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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-11
BY RICHARD RODGERS

Eyeglasses are no longer mere
ly aids to better sight. They
have become as much of a jew
elry item as earrings. The dec
orative theme is not confined to
women, either. Masculine glasses
have three times as many styles
and many more colors. than were
available five years ago.
Its grown to be a big fash
ion business" William A. He'll
prin says. He is president OF
Franklin 81 Co., Inc, the opti-
clans firm at 100 K street NV
His company has been in the
eyeglass business for a century
The list OF customers includes
some of the Who's Who names
in the Nations history.
Moved Recently
The Franklin shop moved into
its present location near the end
of October and has had a stream
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-11
Foncy Eyeglasses Make
Jewellers of Opticians

of visiting opticians calling to
see the latest in eyeglass dis
play.
Mr.. Heilprin, an engineer who
says he was dragged into the
Ioptician business, applied his
knowledge of design to the
stores display racks. He drew
the plans for and oversaw con-
Istruction Of a supermarket sort
of wall case. It is considered
unique. Customers are permit
ted to browse. Since so many
styles are on view, clerks need
not waste time dragging out
samples from the boxes in which
glasses have been stored ira
ditionally.
Mr.. Heilprin's grandfather es-
tablished the business here as
"a branch of a Philadelphia con-
Germ, and later took it over him.
self. The Heilprins have oper-
Iated Franklin's ever since then.
Lincoln Was Customer
The grandfather sold a pair
of glasses to Abraham Lincoln
and the grandson sold a pair to
Dwight D. Eisenhower. Lin
coins check and President Ell
tsenhower's, neither one cashed,
are kept in the store.
Other Heilprin customers in
cluded Andrew johnson, Ruther-
ford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur,
Robert Ingersoll, Bret Harte,
Walt Whitman, James G.
Blaine. Samuel P. Langley.
Champ Clark. q. S. Grant,
Grover Cleveland. Salmon P.
Chase. William Mckinley. Ben
iamin Harrison, Theodore
Roosevelt, william Howard Taft.
George Meade and Alexander
Graham Bell.
Mr.. Heilprin said he returned
to Washington 20 years ago
from his engineering work in
Philadelphia. His father was
having trouble with the business.
II thought I'd give the old
man about three months" he
says. II came down to see If I
could straighten the store out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-11

and I did. but 1t took me three
years. BY then there wasn't
much to 60 back to in Philadel-
'phia. I stayed here"
Franklin's has branch stores
in Alexandria, Falls Church and
Manassas. All the grinding and
assembly Of lenses into frames
is performed in the K street
main shop.
The wall shelves contain num-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-11

bers Of elaborate frames to suit
the style-conscious with weak
eyes. Some Of the wilder num-
bers are gaudy affairs reaching
halfway up and down the head,
and inset with imitation jewelry.
1--WE don't specialize in those
things, though" Mr.. Heilprin
said. "Our main business is with
the hot polloi."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-11
MUTUAL FUNDS

NEW YORK. Dec. 10 R--Nstiona
Association Of Securities Dealers, Inc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-12-11
Proclamation Issued
For Thrift Week

A proclamation designating
the week Of January 1922 a.
National Thrift Week was an
lnounced by Samuel Spencer.
president Of the District Com
Imissioners.
A delegation composed Of Carl
C. Smuck. president Of the Dis
trict Building and Loan League,
and Joseph p. Burke, jr.. and
William E. Poulton, vice presi-
dents, received the proclamation
at the District Building.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-06-03
Superior Court Backs Up A Bit
Editorial

