Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1951-05-04 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-Clam mail under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1870 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II, Founder; C. A. Scott, General Manager LEWIS O. SWINGLER Editor A. G. SHIELDS, Jr. Advertising Manager The 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) Jimmie Cooper, 119 E. Utah.............. Phone 9-3700 Roosevelt Phillips, 1383 Nicholas.......... 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The training program in engineering, technical trades, the laboratory sciences, agriculture, home economics, business and commercial courses, regular Air Craft courses, geography, and navigation plus the more general courses will be accelerated. CIVILIAN STUDENTS TO BE BENEFITED fied on last weekend that Tennesee State had been chosen as one of the many educational institutions to train officers for the U. S. Air Force services, the need for an accelerated program became all the more, suggestive and sound. There should be approximately 1,000 regular college male students including freshmen connected with the Air Force ROTC. While the accelerated program will serve to the advantage of this group, other students of the institution will likewise benefit. The training program in engineering, technical trades, the laboratory sciences, agriculture, home economics, business and commercial courses, regular Air Craft courses, geography, and navigation plus the more general courses will be accelerated. Death Stills Silver (Continued From Page One) ence at Booker T. Washington High School and an equally receptive crowd of both Negro and whites were on hand at Ellis Auditorium, when Mr. Simmons spoke under ausplcies of a large C. M. E. gathering. He knew the Mississippi Delta "like a book" and during most of his life he kept in close touch with organized groups, of community leaders in many of the smaller communities and helmets in Arkansas, and Mississippi A public school was named for his father out from Rolling Fork., Miss, and Holly Springs oldsters still remember when Mr. Simmons went from the Delta to the mils for his first teaching job. In those up and coming days Mr. Simmons had his fling at a business venture on Beale Street. He and the Late Harry Pace, of Georgia birth, organized a newspaper on the filmed avenue. It was called the Memphis Sun" and for a considerable period operated us a dally newspaper. Mr. Simmons, always retaining his love for the press became a correspondent for the Chicago Defender, and later was added to the staff of Chicago's greatest metropolitan press. The Chicago Tribune He was closely associated with the Late Robert S. Abbott of the Chicago Defender; and, Publisher John McCormack, of the Tribune. Mr. Simmon's political career of fered him his greatest opportunity to wield influence as a gifted speaker. As a Republican he was unwavering in following the party line from Abraham to the most recent party candidate. His speeches were always in the classic language of a Daniel Webster or Patrick Henry. On that eventful day when the delegation of one hundred stood on the White House Lawn in 1932 to call President Hoover to the terrible state, of affairs as they related to depression—struck Negroes Mr. Simmon, chosen as speaker, declared:— "Tell us Mr. President ... Tell us in trumpet tone that there is no theme higher than liberty." In 1928 he seconded the nomination for Herbert Hoover at the Republican Convention in Kansas City and did likewise, for the GOP standard bearer in 1933, Mr. Simmons had been in the political arena with such prominent Republican leader as Theodore Roosevelt "William Howard Taft, Warren G. Hard ing, and Calvin Collidge. "Tonight's speech by the young Roscoe Simmons has assured him of a piece among the great orators of the World." Although he never held a political office during his long period of active politics, Mr. Simmons did run against Oscar DePriest for a seat in 1929. Mr. Simmons was the nephew of Mrs. Margaret, Murray Washington, wife of Booker Washington. When Washington asked him to take a professorship at Tuskegee Institute, he refused, answering:- I have been called to teach but the rostrum and the public hall will be may classroom. Surviving him are his widow Mrs. Althea Simmons, of Chicago; three Sons, Williams, president of the Harvard Crimson student newspaper at Harvard University; Thomas, a Loyola university student; and