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^0\S> H , G H " THE RANKER HOLD HIGH THE BANNER. . . . These three illustrious brothers, although they have passed on to make their final abode in Omega Chapter. added lustre and glorious records of achievements to the history of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. They are Jewel Vertner W. Tandy, one of the seven Founders, and designer of the Alpha badge; Brother Joseph H. B. Evans, who served almost 20 years as General Secretary; and Brother Bert McDonald, who was the first Western Vice President and an Alpha pioneer on the West Coast From across the burning sands of time their voices come back to us, "Hold High The Banner."

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•ALPHA-PHI-ALPHA-FHATEHNITYGENERAL OFFICERS Belford V. Lawson General President 2001 Eleventh Street, N. W. Washington 1, D. C. A. Macao Smith__Southwestern V P r e s . 2011 N. Washington S t r e e t Dallas 4, Texas Aaron B r o w n S o u t h e r n V. P . Albany State College,. Albany, Ga. Lionel H. Newson M i d w e s t e r n V. P r e s . 3735 P a g e Boulevard Saint Louis 13, Missouri E d w a r d W. Brooke E a s t e r n V. P r e s . 155 H u m b o l d t A v e n u e R o x b u r y 21 Mass. D. R u d o l p h H e n d e r s o n Far Western Vice P r e s i d e n t 3665 F o u r t h Avenue Los Angeles 16, Calif. Bennie D. B r o w n G e n e r a l Secretary 3456 South S t a t e St., Suite 311 Chicago 16. Illinois Meredith G. F e r g u s o n G e n e r a l Treas. 925 Eleventh Avenue, N o r t h Nashville 8. Tennessee Lewis O. Swingler _Ed:tor of t h e S p h i n x P. O. Box 2031, Desolo Station Memphis, Tennessee Alor.zo G. Moron Director of Educational Activities H a m p t o n Institute Hampton, Virginia J a w n Sandifer General 101 West 125th S t r e e t N e w VTork 27, N. Y. LAY

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HOUSING William Benson 59-13 S. P r a i r i e Ave., Chicago, 111. P I N S AND B A D G E S J a w n Sandifer 101 West 125th St., N e w York 27, N. Y. PROGRAMS & RECOMMENDATIONS-J o h n Codwell 5508 T r e m p e r St., Houston, Texas CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS James Anthony A. & I. S t a t e College, Nashville, Tenn. I N T E R N A T I O N A L RELATIONS— Rayford W. Logan 1519 J a c k s o n Street, N. E., Washington, D. C. RITUAL J o h n Fleming 744 South Leggett Court Cincinnati, Ohio EXTENSION & STANDARDS — Walter Booker H o w a r d University, Washington, D. C. JEWELS H e n r y A. Callis, 2306 E. Street, N. E., Washington, D. C ; N a t h a n i e l A. M u r ray, 2151 West 21st Street, Los Angeles, Calif.; George B. Kelley, 1 113th Street, Troy, N. Y. "Charles H. Chapman, "Robert H. Ogle, *James H. Morton, " V e r t n e r W. T a n d y Deceased. REGIONAL

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SOUTHWEST J U R I S D I C T I O N — A, Maceo Smith, Vice P r e s i d e n t ; J o h n Codwell, 5508 T r e m p e r St., Houston, T e x a s ; Texas. Louisiana, a n d N e w Mexico;

Lloyd H. Williams, 119 N. Greenwood, Tulsa, Okla.; O k l a h o m a a n d A r k a n s a s , Colorado and Kansas. Charles M. Goolsby, Men's Dormitories, University of N e braska, Lincoln Nebraska; N e b r a s k a a n d Iowa. MIDWESTERN JURISDICTION—Lionel H. Newsom, Vice Pres.; District 1, T. Wendell Williams, 36 Atkinson St., D e troit, Michigan; District 2, William A. Smith, 2576 Monroe Street, Gary, Indiana; District 3, A r t h u r P. Evans, Jr., 819 West (Chestnut Street, Louisville, KJentucky; District 4, B u r t A. M a y b e r r y , 2446 Harrison Street Kansas City, Missouri; District 5, Jesse L. Holliday, West Virginis State College, Institute, West Virginia; District 6. Maceo Hill, V. P., 1414 H i l d r e t h Avenue, FA. 5287, Columbus, Ohio. SOUTHERN J U R I S D I C T I O N — A a r o n Brown. Vice P r e s i d e n t : H a r r y B . Rutherford, 1330 G r e g g Street, Columbia, S. C. Director N o r t h Car Una a n d South Carolina; Charles H. Tarpley, l a * Leath Street, Memphis, Director Mississippi and Tennessee; M. G. Miles, Director, Florida, Alabama. EASTERN JURISDICTION— Edward W. Brooke, Vice P r e s i d e n t ; Area 1, Clifton R. Jones, Morgan State College, Baltimore, Maryland; Virginia, Washington, D. C , a n d Maryland; A r e a 2, Richard T. Lockett, 1711 A r t i e A v e n u e , Atlantic City, New Jersey; Delaware, Pennsylvania, and N e w J e r s e y ; Area 2, Leo L. Bromley, 301 D r y d e n Road. Ithaca, N e w York; N e w York; A r e a 4, Frank Morris, 88; Area 5, George P . Thomas. 30 East Morningside A v e n u e , Hartford, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and N e w H a m p s h i r e ; Director of Public Relations and Publicity, Eastern Region. William R. Simms, 86 H a r old Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts. FAR WESTERN JURISDICTION—D. Rudolph Henderson, Vice President; P a cific Northwest, William McCoy, Jr., 3017 N. E. Union St., Portland, Oregon; Northern California, C. T o l a n d D r a p e r , 1445 Ward Street, Berkeley. Calif.; P u b lic Relations Director, K e n n e t h F . Smith, 1805 F i l l m o r e St., S a n Francisco, Calif.

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' J i I ^ T ^ " _ U t ? i V e D S i t y o f C h i c a g ° . Chicago, Illinois; President, Donald Burgois, 325 E. 56th St.l Chicago IllinoisSecretary. William Franklin, 6227 So. Park? Chicago"ill 9 ' }2TJt~^°^is ? / o w n College. Atlanta. Ga.; President Charles Collier, Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga •Secretary, Lorenzo Curry, Morris Brown College. Atlanta. Ga.

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Jewel Kelley's Testimonial On Vertner W. Tandy On Monday, November 7, 1949, Jewel Vertner Tandy of New York City departed this life and diminished the ranks of the founders of Alpha Phi Alpha to three, Jewels Callis, Kelley and Murray. As I gazed on the remains of Brother Tandy, there came to my mind the many useful things that he had done to make Alpha Phi Alpha possible and to carry on. He was one of the original seven who voted to organize the first Negro Fraternity of a national scope. From this source, all other Negro Fraternities and sororities have sprung. He designed our Alpha pin which has been rightly called an outstanding design for any fraternity. He was the first treasurer of Alpha Chapter and was always ready in the early struggles of the organization to lend financial and other aid to the members of his Chapter. The writer talked oftsn to Brother Tandy and knows of his intense desires

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that the early traditions of the Fraternity, as formed by the Jewels and the first initiates should be continued. He was anxious that we retain our custom of selecting members in our Chapters so that the organization would not become packed with undesirables. Brother Tandy and the writer have on several occasions, in the past, discussed the rising membership of the Fraternity. We often talked of the future chance for leadership among college men that Alpha Phi Alpha offered, and hoped that this leadership be spread out arr.ong the many well educated Alpha men in the various sections of the country. Brother Tandy was always very blunt in expressing himself along these thoughts. We can pay no higher tribute to the memory of our departed Jewel than to adhere as much as possible to the ideals which he cherished. Brother Tandy would not have us mourn his passing with grief and sorrow but would rather wish us to carry on with cheerfulness and hope. Now that the ranks of the Jewels are diminished to three, is it not time that we give thought to some suitable memorial for the departed Jewels? This could result in a building along the banks of Lake Cayuga at Ithacaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;where Alpha had its beginning. Brother Jewel Callis has outlined such a project in a recent article in the "Sphinx." This Jewel as well as Jewel Murray endorse most heartily his idea. GEORGE B. KELLEY, Founder

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Jewel Callis' Testimonial On Vertner W. Tandy, Founder Vertner W. Tandy arrived in Ithaca, N. Y., to attend the College of Architecture of Cornell University in September 1905. He came in his cadet's uniform, with his saxophone under his arm, directly from Tuskegee Institute. Tandy, as we called him immediately, was a big, jovial, good natured, lovable fellow with a keen sense of humor. He did his own thinking. He enjoyed disregarding customs that ignored fundamental human values. He sought no favors, but possessed a shy magnanimity. Tandy's objective was fixed. He applied himself diligently to achieve his purpose. He had planned to become an architect in every sense of the word, without qualification. The story of his career is now well known. His greatest monument is the beautiful, awe inspiring, minature cathedral, St. Phillips Episcopal Church in New York City. Tandy was direct. He loved the idea of Alpha Phi Alpha from the beginning. While the rest of us were planning for expansion, Tandy and Eugene Kinkle Jones spread our gospel. In quick succession they set up Beta, Gamma and Delta Chapters. The formation of these chapters made it mandatory for Alpha, under our charter from the State of New York, to arrange the convention for the establishment of the general organization in December 1908. A worthy founder has joined Omega Chapter. He loved mankind. Excellence in his work was his gospel. He called no man master. Yet he was indeed the inspired servant of his fellows. Henry Arthur Callis, Founder

Memorial Tribute To Deceased Brothers By Dr. Charles Wesley Brother Dr. Charles H Wesley, president of Wilberforce State College, Ohio, and Past General President of A'pha, gave the memorial messsge in tribute to fallen Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity men at the Thirty-fifth General Convention, Atlanta, Georgia. This ceremony came as a climax to the public program held at Wheat Street Baptist church. Among pioneer leaders who had been transferred to Omega Chapter were one of the Seven Founders, Jewel Vertner W. Tandy, of New York City, Brother Joseph Next Page

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Greek Lettered fraternities and sororities have been the subject for much unfavorable criticism within the past decade or more. Americans of the more serious t u r n of mind have characterized these organizations as "juvenile and frivilous"; that they promote snobbishness and encourage class distinction, and that they squander inexcusably large sums of money in parties and frolics, employing high-sounding mottoes as excuses behind which to hide, without ever achieving a forthright social action program from which the community may benefit. To a limited extent, this criticism may have been justified in years gone by. It has been a fault, particularly in the case of white Greek Lettered organizations, that they veered too much to the frivilous and light-hearted in life without much regard to the weighty issues of the day. And to a lesser degree, Negro organizations have done the same thing. Nevertheless, there is almost a revolution being wrought today in the composition, makeup and in the leadership philosophy in these organiza-

From Page 2 H. B. Evans, former resident of Atlanta, and for t w e n t y years General secretary of Alpha; and Alonzo F r a n k l i n Herndon, founder of Atlanta Life Insurance Company. In referring to Brother Herndon. Brother Wesley declared: "As w e meet here in Atlanta, we should call attention to the fact that 25 years ago a citizen of our host passed to Omega Chanter, He was brother Alonzo F r a n k l i n Herndon. B r o t h e r Herndon was not only a pioneer in Negro business here, b u t he w a s our only honorary m e m b e r of the South at that time. Deceased Brothers w h o have been transferred to Omega Chapter. ALPHA CHAPTER Jewel V e r t n e r W. Tandy, one of the Seven Founders. New York City. ETA CHAPTER Brothers F r e d e r i c k Aytes, and Lloyd Best, both of New Yo-k City, New York. NU CHAPTER B r o t h e r Jesse Harris Polk. Jr., Lincoln University, Pa. RHO CHAPTER B r o t h e r s Drs. Charles Howard, Robert Matthews, Morvell Pannell, S. Morrison Saltus, Leon F. Sarjeant and A. E. West, all of Philadelphia.

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tions. This is particularly t r u e with Negro groups. Each fraternity or sorority promotes a sound social action program. Virtually each one promotes local and national scholarship funds for needy and worthy students, and practically all of them support issues and programs of national significance. rrl How many Americans, for example, know what the Council on H u m a n Rights stands for? How many Americans know that this organization, headed by Elmer Henderson, is made up of a confederation of Negro fraternities and sororities, pledged to support the Elmer Henderson suit, now before the United States Supreme Court? Many, many thousands of dollars are being poured into this suit by Greek Lettered Negro groups, in addition to their other social action programs. We hope every such organization among Negroes will line up with the Council and remain as a unit, even when the case is won, for there will be many other suits and issues which will require the moral and financial support of our people. (From the Atlanta Daily World)

BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER Brothers Dr. Wallace W. Andrews, of Kansas City, Kansas; and J o h n Kelley, and J. O. Morrison, both of Kansas City, Mo. CHI LAMBDA CHAPTER B r o t h e r Omar K. Ward, of Wilberforce, Ohio. ETA LAMBDA CHAPTER Brothers John Wesley Burney, and H u b e r t C. Boggs, both of Atlanta, Ga. GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER Brothers Henry B. Taliaferro, Ulysses S. Carey, J a m e s B. Goggins, Radfo'd Morris, Donald J. G r a h a m , and P. B. Gamble, all of Detroit, Michigan. MU LAMBDA CHAPTER Brothers Nicholas Thomas and Joseph H. B. Evans, the latter General Secretary for 20 years, Washington, D. C. NU LAMBDA CHAPTER B r o t h e r Dr. L u t h e r H. Foster, P r e s i d e n t of Virginia State College, Ettrick, Va. PSI LAMBDA CHAPTER Brothers L. L. Patton, and W. E. Looney, Chattanooga. Tennessee. TAU LAMBDA CHAPTER Brothers Robert H u n t e r and Dr. W. S. Ellington. 6r.. Nashville. Tenn. ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA B r o t h e r Dr. Dwight. O. W. Holmes, Jr., of Newark. New Jersey. ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA Brother Dr. C. E. Buckner, Vicksburg, Mississippi;

ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER B r o t h e r Dr. U S. Walton, Memphis, Tennessee. ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA Brother Payton Calloway, Charleston, West Virginia. ALPHA MU CHAPTER Brother T. R. Davis, Knoxville. Tenn ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA Brother Albertus Conn, Columbus O.; Elbert Carr. of Columbus. Ohio. ALPHA XI LAMBDA Brothers Jacob Chandler and Emmit O. Heslip. both of Toledo. Ohio. BETA ETA LAMBDA Brother I T. Anderson, and Lucius L. McGee, Past General President, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER B r o t h e r Bert McDonald, first Western Vice-President, Los Angeles. Calif. BETA PSI LAMBDA Brother Charles A. Jones, and H. C. Cook, Los Angeles, California. BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER Brothers Dr. J. M. T. Ramsey, Charles Pollard and L. Byrd, all of Richmond, Virginia. XI LAMBDA CHAPTER B r o t h e r Dr. Lorenzo Lapsley, Samuel J. Lewis, and William H. Temple, of Chicago, Illinois. •KILLED IN ACTION DURING WORLD WAR II

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mzrjm BROTHER A. MACEO SMITH. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT The 35th General Convention, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Which recently convened in Atlanta, Georgia, was h.story making, and in many respects was truly a great convention. As First Vice-President of the Fraternity, I wish to felicitate the brotherhood for a renewal and revitalized consciousness of its responsibility to share the National problems of "making democracy work." It is significant that the theme of the convention was "Jim Crow Must Go." However, this has been the watchword of the chapter in the Southwest for the past ten years. To that end. Brother Heman Marion Sweatt (SWEAT vs UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS) and Brother Herman Barnett (recently admitted to the University of Texas Medical School) have been foremost in the current attack on th? maloderous system of compulsory segregation. The Atlanta Convention took inventory of our gains in the field of Civil Rights, and charted a new course of vigorous action. While the social engagements were well-planned and superb, the busi-

ness of the convention was the spotlight of our conclave. Alphadom everywhere owes a debt of gratitude to Atlanta for providing the climatic atmosphere and setting for this truly great convention. ATTORNEY EDWARD BROOKE EASTERN VICE-PRESIDENT It is difficult to express briefly the myriad of thoughts which come to mind concerning the recent Alpha Convention. As a participant and an observer, to me the most gratifying was the fact that Alpha Phi Alpha was prime in importance rather than the individual. The entire spirit of the Convention concerned the furtherance of Alpha in each of its fields of endeavor rather than the aggrandizement of any individual. The differences of opinion, naturally always where more than one person is involved, were for the most part put aside once the decision of the majority had been msde. Alpha is definitely growing and quite naturally is feeling its "growing pains." No real achievement comes easily. Controversies have arisen and will continue to arise, but if we of Alpha, with the

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same dignity and singleness of purpose displayed at Atlanta, keep the Fraternity's goal uppermost, those controversies will be insignificant to the future of our Fraternity. Socially, Atlanta left nothing to be desired by its guests. The graciousness and splendid hospitality extended by the Atlanta Chapters and citizens of Atlanta are indicative of the general attitude of brotherhood experienced throughout Alphadom and the lofty position which Alpha Phi Alpha enjoys in community life. DR. AARON BROWN, NEWLY ELECTED SOUTHERN VICE-PRESIDENT It is most appropriate that at the outset I thank the Fraternity for its honors in electing me Vice-President of the Southern Jurisdiction. Every effort will be made to justify this high honor through service to the Fraternity. We express deep appreciation to all persons and organizations who assisted in making the 35th Annual Convention the best in the history of the Organization. It topped other Conventions in size, plans, programs, and results. Special commendation goes to the four chapters in Atlanta: Eta Lambda, Alpha Phi, Iota, and Alpha Rho. We know that the Convention had the whole-hearted cooperation and good will of other Greek-letter organizations of Atlanta. May every man in the Fraternity work diligently to realize the goals of the Organization. This year offers a special challenge as we close the first half of the Century and look toward the second half. Alpha Phi Alpha will not stand still while the world constantly moves forward. We of the Southern Jurisdiction will do, I am sure, our part in realizing the Fraternity's Program. Let us make our chapters better through more careful planning and attention to responsibilities; let us carry out efficiently the projects of the Organization; let us reclaim all brothers in our area; let us keep the Vicepresident and Regional Directors well informed; let us cooperate fully with all National Officers. If we do these things the Jurisdiction will set a higher standard and at the same time make a significant contribution to the Fraternity. FINAL WORD FROM LEADERS OF THE HOST CHAPTERS To our mind Atlanta was host to one of the finest gatherings of men in its history when several hundred Alpha delegates, convention followers and their escorts descended on the Gate City December 27-30 for the 35th general meeting. True to the standards of the fraternity, Next Page

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Representatives of four host chapters, Eta Lambda, Alpha Rho, Alpha Phi, and Iota, who extended traditional hospitality and provided all necessary facilities to make the 35th General Convention in Atlanta, Ga., the greatest in the history ofi Alpha Phi Alpha. The accompanying picture was taken during the visit of

Convention Impressions From Page 4 they brought culture, dignity, flash, achievement and all the attributes of noble gentlemen to Atlanta. The host chapters and citizenry were thrilled at their presence and went "all out" to entertain them and provide the setting for a grand and beneficial session. Few and perhaps no gatherings have brought to Atlanta the mass of race dignitaries and men of achievement and distinction as the Alpha convention. Thanks for coming to Atlanta. Thanks for cooperating with our plans and fitting graciously in the groove of our hardworking committees. It was a pleasure to serve you. I. H. Burney, General Convention Chairman and President, Eta Lambda Chapter. T. J. Fagan, Vice-Chairman; Andrew Lewis, Co-Chairman: Clarence Coleman, Secretary; William A. Fowlkes, Publicity Chairman, Eta Lambda, Alpha Phi, Alpha Rho, and Iota Chapters.

5th from right end, front row, who for twenty years served as General Secretary of Alpha. Brother Evans helped organize Eta Lambda Chapter during the time he lived in Atlanta as an official of the Standard Life Insurance Company.

ATTORNEY JAWN A. SANDIFER GENERAL COUNSEL Brothers of Alpha: May I offer this medium of expressing my gratitude to those of you who were unable to join us in the great convention of Atlanta as well as the delegates who were assembled and voted to return me to office for a second term. At our 35th Convention recently convened I outlined four specific recommendations which I asked the convention to approve, together with a report on the Henderson case. The specific recommendations were: 1. That the convention approve the appointment of the five Regional Attorneys made by the Office of the General Counsel during the year 1949. 2. That the General Counsel be permitted to expand and develop the National Legal Program of the Fraternity and that the same become an integral part of our policy and program. 3. That the Regional Attorneys under the supervision of the General Counsel

be permitted to work out legal programs for their respective regions and be permitted to work in close association with the Regional Vice-Presidents. 4. That a special award and recognition by future General Conventions be given to the region making the most significant contribution in the field of civil and human rights and this to be done on a competitive basis. (This could be adopted as a part of our Education and Citizenship Program.) I interpret my re-election to be the mandate and will of the majority that I continue to develop the Fraternity's program in this direction along realistic, determined and constructive lines based upon the desire of all of us to achieve during our time, first class citizenship and to rid ourselves of the badge of inferiority. I therefore urge each Chapter of the Fraternity to immediately organize a committee on civil and human rights. Select some project such as Poll Tax PayTurn the Page

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THE 35TH GENERAL CONVENTIONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ATLANTA, GA. mood; spirits were high and everything seemed tuned to the situation. Being held during the Christmas holidays, naturally the spirit of goodwill toward all men and peace on earth exuded from everybody. This attitude served to make the convention air more predominant. In the accounts below we tried to capture the prevailing spirit exhibited in Atlanta. We hope that you can follow this narrative and enjoy the facts it revealsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;here goes: WednesdayRegistration began promptly at 8 a. m., and it was a wonderful sight to see hundreds of Alpha men standing in the line waiting to be registered. This continued Uuoughout the morning as most of the brothers did not arrive until Wednesday morning.

W. WESLEY WHETSTONE The fine metropolitan city of Atlanta, Georgia, the "Gate City of the South" was host city to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in the observance of its 35th National Convention. Elaborate preparations for the visiting brothers and delegates had been made by the host chapters, viz.: Eta Lambda, Alpha Rho, Alpha Phi and Iota. Brother I. H. Burney, President of Eta Lambda was the fine and capable General Chairman of the Convention. He was ably assisted by Brothers Andrew J. Lewis, II, Co-Chairman and J. T. Fagan, Vice-chairman, as well as all of the brothers of the cooperating chapters. They had really "shot the works" as the packed calendar of events will show. Every possible minute had been planned for action and the visiting delegates were highly entertained. It was a memorable occasion. Every brother who attended left extolling the praises of the brothers of Atlanta for the display of their splendid hospitality. The city was in a gay and festive

Convention Impressions From Page 5 ment, Registration for Voting, or General Education Campaign. Excellent examples in this direction were shown during the past year by Alpha Tau Lambda which conducts a M.Ik Fund Drive for Underprivileged children in Tulsa; Alpha Iota, Denver, I understand has established a legislative lobby. In your Education and Citizenship Program, I urge you to concentrate on local and national problems of a civil and human rights nature which will focus attention on the basic inequalities we are concerned with. To the Regional Directors and VicePresidents, I urge upon you to solicit and seek the advice and counselling of your respective Regional Attorneys where ever necessary in problems of a civil rights nature in your respective regions. I urge upon you at your Regional and State

The first regular session of the 35th National Convention of Alpha Phi Alpna Fraternity, Inc. got under way Wednesday morning with Brother Dr. James P. Brawley, President, Clark College, conducting the devotions. After a very sacred and impressive devotional service the meeting was called to order by the Acting Southern Jurisdiction VicePresident, Brother Aaron Brown, President, Albany State College. Greetings were brought by Brother I. H. Burney, Convention Chairman for the Host Chapter. He welcomed the brothers to Atlanta and told them of the many arrangements that had been made for their comfort and entertainment. Brother Burney stated that every possible courtesy had been planned for the brothers' enjoyment and he wanted them to take advantage of them accordingly. Ample response to this gracious welcome was made by Brother Brown, Acting Southern Vice-President. After Brother Brown then introduced the General President, Brother Belford V. Lawson. President Lawson brought season's greetings to the brothers assembled and extenued to them his best wishes for health and happiness in the future The General President commented on tne plan for acceleration of the Convention and disposal of the business on hand He proceeded to appoint the personnel for Conferences to set up work shops with the Regional Attorneys as leacUrs to thrash out strategy and methods of attacking the problems at hand. I also urge each Region to submit to my office at the earliest possible date the specific project selected by the Region and the theme adopted for the year by the Region. It is the plan of the Office of the General Counsel to recommend a special award to the Region reporting the greatest contribution in the field of Human and Civil Rights for the year 1950. In all probability, by the time this message is published, Alpha Phi Alpha shall have gone before the United States Supreme Court in the Henderson case. I shall not attempt to predict tha outcome of this important case but I am confident that the heart and best wishes of every Brother in Alpha together with every Negro American along with our many Allies shall be with us in this great struggle for full equality and victory.

the various committees and the Convention Officials. A complete list of them will appear elsewhere in this issue. The report of the Committee of Rules and Credentials was made by Brother Andrew Lewis, II, Co-Chairman of the Convention. Because of the lateness of the hour occasioned by starting late, this cession was aujournea until 2 p. m., and all reports tnat were to be made were postponed until later in the Convention urogram. The second session opened at 2 p. m. Wednesday aiternoon with General President Lawson presiding. Since the Committee reports were not ready, Brother Lawson asked if there were any questions on matters any of the brotners wished to discuss. Brother Wesley HICKS, l). D. S., Buffalo, New York brought up tne question pertaining to his lite memoerahip for which he had paid $iuu.00 uuring the National Convention at Atlantic City prior to the raising of hie membership to $150.00. He wished to know whether or not he would be affected by its having been raised or whether he owed an additional $50.00. The parliamentarian, Brother O. Wilson winters, stated that Brother Hicks did not owe an additional $50.00 because his cnecK for $100.00 had been received by the General Secretary a few minutes before the oificial action of the Convention raising the life membership to $150.00. The report of the Midwestern VicePresident, Brother Maceo Hill, who was aosent due to iuness, was read by .Brother Sidney Jones, of Chicago. Brother Edward W. Brooke, Eastern Vice-President, made the report of his jurisdictional region. This report was dedicated to deceased brothers Jewel vertner Tandy and ex-general Secretary, Joseph H. B. Evans. Below is a gist of the activities in the Eastern Region: (1) Beta Sigma Lambda Chapter, Hartford, Connecticut has established a scholarship fund of $500.00 for undergraduate Drothers; (2) There has been a change in trends and the disappearance of segregation in fraternities as evidenced by interracial chapters at the University of Connecticut and Aninerst University; (j) Ueita Mu Lambda Chapter had been estaDiished at Montclair, JNew Jersey, without proper investigation and the charter had been revoked; (4) Reported instances ox continued brutality in Beta Chapter has caused the suspension of this chapter at Howard University. However, alter a year's suspension, the chapter was reinstated by Executive Order effective January 1, 1950. (5) Eastern Regional lor 1950 to be held at Hampton Institute; 16) budgetary expenses had been exceeded but justifiably so. The following recommendations were also made by Brother orooke: (a) Elimination of the "One Black Ball" and the admittance of a man to the fraternity by a three-fourths vote and (b) that the 36th National Convention be held in New York City in 19o0. The report was received and adopted and Vice President Brooke was commended. A question was asked concerning the exceeding of the alloted budget of Brother Brooke but the matter was explained Next Page

