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The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-15
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McGuffeyland U.S.A.

Hold on to your principles,
boys-McGuffey's Readers will
rise again!
The original McGuffeys are
again available, in all their m-
compromising integrity.
And, also, thanks to a Western
couple, McGuffey's old corner
stones of character-b building
have been all slicked up. but
still four-square and solid. AS
ardent McGuffeyites, Col. and
Mrs. c. E. Palmer, of Texark-
ana, set up The Palmer Founda-
ton ito foster and promote
through the public schools and
otherwise" the morality Of the
Golden Rule and American pa
triotism.
Now both the original McGuf-
fey's Readers and the Golden
Ruie- Series tsubtitled The Mo-
dern McGuffey Readers) are be-
ing published by The American
Book Company.
'McGuffey's comeback is in
deed heartening. In today's will
.darnass of materialism and rela-
tive values. his voice is calling
louder and louder, for the spir-
itual and absolute values that
are additionally American.
But-also loud and raucous-
other voices are being raised
against McGuffey.
The intellectual archaisms
of McGuffey's material. accord
ing to one eminent educator
have put these books beyond
academic acceptance. Professor
Henry F. Graft, chairman Of the
department of history at Column
bia University, holds forth at
some length in a recent New
York Times Magazine article
listing his objections to McGuf-
fey's Readers.
Prof. Graft is particularly con-
cerned with McGuffey's out-of-
date teachings of the love of
nature. respect for parents, the
evil of liquor-drinking, and the
like.
He says, for instance. that
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
is dangerous for today's children.
They might learn to like the
stars = instead of distrusting
them-and, after all one Of these
wrinkles might come from an
enemy satellite.
Again. says Prof. Graft, Nc
Guffey's constant reminders to a
child that he is not the head of
the family are completely out of
step with today's American fami-
ly. The child now is placed lat
the center Of creation" a situa-
ton which, he says, came about
because of 1.-The immigrant cul-
ture which developed in America
after the McGuffeys were WRIT
ten"
Urbanization is blamed for a
couple of out-dated ideas in NC
Guffey. THE Old Oaken Bucket
is now too old-fashioned for our
citified offspring, and these young
Sophisticates laugh at the idea
of NOT drinking hard liquor.
The ideal of thrift is particul-
arly deplorable. in Prof. Crafts
opinion. This unfortunate advice
Waste not, want not was
SO wrong that the generations
who followed it brought on the
Depression Of the 1905.
Also, too much assurance about
right and wrong is a bad thing
for our children. says the pro-
fessor. The child needs to be
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-15
Community Tree
Program Planned
At Powhatan

POWHATAN, Dec. 1.-the an
nual community Christmas tree
and program for children spon-
sored by the American Legion
and the American Legion Auxil-
larry of Powhatan county win
be held on Wednesday night. De-
cember 20 beginning at 7:30.
The program will include a
visit by Santa Claus.
This event will be held at the
War Memorial Building.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-15

makebelieVc.
Three hours seemed too much time to
spend looking at a film. But this film is diff
ferent. 1t is controversial Some people may
hate what it says. Nobody - extremist or
moderate will be bored, For the story con
Germs a life-and-death struggle in which
mankind is now involved
Could some patriotic, civic, or religi-
ous group secure such film for the
people of this area?
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-15
Going To the Dogs

Going To the Dogs
Visitor: Poor fellow l sup
pose you were tempted and
fell2"
Convict: Yus, lidy-temped by
a 'andbag. and fell over a per-
ishin' dog!"
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-15
Something New Forecast

1t was apparent to us at that time that
Centennial celebrations would degener-
ate into an international sounding board
for those more interested in agitation
than in commemoration. Appointment
of Mr.. Nevins justifies our former
suspicious.
We have no objection to the celebra-
ton of the Emancipation Proclamation,
conducted in the proper manner, but
why it is to be the principal function
of the Centennial Commission for the
next two years, and why European and
African speakers must be sought to
participate in such an observance, are
beyond present comprehension.
1t appears to us that what began as
commemoration is to be turned into
a one-world celebration to continue agi-
tation of unrest and misunderstanding.
We hope our impression is incorrect but
we fear this nation is in for another pro
paganda attack in the cold war
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-15

