davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1953-11-08
Europe Can Be Breeze for the Polite
American With Memorized Phrases

chant in Milan toSseS you off
by saying that a yard of silk
costs "duemilacinquecentocin-
quantotto," a pencil and a polite
smile will tell you that this
frightening mouthful is only the
Italian way of saying 1858.
6. Don't be afraid of risking a
bunch of European consonants
and vowels in public. Europeans
are patient, and have had plenty
of experience understanding
American accents-even Texas
tWangS and Dixie draWlS.
Most comforting thought for
Europe-bound Americans is the
fact that English is the second
language for a large chunk of
the continent. In Holland, Swift
ZCrland or the four Scandinavian
countries, Americans with any
accent are the center of admir-
ing throngs, all eager to practice
their school English. AS one
tourist explained it. there is no
need to learn any Scandinavian
word, except the ubiquitous
'skal," with which you address
only your glass and your fellow
guests.
English is fast becoming a sec
ond language in Germany and
Austria as a result of the United
States Army and American radio
broadcaSts. Signs are often in
German and English, and night
club entertainers generally sea-
son their remarks with the best
from both languages.
The Latin part of Europe
France, Italy and the Ibernian
Peninsula-boasts thousands of
hctels and restaurants, each with
every member of the staff. from
bell boy to maitre ID" speaking
lnglish as perfect as you can
find anywhere between the
Statue of Liberty and the Golden
Gate. Every major city has a
branch of the National Tourist
Office we'll stocked with English
gastronomic dictionaries and
phonetic charts.
French is the single most USE
full language for this part of
Europe. And even a few phrases
dug up from high-school French
OF an idiom book will work Won
ders with cab drivers, porters
and policemen. No one has ever
copied the nasal intonations of
the native Frenchmen success
fully without feeling a glow of
personal triumph. AS one tour
ist put it: 1T takes a few min
utes to recover from the shock
of being understood.
The story is often told about
Evening star., 1953-11-08
Zurich Is Top Swiss City for Americans

ZURICH. Switzerland. - Al
though such glamorous names as
Geneva, Lucerne and st. Moritz
may sound more ~Swiss" to
would-be explorers of Europe,
Zurich, Switzerland's fashionable
metropolis and shopping center,
still leads the race, attracting
more American visitors than any
other Swiss city or resort.
In 1852 total of $4,000 lodg-
ing nights at Zurich's hotels were
credited to United States citizens
and residents, with Geneva run
ming up with a mere 114,000.
One reason for the popularity
: of Zurich with American tourists
is the city's new IntercontinentaI
Airport which has become the
very gateway to the wonders of
Switzerland and is a most i'm
portant hub of air traffic in Cen
Evening star., 1953-11-08
New Liners Schedule

NEW YORK. - The new
quilt Greek Line flag
ship Olympia, which recently
arrived here on it's maiden voy-
age, will make 13 North Atlantic
crossings from New York to
European ports between March
and November next year, accord
ing to the 1854 sailing schedule
for the Greek Lines five passen-
ger ShinS.
Evening star., 1953-11-08

Once there was brave tour
ist who cavorted across Europe,
scaled the Matterhorn, Scooted
in and out of Paris traffic and
chased wild bulls through the
streets of Pamploma. His cour-
age never waned until confronted
by a mouthful of native Italian
with no interpreter in sight. He
reacted then as though the
melodious cluster of Italian
nouns and verbs had turned him
to stone.
Fred Allen tells how an Amer
ican in Paris tried to buy a
set of andirons, but found, when
he left the antique shop, that he
had bought two old ladies, one
of whom was in poor condition.
"Alors," quips Allen, the Ameri-
can shouldn't try to speak
French-he is safe only when he
points.
Truth to tell, neither example
is typical. for there is no reason
for a visitor abroad these days
to freeze up or play charadeS
when within sound of the native
lingo. Language is no longer
the great insulator between the
traveller and the people. Lin
quail barriers abroad have been
broken up to a large extent by
the influx of American GIs.
American films. American vaca-
TONERS and United States news
papers and magazines
While English will go a long
way in Europe, the tourist who
wants to get away from the
large hotels and major resorts
will find even a slight Smatter-
ing of the language of the coun-
try invaluable
To help the average tourist
with the lingual problem abroad,
a transatlantic airline has pre-
pared the following suggestions:
/. Buy an idiom. list of work.
able, everyday expressions. These
idiom lists which do everything
from tell you how to order break
fast to how to repair a car, are
far more useful than bulky die
tionarieS and phrase hooks.
/ 2. Learn few gracious eX-
presSions first A well-put
Thank YOU" Please" You're
welcome" or Good day" can do
world of good. Many a tour
ist with no foreign vocabulary
finds he can get in and out of
almost any situation with po-
lite "Merci," Bite" "Prego" or
"Buenos dias."
3. Memorize a dozen useful
verbs, nouns and adjectives. Talk
Geographically. Good grammar
is second to key words, and per-
feet pronunciation is second to
getting an idea across.
4. Spend as much time as pos
sible brushing up on foreign
menus and numbers. Food is the
chief topic of conversation for
tourists in Europe, and though
most large restaurants have Eng
disappearing walters, the quaint
little bistroS are usually strictly
unilingual.
How much" whether it's
"combien." quanto" or was kos
tets the most popular tourist
question in Europe, and num-
bers are, of course, the answers.
Memorize from one to 10 and
then master counting to 100 by
10. AS in English, the system is
easy and logical.
S. Use paper and pencil
rather than waving your hands
in verabl bedlam If the mer-
4
Evening star., 1953-11-08

