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The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
DIR. Walker Named
Head OF Seminole
Division, B.S.A.
MEMPHIS. Tenn.-(SNS-

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(SNS)-
DR.. J. E. Walker, president of the
Universal Life Insurance Company,
and president of the National Me-
gro Business League, was elected
chairman OF Seminole Division OF
Chickasaw Council, Boy Scouts OF
America, at the annual meeting OF
the Division at Mt. Nebo Baptist
church. j. A. Beauchamp, scout ex-
ecutive, announced last weekend.
Ed Dalstrom, chairman of the
Tnter-Racial Committee of the
Chickasaw Council, and w. Gordon
Morris and j. A. Beauchamp met
with DR.. Walker in his office last
Friday afternoon and talked over
the 1910 detectives.
DR. Walker, Mr. Beauchamp
commented, is intensely interested
in scouting and is active with the
troop and Cub Pack sponsored by
the Mississippi Avenue Christian
church. The newly elected chair.
man will meet with the executive
committee and the chairmen of the
standing committees at the Chris
tian church next Tuesday, January
Is at 8 D. m,
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
Rev. Kelsey Urges
Mass Action I'm
Griffin Address

GRIFFIN, Ga.-Rev. George D.
Kelsey, professor of Christian Eth
les at Morehouse college, spoke to
a very appreciative audience at
Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Eman-
cipation Day. Dr. Kelsey spoke on
the future of the Negro, using as
his topic: american Negro-What
Now?"
In developing his topic, he stress
ed mass action and urged Negroes
to penetrate new fields. He Is
Griffin's own son and the home
folk thrilled as they listened TO
the very profound thinker and they
applauded thunderously as he con-
cluded his remarkable address.
The Emancipation Proclamation
Was very impressively read by John
Cook. a member of the senior class
of Vocational High. Music was fur
nished by a combined choir with
Mr.. M. E. Graham rendering an
appropriate solo.
The Emancipation Day exercises
are under the direction of a spec
cial committee. The officers were
DR.. B. H. Atkinson, president; Prof
L. S. Molette, vice-president; Mrs
Elnora Miner, secretary, and Johr
c.. HightoWer, treasurer.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
Dole Graduate
Schools Raped
In Resolutions

choices of the pre-college student
and also explored the sources which
are able to give expert advice to
the young and inquiring Negro.
Turning attention to many mat
ters beyond fraternity business, the
fraternity passed resolutions con-
demning the "so-called Dole School
system in many of the states as
being undemocratic and harmful to
the best interests of the American
people" an advocating equal ed
ucational opportunities for chill
dren, regardless of race" Segrega-
ton of and discrimination against
Negroes in the U. S. armed forces
was also condemned, together with
the bars raised against the ap-
pointnent of Negroes in the FEEDER
al Civil Service and the practice To
refuse membership to Negroes in
many labor unions throughout the
country.
Attorney George E. G. Hayes,
member of the faculty of the How
ard law school and members of the
fraternity's housing commission was
endorsed for seat on the bench
of the District of Columbia court.
While endorsing all organizations
engaged in the fight for the main
tenance of civil liberties, the organ
ization called upon its members tG
discourage anti-semitiSm and al
programs aimed at discriminating
against minority groups because OF
race, creed or color. Antl-lynchlng
legislation was endorsed and tie
cooperation in vogue between the
NAACP and Kappa Alpha Psi was
authorized continued.
Besides Attorney Scott, the ma"
tional officers elected are: Attorney
Louie F.. Orr, East st. Louis Ill,
senior grand vice polemarch, John
H. Brewer, University OF Callfof-
MIA. Los Angeles, Junior vice-grand
polemarch; j. Ernest Wilkins. Chi
cago, grand keeper of records ana
eXchequer (reelected for eighteenth
year,; Elisha Scott, Jr., student aG
Washburn college, Topeka, Kan
sas, grand straTegus; James Glea-
son, student, Lincoln University,
Missouri. grand lieutenant strate-
gus; Elder w. Diggs, indianapolis
school principal, historian.
Named to serve on the Grano
Board of Directors were. Wendell
M. Lucas, Howard University sem
ior; A. A. Rend, Atlanta University
instructor, and oliver w. Crump,
professor of education, Wiley Col
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
BY SID THOMPSON

