The SPHINX | Winter December 1955 | Volume 41 | Number 4 195504104

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, Inc.

GENERAL OFFICERS

General President: FRANK L. STANLEY, SR., Box 1558, Louisville Defender, Lor:" Western Vice-President: SAMUEL P DeBOSE, 2671 Lacuesta Drive, Hollyw

Southwest Vice-President: J S CHANDLER, 111W South Second Street, Mu « Midwestern Vice-President: JULIUS C JUDKINS, JR., 240 Colonial Euilding, Ru d

Eastern Vice-President: J RUPERT PICOTT, Clay Street at Fourth, Richmond 19, ia

Southern Vice-President: LEWIS O SWINGLER, 546 Beale Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee

General Secretary: JAMES E HUGER, 4432 South Parkway, Chicago 15, Illinois

General Treasurer: MEREDITH G FERGUSON, 925 Eleventh Avenue, North, Nashville 8, Tenn Editor-in-Chief, THE SPHINX: W BARTON BEATTY, JR., Box 352, Phoebus, Virginia

Director of Educational Activities: WILLIAM H HALE, Clark College, Atlanta, Georgia

General Counsel: BILLY JONES, 342A East Broadway, East St Louis, Illinois

Historian- CHARLES H WESLEY, Central State College, Wilberforce, Ohio

Chairman, Audit Committee: W D HAWKINS, JR., Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee Chairman, Budget Committee: KERMIT J HALL, 5000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia 43, Pa

ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENTS

WESTERN Carlton A A Dias, 947 Broderick Street, San Francisco, California • SOUTHERN— Brodes H Hartley, Jr., Florida A and M University Tallahassee, Florida • EASTERN—Jerome W Lindsay, Howard University, Washington, D C • SOUTHWEST—H Rudolph Sims, Box 9414, Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana • MIDWEST—Alvin H Townsel, 293 Eliot Street, Detroit, Michigan JEWELS

Henry A Callis, 2306 E Street, N E Washington, D C ; George B Kelley, 1-113th Street, Troy, N Y.; Nathaniel A Murray, 2151 West 21st Street, Los Angeles 18, Calif

OMEGA: Charles H Chapman, Robert H Ogle, Vertner W Tandy, Eugene Kinckle Jones

CHAIRMEN, STANDING COMMITTEES

BUDGET—Kermit J Hall, 5000 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia 43, Penna

AUDITING—W D Hawkins, Jr., Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn

GENERAL COUNSEL—Billy Jones, 342A Easi Broadway, East St Louis, 111

OTHER CHAIRMEN—Chairman for the Election Commission and the following committees will be chosen later during the year: Housing, Programs and Recommendations, Charter Achievements and Awards, and Ritual

CHAPTER DIRECTORY

INTERMEDIATE CHAPTERS

500 OMICRON LAMBDA ALPHA—Alfred N Willie Box 32, Howard University, WashingIon 1, D C

SOI OMICRON LAMBDA BETA—Livy T Wilson (P), 410 E Church St., Champaign, 111

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS

ALPHA—Edwin W Johnson (P), 206 Linden Avenue Ithaca, N Y

BETA—Walter D Greene, Box 211, Howard University, Washington, D C

GAMMA—Claude L. Franklin Jr (S), Virginia Union University, Richmond 20, Va

DELTA—Otis Lee, Jr. 1310 Chicon St., Austin, Texas

EPSILON—Mike Wahls (RS), 735 Haven St., Ann Arbor, Mich

ZETA—Hamilton D Smith (S), 17 Ball Rd., North Haven, Conn

ETA—Leonard Dawson (S), 938 St Nicholas Ave., New York 32, N Y

THETA—William A Lester, Jr., 6918 S Michigan Ave. Chicago, 111

IOTA—William Duncan (S), Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga

KAPPA—Edward Sullivan, 68 East 11th St., Columbus 10, Ohio

MU—Arthur C Hill (S), 650 Carroll Ave., St Paul 4, Minn

NU—Lewis Downing (P), Box 222, Lincoln University, Lincoln University, Penna

XI—Robert L Pruitt (P), Wilberforce University, Wilberforce Ohio

OMICRON—Robert P Smith (P), 3046 Centre Ave. Pittsburgh 19, Penna pi_William Appling, 3014 East 83rd St., Cleveland 4 Ohio

RHO—Turner C Johnson 1218 North 59th St. Philadelphia 19, Penna

SIGMA—George O Walker (P), 115 Arlington St. Medford, Mass

TAU—Abel L. Smith 1301 W Clark St., Urbana, III

UPSILON—Churby C Clowers (S), 1101 Mississippi St. Lawrence, Kans

PHI—Sylvester Davis (P), Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

CHI—T Wendell Williams, 1222 Jefferson St. Nashville Tenn

PSI—Hugo Marcos (S), 3843 N Sydenham St., Philadelphia 40, Pa

ALPHA ALPHA—John R Queen (S), 232 Hearne Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio

ALPHA BETA—Mason Davis (P), Talladega College, Talladega, Ala

ALPHA GAMMA—(Inactive)

ALPHA DELTA—Alvis Andrews (S), 2116 S Western Ave. Los Angeles 18, Calif

ALPHA EPSILON—Bobby Cooper (P), 1104 30th St., Oakland, Calif

ALPHA ZETA—Joseph R Jones (S), W Va State College, Institute, W Va

29 ALPHA ETA—Arthur L Visor (S), 2615 Pendleton Ave., St Louis, Mo

30 ALPHA THETA—(Inactive), Iowa City, Iowa

31 ALPHA IOTA—Glenn C Harris (P), 2717 Lafayette St., Denver 5, Colo

32 ALPHA KAPPA — (Inactive), Springfield, Mass

33 ALPHA MU—Charles M Smith (S), 2142 Dewey Ave., Evanston, 111

34 ALPHA NU—(Inactive) Des Moines Iowa

35 ALPHA XI—Cleophas W Miller, 531 26th Ave., Seattle 22 Wash

36 ALPHA OMICRON—Felix Bagby, Johnson C Smith University, Charlotte 8, N C

37 ALPHA PI—Melvin E Talbott (P), 522 E Kentucky, Louisville, Ky

38 ALPHA RHO—Otis T Hammonds, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga

39 ALPHA SIGMA—James B Bryant, Jr., Wiley College Marshall, Texas

40 ALPHA TAU—E Bruce Tate (S), 80 W Center St., Akron 8, Ohio

41 ALPHA UPSILON—Billy Patton, 5744 Iroquois Detroit 13, Mich

42 ALPHA PHI—Cornelius Henderson, Clark College, Atlanta, Ga

43 ALPHA CHI—Samuel L Morris, Fisk University Nashville Tenn

44 ALPHA PSI—George W Enslow (S), Lincoln University Jefferson City Mo

45 BETA ALPHA—Harold Bradby (S), Morgan State College Baltimore 12, Md

46 GAMMA RHO—Maurice L Russell (S), 1971 S St. Lincoln Neb

47 BETA GAMMA—James L Hall (S), Box 2105 Va State College Petersburg, Va

48 BETA DELTA—Henry L Robinson, Box 248, State College, Orangeburg, S C

49 BETA EPSILON—Gilbert Caldwell (P), A and T College, Greensboro, N C

50 BETA ZETA—Albert A Greenlee (P), State Teachers College, Greensboro, N C

51 BETA ETA—Arthur E Newbern (S), 813 N Marion, Carbondale, 111

52 BETA THETA—Sylvester Rudder (P), Bluefield State College, Bluefield, W Va

53 BETA IOTA—Lawrence Hauser (P), Teachers College, Winston-Salem, N C

54 BETA KAPPA—Allen M Gordon (S), Langston University Langston, Okla

55 BETA MU—William M Clark, Kentucky State College Frankfort Ky

56 BETA NU—Samuel Washington (S), Florida A and M University, Tallahassee, Fla

57 BETA XI—William J Hawkins, 344 W Person Ave., Memphis, Tenn

SPHINX STAFF

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

W Barton Beatty Jr

ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORS

T Rupert Picott, W Byroi Rumford

FUN EDITOR

O Wilscn Winters

EDITCTIAL DIRECTOR—Milton S , Wright ASSISTANTS—Hugh M Gloste- Ray^ord W Logan, Howard Long, Frank L Stanley, W Wesley Whetstone Thomas W Young

STAFF EDITORS—Edward W Brooke, Robert P Daniel John Hope Franklin, Jacob R Henderson Lionel H Newsom, J Saunders Redding, A Maceo Smith, Charles V Willie Stephen J Wright

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS—Carlton H Lee E E Alexander, Robert J Anthony Rufus B Atwood, Waldo W E Blanche! Oscar C Brown, Archibald J Carey Felton G Clark, Henry M Collier Jr. Edgar Epps, Will.am L Fitzgerald, Nelson R Freeman, Rudolph Henderson George W Hunter, Nelson C Jackson, Francis J Johnson Francis A Kornegay Marcus A Mahone, Horace W Melvin, A J Polk, Ramon S Scruggs, Clarence B Shelton, C E Simmons, Jr., Leroy A Simmons Everett Singleton, Robert L Smith Walter D Spann, H Theo Tatum J G Thornton

BETA OMICRON—Earl Ingram (S) Tennessee A and I State University, Nashville, Tenn

BETA PI—Claude W Malone, Box 26, Lane College, Jackson, Tenn

BETA RHO—Johnnie E Burke (S), Shaw University, Raleigh, N C

BETA SIGMA—Bruce Gill (P), Southern University, Baton Rouge, La

BETA TAU—(Inactive), New Orleans, La

BETA UPSILON—John Thomas Porter (S), Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala

BETA PHI—Louis H Roberts (S), Dillard I Diversity, New Orleans, La

BETA CHI—Herbert Thompson (S), Philander Smith College, Little Rock Ark

BFTA PSI—(Inactive) Portland Oregon

GAMMA ALPHA—Louis D Hicks (P), Texas College Tyler, Texas

GAMMA BETA—John Royster (S), N C College Durham, N C

GAMMA GAMMA—Fred Talbot (P), Allen University, Columbia S C

GAMMA DELTA—Dan Minor (S), A M and N College, Pine Bluff, Ark

GAMMA EPSILON — (Inactive), Madison, Wis

GAMMA ZETA—Robert C Dixon (S), Ft Vallsy State College Ft Valley, Ga

GAMMA ETA—James P Comber (P), Indiana University, Bloomington Ind

GAMMA THETA—John E Moore (P), 1331 Swisher Ave., Dayton 8 Ohio

GAMMA IOTA—William Moss, P O Box 63 Hampton Institute, Va

GAMMA KAPPA—Robert A Betnune (S), 308 Kappa Ave. Birmingham, Ala

GAMMA MU—Smith Turner, Jr (S), Livingston College, Salisbury, NC

GAMMA NU—William Matthews (P), 326 East College Ave., State College, Penna

GAMMA XI—Albert W Jones (P), 1723 Leighton, Los Angeles, Calif

GAMMA OMICRON — Charlie Williams (VP) Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tenn

GAMMA PI—Darwin M Johnson (S), Benedict College, Columbia, S C

GAMMA RHO—Donald D Masse (CS), 35 North 25th St., Lafayette Ind

GAMMA SIGMA—Carroll A Belt (S), Delaware State College, Dover, Del

GAMMA TAU—Frank Wilburn, 318 Elm Place East Lansing Mich

GAMMA UPSILON—Edgar E Smith (S), Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss

i GAMMA PHI—Cornelius Blount (S), 102 Sage Hall, Tuskegee Institute, Ala

GAMMA CHI—(Inactive) Pittsburg, Kans

GAMMA PSI—Wesley Copeland, 815 E Davie St., Raleigh, N C (Continued on Inside Back Cover)

t> Official Organ of

VOLUME XLI

EDITORIAL:

i of .Wi a Phi Alpha Fraternity id Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated

DECEMBER, 1955

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GCHRISTMASisaseasonofgaylightsandcolors,and of the ceaseless search for unusual gifts for unusual people TheChristmasseasonissymbolicoftheChristian spiritofliving—thebellsringforth,thefamouslastwords "'Joy tothe World the Lord Hath Come." Many of us researchourlasttwelvemonthstoascertainatwhatpoint we have failed with the hope of renewed strength and vigor to improve our relationships with mankind during •heensuingyear

Christmas togrowingtots isaseason of snowballs, Christmas trees, dolls, electric trains, candy, apples, oranges andoodlesofother itemsthatenhancetheglow of their cherub faces They are taught that Christmas is a great big day rounded around the influence of a jolly old man called Santa Claus who rides a sled full of goodies drawn by eight reindeer

All in all Christmas means something to all races of mankind. It means something to all Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and let us hope that it means to the Brothers of the bond a new spurt for service in the constructive work they will do on behalf of reclamation, financing the Fraternity and contributing ideasthat will mean much to the future of this notable cause MayeachBrotherbelightedanewbytheeverburningsymbolofAlphaPhiAlphaembodiedintheChristmas philosophy, sothat wecan becometruly servants of all MerryChristmas !!! OFFICIAL ORGAN OP

The Christmas Season

Program — Forty-Firsi General Convention Win Chicago Says "Come On"

Tribute to Alpha By Prospective "Actives".

This Was a Man! This Was a Life! By Dr. Milton s. / Wright

NUMBER 4

Alphas Tops in Michigan

Delia Sigma Lambda Chapter Still Active Brother

About Our Cover

'UR cover'sartworkanddesignisthrough thecraftsmanship ofPeter Kahn,Chairman of the Department of Art, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia. The outline of the cover with minor changes comes from the vision of BrotherLeroyJeffries, Midwestern Advertising Manager of Ebony Magazine and his associates The cover expresses warm Christmas greetings with symbols of Christmas as expressed and cherished in countries throughout the world

Published four times a year, in February, May, October, and December Entered as second class matter at the Post Office at Norfolk, Virginia, under the Act of March 3, 1879 Acceptance for mailing at a special rate of postage provided for in Sec 1102, Act of October 3 1917 Individual chapters will be billed for cost of engraving pictures submitted and used

PROGRA M

Forty-First General Convention

OF THE

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

December 27-30, 1955, Chicago, Illinois

HEADQUARTERS—HOTEL MORRISON —ClarkStreetatMadison

THEME: "Desegregation the mode — Total Integration the Goal"

Monday,December 26—Registration—NationalHeadquarters Building—4432South Park

Tuesday,December27th

9:00 A.M.—Registration—Hotel Morrison—The Madison Room

10.00

A.M.—Executive Council Meeting—The General President's Suite

1:00 P.M.—First Business Session — The Madison Room — Hotel Morrison

Brother Charles F Lane, General Chairman of the Convention. Presiding

Invocation — Brother A Wayman Ward, Convention Chaplain

Welcome Addresses on behalf of the Host Chapters

Graduate — Brother Charles D Proctor, President, Xi Lambda

Undergraduate — Brother Malcolm H Lee, President, Theta

Musical Selection — Xi Lambda's Glee Club

Response and Keynote Address — Brother Charles W Anderson, Jr

Greetings and Introduction of the General President

Brother Alvin H. Townsel, Assistant Midwestern VicePresident

Remarks—Brother Frank L Stanley, Sr., General President

Presentation of General Officers — Appointment of Convention Committees and Officials

Report of the Rules and Credentials Committee — Brother Andrew J Lewis, III

Memorial Service to Departed Brothers — Brother A Wayman Ward

Fraternal Hymn — Brother Maceo Hill — Adjournment— Brother A Wayman Ward

3:45 P.M.—Board Busses for transportation to National Headquarters

4:15 P.M.—Dedication of the National Headquarters — 4432 South Parkway

General President Frank L Stanley, Sr., Presiding

Invocation — Brother C Anderson Davis

Presentation of Telegrams, Letters and other expressions of Congratulations, Brother Sidney A Jones, Jr

Musical Selection—Xi Lambda's Glee Club

Introduction of Guest Speaker — Brother Oscar C Brown

Guest Speaker — Brother A Maceo Smith, Past General

President

Introduction and Remarks by the Jewels

Service of Dedication — Brother A. Wayman Ward

Solo — "Bless This House" — Brother Edward Pierson

Presentation of Plaque

Litany

Fraternal Hymn — Adjournment

Open House of National Headquarters Building

9:00 P.M.—Social Affair — Grand Ballroom — 64th and Cottage Grove

Wednesday,December28th

9:00 A.M.—Second Business Session — The Madison Room — Hotel Morrison

Call to Order and Presiding — General President Frank L Stanley, Sr

Invocation — Brother A Wayman Ward

1 General President's Annual Address

2 Reports — Regional Vice-Presidents and Assistant VicePresidents

A Midwestern—Representative of the Regional Directors

a Assistant Vice-President — Brother Alvin H Townsel

B. Southern — Brother Lewis O. Swingler

b Assistant Vice-President — Brother Brodes H Hartley, Jr

C Southwestern — Brother J S Chandler

c Assistant Vice-President • Brother H Rudolph Sims

D Western — Brother Samuel P DeBose

d. Assistant Vice-President — Brother Carlton A. A. Dias

E Eastern — Brother J Rupert Picott

e Assistant Vice-President — Brother Jerome W Lindsay

3 Fraternal Address — Introduction of Speaker—Brother Bindley C Cyrus

Speaker — Jewel Nathaniel A Murray

4 Reports of General Officers

A General Secretary — Brother James E Huger

B General Treasurer—Brother Meredith G Ferguson

C. Editor of the Sphinx—Brother W. Barton Beatty, Jr.

D Director of Education — Brother William H Hale

E General Counsel — Brother Billy Jones

F. Historian—Brother Charles H. Wesley

5 Report of the Executive Council — Brother James E Huger General Secretary

Fraternal Hymn — Brother Maceo Hill—Adjournment —Brother A Wayman Ward

12:15 P.M.—Convention Picture — Hotel Morrison

12:30-1:25 P.M.—Lunch

1:30 P.M.—Third Business Session — The Madison Room — Hotel Morrison

Call to Order and Presiding — Brother Samuel P. DeBose, Western Vice-President Report of Committees

A Election Commission — Statement on Election Procedure— Brother H L Dickason

B Pan-Hellenic—Brother Aubrey Robinson

C. Preliminary Budget Report—Brother Kermit J. Hall

D Public Relations—Brother Claude A Barnett

E 50th Anniversary Committee—Brother Russell N Service

F General Secretary—Brother Walter H Williams, Sr

G. Reorganization Commission—Brother Howard Long

H Music and Drama—Brother Maceo Hill

I Undergraduate Housing—Brother Oscar C Brown

J. Constitutional Committee—Brother John D.Buckner

Convention Address — Introduction of Speaker —•Brother Roscoe Giles

Speaker — Brother S.S. Booker

Fraternal Hymn — Brother Maceo Hill — Adjournment— Brother A Wayman Ward

8:00 P.M.—Public Meeting and Dance — Trianon Ballroom, 6201 S. Cottage Grove

Thursday, December 29th

9:00 A.M.—Fourth Business Session — The Madison Room — Hotel Morrison

Call to Order and Presiding — Brother Lewis O Swingler, Southern Vice-President Invocation — Brother A. Wayman Ward

Committee Hearings — Rooms to be assigned

A Reorganization

B Recommendations

C Grievance

D Budget

E. Standards and Extension

10:30 A.M.—Workshop Sessions — Brother Richard V Moore, Supervisor

Workshop 1—Undergraduate Problems, Relations and Participation

Leader—Brother William A. Reid

Resource Person—Brother Otis D Simmons

Recorder—Brother Clarence P Brown

Workshop II — Strengthening the Brotherhood through Reorganization and Program

Leader—Brother Howard H Long

Resource Person—Brother H Councill Trenholm

Recorder — Brother W Wesley Whetstone

Workshop III - Social Action for Integration

Leader—Brother Charles H Wesley

Resource Person—Brother L Maynard Catching-

Recorder—Brother Leland Atkins

12:30-1:25 P.M.—Lunch

1:30 P.M.—Fifth Business Session

Hotel Morrison

Call to Order and PresidingEastern Vice-President

Report of Committees Continued

The Madison Room

Brother J Rupert Picott,

A. Human Relations—Brother Charles H. Wesley

B National Convention—Brother Myles A Paige

C Audit—Brother W D Hawkins, Jr

D Standards and Extension—Brother W A Smith

E Place— Brother John A Banks

F Undergraduate Relations—Brother William A Reid

G Achievement and Awards—Brother Tolly W Harris

Undergraduate Address—Introduction of Speaker—Brother Donald D. Masse

Speaker — Brother Ben Wyatt

7:00 P.M.—Cocktail Party — Ebony — 1820 South Michigan

10:30 P.M.—All Greek Dance — Grand Ballroom — 64th and Cottage Grove

Friday, December 30th

9:00 A.M.—Sixth Business Session — The Madison Room — Hotel Morrison

Call to Order and Presiding — Brother J S Chandler, Southwestern Vice-President Invocation — Brother A Wayman Ward

Final Budget Report — Brother Kermit J. Hall

Report of Workshops

WorkshopNo 1 — BrotherWilliam A Reid

WorkshopNo 2— Brother Howard H Long

Workshop No 3 : BrotherCharlesH Wesley Report of the Committee on Resolutions and Recommendations —- Brother Lloyd H Williams, Sr

Fraternal Hymn — Brother Maceo Hill — Adjournment— Brother A Wayman Ward

12:00-1:00 P.M.—Lunch

1:15 P.M.—Final Business Session Hotel Morrison The Madison Room —

Call to Order and Presiding — General President Frank L Stanley, Sr

Clarification of Constitutional Term of Officers — Brother Billy Jones, General Counsel

Nomination and Election of Officers

Nomination of General President to be voted on by the entire Financial Brotherhood

Report of the Election Commission — Brother H L Dickason

Fraternal Hymn — Brother Maceo Hill — Adjournment — Brother A Wayman Ward

7:30 P.M.—Formal Banquet and Dance (For Alphas and their Guests) — Terrace Casino — Hotel Morrison Sunday, December 31st

10:00 A.M.—Executive Council Meeting (General President's Suite) Hotel Morrison

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THE CITY OFCHICAGO sprawlinggiantoftheplains has a history asfabulous asthat ofthe great citiesofantiquity.

