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State Teachers College, Montgomery, Alabama CHARLES

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417 East 47th Street, Chicago 15. Illinois LAY MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL James L. Cummings, Lane College. Jackson, Tenn.; Arthur B. Fox, Jr., Talladega College. Talladega, Ala.; Leroy Collins, 7615 Cedar Avenue, Cleveland S. Ohio.

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201 East Clay Street. Richmond. Va. JEWELS Dr. Henry A. Callls. 2306 East St., N. E.. Washington. D. C.; Nathaniel A. Muiray. 150 Vou St.. N. W.. Washington. I). ('..; Vertner W. Tandy. 221 West139th St.. New York, N. T.; George B. Kelley, l-113th Street, Troy. N Y. 'Charles H. Chapman—*Roy H. Ogle—"James H. Morton—"Deceased.

REGIONAL DIRECTORS Mid-Western Jurisdiction—W. N. Lovelace. Viie-Preslilent; Thomas Horner, SIT N. 30th Street. Indianapolis. Indiana; (Area: Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky); Ernest L. Savory. 186 Hamilton, Columbus, Ohio; (Area: Ohio. Illinois. and West Virginia); Lloyd 11. Williams. 1 r.i North Greenwood Streut, Tulsa, Oklahoma; (Area: Missouri. Minnesota. Oklahoma, and Kansas).

Southern Jurisdiction—W. 11. Gray, Vice-President; Clinton L. Blake, Principal, West Charlotte High School. 1115 Beattle Ford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina; (Area: North and South Carolina); Andrew J. Lewis, 525 Tatnall St., S.W.. Atlanta. Georgia; (Area: Georgia and Alabama): Aaron L. Allen. 1601 Eighteenth Avenue, N., Nashville. Tennessee; (Area: Arkansas and Tennessee); Waiter Morial. 1433 Touro St., New Orleans, Louisiana; (Area: Louisiana anil Mississippi).

Eastern Jurisdiction—Louis H. Schuster, Vice-President; Dr. G. Alex Galvin, 401 West State Street, Ithaca. New York; (Area: Upper New York State and New England); C. Arthur Jackson. 400 Convent Avenue. New York City; (Area: Metropolitan New York. New Jersey and Pennsylvania) ; William V. Jonea (Undergraduate) Howard University, Washington, D. C.; (Area: Undergraduate chapters of Delaware. Maryland, D, C . and Virginia).

Western Jurisdiction—A. Maceo Smith, Vice-President; C. P. Johnson, 2300 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas; Dewey D. Davidson. 1162 East 46th Street, Los Angeles 11, Calif.; Hobert 1.. Myers. 21111 North 22nd Street. Omaha, Nebraska: and Karl Downs, (Special Assistant to Vice-President) Samuel uston College, Austin, Texas.

CHAPTER OFFICERS—UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER i. ALPHA—Cornell University, Ithaca, N . Y . ; President, Dr. G. A. Galvin, 216 West State Street: Secretary, Dr. Albert P. Johnson, 216 West State St. BETA—Howard University, Washington, D. C. : President, Walter Combs, J r . ; Secretary, Ivory Wallace, Howard University, Washington. D. C. ,T _ Presi3 . G A M M A — V i r g i n i a U n i o n U n i v e r s i t y , R i c h m o n d , Va.; d e n t , J. B u r l Yeldell, III, Virginia U n i o n University, R i c h m o n d , Va.; S e c r e t a r y , J . S i l v a n u s W i l s o n , Virginia Union University, R i c h m o n d , Va. 4 . DELTA—Tillotson College, Austin, Texas ; President, Maceo T. Bowie ; Secretary, Abe Haywood, Tillotson College, Austin, Texas.

President, 6. EPSILON—University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Ralph M. D. Gibson ; Secretary, Julian Witherspoon, 129 Tyler Huuse.

E. Quad, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

6. Z E T A — Y a l e U n i v e r s i t y , New H a v e n , C o n n . ; P r e s i d e n t , D r .

H a r o l d S. F l e m i n g , 60 Dixwell A v e n u e , New H a v e n 11, C o n n . ; S e c r e t a r y , C h a r l e s H . W i l s o n , J r . , 69 D i c k e r m a n St., N e w Haven 11, C o n n . ^T ETA—Columbia University, St. Lawrence, Brooklyn CC, New York.

N . Y . ; President, William L. Bryant, 172-13 107th Avenue, Jamaica, N. Y . ; Secretary, Edward N. Byas, 302 West 122nd St.. New York THETA—University of Chicago, Chicago, 111. ; President, Edward B. Crute, 1824 Hartrey Ave., Evanston, 111. ; Secretary, Nelson E. Woodley, 609 East 60th St., Chicago.

M o r r i s B r o w n College, A t l a n t a , Ga.; P r e s i d e n t , A r t l s s. IPO. TGAr— a v e s , F a c u l t y Advisor, 51 V i n e St., N. W., A t l a n t a , G a .

10 K A P P A — O h i o S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y , C o l u m b u s , O h i o ; P r e s i d e n t , R i c h a r d C a l l o w a y , 323 L e x i n g t o n Ave., C o l u m b u s , O h i o ; S e c r e t a r y , H o w a r d E. Lewis, 230 W . F r a m b e s Ave., C o l u m b u s , 11. MU—University of Minnesota. Minncapolis-St. Taul. Minn. ; President, Charles F. Nichols; Secretary, Thomas W. Fowler, 1721 University Avenue, S. E., Minneapolis 14, Minn.

12. NU—University of Lincoln ( P a . ) ; President, Royal Allen; Corresponding Secretary, Henry D. Primas, Lincoln University, Pa. IS. XI—Wilberforce University, Wilberforce. Ohio; President. Jacob A. Holmes, Box 268; Financial Secretary, William W. Brown, Box 184; Wilberforce University, Ohio.

14 . O M I C R O N — P i t t s b u r g h , P a . ; P r e s i d e n t , H. R . P r i m a s , 1110 N .

F r a n k l i n Ave., P i t t s b u r g h 12, P e n n . ; S e c r e t a r y , M a t t h e w L. D a w , 7507 C a l u m e t Ave., P i t t s b u r g h 18, P e n n .

15 PI—Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio; President, Joe Hicks, 4120 Cedar Avenue; Corresponding Secretary, Leroy Collins, 7A1R CV^^r Avenue. Cleveland, Ohio. its R H O — P h i l a d e l p h i a , P a . ( G r a d u a t e G r o u p ) ; P r e s i d e n t , Dr. W. F . J e r r i c k , 1843 C h r i s t i a n ; S e c r e t a r y , Dr. O. W i l s o n W i n t e r s , 28 C u r r e n A r c a d e , N o r r i s t o w n , P a .

17 . S I G M A — H a r v a r d U n i v e r s i t y , B o s t o n , Mass.; P r e s i d e n t , T h o m a s A C e n t e r , 12 H u b b a r d A v e n u e , C a m b r i d g e , Mass.; S e c r e t a r y , A. C. F a i r e , 111 T o w n s e n d S t r e e t , R o x b u r y , M a s s .

18. TAU—University of Illinois, Urbana, 111. ; President, Charles E. Gaines ; Secretary, Benjamin C. Duster, Jr., 1301 West Clark Street, Urbana, IU. 19. UPSILON—University of Kansas, Lawrence, K a n s . ; Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia. Kans.; Kans. State College of Agriculture a n d Applied Science, M a n h a t t a n , Kansas; President, Howard B r o w n , 1101 Miss., L a w r e n c e , K a n s a s . ; S e c r e t a r y , L a w r e n c e L a c k e y , 1101, L a w r e n c e , K a n s a s .

10. PHI—Ohio University. Athens, INACTIVE. I I . CHI—Meharry Medical College, Nashville, T e n n . ; Preisdent, John H. Gladney; Secretary, Delo Gray, Mehacry Medical College, Nashville, T»nn. . P S I — U n i v e r s i t y of P e n n s y l v a n i a , T e m p l e U n i v e r s i t y , P h i l a 22 d e l p h i a , P a . ; P r e s i d e n t , W i l l i a m E. G r i f f i n . 5161 P a r r i s h St.; S e c r e t a r y R o b e r t L. P o i n d e x t e r . 2128 C h r i s t i a n St., P h i l a d e l phia. Pa. ALPHA A L P H A — U n i v e r s i t y of C i n c i n n a t i , C i n c i n n a t i College 23 of P h a r m a c y , M i a m i U n i v e r s i t y . C i n c i n n a t i , O ; P r e s i d e n t , Dr. R. H. B r o w n . 3317 Drexel P l a c ; ; S e c r e t a r y , Dr. B . F . C a n n .

5223 W a r d S t r e e t , C i n c i n n a t i , O h i o .

ALPHA BETA—Talladega College, Talladega, Ala.; President, May14. nard V. Foster; Secretary, Arthur B. Fox. Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama.

26. ALPHA GAMMA—Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, INACTIVE. 26 A L P H A D E L T A — U n i v e r s i t y of S o u t h e r n C a l i f o r n i a , Los A n g e l e s , Calif.; P r e s i d e n t , H e r b e r t W. S i m m o n s , 132 W e s t 51st St., Los A n g e l e s , 1, Calif.; S e c r e t a r y , A r t h u r T r e n t , J r . , 464 E a s t 43rd P l a c e , Los A n g e l e s 11, Calif.

17. ALPHA EPSILON—University of Calif., Berkeley. Calif.; President.

Andrew Howard, III, 4401 West Street. Oakland, Calif.; Corr. Sec-

retary, Joseph O. Williams, 2814 California Street, Berkeley 3, California.

L L Li 28. ALPHA ZETA—West Virginia State College, Institute. West V a . ; President, Virgil Hayes ; Secretary, Reginald S. White, West Va. State College, Institute, West Virginia.

29. ALPHA ETA—Stowe Teachers College, St. Louis. Mo.; President, James C. Blanks, Jr.. 2514 North Sarah Street; Secretary, Ear* Hunter, 2316 Spruce Street, St. Louis. Mo. 80. ALPHA THETA—Iowa University. Iowa Citv, Iowa; President, H. I. Fontellio-Nanton, Box 788, Iowa City ; Secretary, E. Leonard, 121 N. Dubuque Street. Iowa City, Iowa.

3 1 . ALPHA I O T A — U n i v e r s i t y of C o l o r a d o , D e n v e r , Colo.; S e c r e t a r y , J o h n Waller, 2606 G i l p i n St., D e n v e r , Colo.

32. ALPHA KAPPA—Springfield, Amherst College, Amherst, Mass..

Springfield, Mass.. INACTIVE. 33. ALPHA MU—Northwestern University, Evanston, 111. ; President, Isaac H. Jackson, 4751 Forrestville Avenue, Chicago. 111.; Secretary.

William C' Pyant, 1930 Brown Avenue. Evanston. Illinois.

34. A L P H A NU—Iowa State College. Drake University. Des Moines, Iowa.

35. ALPHA XI—University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.

36. ALPHA OMICRON—Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. ; President,! John Adams; Corr. Secretary, Edzar Ward, Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. 37. ALPHA PI—Louisville Municipal College, Louisville. Kentucky.

38. ALPHA RHO—Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga. ; President, Charles.

C. Walker; Secretary, William E. Thomas. Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga. 39. ALPHA SIGMA—Wiley College, Marshall, Texas; President, John L. Williams;i Secretary, Clarence L. Thomas, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas.

40. ALPHA TAU—Akron University. Akron, Ohio; President, Herbert R. Bracken, 385 Wellington Avenue; Secretary, Sterling Tucker, 199/ Perkins Street, Akron, Ohio.

41. ALPHA UPSILON—University of Wayne. Detroit, Michigan ; President, Kehheth Vernon. 569 Melbourne; Secretary, James B. Parker, 6806 WooBrow, Detroit, Mich.

42. ALPHA 1 PHI—Clark College, Atlanta, Ga.; President, Clarence Lovick ; Secretary, George C. Allen. Clark College. Atlanta, Georgia.

43. ALPHA QUI—Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. ; President, Nathaniel Williams ; Secretary, Jackie R. Gardner. Fisk University. Nashville, Tenn.

44. ALPHA PSI—Lincoln University (Mo.), Jefferson City. Mo.; President, Maurice E. K i n g ; Corr. Secretary, Harold E. Browder, J r . , Lincoln University, Jefferson City. Mo. 45. BETA ALPHA—Morgan College. Baltimore, Md. 46. BETA BETA—University of Nebraska.

47. BETA GAMMA—Virginia State College, Ettrick. Virginia ; President, William L. Craig ; Secretary. Russell L. Gaines, Virginia State College, Ettrick, Va. 48. B E T A D E L T A — S t a t e College, O r a n g e b u r g , S. C ; P r e s i d e n t , F r a n k P r i n c e , S t a t e College, O r a n g e b u r g , S. C ; S e c r e t a r y , W i l l i a m D. D a n i e l s , S t a t e College, O r a n g e b u r g , S C 49. B E T A E P S I L O N — A g r i c u l t u r a l a n d T e c h n i c a l College, G r e e n b o r o , N. C ; P r e s i d e n t , C h a r l e s W a l l a c e , 1302 1-2 E a s t M a r k e t , G r e e n s b o r o , N. C ; S e c r e t a r y , W i l l i a m A. S k e l t o n , 1214 E .

W a s h i n g t o n , G r e e n s b o r o , N. C. 50. BETA ZETA—Samuel Huston College. Austin, Texas; President, C. H. Elliott; Secretary, Karl E. Downs, Samuel Huston College, Austin 22. Texas.

51. BETA ETA—Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. 111.; President, Joseph C. Penn. 41!) E. Jacks in. Carbondale, 111. ; Secretary-Treasurer, Gaffney A. Taylor. P. O. Box TIT,. Colp, Illinois.

52. BETA THETA—Bluefield State College. Bluefield, West V a . ; President, Melvin Smith: Secretary, Charles B. Brook. Bluefield State College. Bluefield. West Va. 53. BETA IOTA—Western State College, Kalamazoo, Michigan, I N ACTIVE. 54. BETA KAPPA—Langston University. Lungston, Oklahoma; President, Amos Stevenson ; Secretary, Eddie Fred Jordan, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma.

55. BETA MU—Kentucky State College. Frankfurt, Ky.; President. A. H. Clement; Secretary, Norman M. Rates, Kentucky State College.

Frankfort, Kv. 56 BETA NIT—Florida A. & M. C o l l e t . Tallahassee, Fla. ; President, R a l p h W i m b i s h ; S e c r e t a r y , A l b e r t M. M a c k e y , F l a . A. & M College, T a l l a h a s s e e , F l o r i d a .

57. BETA XI—LeMoyne College, Memphis, Tenn. ; President, Richard A. W a r r ; Secretary, Malone B. Broome, LeMoyne College, Memphis.

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58. BETA OMICRON—Tenn. A. & I. State College. Nashville, T e n n . ; President, Edward L. Mullins; Secretary, Thomas H. Pinson Tenn A. & I. State College. Nashville, Tenn.

59. BETA PI—Lane College. Jackson, Tenn.; President, Lewis L FlowersS e c r e t a r y , Virgil M a y , L a n e College, J a c k s o n , T e n n e s s e e .

THE S P H I N X OFFICIAL ORGAN OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.

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DECEMBER, 1946

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ROBERT CUSTIS 771 St. Nicholas Ave., N e w York, N. Y. MILTON S. J. WRIGHT Wilberforce University, Ohio.

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JAMES B. BROWNING Miners Teachers College, Ga. Ave., at Euclid and Fairmont, N. W., Washington, D. C. ARMISTEAD S. PRIDE Lincoln University (Mo) Jefferson City, Mo.

SIDNEY A. JONES 180 West Washington St., Chicago, m .

J. SAUNDERS REDDING Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia 8-9 MOSS H. KENDRIX 1927 11th St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Brother Gray's Expansion Program

9 ANDREW J. LEWIS II Atlanta, Georgia

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DOWDAL H. DAVIS, JR. 2711 East 21st St., Kansas City, Mo.

FEATURE EDITORS J. EDWARD COTTON 348 N. Manassas St., Memphis, Tenn.

GEORGE W. GORE, JR., A. & I. State College, Nashville, Tenn.

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T H E S P H I N X

December, 1946

CONVENTION HEADOUARTERS —EAST HIGH SCHOOL Corner E. Broad Street and Taylor Ave., Columbus, Ohio

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THE M E T A L ARTS CO. YOUR OFFICIAL JEWELERS Rochester, New York

8:00-10:00 a. m — Meeting of Executive CouncilDeshler-Wallick Registration 11:00-12:30 p. m. —Opening Business Session Introduction of Presiding Officer, Maceo Hill Call to Order and Welcome, B. V. Lawson, General Pres.

