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Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
Recent Brides
Honored at Bird &c

Scotland Neck. - Mrs. j. l.
Watson and Mrs. Percy John
son honored two brides, Mrs.
Cecil Bazemore and Mrs. James
Pope of Weldon, at a timetable
bridge party the past Friday
night at Ms. Walston's home.
Tables were set up in the
living rooms and the dining
room, all of which were attrac-
lively decorated with colorful
flower arrangements. During the
evening minis were served and
later sweet coures with coffee.
Ms. Bazemore was given cry
stall in her pattern, while Mrs.
Pope was given silver. Mrs.
Frank Shields won high score
prize and Miss Virginia Tillery
won second prize. Guests were
Mrs. Pope and Mrs, Bazemore,
the honorees, Mrs. R. C, Josey
III, Miss Violet Cotton of Roa-
noKe RAPIDS, MeSdaneS Ii. "A.
Ashford, E. B. Tillery, w. o. Nc
Dowell, James Riddick, Sam
Gregory, J. Edwin Shearin, NAL
lory Barbour. Robert Ethridge
Clarence Hancock, Charlie Dav-
is. Edith Ball, Frank Shields,
Raymond Riddick, Jack Jones,
Make Riddick, Jack Pittman
Will Herring, Jim Pittman, W
A. Walston, Lorraine Dickens,
Make WEIGH, Will Partin. Vern-
on Hancock, James Wilkinson,
Henry Lee Harrison, Sidney Will
liams, Charlie Ehrhart, Eddie
Perry, Paul V. Tillery, W. Z. Al
lmond, j., Misses Mary Francis
johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Mil
drer Futrel, Virginia Tillery,
Jenny Sewell Marks, and Corne-
liza Tillery.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
NelUS OF Interest
To Women
Call 326
Mrs. China Honors
At Bridge Party

Mrs. w. A. China entertained
at bridge party, at her home,
on Thursday night. The honor
guest was Miss Mary B. Cannon,
who has recently returned from
England, where she acted as an
exchange teacher. Miss Cannon
has in the past taught in the
Roanoke Rapids schools, but is
now teaching in Raleigh, N. c.
She is the sister Of Miss Sarah
Cannon, and Mrs. r. E. Ford of
Roanoke Rapids.
The house was beautifully de-
corated with mixed flowers, of
pastel colors.
When scores were added Mrs.
Wiley Fortune was high scorer.
Lovely gifts were presented to
her: the honoree, Miss Mary B.
Cannon; and to Mrs. William
Madry O'Neal, a recent bride.
Refreshments composed of a
sweet course with demitasse
were served to Misses Mary B.
Cannon, Sarah Cannon, VERNE
Eddins, Mary Xix, Omara Dan
iel, Dot Piland, Ada Edwards,
and Mesdames Wiley Fortune.
Kicks, O'Brian, O'Neal, and P.
B. Britton.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
Mary Louise Ray Becomes
Bride Of Els. Clements J

In a candlelight ceremony al
4;30 o'clock Saturday, Septsm-
Der II, in the Rosemary Baptist
Church, Miss Mary Louise Ray,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
w. Ray, and Mr. Edwin Staley
Clements, Jr,, son of Mrs. E.
Staley Clements and the late
Mr., Clements of Clarksvillc,
Virginia, were united in mar
riage. Reverend B. NJ airs h a IL
pastor of III
church, performed the double
ring ceremony.
A program of wedding music
was presented by Mrs. Paul Ov-
erton. Miss Betty Lou Jones,
of the bride. was soloist,
Mrs. Thomas A. Merritt, cou-
sin of the bride, was Matron Of
Honor and only attendant, She
wore a dress Of aqua fsille with
gauntlets and carried
a cascade of red roses.
John B. Clements of Clarks-
vile, Virginia, brother Of the
groom, was best man. Ushers
were S. Walter Howerton, Jr., of
GAINESVILLE, Va. Robey W. Estes
of Richmond, Va, Thomas A.
Merritt and Frank B. Neal of
Roanoke Rapids.
Mrs. Ray, mother Of the bride
wore dress of dusty rose crepe
and Mrs. Clements, mother Of
the groom, wore a dress of aqua
crepe. Both wore corsages Of
white roses.
Following the wedding trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Clements will
make their home in Richmond,
Va, where Mr., Clements is en-
rolled in Richmond Professional
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14

