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Arkansas State press., 1953-10-30
MCRae Notes

The acapclla choir of the
WrightsviIle high school rendered
a program during the vespcr hour
Sunday at a p. m. This was the
first appearance Of this very ex-
cellont group Of singers on the
vcspcr programs and was regard
ed by all present as among the
best After invocation by Rev. J.
II Gipson. MIR, Prof J. c Cook,
principal of the school served as
master Of ceremony and presented
several members Of the faculty,
who accompanied the group. The
greetings from the school were
Arkansas State press., 1953-10-30
Lions
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ming backs like Frederick Fidd-
mont, Joe Davis and Hardy
Thrower carried the ball ll8 yards
on rushing to the Tigers 26 but
the Arkansas lads were fumb'ing
and coupled with a series Of pen
alties were unable to push a tai
iy across and break the tie.
The Lions guards, Felix STICKY
and Robert Johnson; tackles. Nc
Kinley Nash and Harold Monta-
que, and ends, Darwin Davis and
John billiard showed power thru
out the game as the Tigers Odell
Arkansas State press., 1953-10-30
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LContlnued from page one,

Continued from page one
college game. Other outstanding
Squadmen were Edward Ballard,
st. Louis; James McCullum, St.
Louis, co-captain; Henry McHen-
ry, Douglas and Donald Jones,
twin aces for offense.
Lanes outstanding player was
William Jones, quarterback. The
teams lone TOUCHDOWN was made
on long pass.
The game was heavily secuted
by Coach Bell Of Knoxville. ac-
cording to A. II Morrow. coach
Of the Panther squad.
Arkansas State press., 1953-10-30
Killed


Continued from page onrn
and is the mother of eight chill
d~en Besides her children. she
is survived by two brothers. Joe
and Prince Thompson of this CITY;
W sisters. Miss Elizabeth
Thompson of Little Rock and Mr..
Francis Glynn Of st Louis
Dubisson Undertaking company
is in charge Of fu-eral arrange
ments.
Arkansas State press., 1953-10-30

LITTLE TYPE isn't it? go. But it bring
A BIG MESSAGE - Mrs. l. c. Bates,
President Of the Arkansas Conference OF
Branches of The NAACP, announces
that WALTER WHITE, Executive
Secretary Of The National Association
for the Advancement of Coored Peo'
pie will Speak for the NAACP a!
A STATEWIDE PUBLIC MEETING
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH 8 P. NJ.
at The Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 9Th
and Cross streets. This is your IN
vltaton to be present.
Arkansas State press., 1953-10-30
vesper-''
lContinued from page oneI

CONTINUED from page onel
but it can be found in the small
land of Palestine.
The wife of Horatius Spafford
who wrote the hymn 1T Is Well
With My Soul" is the proprie-
tres Of the American colony Of
Jerusalem. This colony. accord
ing to DR.. Walton is made up Of
homes, stores, and children's nur-
sery.
Arkansas State press., 1953-10-30

ed early in November
Visitors are always welcome to
visit the institution also to share
in the vesper hour and other pro-
grams.
The guardian., 1953-12-12
DARK CONTINENT
WAS FIRST In
CIVILIZATION

BALTIMORE, Md. - Pro-slay-
cry historians have "smeared"
the contributions black peoples
have made to civilization, Or.
George E. Haynes, noted au-
thornty on Africa, told Nor
gan State College students
here.
Speaking on the weekly as
sembly program, the City Col
lege of New York professor as
serted that black immigrants
brought their culture to Am
erica" and claimed that Africans
have developed civilizations
which have preceded those of
other races.
DR.. Haynes disputed world
renowned historian Arnold
Toynbee's claim that black
races have produced no civ
ilizations to date. "Toynbee,, 1
feel, could have found the
truth" DR.. Haynes declared as
he emphasized that civilizations
fiourished in Africa in ancient
times. He lauded the culture of
Ancient Timbuctu and said
that ancient African civiliza-
ton learned the art of smelt-
The guardian., 1953-12-12
COFFEE HOUR
Continued From Page One

