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Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07

The Lexington Chapter of
5u'ure Farmers of America,
Inder the leadership of Advisor
D.. A. Cleveland, ST., has cap
Gted a unique honor in that
me Of its members has won a
statewide contest, competing
against FLA members through
out the state, for the third con-
Secutive year in a row.
Al the FLA convention held at
Miss. State University June II
s and %, William Spell was
awarded first place winner in
he state wide Gillian Nitrate
Corn Contest. The award which
carried with it a $50 cash prize
was won with a yield of 165 bush
els of corn per acre last year
by Spell.
James Sanford was recipient
of this award last year and Ed
die Harrison won it the year
before.
CLEVELAND WINS
Also capturing a first place in
pOmnatition was q A CleVe-
land, Jr., who was presented
a 410 gauge shotgun as first
place winner in the district in
the Wildlife Management con-
est. Jack Warren, Public Re-
lations Director otfhe State
came & Fish Commission, pre-
Sented Cleveland, with the
award.
Attending the convention with
Mr.. Cleveland, from the Lex
ington Chapter, were Jerry
Fife, AL Downer, and O. A.
Cleveland, Jr. More than SOC
boys and sponsors from over
Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07
Attend Church Sunday

On Tuesday evening, July Il
Mrs. Natalie Fowlkes of Amory,
Vorthy Grand Matron OF the
Grand Chapter of the State OF
Miss. o. E. S and Jewell Smith
of Heidelberg, Worthy Grand
Patron will visit Chloe Stevens
Chapter No. 10 in Greenwood
with three other Chapters in
District 16 serving as co-hos-
tesses. These are Lexington
Chapter No. 80. Tchula Chapter
NO. 1873. and Carrollton Chapter
No. IS.
The meeting will be held at
the Masonic Temple in Green
wood at 800 p. m. preceded by
a buffet supper in the banquet
Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07

cultural Experiment Station,
1T is of vital Importance to
know what things the people
now have and what things they
need for the future. We must
know something about their pro
blerus, plans and aspirations
before we can design adequate
extension and rural develop
ment programs. The only way
to gain such information is to
ask the people involved.
Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07
HONS
DURANT

The Lexington Lions Club
voted to accept a challenge by
the Durant Lions Club Monday
night to play a home and home
Softball game.
Newly installed president,
Nathan Schur appointed A. j.
Davis Tandy Stepp and Leo
Alderman as a committee to
work out the dates the games
will be played with the Durant
Club.
Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07

lie state were present for the
nee dty convention.
Mr.. Cleveland is immediate
last president of the Miss. VO-
cat.oncl Agriculture Teachers
Association. AT election of new
cilicers for the coming year
Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07
Lexington fila Member Wins
Top Corn Growing Award

the convention, he was
succeeded as president of the
association by Mr.. McMann of
Pope, Miss. For the coming
year, Mr.. cleveland will serve
rs a member of the Executive
of the Association.
Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07
BROTHER OF LOCAL
LADY DIES SUDDENLY

Mr.. William Heinemann OF
St. Louis, Mo-, died suddenly
Of a heart attack on June II.
Mr.. Heinemann was the brother
of Mrs. Bill Young, of Lexing-
ton.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs.
Young and the family of Mr..
He;nemann.
Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07
Lexington
I'll. ID. Club
Holds Meet

The Lexington Home Demonst-
ration Club held an extra meet
ing on June 80 from 8 to IL a.
m. The members gathered on
the cool and shady lawn OF Mrs
R. P. Ellis for handicraft work.
The craft work will be fin
ished at a later date when other
members can be present to en-
gage in making more OF these
attractive and useful wall con-
tanners for fruits or flowers.
Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07
MAYOR Thornton Of
West Awarded Pin

Mayor c.. D. Thornton of
West has been presented a 50
year pin by the Masonic Lodge
of Miss. for a half century
membership as a Mason, joining
a small select group of men
holding this distinction in Hol-
mes County.
A member of West Lodge 532
since 1925, Mayor Thornton first
joined the Masons September
20, 1909 at Decatur, Miss, and
was a member of the Evergreen
Lodge number II there, until
transferring his membership to
West.
The Mayor has in his col
lection all the dues cards since
joining the Masons.
In addition to the pin, the
32nd degree Mason received a
Certificate of Achievement and
a letter of congratulations from
the Grand Master of Miss. He
also received a special invita-
ION to the next Grand Lodge
meeting to be held in Sept.
Mayor Thornton is a retired
Iumberman, having come to
West when that town was a big
sawmilling center. He is SER
ing in his second term as
Mayor of West.
Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07