Tuesdays decision by the u Supreme Court was dis
appointing to those who felt that view of its May IL 1854
decision the would orders directing compliance with
its nosegregatiOn public schools ruling set up time
schedule for its consumation
The decision Tuesday gave the diehard souhernes
who have openly dfed the courts right segrega
ton in tax supported schools opportunity evade negra
ton for years TO come.
Negroes and the white people of the nation believe
racial caste in public supported institutions nConsu
tonal the has deceed will have by a process
support the filing Of suits in all IL of the in the IT,
who school children by This will be long and
costly process and will require much greater support of
NAACP than is being given it,
To great this newspaper believes the Tuesday May
81 decision of the Supreme Court dictated by political
situation Indication that the political situation would figure
the decision first noticed when at the April hearings
Eisenhower administration through Solicitor Sobelo urged
policy of moderation with degree Of frmnes That the
tpoff that the administration had gone soft pound
ing it received from southerners ON the original Supreme court
decision.
would be presumptuous try critically examine the
decision alone the basis of newspaper stories since do
this time have the full text of it, Suffice il say the
proegregaton south has temporary victory which will
be heard around the world.
The original decision by which the u s Supreme Court
ouawed segregation hailed all world by
friends among the darker nations and enemies for
almost completely senced the American question
The May 81 1855 decision will have the effect regret
of putting doubt in the minds of friends who be-
eve that sincere in wanting put segregation
house order Among those who credit the Soviet propaganda
line the hypocrisy of the T. the racial situation
ought to be joy the court decision grad
ua approach that may easily take years and in
muntes that by the inequality and oppression inherent
in segregation.
The only thing believers democracy and equality
do keep pressing for the end of school segregation
anywhere in America Money be raised and Minnesota
Negroes should raise 100000 for the NAACP Legal Redress
department that the court action may be peeded rid
this country disgrace segregated public schools in IT
states of United States
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-06-03
fass. rURNBoUGH NEW
PRESIDENT or BAKER
posi- AUXILIARY

The Auxiliary to Johnny Baker
Post No. POI held its regular
monthly meeting on Thursday
evening, May 20, in the Legion
cIubrooms. Mrs. Marion Perry,
first vice president, presided.
After all reports of depart
ments were made. the president.
Mrs. Cleo Hampton, declared all
offices vacant and election Of Of
ficers for the year 1856 was
held.
New officers are Mrs. William
L. TurnbOugh, president; Mrs.
Doris Fields, LIST vice president;
Mrs. Theresa Jones End vice
president; Mrs. Corric Brown,
treasurer. Mrs. Vera Richardson.
chaplain and Mrs. Henrietta Pos
ten, sergeant-at-arms
The auxiliary extended congrat-
ulations 10 William ", Perry who
was elected commander of the
post.
We wish all sick members, Mrs
Marie Green and a. Grundley, a
speedy recovery.
The next meeting will be held
June % at the clubrooms.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-06-03

Choir Of st. Peters under the
direction of Mrs. Dorothy Sims,
the Shepherd quartet, the Star
trio and Miss Ruth Cowan.
The anniversary closed with q
reception in the undercroft Of the
church. Committees in charge Of
arrangements were the grand
ways and means, Mrs. Elizabeth
Parker. chairman; Mrs Lena La
Faucette. eo-chairman; reception
committee, Mrs. Lucy Harris,
chairman and Mrs. Aleathia Jack
co-chairnan; Mrs. lie Anna Will
hams. st. Paul Chapter No. l.:
Mrs. Lucille Woodland, Electa
chapter No. 3-Mrs- Lydia Pillow.
Queen Of Sheba chapter No. 5,
and Mrs Devaughnia Scott
Princess oziei chapter No. 10. and
Mrs. Oscar Gates, Pride Of the
West chapter No. Q.
Ms. Harriet C. Jones IL grand
publicity chairman.
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court TO proceed with deliberate
speed to follow the court order
for degeneration.
The court followed generally
the proposals and suggestions
made by solicitor General Simon
Sobeloff who presented the De-
partment OF Justices position In
the April arguments before the
court.
Sobeloff In oral arguments had
urged the court TO issue decree
showing moderation and a degree
OF firmncss."
NAACp counsel. led by Thur
good Marshall had urged the court
to give the states a time limit for
compliance.
The court decided TO keep It's
hands on the cases by ruling
that during this period OF trans
ition, the court win retain juris-
diction OF these cases"
According to the Associated
Press, the NAACP national office
said II was "gratified' by the
courts decision.
Local NAACP leaders In Min
nesota, on the contrary. express
sed dissatisfaction because they
felt the moderate ruling would en-
courage the Dixie states 10 con-
tinue to evade the decision by
varied means,
Already In at least one state a
reign OF terror has been insti-
tuted against Negro leaders who
are outspoken on the issue,
A Mississippi Negro Baptist
minister was 'lynched' two weeks
ago BY three white men who
poured bucbshot into his face as
he drove his auto along the road.
So-called White Economic
Councils have been set up in
several states designed 10 put
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-06-03

