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Howard U. Prof. LnUds Si9-lm
DeEn0nsfruforS A. Ethical
soeia4v Maafinc In WuSh

Washington CAMP - A cold
and hungry Negro who goes into
a small hotdog joint run by whites
and waits, standing up, to take
his meager lunch out in q paper
bag-can hardly consider himself
a beneficiary Of the rmalienable
rights Of life, liberty and the pur-
suit Of happiness.
So said william A. Banner, o
professor Of philosophy ut Howard
University, In a talk to the Wash
ington Ethical Society last week.
Banner was illustrating his main
point that some laws are not In
keeping with morality and should
therefore be overturned, but not by
violence.
He chose the recent wave Of
"sit-in" demonstrations by young
people. Negro and white, against
segregation In restaurants and
other places, as an example Of dis
ciplined civil disobedience to I'M
just laws.
Too often, he said, laws are OBJ
served simply because they exist.
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So. P0uI University
Women Book Sole
Ser For March 3

'Will you donate used books to
help a woman doctor from BankolS,
Thailand pursue her studies in dis.
ease and return to her native land
to aid her country men?"
This Ii the question which the
81. Paul Branch Of the American
Association Of University Women
il asking their members and the
community.
The annual book sale win be
held at the A.AU.w. Clubhouse at
900 Summit Av., st. Paul, on
March 3, and 4, as announced to-
day by Mrs. Robert Malone, 179S
Ashland Av.
A neighborhood pickup system
has been set up by Mrs. Malone
so that a phone call win bring an
A.A.U.W. member to the door to
get the books, records or shee
music. Mrs. e. B. Heinen, 1928
Ashland Avenue, Midway 6-2196
and Mrs. 4. H. Simmer, 1893 Port
land Avenue, Midway 5-510S may
be called for book picl1-ups.
international Grants were set up
following World War II as q Sec
ton Of the general Fellowship pro-
gram. It's purpose was TO aid
women whose studies were inter-
rupted by the war and who could
not return to their bombed-Out
often nonresident universities
Today the scope Of the grants
has been enlarged and today some
40 to so women are currently
studying In the United States to
refine their special profession and
then return to their homeland 70
resume their work enriched and
better trained.
It is to aid this fund that the
book sale La held, as 1t IL felt that
each book in a small measure con-
tributes to the raising Of health
and educational standards In far
off landa
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Warrington School
Crowns Kinq & Queen

At an assembly held Friday,
January n, at Warrington School,
Zebra Wicl1maa, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Lyle o. wiclSman of $3.50
Oakland Av. and Walter Groce,
Jr., son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Groce, ST., of s409 Third Av. s.,
were crowned King and Queen OF
tn school representing kindergart-
en- thru the third grade.
Receiving the same honors were
Jackie Frost, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Alg Frost, s917 Portland Av,
and Daniel johnson, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Wilbur johnson Of 404S
Oakland Av., who were crowned
King and Queen representing
fourth thru sixth grade.
The two courtesy Kings and
Queens are chosen by their class
mates because Of their outstanding
examples Of courtesy. Each room
selects a King and Queen contes-
tant from their room who COM
petes In the final all-around con-
test, at which time they select two
couples who reign during courtesy
week as their King and Queen.
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Johnnie Baker Post Auxiliary
No. POI held It's regular monthly
meeting January 70 in the new
post chIbrooms, 2941 Fifth Av. s.
Hghlights Of the meeting were re-
ports from committee chairman ON
civil defense and legislation.
January is Civil Defense month
and the importance Of being pre-
pared for wartime and peace
time, as for fires, tornados. floods,
etc. In stressed. Free courses are
offered thru the Red Cross in order
to save lives of families and others.
January IL also Legislation
Month and the theme Is Service
from the heart, strong In purpose
and united effort" The arxiliary's
work with the congress In one Of
its most important tasks. Through
its efforts, the committee IL per-
suaded to schedule hearings to con-
slider bills pertaining to the legion
and to go before the COMMITTEES
concerned to plead its case and
ask for favorable consideration.
Letters and kilograms from In
dividuals, posts and units to their
senators and congressman urging
action on specific bills offer the
most effective help needed. The
most important elements in legis-
lative organizations are coopera-
ton and teamwork Of post and
units because it Il the people and
not the name Of the organization
that influences Congress.
Mrs. Mary Swain and Mrs. Kath-
crime White were introduced and
welcomed as new members.
The Red Wing School for Boys
has invited members Of the Fifth
District American Legion up to
the school for a visit in apprecia-
tion for money donated by various
posts for the purchase of an cleo
trio organ for the school chapel
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Carl T. Rowan, Minnesota news
paperman returned this week from
Washington, d. c., where he went
for briefings on his new job as
deputy assistant Secretary Of state
for public affairs.
Rowaa's appointment was an
nounced last Wednesday by the
White House with eight others Of
similar rank including that Of
Arthur scheislinger, author and
political pundit who win serve ~
a White House assistant.
The Rowan family composed Of
his wife Vivien and the three. chill
dren win remain in Minneapolis
uztfl June when the oldest child
Barbara finishes her senior year
at Golden Valley High School
Mr.. Rowan described some Of
his duties to a reporter for this
paper this week and said he Ia
anxious to get to work at his new
job.
Rowan's salary win be $1S,50C
and it is believed that his accept
ance Of the post viii cost him al
most $4,000 per year in income
because his considerable earnings
for lectures, speechs, and maya
zine articles will be cut off.
Rowan may still make speeches
before groups but the honorariuns
for such talks must be donated to
charity by rule Of the State De-
partment.
Asked about the financial loss
he win take Rowan said: IAN of
US have been insisting upon Ne
groes receiving places Of respon-
sibihty In all walks Of American
life. AS one who has preached this
theory, I would be remiss In my
duty to my people II was unwill-
ing to make some sacrifice for
what I believe. I accept this job
as an opportunity to prove that
there are men and women Of color
in the us. willing not only to
make personal sacrifices to serve
their country, but also to serve II
well"
Rowan's appointment il the
highest post ever held by an Amer.
lean Negro in the US. State De.
partment in the couatry's history,
It Is understood that ROwan's
appointment came directly from
President Kennedy and it was one
of the few appointments not sought
by a recipient.
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Whife House Acts
To Lff Pressure
On Tenn. NeqroeS
BY Alice A. Dunnigan


