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Evening star., 1950-01-15

liam G.. Farmer
who was made
chairman of the
board, it was
announced yes
terday by Will
fred H. Blanz,
secretary.
A native of
Baltimore, Mr..
Kramer came
here as a boy,
was graduated
from Mckinley
H i gh School,
worked for the
Census Bureau
Evening star., 1950-01-15
H. B. Kramer Elected
Head OF American
Building Association
By Edward c. Stone

Howard B. Kramer was elected
president of the American Build
ing Association at the annual
meeting Just held, succeeding Will
Evening star., 1950-01-15

Chicago Cash Market.
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heavy. .nh0i' mixed 7so7eh; g. No No. heavy. White,
I7-7s: No. ! extra he heavy, white 7sM;
white rs; No. 4. 74K; No. l heavy. sam
pie red, so. Barley-Malting,. 1.20-1 go
nominal; feed, COL 30 nominal.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
TEACHERS MEET
BIG SUCCESS
CONTINUED from page u

rotary, Pinellas High School, Clear
water, At 1870 pm, all Dade County
teachers and delegates to the con-
vention assembled for the first gen.
eral session in the beautiful audi
forum of Booker T. Washington
High, where timely and brief re-
marks were given by representatives
of some Of the leading state, and
national organizations. Mrs. Ireta
Crosby, district vice-president Of the
5th district warmly welcomed the
delegates.
On Thursday night, the local group
took over the program; there were
heartfelt and sincere welcome ad-
dresses from many Of the leading or
CARNATIONS and selections by tn
Dorsey High School Band and
chorus.
Another general session was held
on Friday morning from S:15 to 10:
As am. The school furnished a SUI
perb musical treat with its band
and choral group rendering musical
numbers. Another prelude to this
general program was the presenta-
ton Of the colors remarkably and
colorfully done by the B. T. Wash
ington Band and it's 81 school organ
izations. At 10:45 am. the session
eliminated and delegates then di.
vided themselves into sectional
groups - some "a Of them-ranging
all the way from the primary level,
up to the secondary and topped with
sectional meetings for principals and
supervisors and higher education
group. At 2:15 pm. business session
followed the lunch period, and prov
ed to be somewhat lengthy since a
new constitution was up before the
convention for adoption. Friday
evening at $50, an appreciable audi
ence assembled to listen to a COM
petitive choral program between the
teachers Of the various counties.
On Friday night, another general
session chock full of renown per-
sonalities and outstanding educators
was scheduled. The last business
session closed Saturday at noon.
I On the speakers platform on vari-
Gus occasions were Mr.. B. M. Hind
man and Mr.. Joe Hall of the Board
Of Public Instruction, Mr.. D. E.
Williams, State Supervisor of Negro
Education, DR.. George w. Gore,
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

Another page was written in the history of Miami,
and the whole Southland this week. when Wednesday
the city commission by unanimous vote appointed Lawon
E. Thomas, prominent attorney Miamis first Negro
judge.
The appointment of Judge to preside the court
which will be opened in May in the precinct now
nearing completion has been lively topic for several
months There those who felt that this position would
be given to ayman and several prospects named
However the majority and thoughtful citizens felt
that commissioners would the necessity of having
legal mind preside court and choose of the
three practcing attorneys city That is exactly what
has been done.
The Miami Times believes the choice is good one.
Some believe that setting up of court at this pre-
cinct is just another jim crow" movement, accepting
segregation, while at the time are fighting
against it. That is their opinion and not going to
with them.
However, do say that just long schools
segregated and churches segregated are
willing go along with this court believing that the
pointmen of Negro Judge and his staff, is step for
ward along the lines of progress.
Atty Thomas has been practising for "a years, Is of
these in Miami He we'll known throughout the state of
Florida.
In Miami Thomas has been keenly interested in the
political educational and civic life of the community
In 1912 he candidate for the office of Justice of
the Peace on the Republican ticket
He is president of the Negro Service Council an
Urban League affiliate and of the King of Clubs of
the outstanding mems clubs in our CITY,
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

newly elected president of Florida
A. and M. College, DR.. T. v. Wood,
of the University Of Miami, DR.. Re-
gina Golf, State Supervisor Of Ne
gro Education on the Elementary
Level and Mr.. S., Randolph Ed
monds, Head of Drama and Speech
at State college.
Other outstanding personalities
included Mr.. Moss III. Hendrix, Ne
tional Education Association, Wash
ington, d. c., Mr.. Chas. H. Bynum
director Interracial Service, Boy
Scouts of America, Mr.. J. T. Brooks
district vice president, American
Teachers Association and many
others.
On Saturday morning, a superb
climax was seen in an address by
the Honorable Thomas Bailey, State
Superintendent Of Education, ITALIA
hassee, Florida. Superintendent
Bailey spoke of the situation which
the state of Florida finds itself in
relation to its public schools.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

