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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, I n c .

SPHINX STAFF

DIRECTORY FOR THE YEAR 1959

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF W . Barton Beatty, Jr.

General President: MYLES A . P A I G E , 1294 Carroll Street, Brooklyn 13, N e w York

A S S I S T A N T M A N A G I N G EDITORS Laurence T. Young, Leroy Jeffries

Eastern Vice President: DR. 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 W e s t e r n Vice President: DR. E D W A R D H . B A L L A R D , 2116 So. W e s t e r n Ave., Los Angeles 18, C a l i f .

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Southwestern Vice President: T. W I N S T O N C O L E , Box # 2 0 , 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: S T E N S O N E. B R O A D D U S , Box # 2 5 1 , Harrod's Creek, Kentucky.

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, Florida

G e n e r a l Secretary: L A U R E N C E T. Y O U N G , 4432 South Parkway, C h i c a g o

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G e n e r a l Treasurer: M E R E D I T H G . F E R G U S O N , 345 Fourth A v e . N o . , Nashville, Tennessee G e n e r a l Counsel: ERNEST N . M O R I A L , # 1 0 1 C l a v e r Building, 1821 Orleans Avenue, N e w Orleans, Louisiana Editor-in-Chief " T H E S P H I N X " : W . B A R T O N BEATTY, Jr., # 5 H i g h Terrace, Montclair, N e w Jersey

STAFF E D I T O R S — D r Edward H . Ballard, H a r o l d R. Jones, T. Winston C o l e , Sr., Charles A . Broaddus, James E. H u g e r , Stenson E. Broaddus, John H o p e Frank, lin, Alonzo G . Moron, Ramon Scruggs, Lionel H . Newsome, Stephen J . W r i g h t , Charles V . W i l l i e , L. Howard Bennett.

Director of Educational A c t i v i t y : L I O N E L H . N E W S O N , Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Historian: C H A R L E S H . W E S L E Y , Central State C o l l e g e , W i l b e r f o r c e , O h i o A S S I S T A N T V I C E PRESIDENTS: EASTERN R E G I O N — H a r o l d L. C a r t e r , W a r r e n H a l l 5 - W , 4 0 4 W e s t 115th Street, N e w York 25, N e w York • W E S T E R N R E G I O N — G e o r g e R. W a l k e r , # 3 4 H o m e w o o d Terrace, San Francisco, California • S O U T H E R N REGION—Leslie H . M c l v e r , Claflin C o l l e g e , O r a n g e b u r g , South Carolina • M I D - W E S T E R N R E G I O N — W a l t e r W . Morrison, O g d e n H a l l , M i a m i University, O x f o r d , O h i o • S O U T H - W E S T E R N R E G I O N — E d w a r d L. Hanley, P.O. Box # 7 4 , Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma.

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

Clark, Miles G r a h a m , Rayford Logan, Belford Lawson, W e y m a n W a r d , Rufus A t w o o d , Charles F. Lane, John Simmons, Robert J . Anthony, Oscar C .

Brown, W i l l i a m H . H a l e , Frank L. Stanley, J . Rupert Picott, A . M a c e o , A .

J E W E L S — D r . Henry Arthur Callis, 2306 E Street, N.E., Washington, D.C.; G e o r g e B. Kelley, # 1 I 13th Street, Troy, New York; Nathaniel A . Murray, 2151 W e s t 21st Street, Los Angeles, C a l i f o r n i a .

JEWELS I N O M E G A Vertner W . Tandy.

CHAPTER—Charles

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CHAIRMEN, STANDING

SCHOLARSHIP A N D E D U C A T I O N A L ACTIVITY: Lionel H . Newsom, Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

B U D G E T C O M M I T T E E : Kermit J . H a l l , 5000 W o o d l a n d Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A U D I T C O M M I T T E E : W . D. Hawkins, Jr., Fisk University, Nashville 8, Tennessee RULES A N D C R E D E N T I A L C O M M I T T E E : A n drew J . Lewis I I I , 525 Tatnall Street, A t l a n t a , Georgia.

COMMITTEES

STANDARDS A N D EXTENSION C O M M I T T E E : Aaron Brown, 1468 President Street, Brooklyn, N e w York.

C O N S T I T U T I O N C O M M I T T E E : John D. Buckner, 4246 W . N . M a r k e t Street, St. Louis, Missouri REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Raymond W . Cannon, # 7 2 7 Palace Building, M i n n e a p o lis, Minnesota.

H O U S I N G F O U N D A T I O N : W i l l i a m M . Alexander, 4272 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Missouri.

1959 CHAPTER DIRECTORY INTERMEDIATE CHAPTERS: 500.

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F U N EDITOR O . Wilson W i n t e r s EDITORIAL ASSISTANT—Oscar Richie.

ASSISTANTS — H u g h M. Gloster, Thomas W . Young, Charles Wesley, W . W e s l e y Whetstone, J . Saunders Redding, Myles A . Paige, Robert F. Custis.

O M I C R O N LAMBDA ALPHA—Eddie B. Cunningham, 531 Kenyon Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.

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O M I C R O N LAMBDA BETA—(Inactive)

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS: ALPHA—Dr. G. A. Calvin, 401 W. State Street, Ithaca, New York.

BETA—Richard A. Miller, Box #431 Howard University, Washington, D.C. GAMMA—Steve D. Bullock, Kingsley Hall, Virginia Union University, Richmond 20, Virginia.

DELTA—Archile E. Petit, Huston-Tillotson College, Austin 2, Texas.

EPSILON—Milton Gerald Tarver, 234 Cooley House, East Quad, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

ZET A—(Inactive) ETA—Floyd Posby, 116-18 W. 144th Street Apt. # 2 0 , New York 30, New York.

THETA—Paul J. King, Jr., 731? S. Vernon Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

IOTA—David Blount, Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia.

KAPPA—Walter W . Sullivan, 1957 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio.

MU—Arthur C. Hill, 650 Carroll Avenue, St. Paul 4, Minnesota.

NU—Russell Daniel, Lincoln University Box # 3 8 , Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Xl—Terry Barnett, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio.

OMICRON—Robert P. Smith, 3046 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pl^James L. Sweeney, 3218 E. I2lst Street, Cleveland 20, Ohio.

RHO—R. Allan Durrant, 40 West Upsal Street, Philadelphia IV, Pennsylvania.

SIGMA—Herman W . Hemingway, 100 Stratton Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts.

TAU—Praether L. Cooper, 232 Garner House, M.R.H., Champaign, Illinois.

UPSILON—Beckwith Horton, 1014 Mississippi Street, Lawrence, Kansas.

PHI—Lester Carney, Bush Hall, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.

CHI—T. Wendell Williams, 1222 Jefferson Street, Nashville, Tennessee.

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PSI—Donald R. Anderson, 5620 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

ALPHA-ALPHA—Charles L. Benford, Jr., 3235 Harvey Avenue, Cincinnati 29, Ohio.

24. ALPHA-BETA—Richard A. English, Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama.

25. ALPHA-GAMMA—(Inactive) Providence, Rhode Island.

26. ALPHA-DELTA—Charles H. Bailey, 3805 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, California.

27. ALPHA-EPSILON—John Stewart, 3029 Acton Street, Berkeley, California.

28. ALPHA-ZETA—Lee B. Revels, 125 Gore Hall, West Va. State College, Institute, West Virginia.

29. ALPHA-ETA—Frank S. Greene, Jr., 4931 Highland Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri.

30. ALPHA THETA—(Inactive) Iowa City, Iowa.

31. ALPHA-IOTA—Dayton W. Smith, 2370 East Evans Avenue, Denver, Colorado.

32. ALPHA-KAPPA—(Inactive) Springfield, Massasetts.

33. ALPHA-MU—Louis S. Moseley, 2033 Darrow Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.

34. ALPHA-NU—(Inactive) Des Moines, Iowa.

35. ALPHA XI—Cleophas W . Miller, 531 26th Avenue, Seattle, Washington.

36. ALPHA OMICRON—John F. Moore, Jr., Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, North Carolina.

37. ALPHA-PI—Melvin E. Talbott, 522 East Kentucky, Louisville, Kentucky.

38. ALPHA-RHO—Earl P. Mills, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia.

39. ALPHA-SIGMA—Samuel H. Callier, Wiley College, Coe Hall, Marshall, Texas.

40. ALPHA-TAU—Harold Ware. 427 Hickory Street, Akron 4, Ohio.

41. ALPHA-UPSILON—John L. Johnson, 4369 Spokane, Detroit 4, Michigan.

42. ALPHA-PHI—William S. Fillmore, Jr., Clark College, Atlanta, Georgia.

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ALPHA-CHI—Sylvester Barrington, Fisk University, Nashville 8, Tennessee.

ALPHA-PSI—Willie D. May, 311 Foster Hall, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri.

45. BETA-ALPHA—Frank W . Greene Box #208 Morgan State College, Baltimore ' 12, Maryland!

46. BETA-BETA—Michael Thompson, 2221 N. 19th Street, Omaha, Nebraska.

47. BETA-GAMMA—Floyd L. Gravitt, Box #1108, Virginia State College, Petersburg, Virginia.

48. BETA-DELTA—Reid E. Jackson, State College, Orangeburg, South Carolina.

49. BETA EPSILON—McCray Bussey, A and T College Box #105 Cooper Hall, Greensboro, North Carolina.

50. BETA-ZETA—Albert A. Greenlee, State Teacher's College, Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

51. BETA-ETA—John S. Holmes, 209 East Walnut, Carbondale, Illinois.

52. BETA-THETA—Sylvester Rudder Bluefield State College, Bluefield, West Virginia.

53. BETA-IOTA—Lawrence Hauser, Teachers' College, Winston-Salem, Norfh Carolina.

54. BETA-KAPPA—Eddie D. McGary, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma.

55. BETA-MU—Marion Black. Jr., Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Kentucky.

56. BETA-NU—Edward Thornton, Florida A and M University, Tallahassee, Florida.

57. BETA-XI—James Hawes, Jr., 347 Walker Avenue, Memphis 6, Tennessee.

58. BETA-OMICRON—J. Edward Smith. Jr., Box # 9 3 Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee.

59. BETA-PI—Arthur Bowles, Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee.

60. BETA-RHO—Johnnie E. Burke, Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina.

61. BETA-SIGMA—William W . Mackey, Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

62. BETA-TAU—(Inactive) New Orleans, Louisiana.

63. BETA-UPSILON—Samuel B. Dickerson, Alabama State College, Montgomery, Alabama.

64. BETA-PHI—Cornelius W. Merrick, Dillard University, New Orleans, Louisiana.

65. BETA-CHI—Jerry J. Easter, Philander Smith College Box # 2 9 , Little Rock, Arkansas.

66. BETA-PSI—(Inactive) Portland, Oregon.

67. GAMMA-ALPHA—Frankie McDonald, Texas College, Tyler, Texas.

48. GAMMA-BETA—Roamless Hudson, North Carolina State College, Durham, North Carolina.

69. GAMMA-GAMMA—Charles Hart, Box 123 Allen University, Columbia, South Carolina.

70. GAMMA-DELTA—James Clemons, A. M. and N College, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

71. GAMMA-EPSILON—James E. Hill, 255 Mills Street, Madison, Wisconsin.

72. GAMMA-ZETA—Crawford Atwater, Ft. Valley State College, Ft. Valley, Georgia.

73. GAMMA-ETA — C a r l S. Works, S. Cottage Grove, R. 100, Bloomington, Indiana.

74. GAMMA-THETA—John E. Moore, 1331 Swisher 75. GAMMA-IOTA—Avon McDaniel. P.O. Box # 6 3 , Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia.

76. GAMMA-KAPPA—Richard Arrington, 5309 Avenue H, Fairfield, Alabama.

77. G A M M A - M U — Bernard Anderson, Livingston College, Salisbury, North Carolina.

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F r o m T h e General Secretary's Desk Brother Laurence T. Young CHICAGO, ILL. — Since the Convention in Philadelphia, and since the distribution of the February issue of "THE SPHINX," the General Secretary's attention has been focused on the Regional Conventions, of which there have been three held to date.

The Southern Regional: The Southern Regional Convention was held in Savannah, Georgia March 27th and 28th under the guidance of that little dynamo, Brother James E. Huger, Southern Vice President; guest at that Convention included the General President, Myles A. Paige, and the two nominees for President-elect— Brothers Sidney A. Jones, Jr., and William H. Hale. Brother William E. Shortridge represented the Building Foundation and presented the Group Life Insurance Plan, to those assembled. Brother Huger set the stage for open discussion as to the future of Alpha Phi Alpha and the part Negroes must play in an ever-growing society in an age of automation and technology.

The Southwestern Regional: The southwestern regional convention was held in Dallas, Texas, with headquarters at the Roseland Homes Center, also on March 27th and 28th.

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Alpha." The General Secretary was called upon to explain General Organization procedures, this phase of the program developed into a question and answer period.

Brother Sidney A. Jones was the Banquet speaker, guests i n c lu d e d Brother Raymond Pace Alexander, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Brother A. Maceo Smith, toastmaster, and Brother A. Maceo Hill of Columbus, Ohio his assistant.

Far Western Regional The Far Western Regional Convention was held in Phoenix, Arizona on April 3rd and 4th, the seat of Delta Tau Lambda Chapter, with Brother Edward H. Ballard presiding. Again congratulations go to Brother William C o r b i n , the Regional Convention Chairman, for excellence in planning and performing. The General Secretary must comment on Phoenix—both as to its climate and its people. The climate was perfect, ranging in the upper 80's and lower 90's.

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Brother T. Winston Cole, the southwestern regional Vice President, who had been inaugurated, on March 22nd, as President of Wiley College, presided over the session, the region being well represented by brothers from Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The theme "Rededication to our Aims to Meet Today's Challenge" was enunciated by Brother Cole; this theme dominated throughout the discussions that followed.

Congratulations are in order to Brother Earnest L. Wallace, Regional Convention Chairman and to Brother Edward L. Massey, president of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the host chapter.

Brother Ernest N. Morial, the key note speaker, ably presented the Group Life Insurance Plan for consideration and endorsement; his presentation was augmented by statements of our good brother A. Maceo Smith. Workshops were manned by Brother Robert Reese of Topeka, Kansas, and Brother John Hargis of Austin, Texas; Brother "Lonnie" Newsome, Director of Educational Activity directed a panel discussion: "Education and Alpha Phi

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of the Convention at all times, and enunciated the theme: "Alpha Seeks Men of Faith and Courage." We must mention Brother Harold R. Jones, our erudite statesman from Berkeley, California who "spiked" the convention with some of his many ideas and aspirations for a better and more effective Alpha Phi Alpha. This regional convention was well attended by brothers from Arizona and California. Brother William A. Robinson had charge of the closed banquet, where Brother Sidney A. Jones Jr. was the speaker, and where Brother Harold R. Jones made regional awards to deserving brothers.

The Public meeting was held in the MEMORIAL UNION BUILDING on the campus of Arizona State University, in Tempe, Arizona, where Brother William H. Hale was the guest speaker.

The General Secretary will mention in more detail the attitudes of our good brothers in the Far Western Reg-

ion, in a News Letter, touching upon their feelings, as being "step children."

Acknowledgements: The 11th Anniversary Banquet, February 27th, of GAMMA RHO L A M B D A chapter, Gary, Indiana, where the General Secretary appeared as guest of honor; Eta Epsilon Lambda, Monrovia, Liberia—ceremonials, chapter inauguration February 20th, under the guidance of Brother David N. Howell; Delta Alpha Lambda, Cleveland, Ohio, a month's schedule of events— reclamation, education and social activity.

Eta Eta Lambda, Annapolis, Maryland—most recent chapter established; with smoker and charter celebration, April 11th and 12th—Speaker, the Honorable James C. Evans, on "The Progress of the Military Service Toward Integrating Its Forces and Agencies"—National Officers present included the General President, Brother Charles A. Broaddus, and our beloved Parliamentarian — Brother Doctor O.

Wilson Winters, who served as toastmaster.

Delta Upsilon Chapter—Miami University, Oxford, Ohio for placing SECOND in Fraternity Scholarship, also the Pledge Club of 21, with a solid "B" average.

Sigma Lambda, New Orleans, Louisiana, for its Educational and Citizenship program, with Brother Rayford W. Logan as guest speaker.

Alpha Rho Lambda, and Kappa chapters in Columbus, Ohio—Dedication of the new fraternity house and house opening on March 15th, under the guidance of Brother R. Earl Bland, M.D. Word has just reached this office of the passing of ESTELLINE BALLARD, beloved wife of our Far Western Vice President, Dr. Edward H. Ballard. We share his grief.

Attention must be given IMMEDIATELY to the condition of the Fraternity Houses at Tau Chapter, seat of the University of Illinois, and EPSIcontinued on next page

CAMPUS SCENERY Brothers of Delta Tau Chapter located on Saint Paul's College Campus, Lawrenceville, Virginia

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CHAPTER PRESIDENTS GREET GENERAL PRESIDENT PAIGE Brother R. H. Dunning, left, and Brother Leroy Barnes, right, offer congratulations to General President Myles A. Paige during his recent visit to Flint, Michigan. Brother Paige has been visiting chapters and attending regional conventions all over the nation during the past four monthis. His general thesis has been " A voteless people is a hopeless people."

"Prexy" Celebrates Anniversary FLINT, MICHIGAN — Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Eight was quite a year as usual, but the unusual was the celebrating of the fifth anniversary of Epsilon Epsilon Lambda Chapter, honoring the founders and having our general president Brother Myles A. Paige as the main speaker.

The meeting was inspiring, with Brother M. A. Wright serving as master of ceremony. Brother R. H. Dunning welcomed the guests. Brother Leroy Barnes introduced the speaker, who held the audience spellbound. We made a tape-recording of the service, so we can play for any of you when you visit us.

After the service we spent a few hours chatting with Brother Paige, and having some recreation at the beautiMAY, 1959

ful home of Brother and Mrs. Wilson, there again we discovered that we had a very fine President. This was obvious, to have him fly to Flint that day, and fly back to New York that night in order to be on the bench the next day.

He kept his date, and made the plane.

The last ten minutes of ride with Brother Dunning, and his wife from Flint to Willow Run airport in Detroit, was quite thrilling. 1 think he will always remember the ride, if he forgets the occasion. However, I think he was impressed with the activities of the chapter. Our Brothers came from Saginaw, Mich., 30 miles away, Bay City 40 miles away, two from Lansing 50 miles, and three who moved to Detroit 60 miles; the others from Flint, Mich.

Quite a loyal group of Brothers.

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LON chapter, seat of the University of Michigan. These are two of our oldest chapters, and they are in desperate need of assistance. If ever the Building Foundation is going to get into action, now is the time.

DID YOU KNOW THAT: We are after 10,000 active brothers in 1959, that we have 5,500 at this point with about six months to go?

That our good brother BELFORD V. LAWSON, Jr., visited National Headquarters last week, toured the entire premises and expressed delight at conditions both from physical plant standpoint and administrative standpoint?

That 90 days before the 45th General Convention, there will be a referendum — mail ballot election of a President-elect, and that the two cancontinued on next page

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Southwest Regional Convention Tops . . .

DALLAS, TEXAS — The Southwest Regional Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha was held during the Easter Holidays, March 26-28, 1959. "Big D" as Dallas is commonly referred to was all aglow and the host chapter, Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter had gone all out to make it a worthwhile and enjoyable weekend.

The headquarters was located at the beautiful Lane Hotel operated by Brother Peter Lane. The main sessions were held at the Roseland Homes Housing Center and the other activities were at various locations thruout the city. The Southwest Vice-President , Brother T. W. Cole presided at the sessions and the Theme for the convention was "Rededication to Our

Aims to Meet Today's Challenge".

