Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1956-02-07 Raymond F. Tisby 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 Raymond F. Tisby Managing Editor Mrs. Rosa Brown Bracy Public Relations and Advertising William C. Weathers Circulation Promotion 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. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Year $5.00—6 Months $3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) One By One The Firsts Come In the struggle of our group to retrieve its lost prestige and that patronage — hold it once enjoyed some decades ago when Republicanism was in flower, we are daily coming into the realization of many a first in the selection of men and women to fill important government posts. Upon the appointment of a Negro Federal Marshall in the Virgin Islands, there comes another important first. If taken politically, the record in less than fifteen months of the GOP Administration must be very distressing to the Democrats, because the Republicans hove not only filled the jobs that Negroes previously held, but have given nineteen more than they had ever held before. In other words, we see a change-over from just giving them such jobs as have been held out as traditional Negro jobs. No "block cabinet" is held together in a conspicious corner designed for it. In a survey around Washington, Negroes may be seen holding such jobs as Adviser to the War Claims Commission, member of the Federal Parole Board, member of the Battle Monument Commission, secretary in the White House, Assistant Secretary of Labor and head of the U. S. Educational Mission in Afghanistan. Thusly, the Federal government is laying an excellent example for those states that need most of oil economy in government through the selection of competent officials, without having to observe the possible color barrier. In many fields of specialization and scientific research where the members are not so conspicious, many persons of color are carrying on in key positions. With somewhat of a division of the Negro vote in both major parties there are no reason why other firsts should not be forthcoming. While political strength cannot be built on patronage alone there needs to be patronage as those stabilizers and evidences of recognition. So, the race and those friends who place fitness first are elated over the coming of still another first into the government family. Sometimes Men Burn Grosses Of the many images and symbols all over the world regard less of faith or political dominance, none exceeds in its claim on homage and prestige, the cross — the symbol of suffering and victory of Jesus. All through the ages, the cross meant something and wherever it was lifted it said something to men that no other agency could imitate. Hardly does one pass through a muddy dilapidated village but when he sees a cross sometimes leaning from a beaten church steeple. Upon tombstones, no part of cemetery decorations can supplant the cross. Sometimes one wonders about the history of cross-burnings, where it started and what revenge is assuaged when one corks up his grievances, his prejudices and his cowardice and sneaks across a field and burns a cross. If primitive people who corned on all sorts of superstitious practices and even rejected the Christ, indulged in such a practice it is not given the prominence of history. It is apparent that some other fashion or form of intolerant expression might be employed in preference to burning the very dying presence of Jesus as he purchased with his blood a ransom for the world. The flag of our country is loved and respected everywhere our possessions lie. Even in foreign lands the flag is adored and respected. It symbolizes the precious doctrine of free people, free expression and free enterprise. To use a flag for even such tasks as other cloth-like substances are used would constitute an unpardonable crime. Flags cannot be used as substitutes for anything. No one would think of burning a flag; its uses are restricted and everywhere it flies men feel the presence of power and the rigid demand for honor. By this same token what passion or plea is satiated by the burning of a cross? We sometimes wander if cross-burners on peaceful residential lawns, on school property or before the door of a citizen who dares run for office could intelligently relate the history of crossburning. Certainly one would not burn a flag, than why burn a cross? One day the church will happen upon this challenge and insist some other media of hate expression and vows of iniquity than an indirect attack on Jesus himself. MAN A SOCIAL BEING God never intended for man to exist alone, even from creation He said it isn't good that man should live alone, I will make him a help mate for him Read Gen. 2-18. After God tad formed all the beauty in nature, the wholewide world was filled with living creatures, beautiful trees, seed, bearing herbs, we now use as vegetables, the lakes, the rivers, the mountains, and sea. The animals, the birds filled the air with songs, the fishes in the sea. The sun, moon and stars. This is indeed a beautiful world. And God said. It is good." So God was pleased. He said, "Let us make man in our image after our likeness. Read Gen. 1-25. He made man to have dominion over all the cattle or the earth, the fowls of the air, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Man had his first operation performed by the Great Physician God caused a deep sleep to fall upon man, and from him a rib, and he made a woman Read Gen. 2-21. Maybe that could be the reason women are stronger than men today. They endure more suffering, their life