Memphis World
Memphis World Publishing Co.
1952-01-18
Chester M. Hampton

THE CRITICAL SECOND HALF
LeMOYNE SURPRISES XAVIER
IN STAGING 64-59 UPSET
By William O. Little
The resurgent Mad Magicians of
LeMoyne issued Xavier University of
New Orleans a 64-59 upset licking
by dumping the Crescent City hoopsters 
fn a thrill a minute contest
Monday night at the Abe Scharff
YMCA.
Coach Frank Lewis should be given 
a lot of credit for getting his
Mad lads fired up for the tough
boys from Xavier. LeMoyne, beaten 
by almost 40 points by the Gold
Rushers in New Orleans two weeks
ago, fought their hearts out in defeating 
Xavier—one of the SIAC's
top cage powers.
LeMoyne employing a tight zone
defense and clogging up the middle, 
invited the Gold Rush to shoot
from the floor. AI Priestly (son of
Alfred Priestly, Gold Rush track
and football mentor) and Bob Bonner 
of Chicago obliged by scoring
with long set-shots which brought
plaudits from the partisan crowd.
Bonner, a great competitor all
right, pushed two straight 35-footers 
through the strings. Priestly
missed his first effort but cashed in
on his next two tries from about
the same distance to give Xavier
a 16 to 12 lead at the end of the
first quarter.
The Mad Lads came to life at
this stage of the game—Clifford
Brady uncorked a hook shot; Charles 
Cooperwood's jump, shot put the
Mad Magicians two points back of
the Gold Rush pace. One of William 
McKinney's charity shots cut
Xavier's advantage to one point.
Cooperwood tipped one in to give
the Mad Lads a brief 25-24 advantage. 
The lead changed hands three
times before fancy-dribbling William 
Robinzine dropped in a onehander 
just before the half ended
to put the Gold Rushers out front
31 to 29. Brady was fouled as the
half ended and sank the foul shot
to end 20 minutes of action-packed
basketball.
James McDaniel, who fought untiringly 
on the back boards, opened 
the scoring in the second half
with a jump shot from the side to
give LeMoyne a quick 32-31 lead.
From then on the Gold and Whiteclad 
boys knew they were in for
a rough evening.
Xavier without a doubt has a
great team—smooth ball handling, a
great dribbler in Robinzine and
plenty of depth—a 14-man traveling
squad.
The New Orleanains were deadly
from far out but missed consistently 
from in close. LeMoyne's high
scoring freshman, forward, six foot

four inch Cooperwood, fouled out
before one minute had eclipsed from
the Scoreboard clock in the third
period.
Having averaged 20 points and
better per game, Cooperwood took
some of the spark (momentarily)
from the LeMoyne rooter when the
official's desk 'signaled the referee)
that he had to leave the game.
LeMoyne, realizing that its chances 
were slim with the team's leading 
scorer had been sent to the
showers, figured that if they couldstop 
or slow down the accuracy of
the Gold Rush's set shot artists,
they could stand a chance.
The Mad Lads stayed in their zone
defense but sent Curtis Thompson
and McKinney out to press the
Xavier floor men. It didn't stop
the New Orleans boys cold but it
cut down the deadliness of the Gold
Rush long-distance shots.
Frank McManus put Xavier in
the lead 56 to 55 with a back-hand
lay-up with four and a half minutes 
left to play. With the Mad
Lads leading 58 to 57, Frederick
Janes missed two straight free
throws that proved costly as the
Magic Boys ran up a 61 to 57 lead
and began to freeze the ball with
four minutes left.
Xavier fouled numerous times in
an effort to get the ball but LeMoyne 
elected to take it out each
time. Xavier had won ten straight
games including wins over tough
Fisk University and SIAC defending
champs, Morris Brown before meeting 
disaster at the hands of Lane.
Brady copped high-point honors
with five field goals and nine charity 
tosses for a total of 19 points.
Robinzine and Jones had 14 each
for Xavier—Bonner was one point

back with 13.



THE CLOSING MOMENTS
LeMOYNE SURPRISES XAVIER
IN STAGING 64-59 UPSET
By William O. Little
The resurgent Mad Magicians of
LeMoyne issued Xavier University of
New Orleans a 64-59 upset licking
by dumping the Crescent City hoopsters 
fn a thrill a minute contest
Monday night at the Abe Scharff
YMCA.
Coach Frank Lewis should be given 
a lot of credit for getting his
Mad lads fired up for the tough
boys from Xavier. LeMoyne, beaten 
by almost 40 points by the Gold
Rushers in New Orleans two weeks
ago, fought their hearts out in defeating 
Xavier—one of the SIAC's
top cage powers.
LeMoyne employing a tight zone
defense and clogging up the middle, 
invited the Gold Rush to shoot
from the floor. AI Priestly (son of
Alfred Priestly, Gold Rush track
and football mentor) and Bob Bonner 
of Chicago obliged by scoring
with long set-shots which brought
plaudits from the partisan crowd.
Bonner, a great competitor all
right, pushed two straight 35-footers 
through the strings. Priestly
missed his first effort but cashed in
on his next two tries from about
the same distance to give Xavier
a 16 to 12 lead at the end of the
first quarter.
The Mad Lads came to life at
this stage of the game—Clifford
Brady uncorked a hook shot; Charles 
Cooperwood's jump, shot put the
Mad Magicians two points back of
the Gold Rush pace. One of William 
McKinney's charity shots cut
Xavier's advantage to one point.
Cooperwood tipped one in to give
the Mad Lads a brief 25-24 advantage. 
The lead changed hands three
times before fancy-dribbling William 
Robinzine dropped in a onehander 
just before the half ended
to put the Gold Rushers out front
31 to 29. Brady was fouled as the
half ended and sank the foul shot
to end 20 minutes of action-packed
basketball.
James McDaniel, who fought untiringly 
on the back boards, opened 
the scoring in the second half
with a jump shot from the side to
give LeMoyne a quick 32-31 lead.
From then on the Gold and Whiteclad 
boys knew they were in for
a rough evening.
Xavier without a doubt has a
great team—smooth ball handling, a
great dribbler in Robinzine and
plenty of depth—a 14-man traveling
squad.
The New Orleanains were deadly
from far out but missed consistently 
from in close. LeMoyne's high
scoring freshman, forward, six foot

four inch Cooperwood, fouled out
before one minute had eclipsed from
the Scoreboard clock in the third
period.
Having averaged 20 points and
better per game, Cooperwood took
some of the spark (momentarily)
from the LeMoyne rooter when the
official's desk 'signaled the referee)
that he had to leave the game.
LeMoyne, realizing that its chances 
were slim with the team's leading 
scorer had been sent to the
showers, figured that if they couldstop 
or slow down the accuracy of
the Gold Rush's set shot artists,
they could stand a chance.
The Mad Lads stayed in their zone
defense but sent Curtis Thompson
and McKinney out to press the
Xavier floor men. It didn't stop
the New Orleans boys cold but it
cut down the deadliness of the Gold
Rush long-distance shots.
Frank McManus put Xavier in
the lead 56 to 55 with a back-hand
lay-up with four and a half minutes 
left to play. With the Mad
Lads leading 58 to 57, Frederick
Janes missed two straight free
throws that proved costly as the
Magic Boys ran up a 61 to 57 lead
and began to freeze the ball with
four minutes left.
Xavier fouled numerous times in
an effort to get the ball but LeMoyne 
elected to take it out each
time. Xavier had won ten straight
games including wins over tough
Fisk University and SIAC defending
champs, Morris Brown before meeting 
disaster at the hands of Lane.
Brady copped high-point honors
with five field goals and nine charity 
tosses for a total of 19 points.
Robinzine and Jones had 14 each
for Xavier—Bonner was one point

back with 13.



