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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-10-15

.Marva Louis
Refuses To Attend
Howard Murder
Hearing
Mississippian Slain
By Business Partner

CHICAGO, Oct. S.-Mrs. Marva
Louis, eX-wife of retired heavy
weight champion Joe Louis, re-
fused to attend Friday hearing,
saying she knew nothing about
the case. Coroner H. C. Brodie
continued the inquest into the
Staying of Winston Howard and
subpoenaed Mrs. Louis because of
her "close association with the
deceased"
According to police, the ex-wife
of the former heavyweight boxing
champion came into the picture
when police received an anonymous
telephone message saying she
could give information. Mrs. Louis
had been seen publicly escorted
by Howard on several occasions.
Howard, who was married, at
tended the University of Illinois
for two years and graduated from
Loyola University. His brother,
Elmer, a graduate of the Univers-
ity of Illinois, and another broth
er, Carl, owner of a tavern, to-
gether with the slain man, were
reputed owners of two taverns q
liquor store as we'll as their policy
racket interests.
Winston Howard was reported
ly killed when Charles Cole who
owned part interest in the Perish
ing hotel on Chicago's South Side
fired six shots at Howard in the
crowded Pershing lounge. Officers
said there had been reports that
the slain fan froze his former
partner, Cole, out of the hotel CO.
ownership.
The slain man was born in Mis-
sissippi, member of the profess
sionally, politically and socially
prominent Howard family. Aside
from his widow, the three brothers
named and his father, Howard is
survived by another sister anC
brother.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-10-15
Albert Lee Must
Serve 20 Years
In State Prison
u. S. Supreme Court
Declines To Review
Two Miss. Cases

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 10
(DSN)-Albert Lee, honor student
and graduate of Southern Christian
Institute, Edwards. Mississippi
must serve 20 years in the state
prison for attempt rape.
Willie Niece, of Laurel must
pay with his life for the rape of a
Laurel housewife.
The U. S. Supreme Court Mon
day declined to review the two
Mississippi cases both Of which had
been previously remanded by the
court.
Albert Lee, who had been stoutly
defended by the Jackson Branch of
the NAACP, was arrested just five
days after his graduation follow
ing an attempted robbery of a
white home in the neighborhood
near where he lives and charged
with attempted rape.
In the original trial he was con-
victed and sentenced to 10 years
although both the young girl, the
alleged victim of the attempted
rape, and her mother declined to
identify him as the man who tried
to break into their home.
Lee was convicted on testimony
of a policeman who identified him
as the man who he saw running
under a street light, and on a con-
fession made to police which he
claims was made under fear and
bodily harm.
In a second trial after the case
had been remanded for new trial by
the U. S. Supreme court, Lee was
again convicted and sentenced to
Is years on the same evidence.
Judge Hugh Gillespie, of the
Kinds County Circuit Court before
whom the Lee case was tried added
two more years to the sentence
after he had placed a charge OF
Continued on Page Two)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-10-15
Natl Poker Game
Going On
Capitol Hill
Rights Legislation
Used AS Joker By
Southern SOlOnS

WASHINGTON-(ANP) - The
mulishness of President Truman's
continued demands for civil rights
legislation is responsible for the
game-like qualities which have
characterized the 81st Congress
sional session.
The civil rights legislation is the
"joker" used by the clever repre-
sentatives of the South in their ma
neuvers to maintain the practices
of "white supremacy" They have
made many trade deals in their eff
fort to keep the best "hand."
In an attempt to keep the legisla-
ton from reaching vote, the Sou
thern leaders have been able to de-
feat the cloture proposal which
would make it possible for the bills
to reach the floor.
CONTINUED on Page Two)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-10-15
Dir. ID. Patterson
Reelected Pres.
United Negro
College Fund

