The SPHINX | Fall/Winter 1956 | Volume 42 | Number 4 195604204

MIDWEST REGIONAL CONVENTION-ST. LOUIS, MO.-DECEMBER 28-30, 1956

FULL COVERAGE OF THE

50tk

ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION

held in BUFFALO and ITHACA, NEW YORK, AUGUST 7-11, 1956

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, Inc. GENERAL OFFICERS G e n e r a l President: FRANK L. STANLEY, SR.. Box 1558, Louisville Defender, Louisville 1, Ky. W e s t e r n Vice-President: S o u t h w e s t Vice-President: J. S. CHANDLER, 111 1/2 South S e c o n d Street, M u s k o g e e , O k l a .

Mid-Western Vice-President: HAROLD JONES, 2831 Elsworth Street, Berkeley, Caliioraia.

E a s t e r n Vice-President: J. RUPERT PICOTT, C l a y Street a t Fourth, Richmond 19, Virginia.

S o u t h e r n Vice-President: LEWIS O . SWINGLER, 546 Beale A v e n u e , M e m p h i s , T e n n e s s e e .

G e n e r a l S e c r e t a r y : JAMES E. HUGER, 4432 South P a r k w a y , C h i c a g o 15, Illinois.

G e n e r a l T r e a s u r e r : MEREDITH G. FERGUSON, 925 Eleventh A v e n u e , North, N a s h v i l l e 8, Tenn.

Editor-in-Chief, THE SPHINX: W . BARTON BEATTY, JR., 1229 Scofield Building. C l e v e l a n d , Ohio.

Director of E d u c a t i o n a l Activities: WILLIAM H. HALE, Clark College, A t l a n t a , G e o r g i a .

G e n e r a l Counsel: BILLY JONES, 342A East B r o a d w a y , East St. Louis, Illinois.

Historian: CHARLES H. WESLEY, Central State College, Wilberforce, Ohio.

C h a i r m a n , Audit Committee: W . D. HAWKINS, JR.. Fisk University, N a s h v i l l e , T e n n e s s e e .

C h a i r m a n , Budget Committee: KERMIT J. HALL, 5000 W o o d l a n d A v e n u e , P h i l a d e l p h i a 43, P a .

ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENTS EASTERN—Frank DeCosta, Jr., Cook Hall, H o w a r d University, W a s h i n g t o n , D. C. • WESTERN— A d r i a n Isabell, 658 54th Street, O a k l a n d , California • SOUTHERN—Clarence E. Branch, Jr., East Dorm, T e n n e s s e e A. a n d I. University, N a s h v i l l e 8, T e n n e s s e e • MIDWESTERN— WUliam A. Lester, Jr., 6918 S. Michigan, C h i c a g o 37, Illinois • SOUTHWESTERN—H. R a n d o l p h Sims, Box 9414, Southern University, Baton R o u g e , L o u i s i a n a .

JEWELS H e n r y A. Callis, 2306 E. Street, N. E. W a s h ington, D. C ; G e o r g e B. Kelley, 1 - 1 1 3 t h Street, Troy, N. Y.; N a t h a n i e l A. M u r r a y , 2151 W e s t 21st Street, Los A n g e l e s 18, Calif.

OMEGA: C h a r l e s H. C h a p m a n , Robert H. O g l e , Vertner W. T a n d y , E u g e n e Kinckle Jones.

CHAIRMEN, STANDING COMMITTEES 50th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION—Russell N. Service, 585 Michigan Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATION—Dr. William H. H a l e , Clark College, Atlanta, G a .

BUDGET—Kermit J. Hall, 5000 W o o d l a n d Avenue, P h i l a d e l p h i a , P a .

AUDITING—W. D. H a w k i n s , Fisk University, N a s h v i l l e , Tenn.

PUBLIC POLICY—Dr. C h a r l e s H. W e s l e y , Central State College, Wilberforce, Ohio.

GENERAL SECRETARY—Walter H. Williams, Sr., Box 1549, Jackson, Miss.

RECOMMENDATIONS—Dr. Lloyd H. Williams, Sr., 119 N. G r e e n w o o d , Tulsa, O k l a .

ELECTIONS—Henry Luke Dickason, Morristown College, Morristown, Tenn.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS—Tolly Harris, 326 North G r e e n w o o d , Tulsa, O k l a .

STANDARDS AND E X T E N S I O N H O U S I N G — O s c a r C. Brown, 4649 S. C o t t a g e G r o v e Ave., C h i c a g o , 111.

CHAPTER DIRECTORY INTERMEDIATE CHAPTERS 500. OMICRON LAMBDA ALPHA — Walter Doyle, Jr., Box 32, Howard University, Washington 1, D. C.

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

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS 1. ALPHA—Edwin W. Johnson (P), 206 Linden Avenue, Ithaca, New York.

2. BETA—Samuel L. Banks, 271 Slowe Hall, 1919 3rd Street, Washington, D. C. 3. GAMMA—Claude L. Franklin. Jr.. Virginia Union University, Richmond 20, Va. 4. DELTA—Allen R. Prosser, 1609 E. 9th Street, Austin, Tex. 5. EPSILON—Aloysius F. Jones (P), 1015 Catherine St.. Ann Arbor, Mich.

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

7. E T A — L e o n a r d D a w s o n (S), 938 St. N i c h o l a s Ave., N e w Y o r k 32, N . Y .

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

9. IOTA—Norris Long—1161 Avenue A, N., Atlanta, Ga. 10. KAPPA—Edward Sullivan, 68 East 11th St., Columbus 10, Ohio.

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

12. NU—Lewis Downing (P), Box 222, Lincoln Univ., Lincoln Univ., Penn.

13. XI—Robert L. Pruitt (P), Wilberforce Univarsity, Wilberforce, Ohio.

14. OMICRON—Robert P. Smith (P), 3046 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh 19, Pa. 15. PI—William Appling, 3014 East 83rd St., Cleveland 4, Ohio.

16. RHO—Turner C. Johnson, 1218 North 59th St., Philadelphia 19, Pa. 17. SIGMA—Leon L. Haley (CS), 76 Copeland St., Roxbury, Mass.

18. TAU—Warren I. Smith. Jr., 1301 W. Clark St.. Urbana, 111.

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

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

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

22. PSI—James McCall (S), 136 Hartter St., Philadelphia 19, Pa. 23. ALPHA ALPHA—John R. Queen (S), 232 Hearne Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.

24. ALPHA BETA—Mason Davis (P), Talladega College. Talladega. Ala. 25. ALPHA GAMMA — (Inactive) Providence, R. I. 26. ALPHA DELTA—Alvis Andrews (S), 2116 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles 18, Calif.

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

28. ALPHA ZETA—Malcolm Murphy. W. Va. State College, Institute, W. Va. 29. ALPHA ETA—Arthur 1 Visor (S), 2615 P ndleton Ave.. St. Louis. Mo. 30. ALPHA THETA—(Inactive), Iowa City, la.

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

-17 ALPHA KAPPA -(Inactive) Springfield, Mass. „ ALPHA M U - C h a r l e s M. Smith (S), 2142 3 • - J . w e y Ave , Evanston. III. ALPHA NU—(Inactive) Des Moines, la.

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

36. ALPHA OMICRON—Felix Bagby, Johnson C. Smith Univ., Charlotte 8, N. C. 37. ALPHA PI—Melvin E. Talbott (P), 522 E. Kentucky, Louisville, Ky. 38. ALPHA RHO—W. T. Barnes, Jr., Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga. 39. ALPHA SIGMA—Lem Davis. Jr. (P), Wiley College, Marshall, Tex. 40. ALPHA TAU—E. Bruce Tate (S), 80 W. Center St., Akron 8, Ohio.

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

42. ALPHA PHI—Cornelius Henderson, Clark College, Atlanta, Ga. 43. ALPHA CHI—Richard Thornell, Box 453, Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn.

44. ALPHA PSI—George W. Enslow (S), Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. 45. BETA ALPHA—John Collins, Morgan State College, Baltimore 12, Md. 46. BETA BETA—Maurice L. Russell (S). 1971 S St., Lincoln. Neb. 47. BETA GAMMA—James L. Hall (S), Box 2105, Va. State College, Petersburg, Va. 48. BETA DELTA—Cleveland Smith, Box 248, State College, Orangeburg. S. C. 49. BETA EPSILON—Gilbert Caldwell (P). A. and T. College, Greensboro. N. C. 50. BETA ZETA—Albert A. Greenlee (P), State Teachers College, Elizabeth, N. C. 51. BETA ETA—Douglas Kelly (S), 318 East Oak St.. Carbondale. 111.

J2. BETA THETA—Sylvester Rudder (P), Bluefi-Id State College, Bluefield, W. Va. 53. BETA IOTA—Lawrence Hauser (P), Teachers College, Winston-Salem, N. C.

SPHINX STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF W . Barton Beaf.y. Jr. ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORS J a m e s E. Huger, Leroy Jefferies K;rmit Hall FUN EDITOR O . Wilson W i n t e r s EDITORIAL ASSISTANT—Mi'.ton S. J. Wright. ASSISTANTS—Hugh M. Glosler, T h o m a s W . Young, W . W e s l e y W h e t s t o n e , J. S a u n d e r s Redding.

F r a n k L. Stanley. Robert F. Custis.

STAFF EDITORS—Samuel P. DeBose. J. S. C h a n d l e r , J. Rupert Picott. Lewis O .

Swingler. C. A n d e r s o n D a v i s . John H o p e Franklin. Alonzo G. Moron, R a m o n Scruggs, Theodore Tatum.

S t e p h e n J. Wright. C h a r l e s V. Willie.

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS—Archibald J. C a r e y . J. M. Ellison. Felton G. Clark.

M.les G r a h a m . Rayford Logan. Belford L a w s o n , W a y m a n W a r d , Rufus Atwood, C h a r l e s F. L a n e . John Simm o n s . Robert J. A n t h o n y , O s c a r C. Brown, William H. H a l e .

54. BETA KAPPA—Edward Sanders (S), P. O. Box 151, Langston U., Langston, Okla.

55. BETA MU—William M. Clark, Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Ky. 56. BETA NU—Samuel Washington (S), Fla. A. and M. University, Tallahassee, Fla. 57. BETA XI—William J. Hawkins, 344 W. Person Ave., Memphis, Tenn.

58. BETA OMICRON—Virgil V. McGee, Tenn.

A. and I. State Univ., Nashville, Tenn.

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

60. BETA RHO—Johnnie E. Burke (S), Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. 61. BETA SIGMA—Bruce Gill (P), Southern University, Baton Rouge, La. 62. BETA TAU—(Inactive) New Orleans, La. 63. BETA UPSILON—Herman C. Morris (S), Ala. State College, Montgomery, Ala. 64. BETA PHI—Louis H. Roberts (S), Dillard University, New Orleans, La. 65. BETA CHI—Herbert Thompson (S), Philand-r Smith College, Little Rock, Ark. 66. BETA PSI—(Inactive) Portland, Oregon.

67. GAMMA ALPHA—Louis D. Hicks, Texas College, Tyler, Tex. 68. GAMMA BETA—John Royster (S), N. C. College, Durham, N. C. 69. GAMMA GAMMA—Fred Talbot (P), Allen University, Columbia, S. C. 70. GAMMA DELTA—Vernon Webb. A. M. and N. Coll-ge, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71. GAMMA EPSILON — (Inactive) Madison, Wis. 72. GAMMA ZETA—Robert C. Dixon (S), Ft. Valley State College, Ft. Valley, Ga. 73. GAMMA ETA—Odis Cargill (P), Box 198, MRC—Ind. Univ.. Bloomington, Ind. 74. GAMMA THETA—John E. Moore (P), 1331 Swisher Ave., Dayton 8, Ohio.

75. GAMMA IOTA—William Moss, P O. Box 63. Hampton Institute, Va. 76. GAMMA KAPPA—Robert A. Bethune (S), 3118 Kappa Ave., Birmingham, Ala. 77. GAMMA MU—Smith Turner. Jr. (S), Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C. 78. GAMMA NU—Leon Cooper (DP), Nittany P. O. Box 145, State College, Pa. 79. GAMMA XI—William Johnson, 2116 S. Western Av"„ Los Angeles, Calif.

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

81. GAMMA PI—Darwin M. Johnson (S), Benedict Colleg*. Columbia, S. C. 82. GAMMA RHO—Donald D. Masse (CS), 35 North 25th St.. Lafayette. Ind. S3. GAMMA SIGMA—Carroll A. B i t (S), Delawar- S'ate Coll-ge. Dover. Del. 84. GAMMA TAU—Frank Wilburn, 318 Elm Place, East Lansing, Mich.

85. GAMMA UPSILON—Hozy Burenstien, Jr., Toityalno Coll-'ue. Tougaloo, Miss.

86. GAMMA PHI—Cornelius Blount (S), 102 Sage Hall, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 87. GAMMA CHI—(Inactive) Pittsburg, Kans.

88. GAMMA PSI—Wesley Copeland, 815 E. Davie St.. RaHgh, N. C. 89. DELTA ALPHA—Walter L. Salters, Claflin University. Orangeburg, S. C. 90. DELTA BETA—Robert B. Ford, BethuneCookman College, Daytona Beach. Fla. 91. DELTA GAMMA—Freddie McClain (CS), Alabama A. and M. College, Normal, Ala. (Continued on Inside Back Cover)

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OCTOBER-DECEMBER, 1956

NUMBER 4

C^ditoriai L^ontenti Jl. T is Christmas time again!!!

We celebrate this occasion all over the world. T h e dates may vary among nations, calendars, and religious calendars but the spirit of the Yule Season is the same.

T h e spirit of Christmas in the United States sometimes gets mixed up in the fast moving commercial influence that has continued to be on the universe. However, commercial influence with all of its desirable approaches cannot remove the spirit under which our civilization has made the occasion of Christmas a symbol and a beginning for all nations to join in one great jubilee in honor of the Prince of Peace.

We may select our means of joyful praise in honor of His birth but in final analysis we are simply saying, "Peace on Earth, Good Will T o ward all Men." So we of the Sphinx Staff join millions all over the world by simply saying, "Merry Christmas and Our Best Wishes for a Very Healthful and Successful New Year."

About Our

Cover

Fifty years of Alphadom was celebrated in honor of seven young college students at Cornell University, who in 1906. founded Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity . . . Present In Ithaca.

N. Y. on the campus of Cornell University, Saturday. August 11, 1956, were the three living founders, who each received a medallion for the high esteem that brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha all over the world hold for their vision in founding the first Negro all-Greek Letter college organization. They are. left to right. Jewel Brothers George B. Kelley. Troy. N. Y„ Henry A. Callis. Washington, D. C. and Nathaniel A. Murray, Los Angeles, Cal. The SPHINX staff suggests that brothers cut the picture of the three Jewels from the cover and frame it in remembrance of the Golden Anniversary of our beloved fraternity.

DECEMBER, 1956

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Echoes from Alpha Phi Alpha 50th Anniversary Convention

By Brother W, W. Whetstone, I End Fifty Years In Dawn of New Era

By Jewel Brother Henry A. Callis

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50th Anniversary a Memorable Occasion

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T h e General President Speaks

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Our Continuing Responsibility

By Bro. Frank L. Stanley, Sr., General

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Educational Director Makes $25,000 Scholarship Recommendation

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From the General Secretary's Desk .

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Alpha Wives Chat

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Bro. Neal Brown Gets High Post

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Fraternity

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Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship Winner

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Negro Educator Chosen T o Head Department in Brooklyn College

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Dean Rudolph Jones Named President at Fayetteville

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Xmas Meet . . . Midwest Region . ..

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T h e SPHINX Speaks for the Southern Jurisdiction ..

By Brother Lewis O. Swingler

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Beta Omicron Story of 1955-56

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Onward and Upward With Alpha

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Chemist Honored by Chemical Institute

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Highlights of Delta Alpha Chapter

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Brother Herbert Miller Accepts High Post, National Council of Churches

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Fiestal

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Beta Epsilon Off T o Good Start

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College Choirs to Be Heard In Korea .

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Echoes From Alpha Phi Alpha 50th Anniversary Convention

By B R O . W. W. W H E T S T O N E , I Assistant Editorial Director B I R M I N G H A M , A l a - I n the memorable words of our illustrious General President, Brother Frank L. Stanley, Sr., viz: " T h e r e is but one Golden Anniversary in the life of any organization. W h i l e others may come before a n d after, n o n e looms so i m p o r t a n t as the Fiftieth milestone.

T h e Fiftieth Anniversary Convention opened in the g r a n d ballroom, Hotel Statler, Tuesday, August 7 at 1:30 P. M., with Brother Russell N .

Service, General C h a i r m a n , presiding.

After remarks a n d invocation by Brother C. Anderson Davis, welcome addresses were given by the host chapters, Brother S. Calvin J o h n s o n , President, R h o L a m b d a C h a p t e r a n d Brother Ray E. Green, President, Delta Epsilon Chapter. Following these addresses the convention heard music by the Alpha Glee Club, directed

by Brother Eddie Coins, Director of Music at Tennessee A. and I. University. In his own dynamic oratorical style past General President Raymond W . C a n n o n responded to the welcome addresses. In his remarks he remind-

ed the Brothers of the many notable deeds of Alpha men t h r o u g h o u t the history of Alpha and on every front of endeavor.

T h e preliminaries of opening the convention continued with the erudite Eastern Vice-President Dr. J. Rupert Picott i n t r o d u c i n g General President F r a n k L. Stanley, Sr. Upon m a k i n g his remarks, President Stanley gave an indication of what to expect d u r i n g the days of the convention.

Welcome news was the fact that no session would begin before 11:00 a. m. any day. T h i s certainly would curtail sleepiness d u r i n g the meetings as well as excessive absenteeism, (smile).

All the Brothers welcomed this information. O n e of the most unusual occurrences of the convention came d u r i n g this session.

Brother Moss W. Kendrix, Advertising Specialist, presented a Gold Gavel to President Stanley to be used d u r i n g this convention. H e also presented Brother Stanley a citation for his militant action along the lines of Civil Rights and H u m a n Relations.

At this point Brother James E. Huger, General Secretary, introduced the Jewels, Present and Past General

COLORFUL INTERLUDES The Sphinx magazine photographers caught this colorful picture during the intermission between the Duke Ellington concert and the dance that followed. Left to right: Brother and Mrs. H. P. Weedon. Lynchburg. Virginia; Mrs. Norvelle H. Beatty, Cleveland. Ohio; Brother John Binford Smith, Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Ethel Hall and Brother Hall of Yeardon, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Brown and husband. Brother Brown. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania.

As you can ascertain these Brothers are very happy to be in the presence of charming ladies which was one of the factors that contributed to the success of the convention . . . charming ladies . . . happy Brothers.

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Officers. All of these Brothers took their bows accompanied by the w a r m applause of the Brothers assembled.

First Guest Speaker—Mr. John Leary, Vice-President, Chrysler Corp.

Never before in the history of any convention has there been such a n array of oratorical displays from m e n of renown from all walks of life or professions.

O u r first address was brought by a great industrialist, Mr. J o h n Leary, Vice-President, Chrysler Corp. H e was introduced by Brother Francis Kornegay, Executive Secretary U r b a n League, Detroit, Michigan.

Mr. Leary gave the policies followed by his corporation in its h u m a n relations program dealing with employee relations. H e based his discourse u p o n the merits of men who worked for his corporation, stating that the height to be reached depended u p o n the m a n and his ability.

Evening Session " F e a t u r e d General President Stanley, Mr. Branch Rickel, C h a i r m a n Board, Pittsburgh Pirates'*, Past President A. Maceo Smith ;iiul Brother Blyden Jackson.

W i t h the versatile a n d poetic Brother Blyden Jackson presiding. the first evening session opened with a packed ballroom a n d amid spirited people. T h e invocation was given

by Brother A. W a y m a n W a r d , National Chaplain.

Statement of the occasion was given by Past General President A. Maceo Smith. Willi a p propriate references to the "growing pains" through which Alpha has passed, the achievements she has m a d e in the various areas of life a n d her con tributions to the improvement of Human Relations, Brother Smith point ed o u t the true significance of a Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration. It is the auspicious pause that permits a retrospective view of the past and at the same time a projected foray into what the future is to be. It is most filling that this convention is being held at the birthplace of Alpha Phi Alpha 50 years ago.

