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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1957-12-14
JACKSON SOCIAL
NEWS
BY SARAH McNEAMER HARVEY

group from Campbell College,
under the direction of our own
Iota Sister, MIRIAM DANSBY
JOHNSON; selections from the
FIVE GOODS a singing group
from Jackson State College,
but it was good to be SO gra-
ciously greeted by AKA Sor-
ors Lottie Thornton, Lillian
Lane, Lillian Hall, Lucille Fra
zier, F. o. Alexander, Gladys
Walters, Ora Ports, Dolly Rob-
inson, Amelia Beasley, z. p.
Price, Argyle Wells and others
whose names do not register at
this writing; to be served tasty
Tea by Soror Daisy Reddix. E.
To AKA Basacelus MELIDIA
WOODARD and all other sor-
ors of Beta Delta Chapter, we
say a BIG THANK YOU for a
delightful evening. -.
DECEMBER Is, We will OBJ
serve another birthday and as
another year is added to our
life, we again find much con-
ISOLATION in the poem: =.
Let me grow lovely growing
old
So many fine things do:
Laces and ivory and gold:
And silks need not be new:
And there is healing in old
trees
Old streets glamour hold;
Why may not l, as well as
these
GROW LOVELY GROWING
OLD?
Ours will be a very Happy
Birthday, for already friends
have remembered us with
beautiful cards and other ex-
pressionS of friendship, for
which we express our deep
gratitude
WE URGE ALL OUR READ
Frs TO CONTRIBUTE TO
THE CHRISTMAS CHEER
CLUB; TO GIVE GIFTS FOR
THE INMATES AT WHIT
FIELD and to do whatever
possible to make the holiday
season bright and cheerful for
the less fortunate among us i.
BUT ABOVE ALL, WE
URGE YOU TO REMEMBER
TO PAY YOUR POLL TAX
BEFORE FEBRUARY l and if
you have not already done SO.
GO TODAY REGISTER AND
BECOME A QUALIFIED VO-
TER
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1957-12-14
DIR. X. o. GILL MEMS DAY
SPEAKER, COLLEGE HILL

Rev. w. L. Jones, pastor of
College Hill M. B. Church, is
delighted to announce that DIR.
w. 0. Gill, Dean of Students
at Jackson State College, will
be guest speaker for a Special
Mems Day service at the chur-
ch, Sunday, Dec. Is at IL a. m.
The public is cordially invited
TO attend this service. DR.. Gill
has earned degrees from a
number of educational institu-
TONS. He is indeed an out
standing gospel minister. Hear
him.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1957-12-14

Der School will be held in the
school auditorium on Wednes-
day night, December Is, 1857
at 1880 p. M. This pageant fea-
lures the school chorus under
the direction of Mrs. ErneStine
Suite, the dance group under
the direction of Mrs. Jimmye
Neal Mitchell and the rhythm
band under the direction of
Mrs. Jean P. Wilkinson. You
are therefore, invited to wit
ness this pageant that will be
heartwarming, breathtaking as
well as delightful.
Mr.. Edwin Mullen is prin-
cipal of the school.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1957-12-14


Festival, Harris State Fair and
the Miss. Negro State fair. She
gave remarks concerning the
sccess of our past year and
challenged the women to take
a step a step higher in 1858.
Asst. Agent Jointer then
awarded baking sets, checks,
and medals to All club girls
who had merited them. At
this time Vice-president Mos
sic Finley introduced the visi-
tors.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1957-12-14
BELLE LINDSAY HOSTESS
TO LES BELLIES
CHARMANT

Les Bellies Charmant So.
clal and Civic Club met in
the home of Belle Mavle Lind
say on Friday night, Decem.
Der 6, 1857 at 8 p. m.
Belle Wilkinson presided
over the business period which
centered around completion OF
plans for the clubs Christmas
party which is to be held at
the presidents home on Fri.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1957-12-14
XMAS ACHIEVEMENT )
DAY PARTY A SUCCESS

