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THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE Established 1875 By J. H. DEVKAUX $OL c. JOHNSON........ Editor and Publisher t. H. BUTLER .................... Asso. Editor KISS WILLA M. AYERS, Asst, to Pub. & Manager Published Every Thursday 1009 WEST BROAD STREET Telephone, Dial 5S28 Subscription Rate In Advance One Year--------------------J2.50 Six Months_________________$L59 Remittance must be made by Express, Posi Office Money Order or Registered Mail. Entered at the Post Office at Savannah, Oa. M Second Class Matter. : “You mustn’t say’ 1 can’t, Fus’ thing you’ll git the habit of cantin’.’ In the famous Sugar Hill case in Los Angeles, Judge Thurmond Clajrke in ren¬ dering his decision, said: “It is time that members of the Negro race are* accorded without reservations or evasions, the full rights guaranteed them under the 14th Amendment to the Federal Constitution Judges have avoided the real issue too long.” The Sugar Hill case was brought by a minority of the white folk of West Adams Heights to oust Negroes under a ra- dal restriction covenant drawn up among themselves. The fight for democracy still goes on here in crusading America. Shades of Adolf Hitler, Paul Goebels and Borman ----- THE EDUCATIONAL FORUM The forum on education at the Armstrong Junior College was significant because of the democratic atmosphere which prevailed during the meeting. We know that a fo- rum, in the nature of the case, must be dern- ocratic. The promotion of the forum, the number and character of the participants, and their unrestrained and outspoken ing and opinion are probably indicative of the way the public feels about our schools, Except for the mention of a needed new high school building for Negroes, they were not thought of. It may be as well that they were not otherwise mentioned. If there is need for investigating white schools, cer- gage in instructional activities, or where there is social sanction for segregation what Negroes led about their educational facilities, or salary schedule, or load, or whether the board ol education should be elected by the people, is of little moment. A few Negroes were present at the forum but they took no part in the dis- cussion because they felt they were not ex- jiected to. One thing the forum has already done: it has shown that to get better schools the public must be willing to provide the money to pay for them. • Those who missed hearing Dr. Marshal) Shepard on Wednesday night are less well informed and poorer thereby. Dr. Shepard is the Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D. C. the pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Philadelphia, and is the man who was made .famous, shall we say, by Senator “Cotton” Ed Smith of South Carolina, when he walked out of the National Democratic Convention at Philadelphia because Dr. Shepard was called on to give the invocation on that historic occasion, an incident which has been one of the spectres to dog the steps of American diplomats in the peace coun¬ cils. Dr. Shepard brought out the fact that Europeans and Russians have kept before American statesmen the inconsistency of their position as messengers of democracy in Europe, when in America it is diluted and vitiated by racial prejudice and its at tendant segregations aud It is not surprising that Secretary Byrnes was confronted with the undemocratic prac- tices of his own state. M a n y right thinking Americans expressed the long ago that our country would go into peace conference with unclean hands. our national face is red iy>w, it can be at- tributed to our government’s agreement with race baiters of the Bilbo type who ear¬ And Other Ills Removed From The Armv Washington, D. C. (NNPA) The Washington Chapter of the Ameriean Veterans Committee wants race segregation, off duty saluting and special uniforms for officers abolished in the United States armed forces. rvuopting as ics program, a olution which was originally drawn up to be sent to t ongress, the vet eran organization, at a packed meeting held in the ( hambet <>! Cx>mmeree building Tuesday, P 10 posed changes in the armed tr.es which would achieve the fol- * lowing: l. Elimination ot the cleavage expressed in the phrase, “officers and men” and the extension of the military “Code of Honor” to al ranks. 