neSota soon TO make their home
in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Mr..
Villa will head the promotion de-
partment of the Las Vegas SUN,
of which the famous Hank Green
spun is publisher.
Percy Villa, one of the best
known men in the state. for 20
years carried on a program in the
interest of Minneapolis youth. In
that period, under Villas direc-
ton, over 100000 was raised
which went to purchase athletic
equipment, summer camp scholar
ships and other worthy causes
which attracted his interest.
Percy was one Of ten children
who were brought to America by
their Roumanian parents. He was
eight years old when he arrived
in Minneapolis. He was raised on
the Northside and early became
acquainted with the problems of
minorities and especially the Ne
gro people
Percy's father astonished
Northside Minneapolis over 25
years ago when he rented the up
stairs of the duplex where the
family lived to a Negro family.
This action set a precedent.
Early in life Percy hustled
newspapers on Eighth st. at Hen
nepin. Percy, while a kind hearted
kid was proficient with his dukes
and soon he was boxing. first as
an amateur and later as a profess
sionaL He soon decided boxing
was too brutal He went into bust
ness for himself and because Of
his knowledge Of the boxing sport
he wrote boxing columns at var
ious times for the old Minneapolis
Star, the Minneapolis Tribune and
finally the Minneapolis Journal.
For IS years Percy has written
regular column for the
SPOKESMAN and RECORDER
papers. Percy's column has al
ways been popular. Only this week
North Dakota insurance man,
w. E. LaPlante of Grafton, ". D..
wrote: incidentally am quite
pleased that Percy villa Is still
writing his column, Almost
About Everything
when I read Percy was leav-
ing Minneapolis I felt about as
disappointed as I did when Nell
Russell quit writing regularly for
your paper"
The testimonial for Mr.. and
Mrs. Villa and their two children,
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-06-03
ST. PAUL GOSPEL
UNION TEA HAD
a JAPANESE MOTIF

Colors and decorations IN fun
Japanese style dominated the de
cor of the japanese Tea given by
the st. Paul Gospel Choral Union
on Sunday afternoon. May 20. The
gala affair was held at the home
Of Mrs. Kelsie Whitmore OF 800
Rondo Av.
Mrs. Essie Pipkins. dressed in a
colorful robe, made a very at
tractive Japanese matron as she
presided at the tea table. Mrs. An
ma Moody and her coworkers were
responsible for the very delicious
as well as beautiful qink, green
and white sandwiches
Mrs. Dora Hardy and her group
from Zion Baptist church Mime
spolis, were among those who
gave vocal numbers during the
tea.
Mrs. Kelsie Whitmore was gen
eral chairman for the tea.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-06-03