an American tourist who decided
to spend his trip abroad in Eng
land to avoid any clash with
the language problem. First he
wasted an afternoon looking for
a drugstore because no one real
lied he wanted a chemists stop.
He then sent his valet out for an
undershirt, but he returned with
the English equivalent-a vest.
And finally his balcony seats in
the theater turned out to be
British English for dress circle.
The moral is simple. A little
experience with the native par
lance of all countries is worth
a try. After all, no one goes
abroad to be smothered in Eng
lish or carried in golden silence
through every chateau and cafe.
Evening star., 1953-11-08
Tickets on Sale Soon
For Buyreuth Festival

BAYREUTH. Germany. - The
program for the 1854 Richard
Wagner Opera Festival Plays in
Bayreuth has been announced
by the festival management, and
advance reservations may now
be made. with ticket sales to
begin November Is. The pro-
gram will open on Thursday,
July %, with "Tannhauser"
and will close August %, with
"Lohengrin." Performances will
include 'Das Rheingold." Die
Walkure," "Siefried," "Goett-
erdaemmerung" and "Parsifal."
Evening star., 1953-11-08

trail Europe. Another reason is
the ideal combination of trade
and vacation opportunities which
this cosmopolitan lakeside city
offers to American businessmen
and their families.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-04-25

neither did the Negro get lighter
what change will take place ii
a ball park -? This POLICY TALK
is lot of hog wash.
Be it resolved that we will not
enter Sportsman Park, and will do
all in our power to keep others
away until there is a change in
attitude.
We congratulate the stand TAX
en- by the Hot Springs Bathers,
and ask all fans to support this
team whenever possible at their
park.
We also wish to congratulate
Mr.. Holding Carter for his very
fair minded editorial
Committee
Rev. J. F. Redmon, Chairman;
Charles Palmer, Secretary; James
Edward, Rev. M. M. Morris, Ben
jamin Cook, L. c. Chapple, ]. H.
Bivins, James Carter, Mrs. E. J.
Threadgill, Mrs. Lubertha Will
liams, Alex Skinner, Leland, Mis-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-04-25
Lang behodng humility
surprise as Dr. Davis makes presentation speech

things you possess whether many
or little or nothing at all. 1t is
service that renders success.
The work of the Seminary is
well known, and | am not gifted
or worthy enough to shout-Hc-
sannas! May | just say, but sin
cerely so: DIR. LANG, WE THANK
YOU!
We kept thinking of the good
man as we sang, Somebody Did
a Golden Deed. Then DR.. William
p. Davis, Dean of the Central
Center and Pastor of the Flora
Baptist Church was presented by
the POSTMASTER. DR.. Davis spoke
in gracious terms of DR.. Lang He
pointed out his untiring efforts and
great sacrifices which he made in
order to carry on great Bible
teaching program that has done
so much for his people. DR.. Davis
referred to DR.. Lang as a great
Christian, great leader, yea, a
great builder in the Kingdom Of
God. He pointed with deep appre
citation to Dr.. Lang's unique work
as carried on through the Missis-
sippi Baptist Seminary System.
Then, a touching scene followed as
Dr.. Davis began opening a pack
age handed him by Rev. Willie
Hines, one Of the students. AS he
held up true likeness of DR..
Lang, his portrait, he said some
of the fine things mentioned above.
Dr.. Lang, all but overcome with
such recognition from his friends,
beheld the portrait with great
humility and surprise, as it was
presented to Dr.. R. w. Woullard
for the school, DR.. Lang still show
ing spirit of deepest appreciation,
we, then sang that very fitting old
song, at Is Well With My Soul,
and the program was closed with
2. prayer of conservation AMI
thanksgiving.
The students have resolved to
have such a program annually.
1t really was a great hour. 1t
was a fitting hour for we were
honOring a man whose work has
honored God and has done much
to give his people proper leader
ship and vision for New Testament
churches. The Interracial Coopera-
tive effort which has been carried
on by DR.. Lang and many of our
white leaders is no longer looked
upon as an experiment but grand
success. con with the Great Adj
venture, DR.. Lang, and may all
of us become real missionary work
ers, as we try to do the full will Of
God.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-04-25
BY DR.. William A. kELL

