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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-12

MEXICO CITY AP- Friends
and relatives az Marlowe Merrick.
"a young American business man
: who repeatedly was taken alto Gus
tody and rushed toward the Texas
border Friday night sought today
20 learn his whereabouts. Friends
said two men Identifying themselves
as secret agents arrested Merrick.
former resident Of Los Angeles,
Calf. who was engaged in the
highway construction business.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-12

BOMBAY, India-AP - Indian
Congress (Nationalist) leaders
meeting here today forecast inau-
guration Of an individual civil dis
obedience" campaign as a result
OF the refusal OF Lord Linlithsow,
viceroy OF India, to permit Mo
handas X. Gandhi to preach anti
war propaganda.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-12

JACKSONVILLE. Flap -
Longshoremen rushed loading Of
two Greek freighters with scrap
iron for Japan early today in face
of a new city ordinance against it
and an. appeal to. President Roose-
welt to halt them. The freighters
Anna NJ. Goulandris and Evi LII
vanos sought TO stow their cargo
and sail before the midnight Tues
day deadline on scrap shipment
from this country.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-12

Unconstitutional Brit
fish sources disclosed today that
Spanish authorities, acting under
German pressure, had prevented
Premier Hubert Pierlot and Foreign
Minister Paul-Henri Spaak OF the
exiled Belgian government from
continuing on their way to Eng
land.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-12

EVANSVILLE, Ark.-AP - A
sneezing attack that started Oct.
and then subsidized with a treat
ment of garlic. came back to Ju-
anita Loitis. and made her much
weaker today. Last night she was
sneezing seven or eight times a
minute. She began sneezing Thurs
day after IS hours surcease and
the frequency stepped up through
the day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-12

ROME UP British planes
bombing Benghazi. ltaly's big North
African base, inflicted consider
able" damage to a number OF civil
ian dwellings" and to the cathedral.
a high command communique said
today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-12

STOCKHOLM. Sweden-AP- A
government spokesman said today
that so far as was known in Stock.
holm Swedens order for 100 war.
Aplanes from the United States still
stands and that a measure signed
Friday by President Roosevelt EN-.
powerlng cancellation Of the order
had not been invoked.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-12

SANTA BARBARA. Calif-AP-
Lucille Fairbanks, actress-niece Of
the late Douglas Fairbanks, and
screen writer owen Crufnp will
be married in nearby Montecito
this afternoon. Mary Pickford will
give reception for them at her
Hollywood home, Pickfair, tonight.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-12

NEW YORK-AP-A score OF
young men students of Union Theo-
logical Seminary made known to-
day their intentions not to comply
in any way" with the Selective
Service Act. At the same time,
Col Arthur V. McDermott. New
York selective service director, an
nounced machinery had been set
up to round up ans draft eyGders.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-12

BERLIN AP-A German torpe-
do boat flotilla was reported today
\ to have sailed out Of a continental
port and fought sea engagement
off the Isle Of Wight with British
light naval forces.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-12

BERLIN-AP-Four Danzig men
were beheaded today for high trea-
SON The peoples court ruled that
the four-Karl Hoffman, Erich
Schultz. Will Tosch and Herman
Chill-belonged before the war to
an organization outside the Reich
timed at undermining the efficien-
cy OF the German armed forces
through sabotage and overthrowing
the Reich's constitution.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
Empire Real Estate
Men Hold Meeting
ATLANTA. Ga.Z(SNS).

