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VOLUME XLIII

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, Inc. General President: MYLES A . P A I G E , 1294 Carroll Street, Brooklyn 13, N e w York. Western Vice-President: H A R O L D R. J O N E S , 2831 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, California Southwestern Vice-President: T. W I N S T O N C O L E , Sr., M . Box 20, W i l e y C o l l e g e , Marshall, Texas M i d - W e s t e r n Vice-President: REV. C . A N D E R S O N D A V I S , 200 Jones Street, Bluefield, W . V a . Eastern Vice-President: C H A R L E S A . B R O A D D U S , 34 Spring Street, Trenton 8, N e w Jersey Southern Vice-President: J A M E S E. H U G E R , Bethune-Cookman C o l l e g e , Daytona Beach, Fla. G e n e r a l Secretary: L A U R E N C E T. Y O U N G , SR., 4432 South Parkway, C h i c a g o 15, III. General Treasurer: M E R E D I T H G . F E R G U S O N , 925 Eleventh Ave., N o r t h , Nashville 8, Tenn. Editor-in-Chief, T H E S P H I N X , W . B A R T O N BEATTY, 1229 Schofield Bldg., Cleveland 15, O h i o Director of Educational Activities: L I O N E L H . N E W S O M , Southern University, Baton Rouge, La. General Counsel: ERNEST N . M O R I A L , 1821 Orleans Avenue, N e w Orleans, La. Historian: C H A R L E S H . WESLEY, Central State C o l l e g e , W i l b e r f o r c e , O h i o Chairman, A u d i t C o m m i t t e e : W . D. H A W K I N S , JR., Fisk University, Nashville 8, Tenn. C h a i r m a n , Budget C o m m i t t e e : K E R M I T J . H A L L , 5000 W o o d l a n d Avenue, Philadelphia 4 3 , Pa. A S S I S T A N T VICE-PRESIDENTS E A S T E R N — J o h n W . M c D o n a l d , 79 North O x f o r d W a l k , Brooklyn 5, New York • WESTERN— James C . N e w m a n , M . O . Best B. H a l l , Arizona State College, Tempe, Arizona • SOUTHERN— H a r o l d W . Jordan, Morehouse C o l l e g e , A t l a n t a , G e o r g i a • M I D W E S T E R N — F r a n k L. Stanley. Jr., 1301 W . Clark Street, U r b a n a , Illinois • S O U T H W E S T E R N — E d w a r d L. Hanley, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma. J E W E L S — H e n r y A . Callis, 2306 E. Street, N . E. W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . ; G e o r g e Street, Troy, N . Y . ; Nathaniel A . Murray, 2151 W e s t 21st Street, Los Angeles Charles H . C h a p m a n , Robert H . O g l e , Vertner W . Tandy, Eugene Kinckle C H A I R M E N , STANDING COMMITTEES SCOLARSHIP A N D EDUCATIONAL ACTIVIAndrew J . Lewis, III 525 TIES—Lionel

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CHAPTER DIRECTORY INTERMEDIATE CHAPTERS 500. OMICRON LAMBDA ALPHA—Eddie B Cunningham (CS), 531 Kenyon St. N. W Washington, D. C.

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UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS 1. ALPHA—Dr. G. A. Calvin, 401 W. State Street, Ithaca, New York 2. BETA—Nathaniel H. Murdock (CS), 1800 New Hampshire Ave., N. W. Washington, D. C. 3. GAMMA—William A. S k i n n e r , Virginia Union University, Richmond 20, Va. 4. DELTA—Athony Viaer (S), Huston-Tillotson College, Austin, Texas 5. EPSILON—W. J. Stephens (P), 212 Anderson House, East Quad, U. of Mich., Ann Arbor, Mich. 6. ZETA—Inactive 7. ETA—Harold L. Carter (CS), 404 W. 115th Street, New York 25. N. Y. 8. THETA—Ralph F. Baker (P), 6619 Evans Ave.. Chicago, 111. 9. IOTA—David Blount (P), Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga. 10. KAPPA—Edward Sullivan, 68 East 11th St., Columbus 10. Ohio. 11. MU—Arthur C. Hill (S), 650 Carroll Avenue. St. Paul 4, Minn. 12. NU—Alan Clarke (CS), Box 362, Lincoln University, Pa. 13. XI—Bobby V. Webster. Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. 14. OMICRON—Robert P. Smith (P), 3046 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh 19. Pa. 15. PI—James L. Sweeney, 3218 E. 121st Street, Cleveland 20, Ohio. 16 RHO—R. Allan Durrant, 40 W. Upsal St., Philadelphia 19. Pa. 17. SIGMA—Alfred J. Johnson (T), 28 Elm Hill Park, Roxbury 21, Mass.

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18. TAU—Henry Hardy (S), 1301 W. Clark Street, Urbana. 111. 19. UPSILON—Beckwith Horton (S), 1014 Mississippi Street, Lawrence, Kansas 20. PHI—Lester Carney, Bush Hall, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 21. CHI—T. Wendell Williams, 1222 Jefferson Street, Nashville, Tenn. 22. PSI—Donald R. Anderson, 5820 Arch Street, Philadelphia 39, Pa. 23. ALPHA ALPHA—Charles L. Benford, Jr., 3235 Harvey Avenue. Cincinnati 29, Ohio. 24. ALPHA BETA—Richard A. English (CS), Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. 25. ALPHA GAMMA — (Inactive), Providence, R. I. 26. ALPHA DELTA—Charles H. Bailey (P), 3805 Maple Ave.. Los Angeles, Calif. 27. ALPHA EPSILON—John Stewart (P), 3029 Acton Street, Berkeley 2, Calif. 28. ALPHA ZETA—Lee B. Revels (S). 125 Gore Hall, W. Va. St. Col. Institute, W. Va. 29. ALPHA ETA—Frank S. Greene, Jr. (CS), 4931 Highland Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 30. ALPHA THETA—(Inactive), Iowa City, Iowa. 31. ALPHA IOTA—Dayton W. Smith, 2370 E. Evans Ave., Denver, Colorado 32. ALPHA KAPPA — (Inactive), Springfield, Mass. 33. ALPHA MU—Louis S. Moseley (S), 2033 Darrow Ave., Evanston, HI. 34. ALPHA NU—(Inactive). Des Moines. Iowa. 35. ALPHA XI—Cleophas W. Miller, 531 26th Avenue, Seattle 22. Wash. 36. ALPHA OMICRON—John F. Moore, Jr.,

Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte 8, N. C. 37. ALPHA PI—Melvin E. Talbott (P), 522 East Kentucky, Louisville, Ky. 38. ALPHA RHO—Earl P. Mills (P), Morsehouse College, Atlanta, Ga. 39. ALPHA SIGMA—Ronald Johnson, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas 40. ALPHA TAU—E. Bruce Tate (S), 80 W. Center Street, Akron 8, Ohio. 41. ALPHA UPSILON—J. L. Johnson (S), 6114 Scotten St., Detroit, Mich. 42. ALPHA PHI—WilHam S. Fillmore, Jr., Clark College, Atlanta, Ga. 43. ALPHA CHI—Larkin Teasley, Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. 44. ALPHA PSI—Ulysses Bell (P), Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. 45 BETA ALPHA—Frederick T. Anderson, Morgan State College, Baltimore 12, Md. 46. BETA BETA—Michael Thompson, 2221 N. 19th Street, Omaha, Nebr. 47. BETA GAMMA—John O. Crawley (P), Va. State College, Petersburg, Va. 48. BETA DELTA—Reid E. Jackson, II (S), State College, Orangeburg, S. C. 49. BETA EPSILON—Austin D. Lane (CS), A. and T. College, Greensboro, N. C. 50. BETA ZETA—Albert A. Greenlee (P), State Teachers College, Elizabeth City, N. C. 51. BETA ETA—John Holmes (S), 209 E. Walnut St., Carbondale, 111. 52. BETA THETA—Sylvester Rudder (P), Bluefield State College, Bluefield, W. Va. 53. BETA IOTA—Lawrence Hauser (P), Teachers College, Winston-Salem, N. C. 54. BETA KAPPA—Eddie D. McGary, Langston University, Langston, Okla. 55. BETA MU—Herbert E. Olivera, Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Ky. 56. BETA NU—B. Edward Thornton, Fla. A. & M. University, Tallahassee, Fla. 57. BETA XI—James Hawes, Jr., 347 Walker Avenue, Memphis, Tenn. 58. BETA OMICRON—J. Edward Smith. Jr. (S), P. O. Box 93, Tenn. State University, Nashville, Tenn. 59. BETA PI—Arthur Bowles, Lane College, Jackson, Tenn. 60. BETA RHO—Johnnie E. Burke (S), Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. 61. BETA SIGMA—William W. Mackey (S), Southern University, Baton Rouge, La. 62. BETA TAU—(Inactive), New Orleans, La. 63. BETA UPSILON—Matthew H. Dawson (P), 702 Elmwood Street, Montgomery, Ala. 64. BETA PHI—Bernard E. Rogers (RS), Box 448, Dillard University, New Orleans, La. 65. BETA CHI—Jerry J. Easter (S), Box 29, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark. 66. BETA PSI—(Inactive), Portland, Oregon. 67. GAMMA ALPHA — Frankie McDonald. Texas College, Tyler, Texas. (continued on page 1)

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TO THE MEMBERS OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC., AND THEIR LADIES

As the time nears for the convening of the M+th, annual convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., in Philadelphia, we of the City administration wish to extend. the warmest greetings to our guests. You will find and pleasures of its rich as you go about the city, evidence of the fact that metropolis.

in Philadelphia all the evidences historical tradition. In addition, on every hand will be noted material Philadelphia is a progressive, modern

We are proud in Philadelphia to be able to say that not only do we progress materially, but in the important areas of human dignity and rights of citizens we are making significant advances to the advantage of the entire community. It is a source of real pleasure to us that you have selected Philadelphia as the site of your meeting. May your deliberations be successful in achievement in keeping with the traditions of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Sincerely,

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'<CL Publication Office: 4432 South Parkway, Chicago 15, III. Address all news matter to Editor-in-Chief: W . BARTON BEATTY, JR. 1229 Scofield Building, Cleveland 5, Ohio

Chapter Directory (continued {torn front cover) 68. GAMMA BETA—Roamless Hudson iS), North Carolina College, Durham, N. C 69. GAMMA GAMMA—Charles Hart (S), Box 123, Allen University, Columbia, S. C. 7u. GAMMA DELTA—James Clemons (S), A. M. & N. College, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71. GAMMA EPSILON—James E. Hill, 255 Mills Street, Madison, Wisconsin 72. GAMMA ZETA—Crawford Atwater (S), Ft. Valley State College, Ft. Valley, Ga. 73. GAMMA ETA—Carl S. Works, S. Cottage Grove, R. 100, Bloomington, Ind. 74. GAMMA THETA—John E. Moore ( P ) , 1331 Swisher Avenue, Dayton 8, Ohio. 75. GAMMA IOTA—Avon McDaniel (P), P. O. 63, Hampton Institute, Va. 76. GAMMA KAPPA—Lewis W. White, 2425 N. 26th Avenue, Birmingham 7, Ala.

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W h e r e Arc CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—From all corners of the Country, where Alpha Phi Alpha has chapters, we hear expressions like: "What does the future hold for Alpha Phi Alpha? "Are the Greeks on their way out? "Alpha Phi Alpha is now at the cross roads. "Are we permitting Alpha Phi Alpha to become a graduate organization rather than an undergraduate organization as was originally intended?" To all of these queries, all Alpha Phi Alpha men are called upon to answer. We are mindful of the exhortation when we were initiated: "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you, that ye walk worthy of the vocation where with ye are called", — and we relive that great experience and cherish it's memory. We are all conscious of our obligations, and our responsibilities to our Fraternity, both in a local sense and in a national sense. We realize that a chain is no stronger than its weakest link; — we understand in order to maintain a strong national organization, we must maintain a strong and healthy local organization, — SO, — the question then comes: "What are we going to do about it?' If we would but look into the history of Alpha Phi Alpha, we would consider the trials and tribulations of the founding seven jewels back in 1906 and "kick around in our minds" what they intended Alpha Phi Alpha to be, — and what is shall always be, viz: a group of college men banded together for the purpose of enjoying the mutual association of men of like calibre and purpose, — intellectually, morally and socially; to ever hold up the name, and keep it high; — to assist every forward step on the part of a brother; to rebuff any backward step, and to keep in mind, — once an Alpha man, always an Alpha man. We are reminded of the parable of our Lord as he went to Jerusalem and passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee, and entering a small vilPAGE 2

The 1958 Convention Call To All Brothers In Alpha Phi Alpha Greetings: In compliance with Article VII, Sections I, 2 and 3 of the Constitution of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, and as your General President I hereby issue the official call for all Alpha men to assemble in the Sheraton Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 27-31, 1958 for the purpose of conducting the business of our great Fraternity through the 44th General Convention. Our 43rd General Convention held in Los Angeles, California, August 21-24, 1957 was a summer convention and by scheduling meant that the business of the 44th General Convention would cover unfinished business of 1957 and the full business of 1958. In other words the 44th General Convention will consider the Fraternity's program, business and other unfinished matters encompassing an I 8 month period. All things possible are being done by the three (3) local chapters in Philadelphia t o make this 44th convention one of the greatest conventions in the history of Alpha Phi Alpha, Incorporated. Fraternally yours, MYLES A . PAIGE General President

lage, He met ten men who were lepers and who asked to be cleaned. The story goes that they were cleansed, and ONE, when he realized that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice gave thanks to our Lord. Our Lord in turn queried: "Were there not ten cleansed, — but where are the nine?" He told that ONE who had returned: "Arise, go thy way, thy faith hath made thee whole." With that theme in mind, we, as Alpha Phi Alpha men must re-examine ourselves so as to perpetuate the very life of the Fraternity; — we must become re-activitated and not let ourselves get into "doldrums" and become callous. If we would but stop and consider these figures, this will astond all of us, as it astonished the General Secretary: Since 1906, approximately 27,000 men have been initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha, and of that number, we have: 1958 Active Financial membership 5,638 Transferred to Omega Chapter, —apx. 5,000

UNFINANCIAL (unaccounted) 16,362 and of that 5,638 active roster, that group is composed of: Active Graduate Membership 3,898 Active undergraduate 1,609 Intermediate 58 Life Members 73 (5,638) With those figures in mind, we wonder, — where are the 16,362? 5,638 returned to give thanks for the privilege of belonging, and 16,362 take for granted it is no more fitting and proper that they belong. Does it mean nothing that we who have passed through the folds of Alpha Phi Alpha are not more than just Alpha men, by virtue of initiation? Does it mean nothing that we hold ourselves out as examples, and as inspiration to the many youth who follow after us? Does it mean nothing that the youth continue to look to us for guidance, on college campuses, and elsewhere, as to adequate housing on campuses, and scholarship awards? Is it that we are not initiating a sufficient number of undergraduates, — for some reason? Continued on page 4 THE SPHINX

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PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the youngest chapter in the Philadelphia area, is proud to be one of the host chapters entertaining the 44th General Convention. We are eagerly anticipating your visit to our fair city, and the members of the chapter are working hard to make it a memorable one. In retrospect, Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter came into being as the result of the efforts of ten graduate brothers in Psi Chapter who in early January 1956 decided to petition the General Organization for a charter. The chapter was chartered April 26, 1956. Sixty men were charter members of Philadelphia's first Graduate Chapter. The first permanent officers were: Brothers Robert E. Moose, President; Roger Gordon, Vice President; Hugo Marcos, Recording Secretary; Russell Brown, Corresponding Secretary and Editor to the Sphinx; Frank Smith, Financial Secretary; Edward Wilkins, Treasurer; Kermit Hall, Parliamentarian; Emery Utterback, Sergeant-at-Arms; David Warrington, Chaplain; and Robert Smith, Historian. Although we have been in existence only a short period of time, we have been very active in the fraternal, civic and social life of the community. In 1957 we were one of the host chapters entertaining the Eastern Regional Convention, the first Alpha convention in Philadelphia since 1928. A member of our chapter, Brother Kermit Hall, is General Chairman of the 44th National Convention Committee, and eight other members of our chapter are serving as chairmen of various committees. We paid $100 on a life membership in the NAACP, and hold m e m b e r s h i p in the local Urban League. In addition, we are sponsoring a senior high school group of young men in the city. On April 26, 1958 at our Second Aniversary B a n q u e t , we presented Founder Awards to seven outstanding Philadelphia brothers for contributions to political, religious and educational development of this city. Receiving Continued on page 5 OCTOBER, 1958

A Brief History Of P S I Chapter PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania witnessed the birth of a new link in the strong chain of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., when on December 27, 1919, Psi Chapter was founded at the University of Pennsylvania. This was the first time when Alpha Phi Alpha and any one city could boast of two undergraduate chapters in the same vicinity—Rho Chapter being established here in 1914 at Temple University. It is enlightening to note that several years prior to the founding of Psi, there were twenty male Negro students enrolled at the University of Penn. who through daily academic and social contact became desirous of forming an organization that would bind closer their relations. There were two schools of thought amongst them; one of establishing a chapter of Alpha, the other to organize a new fraternity among Negro college men with the same lofty ideals as those of Al-

pha. Such a new fraternity was formed, fully recognized and officially listed in the Inter-Fraternity Council at Penn. This such organization was Delta Eta Sigma. When most of the members of this organization graduated from Penn, Delta Eta Sigma sank to a low state of lethargy. Because of the growing influence of Rho Chapter at Temple University in Philadelphia, many of the students at the University of Pennsylvania, including members of Delta Eta Sigma, joined Rho Chapter. Due to the Alpha rule prohibiting bi-fraternal membership, the General Organization issued an ultimatum on the matter and through the efforts of the brothers concerned, Psi Chapter was formed and Delta Eta Sigma was consumed. And ter: a minds, within

thus was the birth of Psi Chapproduct of prolific and aware young college men striving the bounds of fraternal enContinued on page 5

BROTHER KERMIT J. HALL Forty-Fourth General Convention Chairman Brother Hall Is Comptroller of Alpha Phi Alpha, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committees, and member of the Executive Council. Professionally, Brother Hall is Business Manager of Mercy-Douglass Hospital. He holds memberships in a number of professional, civic and social organizations. He and his family reside af 100 Fairview Avenue, Suburban Yeadon, Pennsylvania.

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BROTHER ADAM CLAYTON POWELL HONORED IN C H I C A G O Before one thousand people at the annual brotherhood rally of the Chicago Conference for Brotherhood, Brother Adam Clayton Powell, Congressman from New York City, received a brotherhood award from the Conference "FOR HIS HONEST AND FORTHRIGHT STAND IN THE STRUGGLE FOR H U M A N RIGHTS." Making the presentation are former General Secretary Bennie D. Brown, founder and executive director of the Chicago Conference for Brotherhood, and brother Dr. Charles D. Proctor, president of the organization. Congressman Powell was the principal speaker at the rally, which featured other speakers and musicians from the Catholic, Protestan, and Jewish Faihs.

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Continued from page 2 We do not want to relax any of the original policies of Alpha Phi Alpha with regard to qualifications, but, at the same time, — present day conditions — this New Era, — might make it necessary for us to "bend" to some degree, or make some sort of dispensation with regard to our increasing number of older graduates, in order to keep ourselves in business. It is true that Alpha Phi Alpha must proceed with the New Era — keep in step with the change of pace the world is now experiencing. It well might be that we will have to re-evaluate the very structure of Alpha Phi Alpha in order to keep pace with the times — the New Era, — as we are no longer in the early electronic age, nor in the atomic or nuclear age, — BUT we are in the missile and outer-space age, and will have to be governed thereby. It well might be that the General Organization will be forced to come to the realizing sense that structural changes must be effected, as to a bit PAGE 4

of "bending" or "relaxing" of policy, —permitting Alpha Phi Alpha men, in certain defined instances, — to become financial with the General Organization, and place the responsibi'ity on the local chapter of getting ac ivlty from the brother on a local bash, — those who carry General Organi :a ion dispensation. It is true that the life of the undergraduate is short, three years at the most, — this giving impetus to the rise in graduate membership; —it is true that many a graduate, having reached an enviable economic status, might not be so interested in Alpha Phi Alpha as to his local chapter, BUT might be vitally interested in Alpha Phi Alpha on a National Organization level. The NEW General Secretary came across this notice in the files, dated March 25th, 1927, issued by Brother Percival R. Piper, then General Treasurer: "KNOW YE BY THESE PRESENTS: That you should be surprised at the wonderful and marvelous success we are having this year, and more grand taxes have been sent in than

ever before. You are to be most duly congratulated for this unusually remarkable showing. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, ALL CHAPTERS HAVE REPORTED 100%. The above sounds like Cressy's History of California — ALL BUNK." We will have for our current aim— a drive for 10,000 active, financial Alpha men in 1960, — by reclaiming 4,300 men in 1960 — and to pursue the plan of reclaiming 1,000 a year until we can boast of a 20,000 active membership roster, — allowing for normal shrinkage, and transfer to Omega Chapter. Of course, the Regional Vice Presidents, and their assistants, must realize their responsibility in this effort. It is the opinion of the General Secretary that it is better to have 10,000 of the INACTIVE men financial with the General Organization, and leave it to the local chapters to activate them, locally, — than to lose them entirely, —because of their non-interest in local chapter activities. Finally, the General Secretary hopes that constitutional process may be put into operation at the 44th General Convention in Philadelphia, December 1958, to the end that reclamation on a new plane be put into effect, and again, the General Secretary must repeat his favorite quotation: "To everything there is a season, and A time to every purpose under the heaven; A time to be born, and a time to die; That which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build up." SO, let all of us, as Alpha Phi Alpha men, awaken ourselves — be-stir ourselves, and ask ourselves: "WHERE ARE THE NINE?"

