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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Rev. NJ. Bi|ingsIea
Buried All Goodman

Funeral services for the
Rev. Marion C. Billingslea,
Negro minister of Goodman,
were held at Goodman Bap-
fist Church at 2 o. m. on Sat-
urday, August 3rd, with the
Rev. F. L. Gray officiating.
He was &c.
He died at 5 p. m. on Tues
day, July 80 at his post of
duty, at his church in Web
ster County, where he was
conducting a revival. At the
time of his passing he was
pastor of Red Hill in Web
ster county; Mt. Pilgrim, At
tala county, and Fancher's
Hill, also in Attala.
Rev. Billingslea was born
in Madison county, Septem-
Der 4, 1897, to the late George
and Lille Billingslea. He has
worked throughout the state
in a number of civic and fra
ternal organizations, and was
highly regarded by all who
knew him.
Survivors include his wi
dow, Pearline Young Bill
ingslea of Goodman; three
sisters, Mamie B. Ratcliff,
Hattiesburg: Annie l.. Bill
ingslea and Orlee B. Clay
both of Jackson; one brother,
Jacob Billingslea, Chicago
and a host of relatives and
friends.
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The Lee 6oynes Rodeo, Amite, Louisiana
Drew Capacity Crowds August 16-17h

men later IN the show. About
twenty-five rlaers, ali ages
and every type horse, con-
Guided the grand parade.
The first event was pronc
riding with broncs named
"Hell's q Poppin'', Delayed
Actlon" tWho broke out of
the pan); yellow Fever and
"Spotsiae."
in this event the broncs
won.
The second event was calf
roplng, where the horse
works with the rider, unlike
bronc riding, when the horse
and rider are at odds. These
performers were trying to
beat a 14.3 time made Friday
night. The winner was Ga
cia of Jackson with a time of
8.3. There was a score of
mo time" for Jim Shannon
of Yazoo City, but he made
a beautiful triple Somersault
in full view of the stands,
with no credit.
Next event was bull dog
ging or steer rustling, won
by Jim Corwin of Austin,
Texas with a TO time, un-
able to beat a 5 time made
Friday night by Jimmy Cox
of Jackson.
The highlight of this event
was John Weathersby riding
a 1000 pound Brahma bull
as Mrs. Weathersby calmly
looked on. John was granted
special permission by Lee
Goynes, and at his own risk
drew Zone Eye" in his zeal
to back the Jaycees all the
way. John, who flies his own
plane, made a successful
flight out of the pen to about
twenty yards into the arena,
with a low ceiling. He drew
a round of applause as he
walked away, dusty but I'm
bowed.
In the barrel race Carolyn
Cunningham and Betty Pet
erman tied with a time of
1873. Penny Brooks time was
23.8; Butch Buck, 22.14: and
Butch Cox, II flat.
Duane Tucker and Bob
Carnathan rolled out the bar
rels, and other busy Jaycees
were Charles Rowell, George
Vining, White Malone, Mel
Chrestman, Billy Upchurch,
A. B. Holder, Jack Ables,
Billy Berberette, Dave Ro-
berts, Buddy Ussery and
Dudley Rinicker, Jaycee pre-
sident.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22

