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The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-17

tee Of the club, headed by Mrs..
Betty Hammond. ARRANGED this
program in observance Of Inter-
rational Relations Month this
month
introduces Speaker
Mrs. Annie Morlng FallWen. The
clubs legislative chairman. intro
duccd the principal speaker.
Mrs Minnie Rodgers and Mrs.
Ethel Soutaall conducted the TIA
dltional candlelieht service which
symbolizes the clubs internaticn-
al aims
The State B-PW has desienat-
cd this week as International
Relations Week. with the theme.
Every Right Entails Duty"
Several items Of business. i'll
tcrnational in scope. were con
quoted during the dinner meeting.
Members voted 10 contribute TO
The JUDGE Sarah p. Hughes Inter
national Friendship Fund. which
IS used to bring members Of b
PW Clubs in forclgn countries t0
the United states fol- visits The
club also voted to send clothing
10 German Youth Centers. The
clothing VIII be brought to tie
next meeting Of the club at the
Recreation Center
District Meeting
Plans were discussed for The
district meeting which will be
held March % in Falmyillo
Club members also passed one
resolution and named two COM
Tittccs during the business meet
ing.
Ther passed a resolution rc-
guessing the State Board Of F,du-
cation to introduce drivers cdu-
cation for all Virginia students
Is yearS-old and over.
Two committees named Werc
Nominating committee Mrs
RoXie Jones, chairman. Mrs Mil
ired Morgan Mrs. Virginia Har-
POI, MIS- Mabel Jones, and Mrs
Annie u Putney and Auditine
nommittce-Mrs Maudc MIsSimcr
and Mrs Alberta Butcher
Other visitors at the dinner
meeting included Mrs Hazel
Mundv, second co-director OF r.
PW Clubs of District Y, Of Rich
mond. and Miss Betty Mcknight
Of the Richmond B-PW
Club
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-17
NEW LINCOLN PHOTO
INTRIGUES HISTORIANS

The government announced
discovery !. II archives Of What
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-17
Recreation Group
Appeals For Seed,
Fertilizer Funds
Ready To Dress
LongwOod Field
If Money Found

If recreation activities are to
start at the new LongWood avenue
site this summer, the Farmville
Memorial Recreation Association.
Inc, must find $500 in the next
few weeks. Mrs. Anne Gra7iani.
president. said today.
Mrs. Graziani said that the 25
acre site Just south of LonRWood
avenue and adioin ng the Long
wood Golf course, is ready for
seeding and fencing and tina, this
work must be done nov if it is to
De sturdy enough for summer
activities.
Mrs. Graziani has secured $50
bleacher seats but must find
way to foot the bill OF $3.50, which
was the successful BID she made
en- new. wooden seats acquired re-
Gently after President Eisen-
howers Inauguration.
Need Fence Wire
Mrs. GraZiani also has four
hundred railroad ties ready TO be
| placed as fence posts. but needs
funds for fencing materials. IF
funds are obtained, the Council
plans TO have a one day volun-
teer operation to dig the fence
holes and erect the wire enclosure.
AT tic moment we're at
stand still without funds" Mrs.
Grazlani said I'VE have gone as
far as we could with available
funds. acting on the community
mandate Of two years ago Nov
! the people OF the community must
again come forward With adj
ditional help before further pro-
gress can be made" she said to-
day.
Field House Needed
After preparation Of playing
field, Mrs. Graziani has put these
tasks: erection of a field house
and moving OF the lights from the
present field at Farmville High
School TO the new site
She said today the Association
is continuing its efforts because
Of the feeling that this is what
the community wants The Asso-
citation made an appeal for sup
port among the communities civic
clubs last fall, but they have not
yet come forward with dollars and
cents backing. she said.
Seeding Time Now
Meanwhile, the best time for
fertilizlng and seeding the field
is rapidly drawing to a close, Mrs.
Graziani reminded citizens today.
But you can't obtain fertilizer
and seed without funds she said.
The grading of the site was
completed last fall by Joe Wick.
In its attractive natural setting,
trimmed with native pines, the
field is ready and waiting. What
about the community. Mrs. Gra-
ziani asked this morning?
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-17