The Annual Christmas Achi-
evement Day Party of the
Kinds County Home Demon
stration Council was an enjoy
able and profitable affair held
in the agents office suite on
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1957-12-14
MARY JOHNSON TO
SPONSOR CHRISTMAS
nArEANyr
PAGEANT

The first annual Christmas
pageant of the new Mary John
son Elementary School will be
held in the school auditorium
on Wednesday night, Deem
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1957-12-14

BE patient in little things.
Learn to bear the everyday
trials and annoyances of life
quietly and calmly and then,
when the unforeseen trouble
and calamity comes, your
strength will not forSake
you.-C. w. Plumer.
CHRISTMAS 1857 IS NEAR,
so near that it seems one can
hear the Jingle of the bells as
Old st. Nick and his reindeers
make ready for their annual
trip from the Northland. All
around we see our friends en-
tering into the holiday spirit
we see preparations by groups
to provide Christmas Cheer to
the less fortunate, we see firms
preparing to entertain their
employees and friends we
see preparations for Holiday
weddings; we see parents max
ing ready for the arrival of
sons and daughters who have
been attending colleges thru
out the country; we also see
preparations being made to
welcome home other relatives
who will come from every sec
ton of the land - all in all,
despite world conditions, it
looks as if CHRISTMAS 1857
will still be Merry and Bright.
SUNDAY, DEC. 8, was filled
to the brim with varied but in
teresting experiences that kept
many JacksonianS on the go
from early morn till late that
night. In addition to the
church services, our list of
where to go included: PEW
SERVICE at Central Methodist
where a splendid musical pro-
gram and service was instru-
mental in helping the WSG
and the Willing Workers Club,
raise funds for their Parsonage
Project; the ELK'S MEMOIR
IAL Service, held at Pearl ST.
A. M. E. Church and at which
a spiritual message was brou-
ght by Rev. B. B. Rushing, pas
tor of New Mt. Zion Baptist
Church, in tribute of our dea-
ceased daughter Cora BANKS;
to BETHDEHEM enter,
where Open House was held
in the form of their annual
Christmas Tea. The Center
has recently been renovated
and re-decorated thruout and
much credit is due those in
charge for the splendid appear
ance of every department. i
Out at New Hope M. B. Chur-
CHI, the Homecoming program
of the COLERIDGE TAYLOR
Choral Ensemble can be best
described by the original poem
written by Mrs. ANNIE E.
BUTLER, local poet, that will
be found elsewhere on this
page; the holiday club meeting
of LES ROYALES Social and
Civic Club gave us a chance
to relax for awhile and enjoy
the deliciously prepared re-
freshments served by our hos
tess, STEVELA ADAMS and
to admire the lovely gifts that
were exchanged among the
club members. From here, in
company with club member
JOHNNIE THOMPSON and rid
ing with Les Royales' Prexy,
HELEN GRIFFIN we hOnored
the invite that came from la
dies of Beta Delta Omega chap
ter, AKA Sororoity, to share
in the pleasures of their an
nuai Yuletide Tea, held at Col
lege Park Clubhouse.
MERRY-MAKING with AKA
Ladies we found that beautiful
holiday decorations turnout
the clubhouse not only lent
festive atmosphere to the occa-
sion, but also provided a most
fitting background for the
entertaining program that had
been provided by committee,
headed by DOLLYE ROBIN
SON and on which appeared
such talent and outstanding
persons as CAROLYN WASH
INGTON, trio that included
BARBARA BARBER, JERRY
KEELING TERRY, and ETH
Ii RAY DAVIS; the singing
Evening star., 1957-04-14

1880
4-Tonieht. Jack lescouIie.
lh Hours. "Americo After
Dark"
5-Woshineton Movietime.
Hour. Murder on O Honey
moon." 1895. Edno Moy Oliver.
1880
5-Thousht. Inspirotionol.
100
4-lnspirotion.
7-Lord's Proyer.
9-Meditotion. Weather.
Evening star., 1957-04-14
April ls