But even giving Chicago a title such as"amodern Carthage" could not dojustice toacity with sucha unique history ofitsown Chicago cannot becompared ...itcanonly be contrasted What hashappened in Chicago anditsadjacent territory

has been asort ofmiracleofgrowth which itisalmost impossibletoover state.

In 1830,there was,on the mud flats near themouth oftheChicago River a tiny community of50persons. In60years ithadpassedthe million mark andChicago hadbecome thesecond city inthenation In thefollowing 60years, endingin 1950, itspopulation hadmore than

tripled, and today Chicago isthe fourth city intheworld insize.

Even more startling than this history ofgrowth isthefact that Chicago today isasyouthful andvigorous asever, andisstill growingat a tremendous rate In the past decade, forinstance, thepopulation increased 235,000. Already thegreatest industrial establishment inthe nation in 1940,Chicago added in10 years 2,453 manufacturing plants. The growth of industrial employment inChicago's metropolitan area amounted to nearly one-third ofa million inthesameperiod Chicago's annual retail sales have followed a similar pattern

An obvious correlary to these staggering facts concerning thecity's continuing growth isaglance atthe reasons behind this growth.

WILLIAM

G.STRATTON GOVE R NO R

December 27, 1955

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITYj

I want to take this opportunity to convey my most cordial greetings to all the members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity as they assemble in Chicago for your Convention I know your stay in Illinois will be long remembered and your meeting enjoyable throughout all its sessions, and notably successful /incerady yours, WGS:nd

Governor

The most important factors, of course, were geographical andgeological. Lake Michigan penetrates into theheartland ofAmerica This was a fact of incomparable consequence when water routes werethe onlymeansofpenetrating theinterior ofourcountry These waterway systems were thebasis of Chicago's earliest business life

The same lakes andrivers which tended tomake this location an important center forwater traffic also helped tomake itacenter of land travel. Chicagoisatthemost northerly point atwhich land travelcan by-passtheGreatLakeswater barrier between East and West.

Geological factors were quite as significant inChicago's growth. For hundreds ofmiles inevery direction the soil is fertile andthe weather favorable forraising food cropsand livestock Near this city,either physically or transportation-wise, are abundant sources of timber, coal, iron oreand oil

With these advantages, itwas inevitable that inavigorously growing youngnationpeopleshouldfind here opportunities fortrade andindustry, and that at this site population should gather atarate phenomenal by Old World standards

Chicago's first railroad, theGalena andChicagoUnion,startedoperation of a ten-mile line in 1848 Eight

The family of the late JULIUS JUDKINS gratefully acknowledges your thoughtfulness and sympathy in its bereavement

GENERALPRESIDENTATRECENTREGIONALCONFERENCE

Southeastern Regional Banquet attended by tha General President and brothers from all over the region. Former General President A. Maceo Smith was present. Brother Frank Stanley. general president of the Alphas, believes that the core of all fraternity achievement lies in thework that canbeaccomplished onaregionallevel.

years later there were eleven trunklines entering Chicago and the city already had become a railroad center

For spoils enthusiasts Chicago offers unlimited opportunities, supporting two major baseball teams, professional football teams, hockey teams, and sail-boating and yachting races in Lake .Michigan

Chicago also serves as the fashion center for the Midwest One of the most famed shopping streets in the world is State Street in the Chicago Loop Progressive merchants now are developing new and luxurious stores at the upper end of Michigan Avenue, which runs through the heart of the Cold Coast and is called the "Magnificent Mile."

Chicago is proud of its growth, proud of its beautiful lake fronts, proud of its monuments and memories. But the people of Chicago take their greatest pride in the fact that their city is still growing in fact, almost any Chicagoan will tell you that the city has only started — So Chicago says to all Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha we expect you here on December 27, 1956 - The GREATEST

Fellow Americans! Life has no ceiling for men and women who live life to its fullest—enthusiastically, constructively, progressively, optimistically, individually and cooperatively—for people with vision who see beyond the merely obvious; for people who are self-reliant, have faith in themselves, and in their fellow men, and faith in God We should go forward, achieving something worthwhile if we want to live life more abundantly and desire the respect and honor of our fellows.—GEORGE W BLOUNT

Brother Julius Judkins, recently buried in Richmond, Indiana, was Mid-West Vice-President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

THE MORRISON HOTEL Headquarters of the 41st General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Chicago Illinois, December 27-30, 19SS.

TRIBUTE TO ALPHA BY PROSPECTIVE "ACTIVES"

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Perhaps there is no more inspiring tribute that can be paid those who founded and nurtured our fraternity than to have prospective "actives" (probates) exemplify peerless scholarship, constant integrity and splendid attitudes This has been done brilliantly by the prospective actives of Beta Chi Chapter located at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas At this institution young "pledges" and actives never "talk" about Alpha, they "live" it! By simply living out the concepts and ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha, these young men have won more men of quality and influenced more important citizens than they could have done with hundreds of thousands of empty words They have found that men do not care nearly as much about what you say, as they do about hoxu you live.

As to scholarship in Beta Chi Chapter, one can say that it is remarkably good Following are the grade averages of the prospective initiates (we are on the 3.0 system):

The above table is but one of the many evidences of diligent work taking precedence over empty talk about good scholarship But how did this radiant spirit get started in Beta Chi Chapter? Through a sound indoctrination program for pre-pledges, and a follow-up program in the chapter itself The "pre-pledge" program begins in various communities before a promising young high school lad comes to college Brothers who are principals of schools throughout the state are asked to keep us informed of prospective "pledges" Once a good man is located he is visited by sonic brother of the chapter who lives nearest him. Conversations are not about Alpha but, rather, about getting the lad interested in attending college After he enters our college every effort is made to assist him in his studies, and in helping him make the proper adjustment to college life

Of course, all young men who show any promise at all are given aid of one kind or another from the first moment they reach the college.

Dining the official rush period emphasis is placed, not on Alpha, but upon how we would like to be of SERVICE to the men. Those interested in our fraternity are asked to fill out a mimeographed form which is printed on the bottom of the program, as outlined below:

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY

Beta Chi Chapter Program for the Evening

1 Socialize and get to know fellows personally

2 Introduce each person present

3 Short Talks

(a) Welcome by the chapter President

(b) The history, purpose and spirit of Alpha

(c) Ways in which we would like to render SERVICE to YOU

1. Serve Refreshments

I, would like to submit my name for consideration as a mem-

General President Frank L Stanley and fiscal officers of the Executive Council, visit Buffalo, N Y. site of the Fiftieth Anniversary Convention, in August 1956 to review plans for the celebration, with general chairman Brother Russell N Service, members of his committee and brothers of the co-host chapters, Rho Lambda and Delta Epsilon, December 2 Front row, left to right: Russell N Service, Buffalo, general chairman Fiftieth Anniversary committee; Kermit J Hall Alpha comptroller; James E Huger, Alpha Phi Alpha general secretary; Dr S Calvin Johnson Buffalo, president Rho Lambda chapter; Frank L Stanley Alpha Fhi Alpha general president; Meredith G Ferguson, general treasurer; W Barton Beatty, editor-in-chief Sphinx; W D Hawkins, chairman, auditing committee Second and third rows: Brothers of Rho Lambda and Delta Epsilon chapters, Buffalo, N Y

ber ol the Pledge Club of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on this day of 19

Signed:

Everj pre-pledge is carefully observed and assisted by pledges and actives alike before his initiation into the Pledge Club A special conference is also held with these men to discuss with them their problems, and what will be expected ol them as Alpha men For example, reference is made to the fact that we expect them to be men of INTEGRITY, and to become LEADERS in whatever Eield ol endeavor they are pursuing They are further told that they must do three basic things to become Alpha men: (1) Make Excellent (.tacks: (2) Possess A Fine Attitude and (,H) Be Men ol Honor.

Once in the Pledge Club these men are trained by the finest mind, personality and character builder in the chapter Since the Pledge Trainer is preparing the broad base of our fraternal pyramid, we demand that such a person be a scholar, a man of good morals, and a man with a deep understanding of human nature and the problems of youth. The training sessions provide each pledge with an opportunity to make at least a 10 or If) minute speech about some subject in which he is keenly interested, in order to help him to become a good public speaker To make certain the pledge is taught the history of the fraternity, but not in a dry, unrelated manner, discussions are encouraged on the reasons for the fraternity's inception, the contributions which its members have made, and ways in which each of us can make even finer contributions The SPIRIT of Alpha is stressed rather than a multiplicity of dates and meaningless technicalities Moreover, each pledge is assigned to a particular brother as an immediate source for airing personal problems or lessons and the like In this connection care is taken to place a pledge with an active in his particular field or one who has certain similar personality traits

The actives of Beta Chi Chapter have adopted a plan whereby any active making below a 1.5 grade average may be dropped from the chapter until such time that this deficiency is cleared up Moreover, it was agreed that such an active's name be posted on the official college bulletin board as further attestment to his having been chopped from the chapter. It is interesting to note that no active has made below the minimum grade spe<ilied above

To the following actives of Beta Chi, as well as to the pledges previously mentioned, our fraternal hats are off to you for a job well done

DR THEODORE R MASON HOWARD PUBLIC MEETING SPEAKER 1955 CONVENTION CHICAGO ILLINOIS .. .ALL ALPHA SALUTES YOU ! ! !

Dr Theodore R Mason Howard was born in Murray Kentucky March 4th 1908, son of Arthur and Mary (Chandler) Howard, married Helen Nela Boyd of Riverside. California. 1935 He was graduated from Oakland College Academy (Alabama), 1927; received a B S Degree from Union College, Lincoln Nebraska 1931; received M D from College of Medical Evangelists. Los Angeles. California. 1935 and became a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners 1937 He has served as Medical Director of the Riverside Sanitarium and Hospital. Nashville. Tenn., 1937-39; Surgeon-in-Chief. Taborian Hospital. Mound Bayou Mississippi, 1942-1947 He is Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Order of Friendship of America; Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director. Friendship Clinic and Hospital, Mound Bayou, Mississippi 1947 to the present time He is a member of the Board of Directors of Tri-S:ate Bank, Memphis, Tennessee and is a member of the Board of Directors of Universal Life Insurance Company, Memphis. Tennessee. He is Fresident of the Magnolia Mutual Life Insurance Company Mound Bayou, Mississippi; he is PresidenSElect of the National Medical Association; Past President, Mississippi Medical Association; President and Founder of the Mississppi Regional Council of Negro Leadership; Member of Sigma Pi Fhi; Recipient of the 1951 Student Award as Mississippi's Man of the year; Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Negro Business League and Member of the Board of Trustees of Tougaioo College of Tougaloo, Mississippi

Actives of Beta Chi Chapter

Herman Davis, Assistant SecretaryTreasurer; Hodijah Gray, Parliamentarian; Ralph King, Pledge Trainer; Walter Long Program Chairman; Lee Monis. Social Chairman; Alvin Seals, Rush and Ritual Chairman; Wilfred Seals, Vice-President; Albert Solari, Chaplain; James Vault, Reporter; Emery Washington, Secretary-Treasurer; Jacob Zellars, President

It might be said that the Brothers of Beta Chi Chapter have caught the

true spirit of the words of Emily Dickinson, who said:

"II I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain: If I can ease one life the aching Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again I shall not live in vain."

By OTIS D. SIMMONS Advisor

This Was This Was

A Man! A Life!

By DR MILTON S J WRIGHT

"The moving finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: Nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it."

—OMAR KHAYYAM—"The Rubaivat"

We have gathered here to pay final tribute to a man, a friend, a brother, and a life One who walked humbly, but nobly in the sight of his Maker and his lellowmen A grateful son; a devoted and loving husband, and lather; a loyal and faithful brother, who sought consistently and persistently to be a real "servant of all." One who gave more than he took; served more than he was served, and sacrificed more than he profited A man who loved Truth and Right; Peace and Light; Honor and Charily. A man of culture, patience, Learning, Wisdom, and Understanding, A man of Faith Hope, and Love A man who knew, respected, loved, and understood with equal devotion, both Beauty and Duty An honest man 'This Was A Man! — This Was A Life!"

Well trained in the art of living; a defender of the laws of justice; a leader in his community, bis state, and his country, and an ardent foe of Bigotry, Injustice, and Ignorance— "This Was A Man! This Was A Life!" A man who knew the real meaning of Fraternity—and practiced it sincerely A man who sought earnestly to be faithful to his high Christian principles wherever he was, and in whatever capacity he served.

Here was a man with the strength of character ".. to think without confusion, clearly. To love his fellowmen sincerely To act from honest motives purely To trust in God and Heaven securely."

—Henry Van Dyke

Here was an honorable man, who did not only "aid in" but even "insisted upon tin personal progress" of his brothers He solemnly sought "to further brotherly love, and a fraternal spirit" at home and abroad He did what he could, intelligently, and forthrightly "to destroy all prejudice" within and among those with whom he came in contact He "rejoiced in every forward step," but

EDITORS NOTE: (Eulogy — At the Funeral of the late Attorney Julius C Judkins, Mid-Western Vice-President of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delivered by Brother Milton S J Wright, Head of the Department of Economics and Political Science, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio,at theBethelA M E Church, Richmond, Indiana, Wednesday afternoon, October 26, 1955)

vigorously resisted any "backward step" on the part of his confreres, friends, or associates "This Was A Man! This Was A Life!"

You may ask, "Was this man the epitome of perfection?" My forthright answer to that query is: "He was human, but with at least a touch of the Divine." He was my friend, my brother, my colleague. I admired and respected him His was a great and dynamic spirit, a compelling and noble soul. This man was a jolly,

good fellow, who could and did tell, as well as enjoy a clean joke, cleverly told. He thoroughly enjoyed and ful1\ appreciated the wholesome fellowship of good company His personality was both pleasing and stimulating Often he smiled and laughed, yet he thought deeply and soundly, and gave forth gems of wisdom "This Was A Man! - This Was A Lifel"

The human side of this man said with Omar Khayyam, All, make the most of what we yet may spend, Before we, too, into Dust descend; Dust unto Dust, and under Dust to lie, Sans Wine, sans Song, sans Singer, and —sans End!"

The Divine in this man cried out in the words of the Savior of mankind:

"I must work the works of Him thai sent me, while it is day; the night cometh when no man can work" - St John 9:4 Was he human? Yes! But with a touch of the Divine

Frequently have I reflected upon, and long shall I remember the plane [light that he and I took as fellowpassengers and seat-mates from Miami, Florida, to Cincinnati, Ohio, last January, returning from the Alpha Phi Alpha Convention It was truly one of the high points of our association He was concerned about his family; his home, and his law prac-

BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH

RICHMOND, INDIANA

REV M A LOWE, Pastor

MEMORIAM

JULIUS CAESAR JUDKINS, JR.

Born at Marion, Indiana, October 26, 1920 Died October 22, 1955

A family man; member of American, National, State and County Bar World War II Veteran; active in many and various fraternal, civic and social organizations

Organ Prelude

Hymn — "Sun of My Soul, Thou Savior Dear"

Scripture — 91st Psalm

Prayer

"Beyond the Sunset"

Memoirs — A Lifelong Friend

Acknowledgments

"Beautiful Isle of Somewhere"

Eulogy

Mrs. Mary Flood

Rev William Oglesby

Billy Jones

Dr Milton S J Wright

The Committal and Benediction will be at the Graveside

WASHINGTON'S

General President Frank L Stanley (iront

with Brothers oi the Tuskegee and Montgomery. Alabama

Brothers T W Jones Howard Carter President Stanley William C Ross I

Felder. Roscoe Williams of Alpha Upsilon Lambda. L. B. Jeffries. J.

E B Stone, and Howard Kenney Except where noted all Brothers are

ticc We discussed our love and devotion to Alpha Phi Alpha and its general program at great length The great responsibility of the high office in the Fraternity to which he had just been elected was the subject of much of our conversation There I saw in him, more than ever before the high soul; the penetrating mind, and the humble, yet capable, unselfish and worthy friend, brother, and man I was privileged to know. Thought I, "This Is A Man! — This Was A Life!"

Feign I can hear him as his noble spirit uttered the words of the famous prayer of St. Francis: Lord make me an instrument ot your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow live; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light: and where there is sadness jov

O, Divine Master, grant that 1 may nol so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love; for it is in giving that we receive; ii is in pardoning that we are pardoned: and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Of this man, Isay, as did the famous bard of Avon in his play, "Julius Caesar"—

"His life was gentle, and the elements so mix'd in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world,

"This Was A Man!"

Say not that this man is dead. Yes, we deeply mourn the fact that no more shall we have benefit of his wise counsel; no more shall men, women and children enjoy his pleasant smile, word, or grasp; no more shall the several fraternal, civic, legal, religious, and social organizations which he served so well have the advantage of his noble leadership. Masonic lodges, chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha, and others have surely lost a good leader The citizens of this community shall no longer have the avail of iheir good neighbor.

This bereaved, but loving family will no more know the blessings of his physical presence and abiding influence in the home Great, indeed is that loss! Here we say to his devoted family: we sincerely share your great sorrow We have a deep and sympathetic understanding of your almost irreparable loss Our hearts go out to you, individually and collectively As we loved and admired him, we love and seek to comfort you. We commend you to seek strength and solace from the great omnipotent and omniscient Lord, and Father of all mankind—from the mighty Prince of Peace; the Lord of Lords, and King of Kings, who died that we might have eternal life, and conquered both death and the grave Seek ye His Peace!

This man, young in years, but rich in spirit, is not dead! He has gone the way of all flesh, but his soul still lives, and shall live through the years ol ten thousand tomorrows His soul, with our God, goes marching on The Psalmist has said:

"As for man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourishes. "Fhe wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more."

Julius, our dearly beloved departed brother, friend, and buddy; devoted husband, father, son; We loved you in life; we salute your great spirit and your sacred memory We pay high tribute to the rich life you lived, and the invaluable service you rendered We shall ever cherish your memory. God bless your spirit,

We earnestly pray that those of us who shall follow you to that great beyond, who strive also to be genuine "Servants of All," shall be blessed so as to re-unite the great circle of brothelhood of Omega Chapter, where once again we may sing the great songs, and 'Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow."