The fraternity heard addresses by Brother William Hale, Atlanta, Georgia, Chairman of the Department of Social Sciences at Clark College, Brother Sidney Jones, Chicago, 111., Alderman in Chicago, Brother Ernest Morial, New Orleans, La., General Counsel of the fraternity, Brother Lee Perkins, Prairie View, Texas. Guests included Brother Maceo Hill of Columbus, Ohio and Brother Raymond Pace Alexander of Philadelphia, Pa. Other participants on the regional program included Brother Dr. Lionel Newsom, National Director of Education, Baton Rouge, La., and Brother A. Maceo Smith, Dallas. Brother Laurence T. Young, General Secretary,

was present and participated in the Regional Program.

Other officers of the region who were present were Brothers Welcome Bryant, Omaha, Neb., Director of Neb. and Iowa, Wayne Chandler, Oklahoma City, Okla., Director of Oklahoma, Edgar Taplin, New Orleans, La., Director of Louisiana, and Earnest Wallace, Director of Texas.

Brother T. W. Cole was re-nominated to head the Region for next year.

Among the activities were the PreConvention Smoker, Alpha Golf Tournament, Hospitality Hour hosted

by Brother Frankie Dee, Cocktail Party, Public Program, Pan-Hellenic Dance, Breakfast, Banquet, Formal Dance and a host of Parties.

Brother Edward Massey is president of Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter, the host chapter and the planning committee for the regional included Brothers Earnest Wallace, Gen. Chairman, Claud McCain, L. G. Foster, Edward Massey, Daniel Tarver, Emerson Emory, B. E. Dade, Robert Runnels, O. J. Fountaine, E. C. Dillard, and Richard Adams.

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FUN WAS HAD BY ALL Having fun at the Black and Gold Ball held at the City Auditorium during the Southwest Regional Convention. Here Brother A. Maceo Smith, Past National President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, second from the left, gives out with a famous Texas siie joke as his guests seem to enjoy it. Left to right are Brother Tolley Harris, Tulsa, Oklahoma, charming Mrs. A. Maceo Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Brown, Brother Raymond Pace Alexander, Philadelphia, Pa., and Brother Maceo Hill of Columbus, Ohio.

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didates are Brothers Sidney A. Jones, Jr., and William H. Hale, and that to be eligible to exercise the privilege of voting, the brothers must have a 1959 pass card?

The official MINUTES have been published and to each chapter goes three copies, and additional copies upon request, also, a directory of National Officers, Chapters and Mailing Officers is in the process of publication and distribution.

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I Love Africa By Brother Dick Campbell EDITOR'S NOTE: Brother Dick Campbell was invited by the Editor to write a short story on Africa and his most interesting position that he now holds with the International Cultural Exchange Service as Field Consultant.

NEW YORK, N.Y.—I love Africa!

When Nigeria receives its independence in October 1960, I'm going back there for the "celebration." And, I hope to take at least 50 to 60 Brothers and their companions with me. I was in Ghana when that country "celebrated" its independence in March 1957. It was a lulu.

My very first trip to Africa was made during the fall of '56 as Field Consultant for the International Cultural Exchange Service, a State De partment project supported by the President's Fund and administered by the American National Theatre Academy. Subsequently I made the same trip three years in succession, covering twenty-one countries and fifty - eight cities annually for a total of more than one hundred thousand miles of air travel. My job is a delight! It can't possibly last much longer, but in the three years I've been on the ANTA payroll as Field Consultant on African Cultural Affairs I've seen more of Africa than most people could see in a lifetime. What's it like, the job and the continent?

Well, the ICES or ANTA if you choose, sends attractions all over the world under the President's Program.

The idea behind the Program, to put it bluntly, is to "win friends and influence people" to our way of thinking.

Russia is doing the same job in the same countries to win the same people to their way of thinking. A few of the attractions we've used to point up America's cultural campaign in foreign lands are: Porgy & Bess, Marian Anderson, American Ballet Theatre, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gilespie, Wilbur de Paris, The Minneapolis Symphony, William Warfield a n d scores of others. Through these artists and attractions nearly every country in the world, (even Russia and some of the satellite countries) have come to know Americans a little better and have developed more respect for us as MAY, 1959

THEY DID THE PLANNING Planning committee for the Richard Adams, Edward Massey, Dade, Jesse Gill, Daniel Tarver; Chairman, and Robert Runnels; McCain, and Emerson Emory.

Southwest Regional Convention included Lett to Right; Brothers President of Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter, E. C. Dillard, B. E. Standing, Brothers O. J. Fountaine, Earnest Wallace, General Others not shown on picture are Brothers L. G. Foster, Claud

people rather than as benefactors. We can't buy a nation's friendship forever with wheat!

In 1956 the State Department's Cultural Presentation Staff decided to extend its activities to Africa. ANTA was directed to explore the African potential for reception of the Program.

I was selected to do the "survey." The assignment was to "find out what the people were like, talk with our foreign service people, meet local cultural leaders, governmental leaders, impresarios, indigenous peoples, check with USIS officials, get data on theatrical facilities, auditoriums, stadiums, colleges, universities, parks, etc., listen to the music, watch the dances, observe the customs, check the hotel rates, the taxes, air lines, transportation, food, water and bring back a full report." I had three months to do the job.

A briefing by our government in Washington told me all about the climate, the terrain, the industries, the history, the imports, the exports, and the amount of American capital invested in each country. But they didn't tell me about the hopes, the desire, the ambition, the interests, the culture and the thinking of the people. That's what I was to find out. So, off I went. to a few important towns in such countries as French West Africa, Sierre Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, French Cameroons, Belgian Congo, Angola, Mocambique, Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, Tanganyika, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Ruanda Urundi, Ethiopia,

Eritrea, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt and Morocco. In three months I was home, begging to go back. I was sent back for another three months, this time with a Jazz Band (Wilbur de Paris) for the Ghana Independence celebration. Naturally the second trip topped the first; I had a Jazz Band with me. But enough of this jazz. . . I'll have to write a book.

There's a couple of things you ought to know about the place though. Africa is no jungle land. All the major cities have fine hotels, fine roads, and fine food. Transportation is almost entirely by air all over the continent, except for short distances. Then, you travel over paved or gravel roads unclogged by heavy traffic. The Africa I saw was the real, the present Africa, not the Hollywood concept or the Lowell Thomas TV Series with the jungle dancers.

The only African dancers I saw were part of a Dance Festival in Ghana during the Independence celebration. And of course the multitudes doing the "high-life," on the cabaret floors all over Accra, me included. continued on page 6 The brothers in Monrovia, Liberia are united in Alpha Phi Alpha's youngest chapter, Eta Epsilon Lambda. Brother David N. Howell, Corresponding Secretary of the first chapter in Africa states that the "setting up" of the chapter was an historic occasion.

Brother Howell further states, "Don't fail to let the Sphinx come to us. You can't imagine what it means to a bunch of fellows like us out here so far from contact with many things."

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She/tons Receive Scouting Honors...

HARTFORD, CONN. — Brother Clarence B. Shelton (Lex) of Beta Sigma Lambda Chapter, Hartford, Connecticut and his charming wife Olivia were the recipients of several Boy Scouting awards on the evening of January 19th.

The awards were given to the Sheltons by the North-Hill District, Charter Oak Council for outstanding leadership and service to the Hartford area scouting program. The occasion was The Seventh Annual Scouters' Recognition Banquet which was held at the exclusive Wampanoag Country Club in West Hartford.

Brother Shelton received the "Outstanding Scouter Award" for his work as Cubmaster and Pack Committeeman of Pack 45. He was also elevated to the post of Assistant Commissioner of Cub Scouting for the North-Hill District, thus becoming the first of our group so recognized.

Mrs. Shelton was the recipient of the "Outstanding Den M o t h e r s ' Award" and was given the signal honor of being the first woman appointed to the Commissioner's Staff as Supervisor of District Den Mothers.

The Sheltons have been outstanding in pioneering in the field of mter-group and inter-cultural activities. They recently made local history through the purchasing of a new home in an exclusive residential section of West Hartford with the combined efforts of the newly-formed "Greater Hartford Housing Opportunity Program." This organization is composed of many outstanding civic, religious, business and professional leaders of both races in the community. Its major objective is the integration of Negroes and other minority groups in better housing areas throughout Connecticut.

Brother and Mrs. Shelton are both college and university g r a d u a t e s .

Brother Shelton, who received his B.A. degree from West Virginia State and M.A. degree from Columbia University, is a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation in the State of Connecticut. Two years ago, he became the first Negro to receive such an appointment by the State Department of Education. As PAGE 6

army veteran of World War II, he is also active in the army reserve program with the rank of Major.

Mrs. Shelton, who is the former Olivia Glascoe of Raleigh, North Carolina, is a graduate of Shaw and Columbia Universities. Also a holder of a B.A. and M.A. degrees, she teaches in the local school system of Hartford. Mrs. Shelton is an active member and founder of the Hartford Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

The Sheltons have two sons, Clarence B. Jr. and Brent. They reside at 178 North Main Street, West Hartford, Connecticut.

Beta Sigma Lambda is proud of this outstanding brother and his wonderful spouse.

Brother James S. Peters, II Chapter Editor of the Sphinx Beta Sigma Lambda

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The only lions 1 saw were in a cage on Hailie Selassie's Palace grounds in Addis Ababa. And when you go on the Safaris in Kenya, they ask you to shoot the animals with your camera, not your gun. Though there are plenty of straw hut villages in the "bush," there are mostly modern homes and hotels in the cities. And the architecture is out of this world.

The Hotel Ambassador in Ghana has only a hundred rooms or so, but it resembles the Algiers in Miami Beach. Honest! Over 250 beautiful private homes, governmental buildings and houses of brick, stucco and stone representing all the colors of the rainbow have risen during the past three years. All over Africa its the same. Newly liberated countries have gained their freedom and are off on a building spree. The people are as colorful as the houses they live in, friendly, and eager for western ideas and culture. The cities of North Africa from Casablanca to Cairo are more "southern Europe" than African.

And, about the people. Don't go there with a "patronizing" air. You might be made to look stupid by some African scholar in native dress whose knowledge of world affairs, including

America, will floor you. Then again Africans and Asians, as well as the Arabs, have a way of asking the most embarrassing questions about the U.S.; and if you don't have your facts and honest answers with you on the "Negro problem" in this country, you'll find yourself squirming or being made to look silly as you try to explain away the "Little Rocks," the Levittowns and the Montgomery Bus boycotts. Go there to look, learn and listen. And if you'd like to join me in a Guided Tour in October 1960, drop me a line now c/o King Travel Organization, 570 Bergen Avenue, New York 55, N.Y. It'll be an experience you'll never forget. I'll betcha that!

Founder's Day (^eiebration DAYTONA BEACH, FLA.—Delta Beta Chapter opened its Founder's Day celebration with an all-Greek program with the theme of "What Greekdom Means to Me." The program depicted the life of the prospective Greek from the writing of his letter to his initiation. The Chapter was proud to share in the Founder's Day program with their graduate brothers in Beta Delta Lambda at which they were honored to have as speaker our national president, Brother Miles Paige.

Brothers from all over Florida traveled to Daytona Beach to make this a gala occasion. A banquet was held in honor of the speaker after the Convocation.

Two brothers of Delta Beta are recipients of the Woodrow Wilson scholarship — Brothers Orion Copeland and Howard Carter. Brother Copeland was also honored at Honors Convocation as "Scholar of the Year," along with Brother Thurman W. Stanback, sponsor of the Chapter, who was honored as "Teacher of the Year."

Four of the brothers of the Chapter are among the first ten on the Dean's list for the past semester.

The Chapter presented its annual Quiz Show, "It Pays Not To Be Ignorant," on March 19th. The group plans to send representatives to the Regional this month and to conclude the year with a banquet after the Spring probation.

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go?" The kid edged over to the barber and whispered, "He goes uptown to your house."

— H E N R Y TIMROD (Methinks there was some lightning later on.) * * * Assorted Thunder — Judge: "Come, now, you really don't think he meant to put your eye out?"

Pat: "No, I don't, but I do believe he tried to put it further in." * * * Judge: "We don't want your opinion of the question. We want it answered—that's all."

Prosecuting Attorney: "You drove a BROTHER O. WILSON WINTERS wagon?"

No, brother James D. Singetary of Witness: "No, sir. I did not!"

Delta Omicron Lambda, Maryland P A . : "Why, sir, did you not tell the State College, Princess Anne, Md., judge but a moment ago that you this column will not be slush about did?" spring's enchantments, young men's W.: "No sir, I did not." fancies and love, nor do I deny at all P.A.: "Remember you are under oath.

I ask you again, do you drive a that it may be early summer when you wagon?" read it, but it is written tonight under W: "No sir." the spell of spring fever. At least you P.A.: (in absolute desperation): "Then can cull over the Raindrops and put what is your occupation?" them into that little black book that is W.: "I drive a horse." so ubiquitous when you travel. * * * "Can a leopard change his spots?"

Vignettes of Spring the teacher asked her class of tiny tots.

Thunder — Raindrops — Blossoms The children all agreed that he The first sound of thunder happened could not—that is, all except little in a busy barber shop. A customer Willie Jones.

"So you think a leopard can change looked into the crowded room and asked the barber how long before he his spots?" the teacher challenged Wilcould get to him. "Oh, two hours at lie. least," said the barber. "I'll come "Yassum," Willie replied, "If he back later," said the customer. It gits tired of one spot he can git up and wasn't until the next week that the change to another spot." man returned and, looking over the * * * crowded shop asked, "How long before "Raise the right leg and hold it at you can see me?" "Three hours, sir," right angle to the body," commanded replied the barber. Another week the sergeant. passed and the fellow appeared again A draftee raised his left leg by misand asked the same question. The take, so that it was extended close to barber advised him to hang around bethe right leg of the file at the left. cause he would eventually get to him.

Very severely the sergeant called "No," said the fellow, "I'd rather out, "who's that raising both legs?" come back later." There was another * * * barber shop in the town and the comRaindrops petition between the two shops was very keen, so the greedy fellow told * A young newlywed was sobbing behis shop attendant to follow the man cause her husband was out shooting and see where he went, and if he was craps and she was afraid she wouldn't losing a customer. Presently the boy know how to cook them. returned and the barber excitedly * An optimist is a man who thinks a blurted out, "Where does the fellow woman will be right out of the phone

Spring Which Spring, Is with

with that nameless pathos in the air dwells with all things fair, with her golden suns and silver rain, US once again.

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booth just because he heard her say goodbye. * The secret of economy is to live as cheaply the first few days after pay day as you lived the last few days before. * It's the little things that count—yes, three of them can get you $1800 of Income Tax exemption. * I had a horrible dream last night. I dreamed that I was out with Dorothy Dandridge and Bridget Bardot. What made it horrible? It was horrible because I dreamed 1 was a girl. * Penny wise and pound foolish means a person is rich and fat. * Money can't buy friendship, we admit; but neither can poverty. * Never waste household scraps — open the windows and let the neighbors hear them too. * Lovemaking hasn't changed in two thousand years. Greek maidens used to sit and listen to a lyre all evening, too. * She was a plumber's daughter and she knew all the joints. * She was only the radio operator's daughter, but she didn't have the remotest control. * They looked for the farmer's daughter's needle in the haystack because that's where she did her fancy work. * "Darn it, left overs again," said the cannibal, as he gnawed on the two old maids. * The human brain is a wonderful thing. It starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to make a public speech. * Only a woman can rave over a pair of nylon stockings when they're empty. * Income Tax returns have just been filed. Now will you believe that you can't take it with you? * * * Assorted Blossoms Did you ever notice how a narrow mind, a thick head and a wide mouth go together?

The lion ate the bull. He felt so good he roared and roared. The hunter heard him and shot the lion. The moral of this story is: When you're full of bull keep your mouth shut! * * * Notice—The management of the Shercontinued

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Jeta CpAilen XaMa JERSEY SHORE AREA — T h e theme "Go To High School—Go To College" is no longer simply seven words but instead a most dynamic and rigorously innovated theory made potent by active and demonstrative application by Zeta Epsilon Lambda of the Jersey Shore Area.

The Cultural and Citizenship Committee headed by Brother R. Brown and ably assisted by Brothers I. Roper, R. Johnson, P. Johnson, Rev. A. Pugh, Dr. L. Harris and W. Kinzer under the advisorship of Dr. J. W. Parker Sr., have surveyed the advisement of the project to give free to all students who are interested, tutoring in several scientific and engineering courses, mathematics, English and music, with the direct purpose of preparing students to equip themselves proficiently for college entrance requirements.

The local response has been gratifying in Red Bank, New Schrewsbury, Neptune, Asbury Park and Belmar Townships. The ministers have consented to make space available in their respective institutions and contribute their immediate services when requested.

There are many problems inherent

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and not so immediately noticeable in this work, but with the knowledge gained in our initial endeavor in tutoring, we have already come to the conclusion — beceause of the prevailing conditions in our area—for this undertaking to be worth the effort, it must be initiated below the High School level. It should instead be initiated at the very earliest possible grade with the seventh grade being the most probable.

Presently there are three active operating areas, Red Bank, Long Branch and Asbury Park. A more unified effort shall soon be operative in Belmar.

A second activity of Zeta Epsilon Lambda was our annual Smoker which was held at the palatial home of Brother Herman Wiley of Red Bank. Six of our brothers were awarded the twenty-five year award. They were Brothers Herman Wiley, Lewis Mahone, Joseph F. S. Carter, Albert Marshall, James A. Parker Sr., and Richard B. Carter.

The Toastmaster was Brother Alvin "Moose" Parker who missed his calling. His presentation of the seriousness of Alpha Phi Alpha's goals, the uniqueness of the position of our fra-

ternity and the interposition of interestingly clever mirth is rarely achieved with the degree of success as observed on this festive occasion.

In the intervening period the Monmouth County Civil Liberty League No. 33 of the state of New Jersey IBPOE of W presenting their twentieth annual program at St. Stephen's AME Zion Church of Asbury Park, N.J., chose Brother J. F. S. Carter, an infusive and debonair personality, to be the recipient of a plaque for his outstanding civil, professional and social contributions to his community.

He served meritoriously on the Board of Education of Asbury Park, N. J. 12 years, 9 years as Vice President. He is a staff member of the Fitkins Hospital in Neptune, Monmouth Hospital in Long Branch, Point Pleasant, New Jersey, and in addition he is the New Jersey State Athletic examiner.

He holds the Junior Warden position of St. Augustine E p i s c o p a l Church of Asbury Park.

Mayor Thomas F. Shebell of the same city and former High School continued on page 13

UNITED STATES SENATOR RECEIVES A W A R D Witnessing the presentation of a brotherhood award to U.S. Senator Hubert H. Humphrey are from left to right: Mark J. Satter, Distinguished Chicago Attorney, Brother Lewis A. H. Caldwell, Public Relations Manajer of the Baldwin Ice Cream Company, Brother Raymond W . Cannon, former General President of Alpha Phi Alpha, State Senator Marshall Korshak, a member of the State Human Relations Committee, Brother Charles D. Proctor, president of the Conference and professor of Pharmacology at Loyola University, U.S. Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, Brother Bennie D. Brown, Executive Director of the Conference, and former General Secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha, Brother Lloyd A. Hall, Director of Research at the Griffith Laboratories, and Mr. Fletcher Martin, Staff Wrifer for the Chicago Sun Times.

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aton Hotel reports that there are still many packages of unclaimed items left from the convention. * * * Mother love is enduring. She went to the psychiatrist and complained that her son was too much interested in making mud pies and that she was very much worried. The doctor advised her to forget her concern, let the boy enjoy himself and don't worry any more. "Yes," said the mother, "but his wife is also worried about it." * * * Discretion is the better part of wisdom. It is well to know how to use choice diction when referring to the feminine sex. When speaking of a woman you can call her a kitten but not a cat, a chicken, but not a hen; you may allude to her as ducky but not goosey; you may refer to her as a vision but surely not a sight. * * * Evangelism is a noble effort in the ministry but it is fraught with grave misunderstandings. Brother Cooper tells of an incident that happened on a bus in Atlanta. On the bus was an exhuberant, uninhibited, but otherwise exasperating teen-age girl. Nature had been extravagantly kind to her in the disposition of femininity and she was well aware of it and exploited it to the limit. Brother Cooper, who was seated nearby, quietly asked her if she was a member of the Y.W.C.A. "Oh no," she said. "Are you a member of any of the churches here?" "Not yet," she admitted.