hailed from the palmetto state,
came to New Orleans, Louisiana,
and founded the Union Baptist
Theological Seminary. While in
New Orleans, this man had Wis
ion with voice saying, Come
over into Macedonia and help us. f"
This vision was born out of the
fact that he had noticed many
students from South Mississippi
journeying to Louisiana to attend
the Seminary there. After deliber-
ating and praying over the posi-
bilities of Christian Training in
this state, God guided him into
Mississippi where he later estab-
lished the Mississippi Baptist Semi
nary. This man worked and labor
ed against great odds. First. there
was the financial hurdle to this
great project. AS we all know the
state does not provide funds for
the establishment of seminaries as
1t does for public schools. He rea-
llZed that appropriation to make
his dream come true would have
to come from the hearts and poe
textbooks of Christian men and
women. His first important task
was to arouse and awaken in these
Christian hearts the need for such
school and to open up their poe
textbooks. This was hard and often
seemed a useless task, but he
would not be discouraged. He trod-
ded on and on, travelling many
miles, and delivering many speech
es to deaf audiences. Despite ply
steal handicaps and other obstacles
this great man of whom | speak
would not become discouraged as
many of us often do when the
going gets rough. He would not
turn back until the obstacles, had
been surmounted and the goal had
been reached, thus onward and up
ward he marched. He travelled in
all kinds of weather, in all tynes
of conveyances, and many differ
ent places until one day, God,
through deaf ears, loosened Christ
ians' closed hearts, and opened
Christians tight pocketbooks. His
dream became a reality! A semi
nary, and what is now the Central
office, was opened in Jackson.
What minister or man among US
would have sat back after this
accomplishment and gloatingly ex-
claimed, 81 did it, | did it," But
not this grave custodian Of whom
| speak, this exalted champion of
Christians rights. Perhaps, he did
sit back and view his accomplish
ments and perhaps he felt little
of what God felt in creation. Per-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-04-25

The thrilling idea of apprecia-
ton of a great leader being eX-
pressed in a definite way by friends
was the result of Brother Walter
White, Jr., who not only thought
appropriate things but carried
them out Although it was his
dream the execution Of this APP
probation program involved many
Of DR.. Lang's close friends. Rev.
White is student at the Central
Center of the Mississippi Baptist
Seminary, here in Jackson, where
the program was held.
The program was Military
Secret, until we gathered at the
center at three o'clock in the af-
ternoon of February oath. Dr..
William A. Keel had been invited
to speak at three o'clock, starting
his series of sermons on the "Suf-
fering Servent in Isaiah. How
ever, DR.. Keel knew about the
secret and at the appointed hour
Rev. White began to preside over
the meeting, a rather strange
meeting judging from the way Dr..
Lang acted.
Rev. White was Master Of Cere-
monies and called upon someone
TO lead US in prayer after which
we had Scripture reading by Rev.
+. +. Evans, another student Of
the Day Division of the Central
Center. Then two great songs
which fit the occasion were sung.
They were Stand Up for Jesus"
and Guide Me O Thou Gre t
Jehovah"
A very high point of the meet
ing was an excellent address by
DR.. r. W. Woullard, Vice Presi-
dent of the Seminary's Board of
Trustees, Business Manager of
the Southeast Center of the Semi
nary, Hattiesburg, Miss, an out
standing pastor of the Antioch
Baptist Church, Hattiesburg. He
was very happily presented by Rev.
r. E. Willis, Dean of the night
school, Central Center. Brother
Willis pointed out some Of the
gifted speakers talents and spoke
Of the great blessings which DR..
Woullard had brought to the Semi
nanny, to the Negro Baptists of the
Southland and Mississippi in par
. ticular
Dr.. WOullard's moving, soul
stirring, feeling, yet appropriate
address follows: -.
"Often when a person takes the
stand to deliver what is commonly
called a speech, he will open with
one Of two things. He usually starts
cut by offering either an excuse or
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-04-25

