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Show ADVERTISEMENT on Camera BROADWAY NORGE DON The advantages of a coin-operated washing and dry cleaning establishment are sO num erous, it’s hard to name them all. However, some of the most important things to consider are the handy facilities that are available to area residents from 8 a.m, to 8 p.m., six days a week. Travelers as well, visiting in the area, can stop at the Broadway Norge Village located at 418 East 3rd South in Salt Lake. Phone 359-3633. They offer a special big rug washer so that your rugs can be washed by you with a lot less cost. The BroadwayNorge Village has dry cleaning machines which enable you to clean your coats, dresses, sweaters, skirts, or whatever you must take He is an unassuming man who is instrumental in securing for many precautions blacks responsible positions in firms that previously excluded them or relegated minority employees to menial jobs. Mr. Sexton doesn’t ask for or receive recognition from the black community for his continuing efforts on behalf of disadvantaged black people. Even now he. is seeking a black student to accept a six year college scholarship for a Career in pharmacy. This offer results from Mr. Sexton’s insistent, “Show me” when people in a position to end discrimination employment claim to be and free of race prejudice. Henry Sexton Shepard “Capitalism works for me.” Henry Sexton has put long hours and hard work into making this system work for him. Mr. Sexton does not consider himself a success as a businessman but he_ has achieved a measure of success not matched by other black businessmen in Salt Lake City. He is presently operating two Husky Oil Service Stations, but speaks without rancor of past business ventures which failed. Mr. Sexton displays an eagerness to meet trained in Life Insurance Underwriting and Estate Planning. After two years of selling insurance parttime, Mr. Sexton was granted a year’s leave of absense from his job at the country club to work four out-of-state trips of parents, nine years. Sexton Willis and Avdalena Sexton moved here when he was seven, and he attended local schools. Before graduating from _ high school, however, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. It was as a naval signalman being trained at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia that he encountered these beacons — Dale Carnegie Lake CONFIDENCE City. His and COMPETENCE. — words which he adopted to shape his life and climb out of the disadvantaged _ position which racism and poverty had fashioned for him. Upon receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy in March full time as a general agent. His responsibilities included training insurance agents, almost all of them white, in the states of Utah, Idaho and Nevada for New Hemisphere Life Insurance Company. In 1961 Mr. Sexton passed the Utah State Department of Securities SEC Examination and became licensed to sell securities. He has been an outstanding salesman of life insurance and mutual funds for the challenges which leave no time for blaming others for the unfortunate experiences all of us must face. — Born in Oakland, California July 22. 19257 Mr. “Sexton's recollections of his early years are Salt in ‘liberal’ “A good wife pulling with you is especially important.”” Eva Mae by Mary Jones Hamilton Corporation, Mr. Effective in winning the Course in Sales as_ awards with and being which he was honored at the end of the course show his unswerving pursuit of his goals: confidence and competence. _ “Don’t smart to think you’re ever learn from others.’’ Sexton is still learning. vacationing in Salt the bride of Mr. Sexton. They were attendant is UNIVERSITY LEROY JOHNSON on You — Owner COMMERCIAL the life of the fabrics. strengthened by ; In this 1970 Spotlight on a Good Neighbor, we commend the _ services offered area residents by the Broadway Norge Village in Salt Lake and wish to suggest to people here that whether your need is to do a big wash or a little wash, or cleaning, you go where the facilities are the best when you go to the Broadway Norge Village. CIRCLE well as their famous Ranch Fried Chicken, Fish and Chips, etc. There is always plenty of room to park trucks and carg alike. Give Mom a break meal all area residents. SECURITY the from preparation and just call 322-5161 and place your order and it will be ready by the time you arrive to pick it up. For quick, efficient services and the best food, this 1970 Spotlight On a Good Neighbor strongly recommends the University Arctic Circle located at 905 East 4th South in Salt Lake City to to are will find that clothes which are cleaned season after season will not only, in the long run, save money on your bills, but will add to color brightness and ARTIC For that quick snack or a complete. meal area