The SPHINX | Winter December 1944 | Volume 31 | Number 4 194403104
CONVENTION NUMBER
The SPHINX MAGAZINE reaches 30 with this Edition. It's pages during the past three decades have bristled with the glorious accomplishments of Alpha men, from the Founders to the youngest neophyte brother. Three of its editors became General Presidents, two were called from their post to answer the call of their country in World War I, and II; all kept the faith with Alpha and Mankind. Story Inside.
DECEMBER
1944
CANNON McGEE POLLARD JOHNSON
ANDERSON
This is Volume 31 Number4 December, 1944
The volume number on the title page is misprinted
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, Inc.
General Officers
KAYFORD W LOGAN President Howard University, Washington, D. C.
BU T A. McDONALD First Vice-Preaident 319 East 48th St., Lot 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 TILER Fourth Vice-President 462 West 146th St., New York City
JOSEPH H. B. EVANS General Secretary 101 S Street, N W., Washington D C
FARROW Is. ALLEN •••••—Treasure r 337 West 138th St., New York City
LEWIS O SWINGLER Editor of the Sphini 390Va Beale Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee
M G FERGUSON Managing Editor of The Sphinx Chairman, Auditing Committee Citizens Savings & Trust Co., Nashville, Tena,
H. COUNCILL TRENHOLM Director of Education Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala.
MLFORD V LAWSON JR General Csunael 2001 11th, N W., Washington, D C LAY MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
•dward 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; Chas D Fiwetor, Fisk University. Nashville, Tenn
BRLTORD V LAWSON, JR Chairman Chapter Housing Commission 2001 Uth St., N W., Washington, D C _.-.•< n inv n Chairman, Committee on Public Policy
•OWARD H. IWJQjj ^ ^ „ W i W6 , hlngt0 n. DC . ymf i DICKASON Chairman Committee on Standards Bluefteld State Teachers College, Bluefleld, West Virginia
ROBERT P DANIEL Chairman, Budget Commute* Shaw University. Raleigh, North Carolina
CHARLES H WESLEY Historian Wllberforce University, Wllberforce, Ohio
KERMIT J. HALL Director. Transportation State Teachers College, Bluefleld, West Va JEWELS
Dr Henry A Callls, 2306 E St., N E. Washington D O.l 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-113tr» 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; .lames A Robinson, 850 East 49th Place. Los Angeles, Calif.; Bernard E. Squires, 326 Railway Exchange Bidg., Seattle, Washington
SOUTHERN JURISDICTION—Ferdinand L. Rousseve, Vice-President; Region:—Louisiana, Arkansas, Miss., Southern Vice-President In charge; Harold Lucien, Dillard University, New Orleans, La., Undergraduate Director; C M Roulhac, Jr., 810 E McLemore, Memphis, Tenn.; Andrew J Lewis II, 525 Tatnall St., Atlanta, Ga.t
John P Bond, 13Va E Hargett St., Rr.leigh, North Carolina
EASTERN JURISDICTION—Andrew R Tyltr Vice-President; John M Moore, Va. Union University, Richmond, Va.; G. A. Qalvin, 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 C.S Rufus Hackett, 536 McCulloh St., Baltimore, Md.; and Thomas A. Center, 54 Mt. Pleasant, North Cambridge, Mas*.
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, Kenneth Dungill; Secretary, Gregory H Swanson Howard University , „ __
3 GAMMA—Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va.; President, Theodore J Jemison; Secretary, Theodore J Jeml6on, Virginia Union University.
5 EPSILON—Universitv of Michigan. Ann Arbor, Mich.: PresI" dent John L S Holloman; Secretary Horace Rodgers, 1015 E. Catherine Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
6 ZETA—Yale University, New Haven, Conn.; President, Chas. ' A TTibett: Secretary, T R Pettyjohn, 77 Dickerman Street, New Haven, Conn _ , , _, „
7 ETA--Columbta University St Lawrence Brooklyn C C St John University, Brooklyn New York City: President Wm Hurst Jr.: Secretary Arthur L Roundtrea, 935 St Nicholas Ave., New York City (32) •D,Mlrf.v.+
8 THETA-University of Chicago Chicago 111.: President, Robert W. Harrison: Secretary, Frank A. Banks, 4432 South Parkway Chicago Illinois •• _j _ »»„v-,^,«.ii
9. IOTA—Atlanta, Georgia: President, Robert W McDowell; Acting Secretary, J O Slade, Morris Brown College Atlanta, 10. KAPPA—Ohio Stale University. Ctolumbus, Ohio; President James R Anthony; Secretary, Wm Frednc Johnson, 76 East Eleventh Avenue, Columbus Ohio ™,.„
11 MU—University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, ' President John R Lawrence: Secretary, John M Patton, 954 St. Anthony Ave.. St. PauL Minn.
12 NU-Lincoln University Pa.; President Warren E Smith Secretary, Osmond H Brown, Jr., Lincoln University, Box
13 XI—W^rberfw-ce8-' University Ohio; President Leon Simmons: Secretarv T^ham D Adams Jr. Wllberforce Universitv. Wllberforce. Ohio.
14 OMICRON—Pittsburgh Pa.: President Theodore W Prim as Jr.; Secretary, James L Whitsett, 534 Lowell Street, Pitts-
1 5 prlfw'este'rn Reserve, Cleveland Ohio: President Henrv C ' Crawford: Secretary Creed F Ward 10321 Westchester Ave., Cleveland Ohio , _ ,
16 RHO—Graduate group Philadelphia Pennsylvania: President Dr W F. Jerrick: Financial Secretary, Dr. Percv I. Bowser 5344 Race Street, Philadelphia Pa.; Corresponding Secretary Dr O Wilson Winters, 28 Curren Arcade, Norristown, Pa.
17 SIGMA—Harvard University, Boston, Mass.: President ' Thomas A Center: Secretary, Julian C Branker, 137 Harold Street Roxbury, Mass
18 TAU University of Illinois, Champaign—Urbana Illinois: President. Edward Mosley: Secretary. John H. Mims, 1301 W Clark Street Urbana, Illinois
19 UPSILON—University of Kansas Kansas State Teachers Col' lege Emporia Kansas: Kansas State College Of Agriculture and Apolled Science, Manhattan, Kansas Lawrence, Kansas: President James A Bond; Secretary, Richard M Walker, 1101 Mississippi Street, LawTence Kansas
20 PHI—Ohio University, Athens, Ohio: INACTIVE
21 CHI—Meharry Medical College, Nashville Tenn.; President
' John Benson: Secretarv, T M McCottery, Meharry Medical College. Nashville, Tenn.
J2 PSI—University of Pennsylvania, Temple Universitv, PhilaL Poindexter. 2128 Christian St.. Philadelphia 46. Pa. delphia, Pa.: President. J. Harold Davis: Secretary, Robert
23. ALPHA ALPHA—Universitv of Cincinnati, Cincinnati College of Pharmacv Miami Universitv Cincinnati Ohio: President Dr H I Wilson: Secretarv Saul S Sanford, 955 West Eighth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
24 ALPHA BETA—Talladega College, Talladega, Ala.; President, Edward Ray; Secretary, Oliver A Brown, Jr., Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama
26 ALPHA DELTA—University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif.; President, James A Robinson, Jr.; Secretary, Artis C Grant, 700 East 51st Street, Los Angeles, Calif
27. ALPHA EPSILON—University of California, Berkeley, California; President, Harold R. Jones; Secretary, Henry T. S. Johnson. Jr., 1340 Eighth Street, Oakland, California.
28 ALPHA ZETA—West Virginia State College, Institute, West Virginia; President, Edward L Wilson; Secretary, Richard E Fields, West Virginia State College, Institute, West Virginia
29 ALPkA ETA—St Louis, Mo.; President, John D Buckner; Secretary, Calvin M Price, Jr., 4336 Page Blvd., St Louis, Mo
30. ALPHA THETA—University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; President, George S Meadors; Secretary, Clifton R Jones, 15 E Prentiss Street, Iowa City, Iowa
31. ALPirIA IOTA—University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado; President. Howard Jenkins, Jr., Secretary, John Waller, 2606 Gilpin Street, Denver, Colorado.
33 ALPjHA MU—Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois; President, Charles Warren; Secretary, William C Pyant, 1930 Brown Ave., Evanston, Illinois
34 ALPHA NU—Iowa State College, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa; President, Virgil Dixon; Secretary, Charles P Howard, 515 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, Iowa
35 ALPHA XI—University of Washington, Seattle, Washington: President, Bernard E Squires: Secretary, Karl L Holifield, 1406 19th Ave., Seattle, Wash
36. ALPHA OMICRON—Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C.; President, Hale B. Thompson. Jr.: Secretary. John P. Stirison, Johnson C Smith University, Charlotte, N C
37 ALPHA PI—Louisville Municipal College, Louisville, Ky.; President, Andrew W. Morton; Secretary. Joseph F. Laine, Jr.. \ 1623 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, Kentucky.
38 ALPHA RHO—Morehouse College, Atlanta Ga.; President, Wm S Gandy: Secretary, Charles C Walker, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga
40 ALPHA TAU—University of Akron, Ohio; President Raymond R Brown; Secretary, Herbert R Bracken, 285 Wellington Ave., Akron, Ohio
41. ALPHA UPSILON—City College, Detroit, Mich.; President, Augustus E. Ogletree; Secretary, Noah B. Turner, 605 East Elizabeth St., Detroit, Mich
42 ALPHA PHI—Clark University, Atlanta, Ga.: President, Ephraim A. Grier; Secretary, C. V. Holland, Clark University.
43. ALPHA CHI—Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn.; President, R. D. Dunmore; Secretary, Elmo A. Adams, Fisk University, Nashville 8, Tennessee.
44. ALPHA PSI—Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo.; President, Louis K. Harris; Secretary, Thomas C. Brakeen, Jr., Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo.
45 BETA ALPHA—Morgan College, Baltimore, Md.: President, William Cain: Secretary, Harry A Cole, Morgan College, Baltimore, Md
46. BETA BETA—University of Nebraska, Creighton University, Municipal University, Lincoln. Nebraska: President, William Harrison: Secretary, Gaines T. Bradford, 1952 T. Street, Lincoln Nebraska
47 BETA GAMMA—Vireinia State College Ettrick, Va.: President. Aurelious E. Kins?: Secretary, Roy F. Knight, Virginia State College, Ettrick, Va.
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VOLUME 30.
THE SPHINX
Official Organ of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc. PUBLISHED FEBRUARY, MAY. OCTOBER, and DECEMBER 345 4th Avenue, North, Nashville Tenn
DECEMBER, 1944
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THE SPHINX REACHES 31st BIRTHDAY
(Condensed by Hugh M Gloster from Charles H Wesley's History of Alpha Phi Alpha)
EDITORS NOTES: Our official organ, The Sphinx, began Its thirty-first year this month, tebruary, 1945 It was meant to be a publication of information, entertainment and to serve as a medium or communication in the general promotion of the Fraternity's program or lellowship and advancement of noble aims Notwithstanding the many changes that have been wrought in the affairs or Alpha Phi Alpha during the span of thirty-one years The Sphinx has never been charged with betraying its trust, or caught in a whirlpool of controversy lor questionable cont, This brief history of the official organ should be of interest to all the brothers; particularly younger members who are constantly moving into positions of responsi- bility in the Fraternity
THE SPHINX, official publication of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, was set in motion at the Fraternity's Sixth Annual Convention, which was held at the seat of Beta Chapter, Washington,^) D C, December 29-31, 1913
The idea of a fraternal magazine for Alpha Phi Alpha appears to have originated in Gamma Chapter, Virginia Union University. Richmond, Va. Pro-y posals for the establishment of such at£ journal were made in 1912 by President Charles H Garvin at the Fifth Annual Convention, which was held at the seat of Kappa Chapter, Columbus, Ohio, but no definite plans were adopted
In 1913, however President Garvin appointed a Committee on the Journal, consisting of Brothers J V McKelvie J. D. Malone, T. R. Davis, and J. H. Brooks The report of this committee was considered, and it was decided, first that a quarterly journal known as^j "The SPHINX" should be established; | second, that the Vice-President and the Editor were to be the same individual; third, that the Chairman of the Printing Committee was to be Business Manager; fourth, that the subscription fee was to be Fifty Cents per year; and, fifth, that the initial issue was to come out during February, 1914. under the editorship of Brother Raymond W Can^non Q
The first issues of THE SPHINX were four-page pamphlets 9.5 x 6.5 inches They contained news of interest to the Fraternity, personal notes and editorials, and occasional references to local fraternity incidents
In December, 1914, at the Seventh Annual Convention which was held in Chicago, the offices of Vice-President and Editor were separated at the request of Brother Cannon, and Brother L L McGee was elected Editor Under Brother McGee's administration THE SPHINX came out in a new form 7 x 10 inches, with heavy paper backs and of twelve pages.
Brother W. A. Pollard was elected Editor of THE SPHINX at the Eightlrl Annual Convention, which was held at^ the seat of Omicron Chapter in Pittsburgh, December 27-29, 1915 Unusually successful as Editor Brother Pollard was promoted to the post of General President at the Ninth Annual Convention in Richmond at the seat of Gamma Chapter, December 27-30, 1916, and Brother V D Johnson was elected to
succeed him as Editor THE SPHINX
It was also voted in Richmond that the regular issues of THE SPHINX be increased from sixteen to twenty pages end that a public number be released in April
Brother Johnson's tenure of office was abruptly terminated by his enlistment in the American Army during the World War, and Brother V E Daniel was appointed to function in his stead by the General President
At the Tenth Annual Convention, which was held at the seat of Rho Chapter in Philadelphia, December 2629, 1917 it was voted that Washington would be the permanent location for the office of THE SPHINX and that matters of a secret nature would henceforth be omitted from its pages Bro Carl J Murphy, of Beta Chapter was elected Editor of THE SPHINX in Philadelphia and successfully served in this capacity until December 31, 1922, when Brother Oscar C Brown, of Xi Lambda Chapter was chosen to succeed him Under Brother Murphy's direction, THE SPHINX was departmentalized and became one of the leading fraternal journals of its time
Brother Oscar C Brown became Editor of THE SPHINX at the Fifteenth Annual Convention, which was held at the seat of Epsilon Lambda Chapter, St. Louis, Mo., December 27-31, 1922 He held office until 1929, when he retired due to the pressure of other duties and was succeeded by Brother P, Bernard Young, ,of Zeta Lambda
Brother Young, a journalist by educational training and professional practice, continued the general improvement of the official publication with distinctive Q headlines, arrangements of copy, and / an extensive use of cuts.