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satisfactorily to the body and referred to the Auditing Committee. As a continuation of Alpha Phi Alpha's policy of giving recognition to outstanding performances by the various chapters, or individual brothers, a report on "Achievements and Awards" was made by Brother Lionel P. Newsom, chairman of this committee. The itemized recommendations and decisions were as follows: (1) There should be a permanent cup established to be awarded to the undergraduate chapter winning first prize in ine scrapbook competition and one of lesser degree for second prize; (2) For the most outstanding undergraduate brother a key should be given; (3) Another permanent cup should be established as first prize for the graduate chapter which wins the scrapbook contest; t4) There snould be a survey made of the achievements of Alpha men in all areas and fields of endeavor and a standard set of rules and regulations drawn up as a basis for judging these acnievements fairly and accurately; (5) The sum of $115.00 should be allocated for the consummation of the findings, awards, and recommendations of the "Achievement and Awards Committee." The report ended with the designation of the winners for 1949. They were; First graduate prize in the Scrapbook Contest, Eta Chapter, New York; tirst prize in the undergraduate contest, Alpha Rho, Morehouse College. Recommended for the award of Aipna Man of the Year was Brother Gus T. Ridgel, of Alpha Psi Chapter, located at Lincoln University, St. Louis, Missouri. The thumbnail sketch on Brother Ridel sounded like a page from "Who's Who." Congratulations Brotner Ridgei. Alpha shall be expecting to continually hear of and from you. Brother A. Maceo Smith, personable and capable Southwestern Vice President, made his report covering the activities of his region. The Southwestern Region comprises nine states having 21 graduate and 17 undergraduate chapters, six of which were established during 1949 (1 undergraduate and 5 graduate). The battle for the improvement of the status lor Wegroes in the Southwest has been vigorously and continually waged. Able assistance in this matter has been contributed by Brothers Heman Marion Sweatt, "Sweatt vs University of Texas"; Herman Barnett, recently admitted to the University of Texas Medical School, and U. Simpson Tate, Regional attorney for Southwest NAACP. According to the findings of Brother Smith these are the specific problems that had arisen in the Southwestern Region: (2) Undergraduate Chapters having difficulty scheduling initiations in compliance with the fifteen-day rule of "Notice of Initiation"; suitably worked out by Brother Smith; (2) Budgets of undergraduate chapters have become exorbitant because of too many elaborate social affairs. Brother Smith suggested curtailment and the adoption of self-sustaining projects; (3) undergraduate chapters are sacrificing scholarship for numbers Brother Smith made these recommendations: (1) Our scholarship program should be restudied; (2) The elimination of the "one black ball"; (3) The formation of a committee

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on "Appraisal and Evaluation" whose duty it would be to study the reports of all general officers and see that their recommendations, etc., are referred to the proper committee, and the report of this committee to the General Convention be substituted for general officers reports; (4) The General Organization should adopt the "Mobilization for Civil Rights" project of the NAACP at the national level and make a substantial appropriation for it. This fine and extensive report was received and referred to the proper committee and Brother Smith was commended. By this time the 35th General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha was in a grand tempore. Everything was moving with clocklike precision. Keeping this accelerated movement Brother Dr. Charles H. Wesley, Historian, made his report. Its contents were as outlined: (1) During 1949, 3070 histories were published and of this number 2980 have been sent to brothers; (2) Because of the trend which indicates the need for histories there should be additional editions published during 1950 using the present typed materials; (3) The histories on hand should be issued; (4) The office of the General Secretary should become the Alpha History Depository, where any information needed or sought on Alpha can be found; (5) All outgoing general officers and the late ones should send their

Page 1 records, etc., to the General Secretary where they can be properly filed for future use and references. Brother William A. McClain, Cincinnati Corporation Counsel and official Alpha delegate to the American Council on Human Rights, reported to the convention on its activities. His discussion was necessarily limited because he was to introduce to the Convention Mr. Elmer W. Henderson, Director, American Council on Human Rights, who is also the plaintiff in the case of Henderson vs the Southern Railroad. Brother McClain, however, emphasized the great need for concerted, cooperative, and active work on the part of all members of the Council of the desired objectives are to be ultimately reached. Mr. Henderson, in his remarks, stressed the Importance of lobbying in Congress to influence the passage of favorable legislation relative to Civil Rights. Lobbying, to be effectively done, he stated further must be adequately financed and consequently there is a dire need for additional funds with which to carry on the work of ACHR. He also related the fact that other organizations had sought membership in the council but had not been accepted. During the question period which followed this discussion on the question was asked: "Should other orTurn the Page

GREET THE COUNCILMAN . . On hand to greet the newly elected Councilman, Brother Attorney Theodore (Ted) Berry upon his arrival in Atlanta, Ga., for the Alpha Phi Alpha Convention were (From left) Brothers I. H. Burney, president of Eta Lambda Chapter, and General Convention Chairman; Nelson C. Jackson, Secretary, Southern Urban League, Atlanta; W. D. Hawkins, of Nashville, Tenn., Alpha's Auditor; Meredith G. Ferguson, of Nashville, General Treasurer, and on right end Councilman Berry, of Cincinnati. Brother Berry was guest speaker at Alpha'i Closed Banquet. He formerly served as General Council.

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TO THE DELEGATES OF CONVENTION ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY Attention: Mr. Belford G. Lawson, National President Gentlemen: I understand that your fraternity is holding its convention in Atlanta on December 27, 28 and 29, with delegates attending from all over the country and parts of Europe. I wish to take this opportunity to extend to you a cordial welcome to our city. You will find adequate facilities in Atlanta for your comfort and entertainment and I know that everything possible will be done to make your stay here both pleasant and profitable. With best wishes for a successful convention, I am Yours very truly,

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35th General Convention From Page 7 ganizations be admitted to the ACHR?" The answer was "Yes, but not yet. The time is not ripe for the admittance of other organizations. When the council is well established and its course of action has become a standard policy procedure, that will be time enough to consider organizations outside of the Greek-letter sphere." The report of the Southern Jurisdiction was made by Vice President James A. Colston. He expressed his appreciation to Brother Aaron Brown who served as Acting Vice President while he was away and the regional director for their services. In his report he stated that there were 69 active chapters in the Southern Region, four of which were established during 1949. The Southern Regional Convention was held in Daytona Beach, Florida, with 150 brothers in attendance. Brother Colston made the fol-

lowing recommendations in his report; Southern Railway case which has been (1) The elimination of the one black ball set for hearing before the Supreme Court and the institution of a system of a in February, 1950. As General Counsel Brother Sandifer 2-3 majority by which men are admitted recommendations: into the fraternity; (2) substantial in- made the following crease in the salary of the vice presi- (1) That the 35th Convention approve the dent; (3) the establishment of the post, appointment of the five Regional Attoror position of National Director of Public neys by the General Counsel; (2) that Relations. The report ofi Brother Colston the General Counsel be permitted to exwas accepted and referred to the proper pand and develop the National Legal Program of the Fraternity; (3) that a speccommittees. Brother J. A. Sandifer, General Coun- ial award and recognition by future sel, made a very stimulating and dyna- General Conventions be given to the mic report of the activities of his office. region making the most significant conHe successfully engineered the appoint- tribution in Civil and Human Rights; ment of five Regional attorneys in order (4) that there be a substantial increase to help vitalize the fight for Civil Rights in the budget of the office of the General through Alpha. The five Regional attor- Counsel to develop this outlined proneys appointed were: Aubrey Robinson, gram. The report was accepted, referred Brother Eastern; Arthur Shores, Southern; Wil- to the proper committees and liam McClain, Midwestern; Cecil Poole, Sandifer commended for his splendid Far Western; and U. S. Tate, Southwest- work. After receiving general information ern: (2) consolidated the Pin and Badge Committee with the office of the Gen- from Brother Andrew Lewis, Co-chaireral Counsel; (3) Worked with General man Convention Committee, the meeting Turn to Page 23 President Lawson on the Henderson vs.

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DOES GRADUALISM WORK? Subject of the main address delivered by Honorable Aubrey Williams at the Public Program of Alpha's 35th General Convention, Atlanta, Ga. Ladies and Gentlemen: Ii is an honor to be invited to address you. I deeply appreciate this privilege. I wish to direct your attention during our period together to one, if indeed not our most effective deterrent to the eradication from our people of race prejudice and the evil attendants thereof. This I consider to be the present practice among people of good will and decent impulse to use the method or approach of compromise or accommodation in combating this evil. It is a widely held thesis in the South today among people of good will, both white and colored, that the most effective approach to making headway in the field of race relations is through the gradualist method. Indeed, they hold, it is the only approach. That this belief is widely held is evident from the number of adherents and practitioners to be found everywhere and among both races. The thinking which underlies this school of thought is full known to us. For example, we only have to examine the thinking as expressed in words and acts of leaders from both groups in accepting and cooperating with the Southern Regional Education plan—the Southern Governors Regional Education Plan, as it is more correctly known and called in the press of the South. It is a commonly known fact that this plan of regional professional schools for the South originally suggested to meet the needs of an impoverished South, it was seized upon by the Governors of certain Southern States—most prominent of whom were men notorious for their white supremacy attitudes, such as Gov. Fielding Wright of Mississippi, ex-Gov. Millard Caldwell of Florida, and Gov. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina—as a way of getting around the Supreme Court's decision requiring States to provide equal facilities for all in graduate and professional education. In plain language, the plan was seized upon as a means of maintaining a segregated system of graduate and professional education in the South. Yet in spite of this obvious intent, educators of both races have joined with these governors in carrying out this proposal. These educators must know that, in spite of all the window dressing and large promises, this plan—if it can be made to work—will deal a body blow to the gains now being made in all parts of the South in breaking down segregation in colleges and institutions of higher learning and will set back the fight against segregation many years. In fairness to these educators and laymen who support them, we should seek to understand, though we cannot accept, their reasoning for such cooperation. Without much doubt, the financial foundation officials who are supplying

the funds for the secretariat which is staffing the Regional Control Board feel that the regional idea of professional schools is a sound idea economically and educationally, and that the question of segregation is another problem, a problem which they are not in this particular project primarily concerned. It is inconceivable that those responsible for these funds could bring themselves to appropriate money to fight segregation. Yet that is one of the results of the money they are alloting to the Regional Control Eoard. No amount of words employed to give the project educational acceptance and respectability can cover this fact. Negro educators, who are going along with the plan, are probably no mo:e blameworthy than white educators doing the same.

In fact. I find the white educators more blameworthy. They have it within their power to put up what could be a decisive fight against this proposal, whereas I doubt the same can be held to be true of the Negro educators. Still, I find the cooperation of Negro educators with an intent so obviously against their people's most basic needs very difficult to accept. We know what their difficulties are. Theirs is not an easy role, faced with the decision of securing funds with which to furnish much-needed training to Negro youth now lacking such facilities the temptation is understandably overwhelming. Still, I should like to ask these fine men and women, and they are fine men and women, and in the framework of our Turn the Page

POSES VITAL QUESTION. Honorable Aubrey Williams, president of the Southern Conference Educational Fund, Inc., and noted southern liberal, gave the principal address at Alpha's Public Program in Atlanta, Ga., during the Thirty-fifith General Convention of the Fraternity. To the overwhelming throng of listeners at Wheat Street Baptist Church where he spoke, Mr. Williams posed the vital question, "Does Gradualism Pay?" This was subject of his great message in which he took to task those leaders, both Negro and white, who still insist that the way out of this problem of racial discrimination as it relates to education is to move cautiously. A former government official in President Roosevelt's administration, Mr. Williams disclosed that a poll of 15,000 southern college teachers was taken as regard their attitude toward the admission of Negroes to professional and graduate schools without segregation. Seventy percent of the teaphers who replied (3,375) stated that they favored admission.

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Does Gradualism Work? From Page 9 frail human strength of character these men compare well with any of us—still I would like to ask them: Are you doing the right thing by your people, even by these young people who will be the immediate recipients of the training you will be able to get for them by being a partner in this broad disservice to the whole future of the Negro people? I would like to ask them another question. Do you think it can ever be made to work? Obviously, these men have decided a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush. They chose to back away from the battle on segregation for the time being in order to gain needed educational opportunity for their people. They reasoned that it would serve no good purpose for them to stick their necks out at the governor's meeting. They would only succeed in getting their heads cut off by their state legislatures. On the face of it that sounds like good sense. It sounds prudent, and has the merit of a careful, thorough mentality. Is is the philosophy of "A half a loaf is better than no loaf at all." What these educators face when they must make these hard and difficult decisions is, "Can this evil be cured by compromise?" This is but another way of asking, "How much do I get for what I give?" Let us take another example. At the recent meeting of the Young Democrats at Chattanooga, a group of young Democrats from Alabama attended this meeting. Among this group there are many of good will and decent impulses. They deeply believe in the democratic way of life and that means for them the inclusion of all people, regardless of one's race or religion. However, when they went to Chattanooga, they were confronted with the necessity of taking a stand for or against the Administration's Civil Rights proposals. They chose to take a stand against these proposals. None of these young men of whom I speak will admit either to himself nor to anyone else that he is against Civil Rights per se for minority people. They did what they did in opposing the Civil Rights proposals because of the practical exigencies of the political situation in Alabama today. In discussing their conduct with them, I find they reason as follows: We must secure the votes of a majority of those who vote in Alabama if we are to achieve our objective of defeating and discrediting the Dixiecrats and (2) extend the benefits of these Civil Rights to minorities in Alabama. They concluded in view of the situation at home they would have only succeeded in destroying themselves in the eyes of the voters, and therefore thrown away any chance to defeat the Dixiecrats. I would like to examine these arguments. First, I would like to raise some question. Would support of the Civil Rights proposals have meant that they

WHEAT STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Where Public Program was held are playing into the hands of the Dixiecrats? We must be fair with these men in this sort of a situation. They must face this situation pretty much alone. We must recognize the press will not even give them a fair break. Crouched like waiting jackals, ready to pounce on them if they take a stand for decency, they have visions of their pictures being run with headlines. "So and So joins Civil Disturbers" and then forever after never mention their names without saying, "who came out in favor of Truman's Civil Rights . . ." They frankly face a future in which the worst of the press will point at them as enemies of Southern people, and the best will write them off as political suicides. Still there remains the question: Is the only way you can beat the Dixiecrats by reducing the difference between their stand and our stand to an indistinguishable likeness? Then I fear the victory must indeed be a hollow one. It is not as bad as it appears, but it appears on the face of it that these people set out to prove that there was only one essential difference between themselves and the Dixiecrats —which was that they want to make their fight against Civil Rights INSIDE the Democratic Party and the Dixiecrats want to make their fight against Civil Rights OUTSIDE the Democratic Party. Does it really make very much difference, insofar as achieving Civil Rights is concerned, whether they defeat the Dixiecrats or the Dixiecrats defeat them 0 Will a victory over the Dixiecrats under these circumstances mean anything? Their answer is "That it would mean a great deal." They would be able to tilt the battle at many points in favor of the Negro and other sinned-against groups. Furthermore, Civil Rights is just one of the public questions, just one of the battles which must be fought. These are the issues of equitable taxa-

February, 1950 tion, social security, farm price support, public power, health insurance. "To have taken a stand in support of the Truman Civil Rights proposals would have been to knock ourselves in the head politically and make sure the election of men who would be against everything the New Deal and the Fair Deal stood and now stands for." There is no doubt but that they would have narrowed their support and made their fight against the Dixiecrats more difficult if they had chosen to support the Civil Rights proposals. But that it would have been an act of political suicide I do not believe for a moment. In fact, the way things are moving in Alabama and the South today, there is as much evidence to support the thesis that by taking a stand against Civil Rights these young men wrote a chapter which will long plague them if they stay in politics, as there is that they would have written finish to their political careers if they had favored the proposals. One reason why this is very plausible is that Negroes are everywhere registering in greater and greater numbers, and they are going to more and more have a decisive voice in who gets elected. And unless these young men are prepared to sell out completely to the reactionaries, their only hope lies in the supporting of the things which break down barriers to citizenship for these people. Isn't there a real question as to whether they were not destroying rather than building the only road to their own future by fighting the things which would increase the strength on their side? Where I differ with these men is on the degree they will reduce their effectiveness in fighting for the things they really want and believe in. It is precisely on that point that I want to join the issue. Does gradualism—accommodation—work? The answer of its apolog'st is to point to the gains which have been made in physical plant for the Negro. They point to the fine schools now to be found, to the increased earnings of the Negro, to the improved train coaches available for Negroes, etc. The answer to these arguments seems to be clear. What is agreed to as a compromise obviously does not and will not do the job which called the effort into being in the first place. Compromise is by its very nature a scaling down, it is a giving up of something to get something. And I submit in dealing with those who have the greater power—e. g., the majority, or the few who are in control at the moment, they give that which they judge to be of no importance and retain that which they judge to be important. It is not important in their mind whether there are more and finer Jim Crow coaches. In fact, they are prepared to build more and better Jim Crow coaches, more and better Jim Crow schools, etc. for Negroes, so long as they are able to maintain the segregation line. In their minds, it is not important whether there are schools or hospitals, or new and better Jim Crow cars. Next Page

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that we understand what is being done when we agree to be "practical about these things." When we agree to "take From Page 10 half a loaf rather than no bread at all." What is important is that the social First, whatever is done by those who superiority of the white man be kept in- force these positions they never give violate. ground on the vital points. In fact, the I submit that, as desirable as it is that ground given is done precisely for the Negro children have adequate and mod- reason of avoiding giving ground, thereern schools, etc. that in terms of a strong by making the parties to such a comand healthy democracy—one capable of promise "particeps criminis." surviving with freedoms and liberties, Second, what is done—while it undethese things are not really very important. What is important is when there is niably adds to the Negro's equipment a school, it shall be run on a democratic to combat the physical and mental battle—aggravates the situation rather than equalitarian basis. It is not important really what sort resolves it. of coat a man wears, what sort of house We all know the school of thought rephe lives in, what sort of paper a text resented by this kind of thinking. For is printed on. What is important is what lack of a better name we have all called is in the text, what is taught. them the "Gradualists." Their main These fine things turn and mock a touchstone of guidance is that you can't democratic society. They become a re- go too fast. You can proceed no faster than the people are prepared to go. proach in the finely built churches. We need to re-examine our measure of Fifty or eighty years ago that line of worth and re-evaluate the essentials of a thinking might have had some validity. democratic society. This examination I question whether it had any then. It must be in terms of ascertaining what will really count in giving those who certainly has none now. Even a superare fighting for the truly democratic way ficial examination of what has happened of life more strength and greater power. since the Proclamation of Emancipation The important thing for us here is should convince anyone that little good

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A L P H A'S OFFICIAL Attorney Edward W. Brooks, of Boston. Mass.. Eastern Vice President: M. G. Ferguson, of Nashville, ^ ^ ^ WKt FAMILY . . . New and old , Tenn., General Treasurer. Standing, from left (But jg|M|p||t J officers along with the not necessarily in order) include Brother H. Coun'"% I G o n e r a l Convention Chair- [ cill Trenholm, president of Alabama State College, man are shown here dur- retiring Educational Director; Dr. James Colston, •JWifc ing final session of the Exe- recently retired vice president, Southern Jurisdiccutive Council. It is the tion; Dr. Henry Lake Dickson, Past General PresiExecutive Council that con- dent, and president of Bluefield State Teachers College; Dr. Henry A. Callis, of Washington, D. C, one ducts the official business of the Founders: Attorney Raymond W. Cannon, of of Alpha Phi Alpha Frater- Minneapolis, Minn., Past General President; Dr. nity between Conventions. Charles H Wesley, president of Wilberforce State |From left, seated: Brothers College, and Historian of the Fraternity; Dr. Aaron Lionel H. Newson. of St. Brown, president of Albany State College, and Louis. Mo., newly elected recently elected Southern Vice President; Dr. ClifBRO. L. O. SWINGLER Midwestern Vice President; ton R. Jones, of Morgan State College, Baltimore, Jawn D. Sandifer, of New York, General Counsel; Md.; I. H. Burney. General Convention Chairman, Bennie D. Brown, of Chicago, General Secretary; A. and president of Eta Lambda; and Dr. Robert P. Maceo Smith, of Dallas, Texas, First Vice President; Daniel, Chairman of the Budget Committee who has General President Belford V. Lawson, of Washington, now taken over leadership of Virginia State College. Sphinx Editor Lewis O. Swingler, of Memphis, D. C; Dr. Alonzo G. Moron, president of Hampton Tenn., is shown below. Institute, and recently elected Director of Education;

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Does Gradualism Work? From page 11 ing in the vital moments—support of the law and the government. That this was true is borne out by the fact that when President Hayes withdrew the protection of the representatives of the law from the scene, withdrew soldiers, the Negro lost most of what he had been able to achieve under their protective force. His land was taken from him by spurious subterfuges. His erstwhile friendly white neighbors became frightened . . • though there are some of the most inspiring and moving acts of loyalty by whites in behalf of their Negro friends and neighbors to be found anywhere. No doubt there were people then who counseled that this was the wrong way to do it. They no doubt said, "You can't force the Negro on the white man." "We are going too fast." "What they (the gov.) is doing will set everybody against it, and the Negro in the end will be the sufferer." "You have to go at thess things gradually — the people are not ready for them." The next was the period of the "80's

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and the 90's." There it was due to a brave forthright leadership of such people as Tom Watson. One of the great tragedies of this history was the reversal of Watson. Had he continued, we probably would not have had the present crop of constitutions which came into existence around the turn of the century —and which set us back to a status in many respects as bad as that which existed during slavery. Fifty or even twenty years ago that sort of thinking might have had some validity. It has none today. The South had establishes the idea that there was no Negro problem, that it had solved it. That whole concept has broken apart, the entire system of segregation is being challenged. It is giving grown in vital places in every segment of the South's life . In the institutions of higher learning Negroes are being admitted in some Southern States on some sort of basis. That is what makes the cooperation of Negro educators—and whites with this regional education plan nothing less than a betrayal. We are winning the fight to open the schools of the South to Negroes. The governors know we are, and

this is a desperate move to stop what is everywhere gaining victories. There must have been people then, too, who said, "They are making a great mistake," etc. We forget Negroes voted in large numbers in Alabama until 1903. They voted in large numbers in all of the Southern States until the new constitutions prohibited them from voting. It would have seemed that all people of good will would have learned their final lesson by what took place then. It should have been finally clear to all that you can't deal with man's propensity to hurt man by either reason or experience. If that were possible, surely we would have no more wars. Man has learned, though he does not always heed this knowledge, that there are certain elements in man's character which, taking society as a whole, have to be made the subject of law and order. How long would a man's life be safe if there were no police to protect him from robbery, assault, murder? We all know how under the urgency and danger of the two wars public officials brushed aside taboos and prejudices and by fiat opened hitherto closad Turn to Page 26

RICH SYMBOLS OF A GLORIOUS TRADITION

These invitations date back over twenty years ago, and indicate to what extent brothers of the host chapter in Atlanta Ga., have maintained their interest in Alpha. They were presented by Brothers

Austin T. Walden, Roderick B. Harris, Frank Hutchings, and John L. Barhum, surviving charter members of Delta Lambda, who are now identified with Eta Lambda.

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CDNVENTIDN ADDRESS EDITOR'S NOTES: The Convention Address was delivered by Brother Attorney Arthur D. Shores, of Birmingham, Alabama. On June 26, 1945, this Country became one of the signees of the United Nations Charter which document begins its Preamble in these words: "We the people of the United Nations, determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind; and to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights in the dignity and worth of the human person, in equal rights of men and women: have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these aims. The United Nations shall promote, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Universal respect for the observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion." On February 2, 1948 in President Truman's message to Congress he made this statement: We believe that all men are created equal and that thev shall have the right to equal iustice under the law. We believe that all men have the right to freedom of thought and of exnression and the right to worship as they please. We believe that all men are entitled to equal orjportunities for jobs, for homes, for eood health and for education. We believe that all men should have voice in their government and that government should nrotect and not usurp th? riphts of the peoDle. These are the basic civil riehts which are the source and support of our democracy." We shall not, however, finally achieve the ideals for which the United Nations was organized nor the ideals for which this nation was founded so long as any American suffers discrimination as a result of his race, or religion, or color or the land of origin of his forefathers. Although these basic rights of which we speak are abridged in every section of this country we can say without contradiction that here in the South, below the Mason & Dixon Line or the Smith & Wesson Line, if you please, is found the most serious threat to our Democracy. Long befo'-e the last great war and certainly after the war, this our South'and was and is looked upon as being the Nation's number one problem. Every evil which has existed throughout the world has had its counterpart here in the South. Here in the South we still suffer the greatest degree of political autocracy, in that only thirty (30%) percent of the people vote against seventy (70%) percent in the rest of the country. We have the highest percentage of illiteracy, we have the highest rate of tenancy; we have the nation's most acute race problem, and our health conditions are the nations poorest. From all walks of life in the South, old and young, men and women, white and Negro, rural and urban-people are asking, as never before, some searching questions about whst is best for the South to do in this time of crisis and con-

flict in the nation. The greatest test which our country and the South face in this dilemma is determined by its treatment of the Negro. The South's distinctiveness in its tradition, practice and legalization of segregation and its NegroWhite caste system is in the spotlight as never before. With Alpha's citizenship program having been enlarged so as to embrace a more direct fight for first class citizenship for the Negro, men of Alpha the nation over, must accept this challenge which the South offers, because the stability of the entire nation rests upon the solution of the South's race problem. It is no exaggeration to say that with all the gains the Negro has made in his struggle for first class citizenship, in the South, new barriers are being raised, new techniques are being developed, new strategy worked out to circumvent the Negro's forward march. I should like to cite a few examples. As a result of a series of Federal Court decisions, practically all legal barriers to voting have been eliminated. First after the Decision from Texas affecting the White primary, entitling Negroes to vote therein. Arkansas. Georgia and South Carolina immediately repealed all laws relative to primaries, in order to evade the effect of the Supreme Court's ruling. The power to control these primaries was then placed in the hands of conventions and private clubs, which was later ruled illegal and as such thousands of Negroes participated in the last election for the first time. Yet today, Negroes in the

Elected As Lay Councilman

C. R. GREEN

JEROME FARRIS

Two of the four undergraduate brothers who were elected as Lay Councilman. They are Brother Charles R. Greene, Beta Chapter, Howard University; and Jerome Farris, Alpha Rho Chapter, Morehouse College. The two other Lay Councilmen elected were: Robert A. Williams, of Louisville, Ky., and Charles W. Wexler, Jr., Jacksonville, Florida. Undergraduate chapters were represented at the Atlanta Convention in a greater extent than at any previous Session. There was greater participation in on the part of undergraduate brothers in convention activities. Three of the four host chapters were undergraduate, namely Alpha Rho. Alpha Phi, and Iota, located respectively at Morehouse, Clark and Morris Brown Colleges.

