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Evening star., 1946-02-27
21bReseurch Workers Suffer
With Q Fever Symptoms

slaughter house workers in Queens.
land, Australia, is one of the unde.
termined types of virus pneumonia
which occurs here.
The southern news., 1946-05-25

New York (ANP) - Mortgage
burning ceremonies were held al
Mother AME Zion church, regard
ed as the oldest and largest Meth
odist church in Harlem, Sunday.
The church, founded in 1896, is
pastored by the Rev. B. c. Robe
son, a brother Ct Paul Robesou,
famous actor and singer
Celebration over the last pay
ment on the $129,100 debt marks
a climax to the successful 10-year-
leadership of Rev. Robeson, who IS
credited with adding 3,159 new
members to the church. Excavation
for the present building began IN
July, 1923, and two years later the
building was finished. Dedication
ceremonies were on Sept. 20, 1925
The first building to house Mother
AME Zion church was erected ii
1900, and rebuilt in 1920, a year
before the first annual conference
was organized. In 1889, the build
The southern news., 1946-05-25
MAJOR ENDING 36
YEARS; WON'T QUIT

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Tex.
CANP) - Every inch a soldier and
gentleman is Major Percy L. Jones,
san Antonio, Negro officer who is
rounding out his 36th year in the
United States army. %
Maj. Jones has elected to remain
both world wars and participated in
the Mexican border skirfnish, which
he declares furnished plenty of ex
clternent for those who were seek
ing action.
He received an infantry commits
sion in 1917 after seven years as
an enlisted man. and has held a
warrant or commissioned status
since that time.
Although eligible for retirement
Maj. Joens has elected to remain
in the army and will leave Brooke
General hospital Brooke Army
Medical center. this week, for duty
with the air forces. He plans to
retire in 1947. and after visiting
his brother, Father Francis, who
has Catholic parish at Trinidad,
British West Indies, will take up
permanent residence in San An
tonic.
The southern news., 1946-05-25
NegroD Delegate To National
Episcopal Convention

I this diocese were broadly based on
the bishops awareness Of the duty
of the Christian Church.
Another distinctive feature of the
conventions deliberation was the
election of the Venerable R. /.
Johnson, D. D., Archdeacon Of the
colored work of this diocese, New
Bern, as one of the four clerical
delegates to the forthcoming Geu-
eral convention of the Episcopal
Church, at Philadelphia, next Octo-
Der.
DR.. Johnson, is confined to the
hospital in New Bern critically i'll
He was not able to make his report
to the convention. Yet, because of
his splendid record as Christian
leader, he was honored by this con-
vention by being elected as one
OF the four clerical delegates to the
General convention. The other three
are white clergymen. The conven-
ton. UNANIMOUSLY voted to send a
telegram to Dr. chnson, express
ing the desire of the convention for
his early recovery. This was a com
prehensive demonstration of a
Christian brotherhood. DR.. johnson
was also made a member of the
publication board of the diocese.
The colored delegates to the con-
vention actively participated in the
elaboration of the body. Among
the colored priests attending the
convention were Father L. c. Dade.
Wilmington; Father Griffis, Edenton;
Father Bum. Kinston; Father
Brown, Washington, N. C. Among
the colored laymen were DR.. H. w.
Fisher and I. H. Smith, Jr., New
Bern: Moses Richardson, Belhaven;
Jos. E. Easton, Washington, N. C;
Samuel w. Taggard, Calvin w. La
Huffuar and w. M Sparks, Fay
etteville: w. l. Payete, Goldsboro
A. F. Walker, f. N. Sharpless and
L. A. Shelton, Wilmington; Lawyer
Battle, Kinston.
The convention adjourned to meet
next year at Beaufort.
The southern news., 1946-05-25
Couple Complete Cram
mar School At AZ And 40
WOMAN, So. TOWNS
OLDEST GRAD.

