crossroads School, and New Cote Brilliante Church of God have said they would participate.
The commemoration will be held at Grace and Peace Fellowship, 5574 Delmar at Clara, on Sunday, January 10 at 2:30 p.m. Children of area schools will perform skits, dances, and songs to illustrate King’s life and teachings.
In addition, there will be a keynote address.
The King Commemoration Committee has invited Lt. Colonel Ron Henderson of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department to give the address. King Committee members include chairman Jack Wright, Shirley Polk, Ruth Johnson, Rev. Miki Merritt, Jan Waits, and Lana Stein.
All friends and neighbors are cordially invited to join in this commemoration on Sunday, January 10 and particularly to bring their children.
If you have questions regarding this very special event, please call Jack Wright at 725-2753 or the SDCC at 862-5122.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1992.
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