Washington CAMP - President
John r. Kennedy indicated last
week that the Executive Branch Of
the Government would take steps
to alleviate the pressure placed On
citizens Of Fayette County, Tenn,
who were eucted from their homes
because they voted last November.
At his first press conference, the
President pointed out that he sup
ported legislation passed by Con-
gress last year which placed the
responsibility on the executive
branch to protect the rights Of
voting.
He said he In extremely inter-
ested In making sure that every
American IL given the right 10
cast his vote without prejudice to
his rights al q citizen. Therefore.
he conclude. II can state that
this Administration win pursue the
problem Of providing that prOtec-
ton with all vigor."
II was recalled that Kennedy's
first Executive order was aimed TO
provide surplus foods to needy
families In this country. While
emphazis was placed ON West vir-
ginia where Mr.. Kennedy saw suf-
fering during his primary CAM
paign. sources close TO the PreA-
dent say that the order extends
to the suffering IN other areas In
cluding the Tennessee situation
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JACK AND jill
TO FETE FAMILIES
VITA SlEIfsu pNnE

1t viii be a hilarious day for
members and their families Of Jack
and jill Sunday afternoon, Febru-
airy 5, when the Twin City chapter
win sponsor a sleigh ride at Eat
ons Ranch in st. Paul.
Adding zest to the festivities
win be a weiner roast following
the sleigh ride to be held In tho
barn, clima,cing the afternoons
fun.
The next meeting Of the Twin
City chapter Of Jack and jill VIII
be Friday evening, February 10, at
the home Of Mrs. Tommie Brad
dock, TOT Iglehart Av.. with MrA.
Tyler Howell, Jr., as co-hosta@.
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"And The Rufflo'S sem 0nl"
Birmingham. England CAMP -
| A tempest In q teapot was stirred
last week at the College Of Ad-
vanced Technology here, when Of
ficials Of the school approved q
co-edS plan to rattle Off q girl to
q male student for one night Of
diversion The male students OBJ
Jected, saying the rattle was I'm
moral and smaclred Of ''slave trad
ing and vice mongering."
But the girls, sponsoring the
traffic to raise funds for their
athletic teams. stood pat. Jill Tea
que, IS. rattle chairman reportedly
said: Wen find males interested
In winning a girl for a night" X.
L Stretch. college vice principal
said no gave his final approval
after the girls convinced him they
"win not go beyond tho bounds Of
propriety." So !. the raffle's stu
onl
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US. Sues Ale. County For
Jlm Crow Nofo PFQefieO


