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Evening star., 1948-01-20

d"IlLe AedIly every Qay fOr Cfle past Two weeks.
"Congratulations and thanks for a most in
teresting column Sincerely, w. M. G."
"sPENCERvI1LE, Nd
Dear Sir:
DO you know If anything has been written
on the habit of juncos initiating the feeding
methods Of bluebirds?
our yard. They perch on clotheslines and
electric wires, then swoop to the ground for
insects.
Immediately, the juncos begin to initiate
them. Ordinarily, they feed steadily on the
ground, but, come the bluebirds, they join them
on the wires, and futter down for bit of
grain, fly back to the wires and repeat this
performance as long as the bluebirds stay.
"On four successive mornings last week,
saw hawk which can identify only as Cas-
pers. The smaller birds, however, were not
afraid Of It, for while I watched it, several
juncos and tree sparrows flew into the same
tree and perched not far form it. Can they
know him to be friendly, trustworthy fellow?
Your column brings echoes of 49, '~~-- of
civilization to us voluntary exles in the wilder
ness beyond the Patuxent.
Sincerely, r. B. M"
We are not acquainted with any hawk called
Casper's hawk. This probably is some strict
local name for one of the smaller hawks prob
ably the smallest, the sparrow hawk, sometimes
called the kittyhawk, or windhover.
The sparrow hawk is about the only one small
enough-the smallest of the lotto induce any
feeling Of ease among the songbirds
We have at times seen sparrows and chicka-
dees seem to pay no attention to this beautiful
hawk, but this was only because the predatory
creature had not yet struck
Once this little hawk strikes, the remainder
scuttle away, sometimes striking the sides of
houses and even window screens in their haste.
One afternoon recently we heard the sharp
wnang! Of birds-one, two, three-striking
against screens.
There in the yard, sure enough, was a spar
row hawk with a bird in its talons.
Breaking up such a procedure is difficult, ex-
cept In summer, when one may get outdoors
quickly.
If in time, the mere presence of human be-
ing will cause the hawk to drop its prey, and
often the bird survives.
But If the hawk has had time to drive that
powerful beak into the small birds heart, all
the entry of man into the garden will do is to
cause the hawk to fly away with its victim.
1t must be realized by those who feed the
birds that the concentrations of songsters in
yard in the cold winter is something new in the
landscape.
Ordinarily only bird here and there shows
in winter, but with grain and seed, sust and
peanut hearts, and many other bird delicacies
placed out for them, as many as one or two
hundred will be around garden
The hungry hawk soon gets onto this. and
comes at stated time every day to look for
food for himself.
The small birds also catch onto the fate in
store for them, and tend to disappear every
day at the same time, just to be on the safe
side
The window watcher should not become 700
much upset about this. Hawks and small
birds have been living together for centuries.
It is Q phase In, their lives which must be
worked out, and ordinarily they soon learn to
watch for the haTk, and to escape Its talons.
Evening star., 1948-01-20

While a great railway system is operat-
ing on the liying-room floor, <the prudent
parent, settling down to read, will hold his
feet in his lap.
Evening star., 1948-01-20
Letters to The Star

Letters for publication must bear
the signature and address of the
Writer, although 1t is permissible for
Uriter kno1On to The Star to use a
nom de plume. Please be brief.
Evening star., 1948-01-20

A baff1ed cameraman says that Mac
Arthur, while highly photogenic, looks
nothing like a matinee idol near to-
Neither. for that matter, does a matinee
idol. bod,
Evening star., 1948-01-20
DR.. Harris America Applauded
Minneapolis, MINI.
Democracy Wanted at Home

To the Editor of The Star:
In the interest of democracy, it is disturbing
to me to discover that occasionally our schools
have the privilege Of employing nne, we'll
trained teachers vino have fled the oppression
Evening star., 1948-01-20

and depression Of Europe to seek faith and
hope in our country only to find strong arm"
methods here, also, in all sorts Of guises
If we believe in freedom fair play, demo-
cratic representation, equality and justice for
all, let's prove it abroad by demonstrating 1t
at home.
Evening star., 1948-01-20
Questions and Answers

reader get the answer to question Of
fact by writing The Washington Star Information
Bureau, 316 street NE. Washington 2, D. c,
Please lnclose cents for return postage.
Evening star., 1948-01-20
FRANCES TOWNSEND TRAhdMELL.