economic pressure on Negro
leaders who would uphold the u.
s, Supreme Court decision.
Southern state officials In all
Instances reported by the daily
press assertions were adamant
In opposing even the moderate
ruling and three OF them said II
would take 100 years to desegre-
gate the schools.
Law suits win have TO be In
stituted In practically all OF the
states that still maintain Jim
Crow schools In order TO get the
continued segregation before the
courts. This win apparently be a
long drawn-out process.
One eastern observer, writing
In national magazine. predicted
the Supreme Court ruling would
be soft" one over six weeks
ago, because, he declared. OF the
impending presidential election
campaign,
The most vocal parts OF the
South, especially the politicians.
have been angry over the Su-
preme Court decision and since
both parties are looking for politi-
cal advantages. high, and low, the
observer said that the ruling
would be strong enough to be
palatable to Negroes and whites
opposed TO segregation in public
schools, and easy enough TO please
the southern bloc OF states.
After the 1856 presidential cleo
tons II Is expected that the pres
sure will be put on lower courts
and the higher courts to get go
ing on degeneration mostly be-
cause OF Jim Crows effect on the
u. s. international position.
(See Editorial This Pagc)
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him and missed.
AS a result of his wild swing,
Russell fell and jumped back on
his feet and came at him the sec
ond time, Skinner said.
This time Skinner said that he
struck back at Russell and sew
eral blows were exchanged be-
tween himself and Russell.
Asked the number of blows
that were passed between the
two, Skinner replied, Il was too
busy with my fists"
Skinner testified that he lost
his balance after the fight when
he tried to help Russell to his
feet.
This was the defendants ex-
PLANTATION to earlier testimony to
the effect that Skinner was seen
on top of Russell beating him.
Effie Green, allegedly the de-
PENDANTS girl friend, was one of
the key defense witnesses.
When she was called to the
stand she was visibly nervous.
Mrs. Green told the court that
Skinner came to her apartment
between l:45 and 2 a. m. on the
morning of April 10 and told her
he had been in a fight.
Jerome Hoffman. defense at
torney then asked her TO tell what
condition SINNERS hands were
in
She replied that his right hand
was bruised and swollen and that
she bathed it in EPSON salts and
bandaged the hand.
The defense witness testified
that SINNERS light gray suit
he was wearing at the time of the
fight between himself and the de-
ceased was in a closet and the
blood-staiued shirt was soaking
in a pail of water.
After she gave the detectives
the articles of clothing. she said
she was then told that she would
have to accompany the officers to
the Public Safety building so she
could give the police a statement
At the police station, she testi-
fled that she and Skinner sat on
bench in a hall for a consider
able period of time.
Skinner left her twice, she said;
once TO have his picture taken,
but she was unable TO learn II It
was by a news photographer or
police photographer.
The second time who when who
she thought was a doctor examin-
ed SINNERS hand.
After Mrs. Green was asked to
identfy the clothing she was eS-
cused from the state.
The last state witness to testi-
fy was the first person TO give
Russell medical treatment on his
arrival at Ancker hospital
DR.. Benjamin G. Vines, inferno
on duty in the receiving room at
the hospital testified that Russell
was unconscious when he was
brought in the hospital and that
he was bleeding profusely from
the mouth and nose.
The inferno is a graduate OF the
CONTINUED on page -
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marks were given by Rev. NJ. L.
Simmons who said he was proud
Of the Prince Hall Masonic fam
ily, 'for they indeed have been a
part Of the history of the new ST.
Peters church"
II was grand day with many
wonderful memories TO cherish.
John r. Lawrence, the most wor-
shipful grand master Of the
Prince Hall Grand Lodge, COM
mended the organization on the
strides that had been made in the
past 80 years Mrs. Beulah Nit
cheIl. the present worthy grand
matron, commented on the peace
and harmony that has existed
throughout the jurisdiction and
that our organization follows in
thief ootsteps Of the church
Mrs. Helen Lawrence. associate
grand rnatron. was mistress Of
ceremonies for the occasion. Music
was furnished by the Senior
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vilIo Testimonial
Sunday Evening At
The Hotel Nicollet

Percy Villa, Minneapolis bust
nessman, Spokesman and Record
er columnist and longtime friend
of boys work will be the recipient
of testimonial banquet Sunday
evening, June 8 at $50 p. m. at
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-06-03
Mr.. Carter was the que,
Loyejoy lecturer In journalism.

LoVcjoy lecturer In journalism.
American newspapers must be
watchful guardians OF the right TO
differ. he said, adding that right
IL one OF the nations foremost
freedoms.
we ncwsmen," he said, may
hit too hard and too often some
times, but II is our job 10 be vigi-
liant in defense OF the right to be
different"
Mr.. Carter said he has re
ceIyed a few threats and at
tempts Mt economic boycott be.
cause Of his editorial criticism
OF vigiiante type citizens coun.
ellis which artively oppose public
school racial indignation In Mis-
sissippi.
Such groups, Mr. Carter told
STU journalism students, could
delelop into organizations Of vo-
lence under the wrong kind Of
leaders.
However, he does not anticipate
violence. but rather forsees con-
tinued economic pressure against
Negroes and against some bust
ness and professional persons who
have not gone along with the
councils,
Mr.. Carter said his own paper
has continued to make gains In
GAL 20 JUNE 3 'eregi-t o-temp
circulation and advertising in
spite Of pressures for advertising
boycotts against him.
whether our circulation and
advertising revenue would have
been more than IL In II we had
not taken the statd that we did.
I do not know" Mr.. Carter said.
The problem Of Indignation In
such states as Mississippi. where
there is a high percentage Of Ne
gro population, must be approach
ed realistically and namely, he
said.
Mr.. Carter noted the younger
newspapermen in Mississippi seem
aware Of their responsibility as
reporters and leaders In the prob
lem OF racial adjustment.
Most Of them. he explained. par
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tiuclarly in the large group OF
small daily and weekly news
papers oppose the councils and
their methods
These newspapers are exert
Ing n quieting and progressive
force In the problem Of racial
adjustment, Mr.. Carter said.
THE attempts to hamper the
newspapers right to differ--are
those Of frightened, evil persons
using the hate method in trying
to make papers hew to narrow.
regImented lines,' he said Thank
God most OF them don't"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-06-03

