Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1950-04-25 Lewis O. Swingler MEMPHIS WORLD The south's oldest and Leading Colored Semi-Weekly Newspaper Published by MEMPHIS WORLD PUBLISHING CO. Every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 164 BEALE—Phone 8-4030 Entered in the post office at Memphis, Tenn., as second-class mail under the of congress, March 1, 1870 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II. Founder, C. A. Scott, General Manager LEWIS O. SWINGLER Editor A. G. SHIELDS, Jr. Advertising Manager The MEMPHIS WORLD is an independent newspaper—non sectarian and non-partisan, printing news unbiasedly and supporting those things it believes to the interest of its readers and opposing those things against the interest of its readers. Year $5.00 — 6 Months $3.00 — 3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) The Meaning Of The Kosciusko And Pittsboro Trials In no instances in recent years has so much evidence of public indignation been given as followed the beating to death of a Negro farmer in the presence of his wife and children on a country road in northeast Mississippi, and the slaying of the three young children while asleep in bed, and the wounding of their older sister, and father, who is left permanently paralyzed by his wounds, in the incident that took place up in Attain County. Last week following the Koseuisko trial of the Attala County killers which culminated in the courts acceptance of a Plea of Guilty to manslaughter in which the last of the defendants received a sentence of ten years; up at Pittsboro, the first of the trio in the northeast Mississippi killing was found "not guilty" and set free. The trial and the results of the trials m these cases, after such a show of public indignation ought to have more than ordinary meaning to the intelligent Mississippi citizens, both white and Negro, who are concerned about the spiritual moral, and psychological attitude of his children, and the future development and good of the state. Looking at the state-wide evidence of public indignation that followed these crimes, the conclusion may well be that the results of the trials was not a reflection of the public opinion of the state. It is widely held by well informed and unbiased students of Mississippi politics that the court, in cases involving Negro-white relations especially, are manipulated by the "Court House Clique," and certain politicians, who use every such case for political purposes, in order to keep a grip on the political affairs of the state; a condition made possible because of the wide-spread denial of the right to vote and to political participation on the part of the Negro Citizens of the state. It is hard to see any signs of progress in the Koseuisko and Pittsboro trials, and there Won't be any until the Negro citizens of the state have the full and unrestricted right to vote, and the right of political participation. To the intelligent citizens of Mississippi; first the white, and then the Negroes, who are interested in the Spiritual, Moral, and Psychological attitude of their children, and the future good and development of the state, this is the meaning of Koseuisko and Pittsboro Trials—From the Jackson Advocate. Deeds And Public Opinion There is nothing more convincing than falt accompli (the accomplished deed). Just a few illustrations: Booker T. Washington wrote: "Arguments will not go far toward convincing men like these (many honest southern white). It is necessary to show them results." Abraham Lincoln, said "The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here; but it can never forget what they did here." Lillian Smith wrote in her KILLERS OF THE DREAM: "All he (the Negro) did was keep going—singing, dancing, working, and thinking-studying about things until he knew them,– making things with his mind and his hand and his heart that the world knew were important," Yes indeed the Negro has made and done some things which the world surely knows are important. In short he has–by deeds accomplished convinced a skeptical world of his capacity for development. These facts are irrefutable: Joe Louis was an outstanding world heavyweight boxing champion. Jackie Robinson was the 1947 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR and the 1949 National Leagues MOST VALUABLE PLAYER. Don Newcombe was the 1949 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR. Many authorities consider Roy Campanella the best catcher in the National League. Dr. Ralph Bunche is a successful and talented diplomat. These do not, by any means, exhaust the list, but they are generally known by all, and are sufficient for our consideration. Accomplishments such as the above remove all doubts and are in themselves conclusive. In such a light it is not difficult then to understand the editorial of the Jackson, Mississip pi DAILY NEWS or "The New Negro." The Daily News enumerates some of the New Negro's accomplishments: increased education, better health, better dress, greater reading range, adoption of the white man's speech, his customs, his standards, and his shibboleths. The editorial writer then deduces logically, from the above attainments, that the new Negro is naturally going to demand and get the better things of life to which he is entitled. The conclusive argument is emphasized further by the statement: "Indeed, our use of the future tense is merely gentle reminder to the more