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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-02-23
MASONS CONFER MARX
MASTER DEGREE ON THREE

The first degree of Mark Mas
ter in the Royal Arch Chapter
of local Masonic circles was adj
ministered to Bernie Dickens of
Durant. and C. M. Mcdaniel and
A. S. Povall of Lexington, at a
meeting Of the body on Thurs
day night. The services were
very impressive to the candi-
dates, states those in attendance.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-02-23
TWENTY YEARS AGO
ELDERS, DEACONS MAKE
PLANS FOR CHURCH YEAR

There was a joint meeting of
the Elders and Deacons of the
Lexington Presbyterian Church
at the Grill last Friday night.
After the dinner plans were
made for the new church year,
which will begin April l.
The following officers of the
church were present: M. A. SEQ
hey, c. c. Pahlen, DR.. G.. G.
Ash, H. w. Watson, G. H. Love,
DR.. C. A. Moore, Norman Wea-
thersby, H. P. Watson, Edwin
White, and Rev. John Smith.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-02-23
TEN YEARS AGO
WHEELS SET IN MOTION
FOR RED CROSS DRIVE

w. r. Ellis, Jr., has been cho-
sen to act as fund chairman Of
the Red Cross drive, it is be-
ing announced by T. A. Lail.
The 1851 slogan for the Red
Cross Fund Campaign is "Mobi-
lie For Defense. Since March is
Red Cross month the drive opens
over the entire nation.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-02-23
Questions, Answers
Of Interest To
Veterans

W 1 dIIl d WOlIo w al 1 NCtE
eran, eligible for pension under
the new law, and l want to know
if I have to figure payments
from a fire insurance company
as part of my income. We had a
fire in u house last year and
collected on the policy.
A Fire insurance policy pro-
ceeds are not considered as IN
come for pension purposes and
you need not count them in
applying for VA pension.
@ y I am the son of a peace
time veteran who died of the
extra-hazardous service he was
exposed to and am eligible to
take training under the War
Orphans Education Act. But I'm
not especially interested in going
to college. What other kinds Of
courses can I take?
A - In addition to classroom
work leading to a college de-
gree, the War Orphans Educa-
ton Act provides opportunity for
training in q wide variety of
schools, some vocational or trade
schools, normal schools, institu-
tons offering training in medi-
cal and related fields, and jun
ior colleges.
O. Those receiving non-serv-
ice-connected pension payments
from VA are asked each year to
report on their income. What
happens if they fail to make
this report?
A - VA must stop pension
payments to those who fail to
return the annual income ques-
tionnaire. Since the law re-
quires that pensions not be paid
to those with outside income
over certain limitations, VA must
know the recipients income to
determine pension eligibility.
4 4 +
@ - Is a disabled veteran
taking rehabilitation training al
lowed time. off for days when
he can't be in school or on the
job?
A Yes. the law allows such
time off. However. trainees must
report their classroom or other
absences, using the special Ger
LITIGATION of TRAINING form fol
that purpose, and wherever DOS
sible. permission to be absent
must re requested md approved.
=
O - How manv veterans Of
orr Indian Wars are still living?
Cow manv Spanish American
War veterans?
a - VA records show 80 rer-
cons (averaoe ACE on) receiving
konefrJS as iHn'Hr "' -''o.
There are about 35 mn Spanish
American War veterans still
living.
q Arc the doctors an 8
r,,rses at VA hospitals members
If the different branches OF
VI
rTitarv services'
rA-No The VAS doctors and
nurses are civilians. OF course
.+beu nav helcno to ~reeevvve
,.nits or even attend or0an;7nd
| drills or.-trainine periods. Blu
+hev are civilians in their capa
cities as VA employees.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-02-23
TOM SHEPHERD SICK: JACK
BRUMBY SUBSTITUTES,

Tom Shepherd, Advertiser edi-
tor, has been confined to his
room since Tuesday, with a
threatened attack of grippe, his
many friends will regret to learn.
The Advertiser force hopes that
he will escape a real case. The
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-02-23
THIRTY YEARS AGO
MARKER PLACED ON
COUNTY RECORD ROOM

A white marble name plate is
being placed on the new record
room at the Lexington Court
house, with H M. Jordan plac-
ing the marker. 1t carries the
inscription: Holmes County Rec
ord Room. Erected A. D. 1880
Board of Supervisors, Jesse Wal
ton. T. j. Brown. j. r. Brown.
J. H. Rogers and v. Reinhard.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-02-23
THROUGH the YEARS
By Collie V. Skinner

management was fortunate in
securing the valued assistance of
Jack Brumby of Goodman, an
AL newspaperman of outstand-
ing reportorial and editorial
ability.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-02-23