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
The Empire Real Estate Boarc
met in their Regular session FIJI.
day at 5 pm, in the office of the
president, John S Allen.
The brokers and statesmen pres
ent were enthusiastic in pushing
their objective as set forth in
their Constitution: to correlate ano
unite into an effective organization
all individuals, firms and corpora
tionS of our gloup in promoting
The general welfare Of the Com.
Inunity! 10 assist In the procure
ment of adequate homes for the
many families VINO are compelled
to vacate their present location be-
cause of the many projects now
under construction.
Members of the Empire Rea.
Estate Board are lending d big
hand as A co-oldinating unit II.
this work President. john S.
Allen; Vice President, Jane;
Reid; Secretary. j r Wilson Jr.
O. T. Bell, treasurer; and Rogel
Henderson of the executive COM
mittee led in the discussion.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
Freedom Given
Man Who Killed
His Son-In-Law

ATLANTA. e.-lSNS)-
Henry Warren was granted his
freedom in the Staying of his
Son-in-laW, George Howard Da.
Wis, Friday, when tie Fulton
grand jury returned mo- bill in
his case
Warren. SIlot Davis late Monday
night when the deceased advanced
on him with deadly weapon. ac-
cording. to reports. Davis wife
told officers that the deceased had
been drunk and disorderly for
over a week and that just before
he was shot he had attempted to
attack her with a hammer. Davis
died at Grady Hospital early
Tuesday morning, approximately
four hours after mis- right leg was
torn off by a shotgun blast.
Jerry Howell. Was indicted on
q charge of assault with intent to
murder in the shooting March 8
OF j. G.. Jester.
Indicted on burglary charges
were w. B. Clark and Anniary
Davis, while Sam Chenault and
Charlie Brown were indicted Oh
receiving stolen goods charges.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
Liberian
Minister
VisitsU.S.
Says Economic
Conditions
Are Improving

NEW YORK.-(ANP)-Lester A.
Walton, United States Minister to
Liberia, arrived here Monday from
his post in Monrovia, where he has
lived with his wife and two daugh-
terS for the past six years. Here
ment, the minister is expected to
remain in the United States until
November.
Minister Waltolls post, gaining
in Importance since the beginning
of the European war, has been the
focus for a number of important
diplomatic transactions during his
appointment, some of them bearing
directly upon relationship of the
United States with European
countries. The Liberian ministers
astute handling Of these matters
and the negotiation of three trea-
ties between Liberia and the Unit
ed States since he has been min
lister are reported to have earned
the praise of his super1ors.
Minister Walton told an AMP re-
porter that economic conditions III
Liberia were improving despite the
war, and this fact has been sub
stantiated by the fact that the
African republic was among the
first countries to pay in full her
war debt
Mr.. Walton, expected to confer
with President Roosevelt within
the next few weeks, will probably
figure prominently in the forth
coming political campaigns, ac-
cording to friends here. Noted as
a skillful political campaigner, he
will probably visit number OF
prominent cities during his stay in
this country. The minister was met
at the pier by Mrs. Walton and
their two daughters, who had pre-
ceded him.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
Cooperation Is Urged In
Cleanup Paint-Up Drive
Boy Scouts To
Aid in Annual
Campaign
ATLANTA. Ga.-(SNS)-

ATLANTA. Gd.-(ONS)-
Enlisting the aid of every sec
ton of metropolitan Atlanta, Mrs.
Carolyn SEWERS, president Of the
Wcmen's Chamber of Commerce,
has urged cooperation with the or
ganization's Cleanup, Paint-Up,
Plant-Up, Fire prevention Cam
eaign which reaches its climax the
week of April T.
Sponsored by the Women's
Chamber of Commerce in coniunc-
ton with a nationwide program
Of beautjfication. the current drive
has won the praise Of every Or
ganization and municipal body in
Greater Atlanta.
Effort IS being made Oh the part
Of the Chamber of Commerce to
have property owners add to the
intrinsic value of their holdings by
a general improvement of appear
ance. Vacant lots and idle build
ings constitute the chief eye-sore
IN Atlanta. and their cleaning has
become major aim Of the cam
paign.
Mrs SEWERS, in expressing the
purpose of the annual affair, call
ed attention to the obvious rewards
of complete cooperation.
Meantime. the Atlanta and
neighboring fire departments have
Spurred to new effort in the mat
ter of fire prevention. Property
owners are being warned of the
dangers. both III vacant Buildings
and on unused lots, Of collected
rubbish.
Great activity is in evidence in
a program of Identification and
rehabilitation Of city parks. With
the aid of WPA labor, general re-
planting ano replannirg is i'll
progress and in several instances,
completely new park areas are in
the process of construction.
Garden clubs, already organized
in most sections Of Greater Allan
ia, have pledged cooperation with
the Women'S Chamber OF Com
merce. and g joint meeting Of the
heads of the various garden or
carnations recently urged home
owners to pay particular attention
to lawns and flower beds.
Dr. Willis sutton. superintendent
OF schools, has announced a cam
paign to be carried to toe pupils,
educating the children to rhe ad-
vantages of living in a clean, fresh
looking community.
Particular attention is being paid
to rehabilitation of Negro COM
Inunlties and the Negro Boy Scouts
have indicated desire to take a
large part in the drive.
Chief Gates of the Atlanta San
itary Department has asserted and
has asked that requests for re-
movals may be filed at his office.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
Police Use Grid Tactics
In Nabbing Bug Suspect

