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Arizona sun., 1951-07-20
The Return OF
ShorecroPPer
Headed for Court

Philadelphia (NNPA) = The
legal fight to prevent the return of
Fletcher Mills, 24-year old former
Alabama sharecropper, to his home
state to face trial for stabbing his
landlord six years ago, is headed
for the United States Supreme
Court.
The Third United States Court
of Appeals last Thursday ruled that
Mills must be surrendered to Ala
bama authorities. 1t dismissed ha-
beas corpus proceedings.
In an opinion filed by Judge
John Biggs, Jr., Harry E. Kaloder
and William H. Hastie, the court
upheld the judgment of District
Court Judge J. Cullen Ganey and
dismissed as having no merit the
contention that Mills would face
danger of lynching or severe
bodily harm" if he were returned
to Alabama or could not obtain
fair trial there.
David Levinson, counsel for
Mills, immediately announced he
would appeal the decision to the
Supreme Court.
The circuit court upheld the
governments contention that Mills
fled the jurisdiction of Alabama
courts over state lines and there
fore was properly subjected to
the Federal Fugitive Act.
The opinion said the Fourteenth
Amendment to the Constitution
guaranteed him a trial in accor-
dance with due process of law and
that there was no danger of his
being harmed or subjected to cruel
or unusual punishment.
The alleged assault by Mills
then a sharecropper occurred near
! Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Levinson said
Mills acted in self defense.
Mills was living here when he
was arrested in 1949. He lost ap-
peals against extradition to the
State and United States Supreme
Cour. He is free on $4,000 bail.
Arizona sun., 1951-07-20
Handles 835
Discrimination
Cases In RI. Y.

New York. (NNPA) - The State
Commission Against Discrimina-
ton handled a total of 835 regula-
tory matters during the first six
months of this year, the Commits
sion announced last Sunday in a
semi-annual report.
During the six-month period, 80
per cent of the complaints were
filed against employers, Z per cent
against employment agencies, and
3 per cent against labor unions.
A total of 119 new verified COM
plants were filed with the Com
mission, 11O cases were closed and
seventy-five verified complaints,
previously closed, were reviewed.
Highlight of the Commissions
activities were changes in the
employment patterns in the mari
time industry" reflected by an
abandonment of the practice of
denying jobs and union member
ship because of race, color, creed
or national origin.
Arizona sun., 1951-07-20
Mehorry Awarded
$48,8OO BY Polio
Foundation

The awarding of an educational
grant to Meharry Medical College
has been announced jointly by
Basil O'Connor, President of the
National Foundation for Infantile
Paralysis, and DR.. Robert A. Lam
bert. Chairman of the Interim
Committee at Meharry Medical
College.
Presentation of a check for $48,
900 was made by Charles H. By
mum, the National Foundations
Director of Interracial Activities,
To DR.. Michael j. Bent, dean of
the school, in the presence of
Wrenne T. Bonner, Chairman of
the Davidson County Chapter of
the National Foundation for In
fantile Paralysis.
This is the fifth annual grant
made to Meharry Medical College
by the National Foundation. These
funds, totalling $341 $50, have been
made possible by the March Of
Dimes and help to provide instruc-
ticn in pediatrics, orthopedic sur
gerry, and physical therapy pro-
gram. Improved care for polio pa
tients is made possible by this
training program for graduate and
undergraduate medical students.
Arizona sun., 1951-07-20
The Crystal
BALI, |. !,
By Ernestine Mathews

