The SPHINX | Winter December 1942 | Volume 29 | Number 4 194202904

CHRISTMAS EDITION

FRATERNITY SHIELD symbolic of all our noble traditions and highest aspirations The aim of Alpha Phi Alpha is being heightened as members of our fraternal bond join the forces of America and the United Nations along the far-flung reaches of the "Fighting Front."

Greetings and best wishes for a hastening of the day of a glorious triumph in behalf of all Humanity Replica of Fraternity Shield designed by Ferdinand L Rousseve, Sigma Lambda

DECEMBER, 1942

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, Inc.

General Officers

RAYFORD W LOGAN President Howard University, Washington, D C

BERT A McDONALD First Vice-President 319 East 48th St., Los Angeles, Calif

FERDINAND L ROUSSEVE Second Vice-President 4636 Willow Street, New Orleans, La

JOHN FLEMING Third Vice-President 1532 Linn Street, Cincinnati Ohio

ANDREW R TYLER Fourth Vice-President 426 West 146th St., New York City

JOSEPH H B EVANS General Secretary 101 S Street, N W., Washington, D C

FARROW K ALLEN Treasurer 337 West 138th St., New York City

LEWIS O SWINGLER Editor of the Sphlni 390% Beale Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee

H COUNCILL TRENHOLM Director of Education Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala

BELFORD V LAWSON, JR General Counsel 2001 11th, N W., Washington, D C LAY MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Edward W Brooke, 1262 Hamlin Street, N E., Washington, D C, Honorary, Thomas E Kelley, Wllberforce University William T Patrick, Jr., Clark Hall, Howard University, Washington, D C.i Chas D Proctor Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn

BELFORD V LAWSON, JR Chairman, Chapter Housing Commission 2001 11th St., N W., Washington, D C

HOWARD H LONG Chairman, Committee on Public Policy 1112 Girard St., N W„ Washington, D C

M G FERGUSON Chairman, Auditing Committee Citizens Savings & Trust Co. Nashville, Tennessee

HENRY L. DICKASON Chairman, Committee on Standards Bluefleld State Teachers College, Bluefleld, West Virginia

ROBERT P DANIEL Chairman, Budget Committee Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina

CHARLES H WESLEY Historian Wilberforce University, Wllberforce, Ohio

KERMIT J HALL Director, Transportation State Teachers College, Bluefleld, West Va JEWELS

Dr Henry A Callis, 2306 E St., N E., Washington, D 0.; Nathaniel A Murray, 150 You Street, N W. Washington, D C.i Vertner W Tandy, 221 West 139th St., New York, N Y.; George B Kelly, l-113th Street, Troy, New York

•Charles H Chapman—*Roy H Ogle—"James H Morton—•Deceased REGIONAL DIRECTORS

WESTERN JURISDICTION—Bert A, McDonald, Vice-President; Walter M Booker, Prairie View College, Prairie View, Texas; James A Robinson, 850 East 49th Place, Los Angeles, Calif.; Bernard E Squires, 326 Railway Exchange Bldg., Seattle, Washington

SOUTHERN JURISDICTION—Ferdinand L Rousseve, Vice-President; Region:—Louisiana, Arkansas, Miss., Southern Vice-President la charge; Harold Lucien, Dillard University, New Orleans, La., Undergraduate Director; C M Roulhac, Jr., 810 E McLemore, Memphis, Tenn.; Bernard G Wheatley, Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn.; Andrew J Lewis II, 525 Tatwall St., Atlanta, Ga.; John P Bond, 13% E Hargett St., Raleigh, North Carolina

EASTERN JURISDICTION—Andrew R Tyler, Vice-President; John M Moore, Va Union University, Richmond, Va.; G A Galvin, 216 West State St., Ithaca, N Y.; Frank Morris Jr., 1519 Page Street, Philadelphia, Pa.; William J Parks, Jr., 1917 3rd St., N W., Washington, D O; Rufus Hackett, 536 McCulloh St., Baltimore, Md.; and Thomas A Center, 54 Mt Pleasant, North Cambridge, Mass

MIDWESTERN JURISDICTION—John W Fleming, Vice-President; John R Lawrence, Jr., 947 Iglehart Ave., St Paul, Minn.; J R Lillard, 2547 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, Mo.; Attorney Charles F Lane, 417 East 47th Street, Chicago, Illinois

CHAPTER ROSTER

1 ALPHA—Cornell University, Ithaca, N Y.; President, Dr G A Galvin, 216 W State Street; Secretary, Dr Albert P Johnson, 216 W State Street

2 BETA—Howard University, Washington, D C ; President, William T Patrick; Secretary, Joh/i C Harvard, 1917 3rd Street

3 GAMMA—Virginia Union University ; Richmond, Va.; President, E D McCreary, Jr., Secretary, Percy Patricks, Virginia Union

4 DELTA—Tillotson College, Austin Texas; President, Samuel Fuller; Secretary, Joseph B Bracy

5 EPSILON—University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich.; President, Watson Young, 210 Glenn St.; Secretary, Peter J Carter, No 2 Adams House

6 ZETA—Yale University, Athens, Ohio; President, C A Tribbett, 124 Dixwell Ave.; Secretary, E H Goin, 573 Orchard Street

7 ETA—Columbia University, St Lawrence, Brooklyn C C, St John University, Brooklyn, New York City; President, Mac C Davies, 79 St Nicholas Avenue, N Y C • Secretary, Lloyd C Best, 217 W 120 N Y C

8 THETA—University Chicago, Chicago, 111.; President, Clifton O Dummett, 311 E Chicago Avenue, Box 158 Chicago, 111.; Secretary, Frank A Banks, 740 E Marquette Road

9 IOTA—Atlanta, Georgia; To be set up

10 KAPPA—Ohio State University, Ohio; President, Lionel H Newsom, 51 East 11th Ave.; Secretary, James K Anthony, 68 E 11th Ave., Columbus, Ohio

11 MD—University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota; President, John R Lawrence, 947 Iglehart Ave., St Paul, Minn. Secretary, John M Patton, 954 St Anthony Ave., St Paul, Minn

12 NU—Lincoln University, Pa Secretary, Judge E Page, Lincoln University

13 XI—Wilberforce University, Ohio; President, Everard A Hughes; Secretary, James E Morris II, Wilberforce University, Wllberforce, Ohio

14 OMICRON—Pittsburgh, Pa., President, Paul L Jones, 228 West 14th, Homestead, Pa.; Secretary McDonald Williams, 201 Michigan Avenue, Betshoover, Pitts, Pa

15 PI—Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio; President, Samuel Wade, 2285 East 89th Street; Secretary, Joseph D Smith, 2813 Central Avenue, N 584

16 RHO—Graduate Group, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Pres Dr W P Jerrick, 1843 Christian St.: C Sec Dr O Wilson Winters, 28 Curren Arcade; F Sec Norrlstown, Pa.; F Sec Dr Percy I Bowser, 5344 Race St

17 SIGMA—Harvard University, Boston, Mass., President, Thomas Center, 12 Hubbard Ave., Cambridge, Mass.; Secretary, G Samuel Darrell, 111 Townsend Street, Roxbury, Mass

18 TAU—University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois; President, Richard Alexander; Secretary, Nathaniel B Green, 1301 W Clark Street, Urbana, 111

19 UPSILON—University of Kansas, Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, Kansas; Kansas State College of Agriculture & Applied Science, Manhattan, Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas; President, Robert N Clark; Secretary, James D Walker, 1101 Mississippi Street, Lawrence, Kansas

20 PHI—Ohio University, Athens, Ohio; INACTIVE

21 CHI—Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn.; President, Ralphael E Tisdale; Secretary, S Bernard Vagner, Meharry Medical College

22 PSI—University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.; President, Franklin Morris, 1519 Page Street West; Secretary Robert Polndexter, 2128 Christian Street

23 ALPHA ALPHA—University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, Miami University, Cincinnati, Ohio; President, John W Fleming, 1532 Linn Street; Secretary, Webster Posey, 1506 Baymiller Street

24 ALPHA BETA—Talladega College, Talladega, Ala.; President, Horace Johnson; Secretary, William King, Talladega College

25 ALPHA GAMMA—Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, INACTIVE

26 ALPHA DELTA—University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif., President, Henry Feltenberg, 1286 S Serrano; Secretary, Edward York, 1286 S Serrano Avenue

27 ALPHA EPSILON—University of California, Berkeley, California; President, Harold R Jones, 2831 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley; Secretary, Henry Johnson, 1340 8th St., Oakland, California

ALPHA ZETA—West Virginia State College Institute, West Va.; President, Lawrence N Jones; Secretary, Garlan R Alston West Va State College

ALPHA ETA—St Louis, Mo.; President, George H Hyram, 4432 North Market St.; Secretary Earl W Hunter, 2316 Spruce

ALPHA THETA—University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; President, James Peoples; Secretary, A Low; C Secretary, George R Ragland, Jr., 818 South Dubuque Street

ALPHA IOTA—University of Colorado, Denver, Colo., President, Howard Jenkins, Jr., 3131 Gilpin St., Secretary, John Wallar, 2606 Gilpin St

ALPHA KAPPA—Springfield College, Amherst College, Amherst, Mass., Springfield, Mass.; INACTIVE

ALPHA MU—Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois; President, Charles Warren; Secretary, William C Pyant, 1930 Brown Avenue

ALPHA NU—Iowa State College, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, INACTIVE

ALPHA XI—University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; President, James P Johnson, 928 31st St., Seattle, Washington; Secretary, Robert B Pitts, 326 23rd Avenue, North

ALPHA OMICRON—Johnson C Smith University, Charlotte, N C; President Horace Davenport; Secretary, T Wilklns Davis Johnson C Smith University

ALPHA PI—Louisville Municipal College, Louisville, Ky„ President, Andrew Moten, 2336 W Chestnut Street; Secretary, Julius L Greene, 1810 W Chestnut Street

ALPHA RHO—Morehouse College, Ga.; President, Benjamin Bullock, Secretary, Clarence Williams, Morehouse College

ALPHA SIGMA—Wiley College Bishop College, Marshall, Texas; President, Frederick D Smith; Secretary, T Lannett Mack, Wiley College

ALPHA TAU—University of Akron, Ohio; President, Attorney Artee Fleming, 22 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio; Secretary, Herbert T Bracken, 385 Wellington

ALPHA UPSILON—City College, Detroit, Michigan; President, Lloyd G Richards, 6364 Epworth Blvd.; Secretary Clifton H Griffith 3607 Rivard

ALPHA PHI—Clark University, Atlanta, Ga.; President, Clarence D Coleman; Secretary, Ephraim A Grier, Clark University

ALPHA CHI—Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee; President, Charles D Procter; Secretary, Clarence I Payne, Fisk University

ALPHA PSI—Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo.; President, Alphonse E Ellis, Allen Hall Lincoln University Secretary, William McCoy, Allen Hall, Lincoln University '

BETA ALPHA—Morgan College, Baltimore, Md.; President Winston Emerson Brown, 529 Cumberland Street- Secretary' Harry Augustus Coles, 1935 Druid Hill Ave

BETA BETA—University of Nebraska, Creighton Universltv Municipal University, Lincoln, Nebraska, President Gaines T Braford, 1952 T Street, Lincoln, Nebraska- Secretary Harold Biddiex, 2225 S Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

BETA GAMMA—Virginia State College, Ettrick Va • President, Reuben K Davis; Secretary, Arthur E Youns'

BETA DELTA—State College, Orangeburg, S C • President Roland J Geiger

BETA EPSILON—Agricultural and Technical Colleee Greensboro, North Carolina; President, Clinton Etherltee Secretary, Earl Holland, A & T College ^neriage, secre

BETA ZETA—Samuel Huston College, Austin Texas- Prpsident, Maceo D Pembroke; Secretory, Weldbn K Ornvls Samuel Huston College, Austin, Texas welao n K - Groves,

BETA ETA—Southern Illinois Teachers Colleee Carhnnriale 111., President Charles E Jones, 211 N will- SerretarV Gaffney Taylor, Colp, Illinois ' 8ec retary

BETA THETA—Bluefleld State Teachers Colleee President e?" 1 Conile : Secretar yS1Ia s E OrSt^ltaS'fSSJ : BETA IOTA—Western State Teachers Colleee Kalamazoo Michigan; INACTIVE <-uuege, K.aiamazco, BETA KAPPA—Langston University, Laneston OklahomaPresident, George Pearson; Secretary, Loyal Rucker

BETA MU—Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Ky.'; President, Arthur Walter; Secretary, Robert L Clardy

i ET ^ £P"^!,» r , ld w A x& M i, Col 'ege, Tallahassee, Florida; President, Oliver H Jones; Secretary, James M Young

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EDITORIALS

ALPHA PHI ALPHA IN WARTIME

BY DR. REID E. JACKSON Editorial Writer

ESSggllElNTMAS, 1942, finds Alj.hu Phi Alpha vfe^4| cancelling its Thirtieth General Conven[^^^^ tion, due to the inconveniences imposed by the present war situation This act, in itself, is symptomatic of further sacrifices which the fraters in Alpha Phi Alpha WILL and SHOULD be called upon to make, both individually and collectively The question, then, is "Can we meet the test?" Cancellation of our current annual convention will be no more than a mere gesture, unless we implement slogans for victory into positive everyday activity, designing towards greater fulfillment of the democratic ideology—not only in America, but all over the world! And, once we do this, we will be executing action proposed before in this column, even before Pearl Harbor This is just another way of saying that the present straggle between democracy and totalitarianism has erected no new issues It has simply brought them into bolder relief! A reiteration of certain of these obligations, then, is not amiss

Of primary concern to all Alphadom should be the status of those Alpha brothers who are now members of the armed forces—particularly those assigned to foreign duty Whether or not it is Christmas, we should remain in constant touch with these brothers A special Yuletide Greeting, of course, is in order; but, we must remember, likewise, the human desire to know what the other fellow is doing and what is going on at home News which we might consider trivial would prove stimulating to the boys in uniform I am sure that von have heard this preachment before, but HAVE YOU DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT! Again, it is human to procrastinate; but why wait until the soldier writes YOU for news? In this transmissal of news, it is proper to include items referring to the activities of the local chapter, in all its ramifications to home life Local chapters, moreover should build upon accurate and cumulative roster of the brothers in the armed forces.

Just as it is desirable for those of us who remain on the home front to write the brothers in the armed forces, it is also apropos for the brother in the armed forces to keep in contact with bis brothers at home, as well as the general officers of the organization It is well to seek information regarding the plans and activities of Alpha Phi Alpha and it is equally as inappropriate for an Alpha man to feel his responsibility to the fraternity temporized upon his induction into the armed forces. What is more true, perhaps, is the fact that this responsibility becomes heightened, as the banner of Alpha Phi Alpha invades areas hitherto relatively strange We must, at all times, know Alpha

men by their presence and, in this stirring challenge, the Alpha soldier must continue to press forward to greater heights of excellence and performance In fine, an Alpha man should expect no more from the fraternity than he does himself for the fraternity! Furthermore, his actions, as a soldier, should be exemplary of high standards of conduct which are conducive to progress in soldier life. This is said because there seem to be those who have accepted induction as the last tryst with life and, consequently, have fashioned for themselves a pattern of life which is not at all commendable or characteristic of normal life. Further implications, which space precludes, could be drawn ; but, the desideratum is that a constant inter-relationship should exist between the brother at home and the brother in the armed forces

In his official release, cancelling the Annual Convention, General President Logan suggested "a banquet, to be held by each chapter and by groups of brothers not able to reach a chapter seat, on the night of December 31, 1942 Greetings would be read from the General President, the jewels, other General Officers including the VicePresident and the Regional Director of the particular jurisdiction. At midnight one brother would figuratively give the Fraternal grip to all other Brothers and then all would sing the Fraternity hymn." Consistent with a previous proposal, this column advocates once more a functional local program, deriving from peculiar local needs. Paradox that it may be, the present curtailed national life affords excellent opportunity to initiate such program. That it might have well been tried in normal times is besides the question The point is that exigency now demands a re-adjustment in our fraternal life and NOW is the time to institute not so much stop-gap procedures as intelligent measures which can persist, even after the present emergency In this vein, the following plan is broached, without any misgivings, as to its future value and significance.

Why could it not be possible to arrange for state meetings of Alpha Phi Alpha, within the threemonths period following the Christmas holidays The Regional Director might assist each state in selecting an appropriate place and time for the meeting While one is aware of the imminent gas rationing program (this is being written November 16, 1942), it does seem possible that, upon ample preparation, share-a-car clubs could be organized for such a confab These state meetings, after dispensing of the routine business demanded by the fraternity, could address their attention to those Turn To Page 6

President Logan Extends Greetings Of The Season TO ALL ALPHA BROTHERS AND ESPECIALLY THOSE IN THE SERVICE

GREETINGS:

At the crucial Yuletide we simply cannot say: "Peace on Earth, Good Will to All Men." Both abroad and at home mighty forces are arrayed for the purpose of denying to Mankind the dignity of the human personality for which the Christ died on the Cross and of mocking the noble Trinity of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity for

which the rivers of a once glorious France ran red

This Christmas is the first, however, since 1939 that our side has begun to fight on a terrain that it has chosen This fact is the best Christmas present that any of us could expect at this time No one knows how many more red Christmases will have passed into eternity before the forces of evil have been broken The struggle will be rude

and rough and tough But the Alpha nion who are engaged in this Campaign lor Citizenship will emerge more determined than ever that they will not become another lost generation wandering through a bewildered world to a third holocaust

Brothers in Alpha—There is no Defeat There is only the postponement of victory!