2 Advancement and retention of rank to be dependent upon dem- onstrated ability .rather than so- ciai or educational background niority, Eiumnation of racial segre- ry their bias and bigotry into the armed forces and even into the halls of the Con¬ gress of the United States. Dr. Shepard related many interesting and challenging things, challenging to both white and colored people. It is one of the evils of the situation in which we live that good advice and the straight thinking of : Negroes are so insulated and left alone by I publicity agencies that white people cannot benefit there from. Our country, hated by other countries be- j cause it is rich and aspiring to world lead- j ership, may not win the coveted goal if it I persists in following its present policies with regard to minority races. There are more Negroes qualified to vote now’ than at anytime within the past three decades. Of course, whether they will 6e able to vote depends upon the willingness of the Chatham County Executive Commit¬ tee to abide by the provisions of the Fed¬ eral Constitution, or its willingness to ac¬ cept the decision of Judge Davis in the Primus King Case. Democratic practice in our country makes it necessary, for Ne¬ groes any way, to have to fight every step of the way. The Constitution makes pro¬ visions and the courts interpret them. Still we have to go to court ajjajn to get its or- ders executed, The Kin*; decision has not settled the question of Negroes voting in ; Georgia. Further court action is neces- * sapy. This takes money. A dommitte*; purpose of assisting with the case. It is t [is !a worthy being organized Let’s to receive help. funds for the cause. - j THE REGENTS MEET j AppaMt , y [he sltuation at State 1 College is not considered bad enough to war- {rant Jed an investigation. We have mention-, af-j repeatedly some of the rumors about [fairs at the college which, .vere sufficiently serious, or important, to imake an investigation necessary. We have [cited the which activities luded of the sending instructors’ special com- mittee, inc a j [called representative attention to to the chancellor. item in the We student have an i magazine which complained of instructors j attention to the girls. The rumor that girls are requisitioned from their dormi- tones and kept ovit all night or until early morning hours, is alone enough to arbusg them be a matter to be looked into of the implications involved in such a prac- tice. It is reported that complaint the matter of withholding contracts is the j reason why one of the instructors was charged. There was considerable dissatis- faction over the salary allowed for summer school work, so the report goes, which would no t have arisen if the state’s policy as re- gards contracts were followed, it seems that Negro parents will have to do whatever is done, if they care about ’the higher education of their children. Our [advice to all who can afford it is, to send [their children to some other college. -- A CHRISTMAS PRAYER By Ruth Taylor [Most mighty and merciful Father As the bells of the world begin their chimes this Christmas v T )ay, wo thank Thee for the great and manifold blessings Thou has visited upon us in this past year, for the victories over Thy ene¬ mies, for the release from their suf¬ fering of the persecuted, reconstruction “and the trying days of reconversion which lie ahead, keep us humble, we pray. Bow down our walls in obedience to Thy holy law of love for our follow men, no matter what their color, class or creed. Uplift us in spirit that we may in self-im- molation have courage to use wisely th“ gifts Thou hast bestowed upon us, and that we may bring Thy kingdom o* peace and justice for all men to ful- fillment on this earth, is the power and the glory. Grant ns the spirit to follow Thee in our dai- lives, down whatever path Thou may j lead Him us. in whose This we honor ask in the keep name 1 hrist- of we mas. Amen. and such social ationa as arc evidenced by ent uniforms, and by messing, housing, sanitary £cl . eational facilities, and off SIl [ ut j ntr> j Revision of the Articles \y ur a;1 ^ i), c Articles for nu>nl of , ht . Navy t0 make more consistent with modern ; na j procedure, with respect Ua lity of all ranks before aw and guarantees of fair and judgnlent 5 Eq , a u 2a tion of family, leave and uniform j ow - aac cg f or all ranks, at the maintaining graduations pay t'”"* and compensation longevity, longevity, special special and hazardous hazardous dnt.v duty 6. Institution of ar. s stem far bringing to the of higher authority of all ranks resulting from rua’- inefficiency and 7. Institution of an educational program for all ranks that will include vocational training, orien¬ tation in current events, and pro¬ motion of fraternity among all ranks. 8. Revision of the admission sys¬ tem for ihe service schools to be bused upon geographical quotas with a prerequisite of service with¬ in ranks and competitive examin¬ ations without congressional so j lection. service 9. Reorganization of the schools’ curricula to include in¬ struction and education in the prin¬ ciples of democracy. Highlight of the meeting came when James Baker, former 1st Sergeant at Walter Heed Hospit¬ al. told Major General Charles L. Bo’tc that he could not resist the opportunity to "hold a Major Gen¬ eral’s toes to the fire” and then give the general a good s o un d [thumping on segregation and dis- j crimination colored in the writer Army. in the Baker Fed- is the only [era! Housing Administrations (press section BUY VICTORY BOfiDS j m STAGE STARS BOOST TB XMAS SEAL SALE Lucas- TubtrcSs ^ . “ANNA Muriel LUCASTA” Smith. Carmen AND CARM Sunms.