" (You)—have fought a good fight (you) have finished (your) course, (you) have kept the faith."

2nd TIMOTHY, 4:7

"This Was A Man!—This Was A Life!" Hail and Farewell, Julius!

MONUMENT A FITTING PLACE TO ASSEMBLE

row center), at the Booker T Washington Monument on the campus of Tuskegee Institute Alabama

Chapters . . . Left to right (front row) — A representative of Beta Upsilon.

A Derbigny and G W A Scott (Second row) Brothers Booker

Henry Smith, a representative of Alpha Upsilon Lambda, B. H. Crutcher.

of Alpha Nu Lambda Chapter at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama

Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter

Reports On Citizenship Emphasis

CLEVELAND, Ohio-The Civic Program Committee in co-operation with Pi Chapter, the undergraduate chapter, presented Brother Dr Rcmbert E Stokes, Dean of Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce University,asiisprincipalspeakerat the St. JamesForumon Sunday, October 30th, 1955

Dr.Stokesdeliveredaveryexcellent and dynamic discussion on Citizenshipgrowingout ofhuman relations

Mr. Charles P. Lucas, a candidate lor representative of the21st District to the State Board of Education of Ohio, also dynamically and delightlully presented someof the problems involved with theoffice hewasseeking Mr Lucashassincebeenelected to the State Board

TheYouthChoirofSt JohnA M E Church under direction of Lewis Todd tendered several selections. Brothet WilliamAppling,President of Pi Chapter played an organ prelude and closed the musical part of the program with the Alpha Hymn

Ushers were furnished by the SphinxClubofPi Chapter

Newspaper announcements were mailed and made in the Cleveland Call and Post, The Cleveland Press, TheCleveland NewsandThe Cleveland Plain Dealer

Radio announcements of the program were made on station WTAM, WERE, W'SRS, WHK and on Television station WEWS, WXEL, ami WNBK.

Thirteen letters announcing this event were mailed to the thirteen thurches in the AME connection of this district

On Sunday, November 6th, 1955, thepledgesof PiChapter distributed several thousand tags carrying the slogan, "A personwho doesnot vote is a goat."

Continuing its civic interest this committee has placed the service of thischapterat thedisposalof Mayor .Anthony J Celebresse, Mayor of the City of Cleveland,toassistin thedevelopmentoftheSt LawrenceSeaway Project

This Committee has also, invited the Director of Ports and Harbors oftheCityofCleveland,Mr William Rogers,tobeitsguestspeakerat the chapter's meeting on January 21st, 1956

Brother MILUS J GRAHAM Chairman

Brothers At CSC March Upward

ByBROTHER JACK HOLLAND

WILBERFORCE,Ohio- Brothers at Central State College are marchingonward andupwardtowardgreater heights Brother William Alexanderof Louisville, Kentuckywaselected president of the Student Council and It. Colonel of the ROTC for this school year 1955-56 He served last year as Vice-President of this council. He is an honor student in Physicsand served astheDeanof Pledgeesfortwoyears. He isalsoa magician

The Vice-President of our student body is Brother Linwood Robinson from Wilmington, Delaware He is an honor student, majoring in Englishandisservingassecretary of the fraternity and served as Editor-inChief of the college newspaper for two and a half years Although he plans to become a teacher, Brother Robinson istakingan activepart in the Players' Guild and serves as a memberoftheyearbook staff

Other Brothers holding office on (Continued on Page 15)

Dr Alonzo G Moron President of Hampton Institute, received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from Brown University during the 1955 Commencement session President Henry M Wriston of Brown University had the following to say in citing the distinguished alumnus of the University "Native of St Thomas in the Virgin Islands, holder of diploma from the institution you now head, you attained your bachelor's degree at Brown cum laude; after graduate training in sociology, you later took a law degree at Harvard Teacher, social worker, public official, you then became business manager of Hampton Institute and six years ago its president Under your guidance that honored institution has advanced in resources, in equipment, and in faculty prestige This University takes pride in your varied and brilliant accomplishments" Brother Moron, in addition to his many responsibilities at Hampton Institute, serves as Vice-President of the National Red Cross and holds membership on other important committees at the state and national level

Sponsored by Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

DR ALONZO G MORON HONORED BY BROWN UNIVERSITY

Toledo Sculptor Is Given Cranbrook Appointment

LeMaxie Glover, Who Began Study at 34, First Negro On Academy Teaching Staff

TOLEDO, Ohio—Appointment of Brother LeMaxie Glover, 1045 Norwood Ave., to the teaching stall of Cranbrook Academy of Art, BloomIit-Id Hills, Michigan, is announced by Zolton Sepeshy, director Mr Glover, who received his master of line arts degree there in July, is the first Negro instructor at Cranbrook and one of three Negroes to stud) there

Behind this appointment is the story of a determined and ambitious man of his loyal family and friends and of a city that offered him opportunities to make almost an impossible dream become a reality

Mr. Glover was 34 when he decided to be an artist He was married, the father of three children, and employed as a railroad laborer Art had been his favorite subject at Macomber Vocational and Libbey High Schools, and he took a brief course in commercial art after his return Erom the army

Teachers Encourage

The turning point came years later when he resumed study again as ;i hobby, at the Toledo Museum School of Design Sculpture, particularly, appealed to him He enjoyed working with his hands, and watching his ideas gradually take form His teachers there Kathryn Bloom, Margaret Krcilick and LaVerne Moll saw talent that warranted further cultivation

"Why not become a professional sculptor?" they asked him.

Dream Stuff. He had a wife and family to support There would be years of study ahead and no money, and sculpture is a doubtful way of making a living even for the most gifted But he told his wife, Mary, what they said

"Let's take that chance," she said "I'm with you all the way."

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Glover, 657 Hamilton St., felt the same

Schooling Begins

So in 1950,he registered at the University of Toledo as a full-time, year

'round student, with an 8-hour laboring job at night He received his bachelor of education degree in June, 1954, and shortly after won a cash prize in an Art Interests, Inc., competition for study at Cranbrook

He left the money here for his wife and their children, Karen Lynne, 7, Donald Kent, 6, and Michael Steven, 2 and earned his way at the academy, working in the dining room There was no money for trips home to sec his family.

His second Art Interests competition won him first prize and the William A Gosline scholarship, given by Mrs. C. Lockhart McKelvy, for a lull year of study at Cranbrook

Here, under Paul Granlan, Glenn Chamberlin and Morris Brose, he learned to build a sculpture in terra cotta, to make gelatin molds for plaster casting, to carve in wood and stone and to cast figures in bronze by the complex lost wax process. He was trained to compose in three dimen-

sions, and to select the medium that best suited his idea

Offer Is Triumph

At the end of summer he completed his thesis, "Sculpture: Media of Communication," and fulfilled the requirements for the master's degree.

Then came the final triumph . . . an offer to teach at the professional school where he had been a student

In Mr Glover's new post, he will supervise the design workshop, but he also will have a chance to create his own sculpture in the studio where the famous Swedish sculptor, Carl Milles worked when at Cranbrook "I hope I can produce work that will justify the generosity and encouragement that made this possible from my teachers, the Toledo people who bought my work, Art Interests members, the fine Museum school, and my wife for her wonder fill unselfishness," he said "Without all of them. I couldn't have made it."

Brother Glover is a member of Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter, Toledo, Ohio.

Story and Picture, Courtesy, The Toledo Blade Newspaper.

Getting Ahead: Many peoplewonder why they don't get ahead Many of those same wondering people "get ahead" the night before by being in the wrong places

—GEORGE W BLOUNT

BROTHER LeMAXIE GLOVER

Airport Race Bias

Charged In Suit

LOUISVILLE,Ky.-ElevenNegroes recently filed a$110,000damage suit in Federal Court, alleging they were denied dining privileges inthe snack bar, the diningroom, orthe cocktail lounge at Lee Terminal, Standiford Field

Besides the damages of $10,000 each, the suit asked an injunction banning racial discrimination at the airport terminal, and a declaratory judgmentsettingforthNegroes'rights to equal treatment

The suitwasfiled againstthe City ofLouisville,FiscalCourt, theLouisvilleand Jefferson CountyAir Board, Dobbs Houses, Inc.,Foster V. Jones, directorofairports,EasternAirLines, and American Airlines

Is National Chain Dobbs Houses, a national chain, operatestheeatinganddrinkingfacilitiesat LeeTerminal. The two airlinesare thoseon which someof the plaintiffs held tickets

The suit contended that there is no City ordinance, State legislation nor Air Board regulation requiring discrimination againstNegroesatLee Terminal

Counsel for the group cited the 14th Amendment which prohibits anylawwhich abridgesthe privileges or immunities of citizensor deprives them of life, liberty, or property without due process of law It also prohibits the denial of equal protectionofthelawstoanypersonwithinthejurisdiction ofaState.

Persons filing thesuit were Frankie M Freeman, woman attorney, St Louis; Willard Brown, attorney, Charleston, W Va., Dr Grace M James, 1716W Ormsby; Charles W Anderson, III, and Toto Anderson, minors, by their father, Charles W Anderson, Jr.,attorney, 1025S.Western Parkway; Frank L Stanley, 2810 W Chestnut; Clark McClucken and Russell Cowen, Chicago; James A. Crumlin,attorney,630Finzer;W W Carter and E. R. demons, both of Philadelphia

Stanley ispublisher of The Louisville Defender, aNegroweeklynewspaper McClucken and Cowen are employees of The Chicago Defender

The Freeman complaint in the suitsaidshewasflyingfromSt.Louis

WINNING FLOATATWILBERFORCEUNIVERSITY

to Greensboro, N C, on Novenber 4,1954,andwenttothesnackbarfor a sandwich. After "an hour' a waitressexplainedshecouldnotserve a Negro Police Called

Thesuitalleged that the manager, "a Mrs Smith," was called The manager repeated what the waitress said, called police, and the woman attorneywasforcedtoleave

Willard Brown in his complaint said he was flying toCharleston, W Va., November 14,1954,and wasrefused an orange drink in the snack bar.

ThecomplaintofDr Jameswasof a different nature The possessor of a flight ticket,Dr.James entered the dining room A waitress asked for the flight ticket and it was produced The manager of the restaurant, the suit said, asked Dr James to leave.

Had No Tickets

Crumlin andhiswifewerewithout flight ticketsbut went to Lee Terminaltoawaitafriend fromNewYork April 22,1955,arrivingby American Airlines.

Awaitressaskedfor aflight ticket but was told there was none, and Crumlin was refused dining service, according to thesuit In the meantime,thesuitsaid,whitepersonswere not asked for flight tickets. The other complaints said service of soft drinks or alcoholic drinks were refused

Eachofthepersonsfilingsuit said therefusals were solely because they wereNegroes

Director Denies Charge

Informed of the suit, Airports Director Jones said, "They eat there every day."

He added, "I've never seen them in the cocktail lounge, but I think they'readmittedthere."

James Linville, 2330 Greenwood, nightmanageroftheterminal restaurant, said, "Our policy is to serve them. We have to because of the airlines."

AttorneyAndersonsaid,inreplyto aquerythatNegroeshavefound they can get service sometimes at Lee Terminal,butatothertimestheyare refused

'You Never Know'

"You never know whether they'll letyoueatthereornot,"hesaid.

County Judge Bertram C Van Arsdale and acting Mayor William 5. Milburn declined to comment on the suit

Counsel filing thesuitconsistedof Anderson, J Earl Dearing, 614 W Walnut, Willie C. Fleming and O. B Hinnant, 608 W Walnut, and Crumlin

Delta Xi's homecoming winning float is shown with (left to right) Brother Arthur Thomas, Duke of Alpha; Miss Marion Parker, Queen of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Sweetheart of Delta Xi; and Misses Nina McGoodwin and Mary Brown, attendants to the Sweetheart The winning float was designed by Brother Reginald Carter with the help of the program committee The theme was "Welcome Alumni"; with a color theme of Old Gold and Black (Photo by Jack Holland.)

Publisher and Editor To Address Convention

CHICAGO, Illinois-John Harold Johnson, president of Johnson Publishing Company, Inc., and publisher and editor of EBONY, TAN, JET and HUE magazines, will be the Banquet Speaker at the 41st Annual Convention to be held in Chicago on December 27-30, 1955 He was born in Arkansas City, Arkansas, January 19, 1918 He attended elementary schools there and, at the age of 15, he accompanied his mother to Chicago to attend the Century of Progress Exposition

This was in the year 1933 He and his mother intended to stay only two weeks in Chicago, but they so enjoyed themselves and believing their opportunities in the northern city greater, they decided to stay

Johnson enrolled in the DuSablc High School, Chicago His high school career was distinguished by the varied number of activities in whicli he participated He was president of his class, editor of the school paper, editor of his class year book and president of the Student Council

Johnson's multiple activities in high school attracted the attention of the late Harry H Pace, president of the Supreme Liberty Life Insurance Company, the largest Negro business in the North. Pace urged him to go on to college and arranged for him to work part-time at the insurance company while he attended classes at the University of Chicago and later at Northwestern University

This was in 1936 Johnson's first position with the insurance company was assistant to the editor of the company's employee publication At college, he majored in journalism and commerce.

Brother Johnson later was made editor of the company's house organ and appointed assistant to the president of the company

Part of his duties as assistant to the president consisted of reading all magazines and publications and making a digest of the articles contained therein concerning the Negro and his life in America He often discussed these magazine articles with friends and was surprised to learn how intensely they were interested in these particular articles Johnson then conceived the idea of creating NEGRO DIGEST, to consist of condensations of articles appearing in magazines and newspapers on the Negro The digest has since been

replaced by the weekly newsmagazine, JET

He borrowed $500 from a loan company to start the digest in November, 19-12 Five thousand copies were printed and were sold out within a week Gradually the circulation increased, month to month, particularly because of the interest in the Negro and the effective role he was then playing in helping to win the war for the democracies Enough interest was shown among Negroes in such a monthly that Johnson was inspired to consider a second magazine This was to be a picture magazine to reflect the brighter side of the Negro's life in America 10 show

his accomplishments, his advancement in the business, social and cultural spheres of American life, to show how he lives, plays and so on However, it was not until the end of the war, when paper restrictions were lifted, that Johnson was able to bring out this magazine

Thus, EBONY, a picture magazine dedicated to providing entertainment as well as information to Negro readers, was born. The magazine made its bow in November, 1945, with 25,000 copies It met with immediate success Circulation mounted rapidly EBONY was open to advertisers and soon manufacturers of name brand merchandise were listening and accepted Johnson's arguments that EBONY was penetrating the Negro market with unprecedented intensity; that it was outselling top white publications in Negro areas 14 and 15 to 1.

The present success of EBONY, (Continued on Page 17)

BROTHER JOHN H JOHNSON Banquet Speaker

^Jke Ljenerctl /resident S^pecik.

LOUISVILLE, Ky-The temptation is great to dwell on the program of our 41st General Meeting in this Convention issue of the SPHINX However, General Secretary Huger and Editor Beatty have already supplied all of the pertinent information on these pages I should like for you to think with me, however, for a moment on our Semi-Centennial Celebration next .August at Buffalo and Ithaca

During the past year, much planning has been undertaken by our general 50th Anniversary Committee and the several coordinated bodies functioning with it Our brothers in the vicinity of Buffalo and Ithaca have been at work for almost four years now perfecting every detail of what is destined to be the greatest celebration in the history of Alpha

At the outset of your 1955 administration, three objectives loomed as absolute "musts":

(1) Our 50th Anniversary program must be perfected, on paper at least, before the end of 1955;

(2) The special talents of as many brothers as possible throughout Alphadora must be utilized as fully as possible on this major project; and

(3) Our anniversary celebration, culminating our first half century of existence, should not only review the most significant aspects of our past, but must project most vividly the greater challenges of our next fifty years.

Obviously, this carefully planned high point of our fraternal history must be more than an ordinary convention touching only Alpha men Of necessity, it must not only justify

our excuse for being, Inn should gain a general public acceptance that will again establish Alpha Phi Alpha as the most serviceable of all fraternities to mankind.

The many opportunities that are ours at this celebration stagger the imagination:

Alpha should attain by August, 1956, its greatest active membership with an absolute minimum of 10,000 brothers;

Actual delegates and visiting brothers registered at the Semi-Centennial should be no fewer than 2,000 Visiting wives and children should make our overall attendance 3,000 Our 50th Anniversary will be an occasion for the whole family to gain new appreciation lor Alpha and thereby lend greater support to its programs. Out of the Semi-Centennial should

Alpha Phi Alpha Says Thanks . .

.

The officers and members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity heartily thank the Chrysler Corporation and its branches, Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto and Chrysler, for supplying Courtesy cars for the convenience of convention delegates This marks the third consecutive year that Chrvsler Corporation has rendered this service to Alpha men and their families So, brothers, when buying a new car let's consider Chrysler Corporation cars.

come at least three permanent monuments:

(1) An Alpha Foundation of $50, 000.00 or more, subscribed largely by contributions of Brothers and Chapters to further augment and accelerate both our internal housing and educational funds as well as to extend our social action program We need to strengthen our financial position generally if we are to build adequate reserves and cope with the pressing financial needs of the future.

(2) A book the first and best of its kind a printed record of the most effective 50th Anniversary ever celebrated. Such can enhance our private and public relations immeasurably The many interesting pictures, the scholarly speeches of top figures in government, labor, education, business and civil rights movements should be documented in a unique source book that can be made to pay for itself

(3) Alpha Reborn If our SemiCentennial serves any purpose at all, it should last forever in the minds of all who attend it as a most inspiring event; one that will lift every brother to new heights and new horizons in providing that leadership so necessary to this all-important transition period This indomitable spirit of our founders should find new life in this overt rededication to the high ideals of our fraternity

These objectives will not be attained if our Brotherhood fails to give full cooperation to the various officers and committees charged with the responsibility of, effecting the type of celebration we envision . . . one that will be most representative of Alpha To this end, we urge you to give serious consideration to the 50th anniversary program presentation at Chicago. The few short months that lie ahead must be utilized in achieving the kind of half century convention that you want In addition, you and I and every Alpha man wherever he is, should plan now to participate in this pilgrimage to the birthplace of our renowned fraternity It will be a grand occasion if you are there Let's join hands in the noble circle at Buffalo and Ithaca, Brothers, with renewed determination to remain first of all through unexcelled service Then we shall truly transcend all in the year to come

BROTHER FRANK STANLEY

Alpha Phi Alpha Testimonial Dinner for Brother Paige

BROOKLYN, N Y.-In celebration of his 20th year as a jurist in New York City, Special Sessions Court Brother Myles A Paige was the honored guest at a gala testimonial dinner, sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and attended by more than 1000 guests in the Grand Ballroom, of the Hotel St George, Clark Street, Brooklyn, on Sunday, November 6, at 5:30 p.m

Roy Wilkins, courageous executive secretary for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was the principle speaker at the dinner paying tribute to the popular criminal court jurist, who, in terms of length of service on the bench, is the senior Negro jurist among the eleven currently serving on New York City Courts

Among the many others who joined in paying tribute to Justice Paige were United Stales Circuit Court Justice William H Hastie, Dr Ralph J Bunche, A Philip Randolph, President of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters; Dr Mordecai Johnson, President of Howard LIniversity; Brother Thurgood Marshall, NAACP Special Counsel; Manhattan Borough President Hulan E Jack; City Council President Abe Stark; Bishop D. Ward Nichols of the A.M.E Church; Mrs Ruth Whitehead Whaley, Secretary of the Board of Estimate; Hon. Stanley Steingut; Dr J Rupert Picott, Eastern Regional Vice-President of Alpha Phi Alpha and Belford Y Lawson, Lawyer, Washington, D. C.

A former New York State Assistant Attorney General, Brother Paige was appointed as a City Magistrate in 1985 I>v ilie hue Mayor Fiorello La Gua)dia, and served until 1940 when he was elevated to the Special Sessions Court He has served in the $19,000 a year post for 15 years, having been renamed for a new ten-year term in 1950 by former Mayor William O'Dwyer.