FERDINAND L ROUSSEVE Second Vice-President

JOHN FLEMING, Third Vice-President

R TYLER Fourth Vice-President

DR RAYFORD W LOGAN General President

p.F.RT MCDONALD First Vice-President

JEWEL G B KELLY

JKWEL N. A. MURRAY

ANDREW

JOSEPH H. B. EVANS

General Secretary

GREETINGS OF

From Jewels, General Officers, and Councilinen to brothers all over the world Our prayerful wishes go out; especially for the welfare of brothers in the armed service

We face the New Year with confi-

LEWIS O SW'fN'GLER

Editor, Sphinx Magazine

THE SEASON

dunce for we are united in spirit arid purpose And through "Manly Deeds" Alpha Phi Alpha will surely add another illustrious page in 1943 to its already glorious record of service

DR FARROW

R ALLEN

General Treasurer

GREETINGS FROM BRO. THOMAS E. KELLEY

My message to the men in the Armed Service:—

To you, brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, who are fighting for our country, I express admiration for your loyalty and determination in playing your part Even though you are always given evidences here and there of racial difficulties and oppressions, you have shown that you are truly men of the highest caliber

You are representing the ideals of our Fraternity Although many of you will not be home this Chris*-"^ T sin"'

JEWEL V W TANDY

CHARLES D. PROCTOR lay Councilman

BELFORD V LAWSON General Counsel

Alpha In Wartime

From Page 3 pertinent problems, involving the civil liberties and economic status of the Negro, in their immediate environment Definite effort could be expended to perfect a philosophy and technique which would enlist aid not only of Alpha brothers but also from any interested persons or groups, who are commonly concerned with the problem at hand This idea, it is conceded, is by no means new But, it would be novel TO SEE SOMEONE DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Activity should not cease here, if it did become possible to inaugurate a concrete program of action, as suggested above Each state conference could prepare a careful report of its work and then elect a single representative to attend a central conference, along with the Executive Council It is true, of course, that transportation is difficult; but the stake which the Negro holds in the present muddled state of world affairs is so fraught with insecurity, as to warrant an assemblage of our keenest thinkers and social engineers, whose task will be to decide upon a consolidated course of action

The senate controversy anent the anti-poll tax bill might be offered as a case in point Indeed, it is encouraging to note that there is appearing in Washington a group of liberal solons who will brave the wrath of certain element to oppose fearlessly the perennial southern bloc But they cannot fight our '"ust or-

DO YOU KNOW

That SUPREME LIBE PANY is now issuing a £ clauses to a certain percen under an Order of Paymen

If you have not been c write for Information to ti Stewart

JJ\J I LJ. t. «*».,,*._, Chicago, Illinois

seem advisable, from this corner, for the Council to convass the GENERAL ELECTORATE of the fraternity to ascertain a consensus of opinion as to WHAT IT WOULD LIKE TO BE DONE, before arriving at ANY decision pertaining to the entire personnel of the fraternity Consequently, it is strongly urged that the foregoing plan be submitted to popular referendum for its disposition In like manner, any other proposal seeking a constructive program of action could be referred to the common man of the fraternity

Further mention might be made of the laudable project of the Kansas City Convention of 1940 While there is no intent here to deprecate the work of the national Pan-Hellenic Council, there still seems to be little evidence of its influence upon the GENERAL SPIRIT and ACTIVITY of the various Negro Greek-letter organizations The Kansas City Experiment needs to be repeated! All the Negro fraternities and sororities should deliberately consolidate their programs, so as to constitute a frontal attack against racial discrimination, on the part of our intellectual elite, which is supposed to harbor our intelligent minds If Alpha Phi Alpha would accept the plan proposed above, or any modification thereof, it would be in excellent position either to assume the lead or to fall into line (it would not make that much difference!) with the remainder of the Negro Greek-letter groups.

This, brothers in Alpha, is construed o be a Christmas message, consistent with the raging war To be sure it

is not platitutionus The era of Santa Claus is passed. We must perform service for ourselves! We can no longer continue to be content with left-overs! This, then, is a Christmas message calling for courage and intelligence to fight not only the aggressors abroad but also the vandals at home Brothers, in Alpha Phi Alpha, we all are soldiers who bear upon our shoulders a heavy responsibility as to the nature of the Yuletide Season of 1942 and thereon Let us do all we can so as to cause to live again that historic Christmas chant "Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Man!"

Greetings From Secretary Evans

A Merry Christmas And Happy New Year, To— All Chapters and To Brothers at Home and in the Armed Services: We will miss each other at the regular time for our Convention Banquet, but I am sure that the response to the suggestion of our General President will find Alpha men assembled all over the country to see the Old Year go and to usher in a New Year of significant activity, both in our chapters and on our national front

The finest Christmas present that wc can make to our brothers, who are engaged in the war effort, will be to let them know that Alpha Phi Alpha moves on—that in their absence the home guard will assume its responsibility and keep the fraternity moving farContinued on Next Page

(The Secretary's Corner

To All Chapter Secretaries:

When the new secretary comes in, see to it that all forms for remittances, pin orders, etc., are turned over to you by the former secretary and keep intact your file of financial reports, so you will have information about grand taxes paid for each brother Whenever a remittance is made to this office, we send back a new set of forms for your next remittance

If you are without forms when grand taxes are to he sent in, list the payment in your letter and we will make up the forms for you. Send all four copies of the remittance blank to this office

In ordering pins, use the price list of February 1st, 1942 and figure the cost carefully, making sure to add the ten percent required as a federal tax Put the total amount (including the tax) in the "Pins" column We do not have special pin order blanks for initiates Use those you have, placing as many orders as possible on the one blank—and be sure to have initiates sign their names on the reverse side of the white blank. Whenever you write in about pins that have been ordered, give the pin order number on the blank and also give the serial number assigned to that pin

See that the name of your chapter appears on any correspondence that you write If you use blank paper, put the name of your chapter after your signature and the name of the office which you hold

When you list names of brothers, always give the full name, or at least the first name and initials. For brothers OTHER THAN OFFICERS in the armed service, list the names and write opposite—"Armed Service." Give address where it is known SEND IN NAMES OF YOUR NEW OFFICERS.

JOSEPH

General

Fraternally,

H B EVANS

Secretary

Greetings From

Continued From Page 6

ward Let us lay emphasis on reinstatements and holding to that which we already have Let us make a reality of our challenging slogan, "Not Alpha Phi Alpha for College, but Alpha Phi Alpha for Life."

Accepts War Post

Greetings

T W JONES

Brother T W Jones, formerly head of the Physics Department at Prairie View State College where he was active in Alpha Eta Lambda chapter, is presently serving as State Coordinator for Negroes for Alabama's Engineering Science, and Management War Training program. Brother Jones, however, was given a leave from a more recent position as head of the

W. T. PATRICK

Beta Chapter, Howard University, who was elected Lay Councilman at the Louisville, Kentucky convention in December He succeeded Brother Edward Brooks, Bow First Lieutenant in the service

Brother Patrick extends greetings, especially to younger brothers of the Fraternity

Electrical Division at Tuskegee Institute, to accept his new post

Holder of the Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State College at Ames, Iowa. Brother Jones is identified with Alpha I\;iu Lambda Chapter, Tuskegee

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Americans All

Together may we stand In this Our Country's hour, United man to man In loyalty and power

Lei every heart and hand Eternal homage pay, To this our Native LandLand of the nine and Cray

Let no uuvalored tongue

Dare taint Our Father's Creed ; Let no ungallam throng Profane the Cause we heed

Leave no unguarded place Within Our Armaments. (live in each Creed and Race Its portion in Defense.

Americans we stand— The Black, the Red, the White, Together hand in hand In UNION may we fight

America is FREE! With LIBERTY for ALL! And now as free men we Shall heed Our Country's Call

UNITED we must stand! In this Our Country's hour— Together—man to man— In Unity and Power.

—J Farley Ragland (Lawreneeville, Va.)

Ethiopia Muses

Fight?—me fightl

We of the cast of night— We of the skin mi-wliite— You bet your life we'll fight!

We valiant battles won When war and worlds begun; We gory swords have swung In sagas yet unsung

\Vnrk'!-iiie work?

While sloven slackers shirk— While foreign-isms irk— You bet your life we'll work!

Toiled I from dawn of day, When fought the Blue and Cray; Toiled I for puny pay, In fertile fields away

Buy—me buy?

Buy battle bonds yon cry— Tail-tinted folks like I You bet your boots we'll buy!

We've bought and fought before, Lack in the days of yore; We are faithful to the trust That I'nele Sam lias put ill us

—J Farley Ragland (Lawreneeville, Va.)

A Soldier's Toast

Here's to the chap in the tunic and cap,

Who glories in Old (dory's call,

Here's to the man with the gun In his hand, To fight for the freedom of all.

Here's to the chap in the thick of the scrap

The lad with the stout heart and true

Here's to the guy who stands willing to die

To uphold the Red-WhiteAnd-Blue

A cheer for the chap who will throttle the Jap, Who'll make every German surrender,

Drink to the one with the straight-shooting gun,

A toast to each gallant Defender.

Here's to the Yank in the bomber and tank,

To the rank of the big and the small, Drink to each lad, to each gay Gall ah ad, The Sergeant, the Private, and all

—J. Farley Ragland. (Lawreneeville, Va.)

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Eta Chapter Gears Program To War Effort

Vivid scenes in the life of a chapter that is giving a practical significance to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in New York City These pictures alone are hardly a beginning of th< praisal of the work that Eta is accomplishing during these critical times

Top, left end:—Councilman Adam Clayton Powell presents pin, history, shingles to 1942 initiates at French Center Brother Lloyd Best, chapter secretary, seated Also Nteoplntes Brother Powell was reclaimed by Eta this year. Center, top:—Brother Lester B Granger, executive secretary, National Urban League, addresses Eta members at French Cen-

WE TAKE PLEASURE

By A P Marshall Alpha Pi Lambda

The time always comes when some Alpha man desires to remind his brothers in the bond of the notable work being done by other Alpha men throughout the world Many of these men have not gained the national prominence of some of our leaders, but, in their particular sphere of interests, are earning the respect of their fellow citizens through their contributions to the cultural progress of a nation It would be wrong to say that

ter Right end, top:—Brother Dr Farrow R Allen, General Treasurer, enjoys chat with Colonel Edward Gourdin, Commander, 37th Infantry, now stationed in New York, and Major Ilarry Lofton

Bottom, left end:—A symbol of the complex problem New York City presents Alpha Phi Alpha progress in the metropolitan area Lower right:—Eta hears Brother Councilman Powell Left to right:—Brothers Crawford, Flannigan, F Day, Brown, Forster, PhiHips, Robinson and Lester Bryant, vice president

"Alpha makes men," for no serious intent could be implied by this phrase, but to say "Men make Alpha" is a true statement of which the history of the fraternity nobly bespeaks Any organization would be strengthened by such records as can be boasted about by our fraternity And though many of our leaders are nationally known, we are made ever so much stronger by those brothers of lesser popularity, but perhaps of just as important positions in their communities

Such a person is Dr William II

Cray, Jr. president of Florida Normal and Industrial Institute, who at the age of 30 becomes the youngest Negro college president, holding the Ph D degree A record which bespeaks a notable achievement in Negro education makes such a tribute possible And a glimpse into the life and achievements of this young brother proves that be stands for and symbolizes all of those ideals with which every Alpha man is familiar "Tin- development of the individual self in the interest of our fellow men."

But not only does Florida boast of an outstanding leader who by right is

an Alpha man Missouri also boasts of such a person Since 1938 Dr Sherman Dana Scruggs has proved his mettle as administrator of Lincoln University, and a leader in state educational circles Since assuming tin: presidency of that state university there have been notable improvements in the physical and cultural atmosphere of the institution The faculty and curriculum of Lincoln University are unexcelled by any other institution of its type As a result of Dr Scrugg's efforts Lincoln University continues to take its place among the leading Negro schools of the country

Journeying to the Carolinas, one finds many outstanding members of Alpha, but none with any greater future than Brother Dr J M Walker, Jr., of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. For two years Brother Walker has served as president of Alpha Pi Lambda chapter In addition he has served as chairman of the local Negro Chamber of Commerce, participated in various civic projects, and is now finding time from his busy practice to assist the war effort by examining army recruits Under Bro Walker's leadership Alpha Pi Lambda has constantly searched out possibilities for civic improvements and has joined hands with other organizations in movements designed to bring about better local conditions In this realm of participation he has been ably assisted by an outstanding chapter roster

In the same state, Brother H L Trigg serves as president of Elizabeth City State Teachers College, one of the three state institutions maintained solely for the training of elementary school teachers A winning personality, a natural gift for administration, and a thorough knowledge of modern educational procedures and principles make Brother Dr Trigg one of the outstanding leaders of the state

These, of course, are but a few of the many outstanding personalities over the country. A fitting tribute to all of them cannot be made in these brief pages, but may it suffice to say that "we are proud of these men and stand behind them offering continued support for every worthwhile venture."

Prince Nyabongo's Lovely Bride

Marriage of Prince Akiki Nyabongo, founder of Beta Psl Chapter, London Eng- land, and member of a royal household of Africa, to the former Miss Virginia Simmons Crowder, of Greensboro, N C, last summer was of wide interest In Alpha circles His charming bride, pictured here, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis W Crowder Wedding scene was at Bennett College Prince and Mrs Nyabongo reside in Montgomery, Ala., where he holds a Professor's chair at Alabama State Teachers College. P

Perry man-Schuster Wedding Rites

Brother Louis H Schuster, member of the faculty staff at Virginia State College, Ettrick, Va., said "I do" in nuptial ceremonies in which he was united in marriage to Miss Corinne R Perryman, who is also identified with Virginia State teaching staff The marriage was solemnized during the middle of this month

The bridegroom has served Alpha Phi Alpha faithfully for many years, and is a member of the Budget Committee of the "Frat" Convention His chapter is Nu Lambda, Ettrick Congratulations1

Dead line Notice February Edition

To All Associate Editors:

In accordance with a plan made by General President Rayford W Logan, and subsequently accepted by the Executive Council, the Sphinx Magazine is expected to be continued during the coming year. This is good news because scores of brothers had expressed concern over the uncertainty of the future for our official publication Deadline for the February Edition is announced for Saturday, January 16th, 1943 No changes will be made in the Chapter Directory until publication of this Edition

MRS AKIKI NYABONGO

With Brigadier General Benjamin O. Davis In England

POUNDS, SHILLINGS AND PENCE—Brigadier General tea shop proprietress explains intricacies of English money to Benjamin 0 Davis (left) looks on with interest as a London Major General John C II Lee

GREETINGS FROM From Page S you will be remembered by your loved ones back home

ALCORN A. & M. COLLEGE

ALCORN, MISSISSIPPI

Wishes the men in the armed forces

A Happy New Year

THOMAS E KELLEY Lay Councilman

JAMES CROW IS DEAD

Satire

By CHARLES Alpha Nu

PKUDHOMME

Lambda

Adeath certificate number 8802 was issued tor James B Crow, alias "Jim" Crow It bore F I) R.'s official presidential signature It was an EXECUTIVE order for the F E P. C. to embalm and bury the rotten remains of this sorcerous old objectionist Yes sir, "Jim" Crow the old wrecker of unity was dead This lazy lily-livered wizened old scoundrel had by force of prejudice made thirteen million Americans very unhappy and was the shami' of many others Vim sec he never had many genuine honest-to-goodness friends Opportunists used him; hypocrites htnnored him; the indifferent tolerated him but he was loathed by liberals The thirteen million Americans—well, I won't tell you what they thought of him; bill he's gone now Yes, he died of natural causes in Southland after a long and COLORED career His time on earth finally expired one morning as the golden yellow fingers of a dawn's rising sun reached up from out of the East Old "Jim" Crow had to take a long trip down that unfamiliar oneway road which he must have imagined in his delusional way would lead him to a superior lily-white heaven

The news of old "Jim" Crow's death seemed to get around mostly by the grape-vine which flourished in subterranean channels The great newspapers in which James B Crow's influence and likeness was reflected, always getting front page billings, seemed to kinda hush-hush his passing I guess they couldn't bring themselves to really believe it: such a come-off was preposterous Yes sir, my friends, I can picture them saying, "It can't happen here"—"He couldn't do that to us"—"How we gonna get along with him gone during tlhese troubled days?" You see some people just won't scuttle the ship even when the Commanderin-Chief orders them to Usually they're the old folks, the traditionalists, the folks astern eyeing the past, avoiding the searching clean winds of new horizons Well poor old James Crow finally got a five line obituary wayback in a low inside corner of the papers 'Twas, they say, just legal bric-a-brac It reads like this:

James B Crow is dead; he died of natural causes in Southland

Our beloved James B Crow, alias "Jim" Crow, is survived by a stepchild—Southern Tradition

News of "Jim" Crow's demise, as I said, had got around mainly as gossip Actually, way before he breathed his last the content of gossip in certain quarters, I know had him dead I am sure this however, was just wishful thinking Somebody even said 'soand-so' told them they heard with their own ears the "death rattles" in "Jim's" bosom Howling dogs and hooting owls had for some little time been tin- genesis for spurious rumors of "Jim's" passing Long ago, information from usually reliable sources in THE KITCHEN said that "Jim" had been given up by most of the doctors Ves sir, they were positive old "Jim" was dying—some of them doctors, they said—doctored on "Jim" mighty hard for Miss Charity's sake, but "no suh, they weren't a curin him." They said further that the only thing keeping "Jim" Crow breathing was them whiteblood transfusions from the Red Cross They went on t'say in contemplation they sure couldn't understand them doctors, keep a'telling and assuring "Jim" Crqw and also that stepchild of his, Southern Tradition, that the blood was lily-white when 'twas red,—that Tradition child couldn't seem to understand this double talk, she was SO SXOW to catch on

I heard this usually reliable source of information was asked—what kind of corpse they suspected old "Jim" would make? To wit, the jaundiced and bitter picture went something like the following:

"Jim" Crow's big hulk had shriveled and shriveled, he was a mere shadow of his former self He was a grotesque wrinkly bag of rattling hones his scabby integument was perforated with holes, from them white red blood transfusions and other intravenous medicaments for his "bad blood." "Jim's" false teeth made him more cadaverous looking than usual and there was a sibilant snaky noise to every breath he took Old "Jim" got where he had no distinction of

taste, eating up everything he could get Unkind and illogical reasoning about the thirteen million Americans was naturally his favorite dish,—the doctors cautioned, lest he'd contract complications Fullacrap disease They, fussy-like, went on t'say they couldn't keep the death-chamber clean because of "Jim's" loathsome and filthy excrementitious habits. "Jim" ordinarily had a rancorous odor, but he got very stinky on his death-bed:crosswise between a skunk and a rat, but more disagreeable A virescent glow showed though the film of yellowish red clay that usually envelopes people down here in Southland of "Jim's" type—"gawdamighty! !" they went on t'say "he was the ugliest sight," the debris of death's triumph over life

Really I had never heard or seen "Jim's" whole name all spelled out His certificate of death listed the initial "B" for a middle name, so I asked this usually reliable source of information what it stood for? They reflected serious-like and said, "I am sure it didn't stand for black nor for brown either"—then they said soft and solemn, "it must'a been for Bastard— or at least it should'a been." They said, too, "Jim" Crow was onery and stubborn even knowing he was at the end of his favorite rope—why he even profaned the priest who came to give euthanasian emollients No sir, he didn't want to make amends, he's always been "just and right," he said, with bullying blatancy No! ! "by cracky" he was't going to entertain in the slightest any idea of changing or doing an about-face—he was determined not to go down easy and peaceful-like He said INCESTUOUSLY, he'd live forever and gloriously too, 'cause his stepchild, Southern Tra 'ition, was pregnant; yes sir, he'd tricked her and she was with child

Finally when the gory and turbulant end came only La Belle Southern Tradition was at his bedside; a reeking bed of hate, of pain and suffering a'way down south in the dixie hinterland They said he didn't die in bis regular bedroom but in La Belle Tradition's bed which had a built-in-commode to hold the chamber-john You see, they said "Jim" Crow had always liked to go to bed all over his big many ramped twenty-two room antebellum one-bath pestilential mansion First, he'd sleep in the Georgian room, then the Floridian, the Carolinian the Alabamian and so on until he'd slept

in all his eleven guest rooms I reckon he must'a been a regular old rounder and in more ways than just his sleep habits In his heyday, they said he'd soon as not sleep in "Uncle Tom's Cabin": running poor Uncle Tom, Topsy and "Little" Eva clean out'a sight Yes sir, they'd all have to s-c-a-t except Uncle Tom's wife; then the brood of the cabin was increased and became all mixed up Afterwards "Jim" would reminisce with sadistic braggadocio, saying,—"them were the good old days, nature in the raw— 'twas our exclusive and most rapacious sport."