Institute.
Out of town guests included
the following; Mr.. and Mrs. S.
B. Jones, Miss Betty Lou Jones,
Sanford, N. c., Mr.. and Mrs. E,
M. Bidgood, Miss Ann Bid9ood,
Dickey Jones of Portsmouth,
Va, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Quat,
Emporia, Va, Miss Elizabeth
Rife, Mrs. c. l. Wake. Miss
Frances Davenport, Mr.. Mooney
Greenburg, Mr.. and Mrs. Robey
Estes, Miss Sarah HiX, Rich
mond, Va, Mrs. Emily M. An
drews, Miss Katherine Andrews
and Edward Andrews of Green
vile, S. C.. Mrs. E. Staley Glenn
ents, ST., Miss Martha Eleanor
Clements. John Bolton Glenn
ents, Walter Howell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude B. Crews, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas E. Boyd, Mrs. W.
w, Wood, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Taylor, and Mrs, MCGEE of
GAINESVILLE, Va, DR.. and Mrs.
Ralph D. Clements, Stephen
and Media Clements of Raleigh,
N. c., Mrs. Emily Harris of
Norfolk, Va, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Cook of Lawrenceville,
Va, Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Barrett,
Jackson, N. c., Mrs. C. F. Ogle-
tree and Miss Virginia Ogletree
Of Enfield, N. c.
Rehearsal Party
Mrs. Tommie Merritt and
Mrs. Frank Neal entertained
members Of the Clements Raw
wedding party and out of town
guests, at the home of Mrs.
Merritt following the wedding
rehearsal last Friday evening.
The soft glow of candle light
throughout the home, which
was decorated with loose ar
rangements of white flowers
and greenery, ad d ed much
beauty to the occasion.
In the dining room wedding
cake, punch, nuts and minis
were served from beautifully
appointed table which was cen
tered with three TERED we'd
ding cake. The hostesses were
assisted in serving by Mrs.
James Webb.
Guests included the bridal
couple, Miss Mary Louise Ray,
and Staley Clements, Jr., and
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Estes of
Richmond, Va, Walter Howell
and John Clements of Charles
ton, Va, Miss Betty Lou Jones
Of Sanford, N. c., Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Ray; the Rev. B. Marshall
White-Hurst, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
B. Jones of Sanford, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Akers, Mr.. and
Mrs, M. H. Hedgepeth and
Mrs. Paul Overton.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
Births

Mr., and Mrs. Carl A. William
son of Henderson announce the
birth of son, Curtis Arnold. on
August "a, at Maria Parham
Hospital. Mrs. Williamson is the
former Miss Oracle Rivers of
Wise.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. j. Harris of
Norllna, route two. announce the
birth of daughter, Nancy Chris
tine, in the Hunter Clinic on Au.
gust 20. Mrs. Harriss is the for
mer Miss Christine Pickett of
Henderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Meadows
of Norlina announce the birth
of a son. Daniel Wayne. in the
Hunter Clinic on August %.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
Party Honors
Birthday Guests

Warrenton - Mrs. w. r. Rig
gan and Miss Ruby Riggan en-
tertained 40 guests Sunday for
the birthday of Mr.. Riggan and
Mrs. B. T. Smith of Hamlet
Both received gifts. Dinner was
served picnic style on the lawn
of the home near Warrenton
with barbecue, Brunswick stew
and other accessories. The birth
day cake conferred the table.
Out-of-town guests attending
were Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Gibbs
of Bennettesville, S. c., Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Gibbs of Gibson;
Mr.. and Mrs. P. T. Smith; Mr..
and Mrs. r. M. Riggan and son.
Gattis, Mr.. and Mrs. Eston
Skipper and son, Dick, Mr.. A.
}. Riggan, Jr., of Hamlet; Mr..
and Mrs. Clement Pegram and
son, Junior. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Bobbitt and Mr.. and Mrs. Billy
Myrick of Littleton; Mr.. Carl
Rlggan and Miss Faye Collins of
New Bern; Rev. and Mrs. F. B.
Brandenbery and grandson, Bar
den. and Miss Margaret Jones
of Warrenton; Mr.. and Mrs. c. |
M. Evans, Mr.. Thomas Evans.
and Miss Louise Shearin of Mac
on.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
Weldon

Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Suffer and
children Mary, Royal and Jack
Joyner spent the week end in
Washington, D. c.
Misses Bette Ann Shaw and
Bette Jane Canifre have left
for E. c. T. c., where they will
enter college.
Charles Daniel, Jr., left Mon
day to enter Fork Union Mill,
tary Academy at Fork Union
Va. =
Miss Marian Browder has left
to accept a position at City
Memorial Hospital at Winston
Salem, N. c.
Miss Ella May Shirley has left
to resume her studies at Mere
dith College in Raleigh, N. c.
Bobbie Chenoweth has left
for Mars Hill where he will en-
ter college.
Miss Margaret Hamill has, left
for Richmond where she will en-
ter Richmond Business College.
Marion Taylor Tilghman,
Frank Williams, Jr.. and Miss
Lee Raynor have left to enter
Mars Hill College.
DR.. and Mrs. Edward Knight
have returned to Black Noun
tain, N. c., after visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Knight.
Mrs. D. w. King and Miss
Christine Aston spent Friday in
Rocky Mount, N. c.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
Miss Cannon
HonOrs Sister

Miss Marjorie Cannon, honor
ed her sister Mrs. Eddiegurde
with a tea Saturday afternoon
at S o'clock. 1t was held at the
home of Miss Cannon. on Madi-
son Street.
The house was beautifully de-
corated throughout with fresh
cut fall flowers.
Mrs. Eddiegurde returned to
her home in New York after the
tea Saturday.
Those honoring her were Mrs.
Pendleton Grizzard, Mrs. Alfred
Martin, Mrs. J. r. Manning,
Mrs. Howard Pruden, Mrs. Hea
tn Lee, Mrs. r. S. Cannon, and
Miss Susan Holiday.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
Murplleys Fete
Bride-EIect With
Cake Cutting

Dir. and Mrs. w. E. Murphey
were hostess on Friday evening
with cake cutting honoring
Miss Betty Howell and JUNE
Edwards of Seaboard, whose
wedding took place Saturday af-
ternoon.
The home of DR.. and Mrs.
Murphey presented lovely
scene for this festive occasion.
Throughout the living room and
dining room various bowls Of
white mixed flowers were used
and in other parts of the hone
flowers in mixed color we're
very effective.
The dining room table with
the three-tier wedding cake sur
rounded by crystal candle hold
ers with lighted candle and
flower decorations of white as
tiers, snapdragons and snilax
were both artistic and pretty.
The table was covered with
an imported cutworll linen cloth,
in other parts of the horne sill
yer candle holders with lighted
tapers shed soft light Throughout
each room.
AS the guests arrived they
were greeted by DIR. and Mrs.
Murphey; directing the guests TO
the dining room were Mrs. j.
Roy Parker of Ahoskie and Mrs.
James Buffaloe of Saaboard AZ
ter the bride-clect had ctt tho
first slice of cake the honors of
serving was taken o.ll ~ 4.ls.
Talumas Spraeger Of Green's
boro, aunt of Miss Howell, and
Mrs. Edwards Of Seaboard, mo-
Their of the groom presided at
the punch bowl.
Mrs. E. l.. Norton Of jackson
and Miss Virginia Madory of
Raleigh served nuts and minis,
also assisting in serving were
Mrs. J. J. Buffaloe, Jr.. Of Ter
boro, Mrs. Frank Thomas, Miss
Margaret Ingram Of Roanoke
Rapids and Miss Mary Louise
Brown of Seaboard.
Throughout the lovely party
Mrs. Norton delighted the guests
with music.
The hopsitality Of Dr.. and Mrs.
Murphey was enjoyed by about
sixty guests.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
Mrs. Tucker Hostess
To Her Bridge Club

Mrs. Jimmie Tucker entertain
ed other members of her bridge
club on Monday evening at he
home.
The house was beautifully de
corated throughout with fresh
cut mixed flowers. Everyone en-
loyed refreshments, composed of
a sweet course.
When scores were added, Mrs.
j. Ed Knott, Jr,, was high scor-
er, and Mrs, NJ. w. Collier was
second high.
Those who attended the party
were Mesdames J. W. Sears, F.
J, Kroncke, George S, Wood, J.
Ed Knott, il. r, F. Seay, M
W. Collier Charles Wills and
W, G.. Dean.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
Bride-Elect Feted
At Supper Parties

