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Evening star., 1957-12-26
|Sooners HeovyF
But Wilkinson Disuqrees

ling the Sooners can be handed.
Oklahoma bounced back from
the Notre Dame defeat 10 whip
Nebraska. 32-7. and Oklahoma
State. $50.
After q successful FIRST half,
Duke was tied by Navy, 6-6,
lost TO Georgia Tech. 1870. beat
Clemson. 7-6. and lost TO North
Carolina. 2i-l3, in the season
finale.
This will be the oath anni-
versary OF the Orange Bowl
The game win cap q week Of
sports fare for visitors TO Mi
ami's Orange Bowl Festival
The Junior Invitational tennis
tournament and nine days of
international competition in In
board and outboard power boat
races start today.
Three-Year Contract Ends
The, game marks the end OF
q three-year contract between
the Orange Bowl. the Big
Eight Conference and the At
lantic Coast Conference.
The Big Eight has signed q
new contract to supply teams
for the next three years against
opposition 10 be picked from
the field.
In winning six. losing two
and tying two. Duke averaged
l6.i points per game. The Blue
Devils outscored their rivals,
l6l-87.
Oklahoma. perennial cham
pion Of the Big Eight. outscored
Evening star., 1957-12-26
Capitol Gard
'Lists5Bouts

A five-bout wrestling pro-
gram. headed by Edouard
Carpenter and John Tolos. will
be presented fans tonight at
Capitol Arena.
Carpenter. who participated
for his native France in the last
Olympics. and Tolos. the Greek
star via Canada. will mix 1t up
in the opening match Of the
program. scheduled for $50.
This bout will not be televised.
Another match that should
be q battle all the way brings
Verne Gagne. former
football star. and Steve Stanlee.
one Of the toughest wrestlers in
the business.
other bouts listed on Eagle vs..
Or. Jerry Graham. Chris Tolos
VS.. Ace Freeman and Gene
Dubuque VS.. Bozo Brown.
Evening star., 1957-12-26
Aheorn Looking for Sawyer
To Give Foley Tough Fight

Having observed his 57th
birthday yesterday. Goldie
Ahearn now is concentrating
on a special event a week hence.
and II isn't a New Years cele-
bration.
Il will be Jimmy Lake
Night" next Wednesday at
Capitol Arena and Goldie is
promoting the boxing card
which will feature the heavy
weight fight between Fora Fol-
ley and Garvin Sawyer.
Former champions like
Jimmy Braddock. Jersey Joe
Walcott and Mickey Walker
will be on hand 10 help honor
Washington's 78-yearrpld fight
and wrestling annodtlcer. "A
heavy advance sale proves that
everybody is lining up behind
Evening star., 1957-12-26

MIAMI, Fla. Dec. 26 H1.---
Oklahoma. highly rated by the
oddsmakers. and Duke. highly
regarded BY rival Coach Bud
wilkinson. arrived today ID
start preparations for their
Orange Bowl clash New Years
Day.
Oklahoma Is a l3-point IA
vorite but wilkinson. as usual,
refuses TO 60 along with the
crowd.
Duke has played q difIicult
schedule most successfully =
wilkinson said. "They are an
exceptionally sound. strong bic
lfootball team. excellently
coached by Bill Murray"
No activity was slated today
for either team. but tomorrow
Murray viii start twice-a-day
drills at Miami Stadium and
Wilkinson viii send the Sooners
through O workout at the Uni
versity Of Miami field In subur-
ban Coral Gables.
Hope 20 Regain Form
Murray win try TO return his
Blue Devils to the form they
showed In winning five straight
games In the first half Of the
season. After North Carolina
State tied Duke. l4-l4. the
Blue Devils went on to another
tie, lost twice and scored q
marrow victory. Encouraging
TO Duke Is Notre Danes TO
victory over Oklahoma. show
Evening star., 1957-12-26
ue-Gruy Squads
Elect Captains