for III know that | have entered
the wrong gate and missed heaven.
Let us fervently hope that Dr..
Lang may live long among US to
enjoy the blessings which his life
of service to God so richly merit.
say to you DR.. Lang, labor on.
we pay homage to you in our small
way and give you our flowers while
you are here, but surely your great
reward will come, when you hear
the Master say, "Well done, my
servant, enter into the full joys
of the Kingdom forever and ever"
Testimonials To DR.. Lang on
Behalf of the Students of the
Day Division, Central Center. by
Mrs. Alma Barnes:
"Dr. Lang, am speaking in be-
half of the students, saying, CAS-
we travel up the Kings highway
we never know what pleasure a
waits us. The painter gets JOY
when he behOlds his dream on
canvas; the poet when he sees
his vision in lines; and the minis
ter gets joy, when he beholds the
field that he has sown white unto
harvest and feels that something
worthwhile has been accomplish
ed. This means that you, too, have
done an untiring service. You must
work on, pray on, until Jesus says
your work must close.
The students of the Seminary
agreed to put aside the daily rou-
tine of class work and take this
method to express our gratitude
to you for the very fine way in
which you have carried on. 1t is
surprising sometime to know what
people are thinking about you:
they usually wait until you are
dead to tell it, but occasions Of this
kind give friends an opportunity
to express themselves.
DR.. Lang, you have impressed
us to believe that patience is love
waiting; purity Is love shining;
and compassion is love minister
ing We as a Negro race love you
for your superb Christian man
hood, your fearless heart, your love
for people and the signal contribu-
ton as one of the greatest lead
ers in our generation. You have
given direction and leadership to
the Negro race during one of the
most restless periods of this gen
Grafton.
1t is not the cut of clothes you
wear, nor the material out Of which
they are made; though chosen with
taste and frugal care. 1t is not the
price you pay. 1t is not servants
that come at your call, nor the
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-04-25

siana State University 2 and /,
The 19O-pound Aggie star, who
went undefeated in regular season
competition for the past two years,
and C. |. A A. champion for three
years, lost in a first round match
in the N. c. A. A. tournament held
last year at the University of
Wisconsin.
This time the Bethlehem, Pa,
native, who scored a sensational
knockout win over Joe Shaw of
California Tech in the semi-finals
the night before, was not to be
denied. He had a tough time with
Peyton, but was a clear winner on
the decision.
A. and T. tied for the fourth
place in the tournament with Michi-
gan State and San Jose State,
behind Idaho State, Wisconsin and
Louisiana State, in that order.
Two other Aggie fighters, all
C. l. A. A. champions, Roland Wal
ton, Norfolk, Va, and Donald
Quarles, Baltimore, Md, partici
pated in the meet. Quarles lost in
the semi-finals to Mike Guerrero
of San Jose State and Walton lost
his first match to Ray Yale of
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-04-25

Greenville Bucks policy making
end was very generous with their
slap in the face and kicks in the
teeth of some of their most loyal
supporters.
Be it resolved that we the Ne
groes will refrain from attending
any and ali games played in
Sportsman Park. Be it further re-
solved that we do not subscribe to
the weak kneed phantom of
POLICY TALK given as reason
for the undemocratic attitude. In
these parts that phantom flies
with the wind when our giant riv-
er ceases to flow serenely by, be-
comes tired of puny boundaries
which man tries to entrammel it
and lifts it yellow head like a mad
dened serpent to mock US, causing
white and black men to stand
shoulder to shoulder to keep a
mighty rampage back. AS they
stood shoulder to shoulder tn e
White man, did not get darker
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-04-25
African JUDGE .

