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Milford chronicle., 1949-10-28
Harry c. Tee, Sr., Of
Harrington, Passes
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toOntinued nom nFst paEr9
was a former financial secretary
Of the group.
Purchased Drug Store
Mr.. Tee purchased the Sharp and
Fleming drug store in January,
1945 upon the retirement of VIII
liam w. Sharp. He had been on the
drug store staff since 1921. A son
ct the late Oscar H. and Mary Jar
rell Tee, he was born at Canter-
bury. He returned home four weeks
ago from the New Castle Veterans
Hospital and when his condition
became worse on Monday he was
taken to the Marine Hospital.
Mr.. Tee was a faithful member
CT Trinity Methodist Church. He
filled many Offices on the official
board, was church treasurer for
several years. and a former assis-
tant Sunday school supt. He was
on the board of stewards at the
time of his death.
He was a past president of the
Kent County Firemen's Association
and served several terms as public
ity chairman for both the state and
county associations. For several
years he was fire recorder Of the
local company. He was a cores
pOndent for the Wilmington Morn
ing News and JOurnal-Every Even
ing.
World War Vet
He was past state president oil
the Patriotic Order Sons of Amer,
lica and also past state councillor OF
the Jr. GUAM. A veteran of World
War l he was a member of Gallo
way Kemp-Raughley-Tee Post z
American Legion, and was posi-
historian for several years.
Funeral services will be held il
Trinity Methodist Church SaturdaJ
at 2 p. m. in charge of the Rev
Daniel T. Pritchard, Trinity pas
tor, and the Rev. NJ. E. HungerforG
of Fredericksburg, Md. friend OF
! the family. Interment will be il
] Hollywood Cemetery. Full military
hOnOIs will be paid by the LegioI
/ post. Friends may call at the Boyer
Funeral Home Friday night and al
Trinity Church from noon to 2 D
m. Saturday.
Mr.. Tee is survived by his wife
Mrs. Jessie Bailey Tee; one son
Harry c. Tee. Jr., of Ridgely, Md.
two grandchildren, Richard Harr-
and Vickie Sharon Tee; and fouI
brothers, James I. Tee. Phila.; Ell
mer and Edward Tee. Wilm.; an,
Albert Tee, Harrington.
Milford chronicle., 1949-10-28

Policy reserves OF u. S. life in
suranee companies total almost so
billion dollars.
Milford chronicle., 1949-10-28

This article intended for the Mil
ford Section was left out through
error
Milford chronicle., 1949-10-28
Open House Going
On At 0. B. Bach's
(asSd aslU wOlJ psnunuoo)

IN an Interview with a member
OF the Chronicle staff this morn
ing, Mr.. Bach stated that he and
his associates pledge themselves
to do all within their power to con-
tinue to be worthy of the faith and
confidence that has been placed
with them in the past.
The appointments of the new
store are modern in the most min
ute detail, and Mr.. Bach and his
associates are to be congratulated
for bringing into being such a
handsome new store to add beauty
to Milford's business section.
Milford chronicle., 1949-10-28
Needed Another

CHICAGO - Up The 1920 Chi
cagO White SOx finished second to
Cleveland despite having four 20
game winners on their pitching
staff. Urban Faber won %, Claude
Williams %, Dickie Kerr 21 and Ed.
CicOtte 21. The clubs other pit
chers couldn't add enough games
to that total of 81 to overhaul Clev-
Glands SO wins.
Milford chronicle., 1949-10-28

Consistent Advertising
In The Milford Chronicle
Produces A Profitable
Return On Your Investment
Milford chronicle., 1949-10-28
HaIIey's Comet

Halley's comet, which put on
such a brilliant show in the
heavens in 1910, will again be Wis
lnle to the naked eye on a return
visit in 1886. It had a tail about
eighteen million miles long when
1t swept near the earth in 1910.
Milford chronicle., 1949-10-28
Washington Loses
So Trees

WASHINGTON - up - Th e
District Of Columbia has lost SO in
tree population. A report to the
Commissioners said the District,
noted for its tree-lined avenues,
went down from 2,274 tres to 2,216
last year.
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02
James Nelson Dies
OF Police Bullets

