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Evening star., 1955-11-20

DUSY as they are with kitchen
ID duties for the traditional Thanks
giving feast (see page 81, many
women hesitate to attempt a decora-
tive centerpiece for the festive board.
Some believe it's too difficult, while
others are reluctant to spend the time.
But Mrs. Allyn Wayne, flower stylist
for the Floral Telegraph Delivery As
sociation, insists that making an at
tractive centerpiece is no more trouble
than preparing an appetizing salad.
For most Thanksgiving tables, Mrs.
Wayne recommends one of two basic
arrangements For smaller tables, a
flower centerpiece interspersed with
wheat sheaves catches the harvest
spirit. For full-family dining, she
suggests an all-in-one assortment
that focuses attention on autumn
bounty
To make the flower centerpiece.
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11
{173,50O Deposited to
Aid Pressure Victims

deposit of $4,000 by the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
this week brought to total of $173500 the deposited
in the Tri-Stae Bank of Memphis in effort to expand
the banks for making loans to Negro farmers
businessmen and homeowners who, because of their anti
segregation stand have been denied credit by VIII
lending institutions in Mississippi
Meanwhile, Bishop D. Ward Nichols of the AME church
attending session of the committee policy and strategy
of the National Council of Churches of Christ Chicago
succeeded in getting the committee to pass resolution call
ing upon the 80 denominations the council explore the
advsabiy and the possibility of recommending the of
available funds to aid in winning this battle against
economic sranguation.'
Bishop Nichols is vice chairman of the general b ard of
the National Council His denomination has already de-
posted $4,000 of its pension fund in the TrSate Bank in
response to NAACP appeal for such deposits
The resolution adopted in Chicago cited the activities of
the White Citizens Councils "in getting banks other
lending agencies in their localities orecose mortgages
deny credit and to refuse Negroes they oppose
segregation Further the resolution said This apples
economic pressure to silence Negroes means Of inn
pairing both civil Liberties and civil rights
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11

try kid and the people of the state; voting
talked all of you, and have said it is
premature and said Let's sweep under the rug and let
disappear. Well, not going to let disappear.
Howell then moved that the bill be amended by
provisions which had the effect changing the date of
1855 section 1857 This would delay the beginning
the the assignment officers between July and
August of 1857.
Senator Long talking against the amendment referred
actions taken by Mississippi Georgia Alabama and
Louisiana He stated that should have enough to
stand up and for against the bill Senator w. E.
Buck Fletcher also spoke against the amendment He said
that he had found 80 cent of white people and IS per
Negroes for the bill He stated decsivey that he
himself going to vote for the bill
In these statements, Senator Howell said
See HOWELl'S BRILLIANT OPPOSiTION-page eight
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11

Sarah Howard was the moderator.
One of the main highlights of
the convention was the address
by the state president Mrs. d.
M. Anderson, whose subject was,
Toward Tomorrow's Goal" which
was very inspiring, brief and
well pointed. Music was furnish
ed by Dots, and the Arkansas
Congress music committee thru
out the entire meeting.
The Dads mite on Friday was
highlighted by an address from
Rev. Robert Dickerson of North
Little Rock. Thirty-seven dads
were on the platform with three
dad organizations present. M. ].
Caruth, Little Rock, served as
chairman.
Three life membership pins
were presented to Miss Annie b.
Gillian, who was one of the
founders of the organization; Mrs.
Mary Smith Johnson, Benton and
Mrs " B. Keith, Blytheville. The
address was delivered by c, A.
Hicks, state department of edu-
cation. Demonstrations were pre-
scented by the chairman. Mrs. B.
B. Wright, on Home and Family
Life. Mrs. A. c. Shanks, conduct
ed the memorial services The
following officers were elected;
Mrs. Dovie Anderson, president;
Mrs. T. M. Hawthorne, vice pres
ident; Mrs. Gladys Mays, secre-
tary; Mrs. Mary Raye, cores
ponding secretary; Mrs. V, B,
Keith, treasurer; Rev. r, V, Mad
ison, chaplain and Mrs Evie Jean
Nolan, chairman of publicity.
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11
Churchmer Hear
Strong Plea to
Desegregate Now