The Lee Goynes Rodeo OF
Annie, LouiSland, sponsored
by the Lexington Junior
InamDer OF Commerce, ex-
nfolleo to d capacity crowd
of spectators on FRIDAY and
saturday nights. The esIlmat-
ed crowd on the first nlgnt
was lUU ana l,UIU Tor the Sc
cOnd performance.
Norman Adams of Baton
Rouge, Louisiana was an
nOuncer tor the show ana
EuuIe ruller served as time
keeper and local master or
ceremonies. Mr.. tuIIer well
coined the enthusiastic crowd
on Saturday night, and ex-
pressed thanks on behalf Of
the Jaycee organization, to
newspapers ana radio for
publicity, and to individuals
for loyal support. Vernon
Hathcock was In charge OF
sound equipment.
DR.. K. u. Rexrode, a new
conner to Lexington, was cap
tam of the parking lot; DR..
Charlie Sinclair occupied a
desk at the entrance with
Sergeant, the l40 pound
pinto Shetland pony, offered
as a prize by Jaycees. w. E.
Wigley was the lucky winner
during intermiSsion.
The concession stand was
glorified by Jaycettes dressed
IN white denim Slim JimS,
green blouses, and white
WeSkits with each indivl-
dual's name embroidered on
the lapel, and "Jaycettes'
chainstitched across the back
in green thread. Among those
serving at the stand were
Kathy Rowell, Rowena Up
church, Flossie Roberts, Nell
Dickson, Jaycette president,
Dora Berberette, Carolyn Ri
nicker, Shirley Ables and
Virginia Chrestman.
Before showtime cowboys
and girls rode in the arena.
Scott Harrington and year
old son, Scotty, Jr. of Nat
chez, riding sunburned "Ba-
mana" Jimmy Cox and year
old daughter, Pollyanna of
Jackson, (Mr. Cox served as
one of the show judges, Bet
sy Alice Kimbrough, Bob
Kimbrough, Betty Peterman
and her quarterhorse Missy"
Carolyn Cunningham riding
Goblin" and Penny Brock of
Canton, riding "Dipsy Jo."
Two clowns making up
their faces for the show were
Jimmy Hicks of Durant and
Rod Smith, of KentWood,
Louisiana.
Grand Entry was made at
eight o'clock, led by James
Cox of Pickens, bearing the
United States flag, and Ralph
Morgan of Lauderdale, lift
ing the Rodeo flag. These
two men served as pickup"
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All Dairy Day
Held August 18Th

Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Aldy of
SHADY Lane Jersey Farms in
Durant were hosts to a All
Dairy Field Day, Thursday,
August 18th. Mr.. Gerald Tay-
lor, Extension Dalryman OF
State College, was in charge
OF the program. MI. Taylor
discussed aspects of feeding,
fitting and showing dairy
animals.
A lunch of barbecue was
served, courtesy of Mr.. w.
Ii. Mckenzie, of Durant.
The afternoon program
consisted OF Mr.. Taylor dis
cusslng judging dairy cattle,
after which a judging contest
was held. Sloan Mitchell Of
Lexington was winner of the
contest and will receive a
show halter, donated by the
Attala Mills Company of
Kosciusko.
Others attending were Bill
Mckenzie, Gary Bouchillon,
Ralph HUMPHREYS, MI. and
Mrs. W. H. Mckenzie and
Mrs. T. w. HUMPHREYS, all
of Durant. Those attending
from Lexington were Hardy,
Van and Sloan Mitchell and
their guest, David Shelton of
Greenville; Judy Neal, Becky
Stark, Mrs. Steve Neal and
David Mitchell.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
District Two
Community Hospital

WHITE PATIENTS
Mrs. N. C. Hathorn, Durant
Sidney Campbell, West
Mrs. Frank Cooksey, Du-
rant
Mrs. j. c. McCreary, West
Mrs. Betty 10 Buford,
Starkville
Mrs. Sara Mcbride, Durant
Carson E. eagle, Durant
Mike Rucker, Durant
Jimmy Cain, Durant
Mrs. j. L. Ritter, Durant
Mrs. Margaret Aldridge,
West
Cephus Mcbride, Durant
Bobby McCarty, Durapt
c. G. Mansfield, Durant
Mrs. Billy Don Autry, West
COL oHED PATIENTS
Fannie Waldron, Durant
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Return From Alabama


