Memphis World
Memphis World Publishing Co.
1951-04-27
Lewis O. Swingler

Holsey Institute, A Juvenile
Delinquency Cure, Needs Help!
(This is the story of two boys. One boy went to' Prison.,
The other boy went to Holsey Institute)
By W. Allen Murphy.
As Superintendent nr the Holsey Temple Sunday School in Atlanta.
Ga,. I observed two very bright, 'young boys. The name of one was John
Burch The other, well, let's call him Robert Smith, for the sake of his
future.
I learned that both boys had been led to commit, petty crimes. John's'
mother sought the advice of her presiding elder, the Rev. Mr. Grover C.
Jay. He recommended Holsey Institute at Cordele. Ga. At Holsey, Rev.
Mr. L. H. Pitts the Principal, gave John a "clean sheet" He adjusted
quickly to the new environment, becoming leader of the glee club' and the
most popular fellow on the campus. This is John's second year at Tuskegee 
where he is learning to be a tailor.
I chanced to see John's mother down town the other day and she was
still praising Holsey institute. Her son had written for permission to attend 
the school closing exercises at Holsey. He wants so much to be with
his beloved teachers and friends again.
Robert Smith's grandmother was hot able to send him to Holsey Institute. 
So after two or more convictions, this promising youngster was
sentenced to the state prison. A scholarship might have done the same
thing for Robert Which was done for John.
At a meeting of the trustees last week it was revealed that only hall
of the $32,000 budget had been raised: that $5,000 is needed now to close
the term activities; that a $10,000-Gymnasium erected this Summer would
greatly add to the school and community life.
Therefore, we are appealing to our readers, CME members. Holsey
alumnae, and friends of all denominations and races, to open your hearts
Toward this wonderful school, and give it the blessing it richly deserves.
Holsey Institute was founded more than fifty years ago as a result
of direct influence of the late Bishop L. H. Holsey who gave his life for
his church and his people. In 1938 Bishop W. Y. Bell accepted the mantle 
of Bishop. Holsey led the church in clearing large debts accumulated
during the depression, and awakened the school to new life and ideals.
And today under Bishop Arthur W. Womack, the new Chancelor of
Holsey Institute, the school is promised greater development. Mr. Pitts
with his staff of missionary-minded teachers are doing a mammoth job
for a capacity enrollment of young people and adults.
Holsey Institute offers Elementary Grades Six and Seven, an Accredited 
4-Year High School; an Adult Education School, and a non-denominational 
"In Service" Minister's School. There arc boarding facilities for
hoys and girls. It also offers a wholesome, friendly atmosphere for building 
Christian character.
The main thing this school needs now is money. Any amount will
be appreciated. You are invited to join the Holsey $100 club. This is a
group which raises or pays $100 each year to the school. All gifts of $5
or, more will be acknowledged through the press, a list of all gifts will
be furnished at the close of the drive. Make all gifts payable to Holsey
Institute, Cordele, Ga.

