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Title: 1956 Cotton Makers' Jubilee Program
Date: 1956-05-14
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Temporal Coverage: 1956
Spatial Coverage: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
Subject Matter: (Memphis, Tenn) -- Cotton Makers' Jubilee; Perryman, Maxine
Description: This is the 1956 program for the Cotton Makers' Jubilee, which took place May 14-19, 1956. King T.L.
Johnson; Queen, Bernice Lewis; Spirit of Cotton, Maxine M. Perryman. Includes retrospective on the Cotton Makers'
Jubilee with list of past adult royalty and many photographs. Note ads of radio station WDIA and WLOK.
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Memphis Cotton Maker's Jubilee Program
May
14th to 19th
1956
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After 20 Years What?
The Memphis Cotton Maker's Jubilee was organized for the following purposes:
To give opportunities for expressions, to advertise Memphis, the mid-south and cotton and to sell good-will.
The Jubilee was born out of a need for a medium of expression for the Negro on a generally accepted basis; a need to
advertise the opportunities Memphis and the mid-south offer, also the many benefits derived from cotton together with the
need for spreading good-will in human relations.
We of the Jubilee, feel that good-will in human relations is so rare that there is a shortage the world over. Every individual
in every community could use a lot more of it.
Good-will is a happy medium upon which two or more men meet in the performance of the their plane upon which there is
mutual understanding as well as mutual interest. A plane upon which the feeling of being looked down upon or looked up
to with their misunderstandings and tensions reclarified and relieved through the ability to talk across to each other.
Good-will is the best road to lasting peace. Good-will is extremely necessary to the best interest of our form of
government (Democracy).
Democracy is man's greatest achievement in government. It takes into consideration the power of choice. The power of
choice is man's greatest privilege.
Choice is a much-right corner, therefore, many serious wrecks of human relations can happen at this corner if good-will
doesn't prevail.
In the field of better human relations, alas in the advertisement of Memphis, cotton and the mid-south there are those who
have been and are putting forth strenuous efforts for the very best results. These, the Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee
strives to encourage. There are many who spend all of their time finding fault. These, we strive to discourage by giving
them such an eyefull that they will get ashamed and go to work. There is the greatest number so misinformed as to be
disinterested regardless. These, we attempt to inform to the point that they become interested. How well we have done in
our purposes and onjectives is dependent upon which of the three (3) classes memtioned into which you fall.
It is impossible for us to catalogue all of the benefits Memphis, the south, cotton, the Negro and America have recieved
because of the Jubilee's good-will program also the way it has conducted its advertisement program in the past 20 years.
We realize the distance between your poorest and your best is great also that the distance between your best and
perfection is still greater. This leaves plenty of room for criticism, therefore, we are not chagrined at being criticized.
Evry community the Jubilee's program has touched has been benefited. Someone has been encouraged, someone
inspired or someone has been informed. These bring satisfaction. A satisfied citizen is a good citizen.
The Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee is not financed by any business, political or financial organization or individual,
neither is it supported from the public trough. It is financed through ticket sales to events, contests, ads in the souvenir
program and the mid-way. Any failure on the part of those is disastrous to its financing. Yet it is the only organization by
the Negro which attempts to advertise Memphis, the mid-south, cotton anf the Negro also to sell good-will to friend and
foe for free.
To me, the above is WHAT AFTER 20 YEARS of Jubilee activities locally, nationally and internationally.
MEMPHIS COTTON MAKER'S JUBILEE, Inc.