Roscoe. Jr., of New York. His age was variously reported to range from 70 to 75. JUST ARRIVED MADAM HAYDEN CHARACTER READER and BUSINESS ADVISOR If you are unhappy in your home or unlucky in your business dealings—this message it for you! Madam Kayden is from Mew Orleans. She will tell your past as you alone know it; your present as it is; your future as it will be ... and calls you by your name! Gives lucky days and lucky numbers . . . If you want guaranteed help, not promises, call and be convinced. Satisfaction, or your fee refunded. Two Patrolmen game," where one of the gang "finds' a purse filled with money to front of the intended victim. The con-operator promises to split the contents of the purse with the victim if he agrees to make no mention or the find. The victim is required to put up a certain sum of money to show good faith. A later meeting is arranged to split the purse and the victim is left waiting. Report Negroes Ignored In Defense Agency Employment Much talk is being heard around Washington about the utilization of manpower for defense agencies, but very little is actually being done about it. In a two-hour, closed-door hearing before the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee last Tuesday, Civil Service Commissioner Robert Ramspeck is said to have suggested "that the government should make better use of its available employes" and hinted that his commission would soon unveil a program to encourage agencies to use employes at their maximum skills." It is apparent that neither is being done at the present time. In spite of the great, demand for employees in the new defense agencies, it is reported that very few Negroes are being employed. Negroes seeking employment in the new agencies are reported as being received with much courtesy, interviewed by personnel officers, and requested to leave their application blanks. The applications are filed away and applicants are told that they will be called within a week or 10 days. Chances are that they are never called. Few Negroes have been known to be called and placed in lobs far below their capacity or qualifications. Those with college educations are often placed in the same graderange or on the salary, schedule with whites who have not even finished high school. President Truman sent out a memorandum the first of the year to all heads of executive departments and agencies of the govern ment urging them to place every individual in the "capacity in which he can contribute most to the total mobilizaion program." This, he said, includes "women, physically handicapped, older workers and minority groups. Since this request was not made mandatory by any formal executive order, it was ignored in many branches of the government. It has been reported that an order calling for the establishment of an emergency fair employment practices committee was written by the Department of Labor, studied and approved by the Department of Justice and presented to the President for issuance around the first of the year. The order is said to have been sent to the Appropriations committee for allocation of funds necessary for its establishment, and has not been heard from since. Just this week the Congress of Industrial organizations called upon the President to issue an executive order for the establishment of an FEPC to insure that "all of our citizens can participate in the defense program without any regard to prejudices which might exist anywhere in our country." This request was contained in a etter to the President from James B. Carey, secretary-treasurer of the CIO and chairman of the CIO committee to abolish discrimination. Carey said the CIO belives that a "continued denial of employment because of inequality in hiring, in full utilization of skills and in equal pay for equal, work, is a real and vital shortcoming of the defense mobilization program. "The continuance of such prac tices is wholly inconsistent with the role we assume as defender of human rights, everywhere,' he declared. Demands Increase For Full Manpower Use In Country Much talk is being heard around Washington about the utilization of manpower for defense agencies, but very little is actually being done about it. In a two-hour, closed-door hearing before the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee last Tuesday, Civil Service Commissioner Robert Ramspeck is said to have suggested "that the government should make better use of its available employes" and hinted that his commission