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Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Prejudice Shows Its UnreasonabIeness-
s. S. Taylor, Associate Editor

You could not find better example unreasonable
prejudice than in the and unpovoked at
tack on King Cole Birmingham. Alabama There all the
traditions and demanded by egregaonists were be
Ing complied with
But regardless of compliance with segregation and
ordinances Birmingham has charged to the disgrace OF be
ing of the foremost entertainers
of the world attack moyated wholly and solely by
attack which, repeatedly part of mueher bigger plan
for disturbance
II is most fortunate Cole escaped injury and
perpetrators of the outrage halted by the po
noted that although Cole returned TO the stage
the excitement and carried thru the program to tire
mendous ovation he does To have made subsequently
changes in his appearances. Certainly there viii be
in the breasts of entertainers scheduled
appear in city where violent mob may erupt in at
tack the entertainers at any moment.
the entertainers have their part of
the problem All they have to do eliminate such places from
their program The net worth of such incidents the
and decrease the value of Birmingham His price will 60
higher In Birmingham both literally and fgurativey and
Birmingham will find itself confronted with heavier obga-
tons when ii wants to enjoy top notch entertainers
So, King Cole the problem of Birmingham. but
Birmingham cannot the problem Of King Cole Even
though the singer interrupted in his and rough
y handled he still carried off the situation with profit TO the
promoters The chief concern of the promoters will be 10 offset
the reputation which Birmingham will have from
Alabama has not been fortunate its publicity this year
II has the Auhene Lucy riots the most dsgracef
ception of Negro student in southern college has
the Montgomery bus boycott and the legal prosecution the
boyeotters plus their attempted suppression by that
sometimes seemed 10 border the illegal has eliminated
In the and fragrant attempt TO maui performer In
public spectacle.
In such background, interesting governor
who maintains independence attitude There
other who might take leaf from his notebook
IL Is interesting 10 note that aho of the attackers
of Cole members Of the Citizens councils the
councils of Alabama said have laid the blame for
attack on independent aeist group" E good To find
something that the Citizens councils disapprove besides In
iegration That independent faest group pretty
bad bunch
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Golden Circle
Organized in v. N.

The N. r. Parker assembly, No.
285. Order Golden Circle was or
ganized in West Memphis, Sunday
under the auspices Of n. r. Park
er Consistory No. 285, Johnnie
Grandson, eommander-in-ehief
Initiation ceremonies were cons
Quoted by a Degree team from
the c. J. Jamison assembly No.
PSI. Fort Smith, under the lead
ership Of L. l.. Ruler Louise
Knight, assisted By Mrs. Marion
Clardy. Berta Cook. Irene Thomp-
son, Hannah Harrison. Isabella
Bass. Ozora Emery and Dorothy
wilkins. secretary.
More than . candidates receive
cd the degree. Thomas Harris,
33rd, deputy for the Orient Of
Arkansas, expressed gratitude Tor
all VINO cooperatcd in the setting
Up Of this chapter. He said they
had a wide range Of territory %
select candidates from 10 build
their chapter.
A delightful repast was served
10 everyone present. The Loyal
Lady Ruler for the chapter Is
Mrs. wilda b. Carson. Mrs Irene
Lee. secretary This is a member
Of the Scottish Rite family
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Masons-
CONTINUED from page onel


eovery of Grand Master W NJ
Williams and Grand Worthy Ma
tron Annie p, Gillian, VINO were
not present because Of illness.
His address covered two major
points, CD The acquainting OF
Masons and Stars on the program
Of the Grand Lodge from a local
level and (2l The promotion Of
better attendance at meetings The
essence of his address was taken
from the publication Masonic
Lodge Methods" by l.. ID. Blake
more. lie stressed the necessity
OF notifying members of meeting
dates. the necessity Of having
qualified members TO fill key po-
sitions, punetuality, good physical
surroundings for meetings, and
officers should have a program
for the members 20 work by.
The contribution Of funds to
various charitable organizations in
the community and state adds i'm
petus 10 the program. A good
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20

been in the news since she was
two. At that time the New York
Hcrald-Tribunc in an interview
with her found out that she could
spell hundreds Of words. At three
her music was so advanced, Time
magazine called her a musical
genius because she had written
10 compositions. At seven Philippe
gave two rccitals Of her own
works az the New York world
fair.
AZ twelve she wrote and urches-
trg'cd a symphonic poem called
Manhattan Nocturrc" which later
received first prize A. I3. sh,
wrote an orchestral scnerzc. Rum
pClstiitskin" AZ ~, she appeared
before an audience Of l4O0O
She has appeared in more than
100 cities and has completed her
fifth foreign tour as a musical
ambassador OF goodwill
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
LISTEN HERE,
MR.. EDITOR:
EDITOR. STATE PRESS