MONTGOMERY. Ala. Dec,
20 (AP).-Yankee all-stars
elected two linenen and the
Southerners chose two backs
as captains for Saturdays
Blue-Gray football game.
Don Berger. Michigan State
center. was named captain on
offense and Center Neil Habie
Of Purdue was elected defensive
captain for the Blues.
The Gary squad chose alter
nate captains. Halfback Jimmy
Orr Of Georgia and Quarter
back Ken Ford OF Hardin
Simmons.
Evening star., 1957-12-26

the young fellow" Ahearn says.
Foley. ranked No. 2 among
the heavyweight contenders.
has won 38 Of Al bouts. rs by
knockout. The 'slugger from
Chandler, Ariz,, Is unbeaten
through 1856 and 81. But
Goldie is touting Sawyer's
chances as better than the rec
ord books would reveal.
THAT kid" Goldie says Of
Sawyer, "has knocked out eight
OF the 13 opponents he's
whipped In II pro fights. but
he's better than that. Tom
Tannas. former manager Of
Ezzard Charles. is handling the
kid and Walcott is his trainer
and adviser, and they whldn't
have accepted this bouttunless
they felt their boy could win"
Evening star., 1957-12-26

tickets got first call and stood
in a three-hlock long line Mon
day and Tuesday to claim
their grandstand spots.
What's left Of Briggs Sta
dium's sass seats and 1000
standing room tickets win 60
on public sale tomorrow.
The stadium is scaled to pro-
duce a gate Of $3.50. 900 at $40.
$3.50. IS and 81 rates. With
100000 thrown in from tele-
vision and radio (NBC) fees.
the game likely will result in
the biggest player pool in NIL
history with the winners get
ting possibly $4,000 to S4.400
each IN a 60-40 split.
Evening star., 1957-12-26

its regular opponents. 1866
in winning nine OF 10. The
sooners averaged 2s.5 points
per game.
This will be Oklahoma s
eighth bowl appearance and
fourth trip to the Orange Bowl.
The Sooners have won five
bowl games, including victories
here In 1854 and 1856. and
lost two.
Duke played here In 1855
Evening star., 1957-12-26
! SKI OUTLOOK

Skiers face a dismal prospect
Tor the week end. Mild weather
prevails from Davis. w. Va. all
The way 10 the Canadian Lau-
fentians. Stowe, w.. is the only
area within q thousand miles
which has reported passable
skiing.
VERMoNT---stowex Z Fair TO
poor on bll road. LII pperat-
ing. Poor To none 6h lower
slopes.
Evening star., 1957-12-26
Title Bout Set

Il LONDON. Dec. 26 R.--In-
gemar Johansson. European
heavyweight champion. will de-
fend his title against Joe Err
skine. British champion, Feb
ruary IA at either Gothenburs
Or Stockholm. Contracts for
The title bout have been signed.
Evening star., 1957-12-26
Lions Coach Pleased
With Teams Condition

DETROIT. Dec. 26 CR.-
Coach George Wilson Of the
Detroit Lions predicted today
his team. with the exception
Of Bobby Layne. will be in it;
best overall shape of the sea-
con" for its battle with the
Cleveland Browns here Sunday
for the National Football
League championship.
Wilson didn't knock the wood
to ward of q reversal Of luck.
but did take an anxious glance
in the direction Of Charley
Ane. star offensive tackle, hob
bling about on an injured knee
and Defensive Halfback Jim
David baking an ankle injury
under q sun lamp. David
stressed again that he would
play despite the hurt.
There are an assortment Of
bruises and pulled muscles
scattered about and Halfback
Gene Goldman may be slowed
by q shoulder separation, but
the rest expect to play.
Layne. the Lions No. quar-
terback. suffered a broken leg
as Detroit thumped Cleveland,
20-7. in their regular season
meeting December 8. He'll be
missing from the lineup Sun
day.
1854 Game Recalled
Wilson isn't letting his team
forget that its triumph three
Sundays ago against the
Browns came the day after
Cleveland backed into the East
ern Division championship
through a Pittsburgh defeat OF
New York.
Nor is he letting his players
forget 1854. when the Lions
beat Cleveland. l4-iO, in the
regular season only to be
blasted. 56-l0. in the champion
ship contest. In fact, Re
member 1854" has been chalked
on the dressing room black
board.
Detroit coaches are remind
ing their charges. too. that
Tommy O'Connell Of the
Browns is the leagues leading
passer and that their Jim
Brown Is the top ground gamer
O'Connell missed the December
8 game against Detroit.
Wilson called his Lions out
for q two-hour practice Christ
mas Day. devoting 1t to offense
behind closed doors. Today
he turns TO defense. Tomorrow
both will get a going over and
Saturday only Q limbering up
y on tap.
Biggest PayOif Due
The Lions box Office was
open for business Christmas,
Evening star., 1957-12-26
HOCKEY SCORES