Following this presentation, General President Stanley was introduced for his a n n u a l address. It was his most profound address. For this evening, he tied in the Alpha constituency of yesteryears with those of today as well as those w h o are to follow, to such an extent that we know that AlT H E SPHINX

GENERAL PRESIDENT STANLEY GREETS GOVERNOR HARRIMAN General President Stanley greets Governor Averell Harriman of New York State upon his arrival in Buffalo Municipal Airport. President Stanley's reception committee to the Governor included, left to right: A city councilman, Buffalo's Mayor Steven Peakow; Governor Averell Harriman, who was guest speaker in the main auditorium of Kleinham Music Hall: Brother Frank L. Stanley, a commissioner. Brother James Huger, General Secretary, and Brother "Duke" Williams, Past Southern Vice-President. The Governor was in a jovial mood upon arrival in Buffalo although he was greeted by rain as he deplaned. He was rushed to the auditorium where for forty-five minutes he was interviewed by the press. Governor Harriman's appearance in Buffalo for the Fiftieth Anniversary Convention was his last public appearance prior to the Democratic Convention in Chicago. In fact, he went directly to Chicago from Buffalo.

pha will live on forever.

Brother Stanley was provocative, profound a n d oratorical. H e stirred a n d aroused the Brothers befittingly for the occasion.

Mr. Branch Rickey, chairman of the Board of the Pittsburgh Pirates, was o u r next speaker. H e was introduced by Brother Myle Good, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. Rickey outlined most prolifically to the Brotl lers the various maneuverings through which he h a d to go in order to bring a Negro into big league baseball. W h e n he started this venture he only had in m i n d what he wanted in the individual.

Many Negro names were h a n d e d in to him before Jackie Robinson was finally selected.

However, years had to be spent p r e p a r i n g the general public for the acceptance of a Negro as a big league player.

T h i s educational development had to start far below the majors.

The player must be groomed for the job.

H e h a d to have integrity, self-control, character, moral courage, a good moral code, be respected, have courD E C E M B E R , 1956

age or guts a n d yet be a good ball player. W h e n Jackie R o b i n s o n was discovered, he was groomed for the job. After years of active competition a n d expert performance Jackie was b r o u g h t to the majors. W e know of his success since that time, but many things transpired before he was finally accepted. But he has proved the judgment of Mr. Rickey's selection a n d fight for the inclusion of Negroes as major league players. T h e Brothers were moved with the fervor, the sincerity and the utter frankness of Mr. Rickey's address. H e appeared as a man with a mission to accomplish a n d he was happy to tell of the success of a j o b well done. Mr. Rickey was accompanied by Mrs. Ricke\ and other members of his family.

Memorial

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Departed

Wednesday at 1:00 p. m. with Brother Samuel P. Debose, Western Vice-President presiding, the third General Session opened. T h e most outstanding event of this session was

the Memorial Service to Departed Brothers conducted by Brother A. Wayman Ward, National Chaplain.

It was a most impressive ceremony a n d the m a n n e r in which Brother W a r d conducted it was most befitting.

It gave the Brothers assembled an aching void for the departed Brothers bin left them with an attitude of hope a n d joy for the future.

Only Brother W a r d can conduct a service like that.

T w o addresses followed this service. T h e first by Brother Leroy Patrick a n d the other by Ambassador J o h n Sherman Cooper (India). T h e s e speakers were introduced by Brothers.

Memorial

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Wednesday night b r o u g h t forth two m e m o r a b l e and enjoyable events.

T h e first was a play titled, " T h e Birth of Alpha Phi A l p h a " , presented by Brothers of Florida A. and M. University u n d e r the direction of Brother M. G. Miles. It was awonderful historical drama of Alpha's beginPAGE 3

ning with each Jewel being ably acted by the participating actors. This drama was warmly received by the entire audience.

The next was the Musical Concert rendered by Brother Duke Ellington and his orchestra. He gave an hour long concert of his original numbers.

With his pro-musical touch and suave showmanship he really "moved" the whole gathering. There is nothing like listening to the smooth music of Duke Ellington in the cool of the evening. Following this musical concert came the Fiftieth Anniversary dance with music by the Duke Ellington band. A Great Night Indeed!!!

Brother Dowdal Davis was the narrator for the evening.

Fourth Session—10:00 a. m.—Thursday, August 9, 1956—Guest SpeakersBrother Arthur D. Shores and Mr. Robert Schnering, President, Curtis Candy Co. The fourth general session opened at 10:00 a. m. Thursday with Brother J. S. Chandler, Southwestern VicePresident, presiding. The invocation was given by Brother C. Anderson Davis. Our first guest speaker for the morning was introduced by Brother W. H. Duke Williams, Past Southern Vice-President. The speaker was Brother Arthur D. Shores whose subject was "A Progress Report on Civil Rights In The South". Excerpts from this stirring and memorable address follow.

A similar pronouncement has been made by President Eisenhower.

Legislation was proposed by former President Truman, as well as Presi-

dent Eisenhower, to carry out the provisions of these pronouncements.

What does the record show has been done over this nation in furtherance of efforts toward full and coraplete first class citizenship for all the people? Some progress has been made toward the realization of these goals as set out by these pronouncements.

There have been cases in court in which our Federal government joined on the side of litigants to aid them in securing for themselves and others many of the blessings of this Democracy that had been denied them.

The Federal courts have made clear since the pronouncements of former President Truman, that segre gated public housing is a denial of the equal protection of the law, that intra-state, as well as inter-state segregation in public transportation is illegal. By executive order segregation has been abolished in the armed forces. In several states and cities laws have been enacted prohibiting discrimination in employment on account of race.

Some improvement has been made in the political field. We now have three Negroes in Congress, and representation in state legislatures and city councils has been greatly increased. Even in Georgia, there is a Negro elected to the Board of Education in Atlanta.

In Nashville, Tenn., two Negroes are members of the City Council. In Alabama, two Negroes were elected to the Mobile County Democratic Executive Committee in 1952. This marks progress since the famous civil rights message of 1948; but we are far from the

CONNECTICUT SETS THE PACE According to the news analysis the landslide for President Eisenhower was predicted after completing the count of returns from Connecticut. So in true Connecticut fashion, the Brothers in this picture are from Hartford, Connecticut and certainly made themselves very active in the proceedings of the 50th Anniversary Convention. Brother Cosby, second from the left, is one of the driving spirits of the Hartford Chapter.

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goals set by former President Truman, and our present Chief Executive.

The most far-reaching Court decision handed down since an intensive effort has been made to bring about complete equality was the famous Supreme Court decision of May 17, 1954, declaring segregated schools unconstiutional, and a denial of the equal protection of the law, a decision that was immediately electrifying the world over. By the end of July, 1954, Departments of Education in Delaware, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, West Virginia and the District of Columbia had started to desegregate their public school systems.

President Eisenhower requested the District of Columbia "lead the way" and become a model for other sections of the country with respect to desegregating its public school system.

In other Southern States the decision was not accepted with such good grace. Some Southern States in the deep south have even voted to abolish their school system, rather than integrate.

In the South we have seen and tasted the fruits of the promise land and will not be stopped by the gradualists.

And so it is; we stand on the brink of Democracy's greatest triumph blocked only by the deep south's resistance, and as Dr. Bell L. Wiley, President of Southern Historical Association said last April, although the south finds itself in the position it was almost a hundred years ago, when it was in opposition to the majority sentiment of the Christian world clinging to the institution of slavery: southerners persisted in their views even to sacrificing their wealth and blood on the altar of war.

The second guest speaker for the morning was Mr. Rohert Schnerin<\ President, Curtis Candy Co. He was introduced by Brother Herbert T. Miller. Mr. Schnering pointed out in his discourse the necessity for people to adequately prepare themselves for life. Not only is formal educational training necessary but one should also have integrity, honestv, self-reliance, and reliability.

He should live by an acceptable moral code and be willing to do his best at all times. Mr. Schnering numbered many Negroes of this type among his employees and acquaintances.

He commended the fraternity on its 50 years of progress and wished them the best of luck for the future.

Fifth Session — "Ladies Day" The fifth session opened with Brother Lewis O. Swingler, Southern Vice-President, presiding.

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Swingler introduced Mrs. R o b e r t L. V a n n w h o served as the Mistress of Ceremonies on this auspicious occasion. A solo was rendered by Mrs. Charlotte Wesley H o l o m a n , d a u g h t e r of Dr. a n d Mrs. Charles H. Wesley.

Mrs. Autherine

Lucy

Foster

Speaks

O u r guest speaker was introduced

by Dr. Larzette H a l e , wife of Dr. W. H. Hale, Director of Educational Activities. T h e guest speaker was Mrs. A u t h e r i n e Lucy Foster of Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Foster told the Alpha Brothers, wives and guests that her expressed desire was to get a good education and to secure it from her state university where taxes were paid by her parents. She was not a lover of notoriety nor was she seeking the suggested social intermingling. merely a sincere desire to stay in Alabama and get properly educated as any other Alabama citzen.

She stated further that her desire has not been changed along that line a n d that as soon as possible, probably the fall of 1956, she plans to return to the State of Alabama and re-apply for admittance to Alabama University. Everybody was impressed by Mrs. Foster's courage a n d determination.

She was a symbol of the young American Negro fighting, loyally, to gain the rights due every citizen of this American Democracv. T h e Fift'eth Anniversary Convention was honored to have Mrs. Foster address us.

Dr. Phillip Unixiersity

Davidson, of Louisville,

ternity. She is a grand lady and she exudes the motherliness a n d love that n u r t u r e d the jewels d u r i n g their years of indecision prior to Alpha's founding. fust to behold her lovely Eace was an honor inestimable in value.

T h i s moment I would not have ntissrd lor anything in the world.

Public Meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Speakers Dr. Charles H. Wesley and Governor Averell Harriman T h e public meeting was held at the palatial Kieinhans Music H a l l with General President Stanley presiding.

Greetings were broughl l;\ l i o n . Steven Pankow, Mayor of Buffalo, and Claude D. Clapp, Greek Letter Organizations of Buffalo.

The response to the greetings was made by Brother Charles H. Weslev.

President, Central State College and Historian for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. In his usual inimitable style Brothei Wesley gave us a prolific and challenging response, lie reiterated first the facts set forth in the Miami Manifesto which he stated must continually be followed and used advantageously. from the- past Dr. Wesley reminded us that the process of desegregation has followed a peculiar pattern depending entirely upon the locality. T h r o u g h o u t the south White Citizens Councils have been organized for the express purpose of intimidating and persecuting Negroes. Every where the charges of the inferiority

of Negro pupils are u n f o u n d e d a n d are based on prejudice.

It is o u r responsibility to work to disprove the idea of "low standards" in Negro schools and colleges.

At the same time whites and Negroes should be encouraged to work together for the common good. T h e facts itemized have been operative in the past and present but the future calls for other action. Dr. Wesley spelled out the "New Age Calls for New Responsibilities," as follows: (1) W e must use above individualistic concepts a n d let our minds encompass all h u m a n ity; (2) W e make the world a brotherhood t h r o u g h moral and spiritual ends.

Remember, no man is an island; (3) W e must achieve excellency in our fields of endeavor, (a) Be prepared to compete with others; (b) Since professions are varied, be the best in your field; (c) R e m e m b e r , all jobs have cosmic significance; ( h We must prepare with understanding and good will, by passing all bitterness. b\ conquering the hate of the old with the love of the new. Remember, as Carlylc says: " N o lie can live lot ever," (5) W a r n i n g signals optimism must not be covered by superficiality because that is u n s o u n d and deceitful. (a) We must do something to speed u p the new birth and rush the death ol segregation. Definitely if Democracy lives . . . Segregation must die!

Never before in all the years that I have heard him has Dr. Wesley been

President.

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Dr. Davidson was introduced by Brother M. Lafayette H a r r i s , President, Philander Smith College. Dr. Davidson gave us a very dynamic a n d vivid address concerning the integration of schools in Louisville, Kentucky. Of primary importance was the period of citizenship education carried on in Louisville prior to the integration of schools. As a result, integration took place in Louisville without any unfavorable incidents.

T o date it is totally acceptable a n d successful. T h e next avenue of integration is a b o u t to take place. T h a t of integrating the teachers throughout the school system. T h e Louisville operation proves how effectively integration can be carried out when p r o p e r preparation is carried on to acquaint the people with all of the facts. Certainly Louisville is a model for cities all over the U n i t e d States.

Mother Singletonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Guest of Honor T h e wonderfid person that made the hearts of Alpha m e n w a r m t h r o u g h o u t was M o t h e r Singleton. the g r a n d house m o t h e r of the Jewels who founded Alpha Phi Alpha FraD E C E M B E R , 1956

Duke Ellington was presented an Alpha Phi Alpha 20-year service pin during his visit to the Savannah State College campus. Prince Wynn. president of the Student Council and a member of Delta Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. is making the presentation.

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more profound and challenging. It was truly the most outstanding address of the Fiftieth Convention, Gov. A. Harriman, Curst Speaker Our next speaker was introduced

by Councilman Earl Blown ol New York City. The speaker was the Hon. Averell Harriman, Governor of New York, (hen aspiring to be the Democratic nominee for president of the United States. Governor Harriman outlined his views on the current issues of the day. Of major interest were his policies on desegregation. He charged the Federal government with the sole resonsibility of eliminating segregation in all walks ol life and se curing the civil rights for ever) American citizen. It was strictly a partisan political speech but it gave a close-up of one of the prospective candidates and his \ iews.

Final Business Session 11:00 a. in. Friday, August 10, 1956 Running true to form or plan the F i f t i e t h Anniversary Convention transacted very little and that only the most vita] business. The action on proposed constitutional amendments was deferred because the amendments had not been circulated to the Broth-

ers early enough acording to constitutional requirements. The Budget Committee report was accepted with the exceptance of one item. This item was a proposed 10 cents per mile for actual travel by automobile. The convention voted to cut this amount down to H cents per mile. Following this action, nominations for General President were made. The following persons were nominated: W. H. Duke Williams. Myles Paige, W. Byron Rumloicl and J. Rupert Picott. However, after careful considerations and deliberations, Dr. Picott declined and withdrew from the race leaving the other three who are to be voted upon in May, 1057.

In the afternoon the Undergraduate Round Fable Discussion — "The Undergraduate and the Fraternity" was held with Brother Aaron Brown as moderator.

Participants wen Brother Clarence E. Branch, Jr., Southern: Leon N. Gordon, Southwest; Frank DeCasta, [r., Eastern; Willam A. Lester, Jr., Midwestern and fames Johnson, Western.

The Memorial 'Four to Cornell U. •Saturday morning saw the pilgrimage to Cornell University, the birth-

place of Alpha Phi Alpha. Alpha Brothers, their wives and children in 14 coaches left for this historical event. The true significance and ihe vivid reality of this Fiftieth Anniversary completely captivated everyone aboard. For now, the sons ol Alpha were returning to the place of its beginning. In Ithaca, atop the beautiful mountains, with a commanding look stood Cornell University in all of its glory. The spirit of the occasion was rampant The fervor of returning seemed to rekindle every one present with a greater understanding of what Alpha reallv means. In a short while the Memorial Luncheon Program began in the Statler Inn—Cornell University. The program is outlined below: Brother G. Alex Calvin, Presiding Invocation — Brother A. Wayman Ward Musical Selection—The Alpha (dee Club LUNCHEON Welcome Address—The Mayor of Ithaca, Hon. John T. Ryan.

Presentation ol Jewels—Brother Roscoe Giles, Past General President.

OUR HONORED JEWELS The Fiftieth Anniversary Convention paid high honor and tribute to our three living Jewels. Here they are. left to right: Jewels Callis, Kelley. and Murray, with serious concern as expressed in their faces over fraternal matters being discussed during one of business sessions.

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A NEW PROGRAM INNOVATION Brother Frank Stanley introduced into the convention a Special Session for Women which was highlighted as one of the outstanding features of the 50th Anniversary Convention. Reading, left to right: Brother Frank L. Stanley. Mrs. Autherine Lucy Foster, guest speaker; Mrs. Robert Vann, who did the presiding, and Dr. Philip Davidson. President, University of Louisville. Louisville, Ky„ who shared platform honors as guest speaker. Mrs. Foster and Dr. Davidson received Certificates of Merit for leadership they had given to the field of education . . .

Left to right on the second picture is one of the courteous and efficient elevator operators at the Statler Hotel. The scene is inside the elevator after Mrs. Foster had completed her address. The escort committee includes a brother on the left of the honored guest. Dr. Larze^e Hale of Atlanta. Georgia, who introduced Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Maurice Moss of Brooklyn, New York. Miss Lucy, as we all know her, was immediately taken to the Buffalo airport by Buffalo police escort so that she could make her plane for Dallas. Texas.

Addresses: Jewel Henry A. Callis jewel George B. Kelley Jewel Nathaniel A. Murrav Musical Selection—The Alpha Glee Club.

Recommendation o I Scholarship F u n d to Genera] President — Brother William H. Hale.

Presentation of Memorial Scholarship to Cornell—President, Frank L. Stanley.

Acceptance of Memorial Scholarship lor Cornell—Mayor Ryan, representing President Dean W. Malott, Cornell University.

Presentation of 50th Anniversary Medallions to the Jewels and to the families of the deceased Jewels —Brother Edwin J o h n s o n , President, Alpha Chapter.

Fraternal Hymn—Adjournment.

After the program we boarded the irain for o u r r e t u r n trip to Buffalo— and the Closed B a n q u e t in G r a n d Ballroom—Statler Hotel. T h e guest speaker for the b a n q u e t was Brother Martin L u t h e r King, Jr., eminent pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery, Alabama w h o has gained national acclaim with the leadership given in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Brother King, a dynamD E C E M B E R , 1956

ic speaker, with forcel'ulness gave us the historical background of race oppression t h r o u g h o u t the history ol the world. He p a i n t e d a vivid picture ol how people had risen timeafter time to overthrow their oppressors and (ought valiantly for the rights justly theirs.

In his own smooth fashion, as in ordinary conversation, he loused us with his references to the many and varied types of organizations slatted by the white m a n for the sole purpose ol subjecting and o p pressing the Negro in his efforts to maintain the status q u o .

Yet, the Negro at every turn is growing wise and rising u p 10 meet the challenges hurled at him. N o longer must the white man cope with the Negro o1 old, but there is a New Negro with whom he must contend.

A Nemo girded with the knowledge of legalistic manuev erings and with a new zeal a n d courage to pursue his rights until they are realized.

A Negro who has courage and self-control, who follows through on what he desires b u t does not allow the heat of the conflict to push him into prem a t u r e or silly actions of violence.

Following this address, Brother King was awarded the Alpha Award of H o n o r a n d Brother A r t h u r D

Shores was awarded the Alpha Medal of Honor. Yes. stars are made in Alabama a n d these two Brothers are truly symbolic of that fact.

Convention

of

Awards!

Strange though that may seem, ii is true. Every speaker on every occasion received a Founders Award or citation memoralizing Alpha's Fiftieth Anniversary. Added to this g r o u p were the awards for all Past General Officers a n d 25 year Alpha Men. So some got two (smile).

My enjoyment and stay in Buffalo were enhanced by my pretty and per sonable companion, who, I believe, had the time of her sweet life. O, yes, didn't 1 tell you, Brothers? Well that was my lovely wife, Mrs. W .

Wesley Whetstone, I. Now, aren't you surprised?

We have been looking forward to Buffalo since Cleveland.

Now, it has come a n d gone in all of its splendor, never to be forgotten. But as Alpha must live a n d progress, we must push the memories into the pleasant recesses of o u r m i n d and look for a new a n d brighter day for the 1957 convention looms u p o n the horizon a n d we must look to California at Los Angeles.

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THE WOMEN'S BRIDGE-LUNCHEON The Buffalo wives under the leadership of Mrs. Alfred Price did a maignificent job in planning activities for the visiting wives.

High on the list of outstanding events was the bridge-luncheon held at the Statler Hotel in Buffalo. The top picture shows Mrs. Price at the dais with Mother Singleton who, during the program phase of the luncheon, made a very inspiring statement regarding the early days of our Fraternity in Ithaca. Mother Singleton is now residing in Buifalo and was present for most o! the convention activities . . . The center picture gives an idea of the siÂťe of the luncheon and the various types of hats that were a part of this very glamorous affair. In this picture we spot in the center with the white hat, Mrs. George Kelley, wife of Jewel Bro'her Kelley . . . The botton picture shows another section of the luncheon with more attractive ladies and hats.

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ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE WAS COMPLETE The 50th Anniversary Convention was covered by all of the devices known to mankind. These devices involved the use of tape recorder, special cameras, movie cameras, and the stenotype machine. This series of pictures shows Brother Wilson Winters, who served as Chief of the Technical Staff, testing equipment and giving instructions for operation . . . The picture at top right shows the Fraternity's Director of Budget. Brother Kermit Hall, submitting to a picture and a statement by two members of the Ebony magazine's staff . . . The next picture shows a section of the press and operation section with brothers at work.

