Memphis World
Memphis World Publishing Co.
1959-02-18
Thaddeus T. Stokes

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Abraham Lincoln And 100 Years Ago
It is almost unbelievable, that advocates of racial discrimination 
would take speeches made by Abraham Lincoln 100
years ago, before emancipation, and make him a man of their
cause, but last week columnist David Lawrence wrote:" ... if
what Abraham Lincoln said just 100 years ago were attributed
today ... in public life, the same utterances would be denounced 
as coming from a "racist," or "extremist" ... who defies 
the Constitution."
Columnist Lawrence refers to the following utterances made
by Lincoln which the journalist and other segregationists have
long applied to defend their cause in the segregation-integration 
issue of today: "I will say then that I am not, nor have
ever been in favor of bringing about in any way the social
and political equality of the white and black races — that I am
not nor ever have been in favor of making voters or jurors of
Negroes, nor of qualifying them to hold office, nor to intermarry 
with white people; and I will say in addition to this
that there is a marked physical difference between the two
forever which I believe will forever forbid the two races living
together on terms of social and political equality. And inasmuch 
as they cannot live, while they do remain together there
must be the position of superior and inferior, and I as much as
any other man am in favor of haying the superior position
assigned to the white race ... I will add to this that I have
never seen to my knowledge a man, woman or child who was
in favor of producing a perfect equality, social and political,
between Negroes and white men."
These words made by Lincoln nearly 100 years ago at
Charleston, III Sept. 18, 1858, cannot logically be applied to
the current segregation-integration debate. The racial atmosphere 
at that time was wholly apart from what it is today as
was the condition of Negroes. The issue at that time was slavery, 
and Lincoln's noble cause to free the Negroes would have
been hurt had he even implied that he was in favor of political
and social equality of the races which, because of the pitiable
conditions of the Negroes, Would have been impossible at that
time.
Many changes, however, have taken place in the course
of a hundred years in both the conditions of Negroes and the
thinking of man. It is ridiculous to assume that a man like
Abraham Lincoln who had the vision and courage to spearhead 
a successful crusade against slavery and its evils would,
if living today, refuse, to recognize the changes of a 100 years
and lean toward the cause of racial discrimination.

The Congress And The Nation Paused To
Hear A Poet
Not since the days that Francis Scott Key, from his war
prison-cell gave the nation from an envelope flap, her national 
anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner" to be flowed later
by that immortal hymn, "My Country 'Tis of Thee" by Dr.
Samuel Francis Smith, has it been held in such a chanting spell
and aesthetic swing of one of its poets, as was witnessed on
ml 150th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
This happened on that natal day, when the Congress of
the United States laid aside its busy chores to hear another
great poet, Carl Sandburg sing:
"In the time of April lilacs
In eighteen and sixty-five."
This was a memorial day to never to be forgotten. It was
a dateline that annotated reunion of the Union, or otherwise,
the time chalked up to note the beginning of a people toward
the sunrise of freedom.
In the other days when Charles Sumner, Wendell Phillips,
Henry Ward Beecher and Julia Ward Howe thundered from
Washington's common against the slavery evil, poets like James
Russell Lowell, scion of a rich New England family of proud
ancentry, was dedicating his ripe talent of English verse to
the cause of Negro freedom. Likewise was the white haired
poet, John Greenleaf Whittier, another New Englander, was
hitting human slavery hard with his pen. Henry W. Longfellow, 
the proud singer of Boston, who wrote "Paul Revere's
Ride" and born also in February in 1807, two years before
Lincoln, was literally singing the nation into a spell of freedom; 
a freedom that made men willing to die.
In his exhaustive eulogy on Lincoln before the Congress,
Sandburg extolled a new philosophy in description of the man,
Lincoln:
"Not often in the story of mankind, does a man arrive
on earth,
Who is both steel and velvet;
Who is as hard as rock
And soft as a drifting fog."
Truly the poet is essential to civilization.
It was the senior Oliver Wendell Holmes of yesteryears
who saved "Old Ironsides," time's immortal "Ship of the Ages"
with the strokes of his powerful poem. Edgar Allen Poe gave
new spices to English words in his famous "Raven" and Kipling 
literally revolutionized England with a torch that will never
go out in the stirring ballad rhythm and gripping leaven in
such poems as "The Widows of Windsor" and his exposition
of the dark pawns of his own native India.
The nation listened to a poet, the other day. Maybe time is
waiting for a poet, a poet of botherhood and lasting peace,
powerful in his stance, gripping in his sway and sequel to
swing the baton to RING OUT hot and cold wars, prejudice
and sinister politics and RING IN a new freedom to the children 
of men.
When the evil spirit was upon Saul, David came with his
harp to charm in the annals of the prince of glory.
The Congress and the world, paused to hear what the
Poet, saith.

The Annals Of A Statesman
One day when our patterns of hero worship escape the
Ramparts of sainthood the life and times of Frederick Douglass
Will find their symphonic ring on the forge of realities.
A real character he was: a man of power, a primitive
pioneer whose courage and bold spirit, were not dinted by
the searing abrasions so accustomed to crusades.
Out of due time he comes upon a scene of angry controversies 
and political confusions around the issue of slavery. A
way of life had come to judgment and those who went out to

its challenge had to be shod with the preparation of the fearless 
crusader.
A powerful body, piloted by such a spirit, was to take his
experiences and fuse them with the minds and characters of
such abolitionists as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Wendell Phillips,
Henry Ward Beecher and the poets, James Russell Lowell and
John Greenleaf Whittier, New England literary men, and the
saintly composer, Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, whose vibrant soul
breathed new life in the cause in "Mine eyes have seen the
glory of the coming of the Lord.
Frederick Douglass, himself having felt the ravages of slavery, 
and who once walked to his freedom; Will live on down
time as long as the cause of freedom and peace will nourish
our civilization.
Those early crusaders for freedom have come into new
Glory as time unfolds the doctrine that a free world must obtain
if any nations of men would be free.
We are met today with a further challenge in our homeland 
where we still find those who are not yet sufficiently convinced 
that until all men are free none can be truly secure and
free.
So, Frederick Douglass stands out on this birthday as a
symbol of freedom and the emblem of justice. Upon these principles 
has the free world been able to offer its patterns and
plans to the ages.
Thusly, the annals of a statesman, powerful in spirit and
courageous in soul emerges as one of the morning stars of Liberty 
and among those who, if ever it comes, will repose in
the cornerstone of a lasting peace.

MANASSAS HIGH
SCHOOL NEWS
By FREDDIE ANDERSON
Last week Manassas, along with
hundreds of other institutions, observed 
Negro History Week.
For the special occasion, two
prominent citizens of the community 
gave short, inspiring, talks
to the students and faculty. The
first speaker was Prof. T. J. Johnson, 
founder and former principal
of Woodstock High School of Lucy,
Term., former principal of Klondyke, 
former editor who recently
completed writing a book.
The retired educator said there
were three types of people who
started this country — the white
man, who started civilization, the
red man, who opposed civilization;
and the black man, who observed
from the sidelines as a slave. He
lauded the progress of Negroes in
this country and Negro leaders
who have been responsible for
much of this progress — Booker
T. Washington, George Washington 
Carver and others whose
names receive special mention
every Negro History Week.
Atty. B. F. Hooks, pastor of
Greater Middle Baptist Church,
also hailed the progress of the
Negro race since emancipation,
but also took a slap at some vices,
such as the comparatively high
illegitimacy rate among Negroes.
Atty. Hooks was introduced by
Mrs. Addie Jones, a member of
the NHW committee.
Dr. Johnson was introduced by
Principal Louis B. Hobson.
Other highlights, of the week
saw the Speech Department, tutored 
by Mrs. Babe Bowers Flngal.
present a play while the choir and
the band got together for a spectal 
concert.
Ernest Withers, Jr., who was
defeated in the Student Councilelection 
by Ole Timer Clinton
Taylor for the much-desired position 
of vice president and considered 
enemy of the Ole Timers.
has been giving indications that
he might join the club soon.
Withers had said earlier that
it was the club's power which led
to his defeat, but later reversed

his stand and gave the credit to
Taylor's football popularity, clearing 
the club of any undercover
tactics hinted by Walter Hall,
"High School Dateline" columnist
from Booker T. Washington who
was trying to form a coalition
with Withers.
It is good that Withers will
probably join this fine group at
Manassas, for it always seeks men
of his caliber.
Fred Carr and Bettie Reeves
were named Mr. and Miss Sophomore 
Class when the organization
held its dance last Thursday in
the gymnasium. The affair, called
"Sweethearts Ball," was well attended. 

Advisors for the class, who have
done an excellent job in keeping
the group rolling this year, are
Mrs. Gladys Greene, chairman;
Miss Nora Morgan, Mrs. Harriet
Craigen, Mrs. Mariorie Ulen, Mrs.
M. Harris, Rev. William Bell, Mrs.
E. D. Boyd, Mr. C. S. Boyd and
Mr. A. L. Plaxico.
And speaking of dances, everybody 
is anticipating a night of
fun when the seniors present their
pie-spring ball. Thursday; March
12 at Currle's Club Tropicana.
Senior teachers this year are Mr.
Noble Owens. Jr., chairman of the
group; Mr. O. T. Peeples, Mrs.
C. S. Jones, Mrs. K. P. Thomas,
Mrs. Eldora Amos, Mrs. J. R. Turner, 
Mrs. Ozzie Hodge and Mrs.
H. C. Smith.
Music will be provided by Ben
Branch and his orchestra.
The Manassas-Lester game in
our gvmnasium Thursday.
1. Bettye Reeves, 2. Annie PhilLips, 
3. Patricia Bowles, 4. Eddie
Nell. Feaster, 5. Marva Crawford;
G. Mary King, 7. Zula Rayford, 8.
Miss Bowden, 9. Willie Ettie Sanders, 
and 10. Maurice Young.
1. Fred Carr, 2. John Bunton,
3. Ural Williams, 4. Walter. Plummer, 
5. Louis Guess, 6. Jimmy
Smith, 7, Walter Wilson, 8. HarRison 
Hall, 9. Bui Buford McGhee, and
10. Thomas Henderson.