An ardent civic and community worker in Brooklyn, where he resides, Brother Paige is co-chairman of the Brooklyn Conference of Christians and Jews; a member of the Board of the Boy Scouts of America; active in the Catholic Interracial Council; Brooklyn Board Chairman of the NAACP; a member of the Howard University Trustee Board; and a leader in various other national and local civic and charitable endeavors.

Members of the dinner committee included Dr John Edward Lowery, Chairman; Vice Chairmen, Donald F Davis, President, Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter; George Hughes, President, Eta Chapter; R Maurice Moss, President, Gamma Iota Lambda Charter Honorary Vice Chairmen, Win T, Andrews, Esq., Councilman Earl Brown, Hon Elmer A Carter, Hon George Gregory, William G Holly, Rev. John H. Johnson, Dr. John B King, Hon Adam Clayton Powell; Secretary, Frank L Hailstolk; Financial Secretary, Ewart Guinier; Treasurer, Marvin Riley. Ira Aldridge, Dr Farrow R Allen, Martin Luther Arrington, Fred Atwater, Hon Carson DeWiti Baker, Arthur Bates, Rev Shelton Hale Bishop, Wm K Bell, Dr Lucien Brown, Dick Campbell, Dr George D Cannon, Dr Richard M. Carey, Dr. Marcus Carpenter, Dr Willis N Cummings, Geo Dewey Curtis, Frankie Dee, Hon Thomas Dickens, Dr George R Dockery, Albert Edwards, David Edwards, Dr Cecil Foster, Rev Claude Franklin, Dr Cecil Gloster, A E Hampton, Jr., Hon. Herbert S. Harris, Rev Henry Hucles, Andrew Hunt,

Clyde Hunt, Harrison Jackson, Dr Edward Jones, Dr J H N Jones, Dr. Chauncey Levy," Isadore Liddie, Dr Arthur C Logan, Dr Clarence Long, Joseph H Mahood, Dr Martin E Marquez, Dr Frank McCoy, Gerald Norman, Jr., John Procope, Rev Sandy Ray, Rev James H Robinson, John A Ross, Jr., Jawn A Sandifer, Augustus Sims, Walter W. Scott, John M Stevens, Vertner Tandy, Jr., Hon James C Thomas, Dr Joseph Thomas, Rudolph Thomas and Andrew Tyler served as Committeemen and are Brothers in the bond of Alpha Phi Alpha •

Brothers at

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the Student Council are William Renolds, Warren Taylor, Walter Atwood, Thomas Cross, Harvey Phelps, and John Taylor On the newspaper staff we have Brothers Jack Holland, and Reginald Carter

The Brothers have had one closed affair during the 1955-56 school year. The next affair will be given in honor of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, followed by Founder's Day Banquet

The Sphinx Club Smoker was a very successful one with over 300 attending The speaker for the occasion was Professor James T Henry who spoke on "The Youth Who March Onward and Upward."

JUDGE PAIGE HONORED

Brother Judge Miles A Paige, center, receives plaque from Brother Belford V Lawson left, on behalf of Greater New York Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha, at dinner in his honor at Hotel St George Brooklyn, November 6 1955 as Brother John Edward Lowry right, general dinner chairman, looks on.

Fromthe General Secretary's Desk

Brothers in Alpha:

Since our last article in the SPHINX our beloved Brother Julius C Judkins, Midwestern Vice-President has passed into Omega Chapter The family of the late Brother Judkins isextremely grateful to the brotherhood of Alpha for the many forms of sympathy sent during thevery dark hours Alpha willdo a fine thing if all chapters sent Mrs Helen Judkins and her family a Christmas card during the yule season Address: 617 12th Street, Richmond, Indiana

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

In compliance with the General Constitution, Article XVII, Section 3, I herewith submit the proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws for your consideration From the General Counsel

Article VIII, Section 11 to read: Unless otherwise provided, the officers listed herein shall be elected by ballot at the General Convention Each term of office, in each case, except the General Secretary, shall be for one calendar year. The terms of the respective officers shall run until the next General Convention following the eleventh month after the election of said officers All sections of the Constitution pertaining thereto shall be changed accordingly

From Brother Roderick Harris

(1) That an amendment be made that will merge the offices of the Treasurer, Auditor and Budget Comptroller into one departmental office (2) Amend Constitution to permit and authorize the General President to appoint from among the Fraternity's membership a certified or registered public accountant to audit the Fraternity's books for presentation to General Officers and Conventions

From Mu Lambda Chapter

By-Law No. 10 amended: That the annual Graduate Grand Tax be reduced from ten ($10.00) dollars to seven ($7.00) dollars That the 10% penalty for late payment of grand tax be changed to become effective after December 15th instead of November 15th.

William F Nelson, President

From Omicron Lambda Alpha By-Law No 10 amended: Each member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity shall pay through his chapter Secretary an annual grand tax* * * There shall be a differential in annual grand tax payments as follows: Graduate $10.00 — Intermediate $5.00 — Undergraduate $7.50 —

Lionel G Ranger, President

Special Note: Article XII, Section 1 states in part "The General Convention, by majority vote, may declare a chapter inactive for failure to be represented at four successive General Conventions "

From the Reorganization Commission

Article XI, Section 2 be amended to provide: That the Educational Foundation shall be composed of nine (9) members who shall be appointed by the President for terms of three years, provided initially that three (3) members shall be appointed for one (1) year, three (3) members appointed for two (2) years and three (3) members appointed for three (3) years and that vacancies shall be filled in order of initial appointees

The Educational Foundation shall be responsible to the Fraternity for the formation of policies for the administration of all scholarship funds of the Fraternity and shall make an annual report to the convention through the Educational Director who shall serveas Chairman

DELEGATES' CREDENTIALS

"Delegates' Credentials" forms to be filled out by the chapter secretary have been sent. THE ORIGINAL is to be sent to the General Secretary, 4432 South Parkway, Chicago, 111.,and the DUPLICATE is to be presented at the 41st General Convention, by the Senior Delegate, to the Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Credentials 1956 GRAND TAX

Many chapters have sent in their 1956 Grand tax reports for which we are most grateful We sincerely hope many more will do the same before the deadline 14 November. Please, Chapter Secretaries, note the following:

(1) Give FULL NAME and COMPLETE ADDRESS of each brother for whom Grand Tax is paid

(2) Specify those who join by transfer, giving former chapter and pass card number

(3) Make CERTIFIED CHECK or MONEY ORDER payable to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc

GRADUATE CHAPTER ELECTION

i Article V, Section 5 of the Constitution states: "The Graduate Chapter shall hold jts annual election at the first regular meeting in November The successful candidates, however, shall take office at the first regular meeting in December FOUNDERS' DAY OBSERVANCE

All chapters are urged to hold some type observance for December 6th, the date Alpha Phi Alpha was founded. A banquet, public meeting or radio conference should be held 41ST GENERAL CONVENTION

From the very fine Pre-Convention issue of the "New Look SPHINX" you have gathered that the Chicago chapters are really going all out to make this convention

Delta Kappa Is Small, ButStrivesForthe Best

ALCORN, Miss.-Although Delta Kappa news has not appeared in a number of issues of the SPHINX, the chapter is not hindered by its size Consisting of six brothers, it stands out in all fraternal and collegiate movements

The brothers are: Brothers Melvin Bryant, President; Hollis Stevens, Vice-President and Dean of Pledges; Albert Sterling, Secretary and Treasurer; David Roberson, Parliamentarian; Donald Spight, Chaplain; and Bertrand Jennings, Associate Editor to the SPHINX.

There are two little brothers to cross "The Burning Sand" in November They are Marshall Longmire and Willie C Myers

The Rush Party given by the brothers of Delta Kappa was a big success It was given jointly with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The theme for the Rush Party was "Indian PowWow." President Melvin Bryant dressed as the Indian Chief The Braves were the brothers of Delta Kappa wearing "Alpha Phi Alpha" head bands Standing out above the large crowd that attended were the "Alpha Phi Alpha" Braves

On this night the brothers of Delta Kappa crowned their sweetheart She was lovely, radiant Miss Barbara Kimbrough of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority She, like all the Sorors of Alpha Kappa was dressed like an Indian Maiden

One really can believe that "Good Things come in Small Packages" when observing the successful efforts and achievements of Delta Kappa Chapter We hope Kj set you again in the next issue.

If You Knew how seldom people think about you, you surely wouldn't worry much about what they do think The vast majority of people are very busy thinking and worrying about the solutions of their own problems, welfare, and progress and thereby hangs—a tale or a tail.—GEORGE W BLOUNT.

"the most." Brothers are urged to send in their reservations early Congrats to Brother Beatty RKCLAMATION

10.000 active members by August 1956 is our goal — We cannot make this goal without the interest, help, support of every Alpha man. We simply must be in concert to go to Buffalo for the 50th Anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha with 10.000 active brothers. WONT YOU DO YOUR PART? WE NEED YOUR HELP, OH, SO BADLY — HOPE TO SEE ALL CHAPTERS REPRESENTED IN CHICAGO COME DECEMBER 27-30.

Publisher and Editor

(Continued from Page 13) with;icirculationofover500,000and issues of 124-148 pages, is probably one of the most spectacular success stories in the publishing field, considering that itisonly tenyearsold.

Johnson, in November, 1950, launchedhisthird publication,TAN, a magazine for women. Advertisers are being guaranteed a circulation of 200,000 in ibis publication which features, in addition to romantic stories, articles on child care, homemaking and recipes

InNovember,1951..."Thisseems tobeamagicmonth forussincewe started all our magazines in this month," . . . Johnson launched his fourth publication, JET, the first weekly Negro magazine in thecountry JET isapocket-sized newsand picture magazine with an up-to-theminute summary of themost importantnewsinvolvingNegroes, features onleadingpersonalitiesandoutstandingphotographs. JETisintendedto summarize the' week's activities of Negro life in America in an easy-torea,convenient sizedmagazine. JET nowsellsover500,000copiesaweek

Mr Johnson's spectacular career washighlighted in 1951whenhewas selectedasoneofthetenoutstanding youngmenoftheyearbytheUnited States JuniorChamber ofCommerce He wasthe first Negro businessman selected for this honor.

Mr Johnson wascited bytheJaycccsfor developing publications that record and describe the progress of theNegroinAmericaandserveasan inspiration toallNegroes "Through his publications he has made available for the first time acurrent historyoftheNegropeopleinAmerica," said the faycees citation. "Through his editorials and speeches he constantlytriestoemphasizetotheNegro the substantial progress therace has made in this country."

HIT, the latest addition to the Johnson Publications,wasintroduced inNovember, 1953.Publishedmonthly,HUEisapocket-sizefeaturemagazine which presents stories and picturesconcerning Negroeseverywhere.

Johnson ismarried andmakes his homeinChicago Heis37 Heisa member of Chicago Association of Commerce, Chicago PressClub, Chicago Negro Chamber of Commerce, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., CouncilonForeignRelations,United Negro College Fund and a Trustee of Tuskegee Institute He received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Central State College June 9, 1954

From: Frank L. Stanley, General President

Subject: APPOINTMENT OF 50th

ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE

UndertheleadershipofBrother RussellN Service,Ihereby appoint eachofyoutomembershiponthe50th Anniversary Committee

As you know we have been working on this celebration for the pastfiveyearswithagreatdealofsuccess. Todatewehaveaccomplished the following:

Dales — August 7 -11, 1956

Headquarters — Hotel Statler, Buffalo, N. Y.

Arrangements for meetings, banquet, social affairs, luncheon at Cornell, trip to Cornell and sightseeing trip of the area have all been completed.

Definitely agreed that this Convention is sponsored by the General Organization.

Rho Lambda Chapter will assume full responsibility for the 50th Anniversary Dance. They will assist in co-ordinating all local social affairs and have charge of the Souvenir Program booklet.

Agreed on the scholarships at Cornell, but have not worked out the final details on this item to date.

Have started a campaign to have at least 10,000 brothers active by the 50th Anniversary.

There areseveralimportant itemsbefore usasofthistime,(1)gettingproper nationalpublicity totellthestoryoftheaccomplishmentsof Alpha Phi Alpha over the past 50 years and (2)selecting speakers of outstandingability andnational appealtoappear onour program.

Thesearebut afewofthevital facts concerning the responsibility of this committee Brother Service will be in touch with you concerning our progress and requesting suggestions and ideas from eachofyou. Ibegofyouyoursincereandfull cooperation inan effort to make this THE MOST OUTSTANDING EVENT in the history of AlphaPhiAlpha.

FRANK L STANLEY, General President

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Brother Russell N Service, 585 Michigan Ave., Buffalo N Y

Brother Walter D Holland 318 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo N Y

Brother Belford V Lawson, 2001 11th St., N W. Washington D C

Brother A Maceo Smith, 2407 Thomas Ave., Dallas, Texas

Brother Kermit J Hall, 5000 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia 43 Pa

Brother O Wilson Winters, 28 Curren Arcade, Norristown, Pa

Brother Charles H Wesley, Central State College, Wilberforce, Ohio

Brother H L Dickason, Morristown College, Morristown, Tenn

Brother Raymond W Cannon 412 Palace Building, Minneapolis Minn

Brother Howard H Long, Central State College, Wilberforce Ohio

Brother S S Booker, 310 W Myrtle Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio

Brother Rayford W Logan, Howard University, Washington, D C

Brother Henry A Callis, 2306 E Street, N E., Washington, D C

Brother George B Kelley, 1 - 113th Street, Troy, New York

Brother Nathaniel A Murray, 2151 W 21st Street Los Angeles, Calif

Brother J S Chandler, lll'/i S Second St., Muskogee, Okla

Brother J Rupert Picott, Clay Street at Fourth, Richmond 19, Va

Brother Lewis O Swingler, 546 Beale Ave., Memphis, Tenn

Brother Julius C Judkins, 240 Colonial Building, Richmond, Ind ,

Brother Samuel P DeBose, 2671 LaCuesta Drive, Hollywood 46 Calif

Brother Meredith G Ferguson, 925 11th Ave., N., Nashville, Tenn

Brother W D Hawkins, Jr., Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn

Brother W Barton Beatty, Jr., Box 352, Phoebus Virginia

Brother Robert H Levister, 136 Harrishof St., Boston, Mass

Brother William O Speight Jr., 689 Edith St., Memphis, Tenn

Brother DowJa! H Davis, 2636 W Paseo, Kansas City, Mo

Brother Myles A Paige, 1294 Carroll St., Brooklyn N Y

Brother Charles Lunsford, 574 Clarissa St., Rochester, N Y

Brother Claud- A Barnett, 3531 S Parkway, Chicago, 111

Brother Blyden A Jackson, Southern University, Baton Rouge, La

Brother Lowell A Henry, 3732 E 144th St., Cleveland, Ohio

Brother John H Johnson, 1820 S Michigan Chicago, III

Brother Charles A Broaddus 34 Spring St., Trenton New Jersey

Brother G Alex Galvin 401 W State St., Ithaca, N Y

Brother John D Buckner, 4246 W North Market, St Louis Mo

Brother Frank J Ellis, 1929 W Lanvale, Baltimore, Md

Brother Robert T Custis, 771 St Nicholas Ave., New York, N Y

Brother C Anderson Davis, 200 Jones St., Bluefield, W Va

DR O WILSONWINTERS, Editor

SO THIS IS CHICAGO!!!

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—In this issue your columnist will give his impression of the 41st General Convention convening December 27-31, 1955 just tenyears after the 31stGeneral Convention methere December 27-31, 1945. At that time our presence inChicago must have been a sickening thing for news releases read as follows: "Chicago, 111. 2,000 Apes meet in conclave!" I've just finished reading the minutes of that convention; nowonder Chicagowas ill

Chicago gets its name from the word"Checagou"givenitbytheOjibway Indians, early inhabitants of the region. Some say the word meant "wild onion" others say it meant "skunk." Deponeth sayeth nothing but observes that on aday when the aroma of the stock yards is breeze borneonecansubstitute"skunk"with the two letter word "P U."

Imagineyou areonthe $64,000 Question program and the man asks you this question: "When one thinks ofthehistory ofChicago,what isthe greatest eventtocometoone'smind? That'sright! ThegreatChicagoFire, October 8, 1871! You are up to $16,000 Tell me, what caused the great fire destroying 196 million dollars worth of property and taking of 312 lives? A cow kicking over a lantern inMrs O'Leary's barn Correct!$32,000. Now for the $64,000 question. Why did the cow kick over the lantern causing 312 peopleto"kick the bucket?" You see, sir, itwas a chilly October morning and Mrs O'Leary was late for the milking and approached herchores with cold, impatient hands. It shocked and startled the cow. I don't blame her. If you were a cow would you want anyone to lay cold, clammy hands on And now a word from our sponsors, Tom Youngof the Norfolk Journal and Guide

So this is Chicago Where is Charles Lane, 1955 General Chairman and former General Counsel, where is old war horse Bindley Cyrus, where isthe boss ofthe Associated PressClaude Barnett, (never mind him); where is Etta Moten? Aha! Flying down to Rio when I'm flying into Chicago? And if this isthe Windy City, where is Sydney Brown, acting president of the Chicago Board of Education and Bill Dawson, America's smartest congressman; where is Dominie Wayman Ward, praying or playing Where is Brother Roscoe Conklin Giles, reminiscing or rejuvenating, and is Sydney Tones still expounding legal lore or expostu!a:ing, eximious invectives.

1945 to 1955— ten years have brought great changes and Alpha has come a long way In 1945,the late lamented and beloved Brother Walter F. Jerrick and I were billeted in a third floor room of a home in Eberhart Street, way,wayout — three car fares out, but now I am assigned a bridal suite at the Morrison with a daily choice of brides Yes, Alpha is rising At Tulsa when Brother Bennie Brown was elected Executive Secretary, his trailer homewas parked at the curb outside convention headquarters; today, he is housing chairman and has rooms and suites at the Sherman, Hilton, Blackstone and other hostelries at his finger tips

In 1945 when General President Frank Stanley was attending the convention, someone opened the Defender to find his name at the head of anObituary Column when itshould have been placed with sketches of Con-

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The National Urban League's '55 Confab

EDITOR'S NOTE: Brother Lester Granger is Executive Secretary of the National Urban League. He has distinguished himself as an educator, social worker, and a humanitarian.

NEW YORK, N Y - A thousand delegates from Wisconsin and 30 otherstatesofthe Union met during theweekofLaborDayatMilwaukee, to take part in "the most successful" Annual Conference of the National Urban League As usual, the Conference provided thenation's biggest annual institute of social and economicaspects of racial relationships in the United States

As usual, also, the speakers, discussantsandconsultantsconstituteda solid cross section of all areas to be influenced in this field social work and government, organized laborand businessandindustrial management,church,civicand educationalgroups.

Afeather intheUrbanLeaguecap wastheappearanceofGeorgeMeany, AFL President, who appeared as a principalspeaker,andofJamesCarey, CIO Secretary-Treasurer, who receivedoneoftheUrban League'sannual American Teamwork Awards TheotherrecipientwasCarl Rowan, Negronewspapermanandwriter, and president of the Minneapolis Urban League.

Among the program needs emphasized during the discussions was that of heavier concentration on opening new industrial opportunities in the South. Backed by an initial grant of .|7,500 from the CIO's Phillip Murray Memorial Fund, the Urban League isorganizing for a sustained broad-gauged effort in this field.

Urgent pleas were made for more extensiveandcarefully planned guidance given to Negro school youth, intheirhighschoolandcollegeyears Housing was recognized as the "number onesocialproblem"in race relations today The Conference resoundingly approved the position of its National President, Robert W Dowling,andBoardofTrustees, that the Leaguecouldnot,asamatterof policy,encouragethecontinuedbuilding of segregated housing, but must organize its resources to encourage "open occupancy" housing for people rather than racial groups

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DR. O. WILSON WINTERS

Name of Escort Assigned Address

Local Address of Brother

Brother Romm To Omega Chapter

BATON ROUGE, La. - Dr. Harry Josef Romm, Professor of Biology at Southern University, died late Tuesday, November 15th at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital after a short illness.

