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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-13
Promotion for Nixon?

LOS ANGELES (P. Vice
President Nixon, a lieutenant
commander in the naval reserve,
hopes to pick up a couple Of
points toward advancement In
the reserve here.
The Vice President was to ar
rive tonight and give a speech
tomorrow at the annual military
inspection of the Los Alamitos
Naval Air Station.
Vice President Nixon is ELI
gible to be a commander" ex-
planned Rear Admiral Dan v.
Gallery, chief of Naval Air Re-
serve Training, Glenview, Ill,
but he has been unable to get
time to qualify. Sunday, how
ever. we will give him credit to-
ward his promotion"
Naval spokesman said Mr..
Nixon will be entitled to two
credit points for preparing a
speech and giving it, 7"@ ~7'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-13
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-03-13
Jobs for Cots

DETROIT (P).-There may
be some jobs open soon at the
new $26 million City-County
Building here. Only felines
need apply.
Building Manager Charles G.
Oakman says he is consider
ing employing cats to rid the
skyscraper of rats. One ro-
dent recently was killed on the
10th floor.
Evening star., 1955-07-16
Splash of Color Is Needed
In ChiId's Room, Expert Says

Ichild's room reflect his person.
ality. Pictures he can paint him.
self not only decorate a room but
eneourage1a child's individuality.
A bedroom designed by Miss
West recently was planned for
two girls about 8. She chose
wearable materials and rugs
guaranteed to stand up under
the youngsters active lives. all
scaled to the long-term needs of
growing children.
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Color scheme of the room is
black, turquoise. white and yell
low. Walls were papered in a
Bingham wallpaper of turquoise
and white, yellow cabinets on the
walls provide space for desk,
bookcase and storage. Chairs
were painted yellow. Beds were
covered in yellow denim, al
Though Miss West used a white
Iorgandy dust ruffle which she
says all young girls adore.
Original children's paintings
in brilliant colors for the walls
were done to order as a project
in a Louisiana school by chill
dren from 8 to IL years. Miss
West has found that this native
Evening star., 1955-07-16
Vacancies Seen Low

Earl w. Smith. president of
the National Association of
Home Builders. said this week
a census report showing a Ma
tionwide available vacancy rate
of 20 per cent for homes fully
sustains the position of the home
building industry that no over
building problem exists in this
country.
Evening star., 1955-07-16

and primitive art appeals to par
ents just as much Is TO the
youngsters.
The floor was covered in q soft
Itextured so-called waitrend fiber
rug in a salt and pepper mixture
Iof black and grays. completely
soil and weather resistant.
Evening star., 1955-07-16
By VIVIAN BROWN

Color is the most important
consideration in decorating a
child's room, says Beatrice West.
decorator, color and design con-
sultant.
Miss West suggests that par
ents re-doing a child's room
should keep in mind that bright.
clear colors are pr ferre d.
Youngsters are less inhibited
about color than adults, she says.
She explains:
| Parents have helped create
the vogue for pink and blue toys
for babies. Give a baby the
choice of pink or red and he'll
choose the red every time. Pri-
mary colors always appeal to
Ichildren. Tastes change as they
grow older due to associations
and their personal likes and dis
likes"
II ~
4 The Z or 8-year-old has def
mite color ideas and smart par
ents should encourage them. AS
they approach high school and
college age they begin to like
more sophisticated color COM
binations and tones that are
grayer than when younger, she
says.
| Miss West chooses versatile
| furniture that is interchange
able and not limited to any one
room to continue its usefulness
as the family grows in size and
aff1uence. Furniture that may
be painted to fit in with the
color scheme as the child grows
is a good investment. Beds that
double as sofas are good. too.
Be practical in the choice of
rugs and fabrics. Fiber rugs or
combination cotton and fiber
rugs make excellent floor cover
ings as they are sturdy, easy to
clean and reversible.
| Do-it-yourself ideas make a
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04

her
bottle
Waller had just read the Bible to to her
that only fools would work Sunday"
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Miomi Mayor Sorry.
Owner Moy Face
Legal Action

Miami, Fla. -- (ANP) - The
Iiami hotel owner who ordered
jegro guests from a Lincoln Day
1OP rally ran into hornets nest
# trouble last week.
Incuring the outspoken displeas-
ure Of leading elements in the city,
including the mayor, Urmey hotel
owner f. N. Claughton faces a
possible lawsuit by the Dade
county Republican committee for
partial breach of contract and a
possible civil rights violation.
Mayor Abe Arnonvitz said that
the Claughton's action of telling
the Negroes to get out or he would
turn out all the lights, was dis
graceful"
Aronovitz said. Il hope the ma
ton will realize, that his attitude
(Ciaughtons) is not the attitude
OF most Miamians."
The incident was headline news
in papers around the country.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
Ga. Town Votes
To Let Negroes
Sit In Bulcony