Good To Know! WASHINGTON, D. C. — Between 9,000 and 10,000 young men and women are expected to apply for schooling this fall under the two-year old War Orphans Education program, Veterans Administration announced today. The education program for sons and daughters of deceased war veterans Continued on page 7 THE SPHINX

THE PRESIDENT S P E A K S . . . BROOKLYN, N. Y.—I am happy to announce the appointment of a fulltime General Secretary for the National Organization. Brother Sidney Jones, Jr. has done an excellent job as Acting General Secretary since the resignation of Brother James Huger at the Los Angeles Convention August, 1957. Brother Jones deserves the sincere commendation of every brother in Alpha for his sacrificial contribution to the work of the office of General Secretary. He has of necessity greatly neglected his livelihood in his eminent law practice and his duties as an Alderman of the City of Chicago, and his many other interests. I realize that all has not been, nor could have been expected to be perfect, but under the circumstances the conduct of the office has been excellent. I have been extremely busy visiting as many chapters as possible at Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Youngstown, Montgomery, Washington, Philadelphia, Trenton, New York, also the Southwestern Regional Convention in Oklahoma City and the Midwestern Regional Convention in Charleston, West Virginia, and the Eastern "Round-up" in New York. I regret greatly not being in attendance at the Western Regional Convention in California. I regret that the Southern Regional conflicted with the Southwestern and I was unable to attend both. The programs of the Regional Conventions were inspiring and I was glad to see the resurgence of enthusiasm particularly by the undergraduates. Also it was a delight to observe the developing interest of the graduates in the program for undergraduate housing and other problems. I sincerely hope that the discussions and conclusions reached at the Regional Conventions will not end there, but will be followed to a successful conclusion at our National Convention to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during December, 1958. Let every chapter begin now to prepare their delegates to support their desires in the Convention, and be represented actively to see that what you want is given proper consideration. My motto for you: "Five Things A Man Must Learn To Do If He Would Make His Record True OCTOBER, 1958

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Think Without Confusion Clearly Love His Fellow-Men Sincerely Act From Honest Motives Purely Trust in God and Heaven Securely" . . . To Vote His Ballot Yearly. Looking forward hopefully to seeing you in Philadelphia at our National Convention come December 26th. I am Sincerely and Fraternally yours, MYLES A. PAIGE General President

• A Brief History Continued from page 3 courgement to develop themselves and their organization. With Brother Raymond Pace Alexander as the first President matriculating at the University of Pennsylvania, Psi began to broaden its aims and activities to meet the needs of its ambitious members. Through their untiring and prolific efforts, the DuBois Scientific Club and the Daniel Hale Williams Surgical Society were organized among the students of the College and the Medical and Dental Schools. Today, Psi Chapter extends its undergraduate ties throughout the entire Deleware Valley Area. Its membership is inclusive of University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University, Temple University, Drexel Institute, LaSalie College, and West Chester State Teachers College. It is our aim to provide an atmosphere favorable to the development of a sense of responsibility and the upbuilding of character that is so essential to our youth of today.

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Continued from page 3 the awards at the nineteen million dollar Sheraton Hotel were Councilman Raymond Pace Alexander, Dr. James H. Duckrey, president of Cheyney State Teachers College; Dr. William H. Gray, Jr., pastor of Bright Hope Baptist Church; Municipal C o u r t Judge Herbert E. Millen; Austin J. Norris, attorney and member of the Board of Revision of Taxes; the Rev. Marshall L. Shepard, pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church and member of City Council; and Dr. O. Wilson Winters, dentist, and editor of "Frat Fun".

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in Philadelphia Independence Hall, or as Philadelphians say, the State House. The Liberty Bell there; Congress Hall and Carpenters Hall nearby, centered in the new Mall, a part of the National Park system. Franklin Institute—mecca for the scienc-minded. Exhibits galore, models by the thousands, full-size steam and electric locomotives, automobiles, airplanes and ships. Art Museum—magnificently sited on an elevation at the head of the Parkway; classic Grecian in style, containing the outstanding art of all time. Elfreth's Alley—a little street in Old Philadelphia, it hasn't changed since Colonial days and the houses are originals. Betsy Ross House—where she might or might not have sewn together the first flag. A charming Colonial building. Mercy-Douglass Hospital—brand new eight-million dollar structure in which Alphamen play a leading role. The Universities—Pennsylvania Temple, Drexel, whose farflung educational activities spand the city. Cheyney State Teachers College not too far away. Pyramid Club—a memorial indeed to late Brother Walter F. Jerrick, who had so much to do with its founding. Fellowship House—next door to the club, where the philosophy of friendship and understanding between peoples is put into practice. The Eagle—traditional meeting place in the John Wanamaker department store. A vantage place to view their annual colorful and truly artistic Christmas display. The Cotillion—if you are in town December 26. A dazzling display of talent by young people and a gala show, held at Convention Hall. The young people W'll especially like it. Fairmount Park—it will be winter and the greenery faded but a drive through the larqest park in the world can still be enjoyable. The Show Boat—the place to hear the sound, the beat, and get the message. Postal Card—grand place to sip and chat, nice atmosphere, good food. Bookbinders—"Old Original" or Just plain " B " , but don't get them mixed up, they don't like it. If you like the best in sea food these are the places. " O l d Original" is down in the old part of town and mighty, mighty popular. Bookbinders, the other one, is in central city.

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By Brother William Ross, Jr. PHILADELPHIA PA. — The members of Rho Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, wish to welcome you to the 44th General Convention. You will find, as no doubt you know, that Philadelphia is steeped with a record of history making events which cover every major avenue of life. However, let me refresh the memory of the brothers who know, and enlighten the brothers who do not, about another significant date in the history of our city. The time was ripe. Brothers who had graduated from Columbia, Cornell, and Howard had come to Philadelphia to begin their chosen tasks. They were constantly talking about the spirit of brotherhood and its effect on humanity. The city was filled with industrious students who wanted to feel the pulse of the times by making a contribution to society. Thus, on November 3rd, 1914, Rho Chapter was born with Brother Kirksey L. Curd as president. Rho Chapter grew rapidly. Brother Emile E. Raven, a charter member of Rho, and, is still very active, says, "We had a dynamic program. Nobody wanted to miss a meeting". Brother Walter F. Jerrick became president in 1916. Under his leadership, the Tenth General Convention was brought to Philadelphia in 1917. At this convention, our first president. Brother Kirksey L. Curd was elected General VicePresident. Rho Chapter continued to grow. Eleven years later, 1928, the Twenty-first General Convention returned to our fair city. During these days, and it is still the case, Rho men were prominent in the General Organization, as well as in their local communities. Brother O. W. Winter's distinguished himself as one of the leading dentists in Norristown, Pa. Brother Robert W. Henry held the post of treasurer of Rho for over 33 years— a position which he still holds, and has been a leading physician in our city for over 50 years. Brother Percy 1. Bowser, financial secretary for 36 years, and Brother Leroy R. Gates, past recording secretary of Rho for 15 years, are two examples as to the degree of faithful service a person can give to something he loves. Brother PAGE 6

John R. Logan, Sr., one of Philadelphia's leading clergymen, became the father of enough sons to establish a chapter. His memory lingers with us, and his work has been continued through two of his sons, John and Tom. Brother Charles A. Broaddus, one of the leading dentists in Trenton became as you know, Eastern Regional Vice-President of the fraternity. Brother Larney Hardy, Brother W. E. Smith, and Brother Joseph Hunt, distinguished themselves in their professions, and have been highly honored in Chester, Pa. for giving unselfish service in the field on community relations. Brother U. S. Wiggins of Camden, N. J. became a leader in his fight for the rights of minority groups, and one of the leading champions for the N. A.-

A. C. P. in the east. Brother Thomas Georges, Sr. and Brother W. C. Atkinson have become specialists in their field of medicine. Brother Leon Berry, Brothers Harold Taylor, DeHaven Hinkson, H. L. Small, Howard Stratton, Edmund Pressley, Postelle Vaughn, J. B. Lovell, C. Authur Scott, J. L. Martin, Ira Bird, Josiah Robinson, and Gustis Howard can all be found in the Who's Who list in Philadelphia and vicinity. In retrospect, we point with pride to our past dynamic heritage. We can never forget the educational leadership of Brother John H. Brodhead; the thirty-five years that Brother Jerrick gave us; the spontaneous wit of Brother John Logan, Sr., the scholarship of Brother J. Otis Smith; the humor of Brother A. S. Mason, or the faithfulness of Brother Roscoe Williams. Continued on page 7

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TO OUR UNDERGRADUATES BROOKLYN, N.Y.—In a collegiate fraternity such as Alpha Phi Alpha, special emphasis and attention should be given to its undergraduate program. The Fraternity must continue to build and grow through its undergraduates. The program must attract the best material in the student body. Alpha Phi Alpha was founded and has developed over these fifty-two years upon the fundamental principles of good character and high scholarship rating of its members. Nowadays we hear many top ranking scholars say, "I'm not interested in any fraternity." Why? "They have no inspiring program and they take too much time and energy from my class-

room work." This, my brothers, is a serious indictment against fraternities. Alpha must not continue to be guilty of this devastating charge. Some of us may feel that this indictment is not well founded. Well, let me tell you. I have received a survey which shows that the fraternities and sororities have been found guilty of the charge. Here is the finding of the survey: Out of all the initiates in eight leading fraternities and sororities during the first semester, 1957-1958, 22.5% showed improvement or no change in grade point average while 77.5% showed a decrease in grade point average. And Alpha Phi Alpha is not the best among them.

My brothers, this is serious and if continued these fraternities and sororities will justifiably be suspended from the college campuses. Let me again urge you to insist upon the original standards of Alpha. Even sacrifice quantity for quality in character and scholarship. Bring the best into Alpha and keep the standard high. Cease the frivolities in initiation and abide by rules laid down in your ritual. Make it inspiring and an honor to be admitted to Alpha. Set the example in your own conduct and scholastic standing for the initiates and insist that every member of Alpha maintain a high average point rating. This will inspire good students to apply and will make Alpha a pride of students and faculty. Brother Myles A. Paige General President

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Continued from page 6 Our past presidents have been Brother Kirksey Curd, George Lyle, W. F. Jerrick, Larney Hardy, J. Otis Smith, and now we have Brother R. A. Durrant, whom all of you know to be a pillar at all of the conventions. Rho has moved forward in a changing world, and has established its mark upon the annals of Alphadom. The men previously mentioned, have given leadership for quite some time, but we also have plenty of new personalities on the scene. We have been able to fuse all thinking to enhance the enrichment of our chapter program. Our recent program, Youth Looks Ahead, Continued on page 13

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The Sphinx Magazine submits full biographical information concerning the candidates nominated for the office of General President, at the 43rd General Convention held during August, 1957 in Los Angeles, California. Members of the Sphinx staff have succeeded in putting together items of importance regarding each candidate with the hope that the Brotherhood will vote eaily for the candidate of their choice. The ballots are to be mailed to each financial Brother from the General Secretary's office on September 25, 1958 with instructions for the returning of the ballots not later than November 25, 1958. It is your obligation to exercise you right in helping to elect the next President of Alpha Phi Alpha.

BROTHER MYLES A. PAIGE Introduction Justice of the Court of Special Sessions ol' the City of New York. Birth Place Born in Montgomery, Alabama, and now lives in Brooklyn, N. Y. Education Elementary and secondary schooling in Montgomery. Ala.; Graduate of Alabama State Teachers College; Attended Fisk University: Howard University, Bachelor of Arts; Columbia University, Bachelor of Laws; Howard University, Doctor of Laws; Wilberforce University, Doctor of Humanities; Member of Board of Trustees, Howard University since 1941. Military Activities Veteran World War I. Commanded the Third Separate Battalion, New York Guard in World War II, also organized the 715th Battalion AAA, 176th Military Police Battalion, 3634th Automotive Maintenance Company. Now on reserve as a full Colonel. Past President of Fifth Division Officers Association; Past Commander Colonel Chas. Young Post, American Legion; Officers Association of 15th Regiment and 369th Regiment; Member of the Reveille Club. Community Activities President of Community Association of Brooklyn. Life Member and Vice-President of the Board of Brooklyn Branch of the NAACP. Past President of Brook-Boro Club of New York. Life Member in IBPO Elks of the World. Legal Advisor to N. Y. State Grand Lodge of K. of P. Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Brooklyn Co-Chairman, National Conference of Christians and Jews. Vice Chairman, Greater New York Fund. Formerly Secretary, National Urban League Board. Former Member Hospital Council of Greater New York. President and member of Executive Board of Comus Club. Member of Grand Street and Brownsville Boys Club. Chairman, Finance Committee, Boy Scouts of America. Member of Schaeffer Award Committee. Legal Experience Formerly Assistant Attorney General of New York State. Appointed as the first Negro City Magistrate in the City of New York in 1936. Promoted to Associate Justice of the Court of Special Sessions of

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the City of New York in 1940, reappointed in 1950 to 1960. Member of New York County, Federal, and Brooklyn Bar Associations. He is the Senior Negro Judge in the United States in point of years of service. Fraternity Work Brother Myles Paige was born into Alpha Phi Alpha as the nephew of Mrs. Anna E. Singleton, who has been officially designated as the Mother of Alpha Phi Alpha. Our fraternity was founded in her home at Cornell, in Ithaca, New York. Mrs. Singleton now lives in Buffalo, New York, where our Semi-Centennial Convention was held in 1956. Brother Paige has served as secretary of Eta Chapter, Charter President of Alpha Gamma Lambda and now is a member of Gamma Iota Lambda. He was elected as one of the first lay members of the Executive Council of Alpha and served through several administrations and on many committees. He has just returned from Bermuda, where he made sevral addresses on Alpha Education Program—Education for Citizenship. Brother Paige was named as the Typical Alpha man by the Sphinx. He is the Chairman of the National Convention Committee and served as a member of the Semi-Centennial Committee.

* * * BROTHER WILLIAM HALE Birth Place Krebs, Oklahma and now resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Education Elementary and high school training, McAlester, Oklahoma; B. S. degree, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma; M.A. degree, The University of Wisconsin; Ph.D. degree, The University of Chicago. Family Married to the former Larzette Golden, Ph.D., C.P.A. Two daughters. Profession Special Assistant to the late Brother Charles S. Johnson, Fisk University, Department of Social Sciences; Acting Registrar, Langston University, Registrar, DeanRegistrar and Administrative Dean, BethuneCookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida; visiting professor of Social Science, State Teachers College, Montgomery, Alabama, Hampton Institute, and Atlanta Uni-

versity. Since 1948, Professor of Sociology and Chairman of the Department of Social Science, Clark College, Atlanta, Georgia. (a) Extra Curricular Activities at Clark College: Chairman of the Committee on Fraternities and Sororities, Member of the Academic Council, Organizer and Chairman of the Campus United Negro College Fund Campaign. (b) Professional Organizations Member of Association for Higher Education; American Sociological Society; and American Teachers Association. (c) Scholarly Production The Negro Lawyer; "The Negro and His Clients"; Pamphlet, They Also Serve (Story of 5 Atlanta Businesses), and numerous Book Reviews. Fraternity Activities Initiated into Beta Kappa Chapter in 1937 and has remained financial for the full 21 years. Pioneered in the setting up of a Chapter at the University of Wisconsin. He was instrumental in reactivating Beta Delta Lambda Chapter, Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as its President from 1944 to 1956. He is now serving his fifth term as President of Eta Lambda Chapter of Atlanta, Georgia, during which time the Alpha-Bettes (Woman's auxiliary) Organization was tormed, citizenship schools were activated, the Chapter began purchase of a life membership in the NAACP .plans for a fraternity house were developed. He is serving also as treasurer of the Atlanta Pan Hellenic Council. From 1954 to 1957, he served as National Director of the Office of Educational Activities. Community Activities Former member of Board of Directors of the Atlanta Branch NAACP and Branch Director of Youth Activities; member Board of Directors of the Atlanta Association for Mental Health; Member Board of Stewards of Warren Memorial Methodist Church; Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Interracial Work Camp. Honors Cited by Ebony magazine in the article "Oxford of the South" as one of the outstanding leaders in the field of higher edu-

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Continued from page 8 cation; member of Alpha Kappa Delta, Honorary Sociological Fraternity; named by Beta Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity as "Man of the Year" for 1953. Winner o fthe nationally televised program 'The Big Payoff," grand prize, a trip to Europe and a mink coat, August 12, 1955.

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BROTHER W. H. WILLIAMS Birthplace—Arkansas Education Elementary, Public Schools of Arkansas. High School, Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock, Arkansas. College, B. S. Clark College. Atlanta, Georgia. Graduate, M. S., Universty of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. Post Graduate, Columbia University, New York City. Northwestern University, Evanston. Illinois. Profession Instructor, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi. Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri. Business Founder and Business Manager, Capitol City Brokejage Company, Jackson, Mississippi. Founder and President, Security Life Insurance Company, Jackson, Mississippi. Founder and President, Williams' Enterprise, Jackson, Mississippi. (Restaurant Chain) Civic Past President, Jackson Negro Chamber of Commerce, Jackson, Mississippi. Past Board member Jackson Branch NAACP. Member Progressive Voters League. Organizer and member of Board, Farish Street Branch YMCA, Jackson, Mississippi. Member Jackson Branch NAACP. Church Central M. E. Church. Chairman, Finance Commission. Fraternal Affiliations Member of the Elks and Masonic Lodges. Trustee of the Elks. Greek Letter—Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 28 years. Past President, Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter. On National level — Past Vice-President of Southern Region, Chairman of Committee on General Secretary. Athletics Three letter man as Undergraduate, All American Quarterback, 1928. Former Athletic Director and Coach. Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss. Former Head Basketball Coach and Assistant Football Coach, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri. Presently. Commissioner South Central Athletic Conference. Marital Status Married. Children — two sons, both are Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha. One daughter.

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Continued from page 5 formal dance on May 30 at the fashionable Wynne Ballroom. Brothers of Psi and Rho Chapters of this city also participated. Three pledges have been initiated. At present we have 56 financial members. However, we expect many more by convention time. The chapter is currently in the midst of an extensive drive to reclaim inactive brothers; to assist in the community's fight to reduce crime among Negroes; to eliminate discrimination in housing; to evaluate prospects for posOCTOBER, 1958

New Program Announcec NEW YORK — A program that will permit a scientific assault on major health problems of the nation, with arthritis and birth defects as initial new targets, was announced this week by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Basil O'Connor, president of the organization that made possible the Salk polio vaccine, outlined its broad new program of future attack on disease and disability at a press conference in New York on Tuesday (July 22). While carrying on the winning fight against polio, the National Foundation, as it now will be known, will continue its history-making virus research program and investigations of disorders of the central nervous system, and will add research and patient aid in arthritis and birth defects (congenital malformations), Mr. O'Connor said. The expanded program will be financed through the traditional March of Dimes conducted each January by volunteers in 3,100 county chapters across the country. Mr. O'Connor said: "This is our concept for the future: The development of an organized voluntary force in the fields of medical research, patient care and professional education, flexible enough to meet new health problems as they arise, with specific goals initially. "The heart of the new program is research. Research will be expanded from where it is now, without the restriction of being confined in the future to a single disease. Professional education also will be expanded to cover training of personnel both for research and patient care in all areas of activity." Freedom to follow research clues wherever they lead will be combined with necessary limitations on patient sible membership in the chapter; and to aid other organizations in the neverending struggle for community improvement. Brothers in Alpha we salute you, and extend a sincere welcome to you across the country to come, rededicate, and re-evaluate the aims and accomplishments of our great fraternity.

aid in the begin explained. The limitations mity of the patie least 11,000,000 tis and rheumati are born with si each year (exc' an estimated 1 have paralytic some assistance It is planned first only to annrms patients through 18 years of age and to children suffering from malformations of the central nervous system also through age 18, Continued on page 10

BROTHER WALTER B. LIVINGSTON A Philadelphia Alpha engaged in an interesting and progressive activily is Walter R. Livingstone, Jr., an architect and planning consultant. Just 36 years old, he is associated with the prominent firm of Harbeson, Hough, Livingstone and Larson; and is a member of the board of the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia, having been appointed by Mayor Dilworth in February of this year. He is a charter member of Zeta Omicron Lambda, having been initiated in Psi in 19456, serving as its president four years. A graduate of Cheyney State Teachers College with a B.S., he also holds a Bachelor's in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master's in City Planning from the same Univer.ily. In 1953 he received an Alpha fellowship to pursue t! e latter course. He held the Theophilus Parsons Chandler Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in 1953. Piofecsionally he is a member of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials; a:sociate member, American Institute of Architects; and provisional member, American Institute of Planners. He also has been president of the Christian St. Y's Men Club. Brother Livingstone, whose father is also a Brother, is married to the former Marjorie Cachie. They have four children.