Dr Romm was a native of Galveston, Texas where he graduated from Central High School He was graduated from Iowa State College with B.S., M.S and Ph.D degrees He later did a year of post graduate study at Rutgers University. He was a member of the American Association for Advancement of Science, American Association of Botanists, Iowa Academy of Science, Louisiana Academy of Science, National Association of Authors and Composers and Publishers, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Sigma Xi and Beta Kappa Chi honor societies

Dr Romm was head of the Department of Biology at Tuskegee Institute before coining to Southern University as Professor of Biology

He was voted the most popular instructor on the faculty at Southern for two years by the students

He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Scotland, the Knights of Saint Peter Claver, and the American Legion

He is survived by a wife, two sisters —Mrs. Rubye Foote of New York City and Mrs Louise Deadrick of Galveston, Texas, one nephew, three brothers-in-law, and one sister-inlaw, and a host of friends

(Name) What Date and Time Do You Expect to Arrive in Chicago? DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE

Date Received- Receipt No. 1956PassCardNo.

BanquetTicketNo 1

EDITOR'S NOTE: You might not have received registration forms, so fill out and mail at once

DELTA BETA BROTHERS SELECT SWEETHEART

Miss Zera'.da Kuth Pittman senior from Columbia Mississippi, majoring in Science Education was cho:en from among the many beauties cf "Alpha's Court" at Bethune-Cookman College because of her radiant personality, her versatility and scholarship She is Epis.elous of Alpha Kappa iilpha Sorority, member of Bota Kappa Chi Scientific Honorary Socie:y end a candidate far Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society

Greetings From Delta Iota Lambda Chapter

COLUMBUS, Georgia—Once again the Brothers of Delta lota Lambda salute you The agenda lor DIL has been crowded with progressive activities since we last met via the SPHINX The chapter successfully launched its Reclamation program with a "get together" party at the palatial estate of Brother "Cliff" Williams. The party was a success from all aspects The repast, the program and fraternal spirit were unsurpassable The program committee of Brothers Bynum, Mann, Robinson and Williams is to be congratulated on their accomplishments We are proud to say that Delta Iota Lambda reclaimed five "solid" Brothers We wish to welcome Brothers Battle, Childs, Dawson, Lowe and Vernon back into the fold Already their presence has enriched our program.

As iscustomary of Delta Iota Land) da, we visited with Brothers Bailes and Robinson at Nicholas Chapel Church for our monthly Church visitation. Our visitation for the month of December will be at Saint Christophers Episcopal Church at a special christening ceremony Brother Nat II Smith has extended an invitation to the chapter to worship in the chris-

tening ceremony of his second son, a good prospective ALPHAMAN. The services will be conducted by Brother Father Bowden of Tuskegee

In keeping with the mandates decreed by the general body, Delta Iota Lambda takes this time to present the newly elected officers for the year 1956. Brother R. M. Haskins, president The voting on Brother Haskins was unanimous, as has been

for the past 8 years It is ge erally conceded that "Bill" is our ' Mr AlPHA" of DIL Vice-President, Brother Eddie Lindsay A significant move on the part of the chapter. We are injecting young blood in responsible positions "I'd" is a very fine young man and should develop into a ca pable administrative Brother under the- direction of our president. Secretary Brother J A Hiding With the exception of the President, the hardest working Brother in the chapter for the last seven years has been our energetic secretary. There wasn't a single dissenting vote which bespeaks the character of his work Although the writer would be the first to defend Brother Hiding's seven years of creditable service, I believe that it is time to start grooming someone to step in and take over when Brother Hiding decides to step down It would be next to an impossible task for some Brother to move into this position and live up to the standards set by Brother Huling without working with him for a period of time The same is true lot the Brother that follows or succeeds our president. He should be exposed to the community, given powers of quasi-presidential nature so that when he attains this lofty perch he will be capable of maintaining allaround balance. Brother Clifton U. Williams was re-elected financial secretary Brother Williams made a lasting contribution to the preparation of the budget for this and last year.

Brother Henry Bynum serves his third term as treasurer Brother Lorenzo Mann continues as Dean of Pledgees. The second change in the official roster is in the position of Editor to The SPHINX Brother Nathaniel H Smith declined re-election and Brother Eirkus Bailes, a more qualified Brother, was elected unanimously, This being my last article to the SPHINX, I would like to take this

White Man Takes Negro to Lunch; Fined $25

MONTGOMERY, Ala.—(ANP)—A white man who took a Negro into a white restaurant was fined $25 and costs in police court recently for disturbing the peace.

R. T. Dobbs of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was charged with disorderly conduct. A similar charge against the Negro, Eddie Lee Hawkins of Montgomery, was dismissed.

Mike Miaoulis, the restaurant operator, said a "riot" almost resulted when Dobbs began denouncing segregation when told the Negro could not eat there.

Montgomery has a city ordinance which requires separate eating facilities for Negroes and whites

oppor inity to say what an enriched experience this has been "My labors were few, my rewards many If I have served you well, then I have shouldered my obligations to my fraternity." I charge Brother Bailes (and all other elected officers) with this challenge . . . "Give ALPHA your best When you find that you can't perform your duties to the best of your ability decline or resign." Brother William L. Battle was elected Chaplain A very sacred position for a very pious (looking) Brother Brother Thomas L. Vann was elected Sgt-At-Arms A Physical Education major We will certainly have order in our meetings, gentlemen The last elected officer was the Parliamentarian Brother John Childs will fill Ihat position Brother Childs has his work cut out for him in that we have a chapter of self-certified Barristers TO YOU, THE OFFICERS, THE MEMBERS OF DELTA IOTA LAMBDA CHAPTER PLEDGE THEIR UNDYING AND NEVER TIRING SUPPORT IN ALL OF V)UR ENDEAVORS FOR THE YEAR OF 1956.

Three of DIL's major projects for the fall and winter seasons are the Tea for the Regional delegates to the AkA convention which was held in Columbus, November 24-26-Taking part in the "Y" Circus given by the local branch of the YMCA, and the big DIL chapter "Sportsman"

contest The chapter members are going all out to herald champions in the fields of checkers, ping-pong and pool among the Brothers The tournament will take place at the local USO on the weekend of December 3rd Another big event that we look forward to with eager anticipation is the General Convention in Chicago Our delegates will be led by Brothers Lorenzo Mann and Clifton Williams.

Boner of The Month

The writer not knowing that Brother E B Coffee spent a very relaxing vacation at American Beach this summer My apologies "Doc" After observing you at the last meeting, I am assured that it was quite relaxing so relaxing that you spent a good portion of the meeting reminiscing— In all sincerity, Brother Coffee, we are grateful that you took the lapse of memory on the part of the writer as a mistake of the head and not of the heart. One thing for sure, Brother Robinson will never get an apology-

Ward Corner: Delta Iota Lambda's Medal of Ichievement

To: Brother William L Battle, Director of Columbus Branch of Albany State College It is with pride that we announce the appointment of Brother Battle as Director of the MARCH OF DIMES campaign for the Chatthooche Valley County area There

is none more deserving than our scholarly Brother who is a firm believer in the adage, "Lei us work in the heat of the day and play in the cool of the eve."

To: Brother Wesley M Thomas Principal, Shepherd Drive School, Columbus, Georgia. We would not attempt to enumerate herein Brother Thomas' accomplishments or affiliations with other organizations — they are too numerous But our award goes to him upon the eve of his retirement from the office of Vicepresident of our chapter. "Wes" steps down to place a younger man in the position that he held with peei less distinction I know of but two other "Veeps" that have worn their office as well — Alvin Barkley and Richard Nixon But let us not leave you with the idea that "Wes" is an old man by any means If you think so,challenge him to "one" game ol ping-pong or bum]) into him on the dance floor; both are steps that will disprove any idea thai he isa day over 30 My only regret is that it is my bounding duty to eliminate such a likeable chap from the checkers tournament — Sorry "Wes", better luck next time

Good bye until the next edition, Fratemallv yours, DELTA IOTA LAMBDA Columbus Ga NATHANIEL H SMITH, Editor/SPHINX

PHELPS-STOKES

The Delta Phi Lcmbda Chapter of Alpha Fhi

DIRECTOR STILLMAN COLLEGE GUEST

the local

continue to be concerned with the issues

Members of the

Alpha Fraiernity Inc., Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was host to Brother Dr F D Patterson on September 16 1955 Dr Pa terson came to Tuscaloosa as guest of Stillman College where he served as resource person for the faculty workshop sessions The iocal Alpha's fe ed Brother Patterson in the home of Brother Saniord McKenzie, President of Delta Phi Lambda During the course of the evening Dr Patterson expressed appreciation for the courtesies extended him and commended

chapter for its efforts in keeping with the National Program of oar great Fraternity He challenged the group to

in our great social order which must be charged for the good of mankind

chapter pictured left to right are: Brothers A F Saville- A E Harris, Chapter Chaplain; Herman B Smith, Chapter Secretary; John Davis; Brother Patterson; Japheth Hall; McLester Rochelle; Scniord B McKenzie, Chapter President; Henry B Jackson, Chapter Treasurer; Ernest Palmore; and William Kimber

9 A.M. to 12 Noon

2 P.M. to 5 P.M

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity-50th Anniversary Convention

August 7 to 11, 1956 - Buffalo, New York

TENTATIVE PROGRAM OUTLINE

MON., AUG. 6

Registration, Housing

YMCA—585 Michigan MeetingofExecutive CouncilandAnniversaryCommittee

Registration—YMCA OpenAlpha GolfTournament 1to5P.M.

Registration HotelStatler Committee Meetings OpeningSession Business

Anniversary Program#1

RegistrationYMCA Meetingof: ExecutiveCouncil; Anniversary Committee Free TUES., AUG. 7

ConventionSession "TheTheme" 7to9P.M.

AnniversaryPro.#3

WED., AUG. 8 Free Opportunity tosee NiagaraFrontier Convention Session

Anniversary Program #2

HistoricalMusical with AlphaWives

AnniversaryPro.#3-A

CanadianView Illumination

9:00to11:30P.M. AlphaLakeCruise 12—3A.M.

1 _ 8 P. M.

PanHellenic Dance

THURS., AUG. 9

Convention Business Session Committee Reports—etc. Convention Session Anniversary Program#4 Alpha BeachParty LakeShoreRd. 5to8P M

Host:Mr.andMrs. PaulWoodson Anniversary Dance

KleinhansMusicHall (Closed—Formal)

FRI., AUG. 10

Convention Business Session Committee Reports—etc. Convention Session Anniversary Program#5 Public Anniversary Program

KleinhansMusicHall Special AlphaShow GlenCasino 11P.M.to2A.M.

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Leave8A.M.

LehighValleyStation

CornellPilgrimage

Arrive 10:30A.M. Lunchat12 StatlerClub;

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ArriveBuffalo 5:30

Anniversary Banquetwith AlphaWives

StatlerBallRoom (Closed—Formal) Closed FarewellParty

StatlerBallRoom

CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS

Hotel Statler, Buffalo, New York

PRE CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS

585 Michigan Ave., YMCA, Buffalo, New York

Note: The above program outlined for the 50th Anniversary Convention Program describes the planning to date, and was built around certain "fixed conditions" the most important of which was the fact that Saturday was the only day of the week in which our Pilgrimage to Cornell could be accommodated on the Cornell Campus and this seemed a logical climax to the week's activities. The program followes the frequent suggestion that "Convention Business" should be kept at a minimum providing more time for "formal anniversary program." Since this will be a Summer Convention, the "Family Vacation" aspsct has also been emphasized with two sessions, the Wednesday Evening Convention Session and ihe Anniversary Banquet, open to Alpha Wives. The Convention sessions and its program detail are still open for discussion; plans for all other features on the program have been, in most cases,completed. Plans for the Social Program are being organized and coordinated by the Co-hosts — Rho Lambda and Delta Epsilon under the leadership of Bro S Calvin Johnson, President and Bro Walter B Holland, Chairman of the Social Committee.—RUSSELL N. SERVICE, General Chairman, 50th Anniversary Committee.

MEMBERS OF BETA DELTA LAMBDA, DAYTONA BEACH.FLORIDA IN ATTENDANCE ATSPRING FORMAL

Left to riaht—Brothers John Daniels Nathaniel McGill, Thurman W Stanback Charles McQueen Andrew Mickle S T E Pinkney Ernest C ctokR^hard V Moore George Engram. president of the chapter. Richard W. Robinson. Robert K. Wright. Horace E. Hill. McAdoo Engram. EarlN Brown, and Paul Hyde

Wives and sweethearts at the gala formal of Beta Delta Lambda as they pose during intermission

FLORIDATHELANDOFSUNSHINE Brothers of Beta Delta Lambda and visiting graduate brothers, along with Undergraduate Brothers of Delta Beta celebrating together at Spring tormal.

BetaOmicronAcceptsResponsibility

NASHVILLE.Tcnn.-Withabelief thai nun in Alpha should sense responsibilit)andmakenotableachievements the brothers of Beta Omicron arc-proud 10list afewthingsthatwe feel are worthy

BrotherReubenDavis,anagressive leader who has served as Student Council representative and who now serves as a captain in the Air Force ReserveOfficer'sTrainingCorps,was elected as president of the Senior class Brother Davis, recently elected 10"Who'sWho in American Collegesand Universities," is also president of Beta Omicron and attended the National Convention in Miami. Among hismanyaimsthisyearisfor everymemberofBetaOmicron tobe financial As of now 44 Brothers are active on a local and national level

Brother Robert Howsewas elected Senior Class representative to the student council Howse also serves asDeanofPledgesof Beta Omicron, and ispresident oftheBiologyClub. Brothers Fred Valentine and Robert Williamswereelectedaspresidentand vice-president of the junior class respectively tor the college year 195556. Brother Williams also serves as Vice-President of Beta Omicron Brother James .Armstrong, a SeniorChemistrymajorwaselectedPresident ol the Iruerfraternal Council, and isalso President oftheUniversity's Counselors Brother Ronald Davis, a University standout in SpeechandDrama,wasnamed asthe firstNegrototakeapartintheNashville Playhouse.

Broth* Warren Foster, former recording secretary of the chapter; Brother John Thomas, former Dean of Pledgeesofthechaptered Brother Clarence Butler are now Medical Studentsat McharryMedicalCollege Brother Robert Miller and Brother David M Ward are now lieutenants intheArmyandAirForcerespectively, the latter having served as president of the student council

On Friday, September 30th at 7 P.M., the brothers of the faculty joined in with the brothers of Beta Omicroninpresentingarededication program The program got under way with thirty-seven Beta Omicron members present and ten faculty brothers A social hour was planned with refreshments.

The president, following the social hour, presented the program and its purpose. The speaker for the evening,BrotherHenryA Kean,Sr gave a very insiring speech

BrotherKean,formerhead football coach at Tenn State U who now serves in an advisory capacity said: "If we can attain rhythm and coordination inallourendeavorsasmust be attained in a championship football team there can be no off-sides nor fumbles . ..With the carefree life of the undergraduate and the more matured life of the faculty brother there should be somewhere the striking of a happy medium."

Following the dynamic speech BrotherRobertHowse,DeanofpledgesofBetaOmicron,ledusinaprayer ofrededication tothehigh principles ofAlphaPhiAlphalaiddownbyour seven Jewels,whowere commemoratedby"threegoldcandles representing the living and four black candles representing the deceased

In oral chantment the program reacheditsepitomewiththeFraternityHymn Amostenjoyableoccasion, the program came toan end.

It is with much brotherly pride that the brothers of Beta Omicron pointouttheachievementsofBrother Fred (Memphis Kid) Valentine BrotherValentine,anhonorablemention All-American by the Pittsburgh Courierandafirst teamAllAmerican by the Afro-American, is known as a' sensational quarterback During his sophomore year Valentine completed40% ofallpassesthrown; was the leading ground gainer in total offense at Tenn. State U., was the filth leading ground gainer in the nation among small colleges. Val alsoreceived a trophy for being the most outstandingplayer in the Bluff

City Classic in Memphis, Tenn September 17,1954.

During the basketball season Val played first string Forward on the Fraternity team When the baseball season rolled around, the Memphis Kid, ashe iscalled, compiled an all around batting average of 330 playingthecenterfield. Hehitsixhomeruns, seven triples and ten doubles during the season

Dining his sophomore year, Val waselectedVice-PresidentoftheSophomoreclassandhasnowbeenelected President of the Junior Class. An Alpha since April 1955 Valentine always finds time toefficiently serve asAthleticDirectorofBeta Omicron.

Since we feel that fraternity men shouldforever maintain high scholarship,wedeem itnecessarytolist the Brothers who made B averages and aboveduringthespringquarter They are as follows: Brothers George Altman,ClarenceBranch,RolandCarey, Reuben Davis, Albert George, Ben Harris, Robert Howse,Virgil Mcgee, Booker T. Poe, Lawrence Purnell, Ernest Rhodes, T C Shane, Henry W Young andDavid M Ward

BetaOmicronalsofeelsitnecessary to mention some of the accomplishments of the Pledge Club During the lastschoolyear theSphinx Club

MISS BETTY ISOM

BROTHER FRED VALENTINE

sponsored a Quiet Hour, a Splash Party and two ^<>l its members, Little Brothers Hollis Porter and Hole Glover were elected to the student council. Another Little Brother, Donal Perry was elected Vice-Presidenl of the sophomore class

The Brothers of the chapter were indeed happy to have heard and fraternized with Brother Adam Clayton Powell, United States Congressman during his visit to Nashville

Brother Powell spoke at Pearl High October 21st Lashing away at some of the unfair practices that Negroes are subjected to, Powell stated that Negro teachers must be ready to accept integration and to fight for their rights when efforts will be made to cause them to lose their jobs

The brothers of the chapter are also indeed jubilant to have as their sweetheart, the most vivacious Betty Isom Betty who serves in the pretty majorette corps at Tenn State, was also attendant to Miss T S U for 2 years and won out over 48 contestants to be elected as Miss Charm in last year's contest A senior home economics major we feel that Betty is an ideal Queen

As of now we have planned a December 7th Quiet Hour in the University Auditorium and are also planning to present Miss Alpha Brawner

This year, we have worked out new manuevers for probation activities, have a new list of songs and have also worked out a yearly program of work with a Neophyte manual We will send free a copy of the above to any chapter that will write and ask us for one

The brothers and officers of the chapter under the leadership of Reuben Davis have placed the fraternity on a new "terra firma" of fraternal endeavor and we are anticipating a most dynamic and fruitful year

NewMonmouthCounty

Membership Growing

RED BANK, N J - Things are really humming in the North Jersey Shore Area as Zeta Epsilon Lambda is about to embark upon its fall program This newly formed graduate chapter whose jurisdiction encompasses Monmouth County has an actively growing membership as Alpha men in the area learn of the chapter's formation Zeta Epsilon Lambda was officially installed into the National organization on April 4th of this year by Brother O T Davis of Atlantic City representing the Eastern Vice-

President, Brother J Rupert Picott

Eight days later the General Secretary, Brother James E Huger of Chicago, visited Zeta Epsilon Lambda and extended greetings from the National Organization

On April 20th a reception was given in honor of visiting Brother Attorney Belford V Lawson, past President and General Counsel of the National Organization A four

piece "combo" set the mood in the "Beach Comber Room" of the Hotel Carver as Alpha men with their wives and sweethearts enjoyed the fine food and drink revelling in an atmosphere of typical "Good Old Alpha Spirit." In a few well chosen remarks Brother Lawson was at his eloquent best invoking sighs from the "lovelies," many having never before witnessed his artistry with the spoken word

HOUSING INFORMATION

MORRISON HOTEL DESCRIPTION AND „ ^ LOCATION

(Convention Headquarters) Madison and Clark Street ° n

cated in the heart of the Chicago, Illinois cjty

RATES (Per Day)

Single Room — (One Person)

$5.50, $6.00, $6.50, $7.00, $7.50, $8.00, $10.00 and $12.00

OTHER FINE HOTELS NEAR CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS

SHERMAN HOTEL, North Clark and West Randolph Sts., Chicago, 111

CONRAD HILTON HOTEL, 720 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111.