The table on the stage is a part of the operation and finds Brother Buckner of St. Louis, Moâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; doing his job of recording the action and convention highpoints.

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END FIFTY YEARS In Dawn of A New Era

By JEWEL B R O T H E R HENRY A. CALLIS WASHINGTON, D. C . - T h e Fiftieth Anniversary Convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity convened in the dawn of a new era in American democracy. The very comportment of the brothers and their guests emphasized the prophetic significance of the celebration. The luncheon at Cornell was the memorable event.

In the Fraternity's gift of an unrestricted, endowed scholarship Alpha gave substance to the gratitude of millions for unfettered education in an America dedicated to "the Blessings of Liberty."

T h e year 1906 was in the middle of a liberal, progressive movement whose philosophy was remolding America's social, economic and political institutions. Paradoxically, the Negro in America had reached the nadir. Riots and lynchings occurred without redress. The denial of the franchise was entrenched in law and sustained by the courts. Education and schools were a left-handed charity, considered both unwise and unnecessary. Discrimination in employment and in public facilities was nation-wide. Second class citizenship was firmly established.

Into such a world Alpha Phi Alpha was born. The founders envisioned ail intelligent leadership in America, bound by the ties of an unselfish brotherhood whose ideals of service and achievement should erase this darkest blot on our country's escutcheon. In 1909 and 1911 the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the National Urban League were founded. Alpha men became and have remained the stalwarts of these organizations. In 1917 Alpha men were the majority of Negro commissioned officers in World War I. They were teachers for the enlisted men. After the War the Fraternity became the teacher of Negroes in America through our Education and Citizenship weeks. Alpha men have honey-combed our schools and colleges, given leadership to the professions and served as beacons in community problems. The Fraternity's record in the school and dining car cases is historical.

To-day we participate in another revival of the American Conscience.

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The ambivalence of America's ideals and practices is irrevocably challenged. The convergence of many social forces has brought about this eventuality. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity faces another half-century of dedicated service. The fundamental need is the removal of undemocratic practices in the exercise of the franchise in many Southern states. Without the right to vote and to make judgments without intimidation, there is no freedom. Much needs still to be done to eliminate the fear and sychophancy created by a century of intimidation.

In education our problems have be-

come national, but we bear the additional burden of removing the handicaps imposed by segregation.

Our special job is to aid in frecini; our Negro colleges from their lower standards imposed by their class limitation. Labor and industry are yielding to skill and intelligence. These opportunities must be pursued.

In housing the future requires wise direction, lest the elimination of ghettos serves the creation of new slum areas.

In all these problems our approach must become that of free Americans.

Negro Nationalism can become the albatross around our necks. Our interest lies in the protection of all the rights and privileges guaranteed in the Constitution to all Americans.

We must be just as vigilant about all civil rights for others as for ourselves.

These broad social purposes must be served by our chapters as well as by the General Organization.

A GREAT MOMENT FOR THREE BROTHERS Left to right: Brother Dowdal Davis, Managing Editor of the Kansas City Call; Brother Duke Ellington and Brother Tolly Harris, Chairman of the Fraternity's Achievements and Awards Committee, congratulating Brother Ellington on his acceptance of Alpha Phi Alpha's plaque for meritorious services to humanity. Incidentally, Brother Davis served as Director of the Fraternity's Press Bureau with headquarters in the Statler Hotel during the Buffalo Convention.

THE SPHINX

Here Is What They Say:

50th Anniversary Convention, A Memorable Occasion...

"Our 50th Anniversary Convention will undoubtedly be recorded as the greatest of its kind in fraternal history.

"Thanks to the Brothers of Buffalo and Ithaca for providing the mam conveniences and pleasures that made our stay most enjoyable while in the City of Good Neighbors."

Brother Clarence E. Branch, Jr., Asst. Vice-President, Southern Region, A. and I. University.

Nashville, Tennessee "Of the sixteen General conventions in my 28 years in Alpha Phi Alpha, the Buffalo Convention, staged like a Radio City production, was the best. No controversies but an abundance of Brotherhood and fellowship.

I congratulate all who had a hand in promoting it."

Brother Stenson E. Broaddus, State Director, Louisville, Kentucky.

"Well planned-Well executedChallenging and Inspiring."

Brother Edward W. Brooke, Roxbury, Massachusetts "The Fiftieth Anniversary Conven-

tion was a huge success. The clocklike precision with which the various features were presented and carried out is a tribute to the planning ability of the Brothers of the Host Chapters.

It was worth every effort we spent to attend just to hear the addresses of Branch Rickey and John D. Leary.

It is, of course, regrettable that more undergraduates and real old timers were not there. A strong platform defining our future course should have been written."

Brother Raymond W. Cannon Past General President, Minneapolis 1, Minnesota "The Fiftieth Anniversary Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was most outsanding.

"Each meeting a highlight. Our Cornell Pilgrimage was most inspiring."

Brother Homer L. Chavis Champaign, Illinois "50th Anniversary Convention was a huge success. The open sessions with women participating marked important turning point in our fraternity. Young, sincere leadership that

IN BUFFALO'S PUBLIC SQUARE The area in front of the Statler Hotel, and for that matter the whole public square, was the area where Brothers and their families strolled or leisurely shopped between sessions. This picture shows a group of Brothers, wives and children who were either on their way back to the Statler Hotel or waiting for a traffic light to turn green. Spotted in the group are: Brother and Mrs. Mrs. J. C. Penn of Carbondale. Illinois; Brother Penn is Assistant Superintendent of Education for the State of Illinois; Brother and Mrs. Alva Carroll of Detroit, Michigan, and gobs of others.

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keynoted banquet argues well for the future."

Brother Leroy Crayton, President, Craytons' Products, Inc. Cleveland, Ohio "It was a memorable occasion, highlighting the progress of the fraternity to the nation. Alpha's contribution in Civil Rights issues will certainly have National and International significance."

Brother Daniel B. Crosby, President, Beta Sigma Lambda Chapter, Hartford, Connecticut "Fiftieth Anniversary Convention was really a Golden celebration . . . challenging speeches, well-conducted sessions, historic pilgrimage to Cornell, significant scholarship donation, warm fraternal and family fellowships, and excellent hospitality arrangements."

Brother Robert P. Daniel, President, Virginia State College, Petersburg, Virginia "My expectancy ran high for the 50th Anniversary Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha for a few years in advance of the 1956 Convention, but as the Convention time drew nearer the realization, my anxiety and enthusiasm increased and was at the boiling point when I arrived in the gala city, Buffalo, which was made brighter by the Light of the World.

"In attending the conventions of Alpha Phi Alpha for more han 35 years, East, West, North and South, experiencing every level of Alpha spirit, information, inspiration and top entertainment, I am sure that I have never witnessed an annual Alpha Phi Alpha convention to equal the atmosphere of brotherly love, noble Alpha spirit, enthusiasm, inspiration, color and joyous entertainment that prevailed at Alpha's 50th Anniversary Convention at Buffalo.

"The whole convention period was action-packed with glamour, hilarity, inspiration and a panoramic forecast of Alpha's future greatness. The capstone of our 50th Anniversary (in my thinking) was the pilgrimage and program at Cornell University, where PAGE 11

Alpha Phi Alpha dedicated a Shrine to the Beloved Founders, by providing a $25,000 scholarship at Cornell in their honor."

Brother Charles W. Greene, Director, Public Relations, Atlan ta Life Insurance Company, Atlanta, Georgia

with the times for a second fifty years.

It was a grand and noble occasion.

Congratulations."

Brother J. C. Penn, Assistant of Public Instruction, State of Illinois "Alpha's Semi-Centennial Celebration was truly great. Our hearts and minds were overwhelmed, sometimes audibly, with emotions as we greeted our founders, revisited our birthplace, renewed old acquaintances, and reaffirmed our purpose. There was an intimacy, a stimulating fellowship that was delightful.

Brother Frank J. Ellis, President Delta Lambda Chapter, Baltimore, Maryland

"In my opinion the Fiftieth Anniversary Convention was of lasting significance in impact upon the many vital issues in contemporary human relations. The Convention was well planned, and the addresses were of unusually high quality and significance for all mankind. Needless to say, that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity set aside all sectarian, and addresses itself to the vital issues of our time."

M. Lafayette Harris, President, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas "50th Anniversary Convention was a new approach to Alpha conventions.

It was restful, peaceful, fascinating, and colorful. The trip to Ithaca, never will be duplicated."

Brother Maceo Hill, Ohio Editor, The Pittsburgh Courier, Columbus, Ohio "The Convention was wonderful!

It showed that Negroes have some traditions and history. Tt gave Alpha Phi Alpha more favorable publicity than ever before. The bringing of our families and children together was a brilliant idea, and many friendships were formed there which will endure for life."

Brother Sidney A. Jones, Ir., City Council, Chicago, Illinois "A really great Convention, our 50 years of trials, tribulations, turmoil and tributes, were beautifully packaged into a powerfully dynamic but deserving Anniversary while simultaneously hurling the unfinished business of democracy at America and Alpha."

Brother Lionel H. Newsom Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisana "Needless to say this was the greatest Convention in Alpha Phi Alpha history.

"To my mind there were two things that were outstanding in making the Convention the success that it was.

"The presence of the families and the massive pilgrimage to Cornell both were the biggest things that have been done by any Greek Organization."

Brother Brent Pendleton, Cincinnati, Ohio "History-making epoch; great enjoyment seeing Alpha men from all PAGE 12

WELL DONE. TED. BETA OMICRON IS PROUD OF YOU Beta Omicron is proud to hail its former president, Brother Theodore Jefferson. Jefferson, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, was the recipient of the G. P. Hamilton Award for outstanding scholarship (1948-49); recipient of the Alpha Kappa Mu Award for scholarship (195051); Student Council Representative (1949-50); President of the Sophomore Class (1949-50); President of Beta Omicron (1950-51); Associate Editor of "The Meter" (Tennessee State Student Paper) (1950-51) Vice-President of the History Study Club (1951-52). Ted recently received the LL.B. degree in law from the University of Wyoming graduating summa cum laude.

sections who are contributing so much to our country and democracy; good job well done."

Brother John Binford Smith Detroit, Michigan "The tone of culture and education, the $25,000.00 Founders' Memorial Scholarship, and the spirit of fellowship existing at the Golden Anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will always be a cherished memory."

Mrs. Robert L. Vann, President The Pittsburgh Courier, Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania "The 50th Anniversary Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was worthy of this historic occasion. May the Recollection never fade away."

Brother Edwin J. Williams Williams Audit Service, Cleveland, Ohio "Such emphatic evidence of the importance of Alpha Phi Alpha has been given during the past fifty years until now I DARE it to keep pace

"The 50th Anniversary Convention brought together all of the living Founders, and all the living Past General Presidents, excepting four, who offered counsel and guidance towards chartering the course for the next fifty years of the Fraternity's existence. It was a stellar occasion that I was happy to participate in."

Brother A. Maceo Smith, Past General President, Dallas, Texas "The 50th Anniversary Convention was an excellent round up of brothers and provided for glorifying retrospection into our history and development. But it missed an opportunity to chart a new program for the next fifty years, without which our existence is already in grave danger."

Brother Walter M. Booker, M.D. Howard University, Washington, D. C. "The Alpha 50th Anniversary Celebration was a stupendous historic and gala affair. It explored contemporary and charted future major problems through a series of well-planned and precisely executed social and educational events. It was sparked by a genuine, all embracing, spirit of brotherhood. It set a challenge for Alpha's next 50 years."

Brother Robert T . Custis Editorial Assistant, Sphinx Magazine, Mount Vernon, New York "Fiftieth Anniversary Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha was most outstanding in the history of Greek letter organizations.

Thoughtful in purpose, stimulating in activity, sensitive in presentation, excellent in planning, the Fraternity may well congratulate itself and its leadership on a signal contribution to the inspiration for a greater tomorrow."

Brother Dowdal H. Davis, General Manager, The Kansas City Call, Kansas City, Mo. THE SPHINX

The General President Speaks The Fiftieth Anniversary in Retrospect

As we glance backward at o u r Semi-Centennial we can only regret that every A l p h a was not present.

In our h u m b l e opinion the p l a n n i n g of at least the past five years by multiple committees a n d three administrations, truly crystallized into the highest point of o u r fraternal existence.

I t is impossible to properly t h a n k o u r co-host chapters a n d auxiliary, o u r guest speakers, fellow officers, a n d h u n d r e d s of brothers w h o labored so diligently to achieve the kind of celebration we did. W e are deeply grateful for the high o p p o r t u n i t y of serving as your N a t i o n a l leader and c o n t r i b u t i n g what we could to the sum total of the herculean efforts of o u r brothers in this great undertaking.

of Alpha Phi Alpha I have ever witnessed . . . " Past General President A. Maceo Smith: " T h e entire meeting was a great success a n d I am sure that plans and ideas were engendered to give the Fraternity the proper start on its predestined role of leadership for the next fifty years."

Space will not p e r m i t more direct quotes but we must observe that the establishment of o u r $25,000 scholarship fund has been the subject of m u c h praise from the residents of Cornell University a n d n u m e r o u s first citizens of all races. Moreover, Buffalo proper has complimented o u r general decorum a n d program magn i t u d e very highly.

Obviously we can all take just pride in a job that reflects limitless inner strength, cooperation and brotherly affection.

But the 50th

Anniversary is now history and we have begun o u r second half century in further quest of h u m a n dignity a n d service to m a n k i n d . " T h e r e is a destiny that makes us brothers No one goes his way alone All that we pour into the lives of others Comes back into our very own."

California..

Here We Come â&#x20AC;˘

General Convention Dates August 21-24, 1957 General Convention Headquarters: HOLLYWOOD PLAZA HOTEL, HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA For further information, please write, wire or call in person Brother Samuel F. DeBose, 2671 Lacuesta Drive, Hollywood 46, California.

Perhaps the best consolation for us all can be derived from the many congratulatory expressions received in the General President's office. T h r e e such letters in particular do we wish to share with you.

Jewel George B. Kelley wrote: " N o w I am going to tender the thanks of one of the Founders for the successful Convention . . . the excellent speeches h e a r d d u r i n g the week ably depicted the advancement m a d e by the fraternity in its 50 years of progress.

"Naturally the crowning event to the living founders was the pilgrimage to Ithaca u n d e r such favorable conditions.

"It is very pleasant to look back on 50 years of continued life of Alpha Phi Alpha a n d to realize that its beg i n n i n g a n d growth have been part of your effort. .Such is my feeling at this time a n d it makes me thankful to God . . . " Says Past Southern Vice-President Charles W . Greene: " I a m yet happy over the very fine 50th Anniversary Convention. . . . really I think t h a t the above convention was one of the most inspiring, informative a n d colorful conventions D E C E M B E R , 1956

PRESIDENT DIRECTS CONVENTION PROGRAM General President Frank L. Stanley, (center). Editor and Publisher of the Louisville Defender. goes over 50th Anniversary program with Mrs. Robert L. Vann, President of the Pittsburgh Courier, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Dr. Philip Davidson, President, the University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.

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Our Continuing Responsibility

By B R O T H E R FRANK L. STANLEY, SR. General President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

BUFFALO, N. Y.-It is most significant that we are met on this the occasion of the Golden Anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha. It is a coveted milestone that has been held vivid in our planning for several years throughout the whole of Alphadom.

Every anniversary is a stimulating event, but being here to observe our 50th Anniversary is especially inspiring. Aside from the many planned pleasures and enlarged opportunities to greet the old and meet the new, we have the high opportunity of rededicating ourselves to noble ideals and of blueprinting an eventful future.

Brotherhood is the price of survival and still the most necessary human trait, that kind of brotherhood which is expressed in the recognition of the spiritual birthright of every one of God's individual men and women. For brotherhood is synonymous with democracy . . . that de-

mocracy which is self-denying and self-contradicting, unless it entitles every man to worship according to his conscience and live proud and free and equal in the color of his birth. The three great impulses of the human spirit still are freedom, equality and cooperation . . . and as has often been said, these are the lamps of civilization, Fifty years ago, our founders conceived the purpose of Alpha: "To promote a more perfect union among its members, to preserve the sanctity of the home, the personification of virtue, the chastity of woman; sympathy and aid to the weak; to further brotherly love, and a fraternal spirit and justice among men, and destroy all prejudices, and to discountenance evil," Let us have no hesitancy in reaffirming this mandate of spiritual idealism upon which our fraternity was founded.

Our first General Convention, forty-eight years ago, set Alpha's goal as reaching every college and university and bringing together under one hand and with one bond, fraternal love among all worthy college men.

In 1916, the editor of the SPHINX wrote, "After nine years of struggle, Alpha Phi Alpha now stands as a Living monument to those inspired youths whose imaginative genius gave birth to such an organization which is destined to be so important a factor in shaping the lives of men of this country."

Thus, at the very inception of our fraternity, our founders had the foresight not to suppose that what they would do for brotherhood would be done for others, but rather for themselves. They saw that prejudice . . . or lack of brotherhood, makes impossible any real solution of economic, social or personal difficulties, and that social ills could be remedied only through acceptance of responsibility and cooperation to solve common problems.

They heeded the message of God: "Not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums; But with deeds of love and mercy, the heavenly kingdom comes."

In ancient literature, there is the story that three men were in a boat, none of whom could swim. When they got to midstream, one man took an auger and started to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. The other two shouted, "What are you doing?"

"Tend to your own business," said he. "I am boring a hole beneath mv seat only, and not beneath yours."

"But", the other two shouted, "we are all in the same boat."

This story is two thousand years old. It is as true, if not truer, than when it was written. Indeed, we are all in the same boat.

Truly, each of us is part of world brotherhood and is accordingly diminished by what works against ii.

Whittier tells us in the climax of one of his greatest poems:

A GOOD OLD BULL SESSION Brothers Frankie Dee and Carlton Lee held the attention of six other Brothers while they passed out a yarn regarding some split-T formation. We are suspicious of Dr. Broddus of Trenton. New Jersey, and the other two Brothers standing next to him who are dentists in Brooklyn, New York and Montclair. New Jersey. Groups like this formed all over the hotel giving vent to the expression that all important issues are solved in smoke filled rooms."

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"Heaven's gate is not open to him who comes alone: Save another's soul, and thus thou'lt save thine own."

Inextricably, our souls are in the THE SPHINX

same boat. O u r founders gave us an e n d u r i n g heritage when they utilized their vision to look beyond then and now, a n d see not alone what brotherhood is, b u t what it is m e a n t to be.

T h e y knew as true devotees to the concept of b r o t h e r h o o d that they would derive the most perfect joy possible out of p u t t i n g all of their powers into the cause of h u m a n i t y .

T h u s they realized fellowship, for there is n o c o m p a n i o n s h i p so p u r e a n d wholesome as that obtained while working successfully together.

In addition, they got self-respect, for there is n o satisfaction so great as consciousness for having done well, that which we o u g h t to do. Certainly, in this noble relationship, they got faith, for all belief in the laws of goodness, comes from doers.

It is most a p p r o p r i a t e , therefore, that we pause d u r i n g this celebration to go back into the storehouse of our memory a n d bring o u t from it, the residue of o u r illustrious past and use it as the foundation of o u r planning for the next half century of service.

If we are to hold o u r place of leadership, we must build u p o n these great deeds of the past a n d effect swift a n d decisive solutions to the h u m a n problems that engulf us.

W e must realize that the problems of today r e q u i r e collective answers, a n d we must keep on learning how to live together. O u r present situation is m u c h more a problem of o u r minds, o u r thinking, our concepts a n d perspective.

For m a n as the product of m i n d is exempt from any growth, present or future, except that produced by m i n d . Indeed, the problem is n o t the control of matter, b u t the self-control of m a n .

Ithaca, New York, as places go in America, is n o t very large or important.

A n d yet, as things go, great principles seem to have a habit of taking root in small places. And in time, they cast their shadow over the land. T h i s was t r u e of the birthplace of o u r beloved fraternity, to which, incidentally, we shall make a pilgrimage on the final day of this convention.

A distinguishing fact is that A l p h a was the second of three men's social fraternities founded at Cornell University.

Only Delta Chi antedates it, a n d according to its stated purpose, it was created primarily for Caucasian law students.

L a m b d a P h i M u , the next men's fraternity to follow Alpha, was limited to medical students of Italian and Spanish descent. T i m e later proved b o t h of these original purposes impractical.

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Yet, in this climate of mixed classes, but restricted fraternities, our founders did not form just a n o t h e r fraternity solely for their own selfish interests . . . they created an organization suitable lor any man . . . one of men, w h o by choice t u r n e d their backs on seco n d class citizenship a n d accepted the risks of being free men. It was not an easy choice then. It is equally a difficult choice now. For there have ever been d o u b t i n g Thomases w h o said first-class citizenship is an illusion.

