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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
Louisiana Univ.
Sued By NAACP
BUY Where Negroes Work.

New Orleans-The National AS
ISOLATION for the Advancement of
Colored People continued to move
ahead this week in its battle to
break down segregated higher ed
ucation throughout the South, as
a suit was filed here in Federal
District Court to force the state
to admit Roy S. Wilson to the law
school of Louisiana State Univer-
sity. Wilson is one Of twelve Ne
groes whose admission to the uni
versity was recently denied solely
on the basis of their race.
The complaint filed by the MA
ACP asserts that there is no other
institution in Louisiana where Will
son and the other plaintiffs are
able to obtain a legal education
equal to that offered at the uni
versity Refusal to admit them,
the NAACP AYERS, denies them the
equal protection Of the law as
guaranteed by the Fourteenth A
mendment to the United States
Constitution.
Attorneys handling the case for
the Association are A. p. Tureaud
of New Orleans, NAACP Regional
Special Counsel U. Simpson Tate
Of Dallas, and Special Council
Thurgood Marshall OF the national
office in New York.
-RnY Where Neprnes Mnrk-
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
Ask End To
Fort Dix Bias

New York-Following newspaper
stories indicating that Negro induc-
tees at Fort Dix. ~ j., were being
segregated from their white fell
-servicemen, the National AS
ISOLATION for the Advancement of
Colored People asked Secretary of
the Army Frank Pace, jr. ito
take appropriate steps to end dis
elimination and segregation in ae-
eordanee with armed services po-
Icy
In a telegram TO the Army Secre-
tary. NAACP Executive Secretary
Walter White also suggested that
the Army investigate other posts
to ascertain and take corrective
action If there is similar diserimina-
ton to that at Fort Dix Citing
successful indignation at Fort Ord.
California, Mr.. White said, We
know you will agree that aside
from violation of Army policy, this
segregation at Fort Dix gives
ammunition to the Soviet Union,
which is trying to convince Asia
and Africa that the present Korean
conflict Is a clash between white
and non-white people"
--Ruv Where Negroes Work
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22

Then he asked Watson, Are you
afraid to stay with your wife and
children? | wouldn't be afraid to
stay with mine, dead or alive"
Later officials found a pair of
foot prints with Cats Paw heels
and front taps which led from the
Watson home to North on Vine
street and entered some weeds of
grass. These same tracks came out
Of this spot and back TO the Wat
son home. The prints match the
pair of shoes which Watson was
wearing, it has been reported.
Upon finding this, the officials got
the immediate cooperation Of May
or Lawhon of No. Little Rock who
dispatched a truck load of street
workers who began cutting the
weeds in futile search Of the muir
der weapon.
II has also been disclosed by a
neighl OF whose name was given
as Nh Young that Watson borrow
ed a single barreled shotgun from
him around last November 10 go
hunting with and never returned
II. Gus Winkler confirmed this
statement. When confronted with
this new evidence. Watson claimed
that he did not know what happen
ed 10 the gun. 1t has also been
learned that Mrs. Watson was shot
at through the window about d
year aga by her husband
The Watsons were parents Of
three children, the Oldest, a boy
IS five years OF age and the others
are fourteen months and three
months respectively. They had
been living at the Vine street adj
dress for about four months. The
SAAN9t Nilld has tDli OlllIldlS, dG-
cording to reports that he awaken
ed Saturday morning to find his
father handling a gun and a can
opener. He asked his father what
he was doing with the gun to
which his father is alleged TO have
replied, I'm cleaning it," He said
that his father then told him to
go back to sleep and after turn
ing off the light he left the house
CThe mother had been shot at this
time). The child also remembered
the father returning with Winkler
and the arrival of the police.
Watson has denied the child's
story. He also stated that he does
not own a gun.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wat.
son will be directed from the Hub
Bile Brothers Funeral home Satur-
day afternoon at one o'clock.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
Mother Slain
Continued from page OF

