Evansville Argus, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, 30 September 1939 — Page 2

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THE EVANSVILLE ARGUS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1939

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EVANSVILLE MINISTER TO PASTOR WAYMAN A.M.E. CHURCH IN KOKOMO. IND

Alexander A.M.E. Church Pastor for Three Years, Is Changed to Northern Dist.

Rev. R. Fremont Boyd To Assume Pastorate Of Local Church The Reverend pVT. Ricardo Dixon, Jr., who served as the minister of Alexander AME Church of the city for the past three years was transferred to the Northern District of the Indiana Conference and assigned to the pastorate of Wayman AME Church in the beautiful industrial city of Kokomo, Indiana, at the 101st session of the conference which closed Sunday evening in Indianapolis. Wayman Church, Kokomo is one( of the most desirable appointments in the state having a membership of 385 and a Sunday enrollment of over 200. The people are very loyal and evidence unlimited church pride. Rev. Dixon was also elected one of the three ministerial alternate delegates to the; General Conference, the supreme governing body of the AME Church, which convenes in Detroit, Michigan, May, 1940. Rev. and Mrs. Dixon will be hosts to the State Missionary convention /hich will meet in Kokomo, June, 1940. The Rev. R. Fremont Boyd, B. D. who has been the minister at Jeffersonville, Indiana, for the past two years was asgned to Alexander Chapel and

will assume charge Sunday, October 1st. Rev. Boyd was a classmate of Rev. Dixon at Wilberforce University, having finished with honors and is quite a brilliant scholar and a forceful pulpiteer. Ha should prove a great asset to the community. Rev. and Mrs. Dixon will make their home with the George Stones in Kokomo, while the parsonage is being renovated. Paul Stone, captain of the Hotel Waiter’s Staff of the McCurdy, i s the son of the Stones.

ALL WISE CHEFS AND H0USWIVES CALL FOR

In Our Churcheis By REV D. C. WEAVER EASTVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. G. W. Cole, pastor; McMims, reporter. Our pastor chose for his text on last Sunday, the ninth chapter of Isiah and the subject was, “His Name Shall Be Called A Wonderful Counseloi-.” It was a burning messaga and the spirit Was high. At the afternoon services Rev. Redman and choir and congregation of Henderson, Kentucky, in] honor of Sister McCormick, president of the Pastor’s Aid.-were in attendance which added greatly to the services. The church gave / picnic Saturday, September 23 which was a great success, On October, fourth and fifth there will be a contest between the Morning Star Quartette of Henderson and the Bright Jewel Quartette of this city.

LEGIONAIRES AIM AT DIXIE JIM CROW BAR Want Negro Legion Units In Every State CHICAGO—(ANP)—Last Monday as the American Legion horde, numbering nearly a quarter of a million delegates and visitors, advanced on the Chicago stronghold, a close checkup revealed that 2,000 colored Legionnaires, their families and other visitors, together with about 12 elected delegates, journeyed here for the legion’s 21st annual national convention. Uppermost in the minds of most visiting colored legionnaires was a campaign to break down this Jim-Crow rule of the South, and permit the forming of Negro legion posts among the thousands of war veterans below the Mason and Dixon line. Only states in the deep South now having Negro legion posts are Alabama and North Carolina. Alabama, declare those familiar with legion affairs, made an exception in the case of Tuskegee Institute, permitted the Brittain McKensie post to be organized. North Carolina, most liberal and forward-looking of all states in the deep South, has posts dotted all over the state, and as a result has developed a distinguished Negro legion leadership. The veterans declare what has been done in North Carolina will be duplicated in other Southern states, once the JimCrow bar is lifted.

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LOSES“HOARD” A burglar who entered an insecure rear window at the home of Mrs. Lillie Givens Monday during her absence, stole several articles of clothing and $35 in cash which she had in a chifferobe.

McFarland Pastor Returns From National Convention

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Dr. R. h. Dixon Announces Statei Baptists Will Meet Here In 1940 Dr. Richard H. Dixon, pastor o f the McFarland Baptist Church located at the corner of Cherry and Fifth streets has returned from Los Angeles, California, where he attended the Na|tional Baptist Convention of America, presided over by Rev. Henry Allen Boyd of Nashville, Tennessee. While there Dr. Dixon received the consent of the National Body to serve as host to the board meeting of 1940 which will meet at the McFarland Baptist Church in February. While in the. Angel City, he was guest minister at several of the more prominent churches of the Methodist and Baptist denominations. Before returning to the middle west, he visited points of interest in San Francisco, Oakland, Denver and other historical western sites. Upon Pastor Dixon’s arrival home Friday, he rushed to Rockport, Indiana,'; where he delivered the principal address on the annual observance of Emancipation Day, exercises which were held at the Spencer County Fair Grounds before a large crowd of whites and colored.

at 7:30. Sunday school starts at 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Tennessee Pitts, Missionary.