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# New Program Continued from page 9 he said. Some 16,000 childhood arthritis sufferers can be expected to seek treatment each year and about 8,000 patients annually have birth defects of the central nervous system that are treatable. Among these conditions are: spina bifida (open spine), encephalocele (open skull) and hydrocephalus (water on the brain). PAGE 10

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To shape a broad program in patient aid in arthritis and birth defects, much must be learned about precise numbers of patients, the number and quality of existing facilities and the availability of qualified personnel, the National Foundation president said: "Our objective in patient care is to continue the polio job until it is finished," he xeplained. "We have a moral obligation to do this and the Amer-

ican people expect us to recognize this responsibility. We shall begin patient care in arthritis and birth defects, first, where it will do the most good and, second, on a scale commensurate with the public's willingness to finance it." While it is not planned initially to provide patient aid for children born each year with congenitally caused m e n t a l retardation, Mr. O'Connor Continued on page 12 THE SPHINX

Highlights from General Secretaries' News Letter Dear Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha: It is in a spirit of deep humility, that I greet you as General Secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha,—knowing that so many others, without doubt, can fill the post with credit, BUT, realizing that none could have more devotion to Alpha Phi Alpha, or desire to keep the NAME up as high as possible than the one the Central Committee of the Executive Council of Alpha Phi Alpha unanimously selected April 19, 1958. I accept this post, fully cognizant of the great responsibilities i n h e r e n t thereto, and officially entered office June 16th, 1958—immediately becoming aware of the vastness of the Fraternity, the scope of operation as to each brother together with the knowledge that all of this evolves around the office of the General Secretary. The initial program of the General Secretary is to assure each and every chapter, a certain priority of the General Secretary's attention as to organizational problems, and such matters that naturally and normally creep into any and all active chapters, if they desire to remain a force both on the College campus and in the world of human affairs. It is the plan of the General Secretary to perform an efficient, effective and an honest service in the administration of the office. In other words, he intends to be a "working" SecretaryHe intends to re-organize the Office at National Headquarters to the end that all matters touching any and all brothers might be readily and easily discernible; that the files be current and accessible at any and all times to ACTIVE brothers. The General Secretary pleads for full cooperation from the top-level to the undergraduate level, without which co-operation he will be unable to operate efficiently. Aside from inheriting a very capable and efficient office assistant in the person of Mrs. Dorothy Law, who has been with the National Organization for a period of eight years; the General Secretary finds the Fraternity OCTOBER, 1958

in excellent financial condition, as indicated by Brother Kermit J. Hall at a recent meeting of the Committee on Finance. The General Secretary is mindful, even at this early stage in office, of the more than 21,000 men who have been initiated in the fold, and is aware that only 5,500 are active. So, — a program of reclamation, must of necessity be on the agenda. Our Lord was not so much concerned about the 90 and 9 sheep in the fold, as he was about the one (1) sheep who had become lost—that is the feeling of the General Secretary as to those in Alpha Phi Alpha who have strayed, become lost or what-not. Again I greet you, and hope it may be possible to meet with many of you at the 44th General Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 27-30, and again request of each chapter full co-operation and at the same time, assure each chapter, the very fullness of all the office of General Secretary has to offer. General Convention: Plans have been completed by the 1958 Convention Committee Chairman—Brother Kermit J. Hall, for the 44th General Convention, to be held at the Sheraton Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dec. 27th-30th. It is hoped that each chapter will be duly represented. Achievement Award: Brother Tollie W. Harris, Chairman of Committee on Awards and Achie-

vements requests that all undergraduate chapter secretaries prepare a report concerning c h a p t e r activities, scrapbook etc., and mail same to him by November 28th, 1958: TOLLY W. HARRIS, 326 N. Greenwood St., Tulsa, Oklahoma in order that this Committee will be in a position to evaluate same so as to make the awards at General Convention — Dec. 27-30, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Election of Officers: Election of President: Ballots for voting on General President will be mailed to all brothers finally active for 1958 (holding 1958 pass cards) on September 26, 1958. If you did not receive the May issue of the Sphinx please mail your current address to the office of General Secretary so that all changes and corrections might be made well in advance. The candidates for P r e s i d e n t are: Brothers Myles A. Paige, Walter H. Williams, and William H. Hale, — biographical sketches appear in the May Sphinx. Brothers Who Are 111: We always regret reporting those of Alpha who may be ill, or otherwise physically incapacited. Particularly is this true when it comes to our JEWELS. We all regret Brother Jewel Nathaniel A. Murray's state of health and well being, but more recently do we have occasion to regret the illness of Continued on page 13

Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship 1958-59 Awards High School: Elijah Boaton, Parma, Missouri, will attend Lincoln University ( M o . ) . David A . G o d l e y , Portsmouth, Va., will attend H a m p t o n Institute. Arthur J . Hayes, Lake Charles, La., will attend Southern University. Arthur H . Wilson, Wilson, Conn., will attend H a r v a r d University (Boston). Undergraduates: Donald W . Anderson, C h i c a g o , III., will attend Roosevelt University. Paris D. Davis, Cleveland, O h i o , will attend Southern University. W i l l i a m McLain of G a d s e n , Ala., will attend Clark C o l l e g e ( A t l a n t a ) . W i l l i e L. Reese, Cleveland, O h i o , will attend Central State C o l l e g e ( W ' f o r c e ) . Graduates: G e o r g e Wilson Alexander I I , Louisville, Ky., will attend Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. Clarence Branch, Jr. of Saginaw, will a t t e n d Michigan State University. Joseph S. Darden, Jr., Atlantic C i t y , will attend N e w York University. James Davenport, Union Sprinqs, Ala., will attend H o w a r d University. James C . Johnson, Berkeley, Calif., will attend University of California (Berkeley). Lionel H . Newsome Director Educational Activities

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T h e B r o t h e r h o o d City . . . PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Philadelphians may well take pride in the fact that it leads the country in many aspects of the growing consciousness of America that democracy denied some means democracy denied all. There are a number of municipal and community efforts dedicated to the elimination and correction of those human errors whereby a person of one race assumes himself to be better than another person. The city itself may well be chosen as an example. In a few short years the condition that saw few Negroes in responsible jobs in the administration has been changed. Allan Ballard is Inspector of Police and there are other high ranking Negro officers in the department, in all branches. James Davis is a Battalion chief in the Fire Department. Charles A. Baker is Commissioner of Records, a post held previously by Brother Marshall L. Shepard. now a City Councilman. Brother Raymond Pace Alexander, a noted lawyer, shares this distinction with him. Dr. E. Luther Cunningham is a member of the Civil Service Commission. Brother Walter R. Livingstone, Jr., is a member of the board of the Redevelopment Authority; and Walter P. Harris, the state's first Negro certified public accountant, is a supervisor in the Department of Audits of the City Controller's office. The noteworthy thing about all this is that 15 years ago it did not exist. Neither did the city's Fair Employment Practices Law and the municipal Commission on H u m a n Relations,

which have the power and authority to receive complaints of racial and religious discrimination, investigate them and prosecute. In business and industry similar advances are seen and in many offices and plants the skilled colored worker is being given an opportunity to work and progress in his job. Philadelphia businessmen, less susceptible than politicians, are hardheaded businessmen and it has taken a lot of spade work by private agencies to change the scene. The Fellowship Commission, t h e Philadelphia chapter NAACP, the Urban League, American Friends Service Committee, the Council of Churches, the Council of Christians and Jew, the American Jewish Congress are only a few of the agencies that have worked hard and long on the job. The returns coming in are good but there is still more to be done.

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Continued from page 10 said, the research program of the National Foundation may offer new hope in prevention and treatment of this problem. The new program was adopted after five years of unprecedent investigation of areas of need in the health field and careful assessment of the strengths of the National Foundation that could be applied to other problems. Conferences were held with medical, civic and governmental leaders, as well as representatives of National Foundation chapters from all regions of the country.

Good Information! WASHINGTON, D. C — Veterans planning to start school this fall under the Korean GI Bill today were urged by the Veterans Administration to take action now in order to avoid the last-minute rush later on. With some 600,000 veterans expected to be in training this fall, VA Regional Offices will be operating at top speed to process their papers. By filing their applications now, veterans will save themselves unnecessary delays, VA said. To help veterans get started the right way. VA issued this eight-point check list: 1. Since veterans are allowed only one change of course, they should give plenty of tought to their goal and the training program leading to the goal. 2. Veterans not sure their training goal may request VA vocational counseling. 3. Veterans should be certain their course has been Gl-approved by the State in which the school is located. VA Regional Offices—and not VA headquarters in Washington, D.C. — can furnish information about approved courses. 4. Veterans should complete arrangements for admittance to their Continued on page 17 "As an organized force for medical research, patient care and professional education, we have chosen the broadest program of all," Mr. O'Connor concluded. "Through it, we hope that infantile paralysis one day may be considered only a fortunate beginning."

ALPHA O M I C R O N LAMBDA Brothers and Sons of Pittsburgh's Chapter began planning for their part in the 1958 convention during late winter.

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MRS. MARILINE WILKINS President Philadelphia's Ladies of Alpha

Ladies Activities PHILADELPHIA, P A . — A round of gay, holiday activities is being planned for their lovely f e m i n i n e guests by the auxiliaries of the host chapters in Philadelphia. It will be holiday time, full of the joyous spirit of the Yuletide season. The city will be bright with decorations, the fine shops alight with Christmas cheer, the streets of the city colorful in holiday garb. Just the time of year for good friends to sit down together to enjoy each others company. The leading units in the plans for Alpha wives are the Alpha-Bettes, auxiliary to Rho Chapter, of which Mrs. A. Broaddus is president; and the Ladies of Alpha, associated with Zeta Omicron Lambda. Mrs. Edward Wilkins heads this group. Besides the social events that are part of the general convention program, special occasions of interest to women are being arranged by the joint committee. The following social calendar is being tied together. Brunch-Card Party — December 27, 1-5 p.m. Cabaret Party — December 27, 9 p.m. Public Meeting — December 28, 2:30 p.m. Reception follows Under-Graduate Social — December 28. Musical Cocktail-Fashion Show — December 29, 2-5 p.m. OCTOBER, 1958

Pan-Hellenic Dance — December 29, 10 p.m. Cocktail Reception — December 30, 6-7 p.m. Banquet — December 30, 7 p.m. Formal Dance — December 30, 10 p.m. All events will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, except the public program, which is at Irvine Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania. An added note to the ladies. Include in your wardrobe street clothes, afternoon dresses, cocktail dresses and formal wear. If you are bringing your youngsters and teen-agers, please inform the Registration committee. The ladies will be happy to arrange entertainment for them also.

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Continued from page 7 under the leadership of Brother Walter Gordon, was the highlight of the past year. Philadelphia is still growing. Brothers are Constantly joining our ranks. Our chapter has 92 members. Along with Zeta Omicron Lambda, and Psi, we intend to make the 44th Convention one of the greatest.

MRS. MADELINE BROADDUS President of Philadelphia Alpha Bettes

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Continued from page 11 Brother Jewel George B. Kelley who recently has undergone surgery in Troy, New York. How nice it would be if some of us would write these venerable Jewels. Their current addresses are listed on the inside front cover of the Sphinx Magazine. Fraternally yours Laurence T. Young General Secretary.

General Secretary Needs Help!! A t the dedication of National Headquarters in Chicago, December 27th, 1955 — former past General President Frank L. Stanley presided, and it was announced at that time and place, that the pictures of A L L General Presidents, would be on display in the National Headquarters. This has been done, with the exception of photographs following:

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First General President— 1909: BROTHER MOSES MELVIN M O R R I S O N — o f Beta Chapter Third General President— 191 I: BROTHER FREDERICK MILLER — o f Epsilon Chapter Ninth General President— 1917: BROTHER W . A. POLLARD — of Beta Chapter Eleventh General President— 1919: BROTHER DANIEL D. FOWLER — of Pi Chapter Twelfth General President— 1919: BROTHER LUCIUS L McGEE — T h e t a Chapter The General Secretary is making an appeal to anybody having pictures of these splendid brothers—all having been transferred to O M E G A CHAPTER—all past General Presidents—to send a photograph to him, or any one who may have knowledge of where the General Organization might obtain one, transmit this information to the General Secretary at once—to the end that the National Headquarters might have a complete display of A L L PAST GENERAL PRESIDENTS O F A L P H A PHI A L P H A FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED.

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Registration

JULY 4th, 1958 HIGHLIGHTS!

â&#x20AC;˘ Picnic & Barbecue Social Evening Snack Breakfast

Brothers Banquet Formal Dance This was a Family Vacation in

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Excerpts From The Western Regional Convention BERKLEY, CALIFORNIA — The following is a point evaluation or expectancy relative to determining Chapter standing and eligibility to receive the several Vice President Awards and Gibbs Award. For the Undergraduates, we hope in time to have a cup or series of cups, each representing one of our honored Vice Presidents, extolling his particular "value" contribution or ideal to the Brotherhood. To date we have three of these "values" being projected. They are: THE RUMFORD AWARD — Requiring the Undergraduate Chapters to actively participate in the following: 1. The Registration of people eligible to vote . . . . 2 points each 2. Getting the vote out . . . . 1 point for each receipt as given at the time the vote is cast as evidence of the ballot having been placed in the box and the individual having executed his franchise or right to vote. 3. For each of the following type Citizenship Programs . 10 points each a. Debate or Round Table on Current Problems b. A group study of City Government . . . Visit to City Council or Board of Education meeting and subsequent discussion of same by group. c. Having a Public Servant to come before the local community to discuss City or State Government as it relates to some specific current problem. 4. For each Brother who immediately registers and votes at the first election held after his reaching " 2 1 " 5 points THE DeBOSE AWARD — Requiring the Undergraduate Chapter to promote among its Brotherhood a feeling of the need for intelligent men to "reach back to help their less fortunate Brothers forward so that all together might enjoy a more fruitful cooperative life". 1. An "Educational Assist" program as advocated by the WestOCTOBER, 1958

ern Regional Office of Education 20 points 2. For each boy or girl sent to a summer camp by the chapter . . 10 points 3. For each dollar contribution to the N.A.A.C.P 2 points 4. For each dollar raised and earmarked and put to use as a loan fund to assist your own Brothers in school 2 points 5. For each $50.00 raised and earmarked and put to use as a scholarship to be given at an appropriate program each year to an outstanding High School youth 15 points 6. For each community health program sponsored by the chapter . . 10 points THE JONES AWARD — Requiring the Undergraduate chapters to continually push for excellence in both scholarship and the cultural aspects of everyday living. 1. For the highest percent of the chapters' total roster of Brothers being "fully financial " i.e., financial Nationally and locally . 20 points 2. For the best overall grade point average of the entire in-school roster of both Brothers and pledges 25 points 3. For the highest percent of students with better than a " B " average, i.e., Brothers and pledges alike 15 points 4. For the top student in terms of earned grade point average, number of units carried and the relative difficulty of the subjects taken 15 points 5. For the best overall pledge indoctrination program in terms

of deeds and action, community projection and s c h o l a r s h i p achieved 15 points Each of the above awards will become the exclusive possession of the chapter winning it three times in any five year period. It will then be replaced by another of the Western Regional Vice Presidents. Each of the Vice President Awards will represent a virtue or value deemed essential for the growth and development of a progressive thinking association of men and leaders. The non-vice presidents awards honoring outstanding Brothers from within our membership will be beamed to the Graduate chapters. The first of this series is the James Gibbs Award. Due to the theft of this cup, we are having the Graduate Cup (not named) converted and rebuilt into the Gibbs Award. It will be awarded on the following basis: 1. For the highest percent of the total roster of Brothers being financial and active both Nationally and locally 15 points 2. For the chapter giving the best year-round demonstration of its "stewardship" in terms of promoting: a. A greater interest in "higher education" be it commercial, industrial, trade or academic 10 points b. A "citizenship" program to get the community registered to vote, educated to v o t e wisely and out to vote 25 points c. Sponsoring through financial aid to the Regional Office of Educational Activities sponsored "Educational Assist" p r o g r a m put on locally Continued on page 16

WEATHER W h i t e Christmas has not been part of the Philadelphia scene in many years, though snow is always a possibility. Temperature ranges on the average are 49 degrees High and 34 degrees Low. It is likely to be cold, dry and clear; but then maybe, a very maybe, maybe it could be "June in January."

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I Excerpts Continued from page 15 • through either Graduate or Undergraduate Chapter manpower . . . . . . . . One point for each dollar contributed to the program. For further details of the Alpha "Educational Assist" program, write the Regional Director of Educational Activities. 3. One-half point for each dollar contributed to the following divided by the sum total of the active and financial membership i.e., $100.00 contributed by 20 Brothers would net 5 points. These may be group or individual contributions as long as they are given in the name of Alpha to: a. the N.A.A.C.P. b. the Y.M. or Y.W.C.A. as a group membership or to send a kid to summer camp. Recommended Constitutional Changes 1. That the General Constitution be amended to provide that: the charters for new chapters shall be sent directly to the respective Regional Vice-Presidents by the General Secretary for presentation at the setting up ceremonies. 2. That the existence of the Alpha Wives Auxiliary be officially recognized by our General Body. 3. That each year, each chapter be required to contribute twentyfive dollars ($25) to the General Organization to b e earmarked for the establishment of a "Down Payment" fund to be used for the acquisition of one or more Undergraduate fraternity houses per year.* 4. That the Regional Convention shall have power to make and enforce within its Jurisdiction such regulations as are not in conflict with the General Constitution. 5. That Article VIII, Section 4. be amended to p r o v i d e that the Vice-Presidents shall be nominated and elected at their respective jurisdictional Regional Conventions, and installed into office at the General Convention. 6. That the Assistant Vice-PresiPAGE 16

WESTERN REGIONAL HONORS OUEEN Brothers Fred Ivey and George Walker show their trophies while George, newly nominated Assistant Western V.P., admires Ann Woolridge "Sweetheart" of Alpha Phi Alpha undergraduates.

dent s h a l l be nominated and elected at their respective jurisdictional Regional Conventions, and shall be installed into office at the General Convention. * It is the intent of the originator of this idea that the fund thus acquired be administered by the National Housing Committee and dispensed according to our more urgent needs for first class, on-campus citizenship preferably in the mixed and integrated schools. Recommendations to the National Body 1. That the appropriate committee or officer prepare and distribute to each chapter a uniform procedure for the setting up of new chapters. 2. That all Undergraduate chapters vigorously seek campus recognition, wherever located, with the 1960 General Convention being the target date for having acquired the same. Fraternally submitted, Edward H. Ballard, M.D. Chairman. In order to give a relatively accurate evaluation of observations made, we must occasionally refer back to the 1957 series of Reclamation Conferences held here and there throughout the Western Region at which time several constructive opinions were made. 1. The Undergraduates felt t h a t "there was no great feeling of love or warmth being thrown out in their direction" by either the Graduate Chapters or Broth-

ers. They were also feeling sorry for themselves when asked to carry their share of the overall burden of "belonging" to Alpha and her programs and projects... During this past year, the Regional Office has tried to encourage the Undergraduate by first giving him an opportunity for expression and then trying to guide him relative to the experience needed or found lacking. We have requested that all pledges be required to acquaint themselves with at least fifteen (15) of the local Graduate Brothers—getting to know them and their businesses and occupations a b o v e and beyond the mere "hello" stage. We have asked that the Undergraduates take the initiative in setting the stage for this type association. THE PLAN HAS WORKED and both the Undergraduates and their activities are coming into the consciousness of the Graduate Brothers. 2. As many of the Undergraduate have graduated they have automatically dropped from sight as far as Alpha was concerned. The problems of getting established in the economic and business world seemed to overshadow all other considerations. On several occasions we tried to explain that all work and no play was not the answer—but to no avail. At last we found a practical soluContinued on page 17 THE SPHINX

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Excerpts Continued from page 16 tion—we asked the several Graduate Chapters to allow recent local graduates a one year dues and assessment free association with the local Graduate Chapter. THE IDEA PAID OFF. Many of the dedicated Undergraduates have maintained their affiliation and association thus saving us the more expensive task of Reclaiming them. Their only obligation during this "grace period" is that of paying their Grand Tax. 3. Our most challenging problem last year was when we were asked by several Pledges, "what it was that Alpha had to offer that justified her demands upon the Pledges?" Here we were stumped for a moment in that we had no "first class on-campus citizenship to offer in that we had neither a house, an organized concern in their scholarship or a wide awake Graduate group looking out for their off-campus interests or futures. All of our Graduate interests to date were selfish and rooted in the fact that major impulse was for "reliving" the past rather than "developing" the Alpha potential. Toward this end we started developing:

FIFTEEN TRAVEL TO BERKLEY The Los Angeles delegation came to the Western Regional Convention alert and ready to work, and left with the Western Vice-Presidency tucked away in Brother Edward Ballard's pocket. Dr. Ballard is seated in the front row 3rd from right.