The Seventh Campaign for the United College Fund
is This year Florida asked to raise $4,000 The Be-
thune Goodman College is the only private "A-Grade"
college in the state Last year this institution given
$4,000 and there is possibility of Bethune receiving
the during this year.
The Dade County Committee has headquarters at 223
NV 9th st. Heading this committee is DR.. l. P. Davis.
There "a cOchairmen.
The goal for Dade County set at So OOO 1t should
not be difficult to raise that amount for such worthy
An appeal has been made through circular letters.
Won't you help the fund?
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
THE SENATORIAL RACE

Some national magazines have been giving quite lot
of space to the Florida Senatorial campaign being
waged between Congressman George Smathers and Sena
tor Claude Pepper The current issue of Saturday Even
ing Post carries very interesting story by Ralph McG
under the caption Can He Purge Senator Pepper 1t is
not difficult to see whom the writer favors
AS the campaign draws to close both candidates are
hitting harder and harder It matters not who WINS May
will be welcome day for the constituency and every
body will breathe a sigh of relief
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
Darn of Thanka

We wish to express sincere thanks and ap-
probation to many, many friends who sympa-
thized with us the loss of our dear one,
j. T. (Key West) WILLIAMS
The flowers lovely the thoughts and
words expressed in the kilograms, cards of condo
ences and letters Our extreme gratefuness to Vener
able John E. Culmer Rev. Edward T. Graham and
ministers of Coconut Grove, the Master Singers,
Young Business Mems Club, employees of the Will
lam's Beauty Salon, M. S. Allen Funeral Home, don
of cars, Mr. George Benton of Fl. Lauderdale
Fla, Mr. L. L. Richardson and the morti"ans of
city Words cannot express the pleasure you brought
The Family
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

Comes May 2 and the election of
Senators, congressman and some
other state and county officials. AL
so the time to vote on the County
School Bond issue. 12,500,000. This
is important and every voter should
think about it in fact, vote for it..
We must have more schools.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
FOR RENT
1928 NV. oath Court

523S NV. oath Court
. Bedroom Is room house, re-
frigerator, stove, hot water.
3 Bedroom House beautifully
furnished, dining room, living
room, kitchen, refrigerator,
stove, hot water, open porch.
Office 1889 N. w. saith Street
Telephone 7-3435 or 8S-5S82
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22
JUST BROWSIN'
RY PAUL HENRY

1t is a good thing somebody has
brought to the attention Of the court
the action of the kangaroo court"
In the city jail. A good thing also is
that Judge Cecil Curry has attempt.
ed to stop the outrage. Now Chief
Headley is investigating.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

The federal rent control agency is
cutting down on employees. More
than 100 have been notified that
they will be off the pay roll. Most Of
these are in New York City where
the state takes over all controls on
MAY 1.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

Judge Holt upon a recommended
ton for mercy by jury sentenced
Leon C. Childs to 80 years imprison-
ment. Childs was convicted of shoot
ing to death Frank Ball, night
Waterman.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

Singleton Madison, 1875 NV LIST
court, has been charged with first
degree murder in the killing Of John
McQuay, as he sat in an automobile
at Goth st. and 4th Ct, last Friday.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

The Post Office Department Will
cut residential mail delivery by one
a day. The seasons over now 80
one delivery might be alright, ex-
cept it's going to put some fellows
out of a job - in fact, there might
be several thousands out Of these
Jobs at an early date.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

The Associated Press reports that
the estate of the late Bill 'Bojangies'
Robinson, world famous tap dancer.
who ded on November %, 194S, >
worth $2,150. Out Of tbs amount
must go funeral expenses, etc.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

A German.American who came TO
this country in 1910, died this week
leaving $3.50, 900 of his estate to the
University Of Miami.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

Arthur Lee Green was held Tor
wounding Wendell Saunders ana
Cliff Cole, during an argument in
bar at 10th street and End ave.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

Washington Heights have been noti-
fled that their buildings have been
condemned. There are two alternA'
tives repair or destroy.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

This column congratulates Atty.
L. e. Thomas who on Wednesday
was appointed as the first Negro
Judge in the state of Florida.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

