The Informer and Texas Freeman (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 83, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 19, 1943 Page: 2 of 16
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as Tuberculosis Ass’n
Board Meeting in Austin
THE INFORMER, SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1943
ISTIN, Texas.—(Spl.)—Imme- City; F. K Dougharty, Liberty; Dr.
and post-war activities for
ontrol of tuberculosis in Tex-
re among the matters consid-
the board of directors of
Texas Tuberculosis Association
neeting in Austin on June 13.
s were, formulated for the
organization of a state-wide com-
mittee to provide for sufficient beds
to take care of the needs of the
tuberculous, for the proper distri-
bution of sanatoria, whether large
local or district sanatoria, and to
encourage proper relations and co-
operation with our southern neigh-
bor, Mexico, a
^
An immediate objective approved
by the board of directors was the
organization of more . county-wide
tuberculosis associations to con-
duct year-round educational pro-
grams, diagnostic, case-finding and
nursing services to meet the pres-
ent needs in communities where
such facilities do not now exist.
Dr. McIver Furman of Corpus
Christi was re-elected president of
the Association: F. K. Dougharty
of Liberty was elected first vice-
president; Mrs. R. H. Traylor of
Laredo, second vice-president; J.
W. Butler to Texas City, secretary;
and Dr. Z. T. Scott of Austin, treas-
urer. Elected to the Executive Com-
mittee were: Dr Elliott Menden-
hall, Dallas; Dr. Erie Sellers, Abi-
Jene: Dr. J. B. White, Amarillo; Dr.
J. Edward Johnson, Mineral Wells;
and Dr. Elva A. Wright, Houston.
Board members present for the
meeting were: Dr. Elva A. Wright,
Houston; Dr. H. F. Carman, Dallas;
A. H. Penland, Houston; Dr. Z. T.
Scott, Austin; J. W. Butler, Texas
Third Ward Day
Nursery Open At
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HOUSTON— The Third Ward
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tinue operation of their nursery
project at its new location, 3237
Burkett at Simmons streets.
The nursery will hold open house
at its new location. Saturday, June
19. from 4 p.m. to 8 pm.
The nursery will continue to
operate as before, for underprivi-
loged children and also for keep-
tag any children of parents who
work and who would like to pay
a small fee.
S The school is operated from 7 a.m.
to 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
The teaching staff Is under the
supervision of Mrs. Edwin Harri-
soh Mr. Clara Madison is the head
je management . committee,
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Is WAAC Graduate
FORT DES MOINES, la.—Aux-
iliary Viola Y. Burris of Scotland-
ville, La., was one of 83 Negro wo-
men recently graduated from the
Bakers and Cooks School at First
WAAC Training Center Fort Des
Moines, la. She was a member-of
the largest class of Negro students
ever graduated from the school at
one time to date.
Auxiliary Burris, whose rating is
the WAAC equivalent of Private in
the Army, earned the title of First
Cook because of The high average
she attained in class work and prac-
tice training in WAAC mess halls.
To qualify as a First Cook a stu-
dent must graduate with an ave-
rage of 85 per cent or more.
She was taught in tne Bakers and
Cooks School how to prepare, cook
and serve large quantities of food
properly, without waste and ac-
cording to Army methods. During
her training she attended daily
classes arid prepared meals for her
fellow Waacs in WAAC mess halls
at the Training Center.
She will be assigned to duty in
a WAAC mess hall.
Army Ends Probe
At Selfridge Field
SELFRIDGE FIELD, Michigan.—
(ANP) — Lt. Col. John Harlan
Amon, inspector general's depart-
ment, has completed a month’s in-
vestigation of alleged irregularities
in the administration of army affairs
at Selfridge field, and has depart-
ed for Washington.
This was announced by Col. Wil-
liam B. Wright, commanding of-
ficer, in response to queries by
newspapermen. Col. Amen closed
his office Thursday night and upon
departure did not divulge any of
the findings of his investgaton.
Col. Wright authorized the Self-
ridge field public relations officer
to deny that he knew of any fu-
ture plans of Col. Amen other than
Col. Amen's trip—to Washington.