Atlanta, Ga.-Dr. F. D. Patter-
son, President of Tuskegee Insti-
tute, was reelected President of
the United Negro College Fund by
a unanimous vote at the sixth an
nual meeting of its Board of Di-
rectors, held at Atlanta University,
October 4th. DR.. Patterson, who
originated the plan of cooperative
Embarrassing for private colleges
and universities which resulted in
the establishment of the United
Negro College Fund, has been its
president since its inception, ir
1914. Mr.. Thomas A. Morgan
Chairman of the Board and Presi-
dent of the Sperry Corporation
was also reelected chairman Of the
Funds Board of Directors for the
next fiscal year, at Tuesdays
meeting.
An interim report on the pro-
gress Of the 1910 United Negro
College Fund campaign was pre-
sented at the meeting by William
j. Trent, Jr., Executive Director of
the Fund. Mr.. Trent announced
that there are still number of
local campaigns currently being
organized, SO that the final cam
paign report cannot be made until
the end of the year.
The authorization and second dis
tribution to member institutions OF
money raised in 1949 by the Fund
was included in the meetings. pro-
gram, as well as discussion OF
plans for the 1850 nationwide APP.
Continued on Page Two)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-10-15
Large Delegation
Attend State
American Legion
Meeting Here

A large delegation attended the
state meeting of Distict Eighteen
of the American Legion held at
Lynch Street c.. NJ. E. church here,
Sunday afternoon.
The Eighteenth District made up
of Negro Posts was established
about three years ago when Negro
Veterans in Mississippi admitted
to membership in the American
Legion.
The purpose of the meeting was
to review the work of the past
year, to fix membership quotas and
projects for the incoming year.
The reports of the years work
showed the past to have been en-
gagged in such projects as getting
the Negro citizens to register and
vote, promoting recreationa1 pro-
jects for children, conducting To-
cal cleanup campaigns, promoting
drives for fund to fight tubercu-
losis and infantile paralysis, and
giving aid to individuals and fami-
lies in distress.
President J. L. Reddix of Jackson
College delivered the principal adj
dress.
A number of prominent white
Legionnaires attended the meeting
including Guy Lord, Clarksdale De-
partment commander, Ralph M.
Goodwin, Jackson, Dept. Vice-com-
mander, Rowland B. Kennedy,
Jackson, Director, Dept.Public Re-
lations, John r. Powell, Jackson,
Dept. Service Officer, Orrin L.
Austin, Jackson, Department Ser
vice officer, d. B. George, Jackson
Commander, Post No. l and j. O.
Porter, Mccall Creek.
Post with delegates at the meet
ing Bonneville, Carthage, Crystal
Springs, Corinth, Greenwood, Gre
NADIA, Indianola, Jackson, Jones.
town, Kosciusko, Laurel, Lexing.
ton, Monticello, Mound Bayou, Mt
Olive, Port Gibson, and Vicksburg
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-10-15
Nehru To Confer
Negro Leaders
During i. S. Visit

Washington, D. c.. Oct. 5 -
Jawaharial Nehru Prime Minister
of India, will see colored leaders
during his visit in TIE United
States from October IL to Novem-
Der 4, the State Department said
last Friday.
How, when and where Nehru will
get an opportunity to see them,
the State Department indicated,
will be matter for the determine
ton of the Indian Embassy.
Nehru's sister Madam Vijaya
Laksmi Pandit, is the Indian AM
bassador here.
Nehru is due to arrive at the
Military Air Transport Terminal a
the Washington National Airport
Tuesday, afternoon, October IL.
President Truman will meet him
with military honors. Nehru and
the President will drive to the
Blair House Later that evening, the
President and Mrs. Truman will
give a dinner in honor of Nehru.
The State Department pointed
out two affairs where it may be
possible for Nehru to meet color
ed leaders. One will be the recep-
ton at the Indian Embassy here
on Friday evening, October IA. The
other will be the dinner in honor
of Nehru to be given by Foreign
Policy Association, Indian League,
East and West Association and In
stitute of Pacific Relations at the
Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New
York Thursday evening. October
20.
Nehru's itinerary while in the
United States will include New
York City, West Point Military
Academy, Niagara Falls, Chicago,
Continued on Page Severn
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-10-15
MISSISSIPPI
NEGRO STATE
FAIR STARTS
TUESDAY HERE

