Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1950-12-12 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 Act of Congress, March 1, 1879 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 there things against the interest of its readers. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Year $5.00—6 Months $3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) ROUTE SUPERVISORS: SOUTHWEST: Jommie Cooper, 119 E. Utah Phone 9-3700 N.EASTERN: Roosevelt Phillips, 1382 Nicholas Phone 5-5076 OFFICE: Charles Moore, 397-C South Lauderdale GREATER WHITEHAVEN AREA-Lawrence Johnson Phone 35-4917 CENTRAL: James Hawes, Jr., 879 S. 4th Phone 39-2980 BINGHAMPTON: Gayther Myers, 675 Lipford Phone 48-0627 NEW CHICAGO— NEW CHELSEA — HYDE PARK: For any information concerning the distribution of THE WORLD, please contact one of your route supervisors, particularly the one in your respective district. Honoring A Great Judge Negroes of South Carolina, joined by a few whites, gave a practical demonstration of their love and appreciation for Judge J. Waites Waring a fortnight ago, when they called at his home and presented him and his wife a token of that appreciation The Judge's words of response were striking. Said he: "This is the happiest moment of my life. I've a cause to live for and a job to do." Of course, one need not review the circumstances out of which this spontaneous expression of appreciation came. Judge Waring will be remembered as the person who had the courage to take tradition by the forelock and speak out of the richness of a big heart of righteousness and a head of broad judicial knowledge—to open the doors of the White Primary to Negroes of that state, in obedience to the United States Supreme Court. That he had opposition and threats will be demonstrated by the fact that the Ku Klux Klan threatened him; citizens organized a move to impeach him and that his home was bombed or threatened. Out of that, together. with numerous anonymous letters attacking him and his good wife, Judge Waring, having been honored by a delegation of 100 Negroes, said: "It is an unpleasant situation to be in, to stand alone in a community. But I feel that it is the happiest position I could be in. Having had to meet this issue, its a great comfort to look at your own conscience and neither one blinks for the other." There is a judge of great courage. Despite the ostracism and threats, he still insists that he would follow a similar course, were he called upon to travel that road again. And it makes us feel happy over here to know that the Negroes, for whom he suffered and us still suffering social ostracism, have the proper sense of appreciation for so great a man and his devoted wife, who has been the source of his inspiration to uphold the hand of justice and fairplay for all peoples, regardless to circumstance or position in society. Brief Comments There is no rule in nature that requires an individual to say what he, or she, thinks. It is all right for a man to know what he does not know but there is no reason for him to brag about his ignorance. MADAM LEE AMERICAN PALMIST and MEDIUM! Watch Out For "Confidence Men" During Yuletide Within the past three weeks, the old pigeon drop game has left several victims holding the bag. Recently in the West Memphis City Court, a large crowd gathered while the Rev. Allen Anderson Wylie stood trial for She accusation placed against him by William Henry Westmoreland. Rev. Wylie's congregation attended the minister en masse to defend him. Rev. Wylie was accused by Westmoreland as being a partner in the recent theft of $135 from Mrs. Moselle Love local woman living on the Donold Lawrie Plantation. The old pigeon drop game was pulled on Mrs. Love, Westmoreland told Mrs. Love that he had a medicine which would cut her sick husband. She accompanied him to a store and later to his rented room. Sometime during the time that they were together, knock on drops of some kind were placed in her drink. During the morning. Mrs. Love had cashed a $200 check, and only had $100 of the money hidden when relatives found her. Westmoreland had previously served four prison terms: he was held on a larceny charge and his bond was fixed at $1,000. Wylie was dismissed when there was no evidence presented that he had any connections with Westmoreland. Similar to the case in West Memphis was one which happened in Mississippi recently. Miss Bickom was hoodwinked out of $360 in a 0 faked $2,100 purse split deal. According to the victim, a woman started talking to her in the five and ten rent store. A man came by and picked up a purse near them. The unidentified woman told Miss Bickom that the man had found a purse: and the man in turn said there was $2,100 in the purse and that they would split it three ways if the woman. would accompany them. The three principals got into a car and drove, out on Highway 49 After they passed a bus station, the pair asked Miss Bickom for her money to back proper change. They pot back into the car and drove off: telling her to wait there until they