Germany to Be Dangerous Again
To the Editor of The Star:
The Marshall Plan in effect calls for us to
make up the difference between high cost Ruhr
coal and what those European countries can
pay for it, which means we again are rebuild
ing German war potential since steel and
chemical industry always did subsidize the
coal industry in Germany. Nothing will pre-
vent Germany from again becoming warlike
after we have built her up.
FELIX SIMON.
Denver.
Puzzled by Advocates of Home Rule
To the Editor of The Star
Why Washingtonians, in the best run city In
the world, with the best streets. buildings and
schools, lowest taxes, electric and water rates,
should want to let group of politicians run
the city seems strange to me.
JOHN RIGGLES.
Evening star., 1948-01-20
New Look and Streetcars

TO the Editor Of The Star:
A lot has been said for (and against) "the
new look" and probably lot more will be said.
But speaking from practical standpoint, it
may be just the solution to the problem of get
ting rid of Washingtons antiquated, cumber-
some, uncomfortable streetcars
The other morning as I was waiting in the
streetcar terminal at Fourteenth and G streets
S.W. Tin my new look" of course) one of these
oldsters pulled up to the stop and opened its
door, With money in hand, I climbed onto
the first step and to my horror I found didn't
have enough width in my skirt to make the
last step up and into the car. The conductor
asked me to move along and people behind me
requested the same but there I was stranded
on a streetcar step. Some one in the crowd
began to snicker and few others took 1t up
with loud laughs. And only then did the con-
ductor realize what was OBTAINING me- He came
over and in the best Sir Walter Raleigh man
ner Ito the delight of the passengers inside)
graciously assisted me into the car.
With "the new look" catching on more and
more this probably will lead to one OF several
things: Capital Transit of necessity will need
an assistant conductor each old car: the
old cars eventually will have an all-male Glen
tele or the old cars will disappear from the
streets of our lovely city.
And if the latter should happen, they will
call it progress-it will not be with due thanks
to the little ladies. DOROTHY M. RACER.
DIR. Harris America Applauded
To the Editor of The Star:
happened to be in Washington last week
end which was fortunate for me, because had
the pleasure and the privilege of reading the
wonderfully fine editorial in The Sunday Star
Of January H. by DR.. Frederick Brown Harris,
entitled God Bless America
In my Judgment, it is high time that an in
iuential voice, such as DR.. Harris, (and we need
many more of them speak out in favor OF the
United States of America which God has thus
far so richly blessed. There are far too many
Americans, many in high places, who are en-
gaging in destructive criticism of America.
BRADSHAW MINTENER.
Minneapolis Mimi.
Evening star., 1948-01-20
This and That
D rII n nv yy
By Charles E. TyaceyeH
BETHESDA Md

DEF 1I1EfoDA, Mu,
Dear Sir:
II thought that you might be interested In
knowing that we have had several myrtle
warblers at our feeding stations the last two
days.
ALSO, four bluebirds have been stopping for
awhile nearly every day for the past two weeks
Congratulations and thanks for most in
teresting column Sincerely, W. M. G."
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03
Phyllis WheaileY