You can make an easy clean.
ing mixture for cane, splint OF
rush seats of chairs with gun
turpentine and boiled linseed oil
The mixture also helps protect
the seats against wear.
Fill a bottle or jar one-fourth
full of gum turpentine and fill
the remaining three fourths with
boiled linseed oil.
When ready to use, pour hot
water into a cup, shake the tur-
pentine-oil mixture in the bottle,
and pour enough into the cup to
cover the top of the hot water.
Do not stir.
Dip cloth into the oily mix
ture on top of the hot water.
Apply to the cane or brush on
the top and bottom Of the seat.
Use a brush to remove accumu-
lated dust and dirt and to scrub
the cane, splint or rush seats.
When the hot water in the
cup cools, discard it and start
with fresh hot water and more
of the turpentine oil mixture.
Do not reheat the cooled mix
ture because it is flammable.dRe-
heating would be dangerous and
would make the mixture sticky.
After using the turpentine-oil
mixture, wipe off the top and
bo tom of the hair seat with a
cloth wrung out of warm water.
VEGETABLE AND FRUITS
Did you have at least four
servings of vegetables and fruits
yesterday? The Guide to Good
Eating calls for this amount
daily.
If all you can remember from
yesterdays meals are meats,
breads, and desserts, you are
probably missing necessary vita
minis and minerals.
Fruits and vegetables are two
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-02-23
Visits Granddaughter

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Reid have
returned from Jacksonville,
North Carolina where they have
been to see their new grand
daughter. Randy Lyn Ratcliff.
Her mother is the former Mary
Lynell Reid. Her father is 1t.
Smiley Ratcliff of Camp Le-
Jeune, North Carolina.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-02-23
The Lexington Adve. riser
Thursday, February %, 1861

HAZEL BRANNoN SMITH CMrs. Walter d.
Established in 1887 Published Every Thursday -
where in Holmes County, $500 per year; Outside
Entered as second class matter at the Post Office
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-02-23

Editor and Publisher
Subscription rates: Any
Holmes County, $3.50.
at Lexington, Mississippi.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-21

action protests throughout the
United States. He win bring full
report Of these activities to the
Twin Cities and win also set-forth
the program for the decade Of the
COS. Mr.. Wright was recently in
charge Of the library sit-ins at
jackson, Miss, and has vowed to
return to Mississippi to continue
the struggle for civil rights In
America.
Wright was appointed to the
NAACP's national staff in 1851,
Immediately after graduation from
the University Of Mexico. The
youth adviser has written many
articles for magazines and student
publications. He has represented
NAACP on various occasions at
national and international meet
Ings Of youth, student and adult
groups. He has travelled extensive
ly in the United States and abroad
and In well informed on national
affairs as they relate to local Is
sues.
As a student NAACP leader.
Wright drafted the Municipal Civil
Rights Ordinance for Albuquerque,
New Mexico.
The National Youth officer
comes to Minneapolis to spark the
Minneapolis NAACP branch's 1861
membership drive which promises
to produce 1900 members by June
10.
Cato McKinnie, chairman Of the
drive said he expects 25% of the
quota to be filled by the April 80
meeting. To fill the quota Of 1900
McKinnie Is directing two division
leaders and two hundred captains
and workers in a city wide cam
paign.
A large crowd is expected to be
on hand Sunday,
A special report win be given
also on the passage Of fair-hous-
ing legislation in the state Of Min
nesota.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-21
Senafe Liberals
Beck crutjc In
UnonimouS C0ucuS

At a meeting Of the Senate DFL
Caucus Monday, April IT the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted
without dissent:
Whereas, the name Of William
Cratic Of Minneapolis was submit
ted to the Senate for confirmation
as a member Of the Fair Employ
ment Practices Commission, and
WHEREAS, such confirmation
was not given during this session
of the legislature, and
WHEREAS, information avail
able to the Senate DFL Caucus
indicates that william Cratic Is a
person Of high moral character and
possessing intelligent concern for
problems Of minority groups,
NOW, THEREFORE,, the SEN
ate DFL Caucus expresses Its con-
eidence in William Cratic and his
ability to continue his excellent
public service as a member Of the
Fair Employment Practices Com
mission"
Confirmation Of Cratic, a state
leader in the civil rights move
ment, was blocked last week by
objection of Sen. Charles Root,
Conservative Of the 3ard district in
Minneapolis.
Cratic was not moderate
enough Root claimed.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-21