returned. She is still waiting. PVT. ROBERT B. FLANAGAN AIR FORCE TRAINEE—Pvt. Robert B. Flanagan, son of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas J. Flanagan, 165 Ashby St., N. W, is presently training as an Air Force Technician at the USAF Technical School at Warren Air Force Base Wyoming. PVT. C. L. HARVEY AT LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE—Pvt. C. L. Harvey, 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Harvey, 534 Jones Avenue, has completed his AF basic airmen indoctrination course at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. In Memoriam In memory of Mrs. Lula Buntyn, who departed this life six years ago, December 10, 1944. Good night dear mother, we will join you in the morning. Sadly missed by, L. H. Buntyn, husband; Mrs. Fannie Buntyn Royal. daughter; Robert, Leo and Virdell Buntyn, sons. Industry pushing plans for 1951 building programs. Knowland asks order neutralizing Formosa be ended. Charlie McCarthy makes his debt on CBS Television. Tin prices are hovering at or near record in world scramble. Hazard Of Traffic At Dusk Dawn Dusk ... Darkness ... Death! That, Nolen K. Puckett, Executive Director of the Tennessee Safety Council, said today, is the alltoo familiar pattern of winter traffic. "In mid-winter, especially in December, it almost seems that there is, actually, no daylight worth mentioning," Mr. Puckett said. "It's dark when we go to work in the morning. It's dark when we come home. And these, unfortunately, are the peak hours of automobile traffic." The combination, of heavy traffic, darkness, and—to a large extentweather conditions such as sleet, snow and rain that tend to obscure the driver's vision, were blamed by the Tennessee Safety Council as contributing factors in thousands of fatal accidents over the nation every year. Obscurements on the windshield, alone (including rain, ice sleet, snow) were found to have been involved in about 2,220 fatal accidents in 1949 according to the National Safety Council. To help combat the dangers, present in winter driving, the Council Director suggested: "The long hours of darkness in winter must mean greater caution, and proportionately reduced speed for the driver. The car heater, defroster, and windshield wiper blades must be in A-l condition, as well, if he is to avoid the dangers invited by limited vision." The Tennessee Safety Council's December program of traffic safety education is being sponsored by the Tennessee Junior Chamber of Commerce with 56 local Jaycee chapters in the State. Efforts are being made to warn the driving and walking public of winter and holiday dangers. FUNERAL RITES FOR REV. H. W. PERRY SET FOR THURSDAY Funeral riles have been set for Rev. Howard W. Perry, pastor of St. Peter's Baptist church, on Polk Avenue, for this Thursday afternoon. Latest reports were to the effect that ceremonies would be carried out at Mt. Nebo Baptist church, Vance and Lauderdale, of which Rev. Roy Love is pastor, in order to provide more space for the large number of persons expecting to- attend. Death came to the well-known minister at his residence; 1673 Patton, following a heart attack, last, Thursday morning. December 7th, around 7:30, according to his widow. Until a few hours of his sudden passing, Rev. Perry gave no indication of his illness, and was scheduled to participate in activities at Melrose Stadium in connection with the Beale Street Charity Fund. Born in Columbus, Miss., in 1898, Rev. Perry was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perry. He moved to Memphis the age of 3, and attended the public schools of this city, including LaRose Grammar School and Die old Kortrecht, High School, now Booker T. Washington. He continued his education at Roger Williams College, Nashville, and The Easonian Seminary Birmingham, Ala. During the two years he had served as Exalted Ruler of Bluff City Lodge Number 96, IPOE of W. Rev. Perry widened the sphere of his influence. He attended Grand Elks Convention in 1949 in California, and again this past summer in Chicago. He was Assistant Grand Chaplain of the Grand Elks Lodge. The fallen minister was also a Mason, holding the 32nd degree; a Shriner of Eureka Lodge Number 3, Memphis; treasurer of Shelby County Association of Memphis, treasurer of Tennessee Regular Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention, member of the National Baptist Training Union Board, and pastor of New Pilgrim Baptist church in Birmingham aside from his pastorate in Memphis. His political affiliation was with the Republican Party. BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS PORTABLE TYPEWRITER Buy Christmas Seals NEW ROYAL World's No. 1 Portable • — • • Only An Experienced Office Machine Dealer Can Back Up This Depending Service With Onthe Spot Factory-Shop Facilities. 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We have trained mechanics, modern shop facilities and complete stock of new parts to back up the written guarantee we give you of ONE YEAR OR PARTS AND LABOR. 