Hello Everybody:
Here we are once again = more
strange things from the great
Crystal Ball.
Looking into the crystal, I see
large dents in the hearts of all
the admirers of Jean Heard who
has been called to Paris to appear
in the picture of BURY Me Deep"
Looking deeper into the crystal,
I see that Herbert Chambers has
been called to appear in picture
also, called "Smile Awhile"
We now travel with the crystal
TO the Heard & Mathews Club of
the Silver Dragon in Heardsville,
New Jersey - Home of the Name
Stars - where we see Charles
Hopper, who has just won an
academy award for great work
in the picture "On Top of Old
Smokey" composed and directed
by the Mack Rickito studios.
Special Note = The Crystal Ball
reveals to Jimmy Turner, please
report to the H. & M. Loan Co..
for pants that are large enough,
and throw those old white ones
away.
The crystal now wants to thank
Mr.. George Mathews for taking off
that old blue shirt after two hard
weeks of wearing.
We now come upon a strange
town called Hicksvillage. There we
see large university called Hicks
University. Going through this
lovely building, I notice one OF
my old friends David Hicks, the
founder of this city and school.
The Crystal Ball has shown me
some strange hats this week -
among this group, Lena c., Her
bert Chambers, and Phillip Hut
ton.
Now a very fancy dressed and
charming young lady appears in
the Crystal Ball, but she speaks
so distinctly and walks sol proudly
that the crystal can barely make
out who she is. Why, it's none
other than Miss Mammie Towns,
this weeks Happy Go Lucky Kid.
A weary looking fellow now
steps into the crystal light, and
believe there's a dent in his heart
also. Looking closer, I see who
this young man is. Why, it's the
famous J. C.. Walker, moaning for
his lost love - Clara Gordon.
Now the crystal begins to loose
its brilliance, but even so, am
able to make out very large
farm and on this farm I see a lot
of kids. wonder who is the owner
of this lare farm and all the kids
Why it's Warren Bass and Mae
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Arizona sun., 1951-07-20
Compiled by
The Veterans Administration

The deadline for starting b..
Bill training or most World War
II veterans, July 25th, is only a
couple of weeks away, Veterans
Administration has reminded vet
eranS.
The July 25 date applies to the
vast majority of World War II
veterans : those discharged before
July 25, 1947, VA said. Veterans
discharged afterwards may begin
their G.I. training within four
years from the time they left the
service.
A veteran actually must be in
training by the cutoff date if he
wants to continue his studies, VA
emphasized. A mere application for
training, filed before the cutoff
date, will not do.
VA, however, considers a veteran
10 be in training, even though he
has temporarily interrupted his
course for reasons beyond his con-
troll. The summer vacation is one
such reason. Another would be
the case of a veteran who had
once started a course and now
cannot resume it because he has
returned to active military duty.
VA outlined the conditions vet
Grams must meet for post-cut-off
date training.
They will be expected to pursue
their training continuously until
completed, except for conditions
which normally would cause inter-
ruption by any student.
They may change their educa-
tional objective only while in
training, and then for reasans
satisfactory to VA.
And ,once they complete or dis
continue their program of train
ing after the cutoff date, they
nay not start another.
Veterans in school during the
regular school year just completed
are not reuired to attend summer
school to maintain their eligibility.
This is considered an interruption
which is normal to all students, and
these veterans will be permitted
| TO resume training this fall in the
same field of study.
VA emphasized that a veteran
bound by the July 25 cutoff date
re-entering service would not be
- if he had once started course
and cannot now resume it because
of re-entering service. For these
veterans, it is not necessary that
they were actually in school when
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MCGEE. BY the way, they are re-
| puted to have the best farm land
and more kids than anyone else in
| the south. h.
Until next week =. BEWARE =
you might be next in the crystal.
IP.S.-Who said cleanliness is next
| to Godliness? Denotra Clark, who
last week slipped and fell into the
bath tub - the results, an injured
foot
Arizona sun., 1951-07-20
Rites Held
Continued from Page II

CONTINUED from Page y
western region.
Sergeant Echoles enlisted in the
army two years ago and was there
only a short time before he won
high praise from his commanding
officer. He went overseas in March
and was killed in action Septem-
Der 7, 1850.
Arizona sun., 1951-07-20
FALSE ALARMS
ARE COSTLY