ONE WENT TO PRISON
(This is the story of two boys. One boy went to' Prison.,
The other boy went to Holsey Institute)
By W. Allen Murphy.
As Superintendent nr the Holsey Temple Sunday School in Atlanta.
Ga,. I observed two very bright, 'young boys. The name of one was John
Burch The other, well, let's call him Robert Smith, for the sake of his
future.
I learned that both boys had been led to commit, petty crimes. John's'
mother sought the advice of her presiding elder, the Rev. Mr. Grover C.
Jay. He recommended Holsey Institute at Cordele. Ga. At Holsey, Rev.
Mr. L. H. Pitts the Principal, gave John a "clean sheet" He adjusted
quickly to the new environment, becoming leader of the glee club' and the
most popular fellow on the campus. This is John's second year at Tuskegee 
where he is learning to be a tailor.
I chanced to see John's mother down town the other day and she was
still praising Holsey institute. Her son had written for permission to attend 
the school closing exercises at Holsey. He wants so much to be with
his beloved teachers and friends again.
Robert Smith's grandmother was hot able to send him to Holsey Institute. 
So after two or more convictions, this promising youngster was
sentenced to the state prison. A scholarship might have done the same
thing for Robert Which was done for John.
At a meeting of the trustees last week it was revealed that only hall
of the $32,000 budget had been raised: that $5,000 is needed now to close
the term activities; that a $10,000-Gymnasium erected this Summer would
greatly add to the school and community life.
Therefore, we are appealing to our readers, CME members. Holsey
alumnae, and friends of all denominations and races, to open your hearts
Toward this wonderful school, and give it the blessing it richly deserves.
Holsey Institute was founded more than fifty years ago as a result
of direct influence of the late Bishop L. H. Holsey who gave his life for
his church and his people. In 1938 Bishop W. Y. Bell accepted the mantle 
of Bishop. Holsey led the church in clearing large debts accumulated
during the depression, and awakened the school to new life and ideals.
And today under Bishop Arthur W. Womack, the new Chancelor of
Holsey Institute, the school is promised greater development. Mr. Pitts
with his staff of missionary-minded teachers are doing a mammoth job
for a capacity enrollment of young people and adults.
Holsey Institute offers Elementary Grades Six and Seven, an Accredited 
4-Year High School; an Adult Education School, and a non-denominational 
"In Service" Minister's School. There arc boarding facilities for
hoys and girls. It also offers a wholesome, friendly atmosphere for building 
Christian character.
The main thing this school needs now is money. Any amount will
be appreciated. You are invited to join the Holsey $100 club. This is a
group which raises or pays $100 each year to the school. All gifts of $5
or, more will be acknowledged through the press, a list of all gifts will
be furnished at the close of the drive. Make all gifts payable to Holsey
Institute, Cordele, Ga.

NOW HOLSEY INSTITUTE IS IN TROUBLE
(This is the story of two boys. One boy went to' Prison.,
The other boy went to Holsey Institute)
By W. Allen Murphy.
As Superintendent nr the Holsey Temple Sunday School in Atlanta.
Ga,. I observed two very bright, 'young boys. The name of one was John
Burch The other, well, let's call him Robert Smith, for the sake of his
future.
I learned that both boys had been led to commit, petty crimes. John's'
mother sought the advice of her presiding elder, the Rev. Mr. Grover C.
Jay. He recommended Holsey Institute at Cordele. Ga. At Holsey, Rev.
Mr. L. H. Pitts the Principal, gave John a "clean sheet" He adjusted
quickly to the new environment, becoming leader of the glee club' and the
most popular fellow on the campus. This is John's second year at Tuskegee 
where he is learning to be a tailor.
I chanced to see John's mother down town the other day and she was
still praising Holsey institute. Her son had written for permission to attend 
the school closing exercises at Holsey. He wants so much to be with
his beloved teachers and friends again.
Robert Smith's grandmother was hot able to send him to Holsey Institute. 
So after two or more convictions, this promising youngster was
sentenced to the state prison. A scholarship might have done the same
thing for Robert Which was done for John.
At a meeting of the trustees last week it was revealed that only hall
of the $32,000 budget had been raised: that $5,000 is needed now to close
the term activities; that a $10,000-Gymnasium erected this Summer would
greatly add to the school and community life.
Therefore, we are appealing to our readers, CME members. Holsey
alumnae, and friends of all denominations and races, to open your hearts
Toward this wonderful school, and give it the blessing it richly deserves.
Holsey Institute was founded more than fifty years ago as a result
of direct influence of the late Bishop L. H. Holsey who gave his life for
his church and his people. In 1938 Bishop W. Y. Bell accepted the mantle 
of Bishop. Holsey led the church in clearing large debts accumulated
during the depression, and awakened the school to new life and ideals.
And today under Bishop Arthur W. Womack, the new Chancelor of
Holsey Institute, the school is promised greater development. Mr. Pitts
with his staff of missionary-minded teachers are doing a mammoth job
for a capacity enrollment of young people and adults.
Holsey Institute offers Elementary Grades Six and Seven, an Accredited 
4-Year High School; an Adult Education School, and a non-denominational 
"In Service" Minister's School. There arc boarding facilities for
hoys and girls. It also offers a wholesome, friendly atmosphere for building 
Christian character.
The main thing this school needs now is money. Any amount will
be appreciated. You are invited to join the Holsey $100 club. This is a
group which raises or pays $100 each year to the school. All gifts of $5
or, more will be acknowledged through the press, a list of all gifts will
be furnished at the close of the drive. Make all gifts payable to Holsey
Institute, Cordele, Ga.