AOhA
Chairman Lomax played
Santa Claus to eight little
children presenting them with
Christmas gift sweaters. A
hearty welcome to come again
was VOICED by Mrs. Lottie Kim
ball. matron of "558".
The speakers all lauded the
new Ward 9 Republican COM
mittee and all voiced the Senti-
ment that voters must carefully
select and vote for candidates
who will work for the best nj
terests of the city and strive
to eliminate Juvenile delinq-
uency.
Mrs. Lamb voiced special
thanks to Gov. Herter, Ward
Committees president, Mr.
James Bayley and Mr.. Harold
Berk for their generosity in
making the Xmas Basket Fund
a success.
The guardian., 1953-12-12
RUSH A.M.E.
ZION CHURCH
50 School Street

81 SCnOOI SIfeeb
Rev. George B. Thomas, Pastor
Sunday School $50 10:3O
A. M; Morning Service 11:00 =
12:45. Sunday Morning Rev.
Thomas preached on Worn
Sandals: text from Timothy.
The Choir sang Gounod'S
"SanetuS". After the service the
willing workers had bake
sale. Tuesday at $3.50 The "Y"
Women's Missionary Society
will meet at the home Of Mrs.
Aloine Buckner, rs Watson
Street. Wednesday at 7:3O the
Bible Study Glass will meet.
Sunday evening at Boston Uni
versity Rev. jenkins, assistant
Pastor at Rush, gave an inspir-
ing talk on the Creation and
Christ. He interposed his talk
with, selected songs. Mr.. Jen-
kins intends to be a singing
Evangelist.
The guardian., 1953-12-12
Cottage Prayer
Fellowship

Tuesday prayer meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. Sarah
Green of Warwick street. In
terestel groups from many
churches we're present. Joshua
Bonds of Emanuel Baptist
Church, Maiden, led the hour
of meditation. The Boble les
son was from End Cor. a. A
poem was read entitled God
Hath Not Promised" The meet
ing was very inspiring. joseph
Gibson brought soulful mes
sage to the members and
friends attendingthe Saturday
evening service at that church.
David Bowra Union Metho-
dist Church extended the altar
call to professed Christians at
this service and rendered the
prayer of cleansing q Cor. I'D.
Miss Dorothea Anderson was
visitor at the Warwick st. MIS-
sion Tuesday Of last week. Sew
eral folk of Cottage Prayer will
visit a morning service at
Bethel Baptist Church, Rev.
Batta, pastor. Margerite Leslie
of Bower Street is entering
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
for care this week. Greetings
we're received from Lillian
Bourne Spoonner of Cambridge.
Mrs. Lulu White Of Kendall St.,
who recently celebrated her
18th birthday, is very active
in City Christian circles.
You are cordially invited to
attend all Cottage Prayer meet
ings and the secretary, Kay
Dorsey, will be happy to place
your name on the mailing list
Call HI 2-O732 any afternoon.
The guardian., 1953-12-12
YULETIDE SEASON
AT SHAW HOUSE

The formula for joyous
Yuletide calls for a gayly
adorned tree. No one knows ex-
actly where this custom began,
but it's older than Christianity.
1t is believed to be a survival OF
tree worship among the ancient
Germans. In Sweden and Nor
way, some people still place a
small fir tree or a branch on
the ridgepole of new house
for luck.
The Scandinavians are said
to be responsible for the Gus
tom of kissing people under the
miStletoe. According to legend,
a mythical character named
Balder was given a charm which
protected him from any danger
from fire, water or air. How
ever, Balder was struck with
an arrow made of niStletoe,
which grows out Of tree trunks.
Somehow, he recovered = but
from that time on, his moth
er never failed to kiss anyone
she found near a tree hung
with miStletoe.
The lights and glittering
ornaments on the tree were
once meant to symbolic the
sun, moon and stars. Before
the season had a Christian sig
nificance, men rejoiced because
the shortest day Of winter was
past. With thes un coming near
er the earth, they brought holly,
and evergreens into
the house as a promise of
The guardian., 1953-12-12
spring.