a law to combat race and religi-
Gus discrimination in the housing
and real estate industry.
Legislative sponsors Of the bill
from both houses gathered Monday
with the Governor to witness the
signing with Representatives Of the
Minnesota Council for Human and
Civil Rights, which with the coop
GRAFTON of other human relations
organizations spear-headed the six
year drive to pass the bill.
Feldt Surprise Opponent
Surprise opponent of the bill In
the Senate was Senator Dan Feidt,
conservative Of the 34th district.
Feidt, a former civil rights advo-
cate was a leader for the FEPC
bill when it was enacted in 1852.
This session he pulled out "all
stops" to kill the Fair Housing
by attempting to attach
amendments to the bill.
He sought to have the Senate
judiciary committee reject the!
measure. Failing in this by a.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-21

ate housing in the state.
Only three liberal Senators, all
of them DFL members voted with
the ~ conservatives in an effort
TO defeat the measure.
The three were Sen. Harold
Kalina Of the 2sth district in NE.
Minneapolis. Sen. Michael Mcclure
from the nth district LeSuer
county and Sen. Paul A. Thust,
Jr., Of the 10th district in Dakota
county.
In the Hasting GAZETTE,
Thuet made a long explanation
for being the only liberal Senator
on the Judiciary committee 10
vote against the bill.
He told supporters Of the mea-
sure he was voting his personal
conVicttons which were not neces-
sarily those Of his constituents.
In his newsletter explanation In
the Hasting GAZETTE he wrote,
II cannot see where this kind Of
Legislation II sound or for the bet-
terInent Of our community or
country. I shall continue to oppose
this legislation in the future" He
did. He was one of the three liber-
ais who cast no votes on the final
ballot. Thuet is a young DFLer
serving his first term in the Sem
ate.
South st. Paul, the community
from which Thuet comes has q
long record Of unfriendliness to
Negroes who sought housing there
and only a very few Negroes reside
there
His district has some Of the
housing developments which re-
fuse to sell homes to Negroes and
which are the target OF the Fair
Housing bill
There are two Orrin Thompson
company Developments In Thuet's
district. They are Thompson Grove
and Thompson Park. The Marvin
Anderson firm has at least one
development in the district.
The Senate rollcall vote:
LIBERALS FOR CAD - Benson,
Grittner, N. W. Hanson, Hsuer, c.
y, johnson, R w. Johnson, Keith.
Kording, Murray, NovalS, Peterson,
Salmore, Schultz, Shipka, Vukelich,
Walls and Wiseth.
CONSERVATIVES FOR lb) -
Bergerud, Dunlap, George, GoodIn,
r. Hanson, Holland, Holmquist, L.
Larson, Lofvegren, Nelson, O'Lough-
lin, Olson, WEIGH, Westin and
Zwach.
LIBERALS AGAINST (3)-Kalina,
Mcclure and Thuet.
CONSERVATIVES AGAINST (27)-
Allen. Anderson, Butler, Child, Dos
land, Erickson, Feidt Franz, Har-
rem, hmm, Josefson, Keller, KrOeh-
Ter, N. Larson, Lauerman, Mckee,
Metsalf, Mitchell, Popp, Richard
son, Root, Rosenmeier, Sinclair,
sundet, Ukkelberg, Vadheim and
Wright.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-21
Loufers' President
ShGrpIY cifieCI OF
HOUSING SifuOficn

