The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-09-09

embers of the National Negro
tn annual session here.
Stimulated by an effective pro-
gram which got down to brass tacks
particularly in its study of the
problems of the small Negro bust
ness man, the league enjoyed the
best session it has held in de-
cade. Means were mapped out for
extending the practical programs
outlined which these leaders of
business feel will make available for
the small operator the experience
and counsel of those who have DEM
onstrated success in given fields,
200 ENROLLED
Nearly 200 members we're enroll
ec, the largest number in recent
sessions. Oklahoma City had been
deliberately selected for the meet
ing because one of the most thriv-
ing Negro business communities in
the country exists here. Urgent in
vitations from New York and At
lantic City had been passed by be-
cause the business men wanted to
be free from distractions in order
to put their time in at actual work
The response from bonafide BUSH
ness men and students of BUSH
ness who teach commerce In Me-
gro schools was gratifying.
G.. G. Spaulding of Durham, N.
c., the beloved president of the
organization, resigned because of
hlc physicians orders. MIR. Spauld-
ing, amio a rising vote of thanks
and appreciation from the great
gathering, pledged his unwavering
loyalty to the organization and his
continued activity in the less ardu-
GUS office of president emeritus, to
which he was elected. DR.. j, E.
Walker, Memphis insurance exc
cuJive, was elected president.
GOVERNOR PRAISES RACE
Governor Phillips, speaking i'll
the beautiful municipal auditorium.
gave hearty praise to the Negroes
of Oklahoma as he welcomed the J
league to the state and expressed
pride in their accomplishments,
Roscoe Dunjee, in presenting the
governor, had spoken of the liber-
atty of white Oklahomans, point
ing to the fact among other things
that both senators and every con-
gresham had supported the Wag-
ner anti-lynching act. Governor
Phillips said there was no need for
such an act while he was governor,
since he was elected by and was
serving all the people of the state,
anc would use every ounce OF the
pvlice power to protect every cltl-
zen, no matter what his color.
Mayor r. A. Hefner, c. c. Day,
white, vice president of the cham
Der OF commerce and Clifford l..
Picxens, also white, president of
the Junior chamber of commerce,
appeared to extend greetings az
the opening session. The local lea
que, professional men and church
es were all represented in the well
coming addresses which followed.
WASHINGTON SPEAKS
FORESTER B. washington, presi-
dent of the Atlanta School OF So
cial Work, and close student OF
economies, gave the keynote address
which was the theme of the meet
ing. Washington presented an IL
Illuminating discussion on the sub
iect. Minority Group Techniques
in Competitive Business in which
he outlined numerous methods OF
approach which business people
operating within segregated group
might employ, to take advantage OF
their very separateness. M. .
Stuart of Memphis led the critical
analysis of Mr. Washingtons pre-
gentation, calling attention to the
fact that business among Negroes
should not be regarded as the END
of their objective, but that we
should seek to do business with the
idea of ultimately crashing the
barriers of racial restriction. so
that we can conduct business for
business sake, seeking customers
wherever they could be found.
SPEAKS ON THRIFT
Thrift and Democracy" was In
terestingly presented by e. A.
Miller, director of education among
Negroes in the AAA, Washington.
Mr.. Miller described credit unions