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EPSILON-EPSILON No. 314 Oklahoma State University Stillwater, Oklahoma

a. Regional awards tied in with financial stability, scholarship. Continued on page 22

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Continued from page 12 school before filing applications with VA. 5. The application for GI training should be completely filled out and signed. It should be sent, along with a photostat or certified copy of the veteran's separation paper, to the VA Regional Office serving his area. 6. The application should go to VA as soon as possible. This will enable VA to iron out any snags before school starts. 7. V e t e r a n s with dependents should have the necessary proof of dependency ready when VA requests it. For a wife, this would be a photostat of the marriage certificate; for a child, a photostat of the birth certificate. OCTOBER, 1958

'RESIDENTS A N D WIVES GREET WESTERN V.P. The success of the Western Regional Convention goes to the Dymatic and "Detail Expert" Harold R. Jones, Western Vice President. Brother Jones with his charming wife is receiving greetings from (L. to R.) Brother and Mrs. W. L. Anderson, President Gamma Phi Lambda, the Vice Prexy and Mrs. Jones and Brother and Mrs. Howard Grant, President of Gamma Chi Lambda.

8. Veterans should take along enough money of their own to tide them over the first two months of training. It takes that long, ordinarily, for a veteran's first monthly GI check to reach him. The reason is that payments are made only after each month of training is completed, and not be-

fore. Further, before VA may make a payment, it must receive a certification signed by the veteran and his school, stating that he has been in class all month. The law allows VA 20 days after receipt of certifications to get checks in the mail. PAGE 17

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OXFORD, OHIO.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;In my relatively short tenure in Alpha, I have gained considerable information on America's fraternity system. During this tenure I have had opportunities to compare Alpha with other Negro and Caucasian fraternities. Although Negro fraternities are unable to compare in financial resources, membership, and other material goods with our Caucasian Brothers, Alpha has striven to maintain high ideals combined with nobleness of purpose.. Somewhere along the way in fighting for Civil Rights and equal opportunities in education Negro fraternities have lost sight of the undergraduate. For several years Negro fraternities have been losing memberships. Some attribute these loses to other fraternities which have dropped their "restrictive clauses." Another is that the growing expense in supporting fraternal programs. With less members coming in, the National Organization must see that once a man is initiated he is active in fraternal affairs for life. In many cases the graduate chapters along with the National Organization do very little and sometimes hamper the enthusiasm of the undergraduate. In every case when a man is initiated he is ready to fulfill the lofty sounding phrases instilled into him as a pledge. Once a man is initiated into the fraternity he experiences a lack of understanding and coordination of activities between the graduate chapter and National Organization. Lack of understanding stems from graduates forgetting they were once undergraduates that are struggling to make ends meet. Chapter memberships are limited because men are limited to finances and not richly endowed as to educational background. Attending conventions either regional or national that are located in expensive hotels does little to help the financial burden. Graduates argue National Conventions should be in the summer in order that vacations can be planned at that time. Meanwhile the undergraduate is working during PAGE 18

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the summer months so that he can return to school in the fall. If expensive conventions are necessary the graduate chapters should coordinate their activities with the neighboring or local undergraduate chapters. In all to few cases do graduate chapters help the financial burden by sponsoring undergraduates to National or regional conventions and deferring partial expense of their initiation fee. But if there are dances, conventions, or other types of social affairs graduates will donate unlimited amounts of financial aid. To gain support for undergraduate housing, we must beg and plead for any type of graduate support whether financial or otherwise. The money spent on large National Conventions could wisely be put toward needed undergraduate housing. Previously I mentioned that graduate chapters and the National Organization destroy undergraduate enthusiam. Undergraduates are constantly being reminded to f o l l o w initiation instructions and all correspondance with various national offices. However, late arrivals of newsletters, Sphinx Magazines, history books, and pin deliveries show a lack of coordination in the national organization. Personal communications are neglected for weeks while undergraduates are awaiting answers. At the Mid-Western Convention in West Virginia, the delegates expressed a concern for a traveling secretary to help coordinate undergraduate relations with the National Organization. This substantiates the undergraduate criticism of the Vice-Presidents and Regional Directors are not fulfilling their jobs. I realize that most of the fraternity work is carried on by volunteer groups and individuals with out salary compensations. Some men take these jobs for social prestige with small regard to the financial burden and time consuming role. Little wonder the undergraduate has been neglected! Perhaps the most controversial and the difficult criticism is of the graduate chapter. In the long run grad-

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uate chapters are destroying the basic structure of Alpha. Caucasian fraternities do not have graduate chapters but instead alumni clubs. Their loyalty ALWAYS remains with the chapter in which they were intiated. At homecoming, Dads' Day, and alumni weekends the undergraduate can expect financial and other forms of assistance through these clubs. In contrast to graduate chapters alumni clubs do not maintain and operate fraternity houses. Alumni clubs support housing ONLY through the undergraduate system. In return undergraduates keep track of all alumni and keep them informed of chapter activities by newsletter. This coordination between the graduates and undergraduates keeps the fraternity system healthy and alert to any arising problems. I have offered these suggestions not as a cure all, but as something more concrete than empty promises and lofty phrases. Much has been said but little has been accomplished toward undergraduate relations. I firmly believe more time, money, and enthusiasm will have to be directed toward the undergraduate. Either the writing off of the undergradutes as a poor risk will terminate or the future of the fraternity is to remain on shaky ground.

THE ALPHA CHALLENGE By Brother D. W . Lewis of Beta Lambda Chapter: I am an Alpha Because I was pledged, initiated A n d have seen the light M y chapter meetings and activities are attended regularly C o m m i i t e e work is my specialty N e w Ideas are brought in by me. A n d I willingly accept the will of the majority M y dues or chapter budget and my G r a n d Tax A r e paid on time. I give constructive criticism to my chapter' program N o more will I become unfriendly t o my brother W h o fails to agree with me

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Texas AUSTIN, TEXAS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Howdy brothers. We, the brothers at the University of Texas, wish to inform you of our organization at the University which we hope will become a chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., during the 1958-59 school year. Presently, we are functioning as a prefraternal colony at UT and we are accepted as an abserver on the Interfraternity Council (IFC). We received recognition as an official student organization at UT on April 24, 1958. We have 38 members; 17 of these are brothers who were initiated by chapters at various colleges, such as Hampton, Huston-Tillotson, Texas Southern, Tuskegee, and Wiley, and the others are "Sphinxmen". We anticipate that our membership will be doubled or possibly tripled due to the success of our recent Second Semiannual Smoker. Most of our members are majoring in business administration, engineering, law, pharmacy or pre-medicine. We are on probational status with the IFC and will have such status for one year during which we must prove our worthiness to be granted permanent status by the IFC. We are experi-

encing s o m e difficulty during our probation or trial period. We must impress the IFC during our trial period and they are impressed greatly by lavish social affairs and worthy service projects. This is difficult for us as we lack the necessary finances to support such a program. We are obligated to participate in several activities sponsored by the IFC or the Students' Association, such as the Varsity Carnival, the Greek Christmas Sing Song, the Texas Round-up (spring homecoming), and the Bluebonnet Belle Ball. In addition to the fore-mentioned obligations, we are still expected to have several lavish social affairs. Before the end of the Spring Semester last year, we launched a first stage "social satellite"; it is our hope to launch the second and third stages during the present school year. The affair last spring was held in the International Room of the Texas Student Union and was a "first" for a predominately Negro organization at UT. Our honored guests were the brothers of Gamma Eta Lambda Chapter (Austin) and of Delta Chapter (HustonTillotson) who helped us when the proposed chapter at UT was merely a dream. On the same night, a Latin American organization was having an affair in the Main Ballroom of the Student Union and they were so "moved" by our band that many of

them requested of us to at least allow them to sit and enjoy the music. We became quite diplomatic and decided on a reciprocal trade policy; we, too, enjoyed doing the Cha-Cha in the Main Ballroom. We hope to have two social affairs centered around the theme "Outer Space" during the present school year. We are not only having financial difficulties, but we are having difficulty getting assistance from several of our prominent brothers. We believe that a nice Founders' Day Banquet would impress the IFC as much as a swanky dance. We have contacted several of our prominent brothers seeking their services as guest speakers for several proposed banquets, but most of them are too busy or have no open dates on their schedule or they are demanding fees in addition to traveling expense. We have several worthy service projects planned during the school year. We plan to repair the broken toys at a local integrated n u r s e r y school and to serve as recreation supervisors at the State Deaf, Blind, and Orphan School in Austin. Also, we plan to tutor freshmen in chemistry, mathematics, and physics as most of them experience difficulty in these courses. We are fortunate to have sevContinued on page 23

INTEREST GROUP ESTABLISHED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS (Deep in the Heart of Texas) Seated are Brothers of Alpha Upsilon Tau Chapter, Austin, Texas. Thesi Brothers are in session with members of the Interest Group. It is hoped that this Interest group will have full affiliation with Alpha Phi Alphi, Inc., during the 1958-59 school year. They are: First row (I to r ) : Brother C. P. Johnson, Curtis McDonald, Andrew Jefferson, vice-president; Howard Miles, Dean of Pledges; John Hargis, president; John Creer, Charles Urdy, and John Murphy, sponsor Second row (I. to r ) : Little brother, Samuel Green, Jerry Bonner, W i l l Ingram, David Ransom, Robert Henderson, John Branch, Lorenzo Ford, Phillip Morris, John Kelly, Emmanuel McKinney, and Leon Holland. Third row (I. to r.: Little brother, Lonnie Gooden, Olice Arnold, Hudson Griffin, Roland Beverly, John Branch, Richard Linton, Manuel Wilson, and Paul Dunn, president of the Sphinx Club. Not shown: Brother, Exalton Delco, Walter Jones, secretary; Marvin Lewis, Ira Lott, Mack Neely, Alvin Reynolds, and Rueben Sherman, treasurer. Also, little brothers Wright Collins, Henry James, and Jimmy McKee.

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PRE-CONVENTION Friday, December 26, 1958 1:00 P.M. REGISTRATION — Delaware Valley Suite, Rooms A and B 3:00 P.M. MEMBERSHIP MEETING — Alpha Building Foundation, Inc. — Connie Mack Room 6:00 P.M. EXECUTIVE C O U N C I L MEETING AND DINNER — Independence Room 10:00 P.M. A L P H A SMOKER — Hall of Flags GENERAL C O N V E N T I O N Saturday, December 27, 1958 9:00 A . M . REGISTRATION — Delaware Valley Suite, Rooms A and B 10:30 A . M . FIRST BUSINESS SESSION — Pennsylvania Room Presiding — Brother Kermit J . Hall, General Convention Chairman Invocation—Brother John R. Logan, Jr., Rho Chapter Welcome on Behalf of Host Chapters: Psi Chapter—Brother Leroy Colquitt, President Rho Chapter—Brother R. Allan Durrant, President Zeta Omicron Chapter—Brother Robert E. Moose, President Responses: General President—Brother Myles A . Paige Representing Vice Presidents-—Brother James E. Huger Presentation of Jewels, General Officers and C o m mittee Chairman—Brother Myles A . Paige Appointment of Convention Committees and Officers —General President, Brother Myles A . Paige Report of Committee on Rules and Credentials— Brother Andrew J . Lewis, III, Chairman Announcements — Brother Ke r mit J . Hall, General Convention Chairman 11:30 A . M . Memorial Services — Brother A . Wayman W a r d , Xi Lambda 12:00 Noon Keynote Address—Brother Sidney A . Jones, Jr., Former Acting General Secretary and Chairman, Committee on. General Secretary 12:30 P.M. Adjournment SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1958 1:30 P.M. SECOND BUSINESS SESSION — Pennsylvania Room Presiding—Brother Charles A . Broaddus, Eastern Vice President Invocation—Brother Daniel J . W i n g e , Chaplain, Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapter 1:40 P.M. General President's Address — Brother Myles A . Paige 2:10 P.M. Reports of Regional Vice Presidents and Assistants : Western—Brother Harold R. Jones Midwestern—Brother C. Anderson Davis Southern—Brother James E. Huger Southwestern—Brother T. Winston Cole, Sr. Eastern—Brother Charles A . Broaddus

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3:00 P.M. Reports of General Officers: General Secretary—Brother Laurence T. Young General Treasurer—Brother Meredith G . Ferguson Editor of the Sphinx—Brother W . Barton Beatty, Jr. Director of Education—Brother Lionel H. Newsom Preliminary Budget—Brother Kermit J . Hall General Counsel—Brother Ernest N. Morial Historian—Brother Charles H. Wesley Auditor—Brother W . D. Hawkins Jr. Announcements—Brother Kermit J . Hall, General Convention Chairman, 5:00 P.M.

Adjournment

9:00 P.M. A L P H A CABARET (Formal) — SHERATON GRAND BALLROOM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1958 10:00 A . M . REGISTRATION — Delaware Valley Suite, Rooms A and B 10:00 A . M . COMMITTEE MEETINGS A . Budget Hearings B. Recommendations C. Standards and Extensions D. Reorganization E. Undergraduate Housing F. Constitution G . General Secretary H. Election Commission I. Committee on Awards J. Public Policy and Program K. Convention Secretarial Staff L. Convention Secretary M. General President's Office N. General Convention Chairman's O f f i c e O . Press Office P. Convention Finance Committee

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2:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING—IRVINE A U D I T O R I U M —UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — Brother O . Wilson Winters, Chairman Presiding—Brother Myles A . Paige, General President National Anthem Invocation—Brother Richard T. S. Brown Introduction Mayor of Philadelphia—Brother Marshall L. Sheppard Greetings: Honorable Richardson Dilworth Pan-Hellenic Organization Musical Selections Presentation of Jewels, General Officers and Committee Chairman—Brother O . Wilson Winters Introduction of Speaker — Brother Raymond Pace Alexander Address Presentation of Alpha Award of Merit—Brother Myles A. Paige Announcements—Brother Kermit J . Hall, General Convention Chairman Fraternal Hymn Benediction—Brother William H. Gray, Jr.

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Tenia We Program (continued) SUNDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 28 — O P E N HOUSE 8:30 P.M. UNDERGRADUATE " J A M SESSION A N D S M O K E R " — H a l l of Flags M O N D A Y , DECEMBER 29, 1958 9:00 A . M . THIRD BUSINESS SESSION—East Ballroom Presiding—Brother C. Anderson Davis, Mid-Western Vice President Invocation—Brother Thomas A . Logan, Rho Chapter 9:10 A . M . Reports of Committees: Standrads and Extension — Brother Aaron Brown, Chairman Election Commission — Brother Bendley C. Cyrus, Chairman Undergraduate Housing—Brother William Alexander Achievements and Awards—Brother Tolly W . Harris Human Relations—Brother Frank L. Stanley, Sr. Reorganization Commission — Brother Raymond Cannon Committee on General Secretary—Brother Sidney A . Jones, Jr. Announcements—Brother R. Allan Durrant, Assistant General Convention Chairman 11:45 A . M . Adjournment 12:00 Noon A L P H A L U N C H E O N A N D UNDERGRADUATE SESSION—Pennsylvania Room ( C O N V E N T I O N PICTURE) Presiding — Brother Harold W. Jordan, Assistant Southern Vice President Invocation—Brother Thomas A . Logan 12:10 P.M. Introduction of Undergraduate Speaker — Brother John W . McDonald, Assistant Eastern Vice President Undergraduate Address—Brother James C. Newman, Assistant Western Vice President Musical Selection 12:30 P.M. Introduction of Jewel Henry A. Callis — Brother Edward L. Hanley, Assistant Southwestern Vice President Fraternal Address: Jewel Henry A . Callis 1:00 P.M. Alpha Hymn — Brothers Charles Scott and James East, Leaders Announcements—Brother R. Allan Durrant, Assistant General Convention Chairman 1:15 P.M. Adjournment 2:00 P.M. FOURTH BUSINESS SESSION—West Pennsylvania Room Presiding—Brother T. Winston Cole, Southwestern Vice President Report of Committees Continued: Committee on Constitution — Brother John D. Buckner Public Policy and Program — Brother Belford V. Lawson, Jr. 3:00 P.M. W O R K S H O P SESSIONS Workshop I Undergraduate Relations and Problems —Constitution Room Leaders: Brothers Frank Ellis and Walter Washington Workshop II National Program of Alpha Phi Alpha —Independence Room Leader: Brother Belford V. Lawson, Jr. 5:00 P.M. Adjournment 9:00 P.M. Interfraternal Reception and Dance — Ballroom Broadwood Hotel

OCTOBER, 1958

TUESDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1958 9:00 A . M . FIFTH BUSINESS SESSION — Pennsylvania Room Presiding — Brother James E. Huger, Southern Vice President Invocation—Brother A . Wayne W a r d Committee Reports: Audit—Brother W . D. Hawkins, Jr., Chairman Final Budget Report — Brother Kermit J . Hall, Chairman Nomination of General Officers Announcements — Brother Kermit J . Hall, General Convention Chairman 11:45 A . M . Adjournment 12 Noon V O T I N G POLLS OPEN—Delaware Valley Suite, Room D 2:00 P.M. FINAL Business Session—Pennsylvania Room Presiding — Brother Harold R. Jones, Western Vice President Reports: Workshops: I Undergraduate Relations and Problems— Brother Frank L. Stanley, Jr. II National Program of Alpha Phi A l p h a — Brother Clifton R. Jones Committee on Time and Place for the 1959 Convention—Brother J . Rupert Picott, Chairman Committee on Awards—Brother Tolley W . Harris Recommendations — Brother Lloyd H. Williams, Sr., Chairman Report of Election Commission—Brother Bendley C. Cyrus, Chairman Other Special Committee Reports Announcements — Brother Kermit J . Hall, General Convention Chairman 5:00 P.M. Adjournment 6:00 P.M. Cocktail Reception—Pennsylvania Ballroom 7:00 P.M. Alpha Banquet (Formal) — Sheraton Grand Ballroom Presiding—Brother O . Wilson Winters, Toastmaster Invocation—Brother A . Wayman W a r d Introduction of General Officers—Brother Myles A . Paige Installation of Officers for 1959—Brother Charles H. Wesley, Historian Introduction of Undergraduate Speaker—Brother W i l liam D. Coverdale, Jr. Undergraduate Address — Brother Leroy Colquitt, President, Psi Chapter Banquet Address—Brother Belford V. Lawson, Jr. Presentation of Awards—Brother Myles A . Paige A . Undergraduate Award B. Alpha Award of Honor Closing Remarks—General President, Brother Myles A . Paige Announcements — Brother Kermit J . Hall, General Convention Chairman Alpha Hymn—Brothers Charles Scott and James East Benediction—Brother Marshall L. Sheppard 10:00 P.M. A L P H A F O R M A L D A N C E — G r a n d Ballroom WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1958 10:00 A . M . EXECUTIVE C O U N C I L MEETING—Connie Mack Room

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• COMMONWEALTH or PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE HARRISBURG

THE GOVERNOR

September 9, 1958

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 44th General Convention Committee Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gentlemen:

It is a pleasure for me to have this opportunity to extend a hearty welcome to the delegates to the Ulj-th General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, meeting in Philadelphia on December 26th. I am sure that Philadelphia will show you her finest brand of hospitality during your visit here. We are always glad to welcome the members of our collegiate fraternities who are devoted, through their organization, to the welfare of their schools and the best interests of their fraternity brothers and friends. Please accept my warmest good wishes for a^ successful Convention as w/^1 as a pleasant vlait / Pennsylvania. /

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Continued from page 17 stewardship and reclamation. b. Impressive Pledge Indoctrination and Training Ceremonies c. An understanding of Good Public Relations and what they mean in terms of an efficiently progressive and agressive Alpha. d. A consciousness of the overall "organization". We developed the Regional Handbook and Guide and are now emphasizing the need for doing things according to plan and procedure. This past Regional saw the beginning of putting into use the correct procedure for s e t t i n g up the Rules for the Convention. These are important moves forward — not perfect, but moves in the right direction. LAST BUT NO LEAST we have our newly nominated Western VicePresident Bro. EDWARD H. BALLARD, M.D.—the Pride of Western Ave.—the Brother who "has car—will travel", "has ambition—will work", "has time—will spend it" developing a greater Alpha. What more can one ask? Western Vice-President Harold R. Jones,

DISTINGUISHED BROTHERS HONORED BY ZETA O M I C R O M LAMBDA PHILADELPHIA — Zeta Omocrom Lambda chapter marked its second anniversary with a banquet at the Sheraton Hotel at which Founders Awards were presented to seven brothers who have distinguished themselves in local and national affairs. The honorees are shown above with other program participants. Seated are: Brothers James H. Duckrey, president Cheyney State Teachers College; Austin Norris, lawyer and secretary of the Boa:d of Revision of Taxes; Marshall L. Shepard, City Councilman; O. Wilson Winters, national parlimentarian Standing are: Brothers Robert Moose, president of the chapter; Kermit J. Hall, national officer who accepted the award for Judge Herbert E. Millen; Charles Broaddus, Eastern vice-president; Raymond Pace Alexander, City Councilman; William H. Gray, Jr., prominent clergyman; and Belford V. Lawson, former general president, who was speaker.

