Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1950-02-21 Lewis O. Swingler MEMPHIS WORLD The South's Oldest and Leading Colored Semi-Weekly Newspaper Published by MEMPHIS WORLD PUBLISHING CO. Every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 164 BEALE—Phone 8-4030 Entered in the Post Office at Memphis, Tenn., as second-class mall under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1879 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II. Founder, C. A. Scott, General Manager A. G. SHIELDS, Jr. Advertising Manager The MEMPHIS WORLD is an independent newspaper—non sectarian and non-partisan printing news unbiasedly and supporting those things it believes to the interest of its readers and opposing those things against the interest of its readers. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Year $5.00—6 Months $3.00—3 Months $1.50 (In Advance) Test Of Discrimination Likely The United States Supreme Court has temporarily. scheduled March 13, as the possible date when its members will hear arguments in the Elmer Henderson, the G. W. McLaurin and the Heman Marion Sweatt racial discrimination cases. Originally, the court had agreed to hear the cases about the first of January but had to defer action on it until Justice William O. Douglas could return, Justice Douglas is due to return about March 10, and it is reported that the court will set the three cases for argument during the two weeks they will sit in March. We are not prepared to predict what the outcome will be in either case. But of the three, the Sweatt case gives the greatest promise for a favorable decision. A group of 188 professors from 41 law schools has filed with the court a brief challenging the constitutionality of segregated legal education in Texas. This action was taken in support of the Sweatt petition, seeking admission into the University of Texas because the University of Texas has denied him admission solely on account of race and color, the professors say, "Texas is depriving Negroes, of equal opportunity for education," and is therefore, violating the 14th Amendment. Preparation of the brief was delegated to Dean Erwin Griswold of Harvard and Dean Harold Havighurst of Northwestern and Professors Thomas Emerson and John Frank of Yale, Alexander Frey of Pennsylvania, Robert Hale of Columbia and Edward Levi of Chicago. This is said to be the first time that a large number of law professors have intervened in any Supreme Court case. "Segregated legal education," they say, "perverts and distorts the healthy development of human personality." And what they have to say about legal education holds for all education. For even with all physical facilities being equal, which nowhere exist in the South, there is still much to be said against segregation. It is hard on the white child and it is unfair to the Negro child. And victory in either of these suits will result in many far-reaching changes in our mode of existence in the South. Take "Zee" Rattle Snake The Negro And Labor The current strike at American Snuff Company points up an ageold problem which has constantly faced Negro leaders. That of securing unity of purpose. Of the usual complement of workers at the American Snuff Company, Negro workers comprise approximately 35 percent. Of this number all are on strike. The Company, however, has induced 120 Negro workers into the plants by offering 79 cents per hour, four cents above the minimun guaranteed by the law. The Union has been Negro workers strongest weapon for advance ment in industry. Earl Crowder who is heading the strike is head of the Tennessee State CIO and leader of the local steel workers. He has devoted a lifetime to the advancement of Negroes in industry. His life has been placed in jeopardy because of this. Local Beale street whites who should (And perhaps do) know better are pretending to be friend of Negro strike-breakers by providing a meeting place for them in the local theatre. These workers are transported to and from work in locked steel trucks in violation of state laws. It has been this type of Negro worker who has kept him out of craft union for so many years. This type of worker is also the breeder of district among follow-workers. In the words of a Union leader. "Don't be a scalf, be a man" Mardi Gras Visitors From Detroit Spend Evening In Memphis Three prominent Detroiters, enroute to New Orleans. La., to participate in Mardi Gras festivities spent an evening in Memphis as house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Washburn in ther well appointed home on Quinn Avenue. Included in the party from Detroit, Michigan were Mrs. Joseph Wiley Mhoon, former resident of Memphis and presently identified with the Detroit Housing Authority and Mr. and Mrs. Hereford Porter Mr. Porter is a well known real estate man of the Motor City. For Mrs. Mhoon, who formerly served on the staff of the Memphis World during the, early stages of the war period, this is her first visit to the famed Mardi Gras She and Mrs. Porter are popular members of Eta Phi Beta Business Sorority. The trio is guest of Madam Louise Smith Widely known Spiritualist of the Crescent City. Asks Court To tal, impertinent and scandalous matter. If the court should order the complaits stricken, Mrs. Perry will have to file another amended complaint to maintain her suit. If the complaints are not stricken. Miss Weyand, as an alternative, asks the court to strike specified por tions from them on the ground that these portions have no proper place in the complaints and have been inserted "purely for publicity purposes." One of the portions Miss Weyand wants stricken is the statement that the NLRB lawyer is wealthy, has a lucrative income from the practice of law, has appeared in the District Court and the United States Supreme Court, and is a member of various organizations, including the Federal Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the University of Chicago Alumni Association, and that she is white. SUIT CONDITIONS tal, impertinent and scandalous matter. If the court should order the complaits stricken, Mrs. Perry will have to file another amended complaint to maintain her suit. If the complaints are not stricken. Miss Weyand, as an alternative, asks the court to strike specified por tions from them on the ground that these portions have no proper place in the complaints and have been inserted "purely for publicity purposes." One of the portions Miss Weyand wants stricken is the statement that the NLRB lawyer is wealthy, has a lucrative income from the practice of law, has appeared in the District Court and the United States Supreme Court, and is a member of various organizations, including the Federal Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the University of