Invocation Presentation of General President, Brother Brown Appointment of Convention Officials and committees Report of Committee on Rules and Credentials, Andrew J. Lewis F r a t e r n i t y Hymn. Adjournment Business Session, A. Maceo Smith, Vice President, presiding 1:30- 5:00 p. m.—Roll Call and Announcements President's Annual Report Report of the Executive Council Report of the General Officers Turn to Page 4

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Brother Schuster Has Hand Too In Locating "M" Cup The editor's attention has been called to the fact that another officer had a hand in locating the famous McGee Cup, now in permanent possession of Alpha Tau Lambda, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is our Eastern Vice-President, Brother Louis H. Schuster, of Virginia State College.

Information from Brother Schuster's office is to the effect that one of his first official missions was to Richmond, Va„ where he found the cup in the Fraternity Room of Gamma Chapter, Virginia Union.

The cup was sent to Brother Burt A. Mayberry, General Secretary, who in turn personally delivered it to the brothers in Tulsa.

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Season's Greetings

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E x t e n d s to all B r o t h e r s and Host Chapters a V e r y

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C H R I S T M A S and a H A P P Y a n d Successful N E W Y E A R .

Fraternally yours

RITZ THEATRE 1714 Jefferson Nashville, Tenn.

PAUL L. HATCHETT, Chapter Secretary

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ditional information relative to the cup, and is equally glad to accord this mention of Brother Schuster. Perhaps it should also be added that it was Brother Captain Forrest Pritchett, of St. Louis, Mo., and a former Tulsa youth, who disclosed the whereabouts of the McGee Cup during the Closed Banquet last year at the Chicago Convention. Brother Pritchett was a student at Virginia Union when Gamma Chapter won the cup at the New York World Fair Convention in 1939.

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PRICE'S DINNER CLUB W h e r e College S t u d e n t s Dine!

J. ARNETT MITCHELL "THE KICK-OFF" will be given the social side of the Columbus "Conclave" by Brother J. Arnett Mitchell during the Welcome Reception.

Brother Mitchell, graduate of Bowdoin College, has studied and traveled extensively abroad. He received his Master of Arts Degree at Ohio State University, and completed all course work for the Doctorate there.

Formerly an instructor at Tuskegee Institute, and Sumner High School, St. Louis, Mo. Brother Mitchell was the first college dean at Southern University, Scotlandville, La. For more than a quarter of a century, he has been principal of Champion Junior High School, Columbus, Ohio. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Pi Phi Boule, and is listed in "Who's Who In American Education."

His school, Champion Junior, with an enrollment of 700 pupils and 25 teachers, embraces a physical plant estimated at a quarter million dollars.

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JEWEL N. A. MURRAY Guest Founders' Message will be delivered by Jewel Nathaniel A. Murray, of Washington, D. C. He is one of the Seven Founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, which this year celebrates its Ruby (40th) Anniversary.

Founders' address, one of the major features of an Alpha Convention, is usually delivered alternately by the surviving Jewels, now four in number. All the Jewels hold life membership in the Fraternity through Alpha Chapter, Ithaca, New York.

DR. HOWARD L. BEVIS

Welcome From Ohio State President President Howard L. Bevis of Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, who will welcome Alpha men to Columbus at the Opening Reception Friday, December 27th.

Burt A. Mayberry, General Secretary Lewis O. Swingler, Editor of the Sphinx M. G. Ferguson, General Treasurer H. Council Trenholm, Director of the Educational Activities and Chairman of the Commission of Scholarships and Educational Activities.

William N. Lovelace, First Vice President Constitution Committee, L. Howard Bennett Auditing Committee, W. D. Hawkins, J r .

Publicity Committee, J. Rupert Picotte, Chairman Ritual Committee, Brother Berry Committee on Public Policy, Howard H. Long SATURDAY—December 28, 1946 Gen. President B. V. Lawson. presiding 9:00- 1:00 p. m.—Committee Reports Audit Committee, William D. Hawkins, J r .

P a n Hellenic Council, William Pyant, Chairman Delinquent and Unrepresented Chapters Adjournment 2:00- 5:00 p. m.—Presiding: William H. Gray F r a t e r n a l Address: H. Council Trenholm Convention Address: Albert Jones Committee on Special Program, Robert T. Custis Adjournment SUNDAY—December 29, 1946 11:00 a. m.—Church service, Rev. Dr. Karl Downs, Pres. of Sam Houston College, Austin, Texas 3:00 p. m.—Public Meeting, Memorial Hall, E. Broad St., & 5th Street Invocation Presentation of t h e General President by Charles H. Wesley Presiding, General President, B. V. Lawson or Albertus Conn Musical Selections Greetings (Local Fraternities and Sororities) Address, Channing H. Tobias Director, Phelps-Stokes Fund, New York City Music Address, P a u l Robeson Turn to next page

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EAST HIGH SCHOOL CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS, COLUMBUS, OHIO

East High School, located on East Broad street, in the heart of the belt where most of the housing provisions for visiting brothers have been made, will be the scene of all business sessions during the Thirty-Second General Convention in Co-

lumbus. Ohio. This structure is one of the latest school buildings of the city, and is within six to twenty cent taxi, motor bus, or trolley car fare.

Convention P r o g r a m Presentation, Rayford W. Logan Chairman of Committee on International Relations among Minorities Alpha H y m n Benediction MONDAY—December 30. 1946 9:00- 1:00 p. m. -Business Session, V. Pres. Lewis Schuster, presiding Introduction of Jewels, Visiting Brothers and Delegates Address of Guest Founder, Jewel Nathaniel M u r r a y Committee on Budget, R. P. Daniels Election of Officers Adjournment 2:00- 5:00 p. m, -Afternoon Business Session, A. Maceo Smith, President, presiding Committee on Recommendation, Malvin Goode Committee on Pins and Badges Committee on Complaints and Grievances

Continued Report of Commission on Elections, Henry L. Dickason Committee on Extension TUESDAY—December 81. 1946 9:00- 1:00 a. m.—Resolution Committee Committee on Chapter Constitutions Committee on Place Committee on Chapter Achievements, Charles Proctor Auditing Committee, William D. Hawkins Introduction of Brothers and Visitors Adjournment 1:30- 4:00 p. m.—Tour

8:00 p. m.—Banquet (Formal) Toastmaster, Albertus B. Conn Invocation Introduction of Speaker, David Jones, J r .

Address, J u a n Sandifer Songs Announcements Adjournment

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December, 1946

Alpha's Footprints Here and There Brother S. S. Morris, former pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Nashville, was recently elected to the presidency of Shorter-Flipper-Curry College, Little Rock, Arkansas. He had already distinguished himself before going to Shorter as a pastor, scholar, and civic leader.

"I write to extend to you congratulations and to welcome you as a colleague into the challenging field of college administration," wrote Brother Dr. William H. Gray, president of Florida A. and M. College, and Southern Vice-President of Alpha Phi Alpha, to the newly elected president

• * * Brother Dr. Fred Douglass Patterson, president of Tuskegee Institute, was reelected president of the United Negro College Fund. His re-election came through the unanimous vote of presidents of thirty-three educational institutions affiliated with the Fund. Another distinguished brother, Dr. Robert P. Daniel, president of Shaw University, was elected secretary of the Fund, a position formerly held

by Miss Florence Read, of Spelman, who moved to the position of vice-president.

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MAYOR J. A. RHODES, OF COLUMBUS, OHIO "You are most cordially welcomed to Columbus," is the official message Mayor J. A. Rhodes, of Columbus, Ohio, sends to brothers who plan attending the Thirtysecond General Convention in the Ohio Capital. The Mayor is making available many of the public facilities for the enjoyment and comfort of the Alpha delegation.

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Brother Milton S. J. Wright, Professor of Economics and Political Science at Wilberforce University, and staff member of the SPHINX MAGAZINE, has received many commendations for his series of lecture tours under auspices of the American Friends Service Committee. He is back on the Wilberforce University campus following a leave of absence to carry on this significant work in the field of Race Relations. Results of his lectures, given at many of the leading white universities and colleges of the nation, will be published in the CONVENTION NUMBER of the Sphinx. Brother Wright's most recent article for our official organ was published in the Educational Number. It was titled, "Signs of America's Will to Try Democracy."

• » • Dr. Farrow Allen, associate surgeon at Harlem Hospital, and adjunct surgeon at Sydenham Hospital, New York City, was listed in a recent newspaper release as one of the twelve well known race doctors scheduled to be initiated into The American College of Surgeons, during its annual convocation at Cleveland, Ohio this month. This body of distinguished medical men for many years barred Negro surgeons from membership notwithstanding sharp criticism. Until last November, 1945, only three colored physicians had ever held membership in the ACS. Two of the original members are deceased. Last November (1945) Brother Dr. Roscoe C. Giles, of Chicago, Past General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, was admitted to membership.

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The Golden Gate In '48 GREETINGS TO THE '46 CONVENTION Alpha Epsilon

Brother Dr. Allen, Fisk University and medical graduate of Harvard University, distinguished himself fraternally as Eastern Vice-President and later as General Treasurer. He held the latter position from 1939 to 1945, having been succeeded

by Brother Dr. M. G. Ferguson, of Nashville, Tenn.

• » « Bro. Charles S. Johnson, world-famous sociologist, became the first Negro Presi-

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GUEST SPEAKER AT COLUMBUS tion was made' by the Board of Trustees in New York.

Head of the university's social science department since 1928, Brother Dr. Johnson had already made an international reputation as a sociologist, scholar, and author. His writings are found in leading institutions of the world; his numerous surveys have touched Negro life on virtually every level; his counsel has been sought in Europe and Asia as well as every section of the country. Dr. Johnson only recently returned from Japan where he was included in a party of twenty educators sent to the Orient at General MacArthur's request to help organize the educational system of that country. President Truman appointed him as an alternate United States delegate to the first session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization general conference held in Paris in November.

The sixth president of Fisk University, Brother Johnson is the first and only Negro to ever head the 80-year-old institution. He succeeds Dr. Thomas E. Jones, who resigned last spring to assume the presidency of Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana. iteports during late fall informed the Sphinx Office of the unfortunate accident suffered by Brother I. Hamilton Perkins, Sr., and his wife during their return home in Kansas City, Kansas from the Regional Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Fifteen miles out from Pittsburgh, Pa., Brother Perkins' 1946 Buick ear was involved in a highway mishap. His wife suffered a broken limb, and a fractured forehead. Brother Perkins sustained a broken knee and fractured skull.

The couple was taken to Braddock hospital, Braddock, Pennsylvania, where they remained fifteen days. Brother Perkins notified the General President, Attorney Belford V. Lawson. of the accident following his return home.

Further information has not been received of Brother and Mrs. Perkins' condition. but it is the prayerful hope of Alpha that they have completely recovered.

The president, in a communication to Brother Perkins, assured him and Mrs. Perkins of Alpha's concern for their condition, and wished for them a speedy recovery.

"ALPHA BITS," a periodical of breezy news about members of Upsilon Lambda.

Jacksonville, Florida, is serving to stimulate increased interest in the Fraternity on part of the membership. The issue received by the Sphinx office discloses a chapter roster of twenty-five members, a message from the chapter president, Brother T. M. (Ted) Christopher, captioned "From Under The Gavel"; and an announcement that plans are in the making for requesting a Life Membership Pass Card for Brother R. W. Butler from the General Organization. "Heads up to this living example of Alpha in our midst," the statement on Brother Butler concludes. Another point of interest is that the chapter expects to send two delegates to the Columbus, Ohio Convention.

The cover is strikingly illustrated with pictures of Palm Trees, expressive of Florida's tropical climes. Good work, brothers.

Brother Dr. Channing Tobias, Director of the Phelps-Stokes Fund, with headquarters in New York, is scheduled as one of two guest speakers at the Public Program during the Thirty-Second General Convention, Columbus, Ohio.

The other will be the celebrated singer and actor, Brother Paul Robeson.

Shown here is Brother Tobias^ internationally recognized for his long-time services with the National Y. M. C. A., and as a civic leader, as he chats with Andrei Gromyko, the brilliant young Soviet delegate to the United Nations Security Council at a reception in Rockefeller Center, given by the Greater New York Committee for Russian Relief. Dr. Tobias is a member of the New York Executive Committee of the Russian Relief Society. Center is Ronnie Gleason, actively identified with young women's civic groups.

The Public Program will be held at Memorial Hall, East Broad and Fifth Street, Sunday, December 29th, beginning at three p. m.

Brother Tobias' last official appearance on an Alpha General Convention program was in 1939 during the New York World Fair Session.

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organization had more than one representative on this committee.

Another brother, W. H. Sullivan, assisted in planning the strategy for the registration of Negroes in Atlanta. The members of the Steering Committee, whose services were voluntary, engaged 700 block workers who covered approximately 1200 blocks inhabited by Negroes in a door-to-door canvass.

Community mass meetings and registration clinics were urged and sponsored by this committee of eight persons.

This Steering Committee, dominated by Alpha men, virtually took over the leadership of the local Citizens Democratic Club and immediately began to extend its sphere of influence throughout Georgia. A Georgia Speakers .bureau was formed. As members of this Bureau, the Alpha men on the Steering Committee visited every section of the State in the registration program which culminated in the registration of more than 100,000 Negroes in Georgia.

In Atlanta, Brother Henderson, president of Eta Lambda, and the only Alpha housing manager in the community, induced 35 per cent of the residents of his project to register. Brother Henderson sparked the registration drive with a special sticker provided for every registered voter in his project. "A registered Voter Lives Here" was an inspiring sign BROTHER LILLARD HONORED IN ITALY—In recognition of "Meritorious on doors. The success of Brother HenServices" as an American Red Cross Director overseas, Brother J. R. Lillard, former derson's idea was later adopted by the Midwestern Regional Director, has been awarded a Merit Medal. The award was the entire Atlanta community. gift of Commanding Officer PBS Brig. General Blood.

Eta Lambda Chapter assumed the exBrother Lillard, left end, is shown receiving congratulations from Lt. Colonel J. L. pense for the stickers for all of Atlanta.

Ortino, Commanding Officer of the 838th Engr. Avn. Bn., Manfredonia, Italy at the This chapter also assumed other expense new Red Cross Club which "J. R." opened up after leaving the famous Pen-Beach for registration and voting literature Club in Leghorn, Italy. Miss Mildred Fortson, Assistant Program Director, was also . which colored citizens of Atlanta used recipient of the same honor. She is seen right end. freely.

"I plan to be in the State within a few weeks," "Brother Lillard wrote Sphinx Brother Milton White, of Eta Lambda Editor Swingler". "This means Columbus for the Alpha Convention." is president of the Young Men's RepubBrother Lillard, resident of Kansas City, Mo., .ind Swingler were bunk mates dur- lican Club. Brother A. F. Weems is secing their college days at Nebraska University. retary of this Club. The efforts of these brothers resulted in the registration of hundreds of Negro voters.

Brothers John Turner, Sullivan and ATLANTA ALPHAS SPARK DRIVE FOR REGISTRATION Greenlea were leaders in the drive for AND POLITICAL ACTION FOR BALLOT IN GEORGIA registration of veterans. The Georgia Veterans' League, an independent vetIN May, 1944, after it became obvious of Democratic Clubs. " During the two- erans group, of which Brother Turner is that Negroes were not to be allowed to year fight which culminated in the com- president, supplied placards in the regisparticipate • in the Democratic Primary plete manning of a Precinct in Atlanta, tration drive. For three consecutive Sunelections in Atlanta and Georgia, a group Alpha men were predominant. Brothers days 100 veterans in this organization of 17 public spirited Negro citizens met Greenlea, Pierce, and Bacote were pow- were directed to contact as many potenin Atlanta and formed the Citi- erful factors on the Legal and Action tial Negro voters as their time and enzens Democratic Club of Fulton County. Committees. Brother Cliff Mackay, in ergy permitted.

Four Alpha men were among the charter publicity and Wallace Van Jackson as During the same period when Alpha members: Wallace Van Jackson, Secre- secretary of the Club did a yeoman's job. men were spear-heading the registration tary of the Club; Dr. J. A. Pierce and The activities of these men were fur- drive and voting opportunities in Atlanta, Prof. C. A. Bacote, members of the Exec- ther felt after the successful Primary in these same and other Alpha brothers utive Committee; and Charles W. Green- which Mrs. Helen Mankin, liberal Demo- were active in the Citizens Committee on lea. crat was sent to the U. S. Congress to Public Education. This committee was The most significant work of this club complete the unexpired term of Mr. formed of representatives of forty or more was institution of a suit in the U. S. Dis- Ramspeck who resigned. Brother Bacote, organizations in a concerted drive to trict Court against the Registrar of Fulton as chairman of the Atlanta Citizens Reg- force the Atlanta School Board to proCounty in order to force him to send the istration Committee, led the movement in vide adequate educational facilities for names of Negro registrants to the polls in Atlanta and Fulton County to increase Negro children from funds which were Atlanta and Fulton County. In this action the registration of Negroes. This list was expected as the result of a City Bonv.