A college president who has
been a church official implored
an audience OF churchmen In
Boston last week to "desegregate
the church. OF Christ. It Is the
most highly segregated institution
in America today"
Speaking at a luncheon meet
ing. Dr. Benjamin E. Mays. presi--
dent of Morehouse college In At
lanta, Ga, and former vice
president OF the Federal Council
Of Churches, enjoined his listen
ers to get things all right In
churches, In housing, In employ
ment"
The battle has Just begun 4.
II is not fight for Negroes or
any minority group. IT 10 a fight
for Americans"
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11
Brilliant and Determined Opposition
By Senator Howell Holds off Passage
Of School Segregation Bill For A While

Max Howell, from Pulaski county offered bril-
liant and determined opposition the school Segregation
BILL which is intended delay not offset the Supreme
Court ruling segregation when the measure came up for
consideration Tuesday morning in the senate.
AT ten minutes after eleven Senator Fletcher Long
OF the sponsors of the BILL called its third reading In
speech for the BILL he stated Gentlemen if you do
understand this BILL you don't much intelligence as
gave you credit for He elaborated section the
bill which lays down the things which the assignment
Ulcers shall take into consideration in assigning pupils
the various schools of his district Some items can
be interpreted in such way the interests
segregation.
Senator Howell moved that the bill be tabled The
ton to table is not debatabe 1t lost roll call vote
This vote showed nearly half the body not voting tak-
ing a walk"
Disturbed at the high amount of non-voting Senator
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11
Recreation, Center
Holds Dedication
Service Sunday

Dedication services will be
held at Dunbar Recreation center
Sunday afternoon, $3.50 o'clock.
Atty. J. r. Booker, will be the
principal speaker
Others slated for the program
are Rev c. c. Walker, Attorney
J. A. Hibbler, Mayor Remmel, I,
S. McClinton, w. X. Amo, Gov,
Faubus. Mrs. ]. X. Shepherd. Rev.
Roland Smith, Lawrence Joyner,
Jeffrey Hawkins, Rev. w. II.
Bass, Rev. F r, Guy, DR., l.. M.
Christophe, Rev, z. z. Dryver.
Music will be furnished by Dun
bar Acapella choir.
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11
New Manager for
Perry &C.,. Named

PINE BLUFF L. z. Henson,
a veteran Of World War II, has
been named manager and chief
mortician Of the Perry and com
pany funeral home, II was an
nounced this week.
The new manager has had ID
year experience as mortician and
casket builder. He received his
degree in Mortuary Science in
le4g from the Gupton-Jones col
lege Of Mortuary Science.
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11
Faubus Names
New Board for
Boys Ind. School

The board Of management at
the Boys Industrial school 40
Wrightsville, which came about
two years ago under the admin
istration Of Francis Cherry thru
legislative measure sponsored
by Senator Howell, gets a new
face under Gov. Faubus. Included
in the Faubus appointments as
announced are two Negroes, l. S.
McClinton and Jeffrey Hawkins.
both of Little Rock. The original
board named by Cherry included
DR. J b. Woods of Little Rock
and DIR. ]. II. Rhinehart of War
rem.
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11
Student Faculty.
Raise S1OO.33 for
AiIing Heart Boy

= 1t was stated last issue that the
Dunbar junior college student
council, under the sponsorship Of
Mrs. t. S. Gravelly, raised and
contributed $125 to the Richmond
heart fund. A report has been re-
ceived that 1t was the combined
efforts of the students and faculty
of Dunbar high school, of which
Eddie Watson is president of the
OH Student council and Yvonne
Sharpe is secretary. And the
donation was $10O33. Mrs. Gravel
ly is sponsor of this project also.
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11
Conway Citizen
Seeks School Post

Ed Fizer Acklin, Conway Ne
gro, will oppose Jesse A, Boyd,
jr.. for a five-year term on the
Mayflower school board. it was
announced this week.
Mr.. Boyd is a present member
of the Mayflower school board.
The school board election will be
held March 49,
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11
Over 800 Attend
Event honoring Dr.,
Mary N. Bethune

