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Arkansas State press., 1957-03-15
Victims Of Southern I error
Tell Story to Senate Com.

Members of the Senate Subcommittee on Constitutional
Rights have heard first-hand from the victims of southern
terror and stories of how their constitutional rights have been
VIOLATED. The committee has been holding hearings on a pend
ing civil rights bill.
Three Mississippi victims, another from Georgia, and an at.
lanta attorney testified before the committee andG told oil
the abuse and violence they had suffered at the hands OF law
less elements in their respective communities.
Up from Jackson Miss, came Mrs. Beatrice Young, a
housewife, who testified that she had been brutaly beaten oy
a local deputy sheriff because she demanded that he show her
a search warrant before she would permit him to enter her
home As the result of the beating she lost her unborn child
The youthful pastor of the Trulight Baptist church in
Arkansas State press., 1957-03-15
Negro Held in
Connection with
Arson Murder

What police describe as one OF
Little Rocks most fiendish crimes.
is the arson-murder Of q white
grocer and his wife Saturday mite
at 90l West 33rd street. The man
and woman have been identified
as Mr.. and Mrs. George Boyer
lein. age IS and s. respectively.
The body Of the woman was
found in the eharred ruins Of the
living quarters connected with
the grocery the couple operated.
and the mans body was found
some twelve hours later BEND
a tent-eovered chicken house In
a yard across the street and ev-
See MURDER-page four
Arkansas State press., 1957-03-15

Hattiesburg. Miss. Rev. W. ID.
Ridgeway. reported that less than
IS Of the 1900 Negroes in his
county were permitted to vote.
OF his own experience. he said:
"On Oct. is, 1856, I was fatty
refused the right TO register a.
long with II other Negroes who
were in the office Of the registrar
at the, same time that ! was. A
gain and again. I have gone TO
qualify myself s. that might
be eligible. along with many
other Americans. 10 cast a vote
for federal and state officials on
See STORY-paxe four
Arkansas State press., 1957-03-15
State College
Host 10 null =
Renewal Inst.

The NTH In q series Of Nation
al Urban League renewal inst-
tutes was held at Arkansas ANA
N college. In Pine Bluff. wednes.
day and Thursday.
Ths series had - III main goal
the centerins Of the attention a
both private and public experts
In the field Of housing On ways
and means Of meeting many of
the problems involved
The institute had participants
See HO9T-Dage feu
Arkansas State press., 1957-03-15

ter said. II continued:
Must we. a Southern COM
munity. submit to this calamitous
policy which will break down our
school systems. without even at
tempting to defend ourselves We
know that race-mixing has plung-
ed the great Washington. d. c.
school system into scholastic
chaos end moral vileness. How
can the results be any better in
Greater Little Rock where all
custom and tradition are against
race-mixing7-
The three candidates. the letter
Arkansas State press., 1957-03-15

the verdiets were read that he
would appeal. Goldman set a new
bond Of $500 each for Hockett
Foster and McSwiney.
HoekettF 10 Q confederate Of
Frederick John Kasper. head Of
the seaboard White Citizens
Council Of Warrington. d. c.
kasper. who was present At he
trial has q one year jan So
tence hanging over his head for
criminal contempt IN trying 70
stir up racial troubls In Clinton.
Tenn
Arkansas State press., 1957-03-15
College Gets
New Lease on Life as
New Prexy Takes Over

With the hiring Of J. d. Boyd
as president Of Alcorn Ann col
lege in Alcorn. Miss, the school
was given a new lease on life.
The interruption of the s6-year
-old land grant college came last
week when students objected to
a series Of articles written by
Clennon King. 36-year-old Me-
thodist minister and professor Of
Arkansas State press., 1957-03-15

said, were pledged to use every
legal means 10 prevent integra-
ton in the schools.
They should be and must be
elected to our School Boards In
the coming election Of Saturday,
March 49," the letter said.
OF the candidates, only Brown
See ELECT1ON-page four
Arkansas State press., 1957-03-15

history at the institution. The ar
ticles were written for publica-
ton in a white paper publish
ed in jackson. Miss. and were
critical Of the activities Of the
NAACP. and supported segress-
tic7 in Mississippi.
The student body. represent
Sc. COLLEGE-page four
Arkansas State press., 1957-03-15