recaicitrant of our readers to the fact that the new Negro is already doing these things." In other words. The DAILY NEWS is recognizing accomplished deeds and their logical consequences. The observations of this paper reminds us of the blue print Booker Washington gave us forty yearsago: "It is necessary to show them results." Such should inspire us to even greater accomplishments; for accomplishments generally clinch all arguments. There is an old saying: "God helps the man who helps himself." Scholarships are given to men who have already demonstrated their abilities greater responsibilities are given to a man who has shown ability in handling small assignments. And so it goes. Let us remember that we usually get only the minimum of recognition–in fact we can only count on what we can forcibly maintain. The more we achieve, the more people like Lillian Smith and news papers like the Jackson, Mississippi DAILY NEWS, the PRESS SCIMITAR and the COMMERICAL APPEAL will remind their readers of those achievements. Such will certainly help mold for us the favorable public opinion which is so much needed. Ella Belle Davit, American Singer, Is Hit In Europe Miss Ellabelle Davis, young America singer, on her third tour of Europe received a tremendous ovation from the Luxembourg audience which packed the Municipal auditorium to hear her sing with the Radio Luxembourg Symphony Orchestra. It is the custom in Europe when an artist particularly pleases an audience to stamp on the floor, and Luxembourgers, stamped and applaued with an energy reserved for artists of Miss Davis' capacity. Ellabelle Davis is an American artist, trained in New York, who has had four Town Hall concerts, one Carnegie Hall concert, has sung with the leading symphony orchestras of America and for the last 3 years has sung throughout Europe. Last year she touted through fourteen countries including Czechoslovakia, where she sang at the spring festival at Prague, and Budapest and Vienna. This year she has already sung in the Scan dinavian countries. England (she recorded for Deeca while in Londen) Holland, Denmark, Belgium and Luxembourg From Luxembourg most powerful transmitter in West ern Europe, she will return to Bel gium for a series of concerts, then to Paris for a concert in the Salle Gaveau on April 29 On the first of May she will fly back to New York and will return to her home in New Rochelle. Three years ago Miss Ellabelle Davis was chosen the outstanding young singer of America by the League of Composers. At that time the League commissioned Lukas Foss, chosen the outstanding young American composer, to write a composition especially for Miss Davis. This composition based on the Old Testament Song of Songs of Solomon, was well received not only at its premiere but also on the sever occasion's when Miss Davis presented it in Europe. Last year Miss Davis was elected an honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta, National Negro Sororty, and was voted by the organization the outstanding women of the year. At home in New Rochelle, Miss Davis lives with her mother, Mrs. Samuel J. Davis, and spends most of her time in perfecting her singing technique even further. Ask ed what she thought of Europe and America the young artist replied whether she preferred it to America, the young artist replied that Europe was an unequalled cultural experience but that America was her home and that she likes to be home Her concert schedule in Europe is always heavy and leaves little time for sightseeing or visiting with friends, but Miss Davis said that she had the unusual good luck last year in Copenhagen, to spend some time with her good friend Miss Marin Anderson who was also on a European tour. Miss Davis has been in Europe since January and says that she does not think that she will accept a tour of Europe next year. She wants to sing in America and to study. The year after next she might return again. Whenever Miss Ellabelle Davis does return to Europe, Luxembourg hopes that she will sing again in the grand Duchy where she so enchanted an unusually enthusiastic audience of music lovers who are not easily moved to demonstration. SPECIAL TO THE WORLD Miss Ellabelle Davis, young America singer, on her third tour of Europe received a tremendous ovation from the Luxembourg audience which packed the Municipal auditorium to hear her sing with the Radio Luxembourg Symphony Orchestra. It is the custom in Europe when an artist particularly pleases an audience to stamp on the floor, and Luxembourgers, stamped and applaued with an energy reserved for artists of Miss Davis' capacity. Ellabelle Davis is an American artist, trained in New York, who has had four Town Hall concerts, one Carnegie Hall concert, has sung with the leading symphony orchestras of America and for the last 3 years has sung throughout Europe. Last year she touted through fourteen countries including Czechoslovakia, where she sang at the spring festival at Prague, and Budapest and Vienna. This year she has already sung in the Scan dinavian countries. England (she recorded for Deeca while in Londen) Holland, Denmark, Belgium and Luxembourg From Luxembourg most powerful transmitter in West ern Europe, she will return to Bel gium for a series of concerts, then to Paris for a concert in the Salle Gaveau on April 29 On the first of May she will fly back to New York and will return to her home in New Rochelle. Three years ago Miss Ellabelle