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, 1953-12-08
DE-. Phifer to Exhibit
Films to College
Closes on I. 7. Prog,

DR.. Juliette Phifer, who is
in charge Of the Teacher
Training program, announces
that several films will be
shown to the college classes
conducted by the Hampton
Institute Program for Teach
er Education. These films
deal with the subject Of
growth and development Of
children and are a supplement
to the instruction being given
in Elementary Education.
The first two films will be:
Principles of Development &
Early Social Behavior. They
will be shown in Frederiksetd
at the Junior High School on
Tuesday, December 5; and in
Christiansted at the Grammar
School on Wednesday, Deem
Der 9. Class hour is 7 to 5 pm.
AL teachers, parents and.
other interested adults are in
vited.
These films are made avail
able through the Office Of
Health Education, Depart
Continued on page q
, 1953-12-08
Reserve Tenn Of Int.
Proposes Review 81
Public Works Prog.

"A four-man team from the
Department Of the Interior
surveyed the operations Of
the Office of Territories, re-
Gently and has recommended
that the Insular Division re-
view the existing Virgin Is
lands public works program
to determine whether it is in
harmony with overall objec-
tives of the Federal govern
ment.
The report points out that
there is some question wheth-
er the program has created
shortages in the labor market
available to the Vigin Islands
Corporation and the Virgin
Islands government, all Of
which are heavily subsidized
by Federal funds. There IS al
so a question as to whether
the system Of public works be
ing built in the islands with
out adequate consideration
that the Island government
will be able to maintain and
operate the facilities.
The foregoing is contained
in a press release issued siaca
October IS, 1858 by the Infor-
Service but reached
the press here only over the
last weekend. It will be pub
lished in another issue.
, 1953-12-08
Reserve Quurterm str
Componv 70 Be Estdb.
in Virgin Isldnds

The Commanding General
of the y. S. Army Forces An
titles, has advised Governor
de Castro that authorization
has been received Of for es-
adjustment of a Reserve
Quartermaster Company in
the Virgin Islands.
Due to shortage Of funds
for maintenance and opera
ton organization will be de-
layed until after the first Of
year. The Commanding Cen
eral stated: 7 shared your en-
thusiasm for early establish
ment Of this Company"
It is anticipated that organi-
zation will be effected at such
early date that the unit will
have sufficient time to pre-
, 1953-12-08
SEN. HUGH BUTLER.
LEAVE FOR
WASHINGTON D. G.

Senator Hugh Butler, chair
man of the Senate Committee
on Interior and Insular At
fairs and his party, which in
Guided his assistant, Stewart
French and Attorney A. M.
Edwards, Chief Counsel, left
on the early plane this morn
ing for Washington, DC, via
San Juan.
Senator Butler said that he
received a lot Of interesting
informasion from different
groups and individuals in St.
Croix, as he did in St. Thomas.
Many, Of course, were not
aware that they could submit
a
written statements or briefs
but the Senator said he ex-
poets to receive these in Wash
ington. He urges all those who
were unable to see him per-
sonally, to write to- him or his
assistant, Mr.. French.
Asked if he thought a new
organic act would have any
chance Of passage in the next
Congress, Senator Butler said
he was unable to say since he
is only one Of q fifteen-man
committee. He indicated, how
ever, that there will very de-
finitely be some changes IN
the present Organic Act.
Some public hearings will
also be held in Washington,
although it will not necessari-
CONTINUED on page a
, 1953-12-08
ST. Thornds Corniyul
Date Set for April 29
through MuY !

The staging Of another Vir-
pin Islands Carnival in St.
Thomas has been set for April
%, 80 and May 1, according TO
a proposal made at q meeting
Of the Steering COMMITTEES.
The dates suggested, hove
ever, are subject to the APP
prevail Of the Governor, who
will be required to declare
April 80 and May /, Friday &
Saturday. as public holidays.
, 1953-12-08