would soon unveil a program to encourage agencies to use employes at their maximum skills." It is apparent that neither is being done at the present time. In spite of the great, demand for employees in the new defense agencies, it is reported that very few Negroes are being employed. Negroes seeking employment in the new agencies are reported as being received with much courtesy, interviewed by personnel officers, and requested to leave their application blanks. The applications are filed away and applicants are told that they will be called within a week or 10 days. Chances are that they are never called. Few Negroes have been known to be called and placed in lobs far below their capacity or qualifications. Those with college educations are often placed in the same graderange or on the salary, schedule with whites who have not even finished high school. President Truman sent out a memorandum the first of the year to all heads of executive departments and agencies of the govern ment urging them to place every individual in the "capacity in which he can contribute most to the total mobilizaion program." This, he said, includes "women, physically handicapped, older workers and minority groups. Since this request was not made mandatory by any formal executive order, it was ignored in many branches of the government. It has been reported that an order calling for the establishment of an emergency fair employment practices committee was written by the Department of Labor, studied and approved by the Department of Justice and presented to the President for issuance around the first of the year. The order is said to have been sent to the Appropriations committee for allocation of funds necessary for its establishment, and has not been heard from since. Just this week the Congress of Industrial organizations called upon the President to issue an executive order for the establishment of an FEPC to insure that "all of our citizens can participate in the defense program without any regard to prejudices which might exist anywhere in our country." This request was contained in a etter to the President from James B. Carey, secretary-treasurer of the CIO and chairman of the CIO committee to abolish discrimination. Carey said the CIO belives that a "continued denial of employment because of inequality in hiring, in full utilization of skills and in equal pay for equal, work, is a real and vital shortcoming of the defense mobilization program. "The continuance of such prac tices is wholly inconsistent with the role we assume as defender of human rights, everywhere,' he declared. Letter To The Editor: Dear Sir: I would like to commend Police Officers Robinson and Peebles, the two Negro police who arrested the six con men and women, who have been preying on innocent and ignorant Negroes by the Old Pidgeon game. The confidence men hang around the post office and the different banks and watch for people who make deposits or withdrawals. If the prospect looks promising, the watcher gives the sign to his con federates, and they go to work on the intended victim. I would like to suggest to the proper officials of the City, that since this racket is so widespread, and is getting worse, all the time, that two officers be given a regular assignment to watch the Main Postoffice and the different Banks for these crooks, just as detectives watch the pawn shop on Beale Street. I would like to sec these vultures dealth with vigorously. Yours truly. Robert F. Jones, Business Agent, Carpenters Union Local 1886. Church News Services were observed last Sunday, April. 29 by the Junior Church Every fourth and fifth Sunday in each month, the Junior Church has charge, Mrs. Ruby McCall srves as pianist. Mrs. Ivory Jetter is supervisor of the young people. St. Stephen. Baptist church is conducting a Revival for ten nights Revival services will be conducted by Rev. H. B. Stevenson pastor of Zion Hill M. B. church, Chicago, Ill. The public is cordially invited to opening services, Monday night, April 30, 8 p. m. Bro. W. W. Yates, church cleric Mrs. Lula Anderson reporter The Sunday School was opened at 9:30 a. m. with the sperintendent in charge The subject of the lesson was: The Settlement of Canaan.' Bro. Hancock read the introduction and Rev. Lane explained it. Rev. Lane demonstrated the blackboard. Mrs. Williams won the banner offering; while Mr. Felix Scott won the attendance banner. Four visitors were present. The attendance was 171. H. R. Pankins, superintendent L. R. Hardy, secretary At 11 a. m. Bro. Hatten opened the devotion singing "I Love the Lord." He Heard My Cry.' Prayer by Bro. L. T. Pankins Scriture reading by Rev. White; Mark 7:1-8 Prayer by Rev. Byrd. The choir sang "Only A Look." Rev Hudson preached from the sixth chapter of Lev. 13th verse. His subject was "The Fire Shall Forever Burn on The Altar." Rev. Hudson is from White Stone Baptist Church. 