PALMER HOUSE, State and Monroe, Chicago, 111

The rates of the above three hotels are similar to the Morrison

The Following is a List of Hotels Located on the South Side of Chicago Where Most Social Activities Will Take Place:

HOTEL HAYES DESCRIPTION AND , c^ J »T • * LOCATION

Sixtv-Fourth Street and Unrversitv Avenue „ . , . . , ™ »!•• • Strictly modern with Chicago, Illinois ever y accommodation .

RATES (per day) Ten miles from conven-

Two Room Suites ..$7.00 tio n headquarters. Twenty minutes by Rapid Doubles with bath 4.00 Transi t t 0 conventio n Doubles with semi-bath 3.50 headquarters

EVANS HOTEL DESCRIPTION AND 733 East 61st Street, Chicago, Illinois LOCATION

Brother Ralph Metcalf, Manager Strictly modem with RATES (per day) every accommodation

Double Room with Private Bath $4.90 Abou t e'ght miles from „ r., • *\- T>••» o«« convention headquarters. Two Rooms Sharing One Bath 3.90 c|os e t 0 M Transi t (per day per room)

Twin Bed Room with Private Bath 5.90 WEDGEWOOD TOWERS HOTEL DESCRIPTION AND Woodlawn Ave. at 64th St., Chicago, III. LOCATION

Strictly modern with

Double Room with Private Bath $5.00 every accommodation. About nine miles from (No Single Rooms $2.50 per person if shared) convention headquarters Close to Rapid Transit

Send a Ten Dollar Deposit to the Hotel of Your Choice Reservations Will Be Confirmed In Writing By Each Hotel Make Reservations Early Hotel Accommodations Are Hard to Get During the Holiday Season in Chicago

BENNIE D.,BROWN, Chairman, Housing Committee 9427 South Vernon Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

Two Brothers Elected To Chicago City Government

CHICAGO, Illinois-] wo Brothers elected to the Chicago city government are Brother SIDNEY A JONES, JR., and BROTHER RALPH II METCALF.

Brother Jones was elected Alderman of the Sixth Ward of the City oi Chicago He defeated a white incumbent and became the first Negro to be elected from his Ward to the City Council

His election gives Chicago a total of 5 Negroes in the City Council out of a total of 50.

Brother Jones resides with his wife and ."children at 6611 South Ingleside Avenue; law offices at 100 N. LaSalle Street; graduate Atlanta University and Northwestern University Law School; elected to honorary Legal Fraternity, Order of Coif; practicing lawyer 23 years; 7 years Attorney for U S Department of Labor, President Parkway Community House; former President Cook County Bar Association; member Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association

and Chicago Law Institute; Trustee 20 years of Coppin Memorial Church; life member of Northwestern University Alumni Association

Brother Jones was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in 1926 at Atlanta Universtiy He was for 6 years Midwestern Vice-President and isa life member of the Fraternity

Brother Ralph Metcalf, a member of the City Council from the Third Ward, also The Regular Organization Committeeman of the Democratic Party. Elected committeeman in the State primary of 1952 Elected Alderman in the City primary 1955

Brother Metcalfe resides with his wife, Madalyne Fay and son, Ralph Jr., at 4638 South Michigan Avenue A devout churchman and civic leader, Alderman Metcalfe is classified in that group that has given a new approach to the leadership of a political constituency.

The dual honors that he enjoys are no mean accomplishments for one whose span in the political arena

numbers less than 7 years During that period by virtue of perseverance he ascended the political ladder step by step Assistant precil t Captain, Captain, president of the Ward Organization, Member, Mayor :, Commission on Human Relations, Member, State Athletic Commission, wei\ the preparation stages for the elective offices he now holds

In the past his distinction in the field of athletics was largely a personal one His present success is principally the result of nearly a hundred hard working, highly efficient and loyal precinct captains that compose the Third Ward Regular Democratic Organization These devoted and steadfast men and women upset tradition —established a precedent by electing without run-off the first Democrat to represent the ward in the city Council in over 12 years

At present Alderman Metcalfe is engaged in what is the major problem of our country today, the boys and girls who will be our standard in the next generation To this end a ward wide recreational program is in its first stage of organization •

Alpha Man Overcomes HandicapTo MoveInto Greater Fields

CHARLOTTE, N C - If you had been in early childhood a magnanimous stutterer and stammerer, wotdd you ever think of going into a profession in which you would earn your living by talking? This is exactly what our beloved Brother Eugene (Genial Gene) Potts has done in the Radio Station of W G I V located in Charlotte, N C Brother Potts at the time he began his college career was a difficult stammerer, yet today he holds the unique position of being the first Disc Jockey in the city of Charlotte of his race

He is now more than disc jockey but is also a commentator and member of the firm sponsoring W.G.I.V In this capacity he has done an excellent job and has earned the respect and admiration of the entire city where his name has become a by-word In a recent poll of the city as to their favorite disc-jockey, his program was rated the most popular in the city

A tip of the hat to one of Charlotte's most respected and beloved citizens, Brother Genial Gene Potts H W NORRIS

Johnson C Smith University

Beta Nu Lambda Chapter

THREE TOP OFFICIALS DISCUSS PLANS

These three brothers are determined to leave no stone unturned in planning tor the 41st Annual Convention. Left to right: Claude A. Barnett. Director ol Public Relations. Alpha Phi Alpha; James E. Huger. General Secretary and Charles F. Lane, General Chairman. Convention Committee.

Group's Roster Reads Like Professional "Who's Who"

TROY, X Y.-(ANP)-The roster of Beta Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, in the capital district of New York, reads more like a 'Who's Who" of professional men

First, there is George B Kelley, one of the jewels (original founders) of the fraternity. Kelley has been an engineer in private industry and for the New York State barge canal, a member of the Department of Taxation and Finance of New York Slate He is engaged in private practice as a tax consultant

President of Beta Pi Lambda is George A. Power, a chemist for the state in the Department of Purchases He has just received a merit award for his graduating thesis

Then there are Dr William Brown, graduate of Howard Dental College, and Dr James C Spencer, who studied at Howard and at universities in Budapest and Vienna

The chapter seems to have a special attraction for engineers. One, Edwin M Johnson, is employed by the General Electric Company; another, Edward Bouey, is employed by the same firm

Two of the engineers now active in the chapter are employed in the Department of Public Works of the state Harold Bethel Is a senior designer of bridges and Crispin Hall is a senior designer of road crossings Both are graduates of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

director of the Albany Interracial Council and member of the Albany junior Chamber of Commerce

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All members of the chapter not of the same political stripe lad. when the Democrats took over at Albany, Clarence Maloney, a Republican, lost his job as assistant attorney general of New York His replacement: Lamar Perkins, who, like Maloney, is a member of Beta Pi Lambda Perkins was formerly a member of the state legislature

Herbert L Bryan is an officer of the organization of social agencies, the Albany Council of the State Commission Against Discrimination, and is director of research for the Department of Correction Others include:

John W Jennings, supervisor in tin Children's Bincan of the Albany County Department of Public Welfare; Donald A Johnson, internal revenue agent of the Federal government; Edward F Kennell, executive

Also Taylor Thomas, auditor with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; George L Torian, former employee of the Albany Welfare Department, now Albany manager of the Victory Mutual Life Insurance Company, and James E. Carter, supervisor in the Albany Welfare Department

The chapter has lawyers, including Peter M Pryor, who was formerly an associate attorney for the state. He is now engaged in private practice

It has at least one school teacher Everett Henry, graduate of New York University and a teacher in the New York City Department of Education.

And it has a minister, the Rev Charles E Stewart, pastor of Israel A.ML Church in Albany He re(ieved degrees from Wilbcrforce, Howard, and the Howard Law School

Says Jewel Kelley: "Did you ever wish and pray lor something you hoped would happen; something that you wanted to last into the future?"

It seems that his dream for Beta Pi Lambda chapter has come true

TWO ALPHAS IN KENTUCKY WHITE HOUSE DELEGATION

Governor Lawrence Wetherby of Kentucky appointed two prominent Alphas to the White House Conference on Education to be held in Washington November 28 to December 1 So honored were Alpha's General President Frank L. Stanley, Editor of the Louisville Defender and Dr R B Atwood, President, Kentucky State College at Frankfort

Brother Completes Requirements For Doctorate At University Of Texas

MARSHALL, lex as - Fraters in Alpha Sigma and members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., are quite proud of the record of Brother T W Cole who recentl) completed the requirements for the Doctorate degree at the University of Texas.

Brothel Cole was the first Negro to be awarded the Ed.D degree at the University of Texas While there he was a member of the Mit Chapter cil Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity This was another first as he was the first Negro to l>e a member of this organization.

The Dissertation was written in the area of Educational Administration. Ihe subject was : "Duties of Academic Deans in Selected Methodist Church Related Colleges."

The degree was conferred, June 4, 1955

Previous degrees earned by Brother Cole were: The B.S degree, Wiley College, Maishall, Texas, the M.S degree, University of Wisconsin During his undergraduate days, he was president of Alpha Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha

He has served as Principal of public schools at Vernon and Bryan, Texas —served as Registrar of Wiley College, 1950-51 and since that time has been Dean of the college.

He is married and is the father of three daughters and one son Dr Cole holds membership in the following organizations: American

Association of Academic Deans, National Association of Deans and Registrars, National Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity, The Masonic Lodge and of course, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc

Alphas Tops In Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Michigan-It is indeed with brotherly pride that Epsilon salutes the brothers who have established themselves here at Michigan It has been a climatic year, and Epsilon sends a resume of the accomplishments of the outstanding brothers.

Brothers Herb Jones, James Randell, Bucky Buchannan, Charles Curry and Leonard Spearman are all working on their Ph.D. degrees, with brothers Herb Jones, and Leonard

Spearman teaching physics and psychology respectively here at the University of Michigan Brothers William Alexander, Charles Wexler, and Barney Putnam are working on their Law degrees. Brothers Jean Derricotte and Robert Turner are in the s< hool of dentistry here on the can: pus and brothers John Loomis and Marion McCall are in Medical school Brothers William Smith, Van Bruner, and Aloysius Jones, having been the litst Negroes to make cadet Lt./Col in AFROTC, are now in intelligence, pilot training and navigation respectively as Air Force Officers.

Brothers Andy White and Joseph Moore, outstanding members of the Michigan marching band, are now working on their masters degree in music Brothers Isaac Gardner, Bill Hill, Edward Williams, David Rambeau are in pre-med In the athletic field, brother Don Eaddy has received a contract with the Chicago Cubs and brother Thomas Johnson is now playing for the Greenbay Packers proteam Brothers Leroy Daggs and Horace Rogers have established themselves in the business world in Detroit Yes, Epsilon Chapter continues to lead the way in academic, social and athletic fields of endeavor here at the University of Michigan

PUBLIC MEETING

December 28m-30th — 8:00 P. M. — Trianon Ballroom

41 st General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Chicago, Illinois

PROGRA M

Organ Prelude

Presiding: Att'y Charles F Lane, Chairman, Convention Committee

Invocation Rev Morris H Tynes

Musical Selection

Welcome..

The City of Chicago

Mayor Richard J. Daley

J Pan-Hellenic Council

Miss Ida King

Midwestern Region

Rev. Archibald J. Carey

Response f Mr Frank L Stanley, Sr.

Musical Selection

Introduction of Guest Speaker

Guest Speaker

\ General President

Att'y Henry J Richardson

Dr Theodore R Mason Howard

Presentation of the Alpha Medal of Honor Mr Tolly W Harris

Medley of Greek Hymns

Announcements

Benediction

Mr. David L. Daniel

Rev A Wayman Ward

DR T W COLE

Employment Opportunities

EDITOR'S NOTE: MissChurchisMinority Groups Consultant U.S Department of Labor, Bureau of Employment Security, Washington, D. C. She is a great Leader and has contributed much to the fields of Education, Health and Social Planning This address should be ofimportance to all undergraduates

By MISS ROBERTA CHURCH

When your distinguished Vice-President, Mr. Lewis O. Swingler, Editor and publisher of the TRI STATE DEFENDER in Memphis, my home town, invited me to speak at this meeting, I began to think about a topic that would be appropriate as well as appealing to the delegates attending the Regional Conference of Alpha Phi Alpha and the young women and young men who are students at Knoxville College

I selected asmy topic "Employment Opportunities" because the adult members of this audience have contact with young people in the capacity of teacher, parent orfriend and will be called upon at some time to give advice or guidance about employment, while the undergraduate members of this audience are either in the process of preparing themselves for a specified field of work, or are interested in obtaining information about job opportunities

Over the past 15 years there have been important changes in our occupations Although a large number of us are employed in the unskilled, lower paid jobs, and a large number are still employed in agricultural occupations, the shift away from agriculture was marked and gains have been made in job opportunities requiring more skill and paying more money There has been a rise in the annual income of our families. In 1939, the last full year before the World War II defense boom, the median income of nonwhite families was $489 or about 37% of that of white families which was $1,323.1 In 1950, the annual purchasing power of the nonwhite population reached an all time high of $15,000,000,000,* and the average income of nonwhite families was $1,869 or 54% of the average income of $3,445 for white families.3

Figures show, for example, the number of nonwhite clerical workers tripled during this period and the sales workers, craftsmen, and operations groups each doubled in size, yet such gains were small when compared to

the number of white workers in the field There was a substantial increase- in the numbers of nonwhite persons employed in manufacturing and in construction and trade The domestic service and agricultural occupations declined in importance as a field of employment for nonwhites By 1950 only one out of every five nonwhites were employed in farm work, however, 25 out of every hundred nonwhite menwere in farm work compared with 15 out of every hundred white men Gains in employ-

ment for nonwhite are aided by high levels of employment.4

Our unemployment rate is above that for white workers, because our employment opportunities have often been limited to jobs of a marginal or unskilled nature even in periods of relatively high economic activity.5

The Minority Groups Program of the U S Department of Labor for which I am responsible, promotes and publicizes the principle of hiring workers on the basis of merit, qualifications and skill, without regard to race, religion or national origin

We work through the Federal-State emloyment service and wehave eleven regional offices, and 1650 local offices in the United States, plus offices in Hawaii, Alaska, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, All kinds of employers

September 26, 1955

To the Officers and Members, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Ino.

Dear Friendst

As Mayor of the City of Buffalo, may I be the first to offer my congratulations to you, the members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, as you plan toward the celebration of your Fiftieth Anniversary in our fair city in August of 1956

We are proud that you have selected the "Queen City of the Great Lakes" as the site of this most important and significant occasion in your history, and feel confident that the many religious, cultural and educational attractions which our city affords will serve as an ideal setting for the Golden Anniversary of an organization of college men whose membership has contributed so much to American Life and culture over the past fifty years.

I am pleased to know that the pre-convention planning of your local committees has assured you of the full use of our ample convention facilities and our unexcelled hotel accommodations with its convenient and attractive meeting rooms.

We shall look forward with pleasure to serving as host to your historic convention in August 1956. SP/w

CIT Y O F BUFFAL O OFFIC E OF TH E MAYOR

STEVEN PANKOW MAYOR

Hayor of Buffalo

telephone the State employment service offices from large manufacturers who need several hundred workers, like Internationa] Harvester, to a small hamburger stand which may nvrd only one person All kinds ol people looking for jobs register at the Stale employment service officelaborers, clerks, dishwashers, teachers, social workers, bricklayers, and engineers

Some of you might like to obtain employment with the Federal Government which employs people in many different capacities Periodically, notices are posted in local post oilices, or other federal buildings regarding positions which have to be filled, stating necessary qualifications, salaries, etc This same information may be obtained at any time of the year by writing directly to the U S Civil Service Commission, Washington, D C

I am sure you will be interested to know that on January 18, 1955 President Eisenhower issued an Executive Order which specifies the Administration's policy against any discrimination in civilian Federal employment stating:

1—"It is the policy of the United States Government that equal opportunity be afforded all qualified persons, consistent with law, for employment in the Federal Government.

2—"Fhis policy necessarily excludes and prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment in the Federal Government because of race, color, religion or national origin.""

This Executive Order also established the President's Committee on Government Employment Policy, which

advises him regarding the conformity ol department and agency personnel practices with the nondiscrimination policy of the order. Further indication of the President's interest in promoting the principle ol employmem on merit is the Executive Older issued, which established the President's Committee on Government Contracts This Committee is charged with the responsibility of insuring that every government agency takes appropriate steps to enforce the nondiscriminatory clause that is written into all government contracts awarded by the agency which says: "In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color. or national origin The aforesaid provision shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; lay-off or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship The contractor agrees to post hereafter in conspicuous places, available for employees and applicants lor employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause.

"The contractor further agrees to insert the foregoing provision in all subcontracts hereunder, except subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials."7

Various State and local governments have also insured equality of job opportunity to all citizens by enacting Fair Employment Practices laws and

ordinances To date, 11 States, 35 cities, the Dominion of lanada and the Territor) ol Alaska ' a.e such legislation.

Mans manufacture and industrialists assist the broadening ol employment opportunities by inaugurating policies ol hiring on merit, one >'••( ihe pioneers in this field is the International Harvester Company

So we see the federal government some State and local governments, some private industrialists encouraging and providing equal economic opportunity, but all of this will be of no help to young people UNLESS they arc' qualified and prepared for the job

'I'he Labor Department's information indicates that in the following fields of employment there is a demand for qualified workers:

The Clerical Occupations, which include all kinds of typists, stenographers, secretaries, clerks, messengers, etc. who perform a wide variety of tasks in the offices of government bureaus, manufacturing plants, retail and wholesale establishments, schools, social agencies, and business and professional persons. These tasks include typing, keeping records, and the handling of many administrativedetails and the opportunity to specialize in a particttlar type of work if one so desires, such as medical, engineering, or court stenography Employment opportunities for clerical work are almost universal and offer a wide latitude of selection, not only with regard to type, but also with regard to place of employment

If you have manual dexterity, and are interested in machinery, there is a demand for various types of machine shop workers, machinist helpers, etc and if you would be interested in several more years of training, there is a pressing need for various kinds of engineers. Opportunities in engineering arc excellent for new graduates and experienced men and women During the build up stage of the defense program the demand lor engineers rose spectacularly. Over the forthcoming periods of partial mobilization, an average of 30,000 new engineers per year will be needed Many of the new graduates of the next few years will be required to enter peacetime military service upon graduation, therefore the shortage of engineers is expected to continue for a number of years Chemical, electrical and mechanical engineers will continue to find employment mainly in manufacturing industries, while Federal, State and local governments will employ the largest number of civil engineers. The fields of television, air conditioning, and atomic energy are new and growing fast and need

EPSILON UNIVERSITY OFMICHIGANCHAPTERBROTHERS

Reading leit to right, first row: Brothers Dave Redden. Howard Wilson. Pledge F. Seabrooks, James Randell Second row: Brothers Bob Turner, Ike Gardner Al Jones, president; Bill King BillHill Don Cuddy JimStanback Third row: Brothers Al Chenault Eldon Martin JohnCodwell.C.Crosswaith.BarneyPutnam.Peter Strong.

qualified p sons for this type of work

Building * Workers are engaged in the construction and repairof houses, commercial or industrial structures and comprise laborers, carpent<;s, painters, plumbers, bricklayers, electricians, paper hangers and plasterers; work in this field is seasonal. and workers are faced with considerable fluctuation in employment, due to weather conditions and economic cycles.

A variety of jobs can be found in manufacturing and industrial plants and foundries.

Health Professions include physicians, nurses, dentists, medical laboratory technicians, physician assistants, X-Ray technicians, dental assistants, dental hygienists, physical therapists, medical record librarians, and occupational therapists Duties of technicians and assistants include running laboratory tests, making blood counts, assisting dentists and physicians, and operating equipment such as X-Ray and other scientific apparatus

Shortages of physicians, nurses and dentists existed prior to World War II, and expansion of the armed forces intensified the need for personnel in these professions There is also a growing demand for the other health service personnel, — the technicians, and assistants, as well as pharmacists, dieticians, nutritionists, medical and psychiatric socialworkers and veterinarians The growth of our population, the increasing proportion of older people, and the increasing demand for health setvices by the population will sustain the demand for health service personnel

Modeling is another new field Models are used by the garment industry, food industry, and cosmetics industry. This type of work includes demonstrations aswell as being photographed with the manufacturers merchandise.