HISTORIAN Allan Nevins, who has
- been elected chairman OF the Civil
War Centennial Commission, makes an
entirely new forecast for the 1962-'63
celebrations. He told reporters the Com
mission will place great emphasis dur
ing these two years on the Emancipa-
ton Proclamation. He said an attempt
would be made to get European and
African speakers for this observance
Mr.. Nevins replaces Major General
Ulysses S. Grant, Ill. whose grand
father, General U. S. Grant accepted
the surrender of the Army of Northern
Virginia at Appomattox on April 9,
1865. Chairman Grants resignation last
August followed a number of disputes
which had arisen in connection with the
commemoration, especially dispute
formented by New Jersey interests on a
racial basis at Charleston, S. c. Presi-
dent Kennedy was called upon TO ameli-
crate the differences.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-12-15

but it is adequate and has wide selec
ton Of volumes, new and old.
Cannon gymnasium, and Johns Au-
ditorium are adequate and buildings to
be proud of. The new student activities
building, now under construction, will
add greatly to the physical facilities
Now, the U. S. Department of Health,
Education and Welfare has discovered
new citations for Hampden-Sydney. In
survey to locate the academic sources
of scientists and physicians it was found
that mpden-Sydney stood fourth in
the nation in the percentage Of it's gradu-
ates who become medical doctors, re-
presenting 1917 Of its graduates. Of the
first 100 colleges in the nation, nine were
in the State of Virginia. The closest
Virginia college to Hampden-Sydney
ranked thirty-third.
Last year it was found that Hamp-
den-Sydney ranked first in the nation
of the percentage of it's graduates to
earn Phi D. degrees in physics. The HEW
survey showed further that the College
ranked 18th in the number Of graduates
to earn Pho. degrees in any science.
The closest Virginia college in this
study ranked Seth.
These are records of which Hamp-
den-Sydney can be proud and certainly
the people of this community share
their justifiable pride
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06
Friends Enjoy Yule
Party Given By The
Corter FIefchers

One Of the gala parties herald
ing the Christmas season was Civ
en- by Mr.. and Mrs Carter F1et-
cher of 755 w. Central Av, when
a group OF friends gathered for
their annual Christmas party.
The cozy recreation room was
the setting for the festive affair.
The room was agIow with yule-
tide decorations and a group Of fun
loving, holiday spirited people.
Listening to records on the h-fi
and games were enjoyed during the
early part Of the evening. Follow
ing games, an appetizing smor-
gasbord table laden with an abund-
ance of tasty food was the center
Of attraction as guests enjoyed its
contests.
Guests Of honor enjoying the
hosts hospitality were Mrs. Hattie
Bell Smith Of Los Angeles and
Mrs. Roberta Davis Of Chicago.
Other guests present were Messrs.
and Mines. Bert BuclCner. Buford
Shepard, William White, the Mines.
Anna Murray, Florence Law,
Marie Brown, Earline Galloway,
Georgia House, Maude Turner and
the Messrs. Readus Fletcher and
Jodie Simmons.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06
Friends Enjoy Party
With Cedric LyIe