tee Of the club. headed by Mrs
Betty Hammond. arranged this
program in observance 81 Inter-
rational Relations Month, this
month
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13

trips from Canada to the south to steal slaves.
Every trip she made was successful. No fugi-
tive was ever captured who had her for a lead
er The amazing thing about this woman is
that she operated in spite of three great hand
leaps First, she was illiterate Imagine how
difficult it would be for a fugitive to make his
way from Canada to South Carolina when he
could neither read nor write. Enemies were all
around. The fugitive slave law was in opera
ton. A Negro had no rights whites were
bound to respect. They could show the fugitive
any piece of paper with writing on it and place
him in an embarrassing position. One time
Harriets friends found her fast asleep under
a poster that announced a reward for her cap
turel
Another great handicap was her inability
to determine directions. When she left Canada
to pick up the slaves she knew she was to go
south, but there were no guide posts. When
she eventually found the slaves she knew she
was to go north, but north was not always to
determine
Harriet's third great handicap was sleep
ing sickness There were times when sleep
overcame her and she could do nothing but
sleep. 1t doesn't take much power of magma
ton to appreciate the trouble fugitive could
get in with an ament of that kind
Yet, this ungainly, ii!iterate woman who
had no sense of direction and suffered con
tinually from sleeping sickness, has made the
complete without information on her achieve
ments.
Let us salute Harriet Tubman!
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13
1853 Brotherhood Year,

Our national effort to make civil rights
reality in the United States takes on the
character of a race against time. We admit
that some progress is being made but what
disturbs decent, thinking folks is, whether, in
these confused times, we can afford the luxury
OF creeping advances. 1t is generally accepted
that the world crisis demands fortnight and
speedy change, lest we again come too late
with too little,
One development in 1852 gives us reason
to be thankful There were no lynchings last
year. True this is nothing great democratic
nation can brag about but it is progress,
nevertheless. In other years we helplessly
watched this inhuman spectacle for decades
while hundreds of men and women were bru-
tally murdered by lawless mobs and our coun-
try's honor and claim to justice were dragged
through the mud Lynching became synony-
nous with the United States in the eyes Of the
world. Today we act surprised when people
Everywhere show mistrust in our professions
Of good will.
An effective anti lynch law could have
stopped this bestial practice years ago; it
could have save hundreds of lives and given
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13
Hope for Civil Rights Seen In Union Talk

fighting of these wrongs by each individual, in
every station of life, in his every deed"
While he did not say so in so many words,
President Eisenhower's statement that "he
would recommnn" .,;+ irora,,o ~
two in The number of District (of Colufhbia)
commissioners to broaden representation OF all
elements of our population" led to speculation
that a Negro might be appointed to one of the
posts This was viewed as the first step to-
ward ending segregation in the District OF
Columbia leading toward "insuring that this
capital provide an honorable example to all
communities of our nation"
Mr.. Eisenhower had promised during the
campaign that if elected he would take steps
to end segregation in Washington, and in his
State of the Union speech, he said that Il pro-
pose to use whatever authority exists to end
segregation in the District of Columbia, includ-
ing the Federal government and in the armed
forces" The president renewed his pledge to
employ the Leadership of the office of the
president exercised through friendly confer
enCes with those in authority in our states
and cities to make true and rapid progress in
civil rights and equality of employment oppor-
tunity."
Although there is a state law against dis
elimination in New York with enforcement
powers, the principal emphasis is on education
and Cancellation. Those charged with the re-
sponsibility of administering and enforcing the
law report great progress has been made
through the employment of these methods
Without seeking to minimize the effectiveness
of the law as a deterrent or an educational in
strument itself, il cannot be denied that we
stand to gain precious ground in the fight for
Civil Rights if the presidents program is
backed up "by fact fully publicized; persua-
SION honestly pressed; and conscience. Justly
aroused" He has given every inclination that
he win do his part to get just that kind of
backing
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13
With The Churches