runner got to his feet more quick
ly than OFFICER Nolan and got
away by doing skillful running
through the morning traffic. Grant
was booked on the charge, how
ever.
In Fulton Criminal Court, four
persons we're convicted on bug
charges. Robert Bennett was met
ed a twelve months term. Henry
Avery and Bessie Craddock three
months each on the public works,
anG Idea Alexander, three months
in Jail.
Tried on charges of simple
larceny, Patrick Kilcommons and
J. c. Written received straight
chain gang sentences of twelve
months each, while four other per-
sons received lesser terms in SINH
lar cases.
John Coleman was meted SIX
months sentence for violation OF
hcu1r and leverage control laws.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
Neiqhborhood Union Plans
Brilliant Fashion Revue

Children Models; Mrs. Julia Bell
Jackson, Miss Mildred Burch, Miss
Johnnie Britain, Mrs. Mercer
Cook, Mrs Henry Shorter, Miss
Ernestine Banks, Miss Evelyn
Thomas. Mrs L M. Scott, MI.
Owen Dodson. director Of the At
lanta University Players is assist
ing this committee in an advisory
capacity.
Publicity: Mrs. L. D Shivery
and Miss Dorothy M Williams co.
chairmen. and Mrs. Callie Mae
Montgomery
Programs: Mrs. Carrie H. Con-
nally and Mrs. w c. Reeves, CO.
chairmen.
Mrs. Lucia Bacote, Miss Sadye
Watson, Mrs Watly. Mrs. w. S..
Cannon, Mrs. Beulah Lewis, Mrs
B. Cooper. Miss Helen Williams
Miss Estella Ivey, Mrs H B.
Cochran, Mrs. A. c.. Williams
Mrs. Reddick, Mrs Sadye Powell
Mrs. Carrie Lou Bridges, Miss
Thelma Daniels, Mrs Viola Will
son, Mrs. Carmichael, Mrs
MathiSOn.
Patrons Mr.. Joel Smith and
Mr. William Galloway are working
with program committee.
Mrs. M McGhee and Miss c.
Janet Clark, co-chairmen. Mrs.
Irene Jones, Mrs. Callie Mae
Montgomery, Mrs. Dora B. Whit
taker. Mrs. J. Richardson, Mrs.
c. D. Hubert. Mrs. j. Prather
Mrs. P. M. Davis, Mrs. Matte
Wilbourn, Mrs. H. King, Mrs. T.
c. Jones, Mrs. A c.. Toliver, Mrs
F.. Stevens, Mrs. H. G. Yancey
Mrs. C. H. Holland, Mrs. j
Conner, Mrs. H. Scott, Mrs. H
Shorter, Mrs. A T. Walden, Mrs
Grant, Mrs. c. H. Wardlow anC
Mrs. Hattie Watson.
Decorations: Mrs. John Hope
II, chairman. Mrs. j. H. Drake
Mrs. G. T. Alexander, Miss Mauc
Dangerfield, Mrs Ruth Jackson
Mrs. Carrie Lou Bridges.
Tickets: Mrs. Callie Mae Mont
gOmery, chairman. Mrs. AlonzC
Moron. Mrs. Etheida Jackson, Mrs
Lucia Bacote, Mrs. Julia Belle
Jackson, Mrs Julia Neal.
Ushers: Hiss Thelma Daniels
Miss Helen Williams Mrs. Viola
Wilson. Mrs Theresa Howell
Music: Mrs. Lillian Webste
Jones. -
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
New Workers
In. &C Gate City
ATLANTA. Ca