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14th Ward Club To
Present Dr. Howard
Dr. T. R. M. Howard, noted
physician and civic leader of Mound
Bayou, Mississippi, will be the principal 
speaker Sunday at four P
M. when the Fourteenth Ward Civic
Club presents a special meeting at
the Second Congregational Church,
Walker at McDowell.
The purpose of the meeting is to
stimulate voter interest and to encourage 
registration. Prof. A. A.
Branch, Civic Council Club head,
stated that on October 19, 1951,
Negro registrations had reached approximately 
20,000. A total of 50.
000 registered Negro voters is the
goal set by the Council of Civic
Clubs this year.

Heart Association
Sponsors Seminars
The Memphis Heart Association is
inviting all physicians—both white
and Negro — residents, internes
and medical students of Memphis
and the vicinity, to a series of electro 
cardiography sessions.
The sessions are to be held at
the Institute of Pathology, room
107, every other Monday night at
7:30 P. M. beginning January 21.
Interested persons of the medical
profession can call the Association
office, 37-6154.

Social Notes
Mrs. Beanie Brown entertained
the South Orleans Community Club
at her home, 1062 S. Lauderdale St.,
on December 23. A musical program 
followed the business session.
The January meeting will be in
the home of Mrs. B. J. Baskin,
1095 S. Orleans St. on the fifth
Thursday at two P. M. Mrs. Sallie 
Connor, acting, reporter.

City Beautiful
Winners Receive
Decoration Prizes
The colored division of the City
Beautiful Commission will meet at
eight Tuesday evening at the Booker 
T. Washington High School Auditorium. 
Prof. Blair T. Hunt will
preside. Mrs. Mary Dixon of the
City Beautiful Commission Will report 
on the Christmas lighting contest, 
sponsored by the City Beautiful 
Commission and the Commercial
Appeal, and thank those who participated. 

Highlight of the evening will be
the awarding of prizes in the lighting 
contest by Lieut. George W.
Lee.
A musical program will be presented 
by the choir of the Rock of
Ages Baptist Church.
A social hour will follow the
meeting. Mrs. Willie Mae Larkin
and Mrs. Arnita Clark will assist in
serving.

Club News
The Shamrock Socialites met
Sunday, January 13 at the home of
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson. The president 
Mrs. Bernestine James, presided. 
The next meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. Magnolia O'Neil, 
1356 N. Bellevue Blvd.
On Friday, February 15, the
Shamrock Socialites will hold a
"Heaven and Hell" party at the
home of Mrs. Gladys Scott, 607
Edith. A linen set is to be given
away. The public is urged to attend. 
Mrs. Priscilla Burke, reporter. 

The Larita Homemakers Social
club met at the residence of Mrs.
Alma Morris, 1332 N McNeil, Sunday, 
January 13.
It was the first meeting of the
year and officers were elected for
1952. Roster for 1952 is Mrs. Julia
Ann Pleas, president; Mrs. Lovell
Fouse, vice president; Miss Geneva
Fouse, secretary; Mrs. June, K.
Pender, assistant, secretary; Mrs.
Alma Morris, treasurer; Mrs. Cleo
Draper, business manager; Mrs. Kathrine 
Armstrong, reporter.
Next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. June K. Pender, 1480
Felix Sunday, January 27, where
the officers will be installed by Mrs.
Irene king. Mrs. King is a member
of the senior Homemakers club.
Mrs. Kathrine Armstrong, reporter. 

The Hyde Park-Hollywood Civic
League will hold its next regular
meeting at the Summerfield Baptist 
Church Tuesday night, January
22 at 8 P. M. It is necessary that
all members be present so that important 
business on the agenda
might be disposed of Plans are
now being formulated for various
civic projects during the year.
The purpose of the league is to
work in interest of community progress, 
therefore, all citizens are urged 
to give their support.
Rev. Wayne S. Jones, president;
Rev. M. Winfield, reporter.
New officers of the Le Fluers who
assumed, their duties January 13 are
Mises Sarah Norton, president; Aleta 
Gatewood, vice president; Florence 
Bryant, secretary; Doris
Hughes, assistant secretary; Gloria
Burnett, treasurer; Loretta Glover,
chaplain: Essie Miller, sergeant-atarms; 
Doris Glover, business manager; 
Marva Crawford and Lillian
Smith, reporters.
The newly elected supervisor is
Mrs. Lillie Branscomb.
The Bronzett Social Club held its
first meeting of the year at the
home of Mrs. Ollie Jones, 794 Randle 
St. The following officers were
elected: Mrs. Fannie Campbell,
president; Mrs. Mattie Evans, vice
president; Mrs. Odessa Williams,
secretary; Mrs. Ollie Jones, assistant 
secretary; Mrs. Nancy Nelson,
social treasurer; Mrs. Mary Williams, 
treasurer; Ms. Estelle Mogan, 
business manager, Mrs. Janie
Hunt, reporter.
The East Memphis Ushers Union
reports a most successful program
for 1951 under the leadership of F.
H. Hamilton. Over six thousand dollars 
was donated to the church in
the year just ended. A special program, 
to which the public is invited,
will be held at the Princeton Baptist
Church on January 27. Mrs. M. L.
Cooks, reporter.
—RENNAISANCE GROUP
The Rennaisance Holiday Group
met Thursday December 27, at 1018
Seattle Street, with Mrs. Mary
Brooks serving as hostess. A brief
business session was presided over
by the president. A Christmas poem
was read by Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet.
The quiz was conducted by Miss
Charlyse Heard, prizes were won by
Mrs. Helen. Heard, Mrs. Pearl Elmo,
Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet and Mrs.
Gertrude Buford. Birthday honorees
were Mrs. Eva Mebane and Mrs.
Georgia Bryant. Secret pals were
revealed and many lovely presents
were received.
Mrs. B. J. Baskin, president Mrs.
Virginia Fogg, secretary, Mrs. Tessie 
Sisson, reporter.
The Friendship Social and Thrift
Club held its meeting on January
8 at 830 Arrington Avenue with
Mrs. Rosa Gant as hostess. Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, the president
presided. Officers were elected as
follows:
Mrs. Vera Heron, president; Mr.
L. L. Davis, vice president; Mrs.
E. Spencer, secretary; Mrs. Maggie
E. Turners assistant secretary; Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, treasurer; Mr.
Ezell Broks, business manager, and
Mrs. Velma Brooks, chairman of
Social Committee. Each one present
pledged renewed interest in the
club's activities. A delightful repast 
was served. Visitors present
were Mrs. Shell and Mrs. Webb.
The next meeting will be held at
the residence of Mrs. Velma Brooks,
1094 Spottswood, on January 23.
Mrs. Maggie E. Turner, reporter.

