Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1951-05-18 Lewis O. Swingler Billy Graham, Evangelist, To Conduct Meeting Here Evangelist Billy Graham, nationally prominent leader of the surge of revival interest across this nation, arrives in Memphis this week end to begin the Greater Memphis Evangelist Crusade on Sunday, May 20th. Every preparation has been made to bring to Memphis and the midsouth the impact of the current national interest in revival. In Memphis Graham may see his his greatest Southern campaign. The facilities of the new fairgrounds arena building have been declared excellent by the committee members in charge of advance preparations. Seating accommodations for 11,000 persons will be avail able with an especially designed public address system carrying the message to all parts of the huge building as well as to overflow throngs backed by an 800-voice choir recruited from scores of local churches sponsoring the cam paign. Sharing with Graham in the four-weeks series of meetings will be song leader Cliff Barrows, who directs the choir; baritone soloist George Beverly Shea. RCA Victor recording artist: Ted Smith and Paul Mickelson pianist and organist, whose recordings for International Records are being widely distributed and Associate evangelist Grady Wilson. The local campaign is sponsored by cooperating churches and Christian organizations throughout the Greater Memphis area. Horace H. Hull of Memphis is serving as the chairman and Dr. Robert G. Lee President of the Southern Baptist Convention, as honorary chairman Special arrangements have been made to provide reserve seating sections for outside delegations of 25 or more providing advance arrangements are made through Bates DELEGATIONS WELCOME Evangelist Billy Graham, nationally prominent leader of the surge of revival interest across this nation, arrives in Memphis this week end to begin the Greater Memphis Evangelist Crusade on Sunday, May 20th. Every preparation has been made to bring to Memphis and the midsouth the impact of the current national interest in revival. In Memphis Graham may see his his greatest Southern campaign. The facilities of the new fairgrounds arena building have been declared excellent by the committee members in charge of advance preparations. Seating accommodations for 11,000 persons will be avail able with an especially designed public address system carrying the message to all parts of the huge building as well as to overflow throngs backed by an 800-voice choir recruited from scores of local churches sponsoring the cam paign. Sharing with Graham in the four-weeks series of meetings will be song leader Cliff Barrows, who directs the choir; baritone soloist George Beverly Shea. RCA Victor recording artist: Ted Smith and Paul Mickelson pianist and organist, whose recordings for International Records are being widely distributed and Associate evangelist Grady Wilson. The local campaign is sponsored by cooperating churches and Christian organizations throughout the Greater Memphis area. Horace H. Hull of Memphis is serving as the chairman and Dr. Robert G. Lee President of the Southern Baptist Convention, as honorary chairman Special arrangements have been made to provide reserve seating sections for outside delegations of 25 or more providing advance arrangements are made through Bates BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! Unlike others, we never ask you to test our brand alone. We say... P M ... P M ... P M against Then make your choice! Take a PHILIP MORRIS — and any cigarette. Then, : Light up either cigarette. Take a puff—don't inhale—and s-l-o-w-l-y let the smoke come through your nose. Now do exactly the same thing with the other cigarette. Mother of Mrs. Scott Scott had relinquished most of her community activities to be in con stant attendance. Mrs. Harris pass ed Thursday, May 10 A native West Tennessean Mrs. Harris and her husband O. C. Harris, acquired considerable property in the Arlington community. They moved to Memphis around 1923 and settled in Binghampon where they purchased their own homo at 52 Lipford St. After Mr. Harris's passing in August of 1947 the widow moved with her daughter and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Scott at 568 Scott Ave. This is where she remained until her passing. The Harris couple were parents of nine children, marity of whom have left this section. Mrs. Scott's outstanding activities of the community have established her as one of the most prominent women in Memphis. In February of this year she spear-headed the city-wide ceremonies honoring Edward O Cleaborn's family for the heroic exploit that brought the Distinguish ed Service Cross to the Memphis soldier who died in battle in ko rea. J. O. Patterson Funeral Home had Charge of arrangements. Rites For Mrs. Helm elicited the deep and touching praise of one speaker after the other They related highlights of her brief but replete, career — telling of Mrs. Helm as an obedient daughter, a capable student with a background of religious training at Lane and LeMoyne College and as a teacher at Douglas School and member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority through which she had opportunity to touch the community at many vital points. Her church activities at Mt. Pisgah were in keeping with the solid home training Mrs. Helm had received at the feet of her parents, both of Whom are lifelong communicants of the CME Church. Dr. Boyd heads the S. P. W. & O. Department as General Secretary and Mrs. Boydis a teacher in the public schools of Memphis. Among other prominent leaders present were President W. M. Frazier, of Mississippi Industrial College, Holly Springs; President C. A. Kirdendall, of Lane College. Jackson of which the father of the deceased is a trustee; Dr. J. L. Talbert, General Secretary of the Board of Evangelism; Dr. W. S. Martin, Superintendent of Collins Chapel CME Hospital, with four attending nurses; Mrs. Lorraine Gossin Frazier, beloved friend and former teaching associate of New York City; Dr. Joseph Johnson, president of the Phillips School of Theology, Lane College; Rev. E. F. B. Amos pastor of Liberty C. M. E. Church, Jackson former pastor of Mt. Pisgah, Memphis; Prof. F. P. Jeans, Financial Secretary of the C. M. E. Church; and Mrs. Susie McDaniel, head of the English Department, Lane College. Active pallbearers included Frank Gray A. D. Miller, James Bland, Robert Mebane Albert Jordan, and Warren Dixon. Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Douglas High School faculty, and the Vogue Club served as honorary pallbearers. Interment took place at New Park Cemetery with the funeral arrangements being carried out by S. W. Quails and Company Funeral Home through Union Protective Assurance Company. NYE Appoints Mr. King is one of the outstanding educational leaders in our school system." King, a native New Yorker, is 42 years old. Up to the present, he has been principal of P. S. 25. Brooklyn where he has served since December 1949. Prior to that he served as elementary school teacher at P. S. 26. Later he taught in the school's junior high department. The new principal was selected in three different years by a local newspaper poll as one of "Ten Leading Brooklynites." Married King is the father of two daughters. Yes . . . if you want a drink that's , Every Drop, Every Bottle, Everytime ... Ask for 7 PINT Bottled also in 4/5 Quart, and Half-Pint Sizes Seagram's Sure Seagram's 7 Crown Blended Whiskey 86.8 Proof 65% Grain Neutral Spirits, Seagram-Distillers Corporation, Chrysler Building, New York Benefit Play For dle Tennessee communities has manifested a primary interest in this project for the citizens of West Tennessee. He has always been vitally interested in the economic and physical development of the West Tennessee youth. This was proven by the fact that as head of the Agricultural Department of the College he now serves as president for, Dr. Davis personally worked with farm boys and girls in Shelby County and kept their interest high in college education and all of its extra-curricular activities. He is sending the players to Memphis at a time when several members of the cast are faced with school closing activities. Joining with him whole-heartedly in the effort to help Lauderdale Branch in its fund-raising campaign is Dr. Thomas E. Poag, outstanding figure in the American collegiate theatre who serves as di rector for the Guild. Finally the players well deserve a capacity house Wednesday evening. The cast that will present this comedy hit next week has already won the plaudits of the dramaloving public in many communities of the Midwest and South. The performers are college students who will demonstrate the high calibre of training they receive at the institution your tax money makes possible. They will do more than this. They will give you an evening of entertainment in keeping with performances that have made so many friends for Tennessee wherever these young people have appeared. Tickets are on sale for $1.00 each. Get your ticket and several others for friends you know are not able to buy them but would enjoy this play. Be counted in the number that Stands for progress! Cotton-Makers Es'y T. Washinston, was the most helpful in arranging everything for the program and exemplified, the essence of patience and efficiency in carrying out suggestions that had to be made due to last minute changes in the program. For the setting up of the public address system Mr. Fred Jordan of Booker T. Washington. High School is to be thanked. Messrs Mati, Garrett of Manasses High School and Nelson Jackson of Hamilton, were responsible for the band and orchestra music we enjoyed so much. We are also in debted to the following young men who so willingly served on the doors etc., Richard Kelly, Grant; James I. Taylor, Lincoln; Garmer R. Currie, LaRose; William Cox, Kansas; Leon Griffin, Melrose; and Frank Williams, Grant. Mrs. Georgia Harvey, teacher of English at Manassas High School, rates an orchid for the beautiful way in which she Came in at the last minute to "pinch hit" as M. C. for Miss Geor gia Rose Sylvers of Melrose High School who was overtaken by Illness Mrs. Willa Monroe of WDIA distincition was Makes Jubilee Roy alties, both Junior and Senior. Many thanks go to Mrs. Mattie H. Oates who really did just about all the spade work for the Program. She took care of all the correspondence and made all necessary contacts in order that everything would move off as smoothly as it did. Now lest some one should be overlooked, please permit the committee to say thanks to everybody who contributed presence, or anything else to the program. And we are looking forward next year to an even bigger and better program. Relief Urged For off-duty time to re-build the home, according to a report in the daily newspaper. The report added: "Providing material arrives on schedule, the workers will begin laying the foundation at 1595 Aley Road next Saturday. By Mid-June the two-room frame house should be completed for the family, Richard and Della Pipkins, and their three children." On the day of the fire, Richard Pipkin left his wife, Della, who was recuperating in bed, and their children, Richard. Jr., and Nina, at home for the burial of his week-old premature baby who had just passed away. While at the hospital a neighbor's house at 1500 Alcy Road, caught fire and burned to the ground, menawhile siting fire to the Pipkin house' which likewise burned completely up. Richard received work of the fire just as he was on his way home from the hospital from police officers. Realizing that his wife and children may