UNIQUE SERVICE OFFERED
(This is the story of two boys. One boy went to' Prison.,
The other boy went to Holsey Institute)
By W. Allen Murphy.
As Superintendent nr the Holsey Temple Sunday School in Atlanta.
Ga,. I observed two very bright, 'young boys. The name of one was John
Burch The other, well, let's call him Robert Smith, for the sake of his
future.
I learned that both boys had been led to commit, petty crimes. John's'
mother sought the advice of her presiding elder, the Rev. Mr. Grover C.
Jay. He recommended Holsey Institute at Cordele. Ga. At Holsey, Rev.
Mr. L. H. Pitts the Principal, gave John a "clean sheet" He adjusted
quickly to the new environment, becoming leader of the glee club' and the
most popular fellow on the campus. This is John's second year at Tuskegee 
where he is learning to be a tailor.
I chanced to see John's mother down town the other day and she was
still praising Holsey institute. Her son had written for permission to attend 
the school closing exercises at Holsey. He wants so much to be with
his beloved teachers and friends again.
Robert Smith's grandmother was hot able to send him to Holsey Institute. 
So after two or more convictions, this promising youngster was
sentenced to the state prison. A scholarship might have done the same
thing for Robert Which was done for John.
At a meeting of the trustees last week it was revealed that only hall
of the $32,000 budget had been raised: that $5,000 is needed now to close
the term activities; that a $10,000-Gymnasium erected this Summer would
greatly add to the school and community life.
Therefore, we are appealing to our readers, CME members. Holsey
alumnae, and friends of all denominations and races, to open your hearts
Toward this wonderful school, and give it the blessing it richly deserves.
Holsey Institute was founded more than fifty years ago as a result
of direct influence of the late Bishop L. H. Holsey who gave his life for
his church and his people. In 1938 Bishop W. Y. Bell accepted the mantle 
of Bishop. Holsey led the church in clearing large debts accumulated
during the depression, and awakened the school to new life and ideals.
And today under Bishop Arthur W. Womack, the new Chancelor of
Holsey Institute, the school is promised greater development. Mr. Pitts
with his staff of missionary-minded teachers are doing a mammoth job
for a capacity enrollment of young people and adults.
Holsey Institute offers Elementary Grades Six and Seven, an Accredited 
4-Year High School; an Adult Education School, and a non-denominational 
"In Service" Minister's School. There arc boarding facilities for
hoys and girls. It also offers a wholesome, friendly atmosphere for building 
Christian character.
The main thing this school needs now is money. Any amount will
be appreciated. You are invited to join the Holsey $100 club. This is a
group which raises or pays $100 each year to the school. All gifts of $5
or, more will be acknowledged through the press, a list of all gifts will
be furnished at the close of the drive. Make all gifts payable to Holsey
Institute, Cordele, Ga.

Kyle And



Interrogated as to the reason for
such far-reaching changes in the
middle of the conference year, Bishop 
Greene, in a telephone communication 
late Friday evening told
an Atlanta World reporter that
"the changes were made for the
good of the church."
Earlier in the week, Sidney A.
Jones, head of the state's laymen's
organization, told an Atlanta World
reporter that he understood "that
a meeting," such as was held Friday, 
was "being contemplated as an
act of reprisal for failure of the
ministers and Presiding Elders to
report their full budget askings at
Morris Brown Founder's Day roll
call."
J. H. Calhoun, a veteran AME
layman, in a dramatic appearance
before. Friday's meeting, made an
impassioned plea "for unity in the
AME church," and then summoned 
the vast gathering to join with
him as he delivered a fervent prayer 
invoking "God's light and guidance" 
in these critical days through
which we are passing.
Others who addressed the meeting, 
included Elder H. C. Carswell,
who presented Mrs. S. L. Greene,
the bishop's wife; Mrs. W. R. Wilkes
wife of Bishop Wm. R. Wilkes, and
Mrs. J. S. Flipper, wife of the late
Bishop J. S. Flipper.
Dr. W. Boyd Lawrence and Dr.
W. O. P. Sherman, secretaries

