Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1954-02-26 Mrs. Rosa Brown Bracy 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 mail under the Act of Congress, March 1, 1870 Member of SCOTT NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE W. A. Scott, II, Founder; C. A. Scott General Manager Mrs. Rosa Brown Bracy Acting Editor Charles W. Hairgrow, Jr. Circulation Manager The MEMPHIS WORLD to an independent newspaper — non-sectarian and non-partisan, printing news unbiasedly and supporting those things it believes to be of interest to 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) The "Negro Market" In our issue of Saturday, February 20, the Atlanta Daily World reported a speech by Bishop D. Ward Nichols in which he said that "Negroes are no longer the gullible people they once were." The esteemed AME prelate made this statement with especial reference to the spending power and habits of America's fastest-developing minority. The 15 million Negroes in the United States control some 15 billion dollars annually. Wisely used, this money represents not Only an astounding purchasing power but also a weapon in the ceaseless surge toward full citizenship. This enormous buying power has been labeled by the manufacturers and merchandisers as "The Negro Market." It has but lately begun to be recognized for its true worth. How much its recognition means ultimately depends on the Negro consumer. Each dollar he spends must do double duty— it must buy for him both his goods and his rights. Used in this manner, the "Almighty Dollar" becomes a potent half of a great "one-two punch" which can accomplish more toward obtaining full equality for the Negro than, perhaps, many other methods which have been tested and found ineffective. The other half of this "one-two punch" is the ballot. With millions of potential votes, used wisely, and billions of dollars, also used wisely, there is no limit to the progress that can be made. It goes without saying that the Negro's claim to citizenship is legally arid morally valid. However, these two considerations don't seem to have much effect on the consciences of the guardians of segregation—especially on the state and local level. The consciences of our antagonists can, however, be found in the cash registers and the ballot boxes —it is in these two areas, then, that we can do our most effective work—and we have the "money and the numbers to do it. The Methodist Marches On Savannah For the first time since 1896, the whole African Methodist Episcopal Church pitches its tents on the shores of the Atlantic in the city of Savannah, that ancient citadel, once-presented to President Lincoln as a Christmas gift. Here they come from every corner of the nation, the islands and even far away Africa to make up the mid-winter session of the Bishop's council. It is befitting that this meeting assemble in Savannah, for it was here that John and Charles Wesley first dreamed Methodism for the world. These two brothers, who were also missionaries to the Indians as well, organized the first Sunday School on Georgia soil. George Whitfield, coming with them from England set up an orphanage near Savannah named Bethesda — house of mercy. The Indian Tomachichi, a great friend of the colonists, made here a laudable contribution to the founding of Georgia. The first state college project for Negroes, after the civil war was set up in Savannah. It remains, however that the organization of the Methodist church is the greatest worldwide project, ever staged in America. Savannah, thusly is a historical Methodist city. Its pride and heritage are greatly enhanced by the return of the sons of Wesley to the place of the birth of the great Methodist Church. The AME Church in Georgia has given the world such great Bishops as H. M. Turner, W. J. Gaines, W. H. Heard, H. B. Parks, J. S. Flipper, A. L. Gaines, Archibald Carey, R. R. Wright, Jr., W. A. Fountain, W, R. Wilkes and possibly others who were born in this state. It is with pride that we extend-the AME's a strong hand of welcome. They will find much work to do and with their great Senior, Bishop S. L. Greene, at the helm, worthwhile history will be made here again on Georgia soil and in that magic city of wealth, legend and tradition, Savannah. Register And Vote The year of 1954 is an important election year. The American people will be called upon this year to elect members of the United States Senate, governors, all of the congressmen, various state and county officers. All good citizens should want to participate in the selection of the people that will govern your nation, your state and your county during the next important years. But in order to be in a position to participate in this year's election, you must qualify. The only prerequisite for voting in Tennessee is to register. But you must do that if you hope to take part in any of all of these election. Don't waitl See that you are properly registered-toddy because a voteless people is a hopeless people. Grass Roots Opinion "Politicians cannot legislate prosperity. They can squander The nation's wealth for a time, and maintain an unhealthy and temporary boom — on borrowed money. But unfailingly the economic law of supply and demand will take over, in time to level off and return to a normal economic level. Or too late to avoid a collapse." WISHING WELL Registered U. S. Patent Office. HERE is a pleasant little game that will give you a message every day. It is a numerical puzzle designed to spell out