S-The Foleon. Adventure.
The poper Fingers" chorIes
McGrow.
7-Bold Journey. Document'ry.
"Preocher in Neerio." Experiences
OF o missionary In Afrieo. Scenes
include natives boptisnn in O will
derness river, colorful MosIem
celebration in Zoric.
9.Pl6yhouse 90. Dromo.
IA Hours. Three Men on
Horse" The Broadway comedy hit
obout horse players and their COP
tive hondieopper. Jock Corson.
CoroI Chonnino. Mona Freen,on.
edword Everett Horton. Arnold
Stono. Johnny Corson. Jone
Dorwell.
1000
4-Lux video Theoter. Color.
J Hour. The Toooort Light" A
young Girl living with her erbit-
tered fother on O small isIond off
the cocst OF Novo Scotio is oc-
cused Of murder. Vero Mills, John
Melntire. Roger Moore.
S-Wrestlins. Copitol Arena.
Telephone Time. Dromo.
"elfeao soeo." One OF the long,
est and fiercest gun bottles OF the
Old West involves q young Spon-
ish-Americon who respects low
and order. Manuel Rojos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-06-08

The Dominion Plaza is located at 1900
South Court House Road, just one
block off Columbia Pike, adjoining the
rolling fairways and greens of the
Army Navy Country Club to the
West; to the East a panoramic view of
the Nations Capital.
An imposing 8-story building of mod
ern architecture, towering over the
surrounding Virginia countryside, it's
spacious grounds merging with the
adjoining Army Navy Country Club.
All apartments air conditioned sum-
mer and winter individually con-
trolled by tenants. Every apartment
planned with maximum privacy and
splendid view.
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18
COURAGE Of Little
Rock y" Hailed in
Hawaii COnfab

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to the
Third Biennial Convention Of I
LWU Local 142, meeting here
September 1923, congratulated
See L. r. "9"-page five
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18

plies to all. colored as well as
white.
Mrs. Bates was greeted at the
airport Saturday afternoon by
delegation which consisted of the
city's top officials and was es-
corted to one Of the leading ho-
tells Of that metropolis, which was
quite a contrast to any greeting
in her home town. After press
conferences and television APP
pearances set up in her hotel
suite, she was feted at a dinner
in her honor.
Among those greeting her in
person was Minnesota's attorney
general, who unlike Arkansas
attorney general. assured the
Arkansas visitor, that she was
welcome to make Minnesota her
home and the nine Negro child
rem were welcome to attend
schools of their choice, and pur-
sue studies in an atmosphere
that will renew their faith in
See MRS. BATES-page four
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18

deemed public and subject to
the inspection of any interested
party at all reasonable business
hours"
ANY person convicted of violat-
ing the provisions of the ordi-
anees would be guilty of a mis-
demeaner and subject to a fine
Of $50 to $3.50. Each day of vio-
lation would be a separate offense.
The Little Rock ordinance was
signed into law shortly after its
passage by 10y, who was act
ing mayor last night.
Asked if the ordinance were
aimed at the NAACP, 10y re-
piled with a slight smile: ooh
of course not. The ordinance
speaks for ITSELF
But its author, Attorney Cen
eral Bruce Bennett, made it clear
in speech at Ell Dorado last
week that it was aimed at the
racial organization.
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18
Story of |. R. "9' Told
10 MinneSOtans Sunday

Mrs. L. G. Bates, president of
the Arkansas Conference of
Branches, NAACP and co-pub-
Usher Of the State Press, told
standing Room Only" audience
Sunday in Minneapolis how a
dixie governor had turned
back the clock of progress and
frustrated a once peace-loving
community, thru a wild concoc-
ton Of his that would put to
shame the late Napoleon Bona
parte, were he alive today.
The Arkansas NAACP head
spoke at a mass meeting spon-
sored by the Minneapolis branch
Of the NAACP at the st. Peters
AME church, where she was CIV
en- an official welcome by Mayor
p. Kenneth Peterson, and heard
by many Of the Minnesota solons.
Mrs Bates praised Eisenhower
for his fortnight action in
demonstrating to the world that
the constitution of the United
States is in effect below the Ma
son-Dixon line and that it APP
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18
No Partially Here,
Mann Wants Data
From All the Groups
Ignores Logs Signature, Resigns
Measures into Law with Own Name