Following Brother Young as Editor was Brother Arnett G. Lindsay, who was elected at the Twenty-fourth General Convention at the seat of Epsilon Chapter in St Louis, December 28-31, 1933 The cardinal feature of Brother Lindsay's work was the publication of a special edition of THE SPHINX treating the relation of the Negro to the New Deal This issue furnished the most authentic source of material on the attitude of the Rooseveltian government to the colored citizens of this country during the first term of Franklin D Roosevelt as President of the United States.
Brother Lindsay, after serving two years, relinquished the office during the Silver Anniversary Convention held at the seats of Chi, Tau Lambda, and Alpha Chi Chapters, December 29-31, 1935, Nashville, Tennessee He was succeeded by Brother Lewis O Swingler, young journalism graduate from Nebraska University, who had come to Memphis, Tenn., to head up a semiweekly publication in that city
For eight years, Brother Swingler applied zeal and enthusiasm as well as journalistic principles in the publication of THE SPHINX He selected a staff of capable writers, won the support of
chapter associate editors, and in appreciation for his untiring efforts was returned to office unanimously at General Conventions in New Orleans, La.: New York City; Kansas City, Mo.; and Louisville, Kentucky Thirty-five editions of THE SPHINX were published during bis administration, and his office sent copies to brothers in Africa, England, the West Indies, and the Hawaiian Islands before Pearl Harbor Since America's advent into the present global war, copies of THE SPHINX have been sent to practically every country in the world to Alpha Phi Alpha men in the various Branches of the Armed Service
Brother Swingler publicized the broad objectives of the Fraternity with exhibits at the Texas Centennial Dallas, Texas, 1936; and the Negro World Fair in Chicago, 1940 His office distributed one thousand copies of the Pan-Pacific souvenir brochure, published by Alpha Delta Chapter, Los Angeles, Calif., to every active chapter in the Fraternity at the request of the Executive Council in 1936 This brochure, in view of its excellence, both as to format, and reading material, was regarded to be the finest ever published by a Convention Host chapter
Inducted into the U S Armed Service November 18, 1943, Brother Swingler, as in the case of Brother Johnson during World War I, had to relinquish his duties as Sphinx Editor. He turned Sphinx affairs over to one of Alpha's most loyal sons, Brother M G Ferguson, of Nashville, Tenn., who carried on the work until the Thirtieth General Session in Atlantic City, New Jersey, seat of Alpha Theta Lambda, Host Chapter.
This edition of the SPHINX is the final work of Brother Swingler in his official capacity as Editor-in-Chief. He is being succeeded by an exceptionally prepared young brother in the field of education Brother Dr Reid E Jackson, Southern University, Scotlandville, La., who was elected at the Atlantic City Convention. Brother Jackson, having already served as chief editorial writer under Brother Swingler since 1940, takes over the Sphinx Office with the assurance of full cooperation of his predecessor
A Final Word From Retiring Editor
Lewis 0. Swingler
By action of the 1944 General Session, THE SPHINX Office is now under the editorship and supervision of Brother Reid E Jackson, of Southern University, Scotlandville, La This edition is the last to be published by the former administration, but I wish to invite the continued interest of all brothers in the official publication of the Fraternity. I also ask that all official communications pertaining to the Sphinx Office be sent directly to Brother Jackson He will need the experience and guidance of the older brothers the enthusiasm and buoyancy of spirit of the younger ones
To members of the Sphinx Staff I need only to say "THANKS" for you to understand that this simple expression implies (Turn to Page 11)
PRESIDENT LOGAN MAKES BIENNIAL REPORT
At 30th General Session, Atlantic City, New Jersey, January I, 1942—December 20, 1944 OBJECTIVES
For the second time in the history of the Fraternity we meet in the midst of a world war Some of our Brothers have already made the supreme sacrifice While we meet here, others are similarly passing into the Great Beyond, and siill more will have joined Omega Chapter before this holocaust is ended. I hope that their spirit will hover over this Convention and help to make it the most dignified and constructive in our entire existence
This global struggle has necessarily caused a great dislocation Gamma Chapter, for example, told me recently that six brothers were on the campus and thirty-odd in the armed forces From our Graduate Chapters have gone a considerable number of Brothers, especially as officers in the medical corps and other capacities. To all of them we lender an humble salute and we bespeak the guidance of the Supreme Being for their safe return
Our policy during this upheaval has been one of conservation, consolidation and preparation for the future. We have conserved our financial resources by a budget that has cut expenditures to a minimum commensurate with our dynamic program of preparation for the postwar world We have conserved our human resources by keeping alive the enthusiasm of the Brothers through personal contact and through the effectiveness of our program. We have consolidated our position by liberalizing the conditions for initiation and maintenance of membership
ADMINISTRATION
A meeting of the full Executive Council, it is estimated, would have cost at least one thousand dollars In order to handle routine business and to pursue our objectives, I secured the approval of the Executive Council for the appointment of an Executive Committee of four, the Genera] President, General Secretary, General Treasurer, and General Counsel In order further to curtail expenditures I have called all meetings in Washington so that the only travel involved was that of Brother Allen from New York I wish to express appreciation to our General Treasurer for laying aside his heavy duties to make these trips.
Any important decisions of the Executive Committee were referred to the Executive Council for action The Executive Council approved the proposal that undergraduate Chapters might remain active for the duration even if it did not have seven active members It approved the proposal that new members could be initiated at the end of the first semester instead of at the end of two semesters. When I was informed that there was some sentiment in favor of a General Convention in Chicago for August,
DR RAYFORD W LOGAN
General President, as he accepted the memorials dedicated to Alpha brothers who had offered their lives as the supreme sacrifices to the cause of our country The occasion was the public session held Sunday, December 31, 1944, at Senior High School Atlantic City, New Jersey, honoring both the living and dead among Alpha men whove answered the call to the colors
Others shown on platform, reading from left are Mrs. Sara S. Washington president, Apex Co.; Dr. Henry L. Dickason, president. Bluefield State Teachers CollegeAttorney Belford V. Lawson, General Counsel, and the master of ceremonies for the public program; and Mrs Martha B Hester, president of Iota Chapter Phi Delta Kappa Sorority, and wife of one of the active host brothers Rev John Henry Hester pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist church, Atlantic City '
1944, I asked the General Secretary to poll the Council When its vote proved indecisive and when the Executive Committee voted to go to Atlantic City for this Convention, the Executive Council was again polled It voted eleven to three in favor of meeting here.
At some of the meetings of the Executive Committee we have had the benefit of the presence of some of the members of the Committee on Scholarships and Fellowships, presided over by our Director of Educational Activities, Brother H Councill Trenholm, and of Brother R P Daniel, Chairman of our Budget Committee. You will note from Brother Trenholm's report the solid ac-
complishments of his Committee Brother Daniel has been as scrupulous in drawing up the budget as has been the Director of the Budget of the United States. So far as I know, every General Officer has kept his expenditures within the budget allotted to him For the year 1944 there was a reduction in expenditures to meet the reduction in revenues created by the exemption of Brothers in the armed forces below the rank of commissioned officers from payment of dues. I have consulted constantly with our General Secretary, General Counsel and Chairman of the Committee on Public Opinion on all impor-
tant matters, and with our jewels as much as possible
The war has naturally brought increased difficulties for all the General Officers We have had additional duties on our own jobs I, for one, found it almost impossible to secure permanent competent secretarial help Transportation problems have necessitated increased time for routine affairs. I wish to thank all the General Officers for their efforts and cooperation in spite of very real handicaps
Four of our General Officers have been called into service Brother John W Fleming, Vice-President of the MidWestern Jurisdiction, has been replaced by Brother William Lovelace; Brother Lewis O Swingler, Editor of the Sphinx, by Brother M G Ferguson Brother Swingler has been recently honorably discharged Both Brothers Lovelace and Ferguson have rendered excellent service Brothers Thomas Kelley and William T Patrick, Jr., Lay Members of the Executive Council, are also with the armed forces. I regret to have to report the continued serious illness of Brother Bert A. McDonald, Vice-President of the Western Jurisdiction We all wish for him a speedy and complete recovery
The malfeasance on the part of financial officers in three Chapters may be attributed in part to the general breakdown resulting from the war, but it requires serious consideration. I am happy to state, however, that apparently brutality in initiation has not increased.
We have had several complaints about pins even after we changed jewelers. The General Secretary and the General Counsel will make fuller reports on this situation
We lament the passing of a number of our Brothers in civilian life FINANCIAL SITUATION
We are in an excellent financial situation primarily because we have curtailed expenditures We have thus been able to maintain our reserve and to establish the loan of $1,500 as authorized by the Kansas City Convention. At the same time we have continued our scholarships, fellowships and grants-in-aid, contributions to various organizations, and our leadership in plans for the post-war world I strongly urge that we continue to be as careful in our expenditures so that, in the event that the frequently predicted post-war depression should ensue, we shall have a strong reserve upon which to draw I am especially opposed to any further loans from the General Organization for Chapter houses, and I urge that we take the necessary steps to retain our equity in loans already made
My financial report, with vouchers where available, is ready for the auditing committee Property on hand in the Office of the General President consists of one Royal Typewriter, purchased in 1934, and two steel files VISITS TO CHAPTERS
As in the past, I have been fortunate in being able to visit a very large number of Chapters, usually without cost to the General Organization or to the Chapter. Since our last Convention I have
visited Chapters in Richmond (several times), Petersburg, Newport News, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Greensboro, Durham, Staunton, Columbia, Miami, Atlanta, New Orleans, Montgomery, Tuskegee, Orangeburg, Columbus, Wilberforce, Chicago, Champaign-Urbana, St Louis, Jersey City, New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, Nashville, Buffalo, Younigstown and Pittsburgh I wish to express my appreciation to the various Chapters for the most cordial reception that they have given me. Four of these meetings were called, by those present, "Little Conventions," because of the large number of Chapters represented One was a very inspiring meeting at Tuskegee with the Chapter and with the Brothers in the armed forces whom the Tuskegee Chapter has been particularly successful in integrating into its meetings. At the annual meetings of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in Atlanta, Greensboro and Orangeburg, we had unusually stimulating evenings distinguished by the large number of college presidents and deans present These meetings not only afforded the most enjoyable fellowship but they also provided an opportunity for up-tothe minute reports on our activities that invariably created a new pride in those present.
I have also conferred with Individual Brothers in many other places. I especially wish to commend our New York Chapters for the brilliant dinner given in honor of Brother Paul Robeson PLANS FOR THE POSTWAR WORLD Alpha's leadership in focusing attention upon plans for the post-war period is incontestable Early in 1942 I was the first to propose that special attention be devoted to the problem A special budget was made available as evidence of the Fraternity's belief in the necessity for this program. I give below an all too brief report of these activities
I was one of the signatories of the letter to Mr Stettinius, then Under-Secretary of State, that resulted in the creation of the Division of African Affairs in the State Department. I participated In the drafting of a memorandum to the State Department that helped to guide its policy in ratifying the Resolution of the 26th Conference of the ILO on Minimum Standards of Social Welfare in Dependent Areas
In addition to acting specifically as General President of Alpha Phi Alpha I have worked through other organizations I have advised the Chairman of the Social Action Committee of the National Baptist Convention Dr J B Adams, on international relations At the Atlanta Meeting, 1942, of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, I obtained the appointment of a special committee to focus attention on post-war problems, of which I was made chairman
While in Haiti, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic in 1942 I talked with persons in high position and to a large number of students, teachers, workers and professional people on the solidarity of Negroes in all parts of the world. As a result, at least in part, of my efforts, Dr Anson Phelps Stokes organized a Committee on Africa, the War, and Peace Aims, which published The Atlantic Charter and Africa from an American Standpoint The Foundation Publishers brought out my Operation of the Mandate System in Africa I have addressed audiences at the following places: Philadelphia Broad Street Synagogue; Race Street Meeting (Philadelphia); Wellesley College Meeting of YWCA Business and Professional Girls; Otterbein College; Hampton Institute, both YWCA's in Washington; Virginia State Teachers Association; St John's Parish, Brookland Methodist Church and Calvary Methodist Church (Washington); Columbia Educational Association (Washington); Emblem Club of Philadelphia; Minorities Workshop of Washington; Byrne Street USO (Petersburg); Allen University; Association of Deans and Registrars (Nashville); N C State Teachers Association; New York Conference on the Caribbean; Dillard University; Alabama State Teachers College; National Peace Conference (New York); Division of Social Sciences (Howard); East Hazen Conference (Swannanoa, N C); N C Institute of International Relations; National Baptist Convention (Chicago); White Rock Baptist Church Durham); Detroit (2); American Peace Society (Washington); Wilberforce University; Jersey City YMCA; Garrett Biblical Institute (Evanston); Fifth Baptist Church (Richmond); Commencement Exercises at Manassas, Hampton and Houston; New Jersey Teachers of Colored Children; Institutes of International Relations at Drake University Antioch College and Rochester; National Council of Negro Women; Parkersburg, W Va.; Virginia Union University; West Virginia University at Morgantown; and St Louis YMCA Forum.
Several of our Brothers, notably Brothers Trenholm, Daniel, Felton Clark and Gray assisted at all stages of these appointments. As a consequence of this chairmanship I appeared before the Senate Committee on Education and Labor in behalf of S 637 (Federal aid for education); I was our only representative at the Harpers Ferry and Hood College Meetings of the American Liaison Committee and the International Education Assembly that have spearheaded the efforts to obtain an International Organization for Education and Cultural Development I was our only representative at the conferences of representatives of national educational organizations interested in Title II of the socalled G I Bill of Rights When I discovered that the slavish worship of States Rights by most of these educators would deny equitable participation by our Veterans, I went to the CIO and gave it the amendments necessary. A reading of Title II of Puble 346 of the 78th Congress will reveal that practically all the amendments were written into the law The Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools passed a special vote of commendation for this achievement. It also approved the publication of 5,000 copies of my pamphlet, The Ne-
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RETIRING OFFICERS AND THEIR SUCCESSORS
JACK R TERRY
Los Angeles, Calif, elected Western Vice-President, to succeed Atty Bert A McDonald.