Racial Bills' detectives are TO
intimidate. disunite and delay the
Negro in his fight 10 secure his
constitutional rights. The legis-
lation. she stated. l. unAmeriean
and unchrisfian. and nothing will
survive in America long that Is
against the principles Of America
and the principles Of God.
The group Of leaders clearly
expressed themselves and made
known the desire Of their fellow
workers at home 10 carry the
work forward until the goal Is
achieved. Many representatives re-
lated intimidations hurled at the
association In their respective
communities, but In the same
breath. reiterated the fact that
freedom 10 costly and they are
willing TO pay the cost
The state president stated that
the only physical weapon that
the Negro has In this land
to assure I'm asf exercising tho
rights guaranteed under the fed
eral constitution were the NAA
CP and the United States Su-
preme Court She stated that no
See NAACP-page four
Arkansas State press., 1957-03-15

SHORTER STUDENTS GET DAY ~ couRT-Last week ap-
proximately 100 freshmen and sophomore students attends se
first division court presided over by Judge William &
at the invitation of Charles Bussey. This trial proved
very educational and inspirational for these young citizers.
They were able to make the appraisal of the defense attorneys,
Prosecuting attorneys and court in general.
After the trial the young citizens stated that Beginning
today they would try within all their power to see that when
a Negro kills another Negro that he would be severely punish
ed and not be termed as Another Negro Killing"
Mrs. J. v. Turner, dean of women and social science in
structor and Joseph Barnes, president of the class gave their
thanks to Judge William Kirby, Frank Holt, prosecuting at
torey, Frank Holt deputies and Charles Bussey, who is the
investigator for the prosecuting attorney.
The students had the highest praises for the two young
Arkansas State press., 1957-03-15

Mrs. Bates explained to IN
, 1957-10-09
WEEK

their full cooperation in hir-
handicapped workers. The
Service reports
that employers have often ex-
pressed their satisfaction with
handicapped workers. They
that most handicapped
workers throughout the ma
ton are contributing to the
economic development, not
only through the use of their
abilities to do jobs, but also
through the payment of in
come taxes on their high
earnings. Many handicapped
workers in the Virgin Islands
are high wage earners.
information on the availabi-
lily Of handicapped workers
in the Virgin Isands may be
secured from the Governors
Committee, Employment Ser
vice, Vocational Rehalilita-
ton, Social Welfare, or De
partment of Health. These
agencies are developing a year
round program of services to
our handicapped workers.
, 1957-10-09

tinue their chosen field away
from home.
Sports today is the key to
many doors. It's not who you
are or where you're from. It's
what you can do in this ever
growing world of sports, and
nothing would give me more
pleasure as I'm sure it would
give you, to see more of our
youth from the Virgin Islands
in organized baseball and
eventually in t h e Major
Leagues.
You can be sure that / will
always hold my head high
among my fellow players
, 1957-10-09

MAN -.
weekend.
Jack Weber of Bluebeard's
Castle Hotel in St. Thomas
sent the Motta Brothers Or
chestra over as a tribute to
Valmy; Rudi Shulerbrandt &
his orchestra and the Invaders
Stee Band also played at the
dance last night where 324
persons attended.
Yesterday morning at 6
O'Clock the Invaders Steel
Band went tramp to remind
everyone that Valmy was due
at the airport at $3.50. The
ether bands played around the
streets during the time the re-
ception was in progress at the
Government House.
, 1957-10-09
Publication