The minister spoke kindly but briefly, pointing out the evils and perils of the teen-age period, and invited her to visit his church. A week later he saw her again on the same bus line. In a very friendly, solicitous manner he said: "Good evening, young lady, I've been thinking of you very much since last week; in fact, last Saturday night I prayed one hour for you." "Oh, I'm so sorry," she cooed, "I'll give you my phone number. Call me the next time that happens, I can come right over in less than an hour." * * * This column offers scant apologies for the thunder, the raindrops and the blossoms of humor that were casually gathered under the alchemy of spring fever which affects the writer even as MAY, 1959

we believe it affects the reader, (especially the Editor-in-Chief). I am ever mindful of the little ditty written by some long forgotten poet who wrote— "I know not what the truth may be I tell to you as 'twas told to me."

—probably Keats or Walt Whitman So let us— "Hail to beautiful Spring With all its vernal joys When little boys act like men And old men act like boys."

—O. Wilson Winters P.S. I found this letter on my wife's desk; look for one at your house, soon.

Dear Friend: This chain letter was started with the hope of bringing happiness and diversion to bored Alpha wives. Unlike most chain letters this does not cost money. Simply send a copy of this letter to five (5) other Alpha wives whom you believe to be equally bored.

Then bundle up your husband and send him to the name on the top of the list and add your name to the bottom of the list.

When your name comes to the top of the list you will have received 3,285 continued on page U

A REAL ATHLETE Brother W a l t Bellamy: Initiated into Gamma Eta Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha (Indiana U.) March 30, 1958. Named most valuable player by his teammates. Led team in scoring, rebounding, and field goal accuracy. Named honorable mention on (UP) All American Team.

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Alpha Man Honored BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Brother W. W. Whetstone received the YMCA Meritorious Plaque from D u n b a r Reed, Associate Secretary, Southern Area Council, Young Men's Christian Association. This plaque was presented to Brother Whetstone for outstanding service to the 18th Street Branch YMCA in Birmingham, Alabama at their annual meeting. Brother Whetstone is the first Alpha man connected with the YMCA to earn this plaque and the second Negro to earn it in the Southern Area Council.

Brother Whetstone has served as Acting Executive Secretary of the 18th Street Branch and for the past four years he has been chairman of the Board of Management. During this time the 18th Street Branch has reached its budgeting quota each year and its membership has increased from 1700 to 2500.

Brother Whetstone has also been active in other civic, educational and fraternal affairs in the city of Birmingham and throughout the state of Alabama. In 1958, he served as chairman of the United Negro College Fund Drive in Birmingham and Jefferson County. Through his efforts and those of his committee, $13,000 was raised for the Fund.

Brother Whetstone is the Supervising Principal of the Brunetta C. Hill Elementary School, which has an enrollment of 1018 students and a faculty of 29 persons. He is a member of the National Educational Association, Elementary School Principals Association, American Teachers Association and Alabama State Teachers Association.

He is active in Omicron Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and serves as Regional Director for Alabama.

He is a member of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church where he serves as Minister of Music and teacher of the Young Men's Bible Class. He is married and has a son and a daughter.

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BROTHER W . W . WHETSTONE RECEIVES Y.M.C.A. PLAQUE

Veteran Alpha Man Gets Important Post NEW YORK, N.Y. — T o the surprise of hardly anyone who knows him, Brother Herbert T. Miller, veteran churchman and social welfare executive was named on April 1st, Associate Director of Finance of the National Council of Churches, USA, which includes in its membership 34 Protestant and Eastern Orthodox denominations with a roster of 37 million members.

For a period of 25 years Herb Miller's name ran synonymously with successful fund - raising campaigns in YMCA branches across the country.

In 1948 he travelled extensively in the interest of the $8,000,000.00 World Youth Fund of the International Committee of the Young Men's Christian Association.

All of his life Herb has been closely associated with the Church. In 1949 he was named "America's Outstanding Layman" by the National Baptist Convention of the USA, Incorporated.

In 1950 he was a member of Sherwood Eddy's American Seminar of distinguished American church m e n who toured Europe at the request of the Department of State.

Brother Miller maintains a close friendship with Branch Rickey, baseball leader, and was instrumental in helping to properly integrate Jackie Robinson into baseball.

For 2Vi years prior to coming on

BROTHER HERBERT MILLER

the staff of the National Council of Churches in 1956, he served as the Associate Director of the Cleveland, Ohio Federation of Churches.

His membership in Alpha Phi Alpha dates back to 1921. He lives at 135 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, New York and has enjoyed a 30 year wedlock to the former Willie Belle Harper.

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The Revitalized Pi Chapter CLEVELAND, OHIO — For a period of approximately four years Pi Chapter has shown signs of serious decline. This situation resulted from the absence of new brothers. No Cleveland undergraduate students were being admitted into the Chapter.

In the spring of 1958 a new pledge club was selected with Brother William Appling, Dean of Pledges. This Sphinx Club made a civic contribution to Cleveland by presenting a recreational outing for underprivileged boys at Gordon Park. The Club also made notable contributions to college social life in Cleveland. The other Alphas who aided the group were Brothers James Mack, James Sweeney, William Robinson Jr., Harold King, and Donald O'Bryant.

On November 28, 1958, Pi Chapter inducted nine neophytes from Western Reserve University, John Carroll University. and Case Institute of Technology. At a subsequent election meeting, Brothers Charles Kidd, President; Norman Bliss, Vice-President; Bertrum Brewer, Secretary; William O'Shield, Treasurer; and Roland Johnson, Dean of Pledges became the new officers.

The other brothers are Donald Freeman, Jesse Butts, Melvin Jones, Clarence Johnson, and Donald Oliver.

The resurgent chapter has formulated an auspicious program for the first half of 1959. Its agenda includes a mixer with the new Sphinx Club, a joint spring formal with the Cleveland graduate chapter, Delta Alpha Lambda, an Easter program for underprivileged boys, and a program to help graduating high school seniors determine their future plans in relation to college. Pi Chapter also plans to participate in the Midwest Regional Convention in April. The successful progress of its Sphinx Club also constitutes a prime concern of the chapter. By utilizing its potential to the fullest, Pi hopes to become one of the most noteworthy chapters in Alpha Phi Alpha.

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the securing of financial support from foundations, individuals and churches throughout the country. The National Council office is at 297 Fourth Avenue. New York City.

MAY, 1959

Brother

Hudson

L.

Barksdale,

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Department of Classroom Teachers of the metto

Education

Association,

South

the Pal-

Carolina,

was one of 50 teachers chosen to attend a meeting sponsored by the National Education Association.

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quarters, Washington, D. C .

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purpose

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to

study

"Tangible and Intangible Factors in the Utilization of Teacher

Time."

Brother

Barksdale

was

asked to summarize the conference at the final session

of

the

conference.

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Barksdale

was one of two Negroes to attend the meeting.

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meeting

of the Northeast and Southeast Advisory C o u n cil M e e t i n g at N E A

Headquarters.

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dale is member of the National Advisory C o u n cil of the

Department

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Poli-

cies Commission of the N E A .

Beta Eta MCM* Ahead CARBONDALE, ILL. — Beta Eta Chapter is one of the fastest growing fraternities on Southern Illinois University's Campus. Its rapid increase in membership and improvements in functions and activities have been outstanding factors in its growth.

Highlighting Beta Eta's fall activities was the annual Sweetheart Ball held November 22, 1958 at Lentz Hall. Miss Norma Jean Morris from Pulaski, Illinois was crowned Sweetheart and holds the coveted title throughout the school year.

Included in the chapter's fall events was the initiation of the following pledges: Fred Holmes, Hosea Sharpe, LeRoy Palmer, Edgar Jackson, and John O'Neal. At the end of January, brother Fred Holmes took over as pledge master. Little brother James Copper, Carbondale, Illinois and John Flamer, Yonkers, New York will be

initiated at the end of February.

Brothers John Holmes and Melvin Markham were representative of Beta Eta Chapter at the National Convention held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Representing Southern Illinois University, Brother John O'Neal made a trip to Cleveland, Ohio during the Christmas vacation for a chess tournament. Recently an executive committee composed of brothers Bill Lanum, John Holmes, Wilson Crim and Roland Burris attended a meeting of Graduate Chapter Delta E p s i l o n Lambda in East St. Louis, Illinois.

A going away party was held for Brother Robert Crim, who was commissioned into the United States Air Force from the University Air Force ROTC program. He is stationed at Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Brother Herman Ayers and Little brother Larry Simpson are outstanding members of Southern Illinois University's undefeated wrestling t e a m .

Brother Ayers won two Illinois state high school championships and presently holds the 11 AC title in his weight division. Little brother Simpson, who is a freshman, has also won many high school matches and has an excellent record here at Southern.

Beta Eta Chapter presented a scholarship award to the outstanding pledge on Southern's campus during the spring quarter. The award was presented at the Inter-Fraternity Council workshop, which was held February 7, 1959. The award was won by a pledge of Theta Xi Fraternity.

Grand preparations are being made for the 25th Anniversary of Beta Eta Chapter at Southern Illinois University. The anniversary will be held during the spring quarter on the week-end of April 10-12. The celebration will be attended by Alpha men from all over the mid-west. Special tribute will be given to the seven men who founded the Beta Eta Chapter in 1934 on April 12.

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Alpha men whom you can exhibit as interesting objects d'art or museum pieces. Have faith in this letter. One sister broke the chain and got her old man back. Don't let this happen to you.

Sincerely, A good friend.

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L o y a l B r o t h e r . . . Biographical Sketch

Potential Energy Released

NEW YORK, N.Y. —Brother R. In a warm tribute to Maury, the MAURICE MOSS, SR„ was born in League's chief executive, Brother LesDanville, Virginia, October 25, 1897, ter B. Granger, said, "To his skill as a son of the Reverend William M. Moss social worker Maurice Moss added an and Mrs. Moss. inexhaustible gift of cheerful cornradeA few years later the family moved ship that won friends for himself and to Brooklyn, New York, where the Reverend Mr. Moss was called to serve his organization, both within and withas pastor of the Concord Baptist out the field of social work."

Church.

He died on November 8, 1958, in Young Maurice was graduated from Brooklyn, where he lived at 542 DecaBrooklyn Elementary School Number 11 and Manual Training High School. tur Avenue.

By Brother Guichard Parris He received an A.B. degree from Columbia College in 1919, and attended Columbia University New York School THE NEW ALPHA HOUSE of Social Work as a National Urban League Fellow. His studies in social AT 1957 INDIANOLA AVENUE IN work prepared him for a long and disTHE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AREA WILL BE ABLE TO tinguished career with the Urban ACCOMODATE OUT OF TOWN League.

ALPHA BROTHERS WHO ARE Maury, as his thousands of friends STUDENTS DURING THE SUMcall him, was as much an institution in MER QUARTER. the Urban League Movement as the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Urban League is an institution in the CONTACT BY WRITING BROTHER nation's life. He spent thirty-nine PAUL T. VENEABLE, CORRESPONDyears with the League, beginning as a ING SECRETARY OF ALPHA RHO LAMBDA CHAPTER, 272 MIAMI clerk in the National office back in AVENUE, COLUMBUS 3, OHIO. 1919, and at his death was Associate Executive Director. Between those years he also held chief executive posts with the Baltimore, Toledo, and Pittsburgh local Urban Leagues.

Maury was a member of a number of professional and civic organizations, among them the National Association of Social Workers and the National Conference on Social Welfare. In recent years he had served with Windham Children's Services in New York City, the 1950 Mid-Century White House Conference on Children, and the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies.

via Alpha Eta

He was an Alpha brother for thirtyfive years, and held several important posts, serving as President of the Alpha Omicron Lambda Chapter of Pittsburgh and of Gamma Iota Lambda Chapter of Brooklyn.

Early in his career Maury met and married Winifred Williams, of Toledo, Ohio. Their son and daughter, Richard Maurice Moss, Jr., and Mrs. William Cannon, survive him. A brother, Hoyt, a sister, Wilhelmina, and three grandchildren also survive.

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SAINT LOUIS, M O . — H a v i n g been revitalized onto its present dynamic pace, Alpha Eta has, in the midst of mass integration, and quite contrary to many theorizers, released an unbelievable scholastic power, to the surprise of even ourselves. Specifically, our chapter, now located on the campus of Washington University, has been recognized and awarded for outstanding scholastic improvement.

In recognition of this major accomplishment, the Inter-Fraternal Council of Washington University presented our chapter with a trophy on the merits of our spring 1958 academic records as a group. This trophy is awarded semesterly to the most improved fraternity.

We are naturally proud, and consider this demonstration a major breakdown of the structure of inferiority doctrines.

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BROTHER WILLIAM A. BURKE ACCEPTS FIRST PRIZE Harry Goldstein, Manager of Miami Coop, and Dr. Bernard F. Phelps, Manager of Miami University (Ohio) Speakers Bureau, presents a Smith-Corona Portable Typewriter to Brother William A. Burke, winner of the Inter-Sectional Speech Contest while the second and third place winners look on.

Brother Burke also captured first prize in the Miami University Fislt Oratorical Contest and

delivered the Undergraduate Address at the Mid-West Regional Convention in Dayton.

Last semester the brothers at Miami captured second place in scholastic standing among 21 fraternities. Also the Sphinx Club led all pledge clubs (21) with a solid B average.

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Alphas Told To Adhere To 'Cult Of Excellence ANNAPOLIS, MD. — Advocating what he termed "a cult of excellence," Brother James C. Evans urged members of Eta Eta Lambda chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, to continue the long standing Alpha tradition of being carefully selective and frowning upon mediocrity.

Brother Evans, assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense, was the principal speaker at installation services of the new Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

"We must push the individual along as far and as fast as he can go," asserted the speaker. "We can let the masses follow."

Brother Evans, who handles all racial problems of the armed services, boasted that "in the armed forces men and women have set an example of complete integration from prenatal care to the grave wherever the American flag flies."

Pointing with pride to the fact that 20 percent of all Army non-commissioned officers are now colered, Brother Evans expressed regret "that we still are not weighing in at 10 percent that our population proportion calls for.

"Only one percent of doctors certified by a medical board are colored," he declared. "We have only one percent of the aviators and only one percent of field grade officers who are not white.

He expressed the opinion that the only way these percentages can be raised was by "advancing individuals" rather than by attempting to push forward masses of people before they are ready to go.

Brother Evans was introduced by Brother Charles P. Howard Jr., Baltimore eastern regional director, as the "one man in the Pentagon, who in his quiet, effective way during the past 10 years has made integration in the armed forces a reality."

Brother Charles A. Broaddus, the fraternity's eastern vice presi d e n t , brought greetings from the national officers and presented the charter to officers and members of the new chapter.

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Brief remarks were also made by Brothers O. Wilson Winter, Norristown, Pa., Alpha's national parliamentarian;" James Taylor, Washington; J. D. Singetary, Princess Anne; H. L. Small, Denton, Md.; and Cliff Mackay, Baltimore.

Musical selections were rendered by Miss Betty Statham and Raymond McDonald. The Alpha hymn was sung at the conclusion of the program.

Mesdames Margaret Quillian, Ann Goodwin and Betty Hynson, representing Annapolis chapters of AKA's Deltas and Phi Delta Kappas, served refreshments following the program.

Officers and members of the new Alpha chapter are Brothers Lawrence E. Knight III, president; Jerry Luck, vice president; S. P. Callahan, secretary-treasurer; J. Roland Randall, editor to Sphinx; T. H. Johnson, dean of pledgees; and Robert Haygood, Norman H. Williams and Dr. A. T. Allen.

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comrade of Brother Carter's spoke of the history and achievements both athletic and academic of this projective and forward thinking man.

We shall climax the spring festivities and the prelude to summer vacations with a spring formal to be given the third week of May. Ivan Joseph Roper Associate Editor of the Sphinx

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Green, Arnold Parks, Oily Wilson, and Mike Bohannon, discussing important aspects of the award.

Two other functions which merit mention are our Founders Day Banquet, and our pioneering of a city wide fraternal council which has gained enthusiastic acceptance from fraternities and sororities.

With the spirit and light of Alpha as our guide we shall continue to hold the line of excellence, which we consider important in this space ship age.

ALPHA CHAPTER INSTALLED Eta Eta Lambda, the 242nd chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity received its charter during installation services at Bates High School, Annapolis, Maryland on April 12. Brother James C. Evans of the Pentagon spoke. Pictured left to right front row are: Brothers Jerry Luck, S. P. Callahan, J. Roland Randall and Charles P. Howard Jr., Baltimore, Eastern Regional director. Back row: Brothers Norman H. Williams, A. T. Allen, James C. Evans, T. H. Johnson, Lawrence E. Knight, president of the new chapter, Brother Charles A. Broaddus, Trenton, Alpha Eastern vice president; Brothers O. Wilson Winters, Norristown, Pa., national parliamentarian; James Taylor, Washington; H. L. Small, Denton, Md. and J. D. Singletary, Maryland State College, Princess Anne, Maryland.

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The President's Inaugural Response . . .

by Brother T. Winston Cole, President, Wiley College MARSHALL, TEX.—Dr. Thomas, Bishop King, Dr. Graham, guests and friends, faculty, staff and student body of Wiley College: To return to the institution from which one was graduated in any position of responsibility is a definite privilege, but to return to one's Alma Mater as its President is truly an honor of the highest magnitude. At such a moment, one is keenly aware of his reaction to this situation. On the one hand, I experience now a deep sense of appreciation for the trust and confidence which those responsible for my selection as the tenth President of this institution have exhibited in me and in my ability to lead this institution.

On the other hand, I realize an equally deep sense of humility as I accept the challenge to serve my Alma Mater in this most exalted capacity.

Be assured that I shall devote all of my energies, wholeheartedly, to the realizations of the ambitions and goals of the Wiley College family. I stand here before you, then, proud and humble, but also grateful and dedicated.

ously reaffirms our unswerving dedication to those things which the founding fathers of this great country deemed indispensable to the common welfare of the individual and the nation. That institutional shadow may be light, and at times almost frivolous, or, it may be deep and important, with a seriousness that arises from a true desire to attain excellence. For Wiley College it has been the latter. This, then, is our heritage. This is our past.

We must all gratefully acknowledge that our predecessors have built well, that their mission has been accomplished and that because of their loyalty and devotion this institution has sound foundations. But we, interested as we are in a quality education for all people in our time, must be more concerned with our possible future, than with our glorious past. We must envision and strive for a future of great opportunity — a future full of promise. To grasp this dream will require that we become men of daring and action, but it will also require that we become men of faith and men of hope, who can develop in their lives understanding and cooperation, imagination and wisdom.

Regardless of the hysteria so preva-

lent all about us today, our world is really not so concerned with materials and matter as it is with ideas and ideology. Our world is keenly conscious of the importance of the discipline of education, social responsibility in human relations, international knowledge and understanding, and moral and spiritual values. Our society is in dire need of men who can apply intelligently the knowledge of our time to the peculiar needs of our time.

A college must know, therefore, specifically and in detail not only its aims and its purposes, but also its needs, for a realization of those aims, and that purpose — not for just now, but for the next decade. This will require the combined efforts of the community, the trustees, the alumni, the administration, the faculty and the students.

As President, it will be my responsibility to serve as a sort of catalytic agent — organizing, deputizing, supervising, and energizing all of these groups — so that they realize their greatest potential.