Page 13 South are still having great difficulty in certain Sections in increasing their voting strength. In a recent pamphlet published by the Southern Regional Council entitled: "The Condition of our Rights", we find this statement under the Right to Vote: "The registration requirement for voting serves as a greater barrier than the poll tax to Negro voting and as a far greater instrument for race distinction. Registration requirements in Southern States embrace such tests of applicants as personal character, property ownership, and education, often administered in a discriminatory manner against Negroes". The requirement entails hardships for many Negroes for the reason that every single registrar, or board of registrars) is a law unto himself. With very little centralized state control of registration and elections, these officials are left free to do as they please. One registrar may require less than 1he law of the state demands. Following are some of the discriminatory tactics: 1. Requiring one or more white character witnesses. 2. Putting unreasonable questions on the constitution to Negro Applicants. 3. Rejecting Negro applicants because of alleged technical mistakes in filling out registration blanks. 4. Requiring Negro applicants to suffer long periods of waiting before the officials attend them. 5. Telling Negroes that registration cards or blanks are out, that applicants will be notified in due course and they are never notified. These and many other devices are still in use. I will pass over the extra legal means used to prevent an exercise of suffrage, but you have read about the murders of Negroes in Mississippi and Georgia during the last election, for trying to vote, as well as parades and cross burn..inss of the Klan. ' The most direct educational discrimiinat'on against the Negro can be found in the South's segregated school system. Â§No matter what yardstick is used, expenIditures per pupil, teachers' salaries, numof pupils per teacher transportation lof students, adequacy of school buildings ?nd equioment. length of school t c rm. exgtent of curriculum. Neg-o schools and iNegro Students are inevitably disadvantaged. Today in evprv Southern State there lis some type of litieation to eaualize edlucational OD~ortunities for Negroes. "We believe that all men have the right to freedom of thought and exp r ession. and the right to worship as thev please", reiterated the President in his message to Congress last February, yet because a United States Senator sought to exercise this right before a Negro audience and sought to enter a door which the city of Birmingham had caused to be designated for Negroes, this United States Senator was thrown in jail like a common criminal, later was fined and given a suspended jail sentence. "We believe that all men are entitled to equal orjportunities for jobs, for homes, for pood health and for education, says the President, yet here in Atlanta within the last twelve months, there has been violence because Negroes sought to move where they could have good homes; reTurn the Pago

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CONVENTION ADDRESS From Page 13 cently in Nashville, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama, there has been violence because Negroes sought better locations in which to live. According to a survey made by the Research and Information Department of the American Federation of Labor in twenty-five Southern Communities the average weekly income of white laborers exceeded the average income of Negro laborers from thirty to seventy-eight per cent. Just as there is current litigation to equalize educational opportunities there is current litigation to safeguard and open up opportunities for the Negro railroad worker. Suffice it to say that these examples are only a few of the blotches on our escutcheon of Democracy. There are many others of which you are well aware and of which no mention need be made. On the credit side of the ledger, I could mention many improvements in education, in government, in the administration of justice, as well as other fields of human activity. But the fact still remains that as citizens of this great country, we should enjoy all of the attributes of first class citizenship and enjoy it now. This question is not new, as an examination of the speeches of Negro Congressmen during reconstruction will show: Richard H. Cain. Negro member of Congress from South Carolina during reconstruction had this to say: "Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from North Carolina says that the colored men should not come here begging at the doors of Congress for their rights". I agree with him. I want to say that we do not come here begging for our rights, we come demanding our rights in the name of Justice. We come clothed in the garb of American Citizenship; we come with no arrogance on our part, asking that this great nation, which laid the foundation of civilization and progress more deeplv and securely than any other nation on the face of the earth, guarantee us nrotection from outrage. We come in the name of Justice, Kauity and Law. in the name of our children: in the n a ^ e of our country, petitioning for our riehts. In as much as we have toiled with vou in building un this nation, in as much as we have suffered side by side with you in war: in as much as we have Dushed through affliction and nestilence together, let there be now a fulfillment of the sublime thought of our Father, let all men enjoy equal liberty and equal rights." During the same neriod. Congressman John C. Lvnch. from Mississippi said during the 43rd Congress: "Mr. Soeaker. if this unjust discrimination is to be longer tolerated bv the American people, which I do not, cannot and will not believe, until I am forced to do so, then I can only say 'with sorrow and regret that our boasted civilization is a fraud, our Republican institutions a failure, our Social system a disgrace, and our Religion a complete hypocrisy." And now the words of James T. Rapier, Negro Congressman from Alabama in the 43rd Congress, speaking on the passage of the Civil Rights Bill, "Mr. Speaker, time will not allow me to review the history of the American Negro, but I must cause long enough to say that he has not been properly treated by thii? nation; he has pur-

chased and paid for all and more than he has yet received. Whatever liberty he enjoys has been paid for over and over again by more than two hundred years of forced task and for such citizenship as it allowed him, he paid the full measure of his blood, the dearest price required at the hand of any citizen. In every test from the beginning of the revolutionary struggle down to the war between the States, he has been prominent. Sir, the valor of the colored soldier was tested on many battlefields, and today his bones lie bleaching on every hill, in every valley from the Potomac to the Gulf, whose mute eloquence in behalf of equal rights before the law is and ought to be far more persuasive than any poor language I can command." Mr. Speaker, nothing short of a complete acknowledgment of my manhood will satisfy me. I have no compromise to make and shall unwillingly accept any. I cannot willingly accept anything less than my full measure of rights as a man." Not since the days when the Negro Statesmen uttered the above quoted preachments, which are as appropriate now as then, have we had a more opportune time to pass for full rights as citizens. The time Is now. The United States can no longer countenance these burdens on Its common conscience these inroads on Its moral fiber. As a leader in World affairs, as the last great bulwark of Democratic Government, this country cannot maintain its position as a proponent of the brotherhood of man, of universal suffrage in other lands, of universal respect for all mankind, or equal opportunities for all. when here In America we still permit the Klan and unrestrained law enforcement officers to brutalize. Lynch and maim our Negro Citizens. When we still denv him the same opportunities of other citizens. in the face of this, our country's action becomes meaningless and to save face. she must mend her ways, and with our help she will. We must meet the challenge by the use of every legal device at our command, we must take the leadership, or at least join in every effort in increasing the Negro's voting strength in the South so as to help retire those congressmen from the South who filibuster on progressive legislation. We must not be afraid to resort to court action for it was court, action that broke down the barriers of the white primary, thus opening the doors of suffrage in the South to the Negro; It was the Court that decreed that Negroes are entitled to equal accommodations In transportation and we trust to the court to break down segregation in its entirety in transnortation. as a result of the Henderson Case now pending in the United States Suoreme Court. sDonsored bv our Fraternity. It was the Court that declared that zoning laws, and race restrictive covenants, restricting the use and occupancy of real nronerty in certain sections to white and other sections to Negroes was illegal and void. which has resulted in large areas being onened up to Negroes and other minority grouos. It was the Courts that required Boards of Education to pay white and Negro teachers same salaries, when they have same qualifications and are doing the same kind of work; It Is the Court that Is rapidly requiring Boards of

February, 1950 Education to equalize educational facilities and opportunities. It was the Court that opened the Avenue of professional training to Negroes in the South. The Court as a last resort has proved to be our Rock of Gibralter and our Haven of Refuge. Again as Alpha men, how may we meet this challenge. We can exhibit courage, manhood and racial solidarity. We can exhibit a firmness on our course that will not yield to pressure of the purse or threat of reprisal. Do you know that one of the greatest obstacle:-, in our realizing the benefits of full citizenship, of ending jim crow and ion, is the Negro himself? Those of our group who are satisfied with anything or any condition. who say thai the lime is mil yet ripe. There are others who for a p;i sum, or a personal favor, will go to length to block us in our efforts. I recall when the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Birmingham attempted to break up police brutdity against Negroes by ilawyer to prosecute a police officei the end of the trial and much to the surprise of all including the prosecuting lawyer, the officer was found guilty, but as a climax to the whole event, a N police informer without provocation attacked the Lawyer in the corridor of the Court House, in order to embarrass him by having him arrested for disorderly conduct, and later admitted being paid â&#x20AC;˘ Mark the lawyer. Some of you call, a short time ago, when a Negro lawyer from New York, who was a] member of Hie Alabama bar. came back lo hia home town. i rj . Mai,. and sought to net Negroes registered by Court Action, how five Negroes, Including his own niece, made affidavits that they had not retained him when they had. and as a result he was arrested fined $2500.00 and summarily disbarred. A short time ago during the trial of a suit in Federal Court against a Board of Registrars for failure to register a Negro, the defense attemnted to show that the applicant had not complied with the Board's regulations, requiring some one already a qualified voter to vouch for the applicant, the applicant testified, as ap peared from his application blank thai he did have a certain Negro school teacher vouch for him, and although they were members of the same church and c'vic association the alleged voucher testif ed that he barely knew the applicant, and that he positively did not vouch for the applicant. It was discovered later, however, that he had not only vouched for the applicant, as the applicant testified, but that the Board had registered the applicant as a result of his vouching but failed to notify him. This mar perjured himself for lack of courage, and to curry a little favor. So long as his kind is with us. therein lies a challenge. There is pending now in the Federal Courts of Alabama, contempt proceedings against a County Board of Education for failure of the Board to live up to a decree equalizing Negro teachers' salaries, a favorable decision would give some 369 teachers approximately a half million dollars in back salary, but after the suit was filed in behalf of all. more than two hundred withdrew, for lack of courage. leaving about one hundred-fifty (180) I Turn to Page 15

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Vice Presidency In Midwest Changes Hand

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Winners of Achievement Awards Brother Gus T. Ridgel. of Alpha Psi Chapter, Lincoln University, (Mo.) was designated ALPHA MAN OF THE YEAR during the Thirty-fifth General Convention in Atlanta. His record of achievement on the campus of Lincoln U is published in the Pre-Convention Number. All Alphadom extends its sincerest congratulations to this splendid young brother who exemplifies one of the cardinal principals of Alpha, . . . that of High Scholarship!

MACEO HILL

LIONEL H. NEWSOM

Election of officers at the 35th General Convention resulted in a change im the Vice-Presidency of Mid-Western Jurisdiction. Brother Maceo Hill of Columbus, Ohio, missed the Convention because of serious illness. He was succeeded in. the office by Brother Lionel H. Ncwsom, another devoted young Alpha lender of S". Louis. Mo. Cognizance was taken, however, of the outstanding accomplishments that had been made during the one year that Brother Hill served as a National Officer. . l h e record included the revival of several inactive chapters; reclamation of scores of unfinancial brothers; a successful Regional Conference in the Twin Cities, St. ^aul, Minneapolis. Minn., and a general awakening of Alpha interest in all areas of the Mid-Western Jurisdiction. Brother Hill, who has made hundreds oi friends because of his sunny disposition his devoted interest to Alpha and as the Song Leader at all conventions and many conferences over a period of twenty ye fk S ' l c c e i v e d numerous cards of sympathy when it became known that illness nad prevented his attending the Atlanta Convention. He sends the following statement in reply: I wish to thank the Brothers throughout the Mid-Western Jurisdiction and the country for their co-operation during my tenure as Mid-Western, Vice-President. should like to express my sincere appreciation to the brothers throughout the confines of the Fraternity for the near thousand cards and many flowers which they sent me. during my prolonged stay in the hospital and at home." Brother Newsom, successor to Brother "â&#x20AC;˘11. had already become well known in convention circles before his elevation to the high office of Mid-Western Vice President. He has served as Regional Director and as Chairman of several important committees. He is one of the hardest working Brothers at all Conventions and two years ago became the youngest life member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Newsom's first official statement as Vice-President of his Jurisdiction iollows: "In my opinion, 1950 topped off another naif-century of progress for the United

States but the Atlanta Convention completed a much larger period of progress in our fraternity. In approximately the same period Alpha Phi Alpha has become a tower of strength and the Greek world's most dynamic and powerful organization in accelerating the progress of America toward a fuller realization of the rights of humanity." "Atlanta marked for us one of our greatest Conventions as evidenced by the largest number of delegates and visitors in the history of our fraternity. It no doubt surpassed our Founder's fondest dreams. Discussions from the Convention floor proved that the youngest and the oldest Alpha could be heard." "Too much cannot be said for the almost perfect order and machine precision with which every detail of our daily work and our nightly play was handled. To the Atlanta Brothers and friends we are grateful for their sincere and genuine 'southern hospitality' for opening the doors of their homes, their schools, their businesses, their 'play houses' and their hearts so that we may enjoy and labor in completing a tremendously successful Convention. Others may equal it but none will excell it." "To all brothers of the Mid-Western Jurisdiction: 1. The Mid-West Region has not set a date for its Regional; however, tradition has made it about the Easter season. Brothers are urged to return as soon as possible their questionaries. No conclusions can be reached until a majority of them are in. 2. Immediate solutions will be provided for conflict areas between graduates and under graduates. 3. Points of agreement will be met where our constitution is in conflict With certain institutional administrative procedure. 4. We seek to proceed full speed ahead in the area of publicity of individual and chapter achievement and activity. 5. Chapter Historians are urged to work more conscientously and cooperatively with Dr. Charles Wesley, General Historian. 6. All chapters in the Mid West are urged, wherever possible to assist other

Eta Chapter .for its all-round accomplishments, both from within its chapter circles, and in the community at large, was named winner of the Achievement Award. The award was made ora the basis of its "enlightening, stimulating, and dynamic civic program, and for its actual participation in vital affairs in America's largest metropolis," stated Brother Lionel H. Newsom. chairman of the Achievement Award Committee in 1949. Etas' membership is composed of the brothers who attend the universities and colleges in the New York area.

Convention Address From Page 14 am sorry to say. some who withdrew are Alpha men. Contrasted with the teachers who became afraid and withdrew from the suit was the teacher who led the fight for contempt proceedings: she was fired by the Board, but continued to fight on. sued the Board for reinstatement to her position and was reinstated by the Court. A further contrast may bs seen in the stand taken by three Negro Ministers in Birmingham. Alabama, who moved into a so-called white neighborhood, where three Negro homes prior to their moving in, had been blown up. In the face of Turn to Page 20 Greek Letter organizations, to establish chapters of the American Council of Human Rights. 7. We must start now to prepare for a more attractive and more dynamic program for Education and Citizenship Week. 8. All chapters are urged to work most diligently in the reclamation program. We must make 1950 our largest year for reclaimees. 9. All chapters are urged to locate chapter charters and study their respective jurisdictions. This has now become a point of great concern for the National organization. 10. All chapters are urged to send delegates to the Regional. 11. All chapters and members are urged to write their Vice-President concerning any problem. It is not to small to be heard and not too large to be solved."

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Convention Gems Kermit was well dressed; he was a handsome, bronze gentleman, dignified and intelligent. But in her Nordic mind he was just a "n . . r" who had been smart enough to specify lower seven instead of merely asking tor berth seven in the Pullman as she did. After a short argument she imperiously asked the Pullman car conductor if a Southern white woman and her little daughter had to sleep -in an upper berth over a 'n r." "You will, madame, if you stay on this car because that's the only vacancy we have." Later that DR. WINTERS night little Nancy desiring to visit the ladies lounge was advised by her mother to "slay right where you are and make thai man think it's another Johnstown flood." 0 Going to Atlanta and not to visit Ma Sutton's Eating Place is a cardinal gastronomic sin. So we dropped in on Friday for a bit of Southern fried chicken ala Sutton Style. Before our party of four she placed a huge platter of chicken resting on mounds of hominy grits into which little craters filled with brown gravy, syrupy yams, ham flavored kale, whole boiled potatoes, a pyramid of beaten bisquits, and a large pot of coffee. The bill? Oh yes, the bill; it was $3.20. The Alpha Formal was in full swing, the men were gallant in their white tie and tails; the music was seductive and soothing; the ladies bejeweled and gowned in sequined splendor, displaying here and there glimpses of the new ankled wrapped ballet sandals styles were radiating the romantic charms as only a southern moon can conjure up. Flitting wraithes of organdie and lace, lame' and tulle transformed the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium into a woodland dell. La Conga and Rhumba were much in evidence but the mirth producing Jitterbug predominated. One lady on whom the

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god of adiposity had smiled most favorably and generously was wadding thru one of the more vigorous hip shaking steps. She approached our way, then she passed. executing one of the twirling turns that makes for pleasing variety in the jitterbug. Receding in the distance of the hall we could see the corpulent lady vibrating under a billowing mass of sleek gold cloth. I turned to Brother Mitchell from Austin, Texas and asked: "Of what did that remind you?" He quickly answered: "It looked like two small boys fighting under a blanket!" "Comparisons are odious" is a well known idiom. Brother Bennie Brown exacted proof of the statement when he went to the Atlanta Express Office to ship his 350 lb trunk of frat records back to Chicago. "That trunk is too heavy, you're not allowed to ship over 300 *lbs by express." In Chicago I shipped the same stuff here without protest" said Brown. The Atlanta Expressman smartly answered: "You pulled that stuff on them damyankees but we are smarter than they are and you can't ship it here." 0

At a Convention one meets hundreds of people and volumes could be written about them but there are others from whom a few well chosen words in earnest conversation or even a sincere exchange of greetings during an introduction causes one to inscribe the names in one's memory without recourse to notes. I have waited until now, many days after the convention to remember my delight at renewing a tennis tryst I had with Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Eaton of Wilmington, N. C. I recall a delightful chat with Brother and Mi's. McDowell from Chicago; the sweetness of Mrs. Joe Cotton who wanted to "mother" me when I was ill after one of the dances: I remember my chats with Mrs. Nelson Woodly. I remember the pleasantry of Mrs. Meredith Ferguson who vowed she reads Frat FUJI first when the Sphinx hits town. I ;i:i: now on installment three in the serial story I am telling my wife about the kindness, the solicitude, the benignity, the beneficence and the patience of Heine and Mary Crawford with three "bachelor" brothers from Philadelphia, Jerrick, Hall and Winters. I have not yet told my wife but I have told my heart of the nook

that I shall always reserve there for Brother and Mrs. Charlie Greene who took me to Grady Hospital tiie night I was ill. I thrill as I remember Columnist Marjorie McKenzie Lawson quietly discussing columns with Frat Fun Columnist Winters. There are many things of passing fancy to the causual visitor but to one who looks for history making episodes every sentence of this column goes down in Alpha history. So we cannot exclude the sterling oratory of Brother Sidney Williams who nominated Erother Frank Stanley for president explaining in a metaphorical way that Alpha needed an expert quarterback to call the post war plays like Quarterback Stanley did during his six years on the football team of his Alma Mater. Who can ever forget the whirling dervish type of nomination Brother Dick Campbell gave Brother Jawn Sandifer. Or can you forget the delayed line buck nomination Brother Lionel Newsom gave Prexy Belford Lawson. And who if anyone can forget Brother Bindley Cyrus casting a vote and taking a Molotofski walk out of the convention on Thursday only to return on Friday and win every skirmish in which he participated. Time flies. People and places change but I have never observed such changes as I noticed in Atlanta Christmas time 1949 as compared to Christmas 1929 when I was there. First of all they made the hill leading to Clark University much steeper. The steps are higher from riser to riser and I couldn't take two at a time like I did in 1929. The news print is much finer necessitating spectacles. People don't talk as distinct or as loud: I had to cup my ears over so often. They are making shoe strings much shorter; I can hardly reach them when they become untied. But the young girls are much more polite. Several times they offered to help me off the bus. The waitresses are so thoughtful: they ordered milk toast for me as soon as I reached for the menu. Yes, in twenty years Atlanta has changed. 0 Convention Gems Take it or leave it Believe it or not I wrote as I saw it And not as I thought. Oliver Wilson Winters

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CENTER OF SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT AT CONVENTION

CITY AUDITORIUM (New Building) . . . Major social affairs given during the 35th General Convention in Atlanta were held at this new and beautiful City Auditorium in the heart of the Gate City. The Social Calendar included bril-

liant dances sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Closed Party of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, which climaxed the Convention.

HITS AND MISSES By J. Edward Cotton CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS IN ATLANTA Well, Howdy Brothers—Greetings for 1950 and many years to come. This column has been missing for quite a few issues, but there have been so many reQuests from various and sundry sources in the ranks of the Brothers—so here goes another try for awhile. I was impressed when the president of one of the great Universities, my Alma Mater, called1 my attention on the floor of the Convention that he had missed reading my articles. That alone was enough tc start me to scribble again. He's my guy, a grand fellow and a wonderful executive. Well, that's jumping the gun a little. somewhat ahead of myself. It seems that everytime Convention rolls around there is always that hustle and bustle of last minute rushing. This time it was weather conditions that delayed us almost a day—didn't want to leave in a downpour, but finally we got started— trip w a s pleasant. Arrived at destination at the awful hour of midnight and as was

expected, the usual hitches of late arrivals and the proper ones can't be found who in advance received your registration and attended to your housing. However, after awhile we became well situated and a better place could not have been found. Our first night there was like an old reunion at the Royal Peacock and the Country Club meeting friends of long ago from everywhere. My wife saw a good many of her one time admirers and it was in all a lovely evening that made up for our late and tired driving. Now the Convention proper was a huge success. More brothers were in attendance at this convention than at any previous one. There was much concern apparently given this convention as evidenced by the vast number of undergraduate brothers, and they were heard, too, on many occasions. A number of the old faces that are generally seen at convention time were not on hand. However, there were in attendance a lot of the older faces who haven't been seen for quite sometime.

You will always know that you are in the right place and that a General Convention is being held when you attempt to enter and encounter "Shorty" Atwater of New York, and if you can pass him with the correct pass word look ahead toward the chair and you will see as usual Brother B. V. Lawson, presiding; Brother Buckmer, Secretary and Brother Winters Parlimentaring. That's the general picture of Alpha Phi Alpha—then sit back and watch the fun. And speaking of fun at the Convention. There is always a lot of it when the Chicago Delegation gets in behind a movement. They spearheaded an idea which was all right and "coat-tailed" me to do some "sideline" hunching. Well and good, but I immediately told my esteemed friend. Brother Binley Cyrus, that some of the methods he planned on using would avail the group nothing. That is exactly what happened. The cause was defeated with a bad taste left in many of our mouths. Better luck next time "Dark Horse"—you don't do so badly. Just here I think it would be fitting and proper to offer an apology to one of the finest Brothers I have had the occasion to meet. And I want to apologize for the whole convention for the way in which we handled the hymn situaTum the Page

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REGISTRATION. . . These Alpha brothers were College on first day of the history-making conven only segment of the hundreds of visiting delegates who came from the country over for the Thirty-fifth tion. All business sessions were held at Clark, whose ^e_neral__Convention in Atlanta, Ga. Scene is Clark administrator is Brother Dr. Brawley.

Hits And Misses From page 17 tion. True enough I have reference to Brother Hall who was an innocent victim. Had the presiding officer and the floor called on Brother Hall as should have been done, the same results could

have been obtained. I say that the 35th General Convention wishes to apologize to you for the insult that was given you in the way it was done. Our over zealousness in an effort to preserve a tradition was the basis of it all. But with coaxing and indulgence, I believe you could have satisfied our desires. May

you continue successfully in your great work. The social affairs—my, my, my. Such loveliness—such charm—such hospitality and such an abundance of attractiveness were available by the shrewd and careful planning by Brother Lewis, Next Page

PAN-HELLENIC RECEIVING LINE . . . Dr. Brady Activity Building on Tuesday evening December Cooper J r Prof James Bohannon, Mrs. Clara 27th, Atlanta, Ga. The brilliant affair was first t^owe, Mrs. C. A. Scott, and Mrs. Howard Gay form ! of a series sponsored by fellow-Greeks who coK > lfTVfet U n e at Pan-Hellenic reception operated with brothers of the four host chapters in

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LOVELY! LOVELY! LOVELY! . . . Beauteous Miss I ing aids, Miss Juanita Marshall, former, "Miss Jab Shirley Murray, Deltas' Miss Jabberwock of 1949, berwock"; and Mrs. Mattie Greenwood, sponsor, reigned serenely at the sorority's dance in City Au- evoked many 'ah's and 'oohs' from the good Alpha _ditg£uurj. The queen and her two equally charm-^brothers for whom the dance was given

Hits And Misses From Page 18 Fagan, Burney, Nix, Green and a host of other Atlanta Brothers and their friends. You really did yourselves proud. I don't think my wife has ever had a better time than she had during her stay in Atlanta. And incid'ently, I guess I'll have to buy a Television Set to keep up with my wife. She has become quite in demand for her reading portrayal over television, so when I want to see her, I just turn on the television set. Had the great pleasure of having some if the good Brothers stopping through .lere on their way from the Convention: Brother Dr. Lloyd Williams of Tulsa; Bro. Gem'] Secretary Bennie Brown of Chicago. Brother A. Maceo Smith was here for a few days later for a Southern Housing Area meeting. We had a good number to represent our town. I was one of the two who carried his wife along. Brother Henry Twigg carried Mrs. Twigg and of course I carried Mrs. Cotton. We had about a dozen home-towners in the city during the Convention. There were any number of old "Forcians" in Atlanta. I didn't get the number there. There are two brothers I want to find—Brother Burns Cassell and Brother Arthur "Chump" Wilson. If anyone knows their whereabouts let

me know.

Casting a glance of the article of "Alpha Footprints Here and There" in the last issue of the Sphinx I think a couple of more "first" things could be added. The first time in 30 years Negroes have been issued Class "A" Motion Picture Operator's license in this section. This was accomplished last year. Only four of us have them after a whole lot of screening and tough exams. Another first is—in all the historic history of Beale Street there has never been a Sub-Station Post Office in that vicinity. So last year "that everything was accomplished. Seeing Negroes write Money Orders, accept, weight, stamp and classify Parcel Post and first class mail, and general Post Office matters, is somewhat a sight to be seen on Beale Street and your humble servants has been placed in charge. It made a job for someone else and renders a greatly needed service. Just some more Alpha Footprints. Well on to Kansas City for next Christmas and I hope that the weather will be agreeable for Kansas City has something to shoot for since Atlanta. Hope the year brings success to all of you and let's urge our Chapters to make themselves felt in their respective communities. Alpha Phi Alpha is now Big business, eo let's operate on a Big business basis in anything we do. Stop using sewing circle donation methods and do business as a coporate body. Beseeingya!

Convention Impressions By BRO. CLIFTON R. JONES The 1949 Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha in Atlanta was undoubtedly one of the most significant and well attended in the illustrious history of our Fraternity The host chapters went all out to provide the best possible facilities for the business of the Fraternity, comfort and entertainment of the visiting brothers. Of the 628 brothers registered for the convention not one could be heard to utter a word of regret for having attended. At times our business sessions ran a little behind schedule. That can be attributed to the increasing business of the fraternity, and, in this instance at least, the lengths to which Atlanta went to entertain us. For that we offer our sincere thanks and appreciation. In spite of the levity which sometimes prevailed the business of the convention took on a seriousness of purpose which is a tribute to the brothers. All the thunder that usually is present was in no sense lacking. After an absence of a year we were again treated with the legal, incisive interrogation of Brother Cyrus, the well known attorney of Chicago, and a master of the King's English. Nor can we forget the equally suave manner with which Brother Lawson presided over the convention. As long as Brother Nip Winters remains parliamentarian we need Turn the Page

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February, 1950 Swingler, our Editor-in-Chief, and Brother L. H. Newsom, now Mid-Western VicePresident. Both were leaders in the movement to organize what was tantamount to a chapter in the armed forces. But it was also a most pleasant experience to see many or the others again; Brothers Leonard Jack-on of Knoxville, Jerry Taylor of Atlanta, Plemon Wratley, Rocky Sullivan, also of At.anta, Ted Johnson and Tom Fagan, formerly Associate Directors of the U. S. O., Columbus, Georgia, Bland Batey, my former Battallion Sergeant Major and a host of others. I think that the spirit of the conven ion can best be summed up in the words of Brother Frederic H. Jackson, Delta Lambda: "This convention is one of the best I've ever attended. Location of convention headquarters, planning, and housing accommodations are ideal. A n i the economy of it all is as much as anyone could ask. One-y, I'm having the time of my life." Brothers, 'them thar is my sentiments exactly. And with that corny line I'll sign off.' s

Southern Regional Conference Set For April In Orangeburg

AMONG CHARMING VISITORS ALPHA WIVES AT CONCLAVE Wives of visiting Alpha brothers came from far and near to join in the holiday festivities that marked the 35th General Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Among the many charming visitors on hand for the gala occasion were Mmes. Aaron Brown, wife of Albany State College President who was elected Southern Vice-President of the Fraternity; Mrs. L. M. Mitchell, of Fort Worth, Texas, whose husband is president of Gamma Eta Lambda, and a talented musician; and Mrs. Belford V. Lawson, Jr., wife of the General President from Washington, D. C, shown in the order named. The list of visiting wives also included Mrs. Frank L. Stanley, and Mrs. M. C. Young, of Louisville, Ky.; Mrs. Tollie W. Harris with her daughter, Marie Yvonne, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mmes. J. Edward Cotton and Henry Twigg, of Memphis, Tenn.