It is right and proper, therefore, that we recall the courage of our founders. It is right that we pa) new allegiance a n d reverent respect to the great tradition of the countries warriors on Alpha's horizon. T h e i r labors have made this fraternity the pattern for others a n d every member who shares in this celebration is in their debt.

T h u s , if we would make this significant milestone something more t h a n a festive occasion . . . if we would permit it to penetrate and guide our

MAPKET DEVELOPERS CITE ALPHA AT BUFFALO Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was cited on its Golden Anniversary by the National Association of Market Developers, a professional organization of persons in marketing and its allied fields. Brother Moss H. Kendrix, NAMD founder and board chairman, was in Buffalo to make presentation in behalf of the NAMDers. The citation was signed for NAMD by Joseph Francis Albright, public relations counselor for the Curtiss Candy Company, who is Market Developers president; Brother Ramon S. Scruggs. Michigan Bell Telephone Company. NAMD first vice-president and awards committee chairman and Brother Kendrix, whose public relations firm represents The Coca-Cola Company and the Carnation Company. The Market Developers also presented to Brother Frank L. Stanley. Alpha general president, an engraved gavel and block in commendation of his leadership of our fraternity on i's 50th anniversary.

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deepest thoughts and group action, we must begin anew in our consciousness to realize the deep faiths instilled in us . . . faith in man . . . acceptance of responsibility and awareness of the interdependence of life.

We must fix our sights upon the vastness of our opportunities and ever remember that all of the good of the world has been won by men with courage . . . with knowledge of their sacred duty and with a sense in action.

We must accept the challenge and had the way by lighting the torch of Ereedom for oppressed people all over the world, so that all may glisten with a new light that glows from a living brotherhood of individual merit and private initiative.

We must be equipped to take our place in the van of world liberation movement. We must be a contributing part of the world's great revolu-

tionary and liberating force which is more powerful than atomic fission.

We must have an unwillingness to accept defeat and disappointment, except to learn lessons and to press forward.

One great fact to remember is that the trend of civilization is forever upward and that a line drawn through the middle of the peaks and valleys of the centuries always has an upward trend.

The world stands in its deepest tragedy . . . a tragedy which has become real and personal for each of us. We cannot stand above it. We must identify ourselves with all oJ its victims.

No one can deny the constant and aggressive assertions of materialism, of sin and evil, of vulgarity, of selfishness, of the incongruous paradox of our domestic affairs. At this very

Midwest Regional Convention ... Dec. 28-30 The Midwest Regional Convention will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, December 28-30th. WE WOULD BE GLAD TO HAVE ANY SUGGESTION THAT ANY BROTHER MAY CARE TO MAKE FOR THE GOOD OF THE CONVENTION. Brother L. N. Newsome, 3735 Page Boulevard, St. Louis 13, Missouri, is the General Chairman. The Convention is being entertained by the Delta Epsilon Lambda Chapter, E. St. Louis, Illinois, Brother Billy Jones, 342-A E. Broadway, E. St. Louis, Mo., President; Alpha Eta Chapter, 5351 Enright Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., President, Arthur L. Visor; and the Epsilon Lambda Chapter, 4959 Maffitt Place, St. Louis 15, Mo., President, Fred T. Simms.

The Convention headquarters will be the Midtown Hotel, 2935 Lawton Boulevard, phone JEfferson 1-5868.

Double rooms (double beds or twin beds) $8.20 with bath Single rooms without bath 4.55 Other suitable places: Atlas Hotel — 4267 Delmar Blvd., $4.55 and up (with or w.o. bath) Adams Hotel — Olive at Pendleton, $5.50 (double room with bath) Hermitage Hotel—4458 Washington, $4.55 and up (with or w.o. bath) Any of the well known hotels downtown are available, also the YMCA. The Housing Committee will work out details for those wishing to reside in homes.

The Convention will open at 2:00 p. m., Friday, December 28th.

The principal topics for the workshops will be Fraternity Housing, and a Functional Program for the Local Chapter. The open dance will be held Friday evening, the 28th, and the banquet and closed dance will be held Saturday evening, the 29th. The public meeting will be held Sunday afternoon, the 30fh. A very interesting and informative program is being planned and some of our most outstanding speakers are being secured for this Convention. Our local committee under the chairmanship of Brother Newsome is working to make this a great Convention, and we are asking the cooperation of all chapters and brothers. Please plan now to send, at least, two official delegates from each chapter, and as many others as you possibly can.

BROTHER C. ANDREW DAVIS Midwest Vice-President

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hour, when racial discrimination should be wasting away with sickness in its very soul, it has been found guilty of tyranny, torture, murder and brazen defiance of the moral and legal codes of society. Spiritually hungry humans everywhere are crying for food and drink, and America stands at the crossroads . . . one way points to tolerance mil love; the other points to prejudi'. and hatred.

It is a crisis of ui.paralleled magnitude, and the time is at hand . . . ihe vantage point of the century . . . to attack this problem with bold, aggressive and remedial action.

This struggle is no small one. It cannot be met by ordinary approaches or indifference. Neither can we win this titanic battle with mere lip service and cardboard weapons of selfdelusion, self complacency, and selfadulation.

We cannot yield to the myths of gradualism, moderation, or go-slow.

There are so many evil forces to beat back; so many looming dangers to be confronted, so many frontiers to open up and countless mountain tops of human progress to be climbed . . .

So many great boons of democracy yet to be enjoyed by our generation if those who come after are to inherit a full measure of life's blessings.

Realistically, the very survival of Alpha as a strong serviceable organization depends upon the success or failure with which we, its members, give effective leadership to the issues <>l the times.

Within the range of my voice, and certainly within the realm of Alphadom, there is a vast potential of able, courageous leadership, sufficient to bring full victory to the army of love, tolerance and Christianity, by subduing the forces that would destroy by violence and master by fear, the minds, the souls, and the bodies of the underprivileged. No group ever engaged in a more grave fight, and none ever found it so necessary. It is one not limited to Alphas but encompasses every human being of courage and good conscience.

America is richer today for the advancement the Negro has won, and society is more mature for what it has had to learn in moving toward his freedom, and no one can forestall destiny.

But the tragedy is that there is so little application of the principles of brotherhood . . . so much countenancing of evil; yes, so little application of the true principles of Christianity.

Basically, our task is no different now from what it was in 1906. The only variation is that our role is now more clearly defined and stems from THE SPHINX

a far broader base. But we have far less excuse to shirk the task, for ours is one of the decision times of history a n d what we do now will shape the destiny of m a n k i n d . . . in fact, determine o u r very own future.

W h a t does o u r future portend?

Are we prepared to meet o u r responsibility of the next half century? Perhaps o u r introspection can be best compared to what a m a n knows at fifty.

His knowledge is no longer one of formulas or forms of words, b u t of people, places and actions. His is ;i knowledge gained by touch, sight. sound, victories, failures, sleeplessness, devotion, love . . . the whole gamut of h u m a n experience a n d emotions of this earth a n d of one's self a n d other men. H e knows t h a t in the flower of his life he must apply all of his collective being for the advancement ol his fellowman, lest he shall die an ignoble death. H e knows finally, that time a n d history have doubled back on him, a n d he is trapped into the position of demonstrating that b r o t h e r h o o d is neither a mystical abstraction nor a mechanical gadget, but a constant caring a b o u t the rights of others.

Alpha Phi Alpha at fifty is better able to take full advantage of its ever greater o p p o r t u n i t i e s in the full

effectuation of its original purpose . . . of achieving right here in America, once a n d lor all, a society in which there are n o u n i m p o r t a n t or underprivileged people.

W e can begin anew by m a k i n g this 50th Anniversary a testimonial to outavowed d e t e r m i n a t i o n ; by directing our every official act toward solutions to the terrifying problems that beset us. T h e n we can r e t u r n h o m e rewarded with greater awareness of the true m e a n i n g of o u r fraternity a n d its utility in the world, a n d better prepared to accept responsibility.

Let us r e m e m b e r t h a t what we do here tonight, this week, a n d the months ahead, has international as well as national significance.

Let us set our sights on the goal of h u m a n happiness a n d march forward with strong a n d active faith in the secure knowledge that the test of our future progress is not whether we make lasting contributions to m a n k i n d .

In the inspiring words of the poet: " W e live in deeds, not years; In thoughts, not breaths; In courage, not cowardice; In feelings, not figures of a dial.

W e should count time by heart throbs.

H e lives most who thinks most, Feels the noblest a n d acts the best."

Educational Director Makes $25,000 Scholarship Recommendation EDITOR'S NOTE: This brief address is

by Brother William H. Hale, Director of Educational Activities of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. It was delivered on the occasion of the presentation of the Fraternity's $25,000.00 scholarship award to Cornell University, Ithaca New York, August 11, 1956.

Doctor Hale is presently professor of Sociology and Chairman of the Department of Social Science, Clark College, Atlanta, Georgia.

I T H A C A , N . Y . - B r o t h e r Galvin, Brother General President Stanley, Honored Jewels, Brothers and Friends: It has been said t h a t an institution is but the lengthened shadow of a m a n . Looked at in a n o t h e r way a social institution is a h u m a n creation designed to meet a particular need.

O u r fraternity a n d the purpose which brings us to this beautiful campus of our b i r t h fit these designations, for they are, at o n e a n d the same time, developments of the idea so D E C E M B E R , 1956

h u m b l y yet earnestly begun fifty years ago.

I n the whole area of social change there are for the student of society no m o r e perplexing questions t h a n

these: H o w d o the customs a n d conventions which have crystallized over the years give way to new forms and new behavior systems? H o w does the individual gain new images of himself a n d new conceptions of his role so that he moves into a n d becomes a part of a new life? W h a t h a p p e n s when groups w h o differ either physically or culturally or both, a n d who by virtue of these peculiarities are assigned differential positions in the social structure come together to share a c o m m o n life in a c o m m o n geographical setting bringing with them as they always do their own peculiar status systems as well as expectations as to how they should behave a n d how they should be behaved toward?

I n 1906 the seven star crest young men w h o found themselves together here at Cornell became immediately for all practical purposes, members of two different groups each having its own u n i q u e status in the society.

T h e y were, first of all, Negro youth; a category sufficient generally, in light of social expectations, to say w h o the individual is, w h a t those goals are toward which he might aspire, what he might become a n d how he should act a n d be acted toward.

At the same time they were college men, a designation in itself well designed to ascribe or assign to the individual a particular place in his world. In the persons of o u r founders these two master status determining categories met a n d clashed, for the role of college men in 1906 was far from being consistent with the role of a Negro. T h e y were indeed what the s t u d e n t of society calls "marginal people."

People faced with severe dilemmas a n d contradictions of their various statuses. People u n s u r e and uncertain as to w h a t they could or should do; people with only vague definitions as to w h o they are. T h e i r problem became one of not only being a Negro b u t also one of acting

M I D - W E S T R E G I O N A L C O N V E N T I O N — December 2 8 - 3 0 , 1956 Convention headquarters will be at the Midtown Hotel, 2935 Lawton Boulevard, phone JEfferson 1-5868, St. Louis, Missouri.

Double rooms with bath, $8.20; single rooms without bath, $4.55.

Atlas H o t e l — 4 2 6 7 Dslmar Blvd., $4.44 up with or without bath.

Adams Hotel—Olive at Pendleton, $5.50 up double rooms with bath.

Hermitage H o t e l — 4 4 5 8 Washington, $4.55 up with or without bath Any of the well known downtown hotels are available, also the Y M C A .

T h e Housing Committee will work out details for those wishing to reside in homes.

For further information, contact Brother Lionel N . Newsome, 3735 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri.

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like college men. The story of their efforts to resolve this conflict is a part of our history well known to each of us. And part of their problem, so indelibly a part of it that it finds expression, today fifty years later, was the matter of scholarship, and their burning idea that through knowledge and truth men might begin to push back the shadows and enjoy truly that freedom which has become synonymous with our great nation. And so I come this afternoon to recommend to our President a Founders Memorial Scholarship at Cornell University, but in a real sense I come to follow through on the idea which they conceived fifty years ago.

Brother President Stanley, as Director of Education for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and on behalf of the thousands of people, both in and out of our organization who consciously or unconsciously are heir to the labor of our Founders, I recommend to you this Founders' Memorial Scholarship. In practical terms, it means a $1,000.00 scholarship to a deserving American Youth without regard to race, religion, nationality or sex but more piofoundly it is a tribute to seven men who—in what was once one of the most class bound areas of our society—the college campus—dared to attack, to seize and break for all time the cake of custom.

From the General Secretary's Desk Brothers in Alpha: Fiftieth Anniversary.

The Jewels ^ . . , . r ,, , with their families, and brothers initiGreetings in this fall n e w s l e t t e r . . ^ f r o m 1 9 0 7 w h h t h d r fami_ Much has happened m Alpha since, ieS) w e r e a J 1 m a U e n d a n c e . we last wrote you. Our Fiftieth An- „ ~, , , , niversary is now history and o u r u ° " Tuesday there were speeches Fiftieth Anniversary edition of the*3? *Jr. John Leary, Vice-President Sphinx has been mailed. ° £ Chrysler Corp., Genera President r frank L. Stanley and Mr. Branch Seven hundred twenty-seven (727) Rickey, Chairman of the Board, Pittsbrothers and their families from all burgh Pirates. Tuesday night a fabuover the country and Bermuda rep-lous Cocktail party was given by resenting one hundred and forty Brother Frankie Dee and later a boat (140) chapters gathered in Buffalo ride to Canada sponsored by Rho August 7-11 to help celebrate Alpha's Lambda Chapter that did not return

DETROIT BROTHERS SPONSOR GOLF TOURNAMENT TROFHY WINNERS in the Annual Alpha Phi Alpha Golf Tournament in Detroit on Sunday, July 21, at Warren Valley Country Club. The tourney was sponsored by Gamma Lambda under the direction of Brother Ted Montgomery. In the picture are Brothers Leroy Dues.

Montgomery. Dr. Charles Brooks, James Brown, Richard Armstead. Richmond. Va.; Judge Jones, Chicago; George Taylor, Dr. Remus Robinson, low medalist; Robert Weaver; Alva Carroll. Front row: Robert Sims. Tom Briscoe, Dr. Robyn Arrington and L. M. Quinn.

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to the United States until 4:15 a. m.

There was music and refreshments with plenty of entertainment.

Wednesday — Brother A. Wayman Ward held one of the most impressive memorial services ever witnessed. The Memorial Sermon was given by Brother Leroy Patrick, Minister, Bethesda Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After the service we had music furnished by the Alpha Glee Club under the able leadership of Brother Eddie Goins of Tennessee State University. Brother Robert P. Daniel, President of Virginia State College, introduced former United States Ambassador to India, Mr. John Sherman Cooper.

In the cool of the evening Brother Duke Ellington gave a never to be forgotten concert for more than four thousand persons in the Municipal Auditorium.

Later Rho Lambda Chapter held its Anniversary Dance with music furnished by Brother Ellington and his world famous band.

Thursday was Civil Rights Day. A moving address by Brother Arthur D. Shores started the ball rolling; followed by an address from Mr. Robert Schnering, President of Curtiss Candy Company. In the afternoon one of the highpoints—Our Women's Program was MC'd bv Mrs. Robert Vann, President, Pittsburgh Courier. A stimulating address was given by Mrs. Autherine Lucy Foster with participation by Dr. Larzette Hale and two beautiful musical selections were given by Mrs. Charlotte Wesley Holoman, daughter of Brother and Mrs. Charles H. Wesley.

Mother Singleton was presented to the convention and gave an interesting address.

In order to get all sides of the Civil Rights and Integration in Education, Dr. Phillip Davidson, President of the University of Louisville, gave a recital of the change of that University from an all white institution to an institution for all people and the resultant progress of the community.

Thursday evening saw more than two thousand (2000) persons gathered in the beautiful Kleinhans Music Hall who heard a soul stirring address

by Brother Charles H. Wesley; the introduction of the guest speaker by Brother Councilman Earl Brown of New York City and a most interesting address by Governor W. Averell Harriman, State of New York. Music was furnished by Mrs. Eugene Pickard, The Johnson Male Chorus and Brother James Hall. Brother General President Stanley was in rare form as the presiding officer. After this THE SPHINX

meeting the all Greek Dance was held in the Memorial Auditorium.

Friday, the second business session got underway with a moving undergraduate address by Brother Donald Masse followed by music by the Alpha Glee Club and reports of the various committees. With Brother Howard Long presiding four brothers were nominated for the General Presidency to be voted on in May, 1957 by the entire brotherhood. They were: Brother Myles A. Paige, Brother J. Rupert Picott, Brother Walter H. "Duke" Williams, Brother W. Byion Rum ford.

The undergraduate Panel was conducted by Brother Aaron Brown with the Assistant Vice-Presidents serving as panelists. After more reports were received the meeting was adjourned.

In the evening a trip to Niagara Falls was enjoyed with a party at the Glen Casino following.

Saturday on a sixteen (16) car train the Convention was moved to Ithaca, New York for the Memorial Luncheon, presentation of the $25,000.00 Scholarship Fund, presentation of the 50th Anniversary Medallions to the living Jewels and to the families of the deceased Jewels.

Back in Buffalo the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Statler was the scene of a most historic banquet. TwentyEight (28) Past General Officers were awarded plaques, more than two hundred (200) brothers were given 25 Year Certificates and the convention heard a masterful address by Brother Martin Luther King, Jr. Brothers King, Shores and Wesley were given awards at the close of the Historic Fiftieth Anniversary Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha.

1957 GRAND TAX

Eastern Region—Philadelphia, Pa.— May 10, 11, 12.

Omega Chapter We regret to announce the passing into Omega Chapter of: Brother W. Alexander Smith, former Midwestern Vice-President and Chairman of the Committee on Standards and Extension, of Gary, Indiana.

Brother J. R. Lillard of Kansas City, Missouri.

EBONY Read the "Alpha Story" in the November issue of Ebony Magazine.

CONVENTION SOUVENIRS A few 50th Anniversary Plates are left that may be purchased through this office. They are excellent Souvenirs but durable enough to be used. The cost is $1.00 each plus postage. The average weight when wrapped is two pounds. Consult your local post office for the postal rate from Chicago, Illinois.

Additional copies of the 50th Anniversary Edition of the Sphinx may be had for $1.00 plus postage (9 cents) each.

25 Year CERTIFICATES The remaining 25 Year Certificates will be mailed in the near future.

KEYS WITH CLASS KEY FOUND A set of keys, to which was attached a class key, was turned in to the General Secretary's office in Buffalo.

Upon proper identification we will be happy to mail them to the owner

Chapter Program Suggestions Here is a tentative program of activities of one chapter for 1956-57.

SEPTEMBER Alpha Round-Up — Reclamation OCTOBER Freshman Smoker in conjunction wi:h undergraduate chapter NOVEMBER Election of Chapter Officers DECEMBER Installation of Chapter Officers; New officers assume duties; Annual Founders' Day Observance.

JANUARY Fellowship meeting with representatives of state chapters FEBRUARY Sponsor Special Fund Raising Project MARCH Citizenship Program APRIL Closed Social Affair for Wives and Sweethearts MAY Eastern Regional Convention, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania; Bon Voyage Breakfast — Dutch Treat.

JUNE Present Scholarship Award; Fellowship and Final Meeting.

JULY Annual Summer Picnic AUGUST National Convention — Los Angeles.

California — Program Planning and Auditing.

Chapter Secretaries are urged to send in Grand Tax early in order to beat the rush of November 15. Kindlv write lor remittance forms now if copies are not in your files. You are hereby reminded that WE MUST HAVE T H E FULL NAME AND COMPLETE ADDRESS OF EACH FINANCIAL B R O T H E R in order to keep our files accurate and to send each brother his due material. Please follow the directions that are printed on the first page of the "Remittance of Funds" form—the lower left corner.

REGIONAL CONVENTIONS-1956 Midwestern Region — St. Louis.

Missouri—December 28-30.

REGIONAL CONVENTIONS-1957 Southern Region—Memphis Tennessee-April 19, 20, 21 'Southwestern Region—Omaha, Nebraska-April 26, 27, 28 DECEMBER, 1956

THE ALPHA GLEE CLUB This group of young men under the leadership of Brother Goins of the Department of Music at A. and I. University. Nashville, Tennessee, made a worthwhile contribution to the convention sessions. Their repertoire was good and included many songs that called for audience par icipation. The group, we are told, did quite a bit of serenading on the side to many of the lovely young ladies that were in attendance.