THE SHAMROCK SOCIALITIES
The Shamrock Socialites met
Sunday, January 13 at the home of
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson. The president 
Mrs. Bernestine James, presided. 
The next meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. Magnolia O'Neil, 
1356 N. Bellevue Blvd.
On Friday, February 15, the
Shamrock Socialites will hold a
"Heaven and Hell" party at the
home of Mrs. Gladys Scott, 607
Edith. A linen set is to be given
away. The public is urged to attend. 
Mrs. Priscilla Burke, reporter. 

The Larita Homemakers Social
club met at the residence of Mrs.
Alma Morris, 1332 N McNeil, Sunday, 
January 13.
It was the first meeting of the
year and officers were elected for
1952. Roster for 1952 is Mrs. Julia
Ann Pleas, president; Mrs. Lovell
Fouse, vice president; Miss Geneva
Fouse, secretary; Mrs. June, K.
Pender, assistant, secretary; Mrs.
Alma Morris, treasurer; Mrs. Cleo
Draper, business manager; Mrs. Kathrine 
Armstrong, reporter.
Next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. June K. Pender, 1480
Felix Sunday, January 27, where
the officers will be installed by Mrs.
Irene king. Mrs. King is a member
of the senior Homemakers club.
Mrs. Kathrine Armstrong, reporter. 

The Hyde Park-Hollywood Civic
League will hold its next regular
meeting at the Summerfield Baptist 
Church Tuesday night, January
22 at 8 P. M. It is necessary that
all members be present so that important 
business on the agenda
might be disposed of Plans are
now being formulated for various
civic projects during the year.
The purpose of the league is to
work in interest of community progress, 
therefore, all citizens are urged 
to give their support.
Rev. Wayne S. Jones, president;
Rev. M. Winfield, reporter.
New officers of the Le Fluers who
assumed, their duties January 13 are
Mises Sarah Norton, president; Aleta 
Gatewood, vice president; Florence 
Bryant, secretary; Doris
Hughes, assistant secretary; Gloria
Burnett, treasurer; Loretta Glover,
chaplain: Essie Miller, sergeant-atarms; 
Doris Glover, business manager; 
Marva Crawford and Lillian
Smith, reporters.
The newly elected supervisor is
Mrs. Lillie Branscomb.
The Bronzett Social Club held its
first meeting of the year at the
home of Mrs. Ollie Jones, 794 Randle 
St. The following officers were
elected: Mrs. Fannie Campbell,
president; Mrs. Mattie Evans, vice
president; Mrs. Odessa Williams,
secretary; Mrs. Ollie Jones, assistant 
secretary; Mrs. Nancy Nelson,
social treasurer; Mrs. Mary Williams, 
treasurer; Ms. Estelle Mogan, 
business manager, Mrs. Janie
Hunt, reporter.
The East Memphis Ushers Union
reports a most successful program
for 1951 under the leadership of F.
H. Hamilton. Over six thousand dollars 
was donated to the church in
the year just ended. A special program, 
to which the public is invited,
will be held at the Princeton Baptist
Church on January 27. Mrs. M. L.
Cooks, reporter.
—RENNAISANCE GROUP
The Rennaisance Holiday Group
met Thursday December 27, at 1018
Seattle Street, with Mrs. Mary
Brooks serving as hostess. A brief
business session was presided over
by the president. A Christmas poem
was read by Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet.
The quiz was conducted by Miss
Charlyse Heard, prizes were won by
Mrs. Helen. Heard, Mrs. Pearl Elmo,
Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet and Mrs.
Gertrude Buford. Birthday honorees
were Mrs. Eva Mebane and Mrs.
Georgia Bryant. Secret pals were
revealed and many lovely presents
were received.
Mrs. B. J. Baskin, president Mrs.
Virginia Fogg, secretary, Mrs. Tessie 
Sisson, reporter.
The Friendship Social and Thrift
Club held its meeting on January
8 at 830 Arrington Avenue with
Mrs. Rosa Gant as hostess. Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, the president
presided. Officers were elected as
follows:
Mrs. Vera Heron, president; Mr.
L. L. Davis, vice president; Mrs.
E. Spencer, secretary; Mrs. Maggie
E. Turners assistant secretary; Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, treasurer; Mr.
Ezell Broks, business manager, and
Mrs. Velma Brooks, chairman of
Social Committee. Each one present
pledged renewed interest in the
club's activities. A delightful repast 
was served. Visitors present
were Mrs. Shell and Mrs. Webb.
The next meeting will be held at
the residence of Mrs. Velma Brooks,
1094 Spottswood, on January 23.
Mrs. Maggie E. Turner, reporter.

LARITA HOMEMAKERS
SOCIAL CLUB
The Shamrock Socialites met
Sunday, January 13 at the home of
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson. The president 
Mrs. Bernestine James, presided. 
The next meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. Magnolia O'Neil, 
1356 N. Bellevue Blvd.
On Friday, February 15, the
Shamrock Socialites will hold a
"Heaven and Hell" party at the
home of Mrs. Gladys Scott, 607
Edith. A linen set is to be given
away. The public is urged to attend. 
Mrs. Priscilla Burke, reporter. 

The Larita Homemakers Social
club met at the residence of Mrs.
Alma Morris, 1332 N McNeil, Sunday, 
January 13.
It was the first meeting of the
year and officers were elected for
1952. Roster for 1952 is Mrs. Julia
Ann Pleas, president; Mrs. Lovell
Fouse, vice president; Miss Geneva
Fouse, secretary; Mrs. June, K.
Pender, assistant, secretary; Mrs.
Alma Morris, treasurer; Mrs. Cleo
Draper, business manager; Mrs. Kathrine 
Armstrong, reporter.
Next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. June K. Pender, 1480
Felix Sunday, January 27, where
the officers will be installed by Mrs.
Irene king. Mrs. King is a member
of the senior Homemakers club.
Mrs. Kathrine Armstrong, reporter. 