Board of Incorporators
DR. R.Q. VENSON...Founder and General Chairman
DR. B.F. McCLEAVE...1st Vice-Chairman
Mr. ROBERT MORRIS...2nd Vice-Chairman
DR. COOPER E. TAYLOR...3rd Vice-Chairman
MR. CLIFTON SATTERFIELD...Secretary-Treasurer
MRS. R. Q. VENSON...Assistant Secretary
ATTRONEY B.L. HOOKS...Legal Counsel
Professor B.T. Hunt Mr. A.C. Williams
Dr. B. B. Martin Mr. Nat D. Williams
Mr. Robert Wright
Board of Directors
ATTORNEY R.L. HOOKS...President
PROF. B.T. HUNT...1st Vice-President
DR. COOPER E TAYLOR...2nd Vice President
MR. CLIFTON SATTERFIELD...Secretary-Treasurer
MRS. ETHYL R. VENSON...Assistant Secretary
MRS. CARRIE SCOTT...Assistant Recording Secretary
MISS ALETA GATEWOOD...Official Stenographer
MR. ERNEST WITHERS...Official Photographer
Mr. Johnny Arnold, co-chairman Coronation Parade
Mr. Elmore Borkley, co-chairman Ticket Sales Comm.
Mrs. Anne Brown, chairman Ticket Sales Committee
Miss Erma Clanton, chairman ZoZo Club Activities
Mr. Melvin Conley, co-chairman "Spirit of Cotton-Maker's Jubilee' Selection Committee
Mr. Clifton Goston
Miss Aleta Gatewood
Mrs.Luis Gibson
Mrs. William Gillard
Mr. Cecil Goodlow, chairman Children's Parade
Mr. Frank Grey, co-chairman ZoZo Club Activities
Mrs. Sarah Grey, chairman Royal Tour
Mrs. Gladys Greene, chairman Charm Clinic
Mr. Taylor Hayes
Mr. Robert Henry, chairman Reviewing Stand
Mrs. Susie Hightower, chairman Awards
Mrs. Bernice Hines
Mrs. Francis Hooks, chairman of Theme and Royal Tea
Mrs. calverts Ishmael, chairwoman Juvenile King and Queen Committee
Mr. Colorado Johnson, Printer
Mr. John Kohlheim
Mrs. Leia Kohlheim--Somerville, Tennessee
Mr. Frank Lewis, co-chairman Publicity
Mr. R.S. Lewis, Jr., chairman Past Royalty
Mr. Willie Lindsey
Dr. B.B. Martin
Mr. George Mims
Miss Willa Monroe, chairman Radio Interview
Mr. Robert Morris, chairman Coronation Parade
Prof. W.T. McDaniel, chairman Music
Mr. W.F. Naboes, chairman Grand Jubilee Parade
Mrs. Betterine Powell
Mrs. Efflo Sutterfield
Mr. Johnson Saulsberry
Mr. Frank Scott, chairman Transportation
Dr. Comer E. Taylor, chairman housing
Mrs. Ethyl H. Venson, chairman "Spirit" Contest and International Tour
Mr. Sidney Vassey
Mr. Dorsey West, chairman Decoration Committee
Dr. E. Frank White
Miss Etha Wiggins
Mr. A.C. Williams, chairman JubDect Committee and Publicity
Mr. Nat D. Williams, chairman Puublic Relations
Mr. William Wright, chairman Adult King and Queen Selection Committee
Mr. Robert Wright
Dr. R.Q. Venson, chairman of Mid-Way and Floats
Mrs. C.R. Morgan Young
Mrs. Carrie Scott, chairman Cottonaita Committee, Editor Souvenir Book
National Directors
MR. W.C. HANDY...National Honorary President New York, New York
Regional Directors
DR. MILLARD R DEAN...Washington, D.C.
MRS BRUCE ALLEYNE...Baltimore, Maryland
DR W R HENRY...Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
MRS ALICE COLLUM...Cleveland, Ohio
MRS L C BATES...Little Rock, Arkansas
DR H W WILLIAMSON...Idabell, Oklahoma
MR FINIS RICHARDS...Jackson, Tennessee
MRS JANIE COTTON...Houston, Texas
DR G W HAWKINS...Miami, Florida
MR RODELL F ROBERTS...Fort Valley, Georgia
MR EM NAILOR...Cleveland, Mississippi
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1956 ADULT KING AND QUEEN
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1956
"Spirit of Cotton Makers' Jubilee
Miss Maxine M. Perryman
Sophomore, Mississippi Vocational College, Itta Bena, Mississippi, Miss Perryman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mack
Henry Ayles of Lexington, Mississippi.
