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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-12-18
loFbeV 70 Speaker
Az MAASP AmMucl
M@aHlnq Sunduy

The Minneapolis NAACP viii
hold In final meeting Of the year
at Phyllis whsatley House sun
day, Dec, 10 at 4 p, m, According
to custom, the December meeting
10 designated a. the annual meet.
ING.
Included In the business OF this
session 10 the annual election OF
officers and executive board mem.
berA selection OF the branoh's
choices for the national board. re-
ports OF officers and COMMITTEES
ehairmsn for the year just end
ing,
A. an added feature, sidney
Lorber, well known Minneapolis
attorney and member Of tho
branch legal committee win ana
lyEo the school segregation cases
which were rs-arEued before the
u, q, Supreme court In Washing
ton last week.
Mr.. Lorber may be remember
81 ~ one Of the delegates from
tho Mlnneapolisb ranch who APP
pearSd before the secretary Of the
Army and other Army officials In
Washington in March, 1851 Go ar
cue for complete Indignation Of
Negro soldiers In the Army.
He was one Of tho attorneys for
the NAACP In the famous Min
neapolis housing case Of Pauison
W. Keller In 1860. A. that time
five attorneys for the NAAcP,
headed by Jonas q, schwartE, APP
peArcd an aInIcuH curiae friends
Of tho COURT 10 argue that race
Of q property buyer was not per-
tincnt In q real estate tranaac.
ton.
Tho NAAcP assisted attorneys
Raymond w. Cannon and Sheldon
KaTlins In q demurrer action
which was upheId' by the court.
Mr.. Lorber, at Sundays meet
ing viii answer questions re-
gardinE the school segregation
cases and win trace the history
Of the arguments against Segrega-
ton from the famous "Pieaay w,
Ferguson" decision of separate
but squaf' 10 the recent argu-
msnts before the nations top
judicial body.
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Driver Responsible For
verniCe Grantham'S Death
Gets Year In WOrkhOuSe

A st. Paul driver who was
charged with criminal negli.
gence in the death of a ST. Paul
woman, Mrs. vernice Gran.
than, got off with . year In
the Minneapolis workhouse
under terms Of q five year pro-
baton imposed in Henncpin
County district court Tuesday.
The man. Raymond EIisdgs. 70.
Of 2057 Bslby Az was sentenced
10 an indsteFmlnate term at 81.
Cloud Reformatory. The sentence
was stayed and he was placed on
probation by Judge Theodore y.
Knudson and ordered 70 serve
one year in the MIN city work.
house.
Eilsdge was charged by the
Minneapolis police with drunken
driving when his auto coIlidsd
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New York, Dec. Is The South
Carolina state Nurses Assocla-
ton has voted to invite eligible
Negro nurses to membership. sf-
fective Jan. 1, 1854. Miss Ella
Best, r. N, executive secretary
Of the American Nurses AsSocia.
ton announced this week.
This means % Of the IS state
and territorial constituent Aasocia-
tons Of ANA now include Negro
nurses In their membership. Ae-
cordlng to its bylaws. ANA pro-
vides individual national member
ship to eligible Negro nurses who
cannot become members OF state
nurses associations where they
live or practice, Miss Best said.
Prior TO World War II, IS state
nurses associations excluded Ne
gro nurses from membership.
The action In South Carolina
was taken after a meeting OF the
Board Of Directors with the board
Of the South Carolina Palmetto
Association, to ascertain IL the
Negro nurses were interested in
joining the group.
In its platform the American
Nurses Association has pledged
itself TO promote the inclusion and
fun participation Of minority
groups IL association activities,
and eliminate discrimination In
job opportunities. salaries and
other working conditions.
Its intergroup relations pro-
gram has been developed TO carry
out this work. Goal IL to achieve
the Indignation Of nurses Of all ra-
ciAl and religious minorities and
to protect the rights and privii-
eyes Of all nurses.
In addition TO the growing num-
Der OF state associations admitting
Negro nurses to membership, an
other achievement in the field has
been the increasing use. by agen-
cies employing graduate profess
sionAl and practical nurses, Of
competence a. the sole criterion
for employment, Mas Best pointed
out.
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with the car driven by Dr, o. r.
GranthAm. s7e IgichRrt early on
the morning Of Sept. 20, al Fourth
-. and Tenth Av. O.. In MlnRsapo.
In.
Mrs. D. n. (VsrnIco) 0ranthAm
was thrown from the family car
and died Q few hours later from
q skull fracture.
Ellsdge was originally charged
with drunken driving. but after
Mrs. 0rantham died the Henns.
pin county grand jury on Oct o,
indicted him for criminal neRis.
Eencs.
Hs win not begin his workh0uss
term until Dec. ~. 70 allow him
10 adjust his business affairs.
Mrs. 0ranthAm was a popular
member Of the younger 81. Paul
social set
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Tho cab driver said he picked her
up at the Aidrloh Az. address.
Tho glass pane IN the door 10
Roblnson's room had bean broken.
AZ first Il was thought that abe
was a suicide. but the wound In
right hand dinpellsd that theory,
Robinson had been keeping
company with Mrs, Smith who
while 90 years old, appeared 10
be not more than In her thlrtien.
One Of her employers said abe
had told them that nhe had helped
Robinson purchase an auto and
that In recent months he had been
trying 10 break with her,
The deceased womAn'a husband,
John Wesley (uray-syed amittyl
Smith was shot and killed IN ieaa.
In contrast TO no I ragio hap
peninEs In her life. Mrs. Smith
had always led q very quiet NE
during her marriage and In the
later years since her husbands
death. She worked an q domestic
and household assistant and was
highly regarded by her employers.
Funeral Services Held Monday
Funeral services were hsld for
Mrs, Smith Monday, Dec. II, at
Graham Temple, with raw Tim.
othy Barge, assistant pastor Of
fioiatinE.
Burial was at Crystal Lake
cemetery.
Survivors are two sisters. Mrs.
FIossls o. Matthews, Minneapo.
Ils. Mrs. Fannie Bell Hurt, clsve-
land; three brothers, Jack Strange
Of Minneapolis; John Bybse, York.
Pa, Frank Byboe, Cleveland. and
q Hlatsr-ln.law. Shirley strange
OF Minneapolis.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-12-18