Ward Chapel AME Rev. Foster
preached the afternoon sermon on
the First Sunday. A musical pro-
gram was rendered by the city
singing union. A total of S6994
was raised in the program. Total
for the day was $9744. Sgt. W.
L. Scott was a visitor. He is guest
of Mrs. Ole Mitchell.
Cross Street Christian - Februa-
ry l, Higher Educational Day was
observed, Rev. Walter Bingham
was the guest speaker. He spoke
on Four Roads to a Vital Faith.
His message was inspirational and
the service was well attended
February 8, Race Relations Day
was observed. Rev. r. d. Crewd-
son was the guest speaker. He is
retired missionary from Japan
and at present is state secretary
for the Christian churches, Dis
ciples Of Christ Of the state Of
Arkansas. Tuesday night, Fred
rick c N. Kemevor of Gold Coast
West Africa, a student of Philan-
der Smith college will bring
message about the customs OF the
African religion and education.
The service will begin at eight
o'clock and is being sponsored by
the Missionary Education Christi
an Women's Fellowship society
Mrs. Daisy Dean is president and
Mrs L, Howell is secretary. Re-
freshments will be served after
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13
Salute TO Harriet Tubman-
BY lauren White

We celebrate Negro History Week to con-
slider the lives of outstanding Negroes of the
past History is largely record of the lives
and activities of great men and women Of days
gone by. Those whose records have stood the
test of time have earned their place in his
tory. Those who have made contributions to-
ward making the world better one are
worthy OF imitation. Such a person was Har-
riet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was born in the dark and
stormy night of human slavery. She was one
of eleven children and the most rebellious of
them all. She hated slavery and did what she
could to free anyone held in bondage In fact,
she earned her place in history by working
iii the underground railroad. Ii is interesting
TO note in passing that history speaks favor
ably only OF those who rendered great service
to their fellowman Those who do only for
themselves are little noted nor are they long
remembered.
AT the tender age of five, Harriet Tubman
was introduced to slave labor. She states, Il
was seven when l was sent to take care of a
baby. was so small / had to sit on the floor
and have the baby put in my lap And the
baby was always in my lap except when the
mother was feeding it or when it was asleep"
She also remembered in her later years how
she had to eat and sleep with the hogs for
several days to avoid a beating Since Harriet
was unruly by nature, her every thought was
concerning freedom. However, she was twenty
nine before she attained her freedom
Once Harriet gained freedom she was a
terror to the slave holders She was continual
ly raiding plantations helping others to free
dom. Between 1851 and 1857 she made eleven
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13

the service. Elder B. f. Fleming
is minister.
Bullock Temple CINE - A sue
cessful financial rally closed re-
Gently with a total Of $1,000 re-
ported. The services are well at
tended and many souls are being
added to the church. The new
organ is quite an asset. Another
drive has begun to close the third
Sunday in March under the aus
pices of the auxiliaries. The pas
tor left Tuesday for Idabell, Okla.
He will return in time for service
Sunday at which time he will
speak from the subject Tho
Dawn OF A New Day" at the
morning hour. At p. m. he will
preach for the 14th anniversary
of the president and ushers of the
church. Various usher boards will
be guests Dinner will be served
DR., j. c. Collins is pastor.
st. Peters Rock -- The senior
choir will present a religious
drama, old Ship Of Zion" Sun
day night at o'clock. Mrs. A.
Holmes is president of the choir;
Rev. f. r Adams is pastor of the
church which is located at 14O1
West 18th.
Payne Chapel AMEZ - The J.
NJ Draper circle met at the home
Of Mrs. Dollie Douthard last week.
The weekly lesson was discussed.
Mrs. Lucille Mcconnell was pres
ent and gave interesting points.
An old fashioned social will be
given Sunday at the home of Mrs.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13
Naacp Issues Appraisal Of Eisenhower's
State of Union Address,

suasion" as a mean of achieving equality of
rights of all citizens of every race and color
and creed" Our own oft-stated conviction is
that legislation is required to achieve this OBJ
iective just as it is required to maintain the
rights Of labor, of industry and of individuals.
Of the notable gains made in race relations in
recent years, very little has been the result of
persuasion. Court decisions, executive orders,
economic factors and legislation have been the
prime movery in attaining these results.
In democray ii should be unnecessary
to persuade citizens to live up to the basic
principles of their government. The very idea
of persuasion carries with 1t the assumption
that one group Of citizens has the right to con-
fer upon other citizens the rights which are
inherent in our concept of democracy and ex-
pcit in our constitution
Also the association deplores the Presi-
dents decision to abandon price controls in
inflationary period This decision may lead to
great suffering and deprivation among low
income families.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13
BY julius j. Adams