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have no fear of the convention ever getting out of hand. I have a feeling that if we had him in Congress we'd get something done. As a matter of fact, perhaps if we had more Alpha men in Congress we'd still get more done. Brother Newsom's nominating speech for Brother Lawson to succeed himself as General President was a masterpiece. And you should have seen the lcok of astonishment on Brother Newsom's face when he was nominated Mid-Western Vice President. A more deserving guy couldn't have been elected. Brother Dick Campbell was well on his way toward convincing the convention that in 1950 we should come to New York but for two things: (1) at the climax of his speech he became inarticulate, (he even had to laugh at himself); and (2) Bro. Cyrus'

crack that he didn't mind living in the hotels in New York but that there was no assurance that he'd be able to take a bath. There's a water shortage in New York, you know. And by the way, it has been suggested that there be a contest for the best dressed man at the convention. From this corner it appears that those in the running were suave, debonair Brother Lawson, smooth, casual Brother Bennie Brown, and the always immaculate former General President, Brother Wesley. But whenever Brother Swingler wears that blue pinstriped double-breasted Kuppenheimer the above named had better look to their laurels. For me the convention was like an alumni reunion. I shall never forget these days at Fort Benning during the past war and how much more tolerable they were made because of the presence of so many of the brothers in A Phi A. Among them were Brother Lewis O.

Brother Benner C. Turner, President, Delta Zeta Lambda Chapter, Orangeburg, South Carolina, has announced that plans for the Southern Regional Conference is well under way. Information received at the Vice President's office reveals that several committees have been formed. These committees are headed by men of long and wide-spread experience. Delta Zeta Lambda and several co-host chapters are going all out to entertain brothers attending the Regional. Dates for the regional conference have not been set, but wiil be during month of April. Brothers heading various committees are: Program, Brother J. J. Seabrook president, Claflin University and Brother Howard Jordan S. C. State College Cochairman; Entertainment, Brothers ' Earl B. Harris, Claflin University, and Paul Simmons, Law School Faculty, State College; Publicity, Brother J. D. McGhee Registrar and Publicity Director, S c ' State College; Housing, Brother Paui Webber, State College Faculty; Boarding Brother Elbert Johnston, State College Faculty; and Ways and Means Brother Archibald Brown, State College Faculty All brothers are urged to attend this Little Convention in Orangeburg, South Carolina. s

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threats intimidations and an attempted dynamiting of their homes, remained in their homes through the help of friends, and with other Negroes, went into Federal Court and had the zoning laws which was based on race and color declared illegal and void, thus opening up additional lands for Negro occupancy. Each such accomplishment brings us a step nearer to a complete enjoyment of all that this Country offers, and as Congressman Clain said, "Being clothed in the garb of American Citizenship, we want full rights now, we shall accept the challenge for nothing more and will be satisfied with nothing less."

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Alpha Regional Convention Scheduled May 5, At Hampton Hampton, Va.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Eastern Regional Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will be held at Hampton Institute May 5-7, 1950, W. Barton Beatty, Jr. general chairman for the regional meeting. Co-sponsors of the meeting are the Delta Beta Lambda (Hampton graduate) chapter; the Gamma Iota (Hampton undergraduate) chapter; and the Zeta Lambda (Newport News graduate) chapter. Presidents of the three chapters are

December 4, 1906 at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, as an outgrowth of a literary society begun by several Negro students there the previous year. Among the fields or topics in which it has concentrated its energies throughout the years have been education, citizenship, scholarsthip, character, chapter life, better housing, and service to Negro life in general. s

Dr. Hugh M. Gioster, Delta Beta Lamb- Greetinas da; Charles H. Harrison, Gamma Iota; and Leroy F. Ridley, Zeta Lambda. The three presidents, together with the chairman of the seven committees which are working out the various details of the convention, form an executive committee heading the overall planning. Developing 'the convention theme and selecting the speakers is the Program and Public Meeting Committee, with William H. Robison as chairman. Other members of the committee are W. Barton Beatty, Jr., Dr. L. F. Palmer; President Alonzo G. Moron of Hampton Institute, who recently was elected director of educational activities for Alpha Phi Alpha; D. Martin Bolton; Charles H. Harrison; Dr. Stephen J. Wright. Hampton's Dean of Faculty; G. Janes Gholson; Dr. Hugh M. Gioster; Roscoe E. Lewis; and H. Gordon Pinkett. The Budget and Finance Committee is chaired by Dr. W. S. Hart, who is assisted by Dr. Hugh M. Gioster, Clifford B. Howlette. Dr. Maurice Frazier H. Goddon Pinkett, and William Clarkson. Major Walter R. Brown is chairman of the Housing and Sessions Committee. The members include Horman N. Neilson. Frederic S. Jackson, Robert E. Woods. Charles H. Williams, William S. Mann. and the Rev. George S. Russell. Chairing the Entertainment Committee is George C. Cooper, and working with him on the committee are Dr. Nelson Palmer, Captain Freeman M. Gause, Dr. Andrew W. E. Bassette, III, Lawrence Garrett, Eugene W. Hunter, Tamlin C. Antoine, Harry R. Jefiferson, Walter Jones and Frederick Sherard. The Publicity Committee is chaired by J. Sanders Redding, with the following members: W. Beatty, Jr., Dr. L. F. Palmer, Howard Williams, Martin Bolton, Eugene W. Hunter, George C. Cooper, and Frederick Sherard. Heading the Registration Committee is Tamlin Antoine. His fellow committee members are Eugene W. Hunter, Major Walter R. Brown, H. Gordon Pinkett, Gideon E. Smith, James W. Fraser, Clifford B. Howlette, and William Clarkson. William S. Mann is chairman of the Tour and Open House Committee, which includes William H. Robinson, Major Walter R. Brown, Wayne Fannin, Frederick Sherard, James W. Fraser, Captain Freeman M. Gause, Dr. William S. Hart, Robert Woods, and Howard Williams. All three of the local chapters are represented on each of the committees. Among those expected to be present for the convention are General President Belford V. Lawson, Washington, D. C, and Attorney Edward R. Brooke, eastern vice president, from Roxbury, Mass. Names of the main speakers and other program details will be announced in the near future, said Brother Beatty, Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., was founded

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Moron, Educational Director Brothers in Alpha: It is my sincere hope that the confidence reposed in me by the Brothers at the Atlanta Convention in electing me to the position oÂŁ Director of Educational Activities will not be found to have been misplaced. As a relatively new member of the family of college presidents

and one who is engaged in developing a new educational program at Hampton, it might have been the wiser course to decline the nomination but I have an aversion to; (1) assuming that nomination means election and (2) deciding for myself that I can not be of service. With your help I shall try to make Alpha's educational program as meaningful and as significant as it has been under the direction of our respected Brother H. Councill Trenholm and his distinguished predecessors. As many of the Brothers who were in Atlanta know, this was my first convention. I had hoped to be able to get some rest during the week in Atlanta and visit the convention floor only long enough to get an idea of what goes on in an Alpha convention. Contrary to expectations I found the experience fascinating and pregnant with lessons for one who is constantly testing the products of our college education. I found that one needs to attend a convention in order to get the real Alpha spirit and see how it operates to overcome the natural cantankerTurn to Page 26

THREE JACKSON EROTHERS AT ATLANTA CONCLAVE. . . The brothers attended the 35th General Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. From left: Brother Nelson C. Jackson, former president Eta Lambda Chapter, Southern Field Director, National Urban League; Brother Elmer C. Jackson, former president Beta Lambda Chapter, Attorney-At-Law, Kansas City, Kansas; and Brother Regionald H. Jackson, Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter, parole officer New York State Division of Parole, New York City. A fourth Alpha brother is Thomas C. Jackson owner of the Jackson Pest Countrol Company of Los Angeles, California. He is a member of Beta Psi Lambda Los Angeles.

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February, be compelled to contribute payroll tax deduction with guarantee that the premium rate would not later increase. Great Britain's National Health Insurance Plan was discussed to show the short coming of the plan and dissatisfaction of the British people and medical personnel. Members of the panel stressed the fact that the United States is the healthiest country in the world and that socialized medicine would increase the doctorshortage, a danger to any country, because there would be no incentive to pursue a field which offers only limited opportunities.

A Program For Undergraduate Chapters

Pictured above are brothers who met in the office of the Southern Vice President, Dr. Aaron Brown, President of Albany State College, to plan the program and activities for the Southern Regional, which is to convene in Orangeburg, South Carolina, April 28, 29 and 30 1950. They are, seated, L. to R. Brother Dr. Aaron Brown, and Brother Benner C. Turner, Dean of the Law School, South Carolina State College, Orangeburg; and standing, L. to R., Brothers Harry B. Rutherford, Regional Director for North Carolina and South Carolina; Arthur K. Crouell, Head Department ofi English, Claflin University; and Paul A. Simmons, Professor of Law, South Carolina State College. Brother Turner is President of Delta Zeta Lambda, host Chapter.

Election Results At "Greek" Conventions ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY . . . during its convention in Houston, Texas, elected Mrs. Laura Lovelace, of Cincinnati, Ohio as its Supreme Basileus. She is the wife of Brother Attorney William N. Lovelace, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Hamilton County, Ohio and former Mid-Western Vice-President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The AKA's will join with the Kappas and Alphas in another Tri-Parte Convention in Kansas City, Mo. KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY . . reelected Attorney J. Ernest Wilkins, of Chicago, Grand Polemarch at its Thirty-Ninth Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The Kappas will hold their 1950 conclave in Kansas City to help the AKA's and Alphas duplicate the memorable Tri-Parte Convention of 1940, ten years ago. PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY . . . reelected Dr. R. O. Johnson of Atlanta, Ga., to begin his third year as president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. The Sigmas held their Thirty-fifth Anniversary Convention in Washington, D. C.

in preparation for another memorable Tri-Parte Convention in Kansas City, Mo. The 1950 three-way conclave will mark the first such meeting in the "Heart of America" in 1940.

Alpha Eta Chapter Sponsors Forum In St. Louis, Missouri

FROM ST LOUIS ARGUS That much could be done to improve health standards of low-income groups and rural areas by government support without government control was the conclusion reached by panel members discussing socialized medicine at the Pine Street YMCA under sponsorship of Alpha Eta Chapter. Members of the panel were Miss Fredia Brackenbush of St. Louis Social Planning Council; Dr. L. P. O'Hara, who served as a major in the U. S. Army Medical Corps; and Dr. W. H. Sinkler, medical director of Homer G. Phillips Hospital. The panel revealed that although socialized medicine has existed for many years in mental institutions of the country the present attempt to force an involuntary health program upon the people reALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY . . ceived its greatest impetus during World . reelected to begin his fifth term as War II when nearly five million, men president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity were rejected from the armed services during the Thirty-fifth General Conven- as physically unfit. tion in Atlanta, Ga., was Attorney B. V. It was indicated that under various naLawson, Jr., of Washington, D. C. tional health insurance bills, still in conThe Alphas are already joining hands mittees, approximately 85 to 90 percent with Kappas and AKA'S the country over of the people would be covered and1 would

This program has been formulated by Brother James Roy Johnson, former Lay Member, Executive Council, and approved by A. Maceo Smith, Regional Vice President 1. Full participation in the Education for Citizenship Week starting Sunday, April 10, through Sunday, April 17. A. Chapel Program I. Forums on Equal Education, Federal Aids to Education, or Outstanding Speakers on same. B. Conducting program on Education and Citizenship at local high schools. C. Essay contest for high school or college freshman with a cash prize for winner, etc. II. Each chapter submit the name of a graduating senior (May or August) who will have been judged to have made the most outstanding record in School Citizenship and in Fraternity Activities during the undergraduates career. (The brother selected will compete with other brothers from this region for the Citizenship Medallion.) To be submitted to the regional Vice President by April 1. III. Each chapter submit the name of one of its brothers of Sophomore or Junior Classification for the Undergraduate Honor Scholarship of fifty dollars, to be 1 submitted to regional Vice President by April 1. IV. Each chapter organize a program of action to inform and stimulate the thinking of students personnel on the achievement of equal education for all citizens. V. Each chapter resolve itself to fight Discrimination and Segregation based on race, creed, and color wherever and whenever found, and set up ways and means of doing it intelligently. VI. Each chapter give financially aid and moral support to the Heman Sweatt case of Texas and the Ada L. Sipuel Fisher case of Oklahoma. This can be . done by contributing to the NAACP. Also by giving the fifteen dollar contribution asked for by our Regional Vice President, A. Maceo Smith. VII. Each chapter as a whole or through its members take an active part in the campus life and activities. Such as High Scholarship, Student Government, Athletics, Debate Clubs, Press Clubs, and Departmental Clubs. VIII. Each chapter accept the Pledge Manuel for its true worth and use it diligently in carrying out Sphinx Club activities with dignity and honor in keeping witih our national ruling.

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35th General Convention (From Page 8 ) adjourned for the day and all brothers departed to assemble for the public meeting at Greater Wheat Street Baptist Church of which Rev. William Holmes Borders is the dynamic pastor. The outlined program was as follows: National Anthem, Audience; invocation, Brother W. W. Weatherspool, pastor Mt. Olive Baptist church; solo, Miss Faustina Hall; presenting of the General President, Brother G. H. Burney, General Convention Chairman; presiding, Attorney Belford V. Lawson, Jr., General President; greetings, local fraternities and sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Mrs. Catherine Johnson; Delta Sigma Theta, Mrs. F. Eary McClendon; Iota Phi Lambda, Mrs. Louise P. Walker; Sigma Gamma Rho, Mrs. Gleana Atkins; Zeta Phi Beta, Mrs. Clara Lowe; Kappa Alpha Psi, Mr. W. E. Jnmon; Omega Psi Phi, Mr, John Wesley

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Shown here is the executive committee of the Tri-Convention Coordinating Organization. From left, Dr. Clyde W. Alexander, Kappa, proxy in the picture for Laurence P. Wilson, executive committee member; Mrs. Dorothy H. Davis, basileus of Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha; J. A. Bradford, Alpha, chairman of the executive committee; Girard T. Bryant, Kappa, general chairman of the coordinating organization; Mrs. Lillian T. Orme, basileus of Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, assistant secretary; Burt A. Mayberry, Alpha, general secretary of the coordinating group and Mrs. Marguiite Irish, Alpha Kappa Alpha, general treasurer and chairman of the finance committee.

Dobbs; Phi Beta Sigma, Dr. E. C. Mitchell; solo. Brother Curtis Holland; schools, Dr. Rufus E. Clement, President Atlanta University; ministers, Rev. B. J. Johnson, pastor, Mount Calvary Baptist Church; Mr. C. A. Scott, editor Atlanta Daily World; citizens, Rev. William Holmes Borders, pastor, Wheat Street Baptist Church; musical Selection, Alabama State Quartet; address, Honorable Aubrey Williams, publisher, Montgomery, Alabama; address, Mr. Elmer Henderson, Director of American Council on Human Rights; musical selection, Alabama State College Quartet; In memoriam, Brother Charles Wesley; benediction, Brother J. W. E. Bowen, resident bishop, Atlanta Coast Area, Methodist Church. "Convention Theme" "SEGREGATION MUST GO" was in strict evidence at the public meeting. "DOES GRADUALISM WORK?" or WILL WE BE ABLE by COMPROMISE

TO ERADICATE CERTAIN RACIAL PREJUDICES and the EVILS THEREOF?" In his straightforward and uncompromising fashion the Honorable Aubrey Williams, Publisher of Montgomery, Alabama delivered the most outstanding keynote address that an Alpha National Convention has ever heard. Using the subject listed above, Mr. Williams stirred the group with his virile attacks on the status quo of racial prejudice. The entire speech appears elsewhere in this issue. Don't fail to read it. It is "A must." Mr. Elmer W. Henderson, who was also scheduled for an address, had this to say, "Thank God for Aubrey Williams!" The American Council on Human Rights has dedicated itself to the complete eradication and extinction of the evils connected with segregation, etc. The time to do that is at hand. There must be no procrastination. The FEPC bill and Turn the Page

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Cooperation on the part of three Greek-Letter Societies, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, in 1940 during the historic Tn-Parte Convention in Kansas City, Mo., is symbolized by the accompanying cartoon. In 1950, ten years later, the same three organizations will again meet as a Tri-Parte Convention in the Heart of America.

35th General Convention From Page 23 President Truman's Civil Rights bills must be passed. Every possible means must be used to give those vital bills enough votes in the House and Senate to make them pass at this sitting of Congress. That's the job of the A. C. H. R. has on hand and it will not relent until the task has been successfully culminated." After the public meeting the brothers were entertained at a formal dance, sponsored by the Delta Sigma THeta Sorority, which was given at the beautiful Atlanta

City Auditorium. A good time was had by all. Following the dance the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity entertained the brothers and their guests with a breakfast at PrazieT's Cafe Society. "O my aching tummy." THURSDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;December 29. 1949 The meeting was opened with devotions led by Brother James P. Brawley, President, Clark College. With President Lawson presiding, the Convention swung right into line. The Housing Committee, of which Brother Dr. William H. Benson is chairman, made its report. During the com-

February, mittee's report Brother Benson used a chart which showed the co-relation of the chapter's Housing Commission and the proposed Housing Corporation. It was a very interesting and most comprehensive report. The report was accepted and referred to the proper committees. At this point Brother Cyrus moved that the election of officers be deferred until Friday. The motion was seconded by Brother Allen. The motion was much debated pro and con. By vote the motion was lost. Following this Brother Lackey moved that the election of officers be deferred until after the Auditing and Budget Committees report; seconded by Brother Williamson. The motion lost 89 to 77. The honorable William Hartsfield, Mayor, Atlanta, Georgia, came in to bring greetings from the City of Atlanta. He extended to the brothers a hearty welcome. Among the things he told them were these: (1) The evaluation of Negroes should not be based upon the worst element but each man on his merit; (2) Atlanta is the most progressive city in the Southeast educationally for Negroes; (3) Better race relations will come with proper education of both white and Negroes, and Negroes should advocate better education tor whites for this reason; (4) Atlanta is the only city in the United States which has a monument to Booker T. Washington on publicly owned property; (5) Atlanta also boasts of its fine Negro homes, daily newspaper, and fully owned and operated radio station." Mayor Hartsfield was escorted by the two Negro patrolmen. "The South's Challenge to Alpha," Convention Address Subject by Brother Attorney Arthur D. Shores. Quote: "Without doubt the South is the nation's number one problem. For here only 30 per cent ofi the people vote against over 70 per cent elsewhere. What is best for the South to do in order to come into her own? She must extend the franchise to all of her citizens on an equal basis. Instead of doing this, the South is constantly developing new strategies to defraud the Negro out of his rights and circumvent the laws and court decisions. Naturally to come into his own, the Negro must compete with this constant scheming. Everywhere in the South the Negro is experiencing difficulties in getting what is rightfully his. When he tries to register to vote, he is told the cards are out, asked technical or constitutional questions. These along with other extra legal visitations upon him are intended to prevent him from getting his due." Along other lines the Negroes are also discriminated against. There are educational restrictions caused by inadequate facilities. Although there are moves on foot to remedy this we must not stop short of exact equalization. Negroes are discriminated against in job opportunities. Because of his race and color he cannot get many jobs for which he is qualified. In Birmingham, Alabama, the purchase of decent home sites by Negroes caused bombings and bloodshed. Improvements are being made but as citizens we should enjoy all the privileges and opportunities which our country affords. We are not begging for rights but demanding and petitioning for them since we have earned them by our blood, sweat and toil, etc. The time to press for full citizenship is Next Page

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35th General Convention From Page 24 right now. If the United States is to maintain its position as a leader of the democracies of the world it must accord to its Negro citizens their full rights. Negro voting must be increased; segregation must be eradicated; zoning laws must be voided; and professional training must be provided through court if necessary. On the other hand the Negro must exhibit courage, manhood, and perseverance because lack ofi courage is an unusual handicap to progress." It was a masterful address by Brother Shores and the brothers sat spellbound as he brought this dynamic challenge. The brothers of Alpha are very proud of Brother Shores for he is a living example of the gospel he preaches. He has met the challenge! During the year President Lawson appointed Bro. Dick Campbell as Director ofi Public Relations, with Brothers W. Barton Beatty and Bennie D. Brown as associates on the committee. Brother Campbell's report for the committee emphasized the need for extolling the deeds performed by Alpha brothers so that all of the people of America will know about them as well as the brothers of Alpha. In his report he made these recommendations: (1) The establishment of a $1000.00 yearly budget; (2) the appointment of iiive regional Directors of Public Relations; (3) make the Director of Public Relations an associate editor of the Sphinx: (4) publicize worthwhile activities in all mediums of publicity; (5) the office of Director of Public Relations to act as an interpreter to the general public. The report was accepted and referred to the proper committee. General Secretary Makes Official Report to the Convention Brother Bennie D. Brown, General Secretary, made his second official report of his position. His report brought the following information: During 1949 there were 6,400 active brothers who were helping to hold high the torch for Alpha. An increase of 444 over 1948. There were 209 active chapters, seventeen of which were established during 1949. (Five undergraduate and eleven graduate). The General Secretary made five trips during the year covering the five Regional Conferences and visiting 77 chapters enroute to or from same. Brother Brown made these recommendations: (1) That workshop be set up for discussing the fundamentals in order to acquaint the Chapter officers with the changing policies of our great fraternity and to streamline the routine transactions between the office of General Secretary and the chapters; (2) that no brother be permitted to take part in the social activities of chapter unless he is active with both his local chapter and the national organization; (3) that the General Treasurer inform the General Secretary when funds are withdrawn from the bank in Chicago, and state the exact amount; (4) that enough money be allocated to purchase modern equipment for the Office of the General Secretary; (5) that the office of General Secretary be permitted to move into a more desirable section of Chicago and into more adequate quarters: (6) that a large supply of histories be printed so when a brother pays for his history he may receive it immediately; (7) that more funds be allocated for secretarial help

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Brother Jessie L. Holiday, during his one year as Lay Councilman, rendered inspiring services to the undergraduates and Brothers of the Fraternity. At the time of his election in Atlantic City N. J. during the 1948 Grand Convention, Brother Holiday was a senior student at West Virginia State College. in the office of General Secretary; (6) that the General Secretary's revolving fund be increased from $500.00 to $1000.00. The General Secretary's report was accepted and referred to the proper committee. Brother Brown expressed thanks and appreciation to the various chapters and brothers for their splendid cooperation during 1949. The report of the General Treasurer was made by Brother M. G. Ferguson. Several questions were raised concerning certain deficits in the report. Brother Ferguson cleared those up to the satisfaction of the Convention. The report was accepted and referred to the proper committee. Brother H. Councill Trenholm, Director of Educational Activities, made his report. It gave an outline of the various scholarships offered and used during 1948 and 1949. A copy of the report was passed around for the brothers to read and absorb. The report was accepted and Brother Trenholm commended. Brother D. Rudolph Henderson, Farwestern Vice President made the report of his region. There are eight active chapters in this area. The war left its effect upon the Far West and Brother Henderson is in the midst of a re-vitalizing program. The following are his recommendations: (1) That a more adequate budget be considered for the Regional Vice President; (2) that the San Francisco. California invitation to host the 1951 General Convention be accepted; (3) that a graduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha be established in Portland, Oregon; (4) that the General Secretary forward to regional vice president. or director, the charter, seal, etc.. for a new chapter rather than send them to the proposed chapter group; (5) that the proposed "two black ball" method of ac-

Page 25 cepting men into the ranks of our fraternity be adopted; (6) that the committee on Standards and Extensions study the advisibility of permitting "Junior Colleges" to be included in the jurisdiction of undergraduate chapters for the sole purpose of accepting prospective candidates into the Sphinx Clubs; (7) that a uniform method of testing and initiation be adopted by the fraternity in order to insure, in so far as possible, the acceptance ofi duly qualified men into our ranks; (8) that a more detailed outline of all General Officers be developed and made available to the membership of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; (9) that the term "Far" be dropped from the name of the Far Western Area. The report was accepted and referred to the proper committee. Jewel Callis The 35th General Convention was blessed with the presence of one of the founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Jewel Callis. In his remarks Jewel Callis emphasized these facts: The purpose of Alpha is to train men for leadership and anyone who tries to interfere with that purpose is derelict to the fraternity. He was responsible for the resolution that allowed a young Alpha man to deliver the "Memorial Address" each year. Jewel Callis was very much concerned that the fraternity would not have political cliques, etc., with the brothers jockeying for positions or places, if so those irrelevant matters would destroy the purpose for which Alpha was founded. The constitution clearly specifies how officers are to be elected and all, or any form of lobbying or politicking was highly irregular. He expressed confidence in the brothers that they would continually hold the banner of Alpha high. Moss Kendrix, Representative N. E. A., Washington, D. C, member of Mu Lambda Chapter brought greetings and told the brothers about the work his organization is doing towards geting through Congress by lobbying Educational Bill S. 246, the Federal Education Bill. He asked for the support of all of the brothers. Late Thursday afternoon, the house was opened for the nomination of the prospective General Officers of the Fraternity. After the casting of ballots the following emerged as the General Officers for 1950: President, Belford V. Lawson, Jr.; Southern Vice President, Aaron Brown; Eastern Vice President, Edward W. Brooke; Midwestern Vice President, Lionel Newsome; Southern Vice President, A Maceo Smith; Far Western Vice President, D. Rudolph Henderson; General Treasurer, M. G. Ferguson; Editorin-Chief, Sphinx, Lewis O. Swingler; Director Educational Activities Alonzo G. Moron; General Counsel, Jawn A. Sandifer; General Secretary, Bennie D. Brown; Lay members: Southern, Jerome Farris; Midwestern, Robert A. Willis; Eastern, Charles Greene; Southwestern, Charles Wexler; Far Western, no nomination made hence no one was elected. These officers were later installed at the Alpha Banquet by Brother Miles. The Formal Alpha Banquet was held in the Atlanta University Dining Hall. The outlined program was: Invocation, Dr. James P. Brawley: solo. Brother William Fowlkes: address. Brother Theodore M. Berry, Councilman Cincinnati, Ohio; duet, Brothers John Chadwell and Turn the Page

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35th General Convention From Page 25 Francis Hester; installation, Brother Miles; benediction, Brother Dr. H. V. Richardson; Dr. Forrester B. Washington was the toastmaster. Thursday evening the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority entertained the brothers with a very beautifully decorated dance at the City Auditorium. It was swell. FRIDAY, December 30, 1949 The meetings got under way with Brother Lawson presiding. After devotions by Dr. James P. Brawley, the business session began. An Undergraduate Panel, "The Undergraduate Chapter Meets Community Needs," was held with Brother Walter Long, Jr., as chairman. The discussants were Brothers Jacob Tingman, Gerald Elston, Albert Williams, Joseph Anderson and William S. Morgan. The panel stressed the necessity for undergraduate brothers to assist in all community affairs in order to make their contribution to its progress and advancement. At the end of the discussion they made these recommendations: that the undergraduate chapter should (1) sponsor cleanup campaigns; (2) religious programs at various churches; (3) educational programs at high schools; (4) establish student and standard boards (also usher boards); and (5) present programs at hospitals. In this way the undergraduate would serve humanity. The Budget Committee Chairman, Brother Robert P. Daniels, made the report for the committee. Of primary concern was the fact that the budget planned for 1949 was exceeded in every era. The committee recommended the payment of the 1949 deficit out of the 1950 funds. This recommendation was accepted and adopted and the various General Officers admonished not to exceed their budgets for 1950. The item of Convention expenses was lowered; the appropriation for the Editor-in-Chief of the Sphinx raised and the salary of the General Secretary increased. Brother W. S. Hawkins, Chairman, Auditing Committee made the report for it showing that all monies received by the Fraternity during 1949 had been duly accounted for and the books of the secretary and the treasurer were in good order. His report had the approval of a certified public accountant. The Resolutions Committee submitted the following resolutions: (1) That Alpha Phi Alpha supDort the NAACP on a national scale; (2) that the Fraternity give its support to FEPC legislation; (3) that we also supoort legislation for Anti-poll tax and Ant'-lvnehing laws; (4) that we officially protest the dismissal of Alpha men as college presidents for the expression of their liberal views; (5) that the Fraternity invite President Truman to sneak at the 1950 National Convention; (6) that a plaque be given President Truman for his advocacy of the Civil Rights Prooram. The Founder's Memorial Undergraduate Address was delivered by Brother Jerome Farris. Morehouse College. These are the things which he itemized in his discourse: Quote: (1) We should give thanks and appreciation to our Jewels for their foresight in establishing the Fraternity; (2) it is an honor and a distinction to be an Alpha man; (3) all the

men who become members must rise to the required height scholastically, etc., to merit it; (4) Alpha indicates the collection of the best minds and intellects throughout America; (5) the progress Which the Fraternity has made in all roads of endeavor fully justifies the establishment of the Fraternity; (6) I pledge the fullest cooperation of all the undergraduate brothers of Alpha to hold high its banner. After the introduction the Founders. Delegates and visiting brothers the 35th General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., officially adjourned to meet jointly in Kansas City, Missouri, with the Alpha Kappa Alphas, and the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity in 1950. Atlanta was a grand and gracious host city. The brothers of Alpha Rho, Alpha Phi. Iota and Eta Lambda were unstinting in their efforts to assure all the brothers a very gala time as evidenced by the extensive social calendar. We say thank you very much, you were most hospitable. Our final social affair was the closed Formal Alpha Dance in the Annex of the City Auditorium. To lilting strains of sweet music, a canopy of soft lights and bevies of beautiful and seductive damsels. we really "had a time." We close with these words dedicated to the Founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. "Faith of our Fathers, living still. inspirit of dungeon, fire, and sword; O how our hearts beat high with jov whenever we hear the glorious word: Faith of Our Fathers, Holy Faith- We will be true to Thee 'till death."