spring.
With the many fraternal or
ders, community organizations,
churches and college groups
participating and cooperating
there is promise of a great
Yuletide season at the Robert
Gould Shaw House under the
direction of Morris R. Taylor,
Headworker. Following are
some of the activities planned
for this festive time.
December 1S, Y.W.C.A. Xmas
Festival with Shaw House Cho-
rus; December Is, Lions Club
Party for 9, 10, 11-year-old boys;
Honey Bees Party; Mothers
Club Christmas Party; Friend
ship Club Yuletide Party; De-
cember II, Party by Chandler
School Students at Shaw House;
Golden Leaf Party play and
Exhibit; December 18, Shaw
House Chorus Party; Decem-
ber 20, Annual Presentation of
Christmas Music by Shaw
House Chorus; December 21,
Parent Teacher Organization
Christmas Party; December %,
Tiny Tots Parents Night; De-
cember %, Nursery School Party
and Miscellaneous Teen-Age
Parties.
The guardian., 1953-12-12

was whether the wishes of
states or the Constitution oil
the United States should pre-
veil. 1t was the duty of the
Supreme Court to enforce the
14th Amendment and that the
courts decision would be vital
to the states, to this country
and to the world, he asserted.
John w. Davis, long expert
enced in Constitutional fights
in the Supreme Court, argued
for South Carolina, one Of the
states whose segregation prac-
tice is under attack. Davis
argued that the nine justices
lacked the power to set aside
a sys.em that the states ana
the lower courts considered le-
gal for three quarters of a CEN
tury He contended that the
happiness, welfare and progress
of colored children were best
promoted in segregated schools"
Asst. Atty. Gen. Rankin, re-
Atty. Gen. Herbert
Brownel, said that the Justice
was in accord with
the stand taken by James P.
McGranery, predecessor of
Brownell.
McGranery in a brief last
year told the high court the
Truman Administration was
convinced that separate schools
for colored and white pupils
was illegal and that the court
had no basis for any other rul-
ing.
The guardian., 1953-12-12
X. OF p.
NEWS

There will be a meeting Mon
day, December 13, at 2:30 pm.
at the Calanthe Home, $50
Columbus Avenue, called by the
Grand Chancellor, DR.. Walter
o. Taylor and the Grand
Worthy Councillor, Mrs. Sarah
A. Stratmon, to make arrange
ments for our Grand Session
which will convene here in
July of this year There will
be a meeting every second Sun
day in the month until July.
So, come out, Sir Knights and
Calanthes, and help make our
session a success.
The Fall Festival given by
the Courts of Calanthe Satur-
day, December 5, was sell-out
early and an overwhelming
success. We extend our apologies
to those who came late and
were unable to be served.
The guardian., 1953-12-12

ing and the manufacturing of
iron.
DR.. Haynes also disputed the
theory that "the African is
lazy" africans work and if
thev don't, they starye," he said.
He said there is mo such thing
as the African" Africans diff
fer in language, color, customs
and in many other ways, he
said, predicting that a new Af-
RIGA is in the making.
The guardian., 1953-12-12
First Congregational
Methodist Church
BOSTON
Rev. Vernon e. Carter, Pastor
Temporarily worshipping at
y Masonic Temple