Miss Effie Lou Hill of 400 West
152nd Street, New York City. is
in Atlanta visiting her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs Duncan Hill.
1856 Coleman ST.. S. w. accom-
panied by Miss Hulda S. De Freese,
also of New York, who is the for
mer'S. pleasing house guest.
Miss Hill, formerly of Atlanta
where she was graduated from
Booker T. Washington High
School in 1927 and the Atlanta
University Normal Department in
1929, is a graduate of New York
University She was first County
Committee-Woman for the 21-A
Republican District in the Wash
ington Heights section and is also
remembered as organizer Of the
Negro Woman's Club OF New York
University, Her major was in the
field Of social work
Miss De Freese is an alumna OF
New York University. also holding
her Masters degree from that in
Stitution in the field of Fine Arts.
She is a New York State teacher
s,Both Misses Hill and De FreeSe
have made round of the city, re-
viewing beth the business and
educational points of interest
They are to be in Atlanta several
more days.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
City Looks
Forward To
Marva Louis

the worlds heavyweight cham
pion will be in Atlanta to parti-
cipate in the Revue as Guest
Model.
Mrs. Louis will bring to Atlanta
a number of her latest creations
which are said to be almost breath
taking in their gorgeouSnesS. Nc
one who is interested in what
smart women are wearing ano
what our foremost designer has il
her wardrobe can afford to miss
this Fashion Revue which will be
held on the first Friday evening
in May in the City Auditorium.
Committees planning for this big
event follow:
General chairman, Mrs. TED
Woodruff Production: Miss Henri
Younge, chairman. Adult Models;
Miss Ethlynne Holmes, chairman.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
Life-Termer Is
Given Freedom

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNSl-
William B. Robbins, life-termer
at the Atlanta Federal Penitenti-
airy. was given freedom "Wednesday
after Federal Judge E Marvin
Underwood granted his habeas
corpus petition.
Robbins alleged in his petition
that he had been tried tw,ce for
the same offense when a court
martial first sentence him to
death on charges of criminal as
Sault and later, at new trial.
sentenced him to life Imprisonment
on the same charge. He was for
merly a cook OF the supply COM
pay, 365 Infantry.
The new trial WAS ordered by
the president anG a reviewing
board of the Judge Advocate Cen
erals Department. which held
Robbins had been denied certain
constitutional rights in his first
trial.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
REPARES TO HONOR ITS FOUNDERS
Dr.. SeashoIes Is
Principal Speaker

Tribute will be paid the founders of Spelman College
Thursday, April H. at exercises conremoratng the 59t
Nesary OF the founding of this leading southern college or the
education OF Negro Many being planned the
celebration which promises be the memorable
Of the year.
Among the special events take place will be the annual
Spring concert to be presented by the music department April
aO the of Founders Day Another feature will games
and dance exhibition by students physical education
parnent the morning of Founders Day Other
designed have especial appeal the alae will be scfe
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06