The Fourth annual ST. Hani
Labor Institute for Human Rela-
tons held Saturday, April Is, al
Highland Park Junior High School
was wen attended
~ panel ON housing drew ths
most intense interest.
At this panel Earl MCGEE, presi.
dent Of Loafers, Inc, raised ques-
tons which were critical Of city
officials, housing officials and the
civic leadership for the manner in
which the housing needs Of the
Negro minority were handled
The panel discussion on Chang
ing Concepts in Housing" with
Norton Kent, director Of planning
for the st. Paul Housing Authori-
ty; Ernest Cooper, of the Urban
League and Victor Lapakko, presi-
dent OF the Metro Corp.
One Of the panelists told how
the Housing Authority sought to
scatter the families displaced by
the Western Re-Development Pro-
ject met with communicates OPP
position.
Mr.. McGee's question as to those
specifically responsible for the op-
position brought no direct answer
he told reporters after the meet
ing.
MCGEE cited the public housing
program a. It applies to the Hol-
low Playground program recently
approved by the city Council as an
example Of the attempt under the
gllise Of providing housing to
maintain the ghetto system Of
keeping all Negro families concen-
trated In one section Of the city.
Both MCGEE and John Stanley,
a member Of the Loafers civic
committee, asked for q change in
attitudes Of citizens and a drastic
change In officials action. especial
ly those who allow the rights Of
the minorities to be trampled UNI
der foot.
Awards were presented to Local
No. 4, OF the United Packing House
Workers Union; Carl VIM, re-
gional director Of the AFL-CIo
and the Rev. FIR. Edward Grzesk-
owiak, professor Of mathematics
at Nazerth Hall All three were
cited for their work in the area
Of human rights.
Louis Lerman Of the Minnesota
Labor Committee for Human
Rights directed the institute as
sisted by labor leaders in Ramsey
county and st. Paul
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-21
MIN City NAACP Speaker:
Herbert Wright.
NAAcP Youth Sec'Y
SpeuIgs Here Sunday

Herbert L. Wright, national
youth secretary of the National
Association for Advancement Of
Colored People, will be the prin-
cipal speaker at the Minneapolis
branch of NAACP meeting Sun
day, April %, at st. Peters AME
church, 41st st. and Fourth Avs.
Mr.. Herbert Wright Is directly
responsible and in charge Of the
entire NAACP sit-in, stand-in,
kneel-in, wade-in, and other social
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-21

SEN. Root Sen. Dan FeAdt
close vote he fought the measure
all the way, on the Senate floor,
Feidt fought vigorously against
giving the bill a special order on
April IL, despite (GOv. Andersen's
appeaD saying, "other items are
more important for US to spend q
halliday In debate"
IN the Ganatm aFAar mapPgrt hy
Gov. Andersen for a special or.
DER was victorious by a vote OF
45 to 10.
Feidt the next day introduced
one amendment which would have
eliminated the laws exemption of
single-family dwellings, most Of
which were not covered by the
bill This amendment lost by a
vote of 27-36.
His second amendment would
have excluded financial institu-
lions and other property financ-
ing firms This amendment lost 40
to 16.
Feidt is said to be a good friend
and associate OF former state SEN
ator Marvin Anderson one Of the
top homebuilders In the area who
has fought the bill.
Another amendment by Sen.
Charles Root, Minneapolis Conserv-
alive from the Minneapolis SSrd
district would have required news
paper Advertisements for the sale
or rental Of housing to specify the
sale price or rental figure. This
amendment almost got through,
but was defeated by a tie vote, 81
to 81.
In the Senate rules call q tie
vote on a bill q nay vote.
In the State Senate IS conserva-
tives Joined II liberals in Secur-
ing a 80 to 81 vote for the Min
nesota Fair Housing bill on April
IS.
A total Of ~ Conservatives,
most of whom are members Of
the Republican party voted against
the measure which would combat
the widespread discrimination
against minority groups in priv
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-21

Rev. g. Wright Rep. Bergerud
sure until voting time but, then
cast a yes vote on the final ballot.
Bergerud is president of Red Owl
stores.
Bergerud was first elected to
the legislature from the Both dis
trict, which at the time had a
large voter population Of racial
and religious minorities. A smart
operator, Bergerld might have
seen the handwriting on the wall
and decided to vote yes.
Rep. r. Gordon Wright Of the
saith districts long speech against
House passage lost his side votes.
The name of Rep. George French
Of the 33rd district In Minneapolis
was inadvertently left out Of the
list of Representatives voting
the Fair Housing bill, car
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-21

said Hockett had q gun.
Hoctett who Is on probation
from a burglary charge sentence
has insisted he had no gun. Police
scout this because his admission
that he had gun would automati-
cally violate his probation.
Sabes' own story was that when
he saw Hockett waving the gun
he became alarmed because Of the
large number Of patrons in his
establishment and rushed towards
Hoclett, demanding. that he drop
his weapon.
Sabes was crestfallen after the
occurrence but asked what is a
proprietor of a business supposed
to do when a armed man begins to
go berserk, endangering the lives
Of patrons?" f.. @..
Sabes was cleared Of another
shooting which occurred in 1857
when in a gun duel he fatally
wounded Maurice Talley, a part
time MUSICIAN. The grand jury
would not indict. Talley pulled a
gun in the South of the Border,
the bar adjoining the Key Club
and operated by Sabes, and began
to shoot up the place
Sabes entered the bar from the
Key Club and ordered Talley to
drop his gun but he refused and
a gun battle ensued which proved
fatal to the latter. It transpired
that he had previously pulled a
revolver In the bar and had been
disarmed several months before.
At the time Of the Talley shoot
ing an attempt was made to in
flame the community against the
Key Club owner on the racial is
sue.
However this fell fiat because in
the rs years Sabes has operated
the South Of the Border and the
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-21
Northern Lights League
Elects John BUFreIl
prasicIan4 Err 6I.A2