The house "Jim" Crow built in Southland was something to behold, it was a feast for the eyes Large in proportion, of course painted white, elaborate and lavish in decorative design with great two-story columned porticos and pedimental gables The plush guest rooms were named for the confederate states. "Jim" Crow's house conspicuously expressed his importance and afforded him graces and amenities extracted from Southland's slave labor But like all the lush of this period and as time gnawed away, "Jim's' big-house became awfully rickety—sun bleached and raw It became an inflammable looking structure that had devoured it's own paint The antique dealers had carted off piece by piece the household furnishings,—you know old "Jim" had to have "vitals." I can't for the love of me see why "Jim" Crow's old ramshackled house hadn't "gone with the wind."

T'was a mess arguing on who'd panegyrize old "Jim" amongst his ardent worshippers I ain't so sure it was ever decided upon conclusively 'cause many of these fervid session went on behind closed doors in Southland's little "Jim" Crow school houses You know a certain few just loved "Jim' (row down here in Southland better'n the three R's One of them he-speckled governor's down in Southland, 1 understand, did a lotta broadcasting Preaching and shouting while brandishing red suspenders he'd extol on what a "helluva feller" old "Jim" Crow was This guy was one of "Jim's" opportunist friends who was trying to be re-elected,—the last I heard of him he was destined to a rendezvous with political oblivion Maybe he was just practicing or rehearsing his own funeral—he had one foot in the grave anyhow

The private life and works of this

fellow, "Jim" Crow were indeed remarkable,—they were past imagining He was something, the most incredible vanquished American born You see not everybody got to know "Jim" Crow well like us thirteen million Americans He was esoteric and one of them introvert guys who'd brood in the sunlight thinking up evil and devil's play to loosen and project under cover of darkness The reason we knew "Jim" Crow so very good was because we lived with the make believe "Southern Gentleman" he was by day and the hoodlum he was by night 'Tis an old saying, to know a fellow plum good, you gotta live with him Well, folks we sure worked plenty long and hard hours with him Our life with him was on a twenty-four hour shift Of course "Jim" didn't actuallywork himself because he had so much inertia, he was just the lazy boss of all he surveyed,—he was head and shoulders above Janus He doled out some awfully lean rations for our toil and many of us got sick and died "Jim" Crow wouldn't allow us much chance of going to school because he figured we'd get smart Really we even dreamed of old "Jim" Crow—frightening—ghoulish dreams Our impasse presented no escape from the ubiquitous spectre that was old "Jim" Crow Even with all this forced in-

timacy, nobody seemed to know exactly where he came from: rumor-mongers said he rowed over at the oar of a galley "Jim" Crow always said, however, that he was legal 'cause he was right when he was wrong—dexter and sinister

There were many stories about old "Jim's" age. He must'a been pretty old, though, 'cause he always celebrated the anniversary of fighting in the Civil War—a war about eighty years ago in which he said, "by-gawd! ! I won the peace." This day was always the occasion of a "Jim" Crow tempest with parading in old moth-eaten gray unbraided uniforms, 'furrin' flag waving, and shooting-off some powerful incendiary speeches Yes sir, "Jim" Crow was at his infectious best with metaphor and verb on this day and did we know how to stay clear outta sight? We "lay-by" on this confounded day of pandemonium These carryings-on lasted all through the livelong day; forward he looked, and backward, and DOWN on us This was the usual prologue leading up to a gruesome democratic travesty: a truly shameful American tragedy with racial hatred as its central theme and "Jim" Crow playing the leading role As night's curtains were drawn and Southland's stage was set in darkness;

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Vigilance Price of Freedom

National Alpha Phi Alpha Hymn

Words by A L SIMPSON- 15

XI Chapter

With expression

Music Arranged by JOHN J ERBY—24

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?*ATE*NITY rOAf

DR. O.WILSO N FRA T FU N WINTER S EDITOR

DEAR Friends of my daddy, those who read this column and like it and those who merely read it Since everybody lias been a guest writer for tliis column,—my school teacher, mother, my daddy's dental nurse, and even our Belgian Shepherd dog, Juno, I thought it was time for me to take a fling at Mr Swingler's magazine because the uncertain state of affairs might preclude any more editions of the Sphinx for the "duration." And the "duration" might continue until I am old enough for the local Sphinx (lull So this possible and probable last issue comes to you under my influence

My name is Oliver Wilson Winters, Jr I am ten months old I weigh twenty-three pounds, and can stand alone, walk with assistance and utilize a vocabulary of exactly seven words I can say, "hey dad, mom, bye, and Alpha Phi Alpha," or a reasonable lac-smile; one word for each of the Jewels I am lap and house broken, husky, lusty and from the elfish smirk on my face you can see that I have inherited much of my father's humor Strange to say, even at ten months I have no visible teeth My daddy used to think it was funny telling people that I was delaying my teeth to embarrass him because he is a dentist One day a friend of his who is famous for his dry, subtle wit exclaimed: "That kid may never have any teeth, remember he is an old man's child." My daddy replied by saying that such a remark coming from some one who is unblessed with heirs and who is decidedly not "heir conditioned" was in poor grace Indeed my daddy said of him as Lloyd George said of Churchill He said the smart, heirless brother was like that because his status was "too little and too late." (Even beyond Lydia Pinkham's)

I hope these few lines will serve as my introduction to Mr Burt Mayberry In Louisville last December one month before I was born, he told my daddy that after I arrived there would be no need to carry and use chewing gum to relieve those occasional sick spells Brother Mayberry must be a father of experience because he was certainly correct (Physicians please take

OLIVER WILSON WINTERS, Jr. Guest Columnist

note Medical science discredits that theory but the Mayberry's and the Winters' don't) Perhaps that was the reason my pop didn't attend any of the formal affairs last X-mas or was it those special blue pass cards that kept him too busy?

I am sending in a few quipps the motif of which is juvenile Please forward them to the Alpha men and their buddies in the Armed Service Varied and interesting are the letters received by the Milk Rationing Board Here are some samples:

"Send me my ration book I have a baby 18 months old, thanking you for same."

"Please send me a form for Grade B milk, as I have a baby 2 months old and didn't know anything about it until a friend told me."

"Sorry I have been so long filling in my form, but I have been in bed two weeks with my baby and didn't know it was runnning out until the milk man told me."

Out of the Mouths of Babes and _ A little girl wrote the following essay on men: "Men are what women marry They drink and smoke and swear, but don't go to church Per-

baps if they wore bonnets they would They are more logical than women, also more zoological Both men and women sprang from monkeys, but the women sprang farther than the men."

Marjorie, aged four marched into the grocer's to tell the news "We've got a new baby brother up at our house," she said

"You don't tell me!" said the grc "Is he going to stay with yon?"

"I guess so," said Marjorie; "he's got his things off."

In a high state of excitement little Evelyn ran into the house "Oh mother!" she cried out "Our pussy-cat has got some kittens and I didn't even know she was married!"

Since before his marriage he had worn a mustache Clara, his little daughter had never seen her father excepting with mustache One Saturday night, moved by a whim, he told the barber to give him a clean shave

Then he went home and went to bed

Early next morning little Clara came from the nursery to visit her parents

The mother was awake; her daddy still snoozed

The child was in the act of kissing her mother good morning, when her gaze fell upon the smooth face on the pillow beside her mother Her eyes widened with astonishment

"Mother dear," she said, in an awed whisper, "who is the gentleman?"

"Mother, who made me?" asked the inquisitive child

"God made you dear," said his mother

"Did he make you and daddy?"

"Yes."

"Did he make grandpa and grandma?"

"Yes dear he made all of us."

"Well isn't there any biology and romance existing around this house."

Florence had a penchant for exaggeration and it worried her mother very much One day while playing in the street, the neighbor's fox terrier playfully darted at her

Florence ran screaming to the house

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Howdy Gang:

As this goes to press wc have just received word that the General Coavention to be held in Chicago during the Christmas has been called off for the duration. Somehow I hate to see that done,because I feelthat there is a great need for the discussions of the world today in order to be prepared for the post-war times. A number of the officers and "big shot" Brothers had been "felt out" as to their opinion on the roming Convention, and the feasibility of holding it at this time Of course I wasn't interviewed on the matter, but I wanted to see it convene whether or no; not be so quick to follow suit But if this will help any, let's all put our shoulder to the wheel and pull together, and "slap the hell" out of the Japs and the Jerrys

There is the outstanding and proficient work that is being done by the Alpha men who are in service From all over the country where camps are located, there comes the report that they are showing their real value to their country, their fraternity, and to their own. That they have the real caliber in them

A funny thing struck me when I read the last issue of the Sphinx For some reason or other I want to put together the two titles of two contributing writers in the magazine and I think it will make a good subject Dr Reid E. Jackson, a very versatile Brother in Alpha Phi Alpha, writes an article— "For What Are We Fighting?" and an article by our history editor Brother James B. Browning on "Educated Fools." When you put the two together a very unique subject, "For What Are We Fighting, Educated Fools?" I know

that it seems foolish to make such a statement, but as time goes on I am ready to agree with that title I have had a very unique experience just recently, at the place where I draw my pay check; in other words, with one of my co-workers. So you see,I am ready

to say there arc plenty of us "Educated Fools."

Right here I want to pay tribute to an old friend of mine, whose sudden death came as a great shock to quite a number of us I speak of Coach Turn Next Page

FRATERNITY FUN

From She told her mother that a bear had chased her "He almost caught me too," she said

"Florence!" sternly, said her mother who had watched the whole scene "Aren't you ashamed of yourself to be so frightened at a little dog and to tell a deliberate falsehood I was sitting here at the window and saw the whole thing- I am going to punish you Go to your room and pray to the Lord to forgive you for telling such a deliberate lie!" Reluctantly she went to her room but in a surprisingly short time opened the door and poked her head out

"It's all right mother," she said "I told the Lord all about it and He said he didn't blame me a bit He thought it was a bear too when He first saw it

C'est le Guerre!

Rationing has become so acute here that the proprietor of the restaurant nearby fired one of the waitresses because he smelled coffee on her breath

Conceit is the only disease known to man that makes everyone sick except the one who has it.

The greatest water power known to man is a woman's tears

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There's an off season for nearly all flowers—except blooming idiots

Manicuring is a process by which a woman's hands are made unfit for dishwashing

With lots of love to Brothers Hank Richardson and Spurlock Clark who gave daddy a pre-maternity lecture on maternity room patience and parent behavior An overdose of Four Roses negated the information Not even my squalls were heard Daddy was really "bottled in bond!"

I hope I have brought a laugh, a chuckle or a smile to some daddy, brother or uncle If the "duration' stops the editing of the Sphinx just write to us, daddy and me, and we will send a militarized Frat Fun directly to your camp (We have some new unexpurgated gems that couldn't make the Sphinx anyway)

Unanswered ad in Local Newspaper Owner of 1940 Ford would like to correspond with widow who owns two tires Object matrimony Send picture of tires

Some girls in slacks go to extremes And live away beyond their seams

Goo goo and bye bye, Oliver Wilson Winters, Jr

SEASON'S GREETINGS

TO THOSE WITH THE ARMED FORCES WHO FACE THE FOES OF PEACE AND BROTHERHOOD FROM

The Lincoln University Family AT JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI

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STORER COLLEGE

Mindful of her sons in the armed forces of democracy sends to them, her blessing, and the assurance that behind their might and self-devotion is the certainty that their friends back home and the collective resources of their homeland are unitedly thinking of their every need, with determination to see them through this crisis

HENRY T. McDONALD President, Storcr College

"Red" Stewart, of Kentucky State, who met with a fatal accident just after his team triumphed over my old Alma Mater I can remember those days when Stewart played Center at Simmons University, a head taller than any one else out on the field "Them were the Grand Ole Days." On behalf of the staff I pay him this tribute, and to his family, our deepest sympathy

Well, who do you suppose loomed up in my life again recently? Well you guessed it None other than Olga and boy was she swell! I'll never forget her But she just won't

Had the very great pleasure of entertaining some Good Brothers the other day Brothers C Wt Anderson, and Frank Stanley of Louisville passed through our town It's always a pleasure tosee them Again we were together

in Little Rock A real pleasant time was had by all

As usual, I am always doing things backwards With gas rationing coming on and everyone putting his car up, here I am dragging my ole jalopy out But after experiencing the congested conditions on public transportation facilities, I feel I should take a chance So here's to Luck

Being late as usual in getting my stuff in, I can't find all of my notes. But Uncle Sam has depleted our ranks so until it becomes very noticeable; and with the calling off of the General Convention, we need to pledge ourselves to carry the light higher and higher and have more of the Brotherly love

The action of the present Congress

is allowing a few of its Southern Senators to disgrace the nation by their nasty attacks, and finally winning out on the Poll Tax question is something that all decent minded persons should resent—and resent it enough, so that tli.^e "Birds" can-feel it

ft will pi-ubahly lx- a long time before we arc called together again I am quite sure, not during the duration; so here's hoping that we will fare as well as possible, whether we are in the Army, Navy, WAVES, WAACS, Air Force, or the Home Front To all, A Merry Christmas and a Ha.ppy New Year and May God Bless you!

Oh yea, forgot to mention about my latest ailment Its Matticosi, and conns from the well known name of Mattie Boy! She's swell and doesn't know it She has me all a twitter, and could take me and all my earthly beloc Here's hoping

It's A Son For Brother And Mrs. H. C. Trenholm

Brother H Councill Trenholm, Director of Education, and President of Alabama State Teachers College, Montgomery, Ala., and Mrs Trenholm announced the arrival of a son, who has already been christened Harper Councill Trenholm II The Trenholm heir was born November 14th

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Alpha Epsilon Chapter Crowns Its Queen At Coronation Ball

Members of Alpha Epsilon chapter, California University, hold their ninth annual formal on the college campus at Berkeley. Big moment of the occasion was crowning of Miss Elise Honegger, of San Francisco as "Queen of the Ball."

ALPHA EPSILON CHAPTER

California University-

Greetings Brothers:

Alpha Epsilon Chapter, located so far from the seat of general activity, is glad to say that our activities are still going strong We have been relatively small and several of our brothers are now in the armed service, carrying the torch of Alpha throughout the country

Recently, we had our Queen Coronation Ball It was quite a success, primarily because of the diligent efforts of the chairman, Brother James Allen. The affair was given on the University Campus at the International House The Hall was beautifully decorated with

Brother James Allen served as chairman of the successful affair

Accompanying picture shows Alpha Epsilon brothers singing the fraternity hymn following the coronation

huge flowers and a most attractive Alpha display in the bandstand

Miss Elese Hunniger was chosen Queen of Alpha Epsilon She is a sophomore at the University of California and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority At a party given in honor of the queen after the dance, her engagement to Brother Edward Gordon was announced

On the campus, Sphinxman Walt Gordon, member of the Varsity football squad, is showing the opposing schools a hard time In a recent game, his first big game of the season, he intercepted a pass and accounted for more than 35 yards gain. Quoting from the Daily Californian, "we think that if Walt Gordon had been in the game

in those closing seconds we would have won." Sphinxman Gordon is the only Negro on the Varsity.

At present our Educational Committee under the able guidance of Brother Rev C L Warren and Brother Atty Edward Bruce is working on a tentative series of forums with the discussion to be centered around the present world conflict Our Athletic Committee, headed by Brother Robert Lee has started basketball practice in anticipation of victories over the Kappas during the coming season The Rushing Committee, with Brother Andrew J Howard, HI., chairman, is planning for the Annual Freshman Smoker.

If there are Brothers located in any of the camps nearby, we would be glad

When Mu Chapter Observed Its Thirtieth Anniversary

Biilliant setting for Mu's Thirtieth Anniversary Reception at Minnesota University Brothers shown, rear standing:— Brothers S O Harris, Thomas Monson, Leon Smith, John R Lawrence, John II. Hickman. Seated, in front of standing line:—Brothers Robert Gardner, William Cassius Raymond W Cannon, former General President; John M Patton, Brothers seated at table, next to camera:—Brothers Archie

to notify them of our activities and to extend the brotherhood of Alpha to them while in service

Fraternally yours, BYRON RUMFORD

BETA CHAPTER

Howard University

Beta Chapter successfully sponsored its annual banquet for the induction of newly elected officers Saturday, November 14th, in the Frazier Hall Cafeteria at Howard University This gala affair, arranged by Brother Arthur Carter and his banquet committee, was amply attended

Brother Thomas Allen, retiring president, delivered the first address of the evening He was followed by Beta's

James, Karl S Weber, Next table:—Brothers C C Hill, S V Owens C W Washington, Raymond Hatcher, Henry R. Thomas, Victor Calloway Rufus Webster, A J Lewis, and Walter Goins

Lady guests included wives and sweethearts of the host brothers Mother and father of Former President Cannon are seen on the extreme left end, rear table

Queen, Miss Geraldine Pittman, who flew down from RadclifFe to be in attendance Brother Tanner McMahon, new president, presented his speech of acceptance of office The neophyte members of the fraternity were welcomed by Brother Eugene Tyree Reed, retiring Dean of Pledges The toastmaster for the affair was Brother B V Lawson, who was introduced by Brother Arthur Carter

The roster of newly inducted officers featured Brothers Tanner McMahon, president; John Harvard, vice-president; Sergil Cave, recording secretary; William Banton, financial secretary; Rollins Williams, corresponding secretary; Lloyd Reed, treasurer; Edward Hawthorne, parliamentarian; Isaac Moran, Editor to the Sphinx and Has-

cal Humes, Sergeant-At-Arms

Brother Reed in his address welcomed the following neophytes, who were initiated November 8th: Walter Combs, William Delaney, Kenneth Dungill, Windell Freeland, Thurston Gains, Fred Henderson, William Hyde, Kenneth Myers, Gregory Swanson, Major Tappan, Leo Townsend, Coleman Tuckson, Emmett Thomas, Delmar White and James White.