span is longer. It seems like some men haven't gotten over their operation. As we travel on crowded buses there is very seldom, you see a man offering a lady a seat Women have gotten use to men's physical weekness. It has been once said that woman was the walker sex. Now we know man has displayed the weakest sex. In the spiritual world some of our Strong and great men were trapped by Satan. Read the story Sampson and Delilah. David Solomon all of our weakness. All have tinned and fallen short of the glory of God. He made a remedy for the curse of sin by sending His Son Jesus Christ to redeem us from sin and the grave. So no excuse for man or woman to be weak. All can be pure gold. Satan wants man to be selfish. Have dominion over man like God. Man can not be God. God is the only Supreme Being. He only wants us to Love and obey Him. God is interested in all people, every race, creed and color, coming together in Love. Pear and Good-will to each other. Not as selfish children, say my Father, or My Mother, my Nation or my Wealth or money etc. All being to God. "When I wan a child, I spoke as a child. I understood as a child: I thought as a child, but when I became a man I put away childish things. Read Corinthians 13-11. Let us pray to God to grow-up and be strong men and women, doing great things collectively. RIGHT —in size flavor dosage Specialized pure orange flavor, accurate dosage. Try it! World's Largest Selling Aspirin For Children The Tip-Off BY EMORY O. JACKSON For a quarter-century Periclean Club has tried to tie in a portion of its program with the celebration of Negro History Week During that time it hat brought to the city 22 speakers who are contemporary history-makers Dr. Kenneth B. Clark of New York City will become the 23rd speaker over the period of 25 years this club has given emphasis and impetus to the significance of a groups history. Arnold Toynbee, the famous English historian, has pointed out that with the new weapons of human destruction humankind must understand how to live together as a single family in order to survive "Mankind is going to destroy itself," he rays, "if it cannot learn to live as a single family on the rapidly shrinking surface of this planet." "Whatever our present day goveroments may do or say." writes Toynbee, "the tide that is now making for the unification of the world will. I believes go rolling on irresistibly. I do not believe that it can be stopped before it has brought upon mankind our of the other of the two prospects that now face us — either union or self-destruction." Some obstinate minds of unworthy use have been twins to belittle the new role of the social scientists. This came to Until with furious and emotional extremeism after the May 17, 1954 ruling of the U. S. Supreme Court in the school cases. The social scientists played an important role in the cases as expert witnesses. This taunted some of those opposed to social chance that will benefit the downtrodden. Prejudiced minds are usually unreliable in the search for progress and improvement. Dr. Stuart W. Cook, retiring president of the New York State Psy chological Association and head of the department of psychology at New York University's Graduate School of Arts and Science, said in a talk on "Desegregation: A Psychological Analysis", suggested that close contact modifies attitudes. It is in the findings of the social scientists blended with the ethical teachings common to all religions together with the American concept of fair-play that hope lies for decent relations arming all population groups in this country, it seems to me. Letters To The Editor Dear Mr. Tisby: The Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee was organized 1935. It was organized to meet a need for expression of a minority croup and to help solve some of the problems. To advertise the South's greatest agricultural staple, cotton; To present and represent Memphis and the mid-South at places of good abode; and to create a better understanding and relationship between the races. The Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee is the only organization sponsored by a Negro group which advertises and publicizes "Cotton and the South" both inside and outside of the nation Further it is the only celebation of its kind in America among Negroes. It has been a goodwill media creating a better understanding of the South and this staple "Cotton' than any other organization created by Negroes anywhere. It has broadened the intercultural perspectives in other countries. It has attracts State epartment endorsement. It is a definite part of the community life of Memphis and the nation. The 1956 Jubilee celebration will be held May 14th through May 19 The theme: King Cotton Moves Forward. Your paper has rendered an invaluable service to this program thruout the year. For this we are grateful and are soliciting your full cooperation through pictures and news stories in your, paper for the 1985 celebration. Thanking you in advance for your many kindnesses to us. Respectfully yours, DR. R. Q. Venson. General Chairman. TELLS REASON FOR STRTING JUBILEE Dear Mr. Tisby: The Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee was organized 1935. It was organized to meet a need for expression of a minority croup and to help solve some of the problems. To advertise the South's greatest agricultural staple, cotton; To present and represent Memphis and the mid-South at places of good abode; and to create a better understanding and relationship between the races. The Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee is the only organization sponsored by a Negro group which