At its annual election, Northern
Lights Bowling League elected
John Burrell president for the
coming year.
Other officers named were Bes-
sic Green, vice president; Daisy
Lee, secretary; Robert Green,
treasurer; John Webster, statis-
tician; Willie Bedell, sergeant-at-
arms and Virgil Harris, publicity
chairman and reporter.
The league is expanding to a
sixteen team league for the 61-62
season.
An entertainment. committee
win be appointed at a later date.
The league has four weeks left
Of the 60-61 season.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-21

TIC. JGck q san
Second Workshop April a.
The Twin City chapter Of Jack
and Jill, Inc, second annual work.
shop Saturday, April ~, at 1880
pm, at Edward r. Waite Neigh
borhood House, 2215 Park Av.
Understanding Our Negro Herr
tage," this years theme, viii be
ably discussed by panelists, the
Rev. Fr. Louis w. Johnson, Mrs.
Ruby PerneIl and Ernest Cooper,
with Mrs. Ashby Gasldns as mod
orator. The public is invited. For
further information, call Mrs.
Charles johnson, Ia. 1884, OF
Mrs. Robert Williams, IA. 1907.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-04-21

RNhhbbU&a HVu$SWH14AX
The 35th annual meeting Of the
Minneapolis Urban League was
held at the Hotel Radisson, Thurs
day night, April Is.
The meeting, dinner affair was
addressed by Deputy Assistant
Of State for Public Az
fairs, Carl T. Rowan, former Min
newspaperman.
Rowan and the Dayton Co, re-
ceived the leagues annual awards
for outstanding public service.
In presenting the awards Cecil
Newman, Urban League national
trustee praised Rowan for his
services In the interest Of the Ne
gro beyond the call Of duty.
The Dayton Co., had disting-
uished itself not only by being good
business people, with good mer-
chandising ideas but also by being
good citizens, especially In the
area Of fair employment practices
Newman said in presenting Doug
las Dayton, firm vice-president
the award for the company.
Gov. Elmer L. Andersen gave
greetings to the league and an
nounced Minnesota had become the
ninth state in the union to enact
a Fair Housing Law, indicating he
planned to sign the bill when 1t
was presented to him.
Mayor p. *. Peterson gave
greetings from the city at large
to the Urban League. A nominal
ing committee report for board
members was offered by Mrs. John
Cowies, Jr., and approved by the
meeting.
George w. Robitshek, treasurer
made the treasurers report; Rob-
ert L. williams, executive secre-
tary made his report tracing the
league effort for the past year.
Daryl Feldmeir, managing edi-
tor Of the TRIBUNE made an
amusing introduction Of the prin-
cipal speaker.
Rowan reminded the audience
that support Of the New From
tier" was a matter Of self preser-
walton for the nation. An Amer
leans regardless Of race, creed,
color, party or anything else ought
to join the new Administration In
facing the many problems which
face 1t at home and abroad
He told his listeners that con-
tinued progress should be expected
In the civil rights field from Ken
nedy who In acutely and personal
" aware Of the situation.
Rowan urged that the American
Negro everywhere should be pre-
pared for increasing greater OPP
portiunity in governmental circles
and in the total American employ
ment picture also.
He traced some Of the problems
which face the country in its In
terna ii onal responsibilities and
urged that every citizen keep well
informed on what Is happening in
the world.
Judge L. Howard Bennett, presi-
dent of the Minneapolis Urban
League board presided at the af-
fair, introducing the persons who
on the program, those at
the head table who did not speak
and other prominent individuals In
the audience.
The Minneapolis Urban League
Guild dressed prettily for the ocas-
sion were hostesses and reception
lists and helped seat the 261 per-
sons present.
Following the meeting the Guild
entertained at a reception for Mr..
Rowan.
John warder served as general
Of the League. Richard
Sykes interim Minister OF the
First Unitarian Society offered the