EASTERN LEAGUE
yohnstown. z; Charlotte. 4.
New Haven, a. Clinton, 3.
WARRINGTON. 3; Philadelphia, 3.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Toronto. 5. Montreal. 4,
chicaeo, 3i New York, /.
Boston, 4 Detroit. 4.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Buffalo, z: Rochester, 1.
Hershey. 8. Cleveland, 2 Covertine)
Springfield. 4. Providence. ..
INTERNATIONAL LEA0J4
Cincinnati, 4, Troy, ..
Toledo, 3. Fort WAYNE. ? tertims
wEsrERN LEAGuB
Edmonton, b. calgary, z.
Evening star., 1957-12-26

when 1t defeated Nebraska.
BAT. The Blue Devils have Q
2-2 bowl record.
Evening star., 1957-12-26
Biggest PayOh Due

The Lions box Office was
open for business Christmas.
too. Holders Of 1894 season
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21

lard team that they routed last
season by an 1854 score following
a slow, shaky first half.
In the Holiday Tournament, Xav-
Ter ousted the Jaguars 1851 in the
first round, before the Cats jump
ed on billiard in the consolation
round.
To date, the Jaguars have an
overall seasons total of 81, win
ming from Tougaloo College in
Memphis, Tennessee $3.50 after
dropping the first game in Itta
Bena by 80-76.
Returning to the campus last
Monday night, the Cats survived a
shaky first period, took a 44-37
half-time lead, and went on to
win over Fort Valley State $3.50.
Wesley Swanson and Roy Robin
son of Fort Valley provided the big
scoring punch of the evening, pour
ing in so of their teams total point
with ~ and 30 points respectively.
Roosevelt Hill, g. l" center from
Monroe, La, is leading all Sc Gag
ers in the four games played with
II point average.
Hill who is Co-Captain amassed
an average of 22.1 on last season,
and is the only senior operating on
the Jaguar team.
Four Jaguars who prepped at
Capital Ave. and Scotlandville High
Schools of Baton Rouge, in their
first year Of collegiate competition
have scored an aggregate total of
125 points and a collective point
average of 31.3 points per game.
James Carnes, Mishawauka, Ind,
freshman currently has a 1875 av-
erage including TIE Jaguar win
over Fl. Valley.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21
Montgomery
Minister Speaks
Here Last Thurs.

A Montgomery, Ala, Negro
minister whose home was bombed
during an uproar over a city bus
boycott, Thursday night pleaded
with Jackson Negroes to unite in
a fight for Indignation.
IF one or two school teachers
take stand, they'll lose their jobs,
but all the school teachers can't
be fired" Rev. Ralph D. Aber-
nathey told a crowd of less than
70 persons attending a meeting of
the Jackson Branch of the Ma
tional Association-fo the Advance
ment of Colored People at New
Mt. Zion Baptist Church here.
Alternately said he is pastor of
First Baptist Church Of Montgom-
cry.
He said his home and his church
were bombed last January. After
his talk here Jackson Negroes took
up collection of funds for con-
struction of a new Montgomery
church to replace the one he said
was destroyed by dynamite.
Alternately warned Jackson Ne
groes that unification, such as used
by Negroes in the Montgomery bus
boycott, would bring hasty results
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21
'JaguarsIn Two
New Orleans
Appearances