Continued From Page One}
and then had it translated into the
Kikuyu tribal language.
The verdict against. Kenyatta
ended a fantastic, suspense packed
trial which lasted SO days, within
which time the judge was threat
ened with death.
The trial without jury was held
in native school building sur
rounded by troops alerted for Mau
Mau reprisals. The Judge took
eight hours to deliver his verdict.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-04-25

haps he felt this Seminary in
Jackson was lonely alone; perhaps
he felt it was not far-reachinc
enough; perhaps he thought of 9TH
er ministers not living in the Jack
son vicinity that needed the same
instruction that the Seminary Of
Tered. Perhaps he felt many things.
but he did feel that it was not
enough! He could do more, he
HAD TO do more to give his best
to the Masters work. Despite SER
iouS illness, he labOred on and thus
the centers at Hattiesburg, Gulf
port, Brookhaven, and others were
developed.
Ladies and Gentlemen, need |
say more to tell you of whom |
speak? Need | have given you
hint at all T.? Surely not, for there is
none among us nor any family in
Mississippi whose life has not been
touched in some way, either direct
ly or indirectly, by the work that
this man has done by means of his
greatness, his goodness, his cour-
age, his moral, his mental, and
physical stamina and most of all
his deep-abiding faith in our God
and the development of his teach
ers.
This Christian gentleman, this
soldier of God, Theologian, logi-
clan, this globetrotter, founder,
builder, and a Paul of Mars Hill,
John the Baptist. a jeremiah on
his knees, the Moses of his dav
standing before the burning bush
getting his orders from God to
liberate Negro Baptists from servi-
tude of ignorance; a husband, a
father of four children, pastor of
great church, President of the
Mississippi Baptist Seminary Sys-
tenn, is none other than Dir. Her.
bert l.. Lang, who is present with
us today.
To Mississippi Baptists, the
name Of DR.. Herbert L. Lang is
synonymous with character an d
kindness. 1t is a character noted
for it's simple, plain, and unaffect-
ed honesty. 1t is this rugged homes
ty which has gripped the hearts Of
all who know him. The sincerity
and truthfulness of the man per-
meate his handiwork, and the in
stitution he has reared breathe the
spirit of their Founder.
In my conclusion, if | have fail
ed to convey to you how | feel,
let me say this: When l pass from
this life and enter a gate, | shall
look for DR.. Lang. If he is not a
mong those present, | shall i'm
mediately try to reverse my course.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-04-25
CUBS DOWN
.STEELS 1876

The Alabama Black Steels play
ed Jackson Cubs in the Browns
Stadium last Sunday. The Cubs
won 1876. They are looking forward
to have with them three Of the old
players back from the army. The
sensational first baseman Earl
Floyd and the two burn brothers,
catcher and outfielder who gave
the strength back to the Cubs that
was really needed.
I. V. Larry has joined in with
the Cubs and will pitch Sunday.
(Woodley Jake Cray held the
Black Steels and won the victory
for the Cubs Sunday.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-04-25

an apology for not being better
prepared on the subject matter, or
else he tells a story. | stand before
you today, ladies and gentlemen,
with no excuse to offer. First.
because | know the position which
| hold is an enViable one. What
man out there among you would
not be both humble and proud to
be in my shoes today-to speak
who is so worthy of such a praise
and a man about whom there is
wealth of material to speak
from, easily found in each of our
own repertOires. 1t is great
privilege to speak of man whose
calibre is so high that it is I'M
necessary to read books, biogra-
phieS and hunt material from which
to speak - but to be able to talk
about man whose undaunted
courage, untiring sacrifices, I'M
our hearts and embellished for
ever in our memory. For that, my
brethren, need no books. biogra-
phies, or histories.
However. here, | will conform
with what | have described as the
average speaker, as | am reminded
of a story. A young healthy Negro
was brought into court for an as
Sault on d white man. The white
I man appeared also with his nose
bitten off and half of his face gone.
where the Negro had bitten him.
The judge gave the Negro a very
stiff jail sentence, and remarked,
"surely no human being, unless he
was in close contact with the devil
! and had the demons of hell talk
ing to him could have married an
other human being" The Negro
stood there few minutes, then an
swered: "Well, Boss, in a way that
which you speak is right. When |
was cutting his nose loose from
his face with a razor, it seemed
to me that the devil was right be-
hind me urging me on; and 'spects
it must have been them demons
that you mentioned to me that
suggested to me to kick out his
front teeth, but Captain, biting off
his ears was strictly my own idea"
brought out that point to say to
Brother White, Miss Johnson, and
others. it might have been your
idea of the portrait and ceremonies
but the things that | say about
this courageous and generous man
to whom | have been referring,
are all strictly my own ideas.
Several years ago, a man who
the powers that be came out in
abject defiance when sister team
added two Negro players to their
roster.
That this procedure of the sister
team was nothing new in America,
in general nor in the deep south.
in particular. We feel that the