The Hyde Park-Hollywood Civic
League will hold its next regular
meeting at the Summerfield Baptist 
Church Tuesday night, January
22 at 8 P. M. It is necessary that
all members be present so that important 
business on the agenda
might be disposed of Plans are
now being formulated for various
civic projects during the year.
The purpose of the league is to
work in interest of community progress, 
therefore, all citizens are urged 
to give their support.
Rev. Wayne S. Jones, president;
Rev. M. Winfield, reporter.
New officers of the Le Fluers who
assumed, their duties January 13 are
Mises Sarah Norton, president; Aleta 
Gatewood, vice president; Florence 
Bryant, secretary; Doris
Hughes, assistant secretary; Gloria
Burnett, treasurer; Loretta Glover,
chaplain: Essie Miller, sergeant-atarms; 
Doris Glover, business manager; 
Marva Crawford and Lillian
Smith, reporters.
The newly elected supervisor is
Mrs. Lillie Branscomb.
The Bronzett Social Club held its
first meeting of the year at the
home of Mrs. Ollie Jones, 794 Randle 
St. The following officers were
elected: Mrs. Fannie Campbell,
president; Mrs. Mattie Evans, vice
president; Mrs. Odessa Williams,
secretary; Mrs. Ollie Jones, assistant 
secretary; Mrs. Nancy Nelson,
social treasurer; Mrs. Mary Williams, 
treasurer; Ms. Estelle Mogan, 
business manager, Mrs. Janie
Hunt, reporter.
The East Memphis Ushers Union
reports a most successful program
for 1951 under the leadership of F.
H. Hamilton. Over six thousand dollars 
was donated to the church in
the year just ended. A special program, 
to which the public is invited,
will be held at the Princeton Baptist
Church on January 27. Mrs. M. L.
Cooks, reporter.
—RENNAISANCE GROUP
The Rennaisance Holiday Group
met Thursday December 27, at 1018
Seattle Street, with Mrs. Mary
Brooks serving as hostess. A brief
business session was presided over
by the president. A Christmas poem
was read by Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet.
The quiz was conducted by Miss
Charlyse Heard, prizes were won by
Mrs. Helen. Heard, Mrs. Pearl Elmo,
Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet and Mrs.
Gertrude Buford. Birthday honorees
were Mrs. Eva Mebane and Mrs.
Georgia Bryant. Secret pals were
revealed and many lovely presents
were received.
Mrs. B. J. Baskin, president Mrs.
Virginia Fogg, secretary, Mrs. Tessie 
Sisson, reporter.
The Friendship Social and Thrift
Club held its meeting on January
8 at 830 Arrington Avenue with
Mrs. Rosa Gant as hostess. Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, the president
presided. Officers were elected as
follows:
Mrs. Vera Heron, president; Mr.
L. L. Davis, vice president; Mrs.
E. Spencer, secretary; Mrs. Maggie
E. Turners assistant secretary; Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, treasurer; Mr.
Ezell Broks, business manager, and
Mrs. Velma Brooks, chairman of
Social Committee. Each one present
pledged renewed interest in the
club's activities. A delightful repast 
was served. Visitors present
were Mrs. Shell and Mrs. Webb.
The next meeting will be held at
the residence of Mrs. Velma Brooks,
1094 Spottswood, on January 23.
Mrs. Maggie E. Turner, reporter.

HYDE PARK-HOLLYWOOD CIVIC
LEAGUE
The Shamrock Socialites met
Sunday, January 13 at the home of
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson. The president 
Mrs. Bernestine James, presided. 
The next meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. Magnolia O'Neil, 
1356 N. Bellevue Blvd.
On Friday, February 15, the
Shamrock Socialites will hold a
"Heaven and Hell" party at the
home of Mrs. Gladys Scott, 607
Edith. A linen set is to be given
away. The public is urged to attend. 
Mrs. Priscilla Burke, reporter. 

The Larita Homemakers Social
club met at the residence of Mrs.
Alma Morris, 1332 N McNeil, Sunday, 
January 13.
It was the first meeting of the
year and officers were elected for
1952. Roster for 1952 is Mrs. Julia
Ann Pleas, president; Mrs. Lovell
Fouse, vice president; Miss Geneva
Fouse, secretary; Mrs. June, K.
Pender, assistant, secretary; Mrs.
Alma Morris, treasurer; Mrs. Cleo
Draper, business manager; Mrs. Kathrine 
Armstrong, reporter.
Next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. June K. Pender, 1480
Felix Sunday, January 27, where
the officers will be installed by Mrs.
Irene king. Mrs. King is a member
of the senior Homemakers club.
Mrs. Kathrine Armstrong, reporter. 

The Hyde Park-Hollywood Civic
League will hold its next regular
meeting at the Summerfield Baptist 
Church Tuesday night, January
22 at 8 P. M. It is necessary that
all members be present so that important 
business on the agenda
might be disposed of Plans are
now being formulated for various
civic projects during the year.
The purpose of the league is to
work in interest of community progress, 
therefore, all citizens are urged 
to give their support.
Rev. Wayne S. Jones, president;
Rev. M. Winfield, reporter.
New officers of the Le Fluers who
assumed, their duties January 13 are
Mises Sarah Norton, president; Aleta 
Gatewood, vice president; Florence 
Bryant, secretary; Doris
Hughes, assistant secretary; Gloria
Burnett, treasurer; Loretta Glover,
chaplain: Essie Miller, sergeant-atarms; 
Doris Glover, business manager; 
Marva Crawford and Lillian
Smith, reporters.
The newly elected supervisor is
Mrs. Lillie Branscomb.
The Bronzett Social Club held its
first meeting of the year at the
home of Mrs. Ollie Jones, 794 Randle 
St. The following officers were
elected: Mrs. Fannie Campbell,
president; Mrs. Mattie Evans, vice
president; Mrs. Odessa Williams,
secretary; Mrs. Ollie Jones, assistant 
secretary; Mrs. Nancy Nelson,
social treasurer; Mrs. Mary Williams, 
treasurer; Ms. Estelle Mogan, 
business manager, Mrs. Janie
Hunt, reporter.
The East Memphis Ushers Union
reports a most successful program
for 1951 under the leadership of F.
H. Hamilton. Over six thousand dollars 
was donated to the church in
the year just ended. A special program, 
to which the public is invited,
will be held at the Princeton Baptist
Church on January 27. Mrs. M. L.
Cooks, reporter.
—RENNAISANCE GROUP
The Rennaisance Holiday Group
met Thursday December 27, at 1018
Seattle Street, with Mrs. Mary
Brooks serving as hostess. A brief
business session was presided over
by the president. A Christmas poem
was read by Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet.
The quiz was conducted by Miss
Charlyse Heard, prizes were won by
Mrs. Helen. Heard, Mrs. Pearl Elmo,
Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet and Mrs.
Gertrude Buford. Birthday honorees
were Mrs. Eva Mebane and Mrs.
Georgia Bryant. Secret pals were
revealed and many lovely presents
were received.
Mrs. B. J. Baskin, president Mrs.
Virginia Fogg, secretary, Mrs. Tessie 
Sisson, reporter.
The Friendship Social and Thrift
Club held its meeting on January
8 at 830 Arrington Avenue with
Mrs. Rosa Gant as hostess. Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, the president
presided. Officers were elected as
follows:
Mrs. Vera Heron, president; Mr.
L. L. Davis, vice president; Mrs.
E. Spencer, secretary; Mrs. Maggie
E. Turners assistant secretary; Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, treasurer; Mr.
Ezell Broks, business manager, and
Mrs. Velma Brooks, chairman of
Social Committee. Each one present
pledged renewed interest in the
club's activities. A delightful repast 
was served. Visitors present
were Mrs. Shell and Mrs. Webb.
The next meeting will be held at
the residence of Mrs. Velma Brooks,
1094 Spottswood, on January 23.
Mrs. Maggie E. Turner, reporter.

THE LE FLUERS CLUB
The Shamrock Socialites met
Sunday, January 13 at the home of
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson. The president 
Mrs. Bernestine James, presided. 
The next meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. Magnolia O'Neil, 
1356 N. Bellevue Blvd.
On Friday, February 15, the
Shamrock Socialites will hold a
"Heaven and Hell" party at the
home of Mrs. Gladys Scott, 607
Edith. A linen set is to be given
away. The public is urged to attend. 
Mrs. Priscilla Burke, reporter. 

The Larita Homemakers Social
club met at the residence of Mrs.
Alma Morris, 1332 N McNeil, Sunday, 
January 13.
It was the first meeting of the
year and officers were elected for
1952. Roster for 1952 is Mrs. Julia
Ann Pleas, president; Mrs. Lovell
Fouse, vice president; Miss Geneva
Fouse, secretary; Mrs. June, K.
Pender, assistant, secretary; Mrs.
Alma Morris, treasurer; Mrs. Cleo
Draper, business manager; Mrs. Kathrine 
Armstrong, reporter.
Next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. June K. Pender, 1480
Felix Sunday, January 27, where
the officers will be installed by Mrs.
Irene king. Mrs. King is a member
of the senior Homemakers club.
Mrs. Kathrine Armstrong, reporter. 