Capt. James o. Barker, veteran
police officer, retired this week, al
ter rs years service. 1t. G. E. Bald
win. another officer who seen Is
years on the force. succeeds Barker.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

James A. Carson, prominent Mi
ami attorney, died on April 10 leav'
ing an estate of $500.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-04-22

More than 100 property owners in
Arizona sun., 1950-05-12
SOuthSide Baseball
Season Underway

Sand lot baseball is the order of
the day and everybody's eyes are
glued on the Reddy's Corner Base
ball team, watching them do their
"stuff" during the heavy May
schedule of the Southside Baseball
League.
The Reddy Corner boys made a
wonderful record last year and
have started with bang this year.
Reddy and the boys say all they
need to win during the Southside
games is your moral support.
For fear you may get mixed up
on the printed schedule of the
league games in this issue, you will
find listed below time and place
for the Reddy Corner games:
Southside Baseball League
Friday, May 12-Reddy's Corner
VS.. st. Mary of Chandler, 7:30 p. m.
Tuesday, May 16-Reddy's Cor
ner VS.. Salas Welders of Gilbert,
9:30 p. m.
Friday, May 19-Reddy's Corner
VS.. Gilbert Angles, 7:30 p. m.
Tuesday, May 23FF FFReddy's Cor
ner VS.. Mesa Jewels, $3.50 p. m.
Thursdays, May Is = Reddy's
Corner VS.. Victory-Acres, 1880 p. m.
Monday, May 3O-Reddy's Cor
ner VS.. V.F.W. American Legion.
Arizona sun., 1950-05-12
Randolph News
Lillian Allen

The Church of God in Christ
closed their revival Sunday night.
Missionary Pate delivered the mes
sage, subject: "The Fig Tree" Mis-
sionary Hendricks left for Tucson,
Monday.
The pastor and member of the
Church of God in Christ attended
a meeting in Chandler, Saturday
night.
Mrs. Magnolia White and Mr..
Alvin Mayfield were married,
Monday, April "a.
Mr.. Silas White is planning on
repairing his house and adding sew
eral more rooms.
Mrs. Excel Smith from Tucson
was here this week to visit her
mother and brother.
Arizona sun., 1950-05-12

Dear Agnes,
Why don't you compromise with
your daughter. Tell her to spend
six months in a hospital in her
home town and, if at the end of
that time, she still wants to go
elsewhere, give her the privilege
of transferring.
After sne observes a few cases
of home sickness in her classmates
she will probably change her mind
about going out of state.
Arizona sun., 1950-05-12
Mickey McCall's Mail
Dear Mickey.

Dear Mickey,
My daughter has her heart set
on entering nurses training in
stead of going to college. fin
ally consented but only on the con-
dition that she enter hospital
here in her home town. She in
sists that she wants to go out of
state for her training.
How can 7 cope with this prob
lem?
AGNES.
Arizona sun., 1950-05-12
Rites Held For Jim Grant

Rosary services were held in the
Chapel of the Valley, last Tuesday
evening at o'clock. Mass was
held 10 o'clock Wednesday at ST..
Monica's Mission. Interment in St.
Francis Cemetery.
Survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Henderson, Phoenix and Mrs. Betty
Smith of Los Angeles.
Arizona sun., 1950-05-12
Okemah Happenings
Rxr NIRS ID q PATTOM
BY MRS. p. G. PATTON

The Willow Baptist Church serv-
ices were well attended this past
Sunday morning with beautiful
picture of the CLOSED Book" relat-
ed by the Pastor Hardison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard and fam
lily of Blythe, California visited
their father, Mr.. Herber Howard,
over the weekend.
Mr.. Jessie Wilway of Redland,
California is visiting friends here.
Arizona sun., 1950-05-12
Father OF Well-Known
Arizona Athlete Dies

Funeral services were held last
Wednesday, for Ernest Batiste, 68,
a resident of Tucson for "a years
who died last Saturday. He was
the father of the well known and
outstanding athletes, Joseph, Fred
and Frank. He was born in Breaux
Ridge, Louisiana.
Mr.. Batiste was an active men,
Der of the Labor Temple Organiza-
ton of Tucson.
Survivors are his wife, Rita; a
sons and 2 daughters.
Ragsdale and Wells Mortuary of
Tucson had the body.
Arizona sun., 1950-05-12
CARD OF THANKS

The Daughters of Isis extend
many thanks to the ShrinerS of
Moslem Temple No. 70 for the won
derful entertainment given in their
honor recently. Apology for late
Acknowledgement.
Arizona sun., 1950-05-12