It is hereby brought to pub
lie notice that the Govern
ment of the Virgin Islands of
the United States has author
lied Reverend William Ros-
ner, C. SIS. R. Of the Holy
Cross Church, Christiansted,
st. Croix, Virgin Islands, to
perform civil : religious cere-
monies in the Virgin Islands.
Government of the Virgin Is
lands of the United States
Charlotte Amalie, st. Thomas
September 27, 1857
Joseph E. FitzP atrick
Executive Assistant
to the Government Secretary
, 1957-10-09

h-CE dI1dl16 was IASAo
duced; he also paid high tri-
butte to Valmy. After another
selection by the Community
Band the next speaker was
Acting Governor Roy Bornn;
followed by Harold Benedict,
president Of the Frederiksted
Baseball League, former prin-
cipal Of the Christiansted High
School here and an outstand-
ing ball player in his day.
Mr.. de Lugo then presented,
on behalf of the people of ST..
Croix, a washing machine, a
portable radio, a gold watch
and polaroid camera.
The Christiansted Utilities
presented him with a vacuum
cleaner; t h e International
Shop with a pair Of mahogany
bookends and the Legislature
Of the Virgin Islands with a
plaque.
Just before the gifts were
presented, Mrs. Alva McFar-
lane presented Mrs. Thomas
with a bouquet of pink Gladi-
olas, as. a token Of the esteem
of the people for her husband.
Mr. Thomas, after confess
ing that he was nervous, ex-
pressed thanks to everyone
for this demonstration of af-
lection and he gave assurance
that he will always hold his
"head high" among his fellow
players.
The Benediction was given
by Father Allies followed by
the National Anthem.
Mr.. Thomas said: Before
I get started with the few
words I have worked so hard
to unite (put together) | want
to let you know that I am ner-
vous and should you be TN
able to understand me at times
it will probably be because my
tongue got tied up with my
eye tooth and I may not be
able to see what I'm saying.
Seriously, / want to thank
each and everyone for this
GREAT moment in nv life also
, 1957-10-09
5 U B RIB E

when I say I'm from the vir-
gin Islands whose people can
not be matched. For that
honor I thank you all for you
are my people and I am
yours"
, 1957-10-09
friends for their letters and CHAMBER -.

friends for their letters and CHAMBER =.
cards of encouragement and wards, and a contribution
good wishes. They sure helped toward a gift for the guest of
to smooth the rough spots. honor.
Special thanks to the mem Robert Skeoch of Estate Dia
bers of the committee for max mond and Ruby, one of the
ing this day possible. Every beloved patriarchs, will remin-
thing here today is the result ise about the early days and
of this wonderful community DIR. Canegatas part in them.
in more ways than one, for Other speakers will include
they had a large hand in the President of the Senate Aub-
carving Of my baseball career reg Anduze, Joseph Alexan-
and the final outcome. der, Senator Walter /. M.
How clearly l remember Hodge, former Governor Nor
when We played ball in the ris de Castro and Administra-
streets and annoyed 50 many tive Assistant Ava Nc
people as they passed by but Farlane.
never did they report us to Uric Benjamin will sing.
the law which gave us a Master of ceremonies vii be
chance to continue to play. Judge William F. Moorhead.
Surely we ran away whenever Governor and Mrs. Gordon
a police came by but we al have been invited to attend
, 1957-10-09

S-
ways returned as soon as he
was out of sight. To me those
are the little and important
things in a boys life as he
grows up. It gives him as it
gave me the opportunity to
continue in some kind of sport
when adequate facilities were
unavailable. It gave me the
feeling that the community
was there with me and | have
always felt that they were
along with me throughout my
baseball career away from
home, always wishing me the
best Of luck. With such back
ing it served as an incentive
to give out a little more, rea-
lizing that it's not for myself,
but for a wonderful commu-
nifty such as this. It's an honor
to represent such fine people.
l sincerely hope that the
right ears will hear this plea.
Please to give the youth of
this wonderful island and the
neighboring islands of Saint
Thomas and st. John your
wholehearted support in sup
plying them with the facili-
ties necessary for the continu-
alton Of sports, especially base
ball. I'm sure there are youths
around who are b etter
equipped physically and men
tally than I am or ever was
and if given the proper oppor-
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18
Open Gate Club
Sees Lakes-Parks