Past "Spirits of Cotton Makers' Jubilee"
1938-Mrs. Lucy Williams
1939-Miss Bebe Bowers
1940 Miss Dora Todd
1941-Miss Virginia Gray
1946-Miss Beatrice Roby (Hyter)
1947-Miss Evelyn Miller
1948-Miss Dorothy Lewis
1949-Miss Bobbie Jean Jackson
1950-Miss Bettye J Johnson
1951-Miss Ernestine Jones (Brown)
1952-Miss Barbara Thompson
1953-Miss Rose V. Murray
1954-Miss Juana Hendricks
1955-Miss Joyce A. McClinton
1956 "Spirit of Cotton Makers' Jubilee" Traveling Itinerary
Cities:Daytona Beach, Florida; Miami, Florida; Havana, Cuba; Port-au--Prince, Haiti; new Orleans, Louisiana; Baton
Rouge, Louisiana; Houston, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Texarkana, Arkansas; Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Idabel, Oklahoma;
Greenville, Mississippi; Itta Betta, Mississippi; Nashville, Tennessee; New York, New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago,
Illinois; Middletown, Delaware; Memphis, Tennessee
We are sorry that pictures of the ollowing Cities visited will not appear in Souvenir Book because of lateness:Chicago,
Illinois; New York, New York; Washington, D.C.; Idabel, Oklahoma; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Grambling, Louisiana; Pine
Bluff, Arkansas; and Texarkana, Arkansas.
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HOME OFFICE 480 Linden Avenue Memphis, Tennessee
A. Maceo Walker, President
Adult King and Queen Contestants and Chairman of Selection Committee
Left to Right: Miss Dorothy Venece Green; Mr. William Wright, chairman Adult King and Queen Selection Committee;
Miss Bernice Lewis; Rev. Spencer Sawyer; Miss Birnease Cobb and Mrs. Alice Claxton
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Left to Right:Mr. Deadrick Brittenum; Mr. J.D. Williams; Mr. William Wright, chairman; Mr. Charles Jones; Mr. Dorsey West
and Mr. Sam Helm
MEMORIAL
Lest we forget the familiar faces, the tireless efforts, and the loyal services of our deceased servants, who contributed so
much to the advancement of the Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee, let us pause breifly and pay revered tribute to those
who have passed from our ranks since we last met in annual celebration.
Messrs. Marvin Young, Past King and Chairman of the Past Royalty, and Earl Williams, our official photographer have
departed from human view, but the impressions they made linger in our memory. Their services cease in active
participation, but their contributions are permanent in the historical progress of the Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee.
As a token of appreciation for the sacrifices they made, may we rededicate our efforts toward the unfinished task that they
have, thus far, so nobly advanced. May we here resolve that their efforts were not in vain; that we take increased devotion
and inspiration from these our departed co-workers in the perpetuation and advancement of the Memphis Cotton Makers'
Jubilee.
Signed:
B.L. Hooks, President
CLIFTON SATTERFIELD, Secretary-Treasurer
KING COTTON MOVES FORWARD
by DR. R. Q. VENSON
General Chairman and Founder
The forward movement of King Cotton is toward the realization that his Kingdom is being threatened as never before in its
history. The King realizes that he has real competition for sovereignty.
When he considers the lowly peanut who a few years ago was considered a cheap production feed for his livestock by the
farmer and a vender's delight at carnivals, circuses, boxing matches and ball parks. he beholds a thing which has been
emancipated into a class with himself--One who is sharing legislative and executive consideration along with himself.
King Cotton also realizes that his Kingdom is becoming a democracy and that a democracy means competition on all
fronts. These fronts are: (1) The dignity of the supporting individual.(2)The economical opportunities offered the
supporting individual.(3)The educational opportunities offered to the supporting individual.(4)The social and political
opportunities offered the supporting individual.