Scotland Neck. - Mr.. and Mrs.
I. D. Hinton entertained in honor
Of their daughter, Miss Marie
Hinton, and Ralph Phillips, Jr.,
last Saturday at noon at din
ner at their home in the coun-
try. A long table was set UP on
the spacious lawn. Mixed sum
mer flowers of pastel hues were
used which matched the pastel
plates, cups and napkins.
A delicious brunswick stew
and barbecue dinner with the &C.
customed accessories was served
the guests who included, in addi-
ton to Miss Hinton and Mr.. Phil
lips, the members of their we'd
ding party, out-of-town guests
and the members of the two
families.
Scotland Neck. - Miss Ernes-
tine Turner Of Weldon paid a
courtesy to Miss Marie Hinton,
whose wedding to Ralph Phil
lips took place the past Satur-
day, when she entertained at a
brunswick stew supper at the
Weldon Roanoke Rapids Country
Club last Tuesday night.
The club house was decorated
with greenery and mixed flow
ers. After being served, the
guests found Their places at in-
dividual tables. Later bridge and
dancing were enjoyed by the
guests. About twenty members
Of the younger social set in Wei
don and Scotland Neck attend
ca this delightful affair.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14

DR., and Mrs. H. C. Maddry Of
Seabo7rd spent Sunday in the
home of DR.. and Mrs. w. G.
Murphey.
Mrs. c. A. Wyche, Miss SUI
san Holiday and Mrs. Henry
Thorpe left Tuesday for a week
at Montreal. eFFeseas
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
STATEMENT
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sequent to october l. is47 2,loe,75r5s
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Net Of unpaid losses and claims d 1ss ess g
Salaries rents expenses, bills fees, due
Estimated amount payable for Federal, State, county ~
na Sss DUE or other GP charges due or
All other liabilities as detailed in statement $50 24sss7sd
Total amount liabilities except Capitals 1921 POLLY
Ssss paid ss $685. &c ::
Surplus as regards poicyhoides 771sao75a
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Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
WEDDING DAY EXCITING

HILLSBORO. Wis. (U.PD -
Lillian Pisha is not likely to
forget her wedding day The
ceremony was held in 100-degree
weather. Twice during it sh e
neared collapse and had to be
carried from the church. After
the second time, she was able
to return and complete her we'd
ding VOWS.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Claude S. Potter
j., of Chicago, III. celebrated
their second wedding anniver-
sary on September 18th. Mrs.
Potter is former Miss Dorothy
Nantz Of Roanoke RAPIDS.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Lassiter
have returned to their home in
Roanoke, Va, after a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Williams.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-09-14
SUESc RIBE NOW---
Get Your Founder Subscriber Certificate

Your Daily Herald carrier boy will give
o. these certificates when for your trstweeks sub
scrphon to the Daily and Sunday Herald.
You probably would like have Of these certificates
10 attach to the first issue Of the Daily Herald and preserve
Tor your children and grandchildren.
, 1948-12-16

E FOR THE NEEDY

BILL No. IS, is a Draft of Ordinance authorizing the
Assistant Commissioner Of Finance to expend $500 from the
Lottery Fund for the purchase of foodstuffS for distribution
to the additional, or u per cent of the needy cases at Christ
mas time, which the Welfare Office cannot take care Of. was
passed unanimously BY the Municipal Council This action IS
worthy OF commentator. If ever there's a time when mems
the spirit Of giving is most alive.
EVERYONE KNOWS that we face financial problems;
that our economy is nothing of which we can boast, but at
THIS time, nothing should stand in the way Of making others
happy The organization known as CARE with headquarters
IN New York, ships thousands Of packages weekly to people
IN Europe, and this organization has received the praise and
blessing OF all America. While we do not come within the ca
tegory Of those to whom CARE would consider, it is up to MS
to seek the ways and means to provide our own poor with
some OF the good things at Christmas time.
IHE ARGUMENT had been advanced that because
those who receive small pensions had their amounts increased
that this expenditure should not be made. But this is not a
particularly sound argument, nor does it show the basic SYM
pathy which officials should entertain. There are times and
conditions under which the strict letter Of the law shouId not
operate, and this is one. Fortunately, the Council prevailed
u It's desire to contribute to the poor, and on Christmas eve
which has always been a most important day with us, the dis
tr1bution will be made by those most capable through ex-
peTlence and understanding to handle the distribution.
BECAUSE THE bill has passed the Il per cent less
fortunate Of the IS, will have brought to them the cheer and
the practical good will which is due every man and woman
at this season of the year.
@ ~. ~ TmT - -
, 1948-12-16