PROF. JOHNSON AND ATTY.
HOOKS ADDRESS STUDENTS
By FREDDIE ANDERSON
Last week Manassas, along with
hundreds of other institutions, observed 
Negro History Week.
For the special occasion, two
prominent citizens of the community 
gave short, inspiring, talks
to the students and faculty. The
first speaker was Prof. T. J. Johnson, 
founder and former principal
of Woodstock High School of Lucy,
Term., former principal of Klondyke, 
former editor who recently
completed writing a book.
The retired educator said there
were three types of people who
started this country — the white
man, who started civilization, the
red man, who opposed civilization;
and the black man, who observed
from the sidelines as a slave. He
lauded the progress of Negroes in
this country and Negro leaders
who have been responsible for
much of this progress — Booker
T. Washington, George Washington 
Carver and others whose
names receive special mention
every Negro History Week.
Atty. B. F. Hooks, pastor of
Greater Middle Baptist Church,
also hailed the progress of the
Negro race since emancipation,
but also took a slap at some vices,
such as the comparatively high
illegitimacy rate among Negroes.
Atty. Hooks was introduced by
Mrs. Addie Jones, a member of
the NHW committee.
Dr. Johnson was introduced by
Principal Louis B. Hobson.
Other highlights, of the week
saw the Speech Department, tutored 
by Mrs. Babe Bowers Flngal.
present a play while the choir and
the band got together for a spectal 
concert.
Ernest Withers, Jr., who was
defeated in the Student Councilelection 
by Ole Timer Clinton
Taylor for the much-desired position 
of vice president and considered 
enemy of the Ole Timers.
has been giving indications that
he might join the club soon.
Withers had said earlier that
it was the club's power which led
to his defeat, but later reversed

his stand and gave the credit to
Taylor's football popularity, clearing 
the club of any undercover
tactics hinted by Walter Hall,
"High School Dateline" columnist
from Booker T. Washington who
was trying to form a coalition
with Withers.
It is good that Withers will
probably join this fine group at
Manassas, for it always seeks men
of his caliber.
Fred Carr and Bettie Reeves
were named Mr. and Miss Sophomore 
Class when the organization
held its dance last Thursday in
the gymnasium. The affair, called
"Sweethearts Ball," was well attended. 

Advisors for the class, who have
done an excellent job in keeping
the group rolling this year, are
Mrs. Gladys Greene, chairman;
Miss Nora Morgan, Mrs. Harriet
Craigen, Mrs. Mariorie Ulen, Mrs.
M. Harris, Rev. William Bell, Mrs.
E. D. Boyd, Mr. C. S. Boyd and
Mr. A. L. Plaxico.
And speaking of dances, everybody 
is anticipating a night of
fun when the seniors present their
pie-spring ball. Thursday; March
12 at Currle's Club Tropicana.
Senior teachers this year are Mr.
Noble Owens. Jr., chairman of the
group; Mr. O. T. Peeples, Mrs.
C. S. Jones, Mrs. K. P. Thomas,
Mrs. Eldora Amos, Mrs. J. R. Turner, 
Mrs. Ozzie Hodge and Mrs.
H. C. Smith.
Music will be provided by Ben
Branch and his orchestra.
The Manassas-Lester game in
our gvmnasium Thursday.
1. Bettye Reeves, 2. Annie PhilLips, 
3. Patricia Bowles, 4. Eddie
Nell. Feaster, 5. Marva Crawford;
G. Mary King, 7. Zula Rayford, 8.
Miss Bowden, 9. Willie Ettie Sanders, 
and 10. Maurice Young.
1. Fred Carr, 2. John Bunton,
3. Ural Williams, 4. Walter. Plummer, 
5. Louis Guess, 6. Jimmy
Smith, 7, Walter Wilson, 8. HarRison 
Hall, 9. Bui Buford McGhee, and
10. Thomas Henderson.

ATTY HOOKS SPEAKS
By FREDDIE ANDERSON
Last week Manassas, along with
hundreds of other institutions, observed 
Negro History Week.
For the special occasion, two
prominent citizens of the community 
gave short, inspiring, talks
to the students and faculty. The
first speaker was Prof. T. J. Johnson, 
founder and former principal
of Woodstock High School of Lucy,
Term., former principal of Klondyke, 
former editor who recently
completed writing a book.
The retired educator said there
were three types of people who
started this country — the white
man, who started civilization, the
red man, who opposed civilization;
and the black man, who observed
from the sidelines as a slave. He
lauded the progress of Negroes in
this country and Negro leaders
who have been responsible for
much of this progress — Booker
T. Washington, George Washington 
Carver and others whose
names receive special mention
every Negro History Week.
Atty. B. F. Hooks, pastor of
Greater Middle Baptist Church,
also hailed the progress of the
Negro race since emancipation,
but also took a slap at some vices,
such as the comparatively high
illegitimacy rate among Negroes.
Atty. Hooks was introduced by
Mrs. Addie Jones, a member of
the NHW committee.
Dr. Johnson was introduced by
Principal Louis B. Hobson.
Other highlights, of the week
saw the Speech Department, tutored 
by Mrs. Babe Bowers Flngal.
present a play while the choir and
the band got together for a spectal 
concert.
Ernest Withers, Jr., who was
defeated in the Student Councilelection 
by Ole Timer Clinton
Taylor for the much-desired position 
of vice president and considered 
enemy of the Ole Timers.
has been giving indications that
he might join the club soon.
Withers had said earlier that
it was the club's power which led
to his defeat, but later reversed

his stand and gave the credit to
Taylor's football popularity, clearing 
the club of any undercover
tactics hinted by Walter Hall,
"High School Dateline" columnist
from Booker T. Washington who
was trying to form a coalition
with Withers.
It is good that Withers will
probably join this fine group at
Manassas, for it always seeks men
of his caliber.
Fred Carr and Bettie Reeves
were named Mr. and Miss Sophomore 
Class when the organization
held its dance last Thursday in
the gymnasium. The affair, called
"Sweethearts Ball," was well attended. 

Advisors for the class, who have
done an excellent job in keeping
the group rolling this year, are
Mrs. Gladys Greene, chairman;
Miss Nora Morgan, Mrs. Harriet
Craigen, Mrs. Mariorie Ulen, Mrs.
M. Harris, Rev. William Bell, Mrs.
E. D. Boyd, Mr. C. S. Boyd and
Mr. A. L. Plaxico.
And speaking of dances, everybody 
is anticipating a night of
fun when the seniors present their
pie-spring ball. Thursday; March
12 at Currle's Club Tropicana.
Senior teachers this year are Mr.
Noble Owens. Jr., chairman of the
group; Mr. O. T. Peeples, Mrs.
C. S. Jones, Mrs. K. P. Thomas,
Mrs. Eldora Amos, Mrs. J. R. Turner, 
Mrs. Ozzie Hodge and Mrs.
H. C. Smith.
Music will be provided by Ben
Branch and his orchestra.
The Manassas-Lester game in
our gvmnasium Thursday.
1. Bettye Reeves, 2. Annie PhilLips, 
3. Patricia Bowles, 4. Eddie
Nell. Feaster, 5. Marva Crawford;
G. Mary King, 7. Zula Rayford, 8.
Miss Bowden, 9. Willie Ettie Sanders, 
and 10. Maurice Young.
1. Fred Carr, 2. John Bunton,
3. Ural Williams, 4. Walter. Plummer, 
5. Louis Guess, 6. Jimmy
Smith, 7, Walter Wilson, 8. HarRison 
Hall, 9. Bui Buford McGhee, and
10. Thomas Henderson.

WITHERS TO OLE TIMERS?
By FREDDIE ANDERSON
Last week Manassas, along with
hundreds of other institutions, observed 
Negro History Week.
For the special occasion, two
prominent citizens of the community 
gave short, inspiring, talks
to the students and faculty. The
first speaker was Prof. T. J. Johnson, 
founder and former principal
of Woodstock High School of Lucy,
Term., former principal of Klondyke, 
former editor who recently
completed writing a book.
The retired educator said there
were three types of people who
started this country — the white
man, who started civilization, the
red man, who opposed civilization;
and the black man, who observed
from the sidelines as a slave. He
lauded the progress of Negroes in
this country and Negro leaders
who have been responsible for
much of this progress — Booker
T. Washington, George Washington 
Carver and others whose
names receive special mention
every Negro History Week.
Atty. B. F. Hooks, pastor of
Greater Middle Baptist Church,
also hailed the progress of the
Negro race since emancipation,
but also took a slap at some vices,
such as the comparatively high
illegitimacy rate among Negroes.
Atty. Hooks was introduced by
Mrs. Addie Jones, a member of
the NHW committee.
Dr. Johnson was introduced by
Principal Louis B. Hobson.
Other highlights, of the week
saw the Speech Department, tutored 
by Mrs. Babe Bowers Flngal.
present a play while the choir and
the band got together for a spectal 
concert.
Ernest Withers, Jr., who was
defeated in the Student Councilelection 
by Ole Timer Clinton
Taylor for the much-desired position 
of vice president and considered 
enemy of the Ole Timers.
has been giving indications that
he might join the club soon.
Withers had said earlier that
it was the club's power which led
to his defeat, but later reversed

his stand and gave the credit to
Taylor's football popularity, clearing 
the club of any undercover
tactics hinted by Walter Hall,
"High School Dateline" columnist
from Booker T. Washington who
was trying to form a coalition
with Withers.
It is good that Withers will
probably join this fine group at
Manassas, for it always seeks men
of his caliber.
Fred Carr and Bettie Reeves
were named Mr. and Miss Sophomore 
Class when the organization
held its dance last Thursday in
the gymnasium. The affair, called
"Sweethearts Ball," was well attended. 