The Mississippi Negro State
Fair will open for its annual show
ing at the Negro State Fair
Grounds, Hiway 40 North. here
Tuesday. The fair will run for
five days thru Saturday Night
Officials of the fair state that
the showing this year will be far
superior to the fair last year and
Tor several years past. A new
building has been completed for
housing the exhibits, and the ex-
hlblts this year will include everv-
thing which shows the progress
tnat Is being made by Negroes in
the state.
The opening of the fair was
changed to Tuesday due to the
observance of Negro Day Monday
at the Mississippi State Fair.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-10-15
FRAT GROUP WRITES LETTER TO
MAYOR URGING APPOINTMENT
OF NEGRO POLICEMEN here
NEGRO POLICE NOW IN
GULFPORT AND INDIANOLA
SEE REDUCTION IN CRIME HERE

Citing the appointment of Negro
police in many of the leading cities
of the south, and the fact that two
Mississippi cities, Gulfport and In
dinola, already have appointed
Negro Policemen, Alpha Epsilon
Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, an organization COM
posed of leading business and pro-
fessional men, in a letter to Mayor
Allen C. Thompson, this week, urg-
ed the appointment Of Negro
policemen in Jackson.
The letter was as follows:
Honorable Allen C. Thompson
Mayor of the City Of Jackson
Jackson, Miss.
Dear Sir:
The Alpha Epsilon Lambda
Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity has observed a state
ment on your part, that additional
policemen are needed in Jackson
due to the rapid growth of the city
In recognition of the splendid
work which is being done by Negro
policemen in other Southern cities,
such as Memphis, Gulfpcrt and In
dianola, we the members of the
local Chapter of this Fraternity
take the opportunity to petition the
appointment of Negro policemen to
the rapidly expanding Negro COM
munities and business sections of
the City of Jackson.
1t is our conscientious opinion
that the crime wave among our
people here can be greatly eliminat-
ed if Negro policemen are ap-
pointed.
We hope you will give this petit
ton your deepest consideration in
making additional appointments to
the police force of jackson.
Yours for better Jackson
H. c. Latham, President
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-10-15
Human Rights Council Calls For
Nationwide Protest New Army Policy
Sec'ty johnson Asked To Cancel Approval

WASHINGTON-The American
Council on Human Rights Thurs
day called for a nationwide pro-
test against the so-called new
Army policy on the utilization of
Negroes announced by Secretary
Gordon Gray last Friday.
Citing the new policy as back
ward rather than a forward step,
Elmer w. Henderson, the Coun-
cil's Director, asked the 1900 To-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-10-15
Louisville Woman
Takes Own Life

Louisville, Miss, Oct. 10 (Spe-
cial)-Lo Dean Edwards, well
known young woman, took her own
life here last Friday.
The young woman killed herself
by tying a shot gun to her bed,
with the barrel to her breast forced
the gun to go off. The load from
the gun entered her right breast
causing instant death.
Friends of the young girl could
advance no reason for her act.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-10-15
See Six Billion
Added To Nations
Buying Power By
Fair Employment
Negro Workers
JOB DISCRIMIN ALTON
CALLED SOFT SPOT
FOR SUBVERSIVES

