Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1964-01-23 J. A. Beauchamp Evers, Gregory, King Make Civil Rights Push On Three Fronts Thre civil rights and freedom leaders pulled the throttle again this week and the movement was underway on several Dixie fronts. Directing the separate campaigns were Nobel Prize winner Martin Luther King in Selma, Ala., NAACP field secretary Charles Evers at Greenville, Miss., and comedian Dick Gregory at Tuscaloosa, Ala. The national spotlight lingered on veteran freedom fighter Martin Luther King after a segregationist clouted and kicked him in the lobby of a Selma hotel he and several others had desegregated. Up to the time of the attack, Monday's freedom drive in Selma had met little resistance. King and 11 others had registered at Hotel Albert after leading 300 marchers to the courthouse. Police arrested National States Rights Party member, Jimmy George Robinson, for attacking the minister. Dr. King was not seriously hurt. He said he "holds no malice" toward the man who slugged him. American Nazi Party chief George Lincoln Rockwell and two others were arrested Monday night when they showed up at First Baptist Church where King was addressing a crowd of about 600. In Greenville, Mr. Evers and six others tested the civil rights act by visiting motels. Three of the group registered successfully at one motel and four were accepted by another. One motel owner refused to admit them and Evers said he would file a complaint with the Justice Department. Gregory, arrived in Tuscaloosa to help lead a drive to test the Civil Rights Act. Small groups were planning to seek service in about 10 restaurants. It was a different story Tuesday in Selma when Sheriff James Clark and his men arrested about 71 persons who objected to using an alley entrance to the courthouse where they had hoped to register and become voters. Road Games Will Test LeMoyne 5 Alabama is tough country for LeMoyne. It's just hard for the Magicians to win when they go down there. Alabama State knocked them off, 101-92, Saturday night, down there in Montgomery, the same Alabama State the LeMoynites spanked here in Bruce Hall earlier in the season by the score of 85-77. And, they've got to make a third trip into Governor Wallace's State this weekend. The Magicians are scheduled to meet Tuskegee at Tuskegee in a repeat performance Saturday night, A few weeks back, Tuskegee was no match for the Memphians on the Bruce Hall floor and went down, 67-57. But, this Saturday night when LeMoyne takes Tuskegee in Tuskegee, ALABAMA, it is hardly likely that the Magicians will come out victorious — unless, of course, a miracle takes place. LeMoyne's first invasion of Alabama this season was on Dec. 10 and the stopping point was Alabama A&M. In case you don't re member the score, it was 78-76 in favor of A&M. But, Alabama A&M is due to face the Magicians on the LeMoyne court next week — Saturday, Jan. 30 — and then local fans will see for themselves. Meantime, LeMoyne must invade South Carolina next week to take on two other tough conference members — Benedict on Jan. 26 and Allen on Jan. 27, both in Columbia. Allen isn't due in Memphis to face LeMoyne until Feb. 8, but Benedict has been here and it was not a pleasant ending for the Benedictians. LeMoyne eked out a 7775 win over the invaers from South Carolina and that didn't make Benedict happy. The Magicians are now 5-2 in conference play and 7-3 overall. And, from here on out it's really going to be rugged. Coach Jerry Johnson's LeMoyne charges turned in a sparkling exhibition Friday night just before they pulled out for Montgomery. They turned back a run -and shoot Miles College five, 110-85. Miles is an ALABAMA team too, in Birmingham, and LeMoyne must go down there Feb. 6 for a replay in the Miles gym. Miles had been shooting in the hundreds before coming to Memphis. They've got a scoring ace in Thales McReynolds, who shot 33 points against LeMoyne. But against the Miles attack, James. Sandridge, the sophomore flash from Melrose found his shooting eye and popped in 28 points for the locals. And, it was graduation night for two freshmen — McKinley Jones and Sidney Weathers. They proved once and for all that they are varsity material. George Fed and James Gordon lots of punishment while scoring and defending for LeMoyne. were the war horses and absorbed. Jimmy Charlton scored on long shots and Capt. Paul Lowery did quite well at guard. Fans got a chance to see Ralph Newkirk, Tyronne Battle, Marion Brewer, Roosevelt Shelton and Thomas Harding in action too. Carver Leading City Cage Loop Carver (7-0) is out front in the City Prep League cage race but Melrose (5-2) and Booker T. Washington (5-2) will be gunning for Coach Calvin Haliburton's Cobras as they beat it, down the home stretch. Melrose gets another whack at Carver on Feb. 10 and Washington gets a second chance on Feb. 16. Carver eked ot a 61-69 victory