EDllOh8 olAiE FhEoo
Little Rock, Arkansas
Il appears To me that the time
has come for the Negro barber
10 make a move toward raising
the standard of his much needed
profession. Some BARRIERS feel that
just TO cut his customers hair OF
shave the loose hair from his face
Is rendering service to him THIS
is the beginning of service. along
with Being courteous. using every
regulated rule of the state law u
prevent the spread of disease a
moHg our people. clean linen
proper sterilization of tools. and
at all times give your customer
the best you have to offer in
service.
The next step is to value your
time and work and get pay for
It, Most BARRIERS fear their ability
TO do the job, or he thinks his
customers are poorer than he is.
Maybe he is right. I doubt IT..
Just To pass a few words 10 the
men and women who furnish the
purse for the barber. and If
your purse is cheap, then look for
cheap service, at your own risk,
or you may 60 to the man We
call the bootlegger. You find him
in the back room, then you ere
an accessory to the fact, and en-
eouraging criminals. That is all
that you can call man who Is
guilty of violating all the state,
health, and city laws I have made
every effort to organize the Negro
barber. and have found so many
sleepens that I have not been able
10 wake them up, ! urge them to
wake up and make a stand, |
am happy TO know that a few
other BARRIERS here and over the
state. along with myself are
members Of the largest concern
in the world. the AFL-GIO, and
the Arkansas State association of
Journeymen Barber international
union.
The State association Of Journ-
eymen BARRIERS held its annual
meeting Sunday. March 10. 1856
at the Grady Manning hotel Hav'
ing served as a delegate TO this
meeting, found il in my opinion
to be one Of the best meeting
held for some time. The new
barber board was introduced a
follows. Frank CASTOR, president
Mr., Archer, vice president; X. NJ
Summer, secretary. With the guild
anee of this board. the condition
Of the BARRIERS will improve. HolC
10 the theory that, Improves
Conditions Will Bring Success II
The End"
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20


Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Thomas,
S. Burton and Tom Thomas. mot
orcd to Cleveland a. visit their
granddaughter, sister ana niece.
over the weekend .. The funcr-
al Of Mrs Viola Payne, age AZ.
was conducted 40 Union Baptist
church. 3 o'clock. Tuesday after
noon. with the Rev. Andrew Rob-
erts. bringing the funeral Grafton.
Survivors are her husband. Cole
Payne. two sons. Manual of San
Diego and William Beard of this
city; five daughters. Miss l.. v.
Wolfe, New York. Misses Mary
Beard and Lucille Payne Of this
city. Mrs Cozetta Cornay. Fort
Smith and Mrs Rosie W Glenn
ons Of Saginaw. Michigan. one
brother Roosevelt Moore. this city
and four grandchildren G.. c.
Taylor of Little Rock. was dinner
guest. Sunday Of his brother and
sister-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. James
johnson Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Veasley, have as guest her broth
er. c. A Price Of Tulsa.
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Winners Named in
Cotton Belt FILA
Federation Contest

MONTICELLO-The Annual C1t-
ton Belt MA federation contest
meeting attracted the attention of
400 MA boys from II hi schools
In southeast Arkansas. ApproXi-
mately 800 people from nearby
towns filled the Drew county hi
school auditorium for the evening
session. During the day thee We're
contests in Livestock and Poultry
judging, Ham, Bacon and Egg
Show. Talent boys Quiz. Public
Speaking. Sweetheart, and Parlil-
mentary Procedure.
The winning teams and individ-
uals are listed in (order OF rRnkD
LIST. End and 3rd.
Winning teams in livestock and
poultry judging:
Rison, Sparkman and Fordyce, Iii
point individuals: o. ID. Williams
1889. Rison; r. Sally, t4333,
Sparkman; B. Taylor. ti2l,0,
Thornton and Atkinson, (4i6.0,
Fordycc
Winning quartet; Monticello
Beardcn and Dermott Par,!amen.
tary procedure teams, Montice'lo
Dermott and Eudora. Public
speaking winners, Theodis Rogers
Bearden, J. Watson. Eudora and
J. c. Owens. Carthage. Quiz win
ners, Erskin Rogers. Monticello
James Watson, Eudora and J. Da'
Wis, Fordyce. Winners In the Ham
Bacon and Egg show. Ham. Geo, &c
Wells. Edward MeNair and NJ. ID
Ridgell Bacon, Leroy Black, Vie
tor Powell and r. J. Johnson
White eggs, Albert Swift and Ray
mond Blackwell. Brown Eggs
r. J. johnson. James Tatum anc
Harold Carlyle. Winner in tn,
Sweetheart contest. Minnie Baker
Eudora. Joyce Oakley. Fordyee
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Legal Notice
NOTICE