Beta Chapter regretted that more brothers were not able to be in attendance because of the present emergency, and desires to extend them sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all their brothers the world over Fraternally yours, ISAAC MORAN

BETA OMICRON

A. & I. State College

Brothers in Alpha, Greetings:

This past spring marked a most successful period in Beta Omicron's history The activities of the chapter during the spring quarter included many outstanding features, among them being—Sunday School programs, quiet hours, Pageants, and the best Vesper program to be presented on our campus during the school year Our activities were culminated by the Annual Banquet Dance, sponsored by Beta Omicron, Chi, Alpha Chi, and Tau Lambda, in our beautiful and spacious Crystal Ballroom. This banquet-dance was dedicated to our brothers who left our ranks to join our armed forces

Beta Omicron had five new brothers to cross the burning sands during last Spring, namely: Andrew Torrence from Little Rock, Arkansas, who is now in the army; Brother Arthur Home, Memphis, Tennessee; Maurice Hickman, Los Angeles, California, who at sixteen, was the youngest brother to ever cross the sands at Beta Omicron; Brother Frederick Robinson, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Brother Warren Benbow, Deland, Florida

Election of officers for the school year 1942-1943 were as follows: President, Edward Reed; Vice President, Joseph N Stevens; Secretary, Tranny Arnold; Treasurer, R B J Campbell, Jr., Associate Editor to the Sphinx, Maurice Hickman

Brothers of Omicron wish to all brothers in the armed forces of our nation—a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and all success in your great venture

Fraternally yours, MAURICE HICKM \N o

GAMMA CHAPTER

Texas College

Greetings, Brothers in Alphadom: Gamma Alpha returned to the campus very much alive, in spite of the present day conflicts, although we lost four of our most capable members to the Armed Forces. They are: Brothers Stratford Hilliard, Jasper Morgan, C L Nix, James Thompson and William Lathen

The following constitute the membership of Gamma Alpha Chapter: Brothers Travis Carr, president: Thomas Quails, secretary; James Shepherd, Dean of Sphinxmen; Luther Simond, corresponding secretary; Sergeant-AtArms and reporter to the Sphinx;

Oliver Lattimore, Brother Hilliard and Brother Melvin Sponsors

Great determination exists among Alpha Phi Alpha dining this year The first event of the year was a Smoker, to which all freshmen and Sphinxmen were invited The first meeting was dedicated to making a program to follow during the school year

Realizing the chapter is relatively young and small (with only seven members present at this time), each brother is taking a great responsibility upon himself, so that Gamma Alpha may be the most active Chapter in Alpha Phi Alpha

Fraternally yours, LUTHER SIMOND, Reporter

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BETA SIGMA CHAPTER

Southern University

Greetings Brothers:

Beta Sigma, as other chapters, also found its ranks well shaken at the outset of the school year From graduation into the armed service went Brothers Ulysses Jnus, Elma Jones, Leonard Clarke, Julius Hibler and Frederick Manson Brother Ulis Shelton into defense work and Brother Lewis James into medical school, However, the roster of officers for 1942-43 is well intact President Brother Walter Austin ;Vice President, Brother Huel Perkins ; Secretary, Brother Arthur Wilson; Treasurer, Brother Jonas Gaines; Editor to Sphinx, Brother Edward Bouey

In surveying the status and positions of honor held by Beta Sigma during the past year, such as Inter-fraternal and Intra-mural Basketball Champs, Pacesetters in scholastic and civic accomplishments, etc., we can really appreciate the responsibilities that are before us We have recently made three neophyte brothers into the chapter— Brothers Leroy Vcntress, Leonard Washington and Wilbur Patty

So we who remain, do solemnly rededicate ourselves under the banner of Alpha, to carry on Fraternally yours,

EDWARD H BOUEY Editor to Sphinx

NU LAMBDA

Ettrick, Virginia

Brothers in Alpha, Greetings:

On the evening of Armistice Day Brothers Foster, Galloway, and Davies were hosts to the second meeting of the school year, and the members of Nu Lambda convened at the sacred shrines

of Alphadom in due and ancient form. They drank copiously from the Bowing founts of wisdom, wit, and war news, and fraternized in the warm spirit ol true brotherhood that characterizes Alpha everywhere

Within the minds of all present, however, were thoughts of the recent passing of Brother Charles J Wartman Sr Brother Wartman was a member of long standing, and his life of unselfish service, devotion, and successful achievement epitomized the high ideals of Alpha's lofty precepts We shall indeed miss Brother Wartman whose warm presence always contributed something indefinably special to our fraternal gatherings May he now recline in sublime happiness amid the jeweled halls of Valhalla, and look back in satisfied retrospection over a life well spent And may we here carry on for Alpha in that accepted manner of successful achievement that characterized the labors of Brother Charles J Wartman Sr Brotlnr Win R Simms, Charles J Wartman, Jr., and Colson Jackson are Nu Lambda's latest contribution to L'ncle Sam's armed forces. They carrywith them our prayers and hopes for continued safety and success Brother ["ownes is back with us again after winning his P H D laurels in Physics at Penn State Brother Harry W Roberts has finished and submitted his P H D thesis to Vale University Brother Roberts has done, recently, some rather extensive research study on the Life and Labor of Rural Negroes in Virginia, which is also the subject of his Doctor's Thesis Brother John M Gandy is now President Emeritus of the College, and is on retirement as research Professor of History Brother Gandy is one of Nature's true noblemen, and may he now find time to enjoy some of the fruits of his many years of uplifting labors Brother Luther H Foster is now ActingPresident, and under his able guidance things are still moving along here at State in their acustomed happy, precise, and successful stride Brother Doctor C F Nelson of Lawrenceville, has chalked up an amazing record in the field of surgery To date he has done nearly twelve hundred successful tonsillectomies He has devised a specialized operative technique in throat operations that is astounding in its thoroughness of procedure

At our recent meeting several of the Brothers from Beta Gamma, our student chapter, communed with us, and their visit was felt to be mutually bene

ficial. We were indeed happy to have them

In October's Sphinx was a note to the effect that December's issue might be the last publication for the Duration Here's hoping, however, that the Voice of the Sphinx may still be heard, in spite of wars and rumors of wars and that it may be able to continue shouting its thunderous tones throughout these Un!\ed States to inspire Sons of Alpha on to even greater and greater realms of outstanding achievement, and loftier and loftier heights of uplifting endeavor

Fraternally yours,

J FARLEY RAGLAND

Associate Editor

ALPHA SIGMA CHAPTER Wiley College

Greetings from Alpha Sigma:

Alpha Sigma chapter at this writing is forced to report depletion in its ranks due to not only the armed forces but also to educational piracy Several brothers have been leased to Uncle Sam by Alpha Sigma The latest to be called to the colors were Brothers LaVerne Sweatt and Lonnie Briscor.

The brothers who have transfered to other schools are Brothers Roderick Adams at Meharry; Kenneth Curl at Prairie View, and H A Carr at Wilberforce

Brothers serving in the armed forces who have returned to the campus this year are Sgts Alfonso Standifer and Thomas Dixon, and Lannett Mack, who is in the United States Navy

The visiting brothers were royally entertained at a smoker in the home of Bro Dr V E Daniel, dean of the college Among the graduate brothers present were Bro Dr K B Morris, Bro N H Anderson, and Bro Fred Finch

Alpha Sigma is doing its little bit for the war effort also We have sent Christmas cards to all our members serving overseas Along with this the brothers are gathering scrap meta! and purchasing war stamps

Bro Benjamin W Anthony, roentgenologist at Providence Hospital, Chicago, 111., visited the campus with his wife recently Bro F T Long coach,and associate professor of cconottrices has returned from a very successful summer at the University of Michigan

There are a few additions to our fast growing Sphinx Club and from all indications they will make good Alpha material The Sphinx Club has outlined its program for the year and

EPSILON LAMBDA

St Louis, Mo

Brother James A Scott, former Presidentof Epsilon Lambda and former General Vice President, has been selected as Director of Elementary Education of the Negro Schools of St Louis He, the first person to be chosen for this position, has an office in the Hoard of Education Building, and directs activities of nineteen schools with more than 2S0 teachers.

Director

Brother Scott brings to his position profound scholarship, long varied experience and an instinctive sympathy with the problems of the school child A graduate from the Sumner High School, St Louis, he went on to Kan-

very fine things are expected from the Little Brothers this year.

Despite the losses from this chapter, Alpha Sigma is striving harder than ever to "put things over." We are cooperating closer than ever with the graduate members of this chapter, and with the true spirit of Alphadom, we honestly believe that we shall continue to hold the light over high

In closing we say, may Alpha Phi Alpha play a great part in making the world free from tyranny and let al! roads lead to Chicago Fraternally yours,

JAMES L HUTCHINSON

Editor to the Sphinx

sas University for the B A., with Phi Beta Kappa honors, to Harvard for the A M., with a fellowship in English, to Minnesota and Ohio for further work in English, and the education of the atypical child He has taught at Sumner High School and Stowe College, St Louis, and at Virginia State College In addition he has served as principal of Wheatley, Turner and Banneker schools in St Louis

Brother Scott's published articles appeared in educational magazines including School and Society, Recreation, Journal of Negro Education, Journal of Exceptional Children, and The Crippled Child

Despite his busy professional life he is active in community affairs as a member of the Metropolitan Bureau for Wartime Care of Children and of the Board of Directors of Peoples Hospital Brother Scott is a member of the St Paul A M E Church His wife, who is Executive Secretary of the Wheatley Y W C A., was Miss Anna Lee Hill of Winston-Salem N C

Negro Education in St Louis will reach a high level on the curve of achievement under the leadership of Brother Scott

Fraternally vours, ROBERT P WATTS

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XI CHAPTER Wilberforce University

Greetings, Brothers in Alpha:— XI Chapter wishes to extend greetings to all other chapters and hope that they have a very successful year Brothers of XI are working very hard to keep Alpha Phi Alpha the greatest fraternity on Wilberforces' campus through the leadership of Bro President Everard Hughes

Because of graduation and the present emergency, XI Chapter has been reduced to eighteen brothers Brothers David Colton and George O Walker were commissioned second lieutenants upon their graduation in June, 1942 Brother Colter is stationed with the 366th Infantry, Fort Devens, Mass., and Brother Walker is stationed at Camp Robinson, Arkansas Brother Arthur Crowell has been commissioned 1st Lieutenant in the Chaplain's Corps and is stationed at Harvard University going through a six week's course Brother Romeo Cherot, Wallace Barry, and Clarence Burton have also answered the call to the colors

On the military front of the Wilberforce ROTC Unit, Brothers Thomas

BROTHER JAMES A SCOTT

Leigh and ALBERT Parker have been chosen Cadet Lt Col and Cadet Captain (Adjutant) respectively Brothers R Walker, and J Jordan are Cadet 1st Lieutenants Brothers Osbie Herald, J Baker and Wm Shropshire are Cadet Sgts

Plans for the Freshman smoker and Chapel programs are in the making XI Chapter is honored very much by having Brother Dr Charles Wesley among them Brother Dr Wesley, General President, 1931-1941, was honored by all the Alphas in the State of Ohio at Promene Hall, Ohio State University November 14th, at a banquet All brothers reported an enjoyable time Fraternally yours, BRO Wm SHROPSHIRE

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BETA DELTA CHAPTER

State College

Greetings, Brothers:

Beta Delta takes this opportunity to congratulate brothers who have left their various positions in civilian life and answered, the call for the defense of our country We keenly realize the fact that our livelihood in a democratic country will largely (Upend upon the successes made by our brothers, as well as all soldiers in this conflict

As all,cannot fiffht, remember, brother-soldiers that we who are guarding the home front have pledged our allout support to you and are behind yon one hundred percent So, let not race prejudice, discrimination, and the like discourage you, but remember that you as well as all other soldiers have somettiing to tight for Your mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sweethearts, and wives, are all looking forward to the day "When Johnny comes marching home again," not as the fallen, defeated or vanquished, but as the victorious, all-conquering Johnny!

This Christmas wherever you are, whether in planes, tanks, trenches, or it* tents, if you will prayerfully look toward the heavens, you too, as the shepherds of old, will hear and see the Angels asthey sing "Peace on earth, good will to all men."This is the universal .peace; not just for one race, but for all races This is the peace and freedom that shall give every nation its rightful place of existence and livelihood in a world of peace and freedom This isyour pledgetoAlpha Phi Alpha; your pledge to your loved ones This, brother-soldier, is what we are fighting for

Despite our draft-swept minimized group, Beta Delta continues to uphold the high ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha—as

is expected in Alphadom. With Brother Paul R Webber, Jr (Asst football coach, Prof, of Economics, and proprietor of the college "Soda Shoppe") as our advisor, and the many educational activities we are planning; it is expected that this year will add greatly to the respect we have earned these fourteen years

On October 28, we initiated into the Sphinx Club two candidates we thought worthy of that honor They are: Alfred A Holmes, Savannah, Ga.; and James Ford, Tallahassee, Fla The initiation ceremony was very impressive and one which shall long be remembered by both initiates and brothers

Beta Delta and the Sphinx Club led again at our annual Homecoming festivities We decorated Louman Hospital, our scheme being based on the "Double V" campaign One of the "Y's" bore the colors, old gold and black; the other, red white and blue Our neon insignia wasplaced above the "Double V" and the front of the hospital artistically draped in the forestated colors significant of the "Double V." With the neon insignia burning brightly at night, the decoration depicted an artistic masterpiece

We crowned Miss Minnie Dannelly, "Miss Alpha Phi Alpha." A roar of applause greeted the debut of Miss Dannelly, who is a Junior in the Dept of Business Administration Iter attendants were Miss Myrolcnc Bacote of Timmonsvillc, S C, and Miss Eugenia Capers of Savannah, Ga.

The Sphinx Club crowned "Miss Sphinx" Miss Marion Priester Savannah, Ga Her attendants were Misses Irene Barnes, Savannah, and Juanita Vaughn, Ansonia, Conn

Brothers who returned to the Alma Mater for this spectacle were: Mac Russel Flynt, Bureau of Standards, Washington; James B Lum, Bureau of Standards; William Henderson, Sgt., Fort Bragg, N C.; Samuel Heyward, Professor of Math and Mechanic Arts, Bamberg, S C.;Theodore Martin Navy Yard, Charleston; Sphinxmen Charles Chatman, Camp Croft, S C.; Samuel Parker, Navy Yard, Savannah, Ga Brothers who recently visited our Alma Mater: Freeman Gause, 2nd Lieutenant, U S A.; Samuel Rice, recent inductee; Vivienne Deas, U. S. Navy; Charles W DeCosta, Jr., Draftsman, Brooklyn Navy Yard; E C Jones, U S A

Brothers entering armed forces since May: Robert H Myers, Camp Wolters, Texas; F Jefferson Toland, File Clerk, Ft Lewis, Tacoma, Wash.; Cresseye

D Baker, Ft Niagara, N Y.; William E DeLaine, Aviation Cadet, Tuskegee; Roland J Geiger, Jr., Pres of Beta Delta, Air Corps Enlisted Reserve, to be called June, '43

Beta Delta men here and there: W Elbert Johnston, Jr., New York University; Frank P Lloyd, Bureau of Standards, Wash.; Marion Day and Isaac B Armstead, Wannamaker Chemical and Explosives Plant, Orangeburg, S C Brother Armstead also manages the State Theatre of Orangeburg Edgar Anderson, Prof, of Physics and Chemistry, St George, S C Wilbert Smith, Firestone Co., Akron, Ohio.

Brother Elbert Johnston, whois working on his Masters in Business Administration and College Administration is especially missed His presence in Beta Delta was always a source of inspiration to the brothers We appreciate his presentation to the chapter of the magnificent Black and Gold scrapbook containing the entire history of Beta Delta, and the painstaking effort he had to undergo in compiling this large volume

Brothers now active in Beta Delta are: Roland J Geiger, Jr., President, Senior in Business Administration; Willie G Gaston, Financial Secretary, Senior, Business .Administration; Carl A Green, Treasurer, Junior Biology major; Edward Fuller, Editor to The Sphinx, Senior Chemistry major; Clyde L Reese, Ex-officio officer, Junior Chemistry major; Samuel L. Anderson, Senior A B major; Daniel Lawrence, James W Becknell, Juniors Mechanic Arts; James V Gibbs, Senior Chemistry major, Harold E Mazyck, Jr., Junior Biology major Through unceasing labor, Brothers Green, Reese, Gibbs, and Fuller have been recently elected to membership in Sigma Rho Sigma, Honorary Scientific Society

Finally, it is our sincere hope that this issue of The Sphinx will not be the last issue for the duration because we feel that it is a source of inspiration to brothers in the armed forces, as they are eager for news of the home chapter as well as of the general organization; and that it will enable those of us who remain at home to hold tight "the tie that binds" during this period of curtailed activity. Therefore, except indirect conflict with the war program, we must have the continued publication ofTHE SPHINX

Sincerely and fraternally, EDWARD FULLER

Editor to The Sphinx

Tau Chapter Illinois University

Taken during the latter part of last semester, the accompanying picture shows members of the Tau Chapter and its pledges From left, top row they are:—

Brothers Robert O Clark, Emmett Simms, Julian E Dawson, Jr., Williams II Browne, 111,Massie L Kennard, Harvej Alexander Third row, from left:—James J Seaberry, Robert

TAU CHAPTER

University of Illinois

Greetings to Alpha from Tau:

Tau Chapter lias been the great and laming torch, higher than ever before!

Last May Robert S Brown, David Toney, Samuel McElroy, and Robert Crowder crossed the burning sands Brother Robert Brown won a distinction for himself when he was elected to Phi Eta Sigma, freshman honorary fraternity, with an almost straight "A" average

Since that time, brothers have graduated and have taken their position

E daybrooks- Cary B Lewis, Jr. Homer L Cbavis, Richard B Alexander Second row, from left:—Nathaniel B Green, C 11 Bowman, FranUlin J Gayles, Arthur H Webb, Edward k\ Gayles Front row from left :—Pledgee C C Watford

Brother Robert S. Browne, Brother Samuel McElroy, Pledgee Kidd L Moore, and Brother David E Toney

in the American theatre of the war, either in actual combat, or in defense plants Brother William Browne, who received his B S in chemistry, is now employed as a chemist for the International Harvester Company, of Chicago; Franklin Gayles, B A in History, in the United States Navy; Brother Cary B Lewis, B A in Political Science, is working in the Stewart Warner's defense plant in Chicago; Brother Nathaniel Green, B S Musical Education, is present again this year doing graduate study in voice and theory

Brother Arthur H Webb, who is

studying for the Ph 1> degree in Bacteriology, has been appointed to the faculty, as assistant in Animal Pathology and Hygiene; and is the first Negro to be appointed to the faculty of the University of Illinois Furthermore, Brother Webb has completely succumbed to the wiles of Cupid, and on December 5th, lovely Dorothy Griffin. of Chicago, became Mrs A H Webb

Brother Charles McGhee recently married the former Frances Nelson of Champaign, Illinois; Brother Sergeant Emmett Simms married Zephyreen Duncan, of Chicago, on October

23rd Brother Julian Dawson, formerly of Tau and Theta, married Florence Taylor, of Chicago

Officers of the year are as follows: Nathaniel B Green, President; David Toney, Vice President and Dean of Pledges ; Robert E Claybrooks, Recording and Corresponding Secretary : Robert }•'.. Browne, Treasurer; Edward R Gayles Social Chairman; James Seaberry Chaplain and Parliamentarian; and Arthur 11 Webb, Sergeantat-arms The Sphinxmen—Edward Mostly, Robert Stone Harold Stem, John B Holloway, Roland Stewart, and Nathaniel Johnson are rapidly proving themselves worthy of some day attaining Alphadom

On October 10th, "Homecoming," Tau of Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Nu of Delta Sigma Theta gave a gala Homecoming Dance at which Floyd Campbell supplied the music. On November 7th the brothers gave a party for the pledges, at which the brothers in the armed forces were honored

Thus we carry on for Alpha and for America!