Chicago Alumni Association, and that she is white. Calls For treatment from the police. "The law enforcement officer has the same duty as the citizen—indeed, he has a higher duty—to abide by the letter and spirit of our constitution and laws. You yourselves must be careful to obey the letter of the law. You yourselves must be intellectually honest in the enforcement of the law." Attorney General J. Howard McGrath pointed out to the conference that numbers games as well as bookmaking and slot machines are illegal in almost every state and that it is "an inescapable conclusion" that gambling as a private business "cannot operate on its present gigantic scale without corrupting what it touches." Calling organized gambling "the biggest illicit traffic since prohibition." Mr. McGrath declared that everywhere the pattern was the same—"struggling and doublecross ing, to eliminate competitors for the right to cheat the public." As an example that gambling contributes nothing to society but trouble, Mr. McGrath cited the numberracket. He said it was built upon "the nickle and dime bets of hundreds of thousand." of our poorest people." But he added, "In morerecent years it has moved into offices, shops, and factories where the money wagered makes it a business estimated by investigators to yield two billion dollars annual." Both Mr. Truman and Mr. McGrath pledged the full resources of the federal government to work with the states and cities against organized crime. SEEING SAYING RELEASE OF INFORMATION that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has increased its activities in the probing of civil rights and domestic violence comes as good news. Although it is the duty of the individual states to protect citizens with their bounds, it becomes an added obligation of the federal government to protect them where the states refuse to act. Such has been the case of the South and particularly the states of the black belt where the populations approach equality. There have been brutalities, lynchings, floggings and numerous intimidations where citizen-juries have failed to convict in the face of known and even confessed facts. The implication of the Dred Scott decision has continued a sort of unwritten law of the area. ONE OF THE GREATEST tragedies of the Negro's relative advance in American life, with reference to the progress of others, is the failure many times to appreciate, use and support our friends at the right time. A Georgia lawyer, who is constantly "sticking his neck out" in hostile counties and hostile camps, because apparently he has long believed in real American democracy for what it is, talked to this writer the other day. He expressed a sort of weariness because the group did not follow up court victories essential to his very living. When the lawyer promised to push the jury matter to conclusion and upset some of the supremacy notions of the community, he got a compromise verdict of life imprisonment through his client's plea. The client, incidentally, was a Negro accused of killing a white man. Normally that means the electric chair in Georgia. It didn't in this case, because tradition would even sacrifice a white man's life for the sake of maintaining itself. The lawyer pointed out that few lawyers dared raise the jury exclusion question and that even he was becoming weary of knocking the chips off the mountain because Negroes were not pushing and publicizing continuing unjust practices in the face of state and federal court rulings giving them all rights and weapons of defense. Shame on us, if what he says is true! The FBI Steps In RELEASE OF INFORMATION that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has increased its activities in the probing of civil rights and domestic violence comes as good news. Although it is the duty of the individual states to protect citizens with their bounds, it becomes an added obligation of the federal government to protect them where the states refuse to act. Such has been the case of the South and particularly the states of the black belt where the populations approach equality. There have been brutalities, lynchings, floggings and numerous intimidations where citizen-juries have failed to convict in the face of known and even confessed facts. The implication of the Dred Scott decision has continued a sort of unwritten law of the area. ONE OF THE GREATEST tragedies of the Negro's relative advance in American life, with reference to the progress of others, is the failure many times to appreciate, use and support our friends at the right time. A Georgia lawyer, who is constantly "sticking his neck out" in hostile counties and hostile camps, because apparently he has long believed in real American democracy for what it is, talked to this writer the other day. He expressed a sort of weariness because the group did not follow up court victories essential to his very living. When the lawyer promised to push the jury matter to conclusion and upset some of the supremacy notions of the community, he got a compromise verdict of life imprisonment through his client's plea. The client, incidentally, was a Negro accused of killing a white man. Normally that means the electric chair in Georgia. It didn't in this case, because tradition would even sacrifice a white man's life for the sake of maintaining itself. The lawyer pointed out that few lawyers dared raise the jury exclusion question and that even he was becoming weary of knocking the chips off the mountain because Negroes were not pushing and publicizing continuing unjust practices in the face of state and federal court rulings giving them all rights and weapons of defense. Shame on us, if what he says is true! BROTHER HOOD WEEK FEB-16-26 FEPC REVIEWING NEWS Brotherhood is one of those words that may carry a sort of meaning depending largely upon whom you may be deferring to. To some it may mean that all men are brothers as long as they are of one racial origin. To others it might mean that men must respect the rights of others and to Worship God in a manner of their own choosing. To those who are more advanced, it might give the meaning of guarantee that every man is equal to enjoy the benefits and opportunities. separate but equal. But if you happen to be a man who isn't easily satisfied, you might ask a few more people to tell you about brotherhood, and somewhere along the way you might get a good answer. Such an answer coming from some one with more vision and intelligence may mean this: Brotherhood, the 1950 style means action. It means that we haven't much more time left to guarantee fair employment practices for every American citizen despite his race or religion; a free ballot, decent housing good schools and equal accommodations in interstate and local