IN THE PROBATE coURT 4
PULASKI COUNTY. ARKAssl
In the Matter Of the Estate {
irwin John Holman. deeeas
No. $3.50
Last known address Of deras
r. |, Box ll-H. Mabelvale And
Sas.
Date Of death: February w. n
The undersigned was appar
Executor 81 the estate o. \
above estate Of the aboye.t11
decedent on the 9th day q 10
1886
All persons having claims lgli
the estate must exhibit then
verified. 90 the undersigned
in six months from the tia
the first publication Of us
tice. or they snail be toreyG 2
red and prccluded from any 20
III in the estate :
This notice first publiShei =
dav OF April. 1885
Joseph Frank Homan. tte.-
r. /. Box ll-H. Mabelvale hIs
sas.
Clayton Freeman
3i3 West Markham Street
Little Rock. Arkansas
A''o'''es io' l2NTsIl'
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20

public relations program is also
an asset To a lodge. This Is one
sure way 70 combat Bogus Mas
onry." He suggested that local
lodges begin now to eradicate
the clandestine masons from each
community.
II is mis- desire to again visit
Arkansas. and he pledged his sup
port in making the Arkansas jur-
isdietion one of the best in the
country.
Accompanying him To Arkansas
were H. Z. Duncan of Musk9gee,
Oklahoma. grand deputy organic
er. and grand Organizer z. F ,Bry-
ant, Tulsa.
Malvin Williams was in charge
OF the session.
More than l6 lodges were rep
resented. All delegates pledged
themselye to return home and put
into practice the information re-
eeived at the session.
The meeting will be held IN
Pine Bluff, in 1857.
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Civil Rights
Continued from page onel

been approved by the Senate
Subcommittee on Constitutional
Rights.
The House Judiciary Subeom-
mittee has favorably reported out
an anti-lynehing bill and an en-
nibus civil rights bill which m
eludes provisions for the establish
ment of a Commission on Civil
Rights. the creation of civil
rights division in the Department
of Justice. prohibition Of segregl-
ton in interstate travel, prltec-
ton of the right to vote, strength
ening of existing civil rights stat
utes, and establishment Of a
Joint Congressional Committee On
Civil Rights.
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Leaders,


tCentins-a srom pare oDel
are three things requiring the
immediate attention OF Negro lead
ership;
1. Unite the American Negro
in an all-out vigorous support Of
the Hi Courts dcSegregation de-
ciSion.
. AZ all cost prevent the en-
circlcmcnt and isolation OF the
NAACp from the Negro people.
3 Completely tap and utilize the
American reservoir Of goodwill
and fair play. We must initiate
programs which will bring to-
gether citizens Of all religious
faiths. including labor. civic. BUSH
ness government, and education
interests. dedicated 20 the defense
and maintenance OF the cunstitu-
ton Of the United States.
The conference is to be held
in the headquarters Of the Ma
tional Association Of Colored
wOznen in the nations capitol
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Recital

iCssunaed from page eBel
United States She appeared with
the New York Philharmonic at
the Lewisohn stadium in July in
1855, then went to Europe an d
made her debut with the Paris.
Madrid. Barcelona and Helsinki
symphony orchestras- She return
ed 20 America in February. 1856,
70 play with the Brooklyn Phil
harmonic.
During her recent trip she also
played in Lebanon, Turkey. Egypt
and Ethiopia. In Ethiopia, Emperor
Halle Selassie decorated her with
a gold medal.
PhHio3a now q years old. has
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Augusta
Mrs. Ardelia Barnes