Mr.. and Mrs. Dimond Klo-
naris returned Friday night
from a ten day visit in Biz
mingham, Alabama. They
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnny Klonaris and child
rem. Jim and Destina Karen,
whom they were seeing for
the first time. Destina was
born while her grandparents
were returning home on their
last trip to Birmingham. Mr..
and Mrs. Klonaris also visit
ed in Tuscaloosa as guests of
her brother, Mr.. Tony Pap
pas and family. They stopped
by Aberdeen for a visit with
other relatives, Mr.. Tony
Provias and family and Nick
Provias. In Starkville they
visited Mrs. Angelo Stevens,
Mr. George Marmaduke, An
dy and Georgia.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Society Club, Personals
REV. CRAWFORD l.. LAY


Vacation for the Rev. Craw-
ford l.. Ray began Monday,
August IS, to extend through
August 81. Regular services
will be held on Sunday, Au-
gust rs, to be conducted by
laymen of the church.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Killed In Wreck

Mr.. Fred Shaddock was
fatally injured in a car acct
dent on August 10, at his
home in Bowling Green, Vir-
ginia. He was a nephew of
Mrs. E. H. Shaddock and the
late Mr.. Shaddock of Lex
ington. He is survived by a
brother, Mr.. Marshall Shad-
dock of Bowling Green.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Central Mississippi
College Opening
Set For Sept. End

Central Mississippi College
at Kosciusko will open for
the 1963-64 term, on Monday,
September 2 at $50 a. m,
as announced by President
C.. A. Garland.
The president wishes to ex-
press appreciation to the five
associations and to individual
friends of the school, who
have cooperated to make
possible the achievement and
success of the past school
year.
The dormitory will be open
on the above date for board
ing students. Courses will be
offered from kindergarten
through Junior College.
Adult school will be Of
fered two nights a week, IN
Guiding sewing courses.
At the Home Economics
and Sewing Center, tailoring,
alteration, both plain and
fancy sewing will be offered
to the public.
An Arts and Crafts course
is available.
Central College has bus
service and a competent ia
Guilty.
Parents are urged to ac-
company their children for
registration.
For further information see
or write President c. A. Gar
land, Box GAG, Kosciusko.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
I. H. Simpson
Buried Al Shiloh

Services for I. H. Simpson,
retired planter near PickenS,
were held Friday in the Shi-
lob Presbyterian Church.. Bu-
rial was in the church ceme-
terry with Worthey Funeral
Home in charge.
Mr.. Simpson, who was 80,
died Thursday afternoon al
the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Fish Mansell in Cam
eron.
Mr.. Simpson, a lifelong re-
sident of the Cameron COM
munity, served 20 years as
supervisor for Beat Five in
Madison County.
He was a Mason and an
elder in the Shiloh Presby-
terian Church.
He also leaves a son, j. K.
Simpson of Picksns; three
grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
DR.. Rexrode Now
In Lexington

DR.. K. d. Rexrode, chiro-
practor, of 202 Depot Street,
is a newcomer to Lexington.
He arrived in Lexington from
Indianapolis, Indiana Mon
day, August IL. DR.. Rexrode
is a Baptist, is married, and
the father of three children.
Mrs. Rexrode and the chill
dren, Rickie, IL years old
Tina, z, and Steven, 5, will
arrive at a later date, before
school opens.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Holmes County
Community Hospital
WHITE PATIENTS

Ed Holloman, Lexington
George Ezell, Lexington
Rev. Paul Higgason, West
Mrs. Luther Mayo, Lexing-
ton
Mrs. j. F. Williams, Lex
ington
H. c. True, Lexington
Buck Bevill, Lexington
Jimmy Truitt, Durant-
w. A. Harvey, Lexington
Mrs. Clara Mcdaniel, Pick
ems
Mrs. D. c. High, Lexington
David Wilson, Lexington
Mrs. j. A. Sanford, Lexing-
ton
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22

The Treasury estimated
that eight million Americans
now regularly purchase Ser
les E Savings Bonds through
the Payroll Savings Plan
where they work. Their pur-
chases average $3.50 million
worth of Series E Bonds a
month.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
LEGAL NOTICES