travel. Brotherhood means that we all must act and act fast in order to speed up the process of using our votes, our churches, community centers in order to get people to utilize their talents through well organized machinery of action. We must think of Civil Rights legislation during Brotherhood Week. Both political parties have pledged themselves to the enactment of civil rights legislation. The labor movement and other progressive groups are behind this program, fighting to make it a law of the land. It is a fight that needs constant dedication and countless allies. It is a fight that may derive added strength from the spirit of Brotherhood Week. The True Meaning Of Brotherhood Brotherhood is one of those words that may carry a sort of meaning depending largely upon whom you may be deferring to. To some it may mean that all men are brothers as long as they are of one racial origin. To others it might mean that men must respect the rights of others and to Worship God in a manner of their own choosing. To those who are more advanced, it might give the meaning of guarantee that every man is equal to enjoy the benefits and opportunities. separate but equal. But if you happen to be a man who isn't easily satisfied, you might ask a few more people to tell you about brotherhood, and somewhere along the way you might get a good answer. Such an answer coming from some one with more vision and intelligence may mean this: Brotherhood, the 1950 style means action. It means that we haven't much more time left to guarantee fair employment practices for every American citizen despite his race or religion; a free ballot, decent housing good schools and equal accommodations in interstate and local travel. Brotherhood means that we all must act and act fast in order to speed up the process of using our votes, our churches, community centers in order to get people to utilize their talents through well organized machinery of action. We must think of Civil Rights legislation during Brotherhood Week. Both political parties have pledged themselves to the enactment of civil rights legislation. The labor movement and other progressive groups are behind this program, fighting to make it a law of the land. It is a fight that needs constant dedication and countless allies. It is a fight that may derive added strength from the spirit of Brotherhood Week. 10 ACRES OF TURNIPS — Ellis Green, center, one of Georgia's leading truck farmers, looks on as his county agent, Benjamin Adams, right, studies the growth of his turnip crop by examining a bunch pulled from his 10-acre plot. Mr. Green expects to harvest 2,500 dozen bunches of turnips and sell them wholesale at Savannah, Ga., for about $2,000. Altogether, he has 50 acres of truck crops. At left is A. S. Bacon, Assistant State Extension agent of Georgia. — Georgia County Transforms From Wasteland To Cattle Farmers and fertility are quietly returning today to the red clay hills of a Georgia county which, in 16 years, has transformed itself from a near wasteland into "the buckle on the cattle belt." Generations of planting cotton, corn, peaches and pecans had robbed Upson county of its top-soil, prosperity and beauty. The men and women who inherited the land and their love for it were forced to join the nation-wide movement into the cities. But today, they are going home to a land where cotton is no longer king and where peach orchards are being torn up to give dairy and beef cattle enough room in which to graze all year long. This minor but significant revolution is not unique in the northwest Georgia county of Upson, according to the department of Agriculture's soil conservation workers. These men, who have furnished the advice and the seed for salvaging the land, say it's going on all over the southeast. But the contrast between the old and the new couldn't be more apparent than it is in Upson county, which had 1,200,000 peach trees in 1934 and only 164,000 of them last fall. There has been a 60 per cent cut in cotton acreage in the past 10 years. Corn and pecan production have also been drastically reduced. In place of the so-called row crops more than 15,000 acres are being used or being developed for use as pasture-land. About 150-head of cattle are traded each Monday at the sales barn built recently at the rock, near Thomaston, to furnish farmers with an accessible market for their new industry. Weekly cash receipts total about $15,000. The first step in this direction who is now 81 yean old. Pasley's devotion to the land overcame the traditional way of life, so he cultivated the first cattle acreage in Upson county. But despite the zeal and the persuasiveness of the Agriculture Department employes, not all of the county has been won over to the "new farming." As a result, Barren land with rotten cotton stalk, mid dried-out peach trees stand next to fields that are green and useful even in the middle of the winter. Farmers who insist on working their land just as their "gran' — pappies" did, live right beside those whose pure-bred hereford and black angus cattle roam the pastures 12 months a year. The cattle — which, for the most part, still must be shipped to the middle for fattening before slaughter — escape the rigors of the midwest winter. In fact, pine trees afford all the shelter they need. Grass, of the Infinite variety tested by the department of Agriculture Is what accomplished this agricultural renaissance. Erosion is impossible where grass keeps rain-water from washing away the soil and, at the same time, supplies the soil with the food it needs. A Federal soil conservationist said that what has been accomplished in Upson county "can be done anywhere in the country, certainly anywhere in the south. It's criminal not to do it." He added: It's as Important for the crowded city as it is for the povertystricken countryside. Anyway, we've finally proved that the south can be economically sound even without slave labor". CONTRAST TODAY Farmers and fertility are quietly returning today to the red clay hills of a Georgia county which, in 16 years, has transformed itself from a near wasteland into "the buckle on the cattle belt." Generations of planting cotton, corn, peaches and pecans had robbed Upson county of its top-soil, prosperity and beauty. The men and women who inherited the land and their love for it were forced to join the nation-wide movement into the cities. But today, they are going home to a land where cotton is no longer king and where peach orchards are being torn up to give dairy and beef cattle enough room in which to graze all year long. This minor but significant revolution is not unique in the northwest Georgia county of Upson, according to the department of Agriculture's soil conservation workers. These men, who have furnished