The fire chief this week esti-
mated that it cost the taxpayers
of the City of Phoenix about $12,-
900 during the fiscal year just
closed for false fire alarms. This
is at the rate of about $3.50 which
is the estimated cost of making a
fire call. The chiefs report for
June which covers that month as
we'll as the fiscal year shows that
of the 90 alarms turned in from
boxes, 63 were false. Of the lO59
alarms turned in by telephone,
only 19 were false.
Arizona sun., 1951-07-20

made to the New York premiere
of "Go For Broke" by Author
director Robert PirOsh is a pic
tore of young Arthur Macarthur.
Scion of famous father was
snapped looking at the battle flag
of the 442nd Regimental Combat
Team in the lobby of the Capitol
Theatre.
Hollywood has an oscar" for
the tops in acting. We will gladly
cast Gin lead, to the fishes, to the
dogs) an air-conditioned oscar"
from Phoenix to represent the top
in posterior pains
Arizona sun., 1951-07-20

they re-entered service.
But, a veteran who has never
had any G.I. Bill training, and has
gone back into service. will be
bound by the July 25 date, VA said.
Arizona sun., 1951-03-23
Face Of Mob
frightened Negro
Hounts Ala.

CHICAGO, ILL. A grim,
haunting story of face with a
twisted, mocking smile, plainly
etched on a pane of glass in the
county courthouse in the sleepy
town of Carrolton, Ala. (pop. 620)
and the legends that have grown
up arount it is unfolded in the
current issue of EBONY, Negro
picture magazine.
Townspeople, according to EB-
ONY, say it is the face of Henry
Wells, a Negro who was hidden
in the courthouse attic one night
in 1873 by a sheriff trying to pro-
tect him from a lynch mob. "Ac
the fury of the Would-be lynchers
reached it's angry climax, it is
said that a binding bolt of light
ming seemed to cut path between
the mob and the confemned Negro,
its brilliant flash stamping his
face indelibly on the pane as he
stood looking down in terror on
the vengeance-bent mob below"
says EBONY.
EBONY also publishes photo
graphs which bear out the awe
some Face in the Window" Some
believe it is a rare phenomen of
lightning photography" But thru
all the years, despite rain and
storm, says EBONY, the s'face" has
defied every test of removal.
1.-The pane itself has been replaced
three different times; it has been
scrubbed with soap, acid and gas
oline, but Henrys face continues
to come back, unchanged in its
ghost-like appearance" says the
magazine.
AS might be expected with such
a grisly phenomen as this, almost
Arizona sun., 1951-03-23
Handbill, Poster Abuses
To Be Stopped

The City Manager has directed
the Chief of Police to strictly en-
force ordinances which prohibit
distribution of handbills by throw
ing them on the streets, by plac-
ing them on automobile wind
shields or by throwing them on
private property without permits
sion. Also to be enforced is the
ordinance prohibiting the tackAg
or posting of signs on trees, street
light poles or telephone poles, ex-
cept by proper permission. Viola
ton of these ordinances is mis-
6emeanor. The City Manager also
has requested all departments to
participate in the Cleanup Week
Drive, March 10 to "a by clean
ing up City property to elimin-
ate health, fire and accident
hazards
Arizona sun., 1951-03-23
Help Wanted
At Williams
Air Base

The Board of u. S. Civil Serv-
ice Examiners for 3525th Pilot
Training Wing (Adv. SE), Will
liams Air Force Base has an
nounced examinations leading to
indefinite appointment for:
Air conditioning and refriger-
alton servicer, Aqua fuel system
operator, AC engine assembler and
disassembler, Laundry helper,
Laundry operator, Radio repairer,
AC sheetmetal manufacturer and
repairer, Tug and light truck
operator, Warehouseman, AC well
der.
alaries range from $1.15 to SLIP
per hour. Places of employment
are Williams Air Force Base and
Florence Laundry.
Applicants will not be given a
written test but will be rated on
the extent and quality of their
experience and training.
Applications may be secured at
any first or Second-class Post
Office, at 3525th Pilot Training
Wing (Adv. SEQ, Williams Air
Force Base, Chandler, Arizona; !;
or by writing to the Regional
Director, 18th u. S. Civil Service
Region, San Francisco II, Calf.
Applications will be received by
the Board of u. S. Civil Service
Examiners, 3525th Pilot Training
Wing (Adv. SE), Williams Air
Force Base, Chandler, Arizona,
until further notice.
Arizona sun., 1951-03-23
Investigation Of Mrs.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Activities Asked