NEW (ANP)-My ten
readers will have to forgive me this
week for this corner is suffering
from the effects of what various
daily papers have called "the great
est bingo" in New York's history.
New Years Eve was celebrated with
a bang and a boom in every sec
ton of New York and Harlem came
on in traditional style. Starting
early in the evening, every bar.
grill, cabaret, dance hall and place
of amusement was filled to the
brim with a fun seeking crowd.
Trying to cover all the spots and
not miss any Of the fun was head
ache enough for the writer but he
had to take many a festive drink
therefore the after effects are
somewhat terrific.
Starting in the valley section
of Harlem, Quinn's bar jumped all
night. Prices at this spot are the
lowest in the village and the pa
u lOAiS DOUSllL anu UOuS1lG ullG4l
empty bottles thrown out the fol-
lowing day resembled that if dis
tillery. AIS tavern on the other
corner had more than it's usual
quota of youngsters. This spot is
known for its assemblage of young
people who like their good time
and fast and furious. Jimmy Dan
iells place had a smatteriNg of
celebrities from downtown and
Harlem and jive talk and fun was
the order of the evening
BATHROOMS BUSY
The Renaissance ballroom, the
Golden Gate, all had special dance
band offerings for the dance
lovers and all were packed from
early in the afternoon Ella Fitz-
gerald was the attraction at the
Saviy, while Teddy Hill and Andy
Kirk were featured at the Golden
Gate. Both places presented COS
mopolitan appearance for people of
all races were present. Out on Sugar
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
By G. JAMES FLEMING

SAN ANTONIO, Texas.-Reelec
ton of James E. Scott, Washing
ton, D. C. as grand polemarch, and
selection of Kansas City, Mo-, as
the place of the next meeting
brought the 29th annual Grand
Chapter of the Kappa Alpha PSI
fraternity to close here last Sat-
urday, after very successful four
day session in this Texas town.
Coming from twenty-five states
and the District of Columbia, $50
voting delegates and about 200 oth-
er member visitors found a warm
welcome here, with the mayor Of
the city, Maury Maverick, famous
for his anti-lynch stand in Con-
gress, leading the way.
Principal consideration of she
Kappa delegates was investigation
into the grades made by Negro
students in the leading colleges of
the country Every important in
stitution was studied in order to
try and correct the relatively poor
grades and failures of men who in
their high schools gave promise OF
high scholarship.
On the one hand, the Guide
Right Commission, lead by Attor-
ney R. j. Reynolds, of Topeka,
Kans., made broad-guaged study
of the vocational interests and
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
2,4OO Antilynching
Buttons Are Sold

NEW YORK-(S N S)-Orders
for 2,4OO anti-lynching buttons
were filled on Thursday, Decem-
ber %. when the National Asso-
citation for the Advancement OF
Colored People opened a nation
wide button campaign to raise
funds for carrying on the fight
to pass the federal anti-lynchine
bill, it was announced here
today.
Done up in an attractive color
arrangement of maroon ano
white, the buttons, which sell fol
ten cents carry the legend, "Stor
Lynching,'' on the upper half OF
the shield and Build Democracy,
on the lower side, with the
initials of the association in tbs
center.
Association officials said the but
selling drive will be carried
forward intensively Throughout
the country, under the direction
of Mrs. Daisy E. Lampkin, ma.
tional field secretary Mrs. Lamp
kin will maintain her headquart-
ers at SO Fifth Avenue. New York
for the duration of the campaign
which will run for six weeks, cul-
minating on February IL, the
31st birthday of the NAACP.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
HARLEM SKETCHES

Hill, the 721 club, Fat Man on
Sugar hill, and other spots had
their share of revelers. Competent
authorities estimated that $25, 900, 900
would be spent during the holiday
period If this be true there was
$2,000,000 spent in Harlem.
Downtown New York reSembled
nothing in ethe world for the streets
were So crowded one could hardly
walk Plate glass windows were
boarded up and some were rallied
off to keep the enormous crowds
from crashing the glass. From So
street North to 10th street South, a
crowd estimated at millions filled
the streets from building line to
building line.
RANDOM NOTES: George W.
baltimore, Broadway's leading COL
ored theatrical agent, has many
stars of the stage, screen and
radio under contract. His largest
and most profitable clientele is
white. The international Artists
club meets there weekly 1t is COM
posed of artists of many countries
Jimmy Lunceford still rates tops
in Harlem with music lovers He
broke Apollo theatre records this
past week.
Dan Burley, theatrical and sport
editor of the Amsterdam News, re-
ceived $40 cards from figures in
both these worlds. Lou SWarz,
st. Louis actress, was big figure
in the Zeta boule in Baltimore dur
ing the holidays. She also visited
in New York before going to Balti-
more. While in New York she was
the guest of Mrs Annie Niescher e.
Sid Thompson, l29 w 122d street,
N. Y. City.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
Raymond Balm
Hardest Hitter
On Paine Team