97 South Second St., Memphis, Tenn. Phone 8-3227 Cutliff Grove To Mark Pastor's Anniversary The Cutliff Grove Baptist church will celebrate its 19th Anniversary and Homecoming of its pastor, Rev. J. F. Carter on Sunday, December 17 Dinner will be served at the church. All members are asked to be present. A huge rally will conclude the days activities. All men are to pay $5 and the ladies are to pay $3. All members and friends are urged to be present. A huge rally will conclude the days activities. All men are to pay $5 and the ladies are to pay $3. All members and friends are urged to be present. Bible class every Wednesday night at 7:30. Prayer meeting on every Thursday night, 7:30. Rev. Carter the pastor us prominent in all Baptist affairs. He is the pastor of churches in Albany, Pelham, Eidson and Benevolences. His many friends will want to share his anniversary with him. Church officials are urging you to be present and have a good time at the church next Sunday. Registered Nurse At John Gaston Miss Johnnie Mae Grant, former student of Booker T. Washington high school and a native Memphian, recently took the Tennessee State Board of Nursing Examination, and became a registered nurse at John Gaston hospital. Miss Grant took her training in New York, after graduating from Tuskegee Institute School of Nursing. She now resides with her mother, Mrs. Bessie Mae Wells at 596 Williams Avenue. Taylor Family Holds Re-Union Mr. John H. Taylor of Port Washington, Long Island, N. Y., spent two weeks down South with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Raines of Leesburg, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jinks, Mr. and Mrs. Z. Brown Mr. and Mrs. S. Williams all of Albany. He also spent Nov. 17 and 18 with Mr. and Mrs. J. Armstrong of Orlando, Fla. He also spent some time with his in-law., the Wilson's family of Waldo, Fla. When he returned to Albany Mr. and Mrs. Maddox at 420 Mercer Ave. gave a pre-Thanksgiving party in his homer On Thanksgiving day Mr. and Mrs. Haines, mother and father of Mr. Taylor prepared a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner to which many relatives and friends attended. On Nov. 23 Mr. Taylor boarded an Eastern Airline plane and stopped over in Atlanta where he was entertained by Mrs. Hampton; and Mrs. Roberson and family with a surprise party. He arrived in New York on Nov. 24. Baptists Place Third And Sixth In Sunday School The two Negro Baptist organizations, the National Baptist Convention, U. S. A.. Inc., and Its rival National Baptist Convention of America, placed third and sixth, respectively, in Sunday School enrollments for major Protestant bodies. This information was extracted from a report compiled by the International Council of Religious edu cation, a cooperative agency of 39 denominational boards of Christian education and of more than 800 state and local councils of churches. In its report which showed an overall 7.03 per cent increase in Sunday School enrollment in the period 1947-49. the incorporated Baptists had an enrollment of 1,500,572. In first and second places, respectively, was the Methodists 5,799,823; southern Baptist, 4,821,491. The unincorporated Baptists took sixth place, with 1,000,012. In 18 and 19th places, respectively, were the A. M. E. Zion church with 376,325; and the A. M. E. with 362,432. The Churches of Christ were next to last place, No. 23, with 209,615. Pfc. John Ribbins First Casaulty Of Korean War, Cited By Governor More than 10,000 persons jammed Mason Temple Sunday night, December 3, to hear Governor Gordon Browning deliver the principal address on Mason's Day. But few were prepared for the highest tribute ever paid to a fallen Memphis soldier by the states leader. At the end of Gov. Browning's address, one of the featured occasions of the National Convocations of the Churches of God in Christ, Dr. J. E. Walker, insurance executive, presented him with a basket of flowers as a token of appreciation on behalf of his many Negro friends. In his acceptance, the Governor said that as chief executive, he would like to have flowers placed on the grave of Prof. John W. Ribbins, III, the first young serviceman from Mem phis to fall in line of duty on the Korean front. The full impact of the Korean War came to Memphis with the death of Pic Ribbins death, while in the line of duty. The 18-yearold youth was the son of Mrs. Lillie Mhoon Ribbins, 2948 Broad St., Binghampton sub-division and John Ribbins of Cleveland, O. Certainly no individuals could have been any happier than Mrs. Ribbins upon receipt of the news of the tribute. In a statement to this reporter, Mrs. Ribbins said, "I am n grateful to our Honorable Governor Browning. I Just can't find words to express my gratitude for the tribute he has paid my son." With tears in her eyes and lump in her throat, she continued, "I wanted so much to thank the Governor, but did not know how to go about It. My son had such a humble home life, he was always shy and kept very much to himself. We owe a great deal to Mrs. Edna House Swingler for her sympathetic understanding and