In a surprise move that pro-
duced repercuasion, Tuesday,
Mayor Woodrow Mann, showed
no partiality when he disregard
ed the signature of Alderman
Franklin 10y that made a recent
ly passed ordinance city law
and executed the law far be-
yond its authors intention. The
mayor scratched the name Of
10y on a bill passed to pry into
the private affairs Of the NAACP
and signed his own. He then
directed that the presidents Of the
NAACP, the Capital Citizens
Council, the Freedom Fund >and
the League of Central High Nc
theirs, all submit complete infor-
nation on their organizations, in
Guiding memberships, moneys do
mated, by whom, and how spent,
as provided in the ordinance.
The ordinance is known as the
Bennett Ordinance" directed a.
gainst the Naacp. The Mayor
went further, and is demanding
that all organizations lay bare
their activities for public acru-
tiny.
The information must be filed
with the city clerk within IS
days after request is submitted.
Information called for in the or
dinance includes:
Official name of organization,
its place Of business, officers and
their salaries, organizations pur-
pose, financial statement of dues,
fees, assessments and-or contri-
buttons, by whom paid and de-
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18
Mirror of Public Opinion:

SUN-TMES: Stripped OF Human Dignity
GOV latest against federal troops
Central High in Little Rock would not merit
cept for thing They show the depths of degradation into
which he has permitted himself to sink
His unfounded charges that soldiers had invaded pr-
of girls gymnasium dressing rooms the White
House put vulgar Nauseang would have been better
word But significant is the fact that Fabuss timing
of his complaint could only have been calculated to oment
trouble when there waS-no trouble
The Faubus did succeed fortunately, has
brought prompt denas from school officials He revering
and to bac1woods demagoguery-to the point
where must be disgusting to of his bacEwoods
followers
It is hard to believe that the people of Arkansas could
again elect who has stripped himself of human
dignity shamelessly as Faubus has"
WINTHROP ROCKEFELLER: Person To Person Interview
every who believes in institution
must subordinate individual feeling to the common good and
unity of the country"
LOUIS MARTIN: In The Defender
President Eisenhower throwing nothing strikes,
have notion that the Yankees going to wn
later Faubus and his Arkansas rebels going
to be shut This contest is Ring Lardner used
not the World Series but rather the Word Serious"
E. FREDERICK MORROW, White House Staff Member,
Speaking In Minneapolis Sunday reference Little Rock:
Our youth could solve this race struggle they were
let alone to apply their rules of fair play.
But when they prompted and misguided by opinion
aed adults who know all the get explosive situa
tons that lead to tragedy and defeat"
Asserting that the white and Negro boy going to high
school together are united in common bond of friendship
interest Morrow declared Where there is lack of
communication between the races, democracy dies"
MINNEAPOLIS STAR Faubus Whrwind
Gov Orva Faubus in Georgia when he heard of yes
terdays outbreak Central high school in Little Rock He
said TITS the of thing acted to prevent in the first
place Not many viii believe him. for the weight of evidence
indicates there would have been trouble in the first place
if he hadn't called out the national guard
is to be hoped that Little Rock Negroes will show
more sense and than Of the whites there have
been showing.
Indignation has the supreme court on its side it has a
majority of the white citizens of America has the spirit
Of fairness and has federal troops needed to keep order
under the Constitution
The whirlwnd Gov. Faubus is reapng won't stop ine-
grafton
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18
Even SOuthGrnerS Are
Critical of Gov. ,Faubus