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It All Started Fifty Years Ago

The most significant part of the Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration w a s the pilgrimage to Ithaca, N e w York and the campus of Cornell University.

Here on this most h a l l o w e d ground a half century a g o s e v e n y o u n g college students united in a common bond to organize Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The pilgrimage b e g a n at 8 a. m. Saturday. August 11 w h e n approximately 1.000 Brothers and their guests boarded the s e v e n t e e n coach Leigh V a l l e y Special Train for the three and one-half hour ride to Ithaca, N e w York.

Picture No. 1 s h o w s a typical coach full of Brothers and their guests enroute to Ithaca.

Picture No. 2 represents the multitude of joyous souls waiting

to be admitted to the memorial luncheon in the Statler Inn at Cornell University.

Picture No. 3—Brother Roscoe Giles a member of the Chicago Medical College faculty, a past General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and a graduate of Cornell University's School oi Medicine introduces the three honored Jewels.

Picture No. 4 finds Brother William Hale. Director of the Fraternity's Educational Activities, making the statement of recommendation for the establishment of a $25,000 scholarship fund for prospective students at Cornell University irrespective of race, color or national origin.

Picture No. 5—The Vice-President of Cornell University makes a statement of thanks and appreciation to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity after receiving the scholarship check from General President Frank L. Stanley.

Picture No. 6—Jewel Brother Murray is congratulating Jewel Brother Callis upon receiving the Fiftieth Anniversary Medallion while Jewel Brother Keiley looks on approvingly. All three Jewels received these Medallions a s a token of appreciation and esteem held for them b y Brothers in Alpha.

After the luncheon approximately 600 Brothers formed a large circle on the Cornell campus and s a n g the Alpha Hymn. The trip

to Ithaca w a s enjoyed and represented the first time a fraternity of our type presented a university like Cornell with $25,000 to be applied to their Endowment Funds and the yield to b e used for scholarship purposes.

The townspeople of Ithaca were cordial and made all of their facilities available to transport the large group from the station to the campus and back to the station. Large signs of "Welcome Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity" were placed on the Ithaca Leigh Valley Railroad Station. The trip c a m e to an end w h e n the train returned to Buffalo for Brothers and their guests to attend the final activities of the w e e k long program—the Anniversary Banquet.

From Oklahoma To Ohio ... From New York To New Orleans... From Everywhere!

From Buffalo to N e w Orleans and all other areas Brothers and their families (in one c a s e their dog and cat) a s s e m b l e d in Buffalo.

N e w York, August 7-11. 1956 to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc. Their purposes for coming such long distances for this occasion w e r e twofold. O n e — a good w a y to spend a portion of one's vacation. Two—to p a y h o m a g e and devotion to our three living Jewel Brothers. Henry A. Callis, George B. Keiley, and Nathaniel A. Murray w h o with four other Brothers founded Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc. in June, 1906 at Cornell University, Ithaca, N e w York.

This reunion of over 1500 Brothers, w i v e s , sons and daughters is one of the memorable

milestones in America's history. The program from beginning to end w full of h a l l e n g e s for Alpha Phi Alpha's second w au ss lull oi ccnuuenijes lur projecting projet fifty y e a r s of service to humanity.

Our SPHINX staff photographers. Brothers Henry Crawford.

Josephus Hicks, and Frank Stanley. Jr. w e r e constantly clicking their lens a s a m e a n s of perpetuating some of the activities and personalities.

The picture No. 1 s h o w s the Oklahoma delegation assembled in the foyer of the Statler Hotel following the banquet which w a s attended b y approximately 1500 persons.

Picture No. 2 includes the Southern Assistant Vice-President Brother Reuben Perry of Tennessee A. and I. University w h o g a v e

the Undergraduate Address, and Brother Frank L. Stanley, Jr. of the University of Illinois w h o in a most elegant manner, introduced Brother Perry.

Picture No. 3 caught Mrs. Alfred D. Price. Chairman of the Buffalo Alpha W i v e s Auxiliary and Russell N. Service, Chairman of the 50th Anniversary Committee, chatting briefly at the banquet dais after receiving congratulations from the visiting d e l e g a t e s .

Picture No. 4—Now here w e h a v e truly the three members of the top echelon. Brother Frank L. Stanley, Sr.. General President.

Brother Luther King of Montgomery, A l a b a m a , w h o g a v e the banquet address which w a s scholarly, interesting and inspiringly delivered; to Brother King's right. Brother Raymond P. Alexander of Philadelphia w h o served a s banquet toast master.

Picture No. 5 s h o w s the first l a d y lone Stanley, wife of our General President receiving an orchid from Laura Holland, wife of Dr. W. B. Holland, w h o served a s Chairman of the Convention Social Committee.

The orchid w a s presented on behalf of the Buffalo Alpha W i v e s and symbolized the remarks given b y Dr. Calvin Johnson, President of Rho Lambda Chapter, w h e n he stated "We w e l c o m e you — from the heart, and s o to e a c h , right at the start, a hearty w e l c o m e to o n e and all."

Picture No. 6 finishes this spread from Oklahoma to Ohio. It is the Cleveland delegation with their w i v e s and sweethearts. This delegation holds all honors for registered d e l e g a t e s . The SPHINX staff regrets that more pictures could not be included in this banquet presentation of action shots in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Statler.

A NEW IDEA

mm aaiiucs' coat PUBLISHED AT NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Vol. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; No. 1 This is it? The offspring of our fertile imagination and a feverish desire to stimulate Alpha Wives. After years of fruitless endeavor we have at last produced something, of which we are very proud. We earnestly hope that it will bring our family of Alpha Wives a little closer.

This infant news-letter is so small perhaps it should be called Chit-Chat instead of Alpha Wives Chat, however, we are leaving this up to you. Whatever name most of the Alpha Wives of the State decide upon will be the one which our infant will carry through life. Please send in your name for our baby and if it is the winning name you will have the honor of being its Godmother.

Seriously though, we, the Alpha Wives of Newport News have felt for some time that something should bind the Alpha Wives of this state that would stimulate and inspire all to greater efforts in aiding our husbands in their perpetuation of all thai Alpha Phi Alpha represents.

We intend to publish this miniature letter bi-annually and earnestly seek your cooperation in making it a leaflet worth reading.

In order to identify ourselves, a list of the active Alpha Wives is given below. It includes their maiden names as well as their birthplace or city of longest residency.

Newport News, Virginia Birthplace or place of Names of Active Alpha Wives longest residency Nancy McDowell Carter New York, New York Mildred Finch Downing Suffolk. Virginia Margaret Goble Epps Marion, Virginia Xenia Stewart Erwin Newport News, Virginia Emily Hurdle Fowlkes Newport News, Virginia Gladys Williams George Cleveland, Ohio Katherine Coleman Goble White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Theresa Brown Howard Williamsburg, Virginia Sadie Bailey Herring Durham, North Carolina Mattie Clarke Jackson Phoebus, Virginia Margaret Fields Johnson Newport News, Virginia Ethel Roane Jones Richmond, Virginia Eunice Odom Lipscombe Norfolk, Virginia Alease Humphries Madden Danville, Virginia Maudestine D. Manning Hampton. Virginia Annie Eliza Johnson Pleasant Thomasville, Georgia Celestine Spellman Raney Elizabeth City, North Carolina Ruth Spruill Ridley Macon, North Carolina Louise Twine Rollins Tallahassee, Florida June Tanismore Ross Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Willie Wyche Smith Newport News, Virginia Helen Clarke Thomas Montgomery, Alabama Helen Leedie Thompson New York, New York Ruth Pennington Thorne Baltimore, Maryland Pearly Wise Travis Quantico, Virginia Dorothy Roles Watkins Rochester, New York As a group our principal aim is not to serve our community but to assist our husbands and create a bond of understanding among ourselves.

We have not undertaken any huge projects but we have been quite successful in the small ones which we have sponsored whenever, we, as a group, have felt the desire to do so.

Our meetings consist usually of brief business sessions and a game period.

This period is not lengthy either. Two members act as hostesses and the service is very simple, merely a dessert.

The above information gives you an insight into our group. Our program is far from perfect but we enjoy it. Perhaps you can tell us how we may improve upon it.

We should like to hear about your group and their activities. Send us the "info" and we'll publish it for other groups to digest.

Our next news letter will be devoted to the first group which sends us news about their members and their activities. Will it be your group?

Bye now, Newport News Alpha Wives PAGE 22

BRO. W. NEAL BROWN

Bro. Neal Brown Gets High Post NEWARK, N. J.-Brother W. Neal Brown, Nine High Street, Montclair, New Jersey, active member of Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter, Newark, of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, has been appointed as an Assistant Professor of Casework in the Graduate School of Social Work, Rutgers University, a State University of New Jersey.

Brother Brown assumed his duties on September 4, 1956. He is the first Negro professor appointed to the Graduate School of Social Work.

Brother Brown has unusual and outstanding training and background in the Field of Social Work. He has been active as a professional social worker in the State of New Jersey for the past ten years. His activities include four years with the Social Service Federation of Englewood, New Jersey; one year as Executive Director of the Community Branch YMCA, Hackensack, New Jersey and five years as Psychiatric Social Worker in the Regional Office of the Veterans Administration, Newark, New Jersey.

Other Professional a c t i v i t i e s i Brother Brown served as a member of a volunteer group of professionals in the field of Psychiatry, Pediatrics,, Psychology and Social Work; made outstanding contributions to the parents group for retarded children in the beginning of the Essex County Clinic for Retarded Children. He also served for two years on a grant THE SPHINX

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?%at&M,itcf 'pun DR. O. WILSON WINTERS, Editor "Aintcha Sorry?"

FATHER AND SON Brother Frank Stanley made a plea lor the 50th Anniversary Convention to be a family affair and it was just that . . . Here we have a father and son combination. Brother Leroy Crayton of Cleviand. Ohio and his son, Brother Leroy Stafford Crayton, who is already President of the Fraternity's Chapter in the Crayton residence

from the Turrell Fund as caseworker consultant in group work at Fuld Neighborhood House in Newark, New Jersey. He has served as lecturer leader of study groups and a member of the Executive Committee of the Nishuane School PTA, Montclair, New Jersey. At present he serves as a consultant to the State Civil Service Commission.

Brother Brown is a graduate of Hampton Institute, Virginia, and the New York School of Social Work, Columbia University.

He is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers.

DECEMBER, 1956

Hon. Sydney P. Brown, Zeta Lambda Chapter Chicago, 111., Dear Sydney: We missed you at the Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration of Alpha Phi Alpha. You missed lots of things,—the Lake Erie cuddle cruise; the Cornell Turkish Bath train ride, the trip to Niagara Falls—good old Niagara Falls, the world's honeymoon center, the bride's second disappointment; Frankie Dee's Bacchanalian fiesta listed as a Get Acquainted Party. How could anybody get acquainted when Schenley-dimmed eyes created multiple images of everything seen. Yes, we heard that your son from the House of Alpha was marrying a Kappa bred girl from the House of Dickerson and I predict your granddaughters will all be Alpha Kappa Alphas.

Since my copy is too late for the Sphinx Frat Fun, I shall take it out on you and spill the stuff just as I remembered it or heard it. * * * "Res Ipsa Loquitur" Coming up from Memphis at the side of a road a woman looked helplessly at a flat tire on her car. A man stopped and helped her. After the tire was changed, the woman said.

"Please let the jack down easy. Mv husband is asleep in the back seat." * # # Alpha is rich in cerebral specialist! surcharged with spontaneous repartee.

When someone observed the paucity of Caucasian registration at the Statler, Brother Cerebellum opined that the specific gravity of ink was lower than that of milk and the Statler Hotel was providing it, for one week at least. *

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There were brothers present with their sons and daughters. Many were squeezing a few more torrid weeks before returning to college and one childless couple snorted that the only thing college does for some kids is to cure their parents of bragging about them. # # # Mrs. Anna E. Singleton—affectionately called Mother Singleton because the early flame of Alpha flickered in her Ithaca home while the seven jewel founders rendezvoued there—proudly said, "I'm proud to be the mother of 25,000 sons." That reminds me of the visit Mrs. Gunn made to the Army Camp in Georgia and was hailed by the Chaplain who said, "I'm glad to meet you at last. So you're the woman who has so many sons in this army." # # * It was a convention filled with paradoxes. Frankie Dee was the shortest brother but he had the longest bank roll.

Brother Ex prexy A. Maceo Smith's "Statement of Occasion" address was a classic. Was the highlight climax, fraternalism? No. Was it vistas of future decades of Alphian history? No! What was it?—It was "Chastity." ' » * # Brother Walter Booker conceals more philosophy than his reputation for pharmacology bespeaks. He also knows his chemistry. He told us kissing is just so much chemistry. It has to do with a craving for salt.

The cave man found that salt helped cool him off in the summer heat.

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that it was more interesting if the neighbor was of the opposite sex.

Then everybody forgot about salt. * # * Brother Walter Holland's solicitous advice to the brothers about the boat ride, the cool lake air, the swirling winds penetrating icily t h r o i - ' scant summer fabric suggested the necessity of warm clothing, preferably wool but it was not necessary to describe milady's raiment, nor to suggest "Wooly winds" which they tell me went out with Model T—or did they?

And I am sure with a little practice he could pronounce Brother John A. Cundieff's name without the ribaldry his repeated lapsus lingae caused. * * * Cousin Laura Holland, his wife, was more specific; in fact, she was specifically specific. She spoke of a glamor girl as having "long blonde hair with short black roots"; about a would be lothario as a "sheep in wolf's clothing;" I told her: "It's sad for a girl to reach the age Where men consider her charmless But it's worse for man to attain the age Where girls consider him harmless." * # * Buffalo was simply divine-Fort Erie races were close by, close enough for many of the wise boys to get Statler Hotel checking out money from the ponies.

There was a nice drive-in theatre also. One of the delegates was seen cleaning his windshield before driving in . . of course, he was married.

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There were a few blind dates emanating from the Dee cocktail party.

One I observed running into head winds. (When a woman can's get the man she wants—heaven help the man she gets.) * • * Our mutual friend from Cleveland was there. She had a dress on tight enough to show there was a woman in it, but loose enough to show she was a lady. * * * Sydney, I was speaking to one of the chamber maids and asked her what she thought of our group. Oh she thought they were fine. I proudly told her this was our Fiftieth Anniversary. Oh she said: "then that accounts for so much Geritol in the rooms." The Northern boys brought Geritol but the Southern boys stuck to Hadacol. * * # I know you are not earthy enough for this little humor. I read it three times before I smiled. Now I smile every time I read it. * # # Sign in an Ithaca Store Window (Justice of the Peace) (For Sale) * * * You wouldn't believe it but I motored to Buffalo. Coming into Erie I nearly ran over a pedestrian whom I think was from Atlantic City. I am not positive he was from the seashore but I believe he was, for when he reached the sidewalk I heard him say something about the sun and the beach. * » • Aintcha sorry you missed Buffalo? Well for a couple of hours on Wednesday night August 8th I was almost sorry I came to Buffalo. The Radio Station located in the Penthouse of the Hotel Statler received a phone call that at a given hour the whole place would be bombed. The hotel authorities sent its employees to all the rooms to notify the guests of the threat, stated that they believed it was a hoax but advised the guests to use their own judgment about abandoning the hotel. T o one delegate, "deep in the sheets", it meant nothing. He managed to mumble out pantingly: "I -would as lief- go now- as anytime." * # # T h e fellows presented a skit depicting the birth of Alpha Phi Alpha.

(Aside to Brother M. G. Miles-Next time don't get such sleek, fat, pork-andhominy grit-fed actors. Not even Jewel Kelly looked that good in those early days. # * * Then they had the real, true, live Duke Ellington, in the flesh, with (Continued on Page 40) PAGE 24

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Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship Winner BROOKLYN, N. Y. - Andrew E. Van Keuren, 23 St. Felix Street, has been awarded a scholarship for study at Michigan State College during the 1956-1957 school year by Gamma Iota Lambda Chapter (Brooklyn) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Van Keuren is a 1956 honor graduate of Manual High School, Brooklyn, where he distinguished himself in both his studies and extra-class activities. He was a member of the Manual Swimming Team and the Honor Perfect Class for three and one half years. He also received 90 percent certificates in mathematics, general science, swimming and glee club.

A member of Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Van Keuren served as a member of the Youth Choir, was president of Baptist Youth Fellowship and worked in the Church School.

Gamma Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha has a representative group from business, medicine, law, education, social service and other professions. It is the chapter of one of the seven founders of the Fraternity, Eugene Kinckle Jones, and a nominee for the General President of the Fraternity, Judge Myles A. Page.

Dr. Aaron Brown, Eastern Regional Director of Education, is chairman of the Scholarship Committee.

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Negro Educator Chosen to Head Department In Brooklyn College Howard University Professor Will Be First of Race to Hold That Rank NEW YORK, N. Y.-For the first time, a municipal college is to have a Negro educator as chairman of an academic department.

Brooklyn College has invited Dr. John Hope Franklin, Professor of History at Howard University, to be a full professor and chairman of its history department.

As far as can be determined, no other college in the city—or in thestate lor that matter—has ever appointed a Negro chairman. He will serve at a salary of about $11,000.

The new faculty member was proposed by the history department committee on appointments. The present chairman, Prof. Arthur C. Cole, had reached the mandatory retirement age of 70.

The committee, consisting of Dr. Cole, and Prof. Jesse D. Clarkson, Prof. Robert A. East, Prof. Solomon F. Bloom, and Prof. Hans Rosenberg spent several months canvassing academic institutions. They considered Fifteen or twenty potential candidates.

Finally, the committee, with the college president. Dr. Harry D. Gideonse, agreed on Dr. Franklin.

They were so impressed with his qualifications that they took an unusual step—they offered the Howard scholar the departmental chairmanship as well as a full professorship.

Chairmen are selected by department members who hold tenure. In this case, there are seventeen voting members. Dr. Franklin was accepted as chairman with "great enthusiasm," Dr. Cole said. Chairmen serve for three years.

Two Technicalities Remain There arc two technicalities that must be met before the appointment of Dr. Franklin becomes official. This afternoon at 2 o'clock the Brooklyn College committee on personnel and budget will meet to take action. Dr. Gideonse. who is chairman of this committee, said there would be little if any opposition.

On March 10 the name of Dr. Franklin will come before the Board of Higher Education. All appointments must be approved bv the board. But normally the board goes DECEMBER, 1956

vard. He was a Fulbright lecturer at Cambridge University two years ago. And this summer he will teach at the University of California.

Had Expected to Study Law

DR. JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN

along with the recommendations of the faculty involved. Approval appeals to be routine in this case.

A six-footer, weighing 170 pounds, Dr. Franklin, at 41, has made a name for himself in the field of history.

He has won various awards and citations, among them the President's Fellowship Award of Brown University and the Phi Beta Kappa Key at Fisk University.

He received his doctorate from Harvard University.

A graduate of Fisk, he is the author of several books. One, written in 1947, "From Slavery to Freedom," a history of the American Negro, went into five printings. He is now writing a book on the South, to be published by the Harvard University Press. It is a study of the new "militant South."

He was born in Rcnticsville, Okla.

His father, at 76, practices law in Tulsa.

Dr. Franklin has taught at various colleges and universities, among them Wisconsin, Cornell and Har-

When he entered Fisk, Dr. Franklin had no idea that he would end up as a history teacher. He thought he might follow in the footsteps of his father and take up law. But one of his professors, in freshman history, made America's past exciting and dramatic.

"I knew then that I'd spend my professional life in the field of American history," he said.

Dr. Franklin specializes in the history of the South. One of his books.

"The Free Negro in North Carolina." traces the history of the Negroes, as slaves, from 1790 to the outbreak of the Civil War. And last September, he read a paper on the South before the International Congress of Historical Sciences at Rome.

As a student at Fisk, Dr. Franklin met a classmate, Aurelia Whittington.

Several years later they were married. Mrs. Franklin is now a librarian in one of the Washington libraries. Their 3-year-old son is excited over the change but not about Brooklyn. He's waiting to go to California so he can buy cowboy boots.

Outside of his teaching, writing, research and other scholarly chores.

Dr. Franklin likes to go fishing. He spent part of last summer in North Bay, Ont., where he found the fishing much to his liking.

"I know that our students and faculty will welcome our new history chairman," said Dr. Gideonse.

Then he added: "Maybe it will help the University of Alabama students see that color is not a bar to scholarship."

EDITOR'S NOTE: We are grateful to the New York Times for granting us permission to reprint this story entitled "Negro Educator Chosen to Head Department in Brooklyn College" by Benjamin Fine, Education Editor of New York Times, which appeared on the front page of the February 15, 1956, issue of the newspaper.