love for John. She was his first teacher. Her understanding was largely responsible for his desire to continue his education. I am happy to have this opportunity to thank those who helped to make his life happier and my burdens lighter at times." "I sincerely hope that the great Governor of our state will read my message of thanks for the wonderful tribute he paid to the memory of my son. I placed a beautiful basket of flowers on his graves — May God bless each of you is my prayer." White Communicant Asks Forgiveness For Filing Suit Against His Church It was momentous occasion last Friday afternoon in Memphis, Tenn., where the Church of God in Christ is holding its annual Convocation when at 3:15 p. m. Elder James L. Delk, one of the white communicants, one of Hopkinsville, Ky. appeared before the Elders Council. His purpose was to apologize to the body, the Bishops, and the Church Proper for entering suit last year against out standing officials of the Church of God in Christ, namely— Bishop McEwen of Memphis: Mother L. B. Coffey, Detroit; Elder Wyoming Wells, of North Carolina; Overseer C. C. Cox of Les Vegas; Overseer J. S. Bailey, of Detroit; Bishop O. T. Jones, youth leader of Philadelphia, Pa.; Overseer J. H. Dell of Georgia; Overseer E. L. Thompson of Oklahoma; and Elder R. Jeffries of Oklahoma City. The suit entered in Federal Court, in Memphis, Dec 15, 1949 was for a total of $242,600 damages charging persecution, misrepresentation, and slander. In his statement to the Council, the aging Elder Delk, pathetically plead for forgiveness from the brethren indicating that he has top regard for the top man of the church, Bishop Mason. I have never met anyone like him, white or black, said Elder Delk. He plead for understanding and forgiveness of the church proper as well as the men against whom the suit was filed pointing out further that it was filed by mistake. In a prepared statement to the Courier, Elder Delk, said. "I hereby, in the presence of these witnesses, confess that the suit was filed by mistake ant could never have been brought against the Christian people for it is the duty of God to pass the judgment. In a touching statement, Bishop Mason forgave the erring Elder and welcomed him back in to the graces of the church. Bishop R. F. Williams, on behalf of the church, administered the right hand of fellowship. "When a nun does wrong and by him as you always have in the brethren, I want you to so do by him as you always have in the past, forgetting his mistake," said Bishop Mason. STATEMENT: It was momentous occasion last Friday afternoon in Memphis, Tenn., where the Church of God in Christ is holding its annual Convocation when at 3:15 p. m. Elder James L. Delk, one of the white communicants, one of Hopkinsville, Ky. appeared before the Elders Council. His purpose was to apologize to the body, the Bishops, and the Church Proper for entering suit last year against out standing officials of the Church of God in Christ, namely— Bishop McEwen of Memphis: Mother L. B. Coffey, Detroit; Elder Wyoming Wells, of North Carolina; Overseer C. C. Cox of Les Vegas; Overseer J. S. Bailey, of Detroit; Bishop O. T. Jones, youth leader of Philadelphia, Pa.; Overseer J. H. Dell of Georgia; Overseer E. L. Thompson of Oklahoma; and Elder R. Jeffries of Oklahoma City. The suit entered in Federal Court, in Memphis, Dec 15, 1949 was for a total of $242,600 damages charging persecution, misrepresentation, and slander. In his statement to the Council, the aging Elder Delk, pathetically plead for forgiveness from the brethren indicating that he has top regard for the top man of the church, Bishop Mason. I have never met anyone like him, white or black, said Elder Delk. He plead for understanding and forgiveness of the church proper as well as the men against whom the suit was filed pointing out further that it was filed by mistake. In a prepared statement to the Courier, Elder Delk, said. "I hereby, in the presence of these witnesses, confess that the suit was filed by mistake ant could never have been brought against the Christian people for it is the duty of God to pass the judgment. In a touching statement, Bishop Mason forgave the erring Elder and welcomed him back in to the graces of the church. Bishop R. F. Williams, on behalf of the church, administered the right hand of fellowship. "When a nun does wrong and by him as you always have in the brethren, I want you to so do by him as you always have in the past, forgetting his mistake," said Bishop Mason. A Christmas Song (Tune of Joy to the World) Composed by the late Paul L. Perkins in 1936. He passed in 1938. Hark, Hark, oh hear how sweet and clear The Christmas bells are ringing, And from aloft floats echoes soft Angels voices singing. (Repeat) On Christmas morn a child was born, That's why the chimes are ringing, Came with his birth Peace on Earth, hark, hear the angels singing, Hark, Hark, The angels singing. (Repeat). That secret boy wax Christ, my joy, Let Christmas bells keep ringing To God he paid the debt we made, We join the angels