Advisors for the class, who have
done an excellent job in keeping
the group rolling this year, are
Mrs. Gladys Greene, chairman;
Miss Nora Morgan, Mrs. Harriet
Craigen, Mrs. Mariorie Ulen, Mrs.
M. Harris, Rev. William Bell, Mrs.
E. D. Boyd, Mr. C. S. Boyd and
Mr. A. L. Plaxico.
And speaking of dances, everybody 
is anticipating a night of
fun when the seniors present their
pie-spring ball. Thursday; March
12 at Currle's Club Tropicana.
Senior teachers this year are Mr.
Noble Owens. Jr., chairman of the
group; Mr. O. T. Peeples, Mrs.
C. S. Jones, Mrs. K. P. Thomas,
Mrs. Eldora Amos, Mrs. J. R. Turner, 
Mrs. Ozzie Hodge and Mrs.
H. C. Smith.
Music will be provided by Ben
Branch and his orchestra.
The Manassas-Lester game in
our gvmnasium Thursday.
1. Bettye Reeves, 2. Annie PhilLips, 
3. Patricia Bowles, 4. Eddie
Nell. Feaster, 5. Marva Crawford;
G. Mary King, 7. Zula Rayford, 8.
Miss Bowden, 9. Willie Ettie Sanders, 
and 10. Maurice Young.
1. Fred Carr, 2. John Bunton,
3. Ural Williams, 4. Walter. Plummer, 
5. Louis Guess, 6. Jimmy
Smith, 7, Walter Wilson, 8. HarRison 
Hall, 9. Bui Buford McGhee, and
10. Thomas Henderson.

FRED CARR AND BETTYE
REEVES TOP SOPHS
By FREDDIE ANDERSON
Last week Manassas, along with
hundreds of other institutions, observed 
Negro History Week.
For the special occasion, two
prominent citizens of the community 
gave short, inspiring, talks
to the students and faculty. The
first speaker was Prof. T. J. Johnson, 
founder and former principal
of Woodstock High School of Lucy,
Term., former principal of Klondyke, 
former editor who recently
completed writing a book.
The retired educator said there
were three types of people who
started this country — the white
man, who started civilization, the
red man, who opposed civilization;
and the black man, who observed
from the sidelines as a slave. He
lauded the progress of Negroes in
this country and Negro leaders
who have been responsible for
much of this progress — Booker
T. Washington, George Washington 
Carver and others whose
names receive special mention
every Negro History Week.
Atty. B. F. Hooks, pastor of
Greater Middle Baptist Church,
also hailed the progress of the
Negro race since emancipation,
but also took a slap at some vices,
such as the comparatively high
illegitimacy rate among Negroes.
Atty. Hooks was introduced by
Mrs. Addie Jones, a member of
the NHW committee.
Dr. Johnson was introduced by
Principal Louis B. Hobson.
Other highlights, of the week
saw the Speech Department, tutored 
by Mrs. Babe Bowers Flngal.
present a play while the choir and
the band got together for a spectal 
concert.
Ernest Withers, Jr., who was
defeated in the Student Councilelection 
by Ole Timer Clinton
Taylor for the much-desired position 
of vice president and considered 
enemy of the Ole Timers.
has been giving indications that
he might join the club soon.
Withers had said earlier that
it was the club's power which led
to his defeat, but later reversed

his stand and gave the credit to
Taylor's football popularity, clearing 
the club of any undercover
tactics hinted by Walter Hall,
"High School Dateline" columnist
from Booker T. Washington who
was trying to form a coalition
with Withers.
It is good that Withers will
probably join this fine group at
Manassas, for it always seeks men
of his caliber.
Fred Carr and Bettie Reeves
were named Mr. and Miss Sophomore 
Class when the organization
held its dance last Thursday in
the gymnasium. The affair, called
"Sweethearts Ball," was well attended. 

Advisors for the class, who have
done an excellent job in keeping
the group rolling this year, are
Mrs. Gladys Greene, chairman;
Miss Nora Morgan, Mrs. Harriet
Craigen, Mrs. Mariorie Ulen, Mrs.
M. Harris, Rev. William Bell, Mrs.
E. D. Boyd, Mr. C. S. Boyd and
Mr. A. L. Plaxico.
And speaking of dances, everybody 
is anticipating a night of
fun when the seniors present their
pie-spring ball. Thursday; March
12 at Currle's Club Tropicana.
Senior teachers this year are Mr.
Noble Owens. Jr., chairman of the
group; Mr. O. T. Peeples, Mrs.
C. S. Jones, Mrs. K. P. Thomas,
Mrs. Eldora Amos, Mrs. J. R. Turner, 
Mrs. Ozzie Hodge and Mrs.
H. C. Smith.
Music will be provided by Ben
Branch and his orchestra.
The Manassas-Lester game in
our gvmnasium Thursday.
1. Bettye Reeves, 2. Annie PhilLips, 
3. Patricia Bowles, 4. Eddie
Nell. Feaster, 5. Marva Crawford;
G. Mary King, 7. Zula Rayford, 8.
Miss Bowden, 9. Willie Ettie Sanders, 
and 10. Maurice Young.
1. Fred Carr, 2. John Bunton,
3. Ural Williams, 4. Walter. Plummer, 
5. Louis Guess, 6. Jimmy
Smith, 7, Walter Wilson, 8. HarRison 
Hall, 9. Bui Buford McGhee, and
10. Thomas Henderson.

DON'T FORGET!
By FREDDIE ANDERSON
Last week Manassas, along with
hundreds of other institutions, observed 
Negro History Week.
For the special occasion, two
prominent citizens of the community 
gave short, inspiring, talks
to the students and faculty. The
first speaker was Prof. T. J. Johnson, 
founder and former principal
of Woodstock High School of Lucy,
Term., former principal of Klondyke, 
former editor who recently
completed writing a book.
The retired educator said there
were three types of people who
started this country — the white
man, who started civilization, the
red man, who opposed civilization;
and the black man, who observed
from the sidelines as a slave. He
lauded the progress of Negroes in
this country and Negro leaders
who have been responsible for
much of this progress — Booker
T. Washington, George Washington 
Carver and others whose
names receive special mention
every Negro History Week.
Atty. B. F. Hooks, pastor of
Greater Middle Baptist Church,
also hailed the progress of the
Negro race since emancipation,
but also took a slap at some vices,
such as the comparatively high
illegitimacy rate among Negroes.
Atty. Hooks was introduced by
Mrs. Addie Jones, a member of
the NHW committee.
Dr. Johnson was introduced by
Principal Louis B. Hobson.
Other highlights, of the week
saw the Speech Department, tutored 
by Mrs. Babe Bowers Flngal.
present a play while the choir and
the band got together for a spectal 
concert.
Ernest Withers, Jr., who was
defeated in the Student Councilelection 
by Ole Timer Clinton
Taylor for the much-desired position 
of vice president and considered 
enemy of the Ole Timers.
has been giving indications that
he might join the club soon.
Withers had said earlier that
it was the club's power which led
to his defeat, but later reversed

his stand and gave the credit to
Taylor's football popularity, clearing 
the club of any undercover
tactics hinted by Walter Hall,
"High School Dateline" columnist
from Booker T. Washington who
was trying to form a coalition
with Withers.
It is good that Withers will
probably join this fine group at
Manassas, for it always seeks men
of his caliber.
Fred Carr and Bettie Reeves
were named Mr. and Miss Sophomore 
Class when the organization
held its dance last Thursday in
the gymnasium. The affair, called
"Sweethearts Ball," was well attended. 

Advisors for the class, who have
done an excellent job in keeping
the group rolling this year, are
Mrs. Gladys Greene, chairman;
Miss Nora Morgan, Mrs. Harriet
Craigen, Mrs. Mariorie Ulen, Mrs.
M. Harris, Rev. William Bell, Mrs.
E. D. Boyd, Mr. C. S. Boyd and
Mr. A. L. Plaxico.
And speaking of dances, everybody 
is anticipating a night of
fun when the seniors present their
pie-spring ball. Thursday; March
12 at Currle's Club Tropicana.
Senior teachers this year are Mr.
Noble Owens. Jr., chairman of the
group; Mr. O. T. Peeples, Mrs.
C. S. Jones, Mrs. K. P. Thomas,
Mrs. Eldora Amos, Mrs. J. R. Turner, 
Mrs. Ozzie Hodge and Mrs.
H. C. Smith.
Music will be provided by Ben
Branch and his orchestra.
The Manassas-Lester game in
our gvmnasium Thursday.
1. Bettye Reeves, 2. Annie PhilLips, 
3. Patricia Bowles, 4. Eddie
Nell. Feaster, 5. Marva Crawford;
G. Mary King, 7. Zula Rayford, 8.
Miss Bowden, 9. Willie Ettie Sanders, 
and 10. Maurice Young.
1. Fred Carr, 2. John Bunton,
3. Ural Williams, 4. Walter. Plummer, 
5. Louis Guess, 6. Jimmy
Smith, 7, Walter Wilson, 8. HarRison 
Hall, 9. Bui Buford McGhee, and
10. Thomas Henderson.

TOP TEN OF WEEK
COEDS
By FREDDIE ANDERSON
Last week Manassas, along with
hundreds of other institutions, observed 
Negro History Week.
For the special occasion, two
prominent citizens of the community 
gave short, inspiring, talks
to the students and faculty. The
first speaker was Prof. T. J. Johnson, 
founder and former principal
of Woodstock High School of Lucy,
Term., former principal of Klondyke, 
former editor who recently
completed writing a book.
The retired educator said there
were three types of people who
started this country — the white
man, who started civilization, the
red man, who opposed civilization;
and the black man, who observed
from the sidelines as a slave. He
lauded the progress of Negroes in
this country and Negro leaders
who have been responsible for
much of this progress — Booker
T. Washington, George Washington 
Carver and others whose
names receive special mention
every Negro History Week.
Atty. B. F. Hooks, pastor of
Greater Middle Baptist Church,
also hailed the progress of the
Negro race since emancipation,
but also took a slap at some vices,
such as the comparatively high
illegitimacy rate among Negroes.
Atty. Hooks was introduced by
Mrs. Addie Jones, a member of
the NHW committee.
Dr. Johnson was introduced by
Principal Louis B. Hobson.
Other highlights, of the week
saw the Speech Department, tutored 
by Mrs. Babe Bowers Flngal.
present a play while the choir and
the band got together for a spectal 
concert.
Ernest Withers, Jr., who was
defeated in the Student Councilelection 
by Ole Timer Clinton
Taylor for the much-desired position 
of vice president and considered 
enemy of the Ole Timers.
has been giving indications that
he might join the club soon.
Withers had said earlier that
it was the club's power which led
to his defeat, but later reversed

his stand and gave the credit to
Taylor's football popularity, clearing 
the club of any undercover
tactics hinted by Walter Hall,
"High School Dateline" columnist
from Booker T. Washington who
was trying to form a coalition
with Withers.
It is good that Withers will
probably join this fine group at
Manassas, for it always seeks men
of his caliber.
Fred Carr and Bettie Reeves
were named Mr. and Miss Sophomore 
Class when the organization
held its dance last Thursday in
the gymnasium. The affair, called
"Sweethearts Ball," was well attended. 