New York-(ANP)-Plain fac
tual statements that the addition
of Negroes to staffs where their
highest skills would be utilized
would add six billion dollars to
the nations buying power, startled
the delegates at the American
Management Associations three
day personnel conference at the
Hotel Waldorf Astoria last week.
John E. O'Gara, vice president
and general manager of Mays,
the worlds largest department
store, made the statement and he
spoke from actual experience.
Mays has taken the lead in
employing Negroes in all capaci-
ties, breaking away from previous
practices of having Negroes only
in the maintenance department.
Assailing employment discrimi-
nation against qualified Negroes,
Mr.. O'Gara pointed out that a
continuation of this policy makes
employers ''criminally responsible
for providing soft spot for sub
versive penetration"
Economic discrimination means
that the Negro can't stand on his
own feet and when he can't do
that, then he automatically must
lean on the community. When he
leans on the community, he be-
comes the easiest prey to disease
which of course spreads within
the whole community-and he is
shut off from markets because OBJ
viously he can't buy"
At this point, Mr.. O'Gara gave
his purchasing power estimate
and emphasized it as conservative.
He continued, "why chase after
the expensive foreign markets
with such a no-cost big one right
on our doorstep"
Market AT Home
Supplementing Mr.. O'Gara's
contention, it may be pointed out
that only do the big whiskey man
ufaeturing interests regard en-
ployment of Negroes in sales ex-
ecutive capacities as important.
Food concerns, the largest in
the country. have lily-white Of
fees, lily-white policies of en-
ployment, management, salesman
ship, advertising and public rela-
tons. One big concern, which
boasts it had not missed paying
a dividend since it was formed,
and controlling much of the coffee
consumption in the United States
as well as 20 to 80 other food
products, does not consider using
the skills Negroes offer. Nor
does it consider advertising in
Negro newspapers and magazines
sufficiently worth while to even
consider.
Continued on Page Two)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-10-15

cal chapters of the seven affiliat-
ed organizations that compose
ACHR to send in an avalanche of
letters and kilograms to President
Truman urging him to institute
a policy of non-segregation in the
Army that would be more in ac-
cord with the policies set by the
Navy and Air Force and more in
accord with his own executive or
der on equality of training and
opportunity in the Armed Services.
The Council also asked Secre-
tary of Defense Louis Johnson to
cancel his approval of the new
army policy declaring it incred-
ible that he would approve a pol
icy so out of line with the Navy
and Air Force especially after
he had rejected similar one last
Spring.
Committee Wired
The Council also wired each
member of the Fahy Committee
on equality of training and OPP
portunity in the Armed Services
to resign in protest if the new
policy is not changed and i'm
proved. The Fahy Committee was
set up by President Truman to
effectuate his executive order on
equality in the Armed Services.
The Council declared the new
Army policy would have retard-
ing effect on the Navy and the
Air Force as the Army is the
largest and dominant branch of
the defense establishment.
"This new policy raises Sc
rious question about who runs the
Army?" said Henderson. as it
run by the President and the Sec
rotary of Defense, or by preju-
diced subordinates Can an or
der of the Commander-in-chief be
vetoed by lower echelon officers
blinded by their own bigotry?"
, 1949-03-25
MEMBERS

sted Town. After circling the
wharf area the group visited
the offices of the West End
News. Leaving Frederiksted
the party motored to the Beth
lehem Sugar factory and was
greeted by vice president Axel
Schade, who assigned one of
the foremen, Reginald Will
liams, to act as guide through
the plant, after which they
left to Buccaneer to meet the
Administrator.
In the party were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Isidore ~Paiewonsky and
their little daughter, Judy, Mr..
and Mrs. Verle Roberts, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Miller, At
torney Kenneth Montgomery,
Thomas Judge, Miss Bertha
Boschulte, Mrs. Suarez, Secre-
tary, Miss Carmen Ortiz, Hon.
Ludwig Harrigan, Victor Glib
can, Hon. Joseph Alexander, a
friend of the Paiewonskys,
, 1949-03-25

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that these has been registered in
the Office of the Government Secretary of the Virgin Islands
OF the United States in accordance with the provisions of the
Regulations governing the registration Of Patents and Trade
marks in the Virgin Islands, approved April ], 1916, the fol-
lowing TRADEMARK:
, 1949-03-25
CHAIRMAN !.