With President Eisenhower sticking to the
script that was written in Chicago last July
and rehearsed during the weeks OF the cam
paign. the drive for the development OF a con-
structive Civil Rights program for the nati0iii,
is beginning to take shape General Eisenhower
asserted from the outset that he believed an
educational approach, vigorously pressed, to be
the proper one to pursue in the quest for Civil
Rights for all This approach does not satisfy
those elements who, all along, have insisted on
compulsory legislation. But in the minds OF
many fair-minded people, much can be ac-
conplshed in this direction if action is back
ed by sincere determination to get the thing
done.
In the past there has been a great deal
of talk about civil Rights, but what has
been missing, no doubt, is what President Els
enhower so clearly pointed out when he said,
"nuch of the answer lies in the power of fact,
fully pubcized; of persuasion, honestly press
ed and Of conscience, justly aroused One
could not help being impressed by the sincerity
of the presidents words when he said, II be-
lieve with all my heart that our viglant guard
ing of these rights (social and civil) is a sacred
obligation binding upon every citizen. To be
true to ones own freedom is in essence -
to honor and respect the freedom of others
Declaring hat civil and social rights form
the central part of the heritage Eve are striy-
ing to defend on all fronts with all our
strength" the president said "A cardinal ideal
in this heritage we cherish is the equality Of
rights of all citizens of every race and color
and creed"
The chief executive eloquently stated his
point when he said that owe know that dis
elimination against minorties persists despite
our allegiance n his ideal" noting also "such
discrimination confined to no one section Of
the nation - is but the outward testimony to
the persistence Of distrust and of fear in the
hearts Of men TTe said the nature of the
problem itself makes all the more vital the
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13

Sunday the provocative programs on radio
today 1t program that not only enghtens, also
that builds morale many fronts
Moreover crowded program with color variety and
flavor which could only he injected by of gifts
which her fans are inCIred TO find hGh 1ment
From Mondat through Saturday between $3.50 and 500
Miss LtIour heard in programs follows:
Monday is Chatter Time when the program
formal flavor Favore recipes household hints charm and
beauty the order of the day Tuesday
ducts the Honor Parade paying tribute persons who de-
tribute for outstanding achievement various
Then of the occasions for building morale espe
cially of huns This Wednesday, the time for what Miss
LuTour calls Sunshine Special hour laden with cheer
the unfortunate people of the community Here definitely
builds morale with which these people may gather strength
stem the tides of illness whatever their suffering
is here that by relying the heranv cheer
pertinent lines Of poetry all the time insisting that the
keep smiling, "A little smile Lou tells them will cheer the
heart and keep in good humor preserve peace pro-
mote health beauty the face induce kindly thoughts
spire kindly deeds"
On Thursday, the charming lady tells her audience the
things that should be known about community or she
invite in person from the community letting the com
munity activity be discussed in interview The Personality
of the Week popular Friday feature the popular
vote and has become of the programs intriguing
cts Many famous persons have appeared this hour
Ending the weekly radio is Teen Town Chatter"
time devoted to the interests Of youth During this time the
voice of youth heard through panel discussions interviews
and games Teen Town Chatter the extension of youth
program by the up wears ago by Lou
LuTour when she director N the Red Shield
club of the Salvation Army and of which Mary Mel cod
Bethune is executive sronsor
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13

The National Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People, through DR., Chan
ming II. Tobias, chairman of the board of di-
reetors. and Walter White. executive secretary
this week issued the following appraisal of
President Eisenhowers State of the Union
address to Congress:
The National Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People is encouraged by Pres
ident Eisenhower's affirmation in his first
State of the Union Massage that he proposes
ito use whatever authority exists in the office
of the President to end segregation in the
District of Columbia, including the Federal
government and any segregation i'll the armed
forces"
Likewise the association applauds his rec
ommendation for revision of the diScrimina-
tory McCarran Walter immigration act and
his reputation of that unreasoned suspicion
that accepts rumor and gossip as substitutes
for evidence" in the loyalty and security pro-
gram.
However, the association regrets that the
President places such great reliance upon per
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13