Sissy, Says Shins
Should Show
Editors Note-The following is
a reprint of a Letter to the Editor
of the State Press, Arizona State
College, Tempe, by John c. Eich-
enauer III, ASC Junior.
In an interview with Governor
Garvey Thursday, April u, at the
Chamber of Commerce luncheon
in the Westward Ho Hotel, before
some 100 representatives from AZ
Arizona communities (and I was
dressed in short trousers), I asked
the Governor his views regarding
the wearing of short trousers. He
said, "It is all right, if you are
more comfortable. No one ever
says anything about the way one
dresses in the West" I mentioned
the razzing of the students at ASC
and he said, 'I wouldn't let that
bother me-"
Some time ago Kurt Riegl and
another student were not allowed
i'm the cafeteria i'm short trOuS-
ers which are commonly worn
i'm various parts of Europe. Il
can verify this for I spent some
time i'm Germany counting my
wife). Miss Svarpa, dining hall
director, also informed me that /
would not be allowed to eat i'm
the cafeteria, dressed i'm short
trousers, but am sure that If
the members of the student
faculty dining hall committee are
i'm favor, this ruling can be
changed. This committee is COM
posed of the student body presi-
dent, Avs and ANS prexys, and
representatives from all halls and
dormitories. So, if you want
greater comfort, ask these per-
sons to make short trousers op-
ti0nal to the individual i'm the
cafeteria.
In the tropics, Central America,
North Africa, Bermuda, Florida,
and other places, short trousers are
quite common attire, especially
among the English. It is common
knowledge that English and Ger
man troops in North Africa went
into battle dressed in short trous-
erS.
Checking with Dean Trovillo,
/ was informed that short trous-
$vH Rnv
as the rules are concerned; and
while talking with Barry Gold
water, Phoenix city councilman,
who with his brother tried to sell
the idea Of short trousers to
Phoenicians several years ago, I
was told there was no city law
against them.
In view of the high temperatures
in southern Arizona during the
summer months, greater comfort
has prompted me to wear short
trousers to classes and during
working hours at 18 South Cen
trail, Phoenix.
A challenge Is hereby offered
to the fellows who have whistled
the past two weeks to either put
up or shut up, that is, how about
cutting off some of your Lewis to
knee length and come to class in
more comfortable form.
To the women who have made
such modest grins as I walk by,
please remember that women usu-
ally expose quite a few more
square inches of bare skin. than
men ever do and seldom are you
criticized. For instance, it has long
been common to see women's legs
below the hem line, so if you be-
ieve in the equality of men and
women, men should be allowed to
expose their legs to that extent.
Furthermore, some of the bare
back dresses have seen give wom-
en- an unfair advantage over men
as far as exposure of the skin to
the suns health-givinp ravS is con-
Evening star., 1950-05-22
Postmen Pick Up Bigger Loads,
Begin One-o-Doy Deliveries

The postman rang only once In
Washington today.
Mail deliveries. which years ago
ran as high as four Q day IN the
downtown area. had dwindled to
one-an economy measure ordered
By Postmaster General Donaldson
and designed TO save $400. 900 an
nually In Washington alone.
Actually. there will be two de-
hveries for the strictly business
area. but the average citizens will
get mail only once-usually In the
morning.
The economy move eventually
may mean dropping 81 temporary
clerks and transferring 125 car
riers to clerical duties. Personnel
changes will be more gradual than
was indicated earlier. Assistant
Postmaster w. Gordon Bell said.
Closed business windows in the
main postofnce yesterday marked
the first visual sign Of the money
saving program. The stamp. gen.
eral delivery. parcel post, infor-
nation and other windows will be
closed on Sundays and holidays.
PoStmen began their routes ut
$3.50 am. today-an nour earlier
than under the two-a-day deliv-
cry plan. although some residents
may still not receive their mail
until afternoon.
Evening star., 1950-05-22
Morgan Midgeteers
Reflect Broden,
Father of Stunt

Frank Braden. press agent of
Ringing Bros. Barnum e. Bailey
Circus. who helped engineer the
famed Morgan and the midget
picture II years ago. has been
reelected president Of the Morgan
Midgeteers.
His election came yesterday
during the 17th annual conven-
ton Of the Midgeteers, held at the
National Press Club.
The photo showed the German
midget. Lya Graf. seated on the
lap Of J. Pierpont Morgan during
Ia Senate hearing investigating
Wall Street. At the time, Mr..
Morgan thought he was holding q
little girl about the age Of my
little granddaughter at home. %
Lya. however. was "a.
r. Regis Noel. president Of the
Columbia Historical Society. was
elected to membership in the or
ganization. as was Thomas r.
Shipp, Washington public rela-
tions man. Jack DAILY. Washing
ton writer. was elected secretary
treasurer.
Evening star., 1950-05-22
Burma Envoy 10 U. 5. Frees
Fish in Rite 10 Halt Cancer
By the Assoeiofed Pfe,s