Forsythe, Ca CAMP In a
burst Of goodwill and Christian
charity, townspeople here voted
two to one in favor of allowing
Negroes to use the balcony of the
local theater.
The vote was 446 for, with 1876
dissenters.
The balloting, which was segre-
gated, showed Negro residents ap-
proving the issue 131 to 3 with 315
whites for and 1913 against.
The theater was built several
years sgo,by a chain with the I'M
derstanding that 1t was to be used
exclusively by white patrons. The
balcony was opened TO Negroes in
November after its present owner.
p. F. Shade, received permission
from Superior court.
However, the decision started a
hot controversy, and the city
;ouncil and the owner agreed to a.
tide by a decision Of the city vot-
RS.
Prior to the balloting, a group
4 business men and other For
ythe whites issued a statement In
avor of allowing the Negroes to
sc the balcony.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
Sullivan Trophy Presented To WhitfieId

New York-(ANP)- Melvin Grossom Whitfield, olympic 800
meter champion who returned rdde
goodwill tour the Sullivan Memorial trophy
outstanding athlete
day night Feb 81.
Whitfield the Trophy luncheon by Louis G. Wie
Barevle oka the National Amateur Athletic Union
olympic titls award, pre-
pairing the
American Games In Mexico city March
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
Catholics Praise
Cooperation In
School Infeqrofion

San Antonio, Texas.--(ANP)- -
A leading Catholic spokesman,
Msgr. James M. Boyle, archdio-
cesar director of the Catholic In
terraciaI Council here, last week
praised students and parents who
he said cooperated with the do
cese in the Indignation of paro-
chial schools under a recent de-
nomination order.
The Msgr. referred to a pastoral
letter issued by Archbishop Ro-
bert f, Lucey of the San Antonio
area, directing that all parochial
schools are to be desegregated.
Msgr. Boyle said that as re-
suit of the action, only three
white families removed their chill
dren from the schools. He included
both Catholic and mont Catholic in
his praises.
According to Msgr. Boyle, there
are presently 101 Negroes at
tending white schools in the area.
OF this number, IS are in colleges
and the remainder in elementary
and high schools.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04

Twenty-four Negroes, all of them
officials of the Dade county COP
organization were ordered to leave
the dining room where they had
been invited to participate In a
rally honoring the memory of Alb
raham Lincoln.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04

strydom pushing forth his Negroes this
asked parliament to widen the police the Nationalist
government
Proposed changes the justice would
premises without
thing greater
they regard dangerous.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-03-04
Segregated School Advocate. moy HaI, School Aid

WashngtonA insistance of states to maintain
separate schools Negro and white children might
stacle blocking the passage any school aid bill
This thought appeared
before the Senate Committee Labor Public Welfare the
inclusion OF ansegegaon amendment legislation
sdered by the federal supplied
school buildings.
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WORLDWIDE NEWS AT A GLANCE
fion Yankee sfyle"-Nesro Children Barred From
Reenferins lnfegrufed School

Segregation Yankee sfyIe"-Nesro Children Bared
Reenferins Infegrafed School
Benton Harbor Yankee style"
enacted here elementary school children
refused edmtanc the school they formerly attended under
Negro stayed
than attend agro school, and the NAAcP
has charged the school board with racial segregation
Kick Africans GU, OF Rhodesian Church
HILL -tANpl- party Of Africans
who wanted worship God church here last week. sat in
silence until asked TO leave
entering police replied they
less there has been disturbance Of the
Africans said they members the African National
Congress they drawing
Ia color bar In churches in this British colony
sons.s.. Gets si TO Curb Violence Against srs
Tuesday making unpovok
ed violence against uniformed members Of the Armed Forces while
they duty status
years a
measure as an amendment the Universal Military Training bin In
Identical bill the Congress
introduced 1914 with the active support the
secretary OF war Henry L. smson At that time the bill was favor
ably reported out Of Committee but never acted
Toledo Posses FEpc Bill
Toledo (ANP)--Aer previous attempts
city finally employment practice
unanimous action that drew widespread praise from civic
leaders f4r
ordinance bipartisan sponsorship
Community Relations provide 500
Today worhouse sentence offenders arc convicted in court
New Yok-ANPj Engagement Of
the the York City Company
Rosonstoc director will
debut conducting Traviata"
The wheeling va native studied at the Cleveland Institute
Julard Columbia the
Berlshe Music Center
lighffoof Gets Five Years, Fined $4,000
chcago.tANP- ilghtfoo executive secretary of
the Illinois Communist but confident after Judge
Philip L. imposed years prison
punishment Negro belonging
party and knowing It's aims,
Rep. Disgs Reminds Congress Of Negroes Contribution
Washington ANp)-Rep Charles c. Diggs Jr. tDema Mich
Wednesday called the attention the the United
the contributions which Negroes this
country
the the Michigan representative
minded his colleagues that the
braton of Negro History
Wife Shoots Husband In Argument Over Sunday Work
Norfolk VatANPA local housewife who said her husband
attempt prevent
working Sunday killed with ~
calibre revolver
Ardiaia Waller alias Ardela Winston said blasted
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1955-02-12
BENEFIT Y. M. c. a. MEMS
STYLE SHOW HELD