the advice and the seed for salvaging the land, say it's going on all over the southeast. But the contrast between the old and the new couldn't be more apparent than it is in Upson county, which had 1,200,000 peach trees in 1934 and only 164,000 of them last fall. There has been a 60 per cent cut in cotton acreage in the past 10 years. Corn and pecan production have also been drastically reduced. In place of the so-called row crops more than 15,000 acres are being used or being developed for use as pasture-land. About 150-head of cattle are traded each Monday at the sales barn built recently at the rock, near Thomaston, to furnish farmers with an accessible market for their new industry. Weekly cash receipts total about $15,000. The first step in this direction who is now 81 yean old. Pasley's devotion to the land overcame the traditional way of life, so he cultivated the first cattle acreage in Upson county. But despite the zeal and the persuasiveness of the Agriculture Department employes, not all of the county has been won over to the "new farming." As a result, Barren land with rotten cotton stalk, mid dried-out peach trees stand next to fields that are green and useful even in the middle of the winter. Farmers who insist on working their land just as their "gran' — pappies" did, live right beside those whose pure-bred hereford and black angus cattle roam the pastures 12 months a year. The cattle — which, for the most part, still must be shipped to the middle for fattening before slaughter — escape the rigors of the midwest winter. In fact, pine trees afford all the shelter they need. Grass, of the Infinite variety tested by the department of Agriculture Is what accomplished this agricultural renaissance. Erosion is impossible where grass keeps rain-water from washing away the soil and, at the same time, supplies the soil with the food it needs. A Federal soil conservationist said that what has been accomplished in Upson county "can be done anywhere in the country, certainly anywhere in the south. It's criminal not to do it." He added: It's as Important for the crowded city as it is for the povertystricken countryside. Anyway, we've finally proved that the south can be economically sound even without slave labor". GREEN AND USEFUL Farmers and fertility are quietly returning today to the red clay hills of a Georgia county which, in 16 years, has transformed itself from a near wasteland into "the buckle on the cattle belt." Generations of planting cotton, corn, peaches and pecans had robbed Upson county of its top-soil, prosperity and beauty. The men and women who inherited the land and their love for it were forced to join the nation-wide movement into the cities. But today, they are going home to a land where cotton is no longer king and where peach orchards are being torn up to give dairy and beef cattle enough room in which to graze all year long. This minor but significant revolution is not unique in the northwest Georgia county of Upson, according to the department of Agriculture's soil conservation workers. These men, who have furnished the advice and the seed for salvaging the land, say it's going on all over the southeast. But the contrast between the old and the new couldn't be more apparent than it is in Upson county, which had 1,200,000 peach trees in 1934 and only 164,000 of them last fall. There has been a 60 per cent cut in cotton acreage in the past 10 years. Corn and pecan production have also been drastically reduced. In place of the so-called row crops more than 15,000 acres are being used or being developed for use as pasture-land. About 150-head of cattle are traded each Monday at the sales barn built recently at the rock, near Thomaston, to furnish farmers with an accessible market for their new industry. Weekly cash receipts total about $15,000. The first step in this direction who is now 81 yean old. Pasley's devotion to the land overcame the traditional way of life, so he cultivated the first cattle acreage in Upson county. But despite the zeal and the persuasiveness of the Agriculture Department employes, not all of the county has been won over to the "new farming." As a result, Barren land with rotten cotton stalk, mid dried-out peach trees stand next to fields that are green and useful even in the middle of the winter. Farmers who insist on working their land just as their "gran' — pappies" did, live right beside those whose pure-bred hereford and black angus cattle roam the pastures 12 months a year. The cattle — which, for the most part, still must be shipped to the middle for fattening before slaughter — escape the rigors of the midwest winter. In fact, pine trees afford all the shelter they need. Grass, of the Infinite variety tested by the department of Agriculture Is what accomplished this agricultural renaissance. Erosion is impossible where grass keeps rain-water from washing away the soil and, at the same time, supplies the soil with the food it needs. A Federal soil conservationist said that what has been accomplished in Upson county "can be done anywhere in the country, certainly anywhere in the south. It's criminal not to do it." He added: It's as Important for the crowded city as it is for the povertystricken countryside. Anyway, we've finally proved that the south can be economically sound even without slave labor". Coca Cola Popular With Tenants Or Memphis Housing Projects A recent survey, made among the 10,000 tenants occuping the 2,442 low-rent Public Housing units operated by Memphis Housing Authority, has revealed the popularity of coca Cola with young and old alike. Visiting the huge plant at 256 Washington, one can readily understand why the 160 or more colored employees have endorsed the company and its product. They all feel that they are a part of a great organization and are proud of whatever department they are engaged in-which includes every branch. Many of the men expressed themselves as being so satisfied with their jobs at Coca Cola that they would not even entertain ideas of leaving the company's employ. Contentment was shown in the harmonious manner in which the men in the plant conducted themselves, and the friendly relations between emer and employee. The safety record of the Coca Cola plant is very outstanding, with employees observing safety measures whether in the plant or out. All the men employed are family men and take a sincere pleasure in being a part of a large concern such as Coca Cola. Singing Sensation Pleasant Hill News A 6 lb girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. Malone on Jan. 25, near Pleasant Hill. The new arrival was named Thelma Ruth Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Ezel Bowens were proud of their 6 lb girl, born Jan. 21st and named Janett. A 5 1-2 