Davis was chosen the outstanding young singer of America by the League of Composers. At that time the League commissioned Lukas Foss, chosen the outstanding young American composer, to write a composition especially for Miss Davis. This composition based on the Old Testament Song of Songs of Solomon, was well received not only at its premiere but also on the sever occasion's when Miss Davis presented it in Europe. Last year Miss Davis was elected an honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta, National Negro Sororty, and was voted by the organization the outstanding women of the year. At home in New Rochelle, Miss Davis lives with her mother, Mrs. Samuel J. Davis, and spends most of her time in perfecting her singing technique even further. Ask ed what she thought of Europe and America the young artist replied whether she preferred it to America, the young artist replied that Europe was an unequalled cultural experience but that America was her home and that she likes to be home Her concert schedule in Europe is always heavy and leaves little time for sightseeing or visiting with friends, but Miss Davis said that she had the unusual good luck last year in Copenhagen, to spend some time with her good friend Miss Marin Anderson who was also on a European tour. Miss Davis has been in Europe since January and says that she does not think that she will accept a tour of Europe next year. She wants to sing in America and to study. The year after next she might return again. Whenever Miss Ellabelle Davis does return to Europe, Luxembourg hopes that she will sing again in the grand Duchy where she so enchanted an unusually enthusiastic audience of music lovers who are not easily moved to demonstration. Negro Population In Mississippi On The Decline The Negro population in Mississippi is rapidly declining, according to a 69-page study of population statistics in the state made public a few days ago. The survey, released by the University of Mississippi's bureau of public administration, was prepared by Dr. Morton B. King chair man of the department of sociology, and John C. Belcher former assistant professor of sociology. Blame for the decline in the Negro population was laid to the "relatively few opportunities for employment of Negroes in business and industry." The white population of the state is also on the decline, according to the survey, but the ratio of white to Negro people in Mississippi is increasing rapidly." The latter is explained by the fact "the loss of Negro population by migration is greater than that of white persons." Family Services Of Memphis When a person is faced with family trouble he can't handle, the call goes out to Family Service. This Red Feather agency is supported by your dollars given to the Community Chest. Counselling help is available to all at Family Service, regardless of race, color, creed, or economic status. Everything seemed to go wrong at the home of the Maxwells a family who might be your neighbors. As far as their rfiends could see, there was no cause for all their trouble Mr. Maxwell, a quiet hard working man, made a fairly good living; and Mrs. Maxwell was energetic and a good manager. Not long ago a trivial incident provoked a violent quarrel, when Janie their sixteen-year-old daugh ter wanted to go to the Teen Age Canteen in St. Paul." Say, Mama, can I go, Daddy says it's all right." "Of course you can't," her mother replied. "You know' you have to help me around the house.' "Why not let the kid go," her lather said, and then father and mother started one of their rows again, which ended by Mr. Maxwell storming out of the house and Janie dissolving in tears. Mrs. Maxwell has plenty of sense and started thinking. What made her refuse to let the girl go? Did she just want to be contrary and disagree with whatever her husband said? So many times they had quarreled lately, and she could see her marriage gradually breaking up On the advice of a friend, Mrs. Max, well decided to consult Family Service to find out what was wrong. As Mrs. Maxwell talked with Mrs. Carr, the family caseworker, she began to see what the trouble was. She'd beer, in the habit of nuking all the decisions for the family and her husband's wishes were seldom considered. The incident with Janie was only one of many in which she had insisted on being the boss. Mr. Maxwell too was concerned about what happened to his marriage about not being a better husband and father When he talked with the caseworker he told of his unhappiness in never being consulted at home and in being looked on as simply one who made the money but had little voice in spending it. Sometimes he hated to go home, and would stay out later and later at night. As Mrs. Maxwell began to realize she was robbing he husband of his lights as head of the household, she wondered what had made her do his? She went back over her life in interviews with Mrs. Carr. As the oldest girl in a large family she had to take on too much of the other children's care. She had become used to bossing the family—but deep down she felt she was, being imposed on and really needed someone to share this responsibility with her Resentment piled up through the years, and Mrs. Maxwell took out her irritation on her husband—and still made trouble by always running things herself. As Mrs. Maxwell's feelings slowly changed, she found herself more and more easily sharing the family decisions with her husband. He