of Clinton, Associate Grand Pat
ron; Mrs. Etoile Estes of Cru
ger Grand Conductress; and
Mrs. Bernice Roberts of jack
son. Associate Grand Conduc-
tress. Mrs. Mary Lou McKie
of Tfckens, District Deputy
Grand Matron of District 16,
and Past Grand MatrOnS, Mrs.
CLYDE Robson of Greenwood
and Mrs. L0lcye Miller of
Clarksdale will be among the
distinguished guests present.
Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07

of about three and one half
hours Sat. afternoon we saw
about $50 former MissisSippians
coming ''bock home" to visit
with relatives.
We met a large number OF
cars from Michigan and Ohio
also, not counting the steady
stream of Tenn. cars bringing
Memphians back home for a
short stay.
Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07

Fidel Castro's sugar coated
TRADE against the United
States is going to put the self
styled dictator completely out
Of business, just as sure as
CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
Holmes County herald., 1960-07-07
SERMON
STILL AVAILABLE

"a Sermon on Segregation
by Rev. j. c.. WATSON of Kos
ciusko and West, which has beer
printed in booklet form by pop
ular request, is still available
to the public at Csc per copy.
Copies con be obtained by
writing Rev. WATSON at Kos
ciusko or the Holmes County
Herald, P. O. Box so Lexington.
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01
A TIME FOR TOLERANCE

y Many Negro Phoencians have waited patiently for
the blessing of frst-class citizenship all to little avail
until last Saturday group Of young intelligent ag-
gressveminded Negroes threw up pcketline in front
of a local drug store.
This was not move of rash impulsiveness, It was
merely long, overdue chore to be accomplished 1t
was sacred responsibility which adult leadership civic
and municipal had long neglected This action is no
cause for alarm 1t is merely peaceful legal and, to
degree passive reaction against bigotry It is an Am
erican Way of registering protest against injustice and
dissatisfaction
How far the pcketing will spread, how long it will
continue is anyones guess There of citizens
who desirous of joining this walk towards free
DOM" There of establishments which re-
main adanant to fair play and justice These contro-
verses call for tolerance all Sides and thus far Youth
Council members, the law-enforcement management
and spectators, have shown high degree OF moder-
ation All these parties must be commended and all
should be concerned that unruly element should in
terfere and instigate disorder. sea
We hold on brief for rowdsm intolerance, yet we
must go record advocating full equality
for ALL To the young protesters urge the patience
of Gandh the courage of David, the wisdom of Sol
ONION in pursuing their aims
1t is high time that Phoenix citizens of all coors
and races should hold their heads high in pride
This is not Southern city, and any respecting ct
zen would quickly resent any such intmaton But in
what other non-Southern city in U. S. would Negroes
tolerate year after year. discriminatory establishments
within on the fringe of their community?
The young people of city have struck the spark
that may well spread and create terrific sentiment for
a change in laws or the creation of laws to
equality in the pursuit of happiness for all peoples.
Theirs is tremendous task make mistake about it.
This task warrants wholehearted support in various
ways In the form of understanding and moral support
through letters to municipal and state authorities and
candidates for public office Above ALL perhaps is the
business of letters to the daily papers, whose columns
very often reek with baseless, negative arguments
against the advsabiity of laws assuring equality of
citi
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01
Vote, Please, Mr.. Randolph