advertises and publicizes "Cotton and the South" both inside and outside of the nation Further it is the only celebation of its kind in America among Negroes. It has been a goodwill media creating a better understanding of the South and this staple "Cotton' than any other organization created by Negroes anywhere. It has broadened the intercultural perspectives in other countries. It has attracts State epartment endorsement. It is a definite part of the community life of Memphis and the nation. The 1956 Jubilee celebration will be held May 14th through May 19 The theme: King Cotton Moves Forward. Your paper has rendered an invaluable service to this program thruout the year. For this we are grateful and are soliciting your full cooperation through pictures and news stories in your, paper for the 1985 celebration. Thanking you in advance for your many kindnesses to us. Respectfully yours, DR. R. Q. Venson. General Chairman. GRAY HAIR MAKES YOU LOOK OLDER THAN YOU ARE SLICK BLACK AT YOUR DRUGGIST Wins Decision Tommy (Hurricane) Jackson of far Rockaway, N. Y., scored a majority decision over second-ranked heavyweight televised swatfest at Madison Square Garden. Jackson who writhed 194-1-2 yielded almost 20 pounds to Hip suetLaden Baker who tipped 214-1-4. The Hurricane, who had been rat ed third prior to the fight, never stopped tossing leather over the entire distance and rarely. If ever, let the slow moving. Baker get set for a punch. "The Gentle Touch... It's welcome in my work...and my cigarette" This imaginative voting designer has made the world of exotic fashion her own with the provocative creations of her gifted, gentle touch. And when it comes to choosing a cigarette L'Tanya displays the same discerning taste. She, prefers new Philip Morris, the new cigarette that meets the modem demand for gentleness. For today's Philip Morris is born gentle, and refined lo special gentleness in the making. Why don't you too enjoy the fresh, unfiltered flavor of new Philip Morris right mow? Ask for it in the smart new red, white and gold package. Philip Morris Cigarettes PHILIP MORRIS INC NEW YORK King Size or Regular Snap-open Pack Philip Morris... Funeral Rites Wednesday Mrs. Arneta Barbee Dies; Many Memphians were shocked and grieved to hear on Friday evening that Mrs. Arneta Walton Barbee, prominent citizen and retired city school teacher who always greeted all of her friends and coworkers with a smile, had passed away at John Gaston Hospital. Mrs. Barbee had been in failing health for a number of years having made several Hips to the Mayo Clinic. The body will lie in state at the Barbee home, 1371 Gaither—Parkway until Wednesday when the funeral services will be conducted by the Reverend H. C. Buntyn at Mount Olive Cathedral at 3 P. M. The Rev. D. S. Cunningham will assist the pastor . . . Wake Tuesday night at the above residence. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. The deceased was a native of Collierville, Tenn. Her early education was received at Collierville after which she later moved to Memphis where she attended and was graduated from LeMoyne Normal . . . and in later years was graduated from the LeMoyne College . . . During these years she made her home with an uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Branch on Polk Street and with the Freeman family on Peach Street. Mrs. Barbee taught school for 35 years before she was reined in 1951. Her first years of teaching were in the county, but 25 or more years of those 35 were spent at Manassas High School where she was instruetor in Home Economics. Mrs. Walton—Barbee was a member of Mt. Olive Cathedral. She was active in civic, social and business circles, having been the only woman to serve as a member of the Board of Directors at the Tri—State Bank . . . She was a member of the Hiawatha Club, the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, the Dental Auxiliary and the Gray Ladies of Kennedy General Hospital. In recent years Mrs. Barbee turned her interest to her husband's Casket Company and to a Gas-Station run by her son . . . She was the widow of Dr. U. S. Walton, prominent Dentist, to whom she was married to at an early age . . . She has enjoyed rich associations in her own rights and with both of her husbands mowing tributes can be paid rightfully to the fine lady for her quiet and useful life. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Hudson Barbee; a son, Mr. Albert Walton; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Albert Walton; a step-daughter, Mrs. Emma Barbee Henning of Chicago; two grand-sons, Albert. Jr. and Mickie; an uncle, Mr. L. F. Branch; four aunts; Mrs. Millissa Johnson, Mrs. Josephine Williams of Memphis; Mrs. Bessie Johnson of Collierville and Mrs. Cora Gatewood of Crumrod, Ark. . . and several close cousins, Mrs. Willie Mae Johnson of Memphis; Mrs. Neely Ward, Mrs. Eddie Pickett and Mrs. Annie L. Davy of Chicago; Mrs. Mabel Lee and Mr. Aaron Johnson of Detroit: Mrs. Willie Barrow and Mrs. Lucille Gipson both of Crumrod, Ark. MY WEEKLY SERMON REV. BLAIR T. HURT, PASTOR MISSISSIPPI BLVD. CHRISTIAN CHURCH, MEMPHIS TEXT: "Unto him be glory in the Church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end."