The Detroit News and the Detroit
Times queried the public relations
officers concern
these newspapers hi
Washington to the
announcement probably will be
forthcoming soon from Selfridge
field." The public relations officer
stated that he had no knowledge
of any such announcement at this
station, that Col. Wright also is
reports that
FM rm
unaware of such plans, and that,
apparently, the next announcement,
—if any—would be made from
Washington by' the inspector gen-
eral's department.
Col. Amen's investigation here
started on May 11 with a staff that
included Lt. Col. Julius Moret,
Capt. Thomas S. Hinkle (since pro-
moted to major), and Capt. Smith
Brookhart, Jr.
HOME ON FURLOUGHT
S Sgt. Jimmy Jackson, a former
resident of this city, visited his rel-
atives at 1005 Dart street, and a
host of friends while on a short
leave. He shared honors at a for-
mal party given by Miss Wilma
Blair. 1612 W. Webster, and was
also honored at many other enter-
tainments before returning to duty
at Camp Stewart, Ga., where he is
supply staff sergeant.
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A Tribute To Father
The original celebration of Father's Day was observed by
the states on different Sundays. Mrs. John Bruce Dodd, of
Spokane, Washington, sent a request to the Rev. Conrad,
president of the Ministerial Association, proposing that a
day for fathers be set aside. It was in 1910 the Association
proclaimed the 3rd Sunday in June as Father’s Day.
HONOR THY FATHER
If we, the black sons and daugh-
ters of America, forget our fath-
er, and unless we stop to pay re-
spect to these persecuted sons of
’TIE FATHER’S DAT
By Anselm Joseph Finch
Good Morning Dad. . . ‘tis Father's
Day
I want you to be happy and mer-
ry and gay:
You deserve this day given in your
name -
And our love for you . .. will never
wane.
You have given us railroads, cities
and towns
All of .which have come without
the slightest frown;
Freely have you struggled: gladly
have you tolled
To make this country and free end
• .. sacred soil.
In rain and in heat; in sleet and In
snow
Your faith in us , . you did always
show;
The sweat of your brow; . . . the
blood of your heart
Will ever keep us together . . , and
never apart.
Thanks, Dad, for the home, the
school and the church
You gave them to us. . . may we
never besmirch.
In loyalty and in truth . . . we
hear your voice
‘Tis your day Dad ... sit up and
rejoice!
Soldiers To Drill At Juneteenth Park Celebration
According to information release
ed, the Colored Recreation Coun-
usually large group of colored
citizens. The programs will be high
lighted with drilling demonstra.
cil, steered by its chairman. Dr. J. _ - . -____
Leon Peacock, has arranged a pro- tions by the soldiers from nearby
gram that will appeal to an un- Ellington Field, under the direc-
YMCA Building Fund Committee
Pharaohs, we have committed the
unpardonable sin, the sin of in-
gratitude; and we are not worthy
to reap the harvest that thrived on
their blood. We as American Ne-
groes have been left a heritage
surpassed by no people in this “See
of Bloods.” Our fathers fought and
are fighting in the same manner
in which they fought when America
was in the cradle in order that
they, the men who did so much to
build this empire, might have the
freedom to enjoy it. One of our
fathers, Crispus Attucks, started
our empire by dying our flag in his
blood in order that Key might see
it wave.
Down through the years of slav-
ery black fathers fought to free
themselves and to keep America
free. Yes, before that wind waa
gone fathers like Douglass were
snaking away their brothers and
trying to lease the shackles of slav-
ery that bound them. Yes. snaking
away men, who having fought and
some given their lives for e coun-
try had to steal away to live.
Today our fathers are still fight-
ing, fighting to free us completely.
They ere fighting to free ue from
superstition, ignorance, feer, and
fighting to kill the Southern ser-
pent who stands spread reedy to
strike our throats. They are agein
fighting to keep America free of
foreign powers.