James Nelson, 65. who was shot
by state and city police at his
home Saturday afternoon week,
died at the University Hospital
last Friday. White neighbors stated
that Nelson had tried TO organize
a posse to hunt down Lee Shep-
herd who was said TO have at
tempted 10 rape n Negro girl and
TO be hiding in the vicinity. After
an alteration with j. W. Bunch,
the police were called and in the
ensuing gun battle. a state police
man was wounded by a handle
less shotgun welded by Nelson,
and Nelson himself was sho, 10
pieces.
James Nelson's body lies al
Dubisson's undertaking parlors
and IL is uncertain just when he
will be buried or whether he
will be buried here or at Texark.
ana. His cousin Mrs. Arntha Lot
Abraham Lee, wife of George Lee
7i4 Victory street. has been gon,
TO Texarkana TO arrange the de-
tails of his last rites with othel
relatives.
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02
Birmingham Naacp Stands
Firm On Racial zoning

Birmingham. Ala.-Continuing
its campaign for abolition of local
racial zohing laws following the
bombing of two Negro ministers
homes in an area zoned exclusive
ly for white residence, the Birm-
ingham branch Of the National AS
soeiation for the Advancement Of
Colored People last week wired
Governor James E. Folsom urging
that the prestige of your office be
modified in the direction Of bring
ing harmony and peace in the
Birmingham coming dispute with
in the framework of the federal
courts"
During the past ten days. wires
insisting upon recognition of the
uneonstitutionality OF all racial
zoning laws" and asserting that
the NAACP will settle for moth
ing less than total abolition OF all
racial zoning," have been dispatch
ed by A. c. Maclin, president of
the Birmingham NAACP branch.
and ]. J. Green. chairman of the
executive committee of the branch.
TO the following state and city Of
ficials. In addition to Governor
Folsom: James Morgan, Birming-
ham Commissioner OF Public I'm
See ZONING-psge eight
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02
Local Naacp Mass
Meeting Sunday
At First Baptist

A city wide mass melting will
be held al First Baptist church 7th
at Gaines street. Rev Roland
Smith, pastor, on Sunday, Sept
ember 4, at 3.45 p. m. under the
auspices OF the local branch of the
NAACP. DIR. J. A. White of War
ren, state president will be the
principal speaker Members of the
local legal redress committee will
speak, and a report will be. made
on potential trouble situations in
Little Rock
Among the matters to be dis
cussed is the raising of money TO
assist in giving a complete hear
ing to the Groveland boys ac-
cused OF rape. Similar Arkansas
issues will also be placed before
the meeting.
Reverend w Marcus Taylor is
president of the local branch. All
persons are invited to attend.
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02
anne Rural Pastors And Lay Workers Hold Epochd Meeting

The Rural Church Institute. and
the Christian Education Congress,
under the leadership Of Bishop
w. A. Fountain. ST. held the larg-
est and most successful meeting Of
its history last week ut Shorter
college, Robert II Alexander,
president. Two hundred forty ru-
raj pastors and more than a
thousand lay workers registered
for study at the double purpose
school. the ministers studying from
Monday 10 Friday, and the lay
workers beginning on Wednesday
The delegates were served in the
new sl7.OOOOO dining hall on the
southwest corner Of 7th and Pine
Reverend b. II. Hill. director Of
religious training, had charge Of
the workshop for the youth, Rev
brands Blake, dean Of the semin-
nary. and Blakely, pastor Of Bet
hel AME church and chairman of
the program committee, headed
UP the curriculum and teaching in
the Congress. Reverend T. ID.
Alexander directed the rural pas
tors In their work
Bishop r. II. Wright, ir, deliver
ed the keynote address at the
young peoples congress. President
w. A. Fountain, jr, of Morris
Brown college, Atlanta, delivered
an address which stirred the as
sembly. Mrs. Julia A. Fountain,
wife Of Bishop W. A. Fountain
sr, supervised the missionary ae-
tivities of the gathering. Among
the general officers visiting the
convention was Rev. W. d. john
son. Plains, Georgia. head of the
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02
Charge Collision Of Police And k|uxers
In Peekskl, NY. Anti.Nesro Violence
EDITORIAL
Pay Your Poll Tax TODAY

According to in press the fire.
works for next years political Arkansas have already
started.
Let this be for yourself with the all-im-
porh weapon the vote to protect gains
mat have been made in the political field.
Whatever issues may arise during the next camnayn
you can bet your life that deczenng Negro from an
already "deczenship" status major issue So for
our own protection let that pc today and qualify
ourselves for the fight that is shaping up
Remember deeat satisfied and Dixecrat rehe,.
go down fighting Let not compcen last years
victory was only the start in rights
Demand that ministers cooperate with you in getting
the vote OFT Demand that they lay aside being the
aspect Of the future that hurryng do
little work for the that will exercise some
OF the rights that sacrificed foreign earth fer
VOTELEss PEOPLE Is HOPELESS PEOPLE-PAY
YOUR POLL TAX TODAYmm
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02