this Christmas Bring for you?
Someone wrote. long ago:
lis sweet to be remembered" and il
seems as though Christmas was created to
foster sweet remembrances" TO keep us
from forgetting friends that we may not
see often. and TO enable US TO show our
affection for those near by. with whom
daily association makes our whole LIES
happiness.
THOUGHTFULNESS and YULETTDE
iberdhty make for a happy Christmas
and true and lasting friendships.
Here are wholesome Christmas Gift suggestions:
R.c.A. RADIOS and RECORD PLAYERS,
PROCTOR Pop-Up ToASTER
No more burned toast. You can dial the shade
you want just like a lipstick
PROCTOR Never-Lift IRON
Fabric Dial. Automatic Heat Control.
NORGE REFRIGERAToRS
with exclusive Self D-Froster.
NORGE ELECTRIC RANGE
It's new. It's Exciting. It's the latest.
The New NORGE Trip-Action WASHER
CARD and POKER TABLES
Complete set of c A E S in leather cases
Table Cloths = Chair and Table scarfs
Antimacassors - Toys
Christmas TagsS-sa Seals and Wrappers
Christmas Tree Decorations and Electric Lights
Lois Of other articles too numerous 10 mention
Christmas Shopping Is q pleasure at the
FIRM Of JOHN ALEXANDER
The House tohich sells the Best"
The District Court Of the Virgin Islands Of the United ST
Division Of ST. Croix at Christiansted
ATE OF THOMAS j. ASH. deceased Probate Noll.
The Omaha guide., 1948-08-21

practices. Applications will be
accepted until September 9Th,
1913
Craftsman, S2152 to S3727
per annurn. Opportunities ex-
ist in various Fderal agencies
located in the 9Th u S. Civil
Service Region. Applications
will be accepted until further
notice
Engineer, 1914 per annum,
for duty in Washington, d. c.,
and vicinity. Applications will
be accepted from students who
expect to complete their col
lege course within six months
Of the date Of filing apDlicat-
ions. Applications will b ac-
cepted under furthur notice.
Printers Assistant, Bureau
OF Engraving and Printing, Of
Washington D. c., S11O per
hour Applicants must pass I
written test Age limits are
from Is to IS except to veter-
ans. Women are desired for
this position. Applications will
The Omaha guide., 1948-08-21
News
from
n A A G P
Observation-Disclosures HH

Laurin, it points out. IS admit
tedly qualified in all respects
and Is denied admission sole
" because of race and color in
conformity with the laws Of
Oklahoma and the rules OF the
L University's Board Of Regents
The complaint further alleges
that enforcement of these
statutes and rules have denied
the applicant his rights guar
anteed under the Constitution
and laws Of the United States.
In New York City, Thur
good Marshall, NAACP spec
ial counsel, and Amos T. Hall,
associate counsel, said today
that ~this is believed to be the
first time this type OF relief
has been sought by means Of
a special three-Judge Federal
Court Under this procedure,
if declared applicable, the long
delays in similar suits will be
circumvnted- The statute spec
ifically provides that such cas-
es shall be given precedence
and shall be in every way ex-
pedited and be assignd for a
hearing al the earliest practic-
able date This case will be
watched with interest by law
yers as well as by the general
public"
The Omaha guide., 1948-08-21