Fraternally yours, ROBERT S BROWNE

BETA KAPPA CHAPTER

Langston University

Greetings, Brothers:

The long silence prevailing over our chapter is now broken, as we take this means to inform all brothers that there still exists Beta Kappa Chapter. Our silence does not indicate inactivity Instead, it denotes untiring, ceaseless and conscientious effort to raise and keep Alpha raised

Our recent activities had as their climax the fall initiation, which took place October 25th This initiation added five glad Neophytes to our already depleted ranks of five The Neophytes are—Thaddens Hobbs, John Ross, W B Proctor Jr., Mitchell Southall and William Franklin. We, of Beta Kappa, arc proud to say that these new brothers have fallen in line and have already put their shoulders to the wheel in an effort to make Alpha supreme

We suffered the loss of a fine brother, in the person of C B Wood Brother Wood is a recipient of a position on the West Coast To him we wish a successful career

On October 7th, Langston llomecomers enjoyed the crushing 20 to 0 defeat handed Wiley College by the Langston Lions There were many brothers out who had once attended

Langston Among the notables were— former General President L L McGhee Ralph Bine, of Vinita; and Hamilton Vaughan, of Fort Gipson The brothers also had the honorable presence of Brothers Maxie Sprout, of Alpha Sigma and member of Wiley Aggregation Approximately ten brothers have been called to the Colors, but this numerical depreciation serves as an inspiration and an incentive to thi we want to do, and the task we will do

Fraternally yours

BROTHER S L HARGROVE,Jr Editor to the Sphinx «

BETA ETA CHAPTER

Southern Illinois Normal

Dear Brothers of Alphadom—

Greetings:

Beta Eta is happy to report that the chapter is keeping abreast with the times Our fall initiation was held on October 22, and six men were able to make the trip across the "burning sands" in due form These were— Alonzo Crim, Warren St James, MilFord Blackwell, John Talbert. Burt Oliver and Jesse Perkins. Visiting brothers with us were—Elijah Langford, charter member of Beta Eta; Brother Craig, of St Louis; Brothers Theodore Taylor and Wallace Price The brothers who took an active part in the initiation were—Leroy Duckworth, Prank Owens Gaffney Taylor, Carlston Brown, Earl Brooks, Henry Washington, Harry Jones and yours truly

The following brothers are in the armed forces : Sergeant Charles Jones, Corporal Samuel Roberts, Cadet Harold Walker, Tuskegtse; Private Leroy Duckworth, Private I arlston Brown, Sergeant James Ear] (Red) Thompson Private Viencenl Freeman Sergeanl Ruges Freeman", Private Lloyd Whitnej Bell, Private Lawrence Wilson, Private Morrison Angland Bell and Wilson are in the Radio School in Lexington Kentucky; and our highest ranking brother is Second Lieutenant Milbert Stanton

The newly elected officers are— Brother Earl Brooks, President; Brother Frank Owens Vice-President; Brother Gaffney Taylor, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer; Brother Henry Washington, Secretary, Brother J C Perm, Faculty Representative and Chaplain, Brother Alonzo Crim, Reporter to the Sphinx

Brother Penn was elected delegate by the Jackson County Teachers Association to the Illinois Education As-

sociation, which will meet in Springfield on December 28th, 29th, and 30th

Beta Eta held an open house Sunday evening November 15th, in honor of Brother Sergeant Charles Jones, and other soldiers, not brothers; among whom were Sergeant James Walker, brother to Brother Cadet Harold Walker; Sergeant Willard Brown Corporal Woods and several others.

Here is wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happj New Year to all Alphadom

Fraternally yours

J C PENN

BETA PI CHAPTER Lane College

Brothers in Alphadom:

Once again we joyously greet you, regardless of the many new obstacles that have arisen before us

Time has brought epiite a change to this link in the great Alpha chain. Many brothers have put their books upon the shelf to join the many that seek to make this wonderful land safe for those that are to follow In all sincerity, those brothers who are no longer with us are missed greatly

Now we are awakened more than ever to the fact, that absence truly makes the heart grow fonder for those who know the secrets of that which is nearest our hearts—"Alpha Phi Alpha."

This year after losing our president, who is now Sergeant Leroy Suttles, our vice president, Brother Isaac Golden, took over. This year finds us with the following officers: Brother Isaac Golden, President; Brother Obidiah Reynolds Vice President; Brother Frank Haugh, Recording Secretary Brother Elliot Mayfield, Treasurer; Brothel Vlbert Harris Sergeantat-arms; Brother Horace Hawkins Chaplain

Although we miss our former president Sergeant Suttles who received his rank only thirty-six days after his induction, which is a record, also Brothers Sergeant Herman Stone, and Captain Melvin C Hall, we still carry on, for we cannot let them down Their leaving us at the beginning of this school year, has been an incentive to make us work harder

The first thing that materialized from our calendar for the year was an introductory program, held in the college chapel for the purpose of introducing the organization to the freshman class. Our guest speaker for the occasion was a former graduate, Brother Frederick Spann, who is now

Alpha Psi Chapter Lincoln University (Mo.)

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, (Mo.)

completing his third year at Meharry Medical College

This year, as ever, we have been pretty active in campus activities To the Brothers of the chapter went the Following campus offices Brother Frank Haugh, President, and Brother Kllint Mayfield, V'u < Pr< id<nl of the senior class; Brother Obidiah Reynolds, Presidenl of the junioi class; Brother William C Snttlcs, President of the Glee Club; Brother Elliot Mayfield, President of the Athletic Committee We also had a brother, along with others, to represent the school at the National Youth Conference, held at Atlanta, Georgia

Beta Pi extends her heartiest greetings to the Brothers in camp and overseas, defending those things that we strive for continually To them, the best of luck, and in their dark hours, may they still see the light of Alpha

Fraternally yours,

FRANK J HAUGH, Jr Associate Editor

Standing, from left:—Brothers

ALPHA PSI CHAPTER

Lincoln University (Mo.)

GREETINGS BROTHERS:

Alpha Psi finds itself very much occupied with the war effort, and most of the brothers are making their last few weiI>on thi- campus as worthwhile a the) i.I" 'Ilie •bapti i pro_.iJin has been twofold The biothei are trying to make a great contribu lion to this, our Alma Mater, and also make one to Alpha Psi During the campus homecoming celebration, the chapter presented a beautiful name post to the University to become a part of the beautifying and improvement program here They presented on Army Day, an Honor Scroll of Lincoln University's men in the armed forces to Miss Eunice Meriweather "Miss Homecoming."

As for Alpha Psi itself, the chapter has adopted a new type budget system of finance to make the financial program less strenuous

Our President Alphonso Ellis was inducted into the army, and the new

election of officers were as follows: Charles Brown, President; Bertran Wallace, Vice President; Thomas Brackeen, Secretary; Billy Jefferson, Treasurer; James Fields, Editor of the Sphinx and Dakota Pippins, Sergeant,it \rms

iin our program for this first semester, was a celebration of the Fraternity's birthday It was a very unique celebration as it was the first of its kind at Lincoln University

Brother James Tillman from Alpha E*a, one of the youngest chapters in our organization, is now one of us, an Alpha Psi Brother Tillman is an outstanding scholar and we welcome him

The initiation for the fall semester at this writing is just beginning, and will terminate December Sth This will mark the second initiation during which our new personality analysis program will be used It worked so successfully at the last, that the brothers have continued it

Alpha Psi is proud to add to its list of accomplished aviators, two

ALPHA PSI CHAPTER

Lester Davis, Robert Sharpe, Seated, from left:—Brothers Billy Jefferson, Charles Brown, James Fields, Elmore Nelson, Samuel Jones, Jerry Gilchrist, Louis K Harris, Bertran F Wallace Thomas C Brackeen and Dakota A. Pippins.

brothers; acting President Louis K

Harris and Brother Frank Bruce, both whom passed successfully examinations for admittance to the U S Army Air Corps Two Brothers from Alpha Psi, Brother Wendell Prukt and Brother Richard Pullam are approaching their graduation at Tuskegee

At this writing Alpha Psi has no information as to the convention, but should it be held, the chapter has prepared to attend and to bring to it one of the finest under-graduate programs in Alpha to share with the other undergrads This includes one of the most effective initiation programs and most impressive Mother's Day services we believe used

Alpha Psi wishes to congratulate the editor of the Sphinx for such an excellent edition of the magazine last quarter On our campus it has drawn the interest of many who are in no way connected with this organizaton, as an client publication

In closing may we ask all chapters who have members, or who know of members, who are in army camps in •this vicinity, or who may be coming to this area, Fort Leonard Wood, Camp Crowder, or Jefferson Barracks, to let us know who these men are and we shall be glad to extend to them the hospitality of our campus We have been glad to welcome several already, including officers and enlisted men

We have pledged ourselves to give maximum service to these United States of ours, on the front and at home in the truest Alpha spirit

As the convention still seems to be on, wc say loud and strong, "On to Chicago, and look out you undergrad brothers, for we certainly have our eyes on the L'Ouverture Trophy."

Fraternally yours, JAMES FIELDS

Assistant Editor Sphinx

BETA UPSILON

Alabama State

Greetings, Brothers in Alpha:

Today while the eyes of men are turned towards war and destruction, members of Beta Upsilon are doing their share to keep the home fires burning and on the front Beta Upsilon proudly boasts of leasing to the Armed Service such capable brothers as Lindsey G Fields, William Kimble, Rufus A Smith, Emmett Jenkins, Sanford McKensie, Yancy Griggs and Luther Oliver I

With the withdrawal of many brothers because of Army Service, we had

to elect officers in September Elected to carry on the responsibilities of President of Beta Upsilon was William Beard, a good fiery brother, now a senior in Education Brother Beard hails from Birmingham, the Magic City Brother William Kimber, our faithful secretary, was called to service Elected to carry on the duties of secretary is Brother William Turk, a staunch Alpha man from Gary, Ind. Brother Alonza Harvey is still around to handle our financial difficulties

Brother Robert Bankhead, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, is our newly elected Dean of SpHnxmen

Brother Jefferson Underwood, who has been ill for the past few weeks is steadily recovering Participating in various activities on the campus for the uplift of all are: Brother William Davis, our beloved Trumpet King, Brother Isaac Livingston, the campus Dorsey, and Brother James (Mama's Baby) Ivory, who is being kept on his toes by a much sought after Mobile Beauty Brother William Thompson, (the steak man) is on the loose Carry on where good Brother Luther (Gable) Oliver left off

Beta Upsilon is very proud to hear that Brother Samuel Boyea, the impossible, is doing great things at tinUniversity of Wisconsin Brother Boyea withdrew from Alabama State to pursue a course in Journalism at Wisconsin He was Associate Editor to the Sphinx while he was connected with Beta Upsilon Succeeding him as Associate Editor, is Brother John B Hall Brother Hall is branded as the "Flash" at 'Bama

We feel the loss of good Brother M Woolfolk, who so ably assisted the chapter for the past two years, who was called to the colors, but we can still count on the great Brother Dr Akiki Nyabongo, who is still here giving his able assistance

TIME MARCHES ON," so does Beta Upsilon and all AJphadom, Fraternally yours, JOHN (HURRY UP) HALL

Associate Editor, Sphinx o

PHI LAMBDA CHAPTER

Raleigh, North Carolina

Greetings, Brothers:

Phi Lambda has been hard hit by the present emergency During the summer we lost, both our President, Brother J P Bond, and our Vice President Brother Payne, who have left Raleigh to take responsible positions in con-

nection with the war effort They have been replaced by Brothers Walker Quarles and M W Atkins, the president and vice president respectively

Brother Louis W Roberts has recently been appointed to the faculty of Shaw University as Professor of Physics Brother Roberts, in addition to teaching courses in Radio Communication miller the ESMWT program, is also Professor of Physics at St Augustine College During the summer he taught at the National Radio School in Lexington, Kentucky

Brother Ivan E Taylor, Professor of English at Shaw and St Augustine Colleges, received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania at the June Convocation

The Brothers of Phi Lambda are quite active in the Defense program of the city of Raleigh Brother M W Atkins, Principal of Washington High School, is at present heading up the Victory Corps at his institution Brother Walker Quarles is Chairman of the Defense Committee at Shaw University; and Brother John Hope Franklin is Chairman of the War Council at St Augustine College

Brother H I F Nanton has recently been appointed Information Specialist of the Venereal Disease Clinic of the United States Public Health Service, with headquarters here in Raleigh Brother John C Harlan, formerly Professor of Political Science at Shaw University, has accepted an appointment as Professor of Military Science at A and T College in Greensboro, with the rank of First Lieutenant

Phi Lambda extends the Seasons Greetings to its brothers everywhere Although we shall not see you this year at a convention, we shall be keeping the light of Alpha burning in our nook of the country

Fraternally yours, JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN

Associate Editor

OMICRON LAMBDA

Birmingham, Alabama

Dear Brothers,

Omicron Lambda extends heartiest greetings to all other chapters and hopes for them a continuation of success

As we look forward to the coming of the new year the faces of brothers Wm L Crenshaw, Tilford Cole, Allen Gooden, Jr., Mason C Terrell, Noah S. Purifoy, and Herbert Pegues will be missed as these brothers were of great service to the fraternity, and we

Omicron Lambda Chapter Birmingham, Alabama

Members of Omicron Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Birmingham, Alabama Reading from left to right, First row kneeling:—Major A Brown, Sergeant-At-Arms, William E Peterson, Editor to Sphinx Wayman C Matherson Assistant Secretary, H Lovell Mosely, President, C L Shepard, Secretary, C H Hay-good, Vice President

Second Row, Standing : Charles O Webb, Charles J Greene,

know they are carrying on for "Uncle Sam" in the "Alpha" way

Even though Omicron Lambda will face the new year with the prospect of an abbreviated membership the work of Alpha must go on, and so we have pledged ourselves to keep our fraternity ever elevated as only it should be

The officers of Omicron Lambda for '42 have been elected for a second term They are viz: H Lovell Mosely, President; C H Haygood, Vice President; C L Shephard, Secretary; Wayman C Matherson, Ass't Secretary; Dr W J Dowdell, Treasurer; Major A Brown, Sgt.-at-arms; William E Peterson, Associate Editor

One of the plans for the yuletide season is the Alpha Phi Alpha banquet We plan to make this affair gala, exquisite, and memorable

A recent visitor to the chapter was Brother R A Wilson who is a professor on the Langston University faculty Brother Wilson addressed the chapter and told many interesting

Dr M G McCall, William J Golden, Frederick A Curtis, Lt Herbert Pogues

Third Row, Standing:—Damon Lee, Jr., R Lincoln Jackson, Rev. W. L. Cash, Wilbur L. Hollins. Roscoe Shehy.

Brothers not on Picture: Att'y A D Shores, B A Collins, Jesse Jones and W. E. Shortridge.

things about the research work he is doing on "The Negro In Politics."

Omicron Lambda wishes for all chapters a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year

Thus we carry on for the U S A and for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternally Yours William E (Pete) Peterson

ALPHA NU LAMBDA CHAPTER

Tuskegee Institute

Greetings, Brothers:—•

The calendar year has rolled past not unlike any other year Namely, a little fun and relaxation at our regular monthly meetings, a jam-up picnic during the summer with beer, barbecue and other embroidery which was most enjoyable, and last in the order named but certainly the uppermost in our minds and hearts was some fervid uninhabited discussion referable to the Negro today—his rights and his duty It is needless

to say this latter part of our good brotherly confabs didn't throw any new light on this subject, but it did disclose repeatedly that all Alpha men are not made or do not think the same Some are individualists: especially the older ones, who contend that the voice of the intellect is soft Some I just can't case at all Well, I won't try to explain further or go into a long harangue on this issue because I would have to get biographical and too personal, which naturally would not be brotherly. However, during the interim between this year's beginning and end some of your brothers have made history which should be rightly recorded on the pages of the Sphinx because they are Alpha men A brief running account of same is all the space allotted will allow

We have seen many new faces at our meetings They are young, erect Alpha men in the uniform of the United States Army We have extend-

ed them every Alpha courtesy They are with us today and gone tomorrow, which only epitomizes the seriotisnSN of our times. Some of our older brothers have left us for service There is the strong probability that many more will follow them. The host of our last meeting:, Brother E V Alexander, the pharmacist of the John A Andrew Hospital, will be in the uniform of his country before this report come; ol the pros Our vice president Brother DeHavei Hinkson, Major U S A. M C was transferrod from the Tuskegee Army Flying Field Station Hospital, to Fort Huacluxa Arizona Brother Alf Thoma 1st Lieutenant M C, also of the Station Hospital, was sent to "foreign duty." He writes back that the only difference in his environs from Harlem is that there are no tall buildings Your guess as to his whereabouts is as good as ours. Brother John (Xed) Manly, my room and classmate at Howard, whose home is here, though Ire's affiliated with Eta Chapter, is also with Brother Thomas on foreign duty he was recently promoted to a captain in the M. C Brother Louis Rabb has just returned from Columbia University where on a fellowship he earned a master's degree in Student Personnel Administration. Our president, Brother Irving A Derbigny, spent the summer in Washington, D. C, as an advisor in the Office of Price Administration (OPA). Brother Robert D. Reid recently returned from the University of Minnesota where he put in his residency for a doctorate in history Brother Russell Brown worked this summer at Iowa State University on a research problem in the physiology of bacteria—he is scheduled to read a paper on his studies before the Society of American Bacteriologists in Columbus, Ohio, in December of this year. Brother Timothy W. Jones was recently appointed coordinator in the E. S. M. W. T. (Engineer, Science and Management of War Training) for Negroes of Alabama.

Brother William O Nixon, now a second lieutenant, recently left our midst for assignment at Fort Huachuca, Arizona

The following brothers, physicians of the Veterans Hospital, were appoi"ted officers in the army of the U S. Medical Corps (inactive at this time) Eugene H Dibble, Jr., Colonel; T. T. Tildon, Lieutenant Colonel;

Charles N Pitts, Major; Horace G Dwiggins, Major; Peter L. Richardson, Captain; Charles Prudhomme, Captain; Reginald G James, 1st Lieutenant; Alston B Greaves, 1st Lieutenant; Junius L. Taylor, 1st Lieutenant; Robyn J. Arrington, 1st Lieutenant; Arthur R. Thomas, 1st Lieutenant, and Adam AI Robinson, 1st Lieutenant: Brothers James E. Jackson and George 1' Schanck also of the Veterans Hospital Staff, previously held reserve commissions in the Army Medical Corps as 1st Lieutenants— they are all wondering if and when tleirs status will be changed from inactive to active

In summing up we have looked backward to report the highlights of our chapter and its members However, as Alpha men, singly and en masse, we are also looking forward which is an eternal verity. The Alpha ingredients' in our personalities compounded in the good old Alpha way, will by force transcend all the vicissitudes of today and be with you at our Chicago convention either in the flesh or in spirit

Fraternally yours,

CHARLES

PRUDHOMME, (Associate Editor)

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ALPHA BETA CHAPTER Talladega College

Greeting:

"The Season's Greetings to you all 1" It has been some time since we, of Alpha Beta have spoken to our brothers via the Sphinx, but we want all to know that we are quite active.

Dawn of the year found twelve new men added to our chapter. They are as follows: James Caple, Herman Daves, Bernard Goode, Benjamin Lowe, George McClain, Williard McCloud, Furman Miller, James Morris, Warren Nash, Edward Ray, Charles Scott, and Leonard Williams

The "morning after" the neophytes crossed the burning sands they were feted with a breakfast by the chapter. Brother Horace Johnson, president, served as toastmaster. Brief speeches were made by graduate Brothers Hayden Harris and O'Shields

At present, plans are being made for our "annual dance." Also underway arc plans for a joint chapel program with the Talladega College chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. With the new life and great promise that our new brothers have brought, it is hoped that we shall

have a most successful and enjoyable year.