The n. Paul Branch 0f the
NAACP reelected Frank Smith,
president on Sunday. December
10 at its annual election of o..
fIcara.
Other officers elected were Mrs.
Addis Few. first vice prsMldsntI
Mr.. J. 10 johnson, second vice
president. both reelected; Mrs
Eva Bslisis, secretary; Mr.. @. w.
Peters, assistant secretary and
Mrs. Lula King. treasurer. ro-
elected.
Tho following members were
elected 20 the Executive Board:
Mines. Hazel Butler. Allie HRmp-
ton. Beside Turpln; MsasrS Frank
Boyd. Richard L. Stokes aF., Mrs,
Mabls Harris, Rev. DsnKil A.
Carly; A. LawTcnos Davis, Rev.
n. J. Jones. Rev. Floyd Massey
Jr., and Arthur BtsFnbsrE.
The meeting was held at the
Local bis elubrOoms.
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abolished by local boards.

abolished by local boards.
Since this case was first
brought b high court by parents
Of Negro children In Topeka, the
board OF education In that city has
passed o resolution calling for
the termination Of segregation IN
tho elementary school system Of
that city a. rapidly % praOtic.
able"
Paul n. Wilson, assistant attor-
nay general Of Kansas argued
along with attorneys for the
states Of Virginia and South Caro-
lima that the 18th amsndmsnt was
nsysr intended 70 end segregation
IN public schools. but Topeka made
Its own decisions IN this matter on
the banis Of policy.
Ths Delaware case Il also I'm.
Iqus In that Negro children are
already attending the ons-tine all
white Claymont high school Of
North Wilmington and mo
Hockession elementary school at
south Wilmington upon order Of
the Supreme Court Of the state
Of Delaware.
ChanoetI"r oolhhs o. @
ru'"a bAck N 1891 tnas 49,
two sohooas must ossSe eAoia1
ING Negso enl'osen sse" ~
hs phys'oH. insq.A'''ass ~
"tles senoola: IN. L.AIg
alnrn.ee " '"' "'S"S
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Post Masters 70
Confer OOgWSse On