Montgomery CAMP - The Gov
eminent filed q civil rights case IN
United States Middle District
Court last week. accusing Bullock
County officials OF discriminating
against prospective Negro voters.
Attorney General william p.
Rogers, who has since resigned,
said the complaint attacked the
system Of "vouching" for voters
used widely In the South.
The suit names the state Of Ala
bama and julius p. Thompkins,
John w. Guthrie Jr.. and Kettle
8. Yon. Bullock County registrars.
The complaint charges discrim-
nation through the boards prac-
tice Of requiring applications for
voting registration to be supported
by two persons previously regis
tered a. voters.
The Justice Department said
AGO white voters were registered
In Bullock County at the present
time. but only five Negroes. There
are approximately 1900 persons Of
voting age In the county, including
5000 Negroes and 2.600 whites.
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Civic Opera To
Present Show Boot
For 3 DuV Rum

Show Boat, the next st. Paul
Civic Opera production, win begin
q three-day run in the theatre sec
ton Of the st. Paul Auditorium
at $50 pm, Thursday, February
16. In addition to the regular even
ing performances, three matinees
will b presented on Wednesday,
Thursday and Saturday afternoons.
The special student showings at
1880 pm, Wednesday and Thurs
day are already sold out, but
tickets are available, at reduced
rates, for the Saturday afternoon
performance which win be held at
2:30 pm, February Is.
Jerome Kerl's captivating nlI-
steal, with book and lyrics by o.
car Hammerstein, promises de-
lightful entertainment with out
standing professionals joining num-
erous Twin Cities favorites under
the musical and stage direction of
Leo Kopp and Glenn Jordan, re-
spectivelys
James Murray, Twin City fav-
orite win play Joe in the produc-
ton.
Heading the cast, which win
also feature Jack Goode as Captain
Andy, Dorothy Keller al Ellie and
St Paul's Charles Julian as Frank,
win be two native Minnesotans,
David Daniels as Ravenal and
Arlyne Frank as Magnolia.
For Mr.. Daniels, one Of the few
to bridge the gap between grand
opera and musical comedy, the
role in Show Boat win mark a re-
turn to the Twin Cities and the
st. Paul Civic Opera where he has
been featured In numerous produc-
tons. The St. Paul Academy grad
uate has most recently appeared
in an off-Broadway production of
George Gershwin's "Oh Kay!"
with great personal acclaim for his
performance a. Jimmy Winters. He
has also just completed a record
ing Of the songs from "oh Kayv'
with the original cast, which Ii be-
ing released by Goth Century.
The vivacious Arlyne Frank,
known to Broadway audiences as
Marian, the fetching librarian OPP
posite Robert Preston in the smash
musical, The Music Man, L. con-
sidered one Of the most promising
young musical actresses on the
current Broadway secene.
Among the other locals already
cast are David Olson as Steve,
Roberta Bruce as Queenie, Jean
Congdon as Partly Ann, Joan
Iden az Julie, Oscar BaclIlund as
Windy, Walter Eckblad as Jim and
Robert Knapton as Pete.
Tickets for the evening perform
ances, a. well as the special Sat-
urday matinee, are on sale at the
Field-Schlick ticket office In st.
Paul and the Downtown ticket
office In Minneapolis. Final civic
opera production Of the current
year win be Guys and Dolls on
April 20. n and ~.
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SORORITY No 70 De established in the
Twin Cities in February. All Deltas
living In the Twin Cities are asked
to call ia. 2-3S79, or ia. 5000.
HoSpltalized: Willard p. Jones,
1881 Portland Av, a member Of
the governors staff is a patient in
Glenwood Hills hospital where he
entered Sunday evening, January
20, for x-rays and diagnostic treat
ment. '..
Back Home: With a long list Of
renewed friendships and many
fond memories, Mrs. Kathryn FL
Hot, 400 e. seth st., returned home
Monday after two months vaca-
ton spent In parts Of Tennessee,
Kentucky, Chicago and New York
City. She left the city November
IA, and visited her brother, Walter
Cain, in Chicago, and from there
she went to New York City to visit
a nephew and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. e.
II. Willis Then back to Chicago and
on to Lexington, KY, to visit an
other brother, Arthur Cain. From
there she went to Memphis, Tenn,
her former hometown, where she
spent the Christmas holidays with
her two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Flowers
and the Rev. Mrs. Effie Cain
Lumplxin, and friends Of long
standing. Mrs Elliot reports the
many courtesies shown by relatives
and friends in all places visited
made her trip a long to be remem-
bered event. ....
Returns Home: Mrs. Roy Burns,
1913 Fourth Av. s., returned home
Monday from Waterloo, Ia, where
she went to attend the wedding
Of Miss Judith Ann Kincaid,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Kincaid. Miss Kincaid and Mr..
Joseph Ellis Bell were married at
4 pm. January %, In Nashua, Ia,
In the famed Little Brown church
In the Dale" A reception was held
at 8 pm at Antioch Baptist
church In Waterloo, the same even
ing. Mrs. Burns was housegueSt Of
Mr.. and Mrs Kincaid. Mrs Burns
spent Sunday in Mason City, and
was guest Of Rev. and Mrs. orville
Blanks and also spent the after
noon In Manly, La. Mira. Blanks IL
q niece Of Mr.. Burns.
Gard Party: Circle your calendar
for Friday, February 10, at 8 pm.
when Fezzan Court No. z, win
sponsor q card party at Phyllis
wheatley House, 500 Aldrich Av.
N. Bridge and whist win be played
and there win be prizes galore for
the lucky winners. Mrs Catherine
Moss il general chairman; Mrs.
Alma Kinney Is illustrious COM
mandreas Of Fezzan Court
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c0ETseSu Club Annual
Black And White
Scion Sunday, Ee