Over 300 members and friends
of the National Council of Negro
Women attended its imminently
successful Brotherhood luncheon
honoring Mrs, Mary Mcleod Be-
thune, founder, president emeritus
of the organization. The event
was held in the spacious and
See MRS. BETHUNE-page four
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11
September 1855
Is Target Date'''

ATLANTA, Ga.-Two hundred delegates an NAACP
South"de conference here last declared joint
ment that they will continue for school Indignation
throughout the south by the NAACPs target of Sep
TENDER, 1855.
Boards and school officials will continually pressur-
ed by NAACP units complete indignation by that date"
the statement said 1t added that units seek
work with school boards and which are
ing In good faith to change their educational systems
compliance with the Supreme Courts decision"
We feel that the steady progress being made demon
sates the fact that indignation will work the deep south"
The statement commended Catholic docees the south
which have migrated their parocial schools and called
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11

and end practices of segregation
which are inharmonious with
their stated creeds and pronounce
ments.
Commenting on action contem-
plated or taken by some southern
states to evade the Courts rule
banning segregated public schools.
the message said: I'VE are not
alarmed by those state govern
ments seeking to circumvent
the Supreme Courts decision
These undemocratic and unconsti-
tutional methods will fail
The future of Negro teachers
in the transition from school seq
regation to Indignation in the
south also was dealt with in the
document The delegates pledged
themselves to protect those who
are presently employed as we'll
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11
Arkansas Congress ParenTeache Association Holds Successful Meeting Fordy IS

The Twenty-Sixth annual con-
vention Of the Arkansas Congress
Of Parents and Teachers, conven-
ed at the Dallas county training
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11

interesting. Another panel discus
sion, Juvenile Protection as it
Relates to Mental Health was
enjoyable and informative, Mrs.
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11

school, Fordyce, Thursday thru
Saturday
The group was welcomed to
Fordyce by the mayor, M. B,
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11

Bradley ..n. r..
A panel discussion on the con-
vention theme led by students Of
the honor society of Dots was
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11
MR SOUTH VIII PRESS
Full School |ntegration By F;
|ANgN Coed Named spirit Of Cotton
Makers Jubilee" for 1855 at Memphis

News reached here that charming and talented Joyce
ava McClnton, AMEN college coed daughter of Mr.
nd Mrs S. McCnton Of 1900 Gross street, was selected
tuesday at the Ellis auditorium in Memphis by the
tdoes for Memphis CottonMakers Jubeet spirit of
cor- Makers Jubilee" Miss McClnton chosen by the
STUDENT Body at AMIN college to the college,
was in competition with bevy Of coeds from
oes in cotton states area (Full details week.
Arkansas State press., 1955-03-11

as future teachers, and to off
set any program on the part Of
those school agencies which seek
to brighten Negro teachers and
principals"
The entire matter will be han
died through the NAACP's ma
tional department of teacher in.
formation and security. the state
ment noted, ito insure that en-
ployment rights, tenure and &C.
nority provisions are protected
and complied with"
Speakers at the meeting, were:
Roy wilkins, NAACP administra-
tor; DIR. Frank c. Adams of the
Atlanta School OF Social Work:
Bishop S. G. Spottswood of the
AME Zion church, Atlanta; Rob-
ert L. Carter, NAACP assistant
special counsel; Gloster B. Cur
rent, director of branches for the
association; Mrs. Ruby Hurley,
Birmingham, Ala, NAACP S. Z.
regional secretary; w. c. Patton.
Birmingham, chairman OF the as
soeiations Southeast regional adj
Visory board and president Of the
Alabama state NAACP; Spots
See sCHOOLs--page four
Evening star., 1955-10-23

Here's true jet-age driving! Plymouth announces
brand-new and brilliant Hy-Fire VS. engine!
It's magnificent modern powerhouse that teams
with exclusive new 5000 bo-Torque and Power
Evening star., 1955-10-23

Elite to bring you top thrust at takeof splitsecond
getaway swfter, safer passing
5000 Turbo-Torque is an exciting new way of
turning higher engine power into greater go-ahead
Evening star., 1955-10-23