Wallace Van Jackson was successful in increased from 4.000 to 25.000 in a period issue. the suit against the Registrar in the name of four months. The following brothers Alpha men active in this effort were: worked with Brother Bacote: Brothers Brothers Henderson, Pierce, Greenlea, of the club.

Jackson, Secretary of the Committee; Alfonso Elder, and Jackson. Brother Subsequent action of the club resulted Pierce, Greenlea, and J. H. Henderson, Pierce was the editor of the Committee's in support of the citizens of Columbus, President of Eta Lambda.

Publication, A Report of Public School Georgia in the famous Primus King case Five of the eight members of the Steer- Facilities for Negroes in Atlanta. Brother which won the right, before the U. S. was also a member of the ediDistrict Court, for the Negroes' participa- ing Committee of the Atlanta Citizens Jackson torial committee lor this and other retion in the Democratic Primary. The Registration Committee were Alpha men ports the Committee on Public EdCitizens Democratic Club was instrumen- —Brothers Bacote, Pierce, Henderson, ucationwhich published. tal in forming a state-wide organization Jackson and Greenlea. No other fraternal In addition to these accomplishments,

December, 1946 was the spearheading of two movements

by Eta Lambda that brought good results during the year.

One, an attempt to force the state and county governments to make more adequate provisions for its delinquent Negro boys, resulted in the superintendent of the Fulton County Industrial Farm being fired, and the boys transferred to better facilities. This was brought about by the interest of Bros. A. J. Lewis, Greenlea, B. T. Harvey, Nelson C. Jackson, and James Puckett have always had in the youngsters of the community. All of these brothers have devoted their energies through Boys' Club work, Boy Scouts.

Teen-Age Canteens, and Coaching football and basketball teams. Brother Lewis is Attendance Officer for the City Public School system and "Czar" of the city's Twilight Softball League. These men soon became thoroughly aware of the rotten conditions existing in the county reformatory and set about to change them.

They found the superintendent chaining boys in chain-gang fashion. The superintendent and guards all being completely illiterate, they found all boys doing farm work with no provision for vocational or mechanical training. These Alpha brothers were set up as a committee by Eta Lambda to do something about these conditions. Through a process of publicizing the conditions, working through influential ministers of both races, and bringing into use a new found political pressure, the Alpha committee was able to completely change the set-up at the Fulton County Industrial Farm for Negro beys.

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PORTRAIT OF ETA LAMBDA'S NEW PRESIDENT

By William Sullivan Associate Editor

has embraced a primary interest in the educational life of the community, and Eta Lambda's influence is felt in all quarters where the welfare of the Negro is concerned. The reason stems back to the high calibre of its membership which is composed of brothers who utilize their talents, and training for group rdvancement.

Such a brother is Nelson C. Jackson.

Brother Jackson, native of Kansas City.

Missouri, has made one enviable record after another in many areas of service.

Presently he is serving as Southern Field Director of the National Urban L°agup.

After receiving his elementary and high school education in Kansas City. Kansas Brother Jackson did his college work at Morehouse where he receiver! his A. B. Degree: Atlanta University School of Social "Work, Rutgers. Michigan, and Chicago University. He has completed his residence work for the Doctorate.

His various jobs in the field of social welfare coupled with the numerous organizations he is identified with have given Eta Lambda's new president the broadest possible experience. Brother Jackson's writings have included the "Negro Transient in Alabama,"—1934: "NeBRO. NELSON C. JACKSON groes on the Road N. J. ERA"—1935: Eta Lambda Chapter, Atlanta, Georgia, "Men in Camp," 1936; "Negro Police which gave such a practical demonstra- Study for Atlanta NAACP," 1937: "Social tion of one of Alpha Phi Alpha's main ob- Costs of Poor Housing (Detroit) Thesis— jectives, "Education for Citizenship," dur- 1939: Food Costs Negroes More in Chiing last summer's Primary Election Cam- cago" for the Chicago NAACP, 1943: paign in Georgia, seems assured of anoth- "Sharecropper Study for Federal Couner successful year under the leadership cil of Churches" (Southeast Missouri— of its newly elected president, Brother 1940); along with his weekly columns in Nelson C. Jackson. Brother Jackson is the Atlanta Journal, white daily—The Nesucceeding Brother Jake Henderson gro Division under his leadership as Cowhose outstanding record in both chap- Chairman. Atlanta Community Fund ter and convention circles of Alpha Phi Drive raised the largest amount ever.

Alpha Fraternity is worthy of emuNot satisfied with resting on past Ian lation. rels. Eta Lambda looks to 1947 as a chalA most deserving successor to the out- lenge to making greater accomplishments going president, Brother Jackson, will in keeping with our changing social ortake over the helm of a chapter that der, and is confident that Brother Jack"does all things well" in the Negro Capi- son will afford the type of leadership to tal of the Deep South. Its program of move in this direction. action has included a courageous fight Three other brothers are also members for the ballot over a period of many of Aloha. They are Attorney Elmer C. years, gaining impetus during the Pro- Jackson. Kansas City. Kans.; Reginald H. fessorship of Past General President, Ray- Jackson. New York City: and Thomas ford W. Logan at Atlanta University. It Jackson. Los Angeles.

BROTHER WILLIAM H. GRAY, SOUTHERN VICE-PRESIDENT, DIRECTS $2,500,000 EXPANSION PROGRAM AT FLA. A. & M

By James D. Browne, Jr. Gamma Mu Lambda ARTHUR B. FOX, JR. LAY COUNCILMAN.—Brother Arthur B. Fox, Jr., Lay Councilman, has been most active during the past year on the campus at Talladega College, seat of Alpha Beta Chapter. ' Aside from his high scholastic standing, Brother Fox is prominent in extra-curricular activities at Talladega. He serves as secretary of his chapter which this year has observed its Silver Anniversary. Brother Fox is a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas.

ESS than a decade ago, a governor of the state of Florida stated unequivocally that no Negro was worth a salary of $4,000 annually. This statement was made when a proposal was placed before the State Legislature advocating an increase in the stipend of the late Brother J. R. E. Lee, who pioneered in higher education of Negroes at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College, the statesupported institution for Negroes of which he was president for twenty years. On February 19 of this year upon request of Brother William H. Gray, Jr., thirty-four

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years old, appointed two years ago president of the college.

Governor Millard Caldwell and his cabinet provided one-half million dollars for the institution; and now within a ten-month period following, successive recommendations and appeals by Brother Gray, the state has provided over $2,500,000 for the immediate expansion of the college's plant. Included in this building program will be a $125,000.00 student union building, the first such building ever provided a Negro College in the South.

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December, 1946 BROTHER WILLIAM H. GRAY Continued from page 9

vania, was elected president of the college in July, 1944, at the age of thirtytwo, after an unusually successful threeyear tenure as president of a small Negro Baptist college in Florida. The onehalf million dollars made available in February and subsequent appropriations have brought the total to over two million dollars provided for the college since October, 1944 under Brother Gray's leadership. Last year, the state legislature approved a sixty-seven per cent increase in appropriations for the institution, and in October of 1945, Brother Gray inaugurated an out-of-state scholarship program with state-provided funds for the benefit of Negro students desiring courses not offered at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College.

Far more profound than the apparent benefits to Negro education in Florida represented by this newly vitalized interest in a minority group is the fact that Brother Gray's ability to stimulate this interest is directly attributed to the growing awareness among leaders of both races that mutual respect and cooperation must exist. Brother Gray insistently advocates that no compulsion exists for the southern Negro to remain despicably subservient, nor is there justification for his being radically belligerent. He maintains that a racial philosophy sustaining an approach based upon courteous understanding will alleviate much of the racial animosity presently existing in the South.

Brother Gray's almost meteoric rise to prominence in the sphere of Negro education may be largely attributed to the diplomacy he has exercised in his dealings with members of all racial groups. A native of Virginia, he attended St. Paul's Normal and Industrial Institute in that state, Bluefield State College, Bluefield, West Virginia, where he became active in athletic and fraternal activities, and the University of Pennsylvania, where he received the degrees of M. S. in Education, majoring in Chemistry and Doctor of PhiDR. S. S. BOOKER, PAST GENERAL PRESIDENT losophy in Education. He gained firstRetirement in an official capacity of the YMCA came to Brother Dr. S. S. Booker hand knowledge of the pressing educaafter thirty-five years of faithful, and efficient service. Brother Booker, following tion needs of Southern Negro youth while retirement from the YMCA, was called to the pastorate of Third Baptist Church, serving in various instructional and adYoungstown, Ohio, in 1945. This is the oldest Baptist Church in the city. ministrative capacities on the faculty of During his nearly two scores of years with the Young Men's Christian Associa- Southern University in Louisiana. Today. tion, Brother Booker erected two Rosenwald buildings, headed the Chesapeake Sum- Brother Gray holds a life-tenure honormer "Y" Training School, and served as the first Negro secretary to the YMCA ary presidency of the Louisiana InterschoNational Council. lastic Athletic and Literary Association, His years of fruitful service with the YMCA have been matched only by the an organization which he founded for the contributions he has made to Alpha Phi Alpha during the same period.

Brother purpose of uniting all of the secondary Booker was one of the charter members of Gamma, third chapter to be set up fol- schools of the state through athletic and lowing the founding of the Fraternity. He was one of the six delegates to the first literary activities. In 1941, he was electNational Convention held in Washington, D. C. Brother Booker has the distinc- ed to the presidency of the Florida Nortion of serving as the first General Secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He mal and Industrial Institute, a Baptijtlater became General Treasurer, and finally was given the highest office in the supported school heavily debt-encumgift of the organization, that of General President. bered. During the three years of his His community activities in Youngstown have made him one of the first presidency, the school was rated "A" aa citizens of the city. He is treasurer of the local NAACP branch, holds a similar a junior college and later given recognioffice with the Credit Union of the NAACP, member of the Executive Board of tion as a four-year college. A $50,000 the Federated Churches, the Board of the Inter-Faith Council, the Inter-Goodwill Council, Inter-Racial Committee, Draft Board Number 4, Roberts Deliberating Club, debt was removed, practically all buildamong others. His address on the subject, "ALPHA'S TASK TODAY," at the Mid- ings were fully equipped and annual conwestern Regional Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio last April, indicated clearly that tributions of $59,000 was obtained from Brother Booker has through the years remained sensitive to and respectful of the the white and Negro Baptist constituents social philosophy that has given Alpha Phi Alpha v its distinctiveness and greatness. of the state. The largest war production During this period of transition, and rapid changes, it would be well for many training program among Negro instituof us to look to such stalwarts as S. S. Booker, a social leader and counselor, for tions in the South was inaugurated at this the true perspective we need as Alpha brothers.

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ALPHAS INVADE ATLANTIC CITY AGAIN —HOLD EASTERN REGIONAL

For the second time within two years, brothers of Alpha invaded the "Playground of America," Atlantic City, New Jersey, for a convention. This time it was the Eastern Regional Conference presided over by Eastern Vice-President, Louis H. Schuster, shown sixth from left end, front row.

Members of Alpha Theta Lambda served as official host chapter just as it did during the 1944 General Session.

Other well known Alpha personalities seen on front row are Brothers Kermit Hall, Dr. Walter F. Jerrick, president of Rho; Attorney Charles F. Lane, of Chicago, General Counsel; Burt A. Mayberry, of Kansas City, Missouri, General Secprivate college by the United States and State education authorities, and a reservists signal corps affiliated with the Fourth Service Command was established under Brother Gray's direction. These latter achievements were unique because of the private nature of the institution.

Upon undertaking the presidency of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College, Brother Gray immediately instituted an extensive revision of curriculum designed to provide an educational program to meet the practical and specific needs of Southern Negro * youth. Prominent among his innovations has been, the establishment of an industrial training program of short one-year courses affording youth, adults, and returned veterans a means of equipping themselves for occupations in the shortest periods possible.

Far-reaching in its significance is the fact that under his direction, the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical College is destined to become the only Negro state-supported school offering a thor-

retary; Past President Rayford W. Logan, former General Secretary Joseph H. B. Evans, the latter two of Washington; Lay Councilman Leroy Collins of Cleveland, Ohio; Frat Fun Editor, Dr. O. Wilson Winters, of Norristown, Pa.; and C. Morris Cain, president of the host chapter, who served as General Chairman of Arrangements. Brother Cain repeated the success that was his as General Chairman of the Convention Committee two years ago.

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An affiliation for nursing education students has been established with the Duval County Hospital in Jacksonville and Tuskegee Institute Veterans' Hospital to provide extended experiences for nursing students at the college. The appropriations which the state legislature has granted the institution since Brother Gray's election to the presidency provide for the erection of a hospital, library. three dormitories for women, a central heating plant, cafeteria, physical education building, student activities building, a laundry, science- hall, and a $100,000.00 renovation program.

A well-rounded athlete throughout his early youth, Brother Gray now finds relaxation in tennis and an occasional game of basketball with his students. The presidential family includes Dr. and Mrs. Gray, Billie Ann, age seven and William Herbert, age five.

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VWMT / EXPECT 47 THE COLUMBUS CONVENTION true, brother, too true, and this one of that ten thousand will land into Columbus looking for that "passion" also.

Of course the inter-racial aspect at Columbus is very bright and happy and we don't expect an example of this incident there. It seems that Brother Joseph H. Evans was visiting in a Delaware town during the recent political campaign. He learned of a cafe that was famous for its sea food, especially its clam chowder.

When Brother Joe betook himself to the cafe and seated himself with gastronomic expectancy, the waitress switched herself over to him and said: "We don't serve Negroes here!" Brother Evans hotly retorted: "I did not come here to eat Negroes: I want some clam chowder."

DR. WINTERS Our very much beloved Eastern Vice pha men."

President will be at the Convention full Well that sounds good to me and I of smiles. He has had a very successful shall hold Brother Maceo Hill and his year, yes a very successful year. Just a cohorts to strict accountability for the few weeks ago I sent this poem to his fraternal hyperemia those statements house on an important occasion: have caused. It is not unusual for the fraternal man making his first conven- "Blessings on thee little girl tion to become intrigued at the prospect Barefoot maid with hair atwirl of the many good things such statements With thy loudly midnight yell conjure up in one's mind. But when you I know your father's catching "L" bestir within old convention habitues an I also know he's full of joy urge to see and feel this "unprecedented E'en though you're not a barefoot boy." heat" you are truly "aiding and insistAttention Brother Schuster—They pass ing." out cigars for baby boys, but they "set 'em I expect many things at Columbus this up" for girls.

Christmas. First of all. I expect hospiErratum Page 12 Pictorial Number. The tality. I know the fame of the Ohio Val- "omment under the picture Pre-Convenley Alpha men and their charmingly tion Chats intended to convey the inforbeautiful ladies. For when you tell me the mation that "Some Columbus folk and Alpha wives will have a better time than brothers were 'tuning' up for visiting Althe Alpha men I presume you mean the pha guests," not "turning" up as it was Ohio Alpha wives because I read in your printed. forecast that there are eighty Columbus On page 10 under the caption "Solid Alpha Wives. That is fine. Just ease the Comfort" there was a picture of genial hospitality to me as long as my supply of Brother Kenneth Morris, Vic? Presiden* special convention vitamins last. Even of Alpha Rho Lambda and. chairman of General President Lawson tells us on page the Housing Committee. Out our way we three that "Life is action and passion and talk plainer than that: we call it "Southit is required of a man that he partake of ern Comfort." It's distilled in St. Louis the action and passion of his time at and it's 100 proof. peril of being adjudged as not having Whether you appreciate this issue ct lived." Further on in his Convention Frat Fun or not will tell me if you read Call he declares that "ten thousand men your SPHINX from cover to cover as I of Alpha are hungry for action now." Too do. I'm calling your attention tc pages On page seven of the October 1946 PICTORIAL NUMBER of the SPHINX a forecast of the Columbus Convention reads as follows: "The 1946 Convention attendance in Columbus is expected to surpass any two pre-war Conventions—the excitement has reached an already unprecedented heat four months in advance — the Alpha wives will nave a better time than the Al-

8 and 9 in the October issue. A comparison of the Columbus hosts of twenty-five years ago with the 1946 edition of hosts brings out the fact that the tailoring trade has come a long way—a very long way in twenty-five years. And so has the barbering business.

"Harry," asked the Sunday school teacher, "what must we do before our sins can be forgiven?"

"That's easy," said Harry. "We must sin."