in turn felt happier and more appreciated at home. When Janie asked to go to the Canteen again, Mrs. Maxwell asked her husband what he thought about it, and together they decided to let the girl go. The other day the mother was busy sewing on a gay circular skirit, and Janie, was a very happy girl. The Maxwells still have their ups and downs, but their marriage is now on the much firmer ground of mutual respect and love regained. This is a true life story of a family in our city, but names have been changed to protect the family's identity as all interviews with Family Service are strictly confidential. WHEN A FAMILY NEEDS A FRIEND When a person is faced with family trouble he can't handle, the call goes out to Family Service. This Red Feather agency is supported by your dollars given to the Community Chest. Counselling help is available to all at Family Service, regardless of race, color, creed, or economic status. Everything seemed to go wrong at the home of the Maxwells a family who might be your neighbors. As far as their rfiends could see, there was no cause for all their trouble Mr. Maxwell, a quiet hard working man, made a fairly good living; and Mrs. Maxwell was energetic and a good manager. Not long ago a trivial incident provoked a violent quarrel, when Janie their sixteen-year-old daugh ter wanted to go to the Teen Age Canteen in St. Paul." Say, Mama, can I go, Daddy says it's all right." "Of course you can't," her mother replied. "You know' you have to help me around the house.' "Why not let the kid go," her lather said, and then father and mother started one of their rows again, which ended by Mr. Maxwell storming out of the house and Janie dissolving in tears. Mrs. Maxwell has plenty of sense and started thinking. What made her refuse to let the girl go? Did she just want to be contrary and disagree with whatever her husband said? So many times they had quarreled lately, and she could see her marriage gradually breaking up On the advice of a friend, Mrs. Max, well decided to consult Family Service to find out what was wrong. As Mrs. Maxwell talked with Mrs. Carr, the family caseworker, she began to see what the trouble was. She'd beer, in the habit of nuking all the decisions for the family and her husband's wishes were seldom considered. The incident with Janie was only one of many in which she had insisted on being the boss. Mr. Maxwell too was concerned about what happened to his marriage about not being a better husband and father When he talked with the caseworker he told of his unhappiness in never being consulted at home and in being looked on as simply one who made the money but had little voice in spending it. Sometimes he hated to go home, and would stay out later and later at night. As Mrs. Maxwell began to realize she was robbing he husband of his lights as head of the household, she wondered what had made her do his? She went back over her life in interviews with Mrs. Carr. As the oldest girl in a large family she had to take on too much of the other children's care. She had become used to bossing the family—but deep down she felt she was, being imposed on and really needed someone to share this responsibility with her Resentment piled up through the years, and Mrs. Maxwell took out her irritation on her husband—and still made trouble by always running things herself. As Mrs. Maxwell's feelings slowly changed, she found herself more and more easily sharing the family decisions with her husband. He in turn felt happier and more appreciated at home. When Janie asked to go to the Canteen again, Mrs. Maxwell asked her husband what he thought about it, and together they decided to let the girl go. The other day the mother was busy sewing on a gay circular skirit, and Janie, was a very happy girl. The Maxwells still have their ups and downs, but their marriage is now on the much firmer ground of mutual respect and love regained. This is a true life story of a family in our city, but names have been changed to protect the family's identity as all interviews with Family Service are strictly confidential. Music Specialty For Falstaff Beer Bilboa Brown will present Bill Ford and His Harlem Music Makers in person every Thursday night at the Hyde Park" Theatre, Admission will be 25c for adults and .09c for children. As an added attraction, Bilboa Brown, well known theatrical personality, Will also present the Falstaff Sextette. The management of Falstaff Beer will present a prize to persons in the lucky seats. The Falstaff Sextette will make personal appearances in the city wherever Falstaff, best beer in the city, is sold. How Mary ended Stomach Distress She used S.S.S.