st. Louis (ANP) = Mr.. a n d
Mrs. Arthur Robinson realized a
lifelong ambition last Wednesday
when they received their gram
mar school diplomas at gradua-
ton exercises for night school
students at Sumner High school.
Pupils for four years, Robin
son, A, and his wife, 46, were
termed excellent pupils by Sum
rer's night school principal, Har-
old Gray. In September, they
plan to begin high school with
their son, John, 16.
The oldest graduate last week,
however, was Mrs. Minnie E.
Williams, who received her gram
mar school diploma from Vashon
High school, A music teacher, for
eight years she had attended
classes two nights a week. The
principal, H. P. Saundle, said she
had been a good student and reg
ular in attendance. She supports
herself by giving voice and piano
lessons at her home,
Born in Enid, Okla, Mrs. Will
liams said she had little oppor-
tunity for formal education be-
fore coming to st. Louis, although
she had studied music for 80
years. She was the graduation
speaker on Education for Cul-
turF."
She was uncertaifi as to Wheth-
er or not she would attend high
school because of the fee connect
cd with the higher education
classes.
The southern news., 1946-05-25
HERE TO STAY

ASHEVILLE (ANP) - Jim crow
received setback here Saturday
as the American Federation of u
Dor opened its southern member
ship drive to bring unionization to
more than one million industrial
workers in Dixie A protest by al
Negro delegation against segrega-
ton in the auditorium brought
sympathetic response from white
delegates and they we're allowed to
select seats in any part of the hall.
White and Negro AFL leaders are
combining their efforts to union;ze
unorganized southern workers
through state AFL organizations
Lonnie Brown, organizer for the
Southern Conference of Teamsters.
is one of several Prominent Negro
AFL leaders in the fight to unionize
the south. -'
William Green, AFL president,
declared that "WI are here to stay"
Resistance from southern employers
will only strengthen the drive. he
said.
The conference brought white
and Negro delegates from West Vir-
ginia, Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia, FLORIDA.
Alabama. Mississippi, Louisiana.
Mississippi. Louisiana. Arkansas.
Tennessee and Kentucky.
The southern news., 1946-05-25
Negro Dematologist
Lectures At New York
Medical Meet

NEW YORK (ANP) - DR.. Ger
aid A. Spencer, noted dermatolo-
gist and lecturer whose offices and
laboratory are located in his own
medical building in the heart of Har-
lem addressed the 14Oth annual
meeting (section on dermatelogv
and syphilogy) Of the Medical So
ciety of the State of New York,
which convened at Hotel Pennsyl-
vania last week The subject of his
paper was "Pigmentary Changes in
Diseases of The Skin in the Negro.
According to the specialist, the
purpose of his report was an at
tempt to follow the capricious be-
havior of pigmentary changes and
to present the clinical features OF
common diseases as they appear in
colored races.
A graduate of the University OF
Lyons, France, fellow of the New
York Academy of Medicine, diplc-
mate of the American Board Of
Dermatelogy and Syphilology and
associate dermatelogist at Syden-
ham hospital, DR.. Spencer has pub
lished numerous articles in medi-
cal journals on pigmentegensis and
the Negro. -.
The southern news., 1946-05-25
Racial Amity In Africa
Depends On Equality

NAIOBI, Kenya CAMP - "Rac-
ial harmony and understanding in
East Africa entirely rests on the ac-
ceptence of the principle OF equal
itya between the races" according
to q recent resolution adopted by
the Kenya African union.
The Kenya conference also adopt
ed resolutions opposing self-gov-
ernment for the colony at this time,
urged that the six members nom-
mated by the high commission as
trustees of African interests should
be Exclusively African" requested
the same legal protection for Afri-
can women as for European women,
condemned and repLdiated censor
ship of the African, press as well
as disapproved any restriction of
freedom of speech and assembly
"This conference welcomes the
government decision to include
Africans in the municipality coun-
ellis and boards and recommends
that the African members be elect
ed" a resolution road. Africans
should recommend the selection Of
their representatives. the resolution
added
African members of the Kenya
Legislative council representing AT
rican interests are E. W. Mathu and
F. w. Odede A resolution to repeal
the discriminating liquor ordin-
ances which had led 10 tremen-
dous illegal traffic in liquor as is
demonstrated by the florishing black
market now in existence" was pass
cd
The southern news., 1946-05-25
Two Friends Award To
Be Presented