Cedric Lyle, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Lyle, 3144 Park Av., ar
rived home on furlough December
%, from TT. Leonard Wood, Mo-,
where he il stationed with the
army and spent the holidays with
his parents and other relatives.
On New Years evening, he was
honord with a buffet supper given
by his parents. A group Of his
friends came in to enjoy the fes-
ttvities The evening was enjoyed
playing various games after which
supper was served buffet style
from a prettily appointed table.
Friends enjoying the festive ev-
ening were the Misses Claudia and
Mary Micheau, Shirley Patterson
Antoinette Perfect, Elaine Monta-
que, Sandi Hampton, Carmen
Clark, Alberta Walton, Leanna
Walton, Janet c. Hines; the Messrs.
Alleon Porter, Des Moines, Ia,
Tom Davis, Lincoln, Nebr., Mar
tin Wellington, Jr., Mel Boyd,
Raymond crump, Lawrence Whit
more.
Also Michael Bonner, Sam
Brown, Cornelius Benner, Phillip
Micheau, Leonard Hayer, George
Brooks III, and Maurice Stokes.
Cedric left Tuesday to report
for duty at Camp Leonard Wood.
Mo.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06

beautiful home Of DR.. and AErs.
Cornelius Mobiley provided the
ideal setting when the Vets Club
held its annual New Years eve
party December 81. The West
Wheelock Parkway home was all
agiow with yuletide decorations
and holiday spirited people. Dane
ing, gay conversation and the en-
joyment Of detachable lunch was
the order Of the evening. Guests
joining In the festivities were
Messrs. and Mines. Charles Rogers,
Richard Mann, Hyland A. Stokes,
and Leroy LazenberTy.
Credit Union Meeting: The Cred
jafawn Credit Union win hold its
annual meeting Monday evening,
January 16, at the Midway YAGCA.
Attended inaugural Bail: Among
Twin Ctians attending the Cow
errors inaugural BAH on wednes-
day evening, January 4, at the
Prom Ballroom in St Paul, were
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Allen and s. Z.
Hall Of St. Paul and Hobart T.
Mitchell, ST. and Mrs. Ruth Brown
Of Minneapolis
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06
Jack & Jill
Children Enjoy
Christmas Events

Heralding the holiday season,
children Of the Twin City Chapter
Of Jack and Jill, from two years
thru senior high school age group,
enjoyed a round Of pleasant activ-
tiles throughout the month Of De-
cember.
There were luncheons held In
the various homes for the younger
children highlighted with the ex-
change Of gifts and interesting
games. It was the home of Mrs.
Charles johnson, 3909 Oakland Av.,
where the two to four year age
group was held, while the five to
six year olds were entertained at
the home Of Mrs. Coleridge Hen
don, 1914 Portland Av. Mrs. Nor
ris Gibbs, Jr., 4549 Third Av. s.,
was hostess for the seven to nine
year age group.
The Junior high school group
went to see the play Wonderful
Town." at the St Paul Auditorium
and enjoyed an ice skating party
followed by a chill supper at the
home Of Mrs. Robert Murray, 1854
Third Av. s. They also enjoyed
roller skating on another evening;
went bowling at the University
alleys and had lunch on the cam
pus of Minnesota University.
Highlighting activities for the
senior high group was a skating
party and a dancing party held at
the home Of Mrs. Edward withers,
1856 Oakland Av.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06
Council Of Clubs
Annu0I Election
MondUV, Jan. 9

The Twin City Council of Clubs
win meet Monday, January o,
pm. at the Ellxs Rest, 1915 Al
drich Av. N. Host organization win
be the Paradise Club. Of which
Edna shannon Is president.
This meeting, the first Of the
year for the Council, II a most
important one for this affiliated
group. New officers for 1851 viii
be elected AL official representa-
lives Of affiliated clubs are eligible
for election TO office.
One Of the aims Of the Twin
City Council has been that its
officers be a. representative Of its
membership a. possible.
Clubs are therefore urged TO
make sure their Representatives
are present to participate in selec-
ton of the new officers.
Another Of the important items
to be taken up at the January
meeting Ii, the Twin City Coun-
ciPs support Of Fair Housing
Legislation for the 1861 State Leg
stature. The December meeting
passed q resolution supporting the
efforts Of the Minnesota Council
of Civil and Human Rights in Sec
uring the passage Of such legisla-
ton.
At Mondays meeting the Coun-
Gil Of Clubs intend to develop ar
about program Of supporting this
resolution. A committee viii be
set up and activated The backing
Of this important piece Of legisla'
ton is to be the major civic pro
gram Of the Council for the year
Two years ago when this legis
lation was fought for, before tn,
LcSAoAhCuIS INC OouuhSh oASIiAA6 uASh
ed itself by staging q well pub
licized Fair Housing March" and
solicitation which Melted almost
$500 for the cause.
This year with the outlook a
little better for the bill and the
Council much stronger, 1t 10 ex.
pected to play a much more sig
nificant role in support Of getting
a fair housing bill on the statues
Of Minnesota.
Because Of the Importance Of
this first meeting, Ames LOdgC
has donated its large meeting hal
for the occasion.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06
The William Smiths
Hosts At Annual
YuIe Dinner PortV
YuIe DIM

Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Smith,
1416 James Av. NJ, were hosts on
New Years day at their annual
holiday dinner party.
Guests gathered at 8 pm. and
enjoyed cocktails in the recrea-
ton room amid festive decorations
of red and green, soft colored lights
shedding a warm glow and soft
stereophonic music as a back
ground.
Following cocktails. guests were
invited into the main dining room
where the artistically arranged
table, covered with a green net
cloth enhanced with Christmas
tree appIques in white felt out
lined with red and green sequins,
was conferred with q Christmas
centerpiece between low white can
dlesticks holding white tapers.
An outstanding culinary artist,
Mrs. Smiths menu revolved around
turkey and prime roast beef and
their Complementary trimmings
Soft music on the hi-d was relay
ing as a background for dining.
Lending no little to the enjoyment
Of the affair was the gTacioumess
of the host and hostess a. they
moved from room to room soliciti-
Gus Of the comfort Of their guests.
Following dinner, the well stock
ed bar stayed open for after-dinner
cheers.
Enjoying the festive affair were
Messrs. and Mines. James Crow
der, Taylor Moss, James Hatchett,
Edgar Pillow, Winfred Young,
Arthur Anderson and two sons,
Harry Massengill, Mines Gloria
Smith and daughter Gloriamelanae,
Lydia Pillow, st. Paul, Mr.. and
Mrs Marion Brown, St Paul, Mrs.
Jessie Shepard and Measrs. Norris
Stokes, Herman Brown and Da-
mon L. Smith Of Kansas City,
Kans.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06

pened, the important work Of the
Justice Department would indeed
be hampered.-The Journal Win
stOn-Salem, NO.
Louisiana Indignation
The State Of Louisiana should
understand that it can no more
negate a Federal law than 1t can
secede from the Union. We believe
that the people Of New Orleans
would bow to the inevitable-and
by the inevitable IN meant not an
unwilling Indignation Of the races
but an equality of opportunity
II they were allowed to make q
decision in tranquility. And this IL
what we expect to happen with or
without the approval Of Gov. Jim
mic H Davis and the ingenious
members Of the Louisiana Legisla-
ture-N. Y. TIMES.
Congo Deadlock
It u regrettable that the UN
Security Council and the General
Assembly were unable to devise
fresh and more vigorous inStruc-
tons for the conduct Of the UN
operation In the Congo. Despite
the deadlock, however, things could
have been worse. - Philadelphia
Evening Bulletin.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06
KneeI-InS Sh0ke Up
DeerfieId. AI-Whife
chicaqo Suburb