955 South Fourth Street A great baptising was observed at our church last Sunday, fourteen were, baptized and two members were added by Christian experience. At 11 a. m. our pastor preached from this text St. Luke 14:14-15 verses. Using, as a subject. 'The Famine Game." His discourse was preached from four points. 1. Famine of the Holy Spirit and Famine of popularity 2. Famine of the Heal th. 3. Famine of Youth. Many ministers and members were present to hear the sermon and was enjoyed by all. The visiting ministers were; Rev. Walter Robinson, Chicago. Ill; Rev. Cross, Rev. and Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Mary Calvin of St. Louis, Mo. At 3 p. m. The building Fund Club sponsord a tea at the church which was largely attended and enjoyed by all. Sis, Katie Williams is president. The president wishes to thank those who cooperated so beautifully and worked constantly. At 8 p. m. we were happy to have in our midst a great gospel preach er, who preached out of his soul He was from Oakland, Calif. He is Rev. O. A. Askerneese. We still have many, sick among us. Bro, Nickey Watson, Sister Sarah, Keys, Sister Bonds, Sister Annie Miller and others. Rev. Blake one of our young ministers will conduct a revival at his church next week. He is pastor of St. Luke M. B. Church. At the BTU hour a special, program was rendered. Rev. Willie Williams gave an inspirational address on the Doctrines, of A. M. E. Church. The, Young People's City Union held its regular services at the Howe Institute School of Religion 583 South Orleans St., April. 1, 1951. We met at 3:30. The devotion began at 3:45 p. m. with Mrs. Idella Dean. Who was our special guest furnishing the music. She also gave us closing remarks. We enjoyed her very much. We want to thank the Beulah Baptist Church for their membership. We had a very iuspiring lesson taught by our teacher, Mrs. Rosie Lee Lawson. Our next meeting will be held at the Howe Institute, May 6 at 3 p. m. asking all members to please be on time. We will be entertained with an interesting program given by our co-chairman, Miss Roach. Mrs. Katie Hunter, president Mrs. Annie Mae Williams, report er. Mrs. Helen Mattthews. ST. STEPHEN BAPTIST CHURCH Services were observed last Sunday, April. 29 by the Junior Church Every fourth and fifth Sunday in each month, the Junior Church has charge, Mrs. Ruby McCall srves as pianist. Mrs. Ivory Jetter is supervisor of the young people. St. Stephen. Baptist church is conducting a Revival for ten nights Revival services will be conducted by Rev. H. B. Stevenson pastor of Zion Hill M. B. church, Chicago, Ill. The public is cordially invited to opening services, Monday night, April 30, 8 p. m. Bro. W. W. Yates, church cleric Mrs. Lula Anderson reporter The Sunday School was opened at 9:30 a. m. with the sperintendent in charge The subject of the lesson was: The Settlement of Canaan.' Bro. Hancock read the introduction and Rev. Lane explained it. Rev. Lane demonstrated the blackboard. Mrs. Williams won the banner offering; while Mr. Felix Scott won the attendance banner. Four visitors were present. The attendance was 171. H. R. Pankins, superintendent L. R. Hardy, secretary At 11 a. m. Bro. Hatten opened the devotion singing "I Love the Lord." He Heard My Cry.' Prayer by Bro. L. T. Pankins Scriture reading by Rev. White; Mark 7:1-8 Prayer by Rev. Byrd. The choir sang "Only A Look." Rev Hudson preached from the sixth chapter of Lev. 13th verse. His subject was "The Fire Shall Forever Burn on The Altar." Rev. Hudson is from White Stone Baptist Church. 955 South Fourth Street A great baptising was observed at our church last Sunday, fourteen were, baptized and two members were added by Christian experience. At 11 a. m. our pastor preached from this text St. Luke 14:14-15 verses. Using, as a subject. 'The Famine Game." His discourse was preached from four points. 