No one who knows the measure of the man, A. Philip
Randolph labor leader and civil rights pioneering
rior, doubt his intense sincerity the important
matter of selecting candidate of his choice
Mr.. Randolph the leading light who spearhead-
ed the proposed march Washington during the war
years. simply because he wanted President Franklin D.
Roosevelt to face to the issue of discrimination
jobs. The result, all know, the Executive
order which banned job denial based race creed
color. Now, Mr. Randolph, head of the Sleeping Car
Porters Union and member of the $50 m n
AFL-CIO executive board last week, the lone dis
senter the topght labor bosses gave their blessing
to the Democratic ticket of Senators Jack Kennedy and
Lyndon B. Johnson for president and vice-presdent
@ Having expressed previously desire to lead the
Negro into forming separate labor party he based his
premise the belief that the Negro does get his
just deserts within the labor party
To boil down the matter, in Mr.. Randolphs eyes,
the Negro can find little soace within neither te Dem
ocratic Party, the COP the labor unions This may
be an honest indictment yet it is sweeping that it
would to leave Negroes standing completely in
the cold, with no concrete allies, solid ground
where to in time of trouble Above ALL minus fl
nancial ammunition to wage their lone crusades.
No sensible experienced person can doubt Mr.
Randolph's contentious. Both the COP and the Demo
cratic national figures often the civil rights issue
annual football For instance, late Gallup Poll
showed that only "A per cent of Americans really be-
heve the Democrats will live up to their campaign
pledges. AS far labor is concerned this powerful
force leaves much to be desired There remains rank
discrimination within its ranks to the point of
signing industrial contracts which permit Negroes to be
coded This is a hidden gimmick", hypocritica be-
rather than outright tag employee Negro" he
is listed as John JONES' 3, or Mary Smith, f. Even
the UAW considered the most liberal of the labor un
ions, only recently allowed these unethcal if illegal
practices in some areas
Yet in the final analysis these grievances should
encourage Negro, sympathc persons of any race
to stand aloof Mr. Randolph is still hero to thous-
ands OF American Negroes and as consequence does
them little service by this adamant attitude.
This battle for civil rights is still long hard fight
accomplished only by slow patient poddng not GO
ing alone One must join of the principal parties
or labor movements, fighting, avdsng caoling, prod
ding to see that Negroes attain their goal 4-
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01
WHITE new YORK DOCTOR
SERVES IN TROUBLED CONGO

.heme, There is an answer to
crisis"
4 In the first week of August, Uni
ted Nations Swedish forces on the
alert in Leopoldville we're await
ing orders to fly into Katanga Pro-
vince. During that time, when
they were assigned to protect
Ndiili international Airport. they
received theological training from
DR.. Close and the MIRA. force.
DR.. Close was one of the hon
|ored guests at the independence
Day celebrations when he and his
associates were told by the Prime
Minister at the state banquet al
the Palais de la Nation, THANK
you for what you are doing for
Africa. You are giving her stature
in the eyes of the world"
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01


Raymond Warren, Is, 2161 East
Violet Drive, Junior, South Noun
tain High, Anytowner: There
was the feeling of equality all over
the place. There seemed to be no
religion and no race; all we're
more or less equal. There was
very much fun in all the activities.
To me the outstanding activity
was the discussion in our cabins
after we go to bed That is when
we sum up what has happened
during the day. l made so many
new friends from other religions
and races. In our living together,
we were all mixed up l lived
with whites, Indians, Mexicans,
0rientals and Jews. Any 0w n
made me see some of my own
prejudices. 1t made me want to
work hard to relieve myself of
them. l would like very much to
return to AnytOwn as a counselor.
1t would be good if it continued
for weeks instead of one. Just
as we got in the swing of things
and got to know each other we'll,
it was time to go hOme.'
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01
YOUR LIFE'S RECORD
Walter Venerable

The Hometown newspaper like
the rising and setting of the sun
is a vital part of our everyday
living.
A letter to the editor of the
Grundy, Iowa. Register. brings
this point home. 1t said: You
were here over SO years ago and
you will find in the files of your
paper a report of my birth. Your
paper also had stories when |
lplayed football in school, when |
graduated and later when / g0H
married. You have reported many
anniversaries in our family, the
birth of our four children, their
activities in school and elsewhere.
And in late years you have report
ed the arrival of our grandchil-
|dren. Why, you and your paper
have written and printed a life his
tory of our family. And why
shouldn't we look upon you and
your paper as a member of our
family?'
Yes, the local newspaper is the
recorder of the life of commun-
ity business, personal, political
and national. Being a constant SUP
scriber is good habit to acquire
because the local paper isn't self
perpetuating as is the sun. 1t
needs your support even as the
community needs its service.
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01

Jacqueline Smith, II, 5O25 S. 21st
Way, freshman, Trinity University
San Antonio, Texas and counselor
at Anytown: First of all, it was
like a utopia where everyone was
truly judged as an individual. It's
purpose is to clear up prejudices
through education. 1t was really
marvellous to see it operate. 1t
was thrilling to watch youth be-
come filled with the Anytown spir-
it. Anytown is a place where one
can air his Illustrations, clear UP
his doubts and get answers to bas-
ic questions. The advisors were
such authorities in their fields
that true answers were arrived at
through discussion. These life ques-
tions are vital to the youth. .
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01
Youths Arrested At
Savannah Beach. Ga.