Greetinqs From Brother Dr. Moron From Page 21 nusness of the male animal and to offset the peculiar type of exhibitionism that the college man has acquired. I find that we have a lot to learn about trust and confidence in each other and we have a lot to learn about business-like management of our finances and resDonsibilities Too many of us were looking for dishonesty and overlooking honest carelessness. Within two weeks after the convention i attended the annual meeting of another organization of college graduates and I was disturbed by the results of a comparison of the efficiency with which business was transacted in the two organizations. The financial affairs of the second organization, including the reDort of last year's expenditures, and the adoption of a new budget, took less than five minutes. Incidentally, the budget of the second organization is about 15 per cent larger than our annual budget and the cost of membership to each representative is considerably higher than our grand tax. We can wipe out the differences between these two situations if we would

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Does Gradualism Work? From Page 12 doors to the hands and minds of Negroes. The record of achievements of these men and women in skilled trades and positions of responsibility is there for all to see. There is no question in anyone's mind but that the Negro proved when given the chance his hand was as skilled as the white man's and his mind was as good. But it took an unequivocal opportunity to give him the chance to prove it. No half-way chance, no gradualism would ever have given him the chance. And what is equally important —a half-way chance would not have proven anything. Recently I was in a South Alabama County and asked a few of my Negro friends if they were registered voters. One said, "No, I'm not." I said, "Are you a property owner?" "Yes," he said, "I own my own farm." "How long have you lived here?" "All of my life and my father before me. We have farmed this farm for 70 years." One of the others said he was not registered either. None of those I talked to in that county were registered. All owned their farms. All had been to and through grammar school. All were members of a church. They told me a man took his life in his hands when he went and tried to register. When is this gradualism going to begin to work? Here were men whose good conduct goes back two generations. They have done all that men can be reasonably asked to do to accredit themselves to other men. Yet as I stood there talking to them at the railroad depot, white men glared at us. They didn't like my even holding friendly converse with men they had set out to keep in a state of subjection. By these attitudes our advisors demand we give over to them the only weapons with which we can effectively fight the fight. The great lesson of our times was taught by Gandhi. I would like to explore the experience of men who have seen fit to take unequivocal positions against the evils of their day and see just what did happen to such men. I have long been of the opinion that we have been overdoing this business of fear. We have been showing far too much respect for the technique of the race baiter and the intolerant. I don't think men are as prejudiced as some of our decent but over-cautious public officials seem to think they are. I think we have had some considerable evidence in the South that men who did, as the saying goes, "stick their necks out." did not get their heads cut off. Too little has been made of the fact that Truman—Civil Rights and all—carried all but four Southern States in the last election, and in three of these, Alabama, South Carolina and Mississippi, the voters were denied a clear-cut opportunity to express their will. In Alabama, Truman was not listed on the ballot, the voters were denied an opportunity to vote for him, though there was an opportunity to vote against him. Of course the issue was not clear-cut We admit that. There were many who votNext Page

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search Secretary for eigth years, and president for two years, of the Virginia State Teachers Association. He was president of Shaw University for the past 13 years where he established a record of outstanding progress. His administration there was marked by the most extensive physical plant improvement program in the history of the school, a comprehensive curriculum reorganization, a progressive program of personel administration, and the raising of the institution's standing to receive the "A" rating by the Southern Association. His leadership in Education, Religion, and in Civic affairs is attested by the many positions which he has held with distinction such as president of the Association of Northern Baptist Educational Institutions, president of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for Negroes, Secretary of the United Negro College Fund, Inc., member of the administrative committee of the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, president of the North Carolina College Dr. R. P. DANIEL Conferences, member of the Committee on Interracial Activities of the National The election of Brother Dr. Robert P. Council of Boy Scouts of America, and Daniel, president of Shaw University,• member of the North Carolina Commission Raleigh, North Carolina, to succeed thej of Interracial Cooperation. He has been late Doctor L. H. Foster as president of^ recipient of a certificate for distinguished Virginia State College, Petersburg, was3 service in Education awarded by the Naannounced recently by the Virginia State; tional Urban League, and also the Silver Board of Education. Brother Daniel is5 a member of the PHI LAMBDA CHAP- Beaver Award of the Boy Scouts. Brother Daniel received the Bachelor TER, Raleigh, N. C. of Arts degree from Virginia Union UniIn accepting this position, Brother versity, the Master of Arts degree and the Daniel has the unique distinction of re- Doctor of Philosophy degree from Coturning as president of the college oni lumbia University. The degree of whose campus he was born in 1902. He is> Doctor of Laws was conferred by Virginia the son of the late Charles J. Daniel, who' Union University, Richmond and also by was for 28 years the secretary of the! Morris Brown College, Atlanta. school, a position which he held withi Professional articles written by him. such distinction that aftor his death, the! have appeared in College and University gymnasium was named in his honor. Business, Journal of Educational PsycholBrother Daniel brings to the positiont ogy, Virginia Teachers Eulletin, and twenty-five years of successful experi- North Carolina Teachers Record. ence in teaching and educational adminiHe holds membership in numerous stration. For twelve years he was oni educational and fraternal organizations. the faculty of Virginia Union University As lecturer, clergyman, and educator, he where he rose to the rank of professor is constantly in demand, delivering of Education and chairman of the Divi- numerous addresses to Negro and white sion of Education, Psychology, and Phi- audiences. He traveled extensively in losophy. Serving also as Director of both America and Europe. Extension he supervised the establishBrother Daniel's wife is the former ment of the Norfolk Division of Virginia1 Blanche Taylor of Richmond. She holds Union University which a few years ago1 the Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia became the Norfolk branch of Virginiai Union University and the Master of Arts State College. degree in Psychology and Education from He was visiting professor of Education Teachers College, Columbia University, from the in the graduate division of Hampton In- and in Religious Education New stitute two summers. During his service Union Theological Seminary of in Virginia Daniel was Educational Re- York.

Does Gradualism Work? From Page 26 cd for him in spite of his Civil Rights— but the important thing is he won, and that is what our decent but cautious friends say can't be done. Truman and the leaders of the National Democratic Party proved that it could be done. What is discouraging in this and analogous is that other public figures find it so difficult to believe the evidence of men's reactions when they turn out to be good. It is another case of where men prefer to believe the worst of their fellowmen, rather than the best

Probably the most conspicuous example of the political ineptness of refusing to believe that the American people are a liberal, decent, progressive people is to be found in the dismal showing of the Republicans, since the advent of the New Deal. These gentlemen have refused to believe what is as clear as the noses on their respective faces, which is that the people want and will give their support to nothing less than a forwardlooking program in behalf of the masses of the people. Yet year after year, the Republicans insist on believing that they don't want what they said they did and year after year take a new drubbing at the hands of these same people. In all

Page 27 of this I am reminded of what Will Rogers once said to President Roosevelt: "Mr. President," he said, "everybody is against you—but the people." Nobody really knows how decent the voters in the South are. because outside the Truman Civil Rights presidential test, nobody has given them a chance to show how far they are willing to go. And as fine as the Truman vote was, it must be recognized that in the South it was a mixed result. Probably the most significant single political fact of the past 18 years is that the voters year after year, with two Congressional off-year elections as exceptions, "38 and 46," voted to the progressive front of the presidential and congressional candidates they elected. Why can't these men running for public office see this obvious fact? One reason is that they see and know the wrong people. They see and run with professional and upper-middle class people. These people are for the most part "status-quo-ers" or worse. For example. 73^; of all college graduates voted against Roosevelt in 1944. The press was 90% against all New Dealers from Roosevelt down. They were against Norris throughout his life. Against LaFollette, against Arnall. They are against Folsom. Yet these men all received a majority of the voters' approval. By contrast, let us look at what happened to the men who set the pattern which the more decent follow and use. Bilbo, for example, in his last election. squeaked through with a bare 3,000 majority, and significantly did not carry a single hill county where small farmers live. He carried the Delta and the Natchez County—broken down aristocracy and big planter counties. Yet it is Bilbo the current political leaders follow — not Alben Barkley— who by the way comes from a State just as shot through with prophets of disaster for those who stand for such things as F. E. P. C. and Anti-Lynching laws as any other State. Yet Barkley has stood for these things and won. Why not follow Barkley's lead rather than McCorvey—or Talmadge. Today in Alabama the Dixiecrat leaders stand discredited to a man. The press has even turned upon their erstwhile darlings — McCorvey. Rushton. Dixon—yet these men still hold all candidates under a spell. The figure which come to mind is of a snake couched Turn to Page 28 s

Help Solve Our Mailing Problems of the Sphinx BY Making careful check for correct address when submitting your name to your chapter secretary. Immediately reporting changes of addresses when moving from one locality to another, whether within the city or from one community to another. Notifying the General Secretary and Sphinx Office when transfering from one chapter to another.

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WALKER H. QUARLES JR. Brother Walker Henry Quarles Jr., Secretary of Shaw University and a member of PHI LAMBDA CHAPTER, became the recipient of one of scouting's highest honors, the Silver Beaver Award, at the annual divisional meeting of the Occoneechee Council held Wednesday night at the W. D. Hill Recreation Center in Durham. Brother Quarles, who is also Administrative Assistant to the President of Shaw was characterized in the citation to the

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ready to strike—with its victim frozen in fear, unable to break the spell. There is a story whuch Henry George used to use of a huge bull with a ring in his nose to which was tied a rope. The rope was tied to a small stake. The bull had wound the rope around the stake until his nose was touching the ground. One upward thrust of his powerful neck and stake and all would come out—but he doesn't know that, so there he stands bowed down. It would not be true to say that there is no such thing as race prejudices, intolerance in the South. There is—plenty of it. There is strong opposition to F. E. P. C. There is opposition, strong opposition, to breaking down segregation in schools and colleges. There is fear of what the lowering of the bars on restrictive covenants will do to white property values. There is a fear of social integration—fear of inter-marriage. But this is no excuse for otherwise decent political figures to rise at every excuse and wave the bloody flag of race discrimination and fan the all-too-anxious-to-be-lit fires of race fear and hate in men whose margin of security is very

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honor as a "devoted scouter for eighteen years, an efficient and sacrificing servant in positions of trust and responsibility, and an unselfish community worker." In addition to the 13 years in scout work since he has been in Raleigh, Brother Quarles has a record of five years of active service to scouting as a Scoutmaster in Richmond, Va., his home. Upon coming to Raleigh in 1936, he was one of the persons who helped organize the first division committee for the Negro work of the Occoneechee Council. He also served for a time as Chairman of the Raleigh District—Committee and has since been chairman of the Court of Honor ^or Eoy Scouts in Raleigh. Also active in community work, he has served as chairman of the board of ushers of the First Baptist Church, Raleigh, and is president of the Usher Union in this city. He is a member of the educational committee of the Interdenominational Ushers Association of the State of North Carolina. Recently he was elected president of the Laymen's League of the state. In Raleigh each year Brother Quarles heads a unit in the Community Chest Champaign and has also been effective in the annual campaign of the Red Cross, Infantile Paralysis, and YMCA. He has been cited for outstanding service as a member of the Emblem Club of the Bloodworth Street Branch YMCA. Brother Quarles for the past two years has served as recording secretary at General Conventions. He is also a former secretary of the board of the Independent Order of St. Luke's. Held in high regard at Shaw University, he is chairman of the Student Welfare Fund of the institution and chairman of the Faculty Benevolent Fund.

en Alpha Standout At A. & T. College, N. C. Holding high the light of Alpha Phi Alpha is Brother James A. Long, past secretary of Beta Epsilon Chapter (194849) and president (1949-summer). In these offices, Brother Long has been very efficient, having received commendations from several national officers and local college officials of Greensboro, North Carolina for his dynamic leadership and punctuality. Brother Long is . a senior at A. and T. College, majorBROTHER LONG i n g i n English and Social Sciences. He entered the institution in September, 1947 with the strong ambition of becoming a college professor. This ambition has gathered momentum. He has been quoted lately from a pep talk to the Sphinx Club as follows: "The world owes us nothing, but we can get as much out of it as we desire, if we only contribute something in return." This seems pretty much his philosophy as he goes about his daily chores giving as much to his college, community and fraternity. Among his outstanding achievements are recognition for outstanding scholarship and leadership by "Who's Who" in American Colleges and Universities; appointment to the publicity and forum committees of the college; President of the Floridian Club; and secretary to the English Department. Having represented Beta Epsilon Chapter at two national conventions and one regional convention. Brother Long has the following statement to make: "The conventions which I have attended have served as catalytic agents in promoting interest and enthusiasm in me, not only to be of service to Alpha Phi Alpha but to all men regardless of their fraternal affiliation or status in life." Brothers in "Alpha" wish Brother a great future.

small and whose fears are easily excited. When the Federal Government moves to put its practices in line with the decisions of the Supreme Court in, for example, the matter of restrictive covenants, it is inexcusable, to say nothing of its being a clear violation of the oath which they solemnly took to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, for members of the U. S. Congress to rise and denounce men for doing their clear duty. One keeps asking himself why do ers who are not afraid to admit that we these men feel they must do these things? are a part of the United States. It is my confirmed belief that the proTo a great many the only conclusion gressives of the South have been able which can be drawn from the facts is to win because, and only because they that the cause of the social-economicworked for and stood for things which political progress got somewhere insofar carried benefits to the masses of the as Negroes were concerned in the days people, and not because they were beat- immediately following the Civil War, in ing the Negro over the head at every the '80's and the '90s and in the periods chance they were given. of the two World Wars because—and It is the observation of many that the only because—those responsible for law people of the South have long since and order said, 'You can't do this vo become sick and tired of this brutality people" and made it stick. —and look upon it as so much unsavory We need to take some chances in bepolitical bait, put out to protect its au- half of decency. I think we need to test thors from being labeled decent. It is how far we can go and still survive. We their belief that the Southern people are need to set up advance positions, and fed up with the stench of hate and in- make a try at supporting them. We need to believe a little more in the decency tolerance, injustice and downright evil of the common man. One of the obligapreachings of those who run for public tions of leadership is to lead and in office, and are only waiting for a chance behalf of socially and morally desirable to support some decent, courageous lead- goals.

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Brolher L. H. Anderson receives Empty Slocking a w a r d from Joe Wyalt Junior. Chamber Commerce. Atlanta, Ga. Left. Joe Hicerson, C h a i r m a n of Empty Stocking F u n d .

Alpha Phi Aids Empty Stocking Fund Drive On December 12, 1949 the Brothers and sphinxmen w e n t on a canvas drive t h r o u g h t h e strests of Atlanta, from door to door to ask h e l p for t h e unfortunate children, regardless to race or previous conditions. Every year the J u n i o r C h a m b e r of Commerce with t h e aid of various organizations and individual help, strive to m a k e Christmas just a little more pleasant far some of those unfortunate children. It w a s great h o n o r for the Chapter to h a v e one of it's B r o t h e r s to receive t h e highest a w a r d for his work on t h e project. Brother L. H. Anderson of Knoxville, Tennessee earned the highest a w a r d for his h e l p in this drive. He crashed t h e record w i t h $19.02. Other B r o t h e r s w h o participated in t h e drive w e r e : Brot h e r s William Morrell, w h o w a s chairman, Charlie Harris, Elijah Poythress, Fred H. Ross, and S p h i n x m e n : Nathaniel Gillham, J o h n L. White, Jr., and Daughtery Thomas. Our total amount for t h e " F u n d " w a s $103.37. F r e d H. Ross, Editor to S p h i n x

SIGMA CHAPTER Boston, Mass. Greetings: Brothers of Sigma Chapter held their Installation banquet at the Hotel Gardner,

Saturday, January 21, In the lovely Sapphire Room. After a delicious turkey dinner, the master of ceremonies began a most interesting program. Distinguished guests were introduced. Among them were Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Ralph Anderson, and Parker, Councilman Crawford, Fred Garris, Director of Public Affairs at WFEI, Executive Secretary Donovan of the FEPC and Professor Lambert. Brother Jawn Sandifer, General counsel of Alpha made a few remarks, and attractive Patricia Roberts, assistant director of the American Council of Human Rights, spoke most effectively urging cooperation from all organizations. The principal address was given by Professor Paul A. Freund of Harvard Law School. Mr. Freund chose as his subject, "Civil Rights and the Courts." He too urged cooperation as a means of achieving our civil rights and advised t h a t the winning of a civil rights case here and there did not mean a sweeping victory with its resulting relaxation. Professor Freund ended his address with the hopeful thought t h a t some day men's hearts would not be set against one another, but set with one another, and all against the evil things only. Brother Edward W. Brooke, Eastern Vice President presented the Chapter to William Simmons, president of the new graduate chapter, Epsilon Gamma Lambda. Brother Belford Lawson, dynamic speaker from Washington and General President of Alpha, spoke. His introductory remarks were extremely witty and clever, provoking much laughter from the audience. However as he talked further he became serious and threw a challenge to all present to protect our rights. He also stated t h a t Washington, one of the most prejudiced cities in the country, is slowly improving. After the installation of the officers by Attorney Lawson, the men gathered in the center of the floor and sang t h a t mighty Alpha Hymn. It was beautifully done. Officers installed were: B. H. Martin, president: H. Chandler, vice president; R. V. Lippman, Jr., recording secretary; G. Strait, corresponding secretary J. Hall, treasurer; T. Center, associate Sphinx Editor; L. Prince, sergeant-at-armsR. S. Boiling, Dean of Pledges; R. Williams' parliamentarian. Music for dancing followed the singing of the hymn. During the month of February eight little brothers were scheduled to walk the burning sands. Will tell the brothers about our Coronation Ball at the next writing. Fraternally yours. THOMAS A. CENTER, Associate Editor

BETA THETA LAMBDA Durham, N. C. Brothers in Apha Phi Apha, Greetings: Beta Theta l a m b d a Chapter has not been "heard from" through these columns for a long time, but she has been "heard from" in Durham, North Carolina, where several successful community projects have been staged. We have presented a series of Alpha-Round-Table discussions over

Outstanding Leader In Greensboro, N. C. One of the outstanding Alpha men in Greensboro, North Carolina, is Dr. George H. Evans, p r o m i n e n t physician, who w a s n a m e d to the local Housing Authority. This appointj|p11g|i ment m a k e s the second Alpha man to serve on a commission. Dr. A. H. Peeler, Alpha., w a s chosen to serve on the Recreation Comm i s s i o n in 1946. Dr. Evans w a s appointed to fill a vacancy on t h e 1 authority where ,. his t e n u r e in office will be for t h r e e years. He h a s been practicing in Greensboro for t h e past fifteen years. Receiving t h e nick n a m e J a z z ' at M e h a r r y Medical College, Dr Evans first saw t h e light of Alphadom at Chi chapter. Brother Evans is now serving his second t e r m as president and has the distinction of being the first Negro to serve on t h e local Housing Authority in this area. M A J O R EDWARD C. J O H N S O N Associate Editor Radio WTIK. The participants included community leaders and professors from Duke University and North Carolina College at Durham, and the University of North Carolina. These programs were hailed by the radio station as one of the best public features of the year. Senator W. P. Graham, at t h a t time President of the University of North Carolina, was presented by Alpha to the citizens of Durham. He spoke on his experiences in Indionesia, and as a member of President Truman's committee on Civil Rights. Alpha again took a bow. In cooperation with the Alpha Kappa Sigma C'napter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in Its Annual Jabberwock, Alpha WalKed away with the first prize. We presented a court scene, "Dixie Justice," produced and directed by Brother Albert L. Turner, Dean of the Law School at North Carolina College. Brother A. L. Clement, Jr., district m a n ager of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company of Charleston, South Carolina. was presented at the North Carolina College during our "Education for Citizenship Week." Brother Clement, who has championed the cause of Civil Rights in the State of South Carolina, very ably spoke on the subject, "Human Rights." Beta Theta Lambda Chapter has been on the move! Brother N. H. Bennett was our delegate to the Regional Convention at Daytona

Page 30 Beach, Florida, and returned with some very helpful information. At our last meeting of the year Brother Alphonso Elder. President of North Carolina College, installed the following brothers as officers: J. M. Schooler, president; J. J. Sanson, vice president; C. T. Willis, secretary; W. J. Walker, treasurer; Joseph Hines, Associate Editor to the Sphinx; Rev. E. T. Brown, chaplain and J. B. Butts Sgt. at Arms. Brothers A. L. Turner and N. H. Bennett served as hosts, and a delicious turkey dinner, with all the trimmings, was served. Brother W. A. Clement was elected delegate to attend the National Convention to be held in Atlanta. Yes, Alpha in Durham has been "heard from." Beta Theta Lambda Chapter looks forward to another successful year in 1950. Read about its doings in these columns. Fraternally yours, L. B. FRAZIER, Acting Associate Editor

ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA Dallas, Texas Greetings, Brothers in Alpha: J. L. Patton, Jr., who is principal of the Bocker T. Washington High School, and president of Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter presented plaques to Brothers A. Maceo Smith, U. S. Tate, and H. I. Holland for twenty-five years of meritorious service to Alpha Phi Alpha and to t h e communities of which they are a part. Brother Smith is first Vice-President of Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., and is locally connected with

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the Federal Housing Program. He as well as the others having been stalwart for many garns and improvements for their race and for the community at large. Brother Tate, who hails from Washington, D. C , is special counsel for the N. A. A. C P. in this region. Brother Holland. a native Ohioan, is treasurer of this Chapter, and principal of the Frazier School of the city. He is at present spearheading a drive through Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter for $1,000 dollars which has been pledged to the Y. M. C. A. At t h e present Alpha Sigma Lambda has paid $300.00 of the $1,000 Dollar Pledge. The annual Christmas Eve Dance was a success. This dance usually opens the Yuletide season of festivities. Brothers Finis Tatum, James White, Ernest Wallace and Brother Rousseau have become affiliated with Alpha Sigma Lambda. Brothers Dode and Toles were delegates to t h e Regional and National Conventions respectively, which were held in Oklahoma City, and Atlanta, Georgia respectively. Both made reports to the Chapter of the great work Alpha Phi Alpha has done, and is planning to do. Brothers Robert Prince, M. S. Slaughter and A. Maceo Smith entertained lavishly at the last social meeting. Brothers J. R. Edmonds and H. I. Holland received M. A. degrees from Columbia University since our last report to the Sphinx Brother Edmonds is coach of the Lincoln High School of the city. His team won the coveted honor of co-champion of

COMMUNITY SERVICE P L A Q U E TO L E A D E R S IN DALLAS, T E X A S Brother President J. Leslie P a t t o n presents on behalf of A l p h a Sigma Lambda, a plague as a token of love and appreciation for q u a r t e r of a c e n t u r y of service to their c o m m u n i t y and Alpha P h i Alpha F r a t e r n i t y . F r o m left: B r o t h e r H. I. Holland, principal of J u l i a C. Frazier School, w h o hails from Ohio; B r o t h e r U. S. Tate, Regional A t t o r n e y for the NAACP., who hails from Washington, D. C ; B r o t h e r A. Maceo Smith, vice president of the S o u t h w e s t e r n Jurisdiction and Regional Advisor to the F e d e r a l Housing Authority; and B r o t h e r J. L. Patton, president and principal of Booker T. Washington High School, Dallas, Texas, w h o m a d e the award. B r o t h e r Smith w h o t h r e e years ago was n a m e d t h e outstanding " A l u m n u s " of Fisk University is serving as c h a i r m a n of the Nation-wide F u n d C a m p a i g n to build a g y m n a s i u m at his A l m a Mater.

February, 1950 the State in Class AA Schools in football. Fraternally yours, B. E. Dade, Associate Editor

DELTA NU LAMBDA Danville. Virginia Greetings Brothers: From a city which claims several historical aspects we greet you in Alphadom. Realizing the standards of Alpha and Its ultimate purpose, Brothers of this newly organized chapter sponsored two major projects for the month of November. On November 6, the chapter presented the Honorable Congressman Arthur Mitchell to speak at one of the local churches here. The major purpose for having Congressman Mitchell was to have him explain to the public pro and con the Campbell Amendments. However Cong. Mitchell talked very informally t o the gathering. Answering the qviestions as to why he came to Virginia to live, being a Congressman from Illinois, he said that he strongly felt t h a t the fight for recognition and first class citizenship will be more effective if the fight began on Virginia soil since many racial issues had its beginning on Virginia soil. We are in better position to offer suggestions to someone else about how t o live, provided we have made an effort t o live ourselves so t h a t our services are for h u man betterment. For their second project the Brothers of the chapter thought it would be of public value if our abled President be secured. Effort was made with success. So on November 27, Brother Belford Lawson came to Danville to speak. Like Congressman Mitchell, Brother Lawson spoke very informally t o the gathering. Brother Lawson emphasized the importance of ultimate cooperation between the Sororities and Fraternities. He also cited various projects of national importance of the organizations. Brother Lawson also said t h a t those of us who have acclaimed professional titles in reality have not accomplished anything unless these titles are underlined as-their prime importance "Public Service.". We -are delegated because of our positions to offer in every respect aid, suggestions, time, and every essential to the uplifting of h u manity. Also Brother Lawson gave us four factors which lead to futility and they are: (1) Politics, (2) Education, (3) Science, and (4) Religion. And lastly our President urged all fraternal organizations to support the Council of Human Rights. For some time our Treasurer, Brother I. W. Taylor has been ill. Brother Martin is President of the bank here in Danville and is also very active in many civic affairs. Representing the chapter at the convention will be Brother L. Wilson York. The chapter wishes to welcome the following Brothers who recently affiliated with us. Those are: Brother Arnold R. Henderson, formerly a member of Gamma Iota Chapter, Hampton Institute, who is now teaching in the Langston High School here: and Brother Samuel D. Barham, formerly affiliated with Beta Gamma Virginia State College, who is also teaching in the Langston High School. The following slate of officers have been elected for the chapter to serve for the following year: President, Jerry Luck; Treasurer, I. w . Martin; Secretary, L. Wilson York; VicePresident, L. E. Knight; Associated Sphinx Editor, Samuel Barham. Fraternally yours, L. E. KNIGHT, Associate Editor.