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BUSINESS SESSIONS WERE IMPORTANT!!!

Here we find Brothers in serious thought regarding resolutions and the Fraternity's budget. A group of Bro'hers including Harvard Long, Aaron Brown, Charles Fleming, Robert Daniels, "Duke" Williams, Lloyd Williams, Henry Crawford, Maurice Moss and many more are actively engaged in weighing the best course for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity â&#x20AC;˘ . . We caught several shots as the two at the top of the page, where Brothers are loading the busses on the campus of Cornell University in preparation for their return to Buffalo . . . The Women's Day Program was unique and significant, for it is the first time in the history of Alpha Phi Alpha convention that women have served as program participants for the entire session . . . We find Brother lames Huger, General Secretary, briefing Mrs. Robert Vann. presiding officer at the women's session on the program . . . Just below Brother Huger. Jewel Brothers Murray and Callis are grasping the hand of Governor Averell Harriman of New York who delivered the address on the evening of our public meeting. Governor Harriman was en route to the Democratic Convention in Chicago. If you look a bit closer you will find a shot of Ithaca's Mayor who was presented at the Memorial Luncheon by Brother Alex Galvin. It is reported that the Mayor of Ithaca made the shortest speech of the entire convention. Brothers from all over the nation presided in the week long activities. Official records indicate that there were 743 registered delegates.

50TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION IN ACTION Brolher Tolly Harris is the center of attraction at the Hotel Statler lectern where he or members of his Committee on A w a r d s and Achievement a w a r d e d p l a q u e s to outstanding educators, l a w y e r s and persons w h o during the past 50 years h a v e given leadership and the spending of their energies to the uplift of humanity. President Frank Stanley and Brother W e s l e y stand together with Brother Luther King a s he receives Alpha Phi Alpha's "Man of the Year" plaque. Brother Lionel N e w s o m e . St. Louis, Mo., talks with Brother Richardson of Indianapolis, Ind. Three Vice Presidents present their best convention p o s e s . They are left to right: Brothers Rupert Picott, Richmond, Va.; C. Anderson Davis, Bluefield. W. Va., and Lewis O. Swingler, Memphis Tenn.

Brother Mel Goode is caught while introducing Branch Rickey.

Two teenagers examine the convention program with a young brother w h o s e e m s to be h a p p y over the fact that he w a s in attendance at Buffalo. The wife of the General President, Mrs. lone Stanley, is caught with a very serious expression upon her face and it w a s all about nothing b e c a u s e her son. Brother Frank Stanley, Jr., made his introduction s p e e c h without a flaw . . so anxious mother worried unnecessarily for six minutes.

The Cleveland, Ohio, delegation at the top of the p a g e . Brothers Herb Miller, Charles Garvin, Luther White, Leroy Crayton, Henry Williams, the Jackson Brothers. Montgomery, Selvante, and others posed with their charming ladies immediately following the banquet. Two pictures of Mrs. Ellen Hicks of Cleveland . . . no accident . . . she is talented and worked very hard with the camera and movie section of the Sphinx magazine staff . . Oh y e s , w e must not forget the cute little schoolmarm w h o lives in Buffalo, but teaches in Cleveland, Miss Katrine Nunley, w h o s e e m s to enjoy the fact that Henry Crawford is a Brother in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Believe it or not this p a g e h a s taken care of a multitude of important omissions if it were nM for this technique.

Dean Rudolph Jones Named President at Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE, N. C.-Brother Rudolph Jones, Teacher and Dean of the institution since 1952, was named President of the Fayetteville State Teachers College when the Board of Trustees met on July 11 to select a successor to Dr. J. Ward Seabrook. The action of the Board saw history repeat itself, for in July, 1933 Dr. Seabrook was elevated from the deanship to the presidency of the college and has held the position since that time.

The newly-elected successor to Dr. Seabrook is a scholar who comes with a splendid background in education and in social service. An honor graduate of Shaw University in 1930, he proceeded to Catholic University of America for the M.A. and the Ph. D. degrees. For the doctorate his areas were economics, political science, and

statistics, and his dissertation title, "The Relative Position of Small Business in American Economy Since 1930." On the basis of his scholarship standing, he was admitted to membership in Pi Gamma Mu, the national Science Honor Society.

Before coming to Fayetteville as Chairman of the Area of Social Sciences, Acting Dean and later Dean of the College, Dr. Jones has served as instructor in mathematics in the Dunbar High School, Washington, D. C ; principal of the Currituck County Training School, Snowden, North Carolina: Senior Interviewer, North Carolina State Employment Service, Rocky Mount; N.Y.A. Student Work Supervisor in North Carolina; Finance Officer, NYA Master Project in Washington, D. C. and in 1951 as Price Economist, Office of

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. Mr. James Huger, General Secretary Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 4432 South Parkway Chicago 15, Illinois Dear Brother Huger: We are writing to appraise you of a situation that occurred here in Jacksonville, Florida, and what this chapter is doing to help.

Some three and a half weeks ago, the local United Fund-Community Chest Executive Committee dropped the Jacksonville Urban League from Chest participation allegedly because of remarks made by Brother Lester Granger at the Urban League National Conference in Cincinnati.

However it has been definitely established that the real reason was pressure through local organizations by Ku Klux Klan and White Citizens Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we are even more positive of this as these attacks were made simultaneously against Miami and Tampa Urban Leagues, and in the exact manner.

Upsilon Lambda is standing in the forefront of the fight to not only tell the Jacksonville citizens of the Urban League story and the reasons for the Chest's action in light of a news black out by the local press, but in contacting other groups to urge them to phone and send messages of official protest, plus the forwarding of a stiff communication of protest on our own, and personal phone calls by brothers; the taking part and leading in the forthcoming private financial campaign to preserve the league. We also plan a social affair with benefits to go to the support of the league.

Three Alpha men are on the league's Board of Directors and are unselfishly devoting time and money to help preserve the league's status.

We felt you would like to know of Alpha men in social action on a local scale. We also note that some delinquent brothers are showing increased interest as a result.

Fraternally yours, RALPH B. STEWART, JR., Secretary Upsilon Lambda Chapter

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DR. RUDOLPH JONES Newly elected president of the Fayetteville State Teachers College. Fayetteville. N. C.

P r i c e Stabilization, Washington, D. C. During World War II, he served for twenty-two months in the United States Navy, thirteen of which were spent aboard an ammunition ship in the South Pacific.

Among the professional organizations in which Fayetteville's new prexy holds membership are the American Economic Association, the National Council for the Social Studies, the American Association of University Professors, the National Education Association (Life member), and the North Carolina Teachers Association. He is also a Ruling Elder in the College Heights Preshterian Church and a member of the Advisory Committee of the local U.S.O. and of the Board of Directors of the Fuller School for Exceptional Children. Active in fraternal organizations he is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, a 32nd degree Mason, and a Shriner.

Dr. Jones is a family man. He was born at Winton, North Carolina and is married to the former Miss Mildred Parker of Suffolk, Virginia.

Their son "Rudy" is twelve. Mis. Jones holds the A. B. degree from Virginia State College, the B. S. in Library Science from North Carolina College at Durham, and the M. S. in Library Science from the Catholic University of America. She is currently a member of the library staff.

The Joneses reside at 530 Spaulding Street. They enjoy flower gardening and seeing their son grow up.

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Xmas M e e t . . . Midwest Region The Midwest Regional Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, December 28-30, 1956. Brother C. Anderson Davis, Midwest Vice-President, will be the Host General Officer. Brother Lionel N. Newsome has been appointed Convention Chairman. The Convention theme will be "Freedom Through Truth."

The convention will open Friday, December 28 at 2:00 p. m. for organization, reports of Regional Directors and other business followed by a session at 7:30 p. m. The Open Dance will be the same evening.

The Saturday session will begin at 10:00 a. m. and will continue through the day. This session will consist of business, a forum, an address, and two workshops. Topics for the workshops are: Fraternity Housing and A Functional Program for Local Chapters.

The Closed Banquet and Closed Dance will be held Saturday evening.

The Banquet will be in honor of the former General Presidents residing within the Midwest Region. They are Brothers S. S. Booker, Charles H. Garvin, Charles H. Wesley, Roscoe C. Giles, Howard H. Long, Henry L. Dickason, and Raymond W. Cannon.

Each chapter is asked to select a Brother to be responsible for the chapter display which should cover a board, 4' x 8' and a chapter "scrap book."

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The Sunday, December 30, Session will begin with Church Services. The Public Meeting will be held Sunday afternoon at which time four awards will be presented to the most outstanding under-graduate chapter, the most outstanding graduate chapter. the most outstanding graduate brother and the most outstanding undergraduate brother of the Midwest Region.

An outstanding feature of the convention will be an exhibit showing activities and program displays of chapter activities in the region. Chapters are urged to contact Brother James Jeffress, 1824 Paseo, Kansas City, Mo. for further information.

A man browsing in a pet shop was approached by an attractive young girl who asked if she could assist in his selection.

'Well," the prospective customer replied, "I have been thinking of getting a pet for a client of mine. He is a semi-invalid; can't get out of the house.

Man about 60; very wealthy; nice sort of chap. He has no relatives — so the idea of a pet came to me."

The girl considered, and then brightening visibly, said "I think I have just the thing!"

"Good!" said the man. "What kind of a pet do you suggest?"

Replied the bright young lady: "Me!" —Wall Street Journal

PAST GENERAL PRESIDENTS MEET The heritage of Alpha Phi Alpha is steeped in a deep wealth of leadership that has guided the course of the Fraternity during the first half century. Reading, left to right, seated are: Brother Charles Wesley, President of Central State College; Brother Raymond W. Cannon, Attorney in Minneapolis. Minnesota; Brother A. Maceo Smith. Federal Housing in Dallas. Texas; Dr. Roscoe Giles, member of the Chicago Medical College faculty; Dr. Charles Garvin, practicing physician in Cleveland, Ohio, and standing, left to right, are: Dr. Henry Luke Dickerson. President of Morristown College, Morristown, Tennessee; Dr. Howard Long, College Administraat the Buffalo convention. Included in the absentee group was Brother Belford V. Lawson. Attorney in Washington, D. C , who was engaged at the time of the convention with his position a s a member of the Civil Rights Committee which was busily drafting the Civil Rights plank of the historical Democratic convention.

DECEMBER, 1956

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PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES! Covering the 50th Anniversary Convention for the Sphinx magazine was a chore that can best be told in pictures. The Sphinx staff has viewed some 250 pictures and taken from them, many candid shots which indicate the various moods of the convention activities. On this page we find Brother Stanley in a very jovial mood trying to match the contagious smile of Frankie Dee. We also find the President participating in the hymn as his wife and youngest son watch the activities of the Public Concert given by you know . . . Brother "Duke" Ellington, who is seen in one of his personality pictures at the grand piano. Brother Ellington told the Brothers and guests, "He loved them madly."

We caught Brother Henry Williams of the Public Relations Department of Carlings Black Label Beer looking over the "hello Mabel" signs, which were a part of the display in the Hospitality Room furnished by the Carlings Company. There is Brother Knight of Richmond, Virginia, doing a bit of singing, also Brother Goins, of the Department of Music at A. and I. University, who directed the famous Alpha Glee Club. Dr. Benjamin of St. Louis. Mo.; Dr. Day of Cleveland, Ohio; Dr. Giles of Chicago, 111., with Mother Singleton, Dr. Hollowman with his charming wife, who is a concert artist in her own right. Mr. and Mrs. Norman McGhee of Cleveland, Ohio, Brother Editor of the St. Louis Argus; Dr. Howard Long of Wilberforce, Ohio; Brother, President Henry Luke Dickerson of Morristown College. Morristown. Tenn.; Mrs. Geoge Kelley, wife of Jewel Kelley of Troy, New York; Billy Jones, the Fratenity's General Counsel; Attorney Easley of Richmond.

Virginia: Brother Jay White and Brother Barton Beatty of Cleveland, Ohio, and gobs of others you will recognize as part of the constructive and in spots, hilarious celebration staged in Buifalo and Ithaca in honor of the three living Jewels and 50 years of progress in Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc.

HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!

Brothers in the Pittsburgh special convention hats seem to dominate this picture with the charming ladies in the midst of conversation during the convention luncheon . . . they too. had on charming tailored hats. And of course Branch Rickey with a group of admirers immediately following the dynamic address. The camera men roved on and caught the Cincinnati Lovelaces. The Alpha Glee Club, the entire Jett staff with the grand and glorious Gerri Majors seated between Jet's ace photographers. We are tired of talking about Cleveland. but let it suffice to say that photographer Crawford and Miss Nunley seem to be enjoying the banguet menu. Talk about banquet attire . . . the men were all out in their bow ties and the ladies were most elegant in their latest creations. Up at the top we spotted Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Miller . . . You know Herbert Miller has left Cleveland for a position on the national staff of the Council of Churches . . . more power to him. The rest of the brothers in this picture, as well as a few ladies, you will have to find for yourself.

The Sphinx Speaks For The Southern Jurisdiction

By BRO. LEWIS O. SWINGLER Southern Vice-President MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Golden Anniversary Year is rapidly coming to a close. This has been perhaps the most eventful year of our fraternal exisience, because it has provided in connection with our Fiftieth Anniversary Convention opportunity to take stock of the past . . . and from it draw the strength, inspiration, and experience for an even greater Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in the days ahead.

In quick succession other college Greek-letter societies will be observing their fiftieth anniversaries. And whether we intended it to be or not, our historic actions at Buffalo and Ithaca this summer have set the stage and laid the pattern for our fellowGreeks to follow.

Our pronouncements at the Golden Anniversary Convention must be translated into concrete action. To do this we'll need the full strength of our total membership, not only in numbers but by what it can provide

in terms of moral, cultural and spiritual leadership.

Our own region . . . the Southern Jurisdiction, must be counted upon for much of this leadership. Representing as we do a total of seven states, more than one-hundred chapters, almost equally divided between undergraduate and graduate, and approximately two-third of the total active membership of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, we cannot escape the responsibility and challenge for so great a service to our fellow-man.

It was with this thought in mind that the first of a series of regional directors' meeting was held on October 20th in Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta meeting, planned under direction of Brother Andrew J. Lewis, II, with the cooperation of Brother William H. Hale, Director of Edu-

THE SPIRIT OF ALPHA The spirit of Alpha is rich in the human relationship exist.ng between the undergraduate brothers and the graduate brothers. Here our photographer caught Past General President Charles Garvin of Cleveland, Ohio, talking to our undergraduate brother who furnished delightful organ music during moments when the sessions were recessed.

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cation and president of Eta L a m b d a Chapter, was concerned with payment of g r a n d tax fees for 1957, strengthening of fraternal lies within each chapter, reclamation, the Regional Conference set for Memphis next Easter weekend, a n d the General Convention of 1957, scheduled for Los Angeles.

T h e Atlanta Conference was given the weight of influence by the presence of each brother, because of the contribution each made to the discussions of the issues before us.

1. Brother Clarence Branch, Assista n t Vice-President, A. a n d 1.

State University, Nashville, was impressive in his review of the highlights of the Golden Anniversary Convention. H e has agreed to use many of his weekends to make personal contacts with other u n d e r g r a d u a t e chapters as has already been d o n e in Nashville, a n d with Iota, Alpha R h o , a n d Alpha Phi. in Atlanta, Georgia.

2. Brother Wilson P. H u b e r t , of Savannah, Georgia, visited many chapters outside of the Atlanta area d u r i n g the past year. His observations as the results of

An Open

Letter

October 1. 1956 Mr. James E. Huger General Secretary Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc. 4432 South Parkway Chicago, Illinois Dear Brother Huger: Thank you for your note.

As you know, some of the brothers in attendance at the 50th Anniversary in Buffalo were generous enough to place my name in nomination as one of the candidates for the presidency of Alpha Phi Alpha. In a speech from the floor of the convention, 1 asked that my name be withdrawn from consideration for this position in the voting which is scheduled to take place in May. 1957. At that time, the reasons which prompted the decision were presented. This comes to confirm that action.

National leadership of our Fraternity is one of the highest honors that America has to offer. You may be assured that 1 am most grateful and quite mindful of the great tribute paid by the brothers who thought me so worthy.

It has always been my conviction that all brothers should think in terms of what they can do for Alpha. If in the future it is felt that I can render assistance in any capacity, the Fraternity has only to call upon me.

Fraternally, J. RUPERT PICOTT Eastern Vice-President JRP: maj cc: Brother Frank L. Stanley. Sr. Brother Henry L. Dickason

DECEMBER, 1956

these personal "contacts" stimulated interest on the part of a n u m b e r of brothers w h o had been out of the fold.

3. T h e r e was a thoro-going discussion of the various a n d sundry methods employed by chapters when it comes to h a n d l i n g ol finances. T h e Conference went on record vigorously opposing any practice on the part of a chapter forbidding a brother's payment of G r a n d T a x Fees or any other assessment by the General Organization pending his payment of local financial obligations.

Examples were cited whereby chapters refuse acceptance of G r a n d Pax Fees from brothers who h a d not n u t their local chapter assessments.

4. Brother Andrew J. Lewis whose faithful service to Alphadom at all levels . . . local, regional, and national, has won for him the admiration and veneration of brothers throughout the country, stressed Life Membership on the part of brothers w h o have become economically secure. H e pointed u p the need of o u r return to the " G o T o H i g h School, Go T o College" type of a campaign. il need be, in older to recapture the interest of the youth just entering the threshold of higher learning. Brother Dr.

H a l e who was present d u r i n g the earlier part of the afternoon gave added assurance t h a t his Office would endeavor to give full concern to every aspect of o u r Education and Citizenship Campaign.

5. O n e of the most captivating top ics of discussion was led by Brothel T . M. Alexander, one of the most successful and prominent business a n d civic leaders of Atlanta. Brother Alexander deprecated the t r e n d back to clannishness on the part of Alpha Phi Alpha brothers.

He pointed out that other college Greek-letter fraternities were attracting scores of young men who could very easily be classified as Alpha material. T h e r e is an urgent need t h a t Alpha Phi Alpha men of means form what he referred to as " T H E H E L P I N G HAND" This means offering financial aid directly to young men w h o have just entered the Alpha fold or given promise of becoming our brothers in the bond. T h a t we should not become so "high a n d mighty" in the attitude we assume as Alphamen, b u t to reach out to where these young men are with attractive overtures . . . to wear o u r Alpha badges more often in order that thev may (youthful

CONVENTION NOMINATES FOUR The convention nominated four Brothers, left to right: Judge Miles Page of Brooklyn. New York; Wa'.ter H. Williams. Jackson. Mississippi; Rupert Picott, Richmond, Virginia, and Byron Rumford of Los Angeles. California, for the Presidency of the Fraternity. The four Brothers nominated will appear on the official ballot to be dated May IS, 1957. Full biographical information concerning the candidates will be furnished in the columns of the February.

1957, issue of the Sphinx Magazine. Special Note: At press time the Sphinx received a letter from Brother Rupert Picott of Richmond. Virginia, wherein he withdraws as a candidate for the presidency of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The letter is printed to the left of this picture.

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prospects) see and know who we are I Other conference highlights included: A. Appointment of Brother Dan J. Thomas II, as Regional Director, West Tennessee. Brother Thomas who succeeded Brother Dr. Leland Atkins of Memphis, Tennessee (Brother Atkins has become chapter president, Alpha Delta Lambda) has already "spear-headed" an intensive drive to reclaim inactive brothers.

His work on the home ground has resulted in six brothers returning to the fold as of this date.

B. Selection of Brother Robert lacox as Co-Chairman of the Program

Committee for the 1957 Regional Conference in Memphis.

C. Brother Swingler also announced the tragic highway accident involving the death of the wife of Former General President S. S. Booker, of Youngstown, Ohio. Brother Booker himself was critically injured. Messages of sympathy was sent to him on behalf of the Southern Jurisdiction.

Climax of the conference came with closing remarks from Brother W. H. Williams former Southern Vice-President. Brother Williams, President , of Security Life Insurance Company Jackson, Miss., outlined a program for the further expansion of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Beta Omicron Story of 1955-56 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Since 1952 when Beta Omicron received its first undergraduate achievement cup, the Chapter has upheld the true Alpha tradition. In upholding this tradition it has been necessary to have men in the organization not only to designate responsibility but to accept great responsibilty. We sincerely believe in the statement thai "Alpha does not make great men, but great men make Alpha."

It may be stated that the Beta Omicron story of 1955-55 began early in September. After a general getto-gether of the brothers, an annual smoker followed. The main speaker at this smoker was a former Beta Omicron Dean of Pledges, John Thomas, who is now a Sophomore Medical student at Meharry Medical College. In the next weeks that followed there were various social events, the sponsoring of a Quiet Hour and a Sunday School Program.

