Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1951-01-12
BY Frances Sampson

influence on the people who now more than
ever must begin to practice the preach
ments of democracy. Much hope exists for
this appointment due to the fact that 1t
was a torrid campaign in August when
three men sought the office of the sheriff
of jefferson county. However, we must still
remind the voters that in the Police De-
partment of the City of Pine Bluff no Ne
gro Is member, despite the fact that
several Negroes have made applications up
on which no action has been reported. Here
are some noble detectives for the leaders
and members of civic and political organi-
cations in the community.
MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL, accredited
by the North Central Association, without
a gymnasium is expected to have one by
the end of the basketball season, it is
hoped. Some expert figuring has been done
to make the specifications meet the monies
available. 1t is funny how, school boards
can get around so much when it comes to
dealing fairly with the problems in eduea-
tion especially as they relate to Negro en-
joyment. School boards would do well to
make plans as though the white children
were going to use the facilities which are
now constructed for Negroes; as the trend
seems very definitely in the direction of
full use by all citizens regardless Of race!
The youngsters entering the U. S. Armed
Services these days report that they get
along very well under the new policy of
indignation, and am sure that upon their
return they will not hold fast to the un-
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spend money unwisely let's save RE-
PAIRS!
TRIVIA: The Rev. and Mrs. ]. r. Low
cry are somewhere in Florida on a sun
shine cruise Pastoral leaders of the flock
at st. John AME Church, both are quite
active in the civic and church affairs in
this city. Arthur B. Knight, well known
Chicago insurance broker, is wintering in
sunny California. The son of the late A.
B. Knight, of North Cedar Street is sorely
missed in these parts, as his frequent visits
here during the life of his father, afforded
pleasant "reminiscences with his old cronies
&C. c. Mercer, Jr., former University of
Arkansas Law School student is now teach
ing at Marked Tree. Mercer plans to re-enter
the law school in September. Home from
Fayetteville for the holidays were the Wi
ley Brantons. They now reside there while
Mr.. Branton pursues his studies in the law
school. Mrs. Troy c. Alley and the four
little Alleys spent a post holiday vacation
with relatives in North Little Rock . Re-
cruit Ray Parker spent a few days with
his parents, DR.. and Mrs. J. w. Parker 1400
Alabama during the Christmas season. Ray
is stationed at Camp Chaffee Fort Smith,
where he reports that the new army policy
of Indignation is getting along quite we'll as
their comrades do battle in the wastes of
Korea. Dayton Humphrey, 1902 West
Second Avenue, is home for visit with
his family from Detroit Mr.. Humphrey
worked at the Greyhound Bus station for
many years, and states that he will seek
employment here. Charles Neasley is re-
ported to be preparing for big opening
of funeral home at Altheimer before the
Ides of March. A casket-maker, Neasley
reports that he has been forced into the
business Henry Foster, jr,
first year student at Morehouse was home
for the holidays with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Foster, ST.. The Sam Longs,
1101 East 18th Street, are away on their
annual winter vacation somewhere between
St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago and De-
troit. The Longs will return sometimes in
February after month long stay. Both are
members of Jerusalem Baptist Church
where they have been quite active for years.