your fortune. Count the letters in your first name. If the number of letter is 6 or more, subtract 4. If the number is less than 6. add 3. The result is your key number. Start at the upper left-hand corner of the rectangle and check every one of your key numbers, left to right. Than. need the massage the letters under the checked figures give you. LEETERS TO THE EDITOR This subject has been discussed abused elevated, torn apart and put together by many learned and unlearned men of good and bad taste. Today there is nothing standard. The reason why no conclusion has been reached in primary sociological rather than economical. First of all people belong in groups and classes, color has nothing to do with it. This makes the great difference when one group is herded together at a disadvantage and robbed of every opportunity of which a sane person would Take advantage. He not only is robbed of his background but also of his heritage. If all blue-eyed people were placed in the same category the same results would occur. The Negro not only has been trained to believe and does believe in too many instances that he is inferior, but he even downs himself and his kind He believes that white is right and black is evil. He does this largely with justification, any other man would react the same under the same circumstances. The great business enterprises have kept the Negro out of all important position until recently so he has just begun to build up a background. An example is Archie. A. Alexander, recently appointed governor of the Virgin Islands, who is a renowned engineer. He built the sewage system for Grand Ra pid. Michigan and accomplished many other successes. It is often said they (white folks) look out for their own and we should do likewise. That is one of the greatest fallacies on this color myth. As a matter of fact the whites are in a throat cutting competition and the success is based more on chance than the survival of the fittest to have business of our own and employing our own is no solution to the race problem. The owner and cm ployer is a class of person who is governed accordingly. A colored landlord will get much rent as he can and so will a white landloard, and the tenant wants to pay as low rent as possible. Color plays no part in this transaction. The Negro being on the outside with not enough background and know how and having had little opportunity to get much until recently cope with his environment, face realiyt and do the best he can. The Negvo employer and especialy those in the South seem unconcerned about the employee or those out of his category and that is the same position the white business man is in. Some think a Negro's place of business must be a welfare department and all the other social service agencies and when he fails to do this more criticism is heaped upon his shoulders. First of all a Negro business man must face reality and reach the conclusion now and forever that he must face reality, he must meet competition and that he can no longer expect to be paid more for his merchandise because he is a Negro. When the conclusion has been reached through thought and study then Negro business will have had the biggest boost ever. Let us take the restaurant here in Memphis for an example Most of them are too filthy to eat in. They serve miserable dishes for a high price. Desserts and beverages extra. There is a reason for everything, what is the reason here. It may be that some Negroes in this business have lost self respect and the respect for membres of his race or hope to in a crude course and revengeful way to exploit them. Most Negroes know how to keep a place clean he has had to keep places clean for the white and too many Negroes feel that "they" are accustomed to it. Some of them are and some of them are not. This goes also for the Negroes. Like other business men in the vicinity a few or too many Negro business men want to make all of it now. Negro institution immediately after the emancipation, received harsh and insulting treatments, that continued, after the Negro institution was established. It may be that the Negro could have solved his problems better had he remained a part of any of the institution to which he belonged wherever that was permitted. If Negro business is to succeed it must have confidence in its constituants and have implicit confidence in each other. The business must be organized together for the collective good of all and not for the benefit of a few. I don't think that the Negro business men here have an adequate organization to stimulate this interest in meeting competition as it is. That is a great need at the present time and I am certain it will be solved if the business is to survive Negro business will have to be made to succeed the same or any other business, had work, honesty based on self respect and respect for his race and an ardent desire to meet competition as it is. NEGRO BUSINESS This subject has been discussed abused elevated, torn apart and put together by many learned and unlearned men of good and bad taste. Today there is nothing standard. The reason why no conclusion has been reached in primary sociological rather than economical. First of all people belong in groups and classes, color has nothing to do with it. This makes the great difference when one group is herded together at a disadvantage and robbed of every opportunity of which a sane person would Take advantage. He not only is robbed of his background but also of his heritage. If all