Raymond Bair. member of HIS
Glass of 81 and one of the schools
most dependent ends during that
year, has made a name for himself
and for his school at Paine Col
lege in Augusta, Georgia. Balm has
played tackle for his school during
the football season and in sum-
merizing the activities of the in
stitution it was stated in the school
paper and in the local daily that
the Florida lad Was one of the
hardest and most feared of the
schools linemen The position held,
and the praise and honor given Mr..
Balm in these two publications
proves that his work merits these
honors. Mr. Balm is freshman
at Paine
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
BY HAZEL l.. GRIGGS
FOR AMP

Lowered temperature this week
brought out all kinds of new AND
perky suits under topcoats and fur
coats. Consisting of swing skirts
and fitted jackets, these suits are
just the thing to keep one snug
and warm when the mercury dip..
In reality, the suits being worn
now are more like dresses, smooth
enough to avoid that cumbersome
effect.
The materials are lightweight
Woolens, and the colorS cheerful,
yet softer than the vibrant shades
of early fall. A skirt of gold wool
topped by JACKET of stripes which
catch up the skirt tone is attrac-
tive beneath a brown cloth Or fur
coat.
Little dreSSmaker suits peeping
out from their covering are YOUTH
full and chic. In Botany woods, they
have abbreviated jackets or boleros
that button down the front vi
swing free. BlouSeS of dotted plaid
crepe accompany these suits, anc
they will be very good later, when
spring comes, for wear without a
coat.
Longer Jackets, fitted at the
waistline, are predicted for spring.
and may be seen now under the
coast of many forward-looklng
fashionists. The longer jacket is
decidedly slenderizing and very
smart. These jackets also will be
worn with print dresses for spring
The military influence is being
felt in American styles as we'll as
French, and trench pockets are a
new fashion device popular on
suits and dresses. These pockets.
usually slung low from the oelt'
have flaps which faSten with dec
orative buttons.
Quaker gray and sunshine yellow
is the color combination offered to
brighten up the post-hollday DOL
drums. 1t is beautiful complna-
ton that will carry oveI into spring
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
Hot Springs Opens
Its Winter Season

HOT SPRINGS, Ark.-(ANP)-
The new winter season in Hot
Springs, which opened Wednesday,
promises to be the gayest in the
history Of this nationally famous
health and pleasure resort. Re-
quests for reservations are already
beginning to pour in at the Pythian
hotel and Bath house, the only one
in operation for Negroes.
The Pythian has been re-decor-
ated and made ready for capacity
business. Outstanding business and
professional men who come an
nually, have already made reserva-
tionS. This list includes William
Mcdonald, banker of Fort Worth,
Texas; Judge Edward Henry, Phil
adelphia; Harry Wills, of pugilist-
ic fame and Ed Small, king pin OF
the night club group, both of New
York; John T. RhineS and ION
Frazier, leading Washington. d. c.,
morticians; ChaS. Jackson, jim
Martin, Julian Black, Charley Far
rell r. A. Cole, all wealthy Chi
cago business men, and many 9TH
ers from all sections of the country.
The races will open at OaklaWn
park on Monday, Feb. 26, and
some of the best thoroughbreds in
the country will participate. All in
all, this promises to be a banner
season and the tired busines man
who wishes to combine health and
pleasure could do so by including
a visit to Hot Springs in this VIM
ter's budget, say bath house Off
cialS.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
Scott Reelected PoIemarch;
Kappas Choose Kansas City

lege, Marshall, Texas. Lucas ana
Reid were reelected.
Three new chapters were author
ized-undergraduate chapters at
Lane College, Jackson, Tenn, ana
Miner Teachers College, Washing
ton, D. c., and an alumni chapter
at Columbus, Ohio.
Interspersing the business ses~
sions were the open dance on the
opening night: complimentary par
ties by the Alpha Kappa Alpha
sorority and Phi Beta Sigma ira
ternity, jointly and by the Delta
Sigma Theta sorority and the
Omega Psi Phi fraternity, jointly.
The closed Kappa prom took the
form of a Southwest ranch party,
with the guests in cowboy outfits
and the like.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
St. Louis Youth
Admits 4 Holdups