A business man fell asleep at his desk and was awakened by a little fairy who had slipped into his office. After a short chat the businessman said: "Tell me, Fairy, how do you manage not to be seen by people, even though they walk right past you every day?" '"It's simple," said the fairy. "I lend them money."

It is not only sin. fairies, Southern Comfort, tuning up, passion and hospitality I expect in Columbus at the con vention this Christmas. I expect inspiration. I expect a type of convention of a nature expressed in the challenge of Brother Lawson in his convention proclamation, the portrayal of the ideal Alpha man by Brother O. E. Jackson who envisages a fraternal renaissance upon the creation of an executive secretary. I expect the demonstration of continuous parliamentary eccentricities such as characterized the constitutional convention at Chicago last year to have been buried in a limbo of convention oddities. I expect a constructive program of fraternal fellowship and national, yea, international service to emanate from this convention.

That program should not be racial in character, a repetition of the Negro lined up before the racial Wailing Wall bemoaning the prejudicial storms and- discriminative strife that beset lis but a program dedicated to the task of helping to eliminate the mistakes and errors with which history is filled.

I expect Alpha men to prove that they are first of all, servants of all, and that they will transcend all.

Selah.

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By J. Edward Cotton Greetings, Brothers: Here we are again at another convention time and it promises to be a grand affair. It takes place in the City known for its fine hospitality and high class environment. It can afford activities for any kind of taste the fancy might desire.

Columbus is in the heart of the State that is the center of the Great Mid-west.

Ohio, the land of the beautiful. Incidently Ohio is the State of my Alma Mater. just 55 miles from Columbus, the Capitol City, to dear old Wilberforce. Also the home state of the University of Cincinnati and Ohio University, both on whose campus I earned a few hours. So much for building up of Ohio.

PRO. GRIDIRON STARS GET ALPHA SALUTEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Two outstanding brothers in the field of sports were honored recently with a smoker at the ALPHA HOUSE in Chicago. Members of Xi Lambda and Theta Chapters served as hosts at the brilliant af;ur, attended by approximately seventy brothers, their wives and lady friends.

Shown in the accompanying picture are Brothers Woody Strode, member of the world professional football champinship team, the Los Angeles Rams; Fred Spann, who served as chairman of the entertainment committee; Luther Peck, president of the Theta Xi Lambda Foundation. Supervision under which the Alpha House is operated; :md Kenny Washington, of the Los Angeles Rams.

There should be a lot of interesting things that will no doubt be talked about at this convention. The first real good post war convention that has been advertised. Last year's was kept somewhat close and only until the last few days before it opened. Putting two and two together it seems that spur-of-the-moment things emanate from the Windy City quite often. Reading over the records of the last convention we find that some spur-of-the-moment legislation was put over during the last confab which ultimately gives out to some very unusual publicity in one of the country's best race publications. Have been listening with all ears to the varied comments coming from the various brothers. Give out, Brothers, Give Out, Now is the time to express yourselves.

Well, some apologies, I presume, should go to the Baptist Convention that was mentioned in the last issue because since that time the Grand and Noble African Methodist Episcopal Church has undergone some, or should I say gone through, some of those hectic mass gathering tactics. But they finally came through with a CALLED SESSION of the General Conference. recently held in Little Rock.

Arkansas. All the Greats, near greats and almost everyone who thinks or feels himself anything in the A. M. E. Connection was there. A grand time was had by all. The results of the battle in Little Rock are two out (Bishops), two down and at least two more scheduled to go.

It is an awful thing when all of our men of cloth, or I should say many of them become so very much involved in the affairs of the material world that these things have to blot our fine record as a religious organization. All that is needed now is another (game) to be played and a few more "struck" out.

Thanks to "Pa" (Bro. Bishop John A Gregg) who distinguishes himself more by his high caliber of handling situations that could have proved anything else but the peaceful way in which it finally ended. My "Pa" is a great fellow. Ask any of his children.

BETA PI'S GIFT TO GRIDIRON FAME Three convincing reasons Lane College, Jackson, Tenn., are champions of the Southern Conference are presented in the accompanying pictures. These three brothers, all members of Beta Pi Chapter, did their full share in giving the Dragons a triumphant season on the gridiron. They are Brothers John Johnson and Jack Gilmore, halfbacks, in the order named; and Willie Polk, tackle, kneeling.

Gilmore, former All-American, and Johnson, speedy back, figured greatly in Lane's power drive, while Polk was one of the most feared linesmen in the Southern Conference.

One of the eras in history will soon come to an endâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an end that marks a turning point in our American history.

The passing of the street car. Smaller cities have long since discarded the few they had, but before long all of the metropolitan cities of this great country at ours will abandon the old rail carrier.

A significant feature of the era of street cars was that they came upon the scene

Page 14 and are leaving before I have yet learned of the Negro acting as either motorman or conductor to any great extent. I know very well that our cities of subways and elevated trains have long since used colored in both capacities. I have been reminded that Detroit and Cleveland have been using men and women of color for sometime during the war years. It just seemed to me that until this last war those jobs were reserved for a particular kind of an immigrant, especially the Poles and Italians. It was just a thought. Most boyhood days of yester-years used to yearn to ride the front platform (where it was pcssible) and work the lever that opened the gates and later the doors. So much for that.

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CUPID SCORES HITS FOR HITS & MISSES

Times are changing thick and fast as evidenced by some of the recent daily happenings. My hat is off to Editor Percy Green; and the real estate man and others of the heart of Mississippi—Jackson to be exact, who are at this writing testifying on the vile and nasty things that Senator "The Man" Bilbo used during his recent summer campaign for reelection to the Senate. His actions are being investigated by a U. S. Supreme Court Committee.

Some victims of the treatment that Bilbo suggested meted out to them were still reluctant about appearing and had to be subpoenaed to testify. But to Green and all those who have carried the fight, my hat's off.

Everything comes to him who waits.

Last Christmas Brother Dr. O. Wilson Winters, outstanding columnist of Fr.it Fun, sent me Yuletide Greetings that were a bit unusual, but highly 'practical.

It was specially designed, engraved, a poetical roll of the finest of tissues. I said I would keep it for a while to think of him, but with the shortage of paper it had to be put to use. That is why I said everything comes to him who waits. I waited and before long—you came to me in grand style. So if you see a verse i I get up left on prints of time don't blame me. Blame it on Brother Winters.

Your $64.00 questions that were in the last issue were really humdingers. Glad you always enjoy yourself when you are on Wilberforce Campus. I think it a ureat place. Hope to enjoy some of that fine Ohio hospitality during this convention.

I hope that in this issue you find an announcement of unusual importance, at least it is * me and I hope that you will get to see the best half of my life. Long time no do, but they got the "old coon" at last. So help me, I'll need it.

Brother Maceo Hill of Columbus. Ohio, Chairman of one of the host committees, yends me one of his special invitations 1O the coming convention. It is really nice to know that your old Ohio friends don't forget vou. I just hope this fine weather holds on for a while longer, because if the coal strike is still in effect winter will be a "wow" in Ohio.

Well, to the staff of officers and those who carried Alpha Phi Alpha on during this past year, I wish for you and all of yours many happy returns for the Yuletide Season and much success and prosperity for the coming year. Adios— Ameigo.

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Surprising has been the announcement by Rev., and Mrs. W. H. Winston, of Paducah, Ky., of the marriage of their daughter, T. Ann, to Brother J. Edward Cotton, popular Sphinx columnist, who does "Hits and Misses for our official publication. The couple is shown at the home of the bride following chapel ceremonies in Paducah with Rev. D. E. King, of Broadway Baptist church, officiating.

Mrs. Cotton was reared in Kentucky, educated in the schools there, and did her college work at South Carolina State College, Orangeburg. She is a member of the faculty of Burke High School, Charleston, S. C. Brother Cotton, whose "Hits and Misses columns have appeared in the Sphinx since 1936, is a native of Memphis, Term. He was educated in the public schools of the Bluff City; later did his college work at Wilberforce, Northwestern, Cincinnati University, and Columbia. Following the teaching profession in the Memphis public schools for a number of years, Brother Cotton entered USO work during the war.

Presently he is one of four Negro motion picture projectionists in Memphis. He holds membership in Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter which he has served in many capacities.

An Alpha salute to both Brother and Mrs. Cotton who will be at home in Memphis to their many friends after January 7, 1947.

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CHAPTER ECHOES It is hoped t h a t these young men will prove themselves outstanding as they matriculate at Florida A. and M. College.

We extend our sincere blessings to them Greetings t o Alphadom: and t o others who prove themselves worthy.

Gamma Mu Lambda is still holding u p Brothers who are holding on at Gamma the name. At this time, t h e chapter is 28 Mu Lambda this year are as follows: strong. All members seem t o be energetic (Old Brothers) Dr. William H. Gray, Jr., and willing to p u t on a serviceable proPresident of the college, and Southern gram.

Regional President; Dr. W. H. Baker, City The first meeting after summer vacation Physician; Dr. J. D..Mathews. City Dentist; was held at t h e home of t h e president, M. Brother William Morris, Manager of AfroG. Miles. At t h e meeting a special report American Insurance Office; Brother G. L. was made by t h e treasurer and t h e budget Porter, Principal of Lincoln High School; for the year was approved.

Our next Dr. L. H. B. Foote, School's Medical Direcmonthly meeting was at t h e home of tor; Dr. L. A. Marshall, State Agricultural Brother J. Harrison Thomas on November Director; Brother A. W. Wright, Professor 4. At this time, all grand tax receipts of Secondary Education; Professor C. W. were collected.

Wood, Professor Emeritus Of Dramatics; Brother James D. Browne, Professor of DraSCHOLARSHIP AWARDS matics; Brother R. P. Griffin, Head Line Gamma Mu Lambda set u p last year a Coach; Brother Leo Paul, Director of Main$150 scholarship fund t o grant 850 each tenance; Brother Longene Evans. Clerk to t h e most outstanding male students and Assistant Director of Maintenance; in three of Florida's largest cities where Brother J. T. Taylor, Coordinator of Veteran there are no Alpha Chapters. The scholarAffairs and Director of Student Activities: ship committee selected Pensacola, GainesBrother M. G. Miles, Director of Student ville, and St. Petersburg, for t h e 1946 Employment a n d instructor in Mathematics; awards.

Brother E. E. Ware. Professor of Biology The Committee under t h e chairmanship and head of Science Department; Brother of Brother James D. Browne made t h e pre- T. A. Harris, County Agricultural Director, sentation in t h e assembly of Florida A. and Marianna: Brother R. V. Moore, State SuperM. College on Monday, October 21, t o Mr. visor of Secondary Education; and Brother Clarence Givens, a graduate of Gibbs High C. Harrison Thomas, Head of the Music DeSchool, St. Petersburg, with an "A" aver- partment. age, who was a member of t h e Student Council. Editor-in-Chief of t h e Year Book, (New Brothers) Brother Thomas Bond, and Editor-in-Chief of the School's Paper; Professor of Economics; Brother L. Allen Mr. Albert Daniels, a graduate of Lincoln Pike, Instructor In Music and Organist; High School, Gainesville, who graduated Brother William Foster, Director of Band with a " B " average, and who was a mem- and Music Instructor; Mr. Charles W. Smith, ber of the basketball team, Commerce Club, Instructor In Social Science a n d Sport's and the School Paper Staff; a n d Mr. Robert Writer; Dr. James Hudson, College Chaplain, Morgan, a graduate of Booker Washington and Professor of Philosophy; Brother W. E. High School, Pensacola, who graduated with Combs, Registrar, Brother Ulysses Jones, a " B " average, a n d who was a member of Dean of Men; Brother Ulis Shelton, Assistthe Football team.

President of Senior a n t Coach and in charge of Veteran HousClass, and Associate Editor of the School's ing, and Brother Anthony Gaines. Direcpaper. tor of Extension.

GAMMA MU LAMBDA Tallahassee. Florida

I n closing, we will n o t say good-bye b u t fare-well until we meet at t h e Convention in Columbus, Ohio.

Fraternally yours, M. G. MILES Chapter President.

BETA NU CHAPTER Florida A. & M. College Beta Nu Chapter is enjoying warranted success under t h e able leadership of our president. Brother Forrest McKennie. Our president, who is also president of t h e student council, h a s proven himself a leader Not only has he "attained note worth'.achievements in scholastic and acao attainment, b u t he Is a stalwart pillar on t h e College's athletic program. He has twice been named on t h e All-American football team, 1944-1945, while playing center for t h e Florida A. and M. Rattlers.

We are proud of t h e recognition t h a t we receive on t h e campus. Last year we were rewarded with much success in all of our undertakings. We began our social calendar with our annual smoker. The other activities are as follows: Three one act plays. Founders day program, Theater party costume ball, Social Tea for all Greeks and Education and citizenship week. This year we are planning for bigger a n d better events.

Beta Nu has been reinforced by t h e r e t u r n of several brothers from t h e armed services. These persons who have returned and have wasted no time are getting right on t h e "Band Wagon" and striking u p their tunes are Brothers: Charles Chapman Lee Royal Hampton, Robert Wright and Dave Johnson.

Because of the contribution t h a t they have made to the Fraternity. Beta Nu sends best wishes to our brothers who have recently left us. We are proud of these ' brothers: James Gant, Instructor, Tampa Florida; Walter Wynn. UCLA. Lan" student; Albert Mackey, Instructor, Ji sonville, Florida and Virgil Johnson, C at Palmetto, Florida.

Beta Nu will continue t o strive to bi men of unquestionable character and i for t h e preparation of t h e ideals of our Fraternity.

We hope t o see you at the National Convention.

Fraternally yours, DAVE P. JOHNSON. Associate Sphinx Editor.

BETA SIGMA CHAPTER Southern University

BETA NU CHAPTER, Florida A. & M. College. Left to right: B r o t h e r s Alphonso Allen, Livingston Forbes, Robert Wright, L e e Royal Hampton, Leon Watts, George E x u m , Josephus A b r a m s , D a v e Johnson, a n d F o r r e s t McKennie. Brothers E v e r e t t Butler a n d Rayfield McGhee a r e shown in center back.

"Beta Sigma h a s started t h e 1946-47 school session magnificiently a n d all indications point to a most eventful year of the chapter. The following veterans have returned to swell t h e ranks of t h e chapter: Frederick L. Manson, Huel D. Perkins Leonard S. Washington, George Adams Wilbur T, Patty, Edward Bouey, Warren Eames and T. J. Stevenson. These fellows are active in t h e life of the fraternity here at Southern and were well received by Brothers Audrey Kennedy, David Lovely "â&#x20AC;˘Hamp Williams and Theodore Green who were carrying the chapter on in a remarkable way.

Brother Huel D. Perkins has been elected President for this year. Brother Perkins is a senior in t h e Division of Music and was recently elected "Campus Personality" He is active in t h e Pan-Hellenic Council Y. M. C. A., Masons, and Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. The other officers include Frederick Mason, Vice-President; Leonard Washington, Secretary; Audrey ' Kennedy Tie ls rer J r^ - u*vi<K Lovely, Dean of Pledgees;' On^Zf^tZ^lT^^^^

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brothers into t h e fold. Beta Sigma Is proud of these fellows for we feel t h a t they are of true Alpha calibre and cap*able of holding high t h e standards of our great organization. They are Isaac B. Greggs, Fred J. Smith, Allen H. Brooks, Stephen E. McPherson and Alex L. Pitcher.

We have elected Miss Thelma O. Smith of Bastrop, Louisiana as the chapter sweetheart for this year. Miss Smith is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, soloist with t h e University Choir and an honor student in t h e Music Division. She is doing much to inspire the chapter to greater heights.

Our activities this year have included our Annual Spread which was a rather nice affair and a Sphinx Club initiation in which Leonard Barnes, Willie Daniels, Burke Robinson, Emmett Jacob, Charles Moran, and John McKinney joined the ranks of those who seek Alpha Phi Alpha. the light of t h e world.

Oh yes, in the recent •Homecoming activities, our Chapter won first place for the most beautiful float in t h e parade. which is as it should be. I t was during Homecoming t h a t we of the undergraduate chapter had a chance t o meet with Dr. Wm. H. Gray, Second Vice-President of the fraternity who was visiting in this region."

Fraternally yours, GEORGE E. ADAMS Associate Sphinx Editor.

ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA Memphis, Tennessee Brothers In Alohp • Greetings and best wishes of the holiday season. As we submit this final message through the columns of the Sphinx, It is with the satisfaction t h a t Alpha Delta Lambda can give good account of its stewardship.