still be in the house, he was gripped with fear. The house was still ablaze as he approached, but luckily neighbors had rescued the family from the flaming building. The rescuers were unable to save any of the household furnishings or clothing from either house Brother Of Mrs. schools of Memphis and LeMoyne College. Mrs. Margaret Lewis Cooke a graduate of LeMoyne, became widely known as an outstanding social worker with the Family Service. Three other Lewis children completed their works at LeMoyne. They were William (Monk) and James Lewis and Mrs. Mildred Lewis Fort of Chicago. The two Lewis brothers are also in Los Angeles. The youngest sister. Miss Ida Mae Lewis, is a graduate of Tuskegee institute, and of an eastern college. She resides at Fort Haven, Corn. Aside from his sister and brothers Mr. Lewis leaves his wife. Mrs. Fay W. Lewis of Los Angeles. His parents passed a few years ago. Cotton-Makers and Palace Theatre; Wallace Bros. Shows; Booker T. Washington High School and WDIA. Awards were given in three categories: first, city; and second out of town; and third, clubs. In the first Booker T. Washington won first place; La Rose School, second. In the out of town group, Jackson, Tenn., won first place, while Cleveland, Miss. took second. In the third group, clubs; the North Memphis Civic Club was awarded first place and Dixie Homes second. Stars on WDIA float kept the crowd lively as it proceeded down the lane; "Moohali" A. C. Williams, B. B. King gave out with one of his famed guitar numbers. Another float which stirred the crowd was that of Wallace Brothers Shows, which had everything for the kids. On the back on each side, were two huge—baseball play ers, with caps askew, legs outthrust and winding up for pitch; plus huge bottles of pop, chewing gum and candy And the kids on it were having lots of fun. Bands participating included: Melrose, Manasses, Hamilton, Book er T. Washington, Lutheran Cooperative School, Klondyke School, Clarksdale, Miss; Mount Bayou, Miss.; Cleveland, Miss.; and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Members of the Royal Court had a busy week of attending affairs given expressly in their honor. Just in passing, the Royal Court was entertained by Mrs. Otha Smith, 2334 Blue Road; Miss Carrie M Smith, 1627 Webb; a party at the Elks with Miss Laura Alexander as hostess; Coronation Ball at LeMoyne Gardens; Nacireman Thrift Club had a pretty at the Hotel Men's Improvement Club. One of the most beautiful sights of the Cotton Maker's Jublee was the twilight parade which was followed by Coronation Ceremonies at Booker T. Washington Stadium Pre-coronation festivities included glorious fireworks, and marching bands. Another phase of the Cotton Maker's Jubilee which attracted so much attention was the Essay Contest, whose theme was "King Cotton Around The World." This was the educational side of the Jubilee of which Mr. J. D. Springer was the chairman. Winners in the contest were; 1st place, Johnnie Mae Hudson, 5-3A grade, age 12, Alonzo Locke School; 2nd, Beatrice McAfee, 8-3A, age 15, Grant School; and third place, Gloria Wade, 8-2A, age 13, Porter School. When asked how she thought this year's Jubilee compared with others, Mrs. Ethel Venson, wife of Dr. R. Q. Venson, originator of the Cotton Maker's Jubilee replied; "This was the most successful year we've had. In every respect, it was grand And, this year's Spirit of Cotton, Miss Ernestine Jones, was a wonderful ambaseador. I am grateful to everyone for their splendid cooperation, and I am especially grateful to the prea. I wish to thank all participants who so graciously gave their time and efforts to make the Jubilee a great success." Report 25 Win Islands, student at St. John's University: To enter law school. Jose Ferrer of Santurce, Puerto Rico, instructor of Spanish Languages and Literature, Dillard University: To continue graduate study in Spanish. Miss Marie Fielder, of Los Angeles, institute leader. Los Angeles Board of Education: To continue graduate study in Education at the University of Chicago. Charles B. E. Freeman of Richmond, Va., student at Boston University Law School: To continue legal education. Richard Gibson of Philadelphia, writer: creative writing. Miss Carol Jocelyn Graham of Washington, student at Sarah Lawrence College: To pursue gradus, study in Biology and Secondary Education Miss Theresa Goldie Green Baltimore, Md., student at Ju lard School of Music: To continue study in Voice. Evelia Grillo of Oakland, Calif., director of Alexander Community center, Oakland Recreation department: To pursue graduate study in social work. Orlando Sterling Hobbs of Brentwood, Md., student, at Dartmouth College: to enter Yale University School of Law. Lloyd Leroy Hogan of Chicago, student at University of Chicago: To continue study in Economics at the University of Chicago. George Thomas Jones of Baltimore, Md. student at Columbia University: To continue graduate study in Philosphy. John Clay Leak, Jr., of Washington, a student at University of Illinois: To continue graduate study in Chemistry at University of Illinois. Roy Nathaniel Moore of Jamai N. Y., Mechanic's helper. To continue creative painting. Miss Norma Morgan of New York City, painter: To continue creative painting. William Albert Robinson, Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz., student and writer: To continue creative writing. Miss Linda Radora Samuels of Gambra, Canal Zone, student at Fisk University: To pursue graduate study in Sociology. Rawn Spearman of Tallahassee, Fla., student at American Theatre Wing: To continue study in Voice. Miss Lucretia West of New York City, singer: To continue study in Voice. Samuel James Cullers of Chicago, fellowship renewed to continue graduate study in City Planning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.