1. Famine of the Holy Spirit and Famine of popularity 2. Famine of the Heal th. 3. Famine of Youth. Many ministers and members were present to hear the sermon and was enjoyed by all. The visiting ministers were; Rev. Walter Robinson, Chicago. Ill; Rev. Cross, Rev. and Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Mary Calvin of St. Louis, Mo. At 3 p. m. The building Fund Club sponsord a tea at the church which was largely attended and enjoyed by all. Sis, Katie Williams is president. The president wishes to thank those who cooperated so beautifully and worked constantly. At 8 p. m. we were happy to have in our midst a great gospel preach er, who preached out of his soul He was from Oakland, Calif. He is Rev. O. A. Askerneese. We still have many, sick among us. Bro, Nickey Watson, Sister Sarah, Keys, Sister Bonds, Sister Annie Miller and others. Rev. Blake one of our young ministers will conduct a revival at his church next week. He is pastor of St. Luke M. B. Church. At the BTU hour a special, program was rendered. Rev. Willie Williams gave an inspirational address on the Doctrines, of A. M. E. Church. The, Young People's City Union held its regular services at the Howe Institute School of Religion 583 South Orleans St., April. 1, 1951. We met at 3:30. The devotion began at 3:45 p. m. with Mrs. Idella Dean. Who was our special guest furnishing the music. She also gave us closing remarks. We enjoyed her very much. We want to thank the Beulah Baptist Church for their membership. We had a very iuspiring lesson taught by our teacher, Mrs. Rosie Lee Lawson. Our next meeting will be held at the Howe Institute, May 6 at 3 p. m. asking all members to please be on time. We will be entertained with an interesting program given by our co-chairman, Miss Roach. Mrs. Katie Hunter, president Mrs. Annie Mae Williams, report er. Mrs. Helen Mattthews. BLOOMFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH Services were observed last Sunday, April. 29 by the Junior Church Every fourth and fifth Sunday in each month, the Junior Church has charge, Mrs. Ruby McCall srves as pianist. Mrs. Ivory Jetter is supervisor of the young people. St. Stephen. Baptist church is conducting a Revival for ten nights Revival services will be conducted by Rev. H. B. Stevenson pastor of Zion Hill M. B. church, Chicago, Ill. The public is cordially invited to opening services, Monday night, April 30, 8 p. m. Bro. W. W. Yates, church cleric Mrs. Lula Anderson reporter The Sunday School was opened at 9:30 a. m. with the sperintendent in charge The subject of the lesson was: The Settlement of Canaan.' Bro. Hancock read the introduction and Rev. Lane explained it. Rev. Lane demonstrated the blackboard. Mrs. Williams won the banner offering; while Mr. Felix Scott won the attendance banner. Four visitors were present. The attendance was 171. H. R. Pankins, superintendent L. R. Hardy, secretary At 11 a. m. Bro. Hatten opened the devotion singing "I Love the Lord." He Heard My Cry.' Prayer by Bro. L. T. Pankins Scriture reading by Rev. White; Mark 7:1-8 Prayer by Rev. Byrd. The choir sang "Only A Look." Rev Hudson preached from the sixth chapter of Lev. 13th verse. His subject was "The Fire Shall Forever Burn on The Altar." Rev. Hudson is from White Stone Baptist Church. 955 South Fourth Street A great baptising was observed at our church last Sunday, fourteen were, baptized and two members were added by Christian experience. At 11 a. m. our pastor preached from this text St. Luke 14:14-15 verses. Using, as a subject. 'The Famine Game." His discourse was preached from four points. 1. Famine of the Holy Spirit and Famine of popularity 2. Famine of the Heal th. 3. Famine of Youth. Many ministers and members were present to hear the sermon and was enjoyed by all. The visiting ministers were; Rev. Walter Robinson, Chicago. Ill; Rev. Cross, Rev. and Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Mary Calvin of St. Louis, Mo. At 3 p. m. The building Fund Club sponsord a tea at the church which was largely attended and enjoyed by all. Sis, Katie Williams is president. The president wishes to thank those who cooperated so beautifully and worked constantly. At 8 p. m. we were happy to have in our midst a great gospel preach er, who preached out of his soul He was from Oakland, Calif. He is Rev. O. A. Askerneese. We still have many, sick among us. Bro, Nickey Watson, Sister Sarah, Keys, Sister Bonds, Sister Annie Miller and others. Rev. Blake one of our young ministers will conduct a revival at his church next week. He is pastor of St. Luke M. B. Church. At the BTU hour a special, program was rendered. Rev. Willie Williams gave an inspirational address on the Doctrines, of A. M. E. Church. The, Young People's City Union held its regular services at the Howe Institute School of Religion 583 South Orleans St., April. 