Post AaGsaOgs 70
cOHfsS oOWrOos On
SsR6ay AspogDo0a
Prince Han MasOfs OR the four
Twin city Lodges win confer ths
Past Masters degree On newly
elected Masters o. TIE lodge ct
4 p. m. Sunday DSesmbsr 10. at
Perfect AahIaF Han, 7s4 gG An
th0ny Az, 81. Paul Past Masters
Council win BE- In ehargs.
Ths MatronS AdminiStrativ
degree Wfn Be ooafeEred upon
matrons and patruns slsctsd %
the Eastern star chapters az 0
p. m. Ths Matruns and Patrons
Council Wm conduct TIE esrs.
monies.
Rsfrushments WIN BE- served
during ths social hour that win
follow tbs WORK
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-12-18

John Richie i0z5h Olson
Highway announced this week the
operation Of q package delivery
and Messenger servies
IN delivery and measengsr
ssrvies IL one d . group q bual-
nessaS known ~ The Quartet
owned by John Riteh1s. ofBess
for tn Quartet" are located a.
GO Olson Highway.
Other members Of ths Quartet
are Ths Minute consy Isiand.
managed BY Mra. Annie Ben
James. The Record Bar. and the
Padas PaKIor, . plaas a rocrsa-
ton.
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that segregation 10 not unOonstI.
tutionAi and should be maintained.
Cases rsargbsd were those
which originated In Clarendon
county. q. c. Prince Edward
county. Va. and Washington, d.
G. Attorneys for the plaintiffs
found II Unnecessary 10 argue IN
thu cases In Kansas ana Delaware.
Besides the attorneys for the
plaintiffs and the defense. the
justice department was allotted
one hour 70 present ~ position IN
the cases.
All five cases originally were
argued before the nations high
tribunal q year ago. After dslibsr'
atlnK for several months, the aug.
tiEt body on juno Q postponed .
decision on school segregation I'M
III five questions c"ntsring on ths
18th amendment 70 ths u D. Con-
St't"'''n W.T." AnS"'f"
AZ thAt uFns Inc court asked u
the congress in passing the 18th
ansndmsnt intended 70 abolish
SsgregAtion ana me stats IN rau-
-
fyinE the lstn ans"'tn"n' "no-
H'""u enA' " ""
-. ,o.,., Ala ..h.d 4, ~ tn.
- a 49,. sour., h.a ths
-. -, o. - ..~r.~.,iou
r. n ,n-.. =, ~. s1o,. o,,...
So. .,,o~ns,,. ch.Il.nvtr1 .svra.
80, "a -. tn. ass.nasn,a
80 m
M n ho,,y, ov,1,naI,v aIIo,,sd
- h..,tn~ In ,hs s,~s GO mrs,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-12-18
AGASONs' GRAND MASTER
JOHN LAWRENCE OFF
FOR SPECIAL SESSION

John r. Lawrence, e47 Igishart
Av.. Grand Master Of the Prince
Hall MaSona Of Minnesota, win
leave Friday evening. December
10, 20 attend the special seaaIOn
Of the Conference Of Grand Mas.
tsrs eonvening In Chicago.
The meeting win be held In the
newly acquired Masonic Temple
located at 422T Cottage Grove 4.
The special session which IL
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
70 PRESENT Ap0Ll0
RaaRn eNnA Anm n ~

~@~~ wv NNAA " w
Minneapolis Moline In present
ing the famous Apollo club, I25
blended voices on radio and Tv
Sunday. December 20.
The singers under the direction
Of Ralph E. Williams. win be
heard from $40 20 & p. m. on
wCco-Tv. Prom 8 10 $40 .. m.
the club win Be heard On wCco
radio.
This win b ths method BY
which employees and dealers Of
the MinnsapoliS-MOlins Co. sings
liz holiday wishss 10 the people
Of the Upper Midwest.
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formed for Sister Kenny. Com
munity Chest and Veterans hos
pital
Edward l. Boyd and Martin
Wellington win assist the Phyllis
whsatiey Staff In entertaining
thu large number Of children en-
pected at the party.
FeE1an Temple extends an In
vitation 10 an children 20 BE- pre-
sent for an snoyabls Christmas
Party. Don't forget the time. 2
p. m. Saturday.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-12-18