Choose luxury fabrics that glow and CLEAN with
the tones of precious metals Or the "breathabe"
vny that is soft as doeskn to the touch Study the
wealth of shimmering modern designs.
Evening star., 1955-10-23

You'll find Plymouth beauty in perfect taste. Each
pattern and color harmony has been approved by
Jury Stylis" And each has been selected to retain
its beauty through the and tear of family use
Evening star., 1955-10-23

power. It instant response that will quicken
the blood of all who are Young in Heart!
Enjoy 5000 Turbo-Torque, plus PowerFlite, with
the new V-8. Or new, ,hgher-horsepower PowerFlow6 G.
Evening star., 1955-10-23

In the spacious luxury of Plymouth 49, you enjoy the
newest miracle fabrics the richest of the new
coors all decorator-tuned to the exquisite CLEAN of
Gn:,L
Evening star., 1955-06-22

trie. but most Of them do not
have refrigerators. But you
can buy British refrigerators
through the PIX over there
most reasonably. and they are
very efficient. You also can
buy oil burners over there
through the PIX. You will need
these to compensate for the
lack Of central heating in the
winter.
The summers there are not
nearly so warm as they are
here. A temperature of 80
degrees or over would be con-
sidered a heat wave. You will
need summer dresses, but will
not find much use for brief
sun dresses, or halters and
shorts.
You will find it hard to get
used to English coal fires and
lack Of heating in bedrooms,
etc. Also be prepared for
plenty of rain. However, the
beauty of the English country
side and the wonderful his
toric places to visit should
more than compensate for a
few discomforts.
Evening star., 1955-06-22
WHY GROW OLD?
Exercise Is Answer
To Bullying Thighs

else lying on your back and
kicking up, toward the ceiling
instead Of down and back.
Another: Lie on the floor on
your left side. Brace yourself
by placing your right hand on
the floor. Lift your right leg
UP toward the ceiling. Lower
left leg. Keep knees stiff
throughout this exercise. Also
be certain that your body is
in a straight line from head
to feet. After awhile turn onto
your right side, palce your left
hand on the floor in front of
you and lift and lower. your
left leg.
Bend Knees
Another: Place your hands
on the back Of a chair, divan
or bed. Bend both knees half
way down to the floor. Con-
tinue bending and straighten-.
ing up. Keep your back
straight while doing this. Do
not bend at the waist.
If you would like to have
my reducing exercises send a
stamped, self-addressed en-
velope with your request for
leafiet No. 8 to Josephine Low
man in care Of The Evening
Star.
Evening star., 1955-06-22
By JOSEPHINE LOWMAN


Thigh trouble is especially
IN our thoughts during the
summer The hot season makes
us want to wear shorts and
swim suits and all sorts Of cool
and comfortable clothes.
Many women avoid such
garments only because they
are self-conscious about bulg-
ing thighs. This figure fault
often harasses women who
otherwise have lovely silhou-
cites and correct poundage.
Exercise is your answer to this
problem
It's Effective
I have given this one before
In this column but it seems so
effective to fat thighs that I
am repeating it again. Stand
with your face toward the wall.
Place both hands on the wall
in front Of you. Bend the left
knee up close to the abdomen.
Now kick back hard with the
left leg, Strengthening it. Re-
turn left foot to the floor. This
time bend the right knee and
kick back hard. Return right
foot to the floor. Continue,
alternating left and right
You can do this same exer-
Evening star., 1955-06-22
Mrs. CroWeH,
Nine. RYbdr
Entertain