1, 1951. We met at 3:30. The devotion began at 3:45 p. m. with Mrs. Idella Dean. Who was our special guest furnishing the music. She also gave us closing remarks. We enjoyed her very much. We want to thank the Beulah Baptist Church for their membership. We had a very iuspiring lesson taught by our teacher, Mrs. Rosie Lee Lawson. Our next meeting will be held at the Howe Institute, May 6 at 3 p. m. asking all members to please be on time. We will be entertained with an interesting program given by our co-chairman, Miss Roach. Mrs. Katie Hunter, president Mrs. Annie Mae Williams, report er. Mrs. Helen Mattthews. NEW SALEM MBC Services were observed last Sunday, April. 29 by the Junior Church Every fourth and fifth Sunday in each month, the Junior Church has charge, Mrs. Ruby McCall srves as pianist. Mrs. Ivory Jetter is supervisor of the young people. St. Stephen. Baptist church is conducting a Revival for ten nights Revival services will be conducted by Rev. H. B. Stevenson pastor of Zion Hill M. B. church, Chicago, Ill. The public is cordially invited to opening services, Monday night, April 30, 8 p. m. Bro. W. W. Yates, church cleric Mrs. Lula Anderson reporter The Sunday School was opened at 9:30 a. m. with the sperintendent in charge The subject of the lesson was: The Settlement of Canaan.' Bro. Hancock read the introduction and Rev. Lane explained it. Rev. Lane demonstrated the blackboard. Mrs. Williams won the banner offering; while Mr. Felix Scott won the attendance banner. Four visitors were present. The attendance was 171. H. R. Pankins, superintendent L. R. Hardy, secretary At 11 a. m. Bro. Hatten opened the devotion singing "I Love the Lord." He Heard My Cry.' Prayer by Bro. L. T. Pankins Scriture reading by Rev. White; Mark 7:1-8 Prayer by Rev. Byrd. The choir sang "Only A Look." Rev Hudson preached from the sixth chapter of Lev. 13th verse. His subject was "The Fire Shall Forever Burn on The Altar." Rev. Hudson is from White Stone Baptist Church. 955 South Fourth Street A great baptising was observed at our church last Sunday, fourteen were, baptized and two members were added by Christian experience. At 11 a. m. our pastor preached from this text St. Luke 14:14-15 verses. Using, as a subject. 'The Famine Game." His discourse was preached from four points. 1. Famine of the Holy Spirit and Famine of popularity 2. Famine of the Heal th. 3. Famine of Youth. Many ministers and members were present to hear the sermon and was enjoyed by all. The visiting ministers were; Rev. Walter Robinson, Chicago. Ill; Rev. Cross, Rev. and Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Mary Calvin of St. Louis, Mo. At 3 p. m. The building Fund Club sponsord a tea at the church which was largely attended and enjoyed by all. Sis, Katie Williams is president. The president wishes to thank those who cooperated so beautifully and worked constantly. At 8 p. m. we were happy to have in our midst a great gospel preach er, who preached out of his soul He was from Oakland, Calif. He is Rev. O. A. Askerneese. We still have many, sick among us. Bro, Nickey Watson, Sister Sarah, Keys, Sister Bonds, Sister Annie Miller and others. Rev. Blake one of our young ministers will conduct a revival at his church next week. He is pastor of St. Luke M. B. Church. At the BTU hour a special, program was rendered. Rev. Willie Williams gave an inspirational address on the Doctrines, of A. M. E. Church. The, Young People's City Union held its regular services at the Howe Institute School of Religion 583 South Orleans St., April. 1, 1951. We met at 3:30. The devotion began at 3:45 p. m. with Mrs. Idella Dean. Who was our special guest furnishing the music. She also gave us closing remarks. We enjoyed her very much. We want to thank the Beulah Baptist Church for their membership. We had a very iuspiring lesson taught by our teacher, Mrs. Rosie Lee Lawson. Our next meeting will be held at the Howe Institute, May 6 at 3 p. m. asking all members to please be on time. We will be entertained with an interesting program given by our co-chairman, Miss Roach. Mrs. Katie Hunter, president Mrs. Annie Mae Williams, report er. Mrs. Helen Mattthews. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CITY UNION Services were observed last Sunday, April. 