Herbert and Carol, win be attend
ed by large number of his
friends, business associates and
prominent citizens. An attendance
Of more than 200 is expected
Tickets are $3.50 and can be
secured brom any of the follow
ing committee members, Edward
p. Schwartz. Edward Haislet.
Frank Diamond, Harry Chanen,
Fred Weinberg. Ben Belfer or
Cecil Newman.
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was refused by Russell.
He went on to say he didn't be-
lieve Russell was seriously injur-
ed at the time he left him.
The trial Of Skinner, charged
with second degree murder, is
now moving into its second week.
The state rested its case against
the defendant Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday morning the first
testimony from defense witnesses
was heard.
The state charged that Skinner
beat Roy Russell Jr., 81, who lived
at 377 w. Central with his wife
and four children, in front of a
vacant lot at SGT st. Anthony
early on the morning of April l6.
Skinner is alleged to have drag
ged Russell into the vacant lot.
Russell died a short time after
he was taken to Ancker hospital.
The death of Russell and Skin
ners trial has caused widespread
community interest in st. Paul.
The court room has had a near
capacity crowd on hand at every
session.
Throughout the trial. Skinner
has appeared calm and did not ap-
pear to be upset when on the wit
ness stand.
The defendant said that he did
not know of Russelrs death until
the following morning when he
happened to run into a friend who
told him.
Upon learning of the young
fathers death, the defendant said,
he Immediately went to the Public
Safety building and gave him
self up to the police.
In telling of the events that led
up to the fight between himself
and Russell. Skinner stated that
on the evening of April IS, he and
four other friends went TO a
dance at the Minneapolis Labor
Temple.
After leaving the dance, Skin
ner testified that he first saw
Russell in front of Jim Williams
tavern, a few minutes after the
tavern closed, "skirmishing with
a Donald Haskins.
The defendant said that he had
known Russell for about 20 years
and that there was no CONVERSE
ton between the two men until
after he grabbed Russell from be-
hind in an attempt to separate
him and Haslxins.
A few minutes elapsed before
Skinner said that he noticed his
pants were torn.
He then said that he found Rus
sell in front of the vacant lot and
asked him what he was going to
do about his pants.
Skinner said that Russell stated
that he only had two dollars on
his person and that he told him,
You're so tough, I'm going to
whip you"
Skinner told the court that he
replied to Russell. "Oh forget it,"
and turned and walked away from
Russell.
Russell, Skinner said, grabbed
him from the back and swung at
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-06-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Henderson
Of 9l2 Irving Av. ~, this week
announced the engagement of
their daughter. Annie 10 Tubbs, TO
Mr.. Arthur Lee, son of Mrs.
Frances Lee OF 252s Fourth Av.
S.
The wedding will be an event of
June 25th at the home of the
brides parents.
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30 Yeors Old:
Order of Eastern Stars
Prince Hall Affiliati0n
Observe Goth Anniversary
By HARRIET JONES

Prince Hall Grand Chapter OES of Minnesota and its
Jurisdiction celebrated threh anniversary Sunday af
ternoon May 90 St. Peters AME church, Minneapolis
All branches of the Masonry family well represented
brief history of the organization given by the senior
worthy grand matron Mrs Emma of Duluth Mimi Re-
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-06-03
JAMES MURRAY RECITAL

James L. Murray. baritone, was
presented in his first recital
since his return from Europe az a
member Of the cast Of "Porgy and
Bess" at St James AME church
on Friday, May n at $50 p. m.
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II otel Nicollet.
Senator Hubert
H II u m p h rey
per sonal friend
of Villas will be
the prin clip al
speaker
Mr.. Villa, his
wife and two
c h i'll en- are
leaving Mime
apolis and Min
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Coming Events

June 3--Dance Recital, Halle Q.
Brown House st. Paul, 1880
p. m.
June 3-Todd Rhodes orchestra,
Minneapolis Labor Temple.
June 6-All Day Conference. wo-
mems Council, Halle Q. Brown
House, ST. Paul. 10 a. m.-7:45
p. m.
June 2s-July s, Goth Intl Young
Peoples Congress. Church OF
God In Christ. Minneapolis.
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NATIONS PAPERS
PAY TRIBUTE TO
DR.. MARY BETHuNE

a roundup OF comment BY The
daily and weekly press Of the ma
ton on the death Of Mary Nc
Leod Bethune Is on page 2 Of this
edition. Mrs. Bethune's death
evoked tributes from all over the
nation.