| SAVANNAH BEACH, GA. - A
dozen NAACF youth councilmem-
bers went swimming this week at
a public beach as part of the Asso-
citations ''wade-in" campaign urg-
| ing Negroes to use unsupported
beach facilities
Led by Amos Brown, NAACP
assistant field secretary for youth
|he youngsters used the beach for
an hour and a half without Incl
dent, but were finally ordered
from the water and arrested.
Charged with disrobing in public,
inciting to riot and disorderly con-
duct, they were held in the Tybee
Island Jail and released five hours
later on bonds of $54 each. One
youth was also charged with vio-
lations as to parking and license
identification. He was released on
a $104 bond.
Mayor Jimmy Brown called the
demonstration orderly but told
the wade in leaders he was sarry
Ito see this happen" He then said
he would ask the city council for
a ruling on whether Negroes could
use the beach.
Southern units or the NAACP
have been urged ito take the lead
|ership in encouraging Negro fam
lilies to seek service at all muni-
Icipal and state beach and park
facilities maintained by taxes" In
a memorandum May 13, Roy Will
|kins, executive secretary, de-
clared:
The right of Negro citizens to
enjoy unrestricted privileges of
public beaches and pools has been
affirmed by state and federal
courts.
On April "a Of this year Negroes
were driven from public beach in
Biloxi, Miss, by white hoodlums.
On May II the federal govern
lment brought suit against Harri-
son County, Miss, to open the
beach to Negroes. And this week
The U.S.Dfstr1ct Court at Biloxi
heard a motion by 81 Negroes that
they be joined with the federal
government as plaintiffs in the
Isuit. The court is expected to rule
lsoon on their motion.
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01
ROSE RUNS

LOUIS (LOu) Rose or 9ZO r. MO-
have St. has announced his candi-
dacy for Democratic Representa-
tive from Legislative District No.
|9. Rose, a long time neighborhood
grocer of District No. 9, served as
committeeman and has served as
district chairman for the past A
years, always showing an interest
in community progress.
He says he will make no rash
statements or promises that may
have to be altered but will tackle
the job with an honest, sincere de-
sire to accomplish anything that
may add to the welfare of I'VE
THE PEOPLE"
Mr.. Rose says he will cheerfully
every effort made to help
our beloved old age citizens.
If elected, he states that he will
be obligated to the people, leaving
the lines of communication open
at all times with the quotation in
mind, THE voice of the people is
the essence of democracy"
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01

Phyllis Newman, II, 4209 S. 18th
st. freshman, Pink. College, Any
town counselor; lone thing, there
was stronger unity this time than
any other Anytown. This W a S
more noticeable because there
SO may kids we had to have two
camps. l think the day we dis
cussed religion was wonderful. We
learned so much abou other
religions by attending all their
services. Being counselor forced
me to be much mature than when
/ was an Anytowner. The kids de-
mand so much of a person. I was
greatly impressed with a girl
from Turkey. Everybody became
brothers and sisters. It was won
derful to see the youth discussing
their prejudices nd dropping
them. We wish so much that there
could be an Anytown for parents"
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01
PEOPLES
Y DICE

To the Editor:
Thanks for your real intelli-
gent article on why Not Be g
Carpenter" Our people need lead
ership SO bad, like Nehemiah,
someone who has his people al
heart. When DR.. William Lloyd
Jones came to New York City
there was not dark-skinned per-
son clerking in any of the stores
on 125th Street, yet all of Harlem
was their income. This wonderful
man worked like a dog. Now the
street is full of clerks, and my
people didn't even give this man
a dinner or any sort of proof of
how thankful they were. 1t seems
that, as the Prophet, a real leader
faces those same conditions.
We still need to be driven, re-
fused, faced with road blocks, and
other hardships. Thanks to- the
Lord, His word has not changed.
by your works we a re known"
We cannot wa1low in the worlds
pleasure and raise a good family.
History doesn't lie. We have so
much learning nothing to mix it
with. Folks in bygone years called
it Mother wit.
/ walked along a street the other
day and saw a home where the
man, l understand, has a fine job.
So has the wife. There were about
five nice toys lying on the lawn
that the children were not really
old enough to use. l am glad to
knnow, though, that many can get
things for their children. M y
monthly pay is awaited to pay
expenses. If / get sick or kiddies
need extras we are all in a strain.
We need, even among our better
type folks here, sound leadership,
plain talk, and when things go
wrong. We need your paper.
Respectfully yours,
E. C. ROSS
1923 S. 21st Place
Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01