The Hyde Park-Hollywood Civic
League will hold its next regular
meeting at the Summerfield Baptist 
Church Tuesday night, January
22 at 8 P. M. It is necessary that
all members be present so that important 
business on the agenda
might be disposed of Plans are
now being formulated for various
civic projects during the year.
The purpose of the league is to
work in interest of community progress, 
therefore, all citizens are urged 
to give their support.
Rev. Wayne S. Jones, president;
Rev. M. Winfield, reporter.
New officers of the Le Fluers who
assumed, their duties January 13 are
Mises Sarah Norton, president; Aleta 
Gatewood, vice president; Florence 
Bryant, secretary; Doris
Hughes, assistant secretary; Gloria
Burnett, treasurer; Loretta Glover,
chaplain: Essie Miller, sergeant-atarms; 
Doris Glover, business manager; 
Marva Crawford and Lillian
Smith, reporters.
The newly elected supervisor is
Mrs. Lillie Branscomb.
The Bronzett Social Club held its
first meeting of the year at the
home of Mrs. Ollie Jones, 794 Randle 
St. The following officers were
elected: Mrs. Fannie Campbell,
president; Mrs. Mattie Evans, vice
president; Mrs. Odessa Williams,
secretary; Mrs. Ollie Jones, assistant 
secretary; Mrs. Nancy Nelson,
social treasurer; Mrs. Mary Williams, 
treasurer; Ms. Estelle Mogan, 
business manager, Mrs. Janie
Hunt, reporter.
The East Memphis Ushers Union
reports a most successful program
for 1951 under the leadership of F.
H. Hamilton. Over six thousand dollars 
was donated to the church in
the year just ended. A special program, 
to which the public is invited,
will be held at the Princeton Baptist
Church on January 27. Mrs. M. L.
Cooks, reporter.
—RENNAISANCE GROUP
The Rennaisance Holiday Group
met Thursday December 27, at 1018
Seattle Street, with Mrs. Mary
Brooks serving as hostess. A brief
business session was presided over
by the president. A Christmas poem
was read by Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet.
The quiz was conducted by Miss
Charlyse Heard, prizes were won by
Mrs. Helen. Heard, Mrs. Pearl Elmo,
Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet and Mrs.
Gertrude Buford. Birthday honorees
were Mrs. Eva Mebane and Mrs.
Georgia Bryant. Secret pals were
revealed and many lovely presents
were received.
Mrs. B. J. Baskin, president Mrs.
Virginia Fogg, secretary, Mrs. Tessie 
Sisson, reporter.
The Friendship Social and Thrift
Club held its meeting on January
8 at 830 Arrington Avenue with
Mrs. Rosa Gant as hostess. Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, the president
presided. Officers were elected as
follows:
Mrs. Vera Heron, president; Mr.
L. L. Davis, vice president; Mrs.
E. Spencer, secretary; Mrs. Maggie
E. Turners assistant secretary; Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, treasurer; Mr.
Ezell Broks, business manager, and
Mrs. Velma Brooks, chairman of
Social Committee. Each one present
pledged renewed interest in the
club's activities. A delightful repast 
was served. Visitors present
were Mrs. Shell and Mrs. Webb.
The next meeting will be held at
the residence of Mrs. Velma Brooks,
1094 Spottswood, on January 23.
Mrs. Maggie E. Turner, reporter.

BRONZETT SOCIAL CLUB
The Shamrock Socialites met
Sunday, January 13 at the home of
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson. The president 
Mrs. Bernestine James, presided. 
The next meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. Magnolia O'Neil, 
1356 N. Bellevue Blvd.
On Friday, February 15, the
Shamrock Socialites will hold a
"Heaven and Hell" party at the
home of Mrs. Gladys Scott, 607
Edith. A linen set is to be given
away. The public is urged to attend. 
Mrs. Priscilla Burke, reporter. 

The Larita Homemakers Social
club met at the residence of Mrs.
Alma Morris, 1332 N McNeil, Sunday, 
January 13.
It was the first meeting of the
year and officers were elected for
1952. Roster for 1952 is Mrs. Julia
Ann Pleas, president; Mrs. Lovell
Fouse, vice president; Miss Geneva
Fouse, secretary; Mrs. June, K.
Pender, assistant, secretary; Mrs.
Alma Morris, treasurer; Mrs. Cleo
Draper, business manager; Mrs. Kathrine 
Armstrong, reporter.
Next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. June K. Pender, 1480
Felix Sunday, January 27, where
the officers will be installed by Mrs.
Irene king. Mrs. King is a member
of the senior Homemakers club.
Mrs. Kathrine Armstrong, reporter. 

The Hyde Park-Hollywood Civic
League will hold its next regular
meeting at the Summerfield Baptist 
Church Tuesday night, January
22 at 8 P. M. It is necessary that
all members be present so that important 
business on the agenda
might be disposed of Plans are
now being formulated for various
civic projects during the year.
The purpose of the league is to
work in interest of community progress, 
therefore, all citizens are urged 
to give their support.
Rev. Wayne S. Jones, president;
Rev. M. Winfield, reporter.
New officers of the Le Fluers who
assumed, their duties January 13 are
Mises Sarah Norton, president; Aleta 
Gatewood, vice president; Florence 
Bryant, secretary; Doris
Hughes, assistant secretary; Gloria
Burnett, treasurer; Loretta Glover,
chaplain: Essie Miller, sergeant-atarms; 
Doris Glover, business manager; 
Marva Crawford and Lillian
Smith, reporters.
The newly elected supervisor is
Mrs. Lillie Branscomb.
The Bronzett Social Club held its
first meeting of the year at the
home of Mrs. Ollie Jones, 794 Randle 
St. The following officers were
elected: Mrs. Fannie Campbell,
president; Mrs. Mattie Evans, vice
president; Mrs. Odessa Williams,
secretary; Mrs. Ollie Jones, assistant 
secretary; Mrs. Nancy Nelson,
social treasurer; Mrs. Mary Williams, 
treasurer; Ms. Estelle Mogan, 
business manager, Mrs. Janie
Hunt, reporter.
The East Memphis Ushers Union
reports a most successful program
for 1951 under the leadership of F.
H. Hamilton. Over six thousand dollars 
was donated to the church in
the year just ended. A special program, 
to which the public is invited,
will be held at the Princeton Baptist
Church on January 27. Mrs. M. L.
Cooks, reporter.
—RENNAISANCE GROUP
The Rennaisance Holiday Group
met Thursday December 27, at 1018
Seattle Street, with Mrs. Mary
Brooks serving as hostess. A brief
business session was presided over
by the president. A Christmas poem
was read by Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet.
The quiz was conducted by Miss
Charlyse Heard, prizes were won by
Mrs. Helen. Heard, Mrs. Pearl Elmo,
Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet and Mrs.
Gertrude Buford. Birthday honorees
were Mrs. Eva Mebane and Mrs.
Georgia Bryant. Secret pals were
revealed and many lovely presents
were received.
Mrs. B. J. Baskin, president Mrs.
Virginia Fogg, secretary, Mrs. Tessie 
Sisson, reporter.
The Friendship Social and Thrift
Club held its meeting on January
8 at 830 Arrington Avenue with
Mrs. Rosa Gant as hostess. Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, the president
presided. Officers were elected as
follows:
Mrs. Vera Heron, president; Mr.
L. L. Davis, vice president; Mrs.
E. Spencer, secretary; Mrs. Maggie
E. Turners assistant secretary; Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, treasurer; Mr.
Ezell Broks, business manager, and
Mrs. Velma Brooks, chairman of
Social Committee. Each one present
pledged renewed interest in the
club's activities. A delightful repast 
was served. Visitors present
were Mrs. Shell and Mrs. Webb.
The next meeting will be held at
the residence of Mrs. Velma Brooks,
1094 Spottswood, on January 23.
Mrs. Maggie E. Turner, reporter.