YWCAs Garden Club observed
MUM Day at the November
meeting last Tuesday. The "
was a riot of color as each men,
Der added her arrangement of
Chrysanthemums,
The discussion, led by Mrs. Bos-
ton Terrence, was on Varieties of
Chrysanthemums'. The large CEN
ter-piece was an arrangement of
seven different varieties. M r S.
Fannie Cadet brought a creation
of a miniature garden with lake,
designed to brighten the sun room
during winter. A delightful lunch
con was served. Hostesses were
Mesdames Terrence and Mcmillan
Mrs. J. D. Bryant is president.
World Fellowship Committee
entertained members and friends
at a Victory Party, Monday. In
keeping with the religious en-
phasis of this committee the party
was preceded by an impressive
candle lighting ceremony. Mrs.
Jenkins gave report of the years
activities and commended the
committee for its fine spirit of
cooperation and the ease with
which they had exceeded Phyllis
Wheatley's financial quota to Ma
tional.
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03

18th street with Mrs. l. P. Nc
Cullum, president presiding. The
meeting was largely attended in
keeping with the communication
received from the National Pres
ident.
$500 was allowed on the Re-
creation Building in Hot Springs,
Arkansas Mesdames: |. p. McCul-
lum, Lilly Curtis, l.. N. Bronson,
Willie Carter, J. V. Jordan were
named as representatives to in
vestigate the property in Hot
Springs. $500 was allowed to Mr..
Hubbard, 1912 Rice street who is
i'll and $500 for Christmas Seals.
Monthly dues collected was $685..
The Popularity Contest ended
with the following ladies as cap
tains reporting: Mrs. b. l.. Tor
renee $4336; Mrs. Louise McFar-
lin $2455; Mrs. l. P. McCullum
$3.50; Mrs. L. B. Sawyer $l1.20;
Mrs. Cadette $1100; Mrs. Ella Col
Inns 5000 Total $l22.71. Mrs. Tor
renee was presented $500 as first
prize by Mrs. Walker and Mrs.
McFarlin $3.50 as second prize
Mrs. McCullum was presented ST.
90 as third prize.
The December meeting will be
held in the form Of Christmas
Party Friday night, December 10
at the residence of Mrs. L. l.. Maj
or, 1922 Cross street with Mes
danes Major, Barr, Walker and
Williams as hostesses. Mrs. l. P.
McCullum, president, Mrs. Estel-
la Rawls, reporter. !:
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03
South Carolina
Demo Primary Case
To Be Decided

Columbia, S. CA request for
a permanent injunction guaran-
4eeing Negroes the right to vote
in South Carolina Democratic
primary election. brought before
the Federal District Court here
by NAACP Special Counsel Thur
good Marshall, has been taken
under advisement after hearings
held this week.
In response to petition pre-
eented by attorneys for the Nat
f0na1 Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People on
behalf of David Brown and other
qualified Negro voters, Judge ].
Waties Waring granted a prelim-
mary injunction on July 16 pro-
hibiting racial discrimination at
the polls.
NAACP lawyers had charged
flaat officials Of the South Caro-
tina Democratic Party sought to
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03


nifty of the human personality
We aren't tempted for a mo-
ment to doubt the judges know
ledge of the existing laws rele-
want to this case, nor the accur-
acy of the mathematics involved, =
the paper commented.
I'VE think the danger is, how
ever, that many people may as
sumo that justice and equity have
been completely satisfied and the
whole problem has been neatly
disposed of, just because there is
no reasonable objection against
the legalistie and mathematical
factors in the case The Record
continued.
Even If a Negro is given salts
factory dining car service in his
segregated section, the paper
pointed out, his human dignity
has been outraged. He has been
treated as something less than a
man, not TO add. as something less
than free citizen of democracy,
Something other than his rational
nature has been made the basis
of the rights which are accorded
him.
1T here is your segregation
problem reduced to its simplest
terms The Record concluded
Lets have the courage and the
decency to face it. Let's not in
dulge ourselves in the illusion
that it can be solved in merely
lei gals tic and mathematical
terms.
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03
ZETAS AND SIGMAS PRESENT AN
ARTIST