Master of Ceremonies was
Brodhurst, who expressed his
personal thanks to the indivi-
dual members of the Commit
tee for the excellent coopera-
ton given him during the
two weeks past. He explained
that while he arranged for the
entertainment of the Commit
tee, which was scheduled to
end it We ,oday, Mrs. Brod-
hurst had arranged a double
program because it was his
birthday. Miss La Fontaine, at
the suggestion of Ralph de
Chabert, led the group in sing
ing Happy Birthday"
Guests participated in re-
freshments and danced for
about an hour and a half. The
party ended shortly after mid
night.
, 1949-03-25

and Canute A. Brodhurst. The
latter was chairman of the
Committee.
Milford chronicle., 1949-10-07

Mrs. Haines of Wilmington is the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn TOrbert
Mrs. Walter Moore, Mrs. Lynn
Torbert and Mrs. Russell TOrbert
attended the Fashion Show held in
Greenwood Wednesday night.
Mrs. Franklin Biggs was given
a birthday party last Friday even
ing.
Mrs. Roland Diefenderfer of Will
mington was the weekend guest Of
her mother, Mrs. Lee Sipple and
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Burton.
Mrs. Robert Wright and daugh-
ter, Miss Margherita Wright of Will
mington were guests on Sunday of
Mrs. NJ. Ey yelyn Killen and Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph H. Crockett.
Mrs. BTinghurst was dinner
guest on Sunday of her son, Joseph
Bringhurst and family in Camden.
Mrs. Mintie Coverdale of Dover
visited relatives here on Sunday.
Mrs. Wade Schaub of Whining
ton spent last Wednesday with Mrs.
Lee Turner. Mr.. Lee Turner of
Washington, D. c. spent Sunday
with his family here. after having
spent last week in Dallas, Texas.
School News
The new annex to the school will
be heated by steam radiation cir
Milford chronicle., 1949-10-07
SELBYVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs William Hudson
left on Sunday to visit with Mrs.
Hudson and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Sidnbenber in Delphi, Indiana
for two weeks.
Mrs. c. A. Bunting. Mrs. J. Cliff
ton Hastings, Mrs. Gene Bunting
and Mrs. Nettie West spent Friday
in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Ethel Walker and niece,
Miss Marie Evans, is at home after
spending the summer in Ocean City
and Mrs. Walker has accepted a
position at the Smiths dress shop
as seamstress.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe Quillen enter
tanned on Saturday evening, Mr..
and Mrs, Wilson Powell, Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Simpler and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale Mumford
DR.. and Mrs. Cecil Fried Of Read
ing Pa, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Don
Simpler on Friday evening.
Mrs. Gladys Hudson and daugh-
ter of Phila., spent the weekend at
LuCAi dplI LllEuL here dlu Will uCl
son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Billie
Hudson.
Miss Jane Scott spent Monday
and Tuesday in Newark Delaware
visiting with Miss Mary Lou Bow
en- at the University of Delaware
and visiting with other friends
there.
Gene Anne Ennis, of Bishops was
a weekend guest of Miss Marie
Evans.
Mrs. Dale Mumford and children,
Connie and Dale Jr., Mrs. Martha
Long spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Everett in KentOn.
Mrs. Kathryn Browne and child
ren Louis and Van Murray, visited
her son and family, Capt, and Mrs
Charles Browne Jr., in Chesapeake
City Md, on Sunday.
Misses Rosalie Kitchens and
Milnta Tingle left on Monday for a
trip to Canada.
Milford chronicle., 1949-10-07

cling the entire building on the in
side. The work is being done by
Wilkens and Company Of Whining
ton. This arrangement of a heat
ing system makes for a more ef-
ficient distribution Of heat.
Modern lighting fixtures and
cheerful pastel paints make the
two rooms attractive and we'll
adapted for educational purposes.
The larger of the two rooms is de-
voted to industrial arts while the
smaller room is used for vocal and
instrumental instruction.
AS a further means of stimulat-
ing interest in music and develop
ing a school band, Mr.. Knowles of
Knowles Model and Music Shop of
Wilmington, demonstrated various
musical instruments to pupils of
grades five through twelve in an
assembly program on September %.
A number of pupils have already
made arrangements to rent instru-
ments and will probably purchase
them at a later date. Although
trained musicians are few in the
school, prospects for a fine band
and glee club are good.
Mrs. Hughes fourth grade boys
have started the year with an ex-
Milford chronicle., 1949-10-07
FELTON,