New York - The National Ur-
ban Leagues Two Friends Award,
established in 1943 for outStand-
ing teamwork between whites
and Negroes, will be presented
on May Z to Harry S. Oppenheim-
er and the Reverend James H.
Robinson for joint leadership in
establishing Sydenham Hospital
as the first interracial voluntary
hospital in New York, William H.
Baldwin, Urban League President,
announced today. Presentation at
the Grand Street Boys AsSocia-
ton. Mr., Oppenheimer, textile
executive, has long been recog-
nized for his interest in civic
work. The Reverend Robinson,
pastor of the Church Of the Mas
ter and Director Of the Morning
side Community Center in New
York, has been active in inter
racial work Sjr several years, Civ
ing special attention to work with
young people. Colonel Charles
Poletti, former Goovernor IF
New York, and member of the
National Urban League Executive
Board, will give the principal ad-
dress. Alan Dingle, prominent al
torney and also a League Board
member, will serve as master of
ceremonies at the dinner.
The Two Friends Award COM
memorates the long association
and friendship of L. Hollings-
worth Wood and Eugene Kinckle
Jones in building the National
Urban League, an interracial So
cial work agency, from a single
office in New York to an organ
ization with affiliated groups in
54 cities in 27 states.
Richmond Barthe, noted sculo-
tor, designed the award which is
a medal featuring the profiles OF
Mr.. Wood and Mr.. Jones.
The southern news., 1946-05-25
BY GEO. F. KING

WILMINGTON - The 63rd an
nual convention of East Carolina
diocese of the Episcopal Church.
Rt. Rev. Henry T. Wright, D. D.
presiding, was held at Good Shep-
herd Episcopal Church, this city
May Is. This was the initial con-
ventlon presided over by Bishop
wright, as he was consecrated last
October The highlight of the con-
Ventlon was the concise and force
full address of the viriIe and pro-
gressive young bishop. He accepted
every chance to impress upon the
members of the convention that
MS programs and objectives were
designed to meet the urgent needs
OF humanity and to meet these
needs in forward Christian way.
Bishop Wright significantly point
ed out in his address the funda-
mental challenges the Chuth in
this diocese must face and solve in
a wholesome manner. He particular
ly stressed the fact that the spirit
ual and material needs of the 1Nesro
must be substantially conSiaarcd
especially the educational ;sRa res
lgious phases of the masses OF Ne
.groes. The dearth of Negro we'll
trained ministers ard religious
workers, he said, had brought about
an awareness, on his part for the
imperative need for plans to dim
lnlsh the need for this era.
Ihat hope, on the part of the
Blshop, for more postulants to help
carry on the cause for Christianity
among the masses of Negroes. seem
ed not to be deferred. He said that
he was working on plans by which
present activities for training Lay
Readers would be accentuated
which would result in providing
many of the missions with religious
leaders. He said that the harvest was
great. The awareness on the part
OF the bishop, as to the critical
need for more consecrated and train
administers. was evidenced by the
fact that he said that it was his
desire to erect in New Bern, build
ing. to provide facilities for the
training of Lay Readers. That this
step was important. is revealed by
the shortage of priests in every sec
tIon of the country. 1t is stirKingly
apparent that during this fiscal year
of the convention there will be con-
structive efforts made to cooper
ate with the bishop in meeting this
challenging situation.
The Bishops address Singled out
the chaotic situations the world
is now experiencing. Christian
brotherhood among the people and
governments of the world, ne said
was the remedy for the present state
OF mankind He also pointed out
IN his address that Good Sheperd
Hospital at New Bern was courage
ously endeavoring to serve colorud
people in New Bern and contiguous
areas. The address, obviously, was
very effective and revealed that
the needs' Of all races. creeds and
nationalities within the confines Of
The southern news., 1946-05-25
Georgia Democrats To
Meet In Brunswick