He realizes that if he is to remain King in his own Kingdom, he must excel all others in all of the above fields. He must see
every individual as important to his Kingdom not only as a contributor, but as a person. He realizes that he must provide
for better housing. He must give better educational advantages. He also realizes that he must provide or equal
opportunities for the social and political growth and development of his supporters.
King Cotton's forward movement also grows out of the realization that the greatest profits from cotton are enjoyed at the
ton. That the benefits from these profits must come from the top down instead of coming from the bottom up, as has been
the case in the past.
In a Kingdom, one is sovereign, the exclusive for the top place. In a democracy, there is no exclusiveness. The power is in
the many. In a Kingdom, there is collective fear. In a democracy, there is individual fear.
Cotton's new movement is designed to become a source of a year around income instead of a past seasonal income.
Another forward movement of cotton is elimination of many of the fears, pains and punishments pertaining to its
cultivation, harvesting and its preparations for the millers.
While cotton is still the chief source of revenue in the mid-south, its Kingdom is rapidly being invaded by other industries.
The only way cotton can continue its Kingship, it must be able to offer more to its subjects and supporters than its
competitors. Cotton survived the ox-cart days, the horse and buggy days and the auto days, but what about the atomic
age?
King Cotton must give all he has, if he is to receive more than he has. The above are the directions in which cotton must
move.
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1956 Junior King and Queen Selection Committee and Contestants
Selection Committee, Left to right (seated): Miss Irene Askew; Mrs. Maridelle Reed; Mrs. Calverta Ishmael, chairman; and
Mrs. Doris Fitzgerald
Left to right (standing): Mrs. Grace Horner; Mrs. Elizabeth Sullivan; Mr. T.J. Toney; Mrs Eeterine D. Powell and Mrs.
Alberta Hillard, co-chairman. Members not shown: Mrs. Lula J. Gibson; Miss Dorothy Mallory; Mrs. Mildred Horn; Miss
Jean House; Mrs. Vernia M. Peacock; Mrs. Edna Gillard; Mrs. C.L. Hence; Miss Charleen Warren; Mrs. S.L. Jones
Juvenile Contestants: (seated) Left to right: Julia Ann London; Myrtle Jeneva Collins; Dolores Smith; Charles T. Epps, Jr.;
June Anita Mathews; Constance Yvonne Fitzgerald.
(Standing) Left to right:Don Upchurch, Sylvia Annette Sullivan; William Epps; Carolyn Olivia Thompson; Abraham E.
Campbell, Jr.; Thelma Ruth Jolly and Tony Chamberlain, Jr.
Contestants not shown:Mattie Graham; Inez James; Mary Ann Julian; Irene Taylor; Carvella Hayes Gillard; Katie Mae
Davis; Robert Davidson; Myrtis LaRue Lynn; Corrinne Barnes; Vennie Joe Drake and Charlene E. White, Forest City,
Arkansas.
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PROGRAM Memphis Cotton Maker's Jubilee May 14th-19th, 1956
PROGRAM
Sunday, May 13th 6:00 PM
Monday, May 14th 12:00 Noon-OPENING 1956 "Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee" Mid-Way--Wallace Bros. Shows Beale
Streat Auditorium 7:30 PM--CORONATION CEREMONIES Junior King and Queen Beale Street Auditorium
Tuesday, May 15th--8:00 P.M.--ESSAY CONTEST Subj. "King Cotton in the Atomic Age" Beale Street Auditorium
Wednesday, May 16th--5:30 P.M.--CORONATION PARADE Farming at the foot of Beale at Riverside Drive Parade will
move off at 6:30 P.M., ending at Martin Stadium 7:30 P.M.--CORONATION CEREMONIES Adult King and Queen Martin
Stadium ROYAL BALL GAME Martin Stadium 10:30 P.M.--CORONATION BALL Beale Street Auditorium
Thursday, May 17th 11:30 A.M. ROYAL TOUR OF CITY Beginning at Beale Street Auditorium Building at Royal Ten.