So, then I say to the first of these groups, the community: Wiley has concontinued on page 16

For eighty-six years, Wiley College has given to the world great leaders of church and state, outstanding scholars and scientists, dedicated teachers and artists. Wiley has had a glorious past.

Many an interested and loyal supporter of this institution from the founding fathers in 1873 who believed in private enterprise in Education, to the most recent additions to our present faculty and staff, has added his share to the Wiley contribution.

Norman Topping, the President of the University of Southern California has said: The shadow cast by an institution of higher learning is indeed great. That shadow covers not only thousands of students and alumni, but also their families, and their friends.

It touches, intimately, the community in which the institution is located, and the complex of the business, social and cultural life of that community. It expends across the national scene, and, in accordance with the basic principles of our American way of life, continuPAGE 14

WILEY COLLEGE INAUGURAL PRINCIPALS Dr. Frank P. Graham, Mediator for the United Nations and former President of the University of North Carolina gave the Wiley College Inaugural address.

They are left to right: Bishop Willis J. King, Resident Bishop of the New Orleans Area who presided, Mrs. T. W . Coles, the new "Prexy's" guiding light, President T. W . Coles and Dr. Frank P. Graham, former United States Senator.

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graduate chapter, (outstanding in its own right) Xi Lambda. A fellowship banquet was sponsored by our graduate chapter, on February 11, honoring the recipients of the "Outstanding Chapter Award." Theta chapter cannot but progress with the support of our beloved "mother" chapter.

February, 1960 will mark our Golden Anniversary.

Citations Go To Three Alphas

THETA'S A W A R D Left to Right: Top row — Tom Burrell, Edward

Brothers Earl Saunders,

Benson, and

Floyd

McBride, James Williams, Norman Ronald W a r r e n .

Bottom Row —

Wyrick.

Isadore Barber,

WINNERS Lee Roy Black, Clifton Smith, Milton

Middle

Row —

Brothers C a l e b

Bernie Gresham, John

Johnson,

Davis,

Ronald

N . C r a w f o r d , Jr.,

Brothers Robert C a t l i n , Alvin Marks* Floyd C a r r o l l , Ralph

and

Baker,

O d e l l Hicks and Nathaniel W h i t m a l .

Data on the Theta's Activities CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Theta chapter by Brother Tom Burrell, Associate Editor to Sphinx by decree of the 44th General Convention, has been named "Outstanding Chapter of the Year 1958." Delegates, Brothers Milton Johnson, Floyd Carroll, and Paul King, Jr., were some of the brothers on hand to receive the beautiful silver trophy commemorating the chapter's achievements. The prominent determining factors for coveting the award were: 'the highly developed chapter program in the realm of educational, social, athletic, and Sphinx Club activities; the attendance of all sessions and workshops by our well chosen, hard working delegates; the display booth depicting chapter projects, and activities, enhanced by a comprehensive report of Theta's activities of the year

by Brother Thomas Buffington; and various Sphinx Club projects.

Since receiving the award, the men of Theta have refused to rest on their laurels. They are sincerely and conscientiously progressing in spiritual, financial, scholastic and social development.

DECEMBER 1959 CINCINNATI . . .

MAY, 1959

Theta is ever mindful of its civic responsibilities.

During the past Christmas holidays, a large group of brothers sang carols and distributed toys at local orphanages, and paid a visit to a home for the aged. All who participated received a warm and interesting experience.

Everyone at the past convention were cognizant, no doubt, of the many Thanksgiving baskets given to needy families in the Chicago area. The satisfaction of both parties concerned can not, in this report, be adequately expressed.

Under the direction of the Education and Public Relations Committee, a "Go to College" program was presented on May 24th, with the express purpose of convincing high school seniors to continue their education on the college level.

Theta encompasses the entire Chicago area. Its schools include Chicago Teacher's College, University of Illinois (Navy Pier), Roosevelt University, University of Chicago, George Williams College, De Paul and Loyola Universities.

There are seventy-five active brothers (financial and affiliate) in Theta chapter presently, and nineteen Sphinxmen.

Much of our success might not have been possible had it not been for our

BALTIMORE, MD.—Delta Lambda citations for "Distinguished contributions to Alpha Phi Alpha" were awarded Saturday night at the annual regional smoker of the fraternity.

Cited were Brother Charles Broaddus, Trenton, N.J., who is serving his second term as Eastern vice president; Brother Joseph Bracey, Delta Lambda's vice president, in recognition of his service as chairman of the social committee; and Brother Cliff W. Mackay, AFRO editor, for service in the field of journalism.

The presentations were made by Brother James Murphy, former president of Delta Lambda, acting in the absence of the president, Brother Frank Ellis.

Principal speaker at the brief ceremony was Brother O. Wilson Winters, Norristown, Pa., who is Alpha's national parliamentarian and 'fun editor' of the Sphinx.

Brother Winters, nationally known for his humor, pointed up the need of an occasional "light touch" at fraternity meetings.

He then proceeded to illustrate his point with a hilariously humorous address which kept his hearers roaring with laughter.

The affair attracted visiting Alpha men from Washington, Princess Anne, Md., Annapolis, Md., Wilmington, Del., and Denton, Md. Brother Charles O. Bagley of Ft. Dix supplied a serious note by his rendition by candlelight of "The House of Alpha."

Refreshments followed the program, arranged by Brother Charles P. Howard, Jr., eastern regional director.

Abner Lee Jr., district sales representative of the American Brewery Co., and "Big Daddy" Lipscombe, Baltimore Colt stellar tackle, presided over this phase of the program.

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tributed many millions of dollars to this community since its founding. Its existence here in terms of faculty, staff, equipment and supplies has supplied employment as well as dollars for this economy. In fact, one could add to this, the total expenditures by individual students for food, clothing, transportation and incidentals.

There is a real reason, therefore, in dollars and cents, in addition to intangible values, for the continued existence of Wiley College, a private, taxfree institution in our midst. For this privilege and this service, I feel certain that the citizens of Marshall are grateful.

Every trustee here, I know, desires excellence above all else—excellence in faculty and students, excellence in plant and excellence in equipment. I challenge you, then, as trustees to develop and maintain an institution which will be known across our great country for its scholarly activities and the quality of its educational program.

If Wiley would grow, we must make every effort to strengthen our alumni relations. We shall not lose interest in our students as they graduate each June, and they must not lose interest in us. We are the custodians of the reputation of your college and its standing in the educational world. You can help us to elevate and maintain that standing.

Now, to our faculty, that group which sets the standards of performance for our students. We can inspire others to the pursuit of excellence, only if they see that pursuit in us. We must emphasize to our students the dignity and worth of the individual, and also the fact that equality of opportunity carries with it equality of responsibility. We must somehow help to produce men who are articulate in speech and writing, who are at home in the field of quantity, number and measurement, who think rationally, objectively and creatively, w h o s e minds are curious, adaptable and independent, and who act with maturity, balance and conviction. All of this based on a thorough knowledge of people, problems and situations. As a faculty, therefore, we must be prepared ourselves and strongly insist on the preparation of others to live and work effectively with all people in all PAGE 16

types of relationships. One real trouble now is that the products of our generation only too seldom display these individual self-chosen talents. No doubt, it is unfair to charge one segment of our population with the sole responsibility of producing persons who think for themselves, who discriminate among values, who have intellectual initiative and who are trained to consider the implication of their own actions and the actions of others.

Many of you perhaps feel that our society, by and large, is indifferent to human personality; but every experience shows that in education, in governmental affairs and in business the rewards in our culture go ultimately to the men and women of intellectual talent who have well-developed insights, abilities and energies, which aid them in effectively working with groups of people. In addition to all this, our students must somehow learn from us a whole set of moral and spiritual values for which a generation of stubborn men and determined women have struggled.

And finally, to our students—over the tomb of Pasteur in Paris is the inscription: Happy is he who carries a God within him, an ideal of beauty to which he is obedient, an ideal of art, an ideal of science, an ideal of the

fatherland, an ideal of the virtues of the gospel. You, students, are the beneficiaries. Everything we do here is in the final analysis for you, and for posterity. Be aware of the great traditions of our land that emphasize the freedom of the individual. But be aware, too, that eventual success in any endeavor is dictated by the application of ability, sincerity of purpose, acceptance of responsibility, the desire for excellence in all that you do, and in inner satisfaction in work well done.

This can be accomplished through curricular and co-curricular activities.

In the words of Abraham Lincoln, "Let us not allow the worship of the past, nor the confusion of the present to interfere with realistic planning for the future. We may be proud of the past, and appreciate the present, but we must make our future secure and firm."

This is my message and my challenge to this community, these trustees, this alumni group, this faculty, these students and these friends of Wiley College. Together, we have great strength. May we work together and utilize that strength with faith in God, and his goodness to achieve here at Wiley College in Marshall, Texas in the name of higher education, a true standard of academic excellence.

BROTHER ACCEPTS FELLOW IN C A R D I O L O G Y MEMPHIS, TENN. — Brother Leland L. Atkins, prominent Memphis physician was recently entered on the roster of the American College of Cardiology as an Associate Fellow. He was notified of his recent listing by Dr. Phillip Rechert, executive director of the College from his Fifth Avenue offices in New York City.

Brother Atkins received his medical degree from Meharry Medical College and his internship and residency at the Cleveland C i t y Hospital. Brother Atkins has done post graduate work at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago.

He is the president of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, Memphis, Tennessee, and has held this important position very efficiently for three consecutive years. Through Brother Atkins leadership, Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter has grown financially as well as membership-wide. Many worthwhile civic social and charitable projects have been a great success during his term of office. He is also president of the Bluff C i t y Medical Society, vice president of the staff at Collins Chapel hospital and is on the staff at E. H. Crump hospital where he is also a member of the advisory board. He is a member of the Memphis and Shelby County Medical Society and a member of the American Diabetic Society.

He is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey B. Atkins. Brother Atkins' attractive wife is the former Miss Julia Mason.

Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter is very proud of the accomplishments that our president has made and wish him many more successful attainments in the future.

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Educational and Citizenship Campaigns By the Director of Educational Activities, Lionel Newsom Alpha Phi Alpha Educational and Citizenship Since 1954 our primary emphasis, and that of some other similarly constituted bodies' has been on desegregation of and integragation in all phases of American public life. This, however,' is not unusual because Alpha men have, since 1906, been in the front-lines leading the attack against racial bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination while simultaneously fighting for equal opportunities — politically, socially, and economically.

The Education Foundation feels that in these efforts perhaps we have neglected some other areas, for instance, the quality of education, residential segregation and declining scholarship of our undergraduate chapters.

Therefore, this year we are urging all chapters and individual brothers to take time out to learn more about the problems mentioned here. We believe such knowledge will serve well as background materials for panels, discussion groups, and speeches in the colleges and local communities.

Recently it has come to our attention that many more Negro women than Negro men are remaining in high schools and colleges. It is also significant to note that not only are more Negro women finishing high schools and colleges but that they are scholastically superior to Negro men.

A recent study in one of our larger colleges show that Neophytes of all Greek letter organizations declined scholastically the semester they were initiated. For example; the findings are: 1. Eight people raised their gradepoint averages, 19 people fell, two remained stable (65.51% fell).

2. Fifteen people raised their gradepoint averages, 59 people dropped, 2 remained stable (77.63% fell).

3. Fourteen people raised their gradepoint averages, 33 dropped, 2 remained constant (67.34% fell) and, 4. Twelve people raised their grade point averages, 57 dropped, 1 remained constant, (81.42% fell).

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In other words, of 224 persons studied, the grades of 168 or 75% fell the semester they were initiated. In other words, in a period of four semesters, 3 of every 4 students initiated fell in scholarship while less than one-fourth raised their semester average. Of this 168, 59 dropped from .8 grade points to 1.5 grade points.

What does this mean in terms of our present practices in our pledge clubs and our probation practices?

Our undergraduates must reconsider the questions, "Why did I come to college? and Am I getting the most out of it?"

Another point to be considered by men of Alpha who are in any way responsible for the type of education obtained by young Negro Americans is a reconsideration of the quality of education now being received rather than quantity alone. There is hardly a person alive who is not aware of the fact that separate schools were never and will never be equal, and in spite of the 1954 decision on public education many schools will remain separate and unequal due primarily to residential segregation.

In these schools, our administration and curriculum are more often than not controlled internally by Negroes, this not only permits us but demands that every effort be made by us to encourage these young people to stay in school. We are merely re-emphasizing the point, long in our fraternal heritage, that as educators we must become more thorough in our instruction and thereby raise the standards of performance and become more exacting in required school work.

Although the themes seem to change from year to year, the melody lingers on. That melody is old yet new, "Go to High School and Stay through College." This does not mean that we will slacken or minimize our efforts at integration but that we should maximize our emphasis on quality education. Stated in one sentence: As administrators and teachers, we must build our schools and curricula and teach our students to study as though segregation will last forever but at the same

time bend every effort to be ready to survive as if we expect integration to come tomorrow.

More materials will be sent to you for observing National Citizenship Week. At this time we announce the time and theme.

TIME: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 THRU SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1959 THEME: EXERCISE THE VOTE, ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY, ENIOY THE OPPORTUNITIES These dates are suggested and we urge you to observe them but they are not rigid, you may celebrate either or both activities at a time most convenient for you, but by all means make the observance an integral part of your 1959 program. ALPHA GET BEFORE THE PUBLIC. ANNOUNCEMENT: SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP GRANTS FOR SUMMER AND FALL OF 1959 There are four scholarships of two hundred and twenty-five dollars each for high school students completing their senior year. There are four scholarships of four hundred dollars each for undergraduate brothers. There are four fellowships of four hundred dollars each to students in graduate and or professional schools, and two hundred dollars each for summer study.

Each student who applies must be a bona-fide student of a college or university. To be eligible the applicant must have an above-average academic record.

Each application must be accompanied by three letters of recommendation: one from a teacher or school administrator; one from some prominent citizen of the applicant's home town (an Alpha man if possible); and one from the applicant's chapter. Each high school applicant must be sponsored by at least one active member of the Fraternity. Each application must be accompanied by a recent glossy picture of the applicant, approximately 3" by 5".

DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATION — MAY 20, 1959.

WRITE THIS OFFICE IMMEDIATELY FOR APPLICATIONS & FURTHER INFORMATION. Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Alpha Seeks Men of Faith and Courage . . .

EDITOR'S NOTE: We regretfully announce the death of Mrs. Estelline Ballard, the devoted and charming wife of Brother Edward H. Ballard, our energetic Western Vice President.

We know that Brother Ballard was sustained during his bereavement by the bonds of Alpha Brothers all over the world.

By Brother Edward H. Ballard PHOENIX, ARIZ. — Someone has very aptly said: "We have come to a time of crisis without precedent in the history of the world." This opinion is not an exaggerated preoccupation with the contemporary scene. It comes as something of the total impact of the screaming headlines of the press; it stems, in part, from the overtones of the news-bulletins of our day as well as other persistent evidence of the struggle for fulfillment on the part of men in our nation, ye in our world.

Indeed it is Chester Bowles, in the feature article of the 1958 edition of Britannica entitled "The New Challenge," who reminds us that: October 4th, 1957, will be remembered in history. On that day the Soviet Union, a nation which most Westerners had dismissed as industrially and scientifically backward, shot an earth satellite the weight of a goodsized man into space.

Armed with a nuclear warhead, the rocket which launched Sputnik I could destroy New York, Chicago, Detroit or Los Angeles in eighteen minutes after the button was pushed in Moscow. The military and scientific advantage which the people of the United States had taken for granted had slipped away and a sense of fear and uncertainty spread across America.

The effect of this brilliant Soviet achievement abroad was even more profound. Before October 4th almost no one had questioned America's industrial, military and scientific superiority. Then suddenly there was Sputnik I ringing the earth, and millions of persons began to ask whether Communism was not the winning side after all.

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had seen nine dignified young Negro to the senses.

It is not difficult to realize then that Americans walking toward a public school through lines of jeering whites when Faith is described in such genwhose faces were distorted with racial eral terms, its necessity in human life is evident. hate.

MAN CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT Were they watching the passing of the land of Jefferson and Lincoln from FAITH AND COURAGE, because he the position of power and respect deals not only with a past which he which it had held for so long? Were may know and with a present which they witnessing at last the decline of he can see, but with a future in whose the West? Millions so wondered, some possibilities he must believe. of them bitter and exulting, but many It is true that this future into which more with a sense of hurt and tragedy. continually we press our way cannot be They saw in Sputnik I and Little a matter of demonstrable knowledge.

Rock the shock that was needed to We know only when we arrive; but in awaken us from our dogmatic slum- the meanwhile we believe: and our bers, to replace our smugness and knowledge of what is and has been is humility, of determination to be up not more necessary to our quest than our faith concerning what is yet to and doing again.

Now against the mood created by come. the deeper indications of this backI know that it is my deep and fixed ground we discover that something of conviction that man has within him the a sense of urgency. To be sure these force of good and the power to transare days of great peril, but also they late that force into life. are days of great opportunity.

MAN CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT And in these days "Alpha Seeks FAITH AND COURAGE, because the prime requisite in life's adventure Men of Faith and Courage."

Man is the instrumentality and is courage, and the necessary diet of through his personality has become the courage is faith. crown and climax of creation. He repIt is true that when comparing men resents the higher section of biology. and women of great spirit with those He is under modern circumstances in we often look upon as weak spirits: origin, development and purpose and that ravel out at the most part, in courdestiny dependent upon God. age.

Now to keep one's heart in the Any study of the scripture will lead one to the realization that Faith is a midst of life's stress and to maintain an undiscourageable front in the face constant attitude.

There are certain basic elements in of its difficulties is not an accident, it man which make it impossible to live is an achievement of faith. without faith. Particularly is this seen MAN CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT in a reading of the book of Hebrews FAITH AND COURAGE, because which presents faith as an unavoidable the adventure of life demands not only human attitude. courage to achieve, but patience to Let's look for example: Hebrew 11:1 endure and wait, and all untroubled "Now faith means we are confident of patience is grounded in faith. things hoped for, a conviction of things When the writer of the book of not seen."

Hebrews speaks of those who through Moffatt's translation makes this faith and patience inherit the promread: "Now faith means we are confi- ises" (Hebrew 6:12) he joins two dent of what we hope for, convinced of things that in experience no man can what we do not see." successfully separate. By as much as The Amplified New T e s t a m e n t we need patience, we need faith. reads: "Now faith is the assurance MAN CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT (confirmation, the title deed) of the FAITH AND COURAGE, because in things (we) hoped for, being the proof life's adventure the central problem is of things (we) do not see and the building character. Now character is conviction of their reality, faith per- not a product of logic, but of faith in ceiving as real fact what is not revealed continued on next page THE SPHINX

Brother Stenson Broaddus Honored With Testimonial Dinner (Courtesy of Louisville Defender Newspaper)

A Testimonial Dinner was held in the Lincoln Room of the Henry Clay Hotel Saturday, April 4, 1959, for Stenson E. Broaddus, Sr., manager of the Southwick Housing Project by the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Brother Broaddus was honored because he served Alpha for over 31 years, has held every chapter office and was recently elected Midwestern vice president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Brother Frank L. Stanley, Sr. past general president of the Fraternity, was toastmaster. Greetings were extended from the Undergraduate Chapter by Nathan Jackson. Greetings from Eastern Kentucky Chapters were given by W. Taylor Seals; and Western Kentucky Chapters by Thomas West.

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ideals and of sacrificial devotion to them.

When it becomes only the starting point of a campaign for what ought to be, and in the prosecution of that campaign what ought to be must be believed with passionate intensity. Faith of some sort, therefore, is necessarily the dynamic of Character: The writer of Hebrews saw this intimate relationship between the quality of faith and the quality of life, and challenged his readers to judge the Christian faith by its consequence in character.

Opportunities for friendship lie all about us, but only by trustful self-giving can they be enjoyed; chances to serve good causes continually beckon us, but one must have faith to try.