RANGOON. Burma, May a.
q So Nyun. critically i'll Burmese
Ambassador to Washington, yes
terday freed SO captive Ash to
earn himself an extra lease on
life. The number of fish repre-.
sented his age.
u So Nyun hoped this char
table act would win him merit
and free him from the cancer
which is wasting his body. De-
vout Buddhists believe Buddha
answers prdayers that are ac-
companied by a charitable act.
American Nurse Mary r. Ru-
dolph Of Washington brought the
ailing envoy here from the United
States Capital. She said he was
too Ill to witness the freeing cere-
mony. but he blassed the fish
which his relatives released in Ko-
kline Lake.
Mrs. Rudolph, who lives at s034
Sixteenth street NV, left WASH
1ngton for the Burmese capital
about 10 days ago. A graduate of
Children's Hospital School of
Nursing. Mrs. Rudolph did most
OF her private duty at that in
stitution.
Evening star., 1950-05-22
Painters Confession
OF Georgia Staying
Investigated Here

Georgia authorities are tnveSti-
eating q Washington painter
story that he killed q man near
Thomaston, Ga, 20 years ago and
threw his body into q river.
The strange case developed yes
terday afternoon when a man
who identified himself as Harris
L. Doke. 40. walked into police
headquarters and sought out 1t
Michael J. Mahaney, desk man
at the detective bureau.
1t. Mahaney said Doke volun-
teered that in 1921, shortly after
he was discharged from the Navy
he returned to his home at Thom-
aston and during an argument
with Jordon Rowe, a cotton mill
employe, hit him on the head with
q rock.
Body Found In River.
Doke said he attacked Mr.. Rowe
because he had been too friendly
with his wife while he was in the
Navy, 1t. Mahaney added.
Washington police notified Geor-
gia authorities, who began search
ing hazy memories for details Of
the death nearly three decades
ago.
Police Chief Frank Sims Of
ThomaSton learned that a Jordon
Rowe was pulled from the Flint
River-the same stream described
by Doke-in 1921. But he believed
the body was recovered from the
Talbot County side Of the river.
and not the Upson County side in
which Thomaston Is located.
Deputy Sheriff G. T. Gin Of Up
son County believed that a cor
oner's jury had declared Rowe
died accidentally of drowning
but that had not been verified
through records.
Taken to Gallinger.
The Georgia State Bureau Of
Investigation and the Solicitor
Generals Office entered the inves-
tigation today to determine wheth-
er police will be sent here to ques-
tion Doke further.
w. A. Ross, an Investigator for
the State bureau, said a Thomas
ton physician who examined Mr..
Rowe's body recalled head wounds.
The physician had wanted to per-
form an autopsy but the family
objected. Mr.. Ross said.
Meanwhile. Doke was under OBJ
Servation at Gallinger Hospital.
While he was repeating his story
to detectives of the fugitive squad,
Doke complained of head pains
and became noisy and somewhat
violent" police said.
He told police he had lived here
for a year and that his most re-
cent address was in the first block
of Eighteenth street Sc.
Deputy Gill said Doke's wife
still lives near Thomaston with 9
son and daughter. He couldn find
no trace Of Mr.. Rowe's relatives.
but understood that two sisters
live In Columbus, Ga.
Evening star., 1950-05-22
Crash Kills -Four Flying
Home From Weddinu
BY the Assoeioted Press

ST. CHARLES. Mo-, May 22.-
The pilot and three sisters return
ing home from a wedding died
in a plane crash near here yes
terday.
The crash occurred during a
thunderstorm. Witnesses said the
plane plunged to the ground and
burst into flames just after a
flash Of lightning. Three of the
bodies were burned beyond recog-
milton. The fourth was thrown
free of the wreckage.
The sisters. who had left their
niece's wedding party at the air.
port just Is minutes before the
crash. were Miss Pauline Guern-
sey, 48. Butler, Okla; Mrs. G. A.
Anderson. So. Enid. Okla, and
Mrs. Lee Caffey. Sc. Mangum,
Okla.