Air Force Base. Fuller gives all
credit to his uncle who taught
Charles the basic skills of metal
work.
AT Sperry Charles operates a
Hordage Turret Lathe. He will be
a trainee for one year.
Charles and wife, Jean, both
from Chicago, Illinois, have two
children; Jan. 4 and Charles v.
one year. They have been in Phoe-
nix since April, 1854, coming here
from Korea. Asked about his job,
Charles said There are excellent
working conditions here. My asso-
ciates are cooperative and helpful.
To date / have heard no mention
of race
Fuller wishes that more young
Negro men would work into these
job situations.
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01
Sidewalk Opinion,

The SUN reporter turned to Any
towners this week to learn what
they thought of the much talked
about youth program, These four
youth were asked, WHAT WE'RE
YOUR MOST LASTING impress
SIONS OF ARIZONA, ANY
TOWN?"
EDITORS NOTE: Anytown,
Arizona is four-year-old human
relations workshop for teenage
leaders. It began in California 10
years ago and is sponsored in this
state by IL reputable agencies.
Youth are selected by high school
officials from every race, religion,
economic level and section. For
one week they go to Sky Y Camp
in Prescott and examine our So
.ciety.)
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01
Adult Classes AT
Phoenix College

Fall registration for evening
classes at the Phoenix College are
scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept
ember IL, with a variety of 1870
courses being offered, it was an
nounced
Art courses, Biology, Business,
Chemistry, Engineering, English,
Foreign Language, Home Econom-
les, Mathematics, Music, Philoso-
p hy, Photography, Psychology
Physics, Physical Education, So
cial Science and Public Speaking.
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01

The second Negro employee at
the spacious Sperry of Phoenix
plant in Deer Valley is Charles
Fuller, 4615 S. 21st st. M
Fuller began with Sperry on
March z, 1860 as a machinist
trainee. s.s
It came about through a visit to
the Urban League office, and his
background demanded that he ap-
ply at this particular plant. He
was hired Immediately.
For 10 years (1949-59) Fuller
was a metal. technician in the Air
Force, He attended Chanute Air
Force Base school where, as SEN
ior metal technician, he learned
the latest techniques in detecting
flaws in metal. He was one of the
top six of all those ever attending
this school.
Fuller built an excellent record
in the Supervisional school at Luke
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01
Youthful

continued from page 81
regarding the picketing in front OF
1.-THE store, but no friction devel-
loped The youth left the store at
Is pm.
The latest development is that
1.-THE counter has been closed to all
and the seats removed. Confer
ences have been going on between
management and the NAACP with
no decision apparent. However,
the pickets, which had continued
since Saturday, have been re-
moved.
Following are the names of per-
sons participating in the sit-in dem
constructions over the week end:
Lottie Butts, 21O7 E. Corona, Jesse
Burnett, 27O6 E. Mobile Lane,
Betty Dunn, 1910 E. Mobile Lane,
Carolyn Clark, 1929 E. Madison,
Jackie Barnett, 1876 E. Pueblo
Olin Maxwell. 1888 W.. Pima,
Charles Wilson, 6235 S End Ave-,
Donna Ward, 2144 E. Violet Drive,
Walter Goodman, 1888 E. Madison,
Gerri Neal, 1713 E. Wood, Jaceeta
Watley, 1921 E. Chipman, Austin
Coleman, liza E. Washington, DON
nell Parker, 27O1 East Chapman,
John Milligan, 1888 E. Madison,
La Don Watley, 1921 E. Chapman,
Bertha Coles, 1841 E. Weir, Ger
aldine Barnett, 1876 E. Pueblo,
Tryphena Bell, 2155 E. Parkway
Dr., Earl Barnett, 1876 E. Pueblo,
Eugene Grigsby, Marshall Grigs-
by, 1117 N. 9th St., and Beverly
Gray, 1714 w. Pima
Arizona sun., 1960-09-01

Women first voted 80 years ago
on September 6, 1870 in the state
of Wyoming. Esther Hobart Nor
ris led the suffrage fight in this
area. In a report given by Read
ers' Digest, September, 1860, she
is quoted as having said, "H the
recently freed Negro slaves could
vote, why cannot women vote?"
Legislators of Wyoming Territory
readily agreed. She was the first
woman in the world to become a
justice of the peace.