(Special Service Starting) Each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. for twelve Sundays, Pastor Dixon will deliver a special message in a series of sermons of the famous, .“Sermon on the Mount”. Each Sunday evening at 7:45, Pastor Dixon will deliver revival messages known as the Twelve Sunday Night Revivals. The first three messages will be on the “Prodigal Son.”

BAPTIST MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE The moderator opened and presided over the last meeting of this organization that was held at the Eastview Baptist Church on Olive street. The following churches reported: Mount Zion Church; Bethel Baptist Church; Little Hope Baptist Church ; Nazar ene Baptist Church; Little Zion and Eastview. Rev. I. H. Smith of Lexington, Kentucky, preached the sermon and other - members included Rev. - J. W. Merriwether, Mrs. Simpson and, Mrs. I. H. Smith. The number of ministers present were twelve. Revs. N. B. Ervin and G. L. Cooksey will take charge of the services next Monday.

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CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. M. S. McCauley, pastor. Our Sunday morning services will start at 11 a. m. when the pastor will deliver a message from the subject, “The House of Life” and from the subject, “The General Judgment” at the evening services. Prof. James V. Roache and his famous Jericho Singers will appear in person at this church, Tuesday eveing, October 3, 1939 at 8 p.m. (MORTON AND CHERRY STS.)

TAYLOR CHAPEL Rev. John Tate, pastor; Sister Boyd, secretary. Rev. M. D. Banks, pastor of Nazarene Baptist Church will occupy the pulpit at the morning services on Sunday and the pastor is extending a welcome to the general public to be present. Our Sunday School starts at 9:30.

ST. JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH Florence and Fourth Avenues. The Mother’s Board ig rendering a program at 3 p.m. at this church. We will run a bus to the Church in Christ Holiness, 625 Canal street, Tuesday evening October 3 at 7:30 to participate in the “Crown Star Program” with Rev. Mrs. W. M. Moore will be wearing the crown. Rev, W. M. Moore, our pastor, will preach at the evening services at 8 p.m.

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NEGRO IS AIR ACE IN CHINA ‘ Cited for Bravery In the War GREENVILLE, S. C., (ANP)— He s a lieutenant in the air force with a record of having shot down a long list of enemy planes, but he had to leave his native land to do so. Known in China as Lieut E Vann Wong of the Royal Pursuit squadron, he was bom plain Edward Vann just 31 years ago in Augusta, Ga. His mother, Leila Vann Wright, is cook in a local white home. Although she hasn’t seen her son in years, she is quite proud of him. ft was several years ago that Lieut. Wong decided to take up flying. He had just graduated from an embalming school in Caliiornia and was working as an undertaker. But he learned that no matter what his interests or qualifications, Uncle Sam had no place for a man of his color in the air corps. Undaunted, he worked for and obtained a license from a private instructor. He also learned that m China they were interested in ability, not race. So he took ship for the Orient, his passage paid .by the Chinese government. Since fighting for China, he has won an enviable reputation and now has several thousand flying hours to his credit as well as victory over many Japanese planes. He has been cited by the Chinese government for bravery and is considered one of the most daring and resourceful flyers in the entire air force there.

RECORD BODY AT LINCOLN Many New Appointments to Faculty JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—Lincoln university of Missouri opened her 74th year this week with an enrollment, on the third day of registration, that exceeds by more than a hundred students that for the same period of 1938. Over 200 freshmen and new enrollees, coming from twenty different states, are numbered in the group of 461 registrants. In addition, thirty students, most of them holding A.B. degrees have registered for the school of law in St. Louis., A department of business ad- | ministration headed by Dr. B. T. 1 McGraw, registrar, has been added to the curriculum of the Jefferson City institution. Courses in printing and building construction are being offered for the first time by the mechanic

Jell. City N.A.A.C.P. President Appoints the Committees for Year By A Staff Correspondant JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —At the regular monthly meeting of the local branch N.A.A.C.P. on Monday of last week, the Rev. Dr. C. B. Johnson, newly elected president appointed the following committees: Committee on Membership: Charles E. Robinson, chairman; Mrs. E. R. Cobb, secretary; Mrs. Sophia Simmons, Rev. L. R. Hardiman, Mr. C. A. Blue, Rufus Petty, Mrs. A. E. Gilmore. Finance Committee: Duke Diggs, chairman; Rev. C. B. Johnson, Dr. McGraw. Press and Publicity: Mrs. Elizabeth R. Cobb. A. S. Pride, L. J.