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• Alpha of Texas Continued from page 19 eral brothers at UT who are working on their Masters or Doctrates in these courses. It is our hope that our proposed chapter at UT becomes at least a regional or state project for our graduate brothers. We have visited the brothers of several graduate chapters and we were received enthusiastically by them. Several graduate chapters have pledged to assist us financially during our probation period, but they are unable to assist us to a great extent as their program and budget were prepared before they were informed of our prefratemal colony. Presently, we are the only predominately Negro fraternity to have a pre-fraternal colony established at UT, but we do not expect for this to be true at the end of the present school year. A few of the white fraternities will soon be rushing non-whites. So, we must certainly strive to maintain a worthy and effective program. To be granted permanent status by the IFC, it is not mandatory that we have a fraternity house, but we need one and should be looking forward to securing a frat house. Most of the Negro students at UT are living in segregated dorms or the single integrated dorm; the others are living in a p p r o v e d homes in the city (the nearest of these to the campus is about two miles) or at the YMCA or at the Christian Faith and Life Community House. The latter two have limited accomodations and the dorms (including the integrated one) that are designated for the Negroes h a v e inadequate facilities. There is a great need for a frat house. We wish to thank the many brothers who have helped us to take this forward step at the University of Texas. Too much credit cannot be given to Brother T. W. Cole, Vice-President of the Southwestern Region, who did most of the negotiation with the school administrators and the communication with our National Office. We trust that when you hear from us again—we will be an official chapter "In our dear A Phi A." John Hargis Associate Editor Austin, Texas.

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LADIES OF ALPHA SUPPORT OTHER CAUSES Brother Dr. M. Walker Allen, associate director Department of Surgery at Mercy-Douglass Hospital, Philadelphia, explains use of Controller-Assistor, to Mrs. Lee Harvey, a member of the Ladies of Alpha; and Brother John L. Procope, executive director of the hospital. Mrs. Harvey .then president of the Staff Wives, auxiliary o the medical staff, presented the apparatus in the name of the group.

The Plea Of The Undergraduate . . . NOTE: By SPECIAL REOUEST of the Convention Body — this contribution to the Round Table Discussion on the "Growing Up of Alpha" by Brother Ted Carter is being mimeographed for your further study. Brother Carter is one of the newer initiates into Delta Omicron Chapter of San Francisco State College. From The Western Regional Convention.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA — "Brothers, we are now in a period of tremendous cultural and social transition. This historic phenomenon is not solely the result of military rivalry between the two different governmental systems of Russia and the United States. It is a conflict involving the basic philosophies of these two cultures. This conflict is not waged on the battlefield as such primarily because it is a battle for the allegiance of men's minds. A nation's institutions are manifestations of its cultural philosophy. This being the case, whenever Americans suffer a loss in the battle for men's minds, serious questions are raised as to the moral validity and functional ability of our basic institutions. Recent Russian victories in this struggle have resulted in vigorous and objective scrutiny of many of our basic cultural institutions. This soul searching on a national scale is causing our cultural and social transition. Previous moral judgements and values once held with unquestioning loyalty are now giving way to new values as a result of this change. The philosophy and efficiency of the American educational institution is being questioned as a result of Rus-

sian gains in science. This has caused some educational experts to advocate the elimination of the Republic's democratic philosophy of education, which enables a student to use his own judgement in selecting most of his school subjects. These experts advocate the adoption of some of the techniques of the authoritarian educational system of Russia, an educational s y s t e m which emphasizes technical training rather than training in the social sciences and the liberal arts. There are other experts who disagree with the adoption of these educational techniques. The result of this controversy is that academic excellence on the part of students is being emphasized in a greater degree than it was previously. All means at the disposal of our educational institutions are being more fully utilized for this end result. The day may come when high scholarship will be considered a measure for patriotism. America's internal social transition has made first class citizenship for the Negro almost a reality. We, as Negroes, still have a long way to go to achieve complete equality, but now there is a good possibility that equality will be accomplished. Continued on page 26 PAGE 23

From The 'Gateway to the West" ST. LOUIS, MO. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Alpha Eta chapter of Washington University has completed its first full year as a recognized undergraduate organization on the campus of the University. The keynote of our first year has been spectacular scholastic achievement. At the end of the Spring 1958 semester, Alpha Eta ranked seventh in scholarship among Washington Universities' twenty fraternities. Alpha Phi Alpha's 1.5384 grade-point average of a possible 3.000 was not quite good enough to prevent our being embarrassed by the Sphinx Club, whose 1.222 took first place among pledge clubs. Although scholarship is, and will continue to be, that phase of campus activity upon which the greatest emphasis will be placed. Alpha Eta does not neglect the physical, cultural, and socal life of her membership. In the physical activities the Sphinx Club once again showed the way, as they captured third place in the annual Pledge Club Basketball Tournament sponsored by the Washington University Inter-fraternal Council, even though the team had only six members. In the YMCA League, Alpha Eta captured second place. In addition, we three times crushed BNKAPsi of Harris Teachers College in football and basketball. Among the cultural activities were the appearance of Brother Martin Luther King Jr. in the Washington University Association Lecture Series, the re-enactment of the Dred Scott trial at the Old Courthouse on the St. Louis riverfront, a televised interview of Roy Wilkins on one of the local stations, and the authorship of a novel. Corner Boy, by Brother Herbert Simmons of Alpha Eta. Brother Simmons won the Houghton-Mifllin Award for the year's best fiction work by a new author in 1957. In the social activities, the Chapter presented its neophytes at a post-initiation dance held at the Continental Room on St. Louis' fabulous "Taylor Strip" (the inspiration for Perez Prado's "Taylor Avenue Mambo") during February. In June, Alpha Eta sponsored its second annual All Greek Picnic. This was held at Blackjack, Mo. The Chapter had as its guests the PAGE 24

members of the St. Louis Jr. Pan-Hellenic Council, their guests, and the Sphinx Club. Approximately 100 guests partook of Alpha hospitality. In July, a "beer blast" was given for the presidents of Alpha Psi and Alpha Chi chapters, who were in town for the July 4 weekend. In August, the Fraternity sponsored its second annual "Dog-Days" dance at the spacious building and grounds of the Democrats' Hall, as a part of the activities of Alpha's weekend. Also included in the activities was an amusing, inspirational, and educational lecture by Brother Ralph Baker, president of Theta chapter, concerning the activities of his chapter. Since Washington University is a campus new to Alphadom, a few remarks about the school itself are pertinent. Washington University is non-sectarian and privately endowed. It is the largest school in Missouri, with a student population of about 15,000. There are two campuses, the main campus, located "between the city and the sunset" on the extreme Western edge of the city, and the Medical-Dental campus on the near South side.

In addition to Washington University, the seat of the Chapter, Alpha Eta's jurisdiction extends to St. Louis University, Harris Teachers College, and St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Officers of the Chapter are Brothers: Oily Wilson, president, Music Ed. Sr., School of Music; Michael Bohanon, Architectural Engineering, Jr., vice-pres.; Eddie Gay, Chemical Eng., Soph., corresponding sec; Arnold Parks, pre-medical student, Soph., recording sec; Melyn Harrington, Business Sr., Treasurer; Wilson Gray, Social Anthro., Jr., historian; John Woodson, Business Sr., Sphinxmaster; William Simms, Elec. Eng., Soph., Sergeant-at-arms; Ronald Smiley, Education, Jr., Parliamentarian; Donald Clay, Arch., Chaplain. Members are Brothers; Edward Works, Jr. School of Fine Arts; Nathaniel Willis, Phys. Ed., Sr.; Frank Green, Elec. Eng., Jr.; Robert Curtis, Sr., School of Law; Vern Harrell, Music Ed., Sr.; James Wilson, Sr., St. Louis College of Pharmacy; Harry Cobert, Civil Engr., Sr.; Robert Streator, Safety Engineer; Wendell Rivers, Psychology, Jr.; Henry Campbell, Music Ed., Sr.; Daniel Williams, Psychology, Jr.; Osborne Shannon, Engr., Soph.; Frederick Simms, Elec. Engr. Continued on page 30

ST. LOUIS BROTHER HONORED BROTHER E. KEITH PICKET, Auditor in the U. S. Army Engineer District, St. Louis, was presented a Certificate for an Outstanding Employee Rating and was also given an award for Sustained Superior Performance. The award was made by Colonel Charles B. Schweizer, District Engineer, among a group of staff members and employees. Each of the Sustained Superior Performance Certificates also carried a $200 cash award.

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F r o m T h e General Secretary's Desk CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—The General Secretary takes this opportunity, and this medium to acknowledge with grateful appreciation the many letters and messages of congratulation and best wishes for a successful term of office. There are several things the General Secretary wishes to call to the attention of ALL CHAPTERS: (1) The 44th General Convention is upon us, and we hope that every chapter will have at least two representatives. Reservations may be placed now at "The Sheraton Hotel" Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Reservation cards are being sent to each Chapter. (2) A new copy of the Ritual may be obtained from the office of General Secretary upon request, and upon the return of the old ritual, which undoubtedly is in tatters now. (3) ONLY CERTIFIED CHECKS, Postal or Express Money Orders will be accepted with remittances.

This office has had experience with personal checks accompanying remittances, that it now becomes mandatory, that compliance to constitutional provision be adhered to strictly, governing remittances. (4) The transfer of Dr. Thomas A. Williston, of Washington D. C. to Omega Omega chapter hits all Alphadom pretty hard. (5) The visit of the Honorable Doctor Kwame (Saturday's Child) Nkrumah, Member of Parliament, Prime Minister to Ghana to Chicago, July 30—August 1st will long be remembered. Congratulations go to Brother Claude A. Barnett, Chairman of the Civic Reception Committee. (6) TWENTY FIVE YEAR CERTIFICATES: To stimulate chapter activity, the General Secretary urges all chapters to participate in a drive to reclaim as many Alpha men as possible, using this method as a

medium. Those eligible should be feted by local chapters. When a chapter requests these certificates, this office should be furnished the names of the brothers who are to receive them, so that we may check our records to authenticate same and then we will inscribe the names and affix the Fraternity seal and mail to chapters. The General Secretary could not possibly close this column without acknowledging, in all humility, the assistance and genuineness of expression given him by the General President,— Myles A. Paige; — the General Treasurer, — Meredith G. Ferguson, the Comptroller, — Kermit J. Hall, the Auditor — W. D. Hawkins, Jr., the Chairman of the Committee on General Secretary — Sidney (Ouija) A. Jones,—Walter Barton Beatty, Jr., Editor of the Sphinx, — those in particular — and to the many other fine brothers who have assisted the General Secretary immeasureably in the operation of the officer.

Liberia Requests Charter MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The General Secretary has acknowledged receipt of the application for a Charter — for a proposed chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, at Monrovia, Liberia, — and hastens to commend Brother David N. Howell — the Secretary of the group, for his zest. Brother Howell states that at the Los Angeles Convention in 1936, Brother I. C. Steady was deputized by the General Convention (Brother Wesley then General President) — to put machinery to work in the establishment of a chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in West Africa. It is hoped that at the coming Convention, that General President Paige, will deputize Brother Howell to "set up" this Chapter, after all preliminary steps have been complied with.

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AID TO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE A $500.00 Check being presented to Attorney Margaret Wilson, Vice President of the local branch of the N.A.AO.P. for a life membership. From left to right: Attorney Wilson, Brother L. Cloyd, President of Epsilon Lambda Chaper, Brother T. Garrott Benjamin, Treasurer.

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EPSILON LAMBDA SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Program and Work-shop participants featured in the Vocational Guidance Clinic held in Kinloclc High School.

Eighth Vocational Guidance Clinic ST. LOUIS, MO. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Epsilon Lambda, graduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., sponsored its eighth a n n u a l vocational guidance program in April. The project, given as part of the national educational program, was held at Kinloch, Missouri High School. The objectives of the program were three fold: 1. To acquaint students with occupations of which they are interested; 2. To help the student to understand himself and the need to plan and prepare for tomorrow's jobs, and, 3. To give information on scholarships. Using the subject "Opportunities Unlimited For The Skilled and The Trained", the program opened in assembly with the entire student body. A panel discussion was the first program feature. The participants included: Brothers George Draper, the first Negro in St. Louis to be appointed Deputy Circuit Attorney; Henry Von Avery, the first Negro to become Chief of Relocation for the St. Louis Housing Authority; Mason Cloyd, M. D., chapter president; William Douthit, director of Industrial and Vocational Services at the Urban League; Lamar Smith, principal of Johnson School, and J. Philip Waring of the Urban League. Students who had various vocational interests assembled in workshop sections where Epsilon Lambda brothers and various other specialists gave group and individual information and career guidance. Brother Cloyd counselled students who we're interested in securing training in the field of medicine, dentistry and nursing. Brother Draper assisted those who needed information on law PAGE 26

and government employment. Brother Sanborn Pumphrey, a crack salesman with a national beverage firm, described the advantages of a career in sales. Brother William Douthitt of the Urban League supplied information on scholarships. Brother W. P. Overbey, high school band director, described the positive features in the musical field while Brother Ruges Freeman, principal of Cote Brilliant School, and Brother Lamar Smith gave advice to those students interested in Science and Teaching. Brother Rudolph Walker, instructor at Hadley Technical High School, counselled students interested in the field of engineering and the technical trades. He also gave information to those interested in another of his avocations, photography. Mrs. Muriel Conners, president of the Muriel School of Business and Mrs. Evelyn Overbey, high school instructor in secretarial science, conducted the workshop for girls interested in careers in business and secretarial studies. Brother Leo Stephens, owner of a modern barber shop, spoke on barbering while Mrs. Ruth P. Flowers, owner of a school of cosmetology bearing her name, described the lucrative advantages of this line of work. The Epsilon Lambda vocational guidance program was directed by Brother J. Philip Waring, head of the Urban League's Community Organization Department. Mr. Sylvester Smith is principal of Kinloch High School. Mr. Smith invited the chapter to continue this counselling project during 1959.

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Continued from page 23 The Negro's integration into the total society can be accelerated by encouraging and accomplishing good academic scholarship because the educated man is equipped to undertake the responsibilities and privileges of first class citizenship. These are the reasons why Alpha should make improving and encouraging scholarship her primary mission. More funds from the national treasury should be put into scholarship for promising students. Scholarship funds should also be raised at the Regional and chapter level so that financial help could be more readily available to needy local students. The study habits of S p h i n x m e n should be more rigorously supervised. Academic competition among Sphinxmen should be encouraged with awards given the most outstanding scholars. This type of competition could be established between Alpha Brothers and members of other Greek societies. The noblesse oblige of the Graduate Brother is to exercise stewardship based on learning and experience for the counseling of youth in the secondary schools and colleges. The role of the Undergraduate B r o t h e r s is to maintain high scholarship and encourage youth in the secondary schools to seek higher education. Brothers, the value of education is the motivating philosophy of Alpha Phi Alpha. Therefore, let us meet this modern educational challenge as if we were embarking on a military campaign. Le us rally-round Alpha's torch of knowledge, and, with it as our guide we will lead our youth to the freedom that is the promise of education."

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A Venture

In Travel . . .

There is a movement afoot to promote Hindi as the national language. This language is rather difficult to learn although it has certain similiaraties to Latin. Me. Hinton only found it necessary to learn a few basic phrases in his travels about the country because of the wide usage of English.

BUFFALO, N. Y.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rho Lambda the level of those usually encountered Chapter, has continued its role of in American schools. There were holding Alpha's banner high since we many factors to be considered among last reported to the Sphinx. Our re- which was a language problem for clamation program is in progress, to some students. English was used in draw the wandering sheep to the fold, all classes, but some students did not and our Spring formal was highly possess adequate backgrounds in this tongue. All of the instructors were successful. In looking back over his year of We feel our warmest glow of ac- Indian with some having studied travel and study Mr. Hinton felt that complishment, however, in relation abroad and others having been educa- he had both helped improve the unto assistance we granted to a deserv- ted locally. derstanding of many people about ing student (who might some day beWhile in India, Hinton met Prime this country and in turn had learned come a good Alpha man). T h i s Minister Nehru and saw other widely much of value about a fascinating young man finished high school in known figures such as Vinoba Bhave land. This Fall Mr. Hinton is matriBuffalo and worked for a time to and V. K. Krishna Menon. He also culating at Alfred University, Alfred, help meet projected college expenses. had an opportunity to furnish first New York, to continue his educationSubsequently, he was given an op- hand information to many groups al pursuits. He hopes, however, that portunity to study for a year at a col- about conditions existing in the United many others from other points in this lege in Poona, India, through the ef- States. He was surprised to learn country may some day have experforts of a non-governmental and non- that there was so much misinforma- iences similar to his own. sectarian organization known as "in- tion and such vast distortions existHarold R. White ternational Fellowship, Inc." In or- ing in the minds of the people about Editor to the Sphinx der for his dream to come true ad- our country and its way of life. It Rho Lambda Chapter ditional financial help was needed. was difficult for many to conceive of One of our brothers brought his him being an American and a Negro situation to the attention of Rho as well! To the man in the street in Lambda and the required assistance India an American is expected to be Remember... was granted immediately. Twelve tall, handsome and Caucasian! December Issue Deadline Nov. 10th months later Frederick Hinton returned to his home with greatly ex- r " . â&#x20AC;˘ " . - . ? . . . panded horizons and was interviewed by this reporter. Mr. Hinton revealed that costs of education and living costs are fantastically low in India when compared to those in this country. For example, tuition at N. Wadia College, Poona, India, which he attended, was 125 rupees (about $25.00) for two semesters. A dormitory room was about 140 rupees for two semesters. Food was 40 rupees per month for a vegetarian diet and 70 rupees per month for a non-vegetarian diet. He said that for approximately $8.00 per day, including all meals, one can live in the finest hotel in the style of a maharajah! Despite the low costs, only the "wealthiest" families can afford to send their children to college! N. Wadia College was co-educational, but males far outnumbered females. The average age of a first year student was about 15 or 16 years. Hinton felt that their educationHINTON MEETS NEHRU al standards have not progressed to

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Mr. Hinton at the time he met Prime Minister Nehru. (Hinton is facing the Prime Miniser and is standing at the right of the young man with whom he is shaking hands). The other people are unidentified as individuals but were part of a group of students who were meeting some governmental dignitaries.

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Chapter Program Outstanding BOGALUSA, LA — Theodore P. Ratcliff, president of Zeta Chi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., received the first Master of Arts degree in the graduate school at Southern University, August 8, 1958. History will record his thesis as also being the first to be catalogued in the library of the University. Dr. Lionel Newsom, faculty member of the University placed the hood over the shoulders of his younger brother, and Dr. Felton G. Clark, president of Southern awarded the degree. Brother Ratcliff claims an interesting record of being the first on a number of eventful occasions. He is the first president of Zeta Chi Lambda Chapter; first to edit and publish a Negro newspaper in this city; first Negro to become a member and a news correspondent of the Bogalusa Daily News; first senior college student to publish a book of poems at Alcorn A. & M. College, Alcorn, Miss.; first college student instrumental in winning a trophy for Alcorn College by participating in an intercollegiate Essay Contest of Negro land-granted colleges; first Negro to establish a job printing shop in the City of Bogalusa; first Negro to write a campaign speech for a City Mayor in his town; first to publish an educational magazine in Sunflower County, Miss., and recently, became one of the first to secure a copyright on an educational game, approved by Dr. E. W. Dolch of Urbana, 111., which is designed for remedial cases in Reading. On one occasion, Brother Ratcliff received Second Place in a National Essay Contest, 1947, sponsored by the Chicago Defender for Improving Raoe Relations in the South. Zeta Chi Lambda Chapter has also emerged as the first fraternity in this area to grant two one-hundred dollar scholarships to help foster the education of young men in the parish. This was quite a stride when it h considered that the chapter was charlered May 8, 1957 with only the following members Brothers John D. O'Neal, Jeffrey Moss. Albert Jordan, Allyson F. Dyson, Brinzier S. Barker, Leon Burns, and Theodore P. Ratcliff. Since its inception, Brothers Lucious Jefferson and J. G. Crump, prinPAGE 28

cipals in the city school systems have united their efforts in helping the chapter to achieve its goals. The most recent project to be launched by the members will be that of purchasing land with an intention of erecting an Alpha House.

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Way Out West! PHOENIX, ARIZONA — Delta Tau Lambda added four new members to the roster during 1957-58. Clarence Jackson, capable director of Eastlake Recreation Center crossed the burning sands into Alphadom in December 1957. During May, three outstanding athletes of Arizona State College at Tempe were initiated, Robert Mulgardo, Alfred Carr, and Albert Neely. Brother Robert Mulgardo, a senior last year will be displaying his great ability in Canadian football after having turned down an offer from the Los Angeles Rams by whom he was drafted. He was considered the most versatile gridster in the history of the college. Brother Alfred Carr, who is starting his final year of eligibility for the Arizona Sun Devils, is being counted on to spearhead the Arizona State line this fall. Albert Neely makes his athletic contribution in another sport—BASKETBALL. It is written here in caps because that is the way he "writes" it on Continued on page 31

made significant strides in Portsmouth, Virginia. Under the dynamic leadership of Brother David Driver, the following activities have been sponsored: .1. A public meeting on citizenship featuring Brother Charles E. Stewart of Philadelphia as guest speaker,—along with a citizenship banquet at which time Brother Hugo A. Owens, was awarded the "First Citizens Award" for community services. 2. A public meeting on citizenship featuring as guest speaker, Mrs. Sarah Patton Boyle of Charlottesville, Virginia, the eminent crusader for human rights. Epsilon Nu Lambda on March 22, increased it's membership by bringing into the Brotherhood Brother Wardell Sayles, Spanish instructor in the Norcom High School; Brother Carrol M. Rodgers, assistant principal, Clarke Jr. High School; Brother Charles T. Sneed, assistant principal, Truxton elementary school; Brother Charles S. Jenkins, band director, Clarke Jr. High; Brother Forrest R. Dixon, elementary school teacher. Brother Hugo A. Owens, Associate

GALA WESTERN CONVENTION FORMAL During the 'formal dance 4 couples take time out to pose. They are Brother and Mrs. Elmer Lewis (Newlyweds) from Los Angeles, Beta Psi Lambda, Brother and Mrs. W . W . Wilson, Gamma Phi Lambda, Brother and Mrs. Herman Lewis, Gamma Phi Lambda, Brother and Mrs. Harold D. Summers, Sphinx Associated Editor, Gamma Phi Lambda.