Deerfield, III. (ANP) - "Kneel-
in" demonstrations performed by
a racially mixed group Of 80 stu
dents was described last week as
extremely poor taste" by the vii
lage manager Of this northern
suburb Of Chicago.
Norris w. stilphen, the Deer
field official, referred to the action
of members Of the Chicago Youth
Committee on Civil Rights who
staged q 'lneel-in" demonstration
and group singing In front Of his
home on Christmas day.
Some 40 members Of the COM
nlittee, a private organization, Wis
tied five Deerfield, churches and
sang at Stilphen's residence.
Stilphen'B home II one Of two
pieces Of property originally de-
signed for an integrated housing
project In Deerfield, but later con-
demned for parks when protests
arose
Authorities Of the all-white vii
lage took over the project site for
school and recreational uses q
move endorsed by the residents In
a referendun and approved BY the
courts.
Joseph Kline Jr.. spokesman for
the Chicago Youth Committee for
Civil Rights. said that the ''lEneel-
ms" had been designed ito stir the
consciences" Of Deerfield residents.
The '7meel-lnS" were acc0mp-
lished simultaneously without m
eddent In the Holy Gross Roman
Catholic Church. Zion Lutheran
Church. First Presbyterian Church.
Bethlehem Evangelical United
Bretheran Church and Trinity
United Church Of Christ
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06
ADAM LINDSEY, ~.
IS ELEcTED MASTER
ANCHOR HIlYARI

A1NSkNA@A ttubuAAD hS093
Adam L. Lindsey. Jr., was nam
ed worshiprul master Of Anchor
Hlyard Lodge No. 2. =. q AM
|PHA., At its annual election d
officers held December Q.
Other officers elected for the
ensuing year were: PlOuis Moore
senior warden; Jack Posten. Jun
Tor warden, Chalmsr Lawson. SEC
Rotary and Wallace Partse. treas
urer.
Officers appointed were William
Davis. senior deacon; Henry Josey,
Junior deacon; James H. Lane. ssn-
Tor steward; Louis Perkins junior
steward; George sudduth. mar
shall: Rev. 4. q. Harris, chaplain
and walter Beaslsy, tyler.
LAMAR Roberts. district deputy.
conducted the election and install
lation.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06
WarnelI Rhodes
Hosts To Family
And Friends

The Christmas motif dominated
the decor at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs warnell Rhodes, 1924 Fifth
Av. s., with a silver tinsel tree
beautifully trimmed with orna-
ments as the center Of attraction
In the amusement room.
On New Years eve they were
hosts to a group Of friends who
watched the old year out and the
New Year in. Guests relaxed, SOC
ialized and had a wonderful time.
Light refreshments served through
out the evening put the group in
the mood for the sumptuous mid
night supper.
Enjoying their hospitality were
Mesrs. and Mines! Donald Allen,
ST., Walter Smith, Theodore Jones,
Robert Payne, Frederick Jones,
Kenneth Judy; the Mmea Ruth
Brown, Dorothy woodforI1, Bessie
Lewis, Ada Steele and Messrs. Ho-
bart Mitchell. ST., and Clifford
Miles of Des Moines. Ia
On New Years day, they enter
tanned their family and few friends
at dinner which was served from
a red covered table conferred with
a Christmas oenterpiece. After
dinner, the group socialized and
enjoyed gay repartee.
Family members and friends
present were Messrs. and Mines.
Floyd Madison and sons, Floyd, Jr.
and Hal Wayne. Melvin Madison
and children, Stephen, Allen and
Lynn. Walter Smith, Rev. and Mrs.
Lowell johnson and children, Percy
and Muriel, Mines. Esther Brown
and granddaughter, Donna Jean
Brown, Theodosia Martin, and
Dorothy WoOdford, Marjory Lewis
and son, Jimmie and William
Sayles.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06
Dan MeAdoms Given
Surprise Birthday
Party Sunday Mite