Atlanta (ANP) - Members of
the Georgia Association of Citi-
zenS Democratic clubs will con
vene at Brunswick, Ga, Satuf-
day, May II, it was announced
from the office of President A. T..
Walden. The state body will be
guest of the Brunswick Demo-
crati club and will hold its ses-
sions in the Boiler Makers build
ing.
On the agenda far consideration
WillbeactiontoWard adoption of
the completed constitution regu-
lation the conduct and organize
tion of clubs over the state, plan
and procedures to be followed in
the approaching primary cleo
tions; fuller and more complete
presentation of all democratic
forces over the state and the CO.
ordination of existing clubs into
some definite political force fo.-
elective service to Negroes in
their several communities.
The southern news., 1946-05-25

ton which the group made to
campus life this year was the
sponsoring of the campaign for
funds to help foreign students.
Ihls drive came under the World
Student Service Fund. One hun
dred twenty-five dollars were
collected by public collection in
chapel, through individual cor
tributions, and by means of boxes
paced in stores in the community.
1t is the plan and hope OF the Or
ganization to set a much higher
goal next year, SO that the amount
raised will be commensurate with
that given by other schools in
the Southeastern Region.
Members of the Social Respor-
sibility Commission visited the
County Home on Thanksgiving,
taking fruit to residents there and
giving a program for them. They
scld tuberculosis seals at Girls.
tnas an intantile paralysis seals
at Easter. The YWCA at A. and
I. College observed World Girls.
tian Student Federation Day of
Prayer with and. early Sunday
morning service and sponsored
other worship programs at chau-
el hours during the year. In Feb.
the organization brought fun to
the campus and finance to the Y
budget with the presentation of
a faculty talent program.
Miss Essie Reynolds was elect
ed April to be the president for
next year. She is sophomore
and has been quite active as chair
man of the World Relatedness
Commission this year. Miss Rey-
nofds is from Leonia, New Jer-
sey, is secretary of the Clifford
County Intercollegiate group, ls
a member of the Pyramid Club
and is active generally in all mat
ters which concern student inter
ests at the college.
Other newly elected officers
are: -
Juanita Boomer, vice-president.
Lois Sa1nuels, recording secre-
tary; Altheria' Smith, correspond
ing secretary: Deloris Boone
treasurer. Commission chairman
are: Felicia Payne, Frances
Starke, Ruth Bancroft, Clemme
Iorrene, Nal James and Leila
The southern news., 1946-05-25
Registrar Gives Break
down On Negro Voting
Strength

Jacksonville, Fla. (ANP) = Me-
gro voting strength here was e.
vealed in a report last week by
Fleming H. BoWden, supervisor
of registration, which disclosed
that local registrations had gain
ed 805 over last year.
Negro registered Democrats
here number $3.50; Republicans,
2l70; Independents, 269 and So
cialists 2. Bowden's report said.
He said there are 58,557 white
Democrats: 654 white Republ!-
cans; 80 white Independents; .
white non-party voters; l white
Socialist and l white Commun-
ist.
Bowden reported an all time
high for the county Of 1887, or
eos ahead of the II, 1872 figure at
which registrations stood on Dec.
l. Only 64,854 qualified voters
were registered here in Novem-
ber, 1914. No breakdown on Ne
gro registration for 1914 was
made.
The southern news., 1946-05-25
Dutch East Indies Seek
Self Government
BY JEROME BoYCE

Curacao, N. w. /. (ANP)- This
week a commission from the new
ly elected Democratic govern
nents left Curacao Tor Surname
to seek cooperation in bringing
about self government for the
Netherland West Indies and Sur
name.
Heading the commission is bril-
liant lawyer. and politician. Dr.
DeCosta Gomez { Catholic RepD
others are Drs. Maal and WeiK
and M. KWatz { Dem. Rep0 In an
interview with DR.. Gomez, he
said, if they met with approval
and cooperation from the Surf
name congerss, they will immedi-
ately SEN d a delegation to the
Queen in Holland.
He went on to say that self
government had been promised to
these countries long before the
war. and that they all feel that
the time is now ripe for it,.
The southern news., 1946-05-25
Iota Phi Lambda Holds
Monthly Meeting