Advisors for the class, who have
done an excellent job in keeping
the group rolling this year, are
Mrs. Gladys Greene, chairman;
Miss Nora Morgan, Mrs. Harriet
Craigen, Mrs. Mariorie Ulen, Mrs.
M. Harris, Rev. William Bell, Mrs.
E. D. Boyd, Mr. C. S. Boyd and
Mr. A. L. Plaxico.
And speaking of dances, everybody 
is anticipating a night of
fun when the seniors present their
pie-spring ball. Thursday; March
12 at Currle's Club Tropicana.
Senior teachers this year are Mr.
Noble Owens. Jr., chairman of the
group; Mr. O. T. Peeples, Mrs.
C. S. Jones, Mrs. K. P. Thomas,
Mrs. Eldora Amos, Mrs. J. R. Turner, 
Mrs. Ozzie Hodge and Mrs.
H. C. Smith.
Music will be provided by Ben
Branch and his orchestra.
The Manassas-Lester game in
our gvmnasium Thursday.
1. Bettye Reeves, 2. Annie PhilLips, 
3. Patricia Bowles, 4. Eddie
Nell. Feaster, 5. Marva Crawford;
G. Mary King, 7. Zula Rayford, 8.
Miss Bowden, 9. Willie Ettie Sanders, 
and 10. Maurice Young.
1. Fred Carr, 2. John Bunton,
3. Ural Williams, 4. Walter. Plummer, 
5. Louis Guess, 6. Jimmy
Smith, 7, Walter Wilson, 8. HarRison 
Hall, 9. Bui Buford McGhee, and
10. Thomas Henderson.

FELLOWS
By FREDDIE ANDERSON
Last week Manassas, along with
hundreds of other institutions, observed 
Negro History Week.
For the special occasion, two
prominent citizens of the community 
gave short, inspiring, talks
to the students and faculty. The
first speaker was Prof. T. J. Johnson, 
founder and former principal
of Woodstock High School of Lucy,
Term., former principal of Klondyke, 
former editor who recently
completed writing a book.
The retired educator said there
were three types of people who
started this country — the white
man, who started civilization, the
red man, who opposed civilization;
and the black man, who observed
from the sidelines as a slave. He
lauded the progress of Negroes in
this country and Negro leaders
who have been responsible for
much of this progress — Booker
T. Washington, George Washington 
Carver and others whose
names receive special mention
every Negro History Week.
Atty. B. F. Hooks, pastor of
Greater Middle Baptist Church,
also hailed the progress of the
Negro race since emancipation,
but also took a slap at some vices,
such as the comparatively high
illegitimacy rate among Negroes.
Atty. Hooks was introduced by
Mrs. Addie Jones, a member of
the NHW committee.
Dr. Johnson was introduced by
Principal Louis B. Hobson.
Other highlights, of the week
saw the Speech Department, tutored 
by Mrs. Babe Bowers Flngal.
present a play while the choir and
the band got together for a spectal 
concert.
Ernest Withers, Jr., who was
defeated in the Student Councilelection 
by Ole Timer Clinton
Taylor for the much-desired position 
of vice president and considered 
enemy of the Ole Timers.
has been giving indications that
he might join the club soon.
Withers had said earlier that
it was the club's power which led
to his defeat, but later reversed

his stand and gave the credit to
Taylor's football popularity, clearing 
the club of any undercover
tactics hinted by Walter Hall,
"High School Dateline" columnist
from Booker T. Washington who
was trying to form a coalition
with Withers.
It is good that Withers will
probably join this fine group at
Manassas, for it always seeks men
of his caliber.
Fred Carr and Bettie Reeves
were named Mr. and Miss Sophomore 
Class when the organization
held its dance last Thursday in
the gymnasium. The affair, called
"Sweethearts Ball," was well attended. 

Advisors for the class, who have
done an excellent job in keeping
the group rolling this year, are
Mrs. Gladys Greene, chairman;
Miss Nora Morgan, Mrs. Harriet
Craigen, Mrs. Mariorie Ulen, Mrs.
M. Harris, Rev. William Bell, Mrs.
E. D. Boyd, Mr. C. S. Boyd and
Mr. A. L. Plaxico.
And speaking of dances, everybody 
is anticipating a night of
fun when the seniors present their
pie-spring ball. Thursday; March
12 at Currle's Club Tropicana.
Senior teachers this year are Mr.
Noble Owens. Jr., chairman of the
group; Mr. O. T. Peeples, Mrs.
C. S. Jones, Mrs. K. P. Thomas,
Mrs. Eldora Amos, Mrs. J. R. Turner, 
Mrs. Ozzie Hodge and Mrs.
H. C. Smith.
Music will be provided by Ben
Branch and his orchestra.
The Manassas-Lester game in
our gvmnasium Thursday.
1. Bettye Reeves, 2. Annie PhilLips, 
3. Patricia Bowles, 4. Eddie
Nell. Feaster, 5. Marva Crawford;
G. Mary King, 7. Zula Rayford, 8.
Miss Bowden, 9. Willie Ettie Sanders, 
and 10. Maurice Young.
1. Fred Carr, 2. John Bunton,
3. Ural Williams, 4. Walter. Plummer, 
5. Louis Guess, 6. Jimmy
Smith, 7, Walter Wilson, 8. HarRison 
Hall, 9. Bui Buford McGhee, and
10. Thomas Henderson.

Around The Mound
Sports: Melrose played Father
Bertrand, Friday 13, in the Melrose
Gymnasium Melrose came out with
the leading points. Thanks to
Coach Lewis.
The Independent Social Club
gave a private party at 2700 Deadrick. 
Among kids present, a few of
the runing Counts namely, Kenneth 
Cox, Williams Jackson, along
with their sidekick Elvin Seals,
also Charles Banks known as the
dream-boat of all parties: Xola
Burse was also there with his
dancing "feets," Pete Lane - and
Isaac Young along with a host of
others.
I've Heard: William Woods is
taking Latin but he is trying to
speak the language of Alice Ishma.
Claveran Cox is carrying Robie
Rogers books home from school
each day.
Faye Willimas is taking English
from Mrs. Gilliam but Edward
Irby is the author of her book.
Clarence Randle, known as the
number one traitor, has joined a
lonely heart club since Sandra put
him on the ice.
Fred Malone known as the most
popular boy around the Mound has
joined a small time unknown club,
by the way "Geisha" is the president. 

"Red Jap Wallance" (BWT) talks
about Levern Cliff (Melrose) All
the time.
"Houston Mulins" is singing Sam
Cooke's recording I love you most
of all to Ann Mitcel Known as
"Red" the center attraction around
the Foote & dayboy homes.
Edward Irby known as the funniest 
clown sometime, please take
this for granted.
Else where The Sputonettes Social 
Club won first prize in the
fashion show Thursday night of
which the Frankie Lymon Fan Club
was the sponsor. There were about
75 people present.
The Kingston Social Club have
made a great start for this year.
The club has planned a dance at
Flamingo room March 17th. The
club started two years ago by Lester 
Le Sure.
The Counts are presenting "A
Night With The Counts" on Feb.
27, out at the Curries Club Tropicana. 

The Las Lernairos Social Club
presented a dance at the Flamingo 
room. Wed night.
James Walker, Charles Banks,
David Taylor, Claveran Cox, Edward 
Irby, Fred Malone.
Elizabeth Ann Mitchell, Annette
Johnson, Betty Johnson, Muriel
Guy, Eunice Dienn, Barbara Bailey.
Tune in next week same time,
same paper for news Around The
Mound With yours truly.

SWINGING IN THE MOUND
BOYS
Sports: Melrose played Father
Bertrand, Friday 13, in the Melrose
Gymnasium Melrose came out with
the leading points. Thanks to
Coach Lewis.
The Independent Social Club
gave a private party at 2700 Deadrick. 
Among kids present, a few of
the runing Counts namely, Kenneth 
Cox, Williams Jackson, along
with their sidekick Elvin Seals,
also Charles Banks known as the
dream-boat of all parties: Xola
Burse was also there with his
dancing "feets," Pete Lane - and
Isaac Young along with a host of
others.
I've Heard: William Woods is
taking Latin but he is trying to
speak the language of Alice Ishma.
Claveran Cox is carrying Robie
Rogers books home from school
each day.
Faye Willimas is taking English
from Mrs. Gilliam but Edward
Irby is the author of her book.
Clarence Randle, known as the
number one traitor, has joined a
lonely heart club since Sandra put
him on the ice.
Fred Malone known as the most
popular boy around the Mound has
joined a small time unknown club,
by the way "Geisha" is the president. 

"Red Jap Wallance" (BWT) talks
about Levern Cliff (Melrose) All
the time.
"Houston Mulins" is singing Sam
Cooke's recording I love you most
of all to Ann Mitcel Known as
"Red" the center attraction around
the Foote & dayboy homes.
Edward Irby known as the funniest 
clown sometime, please take
this for granted.
Else where The Sputonettes Social 
Club won first prize in the
fashion show Thursday night of
which the Frankie Lymon Fan Club
was the sponsor. There were about
75 people present.
The Kingston Social Club have
made a great start for this year.
The club has planned a dance at
Flamingo room March 17th. The
club started two years ago by Lester 
Le Sure.
The Counts are presenting "A
Night With The Counts" on Feb.
27, out at the Curries Club Tropicana. 

The Las Lernairos Social Club
presented a dance at the Flamingo 
room. Wed night.
James Walker, Charles Banks,
David Taylor, Claveran Cox, Edward 
Irby, Fred Malone.
Elizabeth Ann Mitchell, Annette
Johnson, Betty Johnson, Muriel
Guy, Eunice Dienn, Barbara Bailey.
Tune in next week same time,
same paper for news Around The
Mound With yours truly.