LSShang Coz aAs 1na~as SaoorASS
Tina sAR spAr4tlaAS-YuhuGads f~v-
assa.S--eAaaaAsS-hAs t~RssS YSs
en- md Ehsm a. - KMKTfEM
Ko0X. R@lao q VASass1Ai ~ -
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ehEISeWs@S gdlslOn Goes
70 Press Yvosdayill

Two Dsys ssVIyilI
30 that subscribers win BE- sure
70 get their paper before CHRIST
mas. the Dec. 10 edition u this
paper win BE- printed, mailed and
on nswastandH Tuesday afternoon,
Dec. "a. Mall Subscribers should
recsIvs their papers wednesday
Dec. -.
Persons having ads. news items
90 any OthsT material for cur
Christmas edition should get Il %
the Minneapolis office Of this
paper by Monday noon, Dec. n.
Thanks for your eoopsratI0ni
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Mrs.. vlvioR Williams
OIost R0malaS Sent 70
"a naasRa hAkmmS.aawl

I've A00tss WsbwS09Vb
Mrs. Vivian Williams. ~. TOO
LyndaIs Az. r. died at her hons
on ThurDday, DscsmbsF II. Fmsr-
al services were held at the Wood
ard Funeral Chapel ~ I y. m.
Saturday. December u. Her re-
mains were shipped 10 g. Louis
for burial
Survivors include her parents.
Mr.. and Mira John w. Jones OF
g. Louis, two sisters and othsT
relatives.
Woodland FUNERAL Home was In
charge o. arrangements.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-12-18

by n. y. (sQuirrpl)
Jones, u nelghboF
who livea ct ia2ph
s. Fourth st. Jones
told police he
thought there was a
dead woman In
Robinaon'u room.
Robinao was
found IN tho apart
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-12-18
Protests BiGS;
Go Drops Support Of
National Conference OF
Christians & Jews

Washington, D. C-Because of "basic differences" over
discrimination the Clio regrfuy has withdrawn support
the National Conference Of Christians and Jews
Announcement OF the action made by clio Sec'y.-
Treas James b. Carey chairman the Clio Civil Rights
Committee in a story in the Dec CIO neWa
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-12-18

IN CaHfoEuAAs Mr.. and Mrs.. RO-
bart Tay1Or. SeS6 Fourth Az. o.
WIN leave wsasesday. Deosrmber
-. for Los AAgassA Calf. %
spsnd ~ holldsys Visiting lGFa
ThyioR's father. Mr.. =. L. aAavsrs
ana twO hrUthsEs laasvan ana
Harbagt HhlvaFM
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-12-18

mas party spm-
SOred by Fezzan
on Saturday
December 10. at
2 p. m. Miss
Dial win present
q program OF
Christmas music
and songs for
children.
Aha has per-
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In a letter TO Lewis w. Doug
Las. chairman Of Brotherhood
Week activities Of the interfaith
conference, Carey said the action
was taken because some Of the af-
filiated bodies Of the conference,
especially In the South, openly
engaged in discriminatory prae-
tices, such a. excluding Negroes
from their deliberations or &C.
cording them only limited parti-
cipation."
CI0 disclosed this situation for
some two years with the confer
enee. emphasizing that we could
not affiliate ourselves with Organi-
nations that permit racial discrim-
nation In the constituent bodies."
In writing TO Douglas with the
authorization Of CTo president
Walter p. Reuther. Carey said IN
part: "Our differences are basic
ones relating to the implemsnta-
ton Of orgAniEational policies.
"our organization IL fully COM
mitted to the abolition Of racial
segregation and discrimination.
Our procedures do not permit u
20 indulge In partial application
Of this principle. Therefore, we
find Il impossible TO successfully
cooperate with organizations who
deal with thiss ubject on q vary
ing basis. The entire situation h
very much TO be regretted"
Carey said that In the alb
sence Of q fortnight policy state
ment against race discrimination"
Go affilIatss win be advised not
20 participate IN the work Of the
National Conferenle Of Christians
and Jews.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-12-18
BETHESDA SUNDAY SCHOOL
PROGRAM DECEMBER 70