Scion Sunday, Feb. 5
The Camera Club Of Halle Q.
Brown Community House win pre-
sent it's annual Black and White
Salon on Sunday, February s, at
Halle @. Brown House from 2 to
pm.
Approximately 100 Of the best
prints of the, year win be on dis
play. The president, Leroy Lazen-
berry, says I'VE are proud Of this
years show. The presentation win
represent many hours Of painstak-
ing labor. Some Of the prints are
award winners and they are pre-
scented with jutifiable pride"
All of the photographers will be
present
Refreshments will be served to
the accompaniment Of soft music.
The public 10 cordially invited.
There In no admission charge.
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Wesley DunieI Simmons
Sc. ThoUn0s GrodUafo

Wesley Daniel Simmons, sos Il.
33rd St graduated Friday night,
January ~, from st. Thomas Col
lege, receiving a bachelor Of science
degree In business education.
Mr.. Simmons is eligible to teach
business arithmetic in high school
He il married to the former Cor
leen Crushshon Of Minneapolis and
they are parents Of two boys, KurIC
and Credg.
Mr.. Simmons Is the second son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Young, IT.,
4046 Third Av. s., to graduate
from a Twin City college and two
other sons are sophomores at the
University Of Minnesota.
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lost 20 inc IoII OIuD on Saturday
evening, February 4.
Birthday Greetings: Greetings
to Sgt. Francis Bellesen stationed
with the US. Air Force in Turkey,
who will celebrate his birthday on
Sunday, February s. Sgt. Bellesel
has been In the service for ten
years.
Club Date; Mrs. Horace Brown,
ST., s6s Carroll Av., win be hos.
tess to the Oak Leaf Art Club al
pm. Monday, February ID.
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Social and Personal
MINNEAPOLIS

Out OF Hospital Charles Young 1893 Smelling Av is re-
cuperatng home after undergoing surgery Veterans
January co. -
Correction: Michele Walkers was incorrectly listed
Walton in the birthday party story for Novea Cack Debbe
Freeze sent gift but due illness unable to attend
Calling Twin City Detas A ehapter Delta SIGMA Theta
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Grond Mcsfor MelIiO
Visits Regent Lodge
Grand master John L. Mck1ie
and grand senior warden John
Ewing made q visitation to Regent
Lodge F. & AN. In Winnipeg,
Man, Canada, on Friday, January
"a. ..s
The trip was reported q success
and all matters contained were
successfully transacted.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-02-03

Youth Court O.ksSs
Hosts Valentine ParSV
Invitations have been issued by
the Youth Court Of Prince Hal
Order Of the Eastern Star for q
Valentine party to be held satur.
day, February IL, from Q to 9 pm
at the st. Paul Masonic Hall, 65s
University Av.
This Ii the courts first affair Of
the year and 125 guests are ex-
pected to respond to the bids for
an evening Of fun and gaiety.
Sandra Collins is Queen and
Tomnie Hardy ID king Of the
Court.
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Social and Personal
* ST. PAUL 4