GIRLS
Sports: Melrose played Father
Bertrand, Friday 13, in the Melrose
Gymnasium Melrose came out with
the leading points. Thanks to
Coach Lewis.
The Independent Social Club
gave a private party at 2700 Deadrick. 
Among kids present, a few of
the runing Counts namely, Kenneth 
Cox, Williams Jackson, along
with their sidekick Elvin Seals,
also Charles Banks known as the
dream-boat of all parties: Xola
Burse was also there with his
dancing "feets," Pete Lane - and
Isaac Young along with a host of
others.
I've Heard: William Woods is
taking Latin but he is trying to
speak the language of Alice Ishma.
Claveran Cox is carrying Robie
Rogers books home from school
each day.
Faye Willimas is taking English
from Mrs. Gilliam but Edward
Irby is the author of her book.
Clarence Randle, known as the
number one traitor, has joined a
lonely heart club since Sandra put
him on the ice.
Fred Malone known as the most
popular boy around the Mound has
joined a small time unknown club,
by the way "Geisha" is the president. 

"Red Jap Wallance" (BWT) talks
about Levern Cliff (Melrose) All
the time.
"Houston Mulins" is singing Sam
Cooke's recording I love you most
of all to Ann Mitcel Known as
"Red" the center attraction around
the Foote & dayboy homes.
Edward Irby known as the funniest 
clown sometime, please take
this for granted.
Else where The Sputonettes Social 
Club won first prize in the
fashion show Thursday night of
which the Frankie Lymon Fan Club
was the sponsor. There were about
75 people present.
The Kingston Social Club have
made a great start for this year.
The club has planned a dance at
Flamingo room March 17th. The
club started two years ago by Lester 
Le Sure.
The Counts are presenting "A
Night With The Counts" on Feb.
27, out at the Curries Club Tropicana. 

The Las Lernairos Social Club
presented a dance at the Flamingo 
room. Wed night.
James Walker, Charles Banks,
David Taylor, Claveran Cox, Edward 
Irby, Fred Malone.
Elizabeth Ann Mitchell, Annette
Johnson, Betty Johnson, Muriel
Guy, Eunice Dienn, Barbara Bailey.
Tune in next week same time,
same paper for news Around The
Mound With yours truly.

Kissing Case

manded to the custody of their
families. Commissioner Blaine M.
Madison said their home and family 
situation was now "such to
justify release."
Madison said welfare workers investigated 
the condition under
which the boys would live at their
new homes in Charlotte. Their
mothers moved to Charlotte shortly
after the incident in Monroe.
Madison, Gov. Luther H. Hodges
and North Carolina Atty, Gen. Malcolm 
Seawell maintained during
litigation and correspondence surrounding 
the case that the boys
would be released as soon as their
home conditions and behavior at
the training school justified it.
Robert Williams, a Monroe Negro

leader, directed the NAACP-backed
fight to free the boys with a "committee 
to combat racial injustice"
which was an outgrowth; of the
case.
Hodges and Seawell accused Williams 
and other Negroes of using
the case to their own advantage
while being indifferent to the welfare 
of the boys. Seawell also called 
some phases of the activity in
he case an example of "Communists 
and fellow travellers seeking;
through exploitation of racial matters 
and through propaganda to
reach into the pocketbooks of people 
throughout the world to carry
on activities which are inimical to
and destructive to the American
way of life."
The boys both with previous
records of juvenile offenses, were
committed to the Morrison Training 
School at Hoffman. N.C., Nov.
5, by the Union County Juvenile
Court. The juvenile judge made
them Wards of the state and committed 
them as delinquents after
one of them, with the help of the
other, allegedly forced a young
white girl to kiss him.
Among the letters which poured
in to Hodges and other state officials 
was one from Canon L. John
Collins of St. Paul's Cathedral, Lon
don, 
and others scrawled on postcards 
from Italy and Holland.
The response drew comment from
Hodges and Seawell about the way
they said the the situation had
been distorted.
The youngsters had been in trouble 
previously and authorities who
recommended committing them to
a correctional school blamed their
home life.
It had been widely reported but
vigorously denied by North. Carolina 
officials that the youngsters
had received life sentences because
of the "kissing incident.
North Carolina officials contended 
the boys were placed in the training 
school "for their own protection," 
and were not imprisoned.
The NAACP obtained a hearing
on a writ of habeas corpus at
Wadesboro, N. C., last month but
was overruled by Superior Court
Judge Walter Johnston.
Johnston upheld the state's contention 
that the Negro youths had
a record of juvenile offenses in
1958, including breaking and entering, 
and that they had violated
probation. Seawell also cited what
he said was the failure of the mothers 
to provide "reasonable protection, 
guidance and home care."

DEPENDED ON HOME
CONDITIONS

manded to the custody of their
families. Commissioner Blaine M.
Madison said their home and family 
situation was now "such to
justify release."
Madison said welfare workers investigated 
the condition under
which the boys would live at their
new homes in Charlotte. Their
mothers moved to Charlotte shortly
after the incident in Monroe.
Madison, Gov. Luther H. Hodges
and North Carolina Atty, Gen. Malcolm 
Seawell maintained during
litigation and correspondence surrounding 
the case that the boys
would be released as soon as their
home conditions and behavior at
the training school justified it.
Robert Williams, a Monroe Negro

leader, directed the NAACP-backed
fight to free the boys with a "committee 
to combat racial injustice"
which was an outgrowth; of the
case.
Hodges and Seawell accused Williams 
and other Negroes of using
the case to their own advantage
while being indifferent to the welfare 
of the boys. Seawell also called 
some phases of the activity in
he case an example of "Communists 
and fellow travellers seeking;
through exploitation of racial matters 
and through propaganda to
reach into the pocketbooks of people 
throughout the world to carry
on activities which are inimical to
and destructive to the American
way of life."
The boys both with previous
records of juvenile offenses, were
committed to the Morrison Training 
School at Hoffman. N.C., Nov.
5, by the Union County Juvenile
Court. The juvenile judge made
them Wards of the state and committed 
them as delinquents after
one of them, with the help of the
other, allegedly forced a young
white girl to kiss him.
Among the letters which poured
in to Hodges and other state officials 
was one from Canon L. John
Collins of St. Paul's Cathedral, Lon
don, 
and others scrawled on postcards 
from Italy and Holland.
The response drew comment from
Hodges and Seawell about the way
they said the the situation had
been distorted.
The youngsters had been in trouble 
previously and authorities who
recommended committing them to
a correctional school blamed their
home life.
It had been widely reported but
vigorously denied by North. Carolina 
officials that the youngsters
had received life sentences because
of the "kissing incident.
North Carolina officials contended 
the boys were placed in the training 
school "for their own protection," 
and were not imprisoned.
The NAACP obtained a hearing
on a writ of habeas corpus at
Wadesboro, N. C., last month but
was overruled by Superior Court
Judge Walter Johnston.
Johnston upheld the state's contention 
that the Negro youths had
a record of juvenile offenses in
1958, including breaking and entering, 
and that they had violated
probation. Seawell also cited what
he said was the failure of the mothers 
to provide "reasonable protection, 
guidance and home care."

LETTERS POURED IN

manded to the custody of their
families. Commissioner Blaine M.
Madison said their home and family 
situation was now "such to
justify release."
Madison said welfare workers investigated 
the condition under
which the boys would live at their
new homes in Charlotte. Their
mothers moved to Charlotte shortly
after the incident in Monroe.
Madison, Gov. Luther H. Hodges
and North Carolina Atty, Gen. Malcolm 
Seawell maintained during
litigation and correspondence surrounding 
the case that the boys
would be released as soon as their
home conditions and behavior at
the training school justified it.
Robert Williams, a Monroe Negro

leader, directed the NAACP-backed
fight to free the boys with a "committee 
to combat racial injustice"
which was an outgrowth; of the
case.
Hodges and Seawell accused Williams 
and other Negroes of using
the case to their own advantage
while being indifferent to the welfare 
of the boys. Seawell also called 
some phases of the activity in
he case an example of "Communists 
and fellow travellers seeking;
through exploitation of racial matters 
and through propaganda to
reach into the pocketbooks of people 
throughout the world to carry
on activities which are inimical to
and destructive to the American
way of life."
The boys both with previous
records of juvenile offenses, were
committed to the Morrison Training 
School at Hoffman. N.C., Nov.
5, by the Union County Juvenile
Court. The juvenile judge made
them Wards of the state and committed 
them as delinquents after
one of them, with the help of the
other, allegedly forced a young
white girl to kiss him.
Among the letters which poured
in to Hodges and other state officials 
was one from Canon L. John
Collins of St. Paul's Cathedral, Lon
don, 
and others scrawled on postcards 
from Italy and Holland.
The response drew comment from
Hodges and Seawell about the way
they said the the situation had
been distorted.
The youngsters had been in trouble 
previously and authorities who
recommended committing them to
a correctional school blamed their
home life.
It had been widely reported but
vigorously denied by North. Carolina 
officials that the youngsters
had received life sentences because
of the "kissing incident.
North Carolina officials contended 
the boys were placed in the training 
school "for their own protection," 
and were not imprisoned.
The NAACP obtained a hearing
on a writ of habeas corpus at
Wadesboro, N. C., last month but
was overruled by Superior Court
Judge Walter Johnston.
Johnston upheld the state's contention 
that the Negro youths had
a record of juvenile offenses in
1958, including breaking and entering, 
and that they had violated
probation. Seawell also cited what
he said was the failure of the mothers 
to provide "reasonable protection, 
guidance and home care."

Use It Or Lose It
By REV. LOUISE LYNOM
Text: if thou shalt confess with
thy mouth Jesus as Lord, and
shalt believe in thine heart that
God raised Him from the dead,
thou shalt be saved. Romans (10:
9).
Christianity has been called the
greats confession, This Scripture
points the way of
salvation. According 
to this Word
we must make a
right confession
if we are to know
the Lord as our
personal; Saviour.
Confession of
the lips is a part
of Christianity.
By this confession 
we do not
mean the confession 
of sin but rather the confession 
of Christ as Lord and Saviour.
And as the right confession is
necessary to bring Christ into our
life, just so is the right confesssion 
necessary to bring the blessing 
of Christ into our Christian
experience as a bright and living
reality.
If I feel weak, I confess that, "I
can do all things through Christ
which strengtheneth me" Phil. 4:
13).
If I have need of wisdom, I confess 
that, "Jesus is made unto me
the wisdom of Cod." (Cor. 1:30).
'If I am sick, I confess that,
By His stripes I am healed" (1 Pet.
2: 24: Isa. 53. 5.)
We have been freed from condenation 
and enjoy the grace of
adoption in the name of the Lord
Jesus.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I was
an enemy to Thee by nature and
by life I bad merits to commend
myself to Thee for adoption. But
Thy love, through Christ, washed
me of all my sins. Today I call
Thee Abba, Father. Glory be to
Thee through Christ Amen.