Vance Avenue 3:00 P.M.--ROYAL TEA 504 Vance Avenue 9:00 P.M. ZOZO BALL Beale Street Auditorium
Friday, May 18th 9:15 A.M.--CHILDREN PARADE Farming on Fourth and Butler Parade will move off promptly at 10:00
A.M. 6:00 P.M.--GRAND JUBILEE PARADE Formation on Butler, east of Moving off promptly at 6 P.M. Street Parade in
front of reviewing stand preceding parade 9:20 P.M.--GRAND JUBILEE BALL Beale Street Auditorium DAILY SHOWS
RIDES AND ENTERTAINMENT WALLACE BROS. SHOWS ... BEALE STREET PARK
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ROYAL TOUR Mrs. Sarah Gray, Chairman
Each year the Royal Family, the Court, the "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" and Jubilee Officials and followers are taken
on a Grand Jubilee Tour of the realm...allowing the royalty to get a closer view of their subjects at Work and at play and in
town, showing the subjects to see the Royal Couple visiting in their own environment.
This tour includes the major schools of the city of Memphis, homes of leading citizens, and trips to other nearby cities of
the realm as Forest City, Arkansas; West Memphis, Arkansas; Jackson, Tennessee; Brownsville, Tennessee; Somerville,
Tennessee and others. At every stop the Royal entourage is entertained, served refreshments and "shown the sights".
At the homes our citizens "roll out the red plush carpet," literally speaking, and come up with the rarest of fine food and
drink.
All this expertly planned and supervised by Mrs. Sarah Gray, who is enthusiastic and conscentious in her duties and
assisted by a splendid committee which include: Mr. Frank Scott, Co-Chairman, Mr. George Mims, and Miss Jeon Lee
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Discussion Clinic at LeMoyne College Luncheon at LeMoyne College
Contestants and Chaperones Candidates and Judges
Left to right (seated): Miss Bennie Rose Johnson, Miss Dorothy Jean Mitchell; Miss Maxine Perryman; Miss Claudette
Crockette; Miss Camille Farris; Miss Mary Rebecca (Becky) Johnson and Miss Elaine Wade
(Standing) Left to right: Miss Joyce McClinton, 1955 "Spirit"; Mrs. Carolyn D. Wells, Texas Southern University; Mrs.
Phyllis Bernard, Arkansas A.M. and N. College; Mrs. M.P. Ratcliff, Mississippi Vocational College; Mrs. Fidelice Johnson
and Mrs. Catheine Jones, Grambling College; Mrs. R.Q. Venson, Contest chairman; Miss Marion Speight, BethuneCookman College and Mrs. Marie Penn, Lane College.
(2) Seated) Left to right: Mr. Clark Porrteous; Miss Dorothy Jean Mitchell; Mrs. Lee a Thigpen; Miss Maxine Perryman,
1956 "Spirit"; Rev. Lee A. Thigpen; Miss Bennie Rose Johnson; Miss Elaine Wade; Miss Martell Trigg. (standing) Director
of Discussion Clinic; Mr. R.S. Lewis, Sr., Chairman of Board of Judges and Coordinator of Judging Procedure; Miss
Claudette Crockette; Mr. Reginald Morris; Miss Camille Farris; rev. J.A. McDaniel; Miss Mary Rebecca (Becky) Johnson;
and Miss Joyce McClinton, 1955 "Spirit."
(1)"Spirit" being congratulated by Dr. R.Q. Venson, Founder and General Chairman, Mr. A.C. Williams, chairman of
Jubilect, looks on.(2)1956 "Spirit" receives congratulations from Miss Joyce A. McClinton, 1955 "Spirit."(3)"Spirit" receives
$100,000 check being presented by Miss Ida Marie Gammon from the Arkansas Farm Bureau as Dr. J.H. White,
President of Mississippi Vocational College, Itta Bena, Mississippi, looks on.
