Omega CbapteR Laurence T. Young. Sr..
Editor
In the name of Alpha men everywhere, in the name of those who knew him or worked with him in varied settings, Brother CHARLES H. BALTIMORE was an exemplary person of heart, conscience, and mind. As a public man, his credentials brought him high regard in professional and lay circles. As a private person, he was marked by dignity, good humor and a sensitivity to the nuances of human needs and behavior. Brother Baltimore lived all of his life in Washington, D.C., where he was born in the LeDroit Park section in 1908, and attended Mott Elementary, Armstrong High School, and Miner Teachers College. He was inducted into Beta Chapter, APA, when he was a graduating senior at Howard University in 1929. He later was engaged in graduate studies at various universities, namely, George Washington, American, Catholic, New York, and New Hampshire. His long devotion to the ideals of his fraternity was inspiring. Soon after Charlie passed away on December 17, his Mu Lambda Chapter brothers presented a m o v i n g , w e l l - a t t e n d e d memorial service at his c h u r c h , Plymouth Congregational. Brother Baltimore was for 42 years a teacher, counselor, coach, and administrator in the Washington public schools. While teaching at Armstrong High School he established an enviable reputation as a mathematics and architectural drawing teacher and as a basketball coach. From 1942-55 he produced stellar teams, winning ten city and conference championships. During his lifetime Baltimore received numerous awards and tributes and was elected to the Washington Area Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983. Our good brother was principal at Bell Vocational High School for nine years and later served for ten years as Director of Urban Services and Field Consultant for the National Association of Secondary Principals. Always interested in civic affairs, he raised $3,000 for the funding of the magnificent M. L. King Mural in the Martin Luther King Library of D.C. Brother Baltimore is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Thelma; by several cousins and an adopted daughter; by several godchildren and a wide circle of loving friends.
Brother ARTHUR BETTIS, joined the Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on February 19, 1987 at Medical Center hospital Selma, Alabama. The late Deacon Brother Arthur L. Bettis was born January 24, 1924 to Mr. and M r s . Lee B e t t i s in C l a r k County, Alabama. He confessed Christ at an early age a n d j o i n e d the Elbethel Missionary Baptist Church w h e r e he remained active until his death. He was educated in the public schools of Selma. He attended colleges earning numerous degrees. He actively served his country during World War II.
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His survivors include his wife, Elizabaeth B. Bettis; one daughter, Rosalyn F. Robinson, Newport Beach, California; three sons, Alvin G. Bettis, Oakland, California, Armand B. Bettis, Montebello, Colorado, Reginald A. Bettis, Aurora, Colorado; six grandchildren; a devoted mother, Mrs. Pearl Bettis, Selma, Alabama; four sisters, Georgia Butler, Pine Hill, Alabama, Rena Mims, Birmingham, Alabama, Eva L. Edwards, Selma, Alabama and Bettye D. McNeil, Arlington, Texas; three brothers, William Bettis, Willie Bettis and Burnell Bettis all of Selma, Alabama; one son-in-law, two daughters-in-law, seven sisters-in-law, seven brothers-in-law, one aunt, Mrs. Lula Pritchett, Dixon Mills, Alabama, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Brother I.H. BURNEY II, a former president of the AfroAmerican Life Insurance Co. and the first black member of the Jacksonville University Board of Trustees, entered Omega Chapter on January 29th. Mr. Burney, a native of Athens, GA., received his A.B. degree from Atlanta University. Mr. Burney was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church and served formerly as a member of the vestry. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, National Guardsmen Inc., Flajax Club Inc., the advisory board of St. Vincent's Hospital, the board of the Metropolitan YMCA and the board of the Boys Club of Greater Jacksonville. Survivors include his wife, Miriam Cunningham Burney; daughters, Dr. Miriam B. Stamps and Mrs. Belva B. Pettiford.
Brother LARRY DEAN CLARK entered Omega Chapter on Monday, February 9 in Phoebe Putney Hospital in Jacksonville, GA. A native of Scriven County, Mr. Clark had lived in Albany for several years. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and was employed at Procter & Gamble as a Technician. Survivors include a wife, Mrs. Vesta Williams Clark, Albany; Two children, April Clark and John Roscoe Clark, Albany; his mother, Mrs. Carrie Clark, Miami; a g r a n d m o t h e r , Mrs. Garlena Culver, Jacksonville, GA; two brothers, Mr. James Clark, Berkeley, CA and Mr. Bobby Clark, Miami; seven sisters, Wilma, Brenda, Bernita, Barbara Gail, Teresa, Bulena and Lisa Clark * Brother EARL HILTON D E N N I S JR., e n t e r e d O m e g a Chapter on May 13, 1986. An employee at Martinsburg Juvenile Detention Center, was a former employee of the National plant, U.S. Steel Corp., former coach of McKeesport Little League Softball, m e m b e r of U.S. Army Reserves and g r a d u a t e of McKeesport Area High School and Lincoln University where he was affiliated with Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Son of Iris Virginia Mosby Dennis of Duquesne and the late 55