THE WAY OF SALVATION:
By REV. LOUISE LYNOM
Text: if thou shalt confess with
thy mouth Jesus as Lord, and
shalt believe in thine heart that
God raised Him from the dead,
thou shalt be saved. Romans (10:
9).
Christianity has been called the
greats confession, This Scripture
points the way of
salvation. According 
to this Word
we must make a
right confession
if we are to know
the Lord as our
personal; Saviour.
Confession of
the lips is a part
of Christianity.
By this confession 
we do not
mean the confession 
of sin but rather the confession 
of Christ as Lord and Saviour.
And as the right confession is
necessary to bring Christ into our
life, just so is the right confesssion 
necessary to bring the blessing 
of Christ into our Christian
experience as a bright and living
reality.
If I feel weak, I confess that, "I
can do all things through Christ
which strengtheneth me" Phil. 4:
13).
If I have need of wisdom, I confess 
that, "Jesus is made unto me
the wisdom of Cod." (Cor. 1:30).
'If I am sick, I confess that,
By His stripes I am healed" (1 Pet.
2: 24: Isa. 53. 5.)
We have been freed from condenation 
and enjoy the grace of
adoption in the name of the Lord
Jesus.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I was
an enemy to Thee by nature and
by life I bad merits to commend
myself to Thee for adoption. But
Thy love, through Christ, washed
me of all my sins. Today I call
Thee Abba, Father. Glory be to
Thee through Christ Amen.

MEMPHIS WORLD


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MY WEEKLY
SERMON
REV, BLAIR T. HUNT
PASTOR
MISSISSIPPI BLVD. CHRISTIAN CHURCH
 "The memory of the
just is blessed."



In 1865, the bullet of an assassin 
suddenly, terminated the
American greatheart, the liberator
of four million slaves. Lincoln
was great and good. He was great
because he was good. "He endured
as seeing him who is invisible."
Lincoln was a man of profound
faith. He believed in people Indeed 
the memory of Lincoln is
blessed. Lincoln was a man of
prayer. He had a great big heart.
His was America's great heart.
In these days of racial high
blood pressure may we pray for
men like Lincoln. God give to
us men like unto Lincoln, men of
faith, men of prayer, men who

endure as seeing him who is invisible. 

When Lincoln died Secretary
Stanton said, "there lies the greatest 
ruler of men." The most distinctive 
quality that gives Lincoln 
the right to be called one of
the greatest men in human history 
was his greatness of heart.
Theodore Roosevelt has rightly
compared him with great heart of
"pilgrims progress." He was a man
of remarkable courage, and illustrated 
the truth —
"The bravest are the tenderest
The loving are the daring."
It is February 11, 1861, in
Springfield, Illinois. Lincoln is
about to leave for Washington.
The skies were overcast, a gentle
rain was falling. Hundreds of his
neighbors and friends had gathered 
at the station to see their fellow 
townsman off on his journey.
Just before the train left the station, 
Lincoln came out on the
rear platform of the last car, and
in a voice choked with emotion,
said:
"My friends: I now leave but
I know without the assistance of
God, I cannot succeed. With that
assistance, I cannot fail. Trusting
in him who can go with me, and
remain with you, and be every
where for good, yet us confidently
hope that all will yet be well."
Countless are his eplgrams;
countless are the stories of human
interest interwoven in his life.
May I close with a Lincoln anecdote: 
An old man sat on the
stone curbing that ran around the
White House. His thread-bare
clothes were dusty, there were
tears in his eyes. A little lad rolling 
a hoop stopped and asked what
was the matter. The thoughtfulness 
of the little lad lifted the old
man's spirit as he told his story
His son in the Federal Army had
deserted the army. He was arrested 
and condemned. The guards
had not permitted the bid man to
see President Lincoln.
"I'll take you to the President,'
said the boy. "You?" asked" the
old man. "Yes he is my father
he lets me come in anytime."
Thus it was the old man found
his way to Lincoln. The great
American heart, Abe Lincoln was

touched and the old man gained
a pardon for his son.
We too, find our way to God
through his Son Jesus Christ. He
lets us come at any time.

LINCOLN'S GREAT HEART
REV, BLAIR T. HUNT
PASTOR
MISSISSIPPI BLVD. CHRISTIAN CHURCH
 "The memory of the
just is blessed."



In 1865, the bullet of an assassin 
suddenly, terminated the
American greatheart, the liberator
of four million slaves. Lincoln
was great and good. He was great
because he was good. "He endured
as seeing him who is invisible."
Lincoln was a man of profound
faith. He believed in people Indeed 
the memory of Lincoln is
blessed. Lincoln was a man of
prayer. He had a great big heart.
His was America's great heart.
In these days of racial high
blood pressure may we pray for
men like Lincoln. God give to
us men like unto Lincoln, men of
faith, men of prayer, men who

endure as seeing him who is invisible. 

When Lincoln died Secretary
Stanton said, "there lies the greatest 
ruler of men." The most distinctive 
quality that gives Lincoln 
the right to be called one of
the greatest men in human history 
was his greatness of heart.
Theodore Roosevelt has rightly
compared him with great heart of
"pilgrims progress." He was a man
of remarkable courage, and illustrated 
the truth —
"The bravest are the tenderest
The loving are the daring."
It is February 11, 1861, in
Springfield, Illinois. Lincoln is
about to leave for Washington.
The skies were overcast, a gentle
rain was falling. Hundreds of his
neighbors and friends had gathered 
at the station to see their fellow 
townsman off on his journey.
Just before the train left the station, 
Lincoln came out on the
rear platform of the last car, and
in a voice choked with emotion,
said:
"My friends: I now leave but
I know without the assistance of
God, I cannot succeed. With that
assistance, I cannot fail. Trusting
in him who can go with me, and
remain with you, and be every
where for good, yet us confidently
hope that all will yet be well."
Countless are his eplgrams;
countless are the stories of human
interest interwoven in his life.
May I close with a Lincoln anecdote: 
An old man sat on the
stone curbing that ran around the
White House. His thread-bare
clothes were dusty, there were
tears in his eyes. A little lad rolling 
a hoop stopped and asked what
was the matter. The thoughtfulness 
of the little lad lifted the old
man's spirit as he told his story
His son in the Federal Army had
deserted the army. He was arrested 
and condemned. The guards
had not permitted the bid man to
see President Lincoln.
"I'll take you to the President,'
said the boy. "You?" asked" the
old man. "Yes he is my father
he lets me come in anytime."
Thus it was the old man found
his way to Lincoln. The great
American heart, Abe Lincoln was

touched and the old man gained
a pardon for his son.
We too, find our way to God
through his Son Jesus Christ. He
lets us come at any time.

The New WAYNE D.OVERHOISER Thriller
THE LONE DEPUTY

Price Regan, town marshal of Saddle 
Rock, Colo., and deputy sheriff
of Tremaine county, has more on his
mind than Laura Madden, eventhough 
she has announced to 
that he is marrying her. Price would
be willing enough to marry Laura 
he wasn't the  in the middle in a
struggle of power and pride between
Laura's father. Barry Madden, Saddle 
Rock's banker, and Cole Weston,
a cattleman whose riders do not respect 
any laws.
Madden found out be didn't own
Price when he offered him a house
as a wedding present in return for
running homesteader-storekeeper Wait
Cronin out of the country. Price refused. 
Word, of this traveled fast,
and one of Cole Weston's gunslinging 
cowboys, Curly Blue, picked a
lignt with price. Blue came out second 
best. So Weston ordered Madden
to got rid ol Price. For Laura's
sake, Madden persuaded Weston to
allow him twelve Hours to bring
Price into line without gunplay.
Weston doesn't want settlers coming 
into the valley and obtaining
legal possession under homestead
laws of land Weston has been holding 
by force. Weston wants to make
a forbidding example of Cronin.
Price, unable to convince the belugerent 
Cronin of the extent of his
peril, is alerting other valley homesteaders 
...
PRICE KEUAN Kept his gaze
on Sam Potter, ignoring his
wile. Price tell ignoring his
ry for a man who'd let a hatchetfaced 
wife do his talking for him.
He asked softly, "Don't you have
a tongue, Sam?"
Potter grinned placidly. "I got
one, but I don't use it much LizZie, 
she talks better'n I do.
"And I'm going to talk some
more," Mrs. Potter said in her
strident voice. "We  hurting 
nobody. We just want to be
let alone. We're going to prove
up on this place. No reason we
should be pushed off of it. We're
never moving, mister. Get that
through your thick head."
"Ma," Jean said. "You don't
have to Insult him."
"Insult a gunslinger like him?"
asked Mrs. Potter, her gaunt
cheeks turning dark red. "Jean,
you don't understand men like
this. They're killers. They're paid
to run over Weak people like us.
Chase us off land that nobody
wants just because we ain't rich
with cattle like Cole Weston."
"You're wrong, ma'am," Price
said, "I aim to see you have the
right to rive on this glace if you
don't break any laws. That's why
I'm here Looks to mo like Walt
Cronin's been stealing calves, but
I haven't found the evidence I
need to arrest him. When I do,
he'll go to the county seat for
trial, but right now there's one
thing you folks ought to think
about. How will you make out
when he's gone?"
"We'll make out," Mrs. Potter
said bitterly, "Don't you ever
think we won't, but I reckon you
won't arrest Cronin. He's smarter
than you are."
"Then he has been stealing
calves?"
"I didn't say that"
"If he isn't who is?"
"I don't know nothing about
it," Mrs. Potter said through
tight lips. "Neither does Sam. You