Nashville, Tenn., elected General Treasurer to succeed Dr
R Allen
Three retiring General Officers, Brothers Bert McDonald, of Los Angeles, Calif.; Farrow R Allen, of New York; and Lewis O. Swingler, of Memphis, Tenn. All three were first added to the official roster of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity during the Silver Anniversary Convention, Nashville, December 31, 1935, nine years ago Brother McDonald, elected
Vice-President to the newly created Western Region, and Brother Swingler held their respective offices continuously over the nine-year period Brother Allen was elected Eastern Vice-President during the Silver Anniversary Convention, but later became General Treasurer at the New York World Fair Convention in 1939.
M. G. FERGUSON
Farrow
REID E. JACKSON Scotlandville, La., elected Editor of the Sphinx to succeed Lewis O Swingler
BERT McDONALD First Vice-President
FARROW R ALLEN Treasurer
LEWIS O SWINGLER Editor of Sphinx
THREE RETIRIN G VICE PRESIDENTS
FERDINAND L ROUSSEVE
Second Vice-President
JOHN WYCLIFFE FLEMING Third Vice-President
Three of the four retiring Vice-Presidents, Brothers Ferdinand L Rousseve, succeeded by Brother Dr William H Gray Jr.; John W. Fleming, now Master Sergeant "Somewhere in
ANDREW R TYLER Fourth Vice-President
France", succeeded by Brother Dr William L Lovelace; and Brother Andrew R Tyler, succeeded by Brother Dr Lloyd Burrell.
SIX MAJOR CHANCES MADE IN ALPHA OFFICIAL PERSONNEL
ELECTION of General Officers at the Thirtieth General Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the afternoon session of Thursday, December 28, 1944, brought about several significant changes in the official roster Four of the old officers were retained, while six others were replaced. Officers reelected to their present position were Brothers Dr. Rayford W. Logan, Howard University, president; Joseph H B Evans, Washington D C, General Secretary; Attorney Belford V Lawson, Jr., Washington, D C, General Counsel; and H Councill Trenholm, of Alabama State Teachers College, Director of Education
All four Vice-Presidents, General Treasurer, and Editor of The Sphinx Magazine were retired from offices with replacements as follows:
Brother Jack Terry, of Los Angeles, California, to succeed Attorney Bert A McDonald, of Los Angeles, as Western Vice-President; Dr Lloyd Burrell, of Buffalo, New York, to succeed Brother Andrew W Tyler, of New York City, as Eastern Vice-President; Brother Dr William H Gray, Jr., of Florida A and M College, to succeed Brother Ferdinand L Rousseve, of New Orleans, La., as Southern Vice-President; Brother Dr William Lovelace, of Cincinnati, Ohio, to succeed a fellow-citizen, Master Sergeant John Fleming, now "Somewhere
in France, as Midwestern Vice-President; Brother M. G. Ferguson, of Nashville, Tenn. to succeed Brother Dr Farrow R Allen, of N Y City, as General Treasurer; and Brother Dr Reid E Jackson, of Southern University, to succeed Editor Lewis O Swingler, of Memphis, Tennessee, as Editor-in-Chief of The Sphinx Magazine
Four new Lay Members of the Executive Council were also elected to replace Brothers Edward W Brooke, of Washington, D C: Thomas E Kelley, Wilberforce University; William T. Patrick, Jr., Howard University; and Charles D. Proctor, of Fisk University. Brother Logan was elected to succeed Brother Charles H. Wesley, of Wilberforce University, during the Tri-parte Convention, Kansas City, Mo., in 1940, after the latter had served for nine years Previously Brother Logan had held office as Director of Education, and during his service in this capacity initiated the "Education for Citizenship" Campaign
Brother Evans, oldest officer from viewpoint of his tenure of service, is now beginning his twentieth year as General Secretary. He succeeded Brother Norman L McGee during the Eighteenth General Convention in Detroit, Michigan, 1925 Brother Trenholm was elected Direc-
Eastern Vice-President
DR L L BURRELL, Jr
Rho Lambda chapter, Buffalo, New York, who was elected to the position of Eastern Vice-President during the 30th General Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey He succeeds Brother Andrew R Tyler, of New York City
tor of Education at the 1940 Convention in Kansas City. He previously served as Southern Vice-President
The office of General Counsel was appointive until the General Convention in
ELECTION RESULTS AT ATLANTIC CITY CONCLAVE
THESE FOUR OFFICERS RE-ELECTED
RAYFORD W. LOGAN
General President
Midwestern "Vice'
DR Wm N LOVELACE
• Newly elected Midwestern VicePresident, is a member of Alpha Alpha, Cincinnati, Ohio Brother Lovelace, like his predecessor, Master Sergeant John Fleming, now with the fighting forces in the European theatre of action, has demonstrated unswerving loyalty to his chapter and helped make it a symbol of community progress in the great State of Ohio
JOSEPH H B EVANS General
Secretary
Kansas City made it elective and gave it a status equal to that of all other officers Brother Lawson, after serving two temns as an appointee of the General President, became an elected officer as General Counsel in 1940 He also serves as Chairman of the Chapter Housing Commission
Retirement of Brothers McDonald, Swingler, and Allen removes from the official staff the three General Officers elected during the Silver Anniversary Convention, in Nashville, Tennessee, 1935 Brother Allen, elected during this convention as Eastern Vice-President, became General Treasurer in 1939, New York City, and replaced Brother Attorney Percival Piper, of Detroit, Mich. Brothers McDonald and Swingler held their respective offices as Western VicePresident and Sphinx Editor continuously over a nine-year period until the Atlantic City, New Jersey Convention
Seriously ill for more than a year, the colorful Bert until 1944 had traveled across the continent once, and more than half way across on three other occasions to represent his Western Region at Alpha "conclaves." He was responsible for the Pan-Pacific Convention in Los Angeles during the summer of 1936, and over the span of nine years became one of the most beloved figures in Alphadom His absence from the Atlantic City meeting created a distinct feeling of loss save for the presence of two other Californians, Brothers Terry, who succeeded him as Western Vice-President, and Perry C Parks, Jr., of Los Angeles,' who presently is in the U. S. Armed Forces
Former Sphinx Editor Swingler, who
BELFORD V LAWSON, JR
General Counsel
had been released from the U S Army less than thirty days before the Alpha Convention, succeeded Brother Arnett G Lindsay, of St Louis, Mo., in 1935 Under his editorship, thirty-five editions of the Sphinx were published, including eight editions in 1941 when the official publication was issued as a monthly A more detailed account of the Sphinx is published elsewhere in this edition in an article, titled "THE SPHINX REACHES ITS 31ST BIRTHDAY"
H COUNCILL TRENHOLM Dir of Educational Activities
MRS SARA S WASHINGTON
President and Founder of the APEX SYSTEM, Atlantic City
MRS.
SARA S. WASHINGTON REVIEWS HISTORY OF ALPHA IN INSPIRING WELCOME ADDRESS
EDITORS NOTES: The welcome address on behalf of business of Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the public meeting at Senior High School was given by Madam Sara S Washington, president and founder of the great Apex Company, maker of beauty preparations In view of Madam Washington's keen appreciation of the occasion as indicated by her address, the message is herewith presented for its inspirational value to the brothers
Mr Chairman Honorable Walter E Edge, Governor of New Jersey; Congressman-elect Powell, Mayor Joseph Altman, Delegates to the 30th General Convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Guests and citizens:
"It is my good fortune to welcome this convention to the city of Atlantic City, on behalf of its business interest
The occasion is unusual in many ways. This is the first time in the history of Atlantic City that a fraternity of Negro College men have honored us in observing its convention here To this end our reward is the greatest It brings to us Alpha Phi Alpha, the
oldest Greek-letter fraternity for Negro college men
Also unusual is the fact, that in a modern metropolis such as Atlantic City, it is the privilege of a Negro to speak for its business interest
The unique feature about Alpha Phi Alpha is that it was founded by students of Cornell University, and its origin took place in Ithaca, New York Its first meeting was held in the year of 1905, but it was not decided that the organization would become a fraternity until December, 4, 1906
Among its founders were Mr Eugene Kinckle Jones, who became Advisor on Negro Affairs of the United States' Department of Commerce; and Executive Secretary for the National Urban League; Mr. Vertner W. Tandy, who became a registered architect, and who also enjoyed the distinction of being the first Negro to pass the military examination, and was commissioned in the United States Army; and Mr Robert H Ogle, who became attached to the office of
DR. CHARLES H. WESLEY
"Alpha Phi Alpha has been in the foreground of those who've paid tribute to its fighting men We give you a plaque representing victory in World War II a painting in tribute to our fighting men We in Alpha Phi Alpha intend for there not to be a gap."
—Dr Charles H Wesley, former General President, historian of Alpha Phi Alpha, during presentation of memorials to Alpha service men on the world's fighting fronts
the Committee on Appropriation of the United States Senate
This distinction, fostered by the first Alpha men, has become traditional And through the years Alpha Phi Alpha men have kept the tradition, for, in every field of endeavor, Alpha men have excelled all others
To illustrate this, we can name Dr W E B DuBois, noted writer; Dr F D Patterson, president of Tuskegee Institute; Carl Murphy, president of the AfroAmerican Newspapers; Dr Charles Wesley president of Wilberforce University; Congressman-elect A Clayton Powell, Jr., Rev, Marshall Sheppard, our new
Masses on the Move
REP. A. CLAYTON POWELL
"I wonder if Alpha Phi Alpha recognizes the type of world in which we live The masses of the people are on the move, and the organized impatience of these people will be the only thing to make for progress."
A Clayton Powell, First Negro Congressman from New York
Recorder of Deeds, and a host of others.
Today, the prestige of the accomplishments of Alpha Phi Alpha is ours, for here in the midst of our homes and businessesare the GREAT,of Negro-college men During the past few days, they have adopted Atlantic City They have met in our city to discuss the business of the world's best Greek-letter fraternity
To Atlantic City they have brought the spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha The spirit that has lifted the prestige of Negro college men to the heights attained by the world's most learned scholars
The spirit that caused Alpha Phi Alpha to promote scholarship among Negro students; the spirit that made Alpha Phi Alpha create opportunities for trained Negroes in industry, and the spirit that today is inspiring Alpha men to participate in the leadership of the Race
Nothing any greater in the life of this
TH E SPHIN X
/ Am Also A Radical
Illusion of the Near"
MAYOR JOSEPH ALTMAN
"I am also a radical in the sense of believing in the Declaration of Independence."
Mayor Joseph Altman, of Atlantic City and Hebraic background As a Jew and member of a persecuted minority group, these remarks were his response to Rep Powell that every Negro is a radical; that he can't be a conservative, because he has nothing to conserve
city can ever take place To have Alpha Phi Alpha hold its 30th Annual Convention here shall be recorded among our noblest achievements
Great convention cities are judged by the greatness of the conventions From hence, Atlantic City takes its place among the best loved convention cities of the world This convention has carried us to heights hitherto unattained
And so, with the glory of the nature of this great occasion, I fling wider the doors of Atlantic City My fondest realization shall be to know that your stay in Atlantic City has been enjoyable, inspiring, and successful
You have done us a great honor in being here The laurels of Alpha Phi Alpha are increasing, for your visit alone has lifted the hope of Atlantic City. And, in lifting the hope of Atlantic City, you have lifted the hope of the world.
DR. HOWARD H. LONG
In a scholarly address, hailed as the best of his Alpha career, Dr Howard H Long, former General President, declared:—
"We are citizens of the world."
He propounded that the present world struggle calls for a new perspective; reviewed the past, traced the results of its impact upon the present, and gave as a classic summary of today's troubles in what he termed, "The Illusion of the Near."
Your departure shall be our great loss, but with your departure it is my sincerest hope that a new birth of brotherhood and achievement will stretch throughout Atlantic City
And we the citizens of this humble city shall follow in your GLORY. I thank you!
S
Undergraduate Session
Brother Dr H Councill Trenholm, who had charge of the Undergraduate Session at the General Convention in Atlantic City, made the following observations:— Effort has been made to obtain through questionnaire some indication of the probable delegates and of the probable preferences as to topics for presentation at this Undergraduate Session Because of (Turn to page 19)
ALPHA THETA LAMBDA, ATLANTIC CITY, HOST CHAPTER
ALPHA THETA LAMBDA HOST CHAPTER TO ATLANTIC CITY N J CONVENTION
Left to right Seated Dr H Donald Marshall, Pfc Frank B Doggett, Jr., Ferdinand C Newton, H C Spencer, Dr Rayford W Logan, General President; Dr C M Cain, and George Dickerson
Standing. Left to right: Attorney Isaac H. Nutter, 5 a £R Greene, cT - Valentine, A A Hamm, John R Major, Dr Fred Murray, Dr Jacque Batey, Austin Martin, Richard Mark Fowler III Dr Leroy P Morris and Attorney William A Dart
Symbols of Souls
Brothers Warner Lawson, Dean of Music at Howard University (Left), and John (Jack) Bond, at present serving as a camp administrator for the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in Italy, wrote the words and music to the impressive song, dedicated to Alpha's fighting men during the Memorial Services at Senior High School, Atlantic City, New Jersey Rendition of the selection, with Brother Lawson directing, was a feature Of the 30th General Session of Alpha Phi Alpha
Brother Lawson has achieved brilliant success in the field of music He was born to a fine musical heritage as the talented son of a musically distinguished father
Brother Bond is a graduate of Howard University and Cornell, and has directed dramatics at Lincoln University, Pa., Rust and A & T College
BROTHER WARNER LAWSON
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JOHN P (Jack) BOND
TH E SPHIN X Standards
His City Impressed
BROTHER C MORRIS CAIN
General Convention Chairman
Brother C Morris Cain, General Convention Chairman, in behalf of the host chapter, and citizens at large of Atlantic City, New Jersey, issued the following statement regarding the 30th General Session of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity:
"Perhaps it is not too much to say that no group of people have visited our city who have left so fine and far-reaching an impression upon our people as have those who attended the recent Alpha Phi Alpha Convention. I say this In light of my experience of more than thirty years in the public, civic and religious life of Atlantic City. This is also the general opinion of people in all walks of life, who came in contact with the officers, the delegates and their wives The Mayor has spoken of the group in the highest and the most commendatory terms and so have also the caretakers at the various public buildings where the sessions and socials were held
As to our brothers in Alpha Theta Lambda as host, we only regret that we did not put forth greater efforts and make plans more comprehensive for the entertainment of the convention."