Dan McAdams was the victim"
Of a surprise party on Sunday,
January 1, In celebration Of his
birthday which was January 4.
The party was given at his home
1887 Oakland Av., and responsible
for the affair were his wife and
son, Jay Howard who evidently
worked overtime to make 1t a sur
prise.
When the honoree's nephew, Mr..
Don Calender, invited him to 60
on an errand with him, Mr.. Nc
Adams declined due to a slight
cold and declared he was going
to bed. However when Mr.. Chal-
mer Lawson phoned and asked him
to come over to his home to dis
cuss some important fraternal bus
mess, he reluctantly agreed and
when he arrived at Mr.. Lawson's
home, Mr.. Charles Doty was wait
ing to help detain him until guests
arrived at 7:30 pm.
Mrs. McAdams called and asked
Mr.. McAdams to return home at
once. When he arrived, guests who
had assembled earlier, greeted him
with Surprise" and Happy
Birthday to you" It was then that
he realized what 1t was all about
and entered into the spirit Of the
party.
Games and gay conversation was
the order Of the evening. While
opening the many lovely gifts
showered on him by his friends,
Mr.. McAdams expressed pleasure
and delight on this the first birth
day party ever given in his honor.
The serving Of a delectable re-
past concluded the gala affair.
Friends helping the honoree cele-
brate the occasion were Mines.
Josephine Ewing. Allie Wilson,
Elaine johnson. Josephine Escue;
Messrs. and Mines. James Thomas,
William F. Berry, LAMAR Roberts,
Don Calender, Beverly Roland, Le-
Ross Copeland, Huntley Surratt,
William whiteside, Thomas Brown,
Floyd Poole, Sr. and the Messrs.
Charles Doty, Chalmer Lawson and
Jay Howard
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06
Round The Twins
With The Teens

Leslie johnson and Linda VIII.
liams gave a New Years Eve Party
at Leslie's home, 1016 Carroll
Seen having q nice time were
Jimmy Hampton, Foster Weston
Mike Avery, Harrison Redmond
Margaret Brewin, Marvis Ray
Jean Carter. Irwin Brewin, Brends
Sauders, Jean Sauders, and others
The Big MS gave another ont
Of their weekly dances, with the
usual followers there.
Mrs. Helen jackson gave q
Christmas party ON December 20
1850, for the Minneapolis Youth
Choral Union. She was hostess and
her son, Billy Farmer, president Of
the Choral Union was the host.
Her guests had q very nice time
at her home, 2SO9 Fifth Av. g.,
singing Christmas carols, chatting
and playing games. After the party
the members went over to Wen
dell Whites home, a member OF
the Union, who has been at home
with a fractured leg. They enter
tanned him with Christmas carols
and selections from the Golden
Heart and Battle Light.
The Pearletts club, Marvis Ray,
Leslie johnson, Linda Williams
Dolores Hampton, Margaret Brew.
in, Laura Durand, Brenda sauders
and Jean Saunders, changed theil
name to the Celestial Charms. They
had a secret sisters Christmas
party. They ate by candle-light al
Laura's home.
After that they recorded thedl
voices, danced and chatted. AL
had a nice time.
Continue to send your teen news
to me, thank you.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-01-06
MGfron's Degree Is
Given Four OES
Worthy M0frons

The Past and Present Matrons
and Patrons Council Order Of the
Eastern Star conferred the Mat
ron's Administrative Degree upon
the four newly elected Worthy
Matrons Of the Twin City Chap
tiers Of The Order Of the Eastern
Star. The four Matrons receiving
the Degree were Mr.. Ida BsIrrell,
Electa Chapter No. 3, Anna Blair,
Queen Of Shsba Chapter No s.
Ethyien sampson. Pride Of tina
West No. Q and Evelyn Brent.
Princess oziel No. 10.
The Degree was conferred by
Mrs. Teresa Banks. President Of
the council and Otis Hampton.
Worthy Grand Patron. After the
Degree was given tho new msm-
bers were welcomed 10 the Coun-
eli by the President.
Remarks were made by Mira
Blanche Mayes. w. q. MAtron.
Otis Hampton w. q. Patron also
by ArA Elnice Jones and Helen
Lawrence q. Deputies and by Car
ence Smith. q. Law Instructor.
Others introduced and making re-
marks were Thomas Jones A. q.
Patron. John r. Lawrence p. q.
Patron and p. q. Master and James
r. Lynn p. q. Patron
Tho officers Of the council were
introduced and following prayer
by James n. Lynn the council was
closed and the members enjoyed
refreshments with the members Of
the Past Masters Council