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Legal Redress and Legislation: Atty. R. S. Cobb, chairman; J. E. Miller, Dr. A. A. Kildaire, Dr. R. G. Richardson, Duke Diggs, Mrs. C. B. Johnson, Mrs. R. M.

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Labor and Industry: Prof. L. J. Greene, chairman; Rufus Petty, Chas. E. Robinson, Mrs. Estella Diggs, Mrs. Joseph Trigg. Education: Dr. Sidney J. Reedy, chairman; Dr. W. S. Savage, Mrs. Sophia Simmons. Entertainment: Mrs. N. B. Richardson, chairman; Miss M. Canty, Mrs. Jos. Trigg, Raymond Kemp, Miss Mary E. Cobb. Youth Council and Junior Work: Eric W. Epps, chairman. NATIONALFARM MEET TO M0. Body Will Convene At Jefferson City MOLINE, 111.—It was announced today from the office of the president that the tenth annual convention of the National Federation of Colored Farmers will meet at Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo., October 25-27. This is the third annual meeting of the organization to be held*Tn Missouri, two previous meetings having been held in Charleston, in the southwestern section of the state. This meeting no doubt will be attended by more farmers of the Race than any other, due to the fact that it will draw large delegations and visitors from Southern states where local Units of Jhe organization are operating as well as farmer-members from all northern states. The N. F. C. F. is the only national organization of colored farmer s which has stood the test of the years. - Supported wholly by its membership, it has retained its independence and has thus been able to speak authoritatively on matters pertaining to the welfare of Negro farmers. Since 1929, when the first Unit was organized at Howard, Miss., its growth has been substantial. It now has members enrolled from 21 states. The objectives and efforts of the N. F. C. F. relative to the welfare of colored farmers have received the endorsemnt of agricultural leaders of both races throughout the nation and the commendation of Federal and State Departments of Agriculture. Members are encouraged to practice cooperative buying, producarts department. Other additions have been made in the department of agriculture, home economics, and English. Lists Appointments Dr. Scruggs announced this week the following new appointments to the school faculty: — Mrs. Ina Bolton, dean of women; Miss Geneva Howard, instructor in physical education; Mrs. Rubye Harris, instructor in music; Mr. James Brown, instructor in printing; Mr. A. E. Pullam, instructor in biology; Mr. K. W. Hatcher, instructor in building construction; Mr. James Freeman, professor of agriculture; Mr. C. C. Darnel, asst, professor of education and field secretary; Mr. M. Brent Oldham, visiting lecturer in economics; Miss Flora Freemany, instructor in History in the laboratory high school; Miss Mildred Nash, clerk in the main office; and Miss Catherine Jane Howell, assistant nurse. The members of the law school faculty are: Dr. Taylor, dean, and professors Scovel • Richardson, Vergil Lucas, James A. Bush and Mrs. Constance Mapp Barbour, acting librarian. Two members of the college faculty received doctorate degrees during the summer: Dr. B. T. McGraw, in economics, from Harvard University; and Dr. Sidney J. Reedy, in education, from the Colorado State College of Education. Three members of the staff received masters degrees during the past three months: Miss Parthenia Norris, Indiana University, Miss Phyllis Honesty, Kansas State College, and Miss Sara Spencer, Ohio State University,

By BOOKER HUGHES Alain Locke was born in Philadelphia, 1886. He received his bachelor’s degree at Harvard in 1907, and won the Rhodes Scholarship for Pennsylvania. After three years at Oxford, he spent one at the University of Berlin. In 1918, he received his Doctor of Philosophy at Howard University. He i s Professor of Philosophy at Howard. He is the author of RACE CONTACTS AND INTERRACIAL RELATIONS, published in 1916, and various articles on social problems have appeared in periodicals. In 1925, Dr. Locke edited the Harlerq Number of SURVEY GRAPHIC. There are numerous other works of Dr. Locke on the market, magazine articles and in book

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Carter G. Woodson, was born in Buckingham County, Virginia, in 1875. He studied at Berea College, Kentucky, and received his B. A. and M. A. at the University of Chicago. He studied at the Sorbonne, and in 1912 received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Harvard University. He has traveled widely in Europe,. Asia, and Africa. He taught for many years, but his most valuable work has been the founding and editing of the JOURNAL OF NEGRO HISTORY, which since 1916 has* been doing notable research in the history of the Negro.