Brother Cain is executive secretary of the Y M C A Atlantic City s
A Final Word
(From page 2)
the deepest sense of appreciation for your cooperation and unselfish support. As staff members we, together, accepted the challenge of the Silver Anniversary Convention in Nashville to make THE SPHINX confirm to all the Fraternity expected of its official organ As staff members, we, together worked diligently toward this end as an objective over a nine-year period
All the officers have my very best wishes for success
Chairman Committee on Standards
Past President and long-time chairman of the Standards Committee, Brother Henry Lake Dickason of Bluefield State Teachers College, Bluefield, West Virginia, while considering war-time conditions that have affected the organization, advocated continuance of Alpha's traditional policy for high standards of its chapters. His committee kept busy throughout the five days of the General Session.
Convention Address
O WILSON WINTERS
Parliamentarian of General Convention
First life member of the grand old fraternity that is Alpha Phi Alpha, Brother Dr. O. Wilson Winters, of Norristown, Pa., again weathered through the "thick and the thin" of a general convention as Parliamentarian. His FRAT FUN column in this edition gives the human side of the Atlantic City conclave Brother Winters gave the Fraternity Address.
ROBT P DANIEL
Chairman Budget Committee
Brother Dr Robert P Daniel, one of the most gifted speakers of the race, and beloved by Alphadom as "Dynamic Dan," highlighted the first day's session with the Convention Address. Formerly VicePresident of the Eastern Jurisdiction, Brother Daniel has in recent years helped steer financial affairs of the Fraternity as Chairman of the Budget Committee. He is president of Shaw University, Raleigh, N C
ROGER F GORDON
Of Philadelphia, Pa., and former Eastern Vice-President, whose presence at the Atlantic City, N J., convention added considerable impetus to the activities of the younger brothers at the session. For the past two years, Brother Gordon has been engaged in Red Cross work. He was stationed at the Tuskegee Army Aid Field. Tuskegee, Ala., for an extended period, and then took an overseas assignment Brother Gordon is a member of Psi Chapter
HENRY L DICKASON
Official Picture of Officers, Delegates, Visiting and Host Brothers at 30th General Convention, Alpha Phi Alpha, Atlantic City, N. J. December 28-31, 1944
President Logan Makes
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gro and the Post-War World At the Philadelphia Meeting of Americans United with representatives of the State Department, I called attention to the omission of the problem of dependent areas from the Dumbarton Oaks Proposals and from the chart of world organization recently released by the State Department
The book, What the Negro Wants, is a direct result of our recognized leadership, for this was undoubtedly one of the reasons that led the Director of the University of North Carolina Press to select me as editor The book has had such an enthusiastic reception by critics and public that a third printing; making a total of 12,500 copies, has already been ordered
Copies of The Operation of the Man-
ITS
date System in Africa have gone to all parts of the world except those under Axis occupation The Attitude of the Southern White Press Toward Negro Suffrage. 1932-1940 is exhausted
Thus our activities have gained nation-wide and even international recognition Other organizations have followed our lead but have not been able to equal us in achievement There is no doubt that today our people are much better informed and much more interested in international and domestic affairs than they were toward the close of the last war We have gained the attention of both the public and the government I, for one, feel that we have not let down our Brothers on the firing line
RECOMMENDATIONS
I recommend:
1 Definite action to prevent Chapter officials from absconding with funds
2 Action to recover our equity in all funds due the General Body
3 Consideration of selecting a new jeweler
4 An appropriation of five hundred dollars to the United College Fund
5 An appropriation of one hundred dollars to the National Council of N gro Women
6 A suitable appropriation to the fund being raised by The Interdenomination al Ministers Alliance to increase the reward of $500 offered by the Governor of Tennessee to $2,500 for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the Pikeville lynching.
7. The continuation of appropriations to other worthy organizations
8 The appointment by each Chapter of a committee to familiarize itself with the terms of Public 346, 78th Congress,
and to acquaint all returning veterans with its benefits; the same or other committee to be similarly responsible for all other legislation providing benefits
9 Special support of the activities of the Chairman of the Committee on Public Opinion to obtain the passage of a bill providing federal aid for public education
10 Acceptance of the responsibility by each Chapter to see to it that our publications, when available, are placed in the public library, school library and other libraries in their community
11 The energetic continuation of our campaign of focussing attention on postwar problems
In general I recommend that every individual Brother, every Chapter and every General Officer dedicate themselves to a renewed spirit of Fraternal
devotion to the ideals of the Fraternity so that the dead shall not have died in vain and so that the living may go forward with faith in the future "Servants of all, we shall transcend all."
CONVENTION BRIEFS CUP AWARDS
Chi Chapter was awarded the Metal Arts Cup, successor to the Balfour Cup; and Kappa Lambda was selected as winner of the MeGee Cup. Honorable mention went to Rho Lambda Chapter, Buffalo New York
40th ANNIVERSARY
Jewel Brother George B Kelley, of Troy, New York, said that he hopes that the Fraternity will turn to its birthplace Itacha, New York, in celebration of the 40th (Ruby) Anniversary of the founding of the organization
"None of the Founders will hardly be living when Alpha reaches its Golden Anniversary," Jewel Kelley added Only other Jewel present of the four living was Jewel Brother Nathaniel Murray of Washington, D C Brothers Vertner Tandy, and Henry A Callis, have not been present at a General Convention since the New York World Fair Session in 1939
NEXT CONVENTION TO CHICAGO. ILLINOIS
Chicago, Illinois was selected for the next General Convention of the Fraternity but the decision wasmade before War Mobilization Director Byrnes issues his appeal for cancellation of all conventions of more than fifty persons for the duration.
As in past years, however, Chicago was well represented at the Atlantic City Convention and counted among its stalwarts Brothers Bindly Cyrus, Sidney Jones, Jr., Luther Peck and Sidney Brown
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY HOLDS
SECOND WARTIME CONVENTION SINCE PEARL HARBOR IN ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. THE SESSION WAS DEDICATED TO "BROTHERS IN SERVICE
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DR.O.WILSON
FRA T FU N WINTERS EDITOR
Attorney Bert A. McDonald, 319 East 48th Street, Los Angeles, California
DEAR BROTHER BERT:
The Thirtieth General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha is now history It was a grand convention; surprisingly fine, instructive and fraternally stimulating Yes, we missed you, very much indeed The presence of Jack Terry and Perry Parks, two prototypes of the ideal Alpha Man, helped to assuage our distress over your enforced absence
My family and I motored to Atlantic City ahead of the delegates on Tuesday afternoon, December 26th After domiciling at the Liberty Hotel, we proceeded to convention headquarters, The Arctic Avenue Branch of the Y. M. C. A., one of Brother C Morris Cain's bailiwicks, (he holds domain over Stanley Holmes Village, too) and assisted the very cooperative brothers and sisters (also bedimpled and bewitching Miss Emily Fowler, registrar) in setting up the registration machinery. While waiting with poised lingers, yes two fingers, one for each hand over the noiseless Royal typewriter, ready for the first registrant, Brothers Cain, Arvin Hamm and Woodley Wells, a fugitive from wintry Philadelphia, sat up until midnight reminiscing and retrospecting
On Wednesday it began, a trickle at first, then a stream of buoyant fraters. Atlantic City will make anyone buoyant if there is a modicum of buoyancy left in them Swell stuff, that salt air Remind me to tell you more about that later If I forget it, ask Brother Dr J B Lovell, Rho Chapter's alternate delegate, about that salt air Well, along about two o'clock, the breaking waves of Alpha humanity dashed high with foaming spray upon us The first official registrants were: Christopher Columbus House,—like his historic namesake—and George H Windsor from Mu Lambda Then, on came William Cohen from Beta Epsilon, Prof Louis H Schuster and Dr T Nelson Baker, Nu Lambda, Epperson Bond, from Alpha Chi, Bros. Capt. John C. Harlan the Third Life Member and Vance H Chavis, Kappa Lambda. Next with collegiate dignity came Bro Dr Robert P Daniel and his able assistant, Bro Walker H Quarles from Pi Lambda Interspersed among these registrations were many visiting brothers, alternates such as Bro Clifton Hardy and most of the host brothers. On and on came the fraternal tide, now advancing, now receding up to the very last day when I spied Bro. Arthur Gandy of Psi belatedly registering with very efficient Bro Atty William Dart gently but firmly explaining that the five dollar registration fee was still in force up to the last convention
minute—even at the door at the dance and banquet
The Muskrats, the Leopards, the Sheared Beavers, the Hudson Seals, Persian Lambs, Australian O'Possum, Squirrels and Minks began to appear We knew the fraternal faculty had arrived and the Logans; Wesleys, Lawsons, Trenholms, the famous Alphas were volplaning in on the fraternal breakers Bro "Josephus" H B Evans glided in regaling us with a new F E P C story about "The Third Cup of Coffee." Governor Bricker, pardon me, I mean Maceo Hill rumbled in, yes he rumbled in tank like, still redolent with political affability and a very, very good memory about his short visit to "Nirvana."
Chicago appeared! You're right It was Brother Luther Peck, Bindley Cyrus, Sydney Brown, Nelson Woodley with a body guard of Buckeye Staters headed by A D V Crosby Brother Peck stood at the Y M C A doors and announced a "Bull Session" at the Kinnard Building a block away It looked like a typical caucus, it smelled like a caucus, it sounded like a caucus, so Jerrick, Maceo and I said we wouldn't bother to attend But there were only two other attractions left to us, the Executive Council, then in session and our hotel rooms We were ineligible for the first and were too eligible for the second If we went to the bull session caucus we were likely to get a fraternal licking. We dood it! But it was neither a bull session nor a caucus. It was a fine fact finding, interpretative forum of fraternal opinion, which, if the convention had ended there, would have given each brother a compensation for that much of his convention visit Each brother present attested to that emotion
To what may seem, to you reading this narrative, a long time later, the convention officially opened Thursday and events of interest to you began Rev Brother John Hester offered a prayer which moved even Dr Nyabonga and caused him to regal Mrs Hester's ears with "That wonderful prayer of your husband's" when the Prince later met Mrs Hester Mirabile Dictu! the Alpha Hymn was led by Brother Joe Evans and very well done in a rich baritonish tenor voice of a basso tendency Rev Brother Henry Allen Boyd quite appropriately intoned "O Lord, How excellent is Thy name in all the earth," as he began the opening prayer Brother Nathaniel Spencer welcomed the brothers in behalf of Alpha Theta Lambda Chapter Silent prayers for departed brothers in the Armed Forces and then departed civilian brothers were said After that, about 10:15 Brother Walter F Jerrick, Life Member of Alpha and almost life president (28 years) of Rho Chapter intro-
duced the general president and silence was gone for the rest of the session Brother Rayford Logan dedicated the convention, a Victory and Memorial Convention and asked for a harmonious and constructive program
General Convention Chairman, Bro Morris Cain introduced the Atlantic City Mayor, Joseph Altman Very democratically he spoke of the trials of the minorities, himself of Hebraic origin He, too, had been hurt in pride, mind and heart He represented the voice of the people in bidding Alpha Welcome Atlantic City had fine ocean air It was free, the only thing free there Alpha is welcome to all it wants. Mayor Altman presented a gilded key to Brother Logan He reminded him that Atlantic City like the United States Government was off the gold standard but the key was the nearest thing to gold he could offer us The key gave us freedom to the city, the greatest part of which is the famous boardwalk He opined that many of the brothers present and elsewhere received their collegiate training and the realization of their fraternal membership by the salaries and munificences received in the hotels and other Atlantic City emporiums
Brother Andrew Tyler, Eastern Vice President responded with interesting comparisons He told of spending his recent honeymoon at the Shore He said he stopped at the Liberty Hotel then and that he was at the Liberty now He said the hospitality was fine then and now—he blushingly explained he meant the hospitality of the hotel and the city Soon the Mutual Admiration session began You know it is Alpha's most interesting period Each brother tells who he is and what he has done If he is too modest some brother tells all about his good points, etc It was here we met Bro Lemuel Graves Jr. ex-war correspondent, son of late Brother Lemuel Graves, one of the writers of our constitution. Next Brother Cain was proposed as the fourth Life Member when I disgorged a hundred dollar check Brother Cain had given me fortyeight (48) hours previously Recess followed
A tidal wave of oratory, philosophy and subtle humor engulfed us as Bro Robert P. Daniel, President of Shaw University, delivered the Convention address. The trials and tribulations of transportation inspired his theme of "Fraternal Transportation." Seven prerequisites for successful Alpha travel were embodied in the questions Is your motor tuned? Is your windshield clear? Is your wiper working freely? Remembering the preambles' solicitude for the "Personification of virtue and the Chastity of Women" he asked, Are your brakes in good order? Are your head
FRAT FUN WINTERS REPORTS ALPHA CONCLAVE
lights on and in focus? Is your car well lubricated? Fraternal friction burns out Chapter bearings and destroys harmony Have you plenty of gas? What is your goal? Do you have an A card, a B card or a C card goal? Are you about essential business and do you dare to venture far from home? Alpha Phi Alpha is not an A card fraternity. That it was a fine address is proved by my remembrance of all the seven essentials even though I was to deliver the Fraternal address immediately afterwards
I thanked Bro Daniel for leaving me such a fine vehicle, motor tuned, windshield cleaned, well lubricated and braked, possessing a C card with plenty of gas even if I ran across a few gallons of Black Market now and then My subject was "Quo Vadis?" Whither Goeth Thou? Where is Alpha going in the thirtieth (30) Annual Convention and when we return home I delineated the two Alpha types the Josephus and the Bohunkus type and it was amusing to observe the brothers unconsciously clas sifying themselves at various times during the convention With such a Fordillac as Bro. Daniel portrayed, it wasn't long before we all knew (Quo Vadis) where we wanted to go.