S11<ANO6n4 0O CQIv4ON (.
The State OF Mississippi
To Lillian Wilson Harring-
ton, a nonresident of the
State Of Mississippi, whose
post office address is No. 302
Hall Street, Warrenton, Geor-
gia:
You are summoned to APP
pear before the Chancery
Court Of the County of Hol-
mes in said State, on the
Second Monday of Septem-
Der, A. D., 1868 to defend
the suit No. 1882, of Homer
L. Harrington, in said Court,
wherein you are a defend
ant.
This 18th day of August,
A. D., 1868.
Parham H. Williams,
Clerk.
20-4tnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Governor Hugh White Asks Present For
SZnd Birthday: Vote For Coleman"

Governor Hugh White.
grand old man of Mississippi
politics who twice served his
beloved state as governor,
the father of our industrial
program, has asked the peo-
pie of Mississippi to give him
"the best birthday present
ever" on his 82nd birthday,
by voting for j. P. Coleman
for governor.
At the opening of former
Gov. Coleman's second pri-
mary campaign in Jackson
Gov. White attended and re-
from the several thousand
people present in the King
Edward banquet hall. He told
them, and we quote:
Il believe that all of the
people of this state know /
love Mississippi. | believe
that you know that / love
the people of this state. |
came here this afternoon to
say to you that | sincerely
hope and trust that you re-
cognize the tremendous pro-
blems that face our beloved
state for the next four years
-. and that you leave this
building today, that you go
home, that you go to work to
elect the man as governor for
the next four years that we
really need to take care OF
our state. Be not discouraged
over a few votes lead of any
particular candidate. Back
Wonder in my early days in
politics, l led in 1881 by some
10000 votes -. my good
ness . the second primary
I was walloped by over
$4,000.
SIN later years, Mike Con-
ner, my friend, led in the
first primary by 10000 votes
Tom Bailey beat him in
the second over 10000. What
is a little 10000 lead in {
state like this with some
4O0.O to 45O,00 votes!
"Now I want to tell you
people that I'm not support
ing Coleman just because he
was governor of this state
I had the happy privilege of
having him as my attorney
general for four years.
He kept me out of a lot
of trouble as your governor.
His advice was very valuable
to me and during his four
years as governor | believe
that I was pretty close tt
Gov. Coleman and he wa
very cooperative in every
way. So friends, the oppor'
tunity is ours, and let me
say this to you. all OF you
citizens -. l have spent 8:
years in this, my believes
state . within two or three
weeks I'm going to have thai
82nd birthday and lister
friends -. the greatest birth
day gift that you could give
me for the great service I've
tried to render you over the
past Is years would be t
give me j. P. Coleman a.
your governor for the mex
four years"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Attend Graduation

Mrs. Leon Armstrong and
Miss Marjorie Armstrong at
tended the graduation of Miss
Claudette Armstrong at Del
ia State College on Friday,
August Is at IL a. m. Claud-
cite received a B. S.. degree
in education and plans to
leave August % to assume
duties as teacher of third
grade in the Lopez Elemen-
tary School in Biloxi.
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J. P. Coleman -
Continued from Page One)