Annually Spelman College pauSes
in the midst of The spring season
to recall the courageous efforts
OF two New England womer, Miss
Sophia B Packard and Miss Har-
rlet E. Giles. who in 1881 laid
the groundwork for tine great COL
lege that exists today.
The growth experienced BY the
college IN the SO years of its
existence may be traced to the
determination of the leaders of
Spelman during these years to
better conditions of Negro women
in the South. Miss Packard serv-
ed Speln1an as its first president
and her successors Were Miss
GlteS, Miss Lucy Upton, Miss
Lucy Hale Tapley. and Miss Flor
ence M Read.
since the beginning of the ad-
mlnlstration of President Read in
June, 1927, Spelnan has added a
Nursery School discontinued the
high school work, become affiliat-
ed In a University plan with
Morehouse College and Atlanta
University, and won the "A' rat
Ing from the Southern Association
OF Colleges and Secondary Schools
which placed Spelman Oh an
equal footing with any college in
the south.
The formal Founders Day exer-
c1ses will be held in Sisters Chapel
on the afternoon OF April II. with
the principal address by Reverend
Charles Lyon SeasholeS. pastor OF
the First Baptist Church in Day
ton, Ohio Reverend Dr.. Sea-
sholes is not only distinguished in
religious circles, but he is widely
known for his contributions to
education He was awarded the
bachelor OF arts degree by the
University of Pennsylvania and the
bachelor of divinity degree by
Newton Theological Institution
Brown University conferred on
MIN the honorary degree Of doctor
of divinity in 1886.
For two years before he was
ordained into the Baptist minis
try, Dr. SeaSholes served as
teacher in the high schools of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and
at one time he was member of
the homiietics seminar staff at
Newton Theological Seminary. Be
fore accepting his present pas
torate, he Was pastor of the First
Church in WatertoWn MaSsachu
Setts.
DR.. SeaSnoleS is a member Of
the hoard of managers of the
American Baptist Foreign Mis-
sion Society," and also of the board
of trustees of Denison University
He is the author of the book
For Times Out of Joint"
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
ATLANTA. Ga.-SNS-

ALLAN j A, Ga.-SNS-
Under the guidance Of the very
efficient Mrs. Ted Woodruff.
prominent young matron, who Is
serving as general chairman for
the NeignbornCod Union Fashion
Revue to be staged by this local
charitable organization on May 8.
the various committees are work
ing diligently TO make this affair
one of the most brilliant events OF
the late spring season.
Not in years have Atlanta been
as excited over anything as they
are the Fashion Revue because not
only will they be privileged to see
at one time many attractive young
maids and matronS from all over
Georgia displaying the latest in
fashions. but in addition the beau
tiful and glamorous Mrs. Marva
Trotter Louis of Chicago. wife OF
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
M0rehouse And
Lincoln Teams
Meet In Debate
ATLANTA. Ga.-(SNS).

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
After lull i'll debating at More
house College, this popular activ-
ity was resumed last week OH the
campus when picked freshman
team was selected to match wits
with two skilled debaters from Lin
coin University (MissourD to dis
cus5 whether or not tine boycott
should be used to gain employment
denied Negroes in business sub
stantially supported by them. The
debate was held in Sale Hall
Chapel at four o'clock on Thursday
afternoon before an interested
group of faculty and students. Mar
Gus Nelson, 43, presided.
Representing the local college
were two honor students, William
Simms, of indianapolis, Indiana,
president of the freshman class)
and George l.. Greene, of Elkins,
West Virginia. Both of these young
men were making their initial ap-
pearance in an interSectional col
legiate debate. They fought val
iantly to uphold the affirmative
side of the question and proved
themselves capable opponents for
the visitors. In upholdi1g the af-
firmative side of the question they
stressed the practicability Of the
boycott because of its inexpensive
ness, because it is persuasive
rather than mandatory, and be-
cause the laws against it are weak
and inadequate.
The visitors from Lincoln, dis
playing the GOODNESS and poise OF
experienced debatorS, based their
defense on racial strife, illegality
Of the boycott, and split ranks OF
labor On this team were Richard
Parker, Al, and Charles Blagburn,
40. Many interesting facts pertain
ing to the issue were brought out
by both teams.
No decision was rendered.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
|. P. Reynolds In
Inspiring Message
At Marietta Site

MARIETTA, Ga. - (SNS)-An
interesting program was rendered
at Turner's Chapel AME church
Sunday evening where the Rev.
F.. B. Wright is pastor.
Guest speaker for the occasion
was L P. Reynolds, the popular
columnist and humorist of the At
lanta Daily WORLD. He was abet-
ted by other including an Atlanta
Life Insurance Company represen-
tative and Mr.. Tolbert student
of Morris Brown College Mr.. Toll
bert made an interesting talk on
South American customs.
Drew S. DAYS rendered a violin
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
Sears 6 ROebuck Is
Sued For $4,000
By Louisville Man
LOUISVILLE. Ky.-(SNS)-