Southern University's Basketball
Jaguars will literally camp" in
New Orleans in December going
down for a single game with Dill
lard University on the 18th, then
returning for the Xavier Holiday
Tourney on December 1921. Dill
lard and Knoxville College, in ad-
dition to the host Xavier, and
Southern will make up the meet.
Returning from the holiday re-
cess following the Xavier Tourna-
ment, the Jaguars will open con-
ference play with two game set
with the Wiley Wildcats on jan
uary "a in the New SU Gymnas-
ium.
The SU five will be trying to
avenge two SWAC losses to the
Wildcats suffered last season.
The SU team will be trying for
a repeat performance over the Dill
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21
in their battle for equal rights.

in their battle for equal rights.
He called on Negroes to "be
neither arrogant nor meek in your
argument" but to boycott stores
where they can't call you Mr.. or
Mrs"
eve are dependent on white
people but they are also dependent
on us, too," he said.
Alternately said Montgomery's
$4,000 Negroes won their fight
Of refusal to segregate city buses
because "49,99O of us" wanted it
that way.
The NAACP leader attacked the
FBI for refusing to investigate
violence involving Negroes and
whites in the south.
"How can the FBI sit idly by
and talk Jurisdiction when Ne
groes are being murdered. The
FBI agents can hunt out every
washwoman who evades her income
tax" Alternately said.
Alternately and Albert Powell,
Jackson Negro insurance agent,
disagreed on Dixie newspapers
stand in the Indignation fuss.
Alternately claimed at least three
Southern newspapers have pub
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21

models Qike the one shown here) :. :
you'll be prouder of your hair when
you choose Codefroy's Larieuse! It's
the famous brand in the red box,
known for its dependability for more
than so years. Get it at your favorite
cosmetic counter today!
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21

That the whole soul doth employ.
For twas at New Hope Cathedral
Rev. Hunts we call the church:
And twas there the heavenly dis
play
Thrilled US; filled us over-much.
BY surprise we got this invite,
Wouldn't have missed it, not for
gold;
For twas there we basked in music,
Fit for princes, kings untold.
There were three renowned must
clans,
Directed, sang, played their best;
Sweet Gustava, Princess, Willie,
Filled with music, much possessed.
Choruses, solos, and readings
Filled the room with heavenly air;
Did itself unstinted pleasure,
Each patron enjoyed his share. !.
They attracted several hundred
Of great Jackson's music fans,
1nterspersed by holy City,,
Sung by rare-voiced Moman's plan
"Not Understood" by Doris Wilson,
Plus Prof. Wilson's speech!
Not one soul received this blessing,
That will not another reach.
Pastor Hunt expressed his pleasure
Sent us home with heakts renewed;
And the crowds went homeward
bounding,
Coleridge-Taylor had imbued.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21
SOCIETY SLANTS

the management for the staff and
employees.
Mrs. M. C. Collins on behalf of
Collins Burial Association, will
sponsor its 23rd annual Christmas
party for all policyholders Decem-
Der 81, in the Masonic Temple, 1072
Lynch street. All policyholders and
friends of Collins Burial Associa-
ton and Frazier & Collins Funeral
Home are invited to be present.
A feature of this years enter
tainment will be special music by
the Lanier High School chorus.
Special prizes that will be given
away are television set, bicycle,
turkey, and cash.
The general public is cordially
invited ia attend.
Little Lillian Thomas celebrated
her 8th birthday Friday, December
13, in the home of her grandmother,
Mrs. Ophelia Thomas, 1422 Perkins
street.
Those present to enjoy the cele-
bration were: Michele Henderson,
Gladys Williams, Connie Johnson,
Costello Reed, Linda Faye Lewis,
Essie Lee Robinson, Ann Young,
Margie Mason, Sandra Griffin,
Bobbie Reed, Marilyn Novels, Bill
Young and many others were pres
ent.
The following expression was
written by Mrs. Annie E. Butler
as a commentary on the musical
program presented by the Coler-
idge- Taylor Choral ensemble at the
New Hope Baptist church Sunday,
Dec. 8.
Twas a thill beyond expression;
Twas a night of wondrous joy;
One of those enhancing blessings
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21

lished excellent, impartial re-
ports" He identified them as the
Louisville, KY, Courier-Journal;
the Atlanta, Ga, Constitution; and
the Montgomery, Ala, Advertiser.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21
TAYL0RSvILLE
NEWS
A LOYALTY dinner was given r,