j. r. coleman -
Continued from Page One)
Il am the same man l have
always been, with the same
hopes, aspirations and desires
for my state that / have al
ways had" he declared, "con-
trary to what my opponents
would have you believe"
The former governor said
his chief concern is the
state of Mississippi and his
only desire is to preserve,
protect and defend it, with
out turmoil, strife and agita-
ton.
He pointed out that he had
stood up successfully for
Mississippi, six years as at
torney general and four years
as governor" and in that
entire 10-year period the in
situations of the state were
protected successfully. Now
his opponent, Paul Johnson,
is basing his campaign for
governor on standing up for
three minutes, and unsuc-
cessfully at that. James
Meredith graduated from Ole
Miss Sunday.
Some people have con-
veniently forgotten that in
1858 Medgar Evers, NAACP
Field Secretary who was re-
Gently killed. once tried to
enter the University of Mis-
sissippi. That was in 1853
when l was attorney gener-
al" he reminded his audi
ence.
Coleman said he had dealt
with racial situations quietly
so they never became flam-
ing issues inviting the inter-
vention of federal authority.
AS governor he did not per-
NIT the racial problems to
grow into major issues but
nipped them in the bud as
they arose, without fanfare
and without publicity. AS a
result the state remained
calm and peaceful.
Faith In People
Il have faith in the people
of Mississippi" Coleman said
at the conclusion of his brief
remarks.
81 believe they have the
ability and intelligence, with
correct information, to take
care of their own affairs in
acompletely satisfactory
manner = and the people
know the real issue in this
campaign is which candidate
is best prepared to stand
successfully for what the
people believe in and want"
Question-Answer
. A question and answer ses-
sion followed in which Mr..
Coleman answered questions
on various topics. These in
Guided the State Extension
Service; fiscal matters con-
corning the state budget and
expenditure of tax funds; re-
mission of supporting funds
to the states schools which
is now on a monthly basis
where formerly the state has
been able to remit money to
the local schools every three
months in advance, as re-
quired by law; the question
of state versus federal Sove-
reignty and how it has
evolved over a period OF
many years; handling of the
Meredith case.
'The federal government
had to have a show of re-
sistance to federal authority
before it could enter into the
Meredith case," he said ir
connection with the latter.
Il would have handled the
Meredith matter differently
he said.
"But Johnson had to have
the show with federal mar
shals for his political future
= and the Kennedys' had tt
have it for their politics. The
people of Mississippi go
caught in the middle"
Coleman speaks tonigh'
Thursday over statewide
televiSion in which he ha:
promised to really discuss
what went on at Oxford"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
coLoRED PATIENTS

Mary Seay
Muggie Hampton
Ida Lee Elom
Mary Hawkins
Addie Ambrose
Roberta Kennedy
Mamie Rec Green
Ina Bailey
Ebert Ford
Robert Kimble
Claude Woodley
Johnny Peppers
Buddy Fisher
Mollie Taylor
Cow Peterson
John Lowery
Baby Boy Tiggs
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE: Axe toy pood-
lie, white, apricot. $4,000
up. Write Mrs. Paul Harris,
Pickens, Box 555, Or call
Pickens 468-2307.
22-2tpd
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Here From Texas

Here From Texas
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Reid
and son, SteNie of Aledo,
Texas are spending this week
with his mother and grand
mother, Mrs. Jack Reid and
Mrs. w. H. Fincher, ST.. On
arriving back in Texas they
will move to Mineral Wells
where Mr.. Reid has accepted
a teaching position.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Arrive From Texas

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jackson
and little daughter, Carla
Lavne of Dallas, Texas ar
rived at the home of her mo-
Their, Mrs. Maude Legate on
Saturday night. Mrs. Jackson
and Layne will visit for two
weeks, while Mr.. Jackson is
stationed with the army re-
serve, u. S. Engineers at Fit.
Polk, Louisiana
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22

"AVON is CALLING" In
your neighborhood through
T. V. Be the Avon Represent
alive in your neighborhood
and turn spare time into
money. Call 375 or write to
Gertrude Freeman, Winona,
Mississippi.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22

FOR SALE: Joe Baptiste
home on Castalian st. in
Durant.
Phone 696. Durant.
17-tfnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22

AGENTS N TO SELL
BURIAL See
or cali Lindsay's Enterprise
Funeral Home. Durant
Mississippi. Telephone 335.
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Return Home

Return Home
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fox
and daughter, Patricia, have
returned to their home in
Greensboro, North Carolina,
after a visit here with her
father, Mr.. S. E. Henry and
other members of the family.
Joe Henry of New Orleans
was also a recent visitor in
the home of his father.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
From Baton ROUGE