go on now. Just leave us alone."
Price glanced at the boy, Bruce,
who was staring, at him, his eyes
pinned on the gun holster on
Price's thigh, then at Jean, who
was trying to smile, trying to tell
him they didn't really hate him
the way her mother was making
but.
"I feel sorry for you folks because 
you're stupid." Price said.
"There's places where you could
live on good land with good water
rights, but you've got to come
here where you'll never make a
living, and you're backing up a
crook who's Just about got to the
end of his twine."
Price reined around and rode
back downstream. Mrs. Potter
yelling at his back. "Don't feel
sorry for us, coming around here
and trying to scare us with that
kind of talk.
"Ma." Jean cried. "Stop it"
More talk, loud and angry, but
Price didn't go back, Or even
look back No use. Nothing could
change Lizzie Potter.
Then he thought of Jean and
shook his head. In another twenty 
years she might be like her
mother, but she wasn't now. She
deserved a better life than she
had here on the Yellow Cat, a
better future.
Who was to blame? Her mother? 
Walt Cronin? Or was it Cole
Weston and Barry Madden and
the rest who had closed off the
good land along Elk River?
No, it was bigger than that.
Price thought It was the Westons 
and the Maddens all over
the West who had Kept the Potters 
drifting from one place to
another. The lawmen too, like
himself. And Ralph Carew. That,
he decided grimly. Would in the
end be the real issue here. Either
men had a right to settle on
the public domain, or you forgot
your oath to enforce the law; you
traded your integrity for the
right to live.
If Price had learned anything
from Ralph Carew, it was the
conviction that a man who traded 
his integrity had no right to
live. But could he make Laura
understand that?
To all intents and purposes,
the Homestead Act had been repealed 
on Elk River. Cole Weston—and 
he was a common type
in a raw country like this—considered 
any law a tool to be
used for his personal profit, to
be overlooked when it could not
be used.
But now, in spite of his personal 
feelings and to spite of
What happened this morning,
Price was being forced to the
cowmen's side. He had to get
Cronin because Cronin was the
only one so far who had committed 
overt acts against the law.
There was still the matter of
securing evidence against him,
but sooner or later he'd make a
mistake and Price would have
what he needed.
Once that Walt Cronin was

gone from Elk River the problem 
would be solved—a wrong
solution, but it would be solved.
The setters would be starved
into leaving, the Yellow Cat, and
the cowmen would have what
they wanted. Otherwise the settiers 
would be destroyed. Moving
them out was the best thing that
could happen to them, out they
would never agree to that. They
would hate him even more than
they did now.
Price Regan stood alone, asterribly, 
alone as a man could
be cut that was the cost Of
being a lawman. Ralph Carew
had often told him that told him
how he, too, had stood alone
in the early days on the other
side of the Singing Wind Range.
Price had listened, but he had
not really understood because it
hadn't happened to him. He understood 
now, and he thought of
Laura. He should have known,
he told himself bitterly, months
ago before they talked of marriage. 
Now it was too late, and
she would be hurt before it was
over.
He rode past Frank Evans*
place. The farmer was still in
his garden, not even bothering
to look up as Price went by. A
few minutes later he reached
Cronin's store. The man must
have been watching for him. Now
he stepped off the porch and into
the road calling, "Regan."
Price reined up "Well?"
"What have you been up to?
"Looking," Price answered,
"You know what I saw?"
"I don't give a damn what you
saw."
"I figure you'd better Calves
here in your pasture, Cronin,
yearling steers up the creek, but
no cows. Where did you get
them?"
"My business," Cronin said
sullenly.
"Yesterday I might have
agreed," Price said, "but not today. 
A lot of people live up that
creek. Some of them are going to
get hurt, 1 aim to keep it from
happening if I can."
Cronin wasn't wearing his 
Now he reared back, hands
shoved Under, his waistband, eyes
on Price as if seeing him in a
new light, "What are you aiming 
to do Deputy?"
"I've asked a few questions,"
Price said. "I'm going to keep on
asking till I find out where those
calves came from. I think you
stole them. Or somebody stole
them for you."
Cronin blew out a great, breath,
and pursed. He said, "Get down
off that horse, Regan. I'm going
to beat you to death."
I don't figure to give you a
chance," Price said, and reached
for his gun.
"Get down," Rose said.
She was standing in front of
her cabin, a cocked shotgun la
her Hands. So this was the way
they had it set up.
He saw it with stark clarity.

1957 Wayne D. Overholsor, From the novel published by Macmillan Co, Distributed by King Features Syndicate.

WHAT HAS HAPPENED

Price Regan, town marshal of Saddle 
Rock, Colo., and deputy sheriff
of Tremaine county, has more on his
mind than Laura Madden, eventhough 
she has announced to 
that he is marrying her. Price would
be willing enough to marry Laura 
he wasn't the  in the middle in a
struggle of power and pride between
Laura's father. Barry Madden, Saddle 
Rock's banker, and Cole Weston,
a cattleman whose riders do not respect 
any laws.
Madden found out be didn't own
Price when he offered him a house
as a wedding present in return for
running homesteader-storekeeper Wait
Cronin out of the country. Price refused. 
Word, of this traveled fast,
and one of Cole Weston's gunslinging 
cowboys, Curly Blue, picked a
lignt with price. Blue came out second 
best. So Weston ordered Madden
to got rid ol Price. For Laura's
sake, Madden persuaded Weston to
allow him twelve Hours to bring
Price into line without gunplay.
Weston doesn't want settlers coming 
into the valley and obtaining
legal possession under homestead
laws of land Weston has been holding 
by force. Weston wants to make
a forbidding example of Cronin.
Price, unable to convince the belugerent 
Cronin of the extent of his
peril, is alerting other valley homesteaders 
...
PRICE KEUAN Kept his gaze
on Sam Potter, ignoring his
wile. Price tell ignoring his
ry for a man who'd let a hatchetfaced 
wife do his talking for him.
He asked softly, "Don't you have
a tongue, Sam?"
Potter grinned placidly. "I got
one, but I don't use it much LizZie, 
she talks better'n I do.
"And I'm going to talk some
more," Mrs. Potter said in her
strident voice. "We  hurting 
nobody. We just want to be
let alone. We're going to prove
up on this place. No reason we
should be pushed off of it. We're
never moving, mister. Get that
through your thick head."
"Ma," Jean said. "You don't
have to Insult him."
"Insult a gunslinger like him?"
asked Mrs. Potter, her gaunt
cheeks turning dark red. "Jean,
you don't understand men like
this. They're killers. They're paid
to run over Weak people like us.
Chase us off land that nobody
wants just because we ain't rich
with cattle like Cole Weston."
"You're wrong, ma'am," Price
said, "I aim to see you have the
right to rive on this glace if you
don't break any laws. That's why
I'm here Looks to mo like Walt
Cronin's been stealing calves, but
I haven't found the evidence I
need to arrest him. When I do,
he'll go to the county seat for
trial, but right now there's one
thing you folks ought to think
about. How will you make out
when he's gone?"
"We'll make out," Mrs. Potter
said bitterly, "Don't you ever
think we won't, but I reckon you
won't arrest Cronin. He's smarter
than you are."
"Then he has been stealing
calves?"
"I didn't say that"
"If he isn't who is?"
"I don't know nothing about
it," Mrs. Potter said through
tight lips. "Neither does Sam. You

go on now. Just leave us alone."
Price glanced at the boy, Bruce,
who was staring, at him, his eyes
pinned on the gun holster on
Price's thigh, then at Jean, who
was trying to smile, trying to tell
him they didn't really hate him
the way her mother was making
but.
"I feel sorry for you folks because 
you're stupid." Price said.
"There's places where you could
live on good land with good water
rights, but you've got to come
here where you'll never make a
living, and you're backing up a
crook who's Just about got to the
end of his twine."
Price reined around and rode
back downstream. Mrs. Potter
yelling at his back. "Don't feel
sorry for us, coming around here
and trying to scare us with that
kind of talk.
"Ma." Jean cried. "Stop it"
More talk, loud and angry, but
Price didn't go back, Or even
look back No use. Nothing could
change Lizzie Potter.
Then he thought of Jean and
shook his head. In another twenty 
years she might be like her
mother, but she wasn't now. She
deserved a better life than she
had here on the Yellow Cat, a
better future.
Who was to blame? Her mother? 
Walt Cronin? Or was it Cole
Weston and Barry Madden and
the rest who had closed off the
good land along Elk River?
No, it was bigger than that.
Price thought It was the Westons 
and the Maddens all over
the West who had Kept the Potters 
drifting from one place to
another. The lawmen too, like
himself. And Ralph Carew. That,
he decided grimly. Would in the
end be the real issue here. Either
men had a right to settle on
the public domain, or you forgot
your oath to enforce the law; you
traded your integrity for the
right to live.
If Price had learned anything
from Ralph Carew, it was the
conviction that a man who traded 
his integrity had no right to
live. But could he make Laura
understand that?
To all intents and purposes,
the Homestead Act had been repealed 
on Elk River. Cole Weston—and 
he was a common type
in a raw country like this—considered 
any law a tool to be
used for his personal profit, to
be overlooked when it could not
be used.
But now, in spite of his personal 
feelings and to spite of
What happened this morning,
Price was being forced to the
cowmen's side. He had to get
Cronin because Cronin was the
only one so far who had committed 
overt acts against the law.
There was still the matter of
securing evidence against him,
but sooner or later he'd make a
mistake and Price would have
what he needed.
Once that Walt Cronin was

gone from Elk River the problem 
would be solved—a wrong
solution, but it would be solved.
The setters would be starved
into leaving, the Yellow Cat, and
the cowmen would have what
they wanted. Otherwise the settiers 
would be destroyed. Moving
them out was the best thing that
could happen to them, out they
would never agree to that. They
would hate him even more than
they did now.
Price Regan stood alone, asterribly, 
alone as a man could
be cut that was the cost Of
being a lawman. Ralph Carew
had often told him that told him
how he, too, had stood alone
in the early days on the other
side of the Singing Wind Range.
Price had listened, but he had
not really understood because it
hadn't happened to him. He understood 
now, and he thought of
Laura. He should have known,
he told himself bitterly, months
ago before they talked of marriage. 
Now it was too late, and
she would be hurt before it was
over.
He rode past Frank Evans*
place. The farmer was still in
his garden, not even bothering
to look up as Price went by. A
few minutes later he reached
Cronin's store. The man must
have been watching for him. Now
he stepped off the porch and into
the road calling, "Regan."
Price reined up "Well?"
"What have you been up to?
"Looking," Price answered,
"You know what I saw?"
"I don't give a damn what you
saw."
"I figure you'd better Calves
here in your pasture, Cronin,
yearling steers up the creek, but
no cows. Where did you get
them?"
"My business," Cronin said
sullenly.
"Yesterday I might have
agreed," Price said, "but not today. 
A lot of people live up that
creek. Some of them are going to
get hurt, 1 aim to keep it from
happening if I can."
Cronin wasn't wearing his 
Now he reared back, hands
shoved Under, his waistband, eyes
on Price as if seeing him in a
new light, "What are you aiming 
to do Deputy?"
"I've asked a few questions,"
Price said. "I'm going to keep on
asking till I find out where those
calves came from. I think you
stole them. Or somebody stole
them for you."
Cronin blew out a great, breath,
and pursed. He said, "Get down
off that horse, Regan. I'm going
to beat you to death."
I don't figure to give you a
chance," Price said, and reached
for his gun.
"Get down," Rose said.
She was standing in front of
her cabin, a cocked shotgun la
her Hands. So this was the way
they had it set up.
He saw it with stark clarity.