LOUISVILLE. Ky.-tSNS)-
Jesse Anderson, so. 500 S. Han
cock filed suit Monday against
Sears. Roebuck Company fol
$26. 100 He included the Schol
Mfg. Co. and Sidney Mazin, q
salesman. in the action.
MIR. Anderson says that Sears
Roebuck advertised quick relief to
people with aiiing feet. He went tc
the store and was told by Main
he had fallen arches and he sole
him an arch supporter He said the
swelling in his feet became worse
after that. Finally dictors said his
leg was in a serious condition anC
October 5. 1889 amputated his leg
For the loss of his leg and Other
suffering he ask 26.120 He Is
represented by white lawyer.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
ATLANTA. Ga.-(SNS)-

ATLANTA, Ca SNS)--
A bicyclist listed as George
Grant was booked on lottery
charge Thursday after a reported
passing, fumbling and tackling
that resembled a football ''razzle
dazzle
According to County Policeman
c. E. Mitchell, he made a flying
tackle of Grant when he saw him
riding a bicycle on Piedmont Ave-
nue. near Decatur ST The police
man. Grant and his bicycle landed
on two other bicycles parked at the
curb. About the same time, Grant
is alleged to have ''lateralled' a
wad of lottery tickets to another
man who sped by on foot.
Nearby was City Policeman N
E. Nolan who made a perfect
block on the receiver" Both
Nolan and the receiver" hit the
pavement and the wad of lottery
! tickets isl trea IL tho gutter. The
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
AtIanta'S MaSOnS
Rally For Temple

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
Officers and members of Atlanta's
five Prince Hall Masonic lodges
and five Eastern Star chapters will
stage a rally this afternoon, start
ing at o'clock, in First Congrega-
tional Church.
Purpose of the rally is to raise
funds for the new Masonic Temple
now under construction on Auburn
avenue.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
Bandit Who Stabbed
Victim Being Sought

ATLANTA. Ca SNS -
A rohber who stabbed his in
tended victim when she screamed
was sought by city police Satur-
day. The alleged victim. Miss Co.
rene Crouch. of 1852 Flat Shoals
Road. S. E., said someone grabbed
her and attempted to take her
purse at the corner of Mcdaniel
and Stephens streets, S W., Fri
day night. She was given treat
ment at Grady Hospital tor stab
wound in the head.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-06
Mrs. J.C. Balm Wins
High HonorS In
Work At Drake i.

DES MONIES, Iowa-(HNS)-
Mrs. John. C. Balm, 913 Crocke1
Street, a Senior at Drake Univer-
sity, received a larger number OF
grade points in her fall semester
work than any other Bible College
student at Drake.
She was carrying II hours OF
Academic work and she accumu-
lated "a grade points for an aver
age OF SIS midway between a B.
plus and an A..
Last year, MIS-. Bain also had a
splendid record. One semester she
garnered 80 grade points III IL
hours of work for a So average,
nearly a straight A, and the other
semester she had 81 grade points
in 16 hours work for 5.4 average.
Mrs. Balm is at the same time
managing a great deal of outside
work. For one thing, she keeps
house for her husband and their
9-year-old son. John Balm, Jr. Mr.
Balm, who is studying for his mas
ters degree in philosophy at Drake
University, is pastor of the Burns
Methodist Church.
AS the wife Of the pastor, Mrs.
Balm is naturally very active in
church work there. In addition
she is member of the Delta Sig
ma Theta. National Sorority for
Negro woman.
Before entering Drake, Mrs.
Balm attended the Agricultural ano
Industrial State Teachers College
i'll Nashville, Tenn. Both Mrs.
Bain's parents attended CLARK
University, Atlanta, Ga.