over BTW at the beginning of the season and turned back Melrose, 56-46, Jan. 11. League action was resumed Wednesday night of this week after a week's layoff for important semester final exams. This Friday night, winless Father Bertrand goes against BTW in the Porter gym. Melrose and Hamilton were due to clash Friday afternoon at Hamilton. MANASSAS ENTERED the win column the first time this season last Friday afternoon by turning back Bertrand, 63-45, in a game that actually, got underway Wednesday night of last week. Manassas had moved ahead, 38-35, with 10 seconds to go in the third quarter. At this point, a Manassas player slipped on a wet spot on the Bertrand gymnasium floor and coaches and officials decided to halt the contest. Wet spots on the floor were caused by warm air in the gym being condensed into water when the air moved against a cold, plastic skylight. The final 10 seconds of the third quarter and the entire fourth frame were played Friday at Bertrend under better conditions. Melrose vs. Hamilton at Hamilton (afternoon) and Washington vs. Bertrand at Washington (night). JAN. 25 — Carver vs. Lester at Carver, and Washington vs. Douglass at Washington. JAN. 27 — Hamilton vs. Washington at Hamilton (afternoon), and Manassas vs. Carver at Manassas. JAN. 29 — Washington vs. Manassas at Manassa, and Carver vs. Bertrand at Bertrand. STANDINGS Carver (7-0) is out front in the City Prep League cage race but Melrose (5-2) and Booker T. Washington (5-2) will be gunning for Coach Calvin Haliburton's Cobras as they beat it, down the home stretch. Melrose gets another whack at Carver on Feb. 10 and Washington gets a second chance on Feb. 16. Carver eked ot a 61-69 victory over BTW at the beginning of the season and turned back Melrose, 56-46, Jan. 11. League action was resumed Wednesday night of this week after a week's layoff for important semester final exams. This Friday night, winless Father Bertrand goes against BTW in the Porter gym. Melrose and Hamilton were due to clash Friday afternoon at Hamilton. MANASSAS ENTERED the win column the first time this season last Friday afternoon by turning back Bertrand, 63-45, in a game that actually, got underway Wednesday night of last week. Manassas had moved ahead, 38-35, with 10 seconds to go in the third quarter. At this point, a Manassas player slipped on a wet spot on the Bertrand gymnasium floor and coaches and officials decided to halt the contest. Wet spots on the floor were caused by warm air in the gym being condensed into water when the air moved against a cold, plastic skylight. The final 10 seconds of the third quarter and the entire fourth frame were played Friday at Bertrend under better conditions. Melrose vs. Hamilton at Hamilton (afternoon) and Washington vs. Bertrand at Washington (night). JAN. 25 — Carver vs. Lester at Carver, and Washington vs. Douglass at Washington. JAN. 27 — Hamilton vs. Washington at Hamilton (afternoon), and Manassas vs. Carver at Manassas. JAN. 29 — Washington vs. Manassas at Manassa, and Carver vs. Bertrand at Bertrand. GAMES THIS WEEK Carver (7-0) is out front in the City Prep League cage race but Melrose (5-2) and Booker T. Washington (5-2) will be gunning for Coach Calvin Haliburton's Cobras as they beat it, down the home stretch. Melrose gets another whack at Carver on Feb. 10 and Washington gets a second chance on Feb. 16. Carver eked ot a 61-69 victory over BTW at the beginning of the season and turned back Melrose, 56-46, Jan. 11. League action was resumed Wednesday night of this week after a week's layoff for important semester final exams. This Friday night, winless Father Bertrand goes against BTW in the Porter gym. Melrose and Hamilton were due to clash Friday afternoon at Hamilton. MANASSAS ENTERED the win column the first time this season last Friday afternoon by turning back Bertrand, 63-45, in a game that actually, got underway Wednesday night of last week. Manassas had moved ahead, 38-35, with 10 seconds to go in the third quarter. At this point, a Manassas player slipped on a wet spot on the Bertrand gymnasium floor and coaches and officials decided to halt the contest. Wet spots on the floor were caused by warm air in the gym being condensed into water when the air moved against a cold, plastic skylight. The final 10 seconds of the third quarter and the entire fourth frame were played Friday at Bertrend under better conditions. Melrose vs. Hamilton at Hamilton (afternoon) and Washington vs. Bertrand at Washington (night). JAN. 25 — Carver vs. Lester at Carver, and Washington vs. Douglass at Washington. JAN. 27 — Hamilton vs. Washington at Hamilton (afternoon), and Manassas vs. Carver at Manassas. JAN. 29 — Washington vs. Manassas at Manassa, and Carver vs. Bertrand at Bertrand. GAMES NEXT WEEK Carver (7-0) is out front in the City Prep League cage race but Melrose (5-2) and Booker T. Washington (5-2) will be gunning for Coach Calvin