At the close of this year, Alpha Beta will be unfortunate and yet fortunate in losing only two brothers; namely—Brothers John Gladney and Lee Otis Milter, who will enter Meharry Medical College in June

In closing, Alpha Beta wishes to extend special Yuletide greetings to all brothers in the armed forces, and best wishes for success in the New Year to all affiliated with Alpha Phi Alpha

Alpha moves onward and upward!

Fraternally yours,

OIVER B. SPELLMAN, Acting Associate

Editor.

BETA PHI CHAPTER

Dillard University

Greetings Brothers in Alpha: Beta Phi wishes to extend special greetings and other forms of salutations to you brothers who are serving in the armed forces of our country. We have the uttermost confidence that you will continue to hold ever aloft the philosophy of our dear fraternity We, the brothers who have not yet been called to the colors, have some concepts of the hardships that you are now faced with There are some brothers in our chapter who have spent a year or more in camps We know what it is to long for loved ones. We know what it is to spend recreation trips in strange cities, with no particular place to go. Yes, we know of the USO and its activities, but we know that there are certain things that you have had at home that even this organization cannot replace in your lives. In spite of obstacles that confront you brothers, keep control of yourselves, and do not adopt the Epicurean philosophy of life, because tomorrow soon fades into today, and without some plan of hope for tomorrow, today cannot bring much joy or accomplishment

Beta Phi considers itself fortunate in that it has not lost any brothers yet to the armed forces However, we have lost one Sphinxman to the navy, in the person of Fred Ross, who is now stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station We are proud to announce that Sphinxman Ross has been promoted to the rank of chief petty officer. Brother Elliott J. Mason is now on leave from the chapter to attend theology school, after having graduated last June with the coveted honor, magna cum laude Broth-

Alpha Pi Lambda's Thanksgiving Banquet

Members of Alpha Pi Lambda Chapter with their wives at R L Smith; Brother and Mrs D II Banks; Brother and their Thanksgiving banquet on November 27. Left to right Mrs A 1' Marshall; Brother and Mrs L L Hall Missing are: Brother and Mrs. Harold Taylor; Brother and Mrs. G. from the pictures are Brothers Leander Hill. Dr. \Y. F. MaronII Vaughn; Brother and Mrs Fred Abels; Brother and Mrs ey, W F Pitts, J L Smith, who is now a chaplain in the J V Carter; Brother and Mrs A H Anderson (Toastmas- army, Dr E S Wright Dr Hubert Eaton, and Rev S Payter); Brother and Mrs J M Walker, Jr.; Brother and Mrs ton Manning

ers Joseph Mack and Antony Donfor are attending Howard University

I'or the present school terms the following brothers were recipients of scholarships: Robert Johnson, Jr., Robert S Scarbough, Jr., Harold W I.mien, Antoin L Joseph, and John R Powe, Jr

A few weeks ago Beta Phi, Dillard University, and all New Orleans was honored, in hearing Brother Paul Robeson in recital Dillard University was still more honored by a chapel talk by Brother Robeson, who spoke to us on "Minority People and Their Problems." Brother Robeson, through his talk on that subject, convinced every one that he was a world citizen After listening to his recital, both Negroes and whites affirmed the statement that Paul Robeson is not a singer of the classics, but a singer of songs of the masses, the oppressed and the courageous His appearance here in New Orleans did more to bring southern whites to their senses than most of our protest literature; because at the Booker T Washington School auditorium, where the recital was given, there was no racial discrimination, both white and black sat side by side and applauded him

On the morning of November Sth, tour former Sphinxmen saw the light

of the Alpha Phi Alpha after a strenuous and most enlightened trip across the burning sands They are: Antoine L Joseph, Frederiksted, St Croix, V I.; Harold S Ballad, New Orleans, Louisiana; Earl W Henderson, Mobile, Alabama; and Mays C Maxwell Brother Vernon W Winslow, who is a charter member of Beta Phi, directed the initiation.

Friday night, November 6th, we gave a banquet to commemorate our fourth anniversary and to honor the neo-phytical brothers Brother John R Powe, Jr., acted as toast master The principal address was delivered by Brother Ferdinand L Rousseve, vice president Brother Rousseve chose as his topic—"The Real Meaning of Alpha Phi Alpha." Also present at the banquet were Brothers W Morial and Boute, of Sigma Lambda, and A Atkinson and Brady Cooper of Beta Tau Beta Phi has pledged the following into its Sphinx club: William A Stewart, Chicago, Illinois; Kenneth F Holbert, Dallas, Texas; Charles C Hithe, New Orleans, Louisiana; and Lionel A Desbordes, New Orleans, Louisiana.

On November 9th, Beta Phi held its annual election, in which the following people were elected to guide the destiny of Beta Phi: Harold W Lu-

cien, president; Oliver Hart, vice president; Robert S Scarbough, Secretary; Charles T Terry III, treasurer; Earl W Henderson, chaplain; Antoin L Joseph, editor-to-Sphinx; Emile L Meine, Jr., parliamentarian; Felton F Randolph, sergeant-at-arms I would like to extend to you on behalf of Beta Phi a joyful Christinas and a New Year of peace Fraternally yours, OLIVER HART, JR

ALPHA ETA CHAPTER Stowe Teachers College

Greetings Brothers:

Alpha Eta, too, has felt the loss of member brothers to the war effort, but we are still carrying on with the few remaining We have lost Brother President, George Hyram to the army, Brother Ozzie Robnet to the navy, Brother Secretary Earl Hunter to the army, Sphinxman William Tatum to the army, and Sphinxman Joseph Sullivan to the navy It is, however, felt that the navy and armed forces are very fortunate in obtaining men of such high caliber We say—"Bon Voyage" to them now, although we feel that they will nut want for our company long

We wish to salute Alpha men who are now fighting for the flag of their

country in nearly every corner of the globe, and wish them success and Godspeed back to their homes

Brotherly yours, ALPHA ETA CHAPTER, ODELL CLARK, Associate

Editor

CHI CHAPTER

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Meharry Medical College

Chi will be on top again this year as the largest financial chapter in Alpha Phi Alpha Already fifty-eight brothers have become financial with the general organization, and our treasurer reports that this figure will be increased considerably before the year is over To this number must also lie added three who were ushered into Alphadom at press time. These men were David M Spotwood, senior medical student; Conway Downing, Junior dental student; and Joseph Commander, sophomore medic and honor student On Sunday following, the chapter honored the neophytes at a banquet at the fraternity bouse

Other social events for the year included the Annual Thanksgiving Party, and the regular pre-Christmas social meeting

Brother Dr G D Holloway has returned to us after a year of extensive study and research at the University of Chicago Dr Holloway is Associate Professor of Bacteriology, and a very active brother New members of the faculty also listed as brothers are: Dr. E. Perry Crump, Instructor in Anatomy; Dr Clifton O Dummitt, Instructor in Peridontia and Dental Pathology; and Mr Raphael E Tisdale, Instructor in Embryology and Histology Dr Crump is a graduate of Meharry and served his internship at Hubbard Hospital Dr Dummitt received the D D S and M S D degrees from Northwestern University anil served as president of Theta Chapter in Chicago until his appointment to the Meharry faculty Brother Tisdale is a senior medical student with the M S degree from the University of Iowa in Histology, President of Chi Chapter, and a member of Kappa Pi Honorary Medical Society

As ever, Chi ranks high in scholarship Other brothers recently elected to Kappa Pi were: James H Robinson senior; and Christopher L Hunt, Richard M Ilaskins, Howard W Kenney and Fred E Pinson juniors

The following brothers have been rated as honor men by the Registrar of Meharry for the past year: Anthony M. Stephens, John R. Henry, William

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S Odom, Turner McCoUry, John F Benson, Ufred L Humbert, and Robert Harris, sophomores; Christopher L Hunt, Fred E Pinson, Howard W Kenney, Henry L W'ilkins, Merton 1'. Anderson, and George D Marshall, juniors; Raphael E Tisdale, James II Robinson and Samuel E Vaguer, seniors

Our congratulations go to Brother Dr Jesse S Chandler, now at Fort Huachuca who was elevated from the rank of 1st Lieutenant to that of Captain in the Medical Corps Dr Chandler still retains his membership in Chi Chapter, and even in his absence, is a source of inspiration to all undergraduate brothers here in Meharry

We were happy to welcome to Meharry and Chi Chapter, more than twenty-five brothers enrolled in the school of medicine and dentistry

These new brothers, representing many of our well known undergraduate Chapters, were officially introduced and extended an invitation of membership at our Annual Smoker for new brothers, Held October 6th Most of these brothers have entered into the spirit of Chi Chapter and have pledged to support and help carry on the program

Officers elected for the year 1943 are: .Axel Hanson, Jr., President; Howard W Kenney, Vice-President; Christopher L Hunt, Recording Secretary; Edward L Wilkerson, Conesponding Secretary; George N' Taylor, Treasurer; Griffin M Allen, Chaplain; William D Patton, Editor to the Sphinx; Wesley Hicks, Sergeant-atarms

In closing, Chi wishes to extend Christmas greetings to all brothers at home and abroad, and wishes for them Godspeed Fraternally

Axel Hansen, Jr., Editor to the Sphinx

ETA CHAPTER

New York City

GREETINGS DEAR BROTHERS:

An Eta Chapter Executive Committee meeting was held at the home of General Officers President on Saturday, November 7th It endorsed the General Officers action in calling off the 1942 Convention in Chicago, subscribed to the General Officers proposal to increase the Regional Budgets, and will hold jointly with Alpha Gamma Lambda, a Convention Memorial in New York City during the regular convention days of December 1942;

December, 1942

at which, resolutions will be passed for forwarding to the General Organization regarding the War Emergency and the Post War Economy Program already launched by the General Organization Eta's second Annual Victory Ball at the Savoy Ballroom, NewYork, on February 19, 1943, was authorized for entertainment of all men now in the armed forces of any Fraternity affiliation

Alpha men everywhere in the states must send their names and Chapter affiliation at the time of entering the Armed Services to Brother George Fenderson, Eta Dance Chairman, 811 St Nicholas Avenue, New York City at once, in order to get invitations FREE

Eta Chapter elected officers for 1943 on November 19 The present officers are as follows:

Men in the Armed Forces

Forster, Cecil R., Chief Petty Officer United States Coast Guard, Educational Chairman Graves, W G., Private, United States Army, Co-chairman, Budget Audit Committee

Other Principal Officers

Davies, Mac C, President; Bryant, \\ 1.., Vice President; Tyler, A R., Treasurer; Best, Lloyd, .Secretary; Flannigan, Archie, Financial Secretary; Ransom, C C, Associate Editor, The Sphinx; Atwater, F D., Sergeant-atArms

Committee Chairman Officers

Carey, J., Director of Athletics Committee; Rutledge, J., Personal Progress Committee Chairman; Hurst, Wm H., Rushing Committee Chairman

Our brothers will also be glad to know that Brother Lester Bryant, Vice President of Eta Chapter celebrated his birthday during the week of November 9th The celebration was started on September 7th, when his bride of many moons took him to the Treatre Eta Chapter has also established a War Bond Memorial, honoring Alpha men in the United States Armed Services, and those who have joined Omega Chapter in the Great Beyond Eta's first contribution to this Memorial was authorization of investment of $100.00 in War Bonds In addition, all officers of the chapter are also participating similarly in this memorial.

The dedication of this memorial will be held in December, 1942, during the local Convention Memorial Speakers scheduled for this event are: Brothers Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Councilman and Editor; Clem Colin Ransom,

Consultant and Welfare Representative at Manhattan Special Sessions Court; Andrew Tyler, Justice Watson and Page; Commissioner Elmer A Carter and Lester B Granger, National Urban League Executive

The Sphinx Club for 1942 is taking form There are some fine timbers available to be "read-would" into Alpha Phi Alpha

Brother William B. Hurst, Jr., is Rushing Committee Chairman, he resides at 35 West 110th Street, Suite 3F There is a great deal of news, such a.s releases regarding brothers admitted to the bar This news will follow in future issues

In order to perpetuate the War Bond Memorial, each member of Alpha Phi Alpha everywhere is urged to buy War Bonds (of any denomination) i'i honor of Alpha War servants All bonds will remain the property of the purchaser, and in his possession, but the amount of the purchase must be recorded with the local Chapter, and of the General Organization Our President, Brother Mac C Davies, of Eta Chapter, herewith records his first Memorial purchase of $100.00 bond, honoring Alpha, men in the 369th Coast Artillery, and the 372nd regiment As aforementioned, our other officers are doing likewise

Hoping that all of the above information may be representative of Eta Chapter, and acceptable for publication, I am

Very truly yours,

CLEM COLIN RANSOM Associate Sphinx Editor

ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER

Cincinnati, Ohio

Dear Brothers:

In spite of the fact that we are still los'ng good Alpha men to the armed forces of the nation, Alpha Alpha is seeking and will continue to seek to be instrumental in aiding our organization throughout the country to maintain its admirable status in the realm of Greek-letter organizations Our most recent loss is Brother Fred Watson, who is in California advancing rapidly, in the true Alpha spirit

October 11, 1942 was truly an outstanding occasion in Cincinnati On that day Alpha Alpha through the efforts of Bro W C Weatherly and his education committee, had the great honor and indescribable pleasure of presenting our general president, Dr Rayford W Logan, to the populace of

Cincinnati and its environs. Dr. Logan's message, "The Xegro in The Post-War World." was singularly impressive and inspiring to us all. We know of no other individual who is so will informed along these lines, who has such deep insight into the problems confronting our Race now and those which will arise in the near future in relation to the war and the peace to follow; and who is so profoundly interested in awakening within us all the realization of the existence of these issues and their full significance We thank God for a man like Dr Logan; for in such men, lies the salvation of the Negro people

Immediately following Brother Logan's address, Alpha men of Cincinnati and surrounding chapters sojourned to the Manse Hotel with their wives and sweethearts to enjoy a beautifully appointed informal banquet Brother Theodore M Berry, serving wittily as toastmaster, elicited remarks from brothers and their "better halves." Alter the banquet, we followed the crowd to Union Baptist Church where all who attended sat spellbound under the eloquent oratory of Brother Charles H Wesley, former general president of Alpha Phi Alpha, and newly appointed president of Wilberforce

The ritual committee of Alpha Alpha planned and executed a smoker in honor of the new students on the campus of the University of Cincinnati recently The affair was well attended and greatly impressed these newcomers to the campus Our "Beacon," Brother John W Fleming, as always, was instrumental in the success of the occasion His timely remarks concerning fraternity life in general and Alpha Phi Alpha in particular, we feel were far-reaching and greatly appreciated by the fellows Brother W N1 Lovelace, who is always on hand to do his bit for good old Alpha, is to be commended upon his words of advice to the new group.

We're proud as peacocks these days of our own Willard Stargel Brother Stargel star athlete at U C, has really been showing the community that he can play football Stargel, a favorite of white and black alike on the campus, is president of Quadres Society, a campus organization; and is also an excellent student

Fraternally yours,

DANIEL J. THOMPSON, Jr., Associate Editor to Sphinx,

SIGMA CHAPTER

Boston, Massachusetts

Greetings:

Sigma chapter, Mecca for all New England Alpha men, extends heartfelt Christmas greetings to Alpha men the world over

Sigma chapter has enjoyed a most successful year for 1941-1942

In November, 1941, three neophyte brothers "crossed the burning sands" into the glorious realm of Alpha: Brothers Reynolds Costa, of the Boston University Graduate School of Education, (shortly afterwards appointed an instructor in the school); Brother James E Lane, of Boston College; and Brother Milton M Conliffe, of Tufts College

One week later, as a fitting climax to the traditional Harvard-Yale Thanksgiving day classic, celebrants from all parts of the country gathered at the spacious Rainbow Plantation in Walpole, Mass., to attend the bi-annual Alpha Phi Alpha Harvard-Yale Victory Ball Several hundred guests, among whom were a number of visiting brothers, danced to the music of Tasker Crosson's orchestra until the wee small hours of the morning

In January, Sigma chapter held its annual election Brother President Thomas A Center was re-elected by acclamation Brother Center has done an exceptional job Brother Julian C Brauker was also re-elected as VicePresident The other officers ' elected were: Secretary G Samuel Darrell; Treasurer, Thomas Fuller; Editor to the Sphinx, Milton M Conliffe; and Robert L Yancey, Sergeant-at-Arms Brother Center was shortly afterwards appointed Regional Director of Alpha Phi Alpha for New England

Our annual Alpha Phi Alpha program was presented in May at St Mark's Church, Roxbury, to a most receptive and enthusiastic audience The theme was, "The Negro in the Post-War World." Brother Costa acted as Moderator, and introduced Brother Andrew R Tyler, National Eastern Vice-President, who delivered an introductory address on the theme Brother Captain Andrew Johnson chaplain from the 366th Infantry, Fort Devens, Mass., delivered the main address The entire audience spontaneously applauded as he finished. Brother Victor Bynoe read two resolutions drawn up at our smoker The first was addressed to President Franklin D Roosevelt, and asked (in substance) that he, as President of the United States, exert his influence on the Brit-

ish Government to grant India her freedom

The second resolution was addressed to Secretary of the N'avy Knox, and asked (in substance) that Negroes, as American citizens, be granted equal opportunities in the Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps Copies of the respective resolutions were mailed to President Roosevelt and Secretary Knox

The Attucks Chorus, of Boston, offered several selections during the program Felicitations were offered by representatives of the Omega Psi Phi and the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternities, and the Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta sororities Brother President Center gave the reply

Brother Frederick Franklin is now engaged in Social Service work in Minneapolis Best of luck, Freddie Sigma chapter's loss is Mu chapter's gain

Brother Rev S M Riley, formerly pastor of the Fourth M E Church in Boston has accepted a pastorate in Ohio We wish Brother Riley much success in his new location

Brother Bernard Robinson, now in his second year at Harvard Medical School, became the first Negro in New England history to be appointed to a commission in the Navy Brother Robinson was given the rank of Lieutenant (j g.), and upon his graduation will be raised to Lieutenant (Sen grade)

Two sons of Sigma,—neophyte brothers, incidentally, have joined the growing list of Alpha men engaged in the defense of our country and the successful prosecution of the war. Brothcr Reynolds Costa is stationed at Fort McClellan, Ala., and has recently been promoted to Sergeant Brother James Lane is engaged in war work at the N'avy Yard at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Latest reports from Brother Lane indicate that all is well

The Sphinx Club at Sigma is small at present, but witli considerable suitable material now at hand, ail indications point to a comfortable enrollment in the near future A recent pledge is Jay McRae, Captain and stroke oar of the Boston University crew Smaller brother McRae is another first for Sigma chapter, as he is the first Negro ever to captain a B U. crew, and to the best of our knowledge the first Negro ever to captain a crew in this country

To Sigma's sons, and to all brothers in the armed forces, wherever you may be—to you the best of luck May

God's blessings be with you—may Victory be yours

Fraternally yours,

MILTON M CONL1FFE, Jr., Editor to the Sphinx

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KAPP A CHAPTER

Ohio State

Greetings Brothers:

With this issue of the Sphinx, Kappa Chapter is unusually proud to report events which have taken place here in the Capital City First and foremost the All-Ohio banquet was given at Pomerene Hall, November 14, honoring Bro Dr Charles H Wesley upon his presidency of Wilberforce University This was truly a gala affair and one in which will be remembered by all the brothers who attended Tables were laid for approximately 125 brothers who came from all parts of Ohio to do honor to Dr Wesley, who, after being officially greeted by representatives from the Ohio chapters gave a stirring and most-inspiring talk on Wilberforce University, its problems and its aims

After his speech he was presented with a gift of a beautiful electric clock by Bro Lionel H Newsome, president of Kappa Chapter, on behalf of all the Ohio brothers.