Mrs. John H. Reynolds and
son, Randy of Baton Rouge,
accompanied by her mother,
Mrs. Ida Garner of Jackson,
spent Monday with her sis
ter, Mrs. Bob TidWell and
Mr.. TidWell.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Attend Picnic

Mrs. Parham H. Williams,
Jr. and Mrs. Tom Riley re-
Gently attended a Chi Omega
alumnae picnic lunch at the
Lake Cavalier Lodge of Mrs.
Sydney Smith,, president OF
the Jackson association. A
special guest was Mrs. Muir
rell McRae.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Receives Degree

Receives Degree
Spiro Cora of Jackson, for
merry of Lexington, is a re-
cent graduate of Mississippi
College, receiving a B. S. de-
gree in business education.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Sister Returns Home

01S1eI home
Mrs. Charles Matthews re-
turned to her home in Bates
burg, South Carolina We'd
nesday, after spending three
months here with her sister,
Mrs. Bessie Hall.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22

Weekend In N. o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ste
Wart were weekend guests
OF MIR. and Mrs. Henry Ste
Wart, Jr. and little daughter,
Cheryl in New Orleans.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Returns To Tyler

Returns To Tyler
Miss Mary Arlyn Young of
Tyler, Texas returned there
on Tuesday after spending a
week at home with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Young.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22
Visits Mother

Visits Mother
SPA Paul Everett, USA,
Fort Rucker, Alabama, visit
ed his mother, Mrs. Edith
Everett here last week. Mrs.
Everett has recently returned
from an extended visit with
her daughter in California.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-08-22

Greenwood Business Meet
Mrs. Dora Pearl Tidwell
attended a facility meeting
of the Southern Bell Tele-
phone Company in Green
wood on Tuesday.
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From Holly Springs

From Holly Springs
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. New
som and Mrs. John Rylee,
all of Holly Springs were
Sunday guests of Mrs. Bessie
Hall.
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To Birmingham

Mr.. and Mrs. T E. Hearn
and Mrs. T. R. Garrett spent
Monday and Tuesday in Biz
mingham, Alabama as guests
of relatives.
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H. c. TRUE
IN HOSPITAL.

Friends of H. C. True will
regret to learn that he has
been hospitalized since Mon
day in the Holmes County
Community Hospital.
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POSTED SIGNS: Get your
posted signs at The Lex
ington Advertiser.
The Arizona post., 1963-01-11
Capital Spotgh
Teen-Agers Seek The Answers

The episode helped dramatic the in
security of Jewish youth in the general
community. Some craved an illusory iden
tity as Americans" fearing there was
something alien or inconsistent about be-
coming known as an American of Jewish
faith.
A bright, pretty high school girl from
Richmond Va, told a discussion group
how she was affected by the school pray
er issue. She and another girl were the
only Jewish members of the class. She
politely asked to be exempted from the
Christian prayers, blessing Christ, recited
daily.
The teacher responded negatively,
singing out Jews for ridicule and dis
approval. The principal did not support
the Jewish students and rebuffed their
parents The girl who protested was
scorned by classmates, formerly friendly,
who now refused to sit with her in the
cafeteria. $50 you are little Jew" she
was told
The youths discussed the incident and
expressed fear that nothing could be done
about pref judiced teachers. A view
emerged that such teachers could always
have the final say by giving Jewish stu
dents worse grades than they deserved.
Others maintained that since teachers
were public employees, paid in part by
the taxes of Jewish parents, they should
be fired if they arrogate to themselves
biased teaching role
There was general agreement that
gap existed between practice and preach
ment on civil rights issues. Some youths
said they would like to associate with
Negro students but feared one was judged
on basis of his associates. One hand
some young man, high school athlete,
complained that his coach Disseminated
against a Negro athlete to the detriment
of the team