A loyalty dinner was given re.
Gently at the Pleasant Valley Bap-
fist Church sponsored by Mrs
Nancy Jones and Mrs. Cassie Eos
ter. The decorations were very
lovely flowers. Mrs. Leatha Walls
one of the instructors of the Shady
Oak Center and Mrs. Celestia Posey
one of the students, were invited
We were served in buffet style,
The pastor, Rev. C. O. Inge and
Mrs. Inge were present. A group
Of w. M. v. ladies were present.
We were entertained by the kin
dergarten sponsored by Mrs. E. L.
Austin. We went sightseeing after
dinner over the city of Laurel,
Miss.
Mrs. Mary Gavins, Mrs. Alice
Hearn, Mrs. Ruby Richardson and
Mrs. Kate Marshall, were hos
tesses.
Mr.. Johnnie Martin departed this
life Friday night, December 6, 1857
in a car wreck on his way home
from his job to his family in Hat
tiesburg, Miss, where he has lived
for more than Is years.
He was married to Miss Ruby
Mae Dixon the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Dixon in 1885. Inter-
ment was held in the St. Paul Bap-
fist Church cemetery.
His survivors include: His wife,
Mrs. Ruby M. Martin; Mother,
Mrs. Lizzie Martin; 2 daughters,
Jamie Mae and Georgia Mae Mar
tin; 2 sons, J. c. and Raymond
Martin; sister and l brother all
of Hattiesburg. Grandfather, Mr..
Nose Carter, Collins, Miss, a host
of relatives, friends and loved ones.
l want to thank the community of
Shady Oak for their contribution
in my sorrow.
-Patronize Our Advertisers
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21
Y. ". c. A. NEWS
Merry Christmas to everybody
May you have the best ever.
Your YWCA Branch

The spirit Of Christmas has
really been grand at the YWCA
this season. On Friday, December
10, the Young Adults and Terrell
Literary Club had a party for 12s
patients at the Mississippi Mental
Hospital at Whitfield.
We want to thank all persons
who cooperated in this affair. The
patients were so appreciative for
their gifts and program.
The YWCA held its Public AT
fairs luncheon on December II,
with the Rev. B. D. Rushing as the
guest speaker. Others appearing
on the program were Mrs. B. D.
Rushing, who sang a solo; Mrs.
James 0. Harrion, who introduced
the speaker; Mrs. E. l.. Lipscomb,
gave grace; Miss Doris Wilson,
presided; Mrs. c. c. Mosley and
Mrs. L. B. Jones, sang a duet.
Others sharing the program
were: Mrs. T. Mccullough, Mrs.
Ruby Bryant, Miss Margaret
Brown, Mrs. M. E. Oliphant, Mrs.
Ida Lee Simpson, Mrs. Catherine
Langston, Miss Vivian Romans,
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Williams.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21

"Why so sad, stranger7"
"I'm q pauper."
swell, congratulations, boy
or girl? 2" = ~
A taxpayer Is the only one who
doesn't have to pass a civil service
examination to work for the gov---
eminent.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21