First of all, there prevails within the lowship. This was evidenced during t h e election of officers for 1947. Although a new set of officers except for t h e secretaryship named, t h e election was not closed "until a unanimous vote was taken for each candidate. Election results were as follow!: Brothers Charles Tarpley, president: Rev. St. Julian SImpklns, vice president; Mnrvln Tarpley. recording secretary; James G. King. corresponding secretary; W. T. McDaniel, treasurer; Attorney A. A. Latting, parliamentarian; Lewis O. Swingler, director of education; Frank Gray, chaplain; Dr. E. M. Wilkins, sergeant-at-arms; J. Edward Cotton, editor to the Sphinx; Joseph Westbrooks, Jr., director of Athletics; and Robert S. Lewis, director of Social Activities.

Under leadership of retiring president.

Brother Lewis O. Swingler, Alpha Delta Lambda assumed its pre war standard as a functioning group in this community. His years of experience as chapter president for Alpha Delta Lambda during two previous terms, the first for a period of four consecutive years, and second term for a period of two years, enhanced by t h e national office he held as Editor of the Sphinx, our official organ, made his 1946 term of office stand out like an authoritative guide-book for reconversion and post war planning.

This was what was needed for benefit of so many of our brothers returning from the ways of war. Serving capably with him this year were Brothers Latting. vice president; Rufus Hawkins, treasurer; A. B. Owen (Later Joseph Westbrooks), secretary; and Dr. W. W. Gibson, director of education, all of whom are being succeeded by other brothers who will serve In these respective offices with the same interest manifested.

Alpha Delta Lambda was one of t h e local groups t h a t took t h e first steps toward the formation of a Pan-Hellenic Council.

The call was Issued by Brother St. Julian Slmpkins, of Alpha Phi Alpha; and Rev. Dwlght V. Kyle, of Omega Psl Phi Fraternity. The organization has begun functioning with representation from all Greek-letter societies.

Brothers Simpkins and

S W E E T H E A R T O F BETA SIGMA—Miss T h e l m a O. Smith, of Bastrop, La., has been elected " S w e e t h e a r t of Beta Sigma Chapter," S o u t h e r n University, for the year 1946-47. She is a m e m b e r of Alpha K a p p a Alpha Sorority, soloist with the University Choir and an honor s t u d e n t in t h e Division of Music w h e r e she is a senior.

F o r b e a u t y and charm, it may be added that Beta Sigma's S w e e t h e a r t is a worthy successor on this page to Miss Lovey J e w e l H a m m o n d , "Queen of Beta Chapter."

(See Pictorial N u m b e r ) With t h e above portrait. Miss Smith penned this message to her sponsors, m e m bers of Beta Sigma Chapter: "To the Greatest F r a t . . . Alpha P h i Alpha."

Charles Tarpley are Alpha's delegates t o t h e Council.

Thirteen members of the chapter motored to Blytheville, Arkansas on t h e evening of December 5th to hold their regular meeting with Brother George Hollls. principal of Richard B. Harrison High School. I t was t h e first time t h e chapter had met with one of its out-of-town brothers, and t h e occasion afforded the opportunity for Alpha Delta Lambda t o extend Its sphere of Influence Into t h e Tri-State Area.

Brother Hollls. principal of Richard B. Harrison, scene of the meeting, "rose t o t h e occasion" by feasting his Memphis guests with an old-fashioned barbecue supper. He

was assisted by several members of his facility. Every visiting brother was profuse in his thanks to Brother Hollls, and pledged to cooperate with him in every possible way In t h e development of his rural school program in Mississippi County, Ark Delegates to the Columbus Convention were elected at the last meeting. They were Brothers Charles Tarpley. newly elected president; and S. M. Smith. Approximately six brothers in all will attend the conclave as delegates and visiting brothers from Alpha Delta Lambda.

Thanks is herewith expressed to PI Lambda Chapter, Little Rock, Arkansas, for Its Invitation t o a t t e n d the chapter's An-

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nual Christmas Formal on December 26th.

We expect to be there In numbers!

A salute t o Brother Hollls P. Price, president of Lemoyne College, for t h e outstanding celebration his institution carried out in observance of LeMoyne's Seventy-fifth Anniversary and the Centennial Anniversary of the American Missionary Association.

Brother Price is t h e first Negro to serve as president of LeMoyne.

Cupid has been quite busy in this corner. Marriage announcements have been made for Brothers Edwin C. Jones, t o the former Miss Willie Tillman, both teachers in the Memphis school; for Brothers Charles Tarpley to the former Mrs. Vivian Dandridge White; both teachers in the Memphis schools; and for Brother Joe Edward Cotton, to the former Miss Ann Winston. Congratulations to all three couples. By coincidence, t h e three bridegrooms are Wllberforce graduates.

We'll be seeing you In Columbus. Until then, Best Wishes of the Christmas Season.

Fraternally yours, JAMES G. KING, Associate Sphinx Editor.

ALPHA CHAPTER Cornell University From the lofts high above blue Cayuga waters, Alpha, Mother chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, wishes to extend its greetings to all the Brothers throughout t h e world.

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Illinois University. Carbondale. Illinois.

Like most Chapters, Alpha is attempting to begin its work in the new post war era. The campus here at Cornell is replete with returning veterans. Alpha Chapter is rapidly adjusting itself to this situation and is warmly welcoming returned brothers who departed to take their place with other members of t h e Armed Forces of World War II. At an early meeting in September t h e Chapter was delighted to find its membership totaled 10 members. Of t h i s number, five (5) were returned veterans. Alpha Chapter was well represented on the battlefields of this global holacoust. All of t h e brothers served in responsible positions in all the theatres of operation and in the zone of interior.

The Chapter is now presided over by Brother Aubrey E. Robinson, Jr., a student at Cornell Law School. Pres. Robinson replaced Brother Dr. G. A. Galvin, who has been the president of Alpha Chapter since 1938. I t was through Brother Galvin's efforts t h a t Alpha Cfaapter was reactivated.

General Officers of t h e Fraternity had decided, in respect t o the Jewels, t h a t the Chapter should forever remain active. The brothers who have been connected with Alpha Chapter since 1938 have found Brother Galvin a very capable and inspiring leader and have cherished the experience of working with him to maintain the Chapter. The extent of Brother Gal-

vin's influence and accomplishments instills in the hearts of the present officers of Alpha profound respect and gratitude for through his leadership the men of Cornell and surrounding campuses have been guided to Alpha Phi Alpha.

Other officers elected were Brothers Samuel R. Pierce, Vice President; James K. Baker, Secretary; Fred Franklyn, Recording Secretary; G. A. Galvin, Treasurer; Harold L. Wood, Associate Editor. The remaining members of the Chapter are Brothers R. J. Robinson. L. Thomas, A. P. Johnson, Harold Jones.' Among the universities and colleges represented in the Chapter are Cornell, Lincoln University (Pa.) Shaw, Virginia State, Boston U., and Howard.

The . Chapter participated actively with the other fraternities at Cornell University in the "Rushing Period." A smoker was given for the undergraduates of Cornell and Ithaca College. From among the number of men "rushed" Alpha selected four (4) as members for the Sphinx Pledge Club. The men are Pledgees J o h n W. Bromley, Talley Holmes, Wilbur Parker, and Spencer M. Robinson. The Pledegees have reformed the Alpha Chapter Sphinx Club and are busy learning the history and accomplishments of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. In the very near future it is the hope of the Brothers t h a t several of the new

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Here at' Itraca there is also an InterFraternal Council composed of Alpha Kappa Alpha- and Delta Sigma Theta Sororities, Alpha Phi Alpha and Omega Psi Phi Fraternities. Early this summer t h e Council presented to the communlty-atlarge Brother Lester Granger, Executive Secretary of the Urban League. On t h e same program with Mr. Granger was Brother Marco Baezza who presented a short address on the "History of Alpha Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity."

Alpha Chapter wishes to invite all its former members to correspond with the present members for though you are afar from us. still the Chapter considers you among us.

This year again Alpha Chapter looks forward to seeing the Brothers at the Convention.

Fraternally HAROLD L. WOOD Associate Sphinx Editor

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Xi CHAPTER Wilberforce University Greetings Brothers: Another edition finds Xi still looking forward and progressing along the great goodwill path of Alpha, serving h u m a n i ty with unselfish services. We of Xi are firm believers in our great motto, "First of All, Servants of All. we shall transcend All. Here at Force, the school year 1946-47 was opened with a return of 22 brothers who were enrolled at the close of last year, 7 returning from the service, and 3 transferred brothers to give an active roll of 22 brothers and 32 Little brothers.

A most unusual smoker was given the freshmen this year on November 12. The program, a very unique one, resulted in much comment from the new students, and the food, which included turkey salad, pickles, potato chips, mints, peanuts, and hot chocolate, filled each individual and seemed to meet the fancy of everyone.

Brother Dr. M. S. J. Wright delivered t h e main address which was centered around

SILVER WKUJUiiMG ANNIVfcRbAKY i-'OK THJfi MAYBERRYSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Our General Secretary, B r o t h e r B u r t A. Mayberry, extricated himself from a m o u n t a i n of work for Alpha P h i Alpha F r a t e r n i t y long enough to don formal attire for a special occasion at his household in Kansas City, Mo. It was his and Mrs. M a y b e r r y ' s 25th Wedding A n n i v e r s a r y , and a reception given at their h o m e at 2446 Harrison Street, attracted over t h r e e h u n d r e d guests, on S u n d a y evening, N o v e m b e r 24th.

Reading from left, are: Mrs. A r t h u r E. Pullam, Sr., Mrs. J Oliver Morrison, B r o t h e r J. Oliver Morrison, a c h a r t e r m e m ber of Beta Chapter, H o w a r d University as well as of Beta

December, 1946 his personal interview with Adolph Hitler.

This speech along with t h e affair in general, was the talk of the campus for the following two days as the freshmen relayed their feelings not only among themselves, b u t also t o t h e many friends of the opposite sex. Chi Lambda Chapter contributed their efforts and appearance t o make the smoker a success.

As was mentioned in t h e Pictorial Number, XI is looking forward t o celebrating its 34th anniversary on Dec. 12. Scanding back among our records, we find those names, Brothers A. L. Foster, C. C. Clark, E. H. Taylor, P. Price, A. D. Mitchell, A. L. Simpson, C. E. Burk, J. B. McClellan and C. E. Wilson as the founders of this t h e 13th undergraduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. It was in this chapter that Brother Simpson composed and Brother Erby sat to music, our national hymn. God give us more such men as these, to work for Alpha.

From these portals have gone other fine men of noble character into the various fields and walks of life. To men only a few,

l a m b d a ; Mrs. B u r t A. Mayberry, Sr., honoree; B r o t h e r Mayb e r r y ; Miss Kitsey D. Townsend, of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mr. Sam Jones, of Wichita, Kans.; Mrs. H a r r y AuBuchon, B o n n e T e r r e , Mo.; Miss Bertha M. Sailes, of St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. M a y b e r r y is president of the Missouri Congress of Colo r e d P a r e n t s and Teachers. B r o t h e r M a y b e r r y ' s vocation is in the field of education and he holds t h e vice-principalship of R. T. Coles Vocational and J u n i o r High School, K a n s a s City.

He and Mrs. M a y b e r r y h a v e t h e best wishes of A l p h a brothers everywhere for many more years of m a r i t a l bliss.

December. 1946 Brothers John A. Gregg, Prank M. Reid Sr., Dr. B. F. Cann, Dr. A. W. Ward, Thomas E. Kelly, S. S. Morris, and Charles W. Anderson.

On December 2, a surprise birthday smoker was given In honor of Brother Charles H. Wesley by the members of Xi. It was Indeed a surprise to Brother Wesley and he as well as t h e brothers and guests enjoyed each second. Brother Wesley and he as well as the brothers and guests enjoyed each second. Brother Wesley gave very timely remarks after which he was presented a radio for his office by t h e chapter. This to was a great surprise.

Looking forward to meeting all Alpha men in Columbus, we say to you, carry on to better heights.

Fraternally yours.

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ETA CHAPTER New York City Greetings Brother in Alpha: It has been some time since we have appeared with you in these columns. Eta brothers are very much alive and going strong.

For some time we have talked of an Alpha House in New York. Now the talk is becoming a reality. The paramount undertaking of Eta and other chapters of t h e metropolitan area is to establi. h Alpha House in the City of New York.

Already t h e foundation has been laid. A domestic stock corporation has been organized under the title, Alpha House Inc. The corporation is capitalized at $25,000 consisting of 800 common shares at $2.r> share, and 50 preferred shares a t $100 per share.

A L P H A F A T n ^ n - S O N COMBINATION IN P I T T S B U R G H .

F o u r p r o m i n e n t Pittsburgh, Pa., b r o t h e r s of A l p h a Omicron L a m b d a Chapter w i t h their sons taken d u r i n g the 17th A n n u a l Picnic of the Chapter. S t a n d i n g from left to r i g h t a r e the seniors; and their sons are seated directly in front of them.

F r o m left to right: (I) B r o t h e r R. Maurice Moss, Sr., and Junior. B r o t h e r Moss, Sr., is Executive Secretary of t h e Urban League of P i t t s b u r g h . His son is a pre-medical s t u d e n t a t Lincoln University, Pa. (2) B r o t h e r William J. Curtis, Sr., and J u n i o r . B r o t h e r Curtis, Sr., is a Workmen's Compensation Referee. His son is a pre-law s t u d e n t at t h e University of P i t t s b u r g h . (3) B r o t h e r H. Ray P r i m a s , Sr., and J u n i o r .

B r o t h e r P r i m a s , Sr., is a g r a d u a t e pharmacist, b u t presently

Page 19 There has been collected to date about $2,600 on the capital stock.

Give us a little more time and we will soon invite you to the Alpha House of New York.

Eta recently gave its annual formal at the Savoy Ballroom here in the city. This Ir was considered by many as the most successful Of its kind given during the post war period.

The success of the dance only symbolizes the prosperous termination t h a t we anticipate fields of endeavor.

Re re was an election of officers for 1 '147.

They are as follows: Brothers Atty. .Tawn A. Sandifer, president: George G. Rock of City College, vice pr dent; Edward N. Byas, succeeding himself iry; Arthur Rountree also succeed. ing himself as treasurer; Alexander Jordan of N. Y. U.. financial secretary; Harold Sim-

sees that U. S. mail makes its circuit.

His son is a dental student at the University of P i t t s b u r g h . (4) B r o t h e r Henry D. P r i m a s . Sr., and Junior. Brother P r i m a s , Sr., is a g r a d u a t e pharmacist, but presently sees that U. S. mail m a k e s its complete circuit.

His son is a medical s t u d e n t at Howard" University.

(5) B r o t h e r Wilbur C. Douglass. Sr.. and J u n i o r . B r o t h e r Douglass, Sr., is a l a w y e r and Assistant County Solicitor for Allegheny County, and Secretary of Alpha Omicron L a m b d a Chapter. His son is a 1945 g r a d u a t e of Lincoln University. Pa., and doing g r a d u a t e work as a student of engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.

Page 20 mans, associate editor; Rev. R. E. L. Hardmond, chaplain; and James B. Kennedy, sergeant-at-arms.

Brother preeident Sandifer pledged a membership of one hundred financial brothers in 1947. This will be done through the reclamation program and initiations.

It is at this time t h a t we welcome into t h e folds of Alpha t h e following brothers who were recently successful in crossing the burning sands: Lawrence C. Jones, who is pursuing his doctor's degree in Biology at Columbia; the Callender twins, Maurice and Stanton, ace track stars at N. Y. U.; J o h n Wheaton, N. Y. U.; Theodore H. Dickerson. City College; David Smith, City College, and Albeit E. Hampton, City College.

We congratulate brothers Lionel McMurren, Alexander Jordan and David Smith, neophyte, on having successfully passed t h e War Service Scholarship competitive examination given for t h e veterans by t h e state of New York. A total of 1400 scholarships were awarded, which entitles one to four years of college in New York State.

We also wish to extend congratulations to Brother Hardmond on having been recently appointed pastor of t h e Bethesda Baptist Church in Port Chester, N. Y. Brothers, President Sandifer, and George G. Rock were chosen as our delegates to the National Convention which convenes in Columbus, Ohio. As alternates Brothers Attorney Andrew R. Tyler and Alexander B. Jordan were selected.

We wish for all brothers a very Merry Christmas and a most Prosperous New Year.

Fraternally yours, HAROLD SIMMONS. Associate Editor.

THESPHINX ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA Pittsburgh, Pa. Greetings Brother: The 17th Annual Outing of Alpha Omlcron Lambda, which was held July 19th went off with a "bang" and Brothers I mean a b-a-n-g.

Over three hundred made the annual pilgrimage over hills and valley of Allegheny County to North Park Lodge, where there awaited t h e m "feasting," "fun" and "fraternization," (without any military orders against fraternizing with a fairer sex.)

The activities as outlined by t h e Entert a i n m e n t Committee, Howard Hariston, Chairman, were as follows: 5:00 Athletic Events—Physicians on call for sprains and strains.