blue-eyed people were placed in the same category the same results would occur. The Negro not only has been trained to believe and does believe in too many instances that he is inferior, but he even downs himself and his kind He believes that white is right and black is evil. He does this largely with justification, any other man would react the same under the same circumstances. The great business enterprises have kept the Negro out of all important position until recently so he has just begun to build up a background. An example is Archie. A. Alexander, recently appointed governor of the Virgin Islands, who is a renowned engineer. He built the sewage system for Grand Ra pid. Michigan and accomplished many other successes. It is often said they (white folks) look out for their own and we should do likewise. That is one of the greatest fallacies on this color myth. As a matter of fact the whites are in a throat cutting competition and the success is based more on chance than the survival of the fittest to have business of our own and employing our own is no solution to the race problem. The owner and cm ployer is a class of person who is governed accordingly. A colored landlord will get much rent as he can and so will a white landloard, and the tenant wants to pay as low rent as possible. Color plays no part in this transaction. The Negro being on the outside with not enough background and know how and having had little opportunity to get much until recently cope with his environment, face realiyt and do the best he can. The Negvo employer and especialy those in the South seem unconcerned about the employee or those out of his category and that is the same position the white business man is in. Some think a Negro's place of business must be a welfare department and all the other social service agencies and when he fails to do this more criticism is heaped upon his shoulders. First of all a Negro business man must face reality and reach the conclusion now and forever that he must face reality, he must meet competition and that he can no longer expect to be paid more for his merchandise because he is a Negro. When the conclusion has been reached through thought and study then Negro business will have had the biggest boost ever. Let us take the restaurant here in Memphis for an example Most of them are too filthy to eat in. They serve miserable dishes for a high price. Desserts and beverages extra. There is a reason for everything, what is the reason here. It may be that some Negroes in this business have lost self respect and the respect for membres of his race or hope to in a crude course and revengeful way to exploit them. Most Negroes know how to keep a place clean he has had to keep places clean for the white and too many Negroes feel that "they" are accustomed to it. Some of them are and some of them are not. This goes also for the Negroes. Like other business men in the vicinity a few or too many Negro business men want to make all of it now. Negro institution immediately after the emancipation, received harsh and insulting treatments, that continued, after the Negro institution was established. It may be that the Negro could have solved his problems better had he remained a part of any of the institution to which he belonged wherever that was permitted. If Negro business is to succeed it must have confidence in its constituants and have implicit confidence in each other. The business must be organized together for the collective good of all and not for the benefit of a few. I don't think that the Negro business men here have an adequate organization to stimulate this interest in meeting competition as it is. That is a great need at the present time and I am certain it will be solved if the business is to survive Negro business will have to be made to succeed the same or any other business, had work, honesty based on self respect and respect for his race and an ardent desire to meet competition as it is. MEMORIAL STUDIO Designers, Builders & Erectors of Monuments. Outstanding many fears for courteous service and reasonable prices. PHONES 8-5466 & 37-7862 889 UNION AVENUE Designers, Builders & Erectors of Monuments. Outstanding many fears for courteous service and reasonable prices. PHONES 8-5466 & 37-7862 TIM TYLER LYMAN YOUNG CAMELBACK VOLCAND ERUPTS MIGHTLLY, AND AFTER THE RAFT RIDES OUT A GIGANTIC WAVE, THE SURVIVIORS SEE THAT WHAT REMAINS OF THE ISLAND HAS SUNK INTO THE LAKE- THERE'S NOTHING BUT A SEA OF BOILING WATER WHERE THE ISLAND ONCE WAS! WE LEFT NONE TOO SOON...THE RAFT SHOULD DRIFT SAFELY ACROSS THE LAKE NOW UNLESS... GOSH THE WIND HAS CHANGED? WE'RE MOVING BACK TOWARD THE BOILING WATER!? MEALTIME MELODIES! BY GRACE WILLIAMS Just because you are a homemaker who combines a career with household duties doesn't mean that you can't give your meals a feminine, creative touch. You may not have the time nor the energy to begin from "scratch" and prepare dishes that are original and tempting but you can let the butcher and the baker and the can-canner do all the arduous work for you. For example, you can express your individuality in hot rolls-Brown'n serve rolls that your baker has partially cooked for you. What's so individualistic about that? You're not only going to brown these rolls, but you are going to "dress them up" to fit the mood of the meal by adding a topping pr luscious filling and bake. These rolls come forth with all the goodness of freshlybaked ones, bui each pan can be as different andas distinctly