lb. baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim H. Croft who, live near Pleasant Hill. The newcomer was named Jimmie Lee. Because of the bad weather Feb. 12, the membership of Jeremiah AME Church could not have service. Good weather will probably help the Church have service next Sunday. We wish to thank the members and many friends of our late Sister, Mrs. Susie Ada Harris, who passed Feb. 4, 1950, for their kindness during her illness in her home and in the hospital for the many flowers given by the Church and Tabernacle. We are so grateful to you for your kind, comforting words, and for the many prayers by the Pastor of the Jackson Avenue Church, a loyal Christian spirit. Also special thanks to her many white friends who visited her during her illness at home and the hospital and journeyed with her last remains to the cemetery. They gave their money and prayers and beautiful flowers. All these many things helped us bear the burden of sorrow in losing our beloved wife, mother, and sister. May God bless you. Mrs. Sadie Black-Memphis; Mrs. Callie Payne, Pleasant Hill. Miss. Mrs. Delilah Perkins, Holly Springs, Miss. The Independent Matrons entertained at an elaborate Valentine Party last Tuesday night. Feb. 14, at the home of Mrs. Corene Williams. Guests were highly entertained by Mrs. Lucille Johnson and other members of the Club who had provided diversified amusements for their many guests enjoyments. W. E. Scott won a beautiful heartshaped cake, covered with red frosting and red cherries. Funds raised by the Club from such an affair will be used to aid the needy and less fortunate. The Club is newly organized and is anxious to recruit four new members. Seen among the guests at the party were: Mrs. Donna B. Polk, Mrs. Ophelia Bragg, Mrs. Mary Brooks, Mrs. Lil Plunkett, Mrs. Ernestine Johnson, Mrs. Naomi Smith, Mrs. Alma Webber, Mrs. Dorothy Carter and Miss Mary Faulkner. Also W. E. Scott, Thomas Carter, Rufus Coleman, Dan McWilliams and Roy Johnson. The Club met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dailey, 413 B. Vance Street Thursday night, Feb. 9, Mrs. E. Dailey, President of the Club, presented the gavel to the Vice-President, Mrs. Ben Britten. Bible verses beginning with the letter D were started by Mrs. Elenora King and the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Assistant Secretary. A timely lecture on the duties of the Club was given by Mrs. Thomas Horne. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dixon, 870 N. Claybrook, Thursday, March 9. The hostess served a delicious repast and the members enjoyed a pleasant evening. Mrs. Edna Dailey, pres. Miss Malissa Finley, secretary. The Club met at the home of Mrs. B. Jackson, 1007 Woodlawn, Feb. 9. After the opening pledge by the President, the business session was opened by the group. Members were asked to attend a Lincoln Birthday Address at Mt. Olive CME Church and the Rain and Shine Contest was discussed. Refreshments were served by the hostess and a social hour was enjoyed after the adjournment of business. Mrs. Gussie Day. pres. Mrs. L. Clark, sect. Mrs. B. White, reporter. CARD OF THANKS A 6 lb girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. Malone on Jan. 25, near Pleasant Hill. The new arrival was named Thelma Ruth Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Ezel Bowens were proud of their 6 lb girl, born Jan. 21st and named Janett. A 5 1-2 lb. baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim H. Croft who, live near Pleasant Hill. The newcomer was named Jimmie Lee. Because of the bad weather Feb. 12, the membership of Jeremiah AME Church could not have service. Good weather will probably help the Church have service next Sunday. We wish to thank the members and many friends of our late Sister, Mrs. Susie Ada Harris, who passed Feb. 4, 1950, for their kindness during her illness in her home and in the hospital for the many flowers given by the Church and Tabernacle. We are so grateful to you for your kind, comforting words, and for the many prayers by the Pastor of the Jackson Avenue Church, a loyal Christian spirit. Also special thanks to her many white friends who visited her during her illness at home and the hospital and journeyed with her last remains to the cemetery. They gave their money and prayers and beautiful flowers. All these many things helped us bear the burden of sorrow in losing our beloved wife, mother, and sister. May God bless you. Mrs. Sadie Black-Memphis; Mrs. Callie Payne, Pleasant Hill. Miss. Mrs. Delilah Perkins, Holly Springs, Miss. The Independent Matrons entertained at an elaborate Valentine Party last Tuesday night. Feb. 14, at the home of Mrs. Corene Williams. Guests were highly entertained by Mrs. Lucille Johnson and other members of the Club who had provided diversified amusements for their many guests enjoyments. W. E. Scott won a beautiful heartshaped cake, covered with red frosting and red cherries. Funds raised by the Club from such an affair will be used to aid the needy and less fortunate. The Club is newly organized and is anxious to recruit four new members. Seen among the guests at the party were: Mrs. Donna B. Polk, Mrs. Ophelia Bragg, Mrs. Mary Brooks, Mrs. Lil Plunkett, Mrs. Ernestine Johnson, Mrs. Naomi Smith, Mrs. Alma Webber, Mrs. Dorothy Carter and Miss Mary Faulkner. Also W. E. Scott, Thomas Carter, Rufus Coleman, Dan McWilliams and Roy Johnson. The Club met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dailey, 413 B. Vance Street Thursday night, Feb. 9, Mrs. E. Dailey, President of the Club, presented the gavel to the Vice-President, Mrs. Ben Britten. Bible verses beginning with the letter D were started by Mrs. Elenora King and the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Assistant Secretary. A timely lecture on the duties of the Club was given by Mrs. Thomas Horne. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dixon, 870 N. Claybrook, Thursday, March 9. The hostess served a delicious repast and the members enjoyed a pleasant evening. Mrs. Edna Dailey, pres. Miss Malissa Finley, secretary. The Club met at the home of Mrs. B. Jackson, 1007 Woodlawn, Feb. 9. After the opening pledge by the President, the business session was opened by the group. Members were asked to attend a Lincoln Birthday Address at Mt. Olive CME Church and the Rain and Shine Contest was discussed. Refreshments were served by the hostess and a social hour was enjoyed after the adjournment of business. Mrs. Gussie Day. pres. Mrs. L. Clark, sect. Mrs. B. White, reporter. INDEPENDENT MATRONS A 6 lb girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. Malone on Jan. 25, near Pleasant Hill. The new arrival was named Thelma Ruth Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Ezel Bowens were proud of their 6 lb girl, born Jan. 21st and named Janett. A 5 1-2 lb. baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim H. Croft who, live near Pleasant Hill. The newcomer was named Jimmie Lee. Because of the bad weather Feb. 12, the membership of Jeremiah AME Church could not have service. Good weather will probably help the Church have service next Sunday. We wish to thank the members and many friends of our late Sister, Mrs. Susie Ada Harris, who passed Feb. 4, 1950, for their kindness during her illness in her home and in the hospital for the many flowers given by the Church and Tabernacle. We are so grateful to you for your kind, comforting words, and for the many prayers by the Pastor of the Jackson Avenue Church, a loyal Christian spirit. Also special thanks to her many white friends who visited her during her illness at home and the hospital and journeyed with her last remains to the cemetery. They gave their money and prayers and beautiful flowers. All these many things helped us bear the burden of sorrow in losing our beloved wife, mother, and sister. May God bless you. Mrs. Sadie Black-Memphis; Mrs. Callie Payne, Pleasant Hill. Miss. Mrs. Delilah Perkins, Holly Springs, Miss. The Independent Matrons entertained at an elaborate Valentine Party last Tuesday night. Feb. 14, at the home of Mrs. Corene Williams. Guests were highly entertained by Mrs. Lucille Johnson and other members of the Club who had provided diversified amusements for their many guests enjoyments. W. E. Scott won a beautiful heartshaped cake, covered with red frosting and red cherries. Funds raised by the Club from such an affair will be used to aid the needy and less fortunate. The Club is newly organized and is anxious to recruit four new members. Seen among the guests at the party were: Mrs. Donna B. Polk, Mrs. Ophelia Bragg, Mrs. Mary Brooks, Mrs. Lil Plunkett, Mrs. Ernestine Johnson, Mrs. Naomi Smith, Mrs. Alma Webber, Mrs. Dorothy Carter and Miss Mary Faulkner. Also W. E. Scott, Thomas Carter, Rufus Coleman, Dan McWilliams and Roy Johnson. The Club met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dailey, 413 B. Vance Street Thursday night, Feb. 9, Mrs. E. Dailey, President of the Club, presented the gavel to the Vice-President, Mrs. Ben Britten. Bible verses beginning with the letter D were started by Mrs. Elenora King and the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Assistant Secretary. A timely lecture on the duties of the Club was given by Mrs. Thomas Horne. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dixon, 870 N. Claybrook, Thursday, March 9. The hostess served a delicious repast and the members enjoyed a pleasant evening. Mrs. Edna Dailey, pres. Miss Malissa Finley, secretary. The Club met at the home of Mrs. B. Jackson, 1007 Woodlawn, Feb. 9. After the opening pledge by the President, the business session was opened by the group. Members were asked to attend a Lincoln Birthday Address at Mt. Olive CME Church and the Rain and Shine Contest was discussed. Refreshments were served by the hostess and a social hour was enjoyed after the adjournment of business. Mrs. Gussie Day. pres. Mrs. L. Clark, sect. Mrs. B. White, reporter. BRONZELLA SOCIAL CLUB A 6 lb girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. Malone on Jan. 25, near Pleasant Hill. The new arrival was named Thelma Ruth Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Ezel Bowens were proud of their 6 lb girl, born Jan. 21st and named Janett. A 5 1-2 lb. baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim H. Croft who, live near Pleasant Hill. The newcomer was named Jimmie Lee. Because of the bad weather Feb. 12, the membership of Jeremiah AME Church could not have service. Good weather will probably help the Church have service next Sunday. We wish to thank the members and many friends of our late Sister, Mrs. Susie Ada Harris, who passed Feb. 4, 1950, for their kindness during her illness in her home and in the hospital for the many flowers given by the Church and Tabernacle. We are so grateful to you for your kind, comforting words, and for the many prayers by the Pastor of the Jackson Avenue Church, a loyal Christian spirit. Also special thanks to her many white friends who visited her during her illness at home and the hospital and journeyed with her last remains to the cemetery. They gave their money and prayers and beautiful flowers. All these many things helped us bear the burden of sorrow in losing our beloved wife, mother, and sister. May God bless you. Mrs. Sadie Black-Memphis; Mrs. Callie Payne, Pleasant Hill. Miss. Mrs. Delilah Perkins, Holly Springs, Miss. The Independent Matrons entertained at an elaborate Valentine Party last Tuesday night. Feb. 14, at the home of Mrs. Corene Williams. Guests were highly entertained by Mrs. Lucille Johnson and other members of the Club who had provided diversified amusements for their many guests enjoyments. W. E. Scott won a beautiful heartshaped cake, covered with red frosting and red cherries. Funds raised by the Club from such an affair will be used to aid the needy and less fortunate. The Club is newly organized and is anxious to recruit four new members. Seen among the guests at the party were: Mrs. Donna B. Polk, Mrs. Ophelia Bragg, Mrs. Mary Brooks, Mrs. Lil Plunkett, Mrs. Ernestine Johnson, Mrs. Naomi Smith, Mrs. Alma Webber, Mrs. Dorothy Carter and Miss Mary Faulkner. Also W. E. Scott, Thomas Carter, Rufus Coleman, Dan McWilliams and Roy Johnson. The Club met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dailey, 413 B. Vance Street Thursday night, Feb. 9, Mrs. E. Dailey, President of the Club, presented the gavel to the Vice-President, Mrs. Ben Britten. Bible verses beginning with the letter D were started by Mrs. Elenora King and the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Assistant Secretary. A timely lecture on the duties of the Club was given by Mrs. Thomas Horne. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dixon, 870 N. Claybrook, Thursday, March 9. The hostess served a delicious repast and the members enjoyed a pleasant evening. Mrs. Edna Dailey, pres. Miss Malissa Finley, secretary. The Club met at the home of Mrs. B. Jackson, 1007 Woodlawn, Feb. 9. After the opening pledge by the President, the business session was opened by the group. Members were asked to attend a Lincoln Birthday Address at Mt. Olive CME Church and the Rain and Shine Contest was discussed. Refreshments were served by the hostess and a social hour was enjoyed after the adjournment of business. Mrs. Gussie Day. pres. Mrs. L. Clark, sect. Mrs. B. White, reporter. MID SOCIAL CLUB A 6 lb girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. B. Malone on Jan. 25, near Pleasant Hill. The new arrival was named Thelma Ruth Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Ezel Bowens were proud of their 6 lb girl, born Jan. 21st and named Janett. A 5 1-2 lb. baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim H. Croft who, live near Pleasant Hill. The newcomer was named Jimmie Lee. Because of the bad weather Feb. 12, the membership of Jeremiah AME Church could not have service. Good weather will probably help the Church have service next Sunday. We wish to thank the members and many friends of our late Sister, Mrs. Susie Ada Harris, who passed Feb. 4, 1950, for their kindness during her illness in her home and in the hospital for the many flowers given by the Church and Tabernacle. We are so grateful to you for your kind, comforting words, and for the many prayers by the Pastor of the Jackson Avenue Church, a loyal Christian spirit. Also special thanks to her many white friends who visited her during her illness at home and the hospital and journeyed with her last remains to the cemetery. They gave their money and prayers and beautiful flowers. All these many things helped us bear the burden of sorrow in losing our beloved wife, mother, and sister. May God bless you. Mrs. Sadie Black-Memphis; Mrs. Callie Payne, Pleasant Hill. Miss. Mrs. Delilah Perkins, Holly Springs, Miss. The Independent Matrons entertained at an elaborate Valentine Party last Tuesday night. Feb. 14, at the home of Mrs. Corene Williams. Guests were highly entertained by Mrs. Lucille Johnson and other members of the Club who had provided diversified amusements for their many guests enjoyments. W. E. Scott won a beautiful heartshaped cake, covered with red frosting and red cherries. Funds raised by the Club from such an affair will be used to aid the needy and less fortunate. The Club is newly organized and is anxious to recruit four new members. Seen among the guests at the party were: Mrs. Donna B. Polk, Mrs. Ophelia Bragg, Mrs. Mary Brooks, Mrs. Lil Plunkett, Mrs. Ernestine Johnson, Mrs. Naomi Smith, Mrs. Alma Webber, Mrs. Dorothy Carter and Miss Mary Faulkner. Also W. E. Scott, Thomas Carter, Rufus Coleman, Dan McWilliams and Roy Johnson. The Club met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dailey, 413 B. Vance Street Thursday night, Feb. 9, Mrs. E. Dailey, President of the Club, presented the gavel to the Vice-President, Mrs. Ben Britten. Bible verses beginning with the letter D were started by Mrs. Elenora King and the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Assistant Secretary. A timely lecture on the duties of the Club was given by Mrs. Thomas Horne. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dixon, 870 N. Claybrook, Thursday, March 9. The hostess served a delicious repast and the members enjoyed a pleasant evening. Mrs. Edna Dailey, pres. Miss Malissa Finley, secretary. The Club met at the home of Mrs. B. Jackson, 1007 Woodlawn, Feb. 9. After the opening pledge by the President, the business session was opened by the group. Members were asked to attend a Lincoln Birthday Address at Mt. Olive CME Church and the Rain and Shine Contest was discussed. Refreshments were served by the hostess and a social hour was enjoyed after the adjournment of business. Mrs. Gussie Day. pres. Mrs. L. Clark, sect. Mrs. B. White, reporter. Minister Turned Arsonist Trapped In Rooming House Fire Burns suffered from a fire which the Rev. Perry E. Edmund, 65, is accused of setting for revenge, caused his death in Bridewell hospital here last week. The minister was accused of attempting to set fire to a rooming house with a two-gallon can of gasoline because he had been evicted by Miss Lettie B. Robertson, 28, for excessive drinking. According to police, the elderly preacher went to the rooming house and started to sprinkle the gasoline in the hallway. However, most of the gas was spilled on himself, and when he ignited the hallway, he also ignited his clothing. A delivery boy told of seeing the minister out of the side door of the building, with his clothing afire. He said he offered to help Rev. Edmund but was told "to forget about it." Police found the minister several blocks away. He told them that four men had robbed him and set his clothing afire. Miss Robertson, however, had a different story to tell. She said the minister had roomed with her for about three years. She asked him to move last October because of his excessive drinking." "He threatened to get even with me if it were the last thing he did," she said. Rev. Edmund's overcoat was found at the back door of the rooming house, hear where be had the fire. New University For The Caribbean Princess Alice of Athlone, cousin of King George VI, will be installed on February 16, as Chancellor of the new University College of the West Indies, in Jamaica. Hollowing the installation ceremony the Princess will visit a number of British West Indian territories. A feature of her tour will be visits to schools and colleges which in due course will send students to the University College. Now in its second academic year, the new University College is already becoming a cultural center for the 2,000,000 square miles of the British West Indies. Among its student body are students drawn from every part of the Caribbean area, from Honduras on the Central American mainland to British Guiana 1,600 miles away. The University is situated on a 670 acre site at the foot of the Blue Mountains, six miles from Kingston, Jamaica. Until the permanent building are completed, work is being carried on in temporary houses on the main site. Main buildings for the University and Teaching Hospital are scheduled for completion by the end of 1953. It is planned to expand the student body to 700 as quickly as possible. Of these about 200 will be studying medicine and among the 70 students already in residence the majority are studying for their first and second parts of the Bachelor of Medicine degree. Once the figure of 700 has been reached, expansion will proceed more slowly but by 1960 it is hoped there will be a student body of 1,500. A new Faculty of Natural Science has been started this year and many of the students are working for the London Bachelor of Science degree in preparation for becoming science teachers. The teaching staff now includes two West Indians who won scholarship; to British Universities, and teaching for the London Bachelor of Arts degree is expected to begin next year. The purpose of the new University College is to provide an institution of higher learning for the whole Caribbean area. The University will at first prepare its students for the London University examinations but will later become an independent university granting its own degrees. Proposed lay-out of the permanent buildings includes a central nucleus of the main convocation