Bethesda Baptist Sunday school
viii have their Christmas program
at the church on Sunday. Deoem.
Der 20 at Z p. m. The public IL In
Yitsd 20 come out and encourage
the young people In their sffOrtS
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-12-18

scheduled for one day, was called
by Amos T. Hall, Grand Master
Of Oklahoma and president Of the
conferences.
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Supreme Court Listens
As Attorneys Re-kgus
School Segregation Cases
Nv ALICE A. DUNN1uAN

neutrality-suspicious. Tor paFonta OF Negro
school pupils four states and the District Of Columbia last
week told the u Supreme court that segregation In schools
IL unconstitutional and, thus, should be ended.
On the other hand attorneys for the In which the
originated equally strong In their arguments
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MINNESOTA NCCJ
~ CONCERNED WITH
NrwRRACTAL REn.ATTONl

~ aAAAAAAA
The Minnesota director Of ths
National Conferences, Man Kari
would make no statement on the
withdrawal except 10 say that u
10 regretted.
Mr.. Kari did furnish this nsWa-
paper with . portion Of recent
minutes Of the executive board Of
the Minneapolis group q oetO-
Der -, 1853. which sid:
~sss N ssslang - eancaae Zoe
Brothsrhooa ths NstisnAl Con-
asrenes pFopeFly takes eonesFn
Cor ne state % lmanrsAsAn1 FuAA-
taoms and sselEs % discharge IN
rsap0aaGhlllfy fer psumOti1R
good yin n tlat aFsA q humaan
Ma zee chs fIsAd % inseFTnnAal
eamneFm and funcas@n % tn
q eaaueED ana fuBetlsa - ths
NaGlsanl CasfsFsnus q ChsiS-
tlnns a1d SswA"
Mr.. Kar1 also pointed cut
that an national NCcJ poliry
mailing boar.is, eonntnEaons md
eUmmittsss inclads both Wh1tss
ard NegrosA
NuznbsrUd among Tn Negroes
VAC have Rsrvsd on national
IsvaAB q tha NCCJ are mBch wen
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BETIEEsDA PRAYER BAND
RIARHa nHRa. JENNIE DAKII

ms Prayer Band Of Bethesda
Baptist church visited Mrs Jennie
r Davis, 1000 Columbus Az. On
Sunday afisrBoon. December -.
bringing hsr ebser and words u
prayer. which was greatly enjoy
81 Mrs. Waiter Dieksrson IL
Ieadsr q ths band Mrs. Lone
Brown. praaldsnt Of tss Nilsson
circle ana Rsv. John Young, as
nistaHt pastor Of Bethesda Baptist
ehurch accompanied thsua.
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Woman Found Slain;
Grand Jury To Get
Evidence On Dec. 28

The Minneapolis police homicide squad has compiled sv.
dsncc the death Of Mrs Helen Smith, 6l6 Aldrich Ave- NJ
Minneapolis who found shot death early Saturday
morning Dec ~ and will present TO the Hennopn county
grand Jury Monday Dec. %.
Held in Jail without charge pending the jurys action 10
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shFinsrs HOstsi
Auxi0 Dial To
PIGY And Sing
For Kids PuifV

Auzie Dial talented and well
known musician win appear I'm o
benefit performance at q Christ
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This Minneapolis TRIBUNE photo by
"Open Before Christmas pictures Minneapolis
yOungSter Bcng Christmas put package
he had purchased City
Children taken shopping
Of Commerce members and their Wvea Walter really
for Christmas
Each child given Of money spend shopping
tour they taken
wrapped their gifts sang
Mrs. Beatrice Reed 1851 Bryant Ave- N He active Phyllis
Wheahey House.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-06-06
U.S.. Racisnl
Continued from Pace One

continued from Page One)
is serious obstacle to the growth
of Christianity.
The educator then went on to
say:
missionaries and laymen in the
diplomatic corps tell US we are
Gripping our chances of progress
with people of foreign nations be-
cause of what we do to persons
from these nations within our own
community.
"Too many who come to our com
munities, we are saying yes. this !
a free and democratic country
but n
"These prejudices are all based
on misconceptions. We are ignor-
ant of the facts Of life as brought
out in anthropology. There is no
inferior or superior race or ma
tionality, anthropoligists have de-
cided. There is one race-the hr
man race. Thus, anthropo'ogv IS
finally catching up with the teach
ings of the Bible"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-06-06
Women'sc
Organized