In spite of the discouragements
that heve presented themselves our
fathers heve fought and are fight-
ing for Americe, for us, and for.
humanity. We must not forget
them. We cennot pay them. We
cennot praise them sufficiently. But
for these men who heve been
lynched by men they saved, lived
in the cabins behind the mansions
they built, eaten the chaff of the
lend their sweet made fertile, we
can stop a minute end thenk God
for them and try to prepare our-
selves to take their places. The
goal' for which they have thus far
so nobly advanced is not yet
reached. It will cost more blood,
sweet, and tears to reach it. We
will reach it but in our final strug-
gle to reach the roof we must not
forget those who heve laid so firm
a foundation—our fathers. "
In a tribute to fathers of all men in or out of the armed
forces, Mr. R. H. Punch, Sr., represents the typical American
father. Of his thirteen children, two sons, a son-in-law, and
a daughter are in the armed forces. 1 e-th
Session To Hear
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interstate bus “Cl. Cold Riebsa the
suit of Sgt. Chared E. Salter for
an undisclosed sum here this week,
Guest Speakers
HOUSTON — The Texas Con-
ference of Branches of the NAACP
wil hold its annual session Satur-
day and Sunday of thia week at
the East Trinity Methodist church.
Many outstanding members of
the group here in Texas will ap-
pear- on the two-day program. On
Saturday, there will be several
panel discussions including “Uti-
lising our Inter-racial Contacts,”
led by Rev. J, S. Scott, Charles A.
Shaw and H. A. Dehoney; “Equal
Educational Opportunities,” led by
Attorney F. S. K. Whittaker, Rev,
J. D. Moore and Rev. L. S. White;
“The Fight For War Training and
Employment,” led by A. Maceo
Smith, Thomas Holley and A. E.
McDow; “Post War Status of the
Texas Negro,” led by Calvin L.
Walker, Rev. T. S. White and E.
0. Fitzgerald; and “Elimination of Mt. Vernon to Have
Poll Taxes as a Condition to Vot- — -
ing in Federal Elections,” led by
Dr. George Flemmings, Charles
Deo and W. M. Franklin.
Carter Wesley, Dr. T. A. Flet-
cher and Mrs. E. S. Kennard will
lead in discussing “Economic Re-
strictiona and Price Control Vio-
lations.”
Sunday’s program will be turn-
ed over to the installation of new
officers and the presentation of
the "Atlanta Life Cup.” Several
other interesting events are
on the program for the after-
noon including the report of Rev.
A. A. Lucas, Houston branch’s
president and delegate to the re-
according to court records.
Sgt. Salter, a member of the
368th infantry, 93rd division, and
his wife were ejected from Grey-
hound bus in Cincinnati last
August when they refused to be
forced to take the extreme rear
seat. He filed suit through Atty.
Theodore M. Berry.
The case was scheduled for trial
last week and Sgt. Salter obtained
a special furlough from the 93rd
division’s maneuvers in Louisiana
to be, here. Representatives of the
company contended they were not
ready for trial because the bus
driver involved was attending a
labor conference and made a settle-
ment of the claim.
Flag Dedication
.The young people’s choir of Mt. Vernon
Methodist church is presenting a service
flag dedication in honor of their i
the armed forces, Sunday, June to at
5:30 o’clock. at
Mrs. E. C. Ellison, head of the Eng.
lish department at the Jack Yates High
rhool will be the guest speaker. Mrs.
Hazel E. Lewis to director of the young
people’s chir. - 7
A. cordial invitation is extended to the
public to witness this very beautiful cer-
cent War Emergency Conference
of the national NAACP.
All sessions of the conference
will be open to the public includ.
ink the business sessions.
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Begins Pledge Collection Drive
The Negro YMCA building fund
committee is pushing ahead with
vigor, according to Rev. J. S. Scott
and Dr- W. M. Drake, co-general
chairmen of the drive to complete
the collection on pledges made to
the new YMCA building fund in
1939, and to collect new contribu-
tions from hundreds of citizens who
Here June 21st
ROSCOE CONKLIN SIMMONS
Col. Roscoe Conklin Simmons,
orator and lecturer, will address
citizens of Houston in a patriotic
rally at City Auditorium June 21st,
• p. m. He will discuss “The Ne-
gro's Part in the War, and 'the
Peace”, it was announced by C. W.
Rice, general chairman of the
Worker’s Aid club, under whose
auspices the rally will be conduct-
ed.
Col. Simmons will be introduced
by William L. Davis, principal of
Harper Jr. High school and chair-
man of the Committee on Negro
Affairs in Harris County. Music
will be furnished by Wesley Chapel
choir, Mrs. Portia Smith, director.