WASHINGTON, D. C.-(NNPA)
Representative Harold M. Velde,
Republican, of Illinois, wants a
Congressional investigation of the
activities of Mrs Eleanor Roose-
velt among minority groups
His suggestion of such an in
quiry was prompted by sensational
charges contained in the book,
washington Confidential" auth
ored by two New York newspaper
men, in which they seek to slur
the widow of the late President.
Mr.. Velde said Tuesday that he
does not vouch for the authentic
ity of any of the statements made
in the book, but eff a small part
Of what these experienced repor-
ters claim is true, crime and vice
IN the nations capital bears "a
thorough investigation.
"The influence of Eleanor Roose-
velt in the promotion of Commun-
ism, immortality and indecency
among so-called minority groups
in Washington should be explored -
Arizona sun., 1951-03-23
Special Easter Services
Mexican Baptist Church

Easter services at the First
Mexican Baptist Church, 10th and
East Jefferson Street will begin
with special program at 10 am.
under the direction of Mr.. P. Cor
doa. At II o'clock, the Youth
Choir, under the direction of Mrs.
B. I. Montero, will present an
Easter Cantata. They will sing
again at 7:15 pm. following which
there will be baptismal service
A special effort is being made
to have every member present at
these services. A cordial welcome
is extended to the public.
A chest x-ray is a simple way to
discover tuberculosis.
Arizona sun., 1951-03-23

the Illinoisan declared.
Both of the authors are natives
of Illinois, Jack Lait, a crime re-
porter, is now the editor of a New
York newspaper. Lee Mortimer
writes a night life column for the
New York Daily Mirror.
In Washington Confidential, +"
they give racially biased account
of crime and sex in Washington.
Arizona sun., 1951-03-23
HighIighfs
By JeSsenfOr DeBouSe
and Thomas Williams

The outstanding student for
this week is Marjorie Benton Mar
jorie is noted for her neat dress
ing, personality, and ability to
speak. She is in the upper third
Of the Junior class at Carver. She
has been an active student al
school and in the community. She
is the 1851 representative to girl
state which will be held in Tue
son.
Jennie Trotter and Willie Kemr
were strictly a turn on Sunday
night :. RumorS has been
flying that Arnetta Howard and
Dave Liggins have called it quits.
We wonder if a certain chick IS
happy to hear this Alma
Thomas is playing the field with
Willie Mccoy. Calvin Watkins,
Melvin Brown, Glenn Love, James
Enoch and still adding to her list,
why don't we just call her Man
Demon Wonder what happen
ed to Jewel Whites party, about
so people were looking for the
address Sunday night. :. We, as
teenagers, are very unhappy about
what happened to Charles Hames
and his family. John McClain and
Villa Dean Pruitt is the most
loveable couple of the week-keep
it up kids -. Congratulations to
John Lynch, Johnny Powell, Will
liam Harper, Helen Loring and
Marjorie Benton, for they are
the 1851 representatives to girl
and boy state, and I know Car
yer will be we'll represented ..
We haven't heard anything about
the Louisa and Calvin case but
from the LOOKS OF things they are
doing all right Pete Moore is
at home now and would like for
you to visit him, he is doing fine.
and will soon be back on the
team Leon Eddings is back
and Esther Pruitt has him under
control. Wonder what Betty Carr
has to say. I don't know who
got eyes for who but Gloria Russ
and G. L. Robinson have been
talking to each other a lot.
Until next week-Adios Amigos.
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every one of the 600 persons living
in Carrollton has story. of how
the 'face" mysteriously remains
in the window and EBONY re-
counts most of the versions in its
articles.
Milford chronicle., 1951-01-26