When he was questioned again Sat-
urday night, he related that he
found his wife shot when he came
in Officials found out that he was
at a tavern Friday night when he
was supposed TO have been attend
ing night classes at Shorter college
and they also learned that he left
the tavern and went to the home
of a girl friend who lives only
few blocks from his residence. 1t
was revealed that he was at her
home from 10 minutes to II FRI
day night until lis Saturday
morning.
Nelson claimed that when he
found his wife shot he went to the
residence Of his cousin, Gus Wink
Ter and brought him back with
him. Winkler went back to his
home and called the police. Wink
Ter informed police that when he
went back with Watson and looked
at the dead woman, he told Wat
son that he was going to call the
police. He also told Watson to stay
there with his wife and children.
watson said that he didn't want
70 stay. according TO his story.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
buy VIII
Rape
CONTINUED from page one)

VtkN phNf
Preliminary hearing was set in
the case of September 10 in JUS
tice of the peace court No bond
was made at the armament a few
days ago when Helm who lives
in Seminole, Piled mot guilty" TO
a first degree rape charge.
Facts brought out in the case
reveal that the girl was brought
to Okemah and put on the bus in
stead Of Henryetta as first thought
The girl was not acquainted with
the town and as a result had made
the mistaken identity OF the town.
Helm was placed back In coun-
ty Jail to await preliminary hearing
on September 49,
The man is repeatedly married
and the father of three children.
He allegedly raped the small girl
at the point of a gun east Of high
way rs on county road after he
forced her two brothers out of the
car. He allegedly forced his atten-
tons on her after this time.
The medical examiner reported
that there were physical evidences
OF rape. tJ,~,
The search was started for the
man shortly after he forced the
boys out and his liscense number
was obtained by the volunteers
from Weleetka and he was traced
TO Seminole.
There he was picked up by Of
ficers and turned over to officials
here on Tuesday
His parents and wife were pre-
sent at the armament.
The charges were prepared and
filed by Assistant County Attorney
Austin o. Webb in the absence of
County Attorney Coleman Nolen.
--puv Whcrc Neyrocs Nart
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
Let Negroes Die
As Free Mel"

New York-tA)-The Brother
hood Of Sleeping Car Por-
tiers, (AFL) appealed for racial
equality, and called for a world
congress Of Negro people TO meet
in New York next year, and the
appeal was loudly cheered by the
$50 delegates to the seventh bien-
NAL convention of the brotherhood,
ending their five-day sessions at
the Hotel Theresa. this week.
The convention wants a complete
elimination of Jim Grow from
the Armed Forces. SO the Negro
may die as free men and not as
Jim Grow slaves The convention
went all the way out for the ad-
vancement of the cause of eolored
races throughout the world. and
supported President Trumans
Point four Program. It wants not
merely material resources, but on
freedom from the EVIL forces of
oppression and exploitation that is
at present practiced by the Malan
government of the Union of South
Africa"
In another resolution, the con-
vention accused the Department Of
State of practicing a bit of quiet
discrimination against Negroes in
its higher positions. Il said that,
since 'two-thirds Of the population
OF the World of color suspect" the
United States, more Negroes should
be appointed TO the higher levels
of the department.
Declaring that many Negroes are
well qualified for diplomatic SER
vice, the resolution said thai The
presence of eolored Americans in
foreign affairs posts will be the
most effective policy Of convincing
the people of Asia and Africa
that the United States practices
what it breaches about democ-
raey
Warning that the Korean conflict
might erupt into a world atomic
war. another resolution called on
the United States Government to
give assurance 10 the peoples OF
Africa and Asia that the U. S. re-
presents new deal for them in
land reforms and recognition of
their nationalistic aspirations and
racial equality.
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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
Negro College
Choirs Resume
Broadcasts

New York-The choirs of men,
Der institutions of the United Ne
gro College Fund returned to the
air on the American Broadcasting
Company network Sunday, Sep
TENDER 3rd. after four week sum-
mer vacation, with the choral
group of Xavier University of
New Orleans. Louisiana. present
ing the first of the Fall and Win
ter choral programs, which are ini-
tiated over Station WIZ in New
York from 1890 to IL AM, EDIT.
The college choir broadcast SER
les, which began on Sunday April
23rd. were developed by the A.
merican Broadcasting Company's
Public Affairs Department. in CO.
operation with the United Negro
College Fund. and represented
what was termed by Robert Z.
Kinter. president OF the Ameri-
can Broadcasting Company a de
cisive move In the pattern OF re-
vision and improvement OF the
networks public interest program
ming.
On September 10th. the 30 voice
choir Of billiard University Of New
Orleans, La. was heard in a pro-
gram OF choral selections. and on
September nth, the male Glee
Club OF Lincoln University. Lin
coin university Pennsylvania. pre-
sented Randall Thompson's FIESTA
ment to Freedom" a dramatic
setting OF four passages from the
writings of Thomas jefferson.
composed In commemorative Of
The two hundredth anniversary Of
his birth.
Other famous choirs which will
be heard during the Sunday SER
les over ABC's network include
those of Fisk, Hampton, Tuskegee
and other member institutions Of
the United Negro College Fund.
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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
West Rock
I Thuruas Ilarr;s