gress, an International educa-
tional exchange program IS
conducted. This Act provides
opportunities to qualified
American citizens to study,
teach or conduct research
abroad. The Board Of Foreign
Scholarships, appointed by the
President, selects the persons
to receive awards.
The Virgin Islands have
been invited to appoint a Ter
ritorial Committee to work
with the Department Of State
in encouraging students who
are residents Of the Virgin Is
lands to apply for the oppor-
tunities offered under the
program. The Board has es
tablished a plan whereby spe,
cial awards are made to grad
uade students upon recon-
mendation of committees in
their home States and Terri
tories.
The detectives Of this pro-
gram are to promote better
understanding Of the United
States abroad and to increase
mutual understanding be-
tween the people Of the Unit
ed States and the people Of
other countries. Through the
students who are sent abroad
under the program it is hop
ed that these detectives will
be advanced in the associa-
ton Of the students with their
colleagues at foreign univer-
sites and with the people Of
the host countries.
Governor de Castro has re-
quested additional informa-
ton on the application Of the
program to the Virgin Islands
In replying to the Assistant
Secretary Of State the Cover
nor stated: Il am indeed most
pleased to have your invita-
ton for me to appoint a Ter
, 1953-12-08

ritorial Committee in the Vir-
gin Islands to participate in
program. | am happy that
the program has been extend
ed to the Virgin Islands.
The Governor also express
ed his appreciation to the Of
flee Of Territories for the ac-
ton, taken in inspiring the
State Department to broad
en- the scope Of the State
Scholarship Program to in
clude the Virgin Islands. He
declared that it was a "most
constructive augmentation Of
our educational program"
, 1953-12-08

pare itself to attend annual
field training during June"
, 1953-02-18
HORSES o SALE

On Friday, February 20, 1853 at
400 Pm. there will be a sale of
five (5) Horses at the Bethlehem
Factory Yard. Offers can be
made for one or more Of these
animals. They are available for
inspection at New Works Stables.
Virgin Islands Corporation
, 1953-02-18
Gron Componu
Evdngelisticu

Sc esta llevando a cabo en-
la iglesia alpha y Omega
situada en- Strawberry Hills
Christiansted Santa Cruz v. I.
Empesamos Sabado IA, '53
hasta various semanas estara
con ~nosotros Ell conocido Evan
gelista Rev. Francisco Felix.
Ell cual Dios ha usado muy
Poderosamente en- la Oracion
por los Enfermos y en- la Pre-
dicacion del Evangelio. Ten
dremos distintos Evangelicos.
Durante ell curse de esta cam
pana invitamos a todas las
colonias de habla Espanol y
muy especialmente a todos los
Ingleses interesados para que
esten con nosotros. Durante
este tempo traiga a Los enfer-
mos y a los que estan. En- dis
tintas Pruebas, a Vuestra Fa-
milia y a sus amigos.
lBien venidos Todosl
FL pastor
Rev; Alejo Miranda.
ARss
, 1953-02-18
Shipping News

The SIS aKASTOR' is
scheduled to sail from New
Orleans February 10Th; Mo
bile February 18th, and is due
at Frederiksted March 10th,
via Jamaica, Haiti and Saint
Thomas, accepting freight for
Barbados, Georgetown and
Paramaribo.
ALcOA STEAMSHIP co. Inc
Rob't L. Merwin & Co. me.
Agents
, 1953-02-18
CARD of HANK

sa8#+N &H5E=@4rH
We, the undersigned through
this medium, do sincerely
wish to thank all friends and
acquaintance, for the very
kind cards and other tokens Of
sympathy in our moment of
sadness, on the death of our
beloved father and husband,
Mr.. Sebert Hewitt who passed
away in New York on Feb. 1st
1853.
Mrs. ALMINA levitt &
children on the mainland
and relatives in st. Croix.
, 1953-02-18
FOR RENT

NEW STORE with glass
show windows
at % Princess Street, C'sted
Dwelling above store will
also be available for rental
within s months.
MRS. A. CoREA
, 1953-02-18
PROBATE NO. s 1862
NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNTING

Pursuant to an Order of the District Court Of the Virgin
Islands dated February I, 1858, the undersigned Administra-
tor hereby gives motto that he will renderh MS Final Account
in the Above entitled estates on April s. 1858, at the office of
the Clerk of the Court in Christiansted.
Anyone having objections thereto should then and there
show cause why said accounting should not be approved.
William F. Moorhead
Administrator
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-08-08

spiritual music shows. June said,
I'VE were very fortunate in OBJ
tanning this very wonderful group
for a concert presentation. They
are going to give a marvellous
program including such popular
selections as Come IN the oom,"
How i Got Over" Surely God
is Able" and many other favor
ties. I know that all true lovers
of gospel music will want to at
tend this outstanding presenta-
.ion."
Advance tickets may be pur-
chased for $1.20 at NoTth's Trav-
ell Bureau, 1104 NV Srd ave.
Admission at the door Is $3.50.
June of WFEC hopes that this
viii be just the first In a series
of concerts featuring the nations
top gospel and spiritual stars.
They hope to present many more
OF their listeners favorites later
on this fall.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-08-08
fuman Slavery Still FIourishing
NEW YORK AUGUST & :

NEW YORK August 6 - Men,
women and children are still be-
ing held in human bondage in this
supposedly civilized time and no
governments or agencies are do
ing anything about it, reports the
September issue of Esquire Mag
azine in an exclusive article en-
titled World Slave Trade.
Taken from special reports
made to the United Nations Com
mission on Human Slavery, ou-
mission on Human Slavery,
author Monroe Fry reveals that
in Africa, southeast Asia and most
of the Arabian peninsula, chattel
slavery is still flourishing insti-
tuition, with some 100000 human
beings still the helpless servants
TO often cruel and ruthless mas
tiers. The shocking truth, reports
Fry, is that in 1948 the General
Assembly of the United Nations
adopted a Universal Declaration
of Human Rights which prohibit
ed slavery in all forms. Yet a half
dozen members of the UN are
breaking the law, and everybody
ignores the situation.
Most of the slaves, continues
Fry, are found in Arabia, where
they are shipped from Ethiopia or
the Orient, or are Arabs captur-
ed in tribal wars. Brought to Ara
bia under cruel and primitive
conditions, they are sold to veal
thy Arabs as prostitutes, concu-
bineS, domestic servants or man
ual laborers.
Some hope is in sight for these
slaves, says Fry in Esquire. "The
shieks and their families are get
ting a Western education with
Western gold, and their attitudes
are changing. Skilled labor is
needed rather than slave labor.
Moreover, every man wants his
nelghbor'S good opinion, and the
ArabianS are beginning to learn
what the rest of the world thinks
about slavery. They are ashamed
of the fearful contrast between
the rich and the poor"
That is only a small part of the
problem. though. claims Fry.
Arabia is only one country where
slavery exists, and the UN has
files full of reports on other coun-
tries, such as Morocco, Cietnam
and Indonesia, where slavery is
admittedly practiced and OBJ
viously condoned - and their Of
fetal reports to the UN making
light of this situation are contra
dicted by private sources and the
UN investigators themselves.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-08-08
FAMOUS WARD
SINGERS HERE
AUGUST IS

On August IS at $50 pm. Mi
amians will have a chance to see
and hear the famous Ward Sing
ers in person at the st. Agnes
Parish Hall, 1885 NV 3rd court.
The program is being presented
by June McRae of WFEC.
Clara Ward is known as the
worlds most famous Gospel sing
er and has won acclaim where
ever she has performed. The
Ward Singers have won many
awards including the honor of be-
ing the nations most popular
gospel group. Their records have
always been best sellers In the
gospel field and are heard reg
ularly on VICES gospel and
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-08-08
CLAIMS WIFE
BORE SON OF
NEGRO DOCTOR