unique as the limits of your magma-tion dictate. Here are two toppings for Brown'n serve rolls which is sure to intrigue you. After you have tried these you may think of others that are equally as good. 1-4 cup soft butter 2 teaspoons grated orange rind 8 Brown'n Serve dinner rolls Comoine butter, honey and orange rind. Spread over bottom of a quart shallow loaf pan. Place rolls, with tops down, over honey mixture. Bake in a moderate (400 degree F) for fifteen minutes. Let rolls stand in pan one minute after removing from oven. Invert pan to remove rolls so that honey mixture is up. Serve immeaiately. Brown'n Serve dinner rolls 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons chopped nuts l-4 teaspoon cinnamon 1-4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons melted butter Place rolls in a greased shallow oaf pan. Combine sugar, dry bread crumbs, nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, water and butter. Sprinkle streusel topping over rolls. Bake in a moderate oven (400 Degree F) for twelve minutes. Serve immediately. Orange-Honey Rolls BY GRACE WILLIAMS Just because you are a homemaker who combines a career with household duties doesn't mean that you can't give your meals a feminine, creative touch. You may not have the time nor the energy to begin from "scratch" and prepare dishes that are original and tempting but you can let the butcher and the baker and the can-canner do all the arduous work for you. For example, you can express your individuality in hot rolls-Brown'n serve rolls that your baker has partially cooked for you. What's so individualistic about that? You're not only going to brown these rolls, but you are going to "dress them up" to fit the mood of the meal by adding a topping pr luscious filling and bake. These rolls come forth with all the goodness of freshlybaked ones, bui each pan can be as different andas distinctly unique as the limits of your magma-tion dictate. Here are two toppings for Brown'n serve rolls which is sure to intrigue you. After you have tried these you may think of others that are equally as good. 1-4 cup soft butter 2 teaspoons grated orange rind 8 Brown'n Serve dinner rolls Comoine butter, honey and orange rind. Spread over bottom of a quart shallow loaf pan. Place rolls, with tops down, over honey mixture. Bake in a moderate (400 degree F) for fifteen minutes. Let rolls stand in pan one minute after removing from oven. Invert pan to remove rolls so that honey mixture is up. Serve immeaiately. Brown'n Serve dinner rolls 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons chopped nuts l-4 teaspoon cinnamon 1-4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons melted butter Place rolls in a greased shallow oaf pan. Combine sugar, dry bread crumbs, nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, water and butter. Sprinkle streusel topping over rolls. Bake in a moderate oven (400 Degree F) for twelve minutes. Serve immediately. Streusel Rolls BY GRACE WILLIAMS Just because you are a homemaker who combines a career with household duties doesn't mean that you can't give your meals a feminine, creative touch. You may not have the time nor the energy to begin from "scratch" and prepare dishes that are original and tempting but you can let the butcher and the baker and the can-canner do all the arduous work for you. For example, you can express your individuality in hot rolls-Brown'n serve rolls that your baker has partially cooked for you. What's so individualistic about that? You're not only going to brown these rolls, but you are going to "dress them up" to fit the mood of the meal by adding a topping pr luscious filling and bake. These rolls come forth with all the goodness of freshlybaked ones, bui each pan can be as different andas distinctly unique as the limits of your magma-tion dictate. Here are two toppings for Brown'n serve rolls which is sure to intrigue you. After you have tried these you may think of others that are equally as good. 1-4 cup soft butter 2 teaspoons grated orange rind 8 Brown'n Serve dinner rolls Comoine butter, honey and orange rind. Spread over bottom of a quart shallow loaf pan. Place rolls, with tops down, over honey mixture. Bake in a moderate (400 degree F) for fifteen minutes. Let rolls stand in pan one minute after removing from oven. Invert pan to remove rolls so that honey mixture is up. Serve immeaiately. Brown'n Serve dinner rolls 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons chopped nuts l-4 teaspoon cinnamon 1-4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons melted butter Place rolls in a greased shallow oaf pan. Combine sugar, dry bread crumbs, nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, water and butter. Sprinkle streusel topping over rolls. Bake in a moderate oven (400 Degree F) for twelve minutes. Serve immediately. Pianist Schuyler's stand or express. The 10-minute work by Charles T. Griffes is listed as a Sonata in D. Minor. It is seldom played and it is easy to see why: there is no sonata feeling, no theme to follow or develop, nothing much but a rousing collection df musical expletives which leaves a listener confused at the end. The Ravel and Debussy were lovely and the Chopin Scherzo, in the final measures, sounded tired after some very expert playing in the earlier portions. Dressed in a gown of gold lace imported from Switzerland, Miss Schuyler was charming. She was given an armful, of flowers at intermission, and played the Schubert Impromptu in E Flat