Haliburton's Cobras as they beat it, down the home stretch. Melrose gets another whack at Carver on Feb. 10 and Washington gets a second chance on Feb. 16. Carver eked ot a 61-69 victory over BTW at the beginning of the season and turned back Melrose, 56-46, Jan. 11. League action was resumed Wednesday night of this week after a week's layoff for important semester final exams. This Friday night, winless Father Bertrand goes against BTW in the Porter gym. Melrose and Hamilton were due to clash Friday afternoon at Hamilton. MANASSAS ENTERED the win column the first time this season last Friday afternoon by turning back Bertrand, 63-45, in a game that actually, got underway Wednesday night of last week. Manassas had moved ahead, 38-35, with 10 seconds to go in the third quarter. At this point, a Manassas player slipped on a wet spot on the Bertrand gymnasium floor and coaches and officials decided to halt the contest. Wet spots on the floor were caused by warm air in the gym being condensed into water when the air moved against a cold, plastic skylight. The final 10 seconds of the third quarter and the entire fourth frame were played Friday at Bertrend under better conditions. Melrose vs. Hamilton at Hamilton (afternoon) and Washington vs. Bertrand at Washington (night). JAN. 25 — Carver vs. Lester at Carver, and Washington vs. Douglass at Washington. JAN. 27 — Hamilton vs. Washington at Hamilton (afternoon), and Manassas vs. Carver at Manassas. JAN. 29 — Washington vs. Manassas at Manassa, and Carver vs. Bertrand at Bertrand. Broadway Show To Aid St. Augustine An Evening with Gilbert and Sullivan, plus highlights from current Broadway shows, will be presented Sunday night, Jan, 31, at 8 in the Music Hall of The Audi- The extravaganza will be under direction of Clyde Turner, wellknown Broadway star, and will feature a cast from New York. It is being presented by the Building Improvement Committee of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Co - chairmen of the sponsoring group are Mrs. Anne Benson and Miss Dora E. Todd. Father Theodore Wieser is pastor. The presentation is part of a citywide fund - raising campaign which will provide funds for repairs to the church and Father Bertrand High School. Tickets are scaled from $6 to $1: box seats (black tie set) $6; first floor and first balcony, $5; second balcony, $4; third balcony, $2.50, and gallery, $1. Call 946-8840 or 526-8397 for tickets. THE UNITY LEAGUE, directed by O. Z. Evers, is publishing and circulating its first newsletter this week. Newsletter will deal with local politicians and their records. TWO POST OFFICE APPOINTMENTS — Arnett Willis has been named assistant superintendent in charge of Lee Station, succeeding Theodore Jackson who retired recently, and Robert Mebane has been appointed assistant station superintendent at the McKeller Station. JESSE TURNER, local CPA, banker and freedom fighter, has been elected vice chairman of the NAACP's national board of directors. THE LeMOYNE-MILES basketball game was late getting underway last week because the two officials — Monk Simon and Bill little — forgot they were scheduled to work the contest. Legislator Willis On Five Committees Atty. A. W. Willis Jr., of Memphis, a Shelby County member of the State Legislature, has been appointed to four of the 12 standing House committees. He has been named to the Judiciary, Labor, Local Government and State Employes, Building and Public Works Committee. NAACP In Job War On Downtown An NAACP-sponsored token demonstration last week in front of a downtown bank will be repeated if equal employment opportunities are not provided for Negroes, according to Dr. Vasco A. Smith, Jr., chairman, of the NAACP's bank employment committee. A statement released this week by the NAACP reads: "The Memphis Branch NAACP will demonstrate its determination for equal job opportunities at several of the city's leading financial institutions that have not responded favorably to our request for conference to discuss equal employment opportunities. "This unrest has grown from the bank's and savings and loans associations' failure to move ahead in eliminating their discriminatory hiring practices. For nearly five years the local NAACP Branch has worked to break down racial barriers In employment throughout the city. While there have been token gains in some areas, it is felt that the banks and savings and loans associations have taken no initiative in working toward a solution to this problem.'" 