MINEOLA, NY. - (ANP) -
Tongues were set wagging freely
in this New York suburban COM
munity last week by prehminarles
in a divorce suit. Fred OhmS, a
trombonist, named DR.. Charles E.
Baker, 40, as the father of his
comely brunette wife's for-year-
old son, Paul. It countered her suit
for separation and alimony.
Last April, Mrs. Ohms, 80, Tele-
vision singer, accused DR.. Baker
Of stealing her $4,000 mink stole.
In court she decided it was all
mistake, after which the promi-
ent Nassau County obstetrician,
who had said he bought the fur,
was freed. At that time her hus-
band packed up and left the
Uniondale home with his daugh-
ter, Leslie, IL, to live with his
parents in Roosevelt. The child
rem were both awarded to Mrs.
Ohms the day before her hus-
bands hearing.
Atty. Meyer F. Goodman, rep
resenting the trombonest, told
her musician husband:
Let's face it; DR.. Baker is the
father of my son. l want to leave
you and take Leslie"
OhmS claimed that he had not
had martial relations with his
wife since 1913 when he came
home unexpectedly on four oc-
caSionS and found her entertain
ing the doctor. He contended that
the interracial pair had an apart
ment (leased in her nancy at S5
wicklow Ave, Hampstead.
DR.. Baker is married and re-
sides at 377 Jerusalem Ave-,
Hampstead. He has two children.
Mrs. Ohms met the doctor as a
patient about five years ago.
The suit and countersuit were
scheduled for September in Mine
ola Supreme court.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-08-08
HARLEM DEMOS
IN REVOLT, WANT
NEGRO FOR
CANDIDATE

NEW YORK - (ANP) - Po-
litical revolt threatens Harlem.
With $4,000 votes at stake, Har-
lem's four district leaders have
served notice on New York Coun-
ty leader Carmen DiSapio they
resent the slightest of their can
didates for Manhattan borough
president.
Monday night, DiSapio named
Max Katz, local lawyer as his
choice for Manhattan borough
president. Following on the heels
& of petitions from his leaders that
colored man be named, this slap
in the face precipitated a big stir
in Harlem's political clubs.
Last week, the Republicans stole
march on the Democrats and
nominated Elmer A. Carter, a dis
\ tinguished highly trained man, as
their borough president candidate.
This marked the first time that a
colored candidate has been named
by a majority party to a policy
making, high echelon city job.
The Democrats had advanced
several names as their choice to
offset the Republican bid for
power. Among them were Rep.
Adam c. Powell, City Councilman
Earl Brown and Col. Chauncey
Hooper, former commanding Of
ficer of the 369th Regiment. A
hurried meeting last week at
Democratic headquarters reveal
ed the attitude of the Harlem
leaders. DiSapio waited to make
his announcement, a political pay
off that was jolt to the hopes
of Harlem's leaders.
Immediately they warned the
party they would hardly be eX-
pected TO hold their constituents
in line as they had done for the
past 20 years. They also pointed
out what happened when Adam
Powell first ran for city council
and how when he resigned, Ben
Davis swept into office, although
he had the Communist support too.
At that time, party regularity
was abandoned and racial choices
prevailed. The same situation has
arisen with the selection Of Katz
and the Harlem leaders know 1t.
Any sizeable percentage of that
$4,000 votes would turn the tide
and sweep the borough presidents
job right into the Republicans
laps. The Republicans know this
and naming Carter was their bid
TO split the solid Democratic ranks
in Harlem.
However, DiSapio said, "A slate
is a slate" when questioned on the
Katz appointment. 1t was explain
ed that should Katz lose in the
primaries (and there is wide di-
vision among the Democrats) and
Robert Wagner Jr., the Demo-
cratic mayoralty candidate lose,
the way would be left open for
Wagner to run for Manhattan
Borough President, the poSltlOn
he now occupies.
This explanation does not rest
well with Harlem's leaders. They
are certain that a candidate OF
their own race and choosing would
face no opportunity for Manhat-
tan Borough President, the posi-
ton he now occupies.
This explanation does not rest
well with Harlem's leaders. They
are certain that candidate OF
their own race and choosing
would face no opportunity for de-
feat and at the same time, streng-
then the entire city slate. Late
Tuesday, there was possibility
that Katz would withdraw VOL
UNFAIRLY, leaving the way open for
DfSapio to save face and name
a candidate more to the liking of
his four Harlem leaders.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1953-08-08
PROGRAM SCHEDULE

MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
6:00-Sign on
800 8:OO-The Clock
300 9:00-News Mr.. & Mrs.
9:00-News: Old Ship of Zior
9:15-1O:O0-Old Ship of Zion
l0:00-News: Jockey Club
10:15-12:0O-Jockey Club
CIR. Jamboree Sat. only
!2:00-News: Job Mart
News: Bliss Sat. only
l2:15-12:45-Bondu's Bliss
l2:45-Betwcen Us Girls
1:O0-3:00-Red, Hot and Blue
3:00-News: Jockey Club
3:15-5:00-The Jockey Club
5:00-6:00-News Mr.. & Mrs.
6:00-Sports Roundup
6:15-7:00-Gospel Moods
John A. Diaz Mon. only
7:00-Sign off
SUNDAY
6:00-Sign on
6:00-8:00-Heaven's Highway
8:00-News: Quartettes
8:15-Church Reporter
8:30-9:00-$l00 Songfest
300 l0:00-Baltimore Tabernacle
1000 10:30-Hungarian Church
in:30-Student's Digest
1O:45-Melody Echoes
HOO 12:00-Music for Sunday
12:45-Weather: Girls
l2:0O-Jewish Variety Hour
:OO-2:30-Serenade in Strings
2:30-Parade of Stars
3:00-News: Peoples Choice
3:O5- 5:00-Peoples Choice
5:00-Solo Star
5:30-WMBM. Presents
5 45-NAACP
, 6:00-Vocal Aires
6:15-News Roundup
G:30-7:0C-Summcr Se~ccade
6:45-NcwS Roundup
7:OO-Sign off
The echo., 1953-12-01
TEXAS HOST TO THE 1854 SIS. CONGRESS

sion here and make the program
for the 1854 National Convention
that meets in Jacksonville, Florida,
next September.
Rev P. S. wilkinson, president of
the American Baptist State Conven-
ton, who resides in this city; Rev.
A. A. Lucas, the president of the
General Baptist Convention and
treasurer Of the National Baptist
Convention of America who resides
in Houston. Texas, who is also a
member Of the National Baptist Pub
fishing Board, along with Rev. E. D.
Darlington, who resides in Houston,
head the three State Conventions
that endorsed San Antonio's invita-
ton to hold this Summer School of
Methods in this city.
The echo., 1953-12-01
Folks Housed, Gaming Seasons ,-iere.

I Won see a Green's you
sniff the hYes2e-a0d Am
t.ition has you in its grip
But don't so, fuil tilt, at
;our Sp~:ng hcvsec.eaning
Take i; easy. Take nd
'antage Of materials and
methods that save time and
effort, advises Winifred 5
Carter, Director of Proctor
Il CANDLES Household In
Formation Service. S +
tays to rub cream INTO
your hands - around the
nails, especially - before
you start scrubbing, and
70 bind up your hair before
you start busting. It's wise
to have an apron bristling
with big pockets, for
brushes, h a m m er, dust
cloth, etc. Do test the step
ladder for steadiness. and
wear low heels when you
climb. But most Of all,
check your supply of clean
ing materials. before tine
frenzy SEXES YOU.
The echo., 1953-12-01

Have you been thinking the woodwork,
or even the house needs painting and
shuddering at the cost? If so, are you
dead sure it needs il? Mrs. Carter sug.
gests washing small corner with Spic
and Span. You may find that painting
isn't necessary this year. But whatever
your specific cleaning chores, remember
that doing things ihe hard way often
isn't the hest way. So take it easy. SEIZED
ule your duties. let everybody help. And
first thing you know every nook aud
Granny Will he spotless and you'll ss
clipper rs "A h~aiM.
The echo., 1953-12-01

Miss Matte L. Larkin, General
Secretary Of the Bolbrook Benevo-
lent Association, will have the honor
of installing the General President
elect and the General Vice Presi-
dent elect, Mr.. G. D. Cotton of West
Enterprise. Mississippi and Mr.. r.
v. Pope of Laurel, Mississippi, Tues
day Mornine. December 18th in our
last Quarterly Bo.-d. 1919. TIE
general public is invited to attend
this meeting.
The echo., 1953-12-01
Heidelberg News

On Thanksgiving Day at Pleasant
Valley Methodist Church rally
that had been in process was brought
to a climax. Rev. c. M. Webb de-
livered the sermon and finance was
reported as follows: Mrs. Carrie
Husband-$84.50; Mrs. Ellen Heard
$4,000; Miss Effie j. Husband -
$104.00; Mrs. Aggie Porter-$2000;
and M. Y. F. $500. The total amount
of money raised was $261.52.
After the rally delicious dinner
was served.
The echo., 1953-12-01
Rose Parker, reporter.