L. S. Civil Service Commission
Office Of the Local Secretary
Omaha Guide
Omaha 10, Nebraska
Dear Sir: The following IS
submitted as 4 press release
for your next issue of your pa
per:
The United States Civil
Service Commission announces
the following new examina
tions for probational appoint
ment.
Internal Revenue Agent-Spe-
cial Agent Tax Fraud, S3727 to
S4479 per annum. Positions are
located in various Treasury De
partment offices Bureau Of In
ternal Revenue, in the states Of
Minnesota, North Dakota, So.
Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa. in
In addition TO written test
applicants must have education
OF experience which will show
that thy have q thorough knoll
edge OF commercial account
ing and auditing principles and
The Omaha guide., 1948-08-21
WHITE PRIMARY COL
LAPSES AS NEGROES
VOTE IN so. CAROLINA

New York, Aug. 12-Partic-
ipation OF onestimate $1,000
Negro voters in the Democrat
ic primaries OF South Carolina
was hailed this week BY Thur
good Marshall, NAACP special
counsel as the elimination Of
q twenty-three year fight by
the Association to establish the
right Of Negro citizens to exer-
else their choice Of political
candidates
Mr.. Marshall was in South
Carolina on the primary ele-
ction, August 10, to witness
the results of the decision han
ded down BY Federal District
Judge ]. Waties Waring and
the L. 5. Circuit Court uphold
ing the right Of Negro cItiz-
ems in these cases which inval-
idated the white primary"
schemes Of the politicians.
With this development the
right OF Negro citizens to vote
in the primaries and the gener-
al election in any state in the
Union has been established.
In a statement watched Neg
10 and White citizens of South
Carolina, IN Charleston and in
Columbia, voting together in
the primary election last Tue
sday. This IS the elimination OF
a long drawn out 23-year-old
figha by the NAACP TO establi
sh the right OF Negro citizens
to exercise their choice Of pol
itical candidates. Despite the
dire prediction Of certain die
hard politicians whose polit-
ical life depended on white
supremacy, we checked and re
checked and found no evidence
OF any friction since RecOnstr-
uction time.
Negro citizens were orderly
cleanly dressed, and acted as
ladies and gentlemen. They vot
ed in this Democratic primary
and the skies didnOt fall. More
than $1,000 Negroes in that
primary and each of them de-
serves the ,plaudits Of all good
Americans for their long, pat
ient support OF litigation and
the calm and cool manner in
which they accepted their VIC
tory and cast their votes"
The Omaha guide., 1948-08-21
JERSEY GOERNOR
FREES A CHAIN
GANG FUGITIVE

Newark, NJ. Aug. 12-Re-
leased from prison by order Of
Gov. Alfred D. Driscoll, John
Golfer. 28-year-old fugitive
from a South Carolina chain
gang, was this week looking
forward to 4 life Of useful EN-
ployment. Collier was freed by
the Governor on August 8, fol-
lowing intervention OF the
New Jersey State Conference
Of NAACP branches, the New
ark Ministers Conference and
the American Civil Liberties
Union
Although the courts had re-
jected the pleas OF J. Mercar
Burrell and Abram A. Golden.
Golfers attorneys, and form
er Gov. Walter E. Edge had
signed extradition papers per
mitting the fugitive's removal
to South Sarolina, Gov. Dris-
coll released him after a public
hearing.
Golfer escaped from the chain
gang after serving 10 months
OF a 10-months sentence. He
had been convicted and SEN
fenced in 1887 for the theft OF
a few packages OF chewing
gum and cigaretts in Green
wood, S. @. In announcing his
decision to release the young
man, Gov. Driscoll said:
I have followed the principle
which l have publicly laid
down at the hearing held be-
fore men-a careful weighing
of the demands Of justice
against the demand Of the prin-
ciple Of comfy between states.
'On this basis, it has become
Continued on page -
The Omaha guide., 1948-08-21
NAACP FILES SUIT e
TO END OKLA.
SCHOOL SEGREGATION

Oklahoma City, Aug Il
A special three-judge Federal
Court sitting IN this city viii,
On August %, hear NAACP
lawyers ask for 4 decision in
validating the states segrega-
ton laws insofar as they pro-
hibit qualified Negroe from
entering tie University OF Ok
lahoma graduate schools
The complaint. filed in be-
half OF G. ". McLaurin, form
er Langston University teach
Ct, seeks a preliminary injunc-
torn against the university :
continued rejection Of quail
fled Negro applicants. Mr.. Nc