Mime. Vladimir Rybar and
Mrs. H. Harland Crowell en-
tertained at o tea yesterday in
honor of Mrs. Bernard Rob-
inson, Mrs. Leigh Wade and
Mime. Elizabeth Valdes at Mrs.
Crowell's home.
For Mime. Valdes the tea was
a summer farewell as she plans
to sail soon for Europe, where
she will visit Milan and Paris.
Among those assisting at the
tea table were Mrs. Holloway,
wife Of the Ambassador of the
Union of South Africa; Mime.
Thors, wife Of the Icelandic
Minister: Mrs. Spessard Hol-
land; Mrs. Karl LIE Compte;
Mrs. M. Robert Guggenheim:
Nine. Vodusek. wife of the
Yugoslav Counselor; Mrs. John
Ferry; Mrs. George Allen; Mrs.
Ralph Scott; Mrs. Parker
West; Mrs. w. w. Sloan: Mrs.
John Davis; Mrs. Edward C.
Shields: Mrs. Robert C. Jones;
Mrs. Nelson p. Hoff; Mrs.
Francis Ulen; Mrs. John
Greely: Mrs. Clark H. Wood
ward; Mrs. Richard Hunt and
Miss Virginia Parks.
Evening star., 1955-06-22

II. N. p: English-Speaking-
Union (the main office Is In
Massachusetts,, I believe. but
call local officer here for the
address, For names of South
American Pen Pals, contact
Pan American Union, Wash
ington, D. c.. and they will
give you the addresses of
American schools that you
may write.
To save money on writing
to foreign pen pals. get the
10-cent airmail letter-envel-
opes from the post office.
These may be sent to any
country with no additional
postage. I think more people
should take up this hobby.
Good luck.
London
Mrs. L. X. K, Washington
For Mrs. j. B. S.. Washing
ton, in reply to your request
for information on living con-
ditions in London, England.
English homes are furnished
with stoves, either gas or elec-
Evening star., 1955-06-22
Pepper Steak?

Mrs. M. B. w., Hydttsuille
Several weeks ago a recipe
for pepper steak appeared in
the Sunday paper. AS usual
when I returned to clip it,
the paper had vanished. I
would appreciate 1t If some
reader would be able to send
1t in for me.
Also, before I was con-
fronted with the problem. I
read somewhere a suggestion
for removing yellow stains
from baby clothes. Can I have
o repeat?
Evening star., 1955-06-22

their juice, or say "petits pois au
beurre" and it turns out tiny
green peas flavorsome with sweet
butter: or say "sdlude perte Gnr
tines herbeS" and 10! bouquet
of greenery fit to grace a debu-
tante; or "crepes suzette" and
you'll experience the flaming pas
sion that has caused thrones TO
totter: or say "demitasse ct fine
champagne" and you'll have fra
grant coffee and the finest Of
brandy or just say "erquise" ana
you'll describe perfectly AUX
TROIS MOUSQUETAIRES. $40
Conn. Ave. NV. 4
SATURDAY,: Under the spread.
ing chestnut tree SMITTY stalds.
Evening star., 1955-06-22

s nifty
carves 'em to order in his beef.
hanging room, makes a pass with
a garlic bud. a drizzle Of butter.
and man! what bodacious eating
as they squirt juicy goodness at
fork touch. And other trencher-
man delights! A perfectly triple
dry Martini. a mealy baked Idaho
potato. lettuce hearts with real
Roquetort, and man. Oh Mani
hot homemade fresh strawberry
pie! Just a scenic 18-mile drive
hot homemade fresh strawberry
south on Rt. 210 to Bryans Rd.
Till midnight.
SUNDAY: The graciousness at
PETER PAN INN extends even
Evening star., 1955-06-22
Help With Menu?
Mrs. W. L. B., Cheperly


! would like some help and
turn to all the kind readers
who have helped so many
others With more and more
people liking hard-shell crabs.
we would like to have a crab
feast in our back yard for all
Of our friends. My problem is
what can I serve along with
the crabs and beverage? Any
suggestions would surely help.
I also have another request
for q little girl. She. would like
the directions for making coal
flowers.
Evening star., 1955-06-22

o 3 ! III PIE
things. An
e x am le:
Dinner at
KENNEDY
W r Rem.
Fir st there
W a s t h e
cave = cool,
C o u n y
C / u b ele-
gance of the
pla ce, the
h o S pitable
Evening star., 1955-06-22