29 by the Junior Church Every fourth and fifth Sunday in each month, the Junior Church has charge, Mrs. Ruby McCall srves as pianist. Mrs. Ivory Jetter is supervisor of the young people. St. Stephen. Baptist church is conducting a Revival for ten nights Revival services will be conducted by Rev. H. B. Stevenson pastor of Zion Hill M. B. church, Chicago, Ill. The public is cordially invited to opening services, Monday night, April 30, 8 p. m. Bro. W. W. Yates, church cleric Mrs. Lula Anderson reporter The Sunday School was opened at 9:30 a. m. with the sperintendent in charge The subject of the lesson was: The Settlement of Canaan.' Bro. Hancock read the introduction and Rev. Lane explained it. Rev. Lane demonstrated the blackboard. Mrs. Williams won the banner offering; while Mr. Felix Scott won the attendance banner. Four visitors were present. The attendance was 171. H. R. Pankins, superintendent L. R. Hardy, secretary At 11 a. m. Bro. Hatten opened the devotion singing "I Love the Lord." He Heard My Cry.' Prayer by Bro. L. T. Pankins Scriture reading by Rev. White; Mark 7:1-8 Prayer by Rev. Byrd. The choir sang "Only A Look." Rev Hudson preached from the sixth chapter of Lev. 13th verse. His subject was "The Fire Shall Forever Burn on The Altar." Rev. Hudson is from White Stone Baptist Church. 955 South Fourth Street A great baptising was observed at our church last Sunday, fourteen were, baptized and two members were added by Christian experience. At 11 a. m. our pastor preached from this text St. Luke 14:14-15 verses. Using, as a subject. 'The Famine Game." His discourse was preached from four points. 1. Famine of the Holy Spirit and Famine of popularity 2. Famine of the Heal th. 3. Famine of Youth. Many ministers and members were present to hear the sermon and was enjoyed by all. The visiting ministers were; Rev. Walter Robinson, Chicago. Ill; Rev. Cross, Rev. and Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Mary Calvin of St. Louis, Mo. At 3 p. m. The building Fund Club sponsord a tea at the church which was largely attended and enjoyed by all. Sis, Katie Williams is president. The president wishes to thank those who cooperated so beautifully and worked constantly. At 8 p. m. we were happy to have in our midst a great gospel preach er, who preached out of his soul He was from Oakland, Calif. He is Rev. O. A. Askerneese. We still have many, sick among us. Bro, Nickey Watson, Sister Sarah, Keys, Sister Bonds, Sister Annie Miller and others. Rev. Blake one of our young ministers will conduct a revival at his church next week. He is pastor of St. Luke M. B. Church. At the BTU hour a special, program was rendered. Rev. Willie Williams gave an inspirational address on the Doctrines, of A. M. E. Church. The, Young People's City Union held its regular services at the Howe Institute School of Religion 583 South Orleans St., April. 1, 1951. We met at 3:30. The devotion began at 3:45 p. m. with Mrs. Idella Dean. Who was our special guest furnishing the music. She also gave us closing remarks. We enjoyed her very much. We want to thank the Beulah Baptist Church for their membership. We had a very iuspiring lesson taught by our teacher, Mrs. Rosie Lee Lawson. Our next meeting will be held at the Howe Institute, May 6 at 3 p. m. asking all members to please be on time. We will be entertained with an interesting program given by our co-chairman, Miss Roach. Mrs. Katie Hunter, president Mrs. Annie Mae Williams, report er. Mrs. Helen Mattthews. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. S. A. Hammond, Western Director of Young People of B. M. and E. Convention, is recovering from a long illness; and wishes to take this opportunity to thank all her old friends and many hew ones for their kindness. She says, "Every ease of pain or want of anything that Human hand could give or money would buy was given. I have not words, to express what I feel. All I can say is that I thank you and God bless you!" Mrs. Hammond especially thanks the Young Peoples organizations for their beautiful cards. Thanks to those who so faithfully came to see me and rendered service. Mrs. Hammond teaches in the Shelby County School System; and her school children, the Teacher's Association and her co-workers also expressed their wishes for her speedy recovery. Her pastor, Rev. L. E. Hoyle of Union Baptist Church. Park Ave., and members were equally nice. Top-Teen-Agers On Enchanted Hour Mother's Day This mixed group of teen-agers, representing top musical talent from all preparatory schools of the. Tristate will be featured on the Enchanted