BETA NU CHAPTER Florida A. & M. Greetings, Brothers of Alpha: Beta Nu Chapter is rejoicing. We have just initiated our program lor the second

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half of the twentieth century, with all of the zeal, enthusiasm, and determination which is incorporated in the hearts of those who embrace the spirit of Alpha. Under the leadership of our recently elected president, Joseph Anderson, we have embarked upon a program of action which is already proving itself to be one which exemplifies all of the ideals which we of Alpha hold in the highest esteem. Our first social affair for the year was our "Senior Football Smoker," which was held on Thursday night, January 19th. A delightful repast which was topped by barbecued chicken, was enjoyed by the senior men of the "Rattler" squad and the brothers. Our next social event will be our installation banquet for the new officers of the chapter. It is via this medium t h a t we pay tribute to those who shall direct our course of action throughout 1950. The officers for this year are: Joseph Anderson, president; Henry Finley, vice president; Walter Lang, corresponding secretary; Aaron Wright, treasurer; William Morris, recording secretary; Robert Woods, Dean of Pledges; Raymond Cutts, assistant Dean of Pledges; Samuel Forde, Associate Editor of the Sphinx: Louis Wilcox parliamentarian. Fraternally yours, S. J. T. FORDE, Associate Editor.

BETA PI CHAPTER Lane College Greetings Brothers: Beta Pi Chapter is very proud to salute the Alpha men throughout the nation. It has been quite a long time since any news from Beta Pi has appeared in the Sphinx Magazine, however, the spirit of Alphadom is still imbedded in the hearts of the brothers of Beta Pi. Under the leadership of our past president, William B. Longdon. the chapter still maintains its appropriate role as the leader of Greek-letter organizations at Lane. Beta Pi has added to its many first prizes the annual Homecoming trophy for having the best float in the parade before our Homecoming game. According to Brother Nathaniel Terry. our delegate to the Annual Convention, the Convention was ultra, super, superb. He has returned with many reports and much stimulation for us to forge ahead for the ensuing year. The chapter increased its membership by four, with the addition of Neophyte Brothers James Stevens Kenneth Howard, John W. Trotter, and James Hawkins. Newly elected officers are: President, Gaines Carr; Vice President, Frederick Bishop; Recording Secretary, J. W. Trotter: Corresponding Secretary, William Gilliam; Assistant Corresponding Secretary, James Stevens; Treasurer. Kenneth Howard; Historian, Avery Goodrich; Parliamentarian, J. Flynn Saunders; Dean of Pledges, Nathanial Terry; Assistant Dean of Pledges, Jerry Withrow. Closing with a hope to keep the gleam of Alpha high. Fraternally yours, LEWIS R. HURST, Associate Editor s

CHI CHAPTER Meharry Medical College Greetings: Chi Chapter is proud to report a very prosperous year for 1949. During the year the following outstanding events took place. The acquirement of a local Fraternity house, the Pre-Christmas dance, a successful Educational project, t h e Initiatory Banquet for Neophyte brothers, the Spring Formal, held jointly with other chapters in the city. Under the leadership of our new officers we are looking forward to an even

A L P H A S P R E S E N T "STARS O F TOMORROW . . . F i v e collegiate musicians, w h o m Raleigh chapters of Alpha P h i Alpha F r a t e r n i t y , Inc.. presented in concert as "Stars of T o m o r r o w " Friday night at Crosby-Garfield Auditorium, are pictured above. The concert w a s the first a n n u a l presentation of the "Stars of Tomorrow'' by P h i Lambda, the local g r a d u a t e chapter; Beta Rho, the Shaw University unit: and G a m m a Psi, the St. Augustine's Chapter. Five m o r e outstanding college instrumentalists and vocalists will be presented next year. F r o m left are Yarborough Williams, Eastville, Va., baritone, a senior at Shaw University; Miss Alma A. Roberson, Chattanooga, Tenn. pianist a junior at St. Augustine College; Miss Lena B. Mills Charlotte, soprano, a freshman at North Carolina College. Miss Verona A. Pulley. Red Bank. N. J., soprano, a senior at Bennett College and Seth T. McCoy, Sanford, a senior at Greensboro A. and T. College. more outstanding year. At present plans are underway for our second annual Educational Project; many other affairs, educational, civic and social are on the calendar. Several brothers from Chi Chapter were present at the General Convention in Atlanta and brought back very inspiring reports. We are indeed happy of the stride which Alpha Phi Alpha has made and we will continue to devote our utmost in helping it to maintain its lofty ideals. We are proud to announce t h a t Brother Edward L. Guinn of Hot Springs, Arkansas was the recipient of a $100 graduate scholarship award by the fraternity. Brother Guinn is a Freshman medical student at Meharry. New officers are: President, Randle E. Pollard: Vice President; Elmer A. Anderson; Recording Secretary, Lemore L. Smith; Corresponding Secretary. Perry P. Little; Treasurer. Roy J. King; Associate Editor to Sphinx James R. Jones; Parliamentarian, Lee A. Barnes; Chaplain, Kenneth A. Best; Sergeant-at-Arms, Houston Brummlt; House Manager, James H. Bowles. Fraternally yours, JAMES R. JONES, Associate Editor.

ALPHA SIGMA CHAPTER Wiley College Alpha Sigma Chapter has planned a most successful program for the remaining part of this academic year. Alpha Sigma along with Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sponsored a charity program be-

fore the Christmas holidays, giving to the old age and dependent children gifts t h a t would make for a merry Christmas and wishes for a happy New Year. Some of our planned social activities for this academic year will be a well planned Smoker and a Black and White Ball. As an Immediate project Alpha Sigma Chapter will give to all students making the Dean's Honor Roll Honor Certificates. During annual Homecoming Festivities Miss Norma Jean Hughes, senior young lady from Dallas, Texas, was crowned Alpha Sweetheart for 1949-'50. Miss Hughes, who graces the membership of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was chosen on the basis of scholarship as well as personality and beauty. Alpha Sigma Chapter extends best wishes to all brothers. Fraternally yours. SAMUEL JOHNSON, Associate Editor

GAMMA MU LAMBDA Tallahassee, Fla. Gamma Mu Lambda begins the new year full of enthusiasm and pledged to reach its goals In extending the spirit of fraternity, reclaiming lost brothers and working toward new gains in the area of human rights. New officers are: President, E. E. Ware, Jr.; Vice President, William P. Foster; Secretary, M. G. Miles; Assistant Secretary and Associate Editor to the Sphinx, Emmet W. Bashful; Treasurer, Dr. L. H. B. Foote; Chaplain, U. G. Nixon; Parliamentarian, A. W. Wright, Sr.

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Delta Rho Lambda Chapter Given Auspicious Beginning at San Antonio, Texas

Delta Rho L a m b d a of Alpha P h i Alpha fraternity was formally installed, and its c h a r t e r presented, at ceremonies presided over by Brother A. Maceo Smith, First Vice-President. Shown at t h e h o m e of B r o t h e r and Mrs. U. J. A n d r e w s 1512 East Houston, are m e m b e r s of t h e new graduate chapter, other m e m b e r s And Alpha Wives who celebrated the establishing of Delta Rho Lambda, in San Antonio, Texas. Seated, left to right: Mrs. L. R. Edmer-

son, Mrs. U. J. Andrew", Mrs. Reginald Pickard; B r o t h e r U. J. Andrews, president and c h a r t e r m e m b e r of Delta Rho Lambda; A. Maceo Smith, who formally set up the chapter; Mrs. J. D. MacDonald, Mrs. B. A. Adams, Jr., and Mrs. J a m e s E. Taylor. Standing, left to right—Brothers Cecil Thomas, C. W. Gist. Britton Armstead, B. A. Adams, Jr., C h a r t e r m e m b e r ; J o h n D. MacDonald, c h a r t e r m e m b e r : J a m e s E. Taylor, charter m e m b e r ; Herman;

B a r n e t t Horace Hobson. Rowland Martin, C h a r t e r m e m b e r ; Houston Gaffney; Albert Tyler; Sergeant J a m e s D. Wright; Lewis Johnson, and J o h n W. W a r r e n , c h a r t e r member. Not pictured are Brothers J a m e s Stevens and Levi Jackson, c h a r t e r m e m b e r s . Mrs. Dorothy J. Andrews, wife of Delta Rho L a m b d a ' s first president; U. J. A n d r e w s , San Antonio editor, is serving h e r second t e r m as basileus of Alpha Tau Omega c h a p t e r of Alpha K a p p a Alpha Sorority.

Highlights of the year's projects is the community program held in the churches of the city of Tallahassee. Theme of the program is "Registration and Voting." Our delegates to the Atlanta Convention. Brothers T. Jan Perry and William P. Poster, brought back glowing reports which inspire all for the tasks ahead. Brothers U. G. Nixon and J. Harrison Thomas participated in trie annual installation services of Delta Lambd^ Chapter in West Palm Beach en January 15th. They report a pleasant fellowship with the brothers of the resort city. Brothers of Gamma Mu Lambda pledte anew to the goal of a better fraternity in a better world. Fraternally yours, EMMETT W. BASHFUL Associate Editor

XI CHAPTER Wilberforce Greetings: The good old Alpha spirit still lives In the hearts of all the brothers ot XI Chapter. During the present academic year at Wilberforce University and Wilberforce State College, brothers of Xi Chapter are still making advancements scholastically, athletically, and socially. The brothers of XI are standing together united and strong with the aim of being serviceable on the campus. At the beginning of the school year XI Chapter supported Miss Betty Morgan, soror of A. K. A. from Philadelphia for the position of Miss Wilberforce State. Several brothers hold offices in many of the various organizations at Wilberforce

XI CHAPTER. Officers and m e m b e r s of Xi, one of the historically great u n d e r g r a d u a t e chapters of Alpha P h i Alpha F r a t e r n i t y . Its m e m b e r s h i p is d r a w n from student body of both Wilberforce University and Wilberforce State College. Activities this1s?u^of^rSphfnx.Strangely

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February, 1950 Harper and Frederick Jefferson are members of Alpha Kappa Mu National Honorary Society at W. U. as are Brothers Alvtn Magness and Howard Lawson at W. S. C All of the brothers of XI Chapter are progressive and outstanding in some particular field. On December 12, 1949 XI Chapter held it's annual Freshman Smoker which went over with great success. The program went as follows: Brother Gail Stockham acted as M. C , after the Brothers and guests held a social mixing. A humorous skit "Coon-Dog Bides Again" was given by Brothers Beed, Edwards, Magness and Harrison which was followed by a saxophone solo by Brother Boger Spotts and a brief history of Alpha Phi Alpha by Brother Chester Pryor. The Brothers of XI were then introduced to the guests by President Brother J. Willard Vann. Befreshments consisting of meat balls, spaghetti, crackers, ice cream, cake and coffee were served. Brother McMillan introduced the speaker. Dr. Milton S. J. Wright, professor of Social Studies at Wilberforce University and Ph. D. from the University of Heidelberg, Germany. Dr. Wright told In an interesting manner his experiences with Adolf Hitler in Germany. He held the guests on the edge of their chairs throughout the entire speech. Following the great speech the Brothers of XI Chapter gathered together and sang the Fraternity Hymn. XI Chapter received many praises for its smoker from the guests after the affair had concluded. Officers of XI Chapter for 1950 are as follows: President, Brother J. W. Vann; Vice President, Brother J. L. Gann: Becoming Secretary, Brother Lawrence Holland: Corresponding Secretary, Brother Raymond Bobinson; Treasurer, Brother Benjamin Howell; Parliamentarian, Brother L. F. Paschal; Historian, Brother Howard Lawson; Sgt.-at-Arms, Brother F. D. Jefferson; Chaplain. Brother H. C. McMillan and Faculty Advisor, Brother F. W. Gordon. !f anyone asks you who we are, tell them we are Brothers of XI Chapter. talented and progressive. If any one asks you what we are doing, tell them we are achieving day by day at Wilberforce, Ohio. Fraternally yours, FBEDEBICK JEFFERSON, JB. Associate Editor.

GAMMA BETA CHAPTER N. C. College Greetings, Brothers: Gamma Beta chapter extends to all brothers greetings and best wishes to the brotherhood at large for a happy and prosperous year. The Chapter here got off to a very active start this school year. Under the capable leadership of our new president, Brother Albert E. Williams, we very effectively welcomed the new incoming students, entertained all freshmen at our annual Alpha p h l Alpha Smoker, at the fashionable Algonquin Club House and Just before Christmas entertained all men who had manifested an interest in Alpha. F o r the first time in a number of years, Gamma Beta sent a delegate to the National Convention in Atlanta. The delegate was Brother William O. Warner, who upon his return gave us a very fine and full report. Our plans for the remainder of this year call for a still greater program. We are in the process now of preparing men for probation for both the Sphinx Club and the Fraternity. Plans are being laid for the annual "Education-Citizenship" week program, which we are expecting to be the greatest in the history of our observance of the movement. Collaborating with us in this project is the graduate chapter In the city, Beta Theta Lambda. Speakers for the occasions have not yet been chosen, but plans call for acquiring some of the best. Also included on the program for the

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BROTHERS OF B R O O K L Y N P A Y TRIBUTE T O A L P H A P I O N E E R . . . . G a m m a Iota L a m b d a C h a p t e r opened its n e w year w i t h a m e m o r a b l e occasion which honored an esteemed pioneer Alpha leader. B r o t h e r Eugene K i n k l e Jones, one of t h e founders of t h e National U r b a n League. T h e first initiate in Alpha following the formation of the F r a t e r n i t y by t h e Seven Jewels, B r o t h e r J o n e s w e n t forth with "missionary zeal" to help form c h a p t e r s at H o w a r d University, Virginia Union, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, Michigan University, and at other colleges. The v e n e r a b l e Urban League leader (second from right end) receives an h o n o r scroll from Brother Dr. Alonzo G. Moron, president of H a m p t o n Institute, amd Alpha's Director of Education who gave t h e m a i n address of t h e evening. Looking w i t h beaming pride are General P r e s i d e n t B. V. Lawson, Jr., w h o w a s also one of t h e speakers at the session (right end) B r o t h e r R. Maurice Moss, Deputy Executive Secretary of the National U r b a n League (Center) a n d Dr. J o s e p h N. Thamas, one of t h e The affair w a s held at t h e s w a n k y Professional Club in Brooklyn. remainder of this year is the Annual Spring Black and White Formal, which is an indispensable item on the social calendar of this vicinity. Reportedly, this has a ways been the finest such campus affair nf the vear There is no expectation on our part to lose this tradition this year We are proud to have for our faculty advisor this year. Brother James T. Taylor, who for many years was Dean of Men here, but who is now Professor of Psychology. Until next Sphinx time brothers, so long and depend on Gamma Beta to continue its forward march towards transcending all. Fraternally yours, HAROLD T. EPPS, Associate Editor

ALPHA BETTCHAPTER Talladega College Greetings: Brothers we desire only a moment of vour precious Alpha time to let you know that Alpha Beta Chapter is back. Here-tofore we almost lost our connections with the Sphinx magazine b u t you have the m'ivileee of reading these immortal words, "Aloha Beta is here and it's here to stay" so don't say anything and just move over â&#x20AC;&#x17E;nd let us get in our little bit. Aloha Bet! started the ball really rolling rm the Talladega campus with a probation in which the Neophyte Brothers Robert Brown Gramlin, La.; Henry Cooper, Little P " ! ' A r ic- Lewis Jemison and Tommy Tnomas Talladega, Ala.; Alfred Rodman. M ^ D h i s Tenn.; and Edgar Epps, Little B ^ Ark were initiated. We terminated nmbationary and fraternal activities with a serenade which featured first, three '49 Hudson cars with A - l - a lit up on the ÂŁ o n T o f each one respectively. Then the brothers marched into the rear-court of

the girls dormitory amid a background of Gypsy tents and sang. The program was (1) The National (2) Chapter Hymn. (3) Dark Eyes, trumpet solo, Robert Brown; (4) Habanera. Brother Vernon Gavin, Mobile, Ala., soloist with chorus accompanyment, (5) Caravan, Brother Joseph Miller, Monroe, La., soloist with background of tomtoms by Brother Harris Foster, Detroit, Mich., and Clinton Lewis. New York City; (6) Goodnight Song. We take this opportunity to thank Brother Albert Russell, Asheville, N. C . again for his competent arrangement and direction of the serenade. We would also like to thank Brother William Harris. Jr., Talladega, Ala., for his unique lighting effects on t h e serenade. We wish t h a t you could have seen and heard it brothers. Recently, new officers were elected for 1950. They were: President, Samuel Brookins, Tampa, Fla.; Vice-President, Clinton Lewis, New York City; Secretary, Robert Brown; Treasurer, Wallace King, Roanoke, Va.; and other offices are held by William Andrews, Tampa. Fla.; Harris Foster, Detroit, Mich.; James Bennett. Brewton, Ala.; Lewis Frazier. Macon, Ga.; Albert Russell. Asheville, N. C ; William Harris, Jr., Talladega, Ala.; Henry Cooper. Little Bock, Ark., and Alfred Bodman, Memphis, Tenn. Alpha Beta is using a method of operation which necessitates the use of a u n i que Division of Labor plan which is effective because of the large chapter we have (42 brothers). Well brothers this may be the last we have to say among these few echoes but you be sure to hear from us again as the "College Days Swiftly Pass." Fraternally yours, ALBERT L. BUSSELL Associate Editor.

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Page 34 BETA PHI LAMBDA Savannah, Georgia Greetings. Brothers in Alpha: Brother L. D. Perry, Cashier of the Carver Savings Bank, Savannah, Ga., was unanimously re-elected president of Beta Phi Lambda Chapter for the year 1950. Bro Perry became president of the chapter in September. 1948 when the former president, Brother C. Vernon Clay, head of the Chemistry Department at Georgia State College, leit to do advanced study at the University of Michigan. Other officers elected were: Vice-President, W. B. Nelson; Secretary, J. B. Clemmons; Assistant Secretary. T. Franklin Carr; Treasurer, Dr. R. W. Moore; Chaplain, W. P. Hubart; Sergeant-at-Arms. W. G. Dixon, and Parliamentarian, W. S. Scott, Jr. Beta Phi Lambda has grown not only In numbers, b u t in spirit and enthusiasm as Is characteristic of Alpha. Currently, interest is centered in civic activities among the brothers throughout the area. In an all out effort, individually and in organized units, brothers are WOIKing in the education of citizens to meet the qualification required under the voters' reregistration laws of Georgia. We are cogmzant t h a t without the free use of the billot, we have no voice in directing our „.jlitical destiny. Fraternally yours, T. FRANKLIN CARR, Associate Editor

ALPHA MU LAMBDA Knoxville, Tenn. Greetings, Brothers, in Alpha Phi Alpha: Alpha Mu Lambda Chapter moves into

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the year 1950 with the Inspiration and determination t h a t this will be t h e best year ever in the history of the chapter. Our new officers for t h e year are: Brothers Carl A. Cowan, president; J. I. Seals, vice president; J. Claude Woods, secretary; Harold L. Hodges, assistant recording-corresponding secretary; L. S. Sinclair, financial secretary; L. A. Jackson, treasurer; J. H. Harper, chaplain; W. H. Holt, Sgt.-atarms; Lincoln A. Blakeney, Editor to the Sphinx. For our first meeting of the new year the brothers of Gamma Omicron met with the graduate brothers at t h e residence of Brother Seals, who entertained along with other brothers composing the social nittee. One of the highlights of t h e meeting was the very excellent and interesting report of the 35th General Convention given by Brother M. D. Senter, Senior Delegate, whose classification of seven types of Convention Delegates will long be remembered by the brothers. Brother Leonard Jackson, the Junior delegate reviewed the social events. These brothers well represented Alpha Mu Lambda at the convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Brothers J. H. Harper and Carl A. Cowan were in attendance at thftc-convention. The brothers under the leadership of Brother Cowan are losing no time seeing their objectives for this year realized. The Project Committee, headed by Brother Hodges hopes to have at our next meeting some project for consideration by the chapter. Plans for a chapter house we hope soon will become a reality. The Spirit of Alpha was in evidence at our January meeting and the brothers feel t h a t such is an indication of what will reign the entire year. The graduate chap-

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February, 1950 ter plans to work with the undergraduate chapter more t h a n they have in t h e past. Brother Harold Ramsey, president of Gamma Omicron made some very inspiring remarks in the tradition of Alpha men. Our hope is t h a t our contribution will be more significant in Knoxville t h a n ever before. This is Alpha Mu Lambda's banner year. Fraternally yours, LINCOLN A. BLANKENEY Associate Editor.

GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER Detroit, Michigan Brothers in Alpha: Greetings from Gamma Lambda Chapter in Detroit. Gamma Lambda opened its yearly activities this fall with a testimonial Dinner for senior members of our chapter who have either reached the age of fifty or have been members of Alpha Phi Alpha for thirty years or more. Honorees were: Oscar Baker, famed Michigan lawyer; Dr. A. D. Blanchett, E. A. Cuzzens, Detroit accountant; John C. Dan<\, secretary of the Detroit Urban League; Henry S. Dunbar, housing manager; C. C. Ford, Dr. R. G. Greenrldge, Davenport J. Grimes. Dr. Walter Harmon, Cornelius Henderson, Dr. J. L. Henderson, Dr. A. H. Johson, C. Henri Lewis, Charles H. Mahoney, Dr. J. J. McClendon, Dr. A. B. Milton, J. A. Moore, Percival Piper, Dr. William Postles. Dr. Frank Raiford, Julian P. Rodgers, Sr.; R. G. Robinson, Cecil L. Rowlette, Charles Roxborough, Dr. Carl Shaw, Dr. Herbert Sims, Dr. J. N. Willis, and Dr. Theodore White. President Dr. J. J. McClendon. officiated

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Second Row—Lincoln A. Blakeney, Harold L. Hodges, A. G. Dunston, Jr., L. S. Sinclair, N. A. Henderson, R. Coleman, G. Lennon. T h i r d Row—O. T. Hogue, Smith. George Walker (Gamma Omicron); J. J. J o h n s o n a n d W. H. Holt.

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MIDWEST B R O T H E R S AT REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN THE TWIN CITIES. . . . Delegates and host brothers at Midwestern Regional Conference last year at Minneapolis. and Brother Prather J. Hauser served as roaster of ceremonies. The annual election of officers of Gamma Lambda Chapter was held in October with Dr. J. J. McClendon elected as president; Brother Melvin Fowler, vice president; Grover Lange, financial secretary; Percival Piper, treasurer; Charles J. Wartman, Editor to the Sphinx and Historian, and Francis Kornegay, chaplain. Gamma Lambda Chapter made history in Detroit during the fall when it awarded a major scholarship to a deserving high school graduate to help him get a college education. Fraternally yours, CHARLES J. WARTMAN. Associate Editor.

Historic Mu and Gamma Xi Lambda Brilliant Hosts A t Regional The 1949 Mid-Western Regional Conference of the Alpha P h i Alpha F r a t e r nity which took place in the T w i n Cities April 29â&#x20AC;&#x201D;May 1 was acclaimed as the most constructive in the h'story of the jurisdiction, according to Brother Maceo P. Hill, t h e n Vice-President of the MidWestern Jurisdiction. Attending the conference w e r e seventyfour delegates representing thirty-two of the forty-eight chapters in th? jurisdiction which extends as far South as Kentucky and from Michigan and Ohio, West ward to Kansas. In addition to the serious activity of the closed sessions t h e r e w e r e n u m e r o u s social activities, the m o r e outstanding of which w e r e the formal party at Coffman Memorial Union, Friday, April 29th, and the cocktail p a r t y at T r e a s u r e Inn, Saturday, April 30th, which w a s sponsored by the Alpha K a p p a Alpha Sorority and t h e K a p p a Alpha Psi and Omega Psi P h i F r a ternities.

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Climax of the conference was the p u b College lic meeting on Sunday, May 1st, at 3:30 Alpha's Float At Benedict at P i l g r i m Baptist Church in St. P a u l . Principal address on this occasion w a s made by Attorney Belford V. Lawson, President, w h o spoke on "The Role of the F r a t e r n i t y in a Damocrati^ Society." Brother Lawson noted the great concern all over t h e world t o w a r d t h e achievement of peace. He challenged the r e p resentatives of the fraternities and sororities that they must avoid tha mistake of confusing the symbol for th.2 substance. "Peace," he said, "Was equal to h u m a n relations which is equal to justice and freedom." "Peace is more t h a n the absence of war; it is t h s presence of justice, and for world peace to be attained, justice must be spread all over the world." "Much of our present confusion," he said, "results from our failure to develop social controls as rapidly as we h a v e developed our technological sciences." "Science," he said, "must learn that love and equality can conquer when force fails." "If world p s a c s is to be attained, according to Lawson. "the leaders of the world must recognize the aspirations of the millions all over the world who seek for themselves freedom and equality. As an example. th?re CTM QUEEN OF GAMA PI. . . Miss Louise Moragne. be no peace for America as long as t h e senior, reigns as queen of the Alphas at Benedict average annual income for the w h i t e College. w o r k e r is $3200 as compared to $1600 for the Negro." "Our destiny is in our own hands," Lawson said. He believes that become living realities in our day by day the approach to world peace must give experiences. consideration to three important factors, namely the sciences, politics, and r e G A M M A PI C H A P T E R ligion. In science we must recognize the B e n e d i c t College importance of h u m a n relations, of psyGreetings Brothers: ciatry and psychology. Politics must Gamma Pi Chapter wishes you one and g u a r a n t e e an economy which will proall a most happy and prosperous New Year. vide freedom to all men, and t h e ChrisThe year 1949-1950 proved very fruitful tian concept to which w e subscribe must and prosperous to us. Our Sphinx Club

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given in his honor. F r o m left, seated: Miss Richard D. Williams, Mrs. Evelyn H. Hood, hostess; Editor Swingler, Mrs. Agnes Wilson, Mrs. Oliva Cox. Standing, from left, second row: B r o t h e r s E a r l Dinkins, Lovette Hood, Jr., Host; J o h n D. Bowen, Prince E. Wilson, Mortimer A. Cox. Back row, from left: Jacobs Adams, Hugh Goodrum, S. B e n j a m i n Gay. Members not shown include B r o t h e r s J a m e s E. Bryant, newly elected chapter president; J o h n Calir, Joseph Jones, E. Bailes, Richard Lanier, Lorenzo The above scene shows B r o t h e r Swingler w i t h Curry, Charles Collier, J o h n Willingham, Charles m e m b e r s of Iota Chapter at the h o m e of B r o t h e r Benton, Morton Edwards, Clayborn Edwards, J u l i u s and Mrs. L. V. Hood, Jr., w h e r e a reception was Glover and H e n r y C. Johnson.