1957 Wayne D. Overholsor, From the novel published by Macmillan Co, Distributed by King Features Syndicate.

CHAPTER 8

Price Regan, town marshal of Saddle 
Rock, Colo., and deputy sheriff
of Tremaine county, has more on his
mind than Laura Madden, eventhough 
she has announced to 
that he is marrying her. Price would
be willing enough to marry Laura 
he wasn't the  in the middle in a
struggle of power and pride between
Laura's father. Barry Madden, Saddle 
Rock's banker, and Cole Weston,
a cattleman whose riders do not respect 
any laws.
Madden found out be didn't own
Price when he offered him a house
as a wedding present in return for
running homesteader-storekeeper Wait
Cronin out of the country. Price refused. 
Word, of this traveled fast,
and one of Cole Weston's gunslinging 
cowboys, Curly Blue, picked a
lignt with price. Blue came out second 
best. So Weston ordered Madden
to got rid ol Price. For Laura's
sake, Madden persuaded Weston to
allow him twelve Hours to bring
Price into line without gunplay.
Weston doesn't want settlers coming 
into the valley and obtaining
legal possession under homestead
laws of land Weston has been holding 
by force. Weston wants to make
a forbidding example of Cronin.
Price, unable to convince the belugerent 
Cronin of the extent of his
peril, is alerting other valley homesteaders 
...
PRICE KEUAN Kept his gaze
on Sam Potter, ignoring his
wile. Price tell ignoring his
ry for a man who'd let a hatchetfaced 
wife do his talking for him.
He asked softly, "Don't you have
a tongue, Sam?"
Potter grinned placidly. "I got
one, but I don't use it much LizZie, 
she talks better'n I do.
"And I'm going to talk some
more," Mrs. Potter said in her
strident voice. "We  hurting 
nobody. We just want to be
let alone. We're going to prove
up on this place. No reason we
should be pushed off of it. We're
never moving, mister. Get that
through your thick head."
"Ma," Jean said. "You don't
have to Insult him."
"Insult a gunslinger like him?"
asked Mrs. Potter, her gaunt
cheeks turning dark red. "Jean,
you don't understand men like
this. They're killers. They're paid
to run over Weak people like us.
Chase us off land that nobody
wants just because we ain't rich
with cattle like Cole Weston."
"You're wrong, ma'am," Price
said, "I aim to see you have the
right to rive on this glace if you
don't break any laws. That's why
I'm here Looks to mo like Walt
Cronin's been stealing calves, but
I haven't found the evidence I
need to arrest him. When I do,
he'll go to the county seat for
trial, but right now there's one
thing you folks ought to think
about. How will you make out
when he's gone?"
"We'll make out," Mrs. Potter
said bitterly, "Don't you ever
think we won't, but I reckon you
won't arrest Cronin. He's smarter
than you are."
"Then he has been stealing
calves?"
"I didn't say that"
"If he isn't who is?"
"I don't know nothing about
it," Mrs. Potter said through
tight lips. "Neither does Sam. You

go on now. Just leave us alone."
Price glanced at the boy, Bruce,
who was staring, at him, his eyes
pinned on the gun holster on
Price's thigh, then at Jean, who
was trying to smile, trying to tell
him they didn't really hate him
the way her mother was making
but.
"I feel sorry for you folks because 
you're stupid." Price said.
"There's places where you could
live on good land with good water
rights, but you've got to come
here where you'll never make a
living, and you're backing up a
crook who's Just about got to the
end of his twine."
Price reined around and rode
back downstream. Mrs. Potter
yelling at his back. "Don't feel
sorry for us, coming around here
and trying to scare us with that
kind of talk.
"Ma." Jean cried. "Stop it"
More talk, loud and angry, but
Price didn't go back, Or even
look back No use. Nothing could
change Lizzie Potter.
Then he thought of Jean and
shook his head. In another twenty 
years she might be like her
mother, but she wasn't now. She
deserved a better life than she
had here on the Yellow Cat, a
better future.
Who was to blame? Her mother? 
Walt Cronin? Or was it Cole
Weston and Barry Madden and
the rest who had closed off the
good land along Elk River?
No, it was bigger than that.
Price thought It was the Westons 
and the Maddens all over
the West who had Kept the Potters 
drifting from one place to
another. The lawmen too, like
himself. And Ralph Carew. That,
he decided grimly. Would in the
end be the real issue here. Either
men had a right to settle on
the public domain, or you forgot
your oath to enforce the law; you
traded your integrity for the
right to live.
If Price had learned anything
from Ralph Carew, it was the
conviction that a man who traded 
his integrity had no right to
live. But could he make Laura
understand that?
To all intents and purposes,
the Homestead Act had been repealed 
on Elk River. Cole Weston—and 
he was a common type
in a raw country like this—considered 
any law a tool to be
used for his personal profit, to
be overlooked when it could not
be used.
But now, in spite of his personal 
feelings and to spite of
What happened this morning,
Price was being forced to the
cowmen's side. He had to get
Cronin because Cronin was the
only one so far who had committed 
overt acts against the law.
There was still the matter of
securing evidence against him,
but sooner or later he'd make a
mistake and Price would have
what he needed.
Once that Walt Cronin was

gone from Elk River the problem 
would be solved—a wrong
solution, but it would be solved.
The setters would be starved
into leaving, the Yellow Cat, and
the cowmen would have what
they wanted. Otherwise the settiers 
would be destroyed. Moving
them out was the best thing that
could happen to them, out they
would never agree to that. They
would hate him even more than
they did now.
Price Regan stood alone, asterribly, 
alone as a man could
be cut that was the cost Of
being a lawman. Ralph Carew
had often told him that told him
how he, too, had stood alone
in the early days on the other
side of the Singing Wind Range.
Price had listened, but he had
not really understood because it
hadn't happened to him. He understood 
now, and he thought of
Laura. He should have known,
he told himself bitterly, months
ago before they talked of marriage. 
Now it was too late, and
she would be hurt before it was
over.
He rode past Frank Evans*
place. The farmer was still in
his garden, not even bothering
to look up as Price went by. A
few minutes later he reached
Cronin's store. The man must
have been watching for him. Now
he stepped off the porch and into
the road calling, "Regan."
Price reined up "Well?"
"What have you been up to?
"Looking," Price answered,
"You know what I saw?"
"I don't give a damn what you
saw."
"I figure you'd better Calves
here in your pasture, Cronin,
yearling steers up the creek, but
no cows. Where did you get
them?"
"My business," Cronin said
sullenly.
"Yesterday I might have
agreed," Price said, "but not today. 
A lot of people live up that
creek. Some of them are going to
get hurt, 1 aim to keep it from
happening if I can."
Cronin wasn't wearing his 
Now he reared back, hands
shoved Under, his waistband, eyes
on Price as if seeing him in a
new light, "What are you aiming 
to do Deputy?"
"I've asked a few questions,"
Price said. "I'm going to keep on
asking till I find out where those
calves came from. I think you
stole them. Or somebody stole
them for you."
Cronin blew out a great, breath,
and pursed. He said, "Get down
off that horse, Regan. I'm going
to beat you to death."
I don't figure to give you a
chance," Price said, and reached
for his gun.
"Get down," Rose said.
She was standing in front of
her cabin, a cocked shotgun la
her Hands. So this was the way
they had it set up.
He saw it with stark clarity.

1957 Wayne D. Overholsor, From the novel published by Macmillan Co, Distributed by King Features Syndicate.

Arnold & Associates
Handles Bluff City
Buick Co. Account
Arnold & Associates, 236 So Weliington 
St., local public relation
counselors and market specialists
has been appointed by Joe Schaeffer, 
Jr.'s Bluff City Buick Compahy, 
739 Union Avenue, to prmote 
and serve as consultants on
activities in the special market.
This agency will serve both the
Buick Account and Sport Car line
which is becoming quite popular,
throughout this area.
This selection of the firm of
Arnold & Associates, to deVelop 
the program in the Special
Market, will be another first for
this agency which is growing into
one of the leading Negro Agencies
throughout the United states with
headquarters to Memphis.

Employers Of

it is the obligation of the employer 
to report and remit the
total tax of 41% to the District
Director of Internal Revenue.
Beginning with January 1959,
the social security tax will be
2 ½ each for employer and employee. 
While the $50 cash wage
test applies separately to each
household worker in your employ,
no report or social security tax
is due on any household worker
to whom you pay less than $50
in cash during the calendar quarter, 
Eanes pointed out.

Applicants Still

defendants from preventing admittance 
to the applicants but also 
seeking to preserve the applicants 
status, which the State Board
afforded them by adopting the resolution, 
admitting all qualified
applicants. The attorney also told
the court that the "status accrued
to the students by the State
Board's ruling.
Lockard argued that the ruling
adopted by the State Board last
Sept, 10 did not alter that status.
He also told the court that the
State Board acted unlawfully by
putting off admittance to the applicants.