Below is an open Letter to
Governor Orval E. Faubus, that
found its way to our desk for
publication:
Gov Orval e. Faubus:
Dear Sir:
The following few lines are
written to you, not from a Yam
kee, or a Southerner but an
American Citizen born in the
South.
Il. Why should you need time
to .integrate the schools. when
YOU are dealing with American
citizens who are supposed to have
the same rights and privileges
that you and I have? Do you ask
for time to think over the en-
See LETTER-page four
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18

troops will not work. With a dec
laration against indignation by the /.
states chief executive. there is
little to base any hope that the
local people will accept the law
Of the land and thereby abide.
But despite the sounding off
OF the governor. the Negro
Children, who have won the adj
miration Of True Americans and
peace loving people thruout the
world arc taking advantage of
the educational opportunity, even
tho 1t is by paratrooping.
It Is rumored by many IN the
know who claim that they are
close to the governor, that the
only peaceful solution to the stale
mate. would be for the Negro
children to withdraw and seek
transfers to the Negro Horace
Mann hi school. But that didn't
meet with any degree of success
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18
Conscience"
Coming

Many local NAACP branches are
receiving Conscience contribu-
tons from persons Of both races
who have been distressed by the
Little REX situation, Gloster B.
Current, NAAcP director Of
branches, reported this week.
The branches themselves are
making an extra effort spurred
on by events In Little Rock, to
reach their membership and
Embarrassing goals by the end Of
the year, Current said.
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18

It is understood that the child
ren entered CHS in the first
place. because it was nearer to
their homes and offered subjects
desired that were not available
in the Horace Mann hi school.
and since they are within their
constitutional rights, which presi-
dent Eisenhower has assured them
that the constitution applies to
them same as it does the whites
eventho they are in the south.
| With that knowledge, It Is hard
~ conceivable that the Negro
children will compromise theil
rights to appease those who
would defy the law OF the land,
anymore than 1t is conceivable
that any person or persons who
believe in the principles of A.
merica would ask them to do
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18
Bennett Gets Hell from Twin
Cities to Expose the Naacp

ed it without the usual discus
sion.
The ordinance passed unani-
mously.
On the northside the council
passed carbon copy of the same
ordinance. On the nerthside there
was one dissenting vote. and
there was discussion before the
vote was taken.
The ordinance, which contained
emergency clauses, requires Ger
tain organizations to make pub
lie the names of their officers,
along with financial and other
information. Which organizations
will be required to reveal the in
formation will be decided by the
mayors, the aldermen, the city
clerks and the city attorneys of
both cities
The ordinances provide that
"all information obtained pur-
suant to this ordinance shall be
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18
It's Still too Calm
For Any Comfort
Presence Of Troops Keep Tension
Minimized; Peace Remains Remote

Nine Negro children still in attendance with whites
az the Central hi school, and eentho they are gradually be-
ing accepted as just other students peaceful relations are not
near enough in sight predict with anv degree Of
M solution to get them out from under the wings of the
troopers to normal kids getting education.
Inc presence of the 10st Aborne Practitioners ie kaen
ing the tension to mnmzed stage But there's nothing thar
WIN oIer any comfort that indignation the Little Rock
III school succeeding in the constitution
of the United States - eA
me Arkansas governor Orva E. Faubus has served mo-
ce that indignation of Central hi school without feersI
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18
Nine Negroes Enter Fourth Week
Of Par atro0pin Education at Chs
Nine Boys And Girls In Arkansas

Mrs. A. C. 6Ibrew 942 East 18th Street, Los Angeles
was inspired by the courage of the Little Ninep and
Penned the following and dedicated to the children
who are attending school Central the protection
of the federal government
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18
Satchn1o Resents
Faubus Hearinu
His Sweet Music