It should become a particular opportunity in the lives of Alphas to speak out of his heart in advancing the ideals, traditions and mores of our great Fraternity; this should be our one great objective.

A certain trustful openheartedness, a willingness to venture in personal relationship and in attempts at service is essential to a rich and fruitful life.

And what is true of Man's relationship MAY, 1959

with man is true of man's relationship with God. ALPHA SEEKS MEN OF FAITH AND COURAGE. Presentations Mrs. Joshua Johnson, corresponding secretary of the local Alpha Bettes, presented Mrs. Stenson E. Broaddus an orchid. Maceo Hill of Columbus, Ohio, presented Mrs. Mary C. Broaddus, mother of the honoree, one dozen red roses on behalf of Dr. William Hale of Atlanta. Alderman W. W. Beckett presented the honoree a key to the City of Louisville. Atty. Walter Houston presented Mr. Broaddus the key to the City of Cincinnati. President of the Alpha Lambda Chapter, Lyman T. Johnson presented an engraved gavel to the honoree.

Principal speakers for the evening were Brother Walter Houston of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Brother Walter Washington of Utica Junior College, Utica, Miss. Vocal selections were rendered by James Smith and Ronald Stringer, a student of Central High School.

25 Year Certificates Twenty-five year certificates were presented to all Kentucky Alphas who were initiated into the Fraternity 25

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or more years ago. Louisvillians on hand to receive their certificates were Brothers J. O. Blanton, one of the three living founders of the Chapter; Arthus P. Evans, Sr., Louis J. Harper, William D. Johnson, Stewart T. Pickett, Dr. John H. Walls, Dr. Orville Ballard, Dr. Turner R. Spillman, Frank L. Stanley, Sr., Dr. J. A. Gay, Stenson E. Broaddus, Lyman T. Johnson, Dr. Robert W. Dockery, William King, Des Moines Beard, William S. Coleman, Sr., J. Waymon Hackett, Forman T. Foley, A. Lincoln Blackwell, and Arthur P. Evans, Jr. Mrs. Naomi Lattimore accepted the certifiiate for her husband, Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore. Mrs. Gladys Calhoun accepted the certificate for her father, Dr. J. H. Williams. Mr. Robert Downs continued on page 27

FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION ALBANY, NEW YORK — Beta Pi Lambda Chapter celebrated Founders Day for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Recently at the Arbor Hill Community Center. The guest speaker was Brother Myles A. Paige, General President. His topic: Can The South Win Its Fight Against Integration?

The Hon. Erastus Corning II., Mayor of the City of Albany was on hand to offer congratulations to Jewel George Kelley for his outstanding work as a Founder. Former Governor Averell Harriman of New York State welcomed Jewel Kelley in his office and congratulated him and the committee for the outstanding contributions of the fraternity to the culture of America. Reading left to right: Brother Edward F. ("Pete") Kennell, General Chairman of the Founders Day Committee and the Executive Director of the Albany Inter-Racial Council; Jewel George B. Kelley, the Hon. Averell Harriman, former Governor of New York State, and Brother George Torman, CoChairman of the committee and an outstanding social worker in the Albany County Welfare Department.

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PRESIDENT ACCEPTS PLAQUE Brother Clifford Wallace presenting Plaque to Brother G. L. Harrison, President of Langston University. The Plaque was presented with the drapes, both given on Founder's Day, March 15, 1959.

Beta Kappa Marches O n ! !

LANGSTON, OKLA.—The Brothers of Beta Kappa are proud to report to you, our fellow brothers, our achievements and fraternal endeavors carried on here at Langston University. The Brothers started the ball to rolling by electing the following men as officers; Brothers: George Deckard, President; David Cooksey, Vice-President; Odney Sneed, Recording Secretary; Arthur M. Stevens, Corresponding Secretary; Arthur Wallace Treasurer; Clifford Wallace, Dean of Pledges; Edward Hanley, Historian; Willie Baker, Chaplin; Billy Earl Wiley, Parliamentarian; Elroy Lee, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Aurelius Thomas Clayton, Assoc. Editor-to-Sphinx.

These officers are backed by the following brothers who have exerted much effort in aiding these officers to attain the status that we have here.

They are Brothers George Dillard, Maurice Jackson, Corlandus Lang, Harold Lightfoot, Elbert Malone, Thomas J. Nolan, III, Harold Tolliver, Luther Smith, and Elijah Warren.

Our sponsor is Brother James A. Simpson, who is a professor in the Chemistry Department.

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campus. We have ten brothers in the University Band, three charter members of Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity (Brothers Maurice Jackson, Willie Baker, and Clifford D. Wallace, Secretary), Brother Harold Toliver is a member of Kappa Delta Pi Honorary Education Fraternity, and Brothers Arthur M. Stevens and Arthur Wallace are members of Alpha Kappa Mu Honorary Scholastic Society. Also, Brother Arthur Wallace was selected for "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, received a scholarship from the Alumni Association, is president of the PanHellenic Council, the Junior Class and Vice-President of the Aggie Club.

Brother Aurelius Clayton is Representative to the Student Council for the Junior Class, and was among the selected who represented this institution at an interracial Student Government Meeting held at East Central State College, Ada, Oklahoma.

Brother Clifford Wallace acted as Student Chairman during our Religious Emphasis Week Exercises. Brother George Dillard is president of the University Choir and Treasurer of the Senior Class.

We have published a newsletter which is to be distributed among brothers in the Southwest. We would like to make it known that any chapter desiring one may receive the same by

writing this chapter stating your desire.

Beta Kappa's project for the year was the purchasing of Drapes for the University Dining Hall. We are taking on projects of this nature to stimulate our fellow Greeks so that they might join with us in improving certain areas of our University.

We gave our first pay-affair of the year in the form of a Night Club Scene. We named it "Club Sphinx".

The ballroom had the atmosphere of a swank nightclub. The music was furnished by a combo made up of brothers. The affair was enjoyed by all who attended.

Beta Kappa also compiled and edited a Directory of all of the brothers in the State of Oklahoma. We believe that this will aid us in reclaiming many of our lost brothers.

We, the brothers of Beta Kappa, observed Founder's Day on March 15, 1959.

Theme for this year was "Marching Onward and Upward Toward the Light". We selected in the ableness of a speaker, the Brother T. Winston Cole, our beloved Southwest Vice-President and President of Wiley College, Marshall, Texas. We also presented the Gordington Trophy to the outstanding brother of Beta Kappa, Arthur Wallace, recipient.

Following our Vesper Service, the Brothers gathered around our flaming insignia and sang to Dear, A Phi A. Beta Kappa also took on the project of selling Jet, Ebony, Tan, and Hue Magazines. The profit received from the selling of magazines will go into a scholarship fund for worthy aspirants.

We are very proud to announce that we have initiated into the Sphinx Club 27 illustrious young men. Do not be alarmed at the number, for not only do we have quantity, but quality as well.

Among these 27 pledges, 17 are members of the University Band. With the proper nurturing, we truly believe that these men will keep alive the Alpha Tradition. Recently, as of March 20, 1959, two other men crossed over the "burning sands" to reach Alphadom.

They are Brothers Welbourne Richmond and Alphonzo Stanfield. Brother Stanfield is Captain of the University Baseball Squad and drummer in the Marching Band.

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Toward A Functioning Chapter

by Brother Harold L. Carter Eastern Assistant Vice President NEW YORK, N.Y.—Let's say that three categories exist: (A) THE ACTIVE, FINANCIAL BROTHER. By the fact of a brother being (1) active, i.e., attending meetings, and (2) financial (thus outwardly acknowledging an interest in the affairs of the Chapter), by reason of these facts he could be said, together with others who fit into these two categories, to share equally with them a responsibility for the success or failure of the Chapter.

By omission as well as by commission —by what he doesn't do as well as by what he does—is each active, financial member equally responsible. By sitting silent, assuming an attitude of indifference or by "leaving it to George to do", and thereby allowing things to shape themselves as they will or may, one is just as responsible for the end results as those whose efforts fall short or those who attempt unsuccessfully to shoulder the burden. Even those in this latter category upon further examination might not find themselves entirely free from the sin of omission.

(B) THE NON-ACTIVE, FINANCIAL BROTHER Though loyal to the extent of being financial, his physical absence from the chapter meetings certainly could not be said to contribute to the strengthening of the group's morale, "espirit de corps," or its hope for success in the near future. You and your vote together with the votes of other financial members change, continue, reform but in all events help to shape chapter policy and thereby determine the direction in which the Chapter as a functioning body shall move. Whether you individually attend meetings or stay at home is quite significant in the long run in its effect upon the Chapter as a whole. Spokes to a wheel! . . .

Links in a chain!

(C) THE NON-ACTIVE, NONFINANCIAL MEMBERS Though guilty of the shortcomings described in both (A) and (B) and their consequent effect upon the welfare of the Chapter, lack of sufficient finance or the non-financial aspect MAY, 1959

and inescapable family and vocational responsibilities in conflict with the hours of chapter business activities for the non-active aspect, is usually the case.

First, is such a brother left with, say, little ground for argument when placed side by side in comparison with the active, financial or even the nonactive, financial brothers who face the same difficulties and problems? Is the difference that great between you and those brothers who though (granting, say, even to a lesser degree) they face the same difficulties and problems, still give support to the Chapter whichever way they can: (a) through their attendance or (b) by being financial?

For a chapter meeting or committee meeting would your hours, excluding your job and classroom hours, allow your presence just one evening or one afternoon out of 30 days or a month? . . . That would allow you to be "active."

Using a minimum undergraduate chapter tax of $24.50 annually, split 24 ways, i.e., 12 months, twice a month, in even figures: $1.00; $2.00 a month would allow you to be financial. Take a little time and add up how much per month (one trip to the theatre, one dance, one (?) trip "out on the town" or its equivalent) you spend for pleasure! Does the Fraternity mean enough to you that you would give $2.00 a month to it?

If forced into this last category by circumstances beyond your control, by words if not action you can still give to your Chapter whatever "constructive" criticism you may have to offer. If in this category by choice then you have no right whatsoever to belittle the efforts of those who at least are making an "attempt" to do something for the Chapter and you should with just "criticism" alone, in short, put up or shut up!" Criticism without any suegestions, ideas or vour own personal contribution toward remedyine what is criticized is beim; destructive not constructive!

Trusting that the above may not appear too harsh to some, I would conclude: every financial brother with a voice and a vote should be heard.

His financiality itself is evidence of an

interest in the organization. The combined opinion of the active membership determines the policy of the Chapter, for better or for worse; and although '"Tis with our judgments as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."

—Pope it has been stated, and particularly applies to an historic "organization of leaders" like Alpha that "differences among individuals . . . furnish the leaven of creative effort which carries mankind (Aloha) toward ever greater achievements." (L. C. Dunn & T. Dobzhansky, Heredity, Race and Society.)

We would here be staking our hope for success upon the idea at the core of the democratic process—basically, that the whole transcends the sum of its parts. "Together" to work out a more appropriate chapter program of activities that would appeal to the intelligence and will of the brothers, and better allow your Chapter to adapt to changing local conditions. With such a premise in mind, the end product will, wouldn't you feel assured, be for better and not for worse? There is more benefit, and the greater value attaches, to stimulating the interest of all brothers in the affairs of the Chapter, better enhancing their loyalty and trust in the National Organization in which they should also play an active part. For the individual brother, given the opportunity, the principal end reward lies in the spiritual uplift that comes from "participating" in chapter and Fraternity affairs, along with the added sense of belongingness that comes from making a contribution to the cause.

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will be our Black and White Ball. This affair always draws much attention due to its lavish and highly ornamental decoration. We are planning for this ball to be the biggest and best ball ever given on this campus.

We are taking the lead with all we dare to endeavor. Why? Because we believe that Alphamen should lead.

Yes, we are firm believers of our slogan which goes, "First of all, Servants of All, We shall transcend all". The Brothers of Beta Kappa are no longer competing with their immediate encontinued on page 24

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762 S. Martin Street Philadelphia, Pa. February 3, 1959 Honorable Myles A. Paige 1224 Carroll Street Brooklyn, N. Y. Dear Mr. Paige: Though quite late in getting this letter to you, truly this is my first opportunity.

Little will one know how delighted I am, having been so greatly honored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. It is an occasion I shall always remember with great pride.

My assocation with, and interest in the fraternity over a number of years, makes my feeling one of profound gratitude.

May I therefore ask that you convey my most sincere thanks to the members of your fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha.

Sincerely yours, Marian Anderson

Gamma Phi Excerpts TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA.— In the heart of the deep South, two miles from the county seat, thirty-five miles from the state capital lies Tuskegee Institute. In the midst of racial hate, fight for citizenship and a center for education finds a relatively young chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. On April 15, 1959, Gamma Phi celebrated eleven years as being a part of our national body.

Homecoming at Tuskegee Institute proved to be an overwhelming and successful experience for Gamma Phi. The judges named Alpha Phi Alpha float as first place winner. The first place prize was twenty-five dollars.

During the first semester seven aspirants crossed the sands; they were Brothers Marvin L. Cannon, Eddie L. English, E. Tyree Parker, Wilbur C. Rich, Norris N. Romine, Al L. Seals, and Jewel L. Williams. Our probation period was culminated with the Twentieth Initiatory Banquet. Brother Dr. Joseph Fuller, Chairman Division of Basic Studies, Tuskegee Institute, delivered the address with Brother George W. A. Scott of Eta Chapter 1909 spoke on "The Being of an Alpha Man." Each year at Tuskegee there are many affairs that are traditional with Gamma Phi, and among these are: dinner with our sisters, the AKA's— the climax of their affair is serenading PAGE 22

on the lawn; our annual Spring Dance, which is a formal affair, is given jointly with our sisters.

The cleaning and painting of the fish pool in front of the Sophomore girls' dormitory by the Sphinx Club has added an artistic touch to our beautiful campus.

We are waiting with enthusiasm to serve as host chapter for the Alabama State Conference May 16, 1959. This conference is conducted by the Assistant Southern Vice President, Brother Leslie Mclver. All of the undergraduate chapters of Alabama will meet to discuss and solve problems.

Five brothers were elected to "Who's Who" among universities and colleges: Curtis Harper, chemistry; Willie Crump, building construction; Donald Sims, physical education; Herman Griffith, building construction; and Talmadge Foster, architecture.

Here at the Athletic Banquet in March, Brother Donald Sims, a senior majoring in physical education, was awarded a jacket for his participating in football. He played four years as fullback. Brother Al Seals, a sophomore in Engineering, was awarded a letter for his participating in track.

Brother George W. Jones, Executive Secretary of the Alabama State Teachers Association, Montgomery, Alabama, served as our speaker for our chapel program on April 8, 1959.

Brother Talmadge Foster, our president and Brother Ernest McGlothan represented Gamma Phi at our Southern Regional Convention, which was

BROTHER TALMADGE FOSTER President

held in Savannah, Georgia. Their reports were encouraging, profitable, and enjoyable.

We are in the process of initiating a Housing Fund. We will receive donations from brothers who have graduated from the chapter. We are in hopes of getting a house within the next 10 or 15 years.

At present we have six pledges, standing watching on Goza, hoping to cross the sands. Each probation period culminates with an Initiatory Banquet.

About nine brothers will be graduating from the chapter this year.

Brothers that will be commissioned in the United States Army are: Talmadge C. Foster, Artillery; Herman Griffith, Ordnance; Curtis Harper, Artillery; Donald Sims, Infantry; Harry Studdard, Artillery; Maynard Brown, Infantry.

Our sweetheart for '58-'59 is Maxine Myers from Montgomery, Alabama. She is a junior in physical education. At present she is a candidate for Miss Tuskegee.

MAXINE MYERS Alpha Sweetheart

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ALPHA'S RECOGNIZE SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP A N D BEAUTY The Debutantes who were presented at the Annual Alpha Debutante Cotillion in Gary, Indiana. This affair has now become a perpetual memorial to the late Brother William A. Smith.

A PERPETUAL MEMORIAL TO Brother William Alexander Smith GARY, INDIANA —Gamma Rho Lambda chapter performed with sorrow the program of tribute to our late Brother William A. Smith at his funeral service on Saturday, September 15, 1956. Our past General President, Brother Frank Stanley, delivered the eulogy. Brother Lionel H. Newsom, other national officers, and visiting brothers were inattendance at the rites for our late Midwestern Vice-President. Many words of tribute were spoken at that time.

Before his death, Brother Smith was intensely interested in having the Gamma Rho Lambda chapter render a significant service to the youth of our community. He was not satisfied with just our annual gifts to the Lake County Children's Home at Christmas time

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and our gestures of fellowship for the needy at Thanksgiving. He envisioned an annual banquet for outstanding male students who were members of the current high school graduating classes of the city. He proposed that the fraternity select and honor those young men who had distinguished themselves as honor graduates, athletes and/or leaders in the public and parochial schools of Gary. He further proposed that we honor at a debutante cotillion select young women who were graduating high school students. These debutantes were to be chosen on the basis of scholarship and/or leadership.

Brother Smith's proposals w e r e transformed into an annual project by Gamma Rho Lambda chapter in 1955.

The Alpha Debutante Cotillion is now a living tribute and perpetual memorial to him in Gary, Indiana. More than 600 guests subscribe annually to the chapter's scholarship fund and witness the pageantry of the cotillion. Two scholarships are awarded each year at the cotillion, each in the amount of $300. One scholarship is awarded to

a debutante and the other to an outstanding male senior in the Gary area high schools. The recipients are chosen on the basis of need, scholarship and citizenship. Roger Perry, who was one of the 1958 recipients of Alpha scholarships, is now a member of the Sphinx Club at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. More than a dozen other men who have participated in this educational project have since crossed the burning sands to Alphadom. Through our three cotillions we have presented four valedictorians, six salutatorians, and fortyseven honor graduates, in addition to sisters and daughters of the members of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Brother Smith, who was a charter member of Gamma Rho Lambda chapter, also helped institute the chapter's annual Founder's Day celebration. In February of this year, the members of our chapter celebrated our eleventh anniversary with the annual banquet at Vogel's Dining Room. Brother Gencontinued on page 26

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COMMISSIONER ELMER A. CARTER, of the New York State Commission against discrimination.

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Alpha Gamma Lambda NEW YORK, N.Y. — Brother Elmer A. Carter, Chairman of the New York State Commission Against Discrimination, has accepted Alpha Gamma's request to address the Mass Meeting to be held May 24, 1959 at the YMCA, when "Job Opportunities" in New York will be presented to High School students and graduates.

Brother Carter's background is of interest. He is a native New Yorker and a Harvard graduate, Cambridge, Mass. He has been Executive Secretary of Urban Leagues in Columbus, Ohio, Louisville, Kentucky, St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn., and for 14 years Editor of Opportunity Magazine, a journal of Negro life.

Four state governors have appointed him to high office. Governor Lehman had him serve on the Advisory Council which established Unemployment Insurance & Compensation in the State of New York. He was a member of the Board of Appeals of Unemployment Insurance for seven years, an appellate body. Governor Thomas Dewey named him a member of THE NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, where he has served continuously since 1945, being reappointed by Governor Averill Harriman. In January 1959 he was designated CHAIRMAN of this Commission by Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller. He has also been recently appointed a member of the 13member "Task Force" Committee to PAGE 24

stimulate private investment in middleincome housing.

Special articles by Brother Carter indicate his insight into our problems.

Cornell Law Quarterly Vol. 401 No. 1-1954: "Practical Considerations of Anti Discrimination Legislation." The Annals of American Academy of Political Science, March 1956: "Policies and Practices of Discrimination Commissions." U.S. Information Agency: "Governmental Efforts to End Discrimination in Employment."

Brother Carter, in addition to being on the Executive Board, Greater N.Y. Councils of the Boy Scouts of America, has received the SILVER BEAVER AWARD ."for outstanding service to youth."