the Council, read a directive from
the Bishops' council, which met
last. Tuesday and Wednesday in
Washington. D. C., pledging full
support to Bishop Greene and givinc 
to him a vote of confidence.
In an adjourned Founder's Day
Roll Call Friday. Presiding Elders
reported $3,619.15, to be added to
the previously reported $62,500
brought, in on Founder's Day.
Dr. L. G. Long, pastor of the St.
John AME Church of Montgomery,
Ala. delivered a stirring sermon to
the gathering. And Bishop W. R.
Wilkes brought Episcopal greetings
to the conference from his South
American area.

TENSE MOMENT



Interrogated as to the reason for
such far-reaching changes in the
middle of the conference year, Bishop 
Greene, in a telephone communication 
late Friday evening told
an Atlanta World reporter that
"the changes were made for the
good of the church."
Earlier in the week, Sidney A.
Jones, head of the state's laymen's
organization, told an Atlanta World
reporter that he understood "that
a meeting," such as was held Friday, 
was "being contemplated as an
act of reprisal for failure of the
ministers and Presiding Elders to
report their full budget askings at
Morris Brown Founder's Day roll
call."
J. H. Calhoun, a veteran AME
layman, in a dramatic appearance
before. Friday's meeting, made an
impassioned plea "for unity in the
AME church," and then summoned 
the vast gathering to join with
him as he delivered a fervent prayer 
invoking "God's light and guidance" 
in these critical days through
which we are passing.
Others who addressed the meeting, 
included Elder H. C. Carswell,
who presented Mrs. S. L. Greene,
the bishop's wife; Mrs. W. R. Wilkes
wife of Bishop Wm. R. Wilkes, and
Mrs. J. S. Flipper, wife of the late
Bishop J. S. Flipper.
Dr. W. Boyd Lawrence and Dr.
W. O. P. Sherman, secretaries

the Council, read a directive from
the Bishops' council, which met
last. Tuesday and Wednesday in
Washington. D. C., pledging full
support to Bishop Greene and givinc 
to him a vote of confidence.
In an adjourned Founder's Day
Roll Call Friday. Presiding Elders
reported $3,619.15, to be added to
the previously reported $62,500
brought, in on Founder's Day.
Dr. L. G. Long, pastor of the St.
John AME Church of Montgomery,
Ala. delivered a stirring sermon to
the gathering. And Bishop W. R.
Wilkes brought Episcopal greetings
to the conference from his South
American area.

Son Shoots
Father After
eating
Ernest Simpson, 18, faces an indict
ment for assault with a deadly weapon 
with intent to kill for blowing
off the chin of his father with a
single shotgun blast his last week.
His father. Bill Simpson, had earlier 
administered a beating to the
youth for an act of disobedience.
Upon his return home, after having
been away all day, the man was
sho by his son who had hiden near
the edge of the front porch.
Rice enriched with Vitamin B-1
is saving thousands in Asia.
War plants are adding incentives
to mate Jobs more attractive.

Retired Alcorn Educator Passes
One of Alcorn College's early students 
and instructors and one
whose name through his children
has become identified with many
areas of education in the MidSouth 
passed last Wednesday, April
18th at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Herbert H. Taylor, of 1370
Gleason Avenue. He was Prof. Geo.
E. Palmer, 82-year-old retired educator. 