Major. At the end of the recital she let loose with a presentation of the "Ritual Fire Dance" that was wild, driving, primitive and utterly banal. Since she can't tolerate the piece, the butchering was understandable. Blood Donor tion for success. We have found also that facilities in Memphis are inadequate to keep human blood for ore than 25 days. Therefore we hope to establish units, where individuals who are willing t to donate blood will register and will be subject to be called Upon for blood in case of an emergency. The volunteers will take a test for type upon registration of membership, give name, address and telephone number. In this way it is hoped that no life, regardless to race in Memphis will ebb away because of the lack of blood. The Blood Donors Committee Mayor M. Thornton, general chairman: Attorney B. F. Jones, cochairman. Mr. Chas. Washburn, co-chairman, Mrs. Maceo Walker, secretary; Miss Mae Davenport, assistant secretary; Mrs. Rosa Brown Bracy, publicity chairman and Mrs. L. E. Brown, assistant publicity chairman. 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Bi-monthly examinations of a group of smokers show no adverse effects to nose, throat and sinuses from smoking Chesterfield. of highest quality—low nicotine—the taste you want—the mildness you want. Smoke America's Most Popular 2-Way Cigarette CHESTERFIELD BEST FOR YOU "Chesterfields for Me! by 30 years of scientific tobacco research. with smokers. Here is the record. Bi-monthly examinations of a group of smokers show no adverse effects to nose, throat and sinuses from smoking Chesterfield. of highest quality—low nicotine—the taste you want—the mildness you want. Smoke America's Most Popular 2-Way Cigarette CHESTERFIELD BEST FOR YOU Nabrit Talks On Jimcrow Schools James Nabrit, on leave in Texas from duties as secretary of Howard University, is expected to interpret the legal implications of the cases how pending in the United States Supreme Court on segregation in public education during a meeting next Saturday, Feb. 27, to the Roseland Homes Auditorium here. A Maceo Smith, president of the Texas Council of Negro Organizations, will preside during the meeting. During a press conference, Smith said that Negroes must be ready to receive the decision with a well considered course of action, if the best results are to be obtained. Smith said, impending changes in our social, economic and political order, caused by the expected decision of the United States Supreme Court to outlaw segregation in public education, require that Negro leaders in Texas meet to assess the situation and plan for the immediate future." George Lee's New Age. But When a Negro accepts and supports those who fly these emblems we find ourselves in wonderment. Has he forgotten his father or surely his Grandfather and mother who prayed in the valley for deliverance from the evils, the mental agony and physical torture of slavery? Was Abraham Lincoln wrong when he called out in his Gettysburg Address "Our Fathers brought to this country a new nation, conceived in Liberty and dedicated to the proposition, that ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL." George Lee's power Should not be challenged — His power should be strengthened. Every Negro Republican should go to the polls on March 2nd and vote for racial unity and interracial solidarity. Plans Being Made by Mr. Chas. H. Fisher is especially calling on the churches, clubs, and all other organization and individuals to rally to this cause. Miss Scott will not play to a segregated audience hence the audience will be entirely Negro. This is a challenge to the Negroes and their organization. So lets help to make this a great and successful event for a great cause. Dale hesitated, and then in spite of herself, she began to smile. "You do push people around!" "Only those who interest me, and whom I happen to like." Unaccountably Dale's eyes were wet. Why did this woman remind her so much of Grandy? "I believe we could get along, Mrs. Galbraith." "Oh, call me Aggie. Everyone does." She nodded at Sarah, who quietly announced that dinner was served. "Yes, we'll get along," she said, taking Dale's arm. "Things will not be smooth for you. Dale Fraser. You'll find the going rough. You have already, haven't you? Someone like me might be handy to have around." "I don't quite understand—" "Oh yes, you do. You are neither a wife nor a maid—and as if that's not enough of a problem for any woman, you are young and you are beautiful. There'll be men who want to comfort a young and pretty widow, and there'll be times when you want to be comforted." A DATE TO REMEMBER The Negroes' March of Progress will be presented again this year at the Bloomfield Baptist Church, 1241 Kansas Street Sunday, March 7 at 3 p.m. Among those to appear on the program are Mr. L. H. Twigg, president of Union Protective Insurance Company, B. G. Olive. Jr., president, Memphis Negro Chamber or Commerce and secretary of Universal Life Insurance. Co., Mr. H. L. Chandler, assistant cashier of Tri-State Bank of Memphis. Mr. Horace Wallace, manager of the Memphis Branch, Fuller Products Company, J. F. Estes, prominent attorney here and Mrs. S. W. Qualls, undertaker. Mr. A. M. Walker, president of Universal will introduce the business and professional people who will be in attendance. The purpose of the meeting is to increase acquaintance with our business or professional people. Charles N. Terrell and J. N. Franklin are sponsors of the program. ONE IN A BILLION!