A typical winter day greeted the
members of the Open Gate Garden
Club that attended the January
meeting at the home of Mrs Ray
mond Lanigan. Mrs. Millard Call
was the assistant hostess and gave
the devotions for the day.
Planning for the future, the
president, Mrs. Chester Roberts,
appointed a new program commit
tee. Mrs. Nelson Ingersoll, Mrs.
Robert Hines and Mrs. Leland
Shipley.
For entertainment, a talk on
holiday celebration in Ohio and
the parks and lakes in our state
was given by Mrs. Fred Beauman,
and slides on places of interest
were shown by her with the assist
ance of Mrs. Robert Trehearne.
Those attending and enjoying the
meeting and delicious refreshments
were: Mrs. Nelson Ingersoll, Mrs.
Robert Hines, Mrs. Leland Ship
ley, Mrs Grant Woodring, Mrs.
Robert Trehearne, Mrs. John
Buehl Sr., Mrs. Sam Johnson, Mrs
Edward Cox, Mrs. Fred Beauman
Mrs. Harry Steel, Mrs. Chester
Roberts, Mrs. Isiah Call, Mrs.
Lawrence Miller, Mrs. John Har-
per and Lynn Carol Harper.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18
Society, Social Events And NeWs Of The Clubs
Loofbourr0w Party
HonOrs Two Guests

Mrs. r. K. Loofbourrow, compli-
mented Mrs. II. V. Christopher of
Santa Barbara, California and her
sister, Mrs. John l. Hutzel Of Red
Lodge, Montana. at a luncheon at
Coover Memorial Club House Fri
day.
The guests fingered over a de-
licious luncheon at a table center
ed with an artistic arrangement of
chrysanthemums before accom-
panying the hostess to her home
on East High Street for little
longer time for visiting.
Guests included, Mrs. Christie
pher, Mrs. Hutzel, Mrs. F. f. Sid
ener Jr. Mrs. II. r. Sparling Mrs.
II. K. Bridgman, Mrs. Earl d. Rea,
Mrs. w. c. Converse, Mrs. F. E.
Sidener, Mrs. VIM. H Riddle Sr,
and Mrs. r. H. Robson.
s1 sS
A good conscience never costs
half as much as it is worth.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18
London Wave Now
On West Coast

Miss Rosemary Feeley, YIN. End
Class, WAVES, has concluded
visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Feeley, IL Stewart Av-
enue and gone to a new assign
ment on the west coast.
Miss. Feeley was stationed at
Bainbridge, Maryland for thirty
months and was then transferred
to the Receiving Station on Treas
ure Island, San Francisco, Cali
fornia. She was joined here the
day she left by Miss Barbara Ann
Griffin, Ph End Class, WAVES, of
Indiana, who accompanied her to
California and from there went on
to her station at Pearl Harbor.
The two girls were accompanied
to the Columbus airport, by Mrs.
Roy Feeley and her son-in-law,
William Daily, and Miss Griffin's
mother, Mrs. Charles Griffin and
her sister, Sharon, who came to
London with her, who saw them on
the plane and wished them God
speed in their new stations.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18

A good many people regard
clear conscience as more of lux
ury than a necessity.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18
Facts About
Folks

Mrs. Kelsey Smith and her dau-
ghter, Karen of Springfield, spent
the weekend with her brother,
Robert Creath and family, East
First Street.
,ss ".
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fisher, en-
tertained guests at a card party
and late supper at their home near
Sedalia, Saturday evening, includ-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Reiber Of
Washington c. H., Mr.. and Mrs.
Roger Sexton and Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Clemans of Mt. Sterling
sS "
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester NJ. Chase,
East First Street, are home after a
visit with Mrs. Chase's father, w.
c. Spiker, in Horton, Kansas and
relatives of both, elsewhere in
Kansas.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ellars and
their sons Steve and Johnnie, had
a supper at their home on South
Oak Street, Tuesday evtning as a
celebration of the birthday of Mrs.
Otis Lowe, mother of Mrs. Ellars.
Others at the supper were, Mr.
and Mrs. Donald Lowe, London,
the Otis Loves and their grand
daughter, Jean Ellars, and Master
Dickie Conwell, all Of Lafayette.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18
Ohio Federation B & P w To Honor
Women In Government" January 70