Chapter Zea Phi Beta Sorority Mu Beta
Sigma Fraternity will present HAZEL
Concert Pianist DUNBAR HIGH
SCHOOL Sigma present
HAZEL HARRISON Modest Pianist with
with derivation to the works
the contemporary
training had Chicago New York. Bos
accompanied Victor HEM where
studied with Pe Busani her return to the
student She
symphonies will play for the
symphony the Old Mexico MISS HARRIS
ON hnoed University Chicago Americas greatest
Although affiliated
another sorority Alpha Alpha She
is a member of ri Kappa National Music Society.
Hida G. Carter. reporter. ADV 1873 10 I'll
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03

s=----ss-s.. ..-e @=+tsss.tssest 49,
ing that their work was very i'm
portant in selling the US pro-
gram to the community, Games
designed for the Christmas seas
on were led by Mrs Walker. De
lightful refreshments were serv-
ed in abundance.
The Y-Teen Clubs had a Thanks
giving Social for the benefit of
the aged ladies of Gibbs Home,
It was a great success. A nice
variety of canned goods was coll
lected, also $5l5 in money The
gifts were presented to the Ladies
of the Home by the Y-Teen di-
rector on Thanksgiving Day.
The Y-Teen's donation to the
World Fellowship was $500. Miss
r. A. Terrence, chairman, Mrs F.
l.. Alexander, director,
'-
The Fun Lovers Club had a
very enjoyable social for the Jun
Tor Club members on last Friday
evening. Mrs. B. Evans is sponsor
OF the club.
There will be Social at the
YWCA for Teen-Agers each Fri
day from $1,000 p. m.
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03

There will be a Social at the
YWCA for Teen-Agers each Fri
day from $1,000 p m.
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03
Nixon Slayers
Notorious For
Assaults On Neqro

Atlanta-The National Assoeia-
ton for the Advancement Of Col
cred People learned this week
that the two men recently ae-
quilted by a Georgia Superior
Court in the Staying of % year
old Isaac Nixon are the same two
men at whose hands D. V, Carter,
president of the Monte emery
County NAACP, was beaten .or
carrying Negroes to the polls to
vote in the Georgia Democratic
primary election.
NAACP Assistant Special Coun-
sci Franklin II, Williams, who has
been investigating the case re-
ported that the two freed muir
ders, John Johnson and his bro
Their M. A. johnson, are notorious
sn Montgomery County for their
eecord of assaults on Negroes.
The johnson brothers shot and
killed Nixon because, despite
warnings from whites, he had in
sisted on voting in the primary
on September and had urged
other Negroes to vote. They as
saulted and beat Carter and broke
his wrist after he mad driven Ne
gro voters to the polls in his
automobile.
The NAACP is assisting in the
care of Nixon and Carter families
and is exploring possibilities OF
bringing a civil suit against the
ACQUITTED johnson brothers.
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03

Sacred to the memory of our
beloved husband and father, Rev.
E. D. Moore who passed away
one year ago today, December 3rd.
Somewhere back of the sunset
away from the world of strife, our
loved one is sweetly resting, in
that land where there is no night.
I lost a companion, a life linked
with my own, and day by day,
I miss you more as I walk through
life alone. Your devoted wife, Ida
Moore.
You were patient and gentle,
daddy, fine, loving, good and true.
Everything that father could be.
That is what I found in you. Your
daughter, Ruth Williams.
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03

keep Negroes from voting by bar
ring them from membership in
Democratic clubs, and by requir-
ing that voters present Demo-
cratic club registration certificates
at the polls. Every member Of the
Democratic Party has been re-
quired to take an oath to uphold
racial segregation and oppose fed
eral fair employment practices
legislation.
The NAACP now seeks a per-
manent injunction to replace the
preliminary injunction requiring
the State Democratic Party to en-
roll Negroes with full rights to
participate in party affairs.
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03
F. |. G. FETED