Parish Street Branch Y. M. C..
A, staged its first Mems Style Re-
vue Thursday night at College Park
auditorium to supplement its annual
budget and as a program feature.
Interest was stimulated in the
project through the contestants by
having each contestant sell ticket
votes In agreement, the best-dress-
ed man would be determined on the
basis of the number of ticket-votes
sold.
Against a background of appro-
pirate music, the participants were
seen in categories of sports and cas-
ual attire, business wear, and for
NAL dress.
Other features of the program
were the numbers, Home on the
Range" and MAKE yourself COM
Portable" by girls group from
Lanier High School. The numbers,
Dark Eyes" and Skip to My Lou"
wer heard and were presented by a
quintet of boys from Jim Hill High
School.
Although at the outset interest
was high among II contestants.
showing the latest in the above men
toned categories Thursday night
were: Mamie Lewis, ST., Perry
Sanders, Tom Sutton, c. c. Moore,
Henry Briggs, and Duke Huddle-
ston.
The ticket tabulation showed the
following winners: Perry Sanders,
first place; Henry Briggs, second
place; and c. c. Moore, third place.
The sale of the tickets amounted
to $27750. Disbursements were $500
for the use of the auditorium, and
$500 for stage hands, making to-
tai of $1,000 expenditures. This
left the Y. M. c. A. a balance of
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1955-02-12
Miss Luretha King
Hostess To Sophisticates

Miss Luretha King was a charm
ing hostess to the Sophisticated
Laverettes Senior Club in their
regular meeting, Wednesday, Feb.
g. The meeting opened promptly
at 8: pm. with the president, Mrs.
Mirtes Gregory, presiding. During
the business session unfinished
plans for the clubs annual Dance
were discussed. The club remem-
bered the birthday of Mrs. Leoria
Ports. During the Social hour,
Pokena was played with the first
prize being won by Mrs Josephine
Wilson; second prize by Mrs. Kath-
crime Andrews and third by Mrs.
Mirtes Gregory. The club took
pleasure in welcoming Mrs. Jose
phine Wilson and Mrs. Stella Nc
Innis as new members of the club.
The hostess served tasty repast
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1955-02-12
Jackson Social
NeuUs
BY SARAH MeNEAMER HARVEY
Young Men of City
ORGANIZE Yacht Club
BY SARAH MeNEAMER HARVEY

Sunday, February 6, at 2: pm, a
group of popular young men of the
city met in the home of Mr.. Benz.
L. Watts, TIC Rose Street and set
into motion Jackson's newest Soc
ial and civic club. After much dis
cussion the name selected for the
organization was The Yacht Club.
Officers elected are: President, Ber-
~ L Watts; Vice President, Edward
r. Dyson; Rec. Sec, James Taylor;
Asst. Sec, Ernest Wells; Business
Manager, Charlie Crawley: Treas
urer, Charlie Jenkins; Chaplain,
James Evans. The purpose of the
club is to bring about a better re-
lation between the young men OF
the city and to create a higher
social standard among them. The
group selected for their slogan:
Don't be a Knot join the Yacht
and for motto Look well in
to the present for there is where
the future is being nodded" This
promises to be one of the better
organized groups for young men
in the city. The young men have
| nc their eoa1 Advisor Mr. Albert
/ L. Powell
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1955-02-12
Mrs. Martin Has Houseguests