residents know the place to stop is the University Arctic Circle at 905 East 4th South. They are open from 10:30 a.m. till midnight 7 days a week. The quick, friendly service given by their courteous attendants, regardless of the size of your order is the hallmark of the University Arctic Circle. Only the finest meats and dairy products are used by their chefs and their prices are the lowest anywhere in the area. They feature great malts and hamburgers as Communities — Owner duty to assist you. They also offer drop bundle service. Just leave your laundry or dry cleaning and it will be ready when you arrive to pick it up. » your Checking aid in time accounts BANK of financial keep your need. money financial assistances and services of a sound bank. The Commercial Security bank enough time with his sons, Dennis features all the latest advantages of and Henry, because of the long modern banking, such = as_ savings accounts, loan hours required in the highly accounts, . checking competitive world of business. He is service, bank by mail, safety deposit married October Sexton feels 30, 1943. Henry not spend he does proud of his sons and gives his wife credit for guiding them safely thru a turbulent adolescence, a period in which far too many black youth founder. Mr. and Mrs. Sexton were both active in the NAACP for more than twenty years. He has served on the executive board of NAACP, Young Democrats of Salt Lake, Urban League Committee of Utah, Salt Lake Area CAMPS Committee, safe. The personnel of this friendly bank will be pleased to offer sound financial advice based on their years of experience. The officers and directors of this bank are fine, public spirited men who believe boxes, and trust service to mention a in this community. few. 3 We are pleased to recommend the To make money-management worry Commercial Security Bank located at 79 free, rely on the facilities of this full South State in Salt Lake City to our service bank. Your money earns more many readers in this Spotlight on a Good with savings accounts, and_ savings Neighbor. Start your worry free banking certificates.Low cost bank loans, come here, today. and the Nettie Gregory Center. He a was appointed by Governor instrumental in his success, but the sales achievement and_ sales recognition was Lake City when she was persuaded not to return to college in her native Kansas but to remain here as An VILLAGE past credits Speaking HERREN had just occurred. Flames were visible where he had last seen Bob. The young man died a few days after the accident and Mr. Sexton was severely burned and unable to work for a month. He still finds it painful to discuss the fire and remembers, instead the kindness and concern displayed by his many friends, some of them the most influential men in Salt Lake Valley. ‘“‘Who the Hell is Henry Sexton?” exclaimed a_ hospital employee upon learning that Governor Rampton was visiting Mr. Sexton. with. Page 3 — Rampton to the VIP Policy Advisory Board and served as vice chairman in 1969. He also served on the Manpower Planning Council. Who is Henry Sexton? He is one of many black men who make a lie of the oft-repeated myth that the black man cannot. succed_ in business. too Mr. He appreciates the instruction he receives in operating two Husky Stations located at 590 East 21st South and 2235 South State Street which he acquired in March 1970. Not cash earned and saved, but sound financial standing at the bank which extended the credit he needed, opened this new business opportunity to Mr. Sexton. He does 1946 he entered Electronics and Radio School in Salt Lake City. In spite of experience gained in military service .and a_ sound education in radio repair, he was unable to secure work in this field. not believe that a good credit rating Undaunted, Mr. Sexton studied is merely a specter raised by the Marketing and Management thru a establishment to thwart black men La Salle Institute Correspondence who wish to go into business. It was course. While employed at the Salt Mr. Sexton’s concern for a white Lake Country Club, he became a employee which led him to enter licensed insurance salesman and was the lube room where an explosion QUOTATION TO PONDER From PARADE MAGAZINE “The streets of our country are in turmoil. The universities are filled with students rebelling and rioting. Communists are seeking to destroy our country. Russia is threatening us with her might and the Republic is in danger. Yes, danger from within and without.” “We need law and order. Yes, without law and order our nation cannot survive. Elect us and we shall restore law and order.” Adolf Hitler, in an electioneering speech, in Hamburg, Germany, 1932. NIALL High Fashion Boutique & Afro Fashions & Products 11 South 3rd West Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 Phone 355-9497 Artis & Ruth C. Ross |