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WELCOME TO PHILADELPHIA. City of Brotherly Love. Rho Chapter, Psi Chapter and Zeta Omicron Lambda Chapters invite all Alphadom to come to Philadelphia December 26-30, check in at the magnificent Sheraton Hotel and share with us the enjoyment and experience of a legislatively streamlined, and pleasure-packed, care abandoned, history chroniciling convention, such as could only be conceived in the furtive recesses of the fertile brain of dapper, debonair, bedimpled and honor bedecked Kermit J. Hall, General Convention Chairman. The Sheraton is Philadelphia's newest hotel, twenty-two stories high with luxurious penthouse suites each with a private terrace. There is a thousand car garage with convenient drivein registration desk and private entrance to the hotel. All guest rooms are outside rooms; see those wall-towall glass windows overlooking Penn Center on which the hotel stands and overlooking Philadelphia from the Turnpikes over which you motored and the railroads and International Airport on which you entrained and emplaned. Those ornate mural lined spaces are the Ball Rooms and those chute like channels are escalators by which milady will be conveyed to heights of continuous convention activities. No mussing of Dior or Lanvin inspired dresses and gowns, no dripping of moisture from drooling lips in cloistered elevators unless one prefers the perfumed pervading atmosphere of an elevator with the intimacy of contigious anatomy that prevails during a crowded convention. Over here is the Cafe Careme, the OCTOBER, 1958

town Room Coffee Shop and the Coffee Lounge. Every room you see outlined in the twilight is cool air conditioned in summer and warm air conditioned in winter. And e v e r y function with the exception of the Public Session at Irvine Auditorium at the University of Pennsylvania will be held at the Sheraton. Just think, a convention with no necessity for hats, caps, wraps, stoles, raincoats, overcoats, galoshes or rubbers—unless you insist on using them. But you can be the judge about that. I recall the story about a young girl writing to Dorothy Dix for advice. In her letter she wrote, "I spent the weekend in the country with my boy friend. Did I do wrong?" "Probably, my dear," was the classic Dorothy Dix's answer. That heterogenous bunch of fraternal masculinity over to the far left of the picture are the committee chairmen and sundry factotums or should I say, factoti. The first guy is Brother William H. Brown, Registration Chairman. You must come by him first; there's Durrant, assistant to Kermit Hall, Walter Gordon, secretary of the Convention Committee; that fellow on the front row looks like me but it is Percy Bowser, Finance Committee Chairman; there is Norris Durham with whom you have corresponded about housing, or you should have; then George Bar-

FUN bour who reclaimed so many recalcitrants; Ed Harris, the Public Relations smoothie; the ubiquitous Charlie Clark with his Souvenir Program group; Russell Brown, fittingly assigned by nature for chairmanship of Ladies Activities; William Griffin, supervisor of Pan Hellenic affairs; on the back row are the glamour chairmen, Paul Vance, Under Graduate Relations; Turner Johnson, Entertainment; Wilbur Purdy, Printing; Harold Taylor, Ye Olde Philly Hospitality; C. Howard Rogers, of the famous Rodgers Tourist Agency, in charge of — you've guessed it, Transportation; that handsome brother at the top of the picture is Vice President, Charlie Broaddus, and belive it or not that object front and center is not an umbrella stand, its the Chairman of the Public Program —me! The picture isn't complete because the AIpha-Bettes, (Ladies Auxiliary, to you) are right now inspecting the several convention rooms, the Independence, Constitution, Tier Grand Ballroom and the Delaware Valley Suite where the Smoker, the Sessions, the Fashion Show, the Memorial Formal and the Banquet will be enjoyed, that is if only you will come to visit us at Christmas time. Among the innovations will be proContinued on page 31

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UNDERGRADUATE WORKSHOP Brother Frank Sta nley, Jr. Assisting M i d - W e s t V i c e President leads Workshops.

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Continued from page 24 Graduates, 1958, are Brothers Thomas Gentry, Electrical Engineering, University and Herbert Simmons, Fine Arts, Washington University. Brother William Harvey is working toward an advanced degree in Psychology in the graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Among the faculty at Washington University are Brothers J. Owen Blache, M.D., assistant professor of Physiology, and William L. Smiley, M.D., assistant professor of GynecoloPAGE 30

gy, both of the School of Medicine. Brother William Reynolds, B.S., is a teaching assistant in the Department of Chemistry, College of Liberal Arts. Brothers active in extra-curricular programs include Oily Wilson, VicePresident of Phi-Mu Alpha, musical fraternity; Michael Bohanon, Assistant Flight Commander, AFROTC; Eddie Gay, member of Pershing Rifles, Army ROTC; Wilson Gray, member of the Inter-Language Council and Sigma Tau Delta English Fraternity; Robert Curtis, member of Alpha Phi

INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA— The Midwest Regional Convention was held at West Virginia State College, April 25-26th, 1958. The General theme was, "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People". The first business session was held Friday afternoon when the Regional Vice-president and the Regional Directors gave their reports for the year and made recommendations. The public meeting was held Friday evening and was presided over by Brother Eddie James. Greetings were given by Mayor Copenhaver of Charleston, West Virginia. Greetings were, also, heard from the Midwest Vice President, Brother C. Anderson Davis. The Student Oration was delivered by Brother Walter Morrison, a student from the University of Miami, Oxford, Ohio. The main address was delivered by Brother Rayford Logan, Past General President and Head of the Department of History at Howard University. Workshops were held on Saturday, as well as, business sessions. The closed banquet was held Saturday evening followed by the formal dance. Omega service fraternity, Sigma Pi literary society, and program chairman, campus NAACP; Verv Harrell, a member of Phi Mu Alpha; Edward Works, school champion, 100-yd. dash, and member of the track team in the 220 dash; Wendell Rivers, high jump, track team; Nathaniel Willis, 440 yd. dash; Frank Greene, Assistant Flight Commander, AFROTC. Alpha Phi Alpha is the first and only predominantly Negro fraternity to be granted a charter by a predominantly white college in Missouri. Delta Rho chapter of Rockhurst College, Kansas City, had the honor of first breaking the color barrier in Missouri. Alpha Eta had the honor to do so in St. Louis.

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Continued from page 29 fessional registrars (people unassociated with the chapters) and baby sitters, (these the Philadelphia version of baby sitters—babies from six to sixteen). They will sit up with anyone needing sitting-upping. Remind me to tell you about the attractive girl who was being interviewed for the job as secretary: "I'd like to have $75" the sweety replied. "Oh, I can pay you $75 a week with pleasure," said the boss "Oh no!" answered the doll, "with pleasure, its $100 a week." Don't worry about food. When the convention was being planned the manager of the hotel kept insisting that the Sheraton should and would give every appearance of a integrated holstery, so Brothers Moose, Colquitt and Ullysses Wiggins and Handy who are only one generation removed from the peach state of Georgia, informed him that integration meant chitterlings, turnip greens, corn bread and molasses. So prepare to unloose your belts for five days of assorted gastronomy. Among the celebrities of local and national fame we will show off our Exhibit A Group: Ray-

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Continued from page 28 the floor. With two years of participation left he bids fair to become another all time great before hanging up his gear. So much for the new blood and now a few words about some of the old timers in the chapter. Brother J. Eugene Grigsby has just returned from Brussels, Belgium, where he taught art to children from all over the world. under the sponsorship of the Museum of Modern Art. The instruction was given at the Childrens Creative Center-American Pavillion at the World's Fair in Brussels. Brothers Leon E. Jordan and William M. Corbin were initiated into Phi Delta Kappa (invitational Education Fraternity) in May 1958. Brother Corbin was one of the presiding officers at the Western Regional meeting in July at San Francisco. Delta Tau Lambda is looking forward to hosting the Western Regional Convention which will meet in Phoenix in the Spring of 1959. OCTOBER, 1958

mond Pace Alexander, City Councilman; Judge Hubert E. Millen, Rev. Marshall E. Shepard, City Councilman-at-large and I mean "at large," Austin J. Norris, Philadelphia lawyer and secretary of the Civil Service Commission; LeRoy Gates, former president of the National Dental Association and Rev. Dr. Bill Gray, educator, politician. Now if you are coming stag the Escort Bureau doesn't promise to match what you have left at home, but will bet that you will start your convention romances in high gear and keep it up for four days straight— or can you? I don't know what else I can say to intrigue you into attending our convention; I'll admit that often a second childhood isn't as much fun as the first. Then there is the sage who says "If you think it's expensive supporting your wife, try NOT supporting her." Don't worry about money, come on, bring what

you can. There is a sign in one of the Sheraton restaurants which they have promised to remove before you get here. It reads as follows—"We have an agreement with the First National Bank—they will serve no sandwiches and we will cash no checks." Have I convinced you by these pictures or with this chatter or do you think Philadelphia is too for from base? Think about Professor Burton, the absent minded professor at Burnside College, attending the unveiling of a bust of himself. After the ceremonies, a portly dowager walked up to him. "I hope you appreciated me," she cooed, "I have come fifty miles to see your bust unveiled." "My dear madam," gallently replied the professor, "I would travel a hundred miles to see yours." Brother Hall, the General Convention Chairman, invites you and exContinued on page 32

in Willings Alley near 4th and Walnut sts. was the first Catholic church in the city. Those who take time to travel 26 miles to historic Valley Forge will find the chapel there beautiful and inspiring.

Go To Church .. December 28th PHILADELPHIA, PA.—There are many outstanding congregations in the City of Brotherly Love and actually to list one without the other would be less than just. But we will mention a few. St. Thomas P. E. and Mother Bethel A.M.E. have a common tradition. Both spring from the day in Colonial Philadelphia when Absolom Jones and Richard Allen were told that they and other Negroes could no longer worship on the main floor of St. George's Church, but must go to the gallery. They did not. Jones went on to found St. Thomas and Allen, the African Methodist Episcopal Church. St. Thomas is now in West Philadelphia. At Mother Bethel, near 6th and Pine, you can visit the tomb of Allen. "Cherry Memorial", the First African Baptist Church, in South Philadelphia, also has a lone histr.™

story of the Logan clan, of which it has been said could be an Alpha chapter in itself. Brother Thomas A. Logan is pastor of Calvary in West Philadelphia and Brother John R. Logan Jr., rector of the Church of St. Simon the Cyrenian in South Philadelphia, where their father, the late Brother Logan Sr. was rector for half a century. Two noted congregations in North Philadelphia are Bright Hope Baptist Church, of which Brother William H. Gray Jr. is pastor; and St. Paul's Baptist, headed by community-conscious Rev. E. Luther Cunningham. The seat of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia is the awe-inspiring Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul at 18th and the Parkway, about two blocks from the Sheraton Hotel. Other historic churches include Christ Church, at 2nd above Market founded in 1fiQS n W i s TV; fOIH

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Continued form page 31 pects you. All of the Committee Chairmen I've pointed out in the photograph above, the Manager of the hotel who was the manager of the Hotel Buffalo, headquarters for our 50th anniversary, the Alpha-bettes, Brother Eastern Vice-President Broaddus, Brother President Judge Myles A. Paige and Ye Olde Frat Funster invite you to hurry your registration. I have mentioned all the things I thought would be of interest to you, but I didn't recall that the convention hasn't been in Philadelphia since 1928. If you still have any misgiving about coming, don't worry, we have a new District Attorney, in fact, the statutes of limitations have run out on Continued on page 35

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BROTHER WILLIAM Y. BELL

(while winning membership in Eta Sigma Phi, national honorary fraternity in Greek language), Brother Bell later attended Howard University and holds two master's degrees: one in social work from the University of Pittsburgh and one in public relations from Boston University. He kept an "A" average through five years of graduate study. The Massachusetts Society for Social Hygiene helps people to understand and manage sex as it relates to health and the prevention of venereal diseases, to good citizenship, and to marriage and parenthood. THE SPHINX

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Brother William Alston Associate Editor Zeta Epsilon Lambda, on the South Jersey Atlantic Shore—Resort Paradise, extends greetings and fraternal hospitality to all alphadom. The year 1958 has proved to be an active year in fraternal and civic affairs for Brothers of Zeta Epsilon Lambda. Our Neophyte Brother, R o l a n d Merrit Brown, has demonstrated the true industriousness of Alpha men. A graduate of Lafayette College of Illinois and Newark College of Engineering with an M.E. in E.E. He has just been promoted to a Section Chief, a position held by only too few of our engineers, as an electronic engineer (instrumentation) in charge of electrical gaging. He was commissioned 2nd Lt. Bombadier-Navigator in the United States Army Air Corp. in World War II. He holds membership in Tau Beta Pi Engineering Society, the Knights of the Round Table at Lafayette, the A.I.E.E., Monmouth County Men's Club, Eatontown Presbyterian Church (trustee) and the Presbyterian Men's Club. He has an attractive wife. Mary Davis Brown, two handsome children, Roland Merritt Brown Jr., age 11, and OCTOBER, 1958

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Gloria Jeanne Brown, age 9. He is a most recent crab grass member. His mother, Ruth Steele Brown and his father, Dewey Brown, are business people of upstate New York. In recognition of the outstanding civic and theological guidance rendered by Brother Alfred Pugh to the community, to his congregation and

to our chapter in which he demonstrated true moral and ecclesiastically uplifting principals—we felt some act of equal brotherhood should be demonstrated to this man of godliness. To this end and by common consent, the chapter chose to meet at Howard Johnson's for breakfast, and with wives and children worship with Brother Reverend Alfred Pugh at his church, the First Baptist Church of Asbury Park, N. J. To the delight of all of us, the attendance was composed of each brother and his family with the exception of three brothers whose business or travel made them inactive. The sermon was so dynamic and emotionally moving it defies word description; but to the best acknowledgement a quote might be taken from Brother Dr. James A. Parker Sr. who represents the sober elegance of Alpha men reminiscent of the jewels; and who in addition was our Chapter Spokesman stated: " . . . . Though he (Brother James Parker Sr.) were methodist the sermon was so moving and of such methodist force, surely, Brother Pugh being a Baptist—someone had undoubtedly tampered with his religion—because a sermon of such Continued on page 34

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First Row — (Left to Right) — John Hayes Jr., Page Parker, Gloria Brown, Jan Parker, Kay Harris, Sharon Harris, Lorenzo Harris Jr., Richard Johnson Jr., and Keith Johnson. Second Row — (Left to Right) — Brother Henry Robinson, Kenneth Wright, Alvin Parker Jr., Jimmy Parker III, Roland Brown Jr., Warren Wright, Mrs. J . W. Parker Jr. Third Row —• (Left to Right) — Brother Lorenzo Harris, Mrs. Lorenzo Harris, Brother Roland Brown, Mrs. Ivan Roper, Mrs. Richard Johnson, Mrs. Alfred Pugh. Fourth Row — (Left to Right) — Richard Wiley, Mrs. Herman Wiley, Mrs. Lorenzo Harris, Mrs. Eugene Bailey, Mrs. J. A. Parker, Mrs. Roland Brown, Brother James W . Parker Jr. Fifth Row — (Left to Right) •— Brother Herman Wiley, Mrs. James W . Parker Sr., Brother James W. Parker Sr., Brother Eugene Bailey, Mrs. English Wright, Brother Phillip Johnson. Standing — Brother Ivan Roper, Brother John Hayes, Dr. J. Alvin Parker, Brother Pugh, Brother Richard Johnson, Brother English Wright.

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Continued from page 33 magnificant proportions would have been amply appreciated from a methodist pulpit." This was said in jest but cognizant of the sincerity of Brother Pugh's strong faith in Christianity and loyal membership in the Baptist creed. In more direct chapter activity we were visited during the regular month of May at the home of Brother Dick Johnson by the Eastern Vice-President Brother Charles A. Broadus. He gave us a splendid view of the type of chapter organization, on the undergraduate level, in the Trenton area that produced a balanced and functional operative yearly program which shows big business ingenuity. He also gave us the general policies of the national organization, its hopes and endeavors —a look at possible productive fraternal activities for the individual chapters which if organized well with active participation could enhance t h e new outlook in modern fraternal life. We are active with our "Little Brother" program and have activities planned for at least two major trips to develop the brotherhood and fraternal bound into a mode of life for full adult growth. We had three brothers to attend the June regional convention at the Statler PAGE 34

Hotel in New York City. They were Brothers James Parker, Jr., Roland B r o w n , and Dr. William English Wright. We plan to have the Howard University choir visit sometime in the fall. The most gratifying group activity of our Chapter was the interfraternal meeting in which all the local chapters of each National Collegiate Fraternity was present with Zeta Epsilon Lambda as host. P r e s i d e n t William H. Robinson called the meeting to order and presented the panel leaders which was composed of Mr. Arthur Randalls of Phi Upsilon chapter Omega PSI PHI; Mr. Thomas Daniels of Asbury-Neptune Alumni Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi; Mr. Dudley Gill of PHI BETA SIGMA; and Bro. John H. Hayes of ALPHA PHI ALPHA. Mr. Arthur Randalls discussed the housing problem; what had been done in a nonunified effort and pointed out where more direct effort could accomplish most in the local area. Mr. Tommy Daniels discussed employment problems and showed how the situation in union membership affects job opportunities. Brother John Hayes spoke on the inadequate guidance to negroes in schools locally. How too much infiltration of commercial businesses are

affecting the value of residential properties. He spoke on the activities the church could aid in redeveloping the local attitude; and suggested joint monitoring of both civic and educa? tional re-evaluation by the local inhabitants. Mr. Dudley Gill spoke on what we have to give and what we must contribtue to the new avenues of activities opened most recently to us. Mr. Rodman Carter suggested the panel be made a temporary committee to get the show on the road. This meeting proved to be the most stimulating and culturally rewarding activity of what we hope shall be the pattern for less snobishness and more cooperation for a common cause and complete fulfillment of a p e o p l e through their college men.

Brother Receives Degree UTICA, MISSISSIPPI — Brother Walter Washington, President of Utica Junior College, received the Ed. S. Degree from George Peabody College, Nashville Tennessee August 15, 1958. While attending Peabody, he was initiated in Delta Kappa Pi Honorary Society for high scholarship. Brother Washington holds an A.B. Degree from Tougaloo College, Master's from Indiana University, a Certificate of Alcoholic Studies from Yale University, and the Ed.E. Degree from George Peabody College. He is president of the National Council of the United Negro College Fund Alumni, a member of the Board of Directors of the Security Life Insurance Company, State Director of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for Mississippi, Co-chairman of the Undergraduate Relations Committee, which includes the Southern Region, Southwest, and Far-west Regions. He is the chairman of the Mississippi Accrediting Commission of Elementary and Secondary Schools. He is past president of the National Tougaloo College Alumni Association, past president of the Eighth Educational District of the Mississippi Teachers Association, founder and first president of the Mississippi Pan Hellenic Council. Brother Washington has traveled widely in the United States and Canada. He is the former principal of Sumner Hill High School and former Dean Continued on page 35 THE SPHINX

Tne Sphinx Brother Of The Month By Brother Robert J. Anthony SPRINGFIELD, OHIO — One of the happiest malihini in the city of Honolulu is The Reverend Shelton Hale Bishop, rector emeritus of St. Philip's Episcopal Church, New York, New York. Familiarly and affectionately known to thousands as "Father" Bishop, he came to get us on our first day in Honolulu. As a result, we saw the island of Oahu through eyes other than those of the average tourist. Father Bishop has retired to the Island after 24 years as rector and 10 years as assistant rector of St. Philips', which has the largest congregation in the United States. Father (the late Rev. Hutchens C. Bishop) and son pastored St. Philips' together for 85 years. The first church building was established in New York's Chinatown in 1872. As the population moved uptown, St. Philips' followed: first to 25th Street and Seventh Avenue, then, in 1919, to its present location on West 134th Street. In 1933, Father Bishop was elected to succeed his father upon the latter's retirement. Our association, however, had begun long before this—in our Sunday School days. To mark his retirement in 1957, 1300 men and women of all faiths and races paid him homage at a luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria. One of his most cherised possesions is a leatherbound volume containing over 300 letters from people all over the world wishing him luck and happiness in his retirement. Brother Belford Lawson, representing Alpha Phi Alpha, made the presentation to Brother Bishop, who was a charter member of Eta Chapter in 1908. With literary license, we're going to imagine some of the thoughts that passed through Brother Bishop's mind while Brother Lawson was introducing him. —Three years on the Standing Committee of the Diocese of New York, one year as President. (The President is the next person in authority if the Bishop should be unable to function.) —A member of the Executive Committee of the Episcopal Pacifist Fellowship. OCTOBER, 1958

—President of the Board of Directors of Neighborhood Children's Center. —Founder and Director of Camp Guilford Bower, New Paltz, New York, 1929. —Founder of "Fun Center" — a recreational program for the neglected and underprivileged children in the neighborhood of St. Philips'. A program that has been an effective answer to the juvenile delinquency problem in that area for 14 years. —Member of the General Board of the National Council of Churches in America. —Founder and inspiration for the La Fargue Mental Hygiene Clinic which has been under the direction of Dr. F. C. Wertham for eleven years. Dr. Wertham is a noted psychiatrist and author of several books. Dr. Wertham's particular niche in history, aside from his day-to-day work, is due to the fact that he is the first man to have proven in court that segregation is psychologically bad for whites. This fact was written into the Supreme Court Record as a result of testimony given at the now famous Wilmington, Delaware case. Brother Bishop, a youthful 69, does not intend to retire to his books and a soft chair on his lanai. Since July 1, 1957, he has been doing voluntary missionary work under the direction of Episcopal Bishop Harry S. Kennedy of Honolulu. His charge is the 65seat St. Matthews in the Waimanalo district, a small village about fifteen miles from Waikiki Beach, populated chiefly by Hawaiians and Filipinos. In addition to this missionary work, Father Bishop keeps busy with a variety of activities. He is Chairman of the Honolulu Crime Council which represents 70 social agencies in and about Honolulu; a member of the Committee on Children and Youth; and as a member and President of the Hawaiian Chapter of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, brought spiritual conciliation to the crew of the GOLDEN RULE. On the five Sundays in June he appeared on the TV program entitled PASTOR UP FRONT.