with group Of citizens last Thurs
day, ! accepted. Armed with note
book pencil, and my soapbox. I
said, To-day, am going to tell
somebody off,
But to my surprise. ! did not
need my soapbox and ! could only
write that year or so ago where
there had been filth and an apper-
ent dont-care attitude toward
these unfortunate people, today
there are clean. airy, and well-kept
wards. and an infirmary for the
sick with Mrs. II. A. West. colored
registered nurse, in charge.
Mrs. NJ. Mitchell. director OF oc-
cupational therapy stated. THE de-
partmcnt isn't anything like wha,
we would like II to be. but II is
See HOsPITAI,-page eight
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02
Rout Civil Rights Foes
NAACP Official Urges

Jackson. Tenn.--"We are going
to work for the defeat of every
legislator who voted against civil
rights declared Gloster B. Cur
rent, director of branches Of the
National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People, In
an address here before the third
annual conference OF NAACP
branches of Tennessee.
Referring to the Senate vote
overriding the Barkley anti-fili-
buster ruling and the tightening
of Senate cloture rules, Mr.. Cur
rent charged that the 8lst Con-
gress has done more than tighten
UP a rule which stymies the en-
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02

Railroad. and return at ten o'clock
the same night. Admission round
trip including Transportation TO
the church and Auditorium. will
be only $3.50.
The ST. John Choir. which won
second place in the State Meet,
and other st. John musicians will
render a program at st. James A
NE church on North Fourth st.
in Memphis, Tennessee. at the
eleven o'clock service. and the 81.
John pastor, Reverend J. n. Low
cry. will deliver the message.
AT three o'clock p m. the Cos
pei Choir. assisted by other Pine
Bluff musicians will present a
sacred musical
At 7 o'clock, there will be a
grand finale In which all the visit
ing and local musical organiza-
tons will participate.
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02
Little Rockians 10 See Traditions FALL

won the Little Rose Bowl Champ
ionship. In addition, its squad con-
tains eight Negroes. The game will
be intersectional and interracial.
The eight Negro members will
lodge at Philander Smith College
while here.
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02


This shocking anti-democratic,
anti-Negro violence was planned
and carried out by Klansmen and
mob of fascist hoodlums hiding
behind so-called "veterans'
'front.' declared Mr.. Patterson.
The Peekskill police and State
Troopers in the area were well
aware of the fact that mob action
was being planned to break UP
the concert Of Paul Robson. The
so-called Joint Veterans Council
of Westchester county had brazen-
ly announced that 1t was going u
stop Robson from singing and
cause trouble. A lynching-bee spi.
rit against Robson was rouset
in the community Yet not sin
gle Peekskill policeman or a sin
gle State Trooper was on hand Il
maintain law and order. Scores
who came to hear the great Me-
gro singer and outstanding leader
Of his people were brutally beat
en-, cars overturned. and xxx
crosses burned In night of vio-
lence reminiscent OF southern
lynch terror and Hitler fascism."
Mr.. Patterson pointed out that
not a single arrest was made by
the police in spite Of the fact that
the leaders Of the hoodlums were
known. One Of the terrorists. Ste
phens Yarems, Is reported IN the
See vIOLENCE-psgs eight
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02

actment of civil rights legislation.
II has failed miserably to take
UP any of the civil rights bills.
such as the poll tax, fair employ
ment practices. elimination of lin
crow travel and other measures
for which the NAACP has been
working"
Every member Of the Associa-
ton" Mr.. Current continued,
must cooperate in the drive TO re.
gister one million Negro voters In
the southern states. We must in
crease the registration of Negroes
and other minorities throughout
the country. We shall sponsor Get-
See RIGHTS--pase eight
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02

! talked with many people about
the condition OF the hospital and
no one seemed to know what TO
do about them. When Mrs. Sadie
Thompson, assistant secretary OF
the Urban League. called and ask
ed me II would visit the hospital
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02

On Saturday, September H. the
citizens OF Little Rock will turn
out to see one OF the most inter-
esting games ever held in this
city--Little Rock Junior College
VS.. Compton california; Junior
College. The Compton team is not
only from the far west, but II
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02
new ADMINISTRATION has GIVEN
STATE HOSPITAL THE new LOOK
By MRS. L. CHRISTOPHER BATES City Editor

BY Mks L. CHRISTOPHER BATES,
Thanks TO young and progressive governor the State
OF Arkansas coming to the front Mcah not only
goes to the core but he also brings the we'll
The state hospital usually referred SNAKE pitt is
city of forgotten people where put relatives and then
cease to think about them For there has
unfavorabe public opinion directed against this place For
number of years have visited and have away dis
gused but with stronger determination to strike out at
whatever power made such hell possible.
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02
Rev. Lowery Goes
To Memphis With
Singing Champs