The F. I. G's Pledge Club of AL
pha Epsilon Chapter, Iota Phi
Lambda Sorority was entertained
with lovely Tea Sunday evening
at the residence of Soror Hattie
Hughes. After greetings by their
Big Sister they were treated to
a delicious repast with the entire
menu carrying out the Sorority
colors of Green and White Appro-
pirate souvenirs were presented
to all present and the rainy even
ing was thoroughly enjoyed.
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03

In loving memory of our dear
one, Helen Gillian Elan who de-
parted this life November 18th,
1916.
God gave us strength to bear it,
Courage tc meet the blow.
Though what II meant to lose her,
Only those who loved her know.
Heartbreaks lay behind our smiles,
And laughter hides our tears,
1t seems like yesterday.
Instead of two long years.
Sadly missed by father, Matt
Gillian. uncle, Isaac T. Gillian,
aunts, Annie b. Gillian, Leah &.
Peake, and other relatives.
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03
U. S. NEEDS 10000 NURSES

Washington, D. c. (G)-The
United States needs at least 40,
600 more nurses Immediately
Robert c. Goodwin, director OF
employment security announced
last week.
In a report to Federal Security
Administrator Oscar r. Ewing, he
estimated that within three tc
five years 10000 more will be
needed to staff new hospital fac
llities.
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03
Segregation In
Dinin' Car Immoral
Says Cath'Iic Paper

Louisville, Ky.-A Federal court
ruling that the segregation of Ne
groes in dining cars is legal be-
cause eight per cent of dining
car seats are allotted to Negroes,
who make up only four percent
of the patronage, was criticized
by The Record, Louisville dioce-
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03
Provident Relief
Charity Club

Members of the Provident Re-
lief Club held their monthly meet
ing Friday at the residence of MIR.
and Mrs. B. T.. Terrence, 1919 w
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03

"Mss DUNBAR JUNIOR CoLLEGE"-one of the most beaut
full of coronaons that of the browning of Miss Dunbar
Junior College knoWn Miss Geraldine Robnson) at the Lit
tie Rock Stadium Saturday night November GOTH This was one
of the unique colorul will close this foot
ball The queen Miss Geraldine Robinson crowned
the darkness of the night with of Dunbar High School
Arkansas State press., 1948-12-03

tiny flashlights in the background The Pep Squad
gave support the Dunbar Junior College Football Team
Quinn Queens charm accented by her pleasing
personality and gracious Their football team showed
unity and complete cooperation among the members large
attended the game including many veterans of World
War II. Red photo.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03
News From V1ncleuve -.
Dinner Sponsored BY Library Group
Event Of Community Thanksgiving

HF.t"N|A
The Thanksgiving dinner held
at six o'clock in the school cafe
terra under the auspices Of the
Library Association was a lovely
feature Of the holiday. Many fam
lies brought baskets of food and
enjoyed the get-together while
partaking of the feast. The tables
were decorated in Thanksgiving
motif. Each served his plate while
girls dressed as Pilgrims served
the drinks, after thanks were
given by Superintendent II. l..
cCleskey. Later the group was
invited to the auditorium where
d prayer was said, followed by
the story Of the history Of Thanks
giving. A group of children pre-
scented a very interesting pro-
gram after which there was a
picture show.
The WMU met last Thursday
with Mrs. w. W. Moore. Mrs. Ada
Davis led the Royal Service pro-
gram. Mrs. Watkins Murphy pre-
sided at the business meeting.
Resolutions on the death of Mrs.
Edna Scott were approved. Mrs.
Austin Delaney reported on cou-
pons collected for Camp Cara
way and the Baptist orpIianage.
Mrs. Moore reported on those TAX
ing part in community missions
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and items for the Thanksgiving
baskets gathered. The duffle bag
for overseas relief was reported
almost filled and will be sent off
Immediately. The meeting was
closed with the repetition Of the
watchwcrd after which Mrs.
Moore served a salad course to
Mesdames T. l.. Murphy, SIR, II.
p. Davis, o. II. Davis, Harry Dav-
Is, Austin Delaney, Edward
Vaughn, Ada Davis, W. A. Scott,
l.. E. Daniels, j. w, Murphy and
Mrs. Burns.
Among those home from college
for the holidays was Buster
Murphy, a student at Mississippi
State.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. FURRY of
Ramsay Springs have been guests
of their son-in-iaw and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Cunningham
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lamar Cochran
Of Pascagoula spent Wednesday
night and Thursday in the Hav-
ens-C Cochran home.
Mrs. N. w. Ramsay and Stew
art Ramsay went Tuesday to
Gulfport to spend a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Furry and
children are guests of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Ravens
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pAscAGoULA cHRoMcLE-sTAR and MOSS POINT ADVERTISER