Gil lO1 ally HOASAAARPAAA6 ~
p. Masonic Temple
The members of the First
Congregational Method ist
Church of Boston were Allied
with spiritual enthusiasm at
last Sundays Services. Rev.
Vernon Carter was assisted by
two associate ministers in the
serving Of the communion. The
Gospel Chorus and Senior Choir
gave great inspiration to the
worship service. Mr.. Aubrey Lat
timore was added to the fellow
ship. Shutins we're served COM
munion by the pastor and the
presidents OF Stewardess Boards
I and II. The sermon at IL A. M.
was titled Purchasing Some
thing E.ernal", emphasizing the
placement of values in the
channels of eternal effects. The
Parsonage committee announced
that their rummage sale held
at 1888 Ruggles st., near Cabot
ST., will be held over until Mon
day, Dec. IA. Mrs. Julia john
son is the president OF this
group. On Sunday, Dec. 13,
Stewardess Board No. 1 will
have a tea the home Of Mrs.
Addie Samuda, IA Auburn st,
and on Sunday, Dec. 20, Ste
wardess Board No. II viii have q |
Stay at Home Tea, Donation |
on so cents. The First Congrega-
tional Methodist Church Of Bos-
ton started building up its even
ing service last Sunday, with a
dynamic speaker in the person
of Rev. Charles Coleman and
this coming Sunday at 1880 p.
NJ. Rev. Charles Coleman OF
Andcver-Newton School of
Theology will deliver the SER
non. Young Peoples Fellow
hip vii present their Christ
mas play at Butler Hall sun
.ay, Dec. 20, at z P. M. Senior
nor Eill present the Cantata.
~ )ration" under the direction
If Mrs. Barbara Rollins and
,rganist Mrs. Alice Rayner on
Dec. q at 7..sO P. M
The ublic is cordially invited to
lttend these services.
The guardian., 1953-12-12

to confess that it Is better felt
than explained. When I flrst
realizedit, I lost all fear Oh
death, which l had previous 70
this revelation. l can liken the
passing of the human soul 10
the. turning in of a used car
and the purchase of a new one.
The soul who recognizes and
co-operates with the program OF
the creator, builds up a char
acter which becomes an asset
to the eternal program OF the
Creator. so, he pays instalmentS
IN his new "car" while using
the natural body as the ven
icle OF the soul during TINS
transitory existence. Then, when
He, Who makes no mistakes, de-
cidese that the old car mas
given all necessary service, He
promotes the soul, and the old
car is turned in for a new one
AS to any definite information
on the future body, ! leave u
with Paul, who says Eye hath
not seen, nor ear heard, nell
ther. have entered the heart OF
man. the things which God hath
prepared for them that love
him"
The guardian., 1953-12-12
TOP COURT
continued From Page One

COnLlnueu FROM age OiAc
doctrine was impossible, Mar
shall asserted. Even if the faci-
lities given colored children
were superior to those provided
white children segregation still
would be unconstitutional.
Marshall was seconded by
NAACP Attorney spottswood
w. Robinson of Richmond. Va.
Robinson argued that the 14th
Amendment placed under equa-
lity of law all persons regard
less Of color and to wipe out any
caste system.
Aby. Marshall in conclusion
said that the main question
The guardian., 1953-12-12

mental political skullduggery. 1t
is not one mans job. Some
day our readers will learn the
whole story But first class
tonsorial service is our con-
tinued aim. More next week.
The guardian., 1953-12-12
O'BanyOun's
Observations

That testimonial and install
lation bouquet, Thursday, De-
cember II, is a worthy gesture
from all angles. 1t shows the
strength of united operations by
an er-denominational chorus.
and that is in keeping with the
trend toward the brotherhood
of man. 1t gives approval to a
worthy and treid organizer of
years standing, one who has
occupied a place in the sun
among musicians, as soloist, di-
reector, organizer, and eXecu-
tive officer of the Greater Bos-
ton Gospel Chorus Union. OF
course, I speak of Lille Bal
lard. one of the honorees in
the affair, and upon the head
of no more worthy person could
such testimonial be showered.
The incoming president, Kitty
Faison, is a go-getter who has
impressed the organization with
her executive ability. and they
are going to start her Off by
feeding her. she follows trail
blazer, and hespeak for her
successful administration
The banquet will be at Peoples
BAPTIST Church, Thursday, the
nth.
Having been asked so often
10 explain what I mean by an
oft-repeated statement that
Al l. r-nA q rala r,nifN I q = We
The guardian., 1953-12-12