—family favorite for over 70 years. Now she eats all the things she should, without discomfort of acid indigestion, thanks to gentle, helpful S.S.S. Tonic. It promotes a better flow of stomach digestive juice, relieves distress and increases appetite, S.S.S. at all drug stores: Family size, $2. Regular size, $1.25. S.S.S. Bellevue Tourist Court To Be Sold To Colored People Information has reached the World office that the South Bellevue Tourist Court, a show place of Memphis and one of the finest tourist courts in this section is to be sold to Negroes. The foregoing statement came from Mr. Wynne of the Wynne Really Company located in the 81 Madison Building. In an interview last Saturday Mr. Wayne also said he feels that this is a great opportunity for the Negroes in Memphis because there is not a single first class hotel in the city to accomodate the weary traveler who passes through and would like to stop over where he could receive first class service. Every room in this most modern court is completely furnished except the owner's home. There are 24 units with plenty of space for additional buildings. The court is located on South Bellevue Avenue, Highway 51, 350 feet south of Lincoln Park, and is modern in every detail. The price is right and the terms can be worked out. For full particulars, call or see Mr. Wynne, Wynne Realty Co., 81 Madison Bldg. Phones: day 8-8771, night 9-7180 or contact A. G. Shields, Jr., Palace Theatre Building, phones; day 38-1675, night 9-9822. Remember, this is a good investment. Rochester Stars With Benny On Look Cover Rochester, who has achieved meteoric stardom on the Jack Benny program, appears with Benny on the cover of the issue of Look magazine released April 25. This marks the first time a Negro has appeared on the cover of a multi-million circulation magazine. The current Look article, titled "Jack Benny – America's 'Fall Guy," states that Rochester lives in moderate splendor, raise his own horses and gets around $1,500 for each Sunday broadcast. His comic talents have so firmly established him as one of America's radio personalities that, he has become an outstanding leader in his field and has been the subject of periodic rumors to the effect that he is on the verge of starring in a program of his own. CLUB NEWS The Gloom Chasers Social Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Valcie Hayes Monday April 16. Two new members were accepted. They were Mrs. Curley E. Hayes and Mrs. Althera Thomp son. After meeting, a delicious repast was served by the hostess. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Hazel Johnson, 1362 Nicholas St. Mrs. Marjorie Briscoe, president Mrs. Addie James, secretary Mrs. Althera Thompson, acting reporter. Climaxing a week of clean-up, fix-up, paint-up campaign, the City Beautiful sponsored a parade on Saturday morning April 15th. The parade, drawing crowds of interest ed spectators, was led by the Hamilton High School Band, followed by beautifully decorated floats carrying lovely maidens representing the different wards of the city, and other bands of the high schools of the city. It was an idea that was beautifully carried out and it is felt that the campaign itself has meant much to the beauification of the city and the appreciation of the beautiful by the citizens. The parade was purposely meant to stress the importance and success of such a campaign. The City Beautiful wishes to take this means of thanking each participant in this important program. Mrs. Gertrude Bostic, reporter GLOOM CHASERS SOCIAL CLUB The Gloom Chasers Social Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Valcie Hayes Monday April 16. Two new members were accepted. They were Mrs. Curley E. Hayes and Mrs. Althera Thomp son. After meeting, a delicious repast was served by the hostess. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Hazel Johnson, 1362 Nicholas St. Mrs. Marjorie Briscoe, president Mrs. Addie James, secretary Mrs. Althera Thompson, acting reporter. Climaxing a week of clean-up, fix-up, paint-up campaign, the City Beautiful sponsored a parade on Saturday morning April 15th. The parade, drawing crowds of interest ed spectators, was led by the Hamilton High School Band, followed by beautifully decorated floats carrying lovely maidens representing the different wards of the city, and other bands of the high schools of the city. It was an idea that was beautifully carried out and it is felt that the campaign itself has meant much to the beauification of the city and the appreciation of the beautiful by the citizens. The parade was purposely meant to stress the importance and success of such a campaign. The City Beautiful wishes to take this means of thanking each participant in this important program. Mrs. Gertrude Bostic, reporter CLEAN-UP, FIX-UP PAINT-UP PARADE The Gloom Chasers Social Club held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Valcie Hayes Monday April 16. Two new members were accepted. They were Mrs. Curley E. Hayes and Mrs. Althera Thomp son. After meeting, a delicious repast was served by the hostess. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Hazel Johnson, 1362 Nicholas St. Mrs. Marjorie Briscoe, president Mrs. Addie James, secretary Mrs. Althera Thompson, acting reporter. Climaxing a week of clean-up, fix-up, paint-up campaign, the City Beautiful sponsored a parade on Saturday morning April 15th. The parade, drawing crowds of interest ed spectators, was led by the Hamilton High School Band, followed by beautifully decorated floats carrying lovely maidens representing the different wards of the city, and other bands of the high schools of the city. It was an idea that was beautifully carried out and it is felt that the campaign itself has meant much to the beauification of the city and the appreciation of the beautiful by the citizens. The parade was purposely meant to stress the importance and success of such a campaign. The City Beautiful wishes to take this means of thanking each participant in this important program. Mrs. Gertrude Bostic, reporter Howdy, Pardner! Enjoy... Old Sunny Brook BRAND the whiskey that's "" 93 PROOF Join the Sunny Brook Hound-Up! : Come along —I hear the Old Timer's got a bottle of