MIN fTUfHa haIHts
Mrs Eva Holiday left for ST,
Louis to spend a week with her
children Adah chapter No.
1853 had a tea al the home Of
Mrs. Nellie Matthews April 8
The Women's executive board Of
the CWR district met az Mt. Gill
lard Baptist church, Auvcrgne,
Those in attendance were Rev. IL
Holmes. Katie Brunson. W. NJ
Currie. II Morris, Ardelia Barnes
ollie Seats. Mary Lowe and Capt.
tola Goats
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
azd Helen King. nllar.

and Helen King. Tillar.
Eudora took the sweepstaka g.
ward with s6825 points followed
closely by Fordyce and Bearden.
This federation provided $50 for
cash prizes for the first place
winners. All first place winners
will have a chance to compete IN
the State MA convention at the
AMIN college. May 81, June LIST
and End.
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20

Of Los Angeles was held a :,
Baptist church last Mona,
Funeral services for the n.
Kidd. IT, Little Rock, we've 10
Union Baptist church. Weos..
-. Arthur Waters is SUI q
sick list
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Anniversary
CONTINUED from Page one

present a band concert
Friday has been set aside for
Visitors day. The institution will
open its facilities TO the general
public for inspection and review
with emphasis on visits 20 class
rooms and administrative offices
and housing quarters.
Saturday afternoon at 2 the
Spotlighters under the direction
Of John McLinn Ross. will pre-
Maxwell Anderson's play Mary
Of Scotland. The ambitious pre-
sent the first Of two shows Of
sentstien viii again be presented
Saturday mite at 8.
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Cr0ssetf
Ronald Watson

Mr.. and Mrs. John Bskg a,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wills LaGm,
were weekend visitors n =.
phis last week. where Aey V,
attending the southern deisna
Tea council Of which the ,xo !
members -. Willie JohnSt !,
taken over the Withers a. |,
Arkansas street, formerly uva.
by Albert Withera
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Camden


Mrs. Gladys Cooper
Mrs. Matte Nixon, Mrs. GLADYS
Cooper and Alvin Moses spent the
weekend at Fordyce as guests Of
Miss Rosie Mae Green. They also
motored TO Star City Local
No. quartet union will convene
at St John Baptist, Bluff City.
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Case Dismissed
CONTINUED from page onel

played prominent role in the successful campaign to open
up the Suyesant housing project colored tenants
despite the vigorous opposition of the project owners the
Metropolitan Life Insurance company campaign that at
traeted national and international notice
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
S. S. Taylor. Says:
JANUs-FAcEo FOREIGN POLICY

The United States Foreign Policy has the difficult job
standing for freedom sedetermnaton on the one hand
while depending eoonzng nations for alliance
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
THERE IS iNIeeRATloN IN GEORGIA

States which make such issue OF desegregaon have
something TO think about the degeneration schools
Quoted by the military Indignation has been effected and is
being carried successfully in the deep south
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
OUR BIGGEST NEED is THE VOTE

Most OF the troubles of the Negro result from his inability
to make his vote count This is good time therefore
that the 14th Amendment which provides for reduction of
representation of states praccng dfanchsemen
ed.
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
ONCE IN FOUR YEARS

Election time is coming and anything that is advocated
for the Negro this time will be laid politics
once in four years than not at all
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
Mt. Zion
Mrs. Nellie StOvaIl

Mrs Augusta Rogers spent last
weekend with her daughter In
Nevada county d. Mr.. and Mr.
Frank Ellis Of Magnolia were the
guests OF the Rogers family last
week Alex Rivers and Cora
Holloway have returned 10 Rock
ford, Ill, after visiting their par
ents Mrs. Callie Mitchell who
has been on the sick list for some
time, is much improved
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20

Two dates 20 remember al
Phyllis Wheatley Sunday, April
% from 5 = Z p. m the Garden
club will present its Third An
nual flower show Mrs. Annie
Harris, president Sunday, April
% the Public Relations committee,
Mrs. Bernice Moore. chairman will
present Mrs. Sylvia Carurh in a
review Of the much talked OF
novel "I'll Cry Tomorrow" by Lii.
lian Roth.
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY

Phyllis Wheatley branch YWCA
will join the YWcA's turnout the
United States in the Annual OBJ
servanee of National YWcA week
April p : %. Theme Of this years
observance is See the World in
a New Light. The week-long OBJ
servanee will begin with the ira
ditional YWCA Sunday April %
On that day members of the
branch are being urged to attend
the church of their choice.
National YWcA week has been
an annual event in the YWCA
since 1913 and this years ebserv-
anee follows upon the 1885 world
wide celebration of the Tooth an
niversary of the YWCA in the
world.
While we seek thruout the year
to provide programs of import
anee 10 the women and girls of
our community. this week gives
us special opportunity to join the
association turnout the United
States in calling attention TO our
friends in Little Rock that Phyl-
lis Wheatley is an organization
where they may meet new friends,
develop skills and participate in
activities that will help them
See the World in a New Light
The YWCA is the worlds larg-
est organized group of women
with a christian purpose and its
program now in full swing in
65 countries around the world is
available TO girls and women of
all races and creeds.
The Annual membership drive
kickoff at Phyllis Wheatley was
an interesting meeting. Mrs. G.,
M. Floyd. chairman of the board,
presided in her own gracious
manner. She stated that the loss
of our loved chairman of men,
bership, Mrs corenda Gladney,
was challenge to US to work
harder than ever TO make the
drive a success.
Mrs. Edna Douglas Jones in
her talk highlighted the part that
the YWCA has had in molding
inter-racial goodwill She stressed
the importance in the lives OF
women and girls belonging to
) such worldwide christian or
ganiZation. Mrs. Hazel Hynson,
mistress Of ceremonies, directed
fellowship singing Mrs Eta Mae
Quick conducted a fascinating
) game, Mrs. Geraldine Holt as
sisted by Mrs. Thclma HayFood
served hot dogs and cold cokes,
A large number Of captains
workers, and board members
were on hand TO secure their
kits.
Two dates 20 remember al
Phyllis Wheatley = Sunday, April
% from Z p. m. the Garden
club will present its Third An
nual flower show Mrs. Annie
Harris, president Sunday, April
% the Public Relations committee
, Mrs Bernice Moore. chairman will
Arkansas State press., 1956-04-20
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is behind us. But Korea for44he
unit travelling through Is an adj
venture right out Of National
Geographic.
For us it means exciting rev
customs, old world charm, fasci-
mating people for the CT or
Marine stationed there it's bore
dom /. boredom from the time
reveille sounds until taps at
night.
THE major cities are unclean,
and unsafe at night. Most bases
have a curfew after which the
men are not allowed out. That.
too. is precautionary. The v. D.
rate is high, the food is unac-
ceptable by American standards.
street crime is not the unusual
thing, and even the water is
highly dangerous.
Briefly, that is Korea. Hot,
dusty summers, cold, bitter win
tiers. Long, sleepless nights for
many. That's the Korea Of the
soldier, and the Marine and the
Airman. And it's these men
who need just a little piece of
the United States out here to
remind them that there is a
happier way of life awaiting
them once they've done their
duty.
Many acts are reluctant to
try Korea. Again I'd like to point
out that for the American enter
tainer. Korea is a trip he'll not
soon forget, and one which will
leave him with scores Of memo
ries. mostly all pleasant.
. THE colonel who gives up
his hut. even his bed, to make
you comfortable.
. 1.-THE CT who knocks HIM
self out getting you pictures and
papers for your comfort.
. 1.-THE Marines who show you
movies all day, take you sight
seeing at their expense.
. 1.-THE Airmen who offer their
free hours to fly you about.
. "The cooks who bake a big
cake saying welcome
"All these things are part Of
the Korea we've known. Our
little thirty days is insignificant
when compared to their sacrifice
out here.
/ "And yet, one whole platoon
of the gath Infantry Division re-
enlisted and returned to Korea.
Each man felt he had q job to do.
These are the men you play
for. These are the men whose
addresses back home you take
down, who ask you to contact
loved ones so far away, who've
read about you and waited
janxiously.
Our letters to men in the
business like yourself, Bernie,
probably don't help too much,
but if enough Of you fellows
would get together, then maybe
the Koreas and OkinawaS and
Taipehs Of the world need not
seem so far away after all.
Thanks for your kindness to
The Buckskins' in the past, and
lif we can help you in any way
in the future. we're only too
glad to.
Yours sincerely,
Joe Reagan"
Thank you, Joe, for reminding