Pilgrim Rest Baptist church
held regular Sunday services,
Rev. George Harris delivered the
morning message and Rev. w. M,
Haywood delivered the evening
message Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
Bailey are happy to announce the
arrival of a fine baby boy, Thomas
Afford. jr.,.Mrs. Silas Sanders
honored Mrs, Willie Gather of
Detroit and members of the Allie
gros Espiritos club with a party in
her home last week Miss Lucille
Randall left last week for Los An
geles where she plans to live with
her brother. The MEGA met at
the home of Mrs. Thelma Aaron
last week Mrs. Pearl Davis VINO
has been i'll is up at this writing 80.
Mrs. Mary Jones is on the sick lis.
Il
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22

$500; and the first phase of le-
gel action to break down intra-
state Jim Crow travel. $4,000.
In brief, the Euless case that
will result from the rejected Me-
gro students last Tuesday, and the
Tyler Park Case being brought TO
court this week by Attorneys w.
J. Durham and U. S. Tate in
Houston, are the opening salvos
in the about war the Negroes of
Texas have commissioned the NAA
CP to wage against segregation.
We appreciate the confidence re-
posed in us, and intend to keep
faith with our fellow Negro
citizens to the best of our ability"
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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
Texas School Board Defies Court;
refuses To EquaIize NEGRO School

Euess, TexasDspayng calm courage and unprecedented
unity Negro parents of this small community gathered their
30 children at school opening time last Tuesday September D.,
hauled them automobiles two miles country from their
settlement known Moshier Valley and presented them to
Superintendent b. Powell of the white school for admission
After two hours of waiting the children rejected by Powell
and thereafter taken by their parents back to the ram
shackle school in Moshier Valley and there enrolled
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
Congressman Up
Holds lanhan,

Washington CNS)-Rep. Hen
oerson Lanha.r. Georgia Demo-
orat who W ould not dare to call
Malik, the Russian, a white son
of -----" but calls a Negro dur
ing a Congressional Committee
meeting a black "son Of q -----".
admitted this week. that he would
do II againl. This was In answer
TO query regarding his conduct
His TRADE was against William
L. Patterson, Civil Rights Con-
gress, last week. Lanham said he
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
Youth Nabs Negro
And Lands Reward

Forrest City-A 20-year-old un-
employed white youth received a
$500 reward last week for the re-
cent capture of a Negro fugitive
accused of killing a chief deputy
sheriff and wounding another
deputy,
The youth was Billie Parker,
who shot and wounded the cap
tured man, Aubrey Smith, while
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22

the Sweat and McLaurin decisions
through regional education CEN
ters." The decision opening the
doors Of the University of Virgin
ia to Negro students, Mr. White
asserted, is the kind of case that
can be fought and must be won.
He emphasized the immediate
need for funds for the continuing
legal attack on segregated eduea-
ton before the enemy regroups.
NAACP attorneys are presently
engaged in similar suits against
the University of North Carolina,
Florida, and Louisiana Negro stu
dents are presently being admitted
for the first time as undergrad
yates to the University of Della
ware, after the Court of Chancery
in Wilmington ordered their adj
mission in the first NAACP suit
after the Supreme Court rulings
in June.
Spottswood w. Robinson III of
Richmond, NAACP Special Coun-
sci Thurgood Marshall and MAJ
CP Assistant Special Counsel
Robert L. Carter headed the bat
terry of lawyers who represented
Swanson. Other attorneys COOP
Grating in the case were Oliver
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
Stephens School
Dedication Oct. |