treatment on Tuesday.
Lewis Mills is improving verv
nicely from an operation he un-
derwent recently at st. Francis
Hospital.
Mrs. w. II. Carlisle, Sr., is suffer-
ing with broken hip caused by
a fall in her home last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Metzner
and son Eddie were dinner guests
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Metzner at Milford on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Elliott of
Salisbury were visitors Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Elliott on Sunday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mart Uhler, Mrs.
John Elliott and Mrs. Clarence
ocheltree spent Friday in Whining
ton.
Winner in Ladies' Fire Auxiliary
Monday evening was Mrs. Erma-
dine Metzner.
The Sussex County FiYemen's
Ladies' Auxiliary Association met
in Georgetown last Wednesday
evening with the president, Mrs.
Mart Uhler presiding mem
bers were present. The Rev. Will
liam 0. Hackett, pastor of Wesley
Methodist Church, temporary chair
man of the Family Court Associa-
ton, spoke briefly on the Family
Court bill which will shortly be
introduced in the Legislature. He
Milford chronicle., 1951-01-26

The re0rganizatio NOT Greenwood
w. 9. T. U. took place last We'd
nesday evening at the Methodist
Church parsonage. Mrs. Elsie Lay
ton was elected president; Mrs.
Clara Anthony, vice president; Mrs.
Nora L. Wroten, corresponding Sec
retary and treasurer; Mrs. Lizzie
Banning, recording secretary and
Miss Mahala Isaacs, flower mission
superintendent. The next meeting
will be held at Mrs. Bannings in
February.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlisle FarrOw en-
tertained at a Inrkey dinner on
Sunday Mrs. Kathryn Conaway and
friend, A. ]. Stuart, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Afford, all of wilmington,
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Trivits and
Judy, Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Hare,
and daughter Domakay, all Of
Blades.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence O'Neal Of
Downs Chapel spent Saturday eve
ming with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
DickersOn. Mrs. Dickerson is
spending a part Of this week with
her sister, Mrs. John Richter in
Baltimore.
Harry and Clifford Raughley and
sister Mamie of Harrington were
Sunday evening callers of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. F. Porter.
Mrs. Alletia Bullock entered St.
Francis Hospital, Wilmington, for
Milford chronicle., 1951-01-26

days this week with her children
in Holly Oak.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. E. Layton en-
tertained at dinner on Saturday:
Rev. r. 7. Thawley Of Federals-
burg, Md. On Sunday they had as
guests Mr.. and Mrs. John Conrad
Of Holly Oak for dinner.
Mrs. Allieta Bullock went to St
Francis Hospital, Wilmington, on
Tuesday for treatment and check
up.
Mrs. George Baker, Mrs. Charles
Conway and Mrs. Walter Mills
spent Tuesday IN Wilmington shop
ping.
Rev. ]. p. Layton and Robert H
Moore we're dinner guests on Mon
day night with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
COnaway.
The Ever Ready Bible Glass OF
st. JOhnstOwn Methodist Church
will meet on Saturday night at the
home of the president, Miss Hazel
Tatman.
Ihe sanctuary OF the Greenwood
Methodist Church is getting a new
coat Of paint this week.
Greenwood Grace and
Cannon Methodist Circuit
E. c. Thomas, JF., Pastor
GRACE: Church school at 1O:OC
a. m. w. ]. Mills, superintendent
Morning worship at 1900 a. m. Ser
mon by pastor.
BETHEL; Church school 1O:45 a.
m. Mrs. w. Paskey, superintendent
Morning worship at 9:45 a. m. Ser
mon by pastor.
CANNON: Church school at 1O:OC
a. m. Robert Gilbert, superintend-
ent. Evening worship at 200 o.
clock. Sermon by pastor.
The W. S. C. S. of Grace Meth
Odist Church will meet with Mrs
Clara Lee Coulter, next Tuesday
evening at 1880. O'Clock. All mem
bers are requested to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1951-01-26
GREENWOOD
BY Mrs.
Nora WrOten
Phone
Greenwood 4S2l