The Ohio Federation Of Business
and Professional Women'S Clubs
will honor the women elected to
the Ohio Legislature, women MEM
bers of the Ohio Board of Educa-
ton and those women appointed to
the higher executive policy making
posts on January 26 with lunch
con at the Neil House in Colum-
bus.
Speakers at the luncheon will be
Mrs. Helen Gunsett, Democratic
Committee-women of Ohio, and
Mrs. Katharine Kennedy Brown,
Republican National Committee
woman of Ohio and Mrs. Agnes
Merritt, chairman of the Legisla-
tive advisory committee of the
Ohio Federation Both Governor
and Mrs. c. William O'Neill have
been invited to bring greetings
Member organizations of the
Women's State Committee of Ohio
have also been invited to send rep
resentation. These groups have a
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18
Woman's Club Members Told
How ''TO Make Mother Over

All were reminded that where
there is color, there is life"
At the close of this talk, Mr..
Baasch asked members to present
questions and Mrs. Russell Nc
Shane was invited to pose as a mo-
del in order that he might demon
strate his reply to her particular
inquiry.
Mrs. Donald Farquhar adjourn
ed the meeting saying when you
educate man, you educate an in
dividual; when you educate wo-
man, you educate family"
The next meeting will be Janu-
ary 21st, at 1:30 pm. Program
will be, Profile: The Americade-
Our Fabulous Future" to be pre-
sented by Mrs. William Bacon,
Mrs. James Tope and Mrs. Henry
Beathard.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18
Installation Ceremony For
Catholic Ladies Of Columbia

Miss Louise Coleman was install
led as President of London Coun-
Gil, Catholic Ladies of Columbia, in
impressive ceremonies at the Janu-
airy meeting in the Knights of Co
lun1bus hall, when she assumed
her duties for second term in the
organization ranking office.
Mrs. Millard Gist, as a past
president of ST. Agnes Council,
served as installing officer. For
the benefit of several of the new
members, preceding the service,
she gave brief explanation of the
meaning of the beautiful symbols
of the installation ceremony.
Other members who assumed Of
flee at this time were: Mrs. Robert
Henry, vice president; Mrs. Al
Langen, recording secretary; Mrs.
James E. Cunmins, financial Sec
retary; Mrs. Henry Coleman,
treasurer; Mrs. Jerry Sullivan,
monitor; Mrs. William Powers, in
ner guard; Mrs. Edward Loney,
trustee.
Mrs. Al Cauley, chairman of the
hostess committee, was assisted by
her mother, Mrs. p A. Morrisey,
Mrs. Bernard Burns, Mrs. Jerry
Sullivan, Mrs. Cletus Higgins and
Mrs. Charles Welsh
The. refreshment table had a
beautiful floral centerpiece, flank
ed by smaller floral arrangements,
which later in the evening served
as door prizes
Score awards went to Mrs. Ed
ward Loney and Mrs. Millard Gist,
euchre; Mrs. Kenneth : Bardon,
bridge; Mrs. Alger Chaffin, cam
asta; Mrs. John Kell, Mrs. John
Loney, Mrs. Marino Mancini, door
prizes.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18
Ardrey Girls
Get Praise For
Fine Performance