No I did not attend the cocktail hour, the Smoker Symposium nor the Phi Delta Kappa Get Acquainted Dance My committee was digging deep into credential checking and convention seating Bro Robert Custus, Alpha Gamma Lambda, attended everything, missed nothing Let him tell you about them
The convention tide ebbed and flowed Look at your convention photograph It is the finest, clearest photograph in recent years The only brother with a hat on is the Vandenburg of the fraternity, Bro Bindley Cyrus The brother with the cane is not aiming to be sartorial, it is Brother Howard Long with an arthritic big toe on the left foot. He later threw away that cane when he had to follow the oratory of Bro Clayton Powell The second brother on the first row, right side, next to Bro Dr Reid Jackson, new Sphinx editor is Rev Bro Jasper Turner Yes, you are almost correct. He is not angry; he is righteously indignant He has just admonished Mr. Hess, the photographer that we were all grown people, college gentlemen and not "boys" as he was calling us With a well reddened face, Mr Hess apologized to Bro Turner I could supply a bon mot on each face on the picture but time and space prevents
The election came and went making flotsam and jetsam of some political ambitions Committee reports lacked their usual interest as legislation was curtailed by the absence of constitutional requirements. However, my pal, Bro. Andrew J Lewis went into mild hysteria when Brother William Cohen reporting on Delinquent Chapters pronounced "Mu" to sound like "Moo" giving it a bovine aspect Ebbtide set in, very low tide, so low that Bro W F Jerrick arose and
in a "Beware-of-the-gift-bearing-Greeks" style of oratory declared that he smelled something fraternally unfragrant as Bro Farrow Allen's treasurer's report was barbecued All went well when it was found that nomenclature was the only issue involved
Rip tide set in early Sunday Bro Dr Gray preached a fine sermon at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Text and everything Even Bro Dr Brodhead of Rho Chapter got happy A fraternal lecord was made when ninety per cent of the brothers attended some church Not to have heard Mrs Martha Hester, Mrs Sara Spencer Washington's addresses and Mr Chas William's solo, "I Love Life," removed thirty (30) percent of the convention's assets But to have missed Rev Bro Congressman A Clayton Powell declare that all Negroes are fundamentally radical and not at all conservative because they have nothing to conserve, you still had a chance to late your convention joys if you could have seen Bro Belford Lawson's impeccable dress, imposing mien, and heard his faultless diction and flowery rhetoric But to my mind the salubrious surprise of the occasion was the address of the man who once wrote a thesis on "Mathematical Analysis of the Intelligence Quotient of the Homo Sapiens." Bro Howard Long, now caneless and arthritic free spoke on the "Illusion of the Near." He spoke of sympathy and what I understood to be "impathy." He mentioned inflation and "perflation" driving bcth Brother Cyrus, and me to our dictionaries with such homiletics as "Fashions come and go," "In the Frat and Sorority houses the chaperone has disappeared and no one mourned her passing.' "In the churches the devil died He died from neglect." He interpolated such homely phrases as "you can't see tne forest for trees" and "the fat's in the fire." Yes, that came from Bro Long but the "Illusion of the Near" was his finest modern speech
Bro Wesley presented a beautiful Mural by Bro James Porter and completely satisfied everybody.
Bro Nelson Woody in a very, very fine melodious voice sang obligato to a new Alpha song "Symbol of Souls."
Bro. Dean Warner Lawson of Howard University who wrote the music, directed it. Do you want a description? Extend your arms as in supplication, open the fingers wide; bend in the middle and ring fingers leaving the thumb, forefinger and little finger extended Make figures of eight with both arms in unison but with con mucho gusto, all the while nodding the head encouragingly. That's Bro Lawsen—in perfect form! Flood tide—the banquet Bro Jerrick, toastmaster, giving the history of eating in general and banquets in particular How primitive man ate alone amid growls and grimaces until civilization evolved communal feasting and the banquet. How eating and reproductions were the primordial functions of life
How later civilization will evolve to the extent that not only eating will be communal but—the rabble didn't let him finish the picture.
'Twas a grand affair Bro Peck and Bro Kermit Hall, Woodly, Hawkins, Battey, Charlie Lewis of Psi, Andrew J Lewis, Crosby, Maceo Hill, Nyabonga and myself sampled a pre Chicago champagne sip
Bro. Dubois, suave, informal and informative gave us a travelogue style of address on "Haiti" its arts, science and primitive culture Even Burton Holmes in all his glory and with the aid of his cinema was not arrayed in interest and fluency and positiveness as was Dr Dubois The wag who wrote the words "Japanese Sandman" on that menu card was an apostate
High tide at the convention was the presidential excellence and popularity of Bro. Logan, editor of "What The Negro Wants." See the wonderful cover page of the Convention Sphinx. That artist, Brother Frank Thompson, really knows what's wanted or needed
Mrs Virginia Nyabonga's "four pebbles and four water circles" speech was a classic at the ladies' party.
The discovery of Bros Nash, Windsor, Lincey Brower, Lemuel Graves, Jr., and the renaissance of Bro Proctor, Bro Harry McAlpin, first colored White House correspondent the exhibit A oi all convention affairs
The frat pin and diamond ring of Bro Dr J C Carr of Alpha Alpha Lambda "Parson Emory Smith's impassioned speech at the under-graduate session
The presence of such newly found interesting Alpha men as Bro. Dr. Springer, the sprightly Bro Dr Tann, Meroney, the silver tongued Clarence Mills, the very clever A L Allen, the faithful Morial, the erudite Dickason and Browne, the astute Jones and Brown of Xi Lambda, Lovelace and all the others, every one of whom I have personally observed and catalogued in my estimation
Well Bert, I missed you Alpha missed you and also Bros B A Rose, Mayberry, Isaacs, Wayman Ward, Eddie Cotton, Prof Jimmy Browning But the late appearance of Brothers Charlie Greene, Lewis O Swingler and Jewels Kelly and Murray helped to make this a real fraternal and very satisfactory convention
Fraternally yours, O WILSON WINTERS s
INSTALLATION OF GENERAL OFFICERS
Comparing the official staff as a ship set out to sea, Brother Dr Charles H Wesley, president of Wilberforce University, during installation ceremonies, told the 1945 officers: "Bring back our precious cargo of brotherhood our love for all mankind."
Well I see that the New Deal gang isn't the only one that can pull some very fast politics, or shall I say,rather unusual tactics Thehonorable and most esteemed Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., runs it a close second. I have reference of course to the now smoldering embers of the Atlantic City farce called a convention I think I can speak for a number of good Brothers since I have covered quite a bit of territory during the last few months A very few seemed to know about the convention being called until the last few days before opening session I happened to get it mv:;elf from an Atlantic City Brother What happened to the bid Chicago had for the Convention in Louisville? Personally I wanted to hold Brother 'Weedjie' Jones to his promise of the fine Chicago hospitality that was to be in evidence during the convention Of course the executive committee used their full powers in calling a convention, but I still think that more time should have been given, so the word could have gotten around
Our priority rating for holding a convention must have been mighty good, at least as good as that of the Roosevelt's doggie.
Then too, I thought that all organizations, corporations and business as a whole, had agreed that if any man was inducted into military service while he was actively engaged in their employ, that at the conclusion of his service, he would have first choice at his old job back What about that, am I right? This I learn wasforgotten or either overlooked by that august group in session in Atlantic City. Also when was the constitution altered to hold elections that arenot in keeping with the accepted policies of the Fraternity
Well this is war time and many things have transpired and conspired since its declaration that we shouldn't be surprised at anything that might happen. We hope that the next convention will clarify some of these confusing items Luck to all the officers that were re-elected and the newly elected ones for the ensuing terms of office May God bless you, you'll need it.
After these introductory remarks I suppose that the next best thing is to say Greetings Brothers: I extend to you
By J. Edward Corror
J EDWARD COTTON Program Director, USO, Alexandria, La
greetings of the holiday season and wish for you and yours all the happiness of the New Year Something happened to an issue of the magazine somewhere down the line You know the issue that plays up the coming convention and all the fanfare that goes with it. I wonder how many issues the convention plans on putting out this year? I wish for the new Editorial staff all the success connected with the headaches of publishing a periodical * * *
As we enter another year of this awful war, of which we hope will be over before another year rolls around And here's to all the service men and women in all branches that they may put forth a special effort to study the G I BilJ of Rights, and provisions and benefits that are for them and their families
To the Brothers in service, we wish you all the success possible to a man in service Any number of Alpha men have distinguished themselves in many ways during their term of service. One outstanding event is the appointment of Brother Henry L Twigg, Captain in the Infantry, who was the first Negro appointed to the court-marshal, military tribunal in the European theatre of operation We hope that many other such recognitions will be given men of color. We are also looking for meritorious work
to be rendered by our recently inducted WAVES * * *
Since being in USO, have had the pleasure of running across many Brothers whom I haven't seen in quite a while They are all holding high laurels for old Alpha Brother Sidney Williams, of St Louis, who has recently returned from overseas as a Red Cross worker, is much in demand for his experiences to be told to us here at home I hope to be able to get it first hand some day
Brother J R Lillard of Kansas City has changed from USO to the Red Cross and by the time this gets off the press he will have sailed to Europe. Much luck to him in hisnewwork. Brother Lillard can be remembered as one of the most congenial hosts during the Kansas City convention I have the very great pleasure of working with his charming sister Marie, who is also a USO worker stationed here in this Louisiana town * * *
It doesn't seem to be any military secret that the 'army is on the march;' that is on the march out of the camps to the various battle fronts We will all see any number of new faces taking their places After the Belgium bulge during the Christmas season, even we old men are subject to being called * » *
Our Brother President Logan is to be commended on his recent book "What The Negro Wants" and the fine array of outstanding contributors that compiled a vivid account of the Negro today And to those who like to read and get some valuable information and figures on the Negro, read "The Negro In America" and then get busy and do something about it We need to learn how much we are NOT doing * * *
Never did I think that I would live to see the day that I would be living in a land where some of the people are so far out of line in their thinking until it becomes a real case of pity People like that are not to be shown the light for it is a matter of impossibility for light of any kind to penetrate that kind of a cranium But we have a few of those kind of individuals left in this world I had thought they had all been elimin-
ated by the slow process of degeneration but to my surprise there are a few rare cases left Funny thing they have all the ear marks of one who has no need to be in such a condition Sometimes we wonder if it follows a course or is it picked up as a so called front or cover up of the real inner self After being in some environments it does seem possible that most of these characteristics would be worn off, or they would be so laten that they would rarely ever raise its head to be observed by others. So the thing that I suppose most of us can say is that we are sorry, sorry beyond all means of expression, and too bad if one finds that he has waded out into the midst of that kind of being Be on your guard for there are still a few of thase kind of characters left *
Had the great pleasure of entertaining our one time All-American backfield ace, Brother Robert (Roundhead) Lee a short while ago He is located at Southern University on the coaching staff He is associated with a very good old friend of mine, Coach A. W. Munford who by way of easy recognition a (pole cat.) My best wishes to you both.
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And speaking of Southern University; the head, or shall I say 'seat' of our publication will be at Southern with Brother Dr. Reid Jackson as the Editor-in-Chief. I know his 'yen' for writing has been fully satisfied since now he can write to his hearts content. However Brother President Felton G Clark and Brother Dean Russell Smith might have some say so in the matter at that My wholehearted support to you and all that Alpha stands for
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It is nice to know that our Brother Swingler former Editor-in-Chief of the Sphinx, is out OI ttle army and back at his old stand on Beale Street running his newspaper business Haven't seen him as yet, but I understand he is looking mighty fine His term of service must have agreed with him.
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It was quite amusing reading Brother O Wilson Winters Fraternity Fun in the last issue Sorry that I could not make the convention and have a grand time with you I know you were very much in evidence since being so close at home About the Buddy Young gag, 'going around his own end' well, he must have caught up with himself because he landed that "end" right smack in the navy
Here's hoping that your youngster is fast taking on Alpha ways. And if there were any new contracts issued out during the convention, I wish you would send me a couple. Even a couple of the old contracts will do
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Well, gang, until the next time, if I may be permitted to do I'll be seeing you in another issue The staff changes you know and whether I'll be on the new staff remains to be seen It was nice being with you while it lasted and the experience was quite helpful Hence the term 'Hits and Misses'; Sometimes I guess I hit right smack-dab in the eye, and most of the times I missed out completely 'Till we meet again
The Secretary's Corner
The office of the General Secretary will be doing business at the same old stand during the coming year and I want to keep in touch with every chapter secretary, both by correspondence and through the columns of the Sphinx
There are many points that a chapter
secretary should know about his work and there will be some few changes in the details of handling work, so follow this column and if there is anything not particularly clear, write me about it
A number of letters have come in ask-
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BROTHER JAMES A PORTER
Howard University, Washington, D C, shown beside his creative works of art which pays tribute "To Our Heroic Brothers."
The cameraman took this impressive shot during the public session at Senior High School, Sunday, December 31, 1944, as Alpha Phi Alpha rounded out its 30th General Session in Atlantic City, New Jersey
"During his comparatively short life, Brother Porter has crowded in many activities in the art-world, including exhibits at Howard University Art Gallery, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Arts Building, New York, the Art Center New York the Art League, of Washington, the National Gallery, of Washington, the National Gallery of Washington, the Corcoran Gallery, the Montclair Women's Club, and many others In the Harmon Exhibition of 1933, he won the $100.00 Schomburg Award for his "Woman Holding a Jug" (See The Sphinx October 1936) He has published articles in AMERICAN MAGAZINE OF ART OPPORTUNITY, ART IN AMERICA AND ELSEWHERE, and THE NEW YORK TIMES His recent work on art was made possible through a Fellowship granted by ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY.