Louis "Satchmo'D Armstrong
announced Monday that he had
date to play his trumpet at
dance at the University of Arkan-
sas. But Satch took another shot
at Governor Faubus and set off
chain of reaction in Arkansas
Satchmo recently called Faubus
an "Uneducated Plowboy".
"The only thing I resent"
Faubua will be listening to those
beautiful notes that will come
from my horn. He doesn't de-
serve them"
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18
Local Councils Adopt Ordinances
Aimed Directly at The Negro Group

Monday mite. the North Little
Rock and the Little Rock city
councils gave Attorney General
Bruce BENEFIT support in his poll
tical campaign when they adopt
ed his ordinances made public
last week to expose the opera
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18

ton Of the NAACP in Arkansas.
The ordinance was introduced in
Little Rock by Franklin 10y,
aldermen in the second ward,
who was acting instead of May
or Woodrow Mann, who was alb
sent. The council voted and pass
Arkansas State press., 1957-10-18

tails on how used and affidavit
from top officer naming parent
organization if one exists.
, 1957-05-03

throw from Willie Mays and
throw himself into the way of Vic
Wertz' spikes to nab the Indian
runner sliding home.
Valmy was drafted out of the
Milwaukee organization a little
over a year ago and hit a lusty
1866 at Albuquerque last season.
He won a promotion to Minneapo
lis and was added to the Giants
roster when opportunity beckon-
ed.
Despite the fact that the Giants
recently obtained Ray Katt from
the Chicago Cubs to give their
catching department aN little
depth, baseball men figure that
Thomas is the Giant receiver of
the future"
And the New York Daily Mir
ror had this to say Of him:
"Valmy Thomas, battling hard
to hold the catching job he won
during the last 10 days of spring
training. handled Gomez with as
,surance over the last three
frames. Hes a good catcher"
Zig said. and he really takes
charge out there. I'm not afraid
to take Westrum out for a pinch
hitter now with ValmY around"
, 1957-05-03

I'm baseball, just as anywhere
else, one mans misfortune may
be another mans lucky break.
And so it was that a long chain
of i'll fortune and circumstance
ended in a yonug man from the
Caribbean being given a chance
he had been seeking all his life.
It started when Bill Sarni suf-
fered a heart attack on Feb. Is in
the New York Giants training
camp. The young receiver was
forced to retire from baseball.
Then rookie Bob Schmidt col
llded with another player. Tore
a shoulder ligament and was kept
out of action for several weeks.
Then another Giant backstop, Bob
Holman, tore a chest cartilage in
a bus accident.
, 1957-05-03
Sergeant Ploskett
Returns: Mrs. Pldskett
Suffers Heurt Attuck

Sergeant Clifford Plaskette
veteran member Of the Police
Department here, returned
from the mainland last night,
where he had gone on vaca-
ton and to visit with his sons
and relatives.
Shortly after his arrival
Mrs. Plaskett suffered a Sc
we're heart attack and was ia
ken to the Hospital, Her. con-
dition has improved and she
is expected to recover soon.
, 1957-05-03
Senator Nc Cdrthy
Of Wisconsin Dies
in Wush. DC. Hosp.

Senator Joseph Nc Carthy,
of Wisconsin, one of the most
controversial political figures
in United States history, died
in the Bethesda Naval hospi-
tai shortly after 6 o'clock yes
terday. He was AZ.
Senator Nc Carthy entered
the Hospital on Sunday; his
bedside whe nhe passed away.
The Senator was noted for
his investigation of commun-
ism and his methods for inves
tigation into other activities
in his pursui of communists
brought oncharges Of ruthless
ness. Although a Republican,
he was at odds with the
President and was not invited
to the reception given recent
".
, 1957-05-03
let Planes 10 Double
International Trdvel,
Says PAA President

Delivery Of one and a quar-
ter billion dollars of jet trans
ports now on order by inter-
national airlines will more
than double present interna-
tional passenger travel, Juan
T. Trippe, president of Pan
American World Anyways said
in the 29th annual report to
stockholders. Last year ten
million international passen-
gers travelled by air.
The new jet transports, the
first of which will be deliver
ed to Pan American next year,
will bring revolutionary new