EAST MEMPHIS
USHERS UNION
The Shamrock Socialites met
Sunday, January 13 at the home of
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson. The president 
Mrs. Bernestine James, presided. 
The next meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. Magnolia O'Neil, 
1356 N. Bellevue Blvd.
On Friday, February 15, the
Shamrock Socialites will hold a
"Heaven and Hell" party at the
home of Mrs. Gladys Scott, 607
Edith. A linen set is to be given
away. The public is urged to attend. 
Mrs. Priscilla Burke, reporter. 

The Larita Homemakers Social
club met at the residence of Mrs.
Alma Morris, 1332 N McNeil, Sunday, 
January 13.
It was the first meeting of the
year and officers were elected for
1952. Roster for 1952 is Mrs. Julia
Ann Pleas, president; Mrs. Lovell
Fouse, vice president; Miss Geneva
Fouse, secretary; Mrs. June, K.
Pender, assistant, secretary; Mrs.
Alma Morris, treasurer; Mrs. Cleo
Draper, business manager; Mrs. Kathrine 
Armstrong, reporter.
Next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. June K. Pender, 1480
Felix Sunday, January 27, where
the officers will be installed by Mrs.
Irene king. Mrs. King is a member
of the senior Homemakers club.
Mrs. Kathrine Armstrong, reporter. 

The Hyde Park-Hollywood Civic
League will hold its next regular
meeting at the Summerfield Baptist 
Church Tuesday night, January
22 at 8 P. M. It is necessary that
all members be present so that important 
business on the agenda
might be disposed of Plans are
now being formulated for various
civic projects during the year.
The purpose of the league is to
work in interest of community progress, 
therefore, all citizens are urged 
to give their support.
Rev. Wayne S. Jones, president;
Rev. M. Winfield, reporter.
New officers of the Le Fluers who
assumed, their duties January 13 are
Mises Sarah Norton, president; Aleta 
Gatewood, vice president; Florence 
Bryant, secretary; Doris
Hughes, assistant secretary; Gloria
Burnett, treasurer; Loretta Glover,
chaplain: Essie Miller, sergeant-atarms; 
Doris Glover, business manager; 
Marva Crawford and Lillian
Smith, reporters.
The newly elected supervisor is
Mrs. Lillie Branscomb.
The Bronzett Social Club held its
first meeting of the year at the
home of Mrs. Ollie Jones, 794 Randle 
St. The following officers were
elected: Mrs. Fannie Campbell,
president; Mrs. Mattie Evans, vice
president; Mrs. Odessa Williams,
secretary; Mrs. Ollie Jones, assistant 
secretary; Mrs. Nancy Nelson,
social treasurer; Mrs. Mary Williams, 
treasurer; Ms. Estelle Mogan, 
business manager, Mrs. Janie
Hunt, reporter.
The East Memphis Ushers Union
reports a most successful program
for 1951 under the leadership of F.
H. Hamilton. Over six thousand dollars 
was donated to the church in
the year just ended. A special program, 
to which the public is invited,
will be held at the Princeton Baptist
Church on January 27. Mrs. M. L.
Cooks, reporter.
—RENNAISANCE GROUP
The Rennaisance Holiday Group
met Thursday December 27, at 1018
Seattle Street, with Mrs. Mary
Brooks serving as hostess. A brief
business session was presided over
by the president. A Christmas poem
was read by Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet.
The quiz was conducted by Miss
Charlyse Heard, prizes were won by
Mrs. Helen. Heard, Mrs. Pearl Elmo,
Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet and Mrs.
Gertrude Buford. Birthday honorees
were Mrs. Eva Mebane and Mrs.
Georgia Bryant. Secret pals were
revealed and many lovely presents
were received.
Mrs. B. J. Baskin, president Mrs.
Virginia Fogg, secretary, Mrs. Tessie 
Sisson, reporter.
The Friendship Social and Thrift
Club held its meeting on January
8 at 830 Arrington Avenue with
Mrs. Rosa Gant as hostess. Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, the president
presided. Officers were elected as
follows:
Mrs. Vera Heron, president; Mr.
L. L. Davis, vice president; Mrs.
E. Spencer, secretary; Mrs. Maggie
E. Turners assistant secretary; Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, treasurer; Mr.
Ezell Broks, business manager, and
Mrs. Velma Brooks, chairman of
Social Committee. Each one present
pledged renewed interest in the
club's activities. A delightful repast 
was served. Visitors present
were Mrs. Shell and Mrs. Webb.
The next meeting will be held at
the residence of Mrs. Velma Brooks,
1094 Spottswood, on January 23.
Mrs. Maggie E. Turner, reporter.

THE FRIENDSHIP
SOCIAL AND THRIFT CLUB
The Shamrock Socialites met
Sunday, January 13 at the home of
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson. The president 
Mrs. Bernestine James, presided. 
The next meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. Magnolia O'Neil, 
1356 N. Bellevue Blvd.
On Friday, February 15, the
Shamrock Socialites will hold a
"Heaven and Hell" party at the
home of Mrs. Gladys Scott, 607
Edith. A linen set is to be given
away. The public is urged to attend. 
Mrs. Priscilla Burke, reporter. 

The Larita Homemakers Social
club met at the residence of Mrs.
Alma Morris, 1332 N McNeil, Sunday, 
January 13.
It was the first meeting of the
year and officers were elected for
1952. Roster for 1952 is Mrs. Julia
Ann Pleas, president; Mrs. Lovell
Fouse, vice president; Miss Geneva
Fouse, secretary; Mrs. June, K.
Pender, assistant, secretary; Mrs.
Alma Morris, treasurer; Mrs. Cleo
Draper, business manager; Mrs. Kathrine 
Armstrong, reporter.
Next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. June K. Pender, 1480
Felix Sunday, January 27, where
the officers will be installed by Mrs.
Irene king. Mrs. King is a member
of the senior Homemakers club.
Mrs. Kathrine Armstrong, reporter. 