Luncheon Scenes at Tony's Inn
Candidates at Luncheon Tony's Inn Left to right: Miss Maxine Perryman, 1956 "Spirit of the Cotton Makers' Jubilee"; Miss
Elaine Wade, 1st alternate; Miss Claudette Crockett; Miss Camille Farris; Miss Mary Rebecca (Becky) Johnson, 2nd
alternate; Miss Dorothy Jean Mitchell; and Miss Bennie Rose Johnson.
Compliments of Modern Appliance Company Furniture and Appliances 220 East McLemore Avenue Memphis, Tenn.
Phone WH 8-1665
Hail!!! To The Jubilee King and Queen Horse Shoe Liquor Store 175 Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee See--Lawrence
Abernathy
President's Message
Attorney B.L. Hooks
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee, it is my very great privilege and pleasure to
greet the citizens of Memphis, the Mid-South and our visitors from all parts of the nation and to invite them to full
participation in this, the twentieth (20) annual Cotton-Makers' Jubilee. It has been a challenging task to serve as president
of this organization, and yet it has not been without is compensation.
The compensation has not been in the form of monetary or material gain, but rather in the sense of well being and
satisfaction of participating in an event which means so much to so many people. It means so much to spread cheer and
happiness in this dreary world, to help someone along the way, to open up new horizons for young people and to
inculcate and perpetuate a sense of dignity in our people.
There will be many fine events of intreests to all ages, carnival rides and parades, dances, halls, marching music and
jazz, teas and tours, fashions and essays. All of these events have been planned for your pleasure, and we hope that you
will enjoy them.
Now in closing I would be ungrateful if I did not express my appreciation and gratitiude for all the fine committee chairmen
and their members who have worked so diligently to make this program a success.
So the businesses and patrons who have supported us by their advertisements and gifts, to Dr. Venson, Mr. Batterfield,
and those others of that faithful band that have stood by this organization from the beginning, to these now followers we
gain each season, and to all the very fine citizens who realize that this program is no designed for self aggrandizement,
but s dedicated as one phase of the fulfillment of the hopes, dreams and ambitions of the more than one million
(1,000,000) Negro citizens in this trade area who hav marched courageously from the depths of a miserable and abject
slavery to the place where they now stand, where the light of a new star is cast.
Thanks again for all you have done and may we ever march forward under the guiding hand of our Christian principles
and teachings, doing always for others what we would have them do for us. Ever sincerely, Benjamin L. Hooks
Clifton Sattefield Secretary-Treasurer By Clifton Satterfield, Secretary-Treasurer
In the midst of human strife and conflicting problems of vital interest to human relationship, the Memphis Cotwill. It has not
relinquished its efforts to keep Memphis ton Makers' Jubilee has not allowed its program of Good- as it should be the
house of good abode and the city of friendly hospitality.
Miss Maxine Perryman, a resident of Lexington, Mississippi and a student at Mississippi Vocational College, Itta Bena,
Mississippi won the coveted title, "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee."
Miss Perryman won this honor over six other contestants from the following colleges: Arkansas State, Pine Bluff,
Arkansas; Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas; Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee; Bethune-Cookman College,
Daytona Beach, Florida; and Grambling College, Grambling, Louisiana.
Miss Perryman, as ambassador of Good-Will, visited Cuba and Haita abroad, and the major cities of America carrying
with her a miniature bale of cotton, a scroll, and a smile. It was a token of Good-will and a symbol of prosperity, more than
a scroll decorated with signatures; It was the steady hand of a neighbor guided by the spirit of brotherhood, more than a
smile of an expressed formality; It was the smile of sincerity, humility and international fellowship.
How did Miss Perryman enjoy her tour?