World wide Communion Day was
observed last Sunday in our Metho-
dist Church with a good attendance
October is church loyalty month.
Our pastor, Rev. Brinton says let
US try to make 1000 attendance.
We were glad to welcome back the
Jr. Choir after the summer Vaca-
tion. The regular services for next
Sunday. The church school at 9:45
worship service at 1880 a. m.
The October meeting of the w. S.
c. S. was held last Monday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Paul Lay
field A missionary barrel is being
packed by the ladies.
A Frances Z. Willard program
was given in the school last We'd
nesday by the 4th, 5th, 9Th, 7th ana
Sth grades and were in charge OF
teachers of those grades, with Mrs
Ina Hughes at the piano.
The P. T. A. get together meet
ing was held in the School Wednes-
day night.
The Avon Club held their first
Fall meeting on Wednesday after.
noon.
The w. c. T. U. met at the home
Of Mrs. Bringhurst Thursday even.
ing, when delegates to the state Co.
vention were elected. Convention
meets in SeafOrd October. 18th, 20.
th and 21st.
Mrs. Gilbert Smith of Inyokern
California is spending two week.
here as guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. C
Dill, while she and her brother, Ed
win Gruwell of Wilmington are at
tending to the estate of their fathel
the late Cooper Gruwell.
Mrs. Ola Brittingham Jr., ant
two children of Washington, D. c.
have returned home after a week
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Ola Birmingham, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. X. Hurd hav
returned from a weeks visit witt
their son Alton Hurd and famiI,
in Tacoma Park, Md.
Milford chronicle., 1949-10-07
MAGNOLIA

Mrs. Kathryn Night accompanied
Mrs. Cora Reed and Harry Reed to
Wilmington on Saturday. While
there she visited her children, Mr..
and Mrs. Byron Knight.
Other Wilmington visitors on
Saturday were, Mr.. and Mrs. B. C.
Hart and Connie, Mrs. Blanche
Richards, Mrs. Kate Reynolds and
Mrs. Phyllis Dorr.
The Ladies Auxiliary will meet
on Friday night October 14th and
will hold a covered dish luncheon
in the community Hall, for their
members and families, at seven o.
clock. Remember to bring your CO.
vered dish and quarter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas E. Moore,
and Joyce, were dinner guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Zimmerman,
near town, on Thursday evening.
Friday evening, Mrs. Moore and
Joyce accompanied Mr.. and Mrs. E.
A. Shiley and children, Charles and
Bobby, to a birthday dinner given
for their brother, Steve Clute, at
his home in Wyoming.
Rally Day, promotion Sunday,
will be observed in the church here
on Sunday morning October 9th, at
10 a. m. The newly elected Sunday
school officers will also be installed
at that time.
Mr. and Mrs. George Reed spent
Sunday in Philadelphia with Miss
Edna Roach, Mr.. and Mrs. William
McDewitt joined them at Chester
to also be guests of Miss Roach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hodgson
Jr., Of Baltimore, were weekend
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Edward HOdgson.
Remember the chicken salad and
oyster supper being given by the
w. S. G. S. in the community hall
on Thursday evening, October 18th
{ Serving will start at 5 o'clock.
I Mrs. Phyllis Dorr and brother
George Richards spent the week
end with Mrs. Stella Harding in Ok
ford Pa.
The Saguach Council of Poca-
hOnras trailed to Milford on Mon
day night to the raising OF the Of
ftcers fthe Iona Council.
Mrs. William Reed accompanied
her daughter, Mrs. GOoden Voshel
and Mr.. VOshell of Wyoming t.
Wilmington on Saturday.