He has travelled. In 1957 he spent one month in Germany as guest of the West German Government; attended The West Indies Federation Celebration in Trinidad, 1958, as guest of the Governor General of the Federated West Indies.

WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW THAT: (a) Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter now has at this writing one hundred ten (110) financial brothers for 1959.

We have welcomed back to the fold Brother Percy Madison Ward, B.A., Virginia Union University, 1908. The persistent efforts of Brother L. H. Stanton, Chairman of Reclamation, is really producing results. (b) The Spring Formal of Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter will be held May 22, 1959, and with Brother Harrison Jackson as Chairman of the Dance Committee, success is assured.

Brother George E. DeMar Editor to the Sphinx Alpha Gamma Lambda 45 E? 135 St., New York 37, N.Y.

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vironment, but against all of our dynamic society and it's many compelling forces. We know that the day has arrived when only the strong, and those who are willing to exert a great deal of effort can survive. In knowing this, we are exerting this extra effort because we are contemplating a future even more glorious than our gallant past.

Fraternally Yours, Aurelius T. Clayton Associate Editor to the Sphinx

Alpha Chi • Forever Forward NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE—The Brothers of Alpha Chi Chapter progressed greatly under the able leadership of President Andrew Agee. All affairs were improved and given a new significance through the cooperation and manly striving of the Brothers.

Included were the Annual Initiatory Banquet, our Valentine's Day observance, the Annual Smoker and Alpha Week as well as several Serenades by our Alpha Chorus. *The Chorus is directed by Brother Archibald Du Bose and performs well many times during the year. Our recent Coronation was beautifully carried out and featured the crowning of lovely Miss Hazel Reid with Misses Lutonia Graham and Ellena Stone as charming attendants — all. Special credit goes to Brothers Franklin Lett, Richard Jones, George Bass, and Eugene Sturrup for their creative genius and tireless efforts in designing and constructing the entire program, decorations and costumes.

In the usual Alpha tradition, Alpha Chi Brothers are leaders in all phases of campus activity.

In athletics, Brothers Voris Glasper, Richard Jones, and Eugene "Breakaway" Moore stand out for the Fisk Football squad; basketball finds Brother William "Jug" Dixon and Harold Shaw leading the Fisk Bulldogs to victory time and again. Intramurals this year witnessed an undefeated Alpha Chi Basketball team as champion of the league.

The Dean's List consistently registers such Brothers as Ted Smith, Lloyd Alexander, John Harper, Ernest Marshall, Sylvester Barrington, De Witt Dykes, and James Scott. The Jubilee Singers boasts of Brothers James Scandrick, George Bass and James Thomas. Brother James Scott is President of the NAACP and Brother William Lewis is Chairman of the Student Christian Association.

Likewise other campus organizations such as the University Choir, the Stagecrafters, and the Student Council find Alphas as vital cogs in their smooth functioning.

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Brother Bennett Speaks For Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter MINNEAPOLIS, M I N N . — T h e Honorable L. Howard Bennett, Judge of the Municipal Court of Minneapolis, the first Negro judge appointed in the State of Minnesota was the matchless speaker for Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter at its public relations program held at Emanuel A.M.E. Church.

Before a capacity house, with standing room taken, Judge Bennett developed the theme "The Whole Coin of Equality." After giving a complete historical background of the idea of Equality, the audience was reminded of the new dimension for equality: "One side of the coin—rights, privileges, and immunities of a people; on the other side of the coin—the duties and responsibilities of a people. . .

The next steps in the period of transition call for imperative, dedicated, and intelligent leadership. It requires ass u m p t i o n of the responsibilities."

Judge Bennett went further to outline the problems of Negro leadership which he recognized as the problem of beating back fixed ideas of who and what the American Negro is; the problem of internal discipline which involves persistent education of our children, the need for a stable family life with particular emphasis on value training; the awareness of social causation and the intestinal fortitude

to do something about these problems; and finally, cooperation and relationship across racial lines.

After prolonged applause from a respectfully standing audience, Brother T. M. McCottry was finally able to present Judge Bennett's mother with a bouquet of American Beauty roses. Medley of Greek Letter hymns and the singing of the Alpha hymn climaxed one of the most provocative public relations programs the Chapter has ever presented. Brother Robert Curtis Hampton of South Carolina State College played the prelude and the medley. Brother James C. Edwards sang Invictus and Brother Melvin Dennis did an effective interpretation of the Blue Bird of Happiness.

Brother Joseph T. Jackson presided.

Brother Leroy F. Anderson Editor to Sphinx

DEADLINE OCTOBER ISSUE AUGUST 20, 1959

ALPHA RHO LAMBDA CHAPTER MEETS IN NEW FRATERNITY HOUSE First Row: Left to right, Brother Amos Carter, Chaplain; Charles D. Allen, Executive Secretary of the Alpha House; Marion A. Allen, Financial Secretary; Robert J. Randle, Recording Secretary; Dr. R. Earl Bland, President; J. Porter Carroll, Vice President; Otis Henderson, Treasurer. Not shown is Paul T. Venable, Corresponding Secretary.

Second Row: Brothers James W. Rickman, William R. Thompson, Warren L. Pemberton, Maceo Hill, Dr. Harley S. Manuel, Robert Williams, Leonard P. Henderson, and Nathaniel Mitchell.

Third Row: Brothers Freeiel Calvin, Richard Hill and Willie J. Anderson.

MAY, 1959

Gamma Mu Lambda . . . tleu>A TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Gamma Mu Lambda Chapter has had a productive year, for its energies have been bent upon achieving several worthy goals. The reclaiming of inactive Brothers received major interest; in addition to this, Brothers who have recently moved into the community have immediately become active in the Chapter. These steps forward were made possible through the development of a local program that would stand on its own merit and constitute an attraction for all Brothers.

We have established a closer relationship with the undergraduate Chapter here at Florida A and M University primarily for the purpose of improving the scholastic attainments of the younger Brothers. While academic records evince a high quality of work through the years, we feel that there is always room for improvement.

Along with the more serious interests, the Brothers of Gamma Mu Lambda have shared in the lighter aspects of undergraduate activities: on February 19, 1959, Bill Doggett was presented in a Jazz Concert.

Also, there has been a revival of interest in an Alpha "Frat" House. An important decision was made in one of the recent Chapter meetings relative to this long range undertaking. For every contribution made for the sponsoring of a social affair, the Brothers have pledged a corresponding gift to the "Frat House Fund." Certain Brothers are in a position to make gifts of materials and equipment, which they have readily done, and this has gone far in building the enthusiasm of others.

Individually, the Brothers of Gamma Mu Lambda have had a busy year not only on the FAMU campus but also in attending state, regional, and national meetings. This has been true to such an extent that the Chapter has initiated a Newsletter in order that we may be informed of the activity of members.

Finally, the success of our program may be attributed to a policy instituted by the current officers. Prior to each monthly meeting of the Chapter, a session of the Executive Council, comprised by all officers, is held to order continued on page 27

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Another First For Alpha EVANSTON, ILLINOIS — President Dwight E. Loder of Garrett Biblical Institute, announced today the appointment of Brother Grant S. Shockley as professor of religious education.

Dr. Shockley is not a stranger to Garrett, having been visiting professor of religious education at two summer sessions, 1952 and 1956. Since 1953 he has been pastor of the Janes Methodist Church in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Shockley will begin his duties with the 1959 summer school.

Brother Shockley comes to Garrett as the replacement for Dr. William F. Case, professor of religious education and director of the summer school, whose resignation has been accepted

by President Loder and the Board of Trustees. Dr. Case will leave to become dean of the new National Methodist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo., at the conclusion of the spring term.

Brother Shockley was born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1919. He has his A.B. from Lincoln University, Pa. In 1945 he was awarded his B.D. degree

by Drew Theological Seminary. His work in religious education was taken at Union Theological Seminary and Columbia University, N.Y., where he took his M.A. in 1946 and his Ed.D. in 1952. His pastoral experience includes St. John's Methodist Church, Spring Lake, N.J., St. Luke's Methodist Church, New Rochelle, N.Y., and Whatcoat Methodist Church, Dover, Delaware.

His extensive work in religious education includes having been minister to youth, St. Mark's Church, New York City; instructor in religion and philosophy and director of religious life at Clark College, Atlanta, Ga., field director, in-service ministerial education curriculum and teaching project, Board of Missions of the Methodist Church; professor of religious education at

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parliamentary procedure, and etiquette were taught. Instruction in the traditions of Alpha Phi Alpha and the instruments of social utility are essentials to building a good chapter, and Alpha Chi believes in starting at the grass roots. continued on page 27

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Gammon Theological Seminary and director of the ministerial training correspondence school for the Central Jurisdiction of The Methodist Church.

At present he is lecturer in education at New York University, Department of Religious Education. He has been dean and counselor of numerous summer youth assemblies, and instructor in many pastors' schools and leadership training schools.

He is vice president of the Board of Directors, Brooklyn Division, Protestant Council; a member of the Division of Christian Education, General Assembly of the National Council of Churches; serves on The Advisory Committee, Brooklyn Branch, National Urban League, and is chairman of the subcommittee on education of the same organization.

Dr. Shockley has contributed many articles to church publications, and since 1948 has written curriculum material for Methodist church school publications.

Mrs. Shockley is the former Doris V. Taylor of Lawrenceville, Virginia.

There is a baby daughter, Muriel Elizabeth, 17 months old.

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eral Secretary Laurence T. Young was the guest speaker. Brother Bennie Brown, past General Secretary, presented quarter - century awards to Brothers Joseph Chapman, Sr., William Ross, T. Roger Thompson, and Harry Schell. Brother Harry Schell, who is Gary's Assistant City Attorney, was the toastmaster for the affair.

We proudly displayed our chapter's newly acquired fraternity emblem at our annual ball in March of this year.

The emblem was created by Brother Edward Crute, of Xi Lambda chapter, who had executed a similar emblem for the 1955 General Convention held in Chicago. Acquisition of the emblem was the result of another proposal made by our late Brother "Bill" Smith.

The brothers of Gamma Rho Lambda have not forgotten the noble thoughts and deeds of our late midwestern vice-president, William Alexander Smith. " 'H charis tou kuriou 'emon Iesou Christou meta tou pneumates 'umon Adelphoi."

Sponsors Successful Forum Discussion BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The f i r s t public meeting of the year held by Gamma Iota Lambda was a highly successful forum discussion held at the Janes Methodist Church, Brooklyn, April 19, 1959. The program consisted of a panel discussion on the lively topic, "Competing In A Rapidly Changing World." The panel participants were Dr. Alonzo F. Meyers, Chairman Department of Higher Education, New York University; Dr. Marjorie H. Parker, National President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Mr. Julius A. Thomas, Director of Industrial Relations, National Urban League and our own Brother Grant Shockley, Pastor Janes Methodist Church, Brooklyn, New York.

There was enthusiastic audience participation with questions having to be cut off because of insufficient time.

The program was under the general direction of the Education and Scholarship Committee whose members are Brother Wesley Terry, Secretary, and Brothers John Hope Franklin, William G. Holly, Cecil Kirton, Herbert T. Miller and Chairman Brother Aaron Brown who also served as moderator for the panel discussion.

Greetings were brought to the group

by Brother Albert A. Edwards, President of Gamma Iota Lambda.

Recognized in the audience were such National Officers as Brother W. Barton Beatty Jr., Editor-in-Chief of the Sphinx, and Brother Myles Paige, National President of Alpha Phi Alpha. President Paige spoke briefly on the importance of stressing this type of activity by the chapters.

The Gamma Iota Lambda Chapter is holding its fun and frolic festival on Saturday, May 23, 1959 at the Provident Professional Club in Brooklyn.

This affair is fdr the benefit of the Scholarship Fund.

On Tuesday evening June 23, 1959, the chapter is sponsoring a Theater party to see Lorraine Hansberry's prize winning play, "Raisin in the Son," starring Sidney Pokier and Claudia McNeal.

SUPPORT ALL CAMPAIGNS ! !

THE SPHINX

NU

LAMBDA . . . at Virginia State

PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA — Nu Lambda of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., at Virginia State College held a very enthusiastic and inspirational meeting — the first since the general convention at the home of Brother and Mrs. Robert P. Daniel, president of Virginia State College. A s s i s t i n g Brother Daniel as hosts were Brothers Robert C. Long, Sr., James B. Cephas, Wesley F. Taylor, Wallace Van Jackson, and George O. Charity. A very delectable and colorful dinner, served by our charming hostess and first lady, Mrs. Daniel, preceded the business of the day.

High on the agenda of the Wednesday, January 21 meeting was the installation of officers for the coming year. In a most impressive candelight ceremony, Brother Wesley F. Taylor, Chaplain, installed the new officers with a very challenging charge of holding high our candle in these very serious and changing times on the American scene. Officers installed were: Brothers Harry W. Roberts, President; John B. Sanders, Vice President; David E. Carroll, Recording Secretary; Walker H. Quarles, Jr., Financial Secretary; John H. Christian, Treasurer; Samuel A. Madden, Associate Editor to Sphinx; Robert C. Long, Sr., Assistant Associate Editor; Wallace Van Jackson, Sergeant-at-Arms; Wesley F. Taylor, Chaplain; and Thomas N. Baker, Member-at-Large.

Another highlight of this meeting was the very interesting and informative report of the 44th Annual Convention held in Philadelphia, by the senior delegate Brother Isaac N. Ridley and a supplementary report by the junior delegate, Brother Robert C. Long Sr., and other Nu Lambda Brothers in attendance at the convention.

Brothers of Nu Lambda adopted the budget for the year 1959 which included a planned mass meeting at which time the public will be invited to hear a program to include a message from an Alpha man chosen by the chapter. It will be a time when Nu Lambda will make known its program of Education and Citizenship for all.

One of 256 trees planted in a major land conservation program at the Thor Research Center for Better Farm LivMAY, 1959

ing near Marrengo, Illinois was dedicated to our Brother Robert P. Daniel, president of Virginia State College.

Our reclamation program is working. We brought in Brother Wyatt Tee Walker.

On January 1, 1959, and sponsored by the Congress on Racial Equality, 2,500 Virginia Prayer Pilgrims walked 19 blocks in the rain to the capitol in Richmond, Virginia, to petition Governor Almond to open the closed schools, and to petition the Assembly for a change of heart. The leader of CORE is our newly reclaimed brother, Wyatt Tee Walker, Minister of Gillfield Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia, who asserted, in the Mosque, "God is not pleased with Virginia."

In addition to our senior and junior delegate, Brothers Ridley and Long, Nu Lambda had 5 additional brothers in attendance at the 44th General Convention. They were Brother Harry W. Roberts, president elect of Nu Lambda; Brothers Harry Jefferson,.Neal W. Dunson, J. F. Nicholas, and R. R. McDaniel.

Our goal for this year is 40 active brothers, and we are fast approaching this goal.

Brother Robert C. Long Assistant Associate Editor

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accepted the certificate for the late Earl E. Pruitt, to be presented to his widow.

Other Louisvillians receiving certificates but not present were Atty. Harry S. McAlpin, Dr. P. O. Sweeney, Dr. Maurice F. Rabb, Sr., Atty. Charles W. Anderson, Jr., Dr. Adam Robinson, William Hall, and Atty. Alfred Carroll.

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Graduation time will take many loyal Brothers from the fold of Alpha Chi — Ernest Marshall, David Porter, Andrew Agee, Marvin Tarpley, George Bass, John Harper, John Parker, Elliot Troup, Lloyd Alexander and Archie Bankston. Their many contributions to the chapter will long be remembered; may the larger Brotherhood embrace them as they seek greater achievements.

Elections for the coming year brought Brother Ted Smith, a Sophomore Psychology major, to the presidency as a portent of an even more

invigorating year leading to new heights yet unattained by Alpha Chi; there is no way for Alpha to go but forward, for to rest on our laurels is essentially not to be Alphas! Other officers are: Vice President — Voris Glasper; Corresponding Secretary — Sylvester Barrington; Recording Secretary — James Scandrick; Treasurer — Raymond Pla; Chaplain — James Thomas; Editor-to-the Sphinx and Dean of Scholastic Standards — De Witt Dykes; Sergeant-at-Arms — Richard Jones; and Edward Brock — Dean of Pledges.

The Brothers will soon leave for their various Summer activities ending a year of great daring and intellectual striving; but all will eagerly await September when once again Operation "Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for all Mankind . . ." receives another concerted effort and climbs new Everests!

By Brother De Witt S. Dykes, Jr.

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the agenda and facilitate matters for the following business meeting. This practice has worked agreeably in what has been done so far this year, and it is expected to achieve an even greater measure of success for the remaining year's projects — t h e Education Program and the spring socials.

Brother Joseph E. Thompson Editor to The Sphinx

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The Sphinx Magazine submits full biographical information concerning the candidates nominated for the office of General President, at the 44th General Convention held during December, 1958 in Philadelphia, Pa. Members of the Sphinx staff have succeeded in putting together items of importance regarding each candidate with the hope that the Brotherhood will vote early for the candidate of their choice. The ballots are to be mailed to each financial Brother from the General Secretary's office on September 15, 1959 with instructions for the returning of the ballots not later than November 26, 1959. It is your obligation to exercise your right in helping to elect the next General President of Alpha Phi Alpha.

SIDNEY A. JONES, JR.

Birthplace Born in Sandersville, Georgia, July 2nd, 1909; now resides in Chicago, Illinois at 6611 Ingleside Avenue, with law offices at 100 North LaSalle Street.

Education Elementary training, Sandersville, Georgia; high school—Atlanta University; A.B. degree, Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia. While in college he played end on the football team; Varsity debater; president Student YMCA; and editor of student newspaper, "THE SCROLL"; Received degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence from Northwestern University Law School, Evanston, Illinois, 1931—where he was elected to the honorary legal fraternity "ORDER OF THE COIF." Family Married to the former Roma Lawson, retired school teacher; three children: Roma Eunice, graduate of Fisk University 1957, Phi Beta Kappa; Laurel Winifred, attending University of Illinois; Sidney III, high school student.

Profession Lawyer in Chicago since 1931; former member of legal staff of the U.S. Department of Labor, which he served as Senior Attorney from 1939-1946, engaging in many cases against some of the biggest corporation in the country, and successfully representing the United States Government in the trial of cases in the U.S. District Court, and also on appeal to the higher courts.

In 1947, he successfully handled a case for the dining car employees' union against

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Fred Harvey, and the Santa Fe Railway Company, in which case he collected $500,000 in back wages for the dining car employees under the Federal Wage and Hour Law. In 1953, he was trial attorney for Dr. Arthur G. Falls in the case brought by the Village of Western Springs, Illinois, to take the land of Dr. Falls' for a park and thereby prevent his living in the village because of his race. He won this case and made it possible for the first Negro family to live in this formerly all-white Village on the outskirts of Chicago.

He is an authority on Constitutional and Labor Law, and has contributed many articles to legal periodicals, including the National Bar Journal, on such subjects as Restrictive Covenants, Jim Crow Transportation, Right to Vote, and others. The contentions made by him in these articles were later declared to be the law by the United States Supreme Court. He played an active part in the courts in the fight to outlaw restrictive covenants, and has handled many cases involving civil rights.

He served as Alderman of the 6th Ward in Chicago from 1955-1959. As Alderman he initiated a vast program of conservation for his community. He was successful in getting a large appropriation through the City Council to carry out a conservation program in his ward. He secured three municipal parking lots and many play-lots during his term in office. He sponsored an Ordinance which was successful in eliminating race designation on traffic tickets and traffic court cases, and was responsible for an Ordinance by the Chicago Park District which requires all contractors on Park District work to hire without discrimination.

He secured a new police station in his ward, and the installation of new street lights throughout the entire ward.

Fraternity Activities Sidney A. Jones was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at Atlanta University in 1926; attended all but three General Conventions since his graduation from Law School in 1931; was co-counsel with Brother Belford V. Lawson in the famous dining car case involving Elmer Henderson, which was won in the United States Supreme Court. The case was financed by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and resulted in the elimination of segregation practiced against Negroes in dining cars.