Brookhaven, Miss, June IA
group of ladies met at the home
of Mrs. Eva H. Harris Monday eve
ming, June at 8 pm. for the pur-
pose of organizing a women's club.
Mrs. Harris gave the highlights on
the club after which the following
officers were elected: President,
Mrs. Henrietta S. Griffin; Vice
President, Mrs. Sophie E. Paige;
Secretary, Mrs. Lillian S. Barnes;
Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Velma
S. Lee; Treasurer, Mrs. Vanzie c..
Thadison; Chaplain, Mrs. Mildred
E. Thadison; Chairman of the
Program Committee, Mrs. Eloise
G. Brent; Reporter, Mrs. Annie S.
Boston.
After the election of officers, the
group decided to name the club
the Bertha L. Johnson Literary and
Garden Club of Brookhaven in
honor Of Mrs. Bertha La Branche
johnson of Pentiss Institute, Prem
tiss, Miss. Mrs. Johnson is a pio-
neer club woman in Mississippi and
is nationally known for her contri-
buttons to club work.
At the close of the meeting. Mrs.
Harris, our hostess and organizer,
served refreshments which were
enjoyed by all. The meeting was
adjourned.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-06-06
OXFORD News

The Oxford Jr. School closed
May 27, 1858. The students went
to get their cards June 1st at
1000 o'clock.
Among the students that pass
ed were: Flora L. Johnson, 9Th;
Eta L. Miller, 9th; C. Bell Reed,
9Th; Lois Eird, 9Th; Mrs. Cora Bell
Roger, teacher.
Reginald E. Johnson, 9Th; Mar
gle N. Smith, 7th. Mrs. Della r.
Davidson, teacher.
Marshall D. Johnson, End; Will
lie L. Marshall, End; Erie R. Mar
shall, 4th; Mrs. Lena M. Peterson,
teacher.
Those of the graduation class
were: James C. Buford, Linnel w.
Hickmon, Bonnie Avant, Laura L.
Hughes, Ludell Richmond, Northa-
flee Strower, Dorothy ]. Patton,
Harrie Ruth Banks, Freddie c..
Parham, Homer Harvey, Melvin
J. Banks, Leroy Thompson, R. Mel
son, Yorator Thompson, Pete
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-06-06
Poor Recluse
Leaves $4,000

SELMA, Ala, June 1. = Police
checking the little home of an aged
Negro man who died Tuesday from
natural causes, Wednesday found
more than $4,000 in cash hidden
around the place. -
The 8O-year-old man, identified
as King Gardner, had retired about
five years ago after working 81
years for cotton oil company.
Neighbors said that since the
death of his second wife several
months ago, the octogenarian had
lived alone, in apparent poverty
The police who checked Card
ner's home said they found $4,000
hidden inside. of books, in the bed
and other caches. The officers
said some of the bills were in sab
airy envelopes dated from several
years ago.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-06-06
Canton Garden Club
Holds First Social

CANTON, Miss, May 3O.-(Spe-
cial)-The Flower Garden Club en-
joyed it's first social activity since
the beginning Of the new club year.
This was presented in an attractive
flower show, which was in the
Commercial College building on
Lee street. This affair was large
ly attended. The club members
and large number of friends at
tended this activity as well as con-
tributed to the show of exhibitions.
Quite number were awarded rib
bons for their tasty and timely ar
rangements and flowers.
The flower show was climaxed
with lovely tea, which everyone
enjoyed. The club is looking for
ward to its annual picnic. Mrs. A..
L. High, president; Mrs. Lille S.
Nichols, secretary; Mrs. A. G. Will
liams, reporter.