sidewalk. The kid followed along at his side, with
Just questioning glance through his drying eyes.
They stopped near the uniformed man absently
ringing bel as much to warm himself as to
draw attention to the metal pot suspended on a
red tripod on the sidewalk.
The old man motioned toward the pot The
kid edged forward, his grimy fist unwound, the
half dollar glittered once and disappeared.
The two solitary figures shuffled across the
street and disappeared into the dimly lighted
restaurant. Inside, they talked What they said
is theirs Eavesdropping would have been an
impertinence.
THE OLD NAN paid the check. It was So
cents. Back on the sidewalk the old man extended
his hand. The kid grssped 1t. sMerry Christmas,
mister his high pitched voice prayed.
The old man nodded, his eyes twinkled mos
memtarily. sGod bless you. God bless you,' he
said.
The kid, hands showed deep into his mach.
nav, moved away into the darkness.
The old man watched for a moment, then
turned slowly and shutfed around the corner, up
the Mill where the yellow light famed down on the
sidewalk from side door. He disappeared inside
to the warmth Of the Salvation Army.
Two human souls, perhaps forever physically
separated, were suspended as one for fleetins
moment In history. Revealed to them vas The
awesome meaning Of Christmas. So awesome,
they wept insinctively.
IMPRINTED BY SPECIAL PERMISSION or rHE
'uNoAY COMMERCIAL, BANGOR. MAINE FROM
AN ORIGINAL STORY WHICH APPEARED ON
3ECEABER n. 1852
The guardian., 1953-12-12
sICKLY NICE

Health is wonderful, and so
is being just sick enough to
stay in bed a couple of days
and be pampered a little.
The guardian., 1953-12-12

PERHAPS IT WAS the sharp claws Of the
wind. 1t was raw enough to rnoisten eyes. But
the old mans leathered face, just under the eyes,
gistened in the vari-colored lights Of the over"
head Christmas bulbs.
troubled shadow descended over the boys
face like a shade drawn on brightly lighted vim
dow. Involuntarily, his hand withdrew few IN"
ches. Fingers closed over the shining halt dollar
Then, unaccountably, the boy lowered his
head. Though he bit his lip, he wept, too.
Passers by hurried on without a glance.
They had troubles of their own.
For few seconds the two tattered specks OF
humanity stood in tableau. Two sparks from the
grindstone of life. The chilled kid, with cold feet
and the faded mackinaw, possessing only un"
bounded hope. The old man, long past hope, with
only memories Of perhaps better maybe worse"
The guardian., 1953-12-12

The regular, monthly business
meetine OF the S. Coleridge-
TAYLOR Musical Association was
held Tuesday, December 2, at
the home of John H. Powell, rs
wellington ST., and saw the
usual annual activities, cleo
tion of oficers, reports of Sc
cretary, and Treasurer The
present On1cers were all re-
elected with the reception Of
Assistant Treasurer for which
Office Marion McFarlane was
chosen. The reports were ac-
cepted as read, and referred to
the auditors, and the healthy
condition of The club is evident.
Plans are under way for the
35th anniversary celebration,
and the GUARDIAN will give
further information as it is re-
leased. The program for the
fourth Sunday, the 2Tth
mas been given to me, as usual,
md I expect to respond with
he usual discussion. Several |
subjects are being considered |
md I will let you know in time
10 you may prepare for what
S coming. After business meet
ng, a full turkey dinner was
served by John and Mary Pow
ell. Such hospitality cannot be
described. You should have been
there for yourself A rising vote
of thanks was accorded the
genial hosts.
The guardian., 1953-12-12


They we're standing a few
feet apart, but essentially were
separated only by time. Time, a
meaningless abstraction to the
old man; an eternity to the I'D.
FINALLY THE old man
stirred. The kid withdrew the
money. A long, withered hand
fell on the kids shoulder. 1t
squeezed once, tight, SYou're
good" was all the old man said,
his lips scarcely moving.
He nudged the kid along the
The guardian., 1953-12-12

SELL OR RENT houses or
apartments by letting thousands
Of eur readers know about them
The guardian., 1953-12-12