We are sure that Brother Bishop, who gave so unstintingly of his talents to thousands of persons during 35 years of stewardship, while gazing at the blue Pacific from the lanai of his home, located in a beautiful valley over the Pali, agrees with T o b i a s Smollett's thoughts: Nature I'll court in her sequestered haunts, by mountains, meadow streamlet, g r o v e or cell; where the poised lark his evening ditty chants, and health, a n d peace, and contemplation dwell. To the Reverend Shelton Hale Biship, we mainlanders and brothers in Alphadom salute you with a fervent ALOHA.

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Continued from page 32 anything that may deter you. And when I say "anything", I mean "Anything."

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Continued from page 34 of Utica Junior College. He was named Alpha man of the year for 1958 by his chapter Alpha Epsilon Lambda, Jackson, Mississippi. He is Brother Duke Williams' Campaign Manager for General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

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"Who Is He?" PHILADELPHIA, PA.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Negro citizen in the Brotherly Love City, Who is he and what does he do? To quote part of a familiar quotation he "is part of the main" and involved in all of the city. He lives in neat homes in South Philadelphia, larger and more comfortable ones perhaps in West Philadelphia and Tioga-Nicetown in North Philadelphia; he is moving into the broader and newer streets of Southwest Philadelphia. In Germantown and Mt. Airy he dwells in the spacious, landscaped homes of the select section of the city. He lives where he can buy but still cannot buy a new house. He sits in court. Brother Judge Herbert E. Millen and Judge Theodore A. Spaulding are of the Municipal Court. Pennsylvania's first colored Congressman Robert N. C. Nix joined the House this year. Brother Austin Norris is secretary of the powerful Board of Revision of Taxes, and a member of the law firm that includes Brother William H. Brown, 3rd, Brother William T. Coleman Jr. is playing a key role in the involved and tenuous discussions between the city and the Philadelphia Transportation Company. He is a member of the law firm with which the Mayor, Richardson Dilworth is associated. Brother Robert L. Poindexter has succeeded the late Brother Tanner G. Duckrey as a district superintendent in the Board of Education and a number of responsible school posts are held by colored citizens. In the medical and dental professions there is much distinguished activity. Focus of interest in this field is Mercy-Douglas Hospital in Southwest Philadelphia, where in a modern hospital building, two years old, much good work is being done. Brother Herbert Miller was president of the Board for many years. Brothers John L. Procope is executive director, and Brother Kermit J. Hall, business manager; and Brother Ed R. Harris, director of public relations. On the medical staff of the hospital are many Brothers. Among the brother doctors on the staff are: Edward E. Holoway, Wilbur H. Strickland, Sergil L. Cave, Thomas V. Hawkins, M. Walker Allen, Edward McDowell, Carl L. Johnson, Reginald O. Harvey, George M. MarPAGE 36

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Alpha Smoker

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shall, William P. Lightfoot and Alfred D. Blanchet. In Camden, just across the river. Brother Dr. Ullysses Wiggins has labored long and valiantly for civil rights through the NAACP. The business world also reflects the activity of the Negro citizen. In the field of journalism there is excellent representation. The Philadelphia Tribune has its own complete plant; the Philadelphia Independent's home office. The Pittsburgh Courier and the Baltimore Afro-American maintain district offices. The dailies, the Inquirer, the Evening Bulletin and the Daily News take more and more cognizance to the contributions and importance of the colored community. The YMCA field is well covered by Alpha men, executive secretaries of branches including Brothers Milton H. Washington, Christian Street; Fred Johnson, Columbia community; Harold McCoo, Parkside Community; and Chris M. Roulhac, Rittenhouse in Germantown. Speaking of the YWCA, the branch in Chester, Pa. may well call Brother Dr. Larney Hardy, its "father", for it is through continued and persistent efforts that it stands today. Brother Dr. Leroy Gates is a key figure in the National Dental Association. Brother C. Harold Rodgers operates a growing travel bureau. Brother Wilbert A. Purdy does a fine business in advertising and promotion articles and materials. Brother Raymond Rodgers is a leading caterer. The field of merchandising is represented in Brother Ralph Fowler, representative in Philadelphia of the

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Johnson Publications. Brother William E. Griffin has an important, though perhaps little known, position as a designer in the garment industry of the city. All in all, Alpha men mirror the abilities and contributions being made in the city by its Negro citizens. There are areas that still must be improved, there is much within the group itself that calls for reevaluation and development, in keeping with his responsibility of citizenship so manifestly indicated by the fact that he numbers almost one-fourth of the population.

Brother Performs Rare Operation A Chicago doctor this week performed one of the rarest operations in medical history. Dr. Roscoe Giles, 68, of 3543 S. State St., removed a hernia and a ruptured appendix from six week old Freddie Joseph Luster, 8948 S. Indiana. The child's mother rushed the infant to Provident Hospital where Dr. Giles commenced the hernia operation. In the midst of removing the hernia, the doctor discovered the gangrenous appendicitis. Such a condition usually results in death within six hours of development. According to Dr. Giles it was the first time in his 40 years of practicing that he recalls such a condition existing in so young a child. Both delicate operations were completed in less than three hours. THE SPHINX

Epsilon Lambda and Alpha Eta Honor Mothers ST. LOUIS, MO. — The "Alpha Mother of the Year," Mrs. Ernestine Simms, was presented during the second annual Alpha Phi Alpha Mother's Day program in St. Louis, May 11, sponsored by Epsilon Lambda and Alpha Eta chapters. Mrs. Simms, a resident of St. Louis since 1930, attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., where she met and was married to Fred Simms, Director of Educational Activities on the campus. She has two sons living in St. Louis — Brothers Fred Simms and Ernest Simms, the former a successful engineer and the latter a biochemist at Washington University, this city. Mrs. Simms' daughter, Constance, is an assistant professor of health and physical education, Tennessee State University, N a s h v i l l e . This year's Mother of the Year also has two grandsons in St. Louis—Fred E. and William. Both young men are studying engineering and are Alpha men. Also on the program, a $500.00 check from Epsilon Lambda to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for a lifetime membership was made to Attorney Margaret B. Wilson, vice-president of the local branch and the guest speaker. Brother T. J. Benjamin, chapter Treasurer, made the presentation. Four major areas were discussed by Attorney Wilson in her address "Integration — A Challenge to the Home". The four points were social, political, moral and spiritual. "Getting along with people and assuming responsibilities is a social necessity," exclaimed Mrs. W i l s o n , "While placing the proper values on the proper things helps to build morals." Third, she pointed up the political area which demands Americans participate in civic affairs and fourth, Mrs. Wilson emphasized the importance of spiritual values in order that parents may pass on to their children the works of our creator. "The challenge of integration has always been here and it continues to increase in importance," related the speaker. "Alpha Phi Alpha has sensed its importance and it is programs such as these which have helped to elevate the Negro." Dr. Mason Cloyd, president of EpOCTOBER, 1958

silon Lambda, introduced the mothers of Alpha men in St. Louis. Brother Frank M. Reid delivered the Mother's Day prayer and Brother William Gil-

lespie gave the eulogy in honor of deceased mothers. A medley of Greek songs by Mrs. Mildred Bailey, organist, concluded the program.

ALPHA MOTHER Alpha "Mother of the Year", being presented by Brother Louis Cloyd, President of Epsilon Lambda Chapter. Left to right: Brother Louis Cloyd, Mother of the Year, Mrs. Ernestine Simms, and Brother Overby, Regional Vice President.

(ADiaaeAt cJLittle GREENVILLE, S. C. — We of Gamma Gamma Lambda call ourselves the "biggest little" chapter in the fraternity. We are twenty members strong and embrace the upper Piedmont section of South Carolina. Our officers are Brothers Jiles R. Edwards president; Charles T. Battle vice-president; Luke H. Chatman secretary; Chester A. Ray Assistant secretary; E. W. Whittenberg treasurer; Dr. H. E. Hill financial secretary; Dr. Warren G. Cooper Sergeant-at-arms; J. T. Wilson chaplain, J. T. W. Mims parliamentarian and Hudson L. Barksdale Associate Editor to the Sphinx. We are confident that the leadership furnished by these brothers of vision and inspiration will give Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter one of its most progressive years. At our September meeting the president, Brother J. R. Edwards, express-

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ed the hope that each brother in the chapter had enjoyed a restful and happy vacation. He further outlined our program for the year. High on the list of our objectives is the matter of reclamation of inactive brothers in our area. There are several brothers, some of them new, in our section who have been asked to affiliate with our chapter. We plan a smoker at which time we shall enjoy that "ole Alpha Spirit" while we encourage these brothers to rejoin the fold. Our plans for our Fall Education for Citizenship Campaign are completed. Under the chairmanship of Brother William G. "Big" Hill we are planning to culminate our efforts with a public program at Israel Metropolitan C. M. E. in Greenville on the 19 of October. Brother J. T. Wilson, chairman of our program committee Continued on page 39 PAGE 37

The Role Of The State University In Implementing The Responsibilities A n d Obligations Of First Class Citizenship By Brother George W. Gore, Jr. PMSUU of

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MOBILE, ALABAMA.—All institutions of higher education have the obligation of preparing students to meet the varying and complex problems of contemporary life. State Universities together with other types of institutions of higher learning must take a definite part in this program of activity. The difference in what is done in a state university from what may be done in church-related, private, and other types of institutions is more a matter of degree of emphasis than a fundamental difference. It seems to me that those of us in state universities should stress at least three items: First, we should give the student a broad background of training and understanding with respect to the democratic ideals upon which the American nation is founded. American history, political science, economics, sociology, and psychology all play a vital part in providing this necessary background. At the present time in institutions attended primarily by students of the minority group, there is special need for interpreting American history in terms of the problems growing out of the institution of slavery and its after effects. The reconstruction period should be truly under-

stood. There is also need for a background with respect to how the American government operates through the three branches—legislative, judiciary and executive. Our institutions likewise have the obligation and responsibility to provide students in training with concrete experiences of American democracy in action. Every opportunity should be given students to participate in the administration of the university as preparatory to subsequent participation in government as adults. A second responsibility concerns itself with instruction in the techniques used in securing first-class citizenship. This approach perhaps may be unique in institutions for minority groups. It consists of an understanding of the influences of mass-media such as the press, the radio, TV and the cinema. It concerns itself with a recognition of the devices that may be used in a legal and orderly fashion to make possible or to secure the rights of minority groups even in complex situations and in periods of tension. It offers the youth an understanding of how to prepare a case and to make felt in the community needs for justice and right action through organized channels, and in keeping with the American tradition of decency and fair play. It also concerns itself with a consideration of the proper timing of action and of the recogni-

Gamma Phi Lambda Brother Named Pastor Of Giant N. Y. C Methodist Church OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA.—Dr. Charles Warren of Taylor Memorial Methodist Church, Oakland, will become the pastor of St. Mark's Methodist Church, New York City, June 15th. The appointment was announced recently to the congregation by Dr. Gene Carter, superintendent of the Metropolitan District of the Northern California Conference of the Methodist Church. In his new ministry, Dr. Warren will be the pastor of the largest MethPAGE 38

odist Church in New York City. It has a membership of 4,000. It is also the largest Methodist Negro congregation in the Nation, according to Dr. Carter. Dr. Warren has been the pastor of Taylor Memorial Methodist Church for 18 years. Under his leadership, a new church and educational building have been built. A native of Texas, he is a graduate of Boston University and Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta. While no successor has been nam-

tion of the need for strategy and planning courses of action with a view to the immediate and long range effects of such action. Third, there is need for instructions in the obligations and responsibilities of first class citizenship. Full citizenship implies the assuming of responsibilities for the public good— paying of taxes, voting bonds, serving on juries, making community contributions, serving without pay on public boards, volunteering to serve for the public good. In short, the State University as an instrument of the American democratic way of life should take the lead in seeing to it that American democracy in the true sense of the word is perpetuated through the efforts of the students which it trains. Finally, there is need for us to recognize the fact that as of now the American Negro is in the "pledge club" of American society. As members of the "pledge club," we are being held to higher standards of efficiency, culture, and social activity, perhaps, than those maintained by a large number of the majority group. This is our challenge—we have got to stand tall and measure up to high standards to justify our full admission as first class citizens. In this connection, there is a need to have a sense of self-pride. We have to be good enough to have others seek our society. We must have something to offer that other people want. We must be hopeful and continue to prepare for new job opportunities. First class citizenship in America must be earned—it will not be a gift. ed, Dr. Carter indicated Bishop Harvey Tippett will probably delay the appointment until the Northern California Methodist Conference convenes at Stockton.

Chapter Directory (continued from page 1) 77. GAMMA MU—Smith Turner, Jr. (S). Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C 78. GAMMA NU—Austin G. Wells (CS) Box 274 Nenn. State University, State College, Pa. 79. GAMMA XI—John C. Lewis (S), 846 E. 77th St., Los Angeles, Calif. 80. GAMMA OMICRON — Charlie Williams ( V P ) , Knoxville College, Knoxville, Term. 81 GAMMA PI—Edward E. Robinson (CS), Benedict College, Columbia, S. C. 82. GAMMA RHO—Carl E. Smith (CS), Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind. 83. GAMMA SIGMA—Thomas C. Griffin, Delaware State College, Dover, Delaware (continued on page 40)

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GAMMA RHO LAMBDA (L*xtendina GARY, INDIANA — Extending the spirit of Alpha in Gary, Indiana, this year are 33 brothers led by the following officers: President Joseph Chapman, Sr.; Vice-President, Wilbert Morgan; Secretary, Charles Smith; Corresponding Secretary, C l a r e n c e Benford; Treasurer, Montague Oliver; Parliamentarian, Harry Schell; Sergeant-at-arms, William Clarkson, and Chaplain, William Ross. The Gamma Rho Lambda chapter, established February 7, 1947, has consistently contributed to the educational and cultural growth of the city. In tribute to the Golden Jubilee of Alpha and the Golden Jubilee of Gary, Gamma Rho Lambda presented its first annual Debutante Cotillion on June 8, 1956. Unsolicited publicity and commentations from the community indicate that this project has brought added lustre to the Gary social scene. In a formal setting at the Marquette Park Pavillion, Gamma Rho Lambda chapter presented 24 young ladies at their third annual Debutante Cotillion. Over six hundred guests witnessed the presentation of the debutantes, all of whom were graduating high school students, chosen on the basis of scholarship and leadership. This year's group of girls included two Valedictorians, three Salutatorians and 16 graduating honor students. The pearls worn and the nosegays carried by each girl were gifts of the fraternity. Brother Julius Stratton is chairman of the chapter's program committee. Assisting him are Brothers James Board, Wilbert Morgan, Otha Porter, Harry Schell, and Edmond Steele. The educational program of the fraternity further includes a banquet for 25 outstanding male high school students who are members of the current graduating classes, and who have distinguished t h e m s e l v e s as honor graduates, athletes and/or leaders in the Gary Schools and community. Invitations are extended to all students regardless of race or creed. This year, as in the past two years, two scholarships were awarded, each in the amount of $300. One scholarship was awarded to a debutante and the other to an outstanding male senior in the Gary area schools. Brother OCTOBER, 1958

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James Sykes, chairman of the scholarship awards committee, made the presentation at the Debutante Cotillion. His Committee included B r o t h e r s Cleofus Adams, Jon Evans, and Clement Watkins. The brothers of Gamma Rho Lambda chapter celebrated their tenth anniversity with their annual Founder's Day banquet at the Lake Hotel on January 31st. Brother Charles D. Proctor, associate professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Stritch School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Loyola University of Chicago, Illinois, was the guest speaker for the closed banquet. Dr. Proctor was introduced by the toastmaster, William Ross. The celebration closed with a formal ball for three hundred guests later in the evening at the Marquette Park Pavillion. There were many visting brothers in attendance for the celebration. Plans for the remainder of the year include a public forum and/or presentation of an artist in concert. Our philanthrophic fund will aid local charities and provide for life membership in the NAACP. The 33 men of Gamma Rho Lambda chapter believe that they have truly extended the spirit of Alpha in Gary, Indiana. Brother Julius Stratton Associate Editor of The Sphinx.

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Continued from page 37 announced plans for our Founders Day Program to be held in Spartanburg, S. C. in December. Still in its initial stage is our plan to recognize the "Alpha Man of the Year in Gamma Gamma Lambda". For the past ten years we have sponsored an oratorical contest among the high schools of these upper Piedmont Counties. In former years these contests have been enthusiastically supported by the principals and the general public. This year our Education Chairman, Brother Hudson L. Barksdale, plans to have all previous winners as our guests of honor during this Eleventh contest. Some of the schools and universities attended by our con-

Brother Thomas Willinston Dies After Long Illness WASHINGTON, D. C. — D r . Thomas A. Willinston, 51, of 1204 Q St., NW, died Saturday of cancer after a long illness. Dr. Willinston was born in Springfield, Ohio, July 22, 1907. He received his early schooling in the Washington public schools, Tuskegee Institute, A l a b a m a , and Williston Academy, Easthampton, Mass. He attended college at the University of Pennsylvania and Medical School at Howard University. After internship at Freedmen's Hospital, Dr. Willinston opened his office in this city in 1934 and has practiced here continously since that time. HE WAS a member of the medical faculty at Howard University Medical School and an attending physician in the D.C. Health Department Tuberculosis Bureau for 18 years. He also was a member of the staff of Freedmen's Hospital. He belonged to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Elks Lodge, the Medico - chirugical Society, and Kappa Pi Honorary Medical Society. HE IS survived by his wife, Mrs. Carol Carson Willinston, of the Q St. address; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Davis Augustus Willinston, of 1122 Farmont St., NW. Funeral services will be held at St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal C h u r c h , Fifteenth and Church Sts., NW, Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Lincoln Cemetery. test winners are Howard, Allen, Benedict, Bennett, S. C. State and A. & T. College. This program has been such an outstanding success that our chapter will try to get the other graduate chapters in the state to join us in sponsoring a state wide oratorical contest. The brothers in Gamma Gamma Lambda wish to extend to all brothers in Alpha sincere wishes for a successful year and to join us in "keeping the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace." PAGE 39

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Delegates and Visiting Brothers Western Regional Convention Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Berkeley, California Greetings: I sincerely regret that I am unable to be with you at your Regional Convention but my thoughts and hopes for a pleasant and fruitful assembly are constantly with you. I have been looking forward with great interest, anticipation and pleasure to attending your Convention but unfortunately at this particular time I am prevented from enjoying your association due to the fact that I have just been appointed to a new judicial position. I cannot adjust my duties in this new office in time to take part in your Convention and I can only wish for you a most successful meeting. I have designated the Honorable Sidney A. Jones, Jr., our former General Secretary, who will attend in the place of our General Secretary to represent the General President also. I am sure you will find that his knowledge of the Fraternity organization and his capabilities will satisfy your desire both as the information and as a speaker. Please permit me to urge upon you our program for an invigorated Alpha, keeping in mind its most important tenets. First, a program covering undergraduate relations. I consider this most important and urge you to keep constantly before you the original ideals of our Founding Fathers which are to select, encourage, and maintain a high degree of scholarship; and second, building character for leadership in the school and later in adult communities. Permit me to insist that you place scholarship first in your selection and maintenance throughout your academic career even to the sacrifice of numbers. To the graduates let me urge you first to be mindful of your obligations to the undergraduates and thereafter the importance of your reclamation programs to bring back into the fold our many delinquent brothers. One means of doing this is by initiating an PAGE 40

"LIBERIA ACTIVES" Seated (I. to r.) Brothers C. Hardy, F. Griffin, T. R. Solomon, V. Word, M. Cullens. Standing — Brothers D. Howell, J. P. Krouse, W . M. Holcomb, I. C. Steady, S. W . Cullens, T. C. Jackson and S. E. Cooper.