Old Sunny Brook! I'm hankerin' to taste some of that fine Kentucky whiskey. BUCK: Me too, pardner! There's a heap of hearty flavor waitin' for us. Let's go! : Howdy, boys — welcome to the "Sunny Brook side" where you can enjoy the finest brand on the range. Famous for over half a century—and deserves to be! S B BRAND KENTUCKY SKEY-A BLEND Universal Executive, A. W. Willis, Selected To Head Negro Business League Drive "Man of the Year" for the Memphis Negro Chamber of Commerce is well-known A. W. Willis, first vice-president of the Universal Life Insurance Company, and one of the city's leading civic and social workers. Mr. Willis has since been selected to serve as chairman of the Citizens Committee in co-operation with the Memphis Negro Chamber of Commerce to raise the Memphis quota of $6,000 in the current Trade Week Campaign of the National Negro Business League. The League's fund is to serve as a foundation for the establishment of a permanent headquarters for the National Negro Business League. From this League headquarters will emanate a program for the promotion of Negro business enterprise all over the nation. As of April 20th of last week, some $4160 had been raised. The fund is gradually rising in Memphis, according to responsible spokesmen for the local Chamber of Commerce. Chamber spokesmen are urging that "every business concern, every professional man and woman, and every other man woman, and child, interested in the Negro's rising to a position of equality should contribute to this fund." During Trade Week, scheduled for the period extending from April 23 to April 30, chief impetus to the drive will be expended. Churches and schools have been asked to give their constituents the opportunity to participate in the local program. Everyone who gives one dollar or more will be presented a 1950 Golden Anniversary button, issued by the National Negro Business League and the Memphis Chamber of Commerce. Hotelmen's Improvement Club Gives Party For Kennedy General Patients Monday evening, April 17th, the Hotelmen's Improvement Club sponsored a grand party for patients at Kennedy General Hospital. The party was thoroughly enjoyed by over 200 colored patients and approximately 100 white patients. Wilbur Stockton, captain of waiters at Hotel Peabody is president of the club. Warnsby Stegall, who represented the club at the party, did a great deal of the preliminary work in getting the party together. Luther Steinberg and his orcestra did more than an excellent job from the musical side of the party. The Modern Arts Society gave a style show that brought much applause from the more than appreciative audience. Among the other outstanding talent on the show were: Charles Perkins, Master of Ceremonies; Albert Carl, James Smith, Gene Miller, Jabo Douglass and Asie Ca sey. All the entertainment was gathered together with the able assistance of Robert Henry, genial manager of the Handy Theatre. Sixteen Boy Scouts were on hand to help the paraglegics and other patients. Food for over 300 people was prepared under supervision of that excellent chef, J. A. Baker, formerly of the Peabody. A number of the wives of the members of the Hotelmen's Club were on hand to assist in serving and helping the patients. Present also were the members of the "LA" Club, a group of women who entertain the patients In both wards every third Monday Id each month. The show itself, which lasted over an hour, was enjoyed to the utmost, and every entertainer received their full measure of applause and encores. After the program was over. Luther Steinberg played dance music for another thirty minutes, and did such a good job that one of the patients, who had lost a leg, could not resist getting up and dancing. Mrs. Alvin Bick, who has devoted every Monday evening for over a year to colored patients at the Hospital desires the assistance of several groups to help in furnishing entertainment for the patients at the Hospital. If you would like to take part in this charitable enterprise, you can contact Mrs. Alvin Bick at 2-4766, or 32-1624. Walter Harris cation based on experience. This may be a matter of a few months. Harris was one of three Negroes who took the examination, which in this district was held at Convention hall for three days. The young accountant was graduated from Temple university in 1938. He took a Master's degree at the same institution in 1948. During the war he served in the Anti-Aircraft artillery and was seperated as a first lieutenant. Treasure in opium lost in N. Y. harbor after falling off ship. U. S. studying untapped peat stocks as vast natural resource. Memph'n Preaches At King's Chapel Bapt., Hughes, Ark. Rev. H. H. Grace residing at 895 So. Wellington St., was the guest of Rev. S. M. Peals and his congregation Easter Sunday at King's Chapel Baptist church, Hughes Ark. Rev. Peals had Rev. Grace to come before his audience twice during the day. At the morning services the chapel was filled to capacity. The children rendered a very interesting program during the afternoon. Rev. Grace was happy to observe a well organized Sunday School with Supt. and teachers very efficent. Rev. Peals who also pastors Gospel Temple Baptist' Church, Brykes Ark., is Moderator of the Valley District Association and Regional Vice President of M. B. State Convention. Rev. Peals is a great preacher and shows the highest respect and consideration for his fellowman. He resides in Brykes, Ark.