ST. LOUIS LAMP A youth
who identified himself as Theodore
Washington, 10 years old, admit
ted to police after his arrest We'd
pesday that ne had staged four
holdups, netting him total of S10g
in cash.
Police said their atJention was
attracted to the youth when they
observed him spending money free
ly in the colored district. Arrested
for questioning, he was booked as
suspected of armed robbery after
his victims had identified him.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
PTA Association
In Gala Tea

The P.T.A. sponsored tea at
the Phyllis Wheatley Community
Center on Dec. 10th for the bene-
fit of the boys that were injured
playing football. Mrs. w. c. Hack
EFT, was in charge of the short
program. Those taking part on
the program were Miss Dunjee a
vocal solo, Miss jeanette Wilson, a
clarinet solo and very interesting
talk by Mrs. Hackett. A number of
parents and friends were present.
After the program dainty lunch
con was served by Miss Thelma
FavorS and members of her home
economic class of the Phoenix Un-
ion high school colored. The presi-
dent, Mrs. Lucille Greene gave a
short talk and thanked all that had
assisted in making the benefit a
success.
Dec. IL, the P.-TA met at the
high school auditorium with Prof
E. w. Montgomery as guest. Mr.
Fred Williams chairman of the
special committee presided. A round
table talk was held and much de-
sired information was given by Prof
Montgomery. -
Jan. 9Th, 1910 there will be regu-
lar meeting of the P. T. A. and al
School are urged to be present
parents and patrons of the Higf
Skin tests have been given the stu
dents and the cost of these tests
are to be paid for rand the presi-
ents present to know what is ex
dent woulud like to have the par
pected of them.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
Mercury Dip Brings
Suits Beneath Coats

the same popularity it now 1oIds.
Dresses of gray wool arc shown
with yellow accessories and gray
suede shoes. yellow chamoiSuede
gloves and sunshiny costume jew
elry make a stunning accent.
Gray mas been steadily gaining
favor since early fall, and now out >
rivals all other colors for chic and
smart simplicity. Shades range
from pearl to gunmetal with The
Quaker, a soft dove shade, taking
first honors. This shade is unques-
tionably lovely against brown COM
pleXiOnS.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
Arrested In S. C..

ANDERSON, S. C-(S N 81
Chief Of Staff for the Ku Klux
Klan in South Carolina Fred V.
johnson, white, of Greenville, was
arrested and two Of his brief cases
seized Thursday by a state con-
stabulary sent here by Governor
Burnet R. Maybank to investigate
the reported fIogging of an An
derson mechanic by hooded
band
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. /:
Morning service at II O'Clock;
BYPU 6 p. M; evening service
1880 o'clock.
Everyone is welcome at the
Shiloh Baptist Church, 9th Ave.
and Buckeye Road. Rev. C. E.
Grogan, pastor. q -
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
PERSONALS

Mrs Azalena Mitchell, who is
residing in Wilcox, Arizona, is
spent the holidays in Phoenix,
the guest of relatives.
Mr. Joseph Coon, who Was SER
iously hurt some time ago while
waiting to board a street car, is
gradually improving at st. Joseph
hospital.
Mrs. j. A. Mullen of 1922 E..
Washington street has been quite
i'll but at this time is able to sit
uD.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. !:
morning service II o'clock i:
BYPU 6 PM; evening service
1880 o'clock.
Everybody is welcome. The
church is located at Ninth Avenue
and Shurman Street. Rev. E. j..
Jacobs is pastor.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST
CHURCH

Sunday School at $50 a. m. ::
preaching at IL a. m. BYPU 6
p. M; evening service 1880. We'd
nesday at 1880 pm. prayer meet
ings. You are always welcome.
Rev. J. w. Gray, pastor; Albert
J. Gibson. clerk.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
1S[GE[ES|IlI[(,

PHOENIX VISITORS THROUGH
THE HOLIDAYS
Mrs. Corine Love was guest to
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chap
pel, 1913 E. Washington Street,
during the Xmas holidays. Mrs.
Love resides in Los Angeles. She
was wonderfully entertained while
being here. Many social affairs
were given in her honor.
Mrs. Battle Elyard Moore of
Los Angeles, daughter OF Mrs.
Viola McNealy, was guest of her
parents. Mrs, Mcore's stay in
the city is indefinite.
MI. Elmer ]. Williams, Jr..
member of the navy, we'll known
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer j.
Williams, ST., of 6 North 18th ST..
is visiting parents and friends of
this city. Elma has been away
more than two years. His many
friends are much delighted in his
visit.
Miss Dorothy Thomas, 1911 E.
Madison street, and Mr. Marvin
Lee Conner were quietly married
last week
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13