The Wesleyan Service Guild OF
the Pratt's Memorial Methodist
church met in the home of Mrs. ID.
Henley, 1885 Virgins street, Dec
ember 10. Prior to the meeting a
film was shown, "The Spirit of
Christmas"
Mrs. Aura L. Gray, president,
called the group to order. Follow
ing the business session which in
cluded the plans for Christmas
party, refreshments were served.
Persons attending were: Mes
DANES Aura L. Gray, Irene c. How
ard, Lille Kelly, A. E. Holly,
Thresa H. Martin, Vettie Clemens,
Sara T. McCaskill, Ethel M. Veal,
Hattie C. Barron, and Ethel Lee
Henley, the hostess.
The Young Women's Auxiliary
of the New Mt. Zion Baptist church
played vital part in the meeting
of the general missionary society
Sunday, Dec. 8. The group pre-
scented a pre-Christmas program
featuring scripture reading, prayer,
carol singing, the Christmas story
and a solo with the following peo-
pie:
Edna Earl Tillis, Jessie Hawthorn,
Mary Finderson, Miriam Allen, and
Freddie Tillis. Mrs. L. E. Parish is
president of the Missionary So
ciety, and Mrs. Lillian Randall is
VIVA advisor.
Peoples Funeral Home and Bur-
ial Association will hold their an
nual Christmas Party in the Ma
sonic Temple Monday, December
%, 4:30 p. m. DR.. Laurence c.
Jones, president, Piney Woods
School, will be the featured speak
er.
This event is given each year by
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21

YWCA Bake Sale December 20-21
Let us help you with your bak-
ing problem by buying your cakes
and pies from the YWCA on Friday
and Saturday, December 1921.
The Bake Sale will be from 9
am. to pm. on Friday and 9 am.
to II noon on Saturday.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21

Our Advertisers
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1957-12-21
Benefit Game Night
December 80, 7 Pm.

The Branch YWCA will sponsor
a Benefit Game Night on Monday
December 80, at z pm. Your do
nation will be so cents for a spe-
cial project of the YWCA. Come
and enjoy an evening of fun. There
will be prizes galore for winners
in bridge and whist.
The winter term program will
begin Monday, January 6, 1868.
New groups will be a class in
French, Health Club and Adult
Game Night.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-01-10
Maryland U. Sets
Publicity Office

Academic and administrative in
formation services at the Univer-
sity of Maryland have been con-
solidated into a new Office of
University Relations, it was an.
nounced today by President VIII
son II. Elkins.
Robert j. Mccartney, director
of publicity and news at the Uni.
versity of Massachusetts, has been
appointed to head up the program.
The move creates single Off
cial source for news and publ
cations related to the Universitys
general program.
President Elkins said the OBJ
jectives Of the new department
will be grounded in a conception
of improved public service. He
pointed out that rapid develop
ment and diversification Of the
University's program in the years
ahead will bring the institutions
influence to bear on every indus
try, profession and home in the
State. AS the University moves
ahead with balanced program Of
high educational quality, the new
office win be expected to assist
the public to realize maximum
benefit from its achievements
and services.
Mr.. Mccartney reported last
month.
He Is 80 years old and a native
Of Salem, Massachusetts.
He received his b. A. degree
from the University Of Massachu
sets In 1871, and for the next
four years was in the Army Intel
llgence Services. On his release
from the service he returned to
the University Of Massachusetts
TO direct its news and publications
activities, which have increased
in scope during the intervening
years.
The new director has been ac-
tive in college public relations or.
CARNATIONS as president Of the
New England Land-Grant Public
Relations Council and as a mem
Der Of the American College Pub
lie Relations Association.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1957-01-10
Muncie Pastor Will
Talk at TwinbrOOk

Or. Ray c. Johnson, pastor Of
the First Baptist Church of Nun
Gle, Indiana, will speak at the
Twinbrook Baptist Chapel on
Sunday, January 10, at II am.
The service will be conducted in
the Lone Oak Elementary School,
Grandin Avenue and WOODBURY.
Road, Rockville.
DR.. Johnson will be in the
Washington area to attend the an
nual meeting of the American
Baptist Foreign Mission. Society
of which he is a member. The
meeting is being conducted at the
headquarters of the District Of
Columbia Baptist Convention. The
Twinbrook Chapel, which is spon-
soner by the Bethesda First Bap-
fist Church, is a member Of the
D. c. Baptist Convention and is
thereby affiliated with both the
American Baptist Convention and
the Southern Baptist Convention.