The demand for personnel in the field of Natural Sciences has increased sharply during the past few years especially, in activities related to production, research, and development Personnel is also needed in other kinds of scientific work such as administration and technical sales Employment opportunities for chemists are greatest in such manufacturing industries as chemicals, petroleum rubber, and paper Educational institutions, government, mining companies, hospitals, consulting laboratories, and nonprofit research institutions also employ chemists.

Opportunities for Physicists are good in nuclear physics, electronics, atomic: and molecular physics Private industry, government, and educa-

tional institutions offer employment opportunities for physicists

The demand for teachers continues, with the greatest need at the elementary school level An expanding field which offers a variety of specialization is that of social work. There is a great need for trained personnel to handle case work, group activities, and work connected with community organization for social welfare The field also includes administrative work, teaching, and research in social welfare The shortage of trained qualified workers is expected to continue at least for several years, among welfare agencies, hospitals, and federal and State welfare establishments

Industry is interested in recruiting college graduates trained in business administration. Students who special-

ized in such business techniques as accounting, advertising, copywriting, market research, sales, statistics, insurance underwriting, and personnel management are particularly sought

Accountants are also in demand with beginning jobs more numerous in private business establishments than in public accounting firms

Law graduates are expected to meet less competition, though there is still a tendency toward overcrowding in the profession which will probably continue Less competition is due primarily to increased industrial and governmental activity, brought about by the defense program which absorbed many lawyers, and the withdrawal ol some law students to enter military service

The employment outlook for worn-

FORMAL BANQUET

PROGRAM

Toastmaster

Invocation

Undergraduate Observations

Musical Selection

Introduction of Guest Speaker

Guest Speaker

Presentation of Awards

Introduction and Installation of New General Officers

Brother Sidney A Jones, Jr

Brother A Wayman Ward

Brother Robert L. Pruitt

Brother Nelson Woodley

..Brother Sydney P Brown

.Brother John H Johnson

Brother Tolly W. Harris

Brother Charles H Wesley

Remarks... The General President

Alpha Hymn — Adjournment

BOOKS FOR AFRICA

Zeta Zeta Lambda Chapter, Queens N Y. continues campaign, (more than 17,000 books were collected during the summer) Picture shows Morningside Community Center oi which Brother

Reverend James Robinson is executive director Checking books on the right is Albert Q Smart—Abbey of Accra, Gold Coast, Africa Left to right are: Brothers Alfred Abramson president of Zeta Zeta Lambda; Edward Fuller and Clarence R. Weeks, who spearheaded the drive

en is very encouraging Years ago fewwomen venturedbeyondthe fireside and the duties of homemaking. Often, those who did were discussed unsympathetically,criticized,orpitied becausetheychosetogoout into the world and earn a living Our economic system and cultural outlook haschanged agreat deal since those days,andnowmoreandmorewomen areworkingbeforeandaltermarriage Donottrytochoosebetweenmarriage ORacareer,butgelreadyforBOII1 homeandjob In 1953,figuresshowed thatmore than half of allwomen workers were married, and it isgenerally conceded that this is a trend that will continue. Some mothers mayleavethelabor forcewhen their families are young and return when the children are older Others may take advantage of day nurseries or nursery schools, atype of child care that has developed because of the need, due to married women maintaining employment Modern householdappliancesandmodernfoodprocessingmakehousekeepingtasksmore quickly and easily accomplished giving modern women more time for other activities

In some fields depending largely on women for their labor supply, there is a general shortage of young women workers between the agesof 18 and 34 who are without family responsibilities thai tie them down Asdiedemand loryoungadultworkers has increased, the population in this age bracket has decreased bemuse of the low birth rates during ihe depression years Hence,asituation has developed in which there is urgent need for women to enter or take training lor someof the professions and occupations most essential tothepublicwelfare,suchas—teaching,musing,socialwork,andoccupations in the medical field, such as X-Ray and laboratory technicians, public health nutritionists, and dietitians To help overcome these shortages theWomen's Bureau of the Department of Labor has suggested such measures as the removal of arbitrary age specifications that bar older women, increased training opportunities, improved salaries and part-timeemployment ofwomen who cannotarrangetoworkfull time

Two significant trends as revealed

CONVENTION INFORMATION

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Attorney Charles F Lane

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REGISTRATION

December26,1955—atAlphaHouse

December 27, 28, 29 and 30, 1955 — at Morrison Hotel

Registration fee — $10.00

Forwifeorladyfriend who attends banquet—additional $5.00

Make all checks payable to A. A. Rayner, Jr., Chairman of Registration Committee

4141 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago 15, Illinois

Phone: Livingston 8-7120

byemploymentfigurescontinuetobe apparent:

1 —The growing prop rtion of married women in the lalx •force; and

2 —The increasing number of olderwomenwhoareseekingemployment,and who despiteobstacles and biasedattitudestowardthem,aresucceeding to some extent to return to the labor market.8

Itisestimated thatwomen workers 55-64yearsofagemorethan doubled in the 1949-50 period and increased by5percentinthepast3years Over this 10-year period there was a 60 percent increase in the number of working women whose ages ranged from 35 to 54 years. The median ageforwomenworkershasrisen from 25.8 years in 1900 to 37.5 years in 1953

All of usshould prepare ourselves for the responsibilities we face upon becoming adult citizens in this area. Employment iscertainly a major responsibility. Since it consumes a major part of one's working hours and consumes many years of one's lifetime, it is important to give thought tothetypeofworkin which one is interested and at which one can find satisfaction

As you consider your future employment, you might find it helpful to do a bit of self-analysis and ask yourself a few questions

Have you laid the ground work?

This can be done by developing goodhealth habits,careful workhabits, the ability to work with others, thehabit ofdoingeverythingaswell asyou can

Are you acquiring auxiliary skills?

Suchskillsastyping,facilityinwriting and speaking clearly, the ability tospeakaforeign language,andhaving group leadership are a valuable asset toany job

Are you building your background for a definite field of work?

Courses in Education, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Business, HomeEconomics,HealthServices,or any one of the arts, provide a basic background for various types of employment inthese fields.

Have you planned for the specific professional training you will need for the JOB YOU WANT?

Such jobs as teacher, chemist, socialworker,nurse,librarian,secretary, reporter, lawyer and physician and skilled laborworkhavecertainrequirementsandskillsthathavetobemet.

Have you considered how many are employed in the occupation?

Largenumbersdonotalwaysmean an occupation isovercrowded, it can

alstim^anmorejobsopeneachyearas workersleave,andmorelikelihoodof employment almost anywhere

Have you considered what is the long inge out' )k?

This is taril ifyou intend to workalongtime,or,ifyouwon't be ready for work for afew years. In general, you take more of a chance when you choose arapidly changing field rather than one of the older more stabilized fields

Stop and think whether you can get the job you want, where you want it.

Opportunities vary in different partsof thecountry and in different communities Unlessyou are willing and able to go anywhere, you will wanttoknowlocalaswellasnational needs Some jobs require constant mobility.

Does the job involve long preparation?

The length of timeyou intend to work, the amount of moneyyou can spend in preparation, the ease with which youcan shift toarelated job, will influence yourchoice

To be a college teacher, research worker, psychologist, physician, lawyer,forexample,requireslongpreparationandconsiderableexperiencebeforeyoucanestablishyourself This delay isoften offset bylater security andprolongedyearsofservice However,youmayneedtoweightheseadvantages against the possibilities for training on the job, promotion and immediate income

Is the job you seek a luxury line or essential work?

Whether you can afford the up anddownrisksofjobswhich fluctuate with booms and depressions depends on your responsibilities and your temperament

Are you looking far enough ahead?

Have you tried topicture yourself 5 or 10 years from now? Planning ahead is important no matter what you do, but especially important as most people work a long time and sometimes must depend mainly on themselves in emergencies.

New opportunities and vistas are opening for us in many areas. Get readyforthese,andalwaysremember whereveryouhaveachance,tomake good in your performance. Things are moving forward fast and it is your responsibility to be prepared Asyoupreparefor theoccupation of yourchoice,alwaysremembertheimportance of spiritual guidance and faith Guidancethroughreligionnot onlyfosters abenign attitude toward one'sfriends,associates,andacquaintances,onand off thejob,but italso servesasasourceofinspiration, hope

BETA ETA ALSO MARCHES

Beta Eta brothers of Carbondale. Illinois, are on the march at Southern Illinois University again this year, under the leadership of President Marvin Brown of Centralia, Illinois The Chapter, at the request of our state director. Brother J. C. Penn. organized the Alpha wives at the annual Sweetheart's Ball The picture is a group making up the officers of the auxiliary for the school year of 1955-56 with the committee responsible for the organization Reading from left to right: Mrs. Lovia B. Penn. Vice-President; Mrs. Dodridge Crim. Secretary; Mrs Ethel Florence Swonagan President; and Mrs Thelma Newbern, Treasurer The brothers on the picture are. left to right: Brother J. C. Penn. Illinois State Director of A.P.A.; Brother Arthur Newbern, and Brother Alonzo Crim, members of the committee Miss Catherine Perkins of Centralia was crowned "Sweetheart" of Beta Eta for 1955-56 . . . The following brothers are the delegates to the National Convention in Chicago December 27-30 1955: Brother Marvin Brown Senior Delegate; Brother Maurice Kelly, Junior Delegate; Brother Howard Swonagan. Senior Alternate; and Brother Jan Peters. Junior Alternate. Brother Alonzo Crim Brother Penn will also attend the convention Meet us in Chicago, Brothers.

forbrightnesswhenthingsatthetime may seemto begoingbackwards insteadofforwards,andasourceofcreativeenergyandvisionengenderedby one'sfaith inhimself,hisfellow man andthefuture. If, inthefuture you arc fortunate to have the privilege of parenthood, yourspiritual responsibility isincreased, asyou have not onlyyourselfbutyourfamilytoguide intothisareaofstrength Certainly, withthetroubledworldsituation that faces us today the relationship betweenspiritual responsibilityandcivicresponsibility isobvious if we are to achieve the peaceon earthweall desire so much.

Onthejob,asaparent,orincivic work,alwaysbesurethatyourmotives areattunedtoprinciplesofgood and youcanabidebyyourown integrity Everyone has perplexing problems

or situations that arise from time to time. When we question ourselves andfindthatourmotivesconform to that which isjustand helpful toall, wehavenoneedtofear theoutcome ofourdecisions Apersonwhowants the favor of everyone may have difficulty in maintaining an integrity olhisown,becausehe isswayed this way and that by the opinions of others But the person who has standardsand principles towhich he conforms based on consideration of others, fairness and justice to all, stands on solid ground in every circumstance.

A distinguished scholar has said that: "Life isnot a holiday, but an education," and "the world isnot a playground but a school room."

"Therefore, keep in the midst of (Continued on Page 35)

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vention notables. Immediately he called his office and got his secretary on thephone "MissLee,didyouseethemorning's paper?"hedemanded "It says I died!"

"Why yes, Mr Stanley, Isaw it," answered the girl "Where's you all calling from?"

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Advice to Delegates

Yes, this is Chicago—When it comes to romance, remember, this— Chicago girlsdon't likeaquitter; most of those Imet didn't like a beginner either

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Itisnot whenyou talk to yourself that the brothers will believe you to benutty;itiswhenyoubegin tolisten.

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The man who doesn't believe that women are hard losers never knew onewhowastryingto reduce

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Success in Chicago depends on two things — luck and pluck. (Luck isfindingsomeonetopluck)

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Mack,thephotographer,saysthatagirlwithanegativepersonality should bedeveloped inadark room

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Ittook asmartSouth SideChicagoboytodeterminewhyGeorge Washington'sfather didn'tpunish him after headmitted chopping down the cherry tree Johnny said: "Maybe Georgestill had the hatchet in his hand."

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Yes,thesearemy impressions— someofthem Icannot givethem all becauseof limited space allotment Ishould tell you about the pro-Convention briefing IgotoneSunday inNovember readingtheBlack Metropolis I did not tell you about my newly found knowledge of the unique insurance companiesthat issuenew policiesevery day, (right off a wheel) twice a day I didn't have space to tell about the very popular and powerful newspaper which had its early struggles with inexperienced typesetters, how one news item depicted the dress and charm of a prominent socialite What should have appeared incopy "shewore astrapless eveninggowndisclosing a small mole on her neck" came out, "she wore a strapless evening gown disclosing a small male on her neck."

So this is Chicago where many a live wire would be dead except for his connections. And the Convention Information on page 31 of the PreConvention number tells us ladies may attend the Alpha Banquet 1 hope IwillmeetthewivesofoldtimerslikeBrothersLloyd Burrell, Oscar Brown, I. R. Henderson, Council Trenholm, Charlie Thompson (newlywed in 1945) Bennett, Schuster, Bill Gray, Dewey Davidson and others, especially John H.Johnson, of Ebony, Jet,Hue and Negro Digest fame.

Page 7 in the Pre-Convention Issue of the Sphinx shows a fine picture of the Alpha wives of Theta and Xi Lambda Chapters. The caption is "Alpha Wives on the March." Now that doesn't intrigue me, brothers It wouldbemyluck for themtobeonthe March but alwaysatright angles to where I stand.

It'sprettyseriousfor aman to actlike afool but it'smuch worse when heisn't acting

It'sasmartpersonwhohasthesortofjudgment that makeshimusehis own Especially ifhe'sdecided toattend the41st General Convention

Yep; this sure is "Checagou." Please pass the wild onions Hold the skunk'

—O. WILSON (Billy) WINTERS

Delta Sigma Lambda Chapter Still Active

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas-Although aperiodofundue lengthhaselapsed sincewelastcommunicated withyou through these columns, let us assure you that we are still here.

Duringtheyearitwastheconsensus of thechapter thatourroleasaunit incommunitydevelopmentshouldbe more vital. Asaconsequence, along withourcustomary assistancetoeleemosynary organizations, we had the goodfortuneofaddingtoourlistthe GirlScouts,theSchoolfor the Blind, and the Dad'sClubofalocal school as recipients of unsolicited contributions from our Community Projects Fund.

The Spring Formal at Townsend Park, underwrittenbymostofouractivemembers,waspronouncedabeautiful and enjoyableentertainment.In thelatespring,thechapter sponsored a smoker at the home of Brother Clyde A. Lawlah, M.D., and Mrs. Lawlah, honoring Brother Dowdal Davisduring hisengagement hereas commencement speaker at our state college

Planned for the immediate offing are: afellowship smoker complimentingourbrothersoftheGamma Delta chapter, and the annual Founders' DayactivitiesonDecember6. These eventsprobablywillhavematerialized atthetimeofthispublication

Brother Charles B.Nuckolls,chapter president during the past year, and Brother H. W. Pennymon, a faithful chartermemberofboth local chapters, have left us, ostensibly for greener pastures; we commend them asgood workers to the Alpha units where they are making their new homes Brother Harry Cross, our perennial treasurer, isawayon leave, and dowemisshim!

ThenewchapterpresidentisBrother David E Parker, D.D.S Forthright,efficient andenergetic,hemerits the full co-operation of the membership, which will, most assuredly, rally behind him Brother J F McClellan,whohasprovedhisdevotion toAlphasincecomingintoourmidst, has been chosen treasurer and chaplain Re-elected are: Brother H L Parker, vice-president; Brother O. E. |ackson, recording secretary-associate editortotheSPHINX; BrotherC D Spearman, corresponding secretary; andBrotherR.F.Russell,parliamentarian-sergeant-at-arms Nomination of Brothers McClellan and O T (Continued on Page 36)

FRANK W RENDER

Bro. Is Outstanding YMCA Executive

BROTHER FRANK W RENDER, executive secretary of the Leigh Street YMCA in Richmond, Virginia since 1948, has been cited for outstanding work in the Young Mens Christian Association.

A member of Beta Gamma Lambda Chapter, Brother Render is active in many civic affairs He is president of the Virginia Chapter, North American Association of YMCA Secretaries, Promotion Chairman of the National YMCA Secretaries and Laymen's Conference, Southern Area representative to the National Council of YMCA's, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Richmond Area Community Chest, on the Executive Committee of the Richmond Area Community Council, director of Institutes and Workshops, Richmond Area Group Workers' Association.

He is also affiliated with the Richmond Political and Civic League, YMCA Business and Professional Council, Richmond Area Interdenominational and Ministerial Association, the Virginia and American Conferences of Social Work, the E & O Committee, of the Boy Scouts of America, and Organizational Committee of the Big Brothers-Big Sisters Association.

Brother Render was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended high school in Cincinnati, Ohio He was graduated from Fisk University in 1931 and received graduate degrees from the University of Chicago Divinity School and Chicago Theological Seminary in 1932 and 1935 He

DECEMBER, 1955

has also studied at Yale University and the University of Cincinnati

While at Fisk, Brother Render was a member of both the Mo/art Society Choir and the fisk University Octet, president of the YMCA Council, student director of publicity, and a varsity athlete

Since his college days he was a member of the lamed Fisk Jubilee Singers; a social worker in Chicago; juvenile probation officer of Hamilton County (Cincinnati), Ohio; Dean ol Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas, 1939-42; Director of USO-YMCA clubs in Texas and Louisiana, 1942-45; and Executive Secretary of the Cannon Street YMCA, Charleston, S C, 19451948.

He is married to the former Ruth Rider and lives with his wife and two children in Richmond, Virginia •

Employment

(Continued from Page 33) life, — do not isolate yourself Be among men, among things, among troubles, difficulties and obstacles, for although talent may develop itself in solitude, character develops in the stream of life."

While it is important to keep the mind flexible in order to enlarge one's thinking, it is more important to lake a stand for principles that promote good When you do take a stand, you have a sound basis for

personal success, and you have the respeel and faith of others

If you reach a place of authority and responsibility in your life's work, or, if you have only your daily contacts to think about, you have no fear when you have established an integrity of your own based on principles of good. You act and think in terms of kindness, understanding, justice and Ia i r n ess to all, for'"AS A MAN THINKETH, SO IS HE."

i U S Census 1950

2 NEGRO YEAR BOOK 1952; W H Wise and Co., N Y C

» U S Census 1950

< U S Census 1950

.- Ibid

Executive Order 10590.

7 First Report President's Committee on Government Contracts Sept 1954 p 3

* THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES 1953 Women's Bureau, U S Department of Labor, p 8

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Urban League

(Continued from Page 18) ships on the heels of the Supreme Court decision regarding school desegregation In this connection the Urban League Conference also pledged that its southern and northern resources would be used to accelerate community adjustment to the dictates of the Supreme Court

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Atmosphere: It is only in an atmosphere of equal opportunity, economic growth, integrated schools and progress that we can really expect the wholesome development of any community which values the rights of the individual above the powers of any state.—GEORGE W. BLOUNT.

DR. CHARLES H. WESLEY, OUTSTANDING HISTORIAN

A college president, who also has the distinction of being one of the leading historians of all times, was recently elected president of the Inter-University Council of the State of Ohio for 1955-56

The new honor was just another in a long list of achievements by Dr Charles H Wesley, president of Central State College

Dr Wesley has perhaps gained greater distinction through his published works, including "Negro Labor in the U S.," "A Study in American Economic History," "The Collapse of the Confederacy," "Richard Allen, Apostle of Freedom," and "The Negro in the Americas."

A former General President of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first Negro College Fraternal organization Dr Wesley, who now serves as historian wrote'The History of Alpha Phi Alpha, a Development in College Life." In addition Dr Wesley chaired the Committee of Alpha men that presented a detailed study of the Supreme Court's Decision on School Segregation with suggested next steps. This study has received wide acclaim.

The election of Dr Wesley as president of the Council marks the first time a Negro has been so honored and led to the following comment: "This is a most significant step in the integration program of education on all levels."