W. were served a delicious turkey
dinner in keeping with the Xmas
spirit The table was beautifully
decorated with red berries and
green foilageS. The members de-
parted declaring Mrs. Leroy q
wonderful hostess. Mrs, Hamilton,
reporter.
Misses Jewel and Mary Burchs
daughters of Rev. BurchS, of Nc
Calffiester, OKLA, were in Phoenix
for the holidays. They arc stop
ping with Mrs. Allenworth. They
are expecting their father in the
city very soon The young ladies
have been royalty entertained since
their arrival They are very
popular in the social ranks.
Mrs. Enlna Mitchell entertain
ed the Home Mission sisters at
Shiloh church New Years day.
The decoration was beautiful.
Mr.. j. l.. Jackson of Kansas
City, Kansas, arrived in Phoenix,
Tuesday, January End, to visit
his brother, L. E. Jackson, OF
W. Sinoloa Street. Mr.. Jackson
is much impressed with Phoenix
and its climate.
MI. Marvin # Williams Editor
of the Southwestern Torch, az
rived in Phoenix, January s, and
spent the week. He left Friday,
January IL. Mr.. Williams stop
ped by the office of The Index
on business.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13

Using a telephone type dial TO
transmit wireless waves to its
mechanism, a resident of Brook
lyn, New York, controls the flight
of a model airplane from the
ground by radio.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13

A new gasoline motor for model
airplanes has full length cooling
fins and a rotating piston intended
to result in even wear on cylinder
walls.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
ORDER OF SERVICE OF THE
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

Sunday School 10 am; Regu-
lar service $3.50 p. m. YPWW
$50 to 1880; general service s
pm. Elder J. w. Taylor. pastor.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH
11tb and Monroe Streets

Sunday School at $3.50 a. m. :;
preaching II a. M; BYPU six a.
m. prayer meeting 1880 p. m.
Wednesday. Rev. j. w. Prayton,
pastor; Mrs. Anna Sutton. clerk.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
LONE WHITE ROSE CLUB

The Lone White Rose club was
entertained by Mrs. John Leroy
Xmas. Dinner was served, assisted
by Mrs John c.. Jackson, 1897 E..
Madison street Her beautiful
Xmas tree furnished wonderful
back ground for the Xmas colors
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
CHURCH
DIRECTORY
FIRST COLORED BAPTIST
CHURCH

CHURCH
Fifth Street at jefferson
Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. -:
Divine worship 1O:45 a. m. .
BYPU 6:30 p. M; Divine worship
7:45 p. m. The friendly church
with a friendly message. Always
cordial welcome. Rev. Chas.
Favors, pastor; James L. Davis,
clerk.
The Phoenix index., 1940-01-13
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04
Policeman in Hospital
With Stomach Injury

Policeman Lawrence A. Hartnett,
%, was under observation at Emer-
gency Hospital today after being
kicked in the stomach last night by
q man whom he and another police
man, p. H. Bixler, had pursued
more than a mile in an automobile
chase
The alleged assailant, Lawrence
Taylor, colored, 20, Of 1929 Eleventh
street NV, is being held on charges
of assaulting an officer, speeding,
driving a public conveyance with
out permit and failure to exhibit
. permit to operate motor vehicle.
The policemen said they started
following taxicab driven by Taylor
at Michigan avenue and First street
NV. After clocking the cab at IS
miles an hour, the officers forced 1t
to the curb tn the 800 block of
Eleventh street NV. A scufiie be-
san when Taylor resisted arrest, they
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-04
Suspected 6un-Carrier
Shot by Special Officer

William Seymour Chandler, color
ed, Is, of 909 T street NV, was shot
and killed early today at Seventh
and N streets NV. by Edward Aus
tin Easton, colored, 80, of 634 N
street NV, a special policeman.
The bullet fired by Easton went
through Chambers body and struck
Policeman Philip Abel, IS, on the
left arm, inf1icting q slight wound.
Policeman Abel was called to the
scene by Easton, who said that he
had heard Chandler talk threaten
ingly to three women and say that
he was armed with a pistol.
AS the two policemen approached
Chandler, according to police, he
moved a hand toward a pocket.
Easton then shot Chandler with q
Leuger pistol. because he said he
feared Chandler was reaching for a
gun. Chandler was pronounced dead
at Freedmans Hospital a few
minutes after the shooting, which
occurred about 2:30 am. A piece
Of lead pipe was found in his pocket.
Easton is being held for action Of
q coroner's jury.