November was of special significance because it saw seventeen new brothers cross the blazing sands into Alpha. Things quickly cooled off for the newly initiated seventeen; they soon enjoyed a banquet that night and a party given in their behalf. Both affairs proved to be the last word in uniqueness.

December had meaning too, not only did it mean that there would be a break from the grinding academic schedule but it meant that our sisters were to give a Christmas party in our behalf. Thus, we departed from the campus singing numerous Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha songs.

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BROTHER RUBIN PERRY Elec'ed to lead Beta Omicron oi A. and I. University. Nashville, Tenn.. during 1956-57 college year.

the roughest of months, since they represented the mass of the work clone by the Fraternity. Those months were to mean the utmost of dedication to a cause. During those months Beta Omicron was to plan and to sponsor, along with the assistance of other local Chapters, the Nashville Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

The time of the event finally came, and the Alpha Phi Alpha banners announcing the events were spread over the city. Friday, April IS, 9:40

a. m., the celebration started with a Convocation. Brother George Gore, President of Florida A. and M. served as speaker. We soon realized that we were indebted to Brother Gore for a tremendous speech. Brother Gore expressed firmly the contributions that fraternal groups can make to the lives of college youths. After his speech, achievement awards were given to Dr. Walter S. Davis, President of Tennessee A. and I. State University, Brother George Gore, Brother Martin Luther King, and our National President, Brother Frank Stanley. Pictorial bulletins, outlining the Convocation and other events, were passed out.

In the next few hours a luncheon, motorcade and rededication ceremony followed.

Our General Secretary, Brother James Huger, along with Brother Theophilus Boyd served as speaker for the rededication ceremony. The next activity of importance was a banquet for which our National President, Brother Frank Stanley introduced five other national officers who were on hand for the occasion. Besides Brother Stanley and Brother Huger, there were Brother Meredith G. Ferguson, General Treasurer, Brother Billy Jones, General Counsel, Brother W. D. Hawkins, Auditor, a n d Brother Clarence Branch of Beta Omicron, Assistant Vice-President of the Southern Regional. The General Counsel, Brother Billy Jones, is formerly of Beta Omicron, having served as Chapter President and as President of the Student Body.

After the Saturday banquet, a formal dance was given to highlight the affair.

The activities had proved highly successful. The Administration of Tennessee State University, along with the other National Officers gave their praises of the affair and also expressed surprise that undergraduates had sponsored an affair of such calibre.

Although the 50th Anniversary Celebration was of foremost importance, there was still the important aspect of student elections, which though limited to our campus, is a week of furious campaigning. After the week had ended, Brother Robert Williams was elected as President of the Student Council. Other Brothers elected to the Student Council were Hoke Glover, -lollis Porter, Ernest Rhodes and Fred Valentine. Brothers elected as class officers were William Thompson, President of the Senior Class, Booker T . Poe, Vice-President of the Sen ior Class and William Young, Treasurer of the Senior Class.

Brothers elected to office in the JunTHE SPHINX

lor Class were: D o n a l d Perry, VicePresident, a n d R u b i n Perry, Treasurer. Little Brothers elected to positions were: Gilbert Fisher, President of the Sophomore Class, George Sasser, Vice-President a n d D o n a l d Mc Griff, Treasurer. Little Brother Phil Petrie was elected to the Student Council as Sophomore representative.

Brother R u b i n Perry, who will have the challenging task of leading Beta O m i c r o n this year, 1956-57, is not only a 3.77 student in his studies b u t is a star of the basketball team a n d has recently passed examinations to qualify as a L i e u t e n a n t in the Advanced Air Force Reserve Officers' T r a i n i n g Corps.

Referring to the words of Brother Gore . . . " T o d a y as we pause to take stock, to rededicate ourselves to the basic principles of the immortal seve n " we find that our job is only half

done. We are happy, however, that because of the seven jewels, Alpha Phi Alpha was founded.

W e have tried to realize that Alpha Phi Alpha was founded on ethical values, linguistic discipline a n d potent standards lor the eternal truths of manly deeds, scholarship a n d love for all m a n k i n d .

Attempting to carry o u t the above p a r a m o u n t principles of Alpha, Beta Omicron has encouraged a n d enabled m e n to rise high, stand tall and lo never relinquish those attributes (hat contributed to its birth.

It is true t h a t Beta Omicron is only a link in the great Alpha chain. but in a city a n d state where Alpha chapters are noted for singular accomplishments it will be o u r aim to continue to rise a n d to lift others into thai atmosphere, that horizon of pure sunshine, where it will be our highest ambition to serve man, o u r brother.

BRO. WILLIAM JACKSON

Onward and Upward with Alpha S U F F O L K , V a . - W i t h the r e t u r n of Fall the members of the Epsilon Iota L a m b d a C h a p t e r have settled down to a n o t h e r year of progressive achievements in furthering goodwill and b r o t h e r h o o d a m o n g men. T h i s year the C h a p t e r will be piloted by Brother Dr. L. T . Reid at the helm as President, Brother Siamon Cook as Vice-President, Brother Leon W .

Armistead as Recording Secretary, Brother R o b e r t Sandidge as Financial Secretary, Brother Lloyd Sykes as Corresponding Secretary, Brother H. M. Bass as T r e a s u r e r , Brother R. H .

Bland as Financial Advisor, Brother R o b e r t E. Jackson as Legal Advisor, Brother W. Lovell T u r n e r as Chaplain, Brother Kenneth H . Pretlow as Sergeant-at-arms, a n d Brothers W. P. Richardson a n d Lee A. Barnes as Editors to the Sphinx.

Highlights in last year's program consisted of the following events: 1. Celebration of the Chapter's Founder's Day incorporated with the Education for Citizenship program at Pleasant Plains Baptist C h u r c h of Dreweysville, Virginia in October.

2. Participation by the C h a p t e r in the very successful formal dance given by the Brothers in the T i d e w a t e r area in Norfolk, Virginia in December.

3. I n J a n u a r y the C h a p t e r sponsored a competitive scholarship examination a m o n g the local high school seniors which c u l m i n a t e d in awarding our a n n u a l scholarship to Mr. Richard A. T a y l o r of Booker T . Washington H i g h School in Suffolk, VirD E C E M B E R , 1956

ginia, who ranked highest in the examination. Mr. T a y l o r later received a scholarship from the N a t i o n a l Organization. T h e r u n n e r - u p school was H a y d e n H i g h in Franklin, Virginia. a n d Mr. William James, the ranking student there received an award from the Chapter's Auxiliary.

HOFKINS

4. In an effort to emphasize the cultural aspect of its program the C h a p t e r presented the H a m p t o n Crusaders u n d e r the direction of Mr. Flax, in a musical program at the Booker T . Washington High School in Suffolk, Virginia in April.

5. T h e year's program was rounded out with an o u t i n g to the Log Cabin Beach in Williamsburg, Vir(Conriued on Page 37)

Requiescat In Pace A L E X A N D E R W. SMITH Brother W. Alexander Smith, formerly of the Gamma Rho Lambda Chapter of Gary, Indiana, pass-.-d into eternal life, and thus into Omega Chapter, September 10, 1956. He was Chairman of the General Committee on Standards and Extension, and a former Midwest Vice President. Funeral services were held September 15th in the Community Church.

DR. H A R D Y LISTON Beta Nu Lambda Chapter is grieved to announce the passing of Brother Dr. Hardy Liston, President of Johnson C. Smith University, to Omega Chapter.

The Funeral of Brother Hardy Liston was held October 23 at 2 p. in. at the University Church.

J. R. LILLARD Brother Lilian! of Kansas City, Mo., passed into eternal life and thus into Omega Chapter early September, 1956.

DR. CHARLES SPURGEON JOHNSON Brother Charles Johnson, President of Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., passed into eternal life October 27 in Louisville, k\., en route to New York to attend a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Fisk University, Funeral services were held October 30 in the Memorial Church on the Campus of Fisk University.

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SERIOUS MOMENTS IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF RELAXATION The 50th Anniversary from beginning to end was packed with serious consideration, thought provoking addresses, the making of historic decisions, yet the atmosphere of the entire affair was relaxed. The cut outs on this page include Branch Rickey and Fresident Davidson with contagious smiles. Brothers Murray. Callis. and Kelley in both serious and relaxed moods. Miss Lucy (Mrs. Foster), accepting a merit Flaqus from Brother Morris Kcne of Atlantic City, President Harris and Harrison, one very serious and the other very relaxed. We also caught Chaplain Wayman in a moment of pleasantry and Alice Willliams with her husband. Brother "Hank" Williams of the Cartings Brewery Company. We also have General Secretary Huger with all of his dignity and below a group of women with Madge Broddus. wi'e of the Trenton dentist, seems to be alarmed over the fact that she realized our roving photographer had snapped the picture. Scenes and more scenes, including Brother Buckner of St. Lou's. Mo., busy at his desk on the convention platform writing his historic convention minutes. Brother Appling is talking to that lovely Hampton Instilute coed who is a member of the famous choir, and of course. Brother Appling, in his own right, is a concert pianist of great promise . . . well, we are tired of cutting out pictures and tired of identifying brothers and their guests, so you get busy and identify the other forty or so personalities that we left for you to do.

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THE BRIDGE-LUNCHEON WAS TOPS The top picture includes Mrs. lone Stanley, Alpha Phi Alpha's first lady, and to her left, Mrs. Calvin lohnson. wife of Dr. lohnson, who is president of the Buffalo Chapter, and to her left, Mrs. William H. Hale, wife of Dr. Hale, who is Director of Educational Activities.

Mrs. Hale participated on the program of the Special Women's Session . . . The left picture includes Mrs. Kemit Hall, wife of Brother Hall, the Fraternity's Budget Director; Mrs. Brown, wife of Brother Brown, a practicing attorney in Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. W. Barton Beatty. Jr., wife of the Editor of the Sphinx magazine, and Mrs. John Binford Smith, wife of Brother Smith of Detroit. This table represents a typical luncheon group engaged in relaxing conversation . . . The right picture includes another group of visiting wives who were in the midst of enjoying a moment of laughter when snaoDed bv one of our roving photographers.

Onward and Upward (Continued from Page 35)

ginia, sponsored by the Auxiliary in June.

The members of the Chapter began their program this year by paying tribute to one of its members, Brother William Jackson Hopkins, who was recently appointed principal of the Sussex High School in Waverly, Virginia. Brother Hopkins is a native of Franklin County, Virginia and a graduate of Virginia State College and Rutgers University. He has been a great worker for Alpha since his initiation into Beta Gamma in 1946, and upon his graduation from Virginia State College the Brothers there DECEMBER, 1956

honored him for his outstanding work in the college and the FraternityWhile attending Rutgers University Brother Hopkins was instrumental in helping to set up an undergraduate chapter which became the first Fraternal chapter on the campus to accept all races. On leaving Rutgers Brother Hopkins was employed in Southampton County, Virginia where he became a bulwark in the early growth and devlopment of Epsilon Iota Lambda. He left Southampton County and went to Northampton where he joined Delta Omicron Lambda at Maryland State College and served two years. From there he was appointed principal of Sussex High

School and theretoic returned to Epsilion Iota Lambda.

This Spring Brother Hopkins completed his preliminary examination for the Doctor of Education Degree at Columbia Teachers College. His career to date has been short, comparatively speaking, but rather full.

He has been a true asset to the many educational, religious, civic and social organizations to which he belongs. In his words, "Let us move onward and upward with Alpha".

• It had been a run-of-the-mill marital hassle until he accused her of being stubborn.

"I am not stubborn," she cried. "I'm always willing to compromise — except when I know I'm right."

—Wall Street Journal.

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Chemist Honored By Chemical Institute CHICAGO (ANP) - The Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Chemists gave a testimonial dinner honoring Dr. Lloyd A. Hall, famed chemist of Chicago, at the Furniture Club here Friday evening.

Dr. Hall was tendered the Scroll of Honor of the organization for his achievements in the fields of chemistry and science.

Distinguished chemists from as far away as Los Angeles on the West Coast and New York and Philadelphia on the East were among the out of town visitors who came for the occasion.

In the beautiful background of the DR. LLOYD A. HALL club, the mixed audience which included many of Dr. Hall's personal friends, heard a striking array of addresses and tributes extolling the life of this man who has carved a name Hall, described the honoree's youth for himself as a food chemist and in in a brilliant address. related fields.

Born in Elgin, 111., in 1894, his Atty. Henry J. Richardson of India- grandparents having come to Chicago napolis, the chemist's boyhood friend, as pioneers, Dr. Hall graduated from whose career paralled that of Dr. Northwestern University and did ex-

BROTHER CONTINUES EXCELLENT ARMY RECORD THRU: Commanding General 1st Antiaircraft Regional Command Fort Totten 59, New York TO:

Major Freeman M. Gause, 01045098 505th Antiaircraft Missile Battalion Fort Tilden, New York

1. The results of the 1956 All Army Rifle Championship Matches held at Fort Benning, Georgia, 11 to 20 June are now a matter of record and I have noted with pleasure that ARAACOM Team A, of which you were Officer-in-Charge, made an impressive showing, and considerable improvement when compared to last year's results. ARAACOM Team A chosen from the 1st, 2d and 5th Regional Commands distinguished itself by winning six medals and two appointments to the select All Army Team.

2. You were called upon to overcome many difficulties in choosing and training this team. The short training period, the undesirable weather conditions encountered and the initial lack of proper marksmanship equipment all posed problems which you solved by diligent application, initiative and interest in your assignment as Officer-in-Charge of the ARAACOM Team A. 3. I commend you highly for this excellent work and wish you continued success in your military career. You have made a significant contribution to raising the morale and esprit de corps of our antiaircraft units.

S. R. MICKELSEN Lieutenant General, USA Commanding

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tended graduate work at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Hall has been the recipient of honorary degrees, memberships in national chemical and scientific associations in many of which he has served as an officer and committee chairman.

For the past 30 years he has been the chief chemist and director of research of Griffith Laboratories of Chicago and for the past ten years technical director.

Dr. George L. Clark, professor of chemistry at the University of Illinois, took the subject "Lloyd A. H a l l - T h e Chemist" and told of the long association of Dr. Hall with the chemistry department of the University of Illinois and of his work in utilizing xrays, electron microscopy, ultra-violet an infrared spectrophotometry, chromatography and the newest methods of analytical chemistry.

John H. Nair, president of the American Institute of Chemists, presented the organization's scroll. Dr. Hall then delivered his acceptance address, "Investments in Tomorrow".

He described the remarkable progress which had been made in science and chemistry, told of its importance to the life of man, pointed to the need of trained minds in the field and outlined plans for the development of more chemists and scientists.

Some 40 of the 300 people at the dinner sat on raised dias because of their distinction or because of their close association with Dr. Hall.

Among those were the three Griffiths, his associates in Griffith laboratories, and Mrs. Hall.

Highlights of Delta Alpha Chapter ORANGEBURG, S. C.-Alpha men stand out at Claflin University.

Brother Livingston A. Scipo, President of Student Council, Brother Spurgeon A. Glenn, Vice-President.

Brother Billy Martin was elected Captain of the Claflin Panther by his team mates. Brother Walter L. Sabers along with other brothers became members of the Alpha Kappa Mu Honorary Society here at the college.

During the summer, Brother Spurgeon A. Glenn served as Secretary and Treasurer of the seashore summer club of Alpha Phi Alpha in Atlantic City, New Jersey where many of the Alpha undergraduates spend their summer.

Men of the Delta Alpha Chapter are still holding the flag of Alpha Phi Alpha high.

THE SPHINX

Bro. Herbert Miller Accepts High Post, National Council of Churches

FIESTA WINNER First Prize Winner Jacqueline Bradshaw of Jones High School. Orlando. Florida.

Fiesta!

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.-Beta Delta Lambda Chapter presented its first annual "Fiesta" recently at Bethune-Cookman College. The project was in the form of a Tri-County Talent Contest in which appeared seniors from five of the neighboring high schools. Vocal solos, instrumental solos, and dramatic readings were presented by the contestants; and included in the show was a jazz band and an array of local guest artists.

Featured on the program also were the Deltones, a quartet composed of two members of Delta Beta, the undergraduate chapter, and two pledges of the undergraduate chapter.

The winner of the first prize was Jacqueline Bradshaw who played a coronet solo. Miss Bradshaw, a senior at Jones High School, Orlando, Florida, received a $100 scholarship to the school of her choice. Second and third prizes were awarded [oln W. Rivers and Don Conyers respectively.

The Chapter plans to make "Fiesta" an annual project with the two-fold purpose of encouraging talented young people of the district to attend college, and to stimulate a kind of friendly rivalry among schools in the district . . . a kind of competition heretofore restricted to athletics.

APPLY NOW Applicants interested in the position of General Secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., apply directly to Brother Walter H. Williams, President of Security Life Insurance Company, Past Office Box 1549, Jackson, Mississippi.

DECEMBER, 1956

CLEVELAND, Ohio-Brother Herbert T. Miller became the Associate Secretary of the National Council of Churches, U. S. A. on October 22.

In spite of considerable pressure from the Cleveland community to remain at his present post as the Associate Executive Secretary of the Cleveland Church Federation, Bro. Miller has made the venture.

The National Council of Churches is the coordinating body for the 57 Protestant denominations in America.

It is the American wing of the World Council of Churches. Headquarters office are at 297 Fourth Avenue, New York City.

Brother Miller will be operating at the National level on a strictly interracial basis. Included in his portfolio will be the coordination of the work of the churches in disaster relief; planning social work area conferences and conventions; the establishment of Social Work Departments in local Councils of Churches and the assimilation of refugees, who have

come to the United States during recent years, into the total program of city churches.

One of the crowning points ot Brother Miller's administration in Cleveland has been the establishment of a Protestant Big Brother program.

The Cleveland Foundation helped in this project by giving $20,000 lo initiate the idea.

Brother Miller also promoted work among the 500 of Cleveland's Chinese citizens. On October 8, over 400 Chinese and American citizens gathered at Cleveland's Hotel Statler to observed the 45th Anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Republic.

C h i n e s e Ambassador Hollington Tong was the guest speaker.

"A PASTOR'S GUIDE" to the social welfare services of Cleveland was edited and distributed by Brother Miller to over 1,000 religious leaders in the Greater Cleveland Area.

He also initiated a program among the 3,600 Puerto Rican newcomers to Cleveland.

Think of It. . . Christmas In St. Louis Dear Brother: November is here . . . Christmas is just around the corner. The cards are bought, the Santas are ready to appear, the crowds are eager, and the kids are actina -'real good" . . . BUT WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS ? ? ?

Epsilon Lambda, Alpha Eta, and Delta Epsilon Lambda Chapters are busy at work planning a most enjoyable holiday season in St. Louis for you and your family and for all the other Alphamen of the region.

We hope you can schedule the Christmas holiday weekend in St. Louis.

What a treat we have in store for you and yours.

MIDWEST REGIONAL CONVENTION Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Pine Street YMCA St. Louis, Missouri Friday, Saturday, Sunday, December 28, 29, 30, 1956 HOME ON CHRISTMAS then ON TO ST. LOUIS Announce these dates to your chapter and to the brothers in your area. Excellent accommodations, program features, full holiday social calendar, public meeting, two formal dances, outstanding speakers, holiday banquet and gala festivities.

— Contact — Information — Program Housing — Registration Brother Clifton E. Bailey Brother Frederick T. Simms 4325 Ashland Avenue 4209 West Easton Avenue St. Louis 15, Mo. St. Louis 13, Mo.

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his famous orchestra. And I want to know how they expected folks to dance when most of us stood around with fallen jaws looking and listening in awe struck idolatry.

One day the women took over. Mrs. Jessie Vann disclosed by her charm and grace why she was chosen on the nationally known "This Is Your Life" T.V. program. Charlotte Wesley Holoman gave us a clue to the prodi gality of the sonorous Wesley voices. (A Junior Wesley would have been of Appolonian stature). At about 3:30 P. M. August 9th as C. Morrie Cain (the Alpha brother who has a street in Atlantic City named after him) was presenting an award, two thousand Fiftieth Anniversary celebrants sighed "I Love Lucy" but it was not for the movie star, it was for Autherine Lucy Foster, the University of Alabama heroine. # * # Well Sydney, Aintcha Sorry? Send this stuff on to Editor Beatty if you have the nerve. If you do, have him insert this chain letter at the end of my article on a separate page.

Sincerely yours, WINTERS EDITOR'S NOTE: For copy of Fun Editor's chain letter write your request to Dr. O. Wilson Winters, 28 Curren Arcade, Norristown, Pa.