^tar of^'Anna^ cv cL 4 -o “ “ berculosis Christmas seals stitute and National Tubercu- Carmen Jones”, and Hilda from Lucille Singley, chairman losis Associatioon. <ANPi REV. JAMES PORTER I. I His Remains Brought ! r Tfc p fitvAnd ' ' ouricd ... Last Week , ! 1 (Files of Tribune. 1895) The mortal remains of Rev. Jas. formerly of this city,who j and were et)te „ in Uurel (; Cemetery. ' ,. ove Rey , )r Smjth tor of st , A M K church offi ,i ate(J . For near , v a balf C enturv-i*Uv. Porte! . lived in lhis fitv and s;ate . He was a love) . nf his ract , A1 . moBt his whol( , life was spent ^ hi8 effort to improve and meliorate their condition. A life impelled by such a lofty desire and uni-elfish motives deserves a reviewing at our hands. Such review iV Ticn 1 uugwii might urge others of better opportunities to even greater an I nobler ef- forts, and may encourage his liv- ing contemporaries, who, in days gone bv, did that which was need- ed to be done, regardless of chains and bonds. Rev. Jas. Porter was born in Charleston sixty nine years ago. He received the best education of¬ fered colored youths of that day which extended to the stu.ly of ancient and modern larfguages. He also studied music under George i O. Robinson of Charleston, author [ | of the “Casket,” latterly organist. of the Chippewa Square Baptist! church of this city and manager of j of the Augusta Music Store. He spent his early life in Charleston wjxere he was carried. Bishop Stephen Elliot and other Episcopalians planned the organi¬ zation of a colored church for this city. He desired Mr. Porter to come to Georgia and to become organist of this church and to train the choir. At that time free people'of color coming from another state could not remain longer than ten days. A special permission was ob¬ tained front the city council per¬ mitting Mr. Porter to remain under the guidance of his guardian. A number of persons possessed a knowledge of vocal music—Mr. Wm. T. Rose at the Second and Mr. Josh. Burke at the First Church being the vocal leaders of the day. but the City had no col¬ ored man with a knowledge of instrumental music. So he found a large and enthusiastic field for his musical efforts. He was equal to -the emergency. He was not narrow, and so worked and lab- • improve the i ored successfully to musical tone of all the churches, training and instructing all of the choirs. At the same time he ran a tail¬ or shop and though against the I law surreptitiously taught a day- school. In hi* floor he had a trap door where, when about to be sur¬ prised or apprehended his pupils might save themselves. In the latter of 1862 Rev. Jas. M. Simms returning from Rich- mond brought a copy of Lincoln’s! Emancipation Proclamation to go into effect Jan. 1, 1863. sion was given a number of per- sons to give a New Year’s sup- per. The company met, and Mr. Porter delivered an excellent ad- J „ __I on the proclamation. Sher- having captured Savannah, Porter at once opened a school 1 450 pupils in Bryan trades He became principal of this school and remained the head of it for a number of It was considered the most school for boys and young in the city, being: patronized most of the older citizens, and great need of the most learn- native men of the race. Rev . . M . ginuns, of great versatility,! expert- , e , attainment and and ran the only color- <r school of this section, The Geol . gian . He advocated for ; jegisiature of ’68 C. K. Osgood, ; an outspoken white Republi-. but a native, and also Jas.; educated of ' as the most race in the city. Mr. Mr. Simms Himms j in m turn vui also nominated. --- They ----„ ^ the celebrated Aaron Alpeora | composed the Republican I fx-om Chatham County.f picture is now before me: ( '■ | Osgood, outspoken, frank and ntless: James James Porter, Porter, calm, calrn ’ dignified and safe; M. Simms, Son of Boan-] quick, brainy, shrewd, bril¬ at repartee. He and H. M. the real leaders of the and in the Senate the sarcastic and impetuous a veritable Henry of In such a brilliant dele- the clearing, equipoise and ability of James Porter in good stead . Returirsg from the legislature he elected a justice of the peace, was subsequently appointed of the customs. About time the colored people de¬ a participation in the School Fund, and the Beard of Education settled on Mr. for principal. The school opened in St,. Stephen’s un¬ parsonage, and afterward removed to West Broad and Streets where he continued i principal for a number of years. I He became a member and min- ,.