OFFICERS VIEW MEMORIAL PAINTING HONORING ALPHA SERVICEMEN
With Brother James A Porter's striking Memorial Painting serving as a focal point, this picture shows past and present General Officers of the Fraternity following the public program at Senior High School Atlantic City, New Jersey
From front to back left, are Brothers Jack Terry, of Los Angeles. Calif., newly elected Western Vice President; three newly elected Lay Members of Executive Council; Brother H Councill Trenholm Director of Education; Brother Belford V Lawson General Counsel; Brother James A Porter, of Howard University, noted artist who painted the picture
Dr. W. E. B. DuBois Gives Banquet Address
Brother Dr W E B DuBois, world renowned scholar and author, gave the final address at the 30th General Session during the traditional Alpha Banquet The reception was held at All Wars Memorial Building where remaining delegates and visiting brothers joined hands in singing the ALPHA HYMN and in silent prayer as the New Year made its advent
Brother DuBois was one of the two distinguished brothers presented as guest speaker during the Convention The other was Congressman-elect A Clayton Powell, first Negro U S Congressman from New York
The speaker gave first-hand account of the peoples, and physical beauty of such small countries as Haiti; pointed them out for their distinctive characteristics in contrast to larger countries with their organized patternism, and declared that in the postwar days Negro Americans
as a tribute to Alpha men now in the United States Armed Forces
From front to back, right. Dr. Lloyd Burrell, newly elected Eastern Vice President: Lewis O Swingler retiring Sphinx Editor; Joseph H B Evans General Secretary; Dr William H. Gray, Jr., newly elected Southern Vice President; M. G. Ferguson, newly elected General Treasurer; Dr Charles H Wesley, Past President and Historian; and Dr Rayford W Logan General President
should look to these islands of the sea for more useful, fruitful and graceful living
Brother Dr Walter Jerrick, for twentyeight years president of Rho Chapter, Philadelphia, and life member of Alpha Phi Alpha, served as Toastmaster
Alpha Theta Lambda Chapter, host to the Convention, will hardly be challenged for the excellence of its menu which included Creole Shrimp Cocktail, Roast Turkey and with all its trimmings, and Pie a la Mode, Brazilian Coffee, and assorted candies as dessert
Brother Pruitt To World Relief Job
Alpha Lambda has had an honor bestowed upon it in the appointment of Brother E E Pruitt to a world relief job. Brother Pruitt who was notified of his appointment October 5th, 1944, as
Administrative Assistant in the United Nations Relief Rehabilitation Administration for European duty, was formerly manager of Beecher Terrace Local Housing Project His leave of absence was the first of its kind, and was done because of his outstanding service in housing. Brother Pruitt was considered one of the nation's foremost housing managers
Brother Pruitt is a native of Louisville and a product of Louisville public schools and colleges He was engaged in many civic, political, religious and fraternal activities.
It has just been learned that Brother Pruitt is one of the first Negroes in this service to land overseas He is now somewhere in England Brother Pruitt will be remembered by those brothers who attended the 1941 Alpha Conference making that conference one of the best in Louisville for his untiring effort in Alpha history
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A
MACEO HILL
Of Columbus, Ohio, lived up to his high reputation of the past in leading delegates in the singing of the Alpha Hymn, Reverent thoughts of Alpha's fighting men were paramount at the stroke of 12 midnight Sunday, December 31, 1944, when Brother Hill and the delegates gave deeper meaning to the words, "In our dear A-Phi-A, fraternal spirit binds, all the noble, the true, and courageous."
Spiritual Symbol
Symbol of Souls
Words
by JACK
BOND Music by WARNER LAWSON
VERSE I:
Schooled in prejudice but imbued with dauntless souls
Unchained from all traditions a symbol of new goals
United now are we against all who segregate
America's continuum, we will eradicate VERSE II:
From battle fields of freedom, to the dawning of a day Of equality and unity for all in work and play
Abiding peace we seek and strive thru Freedom's Four For justice,—social justice, Amen, forevermcre.
CHORUS:
So Alpha men, now sing this song, Symbol of Souls, of noble men of A-PhiA*
Courageous pacer's of democracy
Who died with visions of new goals Come brothers, join in sacred pledge, Whether Alpha or Omega be To Victory Equality God grant, Fraternity
Copyright 1944 by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc.
Brothers Jack Bond and Warner Lawmen prepared this song as a special tribute to the hundreds of Alpha Phi Alpha men engaged in global warfare for ?reed"m and" ?soc»l justice' throughout ine world It was sung by the audience during the public session at Senior High School Atlantic City, New Jersey with Brother Lawson, head of the Music Department at Howard University, directfn T Brother Bond, former NYA Executive in Raleigh N C, is now on special mission overseas
Undergraduate Session
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the unknown status of officers of many chapters the inquiries were addressed to the President and to the Secretary of tho rhaoter at each institution Some etters h C been returned because the chapter was not officially registered at the institution and the officers were thus not known However, the sixteen replies which C e been received at the time o preparation of this report have been of helo and are herein summarized for the information and interest of the delegates It is proposed that delegates registering from other undergraduate chapters will be asked to fill the questionnaire so that some verbal report on these chapters can be made at the Undergraduate Session
New History Pages
REV JOHN H HESTER
When Alphamen held their 30th General Session in Atlantic City, N J., during the last five days of 1944, it was Brother Rev John Henry Hester, pastor of Mt Pleasant Baptist church, Atlantic City, who stood out as the spiritual symbol of Alpha's traditional devotion to church life
The problem of the Undergraduate chapters is one of the major difficulties of the Fraternity in this crucial War period Memberships have been decimated and many chapters are barely functioning without much prospect of growth or even of continuance The membership and annual receipts of the General Organization are thus imperiled Editor's Notes:—It is urgently requested
By precepts, and examples, Alpha Phi Alnha men are passing on to posterity a glorious record of service Their historymaking deeds will be preserved by the pen of our Historian, Dr Charles H Wesley.
that graduate chapters and active undergraduate chapters obtain the full report, in its written form, from the Office of Director of Education for a careful study of the problem that the present war has created for the undergraduate circle of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity The future welfare of this organization depends very definitely upon the degree of effectiveness to which this problem is broached
Secretary's Corner
(From Page 17)
ing about delivery of pins I have checked the recent invoices coming across my desk and note that the Metal Arts Company requires a little more than a month for deliveries Special setting, of course, takes longer than standard designs I am hoping that deliveries will speed up a bit but don't get alarmed if several weeks have to elapse from the time of your order
Our new Treasurer is Brother M G Ferguson and he has requested that remittance be deposited in his account at a bank here in Washington This will do away with transmission of funds between here and Nashville and will save each chapter some trouble, because you will now need to send only three copies of the remittance report; the yellow, pink and the white Send all three copies with your remittance and make money orders payable at Washington, D C The pink sheet will come back to you as a receipt and the white sheet will go to Brother Ferguson
Most of the chapters have complied with our request to send:—
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DR CHARLES H WESLEY
1944 YEAR OF SERVICE, GOOD FELLOWSHIP FOR BROTHERS OF ALPHA TAU LAMBDA, TULSA, OKLA.
GREETINGS BROTHERS:
Reviewing the past year's activities of Alpha Tau Lambda, we proudly present to other Alphas a brief resume of the outstanding events of '44
Alpha Tau Lambda gave to Moton Memorial Hospital an $800.00 Maternity Ward, the first and only one for Negroes in Tulsa. Not stopping at local institutions, the State Negro Institution at Taft, Oklahoma was given $200.00 worth of linoleum for the Department of Cosmetology Along with these gifts Alpha has contributed to every local and national charitable drive of the year.
During the spring "Go to High SchoolCollege" week Alpha entertained high school boys of Tulsa and Sand Springs, Oklahoma with a luncheon and party at the Y. M. C. A.
Alpha Tau Lambda has given to the services eleven men good and true, who are a credit to their country, race, and Alpha Christmas greetings were sent to them in every war theatre One of our brothers who has been overseas for 31 months came home and entertained fellow Alphas with history making events.
Of the large membership of Alpha Tau Lambda, they gave to the Magic Empire 5 principals of schools 3 physicians 3 pharmacists, 1 mortician 1 postman, 1 juvenile probation officer, 1 chemist, 1 college professor, 12 instructors and 1superintendent of state school
During the National Zeta Sorority boule held in Tulsa Alpha came to the front in ably associating other Greeks in a formal dance, entertaining and showing the hospitality for which Alpha is famous
Climaxing the year's activities Alpha Tau Lambda entertained their wives and sweethearts with a Christmas party in the beautiful and spacious home of Brother T W Harris Many pleasant hours were spent
The officers and roster of Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter are as follows: Dr T W Harris President; H C Ward, Vice President; James Ellis, Secretary: John T Smith Treasurer Members: A L Morgan F Parker, T Lockridge, S D McCree C Johnson B Brown, E Brown, A Logan, E W Woods, Clyde Cole, J T A West, A J Lonium, R W English, E. W Clarke, Dr. W. N. Bowser, James Rouce, Dr L H Williams, Dr R C Bryant Dr W N Coots, Dr R B Taylor, James Madden, Horace Hughes, A J Lee, Waldo Jones, Hobart Jarrett, C Burton, and G R Ragland
Fraternally yours, T W HARRIS
Negro Digest Offers Prize Essay Contest
For benefit of under-graduate brothers, attention is being called to the $200 prize essay contest for Negro and white college students on the question "Should Negro students attend Negro or mixed colleges," as announced by NEGRO DI-
GEST magazine, with office at 5619 S State Street, Chicago 21, Illinois
A $100 award will be made for the best essay on each side of the question
Open to all college students, regardless of color, the contest will be judged by a board of notables in the field of racial relations including Edwin R Embree, Julius Rosenwald Fund, John Temple Graves, of the Birmingham Age-Herald. Langston Hughes. noted poet, Brother Dr Charles S Johnson, authority in the field of social science at Fisk University; James E Shepard, president of North Carolina College for Negroes, and others to be announced later
The essays are restricted to 750 words The deadline for contestants to submit their essays is April 1, 1945
The winning manuscripts on both sides, with the announcement of the winners will be made in the June issue of NEGRO DIGEST. For contest rules, students should write to:—
COLLEGE ESSAY CONTEST
NEGRO DIGEST
5619 S State Street Chicago 21, Illinois
Officer Candidate
CPL. ROBERT L. FAIRCHILD
Cpl Robert L Fairchild, Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter, Tulsa, Oklahoma, is now an Officer Candidate in the Medical Administration Corps, Camp Barkley, Texas
Before entering the Officers Candidate School, Brother Fairchild served as Platoon leader and teacher in the Special Training Unit of the Reception Center, Ft Benning, Georgia
A pioneer in Alphadom at Nebraska University, Brother Fairchild helped to set up Beta Beta Chapter in 1927 After returning to Tulsa, Oklahoma, he became identified with Alpha Tau Lambda and
for several years served as Associate Editor of the Sphinx He plans to do Public Health Work after returning to civilian life
ALPHA SPIRIT STILL PREVAILS
Corporal David L Daniel, of Xi Lambda Chapter Chicago, 111., did an excellent job in carrying out arrangements for the Mid-fall Alpha Phi Alpha Formal for Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. brothers The party set a precedent, because it marked the first tunc in this war or the last that men of the armed service have taken advantage ot Cpl. D. L. Daniel an opportunity to unite as members of the same college Greek-letter Fraternity for the promotion of a full-scale event In fact the occasion gave Alphadom the distinction of being the first Greek-lettermen to carry out any form of activity in the Columbus, Ga., vicinity Out of this effort, it is expected that the brothers of Columbus, Ga., will take immediate steps for the establishment of a graduate chapter.
Brother Daniel had the able assistance of the following brothers on his program committe for the Mid-fall Formal, given in Alabama in Phenix City:
Brothers George H Emmett, secretary; Lt David Blake, Robert L Fairchild, J Howard Grigsby, Hinton James, T W Johnson, Horatio Lamar, Lionel H Newsom, Walter Bennett, W M Thomas, Thomas Coote, Louis G. Evans, William Peterson, Warrant Officer Archie Williams, Raymond Cornette, Ulysses Wilhoite, and Allen K Robinson
A native of Tennessee, Brother Daniel was educated in the public schools of that state and later received his B A degree from Fisk University He has done advanced studies at Chicago University, and for the past ten years has been engaged as supervisor of social work in Chicago, Illinois, his present home At the time of his induction into the armed forces November, 1943, Brother Daniel was serving as a member of the Executive Board of Theta Xi Lambda Foundation, Chicago, and was identified with the Cook County Board of Public Welfare
Following graduation from the Army Administration School at the W. and J. College, Brother Daniel came to Fort Benning in May, 1944 He served at Benning, first, in the Classification Section, and later in the Checking Station At this writing, Brother Daniel was making preparation to enter the Officer Candidate School.
He entered Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity by way of Chi Chapter, Meharry Medical College, Nashville; joined Al-
pha Chi, at Fisk University as a charter member, and then cast his lot with Xi Lambda in Chicago when he moved to that city During his six months in Fort Benning's Reception Center, Brother Daniel has also been forward in his activities among both men and women of the service, giving freely of his time as leader of the Reception Center Cadre Forum, and talent as a singer s
DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER
Baltimore, Maryland
Greetings:
Delta Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha extends greetings to the brothers throughout America and all foreign countries in which they may be stationed As we begin the New Year, we trust that a just and durable peace will come to the world and that a new order, in which real Democracy reigns, will be established.
Brother William Murphy was recently (Turn to Page 23)
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S-SGT FRANKLYN BANKS
S-Sgt. Franklyn Banks, one of the Football 'greats' during his college days at Bluefield State Teachers College where he became Ail-American asa Passing Ace, helped to spark the mighty Fort Benning Reception Center team to another Service Conference title during the 1944 season.
Brother Banks, identified with the personnel and Record Section of the Reception Center, is one of the men who have helped make this military unit the greatest Reception Center in the United States army.