hall, arts, library and administra tion buildings, students hostel, halls of residence, students union, science buildings, art gallery and museum. The capital cost is being paid for by the British Government while recurrent costs will be borne by the West Indian Governments. An Important part of the University's work will be undertaken by the Department of Extra Mural Studies, which has already appointed seven extension teachers, one for each territory or group of territories concerned. The Carnegie Corporation of New York has granted money to finance the training of part-time teachers employed by the Extra-mural Department. The University has already received several valuable gifts from private individuals and organizations. These include a house with about 20 acres of land in Jamaica, funds towards the provision of sports grounds and buildings, collections of books for the library, and the promise of sets of publications by the National Academy in the United States, and the Carnegie Institute of Washington. SCIENCE DEGREE Princess Alice of Athlone, cousin of King George VI, will be installed on February 16, as Chancellor of the new University College of the West Indies, in Jamaica. Hollowing the installation ceremony the Princess will visit a number of British West Indian territories. A feature of her tour will be visits to schools and colleges which in due course will send students to the University College. Now in its second academic year, the new University College is already becoming a cultural center for the 2,000,000 square miles of the British West Indies. Among its student body are students drawn from every part of the Caribbean area, from Honduras on the Central American mainland to British Guiana 1,600 miles away. The University is situated on a 670 acre site at the foot of the Blue Mountains, six miles from Kingston, Jamaica. Until the permanent building are completed, work is being carried on in temporary houses on the main site. Main buildings for the University and Teaching Hospital are scheduled for completion by the end of 1953. It is planned to expand the student body to 700 as quickly as possible. Of these about 200 will be studying medicine and among the 70 students already in residence the majority are studying for their first and second parts of the Bachelor of Medicine degree. Once the figure of 700 has been reached, expansion will proceed more slowly but by 1960 it is hoped there will be a student body of 1,500. A new Faculty of Natural Science has been started this year and many of the students are working for the London Bachelor of Science degree in preparation for becoming science teachers. The teaching staff now includes two West Indians who won scholarship; to British Universities, and teaching for the London Bachelor of Arts degree is expected to begin next year. The purpose of the new University College is to provide an institution of higher learning for the whole Caribbean area. The University will at first prepare its students for the London University examinations but will later become an independent university granting its own degrees. Proposed lay-out of the permanent buildings includes a central nucleus of the main convocation hall, arts, library and administra tion buildings, students hostel, halls of residence, students union, science buildings, art gallery and museum. The capital cost is being paid for by the British Government while recurrent costs will be borne by the West Indian Governments. An Important part of the University's work will be undertaken by the Department of Extra Mural Studies, which has already appointed seven extension teachers, one for each territory or group of territories concerned. The Carnegie Corporation of New York has granted money to finance the training of part-time teachers employed by the Extra-mural Department. The University has already received several valuable gifts from private individuals and organizations. These include a house with about 20 acres of land in Jamaica, funds towards the provision of sports grounds and buildings, collections of books for the library, and the promise of sets of publications by the National Academy in the United States, and the Carnegie Institute of Washington. Chase National Bank Hires New Librarian Miss Inez Smith has been placed as assistant librarian in the Chase National Bank headquarters, it was announced by Dr. Lloyd H. Bailer of the Greater New York Urban League last week. Since the position involves economic research the bank, one of the two largest in the United States, required an A. B. degree with an economics major. Miss Smith graduated from Howard University in June, 1949. Dr. Bailer, hailed this placement as another step in broadening employment opportunities in banking institutions. "We need more successes of this kind," he declared, "for there is much to be done before non-white representation in white collar banking positions become general. Etta Moten At Shaw Feb. 28 Etta Moten, mezzo contralto, of "Porgy and Bess" and "Flying Down to Rio" fame will be the featured artist in Shaw University's Faculty Concert Tuesday night, February 28, at Crosby-Garfield Auditorium. Miss Moten is considered one of the best singer-actress in the field of operetta and musical comedy. The concert is being arranged by a committee of the Shaw faculty, of which Mrs. Ada M. Jarnagin is chairman. Members include, J. W. Wallace, Rev. S. F. Daly, Rev. M. N. DeLaney, Mrs. Lorraine P. Co Rell, Mrs. Rosalie B. Williams, Mrs. Roberta Lightner, D. N. HenderSon, A. H. George. Relford Patterson, and Miss Gladys V. Dunn. Maxim Wants Title Bout With Louis Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion Joey Maxim and his manager, Jack Kearns, returned from England aboard the Queen Mary Tuesday chortling a challenge to Joe Louis. Maxim, who won the light heavy title from Freddie Mills in London last month, has a contract to meet the winner of the Lee Savold-Bruce Woodcock bout for the British version of the heavyweight championship. In the meantime, Kearns indicated he'd like to match his fighter against Louis, the semi-retired king of the heavies. Kearns, who managed Jack Dempsey and Mickey Walker in the past, thinks the semi-retired Louis would be a ripe target for Maxim — as a fill-in, that is, until Joey meets the Bruce Woodcock-Lee Savold winner next fall. That bout would be for the British version of the heavyweight championship. ATOMIC REACTOR FOR NAVY The Atomic Energy Commission has announced that designs for an atomic reactor to propel a Navy ship will be undertaken sometime this year. Reactors now being designed include an experimental breeder reactor, a materials testing reactor and the Navy ship propulsion reactor. ERP nations report need to reduce imports from U. S.