S P H I N X EDITOR F O U N D E R S S P E A K E R FOR IOTA C H A P T E R . . . S P H I N X EDITOR L. O. Swingler was guest speaker for the F o u n d e r s Day observance of Iota Chapter, Morris B r o w n College, speaking on "Alpha as a Servant and Leader." He traced t h e development of the F r a t e r n i t y from its origin at Cornell University in 1906, with a m e m b e r s h i p of seven (Founders) to its present status as an organizaation ofi international influence. T h e address w a s heard over Radio Station WERD.

under the leadership of its new officers has expanded and advanced rapidly. Everywhere one looks or notices t h a t wherever great things occur there is an Alpha Man some where near by. This was clearly brought out by the way our brothers and Sphinxmen demonstrated their ability on the gridiron. Our college ended the season with one loss. That is remarkable. Thanks to our boys. We carried out our fall initiation and procedures in good fashion and added three new brothers to the fold. We had a few smokers and some lectures which were interesting and educational. The homecoming parade was highlighted by the appearance of the beautiful Alpha float. Its construction was unique and symbolic. It won the admiration of the throng, but, however, by some mysterious twist of fate, failed to gain the Judge's favorite choice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; first prize fell into a comfortable third. We have no regrets, however, because within ourselves we know t h a t we are first. Before Christmas we joined the AKA's in singing Christmas carols. During the Christmas holidays we sent two delegates to the Atlanta Convention, and from what they told me there is neither time nor paper to express their degree of enjoyment. All I can say is t h a t "it was great." Now t h a t the New Year is here, we are looking forward to a fuller and a richer year of experiences and accomplishments. Fraternally yours, WILLIAM BROWN Associate Editor.

IOTA CHAPTER5 Morris Brown College Greetings Brothers in Alpha: With t h e echoes of t h e 35th Convention still re-

sounding in our ears and the notes of encouragement and inspiration bearing heavily in our memories, we, in Iota, are looking forward to a new year of greater fraternal achievements. Our delegates to the 35th Convention have reported t h a t Alpha Phi Alpha is doing a magnificent Job, in Its efforts to contribute to the political and economical advancement of the Negro. We believe t h a t the Organization is actually carrying out the task for which it was founded. And that, the real worth of our fraternity, will be decided on the merits of the work done toward the progress of our society. Iota has outlined a very extensive program for 1950. We are hoping to sponsor several programs on and off the campus, in order to display the aims of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, in its efforts to aid our society of today. We are now at the threshold of another half-century. 1950 may be a decisive year in the history of the Negro. Are we ready and prepared to meet the challenges of this dynamic age or must we lag behind and be subjugated to an inferior position? We, in Alpha, are ready and prepared. Fraternally yours. JOSEPH JONES, Associate Editor

DELTA GAMMA LAMBDA Cincinnati, Ohio Greetings Brothers: Delta Gamma Lambda Chapter extends greetings and fecilitations to all brothers within the bond and wish for each a successful year of spiritual and material blessings. It is ever the aim, of Alpha t h a t we go forth t o make this a better world by our contributions, thereby making It a

reality that by being "the servants of all we will transcend all."

TED BERRY Newly Elected Councilman, Cincinnati, Ohio If the political upset which gave back to the nation our present executive in t h e White House were an indication of t h e pattern t h a t is to set t h e pace for future Americans, t h e n Delta Gamma Lambda shares and basks In t h a t reflected glory b e -

February, 1950 cause the election of city Council of Brother Theodore M. Berry on the Charterite ticket proved a big upset locally, because it is the first time t h a t two men of color have been members of this body at the same time. Brother Berry needs no introduction to his brothers of Alpha because of the many outstanding contributions he has made to the fraternity from a national standpoint as its General Counsel, or to this great democracy in the various capacities he has been called upon to serve. Lest some of you have forgotten, or there may be some new brothers within the bond this resume is given. He first saw the light of day in Mayesville, Kentucky fortythree years ago, and from t h a t first cry it was evident t h a t his voice would be one to be heard in helping to decide great issues. At a very early age the family moved to Cincinnati. Stowe Junior High School, Woodward High School; the College of Liberal Arts, and the College of Law at the University of Cincinnati point to him with pride as one of their illustrious sons because of his high scholarship; his activity in extra-curricular programs, winning several prizes for his forensic eloquence; and for that great element which characterizes an Individual as a gentleman. He was admitted to the practice of law in 1932, and the United Supreme Court in 1937. He is happily married, has two adorable daughters, and is a member and Trustee of the

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Mount Zion Methodist Church, Walnut Hills. Brother Berry's career rivals t h a t of any you have read In fiction. From his busy routine he has found time to serve as the president of the Cincinnati Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for a combined period of ten years, and serves presently on the local Executive Committee, and as a member of the National Legal Staff and National Board of Directors. From 1939-1942 was the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Hamilton County. The War Emergency Program at Washington found him serving as Morale Officer of War Information; and as National Director of Councils for Participation of Negroes in the Defense Program. The achievements of Brother Berry serve as an inspiration not only to us b u t to all in this great commonwealth. It is an achievement as well as an accomplishment to rise from a Times-Star newsboy, a foundryman for the Newport Rolling Mills. a waiter on the C. & O. Railroad, and as an investigator for the Department of P u b lic Welfare to a member of City Council. The experiences and contacts gained from activity as State Vice Chairman of the Committee for FEPC Legislation 1949; as an advocate for better public housing, assisting the Red Caps and Kahn workers win employment rights; Urban League, Adult Education Council, Mayor's Friendly Relations Committee, American Arbitration

CINCINNATI D E L E G A T I O N AT ATLANTA CONVENTION. . . . Brothers of the two Chapters in Cincinnati, Ohio, historic Alpha Alpha and Delta Gamma Lambda, got together for this picture at the Atlanta, Georgia, Convention. Many of these Brothers are not only p r o m i n e n t in comm u n i t y life of their great city, but are leaders in the national scope of the F r a t e r n i t y . B r o t h e r Attorney Theodore (Ted) Berry, who was Banquet Speaker at the General Convention, was recently elected 1째 t h e City Council. Brother William N. Lovelace, former Mid-Western Vice President, is Assistant Prosecuting Attorney; B r o t h e r J o h n B. Fleming, former Mid Western Vice P r e s i d e n t and World War II hero, serves as C h a i r m a n of

Page 37 Society, Academy of Political and Social Science, and YMCA Director, Dunbar Life Insurance Company, and Counsel for the United Transport Employees C. I. O., will make it possible for him to render more efficient service because he knows how people live on all levels. As an independent candidate for Council in 1947 he fought to keep the Proportional Representation system of voting to assure minority representation in city government. Brother Berry was the banquet speaker at the recent Atlanta Convention where he covered himself and all Alphadom with glory for the way in which he spoke and electrified his audience with his eloquence and logic. Delta Gamma Lambda is proud of him and honored him with a stag on January 14, in the commodious and beautiful rathskellar of Brother Dr. B. F. Cann in Madisonville. When his inauguration took place in Council Chamber in the City Hall on January 1. 1950 Brother President McClain presented him with a beautiful desk fountain pen neatly engraved in gold in the name of the Chapter as its way of saying to him "Success and Godspeed." Delta Gamma Lambda salutes the following brothers for their rapid rise in their respective fields: William Fred Thomas as assistant Probation Officer of the Adult Probation Department. Brother Thomas attended the Ohio State University, and the University of Cincinnati. At the former

the Ritual Committee while Brother William R McCaleb has been a leader in the m o v e m e n t to m a k e some revisions in our Constitution and ritual for several years. Brother Hannibal Hull is noted as a gifted singer and has frequently led the Alpha H y m n at m a n y of the Conventions. S h o w n from left, first row: Brothers Charles S. Long J o h n W. Fleming B r e n t Pendelton, Muir, William R. McCaleb, Dr. R P. McClain, E d w a r d D. Graves, Hannibal H Hull Second row: Brothers Fuller, Robinson, Darwin T. T u r n e r ' William N. Lovelace, M a t t h e w M. Hines. Third r o w Brothers Houston, Chester P r y o r , Davis, Dr. Robert Harris, and Theodore M. B e r r y .

Page 38 he was a member of t h e track team with Jesse Owens, and Melvin Walker. Prior to this appointment Brother Thomas worked tor the City Recreation Department, and lately as Chief of Private Police of the Lincoln Court Division of the Laural Homes. He is also a thirty-second degree Mason. Brothers William C. Goings, Norman H. Grievous, and Charles A. Gilford recent graduates of the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy successfully passed the State Board of Pharmacy. Brother Goings is now located at the corner of Buena Vista and Altoona Streets, Walnut Hills in a modern drug store. Brothers Lacy Owens, and Michele Turpeau, recent graduates from the College of Law, University of Cincinnati are now ready to hang out their shingles because of having successfully passed the State Bar examination. Brother John Delaney, a successful Mortician with locations in Cincinnati and Covington, Kentucky, was recently elected president of the National Funeral Directors of America at their last meeting. The local Directors honored him with a banquet in the beautiful Manse Hotel. Brother President McClain represented the Chapter extending greetings and fecilitations. Brother McNelious Sharp has received an appointment as a State Liquor Permit Examiner. This position takes him over the great state of Ohio. The Chapter paused for two minutes from its proceedings to pay tribute to the life of Jewel Vertner Tandy who recently passed into the great beyond in New York. Brother W. A. McClain the energetic and capable president for 1949 has successfully piloted the activities of the Chapter to a new high winning the plaudits of the brothers and the acclaim of the populace was unanimously reelected and sent to

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the Atlanta Convention as the senior delegate, and Brother Spencer E. Turner, our efficient secretary as the Junior delegate. Brother Walter S. Houston, and Clarence Payne as alternates respectively. The other officers follow: Vice President, Leon Render; Financial Secretary. Alva S. Thornton; Treasurer, W. R. McCaleb; Parliamentarian, Michele Turpeau; Sgt. at Aims, Clarence I. Payne; Associate Editor, C. S. Long, Jr.; Lay members to the Executive Committee, W. N. Lovelace, B. F. Cann, and Alonza Sanders. Thus, Delta Gamma Lambda begins another year with great hope, faith and courage. The impetus received from the steady rise of our brothers will continue to serve as an inspiration to all of us who are ambitious. With this Delta Gamma Lambda bids you adieu at this time. Fraternally yours, C. S. LONG, JR. Associate Editor s

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BETA P H I CHAPTER Dillard, University Beta Phi began its activities by entertaining the freshman men at its annual smoker, given in the right wing of Kearny Hall, October 5, 1949. The games, snacks, music and good fellowship were enjoyed by all. The gathering was inspired by the speech of Brother Dr. James T. Sprott, Instructor of psychology at Dillard. The pledgees gave a creditable program. The chapter is proud to note t h a t one of its members. Brother Robert M. Coard received an undergraduate honor scholarship award from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. We are proud to note t h a t our secretary, Brother Rogers E. Randall, became

GAMMA OMICRON LAMBDA P L A N S PROGRESSIVE YEAR IN A L P H A . . . Officers elected to lead G a m m a Omicron for 1950 are from left, B r o t h e r s William H. Dennis, president; Ralph L. Pruitt, treasurer; Dr. Aaron Brown, Southern Regional vice president. George W. James, Associate Editor to the S p h i n x : L. M. Taylor, corresponding Secretary; F. L. Kirkpatrick, vice president; and Rochelle Harris, recording secretary. G a m m a Omicron Lambda is quite gratified over t h e distinct honor t h a t has come to one of its members, B r o t h e r A a r o n B r o w n in the selection m a d e ofi him as S o u t h e r n Vice President. The chapter pledges its w h o l e h e a r t e d support to his office and looks forward to another great y e a r in "Alpha" in all areas of activities.

February, 1950 a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Nov. 30, 1949. Four new brothers crossed the burning sands, November 12, 1949. They were Brothers Nick Bias, Jr., Edward L. Cowens, William L. Edwards, and William Thomas. These brothers were honored at our initiation banquet held at Club Desire, New Orleans, November 13. Along the lines of scholarship we point with pride to two of our members who recently became members of Alpha Kappa Mu National Negro Honor Societv. They are Brothers Robert F. Collins and' Edward L. Cowens. Fraternally yours, ROBERT F. COLLINS, Associate Editor.

GAMMA IOTA LAMBDA Brooklyn, New York Greetings Brothers in Alpha: The swanky Provident professional club in Brooklyn was the scene of the monthly meeting of January 14th past, and this session is one to be long remembered. Brother Eugene Kinkle Jones, Sr., was the special guest of honor, and the entire meeting was given over to ceremonies saluting him. Known internationally for his outstanding contributions in the field of social work, as the founder and General Secretary of the National Urban League, Brother Jones is also a pioneer in the development of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He was the first initiate made into the club of men who later became the Jewels of Alpha Phi Alpha. Highlight of the evening was presentation of a beautiful scroll to Brother Jones for his noteworthy achievement in the field of social service. Two national officers spoke on the occasion. They were General President Belford V. Lawson Jr who told of the trends and objects of the fraternity; and Brother Dr. Alonzo G Moron, president of Hampton Institute, and recently elected Director cf Educational Activities. He delivered the principal address. Other participants on program were Brother Lyndon Caldwell although one arm was in a sling, rendered two piano selections; Brother Maurice Moss, master of ceremonies. Two other General Officers were present. They were Attorney Eddie Brooke, of Boston, Mass., Eastern Vice Fresident; Jawn Sandifer, General Counsel President Lawson installed the chapter officers. Host Brothers Joseph Mahocd, Avery Smith, Joseph N. Thomas, and Brother Dr. Terry, served a delicious repast to the more t h a n 135 Alphamen and their escorts who were pre ent. All chapters in the Greater New Ycrk metropolitan area were represented. Members of the c'-aptor are Justly proud over the fact that Brother Eugene Kinckle Jones is now an honorary member. Other prominent personalities in Gamma Iota Lambda include Dr. Mark Parks, recent recipient of the Fh. D. Degree in Biology from New York University; Brother Herbert Miller, who was recently named Layman of the Year by the National Baptist Convention. U. S. A.; Revs. Claude Franklin and Sandy Ray who with Brother Miller were among the ten citizens selected as the most outstanding of Brooklyn. Brothers William Hurst. Sr., and his son, William, Jr., have just opened the law firm of Hurst & Hurst. The chapter extends congratulations. Brother William Hurst Sr., is chairman of the National Constitution Committee. Brother Caldwell was presented in a successful piano recital at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He deserves an Alpha salute. Several brothers have been added to the chapter as transferees. Among these newcomers are Brother R. Maurice Moss, who

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BETA XI AT LEMOYNE COLLEGE OBSERVES FOUNDERS DAY . . Beta Xi Chapter at LeMoyne College, Memphis, Tenn highlighted its year of activity during 1949 with an impressive Founders Day P r o g r a m and B a n q u e t Reception on the college campus. Guest speaker for the program was the venerable Memphis educator and civic leader, Brother Prof. Blair T. Hunt, Principal of Booker T. Washington High School and m e m b e r of the graduate chapter, Alpha Delta Lambda. Shown in the accompanying picture, clockwise, are: Brothers Robert Eldridge, Chapter President; Floyd Cawthon,

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LeMoyne Art Instructor; L. O. Swingler. S P H I N X EDITORIN-CHIEF: Attorney A. A. Latting, Dr. Walter Gibson, P r o fessor of Science at LeMoyne; Dr. E. M. Wilkins, President Alpha Delta Lambda; Rufus Hawkins, Professor ofi Education at LeMoyne; Charles Spearman, Coach; Attorney Ben Jones, S w e e t h e a r t of Beta Xi Chapter, Miss Sarah McKinnie; Dr. Hollis Price, President of LeMoyne College; William Duncan, Thomas Watkins, H a r r y Thompson, Minor Dandridge, F r a n k Davis, L e o n a r d Albritton, Louis Jones, Vice President, and Dee Kilpatrick. Secretary of Beta Xi.

His speech was filled with words of wisdom during the ensuing year. Fraternally yours, and was an inspiration to all who were JOHN OSMAN, Jr. present. The theme of Brother Tower's Associate Editor address was past and present day fraternal life. The inspiring melody of the Alpha Hymn rang throughout the building as NU CHAPTER hearts and voices combined to render a stirring rendition. An After-Dinner party Lincoln, U.. (Pa.) was held at the Chapter House where Greetings Brothers: Nu Chapter began the academic year off t!'e Brothers and their sweethearts enUPSILON CHAPTER with a "bang" denoted by a party given joyed the rest of the evening. Kansas University Brothers Lawrence S. Lackey and John for the brothers by the brothers at the Greetings, Brothers in Alphadom: Jr., were delegates from Upsilon beautiful and spacious American Legion We of Upsilon are proud to announce Osman. the 35th General Convention held at Ballroom in Media, Pennsylvania, Novemt h a t here the light of Alpha shines more to Atlanta, Ga. They were in the thick of the ber 21. Comely bells from Cehyney and brilliantly t h a n at any time. In the im- fight bring the 36th General Con- West Chester State Teachers Colleges were pressive ceremonies and social affairs ventionto help among the guests of the brothers. Music to Kansas City. eiven during the past semester all BrothUpsilon Chapter is making a concerted was provided by the Lincoln University ers feel t h a t Upsilon Chapter is ever as"Bcp-Tets" whose tantalizing strains filled effort to raise the scholastic standing of the dance floor, reminiscing from "GillesCe on U 1 leptember 5th a Rush Smoker was Alpha and the Negroes at the University pie to Strauss." Refreshments and drinks The chapter has purchased given and 25 new "Little Brothers" were of Kansas. a steel filing cabinet and all quizzes, re- were served and enjoyed amidst pleasant inducted into the Sphinx Club. note-books which have been col- surroundings and attractive company . On Friday the 28th of October Upsilon ports, for The brothers raised their voices in a the past three years have been Chapter held its annual Hallowe'en Party. lected arranged and filed for us. The Scholarship lusty rendition of the Alpha Hymn, folIt was without a doubt the outstanding Committee of the Chapter and of the lowed by the "Bop-Tets" rendition of social event of the month. The chapter Sphinx Club have been working jointly "Dizzy" Gillespies "Manteca." The evening house was beautifully decorated, the m u - on this project. was very much enjoyed by all. sic was superb, the ladies were beautiful, Nu Chapter augmented its membership The chapter and Sphinx Club have orand the entire evening was enjoyed by and then of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, all. Numerous out-of-town guests from ganized into study and review classes. A Inc., at the termination of another sucdefinite improvement in the grades have Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City were been noted since the onset of this program. cessful initiation period, December 10th. present. is the hope of Upsilon to take the The newly made brothers are: Brothers The chapter held its Annual Initiation It lead from Beta Theta Phi which Oscar Sistrunk. Peyton Gray, Richard M. November 11, when eleven "hopefuls" scholarship Johnson, Robert M. Johnson, Lee O. Johncrossed the burning sands. A banquet was has held the lead too long. son. Albert H. Gaines, James E. Butler, The following Brothers have been electheld for the Neophytes twenty-five memJames A. Scott, Christopher Conner, Philed to serve as officers for the year 1950: bers of Beta Lambda Chapter attended. lips G. Davis, Charles T. Carter and Guy On Friday, 16th of December, brothers President, Alvin A. White; Vice President. Wolf. Welcome, neophyte brothers, to Alof Upsilon held their Annual Founders Day Carl Taylor; Secretary. Chester I. Lewis; pha. May you aid greatly in the enrichBanquet in the English Room of the Union Corresonding Secretary, Raymond E. Rose; ment and perpetuation of the precepts Treasurer. O. C. Williamson; Sgt.-at-Arms, Building. Upsilon Chapter has the distinct which Alpha men cherish so deeply. honor of being the first chapter of any Charles H. Kelly; Associate Editor, John We of Nu Chapter, wish for the brothers Negro Fraternity, west of t h e Mississippi Osman, Jr. Upsilon Chapter is anticipating an even a very prosperous New Year. River. Attorney William H. Towers, former Fraternally yours, member of the Kansas State Legislature, more fruitful year and sincerely extends its ROSCOE W. WISNER, Chapters In Alpha was speaker for the evening. Brother Towers best wishes t h a t all Associate Editor. is one of the charter members of Upsilon. successfully achieve their planned goals

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13. XI—Wilberforee University and College of Education and Industrial Arts, Wilberforee, Ohio; President, J. Willard Vann. College of Education and Industrial Arts; Secretary, Sanborn Pumphrey, Box R 24, Wilberforee, Ohio. 14 OMICRON—University of Pittsburg, Pittsburgh. Pa.; President, Robert V. Hawkins, 7407 Mt. Vernon Street, Pittsburgh. Pa.; Secretary, William E. Green, 544 Herron Avenue. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15. PI—Western Reserve. Cleveland, Ohio; President, Leon L. Yancey. 867 Herrick Road, Cleveland 8. Ohio; Secretary. Leonard Hamilton. 2250 E. 89th. St.. Cleveland. Ohio. 16 RHO^Philadelphia, Pa: President, Walter F. Jerrick, 1843 Christian St. Philadelphia. Pa; Secretary, D. R. Allen Durrant. 4500 Brown St. Philadelphia. Pa. 17. SIGMA—Boston, Mass.; President, Baron H. Martil II. 14 Wabon St., Grove Hall, Mass.; Secretary, George A. Strait, 23 Harold St., Roxbury 19, Mass. 18. TAU—University of Illinois, Urbana. Illinois; President. Robert Norwood. 1301 W. Clark. Urbana. 111.; Secretary. Stephen W. Duncan. 1301 W. Clark. Urbana, 111. 19. UPSILON—University of Kansas. Lawrence. Kansas; President. Lawrence S. Lackey. 1101 Mississippi. Lawrence, Kansas; Secretary, Chester I. Lewis, 1101 Mississippi, Lawrence, Kansas. 20. PHI—Ohio University, Athens, Ohio; President, Alfred Jefferson, Men's Dorm. Box 158. Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, Secretary, Lucian M. Dixon, Box 158, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. 21. CHI—Meharry Medical College, Nashville 8, Tenn. President, Randle E. Pollard, Meharry; Secretary, Perry B. Little, Meharry Medical College. Nashville 8, Tennessee 22. PSI—University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia. Pa.; President. Ed. R. Harris, 2128 Christian. Philadelphia 46. Pa.; Secretary, Leonard L. Burns, 4517 Kingsessing Avenue. Philadelphia. Pa. 23 ALPHA ALPHA—University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati, Ohio; President. John Leahr, 5409 Ward Street, Cincinnati. Ohio; Secretary, Andrew S. Johnson, 505 Polar St.. Cincinnati, Ohio. 24. ALPHA BETA—Talladega College. Talladega, Ala.: President, Samuel Brookins: Secretary. William W. Andrews. III. Talladega College. Talladega, Ala. 25. ALPHA GAMMA—Brown University. Providence. R. I. 26 ALPHA DELTA—University of Southern California; President. Peter Dauterive. 1430 E. 122nd PI., Los Angeles, California; Secretary. Albert Oliver, 212 E. Santa Barbara Ave.. Los Angeles, California. 27. ALPHA EPSILON—University of California. Berkley. California; President, Jerome O. Hutton. 60 Oak Ridge Road. Berkley, CaliL; Secretary, Herman Lewis, 2804 Stanton Street, Berkley, California. 28. ALPHA ZETA—West Virginia State College. Institute. West Va.; President, Paul Redden. Jr., Prillerman Hall; Secretary. Chellis D. Madison, Prillerman Hall, West Va„ State College. Institute. West Va. 29 ALPHA ETA—Stowe Teachers College, St. Louis, Missouri; President, Pies Weston, 1204 N., Euclid St., St. Louis. Mo.; Secretary Earl N. Payne, 4744 Newberry Terrace, St. Louis, Missouri. 30. ALPHA THETA—University of Iowa. Iowa City, Iowa: President, George R. Ricks. 1014 Emerson Street. Iowa City. Iowa; Secretary. James C. Patrick, 1016 Garrett Place, Iowa City, Iowa. 31 ALPHA IOTA—University of Denver. Denver, Colo. President, Irving Andrews, 3223 Gilpin; Secretary, Harlan Porter, 2717 LaFayette, Denver. Colorado. 32. ALPHA KAPPA—Springfield College, Amherst College, Springfield. Mass.. Amherst, Mass. 33. ALPHA MU—Northwestern University, Evanston, 111.; President, George R. Ricks. Emerson St.. Branch Y. M. C. A.. Evanston, 111.; Secretary, J. Lawrence Patrick, Jr., 1016 Garnett Place, Evanston, 111. 34 ALPHA NU—Iowa State College, Drake University. Des Moines, Iowa. President. Wendell Hill, 1060 14th St.: Secretary. George A. Lawson, 1180 13th Street, Des Moines, Iowa. 35 ALPHA XI—University of Washington. Seattle. Washington; President Clarence Pruitt, 3129 North Commercial Ave., Portland Oregon; Secretary, Carl Deiz. 3218 North Borthwick, Portland, Oregon. 36 ALPHA OMICRON^-Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte N. C ; President. Richard A. Benn. Johnson C. Smith University. Charlotte 6. N. C : Box 185; Secretary. Harry L. Jackson, Johnson C. Smith University, Box 136. Charlotte. North Carolina. 37 ALPHA PI—Louisville Municipal College. Louisville. Kentucky; President. Robert T. Downs, 3233 Hale Ave.. Louisville, Kentucky; Secretary, James M. Coleman, 633 E. Hill Street. Louisville, Kentucky. 38 ALPHA RHO—Morehouse College. Atlanta. Ga.; President. Jerome Farris; Secretary, Charles Moreland, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga. 39. ALPHA SIGMA—Wiley College. Marshall, Texas; President Charles Harlins. Wiley College. Marshall. Texas: Secretary Robert E. Jones. Wiley College, Marshall. Texas. 40 ALPHA TAU—Akron University, Akron, Ohio; President. Sterling Tucker, 199 Perkins St., Akron, Ohio; Secretary. John Crooks, 639 Bellevue, Akron. Ohio. 41 ALPHA UPSILON—Wayne University. Detroit. Michigan: President, James Stephens. 4027 St. Clair, Detroit, Michigan; Secretary, John D. Strauthers, 1425 W. Grand Blvd.. Detroit. Michigan. 42 ALPHA PHI—Clark College. Atlanta. Ga.; President, James E Woodard. Clark College, Atlanta, Ga.; Secretary, David B. Kirkland. Clark College. Atlanta. Ga. 43 ALPHA CHI—Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn.: Persident, Alva Thornton. Fisk University. Box 368. Nashville 8, Tenn.: Secretary. Willie Fleming, Fisk University, Box 215, Nashville. Tenn. 44. ALPHA PSI—Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo.. President. Thomas W. Miller, 214 Allen Hall, Lincoln