-te: of the A. M. E. Church, and i 1ST 1 .* was transferred to Thom- ’ Ga.. where he botl. taught ( ard preached. In accordance with itineracy of the church he [ a large number of appoint -1 in Florida, Mississippi, Ar-! Hamilton, Bermuda, and, Hamilton. Canada. In this his health began to fail him. j perceiving encircling shadows death gathering closer and about him, he yearned for land of his boyhood days. Like Moses upon P,sgah. ho was per-, fo view the land bftt not txnr to trv I : over into the loving atmos- [ of those who knew him and , him best. On fell September asleep awaiting 26th he the peaceful-| waken- on that -hall general morning He lived when out j come. j the allotted time three score ^ and ten. j A a musician, his great forte, ; stood deservedly high, having ; colored superior in Georgia. He. indeed the tutor and father of j present leaders of music in ! city. To him the Calvins.; Rivers and Morses will- j point as the spirit who began • the musical journey of As a teacher, true to his calling, to magnify his of¬ As a legislator he was eap- . an(l conscientious. As gospel leader h.s ideal was h lg h loved hls P e «P lc and No gold is found apart lom eve, > S1 e ' to make men bet- Measuring Mr. Porter by this he ought to live and be m our minds as one m one wa >' or anotbcr at ' at least, to make the tetter. lie £ fl hls * lfe ’ Mrs - Harn f R - 1 ® rter; threc rown of # whom daughters^ is Dr. and James tom^sons Porter Atlanta, to mourn his loss. We to the family our condol- -S. B. Morse. EUNERAL SERVICES 1 rnn tU/HrOJCn miV!Pf)gFE f)F VI CALEDONIA —_ Chicago (ANP)—Funeral serv¬ ices were held here Thursday for Richard M. Jones, composer of “Caledonia” and other song hits. Jones died suddenly in his home here Saturday following a heart attack caused by acute indigestion. The 53-year-old composer and pianist was born in Donaldsvilie, Ky., but began his musical career in New Orleans at an eai-iy age. While working for Lulu White, the “Diamond Queen” and operator of the Mahogany hall, he became known as the “best ragtime piano spanker” in Basin street. He is credited with aiding in the development of the late Joe “King” Oliver and formed a four- piece band with him at Aberdeen’s cabaret. He moved here when jazz became popular in the north and became an ace pianist for the Okeh Record company. He was the first to make recordings of and Louis Arm¬ ( Cab Calloway strong. On June 12, 1926. he staged a ( , a gigaTltic presenta- of ()keh artists at the Chicago coliseum that attracted more than 20.000 persons. Louis Armstrong won his title as “the world’s hottest jazz trumpeter” __,__,, , . a air ‘ Jones , has been connected with the Leed Music company and the Mercury Record firm of late. Be¬ | side “Caledonia,” he composed “New Orleans Hop,” “Trouble In J -Blue and Lonesome,” ‘Bine Reefer.” and “Boo Boo Jolly Bolly.” He was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, and the Music Writers Protective associ- ation. He is survived by a son, Lionle, of New Orleans, and a cousin. Mis. Claudia Thomas, who lives here, His body was shipped to Donalds- ville. Ky.. for burial after funeral services here Thursday at Kersey and McGowans funeral parlors. - Men are still fighting for things; but the Prince of Peace didn't even have a dress to wear on His first Christmas, Have you ever made Jellies with canned or bottled fruit juices? If not — it is a wonderful idea! Now that these canned juices are no longer rationed, homemakers everywhere will find it is a good time to take stock of the many in¬ teresting ways they may be used in planning menus. One of the current favorites is jelly made with apple juice. It has all the rich flavor of fully ripe apples and can be made in almost as little time as it takes to tell about it. Economical, useful, flavorful and easy to make. What more could we ask from any recipe? Here it i3 pictured in three easy steps. Apple Jelly (Using canned or bottled apple juice) 3% cups sugar apple 2 cups canned or bottled juice Red coloring, if desired % bottle fruit pectin Measure sugar and juice into saucepan and mix. (For a deeper rose color, add a few drops red coloring. Use coloring which fruit acids do not fade.) Bring to a boil over hottest fire and at once add bottled fruit pec¬ tin, stirring constantly. Then bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard y, minute. Remove from fire, skim, pour quickly. Paraffin hot jelly at once Makes about 5 glasses (6 fluid eunces each). For the NNPA News Service . . and on earth peace, good toward men." i Although VE and YJ-days have and gone, this Christmas * no peace anywhere except in Divine’s heaven. i President Truman is beset by persons who disagree with squelching of the directive the Fair Employment Prac¬ I Committee proposed to issue Capital Transit Company order¬ employment of colored