Hour program Sunday, May 13th Mother's Day. Miss Viola Flowers, accomplished music instructor at Melrose, and prominent church devotee, will hae charge of the musical phase of the program. The Memphis Fine Arts Club will present the Top Teen-Agers of the year on its Enchanted Hour Program Sunday, May 11th Mother's Day, according to announcement by Mrs. N. M. Watson, club president, Metropolitan Baptist church, Walker and McDowell, will be the scene of the program beginning at fire p. m. The program is designed as a special tribute to the mothers of this group of talented performers. Mrs. Watson added. They will come from the tri-state communities of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Participants in the Mother's Day program were qualified during an audition at the home of President Watson where more than fifty youngsters gathered for this purpose. Members of the Audition committee included Mmes. Dorothy Gra ham, Georgia Quinn, Payne B. F. McCleve, L. R. Woods, Ann R. Twigg, R. E. Radsdale, and Miss Viola Flowers, chairman. Selections were made of students from the high school of the city, Geeter, LeMoyne College, and Rust College Holly Springs. Mrs. Watson stated that endorsement of this Top Teen-Agers Program has received endorsement of Superintendent E. C. Ball, principals of the city schools. Prof. J. D. Springer, Coordinator of Colored Schools, President Hollis. F. Price, and L. M. McCoy, respective heads of LeMoyne and Rust. "I want to publicly thank all of these school officials for the cooperation they are giving to project talented young people of the community, stated Mrs. Watson. "These young people are tops and you want to feel that you too have helped them somewhere along the way to become outstanding citizens. This program will close the year for the Memphis Pine Arts Club and we are delighted over the prospect of such a brilliant finale, Mrs. Watson asserted. Monday, May 14th, will mark the final meeting of the. Memphis, Fin Arts Club until fall. Sering as hostesses will be Mesdames Ann R. Twigg, Thelma Whalum, Beula Williams. FEATHERSTONE TEMPLE CME CHURCH The Featherstone Temple C. M. E. Church is planning to begin its new building soon, the cost of which will be $40,000. Sunday, April 29 the first Kick, off Rally was held. During this session, more than $600 was raised. The rally will be continued through Sunday, May 20. Sunday, May 6th, the Second Quarterly Conference will be held at the church, Rev. Moses Johnson, Presiding Elder, will be the guest Minister. At 3 p. m. the M. and I College Club will sponsor a program; and a representative of the college will speak. Rev. Walker, pastor of Featherstone Temple CME Church, is a graduate of M. and I. College, Holly Springs, Miss. He has pastored several leading churches in North Carolina before coming to Memphis. He served six years in Charlotte district; Greensboro ugh, Spindale, Statesville and others in North Carolina. We ask our friends to help us in our effort. Robert Scott, Chairman Building Fund. C. Stephens. Chairman Trustee R. N. Winfield, Church Treasurer Bishop J. E. Hamlett, Presiding Bishop. Many Ready private or parochial Schools are all contributing to this program. Miss Georgia Rose Sylvers of Melrose High School will M. C. a part of the program, while Mrs. Willia Monroe, of WDIA distinction, will M. C. the other poryon. Prof. Matthew Garrett and his Manassas High School Band (Rhythm Bombers included), will give out with the varied and enjoyable music for which he is noted. Also appearig on the program is a new musical personality, Prof. Jackson, Mr. Jackson has charge of the Douglas and Hamilton High School Bands. He is presenting the Hamiiton Band and Hamilton High School Bands. He is presenting the Hamilton Band at the program. All in all, Mr. J. D. Springer, the essay chairman, Miss Rosa Robinson, and Mr. William Fleming, feel that a fine time will be had by all. The admission is made, small so that everybody, can afford it, 25 cents in advance. You may purchase a ticket from any school child in your community as tickets are in all schools. At the door, admission will be 35 cents, still a small fee. The king and queen and all their Royal Court will be on hand. FARM LAND VALUES Farm-land values reached a new high in November. 1950, according to statistics of the Agriculture Department. After a downward trend during 1949, farm-land values start ed to rise in 1950 and in November were one per cent above the peak of November, 1948.