1t was a delightful weekend for
the r. N. Ardreys, West Center
Street and the Marcus Cornwells,
East Fifth Street, who motored to
Pittsburgh where they were joined
by Neil's brother and sister-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c.. Ardrey, late of
Marion and Florida, who have
come north and are now residing
in Niles, Ohio.
The party was registered at
Webster Hall, to be in Pittsburgh
when the r. G. Ardrey's daughters,
Sallie and Mollie, opened at the
Dore Supper Club.
The girls did a song and dance
act which brought hearty applause
from the great throng that saw
their opening, as well as favorable
comment from the critics present.
Both girls were in school in
Florida for some years and be-
cause of their charm and grace,
were both chosen Queens" of var
ious state projects, and were quite
popular during their school ca
reprS
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18

otis well known that man can
not control the weather we're now
experiencing, but man can control
'milady's crowning glory" One
such man is Mr. John l.. Baasch,
who was introduced to the men,
bers attending the Woman's Club
on January 7th by Mrs. James F.
Bell Jr Mr.. Baasch is Director of
Styling for the House of Charm,
Columbus. His opening remark
and continuing theme was that
good grooming and makeup is
not only from the neck up; it in
cludes the entire person" He went
on to point out that each individ-
uals appearance depends upon
their main focal points, 1.-The
eyes, 2--the hair and 3-the attire.
These points were explained mas
much as the proper care and ma
terials to be used were concerned.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18
Sacred Heart
Circle Enjoys
PARTY Monday

The Daughters of Isabella Sac
red Heart Circle had an evening
of cards planned by the party COM
mittee as entertainment for Mon
day nights session of the organiza-
tion in the K of c Hail.
Mrs. Gus Catanzaro and Mrs.
Marino Mancini, co-chair1nen, were
assisted by Mrs. John Loney, Mrs.
Clara Kell, Mrs. John Lanigan,
Mrs. w. T. Dwyer and Mrs. John
Whiteside.
Bridge awards were presented
to Mrs. Edward F. Hackett Jr.,.
and Miss Catherine Higgins; eu-
chre to Mrs. Henry Coleman and
Miss Ann Eagleton, and canasta to
Miss Jean Sparling. Door prizes
went to Miss Mary Connor, Miss
Louise Coleman and Mrs. James
CunnrninS Sr
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18

common interest in legislation af-
fecting Public Welfare, Health and
Education.
Arrangements for the affair are
being made by Mrs. Ann Bolte,
Port Clnton), State Public Af-
fairs Chairman, and her commit
tee. This is a coordinated program
of all state committees with the
more than 10000 members of the
Ohio Federation invited to attend
Among these will be a group from
the London Club.
State President, Mrs. Dorothy L.
Flechtner, (Findlay), will preside
at the luncheon.
Preceding the luncheon there
will be conducted tour of the
State Capitol building, arranged
by Mrs. Golda Edmondson, a mem
Der of the House of Representa-
tives, who is president Of the Co
lumbus Business and Professional
Women's Club.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1957-01-18
OES Friends Honor
Mrs. Glenn SpOnsler

The help of Glenn v. Sponsler
was enlisted by group of friends
of Mrs. Sponsler, who wanted to
surprise her as celebration for
her birthday which occurred on
January the ninth.
This special group was made UP
of members of the Order of the
Eastern Star who served as wor-
thy matrons of their respective
chapters in 1854 when Mrs. Spon-
sler was their superior as deputy
grand matron of the 18th District.
They chose Sunday, January 13,
to bring their husbands, their sup
pers and a handsome gift to the
Sponslers' apartment on South
Main Street, and due to a clever
ruse thought up by their accom-
plice, took their honor guest COM
pletely unawares, when they ar
rived for the party.
The group included, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Neff, London; Mr.. and
Mrs. Ned Junk, Mt. Sterling; Mr..
n d Mrs. Thurman Davidson,
Springfield; Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Kelly, Dayton; Mr. and Mrs. Scott
Goodfellow, Fairborn; Mr.. and
Mrs. George Dixon and Mr.. and
Mrs. Oren Stickley, Urbana; Mrs.
Kenneth Junk, New Carlisle and
Miss Rachel Finney, Cedarville.
~ "
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mountain,
Madison Road, had as their guests
Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Ben
jamin and their granddaughter,
Shan, of Cincinnati. Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin left Wednesday for a
trip to Florida and the Bahama
Islands.