—Eph. 3:21. The church is the mother of heroes crowned and uncrowned. The church makes weak men strong, strong holy. The church brings good news. Take the church out of any city and the laws of the city would become the laws of the jungles. We are talking about the greatest business, the greatest Enterprise in the world Are you a stockholder, have you any business in this enterprise? There is an advertising slogan. "We are advertised by our loving friends." Let the church be advertised by its loving friends Talk up the church, the choir, the Sunday School, the Bible Band Don't talk them down. If there is something about the church that will not stand advertising, try to change it. There is glory in the House of God where mortals commune with God. Every church house is a holy place. Come to the midweek prayer meeting, to the Bible school for there is glory and beauty in the House of God. There is a sacredness, in every House of God because it is the place of hallowed memories. It finks man with God and it also links man with all that is worthwhile in the past. It is the church that makes the bonds of matrimony sacred. Here are memories of old hymns we learned to sing in the days of our childhood; memories of the day when we gave our life into the keeping of Jesus Christ The church is the place of hallowed associations. The church not only links men with God, with the hallowed past— but the church links man with eternity. Every church testifies to the hope which the Christian has in an eteral life with his Master Jesus Christ as Paul wrote to Titus . . . "A hope of eternal life which God that cannot he promised - before the world began." Every church testifies to the fact that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and every church carries upon its heart the atoning cross of Christ, rooted and grounded in the heart of God and whose out-stretching arms cover Hip ends of the earth and reach unto the end of agess. No church means no worship no worship means no religion; no religion means no society; no society means no government: no grovernments means anarchy, chaos. Christ loved the church and gave His life for the church.—Eph. 5:25. THE GLORY OF THE CHURCH REV. BLAIR T. HURT, PASTOR MISSISSIPPI BLVD. CHRISTIAN CHURCH, MEMPHIS TEXT: "Unto him be glory in the Church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end."—Eph. 3:21. The church is the mother of heroes crowned and uncrowned. The church makes weak men strong, strong holy. The church brings good news. Take the church out of any city and the laws of the city would become the laws of the jungles. We are talking about the greatest business, the greatest Enterprise in the world Are you a stockholder, have you any business in this enterprise? There is an advertising slogan. "We are advertised by our loving friends." Let the church be advertised by its loving friends Talk up the church, the choir, the Sunday School, the Bible Band Don't talk them down. If there is something about the church that will not stand advertising, try to change it. There is glory in the House of God where mortals commune with God. Every church house is a holy place. Come to the midweek prayer meeting, to the Bible school for there is glory and beauty in the House of God. There is a sacredness, in every House of God because it is the place of hallowed memories. It finks man with God and it also links man with all that is worthwhile in the past. It is the church that makes the bonds of matrimony sacred. Here are memories of old hymns we learned to sing in the days of our childhood; memories of the day when we gave our life into the keeping of Jesus Christ The church is the place of hallowed associations. The church not only links men with God, with the hallowed past— but the church links man with eternity. Every church testifies to the hope which the Christian has in an eteral life with his Master Jesus Christ as Paul wrote to Titus . . . "A hope of eternal life which God that cannot he promised - before the world began." Every church testifies to the fact that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and every church carries upon its heart the atoning cross of Christ, rooted and grounded in the heart of God and whose out-stretching arms cover Hip ends of the earth and reach unto the end of agess. No church means no worship no worship means no religion; no religion means no society; no society means no government: no grovernments means anarchy, chaos. Christ loved the church and gave His life for the church.—Eph. 5:25. 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Bunn, the crack Clark Col- VITAMIN A-D LOTION —a flowing pink cream fortified with lanolin, slightly less concentrated than Vitamin A-D Complex Cream, but works the same way in regitalizing skin cells. Recommended for use on the whole body after a bath, especially helpful to areas such as hands, elbows and heels. EYE CONCENTREE—a special concentrated cream to use for conditioning the very sensitive skin of the lids and eye area. Helps prevent the development of wrinkles around the eyes. 'MOST COOPERATIVE'— Honored last week by the New York Press Photographers association as the "Most Cooperative Sports Figures" were (left to right): Yankee first baseman Joe Collins; Columbia grid coach Lou Little; and Brooklyn Dodger catcher Roy Campanells, shown here with their plaques. Jack Dittmer Refuses Milwaukee Contract Jack Dittmer. Milwaukee Braves' utility infielder, said Thursday he has refused to accept a salary cut in his 1956 contract with the National eague Club. Dittmer has been working for his father in an auto agency in Elykader, Ia. and has considered leaving baseball to devote full time to the business He said he sold a new car yesterday and a used one today. A 1956 contract offered by the Braves was returned unsigned but Dittmer said he planned to discuss the matter with Braves officials in Milwaukee "before spring training begins." He declined to state what offer was made or what he would demand in the way of salary to accept a 1956 contract. Basketball Scores