The dedication of Little Rocks
newest Elementary school. Char
lotte T. Stephens School, is sched-
uled for Sunday. October /. De-
signed by Harry Wagner and con-
strueted by J f. Pyle, this building
is modern in every detail. This
dedication will mark another mile
stone in the effort to make avail
able the best facilities for the
growth and development OF our
childreH.
Mrs. c. Z. Stephens Is 90 years
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
was provoked but would probably


do 1t again under similar eireum-
stances. The Representative stated
i regret IT If losing my temper
has east any reflection on any
member of the house, but | think
the proyoeation justified my i'm.
petuosity and would probably do
so again." He also told House
members referring to Patterson:
THAT contemplate eolored Com
munist provoked me with SIAN
ders on the State of Georgia
He was endorsed by Northerner
Dem. Mccormack, MASS.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22
University Of Virginia Prepares
To Admit First Negro In History

New YOrk-GTegory Hayes Swanson began MS Week %
preparations the University of Virginia law school,
special Judge federal court ordered the university 10
this first Negro student in its history The courts rahs
represents another victory for the National Association Tor the
Advancement Coored People its barage of attacks against
segregated higher education throughout the South as part OF
oow-up campaign after the recent historic United States oa
preme Court decisions in the Sweat and McLaurin cases.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22

The courts ruling permanently
Restraints the university from re-
fusing admission of any student
to its law school solely on the
basis Of race.
Walter White, NAACP executive
secretary, expressed the Associa-
tons qualification at the decision,
handed down lin the finest ira
dition of American law and
pointed out that the ruling is es-
peeially significant because 1t
comes at time when southern
educators are converting in Florida
ito devise means of circumventing
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22

a ia posse IS of 400 white, l.
Il, c the area for him. T ~ \
Of a Smith ended a ss.,oA',l \
during q which ths s'' assl
the whole countrysidpp' y \
a fellow prisoner '''e ''' 4
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1950-09-22

w. Hill and Martin A. Martin of
Richmond, and George M. johnson
and James Washington of Howard
University Law School.
Ruy Whera NeproeS Work
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old and is scheduled to be honor
ed guest at the event.
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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
Clubs
Club Observes
| Business Women's
Week Tuesday

Members of the Lexington Blu
siness and Professional Women's
Club observed National Business
Women's Week Tuesday evening
with a meeting at the City Hall.
Mrs. j. r. Watson, president,
presided over the business session
after which the program was
given with Mrs. Hazel Brannon
Smith in charge. Subject of the
program was taken from the
weeks theme of Measuring Up
to Full Responsibility"
Mrs. Smith presented Mrs. Sid
ney Anderson, a Methodist mis-
sionary who has just returned
from Shanghai and is now visiting
the latter's sister, Mrs. B. S.
Beall, Jr., in Lexington.
Mrs. Anderson gave a graphic
description of life in Shanghai
during the past two years. She
emphasized our duties and res
possibilities as citizens of the
world in keeping informed and
aledt. Only by doing this, she
said, could we hope to measure up
to our full responsibilities. Her
remarks were greatly enjoyed and
well received.
The meeting was followed with
a banquet served at Tidwelfs
Cafe. The Halloween motif was
noted in the long table at which
the guests were seated. The flor
al centerpiece was of fall flowers
in shades of orange and brown.
On either side were crystal can
dlesticks holding orange and black
| candles. Tall black cats were
placed at intervals on the table
further emphasizing the Hallow-
cen motif.
A delicious baked chicken din
ner with all the trimmings was
observed by about eighteen
! members.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Letters Parliamentary having
been granted on the 9th day OF
October, 1850, by the Chancery
Court of Holmes County, Missis-
sippi, to the undersigned upon the
estate of Sarah E. Crawford, de-
ceased, who was also known as
Sarah Crawford, notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims
against said estate to present the
same to the Clerk of said Court
for probate and registration ac-
cording to law within six months
from this date or they will be for
ever barred.
This the 9th day of October,
1850.
Charles Andrew Lynch, Execu-
tor. 26-4tnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
W.M.U. Circle
Names Members

Officers and members of the
Business Women's Circle of the
Woman's Missionary Society have
been named by Mrs. Hazel Hath
cock, chairman. The secretary is
Mary Lee Mcclellan and program
chairman is Dorothy Gelston.
Members of the circle r Lee
Temple, Inez Bonner, Jessie B.
Mayo, Alice Faye Stepp, Elma
Heffner, Minnie Jordan, Myrtle
Jordan, Mary Elizabeth Reese, Es-
Their Russell, Sarah Shanks, Jose
phine Upchurch, Sue Wood, Lou
Use Wallace, Bea Gibson, Pauline
Mcdonald, Frances Ussery, Ann
Pittman, Helen Lupo, Hazel Ne
vels, Gilda Jones, Ellen Holder,
and Modena Hathcock.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
Personals
Wesleyan Guild Hears
Mrs. Anderson Speak