6:00 Mush Ball Game—Where "hit and run"is legal.

7:00 EATS—If you brought any, or have friends who did.

8:00 Dancing—In the Lodge for young and old.

9:00 Welner Roast—Toast your own at the outside oven.

10:30 Door Prize—You might get lucky here.

11:00 Photographs—Have your best smile ready.

11:30 ALPHA HYMN—"Sweeter as t h e Years Go By." 12:00 Adlos—And so to pleasant dreams.

I am happy to say t h a t participants in t h e above activities suffered no major casualties. Now as to hang-overs the next morning—well, I refuse t o be quoted. However, may I say quietly t h a t many of t h e Brothers and guests were adhering t o a strict liquid diet. (Doctor Quack's orders.)

One of the interesting sattelites of the

December, 1946 Outing was Brother Taylor's Movile Canteen. At one time the Brothers t h o u g h t t h a t Brother Royal Taylor would not be able to make It, b u t a t t h e n i n t h hour he came through in grand style.

NATIONAL CONVENTION Alpha Omlcron Lambda expects to have a large representation in Columbus. With sixty-four financial brothers, there has been some talk of a special car. So Brothers, North, South, East and West, Alpha Omlcron Lambda will see you at the ThirtySecond General Convention.

Fraternally yours, EDGAR W. FLOOD. Associate Editor.

PSI CHAPTER Philadelphia, Pa. Brothers in Alpha, Greetings: We In Psi come again to the end of a year of activity in the interest of Alpha Phi Alpha. Those of us In Negro college fraternities in general, particularly Alpha, realize t h a t we have a Job to do. We accept t h e challenge and strive to do our part in our community.

We are anxious to bring more old brothers back into the fold. Our slogan this year was in line with t h a t of the General organization, "Reinstate 4,000 Brothers in 1946." The records of the General Secretary will indicate t h a t Psi has left no stone u n t u r n e d in the effort to make this slogan a reality.

We were well represented at the Eastern Regional Convention, held at the seat of Alpha Theta Lambda, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Our delegates were Brothers Kermit Hall and Watlington. Brother Hall Is one of the stalwarts in the conventional life of Alpha, while Brother Watlington is one of

* M A L P H A OMICRON LAMBDA B R O T H E R S A T A N N U A L PICNIC. B r o t h e r s of A l p h a Omicron L a m b d a , P i t t s b u r g h , Pa., at their 17th A n n u a l Picnic.

Brother McKinley C. King, c h a p t e r president, is s h o w n in center, holding Alpha P h i Alpha insignia. Left to right of t h e

president, in the order named, seated, a r e : Brothers Forrest L. P a r r , vice-president; William C. Bratton, sergeant-at-arms; Wilbur C. Douglass, Sr., c h a p t e r secretary; Royal W. Taylor, treasurer Missing in the g r o u p of officers is B r o t h e r Edgar W. Flood, assistant secretary and associate S p h i n x Editor.

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Page 21 ALPHA P H I CHAPTER Clark College Greetings Brothers Everywhere: Although it has been an extended period since the brotherhood has heard from Alpha Phi Chapter, I am happy to report t h a t the chapter is still alive and keeping up the good works of Alpha Fhi Alpha.

Alpha Phi C'napter is striving to make the year 1946-47 more outstanding t h a n the recent years. In our reclamation period we are moving forward and expecting to bring many of our deliquent brothers back into the folds of Alpha Phi Alpha. Heretofore Alpha Phi has been struggling with three or four brothers but since the war we have seven brothers in the chapter and hope to have even more by the end of the semester. So as of this date, our chapter has not grown greatly in number b u t ever so great in enthusiasm.

Beginning the years activity Alpha Phi Chapter gave a smoker in the Clark College Recreation Hall. We entertained about three hundred new students.

During the year of 1946, Alpha Phi along' with Alpha Rho, Iota and Eta Lambda Chapters entertained our General President, Belford V. Lawson, in the Atlanta Life Recreation Hall.

Alpha Phi presented a beautiful trophy to the most outstanding organization on the campus during the year 1945-46. The recipient of this beautiful trophy was t h e Dramatic Art Club of Clark College.

The brothers of Alpha Phi wish to acknowledge the r e t u r n Brothers William P. Jones, Paul L. Hatchett, and Franklin S. Jones. Jr. They have recently returned to the chapter from the Armed Forces.

The officers for the year are as follows: William P. Jones, President; Franklin S. Jones. Jr., Dean of Pledgees; Paul L. Hatchett, Secretary; Ernest Sullivan, Jr., Treasurer; Eugene N. Prater II, Associate Editor Sphinx.

We, the brothers of Alpha Phi, hope to continue going onward and upward in order t h a t Alpha Phi Alpha may maintain its position, "First of all, service t o all."

Fraternally yours, EUGENE N. PRATER II. Associate Sphinx Editor

ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER Los Angeles, Calif.

"SWEETHEART OF ALPHA PHI'" Representing Alpha P h i at Clark's a n n u a l Homecoming Classic was lovely Miss.

Bernice Fields. She is a m e m b e r of the J u n i o r Class, and hails from Huntsville, Alabama. B r o t h e r P a u l Hatchett, chapter secretary, is shown escorting the c h a r m i n g soror of Alpha K a p p a Alpha d u r i n g Half-time ceremonies at t h e game. the newest brothers to cross t h e burning sands into the realm of Alphadom. Psi is quite proud of him.

Officers elected for the next year include Brothers William E. Griffin, president; George E. Barbour, vice president; Eugene Yerby Lowe, secretary; Joseph McClaren, assistant secretary; Ernest Smith, treasurer; Brother Sherman, sergeant-at-arms; Brother Watlington, Editor t o t h e Sphinx; William H. Llndsey, chaplain.

These officers will have the responsibility of guiding t h e chapter through another year of achievement for the glory of Alpha.

Brother Griffin was reelected as president for a third time, and Brother Smith, admiringly called "Ernie" by his friends, is holding down t h e post of treasurer for another term. He has efficiently carried out t h e duties of t h i s office for an ex-

tended period, and we rather expect to keep there for some time t o come.

Brother Griffin and Hall have been selected as delegates to the General Convention in Columbus. There will be a n u m ber of visiting brothers of the chapter attending the session, however.

We feel t h a t Psi has had wonderful cooperation from the brothers and from our graduate chapter, Rho. This year has been a most successful one, b u t Psi is not satisfied with resting on past laurels. Another year for us means more responsibility, greater achievement.

So in this spirit, we say on t o Columbus December 27th, and on to a finer year in 1947 for Alpha Phi Alpha.

Fraternally yours, WILLIAM E. GRIFFIN Acting Associate Editor.

Greetings: The Alpha Delta Chapter of sunny Southern California is making it's bid as the leading undergraduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. During the year of 1946, under the leadership of Brother Herbert Simmons President, the brothers of Alpha Delta realized their opportunity to contribute to the community and immediately launched into a worthwhile and constructive program.

This program was inaugurated at the beginning of the year and highlighted when the Alpha Delta men won the torrid InterFraternity Basketball championship, behind the leadership of Captain Brother Bill Jones, former Toledo University star. I t was during this series t h a t Brother Don Barksdale, U. C. L. A., was awarded the HEKN'S Athletic Award, for breaking the all time-high-scoring (individual) for one year. The team was presented with a 24inch trophy and Individual gold basketballs by the Inter-fraternity Council.

During the summer. Alpha Delta awarded a four year scholarship to Henry Harvey who will enter U. C. L. A., In t h e spring semester. Also a special one-year scholarship was given to Charles Caballero, a music prodigy of Spanish Descent, t o George Pepperdine college. These awards were presented at the recital of Brother James Patton, Jr. Social events of t h e year were highlighted, when Alpha Delta and Beta Psi Lambda chapter entertained t h e National Alpha Kappa Alpha Boule' on the moonlit shores of Cabrilla Beach, where 1400 guests enjoyed a typical southern California "wiener-bake!"

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gram of social betterment for "all m a n kind."

The chapter meetings of this fall season have concerned themselves with discussions and the making of tentative plans for the activities of the chapter for 1947. At the November meeting held with Brothers J. A. Ross and R. E. Tisdale the entire slate of officers from the previous year were reelected. This In some measure reflects the satisfaction of the chapter with the kind of leadership provided.

Another of the phases of fraternity activity which has not gone unheeded in recent months has been t h e tradition of the host brothers of providing a sumptuous repast at their meetings. Brothers Simpson and Smiley in October and again the hosts at the November meeting provided victuals fit for kings.

It is on these predications, then, t h a t the brothers of Alpha Upsilon Lambda chapter anticipate a year of great accomplishment.

Fraternally yours, T. J. MABERRY, Corresponding Secretary.

PI LAMBDA CHAPTER Little Rock. Ark. Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha. Greetings: First, let's toss a bunch of posies to Brother Swingler and Staff for an attractive, inspiring and well-appointed October issue.

Rather classy job. Brothers, n'est-ce- pas?

Shortly before the ringing of the old school bell. President C. Franklin Brown issued a list of committee appointments with the explanation t h a t it meant, "Get Busy."

We had our October meeting with Brother Wat kins, and -er. now who said. "Prosit"?

Here, the Social Committee was charged with planning and executing at once the spade work behind the traditional Christmas Formal. The date, December 26, we state here and now so that any frater wandering around these parts and latching on to a '47 pass card (apologies to Brothers Mayberry and Lawson) may know t h a t he is expected to help Phi Lambda enjoy the occasion. We look forward to the attend-

RESUMES ALPHA ACTIVITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; B r o t h e r E d w a r d C. Jones. Jr.. after t h r e e years in the a r m e d forces, has r e t u r n e d to his native S u m t e r , S. C. w h e r e he has again become active in Alpha P h i Alpha circles. A g r a d u a t e of South Carolina State A. and M. College, Orangeburg, B r o t h e r J o n e s was initiated into Beta Delta Chapter in 1941. He is presently director of Negro recreation in Sumter, and proprietor of the Majestic Studio, an up and coming business concern which has contact with students at State College. B r o t h e r J o n e s is an active m e m b e r of Alpha P h i Lambda.

Aus'in. Texas. Alpha Delta was ably represented by Brother Roy D. Andrew. II; and will be represented at the General Convention at Columbus. Ohio, by President-elect for 1947, Brother D. Rudolph Henderson, Jr., and by the undergraduate speaker for the General Convention. Brother Albert Jones, of U. C. L. A. Brother Albert Jones Is vice president elect for 1947, and holds the distinction of being the first undergraduate to be invited to address the National body.

In line with Its' progressive action. Alpha Delta has sot aside $500 for a Housing project t h a t is being initiated by the local chapter. In civic and community interests, Alpha Delta has supported the national program of N. A. A. C. P., Y. W. C. A., and Urban League. The local community Hospital project and F. E. P. C , was supported by active participation.

The 1947 grand Tax remittance shows more t h a n 30 active financial brothers.

Seven are Neophytes. A second initiation has been planned during the month of December and should increase the membership to more t h a n 40 brothers. It is with justifiable pride t h a t the Alpha Delta points to the record of 1946.

Fraternally submitted.

JAMES A. ROBINSON, JR. Associate Sphinx Editor.

A L P H A UPSILON LAMBDA Montgomery, Alabama Greetings, Brothers: The fraters of Alpha Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Psi Alpha Fraternity take this means of expressing to t h e kindred spirits in Alphadom their interest in joining hands and hearts to make this year a banner year In the grand and glorious history of the fraternity. More and more t h e brothers of Alpha Upsilon Lambda Chapter are realizing their responsibility in promoting and projecting an aggressive pro-

MISS K A T H R Y N GREEN HOMECOMING QUEEN FOR IOTA C H A P T E R . . . Iota's Homecoming queen, lovely Miss K a t h r y n Green, was possibly one of the reasons Morris B r o w n College Wolverines were able to s u b d u e their traditional Thanksgiving grid rival, t h e Clark P a n t h e r s , this season, 3-0. T h e winsome Miss Green was sponsored by m e m b e r s of lota Chapter, Morris Brown, Atlanta, Ga., in connection with the a n n u a l Homecoming celebration at the intitution. She is a Morris B r o w n Coed. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Courtesy SNS.

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"SOLID AS THE ROCK" B r o t h e r I. T. Gillam, native son of Little Rock, Arkansas whose contributions in the field of education, and in the civic, fraternal, and religious life of his community h a v e m a d e him one of the most outstanding brothers of P i L a m b d a .

Realizing the needs of the people in his native city, B r o t h e r Gillam r e t u r n e d to Little Rock to devote his life after completing his education at H o w a r d University with the A. B. Degree; and one year of study at Yale University.

B r o t h e r Gillam served as principal of Gibbs High School, later Gibbs G r a m m a r School. Presently he is principal of t h e High School D e p a r t m e n t at S h o r t e r College.

His interest in education has b r o u g h t m a n y honors to B r o t h e r Gillam, including the office of vice-president of t h e American Teachers Association.

B r o t h e r Gillam is a c h a r t e r m e m b e r of Pi Lambda, and has served as chapter president and treasurer. His presence at m a n y of Alpha's General Conventions has given him a rich fraternal b a c k g r o u n d .

He is also a c h a r t e r m e m b e r of Pi Boule of Sigma Pi Phi. His church affiliation is with Bethel A. M. E. Church w h e r e for more than twenty-five years h e has served as secretary of the T r u s t e e Board.

Alpha men e v e r y w h e r e join with P i L a m b d a in saluting B r o t h e r Gillam, whose steadfastness in Alpha is as solid as the Rock of G i b r a l t a r in the ' C i t y of the Rock." ance of Alpha Delta Lambda's complete membership.

At this same meeting. Brother Brown also announced that PI Lambda had sponsored a youth at the Boy's Summer Camp.

Brief remarks were received from Dr. M. L. Harris, President of Philander Smith College, whose official activities preclude regular attendance at chapter meetings.

Brother Allen, College Minister and Dean of Men at A. M. and N. College spoke briefly and subsequently affiliated with Pi Lambda. His presence, along with t h a t of other new brothers hereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;President Morris and Dean Singleton of Shorter College and Dr. G. W. S. Ish, Jr., should bolster our numbers in view of the loss of several brothers. The return of Brother Herbert Denton to Little Rock and Pi Lambda elicits the warm enthusiasm of every brother.

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ber brought a large number of fraters t o Little Rock. A distinguished October visitor was Dr. R. P. "Dynamic Dan" Daniel, President of Shaw University and Chairman of our Budget Committee. Unfortunately, his presence became known only the day after our meeting when he Journeyed over from Hot Springs to Pine Bluff to attend the Arkansas State-Texas College game.

Among the numerous Alpha athletic mentors coming to us during Pigskin Season was the noted athlete, I n m a n Breaux. now Director of Physical Education at Langston and a member of "Zip" Gayles' coaching staff.

Fancy Learning [The Sphinx. October, p.

38) t h a t "Brother O. E. Jackson . . . had charge of the activities" in Gamma Delta's Queen Contest. Brothers, modesty (a-hem. har-rumph) forbids the expropriation of others' laurels. Ted Husing's "job" of attending all the big games is not unlike t h a t assigned your scribe of crowning beautiful little Edith Ann Smith. Incidentally, when Poppa Mott Smith presumed to remind us that Edith Ann was the product of an Omega daddy, he was quickly assured t h a t she has plenty of time to outgrow t h a t .

With no Alphonse and Gaston tactics in mind, I think you should be apprised t h a t the success of the project is traced back to the vigor and unremitting labors of Brothers â&#x20AC;˘ J u m p i n ' Joe" Pennymon, "Toots" Lawson, Albert Baxter, Joe Wiley, Conrad Harris and Sphinxmen (now Brothers) Carl Granberry, Robert Gray, Spurgeon Talley. along with other brothers and pledgees, assisted by Mr. Chester Guydon, t h e contestants and their sponsors. Gamma Delta enlivened the summer session and by no means fared 111 materially. And since she is so reticent as to hide her candle under a bushel, we might point out t h a t her first act following installation was to grant a substantial award to a worthy student.

Brother Harold Phipps, until recently associated with Brother Lytes in dental practice has opened up in spacious and ultra new quarters in the Masonic Temple, Pine Bluff.

Regrettably, we were unable t o attend the November meeting at which Brothers Arnold and Bronze Mayor, Dr. Leroy Williams were hosts.

Final details of the dance and 1947 staff elections were to have been the agenda. Of these items you will, in all probability, be duly apprised.

It has been a Joy to fulfill the task of keeping before you the fact t h a t Pi Lambda is not only alive, b u t awake, t h a t in Arkansas, as elsewhere. "Patrician" means "Alpha Phi Alpha." Godspeed t o every brother, and "On to Columbus" for the Fortieth Anniversary.

Farternally yours, OLIVER E. JACKSON Associate Sphinx Editor.