Mrs. M. l.. Martin, 2716 Lilly ST.,
had as her houseguests for the
holidays, her daughter, Mrs. R. T.
Brown and cousin, Miss Dosa Chris
topher of Los Angeles, California.
Mrs. Brown is formerly of this
city. Miss Christopher, cousin of
Mrs Brown, joined her after spend
ing some time in Parason, Kansas,
Chicago, Detroit, Canada, New
York, Newark, Philadelphia and
other cities. While in the state they
visited Magnolia, and Prentiss In
stitute at Prentiss. Among the
many social courtesieS extended
them while in Jackson was a Co
ing Away Dinner Party given by
Mrs. Martin, which was we'll at
tended; A Shower by the j.
M. A. of Pearlie Grove M B.
Church, of which organization Mrs.
Brown was an active member be-
fore going to Los Angeles. The
members gave her some lovely and
valuable gifts. Those attending
were MesdameS L. Louie, R. Bryant,
TIA Walls, H. Campbell, L. Burrell,
L. Young, P. Tate, V. Bridgman, K.
Williams, J. M. Hicks, E. Williams,
NJ. Chamber, Ada Palmer and p
Green. Other friends Mesdames E..
Harper, M. R. Ruffin, P. Johnson,
G. Dunson, E. Harness, little Miss
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1955-02-12
Good Samaritan Club News


The No. l Good Samaritan Club
met Friday, February 4th, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bass on N.
Lamar ST., with the president pre-
siding. A spiritual devotion was led
by the chaplain.
After this, the president in charge,
presided over a brief but interest
ing business session at which time
roll was called and dues paid. The
members present 10: amount of
money raised $22.11; paid out to
sick members, $4,000.
A topic was read by Mrs. Lucy
Wells, Cross Bearing of a Chris
tian, and was beautifully discussed
by her. Everyone enjoyed very
much the song, Jesus Keep Me
Near the Cross, led by Mrs. Evon
with remarks by the president.
The next meeting will be held
Friday night, Feb. Is at 7:30 o'clock.
Visitors are always welcome.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1955-02-12
Junior Sophisticated Laveretts
Organized

On Sunday, February 6, the So
phisticated Laeretts met at 1121
North Lamar Street in the beauti-
fully decorated home of the presi-
dent, Mrs. .Mirtes Gregory. The
purpose of the meeting was to orga-
nize a Junior Sophisticated Lave
retts Club, the aim and purpose of
which will be to encourage young
people to Vote and work for the
building of better communities in
which to live. The Senior Sophis-
ticates took pleasure in welcoming
the following officers and members
of the new group: Mrs. Barbara
Jean Wells, President; Mrs. Mary
Evelyn Dyson, Vice Pres; Mrs.
Bettye Williams, Secretary; Mrs
Helen Watts, Treasurer; Mrs. Ruth
Crawley, Bus. Mgr; Miss Dorothy
Jean Logan, Reporter; Mrs. Jua-
nita Evans, Sgt-at-arms; Mrs. Err
nestine Jenkins, Chairman of Sick
Committee; Mrs. Vera Dixon, Chair
man Social Committee. Other men,
bers are: Mesdames Josephine Kni-
ght, Martha Fans, Doris Jean Jen-
kins, Ruby Taylor, Alice Wilson,
Doris Lanier. The young group will
function under the same rules and
regulations of the original Sophis-
ticates but will have separate Off
GERS and membership. All men,
bers of both groups are axcited
over the plans that are being for
mulated for the clubs annual
dance to be given sometime in
the early spring. The members re-
greet the recent illness of member
Elsie Thompson and wish for her
speedy recovery.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1955-02-12