He has served on many committees, including Chairman of the Constitution Committee—at present, chairman of the Committee on General Secretary; member of

Committee on Reorganization.

He assisted in establishing the office of General Secretary; served from 1933-39 as Midwestern Vice President; served as Acting General Secretary from August 1957 to June 1958; was named "ALPHA MAN OF THE YEAR" for 1958 at the 44th General Convention, meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; was keynote speaker at the Convention. He is a LIFE MEMBER of Alpha Phi Alpha, holding Card No. 18; he is an active member of XI LAMBDA CHAPTER in Chicago; was nominated for General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at the 1958 Philadelphia Convention.

Community Activities President, Woodlawn Chicago Boys Club; Trustee of Coppin A.M.E. Memorial Church for 25 years; past-president, Cook County Bar Association; Board Member of Chicago Urban League; member of Board of Directors of Joint Negro Appeal; Pastpresident of Parkway Community House; member of Chicago Bar Association, Chicago Law Institute, and National Bar Association; Life member N.A.A.C.P.; Life Member of Northwestern University Alumni Association; member of Oriental Lodge, M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of Illinois.

BROTHER WILLIAM HALE

Birthplace Krebs, Oklahoma and now resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Alester, Oklahoma; B.S. degree, Langston Univeisity, 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. Profession Special Assistant to the late Brother Charles S. Johnson, Fisk University, Department of Social Sciences; Acting Registrar, Langston University, Langston. Oklahoma; Dean-Registrar and Administrative Dean, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida; visiting professor of Social Science, State Teachers College, Montgomery, Alabama, Hampton Institute, and Atlanta University. 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 Activities: Member of Association for Higher Education; American Sociological Society; and American Teachers Association. Recently elected National Advisor to the Pre-Alumni Association of the National Alumni Council-United Negro College Fund. (c) Scholarly Production "The Negro Lawyer 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 19441946. He served five terms as President of Eta Lambda Chapter, Atlanta, Georgia, during which time the Alpha-Bettes (Woman's auxiliary) Organization was formed. 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, served as National Director of the Office of Educational Activities of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Community Activities Former member of Board of Directors of the Atlanta Branch N A A C P and Branch Director of Youth Activities; member Board of Directors of the Atlanta Association for Mental Health; Member of Board of Stewards of Warren Memorial M e t h o d i s t Church; Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Interracial Work Camp.

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Honors Cited by Ebony magazine in the article "Oxford of the South" as one of the outstanding leaders in the field of higher education; 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 of the nationally televised program, "The Big Pay-Off," Grand prize, a trip to Europe and a mink coat for Mrs. Hale, August 12, 1955.

Penn, and Junius Walker.

The fraternity would like to express its appreciation for the guidance of our advisor on campus, Brother Jarratt D. Rivers and the graduate chapter of Lawrenceville, Virginia. If we have had a small measure of success, we owe a great deal of the credit to their able assistance.

Gamma Chi Undefeated Highlights of Delta Tau Chapter LAWRENCEVILLE, VIRGINIA — The Delta Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was established in November of 1952. From this humble beginning of nine founders, the chapter now has a membership of sixteen.

The Chapter sponsored various activities during the school year. For founder's day the Chapter presented a program in the College Assembly. The Speaker for this occasion was one of our own members. Brother Joshua Hutchins of Huntingtown, Md. He spoke briefly on "A College Education." This speech was published in the college publication The Saint Paulite.

There were six additions to the Delta Tau Chapter last fall. They were: Brothers Kennon Bland, Jr., Howard Cholson, Walter Graves, John Heaggans, David Moseley and Alvin Penn.

Later in the year, as observance of Brotherhood Week, the Chapter presented Brother William H. Milburn, D.D., who delivered an excellent address on Brotherhood.

The Delta Tau Chapter was represented at the 1958 General Convention by Brother George Hatten.

The members, in addition to the ones already stated are: Brothers James Williams, President; George Holiday, Vice-President; Kenneth Wright, Recording Secretary; George Hatten, Correspondence Secretary; McDonald Franklin, Treasurer; David Busch, Dean of Pledgees; Ruffin Walton and Marcellus Arnold.

The future of the Fraternity lies in its Sphinxmen. At the present there are fourteen active Sphinxmen on Campus. In addition there are three probates who plan to cross the burning sands into Alpha Land this Spring.

They are: Arceleous Elliott, Lawrence

PITTSBURG, KANSAS — Gamma Chi chapter, located at Kansas State College, emerged victorious in ten straight basketball games without a loss to capture the fraternity Intermural Championship.

First Row: left to right, Brothers Leslie Dorsey, Paul Malone, David Brooks, Donald Wilson.

Second Row: left to right, Brothers

Herbert Thompson, Michael Rodgers, Garland James, Sphinxman Thurman Garrett.

Coached by chapter president, Brother Andrew V. Stevenson, the Alphamen encountered very stiff competition and were very highly regarded on campus. Outstanding performers were Thurman Garrett, Sphinxman, who averaged 23 points per game, along with Brother Michael Rodgers who compiled an 18 point per game average.

Gamma Chi has rapidly established a pattern of leadership on campus since its re-activation in 1958.

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Harris, Terry Stringer, and Rochelle Boxie.

PRESIDENT AND MODELS Elaine McNeal Smith, President, Brother Aubrey Robinson, Alberta Culbreath, Carrole Preston

Two Year Old Chapter Grows NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA — When many more days and nights have passed and the sun has reached the Tropic of Capricorn and on its return northerly toward the Tropic of Cancer crossing the equator, being more exact, on May 14th next, ZETA ETA LAMBDA Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, will witness its fourth birthday.

Being bred in the Neuse Manor, New Bern, while attending the Founders' Day Observance of the local chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the proposed chapter, now Zeta Eta Lambda, started thru the efforts of Brothers J .O. Bryan, O. T. Faison Johnson, W. G. Keyes, C. H. C. White, and J. J. Wise. It was agreed that Brother Keyes serve as acting secretary to contact the general organization to get information concerning the establishment of a graduate chapter.

The eight brothers, John J. Wise, Andrew A. Best, Alexander D. Moseley, Warren G. Keyes, John O. Bryan, Ozie T. Faison, Josef P. Harrison, and Charles H. C. White I, the charter members, saw their dream flourish inPAGE 30

to reality. During the nearly four years, our eight charter members have grown into a group 300 percent greater than at the time of the birth of the chapter.

Zeta Eta Lambda's budget has increased by 1.150 percent. In exact amounts from eighty dollars in 1955 to nine hundred twenty dollars in 1958.

Not forgetting that portion of the national hymn ". . . many deeds, scholarship, and love of all mankind . . .", Zeta Eta Lambda in 1957 gave several honorarians of ten dollars each as tokens of scholarships to male high school graduates. This year, 1958, we were inspired to multiply this amount into two scholarships of one hundred dollars each to male high school graduates.

For our "fraternalship", during the past two years, we have witnessed and enjoyed very highly our annual boatride-fishing trip. So far we have not measured up to such fisherman as Peter and John, but at least the fellowship was great. And too, each fishing trip ended up in a good old southern fish fry. Don't question as to where we secured the fish! Many persons go

fishing and bring back fish.

Another of our activities is the Annual Founders' Day Ball which is given on the first Friday in December.

Based on comments from last year, it is nothing less than zenith. Being given this time of the year, it seems to meet the fancy of the public.

On November 30th, our public program, with Brother Doctor James C. Finney, Professor of Education, North Carolina College, Durham, North Carolina, as the speaker for the occasion delivered a momentuous address. The theme, "Desegregation Alone is Not Enough" was not only echoed upon the walls of Saint Augustine Episcopal Church, Kinston, North Carolina, but echoed and bombarded the very souls of those who so ardently sat and listened. He pointed out that the Supreme Court's decision of May 19, 1954, instead of lessening suffering, sacrifice, and work has placed the Negro on a more exploratory status. So that the Negro must work even harder, thru sacrifice of money, of time and organization, and anything that will show that he is worthy of the position where the Supreme Court has placed him. The Supreme Court, he said, has told the Negro he is a citizen like any Continued on next page

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other American in this country. Court cases have just begun. We must be prepared to fight thru our only avenue, legal means. All of our efforts must be aligned to educate our people to the realization that along with full citizenship come responsibility and leadership.

Statistics alone do not tell the story adequately. The membership of Zeta Eta Lambda is composed of ministers, physicians, agricultural agents, principals and teachers, as well as pharmacists and civil service personnel. With the chapter seat in New Bern, Zeta Eta Lambda reaches out to areas as Greenville, Kinston, Snow Hill, La Grange and Washington.

Ours has not been altogether easy.

We have had to extend the national reclamation program. Our group of twenty-four consists of brothers initiated in 1956 and 1957, with six of the eight charter members and other Brothers moving into this area of work.

As far as we know now, only three or four Alpha brothers in this vicinity are not active at this time. We are going out for the lost sheep.

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time, without physical examination to a VA permanent-type plan.

Full information can be secured by contacting any VA office, or by writing the VA office to which premiums have been paid.

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Brother Dr. Lester B. G r a n g e r (second from left) is shown congratulating Brother J . Philip W a r i n g ( l e f t ) and Brother W i l l i a m E. Douthit ( r i g h t ) on their recent re-election as presidents of the National Urban League's Community Organization and Industrial-Vocational Services Councils.

M r . M . L. Bohanon, St. Louis League executive looks on approvingly.

The two Alpha brothers will coordinate professional development projects with fellow Urban Lecgue staff workers in forty cities and the District of C o l u m b i a . Both are members of Epsilon Lambda chapter, St. Louis, M o .

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These approximately 500,000 policy-holders may exchange their present five-year term policies for new term policies that carry the same face value at a greatly reduced premium cost.

These savings are made possible by a continuing improvement in mortality rates resulting from a lengthening of the life span.

The new policies are not renewable after the holder has passed his fiftieth birthday but must be converted to a permanent plan before that date if he wishes to continue protection beyond that date. In all other respects they carry the same protection of the present policies.

This restriction is considered to be in the best interests of policyholders in order to avoid the heavy increases in renewal term rates in later life.

The VA added that holders of the present term policies also have several plans of permanent insurance to which they can convert immediately. However, the premiums for permanent plans, while they never increase, are in a higher bracket than term insurance.

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expense at this time of the permanent type plans can save money while waiting by exchanging their original term policies to the new low-cost type, VA said. Both the present and the new term policies can be converted at any-

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Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Named PRINCETON, N.J. — Climaxing an intensive nation-wide talent hunt for future college teachers, the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation has named 1,200 superior American and Canadian students as Woodrow Wilson Fellows.

Of special interest to you among the Wilson Fellows selected for the academic year 1959-60 are Brothers Bryan Nelson Wyatt of Waverly, Va., and Brother Boake Plessy of New Orleans, La. Going directly to the heart of education's most urgent problem — the critical shortage of qualified teachers —the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship program recruits and supports promising scholars for their first year of graduate study. The project is backed by a $25 million grant from the Ford Foundation.

According to Hans Rosenhaupt's, the program's national director, the need for college teachers in the 1960s can only be met if for every single Woodrow Wilson Fellow thirty other members of the Class of 1959 begin to prepare themselves for teaching careers.

It has been predicted that between thirty and forty thousand new fulltime college teachers each year will be needed to train the wave of students seeking college education in the Sixties. The current annual output of Ph.D's averages 9,000, of which only half go into college teaching.

This year's Wilson Fellows were chosen from 7,000 candidates, all nominated and all rigorously screened by committees of faculty members.

These candidates came over from 700 undergraduate colleges.

Elected Wilson Fellows begin graduate work next fall at 80 different universities. Each Fellow receives a living allowance of $1,500. plus the full cost of tuition and fees. Married students receive additional stipends.

In this year's group winners, there are 875 men and 325 women. Of these, 38% are planning to take courses in the humanities; 34% in the social sciences and 28 r /' m t n e natural sciences and mathematics.

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Brother Osborne, received his early education in the public schools of Memphis, graduating from Hamilton High School in the class of '49.

A f t e r completing high school he entered Tennessee A . & I. State University and majored in Biology, where he received the B.S. Degree. It was during this time that Brother Osborne crossed the "Burning Sands" into dear old Alpha land.

Brother Osborne is very active Memphis. He is the representative from Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, for the Council for t w o consecutive

in civic, social and religious circles of t o the Memphis Pan-Hellenic Council and has held the position of treasurer years.

H e is married t o the former Miss Edith Graham and the father of three fine sons and t w o beautiful daughters. Brother Osborne is the son of M r . and Mrs. Fred Osborne, Sr. W e , the members of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter take o f f our hats to Brother Osborne for his achievement and wish him all the success in the world in his endeavor.

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G A M M A - N U — Austin G. Wells, Box #274 Penn.

State University, State College, Pennsylvania.

GAMMA-XI—John C. Lewis, 846 77th Street, Los Angeles, California.

G A M M A OMICRON—Charlie Williams, Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tennessee.

GAMMA-PI—Edward E. Robinson Benedict College, Columbia, South Carolina.

GAMMA-RHO—Carl E. Smith, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana.

GAMMA-SIGMA —Delbert LeCompte, Delaware State College, c / o Miss H. R. Williams, Dover. Delaware.

GAMMA-TAU—Herbert E. Johnson, 363 East Shaw Hall, Michigan State University, Lansing, Michigan.

GAMMA-UPSILON—Richard A. Evans Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi.

GAMMA-PHI—Talmadge Foster, P.O. Box # 4 8 1 , Tuskegee Institute, Alabama.

GAMMA-CHI—Andred V. Stevenson, #218 Tanner Hall, Kansas State Teachers' College, Pittsburgh, Kansas.

GAMMA-PSI—Raymond I. Hunley, St. Augustine's College, Raleigh, North Carolina.

DELTA-ALPHA—Cleadus Ferguson, Claflin College, Orangeburg, South Carolina.

DELTA-BETA—Samuel A. Hay, Bethune-Cookman College Daytona Beach, Florida.

DELTA-GAMMA—Posey Williams, Alabama A and M. College, Normal, Alabama.

DELTA-DELTA—Walter H. Jackson, Albany State College, Albany, Georgia.

DELTA-EPSILON—Kenneth R. Scott, 102 Lonsdale Road, Buffalo 8, New York.

DELTA-ZETA—(Inactive) Syracuse. New York.

DELTA-ETA—Louis Hill-Pratt, Savannah State College, Savannah, Georgia.

DELTA-THETA—Joe J. Cramer, Texas Southern University, Houston 4, Texas.

DELTA-IOTA—(Inactive) New Brunswick, New Jersey.

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DELTA-KAPPA—Theodore Casey, Alcorn A. and M. College, Lorman, Mississippi.

DELTA-MU—William T. Ridgeway 812 Matthewson, Wichita, Kansas.

DELTA-NU—Ernest Brown, Maryland State College Princess Anne, Maryland.

DELTA-XI—Monroe Freeman, Jr., IIS Hughes Hall, Central State College, Wilberforce Ohio.

DELTA-OMICRON —George R. Walker, # 3 4 Homewood Terrace, San Francisco 12, California..

DELTA-PI—Theodore R. Young, State Teacher's College, Cheyney, Pennsylvania.

DELTA-RHO—Edward T. Diamond, Jr., 3008 East 25th Street, Kansas City, Missouri.

DELTA-SIGMA—Leroy J. Sanford Grambling College, Grambling, Louisiana.

DELTA-TAU—George J. Hatten, St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, Virginia.

DELTA-UPSILON— Thomas A. Lounds, 112 D Miami Manor, Oxford, Ohio.

DELTA-P'HI— Charles E. Hicks, P.O. Box 7018, Jackson College, Jackson, Mississippi.

DELTA-CHI—Van W . Lewis 36 Hopkinson Avenue, Brooklyn 33, New York.

DELTA-PSI—Reid Anderson, Florida N. and I. M. College, St. Augustine, Florida.

EPSILON-ALPHA—Merele Dixon, 69 Port Lawrence Apartments, Toledo, Ohio.

EPSILON-BETA—Clarence D. Johnson, 2494 South Lily Avenue, Fresno 6, California.

EPSILON-GAMMA—Lee Morris Walton, Bishop College, Marshall, Texas.

EPSILON-DELTA—Dr. Oscar W . Ritchie, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.

EPSILON-EPSILON —Curtiss LeBlanc, 204 N. West Street. Stillwater, Oklahoma.

EPSILON-ZETA—Dr. Edgar A. Toppin, Fayetteville State Teachers' College, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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ALPHA-LAMBDA—Clarence W. Gilliam, 4347 Pruitt C o u r t , Louisville, Kentucky.

B E T A - L A M B D A — Beltron L. O r m e , 815 W a s h i n g ton B o u l e v a r d , Kansas C i t y I, Kansas.

G A M M A - L A M B D A — B a r t o n W . M o r r i s , 293 E l i o t , Detroit, Michigan.

D E L T A - L A M B D A — C l i f t o n R. Jones, 2504 L o n g wood Street, Baltimore, M a r y l a n d .

EPSILON-LAMBDA—Clifford J . Shannon, 5141 A s h l a n d A v e n u e , St. Louis 15, Missouri.

ZETA LAMBDA—Daniel Jordan, 2808 Parrish Avenue, N e w p o r t News, Virginia.

ETA L A M B D A — W i l l i a m H . H a l e , 1209 Fountain Drive, Atlanta, G e o r g i a .

T H E T A - L A M B D A — S a m u e l B. K i d d , 942 N o . U p land A v e n u e , D a y t o n 7, O h i o .

IOTA-LAMBDA—John W. Moore, 2914 Paris Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana.

K A P P A L A M B D A — C h a r l e s A . G r a n t , 504 Beech Street, Greensboro, North C a r o l i n a .

M U L A M B D A — W i l l i a m H . S m i t h , Jr. 605 I r v i n g Street N . W . , Washington, D . C .

N U L A M B D A — W a l k e r H . Q u e r i e s , Ji Virginia State C o l l e g e , Petersburg, Virginia.

X I L A M B D A — H a r o l d D. L a n g r u m 5225 G r e e n w o o d A v e n u e , C h i c a g o 15, Illinois.

OMICRON L A M B D A — C . A . H o w s e , 1000 4th S t r e e t , N o r t h , B i r m i n g h a m 4, A l a b a m a .

PI L A M B D A — L l o y d H . M y e r s 1514 W e s t 21st S t r e e t , L i t t l e Rock, Arkansas.

R H O L A M B D A — J . M a s o n Davis, 22 M o n t i c e l l o Street, Buffalo, N e w Y o r k .

SIGMA LAMBDA—Henry Thomas, 3558 V i r g i l B o u l e v a r d , N e w O r l e a n s , Louisiana.

T A U L A M B D A — I s a a c H . M i l l e r , 1717 W i n d o v e r D r i v e , N a s h v i l l e 8, Tennessee.

U P S I L O N L A M B D A — R a l p h B. S t e w a r t , 109 E. Union S t r e e t , J a c k s o n v i l l e , F l o r i d a .

PHI LAMBDA—Joseph B. C h r i s t m a s , 719 S. Bloodworth Street, Raleigh, North C a r o l i n a .

CHI LAMBDA—Thomas E. Kelly, Box #132, Wilberforce, Ohio.

PSI L A M B D A — B . T. Scruggs, 1103 Queens D r i v e , C h a t t a n o o g a , Tennessee.

ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA—Arthur C. Williams, 158 Lincoln S t r e e t , M o n t c l a i r , N e w Jersey.

A L P H A BETA L A M B D A — C a r l I. L y n a m , 407 N .

U p p e r S t r e e t , L e x i n g t o n , Kentucky.

A L P H A G A M M A L A M B D A — J a m e s E. C o o k , Jr., 2140 M a d i s o n A v e n u e , N e w York 37, N e w Y o r k .