welcome, the suave staff. Then
the simple excellence of jellied
chicken broth, broiled loin lamb
chops $50 tender the lambs were
almost bleatingD, buttered fresh
asparagus, parsley new potatoes.
avocado grapefruit salad, am
brosial peach cobbler. All so SIM
Pile, all so delicious, all with the
charm of old friends. And then
We discovered the tariff $50. so
easyD. the parking in the KEN
NEDY WARREN basement ga.
rage gratis-well, no wonder we're
simply simple-minded over dining
delights at 3l33 Conn. Ave. NV.
LuncheonS, dinners. 4 4
IN A " L. H.
Evening star., 1955-06-22

best fried chicken in Maryland.
along with heaps and heaps of
their relatives on your table. And
they know what good company
they'll keep: Family-style bowls
Of just-picked vegetables, q Pile
thora of old-farm relishes, Of
h o m -b a ked breads, Alpine
mounts Of homemade ice cream.
It's a gracious place but OUT
rageous. All you can ever eat and
you're so outrageously tempted at
PETER PAN INN. 7 mi. s. Of
Frederick, Rt. 240A.ttt
MONDAY. Where but PIERRE2
The philosopher had just dined
Evening star., 1955-06-22

Son-I hate you! You are a
bad mama!
Mother-I don't like you
either. when you are as bad as
you are today.
Evening star., 1955-06-22

solve / cup Of salt in IS cups
Of water. Pour over washed
cucumbers which have been
placed in Jars. Put q grape
leaf in the bottom Of the jar
and one on top. Add about
2 teaspoons dill seed. Add a
little garlic if desired. Seal.
II some Of the liquid leaks out,
add some more. This should
be ready to use in 8 or 4
weeks, or possibly sooner.
Evening star., 1955-06-22

T he Smith
{ B a n X 8
s m ith of
s o nth ern
Maryland! }
with sirloins
l n e q c h
hand! And
m q n, o h
Man! what
d o W nright
b o d a cious
8 t e q k s!
Evening star., 1955-06-22
READERS CLEARING HOUSE
Rice puddino

HICS = 0QOIIlQ
Mrs. Z. M. w.. Takomd Park
This may be the recipe
M. w. of Washington has in
mind. Old Fashioned Rice
Pudding: One-half cup rice, /
quart milk, "a teaspoon cinna-
mon or nutmeg, 4 tablespoons
sugar white or brown, "
teaspoon salt. Wash rice
thoroughly. add other ingre-
dients and pour into creased
baking dish. Bake 3 hours in
a slow oven, stirring several
times during the first hour.
The mixture should not boil.
Serve either hot or cold. One
half cup raisins may be added
if desired. Yield. 6 servings;
temperature. 285 degrees;
time, 3 hours.
This is the old-fashioned
creamy pudding which has
such a delicious flavor because
of the long, slow cooking.
~ X \ \
Pen Puls
Mrs. n. 4. F.. Alexandria
In answer to v. j. p, Be-
thesda. regarding q pen pal.
I used to give pen pal names
to high school and college
students, but the names I still
have are a few years old. To
obtain names without charge
of English-speaking foreign
students. write to the follow
ing addresses, requesting coun-
try and age, and inclose a self
addressed stamped envelope:
Children's Plea for Peace,
World Affairs Center. Univer-
sity Of Minnesota. Minneap-
oils IA, Mimi: Letters Abroad.
sos Park avenue, New York
Evening star., 1955-06-22

q t A U x
T r O I 8
MOUSQUE-
TATRES. A
b e q m 1 n 6
gdrcoi, will
whisk before
you an an
gelic duck
IL n &, 8 q Re-
nished with
black cher
r | e S an
glazed with
Evening star., 1955-06-22

70 the pou-
try. These
p a tri clan
pullets a l.
ways drop q
curtsey b e.
fore they
hop into the
fryer. They
know they'll
e m e r 9 e
garbed IN q
rich, golden
crust as the
Evening star., 1955-06-22
Dill Pickles

Mrs. L. B., Tdkomn Park
For Mrs. J. w.. West Hyatts-
vile, here is a recipe for max
ing dill pickles with salt. Dis
Evening star., 1955-06-22

THURSDAY: We Americans al
heart really love the magnificencs