corn where small hard kernels bounce like hail on Slate
roof then spectaculary burst into beautiful fluffy white
popcorn Even it weren't such wonderful eatng-popu
lar with folks OF all ages-popcorn would be worth max
ing, just for the sheer fun of it!
Popped in hot Spry, popcorn is extra-crsp extra
tender extragood The purity of the shortening let's the
Iui flavor OF the corn through in all it's natural
goodness It's especially delicious served with mugs of hot
cider spiced with Glove.
Bowls of fluffy popcorn must for winter parties
oped in the Lever Test Kitchens
Home-Popped Popcorn
Melt "A cup Spry in heavy skillet Add 1/2 cup pop
corn and teaspoon salt; stir until first kernel POPS
Cover and shake over high heat until all kernels are
popped. Turn out into large bowl. Serve piping hot
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1955-02-12
THIS NJ THAT
0Y Sarah M. Harvey
THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Mans capacity of justice makes
democracy POSSIBLE; but mans
inclination to injustice makes De-
mocracy NECESSARY.
BECAUSE THE PAPER is AL
READY crowded and we are hav-
ing a bout with the Flu and are
Just about at the K. O. stage g.
we will make this very brief :.
However to wish to call the atten-
ton of our readers to Jackson's
newest business establishment d.
HOUSE BEAUTIFUL, located at
1910 Whitfield-NIill Road, owned
and operated by two charming ma
trnons, Mesdames BLANCH CADE
BROWN and GERTRUDE HATCH
YOUNGER A departure from
the ordinary HOUSE BEAU
TIFUL caters to the making and
selling of Draperies, Curtains, Slip
Covers and all things to make the
HOUSE beautiful. Mesdames
Brown and Younger have also
stocked up with Gifts, Fine China
and Crystals for the brides selec-
tons. They invite all to brihg
their Home decorating and Gift
problems to them. Go out to see
HUSE BEAUTIFUL you'll hear
more about it thru these columns.
OUR PROFOUND SYMPATHY is
extended to the families of the late
Mrs. MARY HILL and Mrs. FAN
ME WILLIAMS -. we were priv
ileged to have known both ladies
all ur lives we feel that both
deaths are great loss not only
to their families but to the COM
munities in which they had lived
so long.
CNIMENDATION TO THE MEN
WHO were brae enough to par
ticipate in the MEMS STYLE RE-
VUE fir THE YMCA Our Hats
are off to c. c. MOORE, rGANNIE
LEWIS, SR.; DUKE HUDDLES-
TON, HENRY BRIGGS and PER
RY Ducco) SANDERS you
were fine models and very good
at which to look l.. we thorough
ly enjoyed lookin'
WE ASK THAT YOU READ this
issue and attend all the programs
listed here also remember
FIRST CLASS CITIZENSHIP has
its RESPONSIBILITIES.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1955-02-12

that was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Irene
Evans will be hostess to the club,
February %.
Parish ST. Progressive
Matrons Meet
Mrs. Ruby Rogers was very
lovely hostess to the Parish Street
Progressive Matron Club Wednes-
day night, February 8, at 1870 o.
clock in her home at 1870 Noel st.
Devotion was led by Mrs. Charlie
Mitchell. The meeting was turned
into the hands of the president,
Mrs. Huntley, fir business. After
the lesson the new business was
discussed, that all members bring
clothes on West Pearl Street at
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1955-02-12

bert Academy in New Orleans,
from which she graduated in 1880.
She graduated from Northwestern
University in 1885. In 1910 she re-
ceiver a masters degree from the
State University of Iowa and two
years later became an instructor
in English at Livingstone College,
Salisbury, North Carolina. From
1942-43 she taught English at West
Virginia State College. Her first
book of poems, For My People,
was published in 1912 after win
ming the Yale University Younger
Poets competition. A Rosenwald
Fellowship for creative writing fol-
lowed in 1914. A Ford Fellowship
assisted Miss Walker to finish her
first novel, yet to be published.
The program for Sunday will
include: Ozark Symphony by Mel
vim B. Tolson; "Solace" by Clarissa
Scott Delany; 'Fulfillment" by
Helene Johnson; Il Sing No New
Songs" by Frank M. Davis; Banjo
Player" by Fenton Johnson; Fred
erick Douglass by Robert E. Hay
den; For My People" by Margaret
Walker; and "Jimsella" by Paul
Laurence Dunbar and adapted for
the stage by Louis Rivers; Lift
Every Voice and Sing" by James
w. Johnson. A reception in Jud-
son Cross Hall follows the pro-
gram.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1955-02-12
Dukes and Duchess Club
Royalty ntertained

The Dukes and Duchess Club
was royalty entertained by the
Robert Gordons at the Four o.
clock Tea Room, Tuesday, Feb l.
After very brief bushes session,
presided over by the president, B.
L. Wade, comments were made on
the clubs annual dance and birth
day greetings were extended to
Mrs. Willie Comic and Mr.. c. Scott.
The club was very glad to have
Mrs. Gladys Tops former mem
Der as guest. Mrs. Tops also had
recently entertained the club at the
Four O'clock Tea Room. The club
takes this opportunity to express
Thanks to Mrs. Tops for an enjoy
able evening. Mrs Gordon, always
a charming hostess, left nothing
undone to make this meeting one
long to be remembered. A tasty
plate luncheon of Fried Chicken,
green salad, other refreshments,
and iced drinks was enjoyed by
the following members: Mr.. and
Mrs. c.. Scott, Mrs. E. Harris, Mr..
and Mrs. r. Young, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. l.. Wade. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Comic, Mr.. and Mrs. Sammy Run
dies, Mrs. Annette Peterson, Mrs.
Arthur Mitchell. Guests were Mr..
Bill Spencer and Mrs. Ruth Slack.
The club expresses thanks also to
persons attending their dance for
the wonderful contributions to the
March of Dimes Fund. The next
meeting will be with the Essix