He was associated with Captain Charles Houghland, his Commanding Officer, and Coach of the Reception Center Tigers in the development of this great team The Reception Center Tigers during the 1943 season swept through an eight-game schedule without a single defeat, and last year lost only one game The Tigers were defeated by the Tuskegee Warhawks, 7-6 Thanksgiving day
ALPHA BROTHER RECEIVES WINGS AT TAAF
—Official Photo U S A A F
Receiving his wings as future bomber pilot in the Army Air Forces is Erother Lt Harold E Smith, native of Memphis, Tennessee and former resident of Chicago, Illinois. In the above picture reading from left to right are: Brother R. S. Lewis, Jr., Mrs H E Smith (mother of the newly rated twin engine flyer), Lt Smith and his aunt, Miss A Howard, all of Memphis, Tennessee Brother Lewis, initiated by Beta Chapter, Howard University, is presently a member of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, Memphis, Tenn Brother Smith was recently initiated into the Fraternity by Alpha Nu Lambda Chapter, Tuskeges Institute An Eagle Scout, Brother Smith enlisted in the U S Armed Service long before Pearl Harbor
VOICE OF ALPHADOM HEARD FROM CAMP BARKLEY
Brothers and Pledgees of Alpha:
We cannot legislate a Utopia into existence Neither can we create any agency of commonwealth stronger than the integrity of the individuals who comprise it And it is this inward quest for private strength and integrity of character that must increasingly become our foremost pre-occupation. Therefore we have organized in Camp Barkley, Texas to carry on the program of the fraternity Suggestions were made for the instruction of men deficient in Educational Fundamentals and forums for the discussion of many problems pertinent to the Negro in the Army and Civilian life were organized.
The following topics were on the agenda:
1 Making a living after the war
2. The GI Bill of Rights.
3 Unionisms and Democracy
4 Racial Relations in the Post War World
5. Dumbarton Oaks and Postwar Peace Plans
6 Plans were being discussed to hold meetings with a similar group of white soldiers on the post
7 A council of officers and enlisted men of the Battalion was appointed
and the program is now being executed
A smoker was given to acquaint the brothers with each other and to discuss organization of the group Officers selected were: Pvt J Ralph Pearson, President; Pvt. George Shepard, Secretary-Treasurer; Pvt Oscar J Catlin, Corresponding Secretary
In our Educational Forum discussion, we have found that this education, slow, painful, stoical, must be carried on from infancy, in every home and classroom, barracks by means of example and stern precept Essentially, such education is the welding of firm-knit, well-integrated individuals, undeluded by promises of unearned ease, able and willing to accept the burdens that have to be borne with fortitude by the mature soul Borne without whining or dodging, or blaming others for the severity of life. It is an ideal not easy to attain, but in comparison with its rewards, no other ideal is worth attaining
Brothers, if, through integrity and love, this much has been possible, what future impossibilities need be feared? If we have come thus far by reason of the strange divinity within us, may we not, impelled by the same peculiar force,
MIDWEST DELEGATION AT ATLANTIC CITY CONCLAVE
Delegates from the Midwest, Southwest, and Westcoast constitute the majority of brothers shown in this picture taken during the 30th General Session of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Chicago, next Convention City, with Brothers Luther Peck, Sidney Jones, Jr., Bindly Cyrus and Sidney Brown, was the most heavily represented The delegation also includes three Past Presidents, Brothers Dr
struggle yet higher toward the Face of Light?
Fraternally yours, Pvt OSCAR J CATLIN, Cor Secretary
Secretary's Corner
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1 The name and address of officers for 1945
2 A complete Sphinx list including those in the Army who are financial for 1945. If either of these lists has not been sent by your chapter, you will understand why mail is incorrectly addressed or brothers do not get their copies of the Sphinx when the next issue comes out Attend to this at once
Several chapters did not send in their chapter constitutions for review at the General Convention I have been instructed to secure those that were not sent in and they will be turned over to a special committee on chapter constitutions. If your chapter was delinquent, send in your constitution immediately
Fraternally yours,
JOSEPH H B EVANS
Charles H. Wesley, of Wilberforce University; Henry Lake Dickason, of Bluefield State Teachers College; and S S Booker, of Youngstown, Ohio
Brothers Wm N Lovelace, of Cincinnati Ohio, and Jack Terry, of Los Angeles, Calif., newly elected Midwestern and Western Vice-President, in the order named, are also shown in picture
Civilian Again
CORPORAL Wm. SULLIVAN
Back in civilian life again after spending six months in the Enlisted Reserve Corps, and eighteen months in active
military service is Brother William Sullivan, of Atlanta. Ga. Bro Sullivan, who held rank of Corporal, spent most of his Army time in the Reception Center of Fort Benning, Georgia, where he was a member of the Visual Aids staff His department (S-3), Operations and Training, contributed in large measure to the great educational program offered educationally handicapped servicemen, who had to be retained in the Special Training Unit for the equivalent of a fourth-grade schooling
An ardent Alpha brother during his under-graduate days at Morehouse College and in RhoChapter, Brother Sullivan continued his interest fraternally after entering the armed service He was oneof the Fort Benning Alphamen who wrote Alpha's history in the pages of the greatest military Reception Center of its kind in the world
Brother Sullivan, who visited with retiring Sphinx Editor Lewis O Swingler just before his separation from the Army, indicated that he would enter recreational work following his return to civilian life His interest in football, tennis, and track during high school and college days has iminently qualified him for such a career. During this period, Brother Sullivan also became an Eagle Bronze Palm Scout
ALPHA MEN GET TOGETHER AT CAMP BARKLEY, TEXAS
Alpha men and 'little brothers' stationed at Camp Barkley, Texas at the time this picture was taken Tney are reading from left to right: Pvts Robert Carter, Oscar J Catlin Cpl Herman V Bailey; Pvts Gaines T Bradford, James V Gibbs, Lloyd Clayton, William H Jones, E C Rosemond, Leon Ayton, David M French, George Shepard, Edward D
ALPHA RHO CHAPTER
Morehouse College
Atlanta, Georgia
The Alpha Rho chapter of Morehouse College, under the leadership of its able president, Charles C. Walker, is keeping the name of Alpha Phi Alpha burning brightly
Recently, none other than Brother Rayford W Logan, our president and chairman of the Department of History at Howard University, was guest speaker for the University system
In a brilliant forum address, he spoke on "Dependent Areas in the Postwar World." He stated that a specific date should be established for the freedom of the African colonies At the culmination of this date and after a period of experimentation in government administration, these dependent areas would be able to govern themselves Haiti's government was given as an excellent example
All the under-graduates and the graduate chapters met with Brother Logan and enjoyed a meeting which will be remembered and cherished by all of us. To Alpha Rho, this was indeed a token of esteem
Our own Knox P Nash, at the National Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha was elected to the National Executive Committee
Alpha Rho is indeed happy to mediate this fact to our many brothers Alpha Rho welcomed into the folds of Alphadom three recently made neophytes.
Henderson, Hyron Colman Tracey G Parks, Wesley L Mayo, Nash V Scott, Lawrence Harrison, J Ralph Pearson, S-Sgt Edgar Clay Absent from the picture are the following brothers: Pvts James O Lynch, Tanner B McMahon, and Clyde Hatch
They are: Brothers Moritz Craven, James Montgomery, and William Thomas
Plans are being made for a most successful hereafter
Editor to the Sphinx, THOMAS ELLIS MALONE
MU CHAPTER University of Minnesota
Greetings to our brothers in Alpha:
As the time passes, the activities here at Mu chapter have been stepped up to a faster tempo
On the evening of November 11. 1944, the chapter met at the home of Brother and Mrs John Hickman, Jr We had a very large turn out At this meeting Mr Thomas Fowler, pre-medic student at Minneapolis University, was present as the first chapter pledge. This condition has persisted here at Minnesota because of the lack of male students on the campus
Brother Lester B Granger, National Urban League's Executive Secretary, spoke at the Convocation of the University of Minnesota on November 9th His subject was, "Race Hatred Threatens Postwar Security." This address was broadcast over the Northwest Network
On December 14, 1944, the chapter met with Brother Claiborne C Hill
At this meeting a Sphinx Club was organized This is the first Sphinx Club that we have had in several years Members of the newly organized club are:
President, Jesse Gardner; vice-president, Charles Nichols; secretary, Thomas Fowler; treasurer, Thomas J Hopkins, III; Jerry Evans; Charles Bradley Brother Ransom Goins was appointed chapter pledge-master
Our last chapter meeting was held on January 11, 1945 at the home of Brother President, John R Lawrence, Jr
Those attending were:
John R Lawrence, John M Patton, William Cassing, S. Vincent Owens, James T Wadlow, Earl S Weber, Jesse Miller, Charles Rogers, Archie James, Ransom Goins, Claiborne C Hill; John Hickman, Jr., Victor Calloway, Pledge Jesse Gardner
At this meeting plans were made for the chapter's thirty-third anniversary formal party The party will be in April The exact date will be announced later.
A "Smoker" was given on the evening of Jan 27 at the home of Brother Earl S Weber The brothers entertained the memebrs of pledge club as well as all unaffiliated male students on the campus of the University of Minnesota Fraternally yours,
BROTHER DR CLAIBORNE C HILL
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commissioned a second lieutenant. He is stationed at Indian Town Gap, Pennsylvania.
Brother William Gibson has been promoted from managing editor to editor of the Afro-American Brother Victor Gray
was promoted to the position of managing editor
Brother Alexander J Allen, former Industrial Secretary of the Baltimore Urban League, has been made Executive Secretary of the Branch
Brother Walter T Dixon, Dean of the Cortez Peters Business School, has been appointed to the Governer's Commission on Problems Affecting the Negro Population of Maryland
Brother Arthur J Payne has again been elected chairman of the Monumental District of Baltimore Area Council of Boy Scouts of America Under his administration, Baltimore has risen to top place in the ranks of Negro Scouting
Dr Miles W Connor was the guest speaker for the National Conclave of Phi Delta Kappa sorority in Baltimore, December 27 and 28 Brother President Maurice Adams, who extended greetings on behalf of the fraternity, also presented a beautiful basket of flowers to the Grand Basileus
Brother Dr Roy Berry and Brother Walter Dixon, delegates to the Convention in Atlantic City, gave glowing reports of a very successful meeting
The officers elected for the year are as follows:
Brother Dr Maurice Adams, president; Brother Dean W T Dixon, vice-president; Brother Woodley Lawrence, secretary; Brother Dr J D Sheppnrd, treasurer; Brother Dr J J, Seabrook, chaplain
MILES W CONNOR
Omega Chapter Claims Brother Clarence Rogers
Alpha Zeta Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha mourns the loss of one of its best known and outstanding brothers in the person of Dr Clarence Rogers—better known as "Mom" to his close associates
Brother Rogers' death occurred after a very short illness and came as a shock to his many friends and people throughout the state and nation He was one of West Virginia's pioneer physicians, coming to the state of West Virginia some thirty-one years ago, upon completing his medical training at Leonard Medical College He was an alumnus of Virginia
LEAVES COLLEGE AS A MONUMENT
Alpha lost in death two of its active college presidents and one presidentemeritus in 1944 Brother James F Lane, president of Lane College, Jackson, Tenn., and son of its founder as well as the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, the Late Bishop Isaac Lane, died December 11 1944 Previous losses by the Fraternity had been sustained in the passing of Brothers J R E Lee, of Florida A & M State College, Tallahassee, Fla.; and J S Clark, president-emeritus of Southern University, Scotlandville, La
Brother Lane, although he entered Alphadom after having already achieved prominence as an educator and churchman, regarded his Alpha Phi Alpha membership as another distinct achievement of his career Beta Upsilon Lambda, graduate chapter at Jackson and Beta Pi, Lane College, knew Brother Lane in fraternal circles as "one of the boys."
PRESIDENT JAMES F LANE
Brother Lane served as head of the thirty-seven years
State college He attended that institution prior to his entrance to the medical college of his choice He recognized the needs of his race in establishing the Providence hospital and maintaining it with the highest degree of efficiency through many years and so gave to the Negroes of West Virginia and contiguous territory the beneficial service so desired by people seeking medical aid
During the first World War, Brother Lane served as Director in the United Work Campaign for Tennessee, his native State He and Mrs Lane traveled extensively abroad, including leading countries of Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor in their itinerary They were co-authors of the book, "What We Saw Abroad." college that bears his family's name for
in order that they might once again enjoy a fruitful and healthful existence Brother Rogers was a native of Raleigh, North Carolina He is survived by his wife, Mrs Madeline Rogers; a daughter, Mrs Ann Burwell, of Washington, D C; one brother, Prof Fred Rogers of Wilmington, North Carolina; and two sisters and two grandsons DR. D. T. MURRAY, Chapter Editor.
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48 BETA DELIA—State College, Orangeburg, S C; President, Clyde L Reese; Secretary, Henry McClelland, State A & M College, Orangeburg, S C
49 BETA EPSILON—Agricultural and Technical College, Greensboro, N C; Secretary, Richard Epps, A & T College, Greensboro, N C
50. BETA ZETA—Samuel Huston College, Austin, Texas; President, Renz L S Woods; Secretary, Evans E Crawford, Samuel Huston College, Austin, Texas
51 BETA ETA—Southern Illinois Teachers College, Carbondale, 111.; President, J C Penn; Secretary, Gaffney A Taylor, Colp, Illinois.
52 BETA THETA—Bluefield State Teachers College; President, William H Nicholson, State Teachers College, Bluefield, W Va
53 BETA IOTA—Western State Teachers College, Kalamazoo, Michigan, INACTIVE
55 BETA MU—Kentucky State College, Frankfort Ky.; President, Robert L Clardy; Faculty Adviser, Arnold W Wright, Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Ky
56 BETA NU—Florida A & M College, Tallahassee, Florida; President, D Harrison Shirley, Florida A & M College, Tallahassee, Florida.