A L P H A D E L T A L A M B D A — A . B. O w e n s Jr., 598 W i l l i a m s A v e n u e , M e m p h i s , Tennessee.

A L P H A E P S I L O N L A M B D A — D r . R. W . H a r m o n , J r . , P . O . Box # 4 9 2 . Y a i o o C i t y , Mississippi.

A L P H A Z E T A L A M B D A — J o s e p h I. Turner, Bluefield State C o l l e g e , Bluefield, W e s t Virginia.

A L P H A ETA L A M B D A — A . C . H e r a l d , Jr., 3504 W e n t w o r t h , H o u s t o n 4 Texas.

A L P H A THETA LAMBDA—Chester C. Sutton, 1011 N . O h i o S t r e e t , A t l a n t i c C i t y , N e w Jersey.

A L P H A I O T A L A M B D A — E . R. A r m s t e a d , Institute, West Virginia.

A L P H A KAPPA L A M B D A — W i l l i a m C . Thomas, 729 Staunton Avenue, N . W . , Roanoke, West Virginia.

A L P H A M U L A M B D A — A . B. C o l e m a n 223 S o m erset D r i v e , Knoxville, Tennessee.

ALPHA NU LAMBDA—Benjamin H. Crutcher, P . O . Box # 2 1 , Tuskegee Institute, A l a b a m a .

A L P H A XI L A M B D A — W a y m a n D. P a l m e r , 548 O a k w o o d A v e n u e , T o l e d o 2, O h i o .

A L P H A O M I C R O N L A M B D A — W i l b u r C. Douglass, 412 Bakewell Building, Pittsburgh 19, Pennsylvania.

A L P H A PI L A M B D A — J a m e s O . Ellis 1500 E. 1st Street, Winston Salem, North C a r o l i n a .

A L P H A R H O L A M B D A — P a u l T. V e n a b l e , 272 M i a m i A v e n u e , C o l u m b u s 3, O h i o .

ALPHA SIGMA L A M B D A — L . G . Foster, Jr., 2508 Park Row, D a l l a s 15, Texas.

A L P H A T A U L A M B D A — T o l l i e W . H a r r i s , 326 N .

G r e e n w o o d Street, Tulsa 20, O k l a h o m a .

ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—W. H. Coston, A l a b a m a State C o l l e g e , M o n t g o m e r y I, A l a bama.

A L P H A P H I L A M B D A — T h e o d o r e R. G r e e n , N o r folk C o m m u n i t y H o s p i t a l , N o r f o l k , V i r g i n i a .

A L P H A C H I L A M B D A — T r a c y E. W i l l i a m s , III East H a l e S t r e e t , A u g u s t a , G e o r g i a .

ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—J. O . Jackson, 1300 H e i d t S t r e e t , A p t . D, C o l u m b i a , South C a r o lina.

BETA A L P H A L A M B D A — J o h n H . W h e a t o n , 19 G a t e s A v e n u e M o n t c l a i r , N e w Jersey.

BETA BETA LAMBDA—Charles L. Williams, 1200 N . W . 6th A v e n u e , M i a m i 34, F l o r i d a .

BETA G A M M A L A M B D A — M , Ralph P a g e — 4 2 0 N o r t h 1st S t r e e t , R i c h m o n d , V i r g i n i a .

BTA D E L T A L A M B D A — E r n e s t C . C o o k , Bethune C o o k m a n C o l l e g e , D a y t o n a Beach, F l o r i d a .

BETA E P S I L O N L A M B D A — L . G . Ashley. P . O .

Box # 2 4 7 , Boley, O k l a h o m a .

BETA Z E T A L A M B D A — D r . C . . T a y l o r , 405 E. D u n k l i n , Jefferson C i t y , M i s s o u r i .

BETA ETA L A M B D A — H u g h W . S h a r p , 1508 N . E .

15th S t r e e t , O k l a h o m a C i t y , O k l a h o m a .

BETA T H E T A L A M B D A — H . G . Dawson, Jr., C - 2 Mutual Drive Durham, North Carolina.

BETA IOTA LAMBDA—Lewis Lombard, Jr., Southern Branch P . O . , Baton R o u g e , Louisiana.

BETA K A P P A L A M B D A — J a m e s B. C o a x u m , 322 Ashley A v e n u e , C h a r l e s t o n , South C a r o l i n a .

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BETA N U L A M B D A — H . W . N o r r i s , Johnson C .

Smith University, C h a r l o t t e , N o r t h C a r o l i n a .

BETA X I L A M B D A — W . T. Bryant, 2741 Franklin Street, O m a h a , Nebraska.

BETA O M I C R O N LAMBDA—Curtis A. Woodw a r d , 1250 H ercules S t r e e t , M o b i l e , A l a b a m a .

BETA PI L A M B D A — G e o r g e A . Poyer, 2 First Street, A l b a n y , N e w Y o r k .

BETA R H O L A M B D A — J a m e s E. S m i t h , 962 W e s t F e d e r a l S t r e e t , Youngstown I, O h i o .

BETA S I G M A L A M B D A — W i l l i a m A . Jones, 115 C o t t a g e Grove Road, Bloomfield Connecticut BETA T A U L A M B D A — C l y d e R. Broadus, 2200 Evans A v e n u e , Fort W o r t h 4, Texas.

BETA U P S I L O N L A M B D A — V . J . G i l m o r e , 400 L a c o n l e S t r e e t , Jackson, Tennessee.

BETA P H I L A M B D A — J a m e s Fisher, 520 W e s t Henry Street, Savannah, G e o r g i a .

BETA C H I LAMBDA—Harry M . H o d g e s , 808 Fondulac Street, Muskogee, O k l a h o m a .

BETA PSI L A M B D A — O s c a r V. L i t t l e , 5835 Ernest A v e n u e , Los A n g e l e s , C a l i f o r n i a .

G A M M A A L P H A L A M B D A , A . R. W a r e , J r . , 401 N . A u g u s t a S t r e e t , Staunton V i r g i n i a .

GAMMA BETA L A M B D A — A r n o l d W .

Wright, Kentucky S t a t e C o l l e g e , F r a n k f o r t , Kentucky.

GAMMA GAMMA LAMBDA—Luke Chatman P . O . Box # 1 3 1 1 , G r e e n v i l l e , South C a r o l i n a .

GAMMA DELTA L A M B D A — M a r t i n K. Austin 1213 S. F a y e t t e Street, Beckley. W e s t V i r g i n i a .

GAMMA EPSILON LAMBDA—Jacob H. Bronaugh, 1216 Broad S t r e e t , H o p k i n s v i l l e , Kentucky.

GAMMA ZETA LAMBDA—Richard F. Pride 2907 26th Street, T a m p a , F l o r i d a .

G A M M A ETA L A M B D A — J o h n B. M u r p h y , 1308 E. 12th S t r e e t , A u s t i n , Texas.

G A M M A T H E T A L A M B D A — C h a r l e s L. S i m m s , 522 N . C l a y t o n S t r e e t , W i l m i n g t o n , D e l a w a r e .

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GAMMA IOTA LAMBDA—Thomas E. Mason 302 C l i f t o n Place, Brooklyn 16, N e w York.

176. G A M M A K A P P A L A M B D A — B . T. W a s h i n g t o n , 304 N . 6th S t r e e t , W i l m i n g t o n , N o r t h C a r o l i n a .

177. G A M M A M U L A M B D A — S a m u e l E. Russell, Box 214, F l o r i d a A . a n d M . University, Tallahassee, Florida.

178. G A M M A N U L A M B D A — A l l e n F. T h o r n h i l l , 719 Johnson S t r e e t , L y n c h b u r g , V i r g i n i a .

179. G A M M A X I L A M B D A — J . T. W a r d l a w , 4300 3rd A v e n u e South, M i n n e a p o l i s 9, M i n n e s o t a .

180. G A M M A O M I C R O N L A M B D A — B e n C . H a m p t o n , A l b a n y State C o l l e g e , A l b a n y , G e o r g i a .

181. G A M M A PI L A M B D A — J a m e s L. S w e a t f , 2723 A v e n u e P; G a l v e s t o n , Texas.

182. G A M M A R H O L A M B D A — C l a r e n c e L. B e n f o r d , 2205 M a d i s o n Street, G a r y , I n d i a n a .

183. G A M M A SIGMA LAMBDA—R. N . Thompson, Fort V a l l e y S t a t e C o l l e g e , Fort V a l l e y Georgia' 184. G A M M A T A U LAMBDA—T. L. Ingham, 106 John S t r e e t , O r a n g e , Texas.

185. G A M M A E P S I L O N L A M B D A — D r . I. J . L a m o t h e Jr., Ill 1-2 W .

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186. G A M M A P H I L A M B D A — J a m e s P. Joshua 645 62nd S t r e e t , O a k l a n d , C a l i f o r n i a .

187. G A M M A C H I L A M B D A — C h a r l e s H . Kelly, 55 San Jose S t r e e t , S h a r p Park, C a l i f o r n i a 188. G A M M A PSI L A M B D A — E . L. Fair, 32 G r a i l Street, A s h e v i l l e , N o r t h C a r o l i n a .

189. D E L T A A L P H A L A M B D A — H e n r y C . C r a w f o r d , 10708 H a m p d e n A v e n u e , C l e v e l a n d 8, O h i o .

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N o r t h A v e n u e , M i l w a u k e e 4, W i s c o n s i n .

W i l l i a m s S t r e e t , Denver, C o l o r a d o .

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D E L T A BETA L A M B D A — J u d s o n H . Furlow, 102 W . C o u n t y S t r e e t , Phoebus, V i r g i n i a .

D E L T A G A M M A L A M B D A — J o h n R. Q u e e n , 232 H e a r n e A v e n u e , C i n c i n n a t t i 29 O h i o D E L T A DELTA L A M B D A — R . L. S m i t h , 431 N .

Rosemary A v e n u e , W e s t Palm Beach Florida D E L T A E P S I L O N L A M B D A — H a r o l d W . Thomas, 1731 G a t y A v e n u e , East St. Louis Illinois D E L T A Z E T A L A M B D A — R . L. H u r s t , S. C . S t a t e C o l l e g e , O r a n g e b u r g , South C a r o l i n a .

D E L T A ETA L A M B D A — V a n c e J . W i l l i a m s , 3901 East 6th S t r e e t , T o p e k a , Kansas.

D E L T A T H E T A L A M B D A — A a r o n L. S m i t h , 519 Pearl S t r e e t , H u n t s v i l l e , A l a b a m a .

DELTA I O T A L A M B D A — L o r e n z o Rudolph Manns, 444 3rd A v e n u e , C o l u m b u s , G e o r g i a .

D E L T A K A P P A L A M B D A — C l y d e L. Reese, 308 N . S a n b o r n S t r e e t , Florence, South C a r o l i n a DELTA MU LAMBDA—Harold G. L o g a n , 15 G r e n a d a Place, M o n t c l a i r , N e w Jersey.

D E L T A N U L A M B D A — L . W i l s o n Y o r k , 341 Ross Street, Danville, V i r g i n i a .

GENERAL ORGANIZATION (material mailed to National Headquarters individually) D E L T A X I L A M B D A — H e r n d o n G . H a r r i s o n , 808 W o o d e n Boulevard. O r l a n d o , Florida.

DELTA OMICRON LAMBDA—Dr. Jamas D. Singletary, Maryland State C o l l e g e , Prncess Anne, Maryland.

D E L T A PI L A M B D A — A n d r e w J . D u r g a n , 1417 Tremont Street, Selma, A l a b a m a .

DELTA R H O L A M B D A — U . J . Andrews, P.O. D r a w e r # 1 5 9 8 , San A n t o n i o , Texas.

DELTA SIGMA LAMBDA—Oliver E. Jackson A . M . and N . C o l l e g e , Pine Bluff, A r k a n s a s .

DELTA T A U DELTA—Joe I s l a n d , 724 S. 3rd S t r e e t . Phoenix, A r i z o n a .

DELTA UPSILON LAMBDA—James C. Leary, 1954 W e i n s t o c k Street, S h r e v e p o r t , L o u i s i a n a .

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1511 N . P a l a c e , Tyler, Texas.

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EPSILON BETA LAMBDA—W. S. 534 N e w S t r e e t , M a c o n , G e o r g i a .

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EPSILON G A M M A L A M B D A — F r a n k .W. Morris, I I W a y n e S t r e e t , Boston 2 1 , Massachusetts.

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E P S I L O N DELTA L A M B D A — J a m e s O . Hopson, Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama.

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EPSILON-EPSILON-LAMBDA-Henry L. P.O. Box # 4 2 , Paul Q u i n n C o l l e g e , Texas. ;

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E P S I L O N ETA L A M B D A — H a r r y C . W a r d 203 N .

M o r r i s S t r e e t , P o r t l a n d 12, O r e g o n .

E P S I L O N ETA L A M B D A — C l y d e C . C u r r i n , 409 E. 13th S t r e e t , C a r u t h e r s v i l l e , Missouri.

E P S I L O N T H E T A L A M B D A - W i n t o n T. W i l l i a m s , N o r t h Shore, P e m b r o k e E., B e r m u d a , B . W . I .

EPSILON IOTA LAMBDA—Lloyd Sykes, P.O. Box # 5 2 , C a p r o n , V i r g i n i a .

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EPSILON KAPPA L A M B D A - U l y s s e s G . Mathis, P . O . Box # 3 2 4 , G r a m b l i n g , Louisiana.

E P S I L O N M U L A M B D A — L e r o y A n d e r s o n , 1301 E. Fisher S t r e e t , Pensacola, F l o r i d a .

EPSILON NU LAMBDA—John F. Bailey Jr. 1404 E f f i n g h a m S t r e e t , Portsmouth, V i r q i n i a .

E P S I L O N XI L A M B D A — B . H . C o o p e r PO Box 1000, C l a r k s d a l e , Mississippi.

E P S I L O N O M I C R O N L A M B D A — T h o m a s M . Law, St. Paul's C o l l e g e , L a w r e n c e v i l l e , V i r g i n i a .

E P S I L O N PI L A M B D A - W i l l i a m E. Jackson, 18 N . Chestnut Street, O c a l a , Florida.

EPSILON R H O L A M B D A — W . Edward Murphy P . O . Box # 1 0 9 8 , F a y e t t e v i l l e , N o r t h C a r o l i n a .

E P S I L O N S I G M A L A M B D A — W i l l i e T. Ellis 903 Bradley Avenue, Tarboro, N o r t h C a r o l i n a .

EPSILON TAU L A M B D A - H a r o l d M a z y c k , Box 2137, Prairie View A a n d M C o l l e g e , Prairie V i e w , Texas.

E P S I L O N U P S I L O N L A M B D A - W i l l i a m A . Tipper 1819 Seymour S t r e e t , Flint 3, M i c h i g a n .

EPSILON PHI LAMBDA—Burton G . West 900 D u n b a r A v e n u e , Port A r t h u r , Texas.

EPSILON CHI LAMBDA, Edward N. Smith, S t a t e Teachers' C o l l e g e , E l i z a b e t h C i t y , N o r t h Carolina.

EPSILON PSI L A M B D A - H a r m a n D. Freeman 434 Douglass S t r e e t , A l e x a n d r i a , Louisiana.

Z E T A A L P H A L A M B D A — C h a r l e s B. M o r t o n 405 N . W . 21st A v e n u e , Fort L a u d e r d a l e Florida Z E T A BETA L A M B D A — B o o k e r T. H o g a n , 1437 38th A v e n u e , S a c r a m e n t o , C a l i f o r n i a ZETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Richard D. Jones P . O . Box # 2 9 7 , L a n g s t o n , O k l a h o m a .

Z E T A D E L T A L A M B D A — A l o n z o P. Moss 814 S. Yellow S p r i n g S t r e e t , S p r i n g f i e l d Ohio' Z E T A E P S I L O N L A M B D A — R i c h a r d L. Johnson 58 W . W e s t s i d e A v e n u e , Red Bank, N e w Jersey.

Z E T A Z E T A L A M B D A — E m m e r s o n F. Ashby 20 Powell S t r e e t , F r e e p o r t , L . I . , N e w York Z E T A ETA L A M B D A — W . G . Keyes, 1504 Beauf o r t S t r e e t , N e w Bern, N o r t h C a r o l i n a .

Z E T A T H E T A L A M B D A — R i c h a r d B. W o o d w a r d , 1212 N . 17th Street, H a r r i s b u r g , Pennsylvania.

ZETA I O T A L A M B D A - W i l l i a m D. C l a r k , 210 Somerset S t r e e t , T r e n t o n , N e w Jersey ZETA KAPPA L A M B D A — L e w i s A . James 1146 W . 9th S t r e e t , Des M o i n e s , I o w a .

Z E T A M U L A M B D A — D r . G i l b e r t R. M a s o n , 742 Nixon S t r e e t , A p t . J , Biloxi, Mississippi.

Z E T A N U L A M B D A — W e s t r y G . H o m e , 157 Lel a n d A v e n u e , P l a i n f i e l d , N e w Jersey.

Z E T A XI L A M B D A — R o b e r t L. Barrett, 1808 Foster S t r e e t , Evanston, Illinois.

Z E T A O M I C R O N L A M B D A — C h a r l e s G . Scott, 5243 Race S t r e e t , P h i l a d e l p h i a 39, Pennsylvania!

ZETA PI L A M B D A — J e r r y C r o w d e r , 1431 30th A v e n u e , S e a t t l e 22, W a s h i n g t o n .

Z E T A R H O L A M B D A — C o u r t n e y P. H o u s t o n , 12 M c K e e R o a d , Route # 1 , D o v e r , D e l a w a r e .

Z E T A S I G M A L A M B D A — P a y t o n C . C o o k , 248 N .

29th Street, San D i e g o , C a l i f o r n i a .

Z E T A T A U L A M B D A — C l a r e n c e W . M i l l e r , 813 N . A d a m s S t r e e t , A m a r i l l o , Texas.

Z E T A U P S I L O N L A M B D A — J o h n E. C h a m b e r s , 1013 C o l l e g e Street, South Boston, V i r g i n i a .

ZETA PHI LAMBDA-William Decker C l a r k e , R o c k l a n d R o a d , South N o r w a l k , C o n n e c t i c u t ZETA C H I L A M B D A — B r i n g i e r H . Barker, 701 19th S t r e e t , F r a n k l i n t o n , L o u i s i a n a .

Z E T A PSI L A M B D A — W a r r e n C o m b r e , 409 Louisiana A v e n u e , Lake C h a r l e s , Louisiana.

ETA A L P H A L A M B D A — C h a r l e s H . W i l s o n , Jr., 47 C a r m e l S t r e e t , N e w H a v e n , C o n n e c t i c u t .

ETA BETA LAMBDA—Armand M. Robinson, 2009 N . Estelle, W i c h i t a 14, Kansas.

ETA G A M M A L A M B D A — D a v i d Pipkin, 118 12th Street, Lafayette, Louisiana.

ETA D E L T A L A M B D A — O r i s V. G a r y , P . O . Box # 4 5 7 , M o n r o e , Louisiana.

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ETA EPSILON L A M B D A — David H. Howell, Y M C A of L i b e r i a , Broad S t r e e t , C r o w n Hill, Monrovia, Liberia.

ETA Z E T A L A M B D A — N e l s o n C . Jackson, 165 C l i n t o n A v e n u e , N e w Rochelle, N e w York.

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ternity became the first fraternity to present a model of their engineering attorney

Major

and

Brother Belford

designer,

Alphaman

Lawson, Alpha

Robert

sweetheart,

Wesley

PRESENT â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

A

campus last week, Beta O m i c r o n C h a p i e r

house for

the proposed

shows off the dream

Miss W a n e t t a

FIRST of Alpha

row.

Left to

model to celebration

speaker,

J . Ramsey and Beta

Fraternity Omicron's

prexy Brother

Phi Alpha

right:

Washington, Inman

Fra-

Architectural Otey.

D.

C.

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