ALPHA PI LAMBDA Winston-Salem, N. C. Alpha PI Lambda Chapter extends greetings to the officers and members of our fraternity who have given so faithfully of their services during t h e year. We are looking forward to another year of growth and good-will following our annual convention in Columbus.

Brother Dr. J. M. Walker, Jr.. who has served as our chapter president for t h e past eight years, has been reelected to t h a t office, along with all other officers. Under the leadership of Brother Walker. Alpha Pi Lambda has become a closely knit chapter of real Alpha men who always exhibit their love for the fraternity.

Participation in community activities has long been a main interest of the members.

A year of activity was planned at the last meeting at which time eight brothers agreed t o send a boy to the Y. M. C. A. camp next summer. The boys will come from the orphans' home.

Brother Dr. Richard J. Lowery, associate professor of Surgery at Howard University, and Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Freedmen's Hospital, visited with the chapter at Its last meeting, at t h e

Page 23 home of Brother G. H. Vaughn, our vicepresident. Brother Dr. H. Rembert Malloy, who has gained prominence as one of t h e outstanding surgeons of this area, has a paper in the November issue of the Journal of the National Medical Association.

Brother A. H. Anderson and Brother A. P. Marshall have recently been appointed to the Race Relations Council Advisory Committee of Winston-Salem. This group is sponsoring a survey by the National Urban League to determine the needs of the Negro citizens of the city. Brother Anderson is principal of Kimberly Park Elementary School, and is active in various civic groups, including Boy Scouts, Community Service Council, and t h e Community Radio Council. Brother Marshall is librarian of Winston-Salem Teachers College, and Chairman of t h e local chapter of the American Veterans Committee.

Brother J. A. Carter, chapter financial secretary, reports t h a t the chapter has paid grand taxes 100 per cent for the coming year, and t h a t a large number of brothers have paid their chapter assessments for t h e year. These include Brothers Dr. H. Rembert Malloy. Dr. J. M. Walker Jr.. J. A. Carter. Dr. A. H. Coleman, Dr. W. F. Meroney, Dr. P. N. Brandon. Dr. W. H. Davis and Dr. LeRoy Hall. Though there are a few delinquent brothers in this city who have not affiliated with the chapter, a concerted effort will be made to get these brothers again into the fold.

Fraternally yours, A. P. MARSHALL, Associate Editor.

MU LAMBDA CHAPTER Washington, D. C. Greetings to all brothers in Alpha: The progressive liberal Mu Lambda Chapter Washington, D. C , installed its chapter officers. They are Brothers Verdie Robinson, president; Frank Davis, vicepresident; Archie Le Cesne. recording secretary; George H. Windsor, corresponding secretary; C. C. House, financial secretary; Norris H. Atkins, treasurer: Jewel Nathaniel Murray, chaplain: Lester Browne, Jr., associate Sphinx Editor.

Mu Lambda is adhering to high purpose and aim. The promotion of the spirit of brotherhood within our rank and service to mankind has remained the guiding motive back of all our activities.

Our program committee will have the famous Virginia State A cappella Choir. under the direction of Brother Harold Montague, present a recital in March. This will be an affair t h a t all Alpha Brothers and their friends are looking forward to attend.

Brothers Verdie Robinson and Frank Bourne were our delegates to the successful Eastern Regional, which was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Quite a number of brothers attended and participated In the discussion of attaining the best in Alpha.

Brother Dr. Winston C. Willoughby continues to bring honor to himself and to Alpha Phi Alpha. His most recent achievement was to be awarded a Guggenheim fellowship to further research in Dentistry.

We in Mu Lambda are really proud of Brother Willoughby.

We were happy to welcome so many of our brothers into the chapter and to lend their ability to t h e progressive program Which Is being carried out by Mu Lambda.

Looking forward to seeing all t h e brothers at Columbus, Ohio for t h e General Convention.

Fraternally yours, LESTER BROWN. JR. Associate Sphinx Editor.

BETA UPSILON CHAPTER Alabama State College With the return of many of her favorite sons from the war camps Beta Upsilon is again ready to take a lead in the drive for the betterment of all mankind. Brother Archie Lacey, the chapter president, has

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Brother Lacey was a delegate to t h e Southern Negro Youth Congress from t h e local chapter of the Veteran's Committee.

At a unique rjanquet a few nights ago members of Beta Upsilon were host to neophyte brothers, Iverson Lloyd, Willie Gholston, James Thornton, Stephen Everage, Warren Minnefield, and Junious Saunders.

Highlights of the occasion were encouraging and timely remarks from brothers V. E. Daniel, Ph. D., Sociology, our dean of Senior College; and J. G. Hardy, Ph. D., Sociology, Dean of Junior College. We are looking with eager eyes to t h e Columbus, Ohio Convention. A host of brothers from t h e chapter anticipate making t h e journey.

Present officers of the chapter are: Archie Lacey, President; James Pharris, Vice President; James M. Beverly, Secretary; Charles Moss, Assistant Secretary; Edward G. Brown, Treasurer; Ronald R. Young, Dean of Pledgees: Everett Debrow, Sergeantat-Arms; Floyd Hearns, Chaplain; and yours truly. Associate Editor t o the Sphinx.

Hoping to meet you at the Columbus, Ohio Convention.

Fraternally yours, JOHN B. HALL, Associate Editor.

GAMMA IOTA LAMBDA Brooklyn, New York At t h e last meeting of Gamma Iota Lambda Chapter, the following officers were elected for t h e year 1947: Attorney William H. Hurst, President; Attorney William H. Staeves, Vice President; Charles son, Recording Secretary; James Hariston, Financial Secretary; Dr. Frank McCoy, Treasurer; Robert Anthony, Associate Editor of the Sphinx. Brothers Hurst and Herbert T. Miller were elected delegates to t h e National Convention, which meets in Columbus in December.

Members of the local chapter are: Lyndon Caldwell, Joe A. Johnson, Franklin Williams, James C. Hariston, Jr., Joe Mahood, Quentin Hand. Claude Franklin, Sandy Ray, Herbert T. Miller. Albert Fisher, Frank McCoy, Jessefi P. Griggs, Charles Wilson. Alfred Waters, Harvey Kerns, Frank Thompson. William H. Staves. Hudson Batson, Hale Thompson, Joe Ferguson, William Holly, George Grissom, J o n a t h a n Cook, Arthur Lee. Arthur Williams, Carl J o h n son, Joseph Thomas and Albfert Smith.

Fraternally yours, ROBERT ANTHONY, Associate Editor.

A L P H A TAU LAMBDA Tulsa, Oklahoma Greetings : Our chapter sends you and t h e many other brothers greetings. The chapter has had its monthly meetings since September.

All is well here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Last spring, our chapter decided to sponsor a project which will enable needed Negro babies to have milk. This project Is known as the Alpha Annual Babies' Milk Fund. All funds raised from this project will be turned over to Senior Nurse Janice Jones in charge of t h e Variety Health Center. After considerable study and deliberation our chapter decided to sponsor a show composed of local talent of high school students and college students home on summer vacation. This show was given August 29, 1946 at Carver Stadium.

Several hundred persons attended the show and proclaimed this the event of the year.

We were able to realize $100.00 and more tc get the fund started. A picture was made recently of t h e presentation ceremonies The brothers who composed the committee were Robert L. Falrchild, Chairman; Primus C. Wade, Jesse L. Greadington, and Robert Waugh.

Another brother of our chapter has performed a notable achievement.

Brother Archie Morgan, teacher at Booker Washington High School. He coached the outstand-

T H E S P H I N X ing senior for the Elk's Oratorical contest.

This senior won t h e regional contest and received t h e honorable mention at t h e n a tional oratorical contest.

The chapter thought so well of t h e performance of this brother t h a t the chapter gave this brother a rising vote of thanks. Brother Primus C. Wade as commissioner of a two baseball leagues contest for members of t h e Hutcherson branch of the Y. M. C. A., Is playing an outstanding role in rounding up members for the r o u n d - u p . Brother Wade is doing an outstanding Job. Brother Willie D. Combs Is now t h e new Executive Secretary of the Hutcherson Branch of t h e Y. M. C. A. We are glad to have brother Combs at home again. Many of the brothers of the chapter are working to help p u t over the "Round Up" campaign.

Brother A. Maceo Smith, t h e fourth vice president, was a visitor of this chapter. We met with him and discussed many of t h e point of views t h a t are likely t o develop a t the General Convention in December.

Brother Smith was certainly an Inspiration t o the brothers of t h e chapter. The chapter elected officers for t h e coming year.

The officers elected were: T. W. Harris, president; Harry Ward, vice president; James R. Ellis, financial secretary: Robert L. Falrchild, recording secretary, J. Tyler Smith, treasurer.

Four delegates will be present at t h e General Convention to greet you in behalf of the chapter.

We extend to all the brothers throughout the land Christmas greeting and best wishes throughout the coming year.

Yours fraternally, ROBERT L. FAIRCHILD, SR. Associate Sphinx Editor.

BETA XI CHAPTER LeMoyne College Greetings from Beta Xi to Brothers everywhere: Although It has been quite some time since the brotherhood has heard from Beta XI, we are happy to report t h a t our chapter is still alive and is living up to high standards of Alpha. Although small in n u m ber, we are still working and keeping high the banner of Alpha Phi Alpha.

On October 11, we gave a Courtesy Party in honor of freshmen and new students. It proved to be very successful.

The theme of the party was centered ii round a circus and decorations carried this theme out perfectly. The pledgees were dressed as clowns, strong men, gypsies and other characters which are synonomous with circuses.

The people were entertained for about thirty minutes with jokes and s t u n t s prepared by brothers and presented by Sphinxmen.

All present expressed themselves as having a wonderful time.

Members of Beta Xi are: Richard Warr, President; Elvin Calhoun, Vice President; George Clark, Secretary: Charles Bodye, Treasurer; Edwin Robinson, Samuel Goodloe, and Malone Broome. Sphinxmen are: Evangylu Baldwin, James Rowland. Raymond Jackson, Hosea Lockard, Lee Mullen and James Cowan.

We at Beta Xi are looking forward to bigger and better things as the months roll by.

Good luck to all chapters and every brother.

Fraternally yours, GEORGE D. CLARK, Chapter Secretary.

BETA IOTA LAMBDA Baton Rouge, La. Brothers, Greetings, from Beta Iota Lambda Chapter. We desire to report to you t h e program being advanced by this chapter for the year 1947. Our activities individually and collectively will be wide and varied.

For the first time In the history of Beta Iota Lambda the Committee System was used for t h e nomination of t h e chapter officers. And out of t h a t committee came a roster t h a t unquestionably marks the

December, 1946 beginning of a record making year. The 1947 officers for Beta Iota Lambda follow: Viz: President, John G. Lewis; Vice President, Lewis S. Sewell; Secretary, Russell M. Ampey; Assistant Secretary, Maurice A. Edmond; Treasurer, B. A. Little: Assistant Treasurer, C. E. Harrington; Associate Editor, James H. Boswell; Assistant Editor, E. Carmlchael; Chaplain, M. L. Harvey; Parliamentarian, R. G. Higgins; Historian, S. E. Warren.

These were a happy choice for the men listed above are rich In Alpha spirit from the view-point both of years and of wealth of vicarious experience.

For example.

Brother President Lewis dates his Alpha birth to undergraduate years in Nashville, and at the same time his Is a name to be respected nationally where exists Freemasonry.

Beta Iota Lambda every year experiences a high percentage of personnel turnover.

The changes are always of Interest and this year particularly so. The brothers who leave must know t h a t the good wishes of Beta Iota Lambda follow them. They are: J. H. Brown, to Cleveland.

A. C. Banks, to Morehouse.

T. W. Bonds J. H. Hudson, to Florida A. & M. J. K. Anthony, to Cleveland.

G. Cruter, to Colorado.

F. Hammond, to Prentis Hall, N. Y. H. R. Weiss, to Alabama.

E. J. Harris, to New Orleans.

The brothers are studying, too; See: J. Bernard, at Xavier.

H. D. Lawless, at University of Indiana.

E. Bashful, at University of Illinois.

C. B. Piper, at Meharry.

A. E. Carter, at Northwestern.

E. Jones, at University of Chicago.

New brothers in the area are Drs. Yates.

W. B. Bernard and Amderson in Baton Rouge and at Southern University, Dr. Higgins and Brothers Hunt, Fletcher and Jones.

The program for the year includes such activities as: (1) Establishment of a regular Beta Iota Lambda Scholarship set up and administered in accord with the latest and most acceptable trends in t h a t area. I n this connection mention might well be made t h a t Miss Barbara Smith is continuing her studies at Southern University with scholarship aid from Beta Iota Lambda. Miss Smith is the daughter of Brother R. W. Smith, who joined Omega Chapter a year ago. Brother Smith was the first vice president of the chapter, and up to t h e time of his demise was t h e oldest member from point of years In Alpha.

(2) Close harmony with Beta Sigma, undergraduate chapter at Southern University. Brother Ferguson is Liason Officer in this connection.

(3) Development of worthwhile chapter organ, "Bilapa," Other chapters having organs or desiring to be placed on t h e chapter mailing list are urged t o make contact with t h e secretary.

(4) Functioning actively in community projects. Baton Rouge can boast of an Inter-Fraternal Council, a n organization t h a t had its beginning as a brain-child of a brother in Beta Iota Lambda. Brothers Dr. B. V. Baranco, Jr.. first president; J o h n G. Lewis, and Dr. M. L. Harvey, chaplain, are Alpna's delegates to the Baton Rouge InterFraternal Council, while Brother Dr. Baranco is the Alpha member of the Inter-Fraternal Cabinet.

Biggest event of the year to date has been the visit of Brother Dr. William H. (Bill) Gray, Jr., Southern Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha, and President of Florida A. & M. College, Tallahassee, Fla. His calling on Beta Iota Lambda was a significant "mountain-top experience." We cannot help b u t t h i n k of Brother Gray as our "Bill" for It was he t h a t was the moving spirit in the founding of Beta Iota Lambda.

And nowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Just this. Beta Iota Lambda will be there. And we do mean Columbus.

Fraternally yours, JAMES H. BOSWELL, Associate Sphinx Editor.

R a l e i g h , N. C ; President, 00. BETA R H O — S h a w University, Alfred R. S m i t h , S h a w U n i v e r s i t y , R a l e i g h , N . C ; S e c r e t a r y , W . H . Q u a r l e s , Jr., S h a w U n i v e r s i t y , R a l e i g h , N. C 6 1 . B E T A S I G M A — S o u t h e r n U n i v e r s i t y , S c o t l a n d , La.; P r e s i d e n t , H u e l P e r k i n s , S o u t h e r n B r a n c h P . O., B a t o n R o u g e , La.; S e c r e t a r y , L e o n a r d S. W a s h i n g t o n , B o x 9385 S o u t h e r n B r a n c h , B a t o n Rouge, La. 62. BETA TAU—Xavier University, New Orleans, L a . ; President, H a r grove Wooten, Xavier University; Secretary, Clarence Jupiter, 2431 Toledano, New Orleans. La. 63. B E T A U P S I L O N — A l a b a m a S t a t e College, M o n t g o m e r y , Ala.; P r e s i d e n t , A r c h i e L. L a c e y , S t a t e T e a c h e r s College, M o n t g o m e r y , Ala.; S e c r e t a r y , J a m e s M . B e v e r l y , 720 S o u t h J a c k s o n , M o n t g o m e r y , Ala. 64. BETA PHI—Dillard University, New Orleans, L a . ; President, Lionel

A. Desbordes; Secretary, Louis J. Bernard, Dillard University, New Orleans 19, La. 66. BETA CHI—Philander College, Little Rock, Arkansas.

66. BETA PSI—Oxford, Cambridge. London University, London, England.

67. GAMMA ALPHA—Texas College, Tyler, Texas; President, Johnie Hines : Secretary, J . C. Blackwell, Texas College, Tyler, Texas.

68. GAMMA BETA—North Carolina College, Durham, N. C.; President.

Mack W. Akins, Jr., P . O. Box 367, North Carolina College, Secretary, James D. Saddler, P. O. Box 452, N. C. College.

69. GAMMA G A M M A — C o l u m b i a , S. C ; P r e s i d e n t , V e r b u s C o u n t s , A l l e n U n i v e r s i t y , C o l u m b i a , S. C ; S e c r e t a r y , T h a l e s E. M l m s , A l l e n U n i v e r s i t y , C o l u m b i a , S. C. 70. GAMMA DELTA—Ark. M. & N. College, Pine Bluff, A r k . ; President, Anderson P. Perryman ; Secretary, Tyree J. Webster, Arkansas M. & N. College, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

CHAPTER OFFICERS—Graduate Chapters 101. ALPHA LAMBDA—Louisville, Ky.; President, Stenson Broadus, Box 271, Harrods Creek, Ky.; Secretary, L. C. Curry, 1702 Magazine St., Louisville 3, Ky. 102. BETA LAMBDA—Kansas City. Missouri; President, Daniel W. Lewis.