person* Federal operation. Charley Houston, who quit FEPC as a result of the Presi¬ decree, threatens to take issue to the hustings. Representative Bill Dawson, of declines to engage in the but is hoping that Con¬ will play Santa Claus, the saint of children, and bring groups a permanent but the reindeer will have climb over the dead bodies of Rankin and the rest of the bloc. A gift of a colored person as a secretary to handle j problems would be wel¬ 1 but the only thing in pros¬ is an executive order author¬ FEPC to investigate minor¬ j problems connected with re¬ ’■ j chair¬ j Friends of Miko Ross, of FEPC, want Santa to bring between Mike and George Johnson, former Deputy chair¬ of FEPC. They accuse George being an obstructionist and of to the National Associa¬ for the Advancement of Col¬ People instead of to the chairman. The Adam Clayton Powells (Hazel) are asking Santa to have Stork deliver an Adam Clay¬ Powell, III. “Major General Omar N. Brad¬ administrator of veterans’ af¬ wants a large bottle of head¬ tablets to relieve him from present, big headache—organi¬ and individuals who are insisting on a policy of non-dis¬ in veterans hospitals. When he thought he had appeas¬ ed colored people by abandoning plan of his predecessor, Briga¬ dier General Frank T. Hines, to build another Jim Crow hospital in Alabama or Mississippi, he finds he simply caused them to shift their criticism to the con¬ struction of any facility for col¬ ored veterans in localities where segregation, discrimination and physical violence were heaped up¬ on servicemen during the war. Of course, if Santa brings him from President Truman an advisor on matters pertaining to colored veterans, the mistake of selecting a locality like Alexandria, Louisi¬ ana, for the construction of a 250- bed Jim Crow addition will not be repeated. j * * * Secretary of the Navy James V. Forrestal wants Santa to bring him the votes of colored Demo¬ crats in the New York guberna¬ torial elections. Jellies From Juices By BETTY BARCLAY THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 1943 A favorite Christmas story !s Dickens’s “Chr istmas Carol." Scrooge was "a squeezing, wrench¬ ing, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous, old sinner.” On Christ- Eve his nephew visited his counting house and cried in a cheerful voice: bless “A you!" Merry Christmas, uncle! ui^U Gt 1 ‘‘Huh!’ said Scrooge. “HuiD bug” , But after he had seen the three spirits — the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas !/ 1 Present, and the Ghost of Christ*!^ mas Yet to Come—Scrooge awoke . V transformed and became “as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the old city knew.” Not that any of the individuals mentioned in this column are Scrooges, but a visit to some of them by the spirits and a little alternation would not be amiss. And so, A Merry Chris'mas to everybody! Even for a place to dwell, after they have experienced hell, some in quest of even an humble home, will many days have to roam. 4-HER’s Hold Series Of Meetings During the week beginning Tues- day, Dec. 4, a series of 4-H Club meetings for 4-H Ciub boys and girls of Sumter County were held at various schools. The first meeting was held at Andersonville School, Tuesday, Dec. 4. participating on the pro¬ gram were: Janie Cotton, Miss Inez Mack, home demonstration agent; Mrs. Naomi Lewis, Rev. S. M. Halton, Mr. E. W. Lash, prin¬ cipal, Staley High School and Mr. F. M. Staley, Negro County agent, Egg Grading Demonstration, Frank Staley, Jr. The second ni(?eting wa3 held December 5th at Nunn Industrial school and the third meeting was held Dec. 7th ’at Plains Rosenwald School at which thne eleven schools gathered together for the final celebration. At the program, J. R. Graham, Rev. Means, Dr. R. S. Douthard, Jr., E. W. Lash, p’rin- •ipal, Stale;, L -n Seh; I, and Rev.j) J. B. Shields of Campbell Chapel A. M. E. Church delivered address- as. Others participating on the program were C. J. Jones, Antioch School Clotue Bryant, Tabernacle School; Mrs. Annie Means, Plains School; Mrs. A. B. Floyd, prin¬ cipal, Plains School; J. H. Cosley, Plains community; Miss Inez Mack, home demonstration agent and F. M. Staley, Negro county agent, Frank M. Staley, Jr., gave an Egg Grading Demonstration; Bobbie Sneed gave an interior painting demonstration and Frank M. Staley, Jr., gave an exterior painting demonstration. Bobbie Sneed, State 4-H Club president, presided at all meetings. The 4-H clubs during the week of Nov. 3-11, held two district 4-II Club achievement day pro¬ grams at DeSoto and Staley High Schools. Certificates and prizes were awarded' to outstanding 4-H Club boys and girls. But let it be remembered that this peace we all desire as a part of our -joyous yuletide, must take its beginning in hearts like ours where only it can, and must abide.