DURHAM-The regular month
ly meeting of the Chapter of Iota
Phi Lambda Sorority was held at
the Angler B. Duke Nurses Home
of Lincoln Hospital, Monday, May
Ia. 1916. Hostesses for the meet
ing were: Sorors Mary Kennedy
Clay, Adele Ferguson, Julia Gar
rett. and Bessie Gilmore.
Mrs. E. S. Berry, who repre-
sented Rho Chapter at the South
ern Regional Meeting in Tampa,
Fla. gave very interesting and
detailed report of the three-day
conference held May 2-5. Mrs.
Berry was elected Assistant re-
gional Directress of the Southern
Region at the conference.
Mrs, ONEIDA Livingstone of Rho
Chapter was awarded the Icta
Phi Lmabda Southern Region
Scholarship, an annual scholar
snip which is awarded to a Soror
who has made outstanding con-
trlbutions in her field of work and
who is desirous of doing further
Stuuy, VI special work In the tleid
of business.
Mrs. Livingstone has recently
returned from overseas, where
she spent several months with the
American Red Cross in Calcutta
and Curaucha, India. She talked
to the group in a very informal
way, giving accounts of the high
lights of her experience while in
the service of the Red Cross. At
the end of her very interesting
talk. Mrs. Livingstone answered
questions asked by the group.
Rho Chapter was also awarded
first prize for skit presented IN
Jabbawock, an annual affair Of
the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
The southern news., 1946-05-25
NEGRO AFL DELEGATES
VISIT BILTMORE ESTATE

Approximately 25 Negro deic-
gates to the Southern conference of
the American Federation of Labor
were entertained with a tour
through the Biltmore estate SIN
day afternoon, May 70
A motorcade, sponsored by THE
SOUTHERN NEWS, drove to the
estate, and the delegates visited The
famed Biltmore house.
The southern news., 1946-05-25
Zetas To Help Africa

NEW YORK (ANP) = The ma
tional project for May for the Zeta
Phi Beta sorority is the alleviat1on
of the sufferings of the South Atri-
can people by sending canned foods
and money to reach the Council cf
African Affairs in New York head
ed by DR.. Max Yergan not later
will send donations to Capetown
where they will be distributed 10
the needy. Over 100 chapters are ex-
pected to make contributions. Mrs.
Qualls Howard is director of this
project.
The southern news., 1946-05-25
Harlem's Oldest Methodist
Church Burns Mortgage

built in 1870. The church's first
Sabbath school was organized m
1845. Mother AME Zion moved
from Church and Leonard Stree 3
to West 10th and Bleekere Streets "a
1854, but 40 years later moved i1to
a new building on West 89th ST..
Under the leadership of Bishcp
James w Brown, pastor from 1873
to 1886 the church moved 10 the
edifice Of the Church Of the Re-
deemer where it remainded until
occupying its present Building.
The southern news., 1946-05-25
BOOTLEG CONCTION DANGER.
OUS DRINK, REPORT

JACKSON, Miss. (ANP) - A
drink made from "ante," deriva-
tive of denatured alchcl, and COCO
cola or pepsi-cola syrt,p, is flour
ishing here, it was reported last
week. The mixture, which produces
crazy type of drunkenness, is ex-
tremely dangerous, authorities de-
clare, and say it may be the basis
for an excursion of crime.p
The southern news., 1946-05-25
WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1916
AIT 'Y' Brings !, Sue
cessful Year To Close

GREENSBORO-The YWCA of
A. and T. College will bring a
very successful year to close on
Saturday, May 25, with an all
association picnic. Membership
reached an all time high this
year with high percentage of
active participation in the Y pro-
gram.
The most significant contribu-
The southern news., 1946-05-25

uity in the office of the Dean
after Attorney Lashly's lecture Cn
Attitudes Toward the Legal Pro-
fesSiOn."
Left to right: Attorney S. T..
Garner, Instructor, Dean ScoveI
Richardson, Attorney LashIy.
Professor VIM. G. Martin and
Professor Daniel w. BOwIes.
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