invigorating program and, in addition have your chapter secretary send a list of the names of brothers in your vicinity both active and inactive who are entitled to 25-year certificates. For both the graduates and the underrates our educational program is important. In the spring you are obligated to carry out the program set forth by our Director of Educational Activities which calls for a National Educational Campaign and a National Citizenship Campaign. I urge each chapter to assume its responsibility in

Chapter (continued 84. GAMMA TAU—Herbert E. Johnson (P), 363 East Shaw Hall, Michigan State University East Lansing, Mich. 85. GAMMA UPSILON—Richard A. Evans (S), Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss. 86. GAMMA PHI—John R. Law, Box 816, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 87. DELTA IOTA—INACTIVE 88. GAMMA PSI—Raymond I. Hunley (P), St. Augustine's College, Raleigh, N. C. 89. DELTA ALPHA—Burnett C. Grayson, Jr. (S), Claflin University, Orangeburg, S. C. 90. DELTA BETA—Edward Wilson (P) Bethune College, Daytona Beach, Fla. 91. DELTA GAMMA—Edward Caldwell, Jr. (CS) Alabama A. & M. College, Normal, Ala. 92. DELTA DELTA—Walter H. Jackson, Albany State College, Albany, Ga. 93. DELTA EPSILON—Summer Nunley, 382 Woodlawn Ave., Buffalo 8, N. Y. 94. —D'ELTA ZETA—(Inactive) Syracuse. N.Y. 95. DELTA ETA—Louis Hill Pratt (CS), Savannah State College, Savannah, Ga. 96. DELTA THETA—Jesse Session, Jr. (RS) Texas Southern University, Houston, 4, Texas 97. D'ELTA IOTA—New Brunswick, N. J INACTIVE. 98. DELTA KAPPA—Theodore Casey (P) Alcorn A. & M. College, Lorman, Miss. 99. DELTA MU—William T. Ridgeway (S) 812 Mathewson* Wichita, Kansas 100. DELTA NU—Ernest Brown, Maryland State College, Princess Anne, Md. 300. DELTA XI—Monroe Freeman, Jr. ( P ) , 115 Hughes Hall, Central State College, Wilberforce, Ohio 301. DELTA OMICRON—George R. Walker, 746 59th Street, Oakland, Calif. 302. DELTA PI—Theodore R. Young, State Teachers College, Cheyney, Pa.

putting over these programs both in the chapters and in the community at large. Let me assure you that the programming and the business aspects of our national fraternity are being carried on in the best traditions of Alpha and we need only the chapters' cooperation to make Alpha again "First of All, Servants of All, to Transcend All." Sincerely and fraternally yours, Myles A. Paige General President

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303. DELTA RHO—Edward T. Diamond, Jr., 3008 E. 25th St., Kansas City, Mo. 304. DELTA SIGMA—Leroy J. Sanford (S), Grambling College, Grambling, La. 305. DELTA TAU—Eugene A. Anderson (S), St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, Va. 306. DELTA UPSILON—Clayton E. Lee (CS), 210 Ogden Hall, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 307. DELTA PHI—Charles E. Hicks, Box 7018 Jackson College, Jackson, Miss. 308. DELTA CHI—Van W. Lewis (CS), 36 Hopkinson Ave., Brooklyn 33, N. Y. 309. D'ELTA PSI—Reid Anderson (CS), Fla. N. & I. M. College, St. Augustine, Fla. 310. EPSILON ALPHA—Merle Dixon, 69 Port Lawrence Apts., Toledo, Ohio. 311. EPSILON BETA—Clarence D. Johnson ( S O . 2494 S. Lily Ave., Fresno, Calif. 312. EPSILON GAMMA—Lee Morris Walton, Bishop College. Marshall. Texas 313. EPSILON DELTA—Dr. Oscar W. Ritchie, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio (CS), 2494 S. Lily Avenue, Fresno 6, Calif. 314. EPSILON EPSILON—Curtiss LeBlanc (P), 204 N. West st. Stillwater, Okla.

GRADUATE CHAPTERS 101. ALPHA LAMBDA—Clarence W. Gilliam, 4347 Pruitt Court, Louisville, Ky. 102. BETA LAMBDA—James Jeffress (S). 1824 Paseo Street, Kansas City, Mo. 103. GAMMA LAMBDA — Barton W. Morris (S). 293 Eliot Street, Detroit 1. Mich. 104. DELTA LAMBDA—Clifton R. Jones, 2504 Longwood Street, Baltimore. Md. 105. EPSILON LAMBDA—E. Keith Pickett (CS), 4224 W. San Francisco, St. Louis, Mo. (Continued on Inside Back Cover)

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106. ZETA LAMBDA—D. L. Jordan (S), 2808 Parrish Ave., Newport News, Va. 107. ETA LAMBDA—William H. Hale, 1209 Fountain Drive, Atlanta, Ga. 108. THETA LAMBDA—Samuel B. Kidd (S), 942 N. Upland St. Dayton, Ohio 109. ITOA LAMBDA—John W. Moore (P), 2916 Paris Ave., Indianapolis. Ind. 110. KAPPA LAMBDA—Charles A. Grant (CS), 504 Beech Street, Greensboro, N. C. 111. MU LAMBDA—William H. Smith, Jr. (FS), 605 Irving St. N. W. Washington, D. C. 112. NU LAMBDA—Walker H. Quarles, Jr.. Virginia State College, Petersburg, Va. 113. XI LAMBDA—Lincoln A. Blakeney, 1110 E. 45th Street, Chicago, 111. 114. OMICRON LAMBDA—C. A. Howze (S), 1000 4th Street, N., Birmingham, Ala. 115. PI LAMBDA—Lloyd H. Myers (S), 922 W. 11th St., Little Rock, Ark. 116. RHO LAMBDA—J. Mason Davis (CS), 22 Monticello St., Buffalo, N. Y. 117. SIGMA LAMBDA—Henry Thomas, (S), 3558 Virgil Boulevard, New Orleans, La. 118. TAU LAMBDA—Jean Huling (S), 623 W. Trinity Lane. Nashville, Tenn. 119. UPSILON LAMBDA—Ralph B. Stewart (S), 109 E. Union Street, Jacksonville, Fla. 120. PHI LAMBDA—Joseph B. Christmas (S), 719 S. Bloodworth St. Raleigh, N. C. 121. CHI LAMBDA—Thomas E. Kelley (S), Box 132, Wilberforce, Ohio. 122. Psi Lambda—Albert M. Miller, Jr. (S), 1003 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, Tenn. 123. ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA — Arthur C. Williams (S), 158 Lincoln Street, Montclair, N. J. 124. ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Carl I. Lynem (S), 407 N. Upper Street, Lexington, Ky. 125. ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA—James E. Cook, Jr., 2160 Madison Avenue, New York 37, N. Y. 126. ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA—A. B. Owens. Jr., (S). 598 Williams Ave., Memphis, Tenn. 127. ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA—R. W. Harrison (S), 22954 Main St., Yazoo City. Miss 128. ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA—Joseph I. Turner (S), Bluefield State College, Bluefield. W. Va. 129. ALPHA ETA LAMBDA—E. Z. Clouser (S), 3407 Wichita Street, Houston 4, Texas. 130. ALPHA THETA LAMBDA—Chester C. Sutton (S), 1011 N. Ohio St., Atlantic City. N. J. 131. ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA—E. R. Armstead (S). Institute, Institute, W. Va. 132. ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA—William C. Thomas (CS), 729 Staunton Ave., N.W., Roanoke, W. Va. 133. ALPHA MU LAMBDA—A. B. Coleman (S). 223 Sommerset Drive. Knoxville, Tenn. 134. ALPHA NU LAMBDA—Benjamin H. Crutcher (CS), P. O. Box 21, Tuskegee, Ala. 135. ALPHA XI LAMBDA—Wayman D. Palmer, 568 Oakwood Avenue. Toledo 2. Ohio. 136. ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA—Wilber C. Douglass (S). 412 Bakewell Building, Pittsburgh 19, Pa. 137. ALPHA PI LAMBDA — James O. Ellis, 1500 E. 1st St. Winston-Salem, N. C. 138. ALPHA RHO LAMBDA — R a y m o n d Thomas, (S), 6454 N. 22nd St., Columbus, Ohio. 139. ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA — Edward L. Massey, 3930 Wilder Street, Dallas. Texas. 140. ALPHA TAU LAMBDA—Tollie W. Harris (P). 326 Greenwood, Tulsa 6. Okla. 141. ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—W. H. Coston (S), Ala. State College, Montgomery, Ala 142. ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Theodore R. Green (CS) Norfolk Community Hospital Norfolk, Va. 143. ALPHA CHI LAMBDA — Silas Ingram, 1021 6th Avenue, Augusta, Ga. 144. ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—James Jackson (CS), 1300 Heidt St. Apt. D. Columbia, S.C. 145. BETA ALPHA L A M B D A — Raymond Brown, 79 ClendeDny Avenue, Jersey City. N. J. 146. BETA BETA LAMBDA—Charles L. Williams, 1200 N. W. 6th Ave., Miami 36. Fla. 147. BETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Harvey O. Freeman (S), 2806 Griffin Ave., Richmond 22. Va. 148. BETA DELTA LAMBDA—R. W. Robinson. P. O. Box 266, Daytona Beach, 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—Carl D. Gibso(S), 1607 N. E. 7th St., Oklahoma City. Okla. 152. BETA THETA LAMBDA—H. G. Dawson, Jr., C-2 Mutual Drive, Durham. N. C. 153. BETA IOTA LAMBDA—Lew s Lombard, Jr. (S), Southern Branch P. O. Baton Rouge

154. BETA KAPPA LAMBD'A—Tames B. Coaxum CCS). .122 Ashley Ave., 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 (SI. Johnson C. Smith. Univ.. Charlotte N. C 157. BETA XI LAMBD'A—W. T Bryant, 2731 Franklin St., Omaha, Nebraska

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LAMBDA — Curtis A. Woodard (S), 1250 Hercules St., Mobile, Ala. BETA PI LAMBDA—Albert L. Mattingly (SC), 47 Jefferson St., Albany, N. Y. BETA RHO LAMBDA—James E. Smith (S), 962 W. Federal St., Youngstown 1, Ohio. BETA SIGMA LAMBDA — William A. Jones (S), 115 Cottage Grove Rd., Bloomfield, Conn. BETA TAU LAMBDA—Felix C. Thurmond, 1005 E. Leuda St.. Ft. Worth, Texas BETA UPSILON LAMBDA—V. J. Gilmore, 400 Laconte St., Jackson, Tenn. BETA PHI LAMBDA—Wade M. Simmons (S), 930 Wheaton St., Savannah, Ga. BETA CHI LAMBDA—Harry M. Hodges (S), 808 Fondulac St., Muskogee, Okla. BETA PSI LAMBDA—Oscar V. Little, 5835 Ernest Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. GAMMA ALPHA LAMBDA—A. R. Ware, Jr. (S), 401 N. Augusta St., Staunton, Va. GAMMA BETA LAMBDA — Arnold W. Wright, Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Ky. GAMMA GAMMA LAMBDA—Luke Chatman, P . O . Box 1311, Greenville, S.C. GAMMA DELTA LAMBDA—Martin K. Austin (P), 1213 S. Fayette St., Beckley, W. Va. GAMMA EPSILON LAMBDA—William N. Snorton (S), 930 Hayes St., Hopkinsville, Ky. GAMMA ZETA LAMBDA — Richard F. Pride, 2907 26th Street, Tampa, Florida. GAMMA ETA LAMBDA—John B. Murphy (S), 1308 E. 12th St., Austin, Texas. GAMMA THETA LAMBDA — Phillip G. Sadler (S), 314 Rogers Rd., Wilmington, Del. GAMMA IOTA LAMBDA—Isadore Liddie (S), 178-120 Leslie Rd., St. Albans, L. I., N. Y. GAMMA KAPPA LAMBDA—B. T. Washington (S), 306 N. 6th St., Wilmington, N.C. GAMMA MU LAMBDA—Samuel E. Russell (S), Fla. A. & M. University, Tallahassee. Fla. GAMMA NU LAMBDA—Allen F. Thornhill. 719 Johnson St., Lynchburg, Va. GAMMA XI LAMBDA—J. T. Wardlaw, 4300 3rd Avenue, S. Minneapolis 9, Minn. GAMMA OMICRON LAMBDA—Ben C. Hampton (S), Albany State College, Albany, Ga. GAMMA PI LAMBDA—James L. Sweatt, 2723 Avenue P, Galveston. Texas. GAMMA RHO LAMBDA—Clarence L. Benford (S), 2205 Madison St., Gary, Ind. GAMMA SIGMA LAMBDA—R. N. Thompson, Ft. Valley St. Col., Ft. Valley, Ga. GAMMA TAU LAMBDA — T. L. Ingham. (S). 106 John St.. Orange, Texas. GAMMA EPSILON LAMBDA — T. W. Cole. Wiley College, Marshall, Texas. GAMMA PHI LAMBDA—James P. Joshua. 645 62nd St., Oakland. Calif. GAMMA CHI LAMBDA—Charles Kelley (CS), 2526 Fulton Street, San Francisco, Calif. GAMMA PSI LAMBDA—E. L. Fair (S). 32 Grail St., Asheville, N. C. DELTA ALPHA LAMBDA — Henry C. Crawford, 10708 Hampden Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. DELTA BETA LAMBDA—Judson H. Furlow. 102 W. County St., Phoebus, Va. DELTA GAMMA LAMBDA—John R. Queen (S), 232 Hearne Ave., Cincinnati 29, Ohio DELTA DELTA LAMBDA—R. L. Smith. 431 N. Rosemary Ave., W. Palm Beach. Fla. DELTA EPSILON LAMBDA—Billy Jones (P), 342-A E. Broadway. E. St. Louis, 111. DELTA ZETA LAMBDA—R. L. Hurst (P), S. C. State College. Orangeburg S. C. DELTA ETA LAMBDA—Vanre Williams (S), R. F. D. No. 4, Topeka, Kansas DELTA THETA LAMBDA—Aaron L. Smith (CS), 519 Pearl St., Huntsville, Ala. DELTA IOTA LAMBDA—Lorenzo R. Manns 646 3rd Ave.. Columbus, Ga". DELTA KAPPA LAMBDA — Clyde L. Reese (P), 305 Sanborn St., Florence, S. C. DELTA MU LAMBDA—Harold G. Logan (S), 15 Grenada Place, Montclair, N. J. DELTA NU LAMBDA—L. Wilson York (S), 341 Ross St., Danville. Va. GENERAL ORGANIZATION — (Material mailed individually). DELTA XI LAMBDA—Felton A. Johnson (S). 4017 Wilts St.. Orlando. Fla. DELTA OMICRON LAMBDA—Vernon E. McClain. Maryland State College, Princess Anne. Md. DELTA PI LAMBDA—Andrew J. Durgan, 1417 Tremont St.. Se'ma, Ala. DELTA RHO LAMBDA—U. J. Andrews (P). P.O. Drawer 1598. San Aitonio. Texas. DELTA SIGMA LAMBDA — Oliver E. Jackson, A. M. & N. College, Pine Bluff, Ark DELTA TAU LAMBD'A—Aldridge C. Keith (P), 1348 E. Adams St. Phoenix, Ariz.

208. DELTA UPSILON LAMBDA—James C. Leary (S), 1956 Weinstock St., Shreveport, La. 209. DELTA PHI LAMBDA—Monroe Brown, Jr., 3044 23rd Street, Tuscaloosa, Ala. 210. DELTA CHI LAMBDA—Peter C. Murrell (P), 809 W. North Ave., Milwaukee 6, Wis. 211. DELTA PSI LAMBDA—Charles B. Minor, 2300 Williams St., Denver, Colo. 212. EPSILON ALPHA LAMBDA—W. K Kinnebrew, 1511 N. Palace. Tyler, Texas. 213. EPSILON BETA LAMBDA—W. S. Hutchings (S), 536 New St., Macon, Ga. 214. EPSILON GAMMA LAMBDA—Frank W. Morris, Jr. ( P ) , 11 Wayne St. Roxbury 21, Mass. 215. EPSILON DELTA LAMBDA—James O. Hopson, Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. 216. EPSILON EPSILON LAMBDA—Henry L. Burke, Box 62, Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas 217. EPSILON ETA LAMBDA—Harry C. Ward (S), 203 N. Morris St., Portland 12, Ore. 218. EPSILON ETA LAMBDA—Clyde C. Currin (S), 409 E. 13th St., Caruthersville, Mo. 219. EPSILON THETA LAMBDA—Winton T. Williams, North Shore, Pembroke E., Bermuda, B. W. I. 220. EPSILON IOTA LAMBDA—Lloyd Sykes. Box 52, Capron, Va. 221. EPSILON KAPPA LAMBDA—Ulysses G. Mathis (S), P.O. Box 324. Grambling, La. 222. EPSILON MU LAMBDA—NeRoy Anderson (S), 1301 E. Fisher St., Pensacola, Fla. 223. EPSILON NU LAMBDA—John F. Bailey, F. Jr. (RC), 1604 Effingham 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 College, Lawrenceville, Va. 226. EPSILON PI LAMBDA—O. H. Jones (S), 1105 S. E. 6th Ave., Gainesville. Fla. 227. EPSILON RHO LAMBDA—W. Edward Murphy (S), P. O. Box 1098, Fayetteville, N.C. 228. EPSILON SIGMA LAMBDA—Willie T. Ellis (S), 903 Bradley Ave., Tarboro, N.C. 229. EPSILON TAU LAMBDA—Alfred T. Kynard (S), Prairie View A. & M. Co. Prairie View, Texas 230. EPSILON UPSILON LAMBDA—William A. Tipper, 1819 Seymour Street, Flint 3, Mich. 231. EPSILON PHI LAMBDA — Burton G. West, 900 Dunbar Ave., Port Arthur, Texas. 232. EPSILON CHI LAMBDA — Edward N. Smith (S), State Teachers College, Elizabeth City, N. C. 233. EPSILON PSI LAMBDA—Herman D. Freeman (CS), <36 Douglas St. Alexandria, La. 234. ZETA ALPHA LAMBDA—Charles B. Morton, 405 N. W. 21st Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 235. ZETA BETA LAMBDA—J. M. Morris, 1433 Atherton Street, Sacramento, Calif. 236. ZETA GAMMA LAMBDA — Richard D. Jones. Box 297, Langston, Okla. 237. ZETA DELTA LAMBDA—Alonzo P. Moss (S), 816 S. Yellow Sprirgs St., Springfield, Ohio 238. ZETA EPSILON LAMBDA—Richard L. Johnson 58 W. Westside Ave. Red Bank, N.J. 239. ZETA ZETA LAMBDA—Emerson F. Ashby (CS), 20 Powell St. Freeport, L. I. N. Y. 240. ZETA ETA LAMBDA—W. G. Keyes, 1504 Beaufort St., New Bern, N. C. 241. ZETA THETA LAMBDA—Richard B. Woodward (S), 1212 N. 17th Street, Harrisburg, Penn. 242. ZETA IOTA LAMBDA—William D. Clark (S). 210 Somerset St., Trenton, N. J. 243. ZETA KAPPA LAMBDA—Lewis A. James. 1146 W. 9th St., Des Moines, Iowa. 244. ZETA MU LAMBDA—Theodore L. Johnson 739V, Nixon St., Biloxi, Mhs. 245. ZETA NU LAMBDA—Forrester A. Lee, 136 Berkeley Terrace, Planfield. N. J. 246. ZETA XI LAMBD'A—Robert L. Barrett (P), 1808 Foster St., Evanston, 111. 247. ZETA OMICRON LAMBDA—Charles Harold Rodgers (RC), 107 N. 52nd St. Philadelphia, Pa. 248. ZETA PI LAMBD'A—Jerry Crowder (S), 1631 30th Avenue, Seattle 22, Wash. 249. ZETA RHO LAMBDA—Courtney P. Hous ton, 12 McKee Road, Rte. 1, Dover. Del. 250. ZETA SIGMA LAMBDA—Payton C. Cook, 248 N. 29th Street, San Diego, Calif. 251. ZETA TAU LAMBDA—Johnny N. Allen fP). P. O. Box 841, Amarillo, Texas 252. ZETA UPSILON LAMBDA—John E. Chambers, 1013 College Street, South Boston. Va. 253. ZETA PHI LAMBDA—Robert L. Levister. 115 W. Main Street, Stamford, Conn. 254. ZETA CHI LAMBDA—Bringier H. Barker (S), 701 19th Street, Franklinton, La. 255. ZETA PSI LAMBDA—Warren Combre (CS). 409 La. Ave., Lake Charles, La. 256. ETA ALPHA LAMBDA—Charles H. Wilson. Jr. 69 Carmel Street. New Haven. Conn. 257. ETA BETA LAMBDA—Dr. Tubie B. Bragg, 1812 N. Grove St., Wichita 14, Kansas 258. ETA GAMMA LAMBDA—David Pipkin, 118th 12th St., Lafayette, La.

PHILADELPHIA WELCOMES YOU!!

INDEPENDENCE MALL—A new creation of the National Park system. Independence Hall in the foreground.

BETSY ROSS HOUSE—Where the first American flag was designed. Five minutes from the Sheraton.

ELFRETH'S ALLEY—Unchanged since the days of Colonial Philadelphia. Near 2nd and Arch Streets.

ART MUSEUM—At the head of the Parkway, just about ten minutes drive from the Sheraton Hotel.