A regular meeting of the Yves
leyan Service Guild of the Lex
ington Methodist Church vas held
at the educational building Mon
day night, October g.. There were
~ members and ten visitors pre-
sent.
Mrs. w. H. Fincher, president,
presided over the meeting, which
was opened with the Guild Ritual.
Guest speaker for the evening was
Mrs. Sidney r. Anderson, mission
airy to China, who spoke or THE
| Women In China Today"
Mrs. Cecil Mason, Mrs. Gordon
Petty, Mrs. Billy Jones, and Miss
Lady Pate were welcomed as new
members.
During the social hour Mrs. Cain
Horseman and Mrs. Marcia Jack
son served delicious angel food
cake, minis, sailed nuts, and hot
chocolate.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
To Ralph F. Bonner, whose post
office address and street address
is 2517 Eden Place, Dallas, Texas:
You are summoned to appear
before the Chancery Court OF the
County of Holmes, in the State
of Mississippi, on the End Monday
of November, A. D, 1850, being
the 18th day of November, 1850, to
defend the suit No. 1888 in said
Court of Mrs. Adelia Inez Bonner,
wherein you are defendant
This the 18th day of October, A.
D., 1850.
(SeaD PARHAM H. WILLIAMS,
Clerk of the Chancery Court OF
Holmes County, Mississippi.
27-4tnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19

Acts of the 1850 regular legislative ses-
sion of the Legislature of the state OF
Mississippi.
Section ". +,
That this resolution take effect n
be in force from and after its passage
The foregoing resolution having first
been reduced to writing, was offereo
by Supervisor K. P. Thomas, wno
motion being seconded by Supervisor =,
G.. Campbell. said resolution was reao
and considered by sections and eacn OF
said sections was duly adopted py 'ne
SdIsSs vote; rnoS SupervclsoFGs 6. Camp.
yea: those voting nay, one Super.
visor G. w. Ellison being absent ano
not voting.
on motion of Supervisor K. P. Thorn
as, seconded by Supervisor C.. G. camp
bell, said resolution was then put upon
its final passage as a whole. and the
same was then and there .passeu o
the following vote: Supervisors M. ,
Rogers. X. p. Thomas and c.. @. Camp
bell and Mrs. Ruth M. Moore, yotins
yea; those voting nay, none SupSa
visor G. w. Ellison being absent ano
not voting. ..
Thereupon, M. S, Rogers, President
of the Board of Supervisors OF HOMES
County, Mississippi. declared the reso,
luton duly passed, approved aho
adopted.
APPROVED:
M. S. ROGERS. President OF
the Board of Supervisors q
Holmes County, MISSISSIPPI
ATTEST:
PARHAM II. WILLIAMS,
Clerk of the Board of SUI
pervisors of Holmes County
Mississippi.
HOLMES COUNTY
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
I. Parham H. Williams, Clerk Or tne
Board OF Supervisors of Holmes Coun,
ty, Mississippi. do hereby certify INA
the foregoing is 3 true and correct COP
pue paAoIdde posed uoI1nIosei z J,
adopted by the Board of Supervisors o.
Holmes County, Mississippi. on the enc
day of October. 1850. at the regula,
october 1850 meeting of said Boaro
and recorded on Page 81 of BOOK ia o.
the Minutes of said Board.
Witness my signature and seal OF 81,
flee. this tba 2nd day of October. ly3u
(SEAL) PARHAM n. WILLIAMS
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors O
Holmes County, Mississippi. Zo-4tnt
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-10-19
Lucky II Meets
With Mrs. Mullen

Mrs. Henry Mullen recently en-
sertained members of the Lucky
Twelve Club at the home of her
mother. Mrs. S. E. Rutledge. There
were eleven members present and
one visitor, Mrs. Hans Raum.
Mrs. Dru Catron, Mrs. Evelyn
Rutledge and Mrs. Pepper Tidwell
were bingo winners.
Refreshments of pecan pie and
hot spiced tea were served to the
guests. The Rutledge home was
attractively decorated with ar
engagements of fall flowers.