NOTICE TO ALL CHAPTERS 50th Anniversary Movie

Beta Epsilon Off To Good Start MONTGOMERY, Ala.-Sparked by the dynamic leadership of its president, Brother Alfred Young, Beta Upsilon has begun the new school year filled with energy and enthusiasm for ;i lull and demanding program.

Activities sponsored thus far include a smoker for prospective pledges and a dinner in honor of our "Sweetheart," lovely Miss Johnnie Miss Whitfield, a senior from Dofor both occasions in all its splendor.

Miss Whitfield, a Senior from Do than, Alabama, was quite charming and captured the hearts of all with her warm smile and radiant personality.

Many Brothers are officers of various clubs and organizations on the campus. These are Brothers Thomas Gaston, President of the Helen J. Weaver Science Club; Ira Avery, President of the Local Chapter of the F.T.A. and Treasurer of the Senior Class; Willie Armstrong, President of the Dramatics Guild and Secretary of the Camera Club; Lewie Ramsey, President of the Camera Club; Albert Van Bens, Editor of the Freshmore; and Charles Bowling, president of the College Council, president of the Kappa Omicron Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Mn Honor Society, vicepresident of the Senior Class and editor of the "Hornet."

The Fraternity Is Presently Processing the Only Official ColorSound Movie of the 50th Anniversary Celebration.

This Movie, Produced Exclusively by Alpha Phi Alpha, Will Be Available Soon To All Chapters Upon Request At No Rental Fee. Write Now For Details To:

JAMES E. HUGER, Gen. Sec'y ALPHA

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College Choirs To Be Heard in Korea NEW YORK, N. Y.-In announcing the November-December schedule for the ABC Radio Network-United Negro College Fund weekly series of college choir concerts, W. J. Trent, Jr., executive director of the Fund, also announced that the popular programs are now broadcast over Radio Station HLKY in Seoul, Korea. The international transfer of the programs was arranged through ABC and the "Voice of America."

Mr. Donald T. Payne, director of Station HLKY in his request to the Fund for permission to carry the series wrote: " . . . we have heard the half-hour program of choral music which is prepared by your organization . . . It is a fine program and it demonstrates to the radio listener the level of contemporary American college choruses."

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UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER (Continued on Inside Front Coverl 92. DELTA DELTA—I. Andrew Edwards. Albany Stat? Colleg -. Albany. Ga. 93. DELTA EPSILON—Sumner C. Nunley, 382 Woodlawn Ave., Buffalo 8. N. Y. 94. DELTA ZETA—(Inactive). Syracuse. N. Y. 95. DELTA ETA—Clevon Johnson (CS). Savannah State College, Savannah, Ga. 96. DELTA THETA—Lloyd H. Williams, Jr., Box 184, Texas Southern University, Houston, Tex. 97. DELTA IOTA—William L. Reid (P), 12 Jennings Court. New Brunswick, N. J. 98. DELTA KAPPA—Wright L. Lassiter. Alcorn A. and M. College, Alcorn. Miss.

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

100. DELTA NU—Clyde Boyd, Maryland State College, Princess Anne, Md. 300. DELTA XI—Thomas R. Gross, Box 285, Wilberforce, Ohio.

301. DELTA OMICRON—Roland Hall (S), 216 Thrift St., San Francisco, Calif.

302. DELTA PI—Harv-y B. Collins (S), State Teachers College. Cheyney. Penn.

703. DELTA RHO—Don W. Burnett (VP), 2816 Wabash Ave., Kansas City 9, Mo. 304. DELTA SIGMA—Leroy J. Sanford (S), Grambling College. Grambling, La. 305. DELTA TAU—Caesar W. Beckett (S), St. Paul's Polytechnic Institute, Lawrenceville, Va. 3C6. DELTA UPSILON—Charles Brown (S). Miami Univ-rsity, Oxfcrd. Ohio.

307. DELTA PHI—Myles M. Hubbard (S), Box 7014, Jackson College, Jackson, Miss.

3C8. DELTA CHI—Edward L. Weems (RS), 456 Jefferson Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 309. DELTA PSI—James Day (S), Florida N. and I. M. College, St. Augustine, Fla. 310. EPSILON ALPHA—Merle Dixon, 69 Port Lawrence Apts.. Toledo, Ohio.

GRADUATE CHAPTERS ALPHA LAMBDA—William Braxton (S), 1456 Beech St., Louisville 11, Ky. BETA LAMBDA—James Jeffress (S). 1824 Paseo, Kansas City, Mo. GAMMA LAMBDA—Barton W. Morris (S), 293 Eliot St., Detroit 1, Mich.

DELTA LAMBDA—Clifton R. Jones, 2504 Longwood St., Baltimore, Md. EPSILON LAMBDA—Fred T. Simms (P), 4959 Maffitt Place, St. Louis 15. Mo. ZETA LAMBDA—Clarence C. Johnson. 1119 29th St., Newport News, Va. ETA LAMBDA—William H. Hale, 1351 Sharon St., N. W., Atlanta, Ga. THETA LAMBDA—Avery Watson, Jr. (S), 1330 Home Ave., Dayton 7, Ohio.

IOTA LAMBDA—Lehman D. Adams (P), 17 West 22nd St.. Indianapolis, Ind. KAPPA LAMBDA—Charles A. Grant (CS), 504 Beech St., Greensboro, N. C. MU LAMBDA—Dr. William F. Nelson, 721 12th St.. N. E., Washington 2, D. C. NU LAMBDA—John E. Reinhardt (S), Virginia State College, Petersburg, Va. XI LAMBDA—Lincoln A. Blakeney, 4106 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, 111.

OMICRON LAMBDA—C. A. Howze (S), 1000 4th St., N., Birmingham, Ala. PI LAMBDA—C. Franklin Brown (S), 1019 Cross St., Little Rock, Ark. RHO LAMBDA—Russell N. Service, 585 Michigan St., Buffalo. N. Y. SIGMA LAMBDA—Walter E. Morial (S), 1433 Touro St., New Orleans, La. TAU LAMBDA—N. H. Williams, Jr., 1405 South St., Nashville, Tenn.

UPSILON LAMBDA—Ralph B. Stewart (S), 109 E. Union St., Jacksonville. Fla. PHI LAMBDA—R. H. Toole (S), 1005 S. Person St., Raleigh, N. C. CHI LAMBDA—Thomas E. Kelley (S), Box 132, Wilberforce, Ohio.

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

ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA—Arthur C. Williams (S), 158 Lincoln St., Montclair, N. J. ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Carl I. Lynem (S), 407 N. Upper St., Lexington, Ky. ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA — Augustus Simms, 209 W. 125th St.. New York 27, N. Y. ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA—A. B. Owens, Jr. (S), 598 Williams Ave.. Memphis, Tenn.

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

ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA—Joseph I. Turner (S), Bluefiid State College, Bluefield. W. Va. ALPHA ETA LAMBDA—Jam»s W. White, Texas Southern Univ-rsity, Houston 4. Tex. ALPHA THETA LAMBDA—Chester C. Sutton (S), 1011 N. Ohio Ave., Atlanta City.

N. J. ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA—E. R. Armstead (S), Institute. Institute. W. Va. ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA—E. D. Downing (S). 36 Cent-r Ave.. N. W., Roanoke. Va. ALPHA MU LAMBDA—William Holt (S), 733 Saxon St.. Knoxville, Tenn.

ALPHA NU LAMBDA—Ira L. Ferguson (S), Box 217, Tusk"ge» Institute, Ala. ALPHA XI LAMBDA—Wavman D. Palmer, 568 Oakwood Ave.. Tol-do 2. Ohio.

ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA—Wilbur C. Douglass (S), 412 Bakewell Bldg., Pittsburgh 19. Pa. ALPHA PI LAMBDA—James O. Ellis, 1500 E. 1st St.. Winston-Salem, N . C. ALPHA RHO LAMBDA—Raymond Thomas (S). 64'/ 2 N. 22nd St.. Columbus, Ohio.

ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA—Edward L. Massey. 3930 Wilder St., Dallas, Tex. ALPHA TAU LAMBDA—Tollie W. Harris (P), 326 Greenwood, Tulsa 6, Okla.

ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—W. H. Coston (S). Alabama State College. Montgomery. Ala. ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Thomas W. Young, 1660 Corprew Ave., Norfolk 12, Va. ALPHA CHI LAMBDA—John M. Tugg (S), 1108 Phillips St.. Augusta, Ga. ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Henry W. Webber, 37 Samson Circle. Greenview, Columbia, S. C. BETA ALPHA LAMBDA—William Johnson (S), 117 Atlantic St., Jersey City 4, N. J.

146. BETA BETA LAMBDA—John H. Anderson (S), 1200 N. W. 6th Ave., Miami, Fla. 147. BETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Harvey O. Freeman. 2806 Griffin Ave., Richmond 22 Va 148. BETA DELTA LAMBDA—Ernest C. Cook (S), Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona B ach, Fla. 149. BETA EPSILON LAMBDA—L. G. Ashley (S), Box 247, Boley, Okla.

150. BETA ZETA LAMBDA—Cyrus B. Taylor 805 E. Dunklin St.. Jefferson City, Mo. 151. BETA ETA LAMBDA—M. E. Gamble (S), Hennessey, Okla.

152. BETA THETA LAMBDA—J. M. Schooler, 1607 Fayetteville, Durham, N. C. 153. BETA IOTA LAMBDA—V. B. Lacour (P), Southern University, Baton Rouge, La. 154. BETA KAPPA LAMBDA—E. B. Burroughs (S), 35 Morris St., Charleston, S. C. 155. BETA MU LAMBDA—L. E. Anderson (S), P. O. Box 862. Salisbury. N. C. 156. BETA NU LAMBDA—H. W. Norris (S), Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. 157. BETA XI LAMBDA—W. T. Bryant, 2731 Franklin, Omaha, N.-b.

158. BETA OMICRON LAMBDA—Curtis A. Woodard (S), 1250 Hercules St., Mobile, Ala. 159. BETA PI LAMBDA—Donald W. Johnson (S), 104 First St., Albany 10, N. Y. 160. BETA RHO LAMBDA—James E. Smith (S), 962 W. Federal St., Youngstown 1, Ohio.

161. BETA SIGMA LAMBDA—Jarvis H. Arms, 23 Westland St.. Hartford 5, Conn.

162. BETA TAU LAMBDA—Felix C. Thurmond, 1005 E. Leuda St., Ft. Worth, Tex. 163. BETA UPSILON LAMBDA—V. J. Gilmore, 400 Laconte St.. Jackson. Tenn.

164. BETA PHI LAMBDA—E. A. Bertrand (S), Savannah State College, Savannah, Ga. 165. BETA CHI LAMBDA—Harry M. Hodges (S). 808 Fondulac St.. Muskogee, Okla.

166. BETA PSI LAMBDA—Oscar V. Little (S).

1518 E. 22nd St., Los Angeles 11. Calif.

167. GAMMA ALPHA LAMBDA—John Chiles (P). 9 East Frederick St., Staunton, Va. 168. GAMMA BETA LAMBDA — Arnold W. Wright. Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Ky. 169. GAMMA GAMMA LAMBDA—R. W. Anderson (S). Box 441. Greenville, S. C. 170 GAMMA DELTA LAMBDA—Martin K. Austin (S). Box 21. E. Beck!-v. W. Va. 171 GAMMA EPSILON LAMBDA—Thomas A. W»st (P), 914 E. 2nd St.. Hopkinsville, Ky. 172. GAMMA ZETA LAMBDA—Richard F. Pride (P). 2907 26th St., Tampa, F!a.

173. GAMMA ETA LAMBDA—C. P. Johnson (P). 1173 Hargrave St.. Austin. Tex. 174. GAMMA THETA LAMBDA—Phillip G. Sad1 r (S). 314 Rouers Rd.. Wilmington, Del. 175 GAMMA IOTA LAMBDA—Isadore Liddie (S). 178-20 Leslie Rd.. St. Albans, L. I., N. Y. 176. GAMMA KAPPA LAMBDA—B. T. Washington (S), 306 N. 6th SI., Wilmington. N. C. 177. GAMMA MU LAMBDA—Edwin M. Thorpe (P), Florida A. and M. University, Tallahassee, Fla. 178 GAMMA NU LAMBDA—Allen F. Thornhill. 719 Johnson St., Lynchburg, Va. 179. GAMMA XI LAMBDA—Charles F. Rogers (P). 885 Rondo Ave.. St. Paul 4. Minn.

180. GAMMA OMICRON LAMBDA—Ben C. Hampton (S), Albany State College, Albany, Ga. 181. GAMMA PI LAMBDA—Fleming Huff (S); 4110 Avenue I, Galveston, Tex. 182. GAMMA RHO LAMBDA—Otha L. Porter, 2320 Mass. St., Gary, Ind. 183. GAMMA SIGMA LAMBDA—O. Edwards Hicks, Ft. Valley State College, Ft. Valley, Ga. 184. GAMMA TAU LAMBDA—T. L. Inghram (S), 106 John St., Orange, Tex. 185. GAMMA UPSILON LAMBDA—T. W. Cole, Wiley College, Marshall, Tex. 186. GAMMA PHI LAMBDA—James P. Joshua, 645 62nd St., Oakland. Calif.

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

188. GAMMA PSI LAMBDA—E. L. Fair (S), 32 Grail St., Asheville, N. C. 189. DELTA ALPHA LAMBDA—Henry C. Crawford, 10708 Hampden Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.

190. DELTA BETA LAMBDA—Judson H. Furlow. 102 W. County St., Phoebus, Va. 191. DELTA GAMMA LAMBDA—Andrew G. White, 6322 Chandler St., Cincinnati 27, Ohio.

192. DELTA DELTA LAMBDA—R. L. Smith, 431 North Rosemary Ave., W. Palm Beach, Fla. 193. DELTA EPSILON LAMBDA—Billy Jones (P), 342-A E. Broadway, E. St. Louis, 111.

194. DELTA ZETA LAMBDA—R. L. Hurst (P), S. C. State College, Orangeburg, S. C. 195. DELTA ETA LAMBDA—P. A. Townsend, 416 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kans.

196. DELTA THETA LAMBDA — Calvin B. Browne, Alabama A. and M. College, Normal, Ala. 197. DELTA IOTA LAMBDA—James A. Hurling (S) 1729 7th Ave., Columbus, Ga. 198. DELTA KAPPA LAMBDA—Clyde L. Reese (P), 305 Sanborn St., Florence, S. C. 199. DELTA MU LAMBDA—Ferdinand D. Williams, 9 N. 7th St., Newark, N. J. 200. DELTA NU LAMBDA—L. Wilson York ( S \ 205 N. Ridge St., Danville, Va. 201. GENERAL ORGANIZATION — (Material mailed individually) 202. DELTA XI LAMBDA—Herndon G. Harrison, 808 Wooden Blvd.. Orlando, Fla. 203. DELTA OMICRON LAMBDA — Simon J. D Vane (S). 6V2 Pine St., Cambridge, Md. 204. DELTA PI LAMBDA—Andrew J. Durgan 1417 Tremont St., Selma, Ala. 205. DELTA RHO LAMBDA—U. J. Andrews (P), P. O. Drawer 1598, San Antonio, Tex. 206. DELTA SIGMA LAMBDA—Oliver E. Jackson. A. M. and N. College, Pine Bluff, Ark. 207. DELTA TAU LAMBDA—William M. Corbin (P), 4505 S. 19th St., Phoenix, Ariz.

208. DELTA UPSILON LAMBDA — James C. L'ary (S), 1956 Weinstock St., Shreveport, La. 209. DELTA PHI LAMBDA—Herman B. Smith, Jr. (S), 1612 27th Ave., Tuscaloosa, Ala. 210. DELTA CHI LAMBDA—Peter C. Murrell (P), 809 W. North Ave., Milwaukee 6, Wis. 211. DELTA PSI LAMBDA—Charles B. Minor, 2300 Williams St., Denver, Col. 212. EPSILON ALPHA LAMBDA—W. K. Kinnebrew, 1511 N. Palace, Tyler, Tex. 213. EPSILON BETA LAMBDA—W. S. Hutchings (S), 536 New St., Macon, Ga. 214. EPSILON GAMMA LAMBDA—Edward O. Gourdin, 35 Hutchins St., Roxbury, Mass.

215. EPSILON DELTA LAMBDA—James O. Hobson. Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. 216. EPSILON EPSILON LAMBDA—J. W. Yancy, II (S), 1116 Elm Ave., Waco, Tex. 217. EPSILON ZETA LAMBDA—Charles E. Williams. Jr., 1003 S. E. Sherrett St., Portland 2, Oregon.

218. EPSILON ETA LAMBDA—Cleo G. Davis, 311 S. Elm St., Charleston. Mo. 219. EPSILON THETA LAMBDA—Winton T. Williams, North Shore, Pembroke E., Bermuda. B. W. I. 220. EPSILON IOTA LAMBDA—W. Lovell Turner (S). 604 Adams St., Suffolk, Va. 221. EPSILON KAPPA LAMBDA—Orlando C. Powers (P), P. O. Box 196, Grambling, La. 222. EPSILON MU LAMBDA—LeRoy A n d r s o n (S). 505 W. Cervantes St., Pensacola, Fla. 223. EPSILON NU LAMBDA—Joseph W. Mclntyre (S). 236 Nicholson St.. Portsmouth. Va. 224. EPSILON XI LAMBDA—B. H. Cooper (S), Box 1000, Clarksdale. Miss.

225. EPSILON OMICRON LAMBDA—Thomas M. Law (S), St. Paul's Polytechnic Institute, Lawrenceville, Va. 226. EPSILON PI LAMBDA—O. H. Jones (S), 1105 S. E. 6th Ave.. Gainesville, Fla. 227. EPSILON RHO LAMBDA—D. A. Williams, 1633 Seabrook Road. Fay-tteville. N. C. 228. EPSILON SIGMA LAMBDA—Willie T. Ellis (S). 903 Bradley Ave., Tarboro, N. C. 229. EPSILON TAU LAMBDA—John C. Williams (S), Prairie View A. and M. College, Prairie View, Tex. 230. EPSILON UPSILON LAMBDA—Frederick S. Waller. 3420 St. John St., Flint, Mich.

231. EPSILON PHI LAMBDA—Burton G. West, 900 Dunbar Ave., Port Arthur, Tex. 232. EPSILON CHI LAMBDA—Edward N. Smith (S), State Teachers College, Elizabeth City, N. C. 233. EPSILON PSI LAMBDA—Samuel McKay (S). 2731 3rd St., Alexandria. La. 234. ZETA ALPHA LAMBDA—George H. Greene. 401 N. W. 21st Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 235. ZETA BETA LAMBDA—J. M. Morris, 1604 8th' St., Sacramento, Calif.

276. ZETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Richard D. Jones, Box 297, Langston, Okla.

237. ZETA DELTA LAMBDA—Robert J. Anthony (S), 802 S. Wittenberg St., Springfield, Ohio.

238. ZETA EPSILON LAMBDA—James W. Parker, Jr., 179 Shrewsbury Ave., Red Bank, N. J. 239. ZETA ZETA LAMBDA—Thomas N. Coleman. 114 - 52 180th St., St. Albans. N. Y. 240. ZETA ETA LAMBDA—W. G. Keyes, 1504 Beaufort St.. New Bern. N. C. 241. ZETA THETA LAMBDA—Richard B. Woodard. 239 Lincoln St.. Steelton. Penn.

242. ZETA IOTA LAMBDA—William D. Oark (S). 210 Somerset St.. Trenton, N. J. 243. ZETA KAPPA LAMBDA—Lewis A. James, 1146 West 9th St.. Des Moines, Iowa.

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OUR ANNIVERSARY HOSTS AND HOSTESS

Left to right: Brother S. Calvin Johnson, president of Rho Lambda Chapter; Honorable Steven Pankow. Mayor of Buffalo; Brother Russell N. Service, general chairman of Fiftieth Anniversary Committee; Brother Walter B. Holland, chairman of Social Activities Committee, Rho Lambda Chapter . . . Insets: Mrs. Alfred D. Price, president of Buffalo Alpha Wives Auxiliary and Brother G. Alex Galvin, chairman of Corn all Pilgrimage Committee.

mi &lpt)A & I P 0 Cljanfe J?ou Our Fiftieth Anniversary Convention was undoubtedly recorded as the greatest of its kind in fraternal history.

Thanks to the brothers of Buffalo and Ithaca for providing the many conveniences and pleasures that made our stay most enjoyable while in the "City of Good Neighbors."

I (Brother) Clarence E. Branch, Jr. Assistant Vice-President Southern Region A. and I. University Nashville, Tennessee