Pine Bluff-An excursion to
Memphis, Tennessee, from St John
AME church. Pine Bluff. will take
place Sunday, September Is. The
train will leave at 2:45 p. m. from
Pine Bluff on the Cotton Belt
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02
Gre Demands Gov. Dewey
Act Against Hood Leaders

Charging that the Peekskl police and State Troopers had
deliberately allowed Klansmen and Hoodums attack sched
ued oear concert by Paul Robson outskirts of Peek
SKILL New York. William L. Patterson Executive Secretary Of
ue civil Rights Congress- called Governor Dewey to act at
once to arrest and punish those guilty the outrage
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02

AME book concern at Phiadel-
phia.
The oratorical contest Thursday
night resulted in the winning of
first place by Margaret Green of
Thornton, second place by James
Randolph of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and
third place by Thelma Williams of
Little Rock. The first prize con-
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02

the ST. John AME choir at Pine
Bluff Rev J. r. Lowery. pastor,
and third place by ST Peter AME
ch)ir of McGehee, Rev J. M. Tur-
ner pastor During the time of de-
liberation of the judges. the ST.
Paul AME choir from Arkadel-
ph,a Rev. j. c. Crier sang Yield
Not TO Temptation" with fer
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02

PAN HELLENIC COUNCIL DANcE-One of the most beauti
Iul affairs during the the Little Hellenic
Council dance the Robinson auditorium dance was in
ohof OF the Sigma Gamma Rho during their Boue
August II 81 Pictured here before the beautiful bandstand
are the national officers: to Central Syntakes Evelyn
wilson, 81 Louis Grand Synaktes Alta Benning Birmingham;
board member Agnes Duncan Louisville; Tamochus
Hattie Reford Indianapolis board member Marie Adams
phis; Grand Grammateus Edith Binn Chicago; Grand Ba
seus sae Nuby Parham ST. Louis; AntiGrand Ba
sleus, Edna Douglas, Little Rock Northeastern Synales
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02

sists Of an entire years scholar
ship. The winner is an honor STU
dent with nearly all AS who will
enter upon her third year of study
this fall.
The choir contest. Friday night.
was won by the Bethel AME choir
of Little Rock. Rev. G. w. Blakely.
pastor. Second ploce was won by
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02

Annie Neves Rock Mt N CT Southwestern Syntaktes Lorene
Bolver Houson Southeastern Synakes Fannie Preston
vannah Ca First AntGrand Baseus DeShields Will
mlngton Dell board member Mary West Griffin, Baltimore
board member Naomi Coulter Little Rock Also shown the
background the embems of the eight Greek Letter organ
cations comprising the Little Rock Pan Hellenic Council The
year round program of the council cooperation rah
er than competition among the Greeks The Little
lenc Council is active in all civic social cultural activities
of Little Rock
-Foto by Grice.
Arkansas State press., 1949-09-02

vor which almost transformed the
meeting into a revival.
Bishop Fountain announced con-
ferences as follows Central Okla
homa at Ardmore on Oct 5, Okla
See PAsTORs-page fosr
Press toto by Davy)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-06-10
CONGRESSMAN Finds Mind
Can Be Read 300 Miles Away

Think slowly in large white
letters with q black background
please" he told Forand.
Viewers at home were able to
watch both Mr.. Dunninger and
MIR. Forand as technicians created
split image" eject.
About 20 seconds later. MFR
Dunninger scrubbed on a piece
Of cardboard and gave it to a
newsman who placed it in an en-
velope, sealed it and held it.
The mentalist then asked Mr.
Forand to reveal his thought.
American Citizenship is Price
less" Mr.. Forand said.
One of the newsmen in New
York opened the envelope.
1t read: American Citizenship
Is Priceless"
MFR. Forand. in Washington
clapped his hand to his forehead
In a gesture Of amazement. 81
must say its marvellous" he said
II tried my best to prevent you
from doing It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-06-10
Military Justice Bill Sent
To Senate by Committee
by the Asseeiofsd Press

Sailors and Marines could get
no more than three days ION
bread and water" at one time I'M
der a comprehensive military JUS
tice bill sent to the Senate yes
terday with approval Of its Armed
Services Committee.
The measure-already passed
by the House-would unity for the
first time the systems of courts
martial and punishment of the
Army, Air Force. Navy, Marines
and Coast Guard.
1t results from a flood of COM
plants on military sentences
imposed during World War II.
AS part of the Unification Act
of 1947, Congress revised the Army
and Air Force systems of justice
and discipline. The new measure
sets up similar standards for all
uniformed services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-06-10
By The Assoeiotsd Press