A couple of old-timers were present and gave interesting side-lights of the early history of the fraternity, namely. Brothers Artee Fleming, of Alpha Tau; and S S Booker of Beta Rho Lambda Brother Attorney Charles Warfield, of Alpha Rho Lambda, was the toastmaster and Bro Maceo Hill was song leader Felicitations were read by Bro A D V Crosby, president of Alpha Rho Lambda, from Bro Rayford Logan, governor of Ohio, John W Bricker; the president of Ohio State University, Howard L Bevis; and many others Bro John Fleming, midwestern Vice President, lay member, Bro Thomas Kelley, and shield designer, Bro James A Dunn, were also present

Among other events at Kappa Chapter this quarter have been the initiation of six Sphinxmen Richard Calloway, Jr., Irvin G Lowery, Richard Fullen, James Thomas, George I Johnson, and William Jenkins are the neophyte brothers

The opening of school found the president of Kappa Chapter, Bro Newsome, teaching a class in Negro history weekly at The Ohio Union Bro Newsome is also the president of the pan-hellenic Koada Council.

Our sincere good luck, best wishes, and prayers go to all good Alpha brothers who are serving in the armed forces Those from Kappa Chapter whom we salute are Brothers Eugene "Tink" Bradley, Ralph Hammond, Alfred Farrell, all in the army, John Harvey who is in the navy, and neophyte brother Richard Calloway, Jr., who leaves for the air corps soon Fraternally yours,

JAMES K ANTHONY

Editor to The Sphinx • o

BETA ZETA LAMBDA

Jefferson City, Missouri

Following a long established custom the Brothers of Beta Zeta Lambda journeyed to Sedalia, Mo., for their first meeting since the summer vacation Our ranks were noticeably depleted, but the Brothers are determined to carry on with a program which is in keeping with the spirit of the times

Among the missing was our president, Bro Hadley Hartshorne, who is on leave of absence from Lincoln University at the University of Minnesota, Also absent was our vice president, Bro G R Cotton, who is on leave pursuing studies in vocational and industrial education at Ohio State University.

Since we werewithout a presiding officer, the chapter elected Bro A E Pullam, Jr., as president to fill the unexpired term of Bro Hartshorne Thus Bro Pullam finds himself in the unique position of being both president and corresponding secretary

The armed forces have also claimed two of our members: Bro George Williams, who first saw the light at Beta Zeta Lambda, is now a Corporal in an engineer's regiment at Camp Shelby, Miss.; Bro J T Johnson is a Technical Corporal at Fort Custer, Mich., and Bro B T McGraw isstill carrying on with the Federal Housing Authority in Washington, D C

Three Brothers have returned from leaves of absence: Bro N P Barksdale from the University of Illinois, Bro J N Freeman from Cornell, and Bro Armistead Pride from Northwestern In addition to these, Bro Walter "Duke" Williams, newly appointed Assistant Football Coach and Head Basketball mentor, and Bro Robert Clark, Exchange Professor in History and Government from Philander Smith College, are additions to the fold

Honors continue to be heaped upon

our past president, Bro Christopher Hubbard We have been informed that the Sedalia (Mo.) Board of Education voted unanimously at its spring meeting to alter the name of Lincoln High School to Hubbard High School Bro Hubbard had been previously honored by the Missouri State Teachers Assocation for his work as principal of the Sedalia high school

Bro. J. H. Seeney, sometime chaplain of Beta Zeta Lambda, has been selected as acting principal of the Lincoln University Laboratory High School during the absence of Bro Hartshorne Recently President Scruggs announced that Bro Walter Talbot had been elevated to the rank of Professor of Mathematics He has thus achieved the highest academic rank in the relatively short time of seven years, having come to Lincoln immediately following his graduation from theUniversity of Pittsburgh in 1934.

For our second meeting the Brothers returned to Jefferson City Brothers U S. Maxwell, J. D. Parks, and Robert Clark were guests of the chapter on this occasion Also present was Bro Rev Nevers of Zeta Chapter now residing in Pittsville, Mass

After a rather lengthy business session, during which the chapter was effectively geared to the war effort, the meeting closed with the election of officers for the coming year The results of the election follows:

President, Brother A E Pullam, Jr.; Vice President, Brother T D Pawley, Jr.; Secretary, Brother C. B. Taylor; Corresponding Secretary, Brother James Seeney; Treasurer, Brother A E Maddox, Associate Editor to The Sphinx, Brother James Freeman; Sergeant-at-Arms, Brother Robert Clark; Chaplain, Brother C C Hubbard

Beta Zeta Lambda wishes for all Brothers and Chapters a joyous holiday season It is our fervent hope that another year will see us re-united at our National Convention celebrating the victory of our nation and the part that Alpha men will have played in bringing it about Fraternally yours, THOMAS D PAWLEY, Jr

Associated Editor to The Sphinx o

KAPPA LAMBDA

Greensboro, N. 0.

Brothers in Alpha, Greetings:

At long last we have joined the ranks of active chapters, and we have had a very successful year. Last fall a group of Alpha men, headed by Brother

Warner Lawson, set about to get the wheels in motion for re-organization and bringing life to the chapter This was successfully done with about fourteen men paying their grand tax and reinstatement fee

Since last fall the chapter has lost three of its brothers to the armed service They are: Brothers J Raymond Davis, James Keono and W A I.owe Brother Wesley Home has gone to Rocky Mount, N. C, with the NYA.

A summary of the year's activities shows that in April the chapter sponsored a successful talent night for the benefit of the scholarship fund Incidentally, the scholarship was given to James Russell, senior at Dudley High School Then the chapter gave a spring dance in May During the month of July, the chapter gave a closed picnic at the beautiful country home of Brother C E Dean Shortly afterwards, Brother Warner Lawson, our president, left to assume his duties as dean of the music department at Howard University

At the November meeting the following officers were elected: Brothers Vance Chavis, president; B A Collier, vice president; F A Jackson, secretary: E X Palmer, assistant secretary, M B Townes, treasurer; N L Gregg, chaplain; A T White, Jr., associate editor of the Sphinx

It was decided that we give a dance at Christmas time You will read more about that in the next issue of the Sphinx Kappa Lambda Chapter has thirty one brothers on its roster

Among new brothers in the city we welcome—Brothers F A Jackson, E N Palmer, Charles G Coleman, Lieut Arthur Ferguson and Lieut John C Harlan Lieutenants Ferguson and Harlem are instructors in military science at A &T College

Well Brothers, this is all there is at this time—more next time Fraternally yours, A T WHITE, Jr Associate

Editor

GAMMA BETA LAMBDA Frankfort, Kentucky

Greetings:

From Kentucky land where the horses are fast, the whiskey good, and the women beautiful. If you do not believe the horses to be fast you should have been here to see Brother Kean's Thorobreds romp to a 39 to 0 victory over the Wilberforce Bull Dogs The beautiful women were there also Miss Kentucky and all her attendants

Several good Alpha Brothers were there for it was Homecoming at dear old Kentucky state And what a crowd of beauties I was there also

Now some news items about Brothers of Gamma Beta Lambda and this vicinity of Kentucky.

Brother W W Jones, Head of the Departments of Physics of Kentucky State College, has been loaned to the War Department in the field of Radio Research at the Avon Signal Depot, Lexington, Ky

Brother H M Jason, Professor of French and Spanish at Kentucky State College has also been loaned to the War Department as special interpreter of French and Spanish Languages Brother Jason is located in New York City

Brother R B Atwood has again pioneered in the field of Educational Leadership by being one of the first college presidents to put his college on a war-time basis with a curriculum to meet the present emergency Two new courses were added Business Administration and Engineering It is now possible for a student to finish a four-year course in two and twothirds years This speed up program was set up in order to train more people to meet the present emergency in the shortest length of time Go forward Brother Atwood Alpha Phi Alpha is backing you

Brother Lieut James McCullin flew in from the Tuskegee Air base where he recently received his wings and commission Alpha Phi Alpha is flying along with you Brother McCullin Brother Dr J A Gay of Frankfort, Kentucky has been ordered to active duty in the Army Medical Corps Brother Gay is stationed at Fort Hauchuca, Ariz

Rev Brother William White, former pastor of St John A M E Church of Frankfort, Kentucky and Chaplain of Gamma Beta Lambda Chapter has been transferred to St Paul A M E Church of Lexington, Kentucky St Paul church is the largest church in the Kentucky Conference Go forward Brother White We are with you

Gamma Beta Lambda Chapter joinin in mourning with Kentucky State College over the death of John "Red" Stewart Line Coach and Cashier of Kentucky State College Stewart was accidently killed in an automobile wreck while on the way to Cincinnati to visit his mother who is very ill It is said a truck side-swiped the car knocking them off the road Dr Hubbard of Cincinnati was driving the

car Stewart was the Faculty Advisor to the Panhellenic Council of Kentucky State College and a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity The entire nation mourns this loss May I suggest that each chapter remember the Brothers in service during the Yuletide season Buy War Bonds and Stamps in order that AlphaPhi Alpha may live in the Land of The Free and the Home of the Brave Fraternally yours, Sheley Lynem, Jr., Associate Editor

BETA PHI LAMBDA

Savannah, Ga

Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha, Greetings:

During the summer months, Beta Phi Lambda had several meetings; thus making it pleasant for some of the visiting brothers Brother Walter Scott entertained the chapter in honor of brother Sidney Jones, Jr a native of Savannah and a practicing attorney in Chicago On another occasion, Brother Dr S M Mi-Dew, Jr., entertained the chapter in honor of Brother Dr Milton Wright, a native of Savannah, and dean of the department of economics and political science at W'ilherforce University.

Brother McDew served as chairman of the committee on Negro Health Week and at that time a drive was started to raise money to employ a social worker for one year He is now one of the many co-chairmen selected to sponsor an all-out effort for the sale of Christmas seals for the purpose of raising $1,200 to employ the social worker whose duty will be to make contact and to follow up cases of tuberculosis This movement was started by the Chatham County-Savannah Tuberculosis Association and has its support

At one of our meetings, Brother C V Clay gave a complete and comprehensive digest of the history of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Brother Clay is a recent initiate into Beta Phi Lambda chapter and is professor of chemistry at Georgia State College, llis hobbies are research in chemistry, photography, and "messing" with plantsplastics have been made from the latter

Brother James Frazier, head of the Defense work in auto-mechanics, at Georgia State College was introduced and welcomed into the chapter Brother Frazier came from Charleston, South Carolina where he was engaged

in the field of auto-mechanics for many years. He graduated from a course in aito-mechanics at Iowa State College

Brother Dean Mohr, formerly supervisor of the adulte educatii n for Negroes in Georgia, lias been transferred to Pensacola, Fla., in the same field of work Brother W T Alexander is in the army now He is stationed at Signal Corps Training School, St Augustine Fla

Brother Wilson Hubert, formerly District supervisor, W P A with Community Service Programs has accepted the directorship of the Soldiers in the field of auto-mechanics for many years IIe graduated from a course in auto-mechanics at Iowa State College

Brother Dean Mohr, formerly supervisor of the adult education for Negroes in Georgia, has been transferred to Pensacola, Fla in the same field of Social service Center of Savannah In his new capacity, he has shown excellent ability in managing recreational activites in this area and lias attained the consistent commendation of Negro soldiers and army officers in Southeastern Georgia. His present staff consists of three men and four women Brother Hubert is requesting that those enlisted brothers now in the southern camps and who may pass through Savannah, make themselves known Eight brothers have been located already at Camp Stewart You may find Brother Hubert at 2101 Ogeeehee Avenue, Savannah, Georgia, Phone 3-7')4<).

Brother Cruteher lias recently made a "Georgia State College Community Food for Victory Survey." The idea was to show what the people of this community are doing to help win the war Briefly, the survey shows that the SO people and units surveyed own

34 dairy cattle, predominant breed Guernsey; 4 beef animals, Hereford breeding stock, and 11 feeder stock; 70 hogs, predominant breed DurocJersey; 2.447 laying hens; 335 baby chicks: 70 fryers; 8 ducks; 4 turkeys, and 10 pigeons There were 33 spring and summer gardens raised and 21 fall and winter gardens Fruits and vegetables canned amounted to 3,753.5 gallons Two people reported that they have enough canned goods to last for twelve months As a result of this survey the people of this community have been inspired to form and sponsor cooperatively a pig project Brother F J Gordon has organized a trade course in poultry for girls These girls have a small project of 100 baby chicks

Beta Phi Lambda chapter will spread Christmas cheer to Mills Memorial Dome and Chatham Protective Home The donation to the latter organization will he 50 baby chicks The chapter started a Christmas savings account in December

Brother Glenn T Johnson, Warrant Officer Jr., grade, 90th Coast Artillery, Camp Stewart was introduced to the brothers of the chapter at a recent meeting of which Brother Wilson Hubert was host

Fraternally

Benjamin H Cruteher, Assistant Secretary

The campus affectionately remembers you this Christmastide You'll hear from us if you send addresses

Samuel Huston

College S E GRANNUM, President

James Crow Is Dead

From Page 13 "Jim" Crow, the villianous tragedian and his flock of vultures K'aw, K'aw, K'awed in white robes and fiery crossed back and forth back and forth in the section set apart for us on the "out-skirts of town."

Closeted in the meagerness of squat cabins we waited as an enthralled audience We knew from past performances these blood-thirsty K, K, K's, lead by the inimitable "Jim" Crow were working themselves up to the wild feverish climax of a neck-tie party

We watched these pre-sacrificial human rites through the cracks in our cabins through which had passed many an icy wind The sun and rain also had come in this way The door had been shut and the boarded windows latched Stagnant but warm exhalations gave us a sense of closeness The growls and grumbling of an empty stomach disturbed the sickening heavy quiet A woman prayed softly, pressing a male child with strong arms against her breast Then she let go her pent-up emotions Exhausted— she lay still—her little son was released from her embrace With other frightened children he hid his face in the aprons of other women folks A few minutes seemed like years. Breathing was a conscious effort The muscles of our bodies were tense— locked together in fear We couldn't and dared not run lest we'd get shot in the back Time stopped with a scream1! Silence A short scuffle A low moan of a helpless man The rustle of rope Again silence one of our brothers had been dragged away We all prayed Soon we would know: if a heavy stench of burnt flesh filled the air—a poor brother's charred body could be found at the crossroads If the air brought no such familiar odor we searched the wooded sections for the tallest tree for the poor brother who had been just plain lynched

I can recall my great grand-pa as a feeble sagacious old fellow, maimed by the heil of "Jim" Crow He was about sans everything except spirit. He always told us he'd sure like to out-live old "Jim" Crow who at night you know, was quite vigorous with fabulous vitality and possessed with diabolic cunning As wide eyed and proud youngsters we'd ask great grandpa why he didn't beat up "Jim" Crow?—to this, he answered gravely,

"he was bigger and stronger than me: he had eber'thing and I got plenty of nuthin,—you'll find out some day bye and ibye." He'd tell us all kinds of horror-tales about "Jim" Crow which would take the kink and curl out of our hair. Many a dark night we'd torture ourselves as youngsters rather than go to the out-house-john 'cause we were sure that old boogie-man would get us Now that I look back with great calm,—my great grand-pa wasn't afraid nor had he been cowardly in his stand He just knew that the day was bound to come when "Jim" Crow would just plain die The only time he would become irritable and vexed as I recall was when our cousins, Uncle Tom's children, would say they didn't believe half what he was saying You see I have learned since, he and his brother Uncle Tom feuded something scandalous, much of the time they weren't on speaking terms They didn't see eye-to-eye about "Jim" Crow Uncle Tom always said Mister James B Crow treated us folks tolerably fair The truth of the matter was—Uncle Tom just had a way with him Yes sir, Uncle Tom was the original "handerchief-haid" who with hat in hand, a broad toothy smile, head a'bending low; he would greet old "Jim" Crow—the scaly, scurvy, scamp and say—"'morning Mistah white-folks Yesuh, Yesuh, Yesuh, YESUH-BOSS! 1" Backing 'way graceful-like, head still a'bending back and forth with increased tempo and an occasional quick curtsy for good measure, Uncle Tom repeated "Yesuh— Yesuh—Yesuh." This kinda acting and these words were sweet music to "Jim" Crow: he'd say in self-indulgence and with his lilting drawl— "Thaw's a g-o-o-d BOY fu' yu." It was common gossip that Uncle Tom was a stooge for "Jim" Crow,—he was famous for carrying tales through the proverbial BACK-DOOR My great grand-pa used to say he thought Uncle Tom was a degenerate,—kissing "Jim" Crow's posterior in private He'd also say he wouldn't be surprised if my cousins did not grow Up the same way I'm telling you as sure as gun's iron every last one of them turned out to be streamlined "handkerchief-haid" Uncle Toms

As the years rolled away and time went on, great grandpa learned to get along with "Jim" Crow but not like nobody but he himself knew—it wasn't hate, his heart really wouldn't let him

hate, not even "Jim" Crow Nonetheless he just figured and prayed that this graceless, good-for-nothjng hounding dog would just curl up and die— die a natural death Yes sir, he was just one of my folks whose prayers and songs are props to self-esteem against "Jim" Crow's abuses They all hoped and waited for a great day 'J'hev prayed and praised in song beyond evil to the Lord-God-in-Heaven like nobody before or since,—'cause nobody'd seen the trouble they'd seen I am sure "Jim Crow must have been the first racketeer and being drunk with local success and inbreeding—he felt he oughta spread-out He took long trips ever so often but would always come shuffling back to his home in Southland—sorta unexpected-like He would be hotter than the middle of Georgia during 'lection time His right-hand looney tenants and cronies would always cook up a good neck-tie party on these fiendish homecomings Yes sir, "Jim' Crow showed a sulky frustrated mixture of satiety and scorn for us thirteen million Americans when he came back from his travels in the 'furrin' Northland "Jim" Crow had learned to his surprise that he couldn't make friends and influence people except in Southland His incendiary speech-making hadn't set-off detonations of hate These intelligent liberal people, he found out, were hep to his ebonized infectious doctrines. They told "Jim" Crow he was a malignant reproach to decent human rights He was too ignorant to comprehend such a reaction —decent was a 'furrin werd' to him These liberals also let him know in no uncertain terms that they did not want an epidemic social disease which he was a carrier of to take root and spread in their midst Thus a line was drawn by Mason and Dixon to quarantine "Jim" Crow to his Southland However, being the covetous thug, the knave of trumpery he was, "Jim" Crow violated this line and invariably left a little prejudice behind Yes folks this is just a biographical sketch of "Jim" Crow as I see it;— his life, his work and his death. Only skeptical anti-realist could believe their eyes in this resurrection at this time Nothing can stay the steady hand of death Old James B Crow, a monstrous mortal was no exceptionhe is dead The lethal embrace of another 'Old Timer' with a sickle and a

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CAN INDIA FIGHT EFFECTIVELY TODAY?