1204 Everett, Kansas City, K a n s a s ; Secretary, Dowda! H. Davis, 2711 E. 23rd St., Kansas City, Mo. .

103 G A M M A L A M B D A — D e t r o i t . M i c h i g a n ; P r e s i d e n t , Dr. W a l t e r H a r m o n , 2510 E a s t D i v i s i o n , D e t r o i t 12, M i c h i g a n ; S e c r e t a r y , G r o v e r D. L a n g e , 293 E l i o t Ave., D e t r o i t 1, M i c h .

MM. DELTA LAMBDA—Baltimore, Md.; President, Dean Walter T. Dixon.

1933 McCulloh St., Baltimore 17. Md.; Secretary, Dr. Frederick H. Dedmond, Morgan State College, Baltimore 12, Md. 106. EPSILON LAMBDA—St. Louis, Mo.; President, Daniel Bowles, 4218 Cook Ave.; Corr. Secretary, John D. Buckner, 4246 West North Market St.. St. Louis, Mo. 106. ZETA LAMBDA—Newport News, V a . ; President, H. W. Ridley, 2404 Marshall Ave. ; Secretary, N. J . Pleasant, 1371 44th St., New107 .THETA L A M B D A — D a y t o n , O h i o ; P r e s i d e n t , D . D . A l b r l t t o n , 85 B r a g g P l a c e . D a y t o n , O.; S e c r e t a r y , W i l l i a m D . W o o d s .

1001 D a n n e r Ave., D a y t o n , O h i o .

108. ETA LAMBDA—Atlanta, Ga.; President, Jacob R. Henderson. 816 Plav Lane. N. W . ; Secretary, George L. Edwards, 162 Bailey St., S. W.. Atlanta, Ga. 109 IOTA LAMBDA—Indianapolis, Ind.; President, Sparling Clark, 413 West 29th S t . ; Secretary, Wilbur L. Chenault, 2245 N. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. Indiana.

110. KAPPA LAMBDA—Greensboro. N. C.; President. Dr. George Evans, 908 Salem S t . ; Secretary, Nicholas L. Gerren, 400 Stewart S t , Greensboro, N. C. 111. MU LAMBDA—Washington, D. C.; President. Berdie L. Robinson, 2803 13th St.. N. E . ; Financial Secretary, C. C House, 2824 14th St., N . E „ Washington 17, D. C. 112. N U LAMBDA—Ettrick. Va. ; President, T. Nelson Baker; Secretary, Reuben R. McDaniel, Va. State College, Ettrick, Va. U S . XI LAMBDA—Chicago, 111.; Secretary, Thomas M. Clarke, 417 E. 47th St.. Suite 309, Chicago 15, Illinois.

114. OMICRON LAMBDA—Birmingham, Ala.; President, Waymon C. Matherson, 412 10th Avenue, N o r t h ; Secretary, Charles L. Shepard, 13 10th Avenue, North, Birmingham, Ala. 115. PI LAMBDA—Little Rock, Arkansas ; President, Franklin C. Brown, 1019 Cross; Secretary, A. A. Arnold, 2224 Rock. Little Rock, Ark. 116. R H O L A M B D A — B u f f a l o , N. Y.; P r e s i d e n t , Lewis B l c k e t t , 51 E. W i l l e r t P a r k C o u r t s , B u f f a l o 4, N. Y.; S e c r e t a r y , J o h n W .

B l a n t o n , 188 N o r t h l a n d P l a c e , B u f f a l o 8, N. Y. 117. SIGMA LAMBDA—New Orleans. La.; President, Dr. Wesley N. Segre, 2326 Upperline Street, New Orleans; Secretary, Walter E. Morial, 1433 Touro St.. New Orleans, 16.

118. TAU LAMBDA—Nashville, T e n n . ; President, Aaron L. Allen, 1601 18th Ave., N . ; Secretary, B. F. Cox. 1812 Morena St.. NashvilleTen n.

119. UPSILON LAMBDA—Jacksonville, F l a . ; President, T. M. Christopher. Harlem Pharmacy, Fourth and Davis: Secretary, Dr. Nelson W. Spaulding. 539 West Union Street. Jacksonville. Florida.

120. P H I LAMBDA—Raleigh, N. C. ; President. R. H. Toole, 1005 S. Perrin St. ; Secretary, W. C. Davenport, 909 East Hargett St., Raleigh, N. C. CHI LAMBDA—Wilberforce University. Wilberforce, Ohio; President, 121.

O. K. Ward, 902 Xenia, Ohio; Secretary, Clarence Harvey Mills, Sr., Wilberforce. Ohio.

122. PSI LAMBDA—Chattanooga, Tenn. ; President, Richelieu Strange,.

1027 E. 10th St.; Secretary, Samuel W. Seals, 642 Maple St., Chattanooga, Tenn.

123. ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA—Newark, N. J . ; President, Dr. Clarence S. Janifer, 20S Parker St.. Newark, New J e r s e y ; Secretary, Arthur C. Williams, 158 Lincoln Street, Montclair, New Jersey.

124. ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Lexington, Ky. 126. ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA—New York, N. Y.; President. Robert T. Custis, 771 St. Nicholas Avenue; Secretary, Ernest F . Stevenson, 2106 Amsterdam Ave.. New York City.

126. ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA—Memphis, T e n n . ; President, Lewis O. Swingler, 3SS Bealc Ave.; Secretary, Abner B. Owen, Jr., 698 Williams Avenue, Memphis, Tenn.

127. ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA—Jackson, Miss.; Secretary, Dr. J . B. Dillard, Vicksburg, Miss.

128. ALPHA Z E T A L A M B D A — B l u e f i e l d , W . Va.: P r e s i d e n t , Dr. H e n r y W h i s i k e r , 811 B l a n d St., B l u e f i e l d , W . Va.; S e c r e t a r y , E. W . B r o w n e , B l u e f i e l d S t a t e College, B l u e f i e l d , W . V a .

129. ALPHA ETA LAMBDA—Houston, Texas; President, Dr. John W. Davis. 2914 Nagle S t . ; Secretary-Treasurer, R. W. Lights, 2611 Holman St.. Houston, Texas.

1*0. ALPHA T H E T A LAMBDA—Atlantic City, N. J . ; President, C. Morris Cain, 1711 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, N. J . ; Secretary, Austin J .

Martin. 128 W. Greenfield Ave.. Pleasantville, N. J .

U l . ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA—Charleston, West Virginia: President, Felix Warren. Institute, West V a . ; Secretary, William J . L. Wallace, Box 102, Institute, West Va. 132. ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA—Roanoke, V a . ; President, Dr. E. D. Downing. 40 Centre Ave., N. W . ; Secretary, R. A. Coleman, 312 Gilmer Ave., N. W., Roanoke, Va. 1*8. ALPHA MU LAMBDA—Knoxville, Tenn.

1S4 ALPHA N U LAMBDA—Tuskegee, Ala.: President, I. A. Derbigny; Secretary, H. J. Romm. Tuskegee Institute. Ala. 135. ALPHA X I LAMBDA—Toledo.

Ohio; President, William T h o m a s , 653 H a m i l t o n S t . . T o l e d o , O h i o ; S e c r e t a r y . M a u r i c e M. Leavelle, 231 B r a n d W h l t l o c k A p t s . , T o l e d o 2, O h i o .

136. ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA—Pittsburgh, P a . ; President, Dr. MeKinley C. King, 603 Gearing Avenue; Secretary, Wilbur C. Douglass, 412 Bakewell Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 187. ALPHA PI LAMBDA—Winston-Salem, N. C.; President, Dr. J. M. Walker; Secretary, A. P. Marshall, 616 West 24V4 Street, WinstonSalem. N. C. 1*8. A L P H A RHO LAMBDA—Columbus, Ohio ; President. Maceo Hill, 291 North 21st Street, Columbus 3, Ohio; Secretary A. D. V. Crosby, 159 W i n n e r A v e n u e . C o l u m b u s 3, O h i o .

139. ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA—Dallas, Texas; President, W. Barton Beatty, 2700 Flora Street; Secretary, R. L. Prince, 1823 Boll Street, Dallas, Texas.

140. ALPHA TAU LAMBDA—Tulsa, Oklahoma; President. Tollie W. Harris, 320 N. Greenwood; Secretary, James R. Ellis, 1100 E. Pine Street, Tulsa. Oklahoma.

141. ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—Montgomery. Ala.; President, Dr. C. T. Simpkins, 311 Pelham Street: Secretary, J. M. Reynolds, State Teachers College, Montgomery, Alabama.

142. ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Norfolk, V a . ; President, Dr. A. C. Fentress, 715 E. Princess Anne Rd. ; Secretary-Treasurer, Thomas W. Young, 721 Chapel Street, Norfolk. Va. 143. ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Augusta, Ga.: President, Augustus C. Griggs.

Haines School; Secretary, John M. Tutts, 1108 Phillips Street, Augusta, Ga. 144. ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Columbia, S. C.; President, Robert W. Mance.

1429 Pine Street, Columbia 16, S. C.; Secretary, Harry B. Rutherford.

1330 Gregg Street. Columbia 33, S. C. 146. BETA ALPHA LAMBDA—Jersey City. New J e r s e y ; President. Paul F . Sinclair. M.D., 570 Bramhall Avenue. Jersey City, N. J . ; Secretary.

Rudolph D. Wheeler, 364 Forrest Street, Jersey City, New Jersey.

146. BETA BETA LAMBDA—Miami, Florida : President, Dr. I. P. Davis.

1036 N.W. Second Avenue; Secretary, Charles L. Williams. 1200 North West 6th Avenue, Miami 36, Florida.

147. BETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Richmond, V a . ; President, Milton F. Hill, 2123 Fendell Avenue; Secretary, W. H. Henderson. 9 West Clay Street, Richmond 20, Virginia.

148. BETA DELTA LAMBDA—Daytona Beach. Florida; President. Dean William H. Hill, Bethune-Cookman College; Secretary, Dr. H. E. Bartley, 567 Second Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida.

149. BETA EPSILON LAMBDA—Wewoka, -Okla.; President, I. T. Anderson, 615 N. E. 6th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Secretary, L. G. Ashley, P. O. Box 247, Bolev, Oklahoma.

150. BETA ZETA LAMBDA—Jefferson City, Mo.; President, Dr. Albert R. Maddox, II6V2 Main Street, West, Sedalia, Mo.; Secretary, James H. Seeney, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. 151. BETA ETA LAMBDA—Oklahoma City. Okla. ; President. Dr. J. M. Littlepage, 1123 N. E. 8th Street; Secretary, Otis A. Freeman, 531 N .

Kelham Street, Oklahoma Citv, Oklahoma.

152. BETA THETA LAMBDA—Durham. N. C. 153. BETA IOTA LAMBDA—Baton Rouge. L a . ; President, Harrison R. Weiss, P. O. Box 1691, Baton Rouge 2, L a . ; Secretary, Russell M. Ampoy, P. O. Box 1691, Baton Rouge 2, La. 164. BETA KAPPA LAMBDA—Charleston, S. C.; President, Dr. Winston W. Jones, 423 King S t . ; Secretary, Dr. E. B. Burroughs, 35 Morris St., Charleston. S. C. 165. BETA MU LAMBDA—Salisbury, N. C. 156. B E T A NU L A M B D A — C h a r l o t t e , N. C ; P r e s i d e n t , D r . T h o r n W a t k i n s , 329 S o u t h B r e v a r d St., C h a r l o t t e , N. C ; S e c r e t a r y , C l i n t o n B l a k e , 423 E a s t F i r s t St., C h a r l o t t e 2, N. C. 167. BETA XI LAMBDA—Omaha, Nebraska ; President, Saybert Hanger, 1916 No. 28th Street; Secretary, Robert L. Myers, 2416 No. 22nd Street, Omaha. Nebraska.

158. BETA OMICRON LAMBDA—Mobile, Alabama; President, W. J . Carroll. Baldwin County Training School, Dephine, Ala.; Secretary, J e r r y W. Rushing, 29 Washington Place. Mobile 17. Alabama.

169. BETA PI LAMBDA—Albany. New York; President, William F .

Brown, DDS., 146 South Pearl Street, Albany, N. Y . ; Secretary, Crispin C. Hall, 4-113th Street. North Troy, New York.

160. BETA RHO LAMBDA—Youngstown. Ohio; President. Graham Lvnch, 625 Kenmore Avenue; Secretary, James E. Smith, 2953 Karl Street, Youngstown, Ohirt.

161. BETA SIGMA LAMBDA—Hartford. Conn.

162. BETA TAU LAMBDA—Fort Worth, T e x a s ; President, C. T. Tinsler.

1405 New Y o r k S t r e e t ; C o r r e s p o n d i n g S e c r e t a r y , H. L e o n a r d T h o m p s o n , 1101 V e r b e n a S t r e e t , F o r t W o r t h , T e x a s .

163. BETA UPSILON LAMBDA—Jackson, Tenn.: President. P. M. Corruthers. Lane College: Corresponding Secretary, C. A. Kirkendall IL P. O. Box 467, Jackson, Tenn.

164. BETA P H I LAMBDA—Savannah, Ga.; President, J. W. Wilson, 720 West Broad. Savannah, Ga.; Secretary, C. V. Clay, Georgia State College, Industrial College, Georgia.

165. B E T A CHI L A M B D A — M u s k o g e e O k l a h o m a ; P r e s i d e n t . D e k o v e n A. F r e n c h , 545 N. 7 t h S t r e e t ; S e c r e t a r y , E m o r y H. J e n n i n g s . 906 M a r k e t S t r e e t , M u s k o g e e , O k l a h o m a .

166. BETA PSI LAMBDA—Los Angeles, California; President, Dewey D. Davidson, 1162 E. 46th St., Los Angeles 1 1 ; Edward Strong, c/o Angelus Funeral Home, 1030 E. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.

167. GAMMA ALPHA LAMBDA—Charlottesville, Va. ; President, Dr. C. J .

Waller. 318 N. Augusta Street, Staunton. V a . ; Secretary, A. W. Pleasant, Jr., M.D.. Massie Street. Lexington, Va. 168. GAMMA BETA LAMBDA—Frankfort. Kentucky.

169. G A M M A GAMMA L A M B D A — G r e e n v i l l e , S. C ; President, R o b e r t W . A n d e r s o n , Box 441, G r e e n v i l l e , S. C ; S e c r e t a r y E W. W h i t t e n b e r g , Box 15, G r e e n w o o d , S. C. 170. GAMMA DELTA LAMBDA—Beckley, West Va.; President, Dupont A. Evans. Box 1024 ; Secretary, Martin K. Austin, Box 21, Beckley, West Virginia.

171. GAMMA EPSILON LAMBDA—Hopkinsville, Ky. 172. GAMMA ZETA LAMBDA—Tampa, Florida; President, C. BIythe Andrews, 1611 Central Avenue: Secretary, Rev. Eugene L. Avery, 1307 Lamar Avenue, Tampa, Florida.

173. GAMMA ETA LAMBDA—Austin, Texas ; President, C. Johnson Box 1123: Secretary, Alonzo L. Russell, 1805 East 12th Street, Austin, 174. GAMMA T H E T A LAMBDA—Wilmington. Del.; President John D Hopkins, Jr., 1010 French S t . ; Secretary, George H. Taylor 928 French Street, Wilmington, Del. 175. GAMMA IOTA LAMBDA—Brooklyn. New York: President, Franklin Williams, 249 Decatur Street: Secretary, Jessie P . Griggs. 1 Kingston Avenue. Brooklyn, New York.

176. GAMMA KAPPA LAMBDA—Wilmington. N. C. ; President Ozzie T Faison, 11-CI. Mitchell; Corresponding Secretary, B. T. Washintrton' 306 N. 6th Street. Wilmington, N. C. » » « * * . vvasnmgton, 177. GAMMA MU LAMBDA—Tallahassee, F l a . ; President. M G Miles • Secretary, R. H. Dunn. Florida A. & M. College. Tallahassee ' Fin ' 178. GAMMA NU LAMBDA—Lynchburg, Va. ; President. E. T Thornton 1201 8th St.. Lynchburg V a . : Corr Secretary, C. S. Scoti. CaTpbeli County Training School, Rustburg, Va. ' 179. GAMMA XI LAMBDA—St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minn.: Preside-"* J o i n M. Patton, Jr., 954 St. Anthony Avenue: Secretary Charles F*"*lL»»--^ 402 Metropolitan Bank Building. St. Paul, Minnesota. ' ^ ^

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