Mr. A. j. Barnett, Chairman, Elk
ecutive Board, Holbrook Benevolent
Association, is calling a special meet
ing of all agents Tuesday Morning,
December 18th.
Chairman Barnett will preside
over the Executive Board meeting
for the last Quarterly Board of the
year, 1858, Tuesday Morning, De
cember 18TH
The echo., 1953-12-01
Laurel News

Dear Secretary:
This comes to let the many readers
of the Echo and the members Of
the Association know that Lodge No.
260 is still on the firing line. We
are still increasing our membership
by adding new members and regain
ing old ones.
I would like for all local presi-
dents to try and do their best to
increase their membership. We all
know that anything that will not
grow will eventually die.
If each president would add one
member during each quarter the
membership of the Association will
increase 200 or more quarterly. Don't
you think that will be nice? | have
added new members in the last
quarter.
Presidents, Go vour hest and l am
sure that you will be successful.
Looking to hear from you in the
December Board.
Mr.. NJ Page, President No. 260
The echo., 1953-12-01
Dear Miss Larkin:

Please allow space in the Echo for
me to let the many readers Of the
paper know that Mr.. F. B. Crumb-
ley. q faithful member OF Lodge No.
40, passed November II, 1858. He
was a resident Of Quitnan, Miss.
M Sam Jasper. President
The echo., 1953-12-01

On Monday, December IA, 1858 a
Christian Institute will be opened
with Rev Clark as Dean Of the In
stitute. A small fee will be charg-
ed. All Christians are invited to
attend.
The echo., 1953-12-01

San Antonio, Texas - Telegraphic
information reached this city last
week from Secretary Henry A. Boyd
that the 1854 session of the Sunday
School Congress has been awarded
to the Alamo City"
During the five days that this
in session they will be observing the
Golden Jubilee. The founder of the
Congress was the late r. H. Boyd,
who was former pastor of the Mt.
Zion Baptist Church in this city,
V > ie now known as the First
Church.
60 General Baptist Convention
v 7anzed in this city fifty years
ac5 end his Summer School of
Methods is the outgrowth of that
State ORGANIZATION. The invitation
from this CITY Was extended by the
fifty 3 pct Churches, the Baptist
Uni tors Clion of San Antonio of
v h ev. E. j. Wilson is the presi-
o'nt; Rev. j. w. Washington, secre-
tary; it was endorsed by the three
State Conventions with member
ship of more than three hundred
thousand Baptists.
There will be coming to San An
tonic, representatives from the thin
ty-eight states that enrolled in the
Congress se~cion Indianapolis In
diana last June Al the same time,
it IS thought that the Executive
Board of the National Baptist Con
venion Of An e-ica will hold its SEES
The echo., 1953-12-01
Poplarville News

Lodge No. $50 had pie rally on
Sunday, November %, 1858. Each
member brought a pie and six drinks.
We raised $500 and everyone had
nice time.
The echo., 1953-12-01

The program given in honor of
Dorothy Day was very successful
Many gifts were received and the
finance W93 liberal
The echo., 1953-12-01

Mrs. Henry Thigpen and Little
Bette Moore are on the sick list
Mrs. Annette Caraway, Reporter
The echo., 1953-12-01

3-r and Mrs. John Clark spent
TA4nksbgivinss Day in the home of
Mr. T. c. Clark Of Laudardale, Mis-
assippi.
The echo., 1953-12-01

Ms ~. N. Clark. Mrs. L. v.
Davis ana Mrs. Ollie l.. Dawson were
he chime" guess oa Thanks givings
Day ~ s@ { Z H.. I..,yh.
The echo., 1953-12-01

Mrs. Wallace Harrison and family
are rejoicing over the birth Of a
little son whom they named Wallace,
Jr
The echo., 1953-12-01

Pfc Cuba Wilson spent his vaca-
ton in the home of his mother, Mrs.
Jeff McGill
The echo., 1953-12-01

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mccormick
are the proud parents Of a son whose
name is Thomas Rufus.