THE. PASTORS AID SOCIETY of the Zion Fire
Baptized Holiness Church at 511 Columbus Avenue IS
presenting the famous Caroletes singers OF New haven
$50 pm and $50 pm benefting the Pastors AID Socle-
y and headed by Mrs Clara Foster and Mr. H. Crayton
mo with several famous singing groups New York City
Come and enjoy these singers at Zion F B H. Church.
Rev r j. Davidson, minister.
The guardian., 1953-12-12

A raw wind whipped arouno the corner ofExchange
Street in Bangor 1t tore at the ragged ends Of the
kids faded mackinaw. He hunched up his shoul-
;::;:::.3.;;:::s:::i! ders and half turned to fend
l%.ySzzA off the probing chill, clutching
s0hn his solitary wreath tighter
against his stomach, Lnuckles
'"'''2'' tiny grey spots against the
CRIME Of his hands.
He threw an occasional curious, troubled
glance at the old man huddlsd against the corner
Of the building, protected from the wind by solid
vertical column Of masonry.
II vas ths supper hour. Only few busy
people hurried past A ruddy, pleasant faced
man, burly in a heavy overcoat trimmed with
fur collar, hesitated, then stopped when he saw
the kid His hand plunged into his pocket. He
bought the last wreath, smiled aMsrry Christmas
to the kid and passed on. He did not glance at the
old man. Nor did the old man seem aware Of his
passing.
BACKED AGAINST the steamed-up plate
glass window, the kid studied the bright half dol
lar. He turned It over In his hand. He looked up
and down the street once.
The old man turned his eyes slowly down.
ward to where the boy now stood before him on
the sidewalk. His expression revealed nothing for
an instant -lost somewhere, probably IN mem
ories. Then the old mans mind registered.
He stirred as the boys hand came out, the
half dollar flat, glittering against his grimy open
palm, like shining silver dollar sunk In grey
cement
No words had been spoken. The old man
shifted his feet He looked at the boys face,
bordered at the top by leather pilots cap brlm,
Its symmetrical lines broken here and there by
tufts Of matted. brown hair.
The guardian., 1953-12-12

Recognition of outstanding leadership and devoted
leaders OF last years campaign for the United Coloed
College Fund in New England by Michael T. Kelleher,
right MRS. JOSEPH S. MITCHELL 1852 co-chaHman;
M KELLEHER and r. NIINTURN SEDGWICK, 1852 cam
Edward A. Weeks, Editor OF the Atlantic Monthly.
The guardian., 1953-12-12
The Kettle. and the Kid
"A True Christmas Story
BY John J. Lindsay

A raw wind whipped around the corner ofExchange
Street in Bangor. 1t tore at the ragged ends Of the
kids faded mackinaw. He hunched up his shoul-
The guardian., 1953-12-12

Having been asked so often
to explain what I mean by an
oft-repeated statement that
death is not a calamity, 1 have
The guardian., 1953-12-12

ders and han turned 20 lend
off the probing chill, clutching
his solitary wreath tighter
against his stomach, nuckles
tinY grey spots against the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-07-23
Colts Begin Sitting Top Talent
From Squad of Sc Candidates

perimenting with Ben Agajanian
as a "place-kicking punter."
Coach Hampton Pool thinks
Agajanian might be able to deal
the opposition misery by aiming
for the sidelines-as close to the
coffin corner as possible-with
his long place kicks, instead of
relying on the usual method of
punting.
The Rams admittedly are try
ing to make up for the loss of
their No. l punter, Bob Water
field who has retired.
SAN FRANCISCO, July % (P).
-Visco Grgich, a member of the
first San Francisco Forty Miners
in 1916, announced his retire
ment today.
REPRESENTATIONS Grgich, 80,
a former Santa Clara star line
man, suffered knee injury in
the second league game of 1852.
1t kept him out of action for
most of the season.
He plans to devote all his time
to his job as an auto salesman.
DETROIT. July % (P.-The
Detroit Lions have signed four
veteranS-Fullback Pat Harder,
Jim Doran, defensive end, and
Halfbacks Tavern Torgeson and
jug Girard. That leaves nine
members of the league cham
pionS still unsigned.