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University, Jefferson City, Mo.; Secretary, Gus T. Ridgel, 214 Allen Hall, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. 45. BETA ALPHA—Morgan State College. Baltimore. Maryland; President Wilbert L. Walker. 1006 Fulton Ave., Baltimore Maryland, Secretary Liston A. George, Morgan State College, Baltimore 12, Maryland. 46. BETA BETA—University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska; President, 1971 51st Street. Lincoln. Nebraska; Secretary, Earl Hunnigan. 2627 Binney St., Omaha, Nebraska. 47. BETA GAMMA—Virginia State College, Petersburg, Va.; President, Richard G. Gilmore, Va. State College. Petersburg, Virginia; Secretary, Frederick E. Swanson, Va. State College, Petersburg, Virginia. 48. BETA DELTA—State A. and M. College, Orangeburg. S. C; President Theodore Pride, State A. and M. College. Orangeburge, S. C : Secretary. Arnold Macklin, State A. and M. College, Orangeburg, S. C. 49. BETA EPSILON—Greensboro, N. C, A. and T. College: President. Marvin A. Sanders. A., and T. College. Greensboro. N. C ; Secretary, Lawrence Hooper, A. and T. College. Greensboro. N. C. 50. BETA ZETA—Samuel Huston College. Austin. Texas: President, Ira Wimberly, Samuel Huston College, Austin, Texas: Secretary, Robert Gray, Samuel Huston College, Austin. Texas. 51. BETA ETA—Southern Illinois University. Carbondale. 111. President. A. L. Cartwright, 318 E. Oak' St.. Carbondale. 111.: Secretary. Walter H. Clark, 325 E. Jackson Street, Carbondale, 111. 52. BETA THETA—Bluefield State College, Bluefield, W. Va.; President, Paul A. Lee, Bluefield State College, Box 38. Bluefield W. Va.; Secretary, Bernard S. Carter, Bluefield State College. Box 38. Bluefield, W. Va. 53. BETA IOTA—Western State College, Kalamazoo, Michigan. 54. BETA KAPPA—Langston University. Langston, Okla.: President. Henry Ponder, Langston. Okla.; Secretary. Reymond Fortune. Langston University, Langston. Okla. 55. BETA MU— Frankfort, Ky.: President J. Franklin Allen; Secretary. Herbert E. Olivera, Kentuckey State College. Frankfort. Ky. 56. BETA NU—Florida A. and M. College, Tallahassee, Fla. President. Joseph Anderson. Fla. A. and M. College. Tallahassee. Florida; Secretary. Walter Lang, Jr., Fla. A. and M. College. Tallahassee. Florida. 57. BETA XI—LeMoyne College. Memphis. Tenn.: President. Robert Eldridge. 250 Cambridge; Secretary. D. Morgan Kilpatrick. 291 Decatur St., Memphis. Tenn. 58. BETA OMICRON—Tennessee State College, Nashville, Tenn.; President, Arthur J. Williams: Secretary, J. Leonard Oxley, Tennessee State College. Nashville, Tenn. 59. BETA PI —Lane College, Jackson. Tennessee; President, B. Hardy, Lane College, Jackson. Tenn.: Secretary, James L. Triplett, Lane College. Jackson. Tenn. 60 BETA RHO—Shaw University, Releigh. N. C ; President, Allen Crooms. Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C ; Secretary, John J. Williams, Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. 61 BETA SIGMA—Southern University. Baton Rouge. Louisiana; President, James J. Prestage. Jr.. Southern Br P. O. Box 9617, Baton Rouge. Louisiana; Secretary. Anderson Wil'iams. Southern Br P. O. Box 9647. Baton Rouge. La. 62. BETA TAU—Xavier University. New Orleans, La.; President, John L. Finley. Xavier University, New Orleans, La.: Secretary, Robert L. Simpson, Xavier University, New Orleans, La. 63. BETA UPSILON—Alabama State College. Montgomery, Alabama: President, Buren Snowden, Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala.; Secretary, Ed. Nathaniel Moore, Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala. 64. BETA PHI—Dillard University, New Orleans, La.; President, Herwald M. Price, Dillard University. New Orleans. La.; Secretary, Rogers E. Randall, Dillard University, Box 278, New Orleans, La. 65 BETA CHI—Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark: President, Morris Jackson, Philander Smith College, 1101 Izard Street, Little Rock, Arkansas; Secretary, Edward E. Norman, 1101 Izard St.. Philander Smith College. Little Rock, Arkansas. 66 BETA PSI—Oxford University. London, England. 67 GAMMA ALPHA—Texas College, Tvler, Texas; President, Aldridee McCurdy, Texas College, Tyler, Texas; Secretary, Sam Wallace, Texas College. Tyler. Texas. 68 GAMMA BETA—North Carolina College. Durham, N. C : president. Albert E. Williams. North Carolina College. Box 796. Durham. N. C : Secretary. Winston R. Pearson. North Carolina College, Box 796, Durham. N. C. 69 GAMMA GAMMA—Allen University. Columbia. S. C : President. Jacob C. Tingman: Secretary. Calvin C. Rubens. Allen University. Columbia. S. C. 70 GAMMA DELTA—AM and N. College. Pine Bluff, Ark.: President, Victor Starland, AM and N. College. Pine Bluff. Ark.: Secretary. Vannette Johnson. AM and N. College. Pine Bluff. Ark. 71 GAMMA EPSILON—Universitv of Wisconsin. Madison. Wis.; President. Horace Hobson, 1154 Williamson Street. Madison. wis.: Secretary, Stanley P. Hebert, 740 Langdon Ave.. Madison. Wis. 72 GAMMA ZETA—Fort Valley State College. Ft. Valley, Ga.; President. Hiram O. Sanders. Ft. Valley State College. Ft. Valley, Ga.; Secretary, William H. Alexander, Ft. Valley State' Colleee, Ft. Valley, Ga. 73 GAMMA ETA—University of Indiana. Bloomington. Ind.; President. William Herring. 418 E. 8th St., Bloomington. Ind.; Secretary, Donald Wood, 418 E. 8th St.. Bloomington, 74

GAMMA THETA—University of Dayton, Dayton. Ohio; President, George R. Hicks. 572 Broadway, Dayton 7. Ohio: Secretary, John Fields, Jr., 812 Dennison Ave., Dayton 8. Ohio. , 75 GAMMA IOTA—Hampton Institute. Hampton. Va.: President, Charles H. Harrison, P. O. Box 63. Hampton, Va.; Secretary. John H. Palmer, P. O. Box 63, Hampton, Va.

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76. GAMMA KAPPA CHAPTER—Miles College, Birmingham, Ala.; President, Lorenzo B. Hayes, 350 Lincoln Ave., Birmingham, Ala.; Secretary, Ernest L. Jones, 1535 22nd St., Birmingham, Ala. 77. GAMMA MU—Livingston College. Salisbury, North Carolina; President. S. Conaster Love, Livingston College, Sailsbury, N. C ; Secretary, Franklin A. Stewart, Livingston College, Salsbury, N. C. 78. GAMMA NU—Pennsylvania State College, Pennsylvania; President, Wilbert C. Lancaster, Box 118 Jordan Hall Penn. State College. Pennsylvania; Secretary, Kenneth E. Carter, 218 Jordan Hall. Penn. State College, Pa. 79. GAMMA XI—University of California, Los Angeles, Calif.; President, Robert E. House, 642 E. 28th St., Los Angeles 11, Calif.; Secretary. Samuel McGruder, 820 E. 42nd. PL, Los Angeles 11, Calif. 80. GAMMA OMICRON—Knoxville. College, Knoxville, Tenn.; President Harold Ramsey. Knoxville College.; Secretary, Aaron L. Smith, Knoxville. CollePe. Knoxville, Tenn. 81. GAMMA PI—Benedict College, Columbia, S. C ; President, Claudius Conner, Benedict College, Columbia 13, S. C ; Secretary, Frank Fair. 2208 Senate St., Columbia, S. C. 82. GAMMA RHO—Purdue University, LaFayette, Indiana; President. George Younger, Seneca No. 348. West LaFayette, Indiana; Secretary. Edward Garrett, 325 Shutz St., West LaFayette, Indiana. 83. GAMMA SIGMA—Delaware State College, Dover, Delaware; President, Hey W. Murfree. Delaware State College. Dover. Delaware; Secretary. John E. Bush, Delaware State College, Dover, Delaware. 84. GAMMA TAU—Michigan State College. East Lansing, Michigan. President. William H. Haithco, 1306 Hyland, Lansing, Mich.; Secretary, Herbert H. Burnett. 318 Mason, East Lansing, Mich. 85. GAMMA UPSILON—Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss.; President. Felton C. Pilate, Box 398, Newton, Miss., Secretary, Joseph C. Robinson, 117 West Elm St. Jackson. Miss. 86. GAMMA PHI—Tuskegee Institute. Alabama. President, Cleveland O'Neal. Tuskegee Institute. Tuskegee. Ala. Secretary, David H. Fennoy, Box 841. Tuskegee. Ala. 87. GAMMA CHI—Pittsburgh. Kansas: President. Henry J. Jones, 1008 N Joplin. Pittsburg, Kansas; Secretary. Harold E. Bruce, 1008 N. Joplin, Pittsburgh. Kansas

88. GAMMA PSI—St. Augustine's College. Raleigh, N. C. President, Franklin P. DeLaine. St. Augustine's College, Raleigh. N. C; Secretary. John W. Hairston, Jr.. St. Augustine's College, Raleigh, N. C. 89. DELTA ALPHA—Clailin University, Orangeburg, S. C. President, Charles L. Keels. Clailin University, Orangeburg, S. C ; Secretary. James Felder, Claflin University, Orangeburg, S. C. 90. DELTA BETA—Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida. President. Lawrence Scott; Secretary, Ray Washington, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla. 91. DELTA GAMMA—Alabama A. and M. College, Normal, Ala. President. i£dwQrd H. Oliver, A. and M. College, Normal, Ala.; Secretary, Nelson Glover, A. and M. College, Normal, Ala. 92 DELTA DELTA—Albany State College, Albany, Georgia: President, E. J. Mariin. 416 Mercer Avenue, Albany, Ga.: Secretary, Terry T. Pierce, 606 Cotton Avenue, Albany, Georgia. 93. DELTA EPSILON—University of Buffalo, Buffalo, N. Y.; President, Joseph Beal, 420 Clinton St., Buffalo, N. Y.; Secretary. William Powell, Jr., 248 Springville, Eggertville,

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kn 94 DELTA ZETA—Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York; President. Theodore A. Talbot. 1409 S. McBride, Syracuse. N. Y.; Secretary, Arnold D. Duncan, Collendale, A-7, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. Y. kn 95 DELTA ETA—Georgia State College, Savannah, Georgia: President, James Savery, Georgia State College, Savannah. Georgia; Secretary, Lewis D. Vaughn, 767 E. Gwinnet, Savannah, Georgia. kn 96. DELTA THETA—Texas State University for Negroes. Houston, Texas. President, Charles W. Wexler, Jr., Texas State University; Secretary, James Race, Jr., 2734 Nance, Houston 10, Texas. kn 97. DELTA IOTA—Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N. J. President. Eric Winston Springer. Box 175, Rutgers University; Secretary, Philip S. Johnson. Box 175 Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N. J. kn 98. DELTA KAPPA—Alcorn College. Alcorn, Miss. President. Jesse Woodson Whitfield, Secretary. Robert W. Magby. Alcorn College, Mississippi.

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ALPHA LAMBDA—Louisville. Kentucky; President, Arthur P. Evans, Jr., 1917 Yale Dr, Louisville, Kentucky; Secretary, Dalton M. Childress, 518 York St., (Apt. No. 7.) Louisville, Kentucky. 102 BETA LAMBDA—Kansas City, Mo; President, J. A. Bradford, P. O. Box 293. Kansas City, Kansas; Secretary, James Alfred Jeffress. 1824 Paseo St., Kansas City, Mo. 103. GAMMA LAMBDA—Detroit. Michigan; President. J. J. McClendon, 320 Alger Ave., Detroit 2. Michigan; Secretary. Grover D. Lange. 571 Alger Ave.. Detroit 2. Michigan. 104. DELTA LAMBDA—Baltimore. Md.; President. Frank E. Walker. 1134 N. Fulton, Baltimore 17, Md.; Secretary. Simon H. Carter, 1526 Appelton St.. Baltimore 17. Md. 105. EPSILON LAMBDA—St. Louis, Mo.; President. John D. Buckner, 4246 W. North Market, St. Louis. Mo.; Secretary, Virgil McKnight. 6104 Colorado Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 106. ZETA LAMBDA—Newport News. Virginia; President, Hanibal W. Ridley. 819 22nd Street, Newport News, Va.; Secretary. Clarence C. Johnson, 1119-A Marshall St.. Newport News, Va. 107. THETA LAMBDA—Dayton. Ohio; President. Earle A. Williamson, 2345 Germantown, St.. Dayton 8. Ohio: Secretary, Charles L. Pitman, 336 Ethel Ave., Dayton 8, Ohio. 108 ETA LAMBDA—Atlanta. Ga.; President, I. H. Burney, 186 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta. Ga.: Secretary, Clarence C. Coleman. 529 Payne Avenue. N. W.. Atlanta, Ga. 109 IOTA LAMBDA—Indianapolis. Ind.: President. Theodore Randall, 915 W. 28th Street. Indianapolis. Ind.: Secretary. Charles J. Thomas, 304 W. 39th Street. Indianapolis. Ind. 110. KAPPA LAMBDA—Greensboro. N. C : President, Robert Haith, Jr., 900 Benbow Road, Greensboro, N. C; Secretary, R. D. Crockett, 527 Macon Street. Greensboro. N. C. 111. MU LAMBDA—Washington. D. C ; President. Frank F. Davis. 1443 Tea St.. N. W., Washington 9. D. C; Secretary. Verdie L. Robinson, 310 M. Street N. W.. Washington. D. C. 112 NU LAMBDA—Petersburg, Va.; President. Lawrence N. Jones, Va. State College, Petersburg, Va.: Secretary, Clarence C. Gray, Va. State College, Petersburg. Va. 113. XI LAMBDA—Chicago, Illinois; President, Atty., Charles F. Lane. 6227 S. Evans Ave.. Chicago 37, 111.: Secretary. Penrose E. Goodall, 9431 S. Forest Ave.. Chicago 10. III. 114. OMICRON LAMBDA—Birmingham, Ala.: President, NW. Wills. Sr.. 1610 S. Delta St., Birmingham 5. Ala.; Secretary, W. W. Whetstone, 319 11th Ave., North, Birmingham, Ala. 115. PI LAMBDA—Little Rock, Arkansas. President. Dr. G. W. S. Ish, Sr., Century Building, Little Rock, Arkansas. Secretary. A. A. Arnold. 2224 Rock Street. Little Rock. Ark. 116 RHO LAMBDA—Buffalo. New York; President, Kenneth L. Brown. 95 Sycamore Ave., Buffalo, New York; Secretary, Russell N. Service, 125 Glenwood Ave., Buffalo, New York. 117. SIGMA LAMBDA—New Orleans, Louisiana; President, Walter E. Morial. 1433 Touro Street, New Orleans 16, La.; Secretary, Marcus Neustadter, Jr., 1766 N. Miri» St., New Orleans 19, La. 118 TAU LAMBDA—Nashville. Tennessee; President, Alfred C. Galloway, 2018 Clifton Road, Nashville, Tenn.; Secretary, James R. Anderson, 1027 18th, Ave. N., Nashville 8, Tennessee. 119 UPSILON LAMBDA^Tacksonville. Florida; President. Eugene J. Butler. 3405 Phoenix Ave., Jacksonville, Fla; Secretary, Theodore V. Thomas. 1760 Myrtle Ave., Jacksonville, Florida. 120. PHI LAMBDA—Raleigh. N. C; President. W. C. Davenpot, 1302 E. Hargett St.. Raleigh, N. C ; Secretary, N. O. Cockrell, 1205 Gatling St.. Raleigh, N. C. 121 CHI LAMBDA—Wilberforce, Ohio; President, Capt. Lloyd A. Parker, Wilberforce, Ohio; Secretary, Clarence Harvey Mills, Sr.. P. O. Box 129, Xenia. Ohio. 122. PSI LAMBDA—Chattanooga. Tenn.; President. S. W. Seals. 642 Maple Ct., Chattanooga, Tenn.; Secretary, R. W. Stramge, 1027 E. 10th. St., Chattanooga. Tenn. 123. ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA—Newark, New Jersey; President Atty. James E. Abrams. Jr.. 15 Wallace Street. Newark 3. New Jersey; Secretary, Arthur C. Williams, 158 Lincoln St., Montclair, New Jersey. 124 ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Lexington, Ky.: President. H. A. Merchant, 128 Deweese St.. Lexington, Ky.; Secretary, Carl L. Lynem, 407 N. Upper St.. Lexington. Kentucky.

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125 ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA—New York New York- Pres ldent. Andrew R. Tyler, 2181 Madison Ave New York N. Y.; Secretary, Joseph C. Saunders, 747 E. 168th St.* Bronx 56, N. Y. 126. ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA—Memphis, Tenn President Dr E. M. Wilkins, 1003 Leath Street; Secretary, A. B Owen' Jr ' 598 Williams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 127 ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA-Jackson, Miss.; President. Herschel C. Latham. 809 W. Pearl St., Jackson Miss • Secretary. Dr. R. W. Harrison. Jr., 229 1-2 Main St.'. Yazo^ City. Miss. ".«««* 128. ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA—Bluefield, West Virginia- Pres! dent. H. D Clarke. 220 E. 3rd. Williamson. W Va.;' Secre™Tyi Si W- B r o w n - Bluefield State College, Bluefield West Virginia. - — 123 ALPHA ETA LAMBDA—Houston, Texas; President John E. Codwell, 5508 Tremper, Houston Texas! SeVretery CllftSS L. Banks, 3420 Dennis, Houston, Texas <-imon 130 ALPHA THETA LAMBDA—Atlantic City, N J • President. Edwin J. Martin, 501 N. Indiana Ave., Atlantic City N. J.; Secretary, George G. Dickerson, 400 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. 131. ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA—Charleston, West Va.- President Dr. W. J. G. Wallace: Secretary, E. R. Armstead, West Va ! Institute. Charleston. West Va. 132. ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA—Roanoke. Va. President Dr William R. Brown. 319 Colorado Avenue. Salem, Va.- Secre-' tary. Dr. Ellwood D. Downing, 36 Center Avenue N W Roanoke. Virginia 133 ALPHA MU LAMBDA—Knoxville. Tenn.; President LeonJackson, 304 S. Bertrand St., Knoxville, Tenn • Secrard e a rA. J „ y ^Tenn. ' C l a u d e Woods, Jr.. 223 Deaderick Avenue, Knoxvine, 134 ALPHA NU LAMBDA-Tuskegee Institute, Alabama: President. Dr. Edward G. Trigg, P. O. Box 428, Tuskegee i n ! t l t u , t e \ Alabama; Secretary, Joseph O. Hill, P. O Box 333, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. 135 ALPHA XI LAMBDA-Toledo, Ohio; President. Eugene G. Weathers, 923 Tecumseh St. Toledo 7, Ohio: Secretary, Howard Palmer, 703 Palwood Ave.. Toledo Ohio 136. ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA-Pittsburg. P a " President ^ r 2 f S H ^ l ( J , h b e S ' J? 6 1 F e n t e r ' Ave., Philadelphia Pa Secretary Wilbur C. Douglass. 412 Bakewell Bldg., Philadelphia 10, Pa. 137. ALPHA PI LAMBDA—Winston-Salem. N. C ; President. Clarence I. Sawyer. 2030 Lincoln Ave.; Winston-Salem N.

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139. ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA—Dallas. Texas; President J Leslie Patton Jr., 3803 Munger St., Dallas 4 Texas- Secretary, C. L. Dennard, 1721 McCoy St., Dallas 4 Texas 140. ALPHA TAU LAMBDA—Tulsa. Oklahoma; ' President. Robert L. Fairchild. 2119 N. Quincy, Tulsa 6, Okla • Secretary, C. H. Johnson, 1207 N. Iroquois. Tulsa, Okla 141. ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—Montgomery, AlabamaPresident. W. E. Anderson, Alabama State College, Montgomery Ala.; Secretary, W. H. Coston, Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala. 142. ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Norfolk. Va. President John <? Seldon. 1320 Bolton St., Norfolk. Va.; Secretary Thomas W Young. 721 Chapel Street, Norfolk, Va * nomas W. 143 ALPHA CHI LAMBDA—Augusta. Georgia. President Georee W. Hunter, Maryland State College; Secretary, H L 'ThomSp son, 917 9th Street. Augusta. Georgia 144. ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Columbia. S. C : President T Raymond Bailey. 1407 Park St., Columbia, S. C ; Secretarv" Harry B. Rutherford. 1330 Gregg St., Columbia S C 145 BETA ALPHA LAMBDA-Jersey City, N. J„ President Dr Marcus E. Carpenter, 99 Storms Avenue; Secretarv William N. Johnson, 117 Atlantic Street, Jersey Citv N T 146 BETA BETA LAMBDA—Miami, Fla.: President David B Dobhs 1545 N. W. 68th St.. Miami, Fla.; Secretarv C h a r l « L Williams. 1200 N. W 6th Ave.. Miami. Fla ">»«•• 147. BETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Richmond. Va : President George Peterson, 305 1-2 E. Leigh St., Richmond, v " Secre-

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kn 152 BETA THETA LAMBDA—Durham, N. C; President, J. M. Schooler, 1607 Fayetteville, St., Durham, N. C; Secretary. C. T. Willis, N. C. College, Durham, N. C. kn 153. BETA IOTA LAMBDA—Baton Rouge. La.; President. James L. Hunt, Southern University. Baton Rouge, La.: Secretary, R. M. Ampey, Southern University, Baton Rouge, La. kn 154. BETA KAPPA LAMBDA—Charleston, S. C ; President, T. M. McCottry, 42 Morris St.. Charleston 15. S. C ; Secretary, E. B. Burroughs. 35 Morris St., Charleston, S. C. kn 155. BETA MU LAMBDA—Salisbury. North Carolina; President, S W. Lancaster, 702 W. Monroe St.. Salisbury, N. C ' Secretary, W. R. Brooks, 924 W. Monroe St., Salisbury, N. C. ' _ .. . kn 156 BETA NU LAMBDA—Charlotte, North Carolina; President. I. Grantham Simpson, 300 Flint St., Charlotte, N . C . ; Secretary. Walter E. Jordan, 301 Camel St., Charlotte, N. C. kn 157 BETA XI LAMBDAOmaha, Nebraska. Phesident, Marion M Taylor, 2112 N. 27th St.; Secretary, Alfonso Smith, 964 N. 28th Street, Omaha 10, Nebraska. kn 158 BETA OMICRON LAMBDA—Mobile Alabama; President. Orlando C. Powers, Box 436, Fairhope, Ala.; Secretary, Leander A. Hall, Jr., 804 Selma St., Mobile. Ala. kn 159 BETA PI LAMBDA—Albany, New York. President, Crispin C. Hall, 589 Third Avenue; Secretary Edward F. Kennell, 122 Second Street, Albany, New York. kn 160. BETA RHO LAMBDA—Youngstown, Ohio; President, Lemon Alexander, 342 Kenmore. Youngstown, Ohio; Secretary, James E. Smith, 2953 962 S. Federal Street, Youngstown, Ohio. kn 161 BETA SIGMA LAMBDA—Hartford, Connecticut; President. William D. Graham, 71 Rohde St.. Hartford, Connecticut; Secretary. Jarvis H. Arms, 13 Rohde St., Hartford, Connecticut. kn 162 BETA TAU LAMBDA—Fort Worth, Texas; President, Ollice M. Thomas, 1001 E. Leuda, St.. Fort Worth 3. Texas. Secretary Laurence L. Thurmond, 1005 E. Leuda St. Fort Worth 3, Texas kn 163 BETA UPSILON LAMBDA—Jackson, Tennessee; President. Herman Stone, Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee; Secretary. Thomas J. Womack. 711 N. Hays Ave., Jackson. Tennessee. kn 164 BETA PHI LAMBDA—Savannah, Ga.; President, L. D. Perry, 524 E. Henry St., Savannah, Ga.; Secretary, J. B. Clemmons, Georgia State College, Savannah, Ga. kn 165 BETA CHI LAMBDA—Muskogee, Oklahoma; President. Dr. Jesse S. Chandler. 2229 Findley St., Muskogee, Oklahoma; Secretary, Vernon L. Foshee, 569 N. 9th St., Muskogee. Okla. kn 166 —BETA PSI LAMBDA—Los Angeles. Calif.; President. James A Robinson, 2016 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles. Calif.: Secretary, Samuel P. DeBose, 4415 W. 30th St.. Los Angeles, Calif. • kn 167 GAMMA ALPHA LAMBDA—Charlottesville, Va.; President, M. T. Garrett, 320 W. Main. Charlottesville, Va.; Secretary. B T. Reaves 755 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, Va. kn 168 GAMMA BETA LAMBDA—Kentucky State College, Frankfort. Kentucky; President, Cary B. Lewis. Kentucky State College. Frankfort, Kentucky; Secretary Arnold W. Wright, Kentucky State College. Frankfort, Kentucky. kn 169 GAMMA GAMMA LAMBDA—Greenville, South Carolina; President, John T. Wilson, P. O. Box 87 Due West, S. C ; Secretary, R. W. Anderson, 110 1-2 Church St., Anderson. S. C. kn 170 GAMMA DELTA LAMBDA—Beckley, West Va. President, Attorney J S. Butts. Box 1045 Beckley West Va.; Secretary, Martin K. Austin, 1213 S. Fayette Street, Beckley. West Va. kn 171 GAMMA EPSILON LAMBDA—Hopkinsville. Ky.; President Dr. P. C. Brooks, 201 S. Virginia St., Hopkinsville. Ky.; Secretary, Thomas A. West, 914 E. 2nd Street. Hop172 GAMMA ZETA LAMBDA—Tampa, Fla.; President, Dr. ' Wm O Bunch, 827 N. New York Ave.. Lakeland, Fla.: Secretary, Dr. E. J. Clarke, 420 W. North St., Lakeland. Fla i™ 171 GAMMA ETA LAMBDA—Austin, Texas; President, L. M. Mitchell 1193 San Bernard St.. Austin, Texas: Secretary, Jerrv B Bell, 1906 Salina St., Austin 22, Texas. kn 174 GAMMA THETA LAMBDA—Wilmington, Delaware: President Dr William Goens, 503 E. 10th St.. Wilmington, Delaware; Secretary, Forrester A. Lee, 400 Taylor St.. Wilmington, Delaware. . _±_. kn 175 GAMMA IOTA LAMBDA—Brooklyn, New York; President Jas. Mahood, 2 Brevoort PL. Brooklyn. N. C; Secretary, James C. Hairston, Jr., 181 Gates Ave., Brooklyn 16,

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190 DELTA BETA LAMBDA—Hampton Institute, Hampton, ' Va President, Hugh M. Gloster, Hampton Institute, Hampton,' Va.; Secretary, Clifford B. Howlette. 249 W. Queen St.. Hampton, Va. _, . 191 DELTA GAMMA LAMBDA—Cincinnati, Ohio; President. William A. McClain, 3005 Walters St., Cincinnati 6, Ohio; Secretary, Spencer A. Turner, 900 Prairie Avenue. Cincinnati 6. Ohio. __ ' 192 DELTA DELTA LAMBDA—West Palm Beech. Fla.; Presx' dent Dr. Robert L. Smith, 431 Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, Fla.; Secretary. C. G. Dyson. 332 Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, Fla. 193 DELTA EPSILON LAMBDA—Secretary. BlUy Jones, 1433-A ' East Broadway. East St. Louis, 111. 194 DELTA ZETA LAMBDA—Orangeburg, S. C; President. Benner C. Turner, State A. and M. College, Orangeburg. S. C; Secretary, Earnest A. Finney, Claflin College, 195 DELlS ETA LAMBDA—Topeka, Kansas; President, Dr. G. RoDert Cotton. Kansas Vocational School, Topeka, Kansas; Secretary, P. A. Townsend. 416 Kansas Ave., Topeka.

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