The Hyde Park-Hollywood Civic
League will hold its next regular
meeting at the Summerfield Baptist 
Church Tuesday night, January
22 at 8 P. M. It is necessary that
all members be present so that important 
business on the agenda
might be disposed of Plans are
now being formulated for various
civic projects during the year.
The purpose of the league is to
work in interest of community progress, 
therefore, all citizens are urged 
to give their support.
Rev. Wayne S. Jones, president;
Rev. M. Winfield, reporter.
New officers of the Le Fluers who
assumed, their duties January 13 are
Mises Sarah Norton, president; Aleta 
Gatewood, vice president; Florence 
Bryant, secretary; Doris
Hughes, assistant secretary; Gloria
Burnett, treasurer; Loretta Glover,
chaplain: Essie Miller, sergeant-atarms; 
Doris Glover, business manager; 
Marva Crawford and Lillian
Smith, reporters.
The newly elected supervisor is
Mrs. Lillie Branscomb.
The Bronzett Social Club held its
first meeting of the year at the
home of Mrs. Ollie Jones, 794 Randle 
St. The following officers were
elected: Mrs. Fannie Campbell,
president; Mrs. Mattie Evans, vice
president; Mrs. Odessa Williams,
secretary; Mrs. Ollie Jones, assistant 
secretary; Mrs. Nancy Nelson,
social treasurer; Mrs. Mary Williams, 
treasurer; Ms. Estelle Mogan, 
business manager, Mrs. Janie
Hunt, reporter.
The East Memphis Ushers Union
reports a most successful program
for 1951 under the leadership of F.
H. Hamilton. Over six thousand dollars 
was donated to the church in
the year just ended. A special program, 
to which the public is invited,
will be held at the Princeton Baptist
Church on January 27. Mrs. M. L.
Cooks, reporter.
—RENNAISANCE GROUP
The Rennaisance Holiday Group
met Thursday December 27, at 1018
Seattle Street, with Mrs. Mary
Brooks serving as hostess. A brief
business session was presided over
by the president. A Christmas poem
was read by Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet.
The quiz was conducted by Miss
Charlyse Heard, prizes were won by
Mrs. Helen. Heard, Mrs. Pearl Elmo,
Mrs. Mamie Phamphlet and Mrs.
Gertrude Buford. Birthday honorees
were Mrs. Eva Mebane and Mrs.
Georgia Bryant. Secret pals were
revealed and many lovely presents
were received.
Mrs. B. J. Baskin, president Mrs.
Virginia Fogg, secretary, Mrs. Tessie 
Sisson, reporter.
The Friendship Social and Thrift
Club held its meeting on January
8 at 830 Arrington Avenue with
Mrs. Rosa Gant as hostess. Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, the president
presided. Officers were elected as
follows:
Mrs. Vera Heron, president; Mr.
L. L. Davis, vice president; Mrs.
E. Spencer, secretary; Mrs. Maggie
E. Turners assistant secretary; Mrs.
Sarah M. Register, treasurer; Mr.
Ezell Broks, business manager, and
Mrs. Velma Brooks, chairman of
Social Committee. Each one present
pledged renewed interest in the
club's activities. A delightful repast 
was served. Visitors present
were Mrs. Shell and Mrs. Webb.
The next meeting will be held at
the residence of Mrs. Velma Brooks,
1094 Spottswood, on January 23.
Mrs. Maggie E. Turner, reporter.

Bluff City

sary to achieve it. The fight is not
hopeless — the odds are rapidly diminishing 
— meanwhile we must

bestir ourselves to support that
young man in the university and to
send many more so through their
proficiency and earnest endeavor,
our battle will be justified.

FELIX THE CAT By Sullivan

MEMPHIS PREP LEAGUE
By WILLIAM O. LITTLE

R. Q. Venson was out nursing a
sprained ankle that he injured in
last week's scrap with Hamilton.—
Venson probably, won't be able to
play tonight against Melrose because 
of it.
Willie Collins, the team's leading
scorer, was the other sidelined starter. 
Both games were played Tuesday
in the Blair T. Hunt Gymnasium
Washington opened the card with
Barrett's Chapel.
The first half was a dull one with
wild passes taking their toll. The
Warriors left the floor at half-time
with an 18-12 lead. Washington
started pressing Barret's at the start
of the second half.
With a new unit in, the Warriors
ran up 32 points, ripping their opponents' 
zone defense into shreds.
With four minutes left, Barret's
Chapel started a press of its own but
quickly came out of it as Washington 
took it to their liking and set
up two straight scoring plays. —
James Young led all scorers with 14
points. Edward and George Miller
had nine each.



WHITE MAN GOES FREE
IN DEATH OF FARMER
An all white jury last week freed
Newton Hanes, white, of the fatal
shooting of his Negro farm tenant
who he claims raped his wife early
Last Fall.
Acquitted of the killing of Ishmael
Simmons, 40, after a conflicting
three day trial, Hanes, a Trent River 
farmer, testified that, he shot
Simmons in self-defense when he
advanced on him with a kitchen
knife, November 4.
Son of a prominent Winston-Salem 
family, Hanes startled the jam
packed courtroom with a sordid
story of the slaying and his at
tempt to hide the body to prevent
the shame and smear of publicity
that would fall "on his family."
The 37 year old farmer said
Simmons came to the Hanes home
late on the afternoon of November
4, and demanded money for tobacco.
"I got mad, blind mad," he said.
"Thats why I yelled at him that I
was going to have him indicted the
next day for raping my wife, Mary
Anne."
Simmons, he testified, grabbed a
knife from a nearby table and lunged 
at him. After throwing a chair
at him, Hanes ran into another
room, grabbed a gun and shot Simmons, 
the defendant, said.
Asked, when met he find out about
the rape, he replied, "Mary Anne
told me October 26. He said he had
noticed that she had been nervous
and crying a lot about a month.
When she told him that day that
she had to go to the hospital for a
checkup, he said, he demanded to

know why.
In answer she told him that Simmons 
had raped her one morning
in early Fall while Hanes and all
the other men on the farm were in
Greenville at the tobacco market.
Simmons forced her onto the living
room couch and attacked her,
Hanes said his wife told him.
Later in the trial Defense attorneys 
painted Ishmael Simmons
as a Negro whose mind dwelt on
women — both white and Negro.
In turn, the special prosecutor
described Newton Hanes as a man
who spent much of his time "drinking 
and shooting" at people. Also,
that Mrs. Hanes, who was afraid of
having contacted a veneral disease
and being pregnant, may have had
something wrong with her, "but it
wasn't by Simmons."

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during the deliberations and campaigning 
would be healed so that
Negro voters could present a solid
front at the polls June 10.
A native of Norfolk, Young attended 
Norfolk, schools and Hampton 
Institute before going to Ohio
State university where he earned
bachelor degrees in journalism and
law.
Since the city council will be increased 
from five to seven members
this year and two incumbents must
be re-elected to retain their seats,
political observers believe there is
an excellent chance to elect a
strong Negro candidate if he gets
the undivided support of Negro voters. 





CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
PETER followed Nicholas to the
library, and almost at once Sylvester 
brought a tray with coffee
and sandwiches.
"Talk with your mouth full it
necessary," said Nicholas kindly.
"You can't have much time."
"No, sir. But I can state the
thing quickly, I believe." He smiled
his quick, appealing grin. "I've
been rehearsing it."
Nicholas sat back into his
leather chair and watched the boy
while he told his story. Peter ended
with a request that Dr. Cowan tell
the chief surgeon.
A slow, cold rage had built itself
within Nicholas during the five
minutes it took Peter to outline
the mess he was in. He looked so
like his father, who on another occasino— 

And mess this definitely was!
Nicholas jerked to his feet that
other mess, that Other betrayal,
was over and done, That had involved 
money—the misuse of Nicholas" 
name. This—
"You eat something," he said
gruffly, "while I think this over."
Nicholas stood in profile to him,
his brown face sober, but revealing 
none of the protest and disgust
boiling within him.
Damn this boy anyway! No need
to rake up bis father's failures.
But the incredible messes his son
could get himself into! Mollie
first, and now this. A little less
zeal would have been desirable in
that first case, a little more in this.
Someone should tell this kid—but.
not Nicholas! Definitely not!
I'll find a chance to drop a
word in Mac's ear tomorrow," he
said quietly. "I do recall your discussing 
the case with me, Peter.
It was unusual, and you did need
to exert caution before ordering
surgery."
"Yes, sir. I should have written
it down—"
"I expect you'll get told that a
few times before you're done with
this."
Peter stood up. "Yes, sir. I can't
thank you—
"No need to try!" snapped Nicholas, 
showing some of his exaspiration. 
"I wouldn't lift a finger if
I thought your position was undefensible. 
I will add one thing: try
to keep off these spots of thin ice,
Shepherd! You can always fall in.
Drown, I mean."
Peter went back to the hospital
to report to a sleepy Burke that
Cowan had agreed to tell McIntosh. 
"He won't life it, but he'll
do it"
"Fair enough," said Burke. "Get
some sleep."
The next morning Nicholas liked
his duty even less than he had
done the night before. But he
spent no time in arguing with himself. 
He knew when he could best
hope to and Mac in his office, and
he took himself there at that time.
Nicholas Cowan and Dr. McIntosh 
were good friends, in and out
of the hospital. He courteously
asked the secretary it he might
see the Chief. Her eyebrows went
up. "Why, I'd think so, Dr. Cowan." 

"This is somewhat special . . ."
Dr. McIntosh, too, was surprised
at the ritual. "What you got on
your mind?" he demanded, leaning 
back to look at his friend. "Sit
down, boy, and say your piece."
Nicholas got his pipe and his
story going together. Like Peter,
he knew what he wanted to say,
and said it quickly.
The Chief, a big man with a
mop of gray hair and bushy, beetling 
eyebrows, listened quietly, considered 
the story carefully. Considered 
also the revelation of Nicholas' 
anger. Cowan didn't often
bother, let himself get involved—
"It's been a long time since
you've shown an active interest in
residents' politics," he mused."
"You know the two men involved, 
of course."
"Sure I know them."
"The worst that I can say
against Peter Shepherd is that he
does show a genius for getting
into trouble," growled Nicholas.
"Are you personally interested
in him? Wasn't his father . . ."
"His father was a—friend. He
took 'me for five thousand dollars
on a note I signed. This is another 
matter...."
"I meant, of course, are you
asking a favor for Shepherd?"
Nicholas looked up, shocked.
"Good God no!"
"Mph," said the chief surgeon.
"In all fairness to this youngster, 
Mac, I must say that he himself 
asked for no favor."
So . . ."
"He knew that I was in a position 
to state to you what he himself 
realizes should have been
written on the record."
"That he did recognize and diagnose 
an inflamed appendix?"
"That's right. I will say too that
he rightly considered the history
of malaria to be of equal importance." 
Nicholas spoke stiffly. Then
he stood up, a slim, tense man in
brown. "There! It's said! Now,
it's in your power to believe him,

to believe me, or not—that he
made a complete diagnosis—and so
write it down on the record. 
not." He watched Dr. McIntosh, 
lips puffing on his pipe which had
cold.
"Is that what you want me to
do?"
Nicholas shrugged.
"The boy himself could have
taken out his pen and slipped the
word in." Dr. McIntosh's glance
traveled to a pile of manila folders 
on his desk.
"He could have," Nicholas
agreed. "But—he's a fool, Mac. A
young fool, but I do think he's honest. 
And, dear God, how earnest!"
Dr. McIntosh laughed, but Nicholas' 
face remained a little pale,
and very serious.
"Don't yon like young Shepherd,
Nicholas?" the Chief asked keenly.
"Professionally, I understand
he's very good . . ."
"He is," agreed the Chief. "A
little brash, but a keen surgeon
needs some of that. However, I
didn't mean professionally."
"Well," said Nicholas, displaying
a degree of feeling that was un
usual with him, "he's so young,
Mac. And such a complete fool!"
The chief surgeon chuckled.
"Besides," said Nicholas sulkily,
lighting his pipe anew, "he's
stepped in and stolen my girl!"
The Chief was startled. He
brought his chair forward with a
jaring crash. "I don't believe it!"
he blurted. "He couldn't!"
"Couldn't he?" asked Nicholas
sardonically. "Look at him, Mac
Twelve years younger than I am,
the charm of that red hair, his
creased-cheek smile—"
"But he's not Nicholas Cowan."
"That's what I mean!" said
Nicholas, with a flash of his old
self. "On top ot all those natural
advantages over me, he gets himself 
into scrapes. That appeals to
women. And, on top of that, for
some unknown reason, I have to
be the one to reach down into the
muck and pull him out—"
"Very good ot you, too, Nicholas," 
drawled the Chief.
"I'm not good! I don't want to
be, Mac. But the boy's doctor
material; that's why I do it, although 
I get so upset when something 
bangs into my private ego—
I do resent being involved!"
The Chief was studying his
friend's face. "Mollie, eh?" he
mused. "I knew it took some atomic 
force to stir you out." He was
remembering that Staff meeting
When Nicholas had been stirred
out.


PGA Gives

be happy to play with Louis or anyone 
else they pair me with."
Spiller qualified for the event yesterday 
by firing scores of 77-75 —
152.
Louis earlier said that the San
Diego incident, which has become a
"Hot Potato" for the P. G. A., was
the first time he ever had experienced 
racial discrimination in sports.
He accused the P. G. A. of being
dominated by a "handful" of prejudiced 
golfers.


V.W. Hodges

opportunities for Negroes to various
fields now closed to them.
A testimonial in the honor of
Mr. Hodges was held at the home
of Editor Scott Saturday evening
at which time staff members of the
Atlanta Daily World were present.

Make Polio

dollars, if we are to achieve final
victory. Our local chapter of the National 
Foundation must have funds
with which to take care of those who
need assistance when polio Strikes.
"National Headquarters, meanwhile, 
has exhausted its funds for
patient care for the fourth year in
a row. It is in debt to hospitals that
have cared for patients. That is why
the drive has been expanded this
year. We have all worked harder in
an effort to increase our total funds.
The local committee has been active
for several months.
"Now we come to the final effort.
These next three weeks, with the
help of all our citizens, can and must
make the March of Dimes in this,
community the greatest in history."

Ingram Freedom

and sons were given death sentences 
at the trial but Superior Court
Judge W. M. Harper later reduced
the penalty to life terms.

Communist and other left wing
groups have interceded in the case
at various times.
A claim that the sentences were
excessive was presented to the
board by A. T. Walden, Atlanta
Negro attorney. Walden said if the
racial relationships in the case had
been reversed there would not have

been a trial.
A resolution was presented from
the Militant church Movement asking 
release of the trio by Miss Alberta 
Ahern, of Louisville, Ky.
Mrs. Portia M. Thorpe and son
have gone to Indianapolis, Ind. to
visit relatives and friends.