In 81 Louis Mr. Ramsey Jackson Mrs A. E. Jackson both
of 635 Fuller Av and Mr. Dewey jackson of 1912 Rondo Av
left the city Tuesday for St. Louis No. where they called
due to the death of their aunt Mrs Roe Blue who died Sat
urd January g. Funeral were held Wednesday even
ing in st. Louis.
Club Host Mr.. Sidney Salter 1913 W. Central Av will be
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KENTUCKY CLERKS
LOCAL ELECTS NEGRO

LOCAL ELECTS NEGRO
Louisville, KY. The first Ne
gro president Of an integrated
union has just been elected in Ken
lucky. Harvey Edelen, veteran
shoe salesman, defeated the In
cumbent white president as head
Of Local 443 OF the Retail Clerks
international Association, ALL
CIo. The Local has approximately
225 members, eight Of whom are
Negro. Edelen started as a porter
thirty-five years ago and was sub
sequently promoted to shoe sales
man He is one Of the few Negro
statesmen employed in the main
business district Of Louisville.
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Loofors Nuke Final
PlunS For Queen

WN&4uN1 W. ~A~~~ss
OF Hearts Bell
At the last meeting Of Loafers
Inc. held January a., final plans
were completed for the Sixth An
nual Queen of Hearts Ball A large
number Of young ladies have re-
quested to run al candidates.
Any club interested in sponsor
ing q candidate should contact
John Collins or Howard Brown, CO.
chairmen. The deadline for clubs
to enter Il February 10.
An queen contestants win appear
on Arle Haeberle'A TV program ON
Thursday, March 2, after which
they win be feted at q dinner given
by Loafers Inc.
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Il
ONE
EAR

ny MAurAcD Duko
Alexander Pope said; '"Tis edu-
cation forms the common mind;
Just as the twig is bent the trees
inclined" To paraphase, there is
no royal road to learning. The
road to knowledge Is an easy one
to come by, but a hard one to
stay on. .
Education is the child of thought,
and thought is the child Of action.
We can not learn men from books,
that is to say, those Of US who are
striving for education at one of
the institutions of higher learning
should not look down on those who,
for some reason or the other did
not go that one step beyond And
because a few went on they think
they are so innately superior to
those who did not. What a fallacy
that few would believe that the
sun shines on them and them alone.
Those who think like that have
a warped mind, and win commit
a miscarriage Of justice to family,
to friends, and most Of all to them
selves. People who believe that
they are natures gift to humanity
because Of a little education don't
know one millionth Of one per cent
about anything.
Do you, the supposedly educated,
know so much yourself that you
can call the mea=lest ignorant?
Do you suppose you have a right
to a good sight and he or she has
no right to a sight? Do you think
matter has cohered from It's diff
fuse float, and the soil is on the
surface, and water runs vegeta-
ton sprouts, for you only and not
for him or her?
leave you with but one thought.
To be proud Of knowledge Ia the
greatest ignorance OF anil!
George Brooks, Owen Price, and
yours truly paid a visit to Len
Hayer who Is still Ill at Ancler
hospital. You know, sometimes the
frame Of mind in which a person
is in does more good chan ali the
medicine In the world.
How about putting Len In the
right frame of mind by sending
him literally speaking, tons Of
cards to let him know we have not
forgotten a friend
Speaking Of people who are shut
ms and can't get around, let US
not forget Richard Allison. Al
press time, Richard Il somewhat
improved. Lets give him a big
boost towards the road to recov.
cry by dropping by his residencs
for q visit
.
Miss Louise Ryan and Mr.
Charles Pickett win join hands ir
holy matrimony IN Minneapolis or
February rs.
The ceremony win take place al
Saint Peters AldE church.
Gracing st. Paul with her charm
and beauty Ii Miss Shirley simms
from Refugio, Texas. Shirley IL thS
guest Of her sister. Miss Jewell
Simms. In the very near future
Miss Simms hopes to take W
residence here and continue her
education.
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Miss Louise Ryan and Mr..
Charles Pickett win join hands In
holy matrimOny IN Minneapolis on
February Is.
The ceremony win take place at
Saint Peters AME church.
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Speaking Of people who are shut
ms and can't get around, let US
not forget Richard Allison. At
press time, Richard Il somewhat
improved. Lets give him a big
boost towards the road to recov-
!ery by dropping by his residence
for O visit.
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Gracing st. Paul with her charm
and beauty Ii Miss Shirley stmms
from Refugio. Texas. Shirley Is the
guest Of her sister. Miss Jewell
Simms. In the very near future
Miss simms hopes to take up
residence here and continue her
education.
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