singing. (Repeat). Africans Clash With Mounted Policemen HARRISMITH, Orange Free State,—After clashing with mounted police, Monday night, approximately 8,000 African natives fled from their homes on the Vitzieshock Reserve in Drakensburg and went in hiding. The "free-for-all" started when police at tempted to break up an unauthorized meeting. About 600 natives, armed with spears, axes and sticks joined in the affray in which two officers were slain and fifteen injured. When police returned to the scene of the fight, the following morning, most of the homes had been abandoned. The officers found only wounded, sick or very young natives left behind. Cattle and sheep herds. Bishop In Africa Seeks Funds In U.S. The catholic bishop of the Diocese of Zanzibar, in East Africa, has arrived here to seek funds for the development of the church in his area. He is Most Rev. John McCarthy, a native of Eire, who after years as a missionary priest in East Africa was named bishop there in 1946. Bishop McCarthy diocese, which is situated light on the equator, comprises an area six times the size of Eire, and includes part of Konya colony as well as the Islands of Zanibar and Pemba. POP POPS OUT BLAZE A fire which broke out in the ice cream parlor of B. A. Smith destroyed between $1,000 and $1,500 worth of holiday Ice-cream, but no one saw the When Smith arrived at his the fire was out. He theorized heat had exploded cases of pop and the flying liquid put the blaze. Lamar Nelms, a giant center for Fort Valley state, is another rarity In this age of two-platoons. He was a 60 minute man (If such terminology can be used in describing the shuttle relays) in every sense of the word. As Captain of the Wildcats, Nelms was a tower of strength and a fortress on offense and defense. Bobby Graves, a teeth-rattling tackle and line-stuttering ramrod, is perhaps the most underrated and poorly-publicized player on the Morris Brown squad. His play has been superior to dozens of limelight basking linesmen who have been far lees effective. Our ends, Frank Silva and Richard Grooms haven't keen too widely-heralded on the sports pages. Yet, we are not seeking fool's gold in this AII-SIAC selection. Only the pure in heart rates our mention and Silva and Grooms take the proverbial cake. Our second team varies only in a hair-trigger stretch of the imagination from the first. We cite particularly our second team backfield which we could substitute without a whimper to our first string. The same goes for our ends, guards and tackles. Hollis, Parker Named Co-Captains Of Team Seven colleges are represented on the Atlanta Daily World and Scott Newspaper Syndicate 19S0 All-SIAC football team. is a straight, old-fashioned eleven without the frills of offensive and defensive units. In fact, all three teams selected by our corps of sportswriters, coaches, officials, and student publications are giltedge first string players. Charles Parker, Morris Brown College and Webb Hollis, quarterback of Fort Valley State, have been selected as co-captains of this 50 All-SIAC football selection. Hollis and Parker were selected on virtually every ballot. Charles Parker, named Atlanta's most valuable player is repeating for the second year in a row, as an AII-SIAC player. He gave Morris Brown College everything in stamina, courage, ability and performance. Lamar Nelms, a giant center for Fort Valley state, is another rarity In this age of two-platoons. He was a 60 minute man (If such terminology can be used in describing the shuttle relays) in every sense of the word. As Captain of the Wildcats, Nelms was a tower of strength and a fortress on offense and defense. Bobby Graves, a teeth-rattling tackle and line-stuttering ramrod, is perhaps the most underrated and poorly-publicized player on the Morris Brown squad. His play has been superior to dozens of limelight basking linesmen who have been far lees effective. Our ends, Frank Silva and Richard Grooms haven't keen too widely-heralded on the sports pages. Yet, we are not seeking fool's gold in this AII-SIAC selection. Only the pure in heart rates our mention and Silva and Grooms take the proverbial cake. Our second team varies only in a hair-trigger stretch of the imagination from the first. We cite particularly our second team backfield which we could substitute without a whimper to our first string. The same goes for our ends, guards and tackles. SNS All SIAC Grid Team FIRST TEAM SECOND TEAM THIRD TEAM Final CIAA Grid Standings PCTGE. U. S. Casualties In Korean Area The Department of Defense today announced the following casualties in the Korean area: Sergeant Cordell Howard, son of Mrs. Matilda Howard, Big Springs. Private First Class Fred. L. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Anderson, 4301 Dale. Nashville. Private First Class Robert L. Tinsley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rosco G. Tinsley. Route 3, Cleveland. Private Wilburn L Weatherford, son of Mrs. Minerva G. Weatherford, General Delivery, Tresevant. Malaya is termed land of fear under Communist terror.