NEW YORK. June 1o.-Did
you ever yearn to read q Con-
Syessnan's mind?
A radio and television mental
telepathist last night showed how
1t can be done.
And he did 1t the hard way
Representative Forand, Democrat,
Of Rhode Island was standing OF
the steps Of the Capitol Building
in Washington 800 miles away
and Mr.. Dunninger, the mental
list. sat in Radio City, New York.
Members Of the press were at
both ends of the television show.
The New York newsmen saw
and heard Mr.. Dunninger say,
concentrate on anything at all"
While the Congressman thought,
Mr.. Dunninger concentrated.
New England bulletin., 1949-04-23

got quite business after the dance. Hot dogs and soda hit the spot and added to the enjoyment of the evening.
 Caryl Blue had guests over the week end, so I understand. Jackie Berry of this city and Suretha Thomas of Waterbury spent a de- ightful time with Caryl.
 . Geraldine Nelms, celebrated her fifthteenth birthday recently. The fellows and girls enjoyed them selves immensely. A surprise of the evening was Eddie Evans doing a rumba. Quite a dancer, Eddie! Re treatments were served and filled the empty spot just right.
 Surprise Fete
 A surprise party was given for Morgan Mans Saturday, April 2. Shppy Gas he is called) was quite surprised. Those present had lots of fun. Some of the kids from Waterbury came down to celebrate Skippy's birthday with him.
 A social given recently at the North End Community Center, by the Flower Club of the Talcott Street Congregational Church for the teenagers. Saturday night was the big night. Some of the kids from Springfield came down to socialize with the teens of Hart ford.
 Rosalind Hardrick, a senior at Weaver High School, was guest speaker on the Parade of Youth Forum recently. Rosalin repre- sented the YWCA for this broad cast. The topic which the panel of boys and girls spoke on was Are Americans Reading Habits De- teriorating."
 David Holmes, senior at Hart ford High and president of the student body of his school, was awarded the Fox Scholarship. David was the only Negro to re- ceive this award this year. Won derful work, David, lots of luck to you.
 Mystery Teen
 Say kids, have you guessed who the mystery teen ifs We'll, if not here are some more clues this week. Hurry up and get those let ters in. Winners gets round trip transportation to New York City. There are only two more weeks, remember. Here we go:
 A sophomore chick,
 And boy is she slick.
 A lover of Spanish,
 Her boy is quite manish.
 Her sister is quite sweet,
 But boys she's all rect.
 That's all for now. I'll be back next week.
New England bulletin., 1949-04-23

year. Maybe if she had helped me l could have passed algebra.
 Lovely Personality
 A member of the Girls League, Chemistry Club and Athletic As sociation, Miss Rosemond explained the Volley Ball team in her junior year. With as lovely a personality as she has, we naturally expect a pleasing voice to come with it. Yes sir-she has that too. She gave out with the real mellow squeaks pardon sounds for two years as a member of the Senior Choir.
 I doubt if Hartford Highs Open House mite would have been such a success this year had Gerry not been one of the pleasant guides. The Girls Leagues annual semi formal "Springtime" holds the so- cial calendar for the middle of May. Since membership in that or ganization is almost 1O0% of the girls, it is very difficult choosing the then girls to serve on the com mittee, which plans the dance. We'll, as I've pointed out, Gerry is tops, and surely the members of the Girls League must have realized that for she was one of the lucky few chosen for the committee.
 Success and happiness to you Geraldine as you embark on your voyage next year of majoring in chemistry and becoming a nurse. P. S. Nurse Rosemond, rush over to 69 Pliny Street right away, the author "a nal a. occur"
New England bulletin., 1949-04-23
OWLS ROMP IN
 INVITATION MEET
By RALPH DAVIS

The announcer at the four an nual Hartford High Invitation track meet, recently held at the State Armory,> must have gotten tired of announcing Hartford High athletes winners after every event (except high jump and 14OO yard relay) for the boys in blue really gave the crowd their moneys worth as they ripped up the boards ahead of all opposition.
 Jim Harris bo1ted across the wire third. in the 50 yard dash-Reming- ino winning of course, swift per formances on the relay team which lost their hard earned first place because the anchor man was not two full strides in front of an op- ponent he passed. ''Frenchie" of Weaver displayed great ability as a high jumper by bouncing over the cross bar at five eight" for first.
 The Connecticut Relays will be held on Saturday, April 23 at UCONN.