10 Memphians Among Nation's Finalists Ten of Memphis' high, school seniors are among 639 finalists in the first National Achievement Scholarship Program for outstanding students. About 230 of the finalists will receive four-year college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $6,000. The 1 Memphians are James E. Holmes Jr. of Mitchell Road, Elijah Noel of Father Bertrand. Ulanda Johnson and Frederick Sinclair of Geeter, Alonzo S. Gispon of Douglass, Carol Branham and Cathryn and Charles William Hurd of Manassas and Gloria Beatrice Crown and Krystal Coleman of Melrose. Hanley School P-T.A. Hal Show February 3rd Hanley Elementary School Parent - Teacher Association will present its' fifth annual hat show, Friday night, Feb. 5, entitled, "MY FAIR LADY," from 7 to 9. Proceeds from the show will be used for Hanleys' summer readiness program and also to purchase an opaque projector for the school. General chairman for the affair is Mrs. Arlette Wright. Working as co - chairmen are Mrs. Louise Johnson and Mrs. Rosa Thomas. Mrs. Selena McCargo is president of the P. T. A. and Mrs. Beulah Williams, principal. Natchez To Hire Two Negro Policemen Under a motion approved by the mayor and board of aldermen, the city civil service commission, has embarked upon a search for two qualified Negroes to serve on the police force of this historic city. The two yet to be found, will be assigned exclusively to Negro neighborhoods. VICTOR AND SUPPORTER — Lonnie F. Briscoe, left, newly elected county member of the Planning Commission, is congratulated Tuesday, morning by the Rev. DeWitt T. Alcorn, the man who recommended him for the post and then helped him to get it. Rev. Mr. Alcorn was leaving for the Johnson inuaguration in Washington when picture was made. Retiring After 37 Years With Sears George W. Mitchell of 1379 Quinn began working for Sears as a porter 37 years ago. He will be retired Jan. 22 after having moved up to CHALLENGE STUDENTS AT LeMOYNE COLLEGE LeMoyne College offered a challenge to its students this week with the announcement of an Honors Program scheduled to get underway next semester. It will be in form of a seminar for above average students who are capable of carrying an extra load over and above their regular classroom work. Vincent Kohler, the Woodrow Wilson fellow on the LeMoyne fa culty and coordinator of the program, said primary purpose of the seminar is to develop effective reading and writing and to offer a course in which the interrelationship, of the humanities, social sci- PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL TO INSTALL OFFICERS, PICK 'GREEK OF YEAR' The Memphis Pan-Hellenic Council will conduct its annual installation service this Friday night, Jan. 22, at the Royal Arms Restaurant, 2332 South Bellevue. Cocktails will be available starting at 7, and dinner will be promptly served at 8. Officers to be installed are: Chairman — Miss Velma Lois Jones, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Vice Chairman — Mrs. Minnie Echols, Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. Secretary — Mrs. Janice Lewis Henson, Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Corresponding secretary - Ernest Riley, Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. Treasurer — Edison Morrison, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Sgt. -at - Arms — Isom Jackson, Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Parliamentarian — Miss Yvonne Hawkins, Zeta Phi Beta sorority. Chaplain — Mrs. Marie Adams, Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. Business Manager — Robert Wynn, Kappa Alpha Psi fratern- $500 Grant To LeMoyne Library A grant of $500 has been awarded to the Hollis F. Price Library at LeMoyne College by the grants committee of 'the Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Six Memphians Make Who's Who At State Six Memphians have been elected to Who's Who Among students in American universities and colleges from Tennessee state University. They are Norish Lee Truman Adams, Joyce Ann Gates, Mildred Guinn, Faye Curlene Hamilton, Linda Peques and Annie Doris Spearman. BRISCOE BACKED BY ALCORN, TOPS WILLIS The strong backing of the Rev. DeWitt T. Alcorn stood out this week as the major force that brought about the Monday election of Lonnie F. Briscoe as c county member of the Planning Commission for a three-year term. Rev. Mr. Alcorn of 687 East Trigg, presiding elder of the Memphis District of the CME Church and prominent in political and civic affairs, began supporting Mr. Briscoe for membership on the Commission about two weeks ago. He presented Mr. Briscoe's name after Thomas J. Willis a vice president of Universal Life Insurance Co., and Jack L. Erb, real estate developer were suggested for the position. Mr. Erb, who was completing his term on the Commission, had been strongly urged for reelection by County Commissioner Jack Ramsey. Squire Herbert Moriarty Jr. presented Mr. Willis' name for the post several weeks ago, stating that he thought the Planning Commission should have a Negro member. COMMISSIONER RAMSEY announced before the balloting late Monday he would recommend Mr. Briscoe if Mr. Erb failed to receive the required number of votes The announcement was made by Mr. Ramsey after he checked the opinion's of several Negro leader. It is understood that Mr. Ramsey would