Greenwood Methodist
10000 a. m. - Church School.
Medford Calhoun, superintendent.
We have a class for every age. We
invite you to worship with us each
Lords Day morning.
1880 D. m.-Evening worship and
hymn sing. Sermon by the minis
ter.
Trinity Methodist
10000 a. m. II Church School.
John Hastings, superintendent. All
election will be held to elect the OFF,
GERS for the church school for the
coming year.
11:00 a. m. Morning worship
and sermon by the minister. An
election will be held following the
morning service to elect three trus-
tees for terms of three years each.
st. JOhnstOWn Methodist
100 p. m.-Church School. s. B.
McIlvaine, superintendent.
300 p. m.-Public worship and
sermon by the minister.
An election will be held follow
ing the preaching service for the
purpose Of electing three trustees
for terms Of three years each.
ChRplain's Chapel Methodist
1900 p. m.-Church School. Mrs.
Floyd Mack.in, superintendent.
Chaplain's, Chapel Methodist
Church will hold spaghetti din
ner this Friday night at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Macklin be-
ginning at o'clock sharp. Public
invited.
The Official board and workers
of the Greenwood Methodist Church
will hold a covered dish dinner on
Monday night in the fire hall at
which time the campaign for funds
for the new educational building
will be presented by the Board Of
Trustees.
Mrs. ]. e. Layton spent a few
Milford chronicle., 1951-01-26
ROXANA
BY Mrs. Alice Lockwood
Phone Selbyvllle 1906


The W S. @. S. held their month";
" meeting Thursday evening, jan
uary 18th, at the Community
House The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Pres
ldent, Mrs. Walter Quillen, Secre-
tary. Mrs. Samuel F. Lekites, Trea-
surer, Mrs Wilson EWell. The hos
tesees, Mrs. Lekites and Mrs. EweIl
served ice cream and cookies, and
al enjoyed the evening very much.
The Sunday School was we'll at
tended Sunday morning Miss jan
ct Bunting and Miss Ruth Ann Saw
age sang 8 beautiful duet and Mrs
Chester Richards gave an inspiring
talk about Temperance.
Mrs. Ebe Lynch, Jr., and three
daughters, Joyce Ann, Carol and
Pat accompanied by Mrs. Lynch's
brother, Vaietus Bunting. visited
friends ia Philadelphia, Sunday.
Mrs. ]. @. Evans had as her din-
ner guests, Monday. Mrs. Gertrude
Ewing, Mrs Gertrude Simpler and
Mrs. Evelyn Arnold, an members
Of the Lord Baltimore School facul-
ty
Mrs. Adsiie Lynch and Warren
Lynch gave a dinner Thursday. The
guests were Mrs. Maude Furman Of
Frankford, Mr. and Mrs. George
CULLEN Of Clarksville, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ephiram West Of Bayard. The
three ladies' being sister Of Mr.
Lynch: also, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Hastings were dinner guests.
Glad to report that Mrs. Della
CULLEN Of East LansdoWne. Pa. Is
some what improved at this time.
She appreciates the cards and LETT
ters received. Mrs. Quillen is the
daughter Of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Lemuel Derickson Of here.
Mr.. and Mrs Asher Carey, Sir.
entertained Sunday to a turkey
dinner, Mr.. and Mrs. James Carey
and two children. DR.. and Mrs.
Asher Carey Jr., and daughter Of
SelbyVille. Mr.. and Mrs. IRA Brit
tinghan and two children Of
Georgetown, Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin
Griffin and daughter Of here and
Scsann Phillips Of Selbyville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold McCabe and
son, Roger, accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph McCabe and son, Dar-
ryl, on a trip South, Sunday. They
visited Richmond, Petersburg, Nat
ional Military Park and many other
places Of interest. They were all
dinner guests Of the formers brO-
ther, Mr.. William McCabe and fam-
lily Of Petersburg, va.
Milford chronicle., 1951-01-26

invited each organization repre-
sented to send representatives to
the meeting in Georgetown High
School on January Is at s 8. m.
The next county auxiliary meeting
will be held in Greenwood on March
81.
Mrs. Elaine Jones, president Of
Greenwood Ladies' Fire Auxiliary
and Mrs. Mart Uhler, county pres
ident, wish to thank the ladies' who
attended the county meeting in
Georgetown last Wednesday eve
ming. Both officers feel that the
ladies are backing them up one
hundred per cent in attendance.
Those attending were Mrs. Elaine
Jones, Mrs. Mart Uhler, Mrs. Err