57 BETA XI—LeMoyne College, Memphis, Tennessee; President, James A Barber; Secretary, Carl C Poston, 1829 Kerr Street, Memphis, Tennessee
58 BETA OMICRON—Tennessee State College, Nashville, Tenn.; President, Edward Reed; Secretary, R B J Campbelle, Jr., A & I State College, Nashville 8, Tennessee
59 BETA PI—Lane College, Jackson, Tenn.; President, Horace Hawkins; Secretary, Obdiah O Reynolds, Jr., Lane College, Jackson, Tenn
60 BETA RHO—Shaw University, Raleigh, N O; Acting Secretary, Walter H Quarles, Jr., Shaw University, Raleigh, N C
61 BETA SIGMA—Southern University, Scotlandville, La.; Secretary, Payton C Cook, Southern University, Scotlandville, La
62 BETA TAU—Xavier New Orleans, La.; President, John B Holton; Secretary, Joseph E Boyer, Xavier University, New Orleans, La
63 BETA UPSILON—State Teachers College, Montgomery, Alabama; President, Jas S Evans 517 S Ripley St.; Secretary, Ronald Young, State Teachers College, Montgomery, Ala
64 BETA PHi—Dillard University, New Orleans, La.; President, Emlle L Meine Jr., 1449 N Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, La.: Secretary, Lionel A Desbordes, 1938 Industry Street, New Orleans, La
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BETA CHI—Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark.; President, James B Parks; Acting Secretary, Cornelius J Gray, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas
BETA PSI—Oxford, Cambridge, London University, London, England; President, Dr C B Clarke, Rec Secretary, Dr A K Nyabongo, State Teachers College, Montgomery, Alabama
67 GAMMA ALPHA—Texas College, Tyler, Texas; President, Travis L Carr II; Secretary, Tnomas H Quails, Texas College, Tyler, Texas.
68 GAMMA BETA—North Carolina College, Durham, N C: President, U S Gorham; Secietary Samuel J Hill, P O Box 458, N C College for Negroes, Durham, N C
CHAPTER ROSTER—Graduate Chapters
ALPHA LAMBDA—Louisville, Kentucky; President, C. Milton Young; Secretary, Louis J Harper, Jr., 1753 W Ormsby Ave., Louisville, Ky
BETA LAMBDA—Greater Kansas City, Mo.-Kan.; President, Elmer Jackson; Secretary, James A Jeffress, 2719 Highland, Kansas City, Mo
GAMMA LAMBDA—Detroit, Michigan; President, Dr Walter Harmon, 2510 E Davison; Secretary, Grover D Lange, 571 Alger Avenue, Detroit 2, Michigan
DELTA LAMBDA—Baltimore, Md.; President, Dr Maurice L Adams, 312 E 23rd Street; Secretary, Woodley Lawrence, 1307 Madison Avenue, Baltimore 17, Md.
EPSILON LAMBDA—St Louis, Missouri; President, Aaron E Malone; Secretary, Henry S Williams, 2846 Pine Street St Louis, Mo
ZETA LAMBDA—Newport News, Va.; President, C L Rey- nolds, Hampton Institute; Secretary, J Rupert Picott, 820 Hampton Avenue, Newport News, Va
THETA LAMBDA—Dayton, Ohio; President, Lloyd G. Phillips; Secretary, Wm M Gillespie, 904 Wilberforce Place, Dayton, Ohio
ETA LAMBDA—Atlanta, Georgia; President, G E DeLorme; Acting Secretary, Jacob R Henderson, 816 Play Lane, N W., Atlanta, Georgia
IOTA LAMBDA—Indianapolis, Ind.; Secretary, Theodore H 5»™ a i' 113 3 Nort h Wes t St., Indianapolis, Indiana
KAPPA LAMBDA—Greensboro, N O; President, Vance H Cftavis; Secretary, Dr Fredric A Jackson, 427 Bennett St., Greensboro, N C.
MU LAMBDA—Washington, D C; President, Dr Millard uean; Secretary, Nicholas B Thomas, 2005 Eye Street, N E., Washington, D C
NU LAMBDA—Virginia State College, Ettrick, Va.; President, Ktlf V> i, ow ?, rd ; Secretary, Reuben R McDaniel, Virginia State College, Ettrick Virginia
XI LAMBDA—Chicago Illinois; President, Dr E K McDonald; Secretary, William A Smith 4432 S Parkway, Chicago, Illinois
OMICRON LAMBDA—Birmingham, Alabama: President, George C Bell; Secretary, Charles L Shepard, 13 10th Ave., N Birmingham 4, Alabama
PI LAMBDA—Little Rock, Ark.; President, Dr J B JorS™i, Sec , retary, c - Franklin Brown, 1019 Cross Street Little Kock, Arkansas
?^,° LAMBDA—Buffalo, N Y.; President, Dr S Calvin Buffalo11^ Y r6tary ' AUre d D ' PriCe ' 9 5 W11Ier t Par k Courts,
SIGMA LAMBDA—New Orleans La.; President, Dr Wesley I^Q^ £ ar ' o?5 Louisiana Ave., Secretary, Walter E Morial 1433 Turo St., New Orleans 16, La
TAU LAMBDA—Nashville, Tenn.; President, C H Webster 150* Hawkins St.; Acting Secretary, J R Anderson, 419 ?TDO 'Nashvll 'e 3, Tennessee
UPSILON LAMBDA—Jacksonville, Florida; President, George w Cabiness: Secretary, Morris B Coppage, 105 E Union St. Jacksonville Florida
PHI LAMBDA—Raleigh N C; President, Walker H Quarles, RaieighCrN c ' Hernd ° n Toole, 1005 S Person Street
CHI LAMBDA—Raleigh, N C; President, Capt Horace vrnit; S7 ' Dr Clarence H Mills, Sr„ Wilberforce University Wilberforce Ohio
PSI LAMBDA—Chattanooga, Tennessee; President, George A Key; Secretary, Frank A Jones, 850 E 8th Street, Chattanooga, Tenn
w^nH*A AL<fHA LAMBDA—Newark N J.; President Lawrence WUlette; Secretary Arthur C Williams, 158 Lincoln street Montclair, New Jersey
ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Lexington, Kentucky; President raui L Guthrie; Secretary, Sanford T Roach, 511 G N Aspendale, Lexington 38 Kentucky
ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA—New York N Y.: President Dr ?«.?'?' ' Dismond: Secretary, Frank L Hailstalk, 207 W 136th Street, New York 30, N Y
ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA—Jackson Miss.: President E AT ~ a , wrenSeJ: Secretar V Alan T Busby Box 176 Alcorn, Miss
ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA—Bluefleld, W Va.; President Dr Percy G Howard; Secretary Fdward W Brown, State Teachers College, Bluefield, W Va
ALPHA ETA LAMBDA—Houston, Texas; President Dr John W Davis; Acting Secretary, R W Lights, 2611 Holmon Street, Houston, Texas
ALPHA THETA LAMBDA—Atlantic City, New Jersey President, F C Newton; Secretary, Richard M Fowler, III, 112 N Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey
ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA—Charleston, W Va.; President Felix T Warren; Secretary, William Wallace, Box 102, Institute, W Va
ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA—Roanoke, Virginia; President, Dr George A Moore, 106 Wells Avenue, N W.: Secretary, Dr A^iir,Downiny, 804 7th Street, N W., Roanoke, Va
ALPHA MU LAMBDA—Knoxville, Tennessee; President, Dr « A Henderson; Secretary, M D Senter, 2134 E Vine Ayenue, Knoxville, Tenn
rt» c HAN U LAMBDA—Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; PresiE»™ T £". 4- Derblgny; Secretary, Harry J Romm, Tus"see Institute Alabama
Pr^fiVu ^ LAMBDA—Toledo, Ohio: President Leo V J"™ ' *•; Secretary, Charles Peoples, Jr., 858 Avondale Avenue, Toledo, Ohio
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ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA—Pittsburgh, Pa.; President, Robert C Bolden: Secretary, Wilbur C Douglass, 518 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa
137 ALPHA PI LAMBDA—Winston-Salem, North Carolina; President, Dr J Monroe Walker, Jr.: Secretary, C H Vaugh, P O Box 457, Winston-Salem, N C
138 ALPHA RHO LAMBDA—Columbus, Ohio; President, A D V Crosby, 265 N 22nd St., Columbus, Ohio (3)
139 ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA—Dallas Texas; President, H I Holland; Secretary, S W Hudson, Jr., 5211 Keating Avenue, Dallas, Texas
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ALPHA TAU LAMBDA—Tulsa, Oklahoma; President, Tollie W Harris; Secretary, James R Ellis, 1100 E Pine Street, Tulsa, Okla
ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—Montgomery, Alabama; President, Dr Cohen T Simpson; Secretary, J M Reynolds, State Teachers College, Montgomery, Alabama
ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Norfolk, Virginia; President, Dr A J Wells: Secretary, Lloyd P Williams, 811 Freemont Street, Norfolk, Virginia
143 ALPHA CHI LAMBDA—Augusta, Georgia; President, Joel W Wallace, 1430 Picquett Ave.; Secretary, John M Tutt, 1108 Phillips Street Augusta, Georgia
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ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Columbia, S O.I President, Dr Robert W Mance, 1429 Pine St.; Secretary, Harry B Rutherford, 1330 Gregg Street, Columbia 33 S C
BETA ALPHA LAMBDA—Jersey City, N J.; President, James O Randolph; Secretary, Dorland J Henderson, 269 Clinton St., N East Orange N J
BETA BETA LAMBDA—Miami, Florida; President, Robert J Halth, Jr.; Secretary, Dr Wm H Murrell, 1035 N W 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida
BETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Richmond, Virginia; President John W Riley; Secretary, Curtis A Crocker, 1315 N 28th Street, Richmond 3, Virginia
BETA DELTA LAMBDA—Daytona Beach, Florida; President Charles J Greene; Secretary, Dr Ernest Bartley, 624 2nd Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida
149 BETA EPSILON LAMBDA—Wewoka, Oklahoma; president L T Anderson; Secretary, L G Ashley, P O Box 247 Boley, Oklahoma " *
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BETA ZETA LAMBDA—Jefferson City, Missouri; President Arthur E Pullam, Jr.; Secretary-Treasurer, Dr A R Mad, „ £° x 116 1-2 W Main St., Sedalia, Mo
151 BETA ETA LAMBDA—Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; President Lee E Lewis; Secretary, Wm W Johnson, 2506 N E 15th Screet, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
152 BETA THETA LAMBDA—Durham, N C; President James Durham N § eCretary > Joh n E" Payne - I 60 9 Lincoln Street
163 BETA IOTA LAMBDA—Baton Rouge, La.; President, Russell S^oUandville Laetary' L6W ' S S ' SeWe "' Souther n University
154 BETA KAPPA LAMBDA—Charleston, S C; President Dr A ?t'r»»llrV^; Sec , retaryDrE - B Burroughs 180 Coming Street, Charleston South Carolina
155 BETA MU LAMBDA-Salisbury, Statesville, N C; President, T HA - P ay ' 22 5 l"2 E - Fisher Street; Secietary, 8 W, Lancaster, 700 W Monroe Street, Salisbury N C
156' P T ^v NI Io, L ^ M ^ DACharlotte ' Nc - Secretary. Clinton L Blake, 423 E First Street: Financial Secretary, Dr Thomasiv» S^i 111 ^, 42 6 N - McDowell Street, Charlotte, N C BETA XI LAMBDA-Omaha, Nebraska; President Raymond «, « ? n J 91 3 No30t h street ; Secretary, Robert L Myers
I'M tt™ N ™. 2 £ J Street ' ° man a 1°' Nebraska * ' W^iL° MI £ RON „ LAMBDA-Mobile Alabama; President S^iv.* „»• S?TIoll; Secretary, James P Dixon, 200 N Ann Street Mobile 16, Alabama
159 BETA PI LAMBDA-Albany, New York; President, George T'OVTN Y Secretary ' George B Kelley, 1—113th Street 16 °' ]^uJr\ RI | ° LAMBDA—Youngstown Ohio; President, H B Snn i ': Se f retar y R*v H B Gibson, Jr., 409 Belioi '"S.W- Avenue, Youngstown Ohio
161 BETA SIGMA LAMBDA-Hartford, Conn.: President, Dr Hartford Conn SeCretary ' Jame s WHaU5 6 Mah l Avenue
162 BETA TAU LAMBDA-Ft Worth, Texas; INACTIVE K M PS ^ L ° N h LAMB pA-Jackson, Tennessee; President ?on%eMJacCksr o U n hTS ennSeCretary> CheSt6 r *****>"• ^n e 164 BETA Pin LAMEDA-Savannah Georgia: President, Martin ?tV„H t y S 6S : Se " etar y Walter S Scott, Jr., 460 W Broad Street Savannah Georgia ™ a BnTr* £S : LAMBDA-Muskogee, Oklahoma; President, L G fc.Okir a ehor rna RUSSe11 * D&VlS' 52 6 TemiC e Place ; Mu8 " 166' H™ArHPSL,LAME ; DA-TLos An B eIes ' California: President Dr ?£L; rd T Allen: Secretary Rufus S Norman, 708 E 48th Street Los Angeles, California 9^ ^ ALPH A LAMBDA—Charlottesville, Virginia; Presl11 S T^' ' J - Shaw: Secretary Dr A W Pleasantf Jr. 1RH r»m»=S"^ treet ' Lexington Virginia 168 GAMMA BETA LAMBDA—Kentucky State College, Frankfort W S i ^'^nt Arnold W Wright: Secretary Arnold IRQ < W»'*WJi8lU .w!n , tuckv Stat e College Frankfort Ky 169 GAMMA GAMMA LAMBDA—Greenville S C; President R W -.„ An o t ers 1 n: ^ Secretarv ' Ezr a w - Whlttenberg, 306 S. Cal,_, houn Street Greenville S C *r 170 GAMMA DELTA LAMBDA—Raleigh, W Va„ Secretary Mar171 r?J^A A, ^V^r X , 133RalelBh West Virginia ^ ' 171 GAMMA EPSILON LAMBDA -Hopklnsville Kentucky
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Study This Army Collar Insigna and Improve Your Military LQ.
In wartime there is little excuse for ignorance of thebranch of the military service to which a soldier belongs. Note the lapel buttons of the enlisted man and the insignia on an officer's collar. Then study the symbols shown above. It is good memory exercise. Next time you see him you'll know whether he fights with the infantry. builds bridges with thecorps of engineers oris an officer on the general staff.