The Technicians Association Meets PITTSBURGH, (ANP) — The National Technical Association, representing engineers, architects, chemista and technicians held its 11th annual convention here recently. The technical meetings were held at Carnegie institute, business meetings at Center Ave. Y.M.C.A., and the official social function-a dinner dance, at the North Park lodge. The need for opening new opportunities for employment of technicians was given considerable attention. A committee on employment is to establish contact with private industry to secure the placement of unemployed technical members. This past year the association has been successful in placing engineers and architects in various governmental departments and their services have proven so satisfactory that the precedence has been established to assure us of continued representation in many departments. Efforts will now be turned to breaking down the apparent prejudice existing in departments under civil service.

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This is a weekly column for the readers of the paper to express their views on any subject that they so desire. Make all articles brief as possible and to the point. An Ode To The President, By MRS. J. L. SHANKLIN I am writing this ode today, For every word is true you see, About our loving president Of the club of the Busy Bee. She’s loving, kind and patient, And loves us every one, She toils untiring, in our club Until all the work is done. There are days when her heart is burdened with sorrows And the tears are stinging her eyes, But she takes, the day s as they come with a smile, And she never gives up to cry. Our president is a Christian woman And puts her trust in God, She labors on from day to day, Even tho’ the way is hard. I want to give flowers today Before she is summoned to that

home on high. For it’s true as a writer has said, “You can’t smell the flowers when you die.” Kind members, let us one and all Do our bit whenever she calls, And pray that God will make . her strong Until she reaches that Heavenly home Dedicated to Mrs. Clerkie McFarland, president of the Busy Bee Club.

Union Has 262 Pd. Frosh RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 23. — Outstanding among the Freshmen candidates are “Two Ton” Gilliams, 262 pounds , of-well, erbeef, who hails from New Haven, Conn, where he pitched a grid a ala carte in scholastic circles Rudolph Birdsong, “Cannon Ball” Cooper’s home starter, who is considered the best inconihg line prospect of this year’s crop Marion Robertson, Richmond’s scintillating ex-high school star, Harry Wright of High Point, N. C., and James Henderson, former Central High flash of Fort Wayne, Ind. The Panthers open with Miner Friday.

tion and marketing, to own the land they til) and to improve living conditions in their homes and communities. By advice and instruction the Federation has aided many tenant farmers to secure farms on reasonable terms. Eleven years ago, it organized tne first cooperative in the na'ion, the membership of which was composed mainly of tenant farmers and sharecroppers. Today, most of these members are farm owners and are selling several thousand dollars worth of their farm products cooperatively annually. Many prominent agricultural and Race leaders will deliver addresses at the convention. These include Hon. Lafayette Patterson, Washington, D. C., who will represent Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace, Hon. E. A. Miller, Asst. Director, Southern Region, AAA, James P. Davis, Head Field Officer, Little Rock, Ark., a former president of the N. F. C. F., James A. Jackson, Standard Oil Co., New York, James W. Washington, Chicago, Illinois, president of the United Cooperative League and genera) manager of the Aframerican Emancipation Exposition which will be held in Chicago next summer, Mrs. Jennie B. Moten, president National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs and many others. Representatives of State Departments of Agriculture, of land grant colleges, of the extension and home demonstration services and prominent colored farmers commissioned by the Governors of many states will also attend. As is customary at all annual conventions, valuable prizes will be awarded for best exhibits of farm and farm-home products. The National Federation of Colored Farmers was organized in 1922 and incorporated under the laws of Illinois in 1930. Present officers are Leon R. Harris, Moline, 111., president; Maj. R. A. Byrd, vice-president; S. B. Wilson, Nashville, Tenn., secretarytreasurer. State and regional vice-presidents include A. Gordap Thompson, Lumberton, N. C., W. E. Brown, Millen, Georgia, P. B. Boston. Oviedo, Florida, D. F. Hall, Georgiana, Alabama, Maj. H. C. McCormick. Taft, Ok., Walter Rilev. Tchula, Miss., Rev. Wm. Freeman. North Little Rock, Ark., and Prof. L. B. Boler, Charleston, Mo.

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