reality to our claims of freedom and justice
When, during the 1905, we were plagued b
wave of kidnappings, we got busy and pasS
the Lindbergh Law. 1t proved extremely d
fective. Are lynch victims more expendadi
than hdnap victims9
Lynchings, however are only the brya
expression of the bigotry and hate which al
still with US. We still tell millions Of our FL
low citizens they cannot vote; we deny tha]
public accommodations; we keep them fTc1
taking numerous types of work; we shut n
doors of many schools and professions to tae,
children we keep them from living in hoa9
Of their choosing. We know that to redv,
some people to second class citizenship conSS
tutes an economic and social crime no IA
barbarous than physical brutality.
How long must we wait to rid the Amai
can way of life of these injustices? Decadss
Or will we get on the job and rid ourseV
of them now!
Here is a challenge to Compress: 1853 i
be made Brotherhood Year. We have u
enough of Brotherhood talk. Let's have So
action for a change,
Labor RepN
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13
In The Name Of Democracy

BY Maurice J. Tobin, former See'y of Labor
Brotherhood Week is a reminder of the
fact that all of us are created in Gods image.
1t should reaWaken in us a desire for toll
erance, understanding, and basic human de-
cenCy.
In many parts of the world today there
is no real brotherhood among men. Hatred and
intolerance are practiced and preached in nu-
merous places.
We in the United States have made great
progress in the promotion of the ideals of
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13

branch of Methodsm which yield segregation
African to symbolic the struggles of and honorable
people, who like old been to captivity
and reduced servitude."
The meeting an annual project of the AME Ministerial
Alliance of Chicago and vicinity of which Dr. A Leon Bailey
president Dr. John Alexander general chairman of
the observance; Dr. Granville Reed chairman program
committee and Rev EIyman Mills chairman
tee Df Russell s. Brown secretary general conference
host pastor Bishop Frederick D. Jordan represented Bishop
George Baber and introduced Dr. Baey guest speak
er Bishop Baber Oakland preside over the
Western division of the 9Th district Chatuaqua
Bishop Walker who is vacation Bishop Walker will
In Kansas City in time preside the Eastern division
before the Council in New Orleans.
Dr. Bakely received great ovation the close
able address and the Alliance requesting
Or Bakey publish the same part of denominaona
literature be leadership training schools and
other educational of church
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13

brotherhood We may well be proud of Oh
achievements However, even here in our gea
country there are shadows of bigotry and in
tolerance i'll many corners.
It is the job Of all of us during Brother
hood Week and during the other fifty,on
weeks of the year also, to seek out these shaf
ows in our land and to destroy them with tna
and understanding and with heartfelt app4
cation of the biblical injunction to "love thy
neighbor as myself"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1953-02-13

Leona Douthard, Gl2 E. 18Th sH0
Mrs. M. o. Williams is ehanp'
and Mrs. Leona Douthard !
porter.
Pilgrim Valley - The teaehen
the junior department OF the
are Mrs. N. Hardiman, Mrs
Edwards, Miss Viola Gibson Y
Mrs. Hattie Lee johnson ~
juniors were present SUNDAY
bout 172 children were pi'eI
Sunday. Rev Sherman Aprd.|
the Junior pastor, pre7c1ed
day. Rev. Nash Of Pine Blue
conducting a revival
Mt. Vernon Rartist 49, Inc
GERS of the BTU are as fopl
PRESIDENT. Willie Harris vice
ldent. Mrs Gl9diS Wl'"'l'
t7rv. Mrs. Vivian Bottles
tant secretary. Miss Dorot0yV
sew treasurer, Miss Mary
and program committee Graz
ie Mrs Eliza Nichols Te'chs,
Mrs. Clara Harris and mrs
Ad7ms Rev. s M Nixon is
and Rev. O Fpps is assistsw
tor Rev J. r. Green Is Oo. ~,
Mount Zion Baptist -
Zion Matron's Day: The "D
of the church are hovine 'ps'
nual day Sunday at 3'3o .. ~
V. M Jones. president nj Wv
irons and DR.. Fred T. Guy y \,
Wesley Chanel Methodist
nual College Night will .,
tonight at 3 with many ~"
colleges participating Re"
Upton, minister.