Funeral rites for Mr. Palmer were
held in Mississippi, his native state,
and where he rounded out over
forty years as a student and instruc
tor at Alcorn, the state institution
for Negroes near port Gibson.
Mr. Palmer served as Assistant
Agricultural Director at Alcorn and
was identified with the institution
during the brilliant administration
of President Rowan. Three of his
sons are principals of schools in
Mississippi, a fourth is recreational
director at Greenville, Miss., and
George B. Palmer, Jr. is a student
at Indiana University.
Three of his six daughters are in
the field of education, including two


in the Memphis public schools.
They are Mrs. Evelyn Taylor. LaRose 
School; and Mrs. Asia P. John
son, teacher at Grant.

Children's Bureau

beam when he walks by. Yes, his
heart is large enough to brim over
with love for you all. And he will
possess a certain pride in you.
Join the Volunteer Branch of the
Children's Bureau today. Can you
qualify? Contact: Miss Josephine
Podesta; Home Finder; Children's
Bureau; 210 Madison Street, Memphis, 
Tennessee.

Omegas To Meet
In Fla. In'52
Delegates to
the annual seventh district meeting
of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Saturday voted to hold their
fifteenth annual session in Tampa,
Fla. next year.
The district delegates also passed
a group of far-reaching resolutions
among them a plan to revamp the
social action committee machinery.


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New Shell Service Station Holds
Grand Opening Today And Saturday;
Free Gifts For All Who Attend
"A tremendous Grand Opening is
going to take place Friday and
Saturday (today and tomorrow) at

the New Dotson's Service Station
located at 755 Vance Avenue at
Boyd," stated Mr. L. B. Dotson.
operator of the station.
Mr. Dotson plans to have the
largest Grand Opening ever to be
held in Memphis There will befree 
candy, gum, Walloons and hats
for the kiddies Three dozen Box
Kitchen Towels will be given to
each person purchasing 7 gallons of
Shell gasoline. Free Handy Oil,
Lighter Fluid and tickets good for
tree oil and free lubrication service 
will be given to each customer
registering during this gala event.
Banners and streamers will decorate 
the building and search lights
will light up the sky, all of which
premises a good time for all.
Every one is invited.

Lt. Owens Returns

on the part of these white officers
to raise questions involving race ..
...questions that I knew neither
they nor I could solve by reminding 
each other how wrong and unjust 
some of them were, I suggested 
tacitly that we talk baseball. Or
discuss some non-racial subject in
which we both had mutual interest." 

Lt. Owens said that in this way
he got to become much better acquainted 
with these men as fellowofficers-rather 
than as Negro and
white officers.
In World War II, Owens, served
ever four years and rose to rank
of Technical Sergeant. He was
engaged in important administrative 
work during this period at
Fort Benning, Ga.
Mrs. Owens formerly of ColumLus, 
Georgia and the lieutenant
reside with the latter's parents at
744 Neptune Street.
Banker says low incomes must
supply taxes U. S. needs.

Tragedy Back Home
Pfc. Walter Sykes arrived from
Camp Polk La. last Monday in time
to help other, members of the family 
carry out funeral arrangements
for his mother, Mrs. Dodie Sykes,

who was fatally injured in an alltomobile 
accident April 15th on
Highway 78 near Holly Springs,
Miss. The young serviceman is expecting 
to remain in Memphis long
enough to help with emergency care
of his father, Sam Sykes, and other
members of the family who were
also, hurt in the tragic highway
mishap.
Five persons in all were injured
when the 1940 Mercury Coupe the
Sykes family was riding from Memphis 
to Holly Springs for a meeting 
of the Church in Christ turned
over into a 10-foot embankment
following a blowout. Aside from the
husband the casualty list included: 

Jesse Sykes, son, and driver of
the car whose left leg was broken

in two places left arm broken
Miss Selma Sykes, 21, Sister who
sustained a broken left arm, and
face injuries causing loss of three
teeth; Joan Sykes, another sister,
Joseph Boston, 19. injuries about
the right foot; and Erma Jeal
Collins. 3-year-old passenger, shaken 
up but not injured.
Mr. Sykes, father, is an employee
of the Illinois Central Railroad
where he has served for thirty
years as an engine watchman and
in other capacities.
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ing plar to form farm cities.

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