Founders Day Anniversary Observed Delta Sigma Lambda

TOPEKA, Kan - Delta Eta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity celebrated its Founders Day Anniversary with a banquet in the Jayhawk Hotel in Topeka, Kansas. This is an annual aHair and each year it gets bigger and better

The Brothers gathered promptly at 6:30 P.M. in the beautiful Green Room of the Jayhawk Hotel for cocktails before dinner Following the cocktail hour, a delicious dinner was served Immediately following the dinner Brother James Coleman, \ice-president of the Chapter, welcomed the visitors and guests and introduced the Toastmaster of the occasion, Brother P A Townsend, prominent local attorney and secretary of the Chapter Brother Townsend

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introduced all the visiting brothers

The Anniversary address was given by Brother J S Chandler, Southwestern Vice-President who delivered a very inspiring message Brother Chandler was introduced by Brother I. H Williams, ST., former Southwestern Vice-President.

Brother P A Townsend was chairman of the Founders Day Committee

Delta Eta Lambda Chapter also sponsored its annual Education Program on Sunday, March 13, 1955 on the campus of Kansas Technical Institute in Topeka The main feature of the program was a panel discussion on "The Progress of the Negro." In addition to this discussion Brother P A Townsend related the history of Education Week. Another feature of the program was the annual presentation of a scholarship award to a worthy student Brother James Coleman presented the award to Curtis Smith Brother Vance J Williams Mixed as master of ceremonies and Brother Henry W. West furnished the music for the occasion Brother John E Scott was chairman of the Education Committee

Each year on Mother's Day, Delta Fia Lambda Chapter selects a local "Mother of the year" and presents an award to her during church services. The award consists of a plaque from the Chapter designating her as the "Mother of the year" anil presents an this year went to Mrs Fannie E Thompson and was presented to her by Brother Vance J Willams, chairman of the Mother's Day award committee

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Life: All that we can possibly ask of any man is that he should thoroughly like his own honorable way of life; and that it should be useful and serviceable, not only to himself but. to the general welfare and progress of mankind Therefore, let us work for all those interests in life that honor and promote: justice, love, brotherhood. utility, education, and American freedoms

—GEORGE W BLOUNT

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i:on as sponsors oi the Gamma n hapter was confirmed, nmg recently to A \l and N Co . his alma mater, was brilliant Broi c H B Yo; tig a orahd new Philosophiae Doctor from "Faiah Hahvahd." lie is a past presi \;nt of this chapter and liis presence in our midst is good cause lot rejoicing The study which he presented is, "The Development and Administration of Budgets in the Small College." He has currently in preparation an article lor College and University Business.

We wnc capably represented at the regional in Marshall. Texas, by Brothers B F Lever and II L Parker Representation chosen lor the General Convention follows: O E fackson, senior delegate; B F Lever, junior delegate; S. A. Haley and Charles L. Shepard, alternates

Chapter Directory

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DELTA Ai.J'l \- -Clifton Hubbard ; i), Claflin U" ve: •"; ingeburg, S C

DELI BETA—Robert B Ford

Coo!...ian College, Daytona Beach • ,| ri

DEL: \ 1AMMA—Freddie Mac!

oahama A and M College, Nor 4

DlRLTA DELIA—I Andre Edwa j Co'lege, Albi.'ny, Ga

Li.l.TA EPSILON—Sumner C Nlli..'.•, 382 Woodlawn Ave., rffalo 8, N Y

DELTA ZETA—(Inactive), Syracuse, N Y

DELTA ETA—Walter M Knox (CS), Savannah State College, Savannah, Ga

DELTA THETA—Lloyd H Williams Jr (S) Box 184, Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas

DELTA IOTA—William L Reid (P), 12 Jennings Court, New Brunswick, N J

DELTA KAPPA—Wright L Lassiter (S), Alcorn A and M College, Alcorn, Miss

DELTA MU—William T Ridgeway (S), 812 Mathewson, Wichita Kans

DELTA NU—William E Clark (S), Maryland State College, Princess Anne Md

DELTA XI—Roosevelt Jones (P), Central Stale College Wilberforce, Ohio

DELTA OMICRON—Roland Hall (S), 1842 McAllister St. San Francisco, Calif

DELTA PI—Harold C Whitney (S), State Teachers College, Cheyney, Pcnna

DELTA RHO—Don W Burnett (VP), 2816 Wabash Ave., Kansas City 9 Mo

DELTA SIGMA—Leroy J Stanford (S), Grambling College, Grambling, La

DELTA TAU—Caesar W Beckett (S), St Paul's Polytechnic Institute, Lawrenceville, Va

DELTA UPSILON—Charles Brown (S), Miami University, Oxford Ohio

DELTA PHI—Ulysses S Donelson (S), Box 1781 Jackson College Jackson, Miss

DELTA CHI—Edward L Weems (RS), 456 Jefferson Ave., Brooklyn, N Y

DELTA PSI—James Day (S), Florida N and I M College St Augustine, Fla

EPSILON ALPHA—John J Mauton, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio •

GRADUATE CHAPTERS

ALPHA LAMBDA—William Braxton (S), 1456 Beech St., Louisville 11, Ky

BETA LAMBDA—James Jeffress (S), 1824

Paseo, Kansas City Mo

GAMMA LAMBDA—Barton W Morris (S), 293 Eliot St., Detroit 1, Mich

DELTA LAMBDA—Clifton R Jones, 2504 Longwood St., Baltimore, Md

EPSILON LAMBDA—Fred T Simms (P), 4959 Maffitt Place, St Louis 15 Mo

ZETA LAMBDA—Clarence C Johnson, 1119 29th St., Newport News, Va

ETA LAMBDA—William H Hale, 1351 Sharon St., N W., Atlanta, Ga

THETA LAMBDA—Avery Watson, Jr (S), 1330 Home Ave., Dayton 7, Ohio

IOTA LAMBDA—Lehman D Adams (P), 17 West 22nd St., Indianapolis, Ind

KAPPA LAMBDA—Charles A Grant (CS), 504 Beach St., Greensboro, N C

MU LAMBDA—Dr William F Nelson, 721 12th St., N E., Washington 2, D C

NU LAMBDA—John E Reinhard' (S)„ Virginia State College, Petersburg, Va

XI LAMBDA—Lewis A H Caldwell (S), 6518 Minerva Ave. Chicago, 111

OMICRON LAMBDA—W Wesley Whetstone (S), 1231 4th St. N., Birmingham, Ala

PI LAMBDA—C Franklin Brown (Si 1019 Cross St., Little Rock, Ark

RHO LAMBDA—Russell N Service, 585 Michigan St., Buffalo, N Y

SIGMA LAMBDA—Walter E Morial (S), 1433 Touro St., New Orleans La

TAU LAMBDA—N H Williams, Jr., 1405 South St. Nashville, Tenn

UPSILON LAMBDA—Ralph B Stewart (S), 109 E Union St., Jacksonville, Fla

PHI LAMBDA—R H Toole (S) 1005 S Person St. Raleigh N C

CHI LAMBDA—Thomas E Kelley (S), Box 132, Wilberforce, Ohio

PSI LAMBDA—George W James, 1527 E 3rd St., Chattanooga Tenn

ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA—Arthur C Williams (S) 158 Lincoln St. Monlclair, N J

ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Carl I Lynem (S) 407 N Upper St., Lexington, Ky

ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA—Marvin N Riley (P) 150 N Lafayette Ave., White Plains, N Y

ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA—A B Owens, Jr (S), 598 Williams Ave. Memphis Tenn

ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA—R W Harrison (S), 229V2 Main St., Yazoo Citv Miss

ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA—Joseph I Turner (S), Bluefield State College, Bluefield, W Va

ALPHA ETA LAMBDA—James W White, Texas Southern University, Houston 4, Texas

ALPHA THETA LAMBDA—Chester C Sutton (S), 1011 N Ohio Ave., Atlantic City, N J

ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA—E R Armstead (S), W Va State College, Institute, W Va

-J All'IIA k kPPA LAMBDA—E D Downing (S) 36 Center Ave. N W„ Roanoke, Va

33 ALPHA MU LAMBDA—William Holt (S), 733 Sa*on St. Knoxville, Tenn

34 ALPHA NU LAMBDA—Ira L. Ferguson (S), Box 217, Tuskegee Institute, Ala

35 ALPHA XI LAMBDA—William C Bryant (S), 734 Pinewood Ave., Toledo 2, Ohio

36 ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA—Wilbur C Douglass (S), 412 Bakewell Bldg., Pittsburgh 19, Penna

37 ALPHA PI LAMBDA—James O Ellis, 1500 E 1st St. Winston-Salem, N C

38 ALPHA RHO LAMBDA—Raymond Thomas (S) 641/2 N 22nd St. Columbus, Ohio

39 ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA—William D Lo,.an 4108 Penelope St., Dallas, Texas

K> \l PHA TAU LAMBDA—Tollie W Harris (P), 326 Greenwood, Tulsa 6, Okla

41 ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—W H Coston (S), Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala

42 ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Thomas W Young 1660 Corprew, Norfolk 12, Va

43 ALPHA CHI LAMBDA—John M Tutt (S), Iins Phillips Si. Augusta, Ga

44 ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Henry W Webber, 37 Samson Circle, Greenview, Columbia S C,

45 BETA ALPHA LAMBDA—William Johnson (S) 117 Atlantic St., Jersey City 4, N J

46 BETA BETA LAMBDA—John H Anderson (Si 1200 N W 6th Ave., Miami, Fla

47 BETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Harvey O Freeman, 2806 Griffin Ave., Richmond 22, Va

48 BETA DELTA LAMBDA—Ernest C Cook (S), Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla

49 BETA EPSILON LAMBDA—L G Ashley (S) Box 247, Boley, Okla

50 BETA ZETA LAMBDA—A P Marshall (S), 929-A E Dunklin, Jefferson City, Mo

51 BETA ETA LAMBDA—M E Gamble (S), Hennessey, Okla

52 BETA THETA LAMBDA—J M Schooler, 1607 Fayetteville, Durham, N C

53 BETA IOTA LAMBDA—V B Lacour (P), Southern University, Baton Rouge, La

54 BETA KAPPA LAMBDA—E B Burroughs (S) 35 Morris St., Charleston, S C

55 BETA MU LAMBDA—L E Anderson (S), P O Box 862, Salisbury, N C

56 BETA NU LAMBDA—H W Norris (S), Johnson C Smith University, Charlotte, N C

57 BETA XI LAMBDA—W T Bryant, 2731 Franklin, Omaha, Neb

58 BETA OMICRON LAMBDA, Curtis A Woodard (S), 1250 Hercules St., Mobile, Ala

59 BETA PI LAMBDA—Donald W Johnson (S), 104 First St., Albany 10, N Y

60 BETA RHO LAMBDA—James E Smith (S), 962 W Federal St., Youngstown 1, Ohio

61 BETA SIGMA LAMBDA—Jarvis H Arms (S), 13 Rhode St., Hartford 5, Conn

62 BETA TAU LAMBDA—Felix C Thurmond (S), 1005 E Leuda St., Ft Worth Texas

63 BETA UPSILON LAMBDA—V J Gilmore, 400 Laconte St., Jackson, Tenn

64 BETA PHI LAMBDA—E A Bertrand (S), Savannah State College, Savannah, Ga

65 BETA CHI LAMBDA—Harry M Hodges (S), 808 Fondulac Muskogee, Okla

66 BETA PSI LAMBDA—Oscar V Little (S), 1518 E 22nd St., Los Angeles 11 Calif

67 GAMMA ALPHA LAMBDA—John Chiles (P), 9 East Frederick St., Staunton, Va

68 GAMMA BETA LAMBDA—Arnold W Wright, Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Kv

69 GAMMA GAMMA LAMBDA—R W Anderson (S) Box 441 Greenville, S C

70 GAMMA DELTA LAMBDA—Martin K Austin (S) Box 21, E Beckley, W Va

71 GAMMA EPSILON LAMBDA—Thomas A West (P), 914 E 2nd St., Hopkinsville, Ky

72 GAMMA ZETA LAMBDA Richard F Pride (P), 2907 26th St. Tampa, Fla

73 GAMMA ETA LAMBDA—C P Johnson (P), 1173 Hargrave, Austin Texas

74 GAMMA THETA LAMBDA—Phillip G Sadler (S), 314 Rogers Rd. Wilmington, Del

75 GAMMA IOTA LAMBDA—R Maurice Moss (P), 542 Decatur St. Brooklyn, N Y

76 GAMMA KAPPA LAMBDA—B T Washington (S), 306 N 6th St., Wilmington N C

77 GAMMA MU LAMBDA—Walter H Ellis (S), Box 168, F A M University, Tallahassee, Fla

78 GAMMA NU LAMBDA—Allen F Thornhill, 719 Johnson St., Lynchburg, Va

79 GAMMA XI LAMBDA—Charles F Rogers (P), 885 Rondo Ave., St Paul 4 Minn

80 GAMMA OMICRON LAMBDA—Ben C Hampton (S), Albany State College Albany, Ga

81 GAMMA PI LAMBDA—Fleming Huff (S), 4110 Avenue I Galveston, Texas

82 GAMMA RHO LAMBDA—Otha L Porter, 2320 Mass St., Gary, Ind

83 GAMMA SIGMA LAMBDA—O Edward Hicks, Ft Valley State College, Ft Valley, Ga

84 GAMMA TAU LAMBDA—T L Inghram (S) 106 John St., Orange, Texas

85 GAMMA UPSILON LAMBDA—T W Cole, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas

86 GAMMA PHI LAMBDA—J Oscar Williams (S), 1333 84th Ave., Oakland, Calif

187 GAMMA CHI LAMBDA—Grandvel Jackson (P) 1959 Hayes St., San Francisco Calif

188 GAMMA PSI LAMBDA—E L Fair (S), 32 Grail St., Ashville N C

189 DELTA ALPHA LAMBDA—Henry C Crawford 10708 Hampden Ave. Cleveland Ohio

190 DELTA BETA LAMBDA—W Barton Beatty, Jr., Box 352, Phoebus Va

191 DELTA GAMMA LAMBDA—Andrew G White, 6322 Chandler Si. Cincinnati 27, Ohio

192 DELTA DELTA LAMBDA—St Elmo A Greaux (S), 638 6th St. W Palm Beach Fla

193 DELTA EPSILON LAMBDA—Billy Jones (P) 342-A E Broadway E St Louis 111

194 DELTA ZETA LAMBDA—R L Hurst (P), S C State College Orangeburg, S C

195 DELTA ETA LAMBDA—P A Townsend (S) 416 Kansas Ave., lop.-ka, Kans

196 DELTA THETA LAMBDA—Calvin B Browne, Alabama A and M College Normal, Ala

197 DELTA IOTA LAMBDA—James A Hurling iS) 1729 7th Ave. Columbus Ga

198 DELTA KAPPA LAMBDA—Clvde L. Reese (P) 305 Sanborn St. Florence S C

199 DELTA MU LAMBDA—Ferdinand D Williams, 9 N 7th St. Newark N J

200 DELTA NU LAMBDA—L Wilson York <S), 205 N Ridge St., Danville Va

201 GENERAL ORGANIZATION — (Material mailed individually)

202 DELTA XI LAMBDA—Herndon G Harrison 808 Wooden Blvd. Orlando, Fla

203 DELTA OMICRON LAMBDA—Simon J DeVane (S) 6V2 Pine St., Cambridge Md

204 DELTA PI LAMBDA—Andrew J Durgan, 1417 Tremont St., Sslma, Ala

205 DELTA RHO LAMBDA—U J Andrews (P), P O Drawer 1598 San Antonio, Texas

206 DELTA SIGMA LAMBDA—Oliver E Jackson, A M and N College Pine Bluff Ark

207 DELTA TAU LAMBDA—William M Corbin IP) 4505 S 19th St., Phoenix, Ariz

208 DELTA UPSILON LAMBDA—James C Leary (S), 1956 Weinstock St., Shreveport, La

209 DELTA PHI LAMBDA—Herman B Smith, Jr (S) 1612 27th Ave., Tuscaloosa Ala

210 DELTA CHI LAMBDA—Peter C Murrell (P) 809 W North Ave., Milwaukee 6 Wis

211 DELTA PSI LAMBDA—Charles B Minor, 2300 Williams St., Denver, Colo

212 EPSILON ALPHA LAMBDA—W K Kinnebrew, 1511 N Palace, Tyler, Texas

213 EPSILON BETA LAMBDA—W S Hutchings (S) 536 New St. Macon, Ga

214 EPSILON GAMMA LAMBDA—Edward O Gourdin 35 Hutchins St., Roxbury, Mass

215 EPSILON DELTA LAMBDA—James O Hobson, Talladega College, Talladega, Ala

216 EPSILON EPSILON LAMBDA—J W Yancy, II (S), 1116 Elm Ave. Waco, Tex

217 EPSILON ZETA LAMBDA—Howard C Jacobson, 1320 N E 2nd Ave., Portland 12, Oregon

218 EPSILON ETA LAMBDA—Cleo G Davis, 311 S Elm St., Charleston Mo

219 EPSILON THETA LAMBDA—Dwight A Burgess (SI Shellv Bay, Bermuda, B W I

220 EPSILON IOTA LAMBDA—W Lovell Turner (S) 604 Adams St., Suffolk, Va

221 EPSILON KAPPA LAMBDA—Orlando C Powers (P), P O Box 196, Grambling, La

222 EPSILON MU LAMBDA—NeRoy Anderson (SI 622 N Coyle St. Pensacola, Fla

223

EPSILON NU LAMBDA—Joseph W Mclntyre (S) 236 Nicholson St., Portsmouth, Va

224 EPSILON XI LAMBDA—B H Cooper (S), Box 1000 Cla'ksdale Miss

225

EPSILON OMICRON LAMBDA—Thomas M Law (S), St Paul's Polytechnic Institute, Lawrenceville Va

226 EPSILON PI LAMBDA—O H Jones (S), 1105 S E. 6th Ave. Gainesville, Fla

227 EPSILON RHO LAMBDA—D A Williams, 1633 Seabrook Rd., Fayetteville N C

228 EPSILON SIGMA LAMBDA—Willie T Ellis (SI 903 Bradley Ave., Tarboro N C

229 EPSILON TAU LAMBDA—John C Williams (S), Prairie View A and M College, Prairie View Texas

230

231

EPSILON UPSILON LAMBDA—Frederick S Wallter (S) 3420 St John St. Flint, Mich

EPSILON PHI LAMBDA—Burton G West, 900 Dunbar Ave., Port Arthur, Texas

232 EPSILON CHI LAMBDA—Edward N Smith (S), State Teachers College, Elizabeth City, N C

233 EPSILON PSI LAMBDA—Samuel McKay (S) 2731 3rd St. Alexandria La

234 ZETA ALPHA LAMBDA—George H Greene, 401 N W 21st Ave. Ft Lauderdale, Fla

235 ZETA BETA LAMBDA—J M Morris 1604 8th St., Sacramento, Calif

236 ZETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Richard D Jones, Box 297, Langston, Okla

237 ZETA DELTA LAMBDA—Nathan H Beavers, Jr., 13 E High St. Springfield, Ohio

238 ZETA EPSILON LAMBDA—James W Parker, Jr., 179 Shrewsbury Ave. Red Bank, N J

239 ZETA ZETA LAMBDA—Thomas N Coleman, 114 - 52 180th St. St Albans N Y

240 ZETA ETA LAMBDA—W G Keyes, 1504 Beaufort St., New Bern, N C

241 ZETA BETA LAMBDA—Richard B Woodard, 239 Lincoln St., Steelton Penna

242 ZETA IOTA LAMBDA—William D Clark (S), 210 Somerset St., Trenton, N J.

A Cfyrfstmaa <Ei?aUetuj?

By MILTON S. J. WRIGHT

The nations of the world should stop And search their minds and hearts anew

For ways and means peace to achieve, That goodwill o'er the earth may spread And light the way to paths of love, In keeping with the Christmas lore.

Must East and West fore'er fight on And separate good friends from friends And keep on hating, fearing, warring, Building implements of war

For vast destruction and decay, Despite the glorious Christmas light?

Must Might forever suppress Right?

Must the strong oppress the weak?

Must race and race; Must creed and creed Hold back their fellowmen?

Can genuine Brotherhood abound And the Christmas Spirit rule the world?

May theStar of Peace now guide our thinking; Make our understanding clear; Change our guns and atomic power Into streams of human blessing; Give us, God, much greater wisdom In this blessed Christmas tide