wood Ramsay and children of
Orange Grove, MIR. and Mrs. Jack
White of Hattiesburg and Corpor-
al Stanley Ramsay Of Eglin Field,
Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wardrop
motored to New Orleans Friday.
Mrs. w. ]. Atwell of Mobile is
visiting at the homes of her son,
o. E. Atwell, and her daughter,
Mrs. Chile Griffin.
Despite the rainy weather, sew
eral families gathered at the V.
B. Taylor home Friday night for
the bi-monthly 'sing" which is
held at various homes of the COM
munity. A delightful evening was
enjoyed and refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Marland Mallette of Mississippi
Southern spent Thanksgiving
Day with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Mallette.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03
NEWS FROM
Fort Bayou

Mr.. and Mrs. George Cole, ac-
companied by their son, Leo Dav-
is, and family of Pascagoula left
Friday for a motor trip to Kan
sas, former home of the Coles.
They expect to be away about
two weeks.
Miss Jean Campbell of Missis-
sippi Southern was a guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Campbell for the Thanksgiving
holidays.
MI. and Mrs. Lloyd Delaney
and daughter Of Kreole visited
the Walter Delanceys over the
weekend.
MFR. and Mrs. w. ]. Mcmillan
Of Kreole were Tuesday guests
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03
Mrs. Berthe Corter
Weds F. L. Powell
AT Quiet Ceremony

The marriage of Mrs. BERTHE
Carter of Mobile, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. l.. FURRY of
Pascagoula, TO Frederick L.
Powell of Mobile was quietly
solemnized at the parsonage of
the First Methodist church of
this city with DR.. Harlan Hill
burn, pastor of the church Off
ciating at the single ring cere-
mony November "a at 6 pm. The
only attendant was Billy Carter,
son of the bride.
Following the wedding, which
was attended only by members
of the family, MI. and Mrs.
Powell departed for a honey
noon visit to New Orleans af-
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Mobiles.

of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mobiles.
SlSgt. Clyde Adams of Nor
folk, Va, has joined his wife who
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chile Griffin.
MIR. and Mrs. ]. L. Elzey of BIZ
loxi spent Thursday and Friday
with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Dupree.
Donald L. Schneider, who has
been taking boot training at San
Diego, Calf, is now on leave
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Schneider. He expects to
return to his station on Monday.
Earl Ulmer and children of
Mobile were Thanksgiving Day
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert
Mallette and Mrs. Erline McRan-
ey. Mr.. Ulmer is a brother of
Mrs. Mallette and Mrs. McRamey.
Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Ramsay over the Thanksgiving
holidays were Mr.. and Mrs. FL
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03
Sinquefield Hollberq
Nuptiols To Be An
Event Of Saturday

A wedding of interest in a
wide circle of friends here and in
other cities will be that of Miss
Betty Sinquefield, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. SinquefieTd
of Pascagoula, to Walter B. Hail.
berg, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter B. Hallberg of Vicksburg.
which will be solemnized at the
First Baptist church December
4, at 4 pm. with DR.. L. E. Green,
officiating.
The wedding will be attended
by a number of guests from out
of town.