By R Lai Singh, Editor India News, Member Indian National Congress

Editor's Notes—This article \\:i> written especially for members of Alpha Phi Alpha interested in the Indian problems and their relations to the Negro in America

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity members .are scattered from one end of the United States to the other Among readers of the Sphinx are outstanding citizens in every walk of life. There i- scarcely a single one of Alpha's members who does not recognize in the Indian problem one of the most important of all questions facing the United Nations

As a member of the Indian National ress, as one who has spent eighteen years participating in the struggle for Indian freedom, I assure you that the Indian masses have lost confidence in present British policy toward India The masses of India have been machine-gunned from the air by British armed forces When those guns were turned away from the Japanese aggressor and against the people of India, a most serious blow to Indian morale was struck As Nehru says, 'India can mean much to the length and intensity of the war."

We of India are profoundly antiFascist We believe that if the Axis wins this war, we will lose our freedom for centuries to come We are convinced that only through a complete mobilization of our manpower, and with the fullest possible use of our resources, can we contribute best to a speedy victory over the Nazi-Japanese bloc

Freedom for India at this time would awaken among the Indian masses the utmost enthusiasm for the war, which they would then see is truly a war of liberation, a war in defense of their most cherished treasure; Freedom

But if the present status continues, if the Colonial die-hard Tories, through their influence in the British cabinet, continue to enforce their policy of adamancy, onlj a tiny proportion of India's vast strength will be, or could be, utilized in the war.

May I mention, also, that India's participation as an equal in this war, would inspire the peoples of Africa, the peoples of the conquered countries, to new acts of heroism and bravery against the Axis What is needed today is an end to talk and the begin-

ning of .action in putting into force the principles of the United Nations charter The Four Freedoms must be made a reality, not only at the end of the war for the people of the countries now under Nazi domination, but right now, at the earliest possible moment during the course of the war, for each one of the United Nations India is a itory to the Atlantic Charter; India is a nation, and therefore entitled to consideration on that plane India is anti-Fascist to the core, and will be able to offer much to help win the final victory

But the present status in India does not permit whole-hearted or complete participation by the Indian people in the war On the contrary, a continuation of the present status, readers of the Sphinx will agree, I am sure, can only result in weakening the United Nations' war effort, in strengthening the Nazi propagandists who point to India and claim that the United Na-

tions do not mean what they say in their stated war aims

Strategically, militarily, India is of crucial importance We have not yet smashed the Axis The United Nations will need India's full strength Why postpone the mobilization of that strength, the training of the Indian people in the art of defense? Four hundred million people, consciously organized on the side of the United Nations, can do much to defeat the Axis

These are some of the reasons whyIndia's present status must be changed —why India must be free

BE 100% WITH YOUR

James Crow Is Dead

From Page 37

scythe holds him fast in an earthy rest Now of course it ain't my habit to gossip or talk indecorously of women-folks, but it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest, if La Belle Southern Tradition, in her predicament, wouldn't end up as a Public chargeshe may even die in labor Yes, folks, James B Crow, alias "Jim" Crow and all be perpetrated in his pernicious way is legally dead—tbe records of proof are in the Nation's Capitol So the orchestrated voices of thirteen million Americans—thirteen million Negro Americans echo in concert—Halleluliah and Amen at "Jim" Crow's passing These Americans battle-scarred and seasoned, with morale high are now ready to take their places in the united all-out War effort for the "Four Freedoms" of the world "Jim" Crow, Hitler, Hirohito, et al will soon be just legend and lore of a period before Freedom's Renaissance

ALPHA PI LAMBDA

Winston-Salem, N. C.

Greetings from the Camel City:—

Members of our chapter enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner Friday evening November 27th This occasion will not be forgotten soon Special tribute is due Brother D H Banks who made all arrangements for the banquet as "the committee." The evening was completed with dancing and all present left with yearning for another such an affair within the near future

Brother J Leslie Smith is now Lieutenant Smith, stationed with the 354th Engineer Regiment al Camp Maxey, Texas He was guest at an entertainment given by tlie chaptei during his furlough hack home recently He- related many interesting experiences, and expressed best wishes for the chapter

Brother S. Peyton Manning, a newcomer, is pastoring St John C M E church He has joined up with the chapter, and serves as chaplain Under Brother Manning's pastoral guidance, St John has been reclassified as an "A' class institution

Brothers here are participating in many activities Brother A H Anderson was presented in a Book review at Winston-Salem Teachers College last month Title of book is "No Day

Lt. Col. Davis Flies To Memphis

LT COLONEL BENJAMIN O DAVIS,JR. commander of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, Tuskegee Army Flying School, and Lt V 11 Marchbank Jr chose Memphis, Tenn.. as destination of one of their routine Bights during late fall. They are shown with a group of Bluff Citians who lavishly feted the officers during their brief stay

Left to right:—Lewis O Svvingler, Sphinx Editor: Lt Marchbank, Flight Examiner of the Primary Field at Tuskegee; Mrs Marion M Simpkins, ISO Lounge Supervisor, Mr and Mrs A, Maceo Walker In rear, from left:—Dr and Mrs Julian Kelso, and Col Davis

Col Davis is son of Benjamin O Davis, Sr., only Negro General in the U S Army

Of Triumph," by J Saunders Redding, and the review as given by the library staff of the college

In closing, we wish you a happy Yuletide

A P MARSHALL

Editor to the Sphinx

DON'T FORGET TO WRITE

Brothers in the Armed Forces would appreciate hearing from their Chapters, Jewels, Regional Directors, and General Officers. Keep letters flowing into these training centers and on the "Fighting Front." It is the Patriotic as well as the Fraternal thing to do.

CHAPTE R ROST E R—C ontinue d

67 BETA XI—LeMoyne College, Memphis, Tennessee; President, James Barber, LeMoyne College; Secretary, Carl C Poston, LeMoyne, College

58 BETA OMICRON—Tennessee State College, Nashville, Tenn.; President, Billy Jones; Secretary, Ira Evans, Tennessee State College

59 BETA PI—Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee; President, LeRoy Suttles; Secretary, William Longdon

60 BETA RHO—Shaw University, Raleigh, N C; President, Claud Whitaker, Jr.; Secretary, Milford Taylor, Shaw University

61 BETA SIGMA—Southern University, Scotlandville, La.; President, Walter Austin; Secretary, Leanard Clark, Southern University

62 BETA TAU—Xavier University, New Orleans, La.; President, Benjamin Mourning; Secretary, Standford Wright, 3817 Pine Street

63 BETA UPSILON—State Teachers College, Montgomery, Alabama; President, Lindsay Fields; Secretary, William Kim ber

64 BETA PHI—Dillard University, New Orleans, La.; President, Harold Luclen; Secretary, Robert S Scarborough

65 BETA CHI—Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas; President, Tullis E V Freeman; Secretary, Theadore Walters

66 BETA PSI CHAPTER—Oxford, Cambridge, London Universities, London, England; President, Dr C B Clarke, Belfleld House, New Barnet, England; Secretary, N A Fadlpe, 43 Calthorpe Street, London, England

67 GAMMA ALPHA—Tyler, Texas, Pres., Stratford S Hilliard; Secretary, James M Thompson, Texas College

68 GAMMA BETA—Durham, North Carolina; President, Leon Creed; Secretary, Theodore L Bell, Box 626, North Carolina College

CHAPTER ROSTER—Graduate Chapters

ALPHA LAMBDA—Louisville, Kentucky; President C Milton Young, 818 S 6th Street; Secretary, Louis J Harper, 1753 W Omsby Street

BETA LAMBDA—Kansas City, Mo., President, J R Llllard, 2547 Tracy; Corresponding Secretary, James Alfred Jeffress, 1824 Paseo St

GAMMA LAMBDA—Detroit, Michigan; President, Dr Walter Harmon, 210 E Davidson; Secretary, Grover D Lange, 607 Adams Avenue, E DELTA LAMBDA—Baltimore, Md.; President, James H Murphy, 828 N Carey; Secretary, Elson :W Higginbotham, 304 Robert Street

EPSILON LAMBDA—St Louis, Missouri; President, Arnold B Walker, 3017 Delmar Street; Secretary, Dr William Smiley, 4204 W Cote Brllllante

ZETA LAMBDA—Newport News, Va.; President, T Roger Thompson, 641 Hampton Avenue; Secretary, Fernando Brown, 2411 Jefferson Ave

THETA LAMBDA—Dayton, Ohio; President,, Lloyd G Phillips, 617 Randolph Street; Secretary, Walter C Blouiit, Jr., 417 S Euclid Avenue

ETA LAMBDA—Atlanta, Georgia; President, A G Moran, 673 Greensferry Avenue; Secretary, Leroy Carter, University Homes, Fair Street, Southwest IOTA LAMBDA—Indianapolis, Ind.; President, Arnold C Banister, Jr Senate Avenue Branch YMCA; Secretary, John Mansfield, 724 Blake Street, No 114 KAPPA LAMBDA—Greensboro, N C, Pres., William E Beaver; Sec, Benjamin H Crutcher, A & T College MU LAMBDA—Washington, D C; President, George W Peterson, 604 D Street, N W.; Secretary, G Frederick Stanton, 611 Irving Street, N W

NU LAMBDA—Virginia State College, Etterlck, Virginia; President, Harry W Roberts; Secretary, Charles J Wartman, Jr

XI LAMBDA—Chicago, 111., President, Dr E K McDonald 5624 S State Street; Secretary, Alton M Childs, II, 3653 Calumet Avenue

OMICRON LAMBDA—Birmingham, Alabama; President, H Lovelle Mosely, 1204 First Court, W.; Secretary, Charles Shepard, 13-10th Avenue Phone: 6-8429

PI LAMBDA—Little Rock., Ark., President, I T Glllam, 1211 Pulaski Street; Secretary, C Franklin Brown 1019 Cross St RHO LAMBDA—Buffalo, N Y.; President, Robert W Edwards, 310 Purdy; Secretary, H Daniel Long, 131 Spruce

SIGMA LAMBDA—New Orleans, La., President, Benson M Boutte, 2536 S Galvez St.; Secretary, Walter E Mortal, 1433 Touro Street

TAU LAMBDA—Nashville, Tennnessee; President, C H Webster, 1000 Villa Place; Secretary, Alfred C Galloway, 2018 Clifton Road

UPSILON LAMBDA—Jacksonville, Florida; President, George W Cabanius, 2033 Louisiana Street; Secretary, Charles Simmons, Jr., 434 W Ashby

PHI LAMBDA—Raleigh, N C; President, John Percy Bond, 13y2 East Hargett St.; Secretary, Louis Roberts, Saint Augustine's College, Raleigh, N C

CHI LAMBDA—Raleigh, N C; President, Raymond O Dickerson; Secretary, Clarence Harvey Mills, Sr., Wllberforce University, Wllberforce, Ohio

PSI LAMBDA—Chattanooga, Tennessee; President, L L Patton, 4251/2 East 9th Street; Secretary, J M Bynes, 430 >/2 E 9th Street

ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA—Newark, N J.; President, Lawrence Willette, 137 Stevens Street, Belleville, N J.; Secretary, Arthur Williams, 136 Lincoln, Montclalr, N J

ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Lexington, Ky.; President, F L Baker, 629 N Upper St., Secretary, Dr H A Merchants, 126 DeWeese St

ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA—New York, N Y.; President, Frank A Walker, 450 St Nicholas Avenue; Secretary, Vester G Fowlkes, 2816 Eighth Avenue

ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA—Memphis, Tennessee; President, C M Roulhac, 810 E McLemore; Secretary, Abner S Owen, Jr., 598 Williams Avenue

ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA—Jackson, Miss., Pres., Everett R Lawrence, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss.; Sec, Alan T Busby, Box 176, Alcorn, Miss

ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA—Bluefleld, W Va.; President, W Channing Spencer, Bluefleld; Secretary, Edward W Browne, Bluefleld

ALPHA ETA LAMBDA—Houston, Texas; President, Dr J W Davis, 419% Milam St., Houston, Texas; Secretary, Lee Perkins, Prairie View, Texas

ALPHA THETA LAMBDA—Atlantic City, N J.; President, Ferdinand C Newton, 217 N Jersey Avenue; Secretary, Arwln A Hamm, 124 N New York Avenue

ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA—Charleston, W Virginia; President, Thomas E Posey, Institute, W Virginia; Secretary, Kermit J Hall, 308-B Elizabeth Street, Charleston, W Virginia

ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA—Roanoke, Virginia; President, Dr George A Moore, 106 Wells Avenue, N W.; Secretary, Dr L C Downing, 804 7th Street

ALPHA MU LAMBDA—Knoxville, Tennessee; President, N A Henderson, 123 E Vine Avenue; Secret-»y, M D Senter, 2134 E Vine Ave., Knoxville, Tennessee.' —

ALPHA NU LAMBDA—Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; Preti I A Derbigny; Secretary, Harry J Romm

ALPHA XI LAMBDA—Toledo, Ohio; President, Leo V En llsh, 614 Tecumseh St., Secretary, Charles Peoples, 8*1 Avondale Avenue

ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA—Pittsburgh, Pa.; President, \«*

Secretary, Wilbur C Wendel, Stanton, 518 4th Avenue; Douglass, 518 4th Avenue

137 ALPHA PI LAMBDA—Winston-Salem, N C; President, Dr J M Walker, Jr., 311 N Church St.; Secretary, G H Vaughn, P O Box 457

138 ALPHA RHO LAMBDA—Columbus, Ohio; President A DeV Crosby, 265 N 22nd Street; Secretary, Begagy T Benton 246 Clarendon Ave

139 ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA—Dallas, Texas; President H 1 Holland, 2913 Thomas Avenue, Secretary, S W Hudson Jr5211 Keating Ave

140 ALPHA TAU LAMBDA—Tulsa, Oklahoma; President Dr R C Bryant, 360 N Frankfort Place; Secretary, J Tvler Smith, 124 N Greenwood Street

141 ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—Montgomery, Alabama; President, C T Simpson; Secretary, J M Reynolds, State Teachers College

142 ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Norfolk, Virginia; President, Joseph L Jones Currituck County Training School, Snowden N C; Secretary, Thomas W Young, 721 Chapel Street, Norfolk, Virginia

143 ALPHA CHI LAMBDA—Augusta, Georgia; President, L D f^^u, 203 3 Milledgevllle Road; Secretary, John M Tutt 1108 Phillips Street

144 ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Columbia, S C; President, Dr Robert W Mance, 1429 Pine Street; Secretary, Frederick H Dedmond, Allen University •

145 BETA ALPHA LAMBDA-Jersey" City, N J.; President John B Frazier, 57«/2 Jewett Avenue, Jersey City, N J • Secretarv ,„« ?^i a n< ii^ Hendels01126 9 Clinton Street, N E Orange N 3' 6 - IS?h ^Ft^^T^r1Florida : President?Robert ^fkorthw^ t l4th/A2 v r e d nu A e VenUe: SeCretary ' ^ ° *> Lucas -

147 BETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Richmond, Virginia; President, Welton H Henderson, 609 N 5th Street; Secretary, David ,.„ A Graves, 2204 Northnumberland Avenue

148 BETA DELTA LAMBDA—Daytona Beach, Fla., President, Hartley, GM^A™ " °" B ° X 1789 : ^ ^ Dr - * Ernest

149 BETA EPSILON LAMBDA—Wewoka, Oklahoma; President I T Anderson, Wetumka, Oklahoma; Secretary, L G Ashlev' Boley, Oklahoma *"

150 BETA ZETA LAMBDA—Jefferson City, Missouri; President H Hadley Hartshorn, Lincoln University, Jefferson Cltv Missouri; Secretary Dr Walter R Talbot, Lincoln University Jefferson City, Missouri *

151 BETA ETA LAMBDA—Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; President, Lee Edward Lewis, 918 N E 6th Street; Secretary, William W Johnson, 2506 N E 15th Street

152 BETA THETA LAMBDA—Durham, N C; President, James Tv Ta X l0 £ 210 6 Fayetteville Street; Secretary (Acting) John E Payne, 1204 Fayetteville Street

153 BETA IOTA LAMBDA—Baton Rouge, La.; President Dr B O Bar°12on''5Jr" P ' °" B ° X 2005 ; Secretar y R M Ampey, P

154 BETA KAPPA LAMBDA—Charleston, S O; President Dr M. D-Zi^c^ing^af1"66^ SecretaryEDB»™»g*s:

155 BETA MU LAMBDA—Salisbury, Statesville, N C; President Dr H A Day, 225 V2 E Fisher Street, Salisbury, N C •' Secretary, Rev W Q Welch, 624 W Monroe St., Salisbury

156 BETA NU LAMBDA—Charlotte, N C • President Secretary Clinton L Blake, 423 E 1st St., Financial Secretary, G F Woodson, Jr., 2112 W Trade Street secre -

157 BETA XI LAMBDA-Omaha, Nebraska; President R R Brown, 2213 Lake Street; Secretary GeorgeA Stams ilfa N 21st Street, Omaha, Nebraska ^ ^ atams m g

158 - wFE* °7 MICRO , N LAMBDA—Mobile, Ala., President Prof Walker J Carroll, Baldwin County Training School DaDhne" i« ££S?m£ Secretary, Orland H Johnson, 201 N Laurence 159 BETA PI LAMBDA—Albany, N Y • President oVnrSS' n Kelley, 1 113th Street, Troy, N Y rre8la ent, George B, 160 BETA RHO LAMBDA—Youngstow'n.^Ohio; President S <? 8?S 2S£S? £&5?St'; *"•«* *™ ^ WI - Pep\«l,ocf^^^^ *Hall, 65 Russell Street, Apt 4 Hartford James W

183 BETA nPSTrL n1 M?D^mt^WT°rthTexas ' : T o B * Set Up 163 BETA UPSILON LAMBDA—Jackson, Tenn.; President Percv ,»„ &J?? r £H lers : Secretary, Chester Klrkendoil Lane CoiletTe J 164 BETA PHI LAMBDA-Savannah Georgia" President M5 o Haynes, Industrial College, Georgia; Secretarv w s s™S* Jr., 212 E Walburg Savannah, Georgia ^' ' Sc0tt '

165 BETA CHI LAMBDA—Muskogee, Oklahoma Presidpnt T n ?oU n rdulIeaf|traktlah°ma: ^ ^ " ^ M^ge. ^

166 BETA PSI LAMBDA—Los Angeles, California, President rm m r an ar7d08AEen48t3h45lt^tKinIey ^ Secretary.'^1^^ ^ 167 GAMMA ALPHA LAMBDA—Charlottesville, Va.- President Leander J Shaw 215 Massle Street, Lexington VlreinfaV Vl?grie n a aryARWare' Jr4 ° 9 N' Augusta Stfe°t S?™£

168 GAMMA BETA LAMBDA—Kentucky State Colleee Fr«mir erttLKClardyky: Presldent ' Mth m Walter^ Secre!aryrRob*

169 GAMMA GAMMA LAMBDA—Greenville, S C- President n W Anderson, 125 Fall St., Office No 5; Secretary jilesR Edwards, Jr., 107 Wardlaw St y' le s " •

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