have given his full support to President Hollis F. Price of LeMoyne College if Mr. Price had permitted his name to be entered. A letter from Mr. Price stating his position was read to the Shelby County Court, the body that conducted the election. In part, the letter read: The next vote was taken on Mr. Erb. Four members of the Court voted for him: Squires Jimmy McIntyre, Downing Pryor, Moriarty and Baker. Voting for Mr. Briscoe were Squires Paul Barret, Mitchell, Moriarty, T. E. Warr, Lawrence Hughes, Ed Gibbons and Lockard. Squires McIntyre and Pryor ab- Elected County Member Of Planning Commission For Term Of 3 Years The strong backing of the Rev. DeWitt T. Alcorn stood out this week as the major force that brought about the Monday election of Lonnie F. Briscoe as c county member of the Planning Commission for a three-year term. Rev. Mr. Alcorn of 687 East Trigg, presiding elder of the Memphis District of the CME Church and prominent in political and civic affairs, began supporting Mr. Briscoe for membership on the Commission about two weeks ago. He presented Mr. Briscoe's name after Thomas J. Willis a vice president of Universal Life Insurance Co., and Jack L. Erb, real estate developer were suggested for the position. Mr. Erb, who was completing his term on the Commission, had been strongly urged for reelection by County Commissioner Jack Ramsey. Squire Herbert Moriarty Jr. presented Mr. Willis' name for the post several weeks ago, stating that he thought the Planning Commission should have a Negro member. COMMISSIONER RAMSEY announced before the balloting late Monday he would recommend Mr. Briscoe if Mr. Erb failed to receive the required number of votes The announcement was made by Mr. Ramsey after he checked the opinion's of several Negro leader. It is understood that Mr. Ramsey would have given his full support to President Hollis F. Price of LeMoyne College if Mr. Price had permitted his name to be entered. A letter from Mr. Price stating his position was read to the Shelby County Court, the body that conducted the election. In part, the letter read: The next vote was taken on Mr. Erb. Four members of the Court voted for him: Squires Jimmy McIntyre, Downing Pryor, Moriarty and Baker. Voting for Mr. Briscoe were Squires Paul Barret, Mitchell, Moriarty, T. E. Warr, Lawrence Hughes, Ed Gibbons and Lockard. Squires McIntyre and Pryor ab- Interdenominational Ministers To Elect The Interdenominational Ministers Alliance of Memphis and Shelby County will meet at the Y. W. C. A., 1044 Mississippi Boulevard. Monday, Jan. 25 at 11 a. m. Dean Lionel A. Arnold of LeMoyne College will be the guest speaker. Officers for 1965 will be elected. The Rev. John Charles Mickle, president, will preside. MRS. NELLIE ROULHAC INSPIRES DELTA FETE "We should all build bridges of trust and faith" to cope with rapid changes taking plact in this world, declared Mrs. Nellie Gordon Roulhac of Philadelphia in her founders' day address to Deltas and their friends Sunday afternoon at Mt. Olive Cathedral. Mrs. Roulhac, a former Memphian and now a teacher of special education in the Philadelphia public school system, was guest speaker for the 52nd anniversary of the founding of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is also national chairman of the sorority's personnel committee. The sponsoring group, the Memphis alumnae chapter of the sorority, was organized in 1932. Undergraduate chapters are located on the campuses of LeMoyne College and Memphis State University. MRS. ROULHAC was presented A gift from Memphis Deltas by Soror Maggie L. McDowell, a basket of flowers from Memphis Links by Mrs. Addie Jones and a bouquet of flowers from Phi Delta Kappa by Mrs. Beulah M. Wil- Mrs. V. K. Cameron, City Teacher, Dies Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon of this week from Centenary Methodist Church for the late Mrs. Vivian Knowles Cameron of 268 West Fay, a teacher at Douglass High School. Mrs. Cameron, who had been ill several months, died Friday at the residence. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery with T. H. Hayes & Sons in charge of arrangements. The deceased was the sister of Mrs. Bessaidia Knowles Atkins, Mrs. Theresa K. films and Mrs. Claudia K. Foster. She was the aunt of Miss Altenna Claire Foster. Mrs. Cameron, g well known Memphian, was a member of the alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Sorors conducted special services at the funeral home Monday night. Officiating at the Tuesday afternoon rites was the minister of Centenary, the Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Doug- Grad Schools Seek LeMoyne Seniors Representatives from University of Tennessee in Knoxville and the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta were on the LeMoyne College campus last week recruiting seniors for graduate study. Jack Reese headed a recruiting team from UT and Clyde Williams represented ITC.