The City-wide Usher Board will
serve under the direction of Dan
W. Gay, president.
ROYSE CITY #
The Greater New Hope Baptist church.
Rev. B. Bobbin Banks, pastor.
Sunday school opened at the usual time
with en officers present. After the open-"
ingthe pastor taught from the subject
"Why I Ought io Go to Church.” - •-
up to now have made no donations.
The first report yielded nearly $1.
500 from less than 50 subscribers
Hundreds of people who desire to
help out on this project are yet to
be seen, according to Rev. Scott and
Dr. Drake. Men and women work-
era are sorely needed to canvass
the field and call upon prospects
At the last report meeting the
executive committee reported over
$1,200. Mrs. Blanche Jackson was
“high captain” in money reported
The industrial and railroad groups
had the largest attendance.
The Baptist Ministers' association
was appealed to by Dr Drake and
Chairman P. H. Holden, Tuesday
morning at their regular meeting
The appeal was enthusiastically re-
ceived. Rev. L. H. Simpson, presi-
dent of the association,said. “The
Baptist association will Itad in this
as it does in all other community
interests." .•
Among the publicity features of
the week in promoting the drive
will be the presentation of a film
in the local theatres entitled: “The
Negro and the YMCA." The public
will enjoy this picture.
Rivalry between the “Reds" and
“Blues” continues to rage. Purnell
and Mann are in it to the “last
drop.”
The campaign will end June 25.
according to present schedules.
LADIES AUXILIARY BROTHER-
HOOD OF SLEEPING •
CAR PORTERS
The Ladies Auxiliary to the
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Por-
ters met at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. John Estoril, 3102 Dennis
street, June 9, with the president,
Mrs. J. King, presiding.
Old and new business was dis-
cussed. The meeting hour has been
changed to 7 p. m. for the summer
months. The hostess served a de-
licious menu.
Mrs. Leona M. Price, reporter.
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Sunday school opened Sunday at the
usual hour.
James Harrial Langston from Dallas is
visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Atule Langston, .
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tion of Sergeant Leeand; dances
from the colored playgrounds of th
city, races, awards, and speeches
The speeches and dances are
features of the anniversary program
to be held Friday night at 8:39
o'clock, in the auditorium of the
clubhouse. The council will be cele-
brating the fourth year of its oc-
cupancy of the improvements made
with the aid of funds from the
WPA. Mrs. M. O. Sledge, who has
nursed and watched Emancipation
grow from a plot containing frame
structures to the modern structures
that adorn it today, will preside
at this program. The dean of the
Houston College for Negroes, A. E.
Norton, will deliver the principal
address. Music will be furnished by
a group of singers, directed by Roy
Leeland Hopkins.
The Juneteenth program, begin-
ning at 2 p.m., with races for both
children and adults, followed by
an indoor service at which the
following Houstonians will be
awarded life memberships of the
Colored Recreation Council: C. N.
Love, veteran newspaper man; Mrs.
Jessie Harrison Robertson, former
school teacher and at present edu-
cational director of the Anti-Tuber,
culosis League: W. E Miller, re-
tired supervisor of the colored
schools: Mrs. Gertrude Turner and
Mrs. Willie Blount Morrison. Hous-
ton teachers.
If present, the mayor, city man- ;
ager, and the director of parks and
recreation will be presented to the
colored citizens of Houston. The
city officials will be presented by
Miss Corinne Fonde, assistant di-
rector of parks and recreation. Th'
third feature of the program will
be drilling by the soldiers from
Ellington Field, cur final feature
is a youth dance in the auditorium
of the clubhouse.
All of these activities except the
dance and the swimming pool are
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JOY BELL SOCIAL CLUB
The Joy Bell Social club held
its regular meeting Monday night
at the home of Mrs. St Joe Nichols.
The meeting was called to order
by the president. Song and prayer
were led by the chaplain. Old and
new business was discussed. Two
new members were added to the
club. ' FA
Officers elected for the ensuing
year are as follows: Marie Hayden,
president; Lucille Haverly, vice
president; Jeffery Morgan .secre-
tary; Lena Moore, treasurer; St. Joe
Nichols, chaplain; Beatrice Alex,
ander, business manager; and Doro-
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