Suppose we let Miss Perryman speak for herself: Memphis Cotton Makers'
Board of Directors
393 Beale Street
Memphis, Tennessee
Dear Board of Directors:
I wish to thank each of you for what ever part you played for making it possible for my making this tour. It is sociology,
economics, politics and practically every educational subject you can think of rolled into one. It has responsibility of which
Mrs. Venson has made me see little things like, not taking people for granted, knowing what to say, when and where,
listening without adding my two-cents worth and even to over looking some of the things people say and do. This may
sound like it is Continued on page 28
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For All Your Drug Store Needs Pantaze Drug Stores Beale at Hernando Beale at Main Main at Monroe Main at Jefferson
Main at Calhoun
"Spirir" In Cotton Fashions
Miss Maxine M. Perryman, 1956 "Spirit of Cotton Makers' Jubilee" models a portion of her wardrobe.
Hanson Engraving Co.
1956 "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" In Memphis (1)Honorable Edmund Orgill, Mayor of Memphis signs scroll for
"Spirit"(2)"Spirit" displays scroll(3)1956 "Spirit" and Mrs. R.Q. Venson, Tour Director, bid farewell as they board plane at
airport.
Mr. Arthur Halle Liason between Memphis Cotton Carnival and Memphis Cotton-Makers' Jubilee
Klondyke Liquor Store James C. Clark, Prop. 1248 Jackson Avenue Phone BR2-9502
Fogleman's Pan-Am Service Center We Fix Flats Lubrication-Washing-Road Service Phone JA 3-9659 843 Mississippi
Blvd. Memphis, Tennessee
Paul's Tailoring Company Expert Tailoring "Where the Smart Crowd Follows" 184 Beale Street Phone JA 5-0926
Greetings "King and Queen" Cotton-Makers' Jubilee Atlanta Life Insurance Co. Lt. George W. Lee, Manager 390 Beale
Street
Compliments Pape's Men Shop Stetson Shoes Mallory Hats 159 Beale Street Phone JA 7-2881
Compliments Q.S. Liquor Store 351 Vance Avenue Memphis, Tennessee
Greetings Nathan's Loan Office 176.78 Beale Street Memphis, Tenn.
Compliments Flora's Flower Shop 729 Vance Avenue Phone JA 7-0870 Memphis, Tennessee Florn and S.G. Cochrane,
Prop.
Dr. R.Q. Venson, Chairman Board of Incorporators of Cotton Makers' Jubilee 179 Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee Dear
Dr. Venson: It is my privilege as Mayor of the City of Memphis to extend greetings and best wishes to the 1956 Cotton
Makers' Jubilee. It is my sincere desire that this year's celebration will be an outstanding success as it has been in the
past. The Cotton Makers' Jubilee, through its pageantry and parades, has helped spread throughout the nation Memphis'
reputation for friendliness, good will and pleasant, happy living.
It is my hope that we will all continue to work together for a finer and greater city, and that the Cotton Makers' Jubilee will
continue its fine programs for the happiness and prosperity of all the people of the Mid-South. Very sincerely, Edmund
Orgill Mayor
"The Memphis Cotton Carnival Association extends greetings ans best wishes to the 1956 Cotton Makers' Jubilee, and
assure our continued cooperation. We hope your celebration will be an outstanding success." Sincerely, George C. Webb,
President
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Daytona Beach, Florida (1)Miss Maxine Perryman, "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" in Orange Grove at Daytona Beach,
Florida.(2)Left to right:Miss Maxine Perryman, President Richard V. Moore, Bethune-Cookman College signing scroll, and
Miss Rebecca Johnson.(3)left to right: Miss Maxine Perryman, "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee"; the Honorable Francis
W. Morrison and Miss Rebecca Johnson (2nd Alternate).(4)The Honorable Francis W. Morrison, Mayor, Daytona Beach,
Florida signs the scroll. (Standing) Left to right:Miss Maxine Perryman, 1956 "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee"; Miss
Marion Speight, Mrs. Ethyl Venson and Miss Rebecca Johnson.
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A. Schwab 163 Beale Street
Miami, Florida (1)Left to right: Dr. Ira Davis; Miss Perryman; Mrs R.Q. Venson; City Official Greeter, Mr. J.J. (Skip)
Sheppard and Dr. G.W. Hawkins.(2)Booker T. Washington High School students pin a corsage on the "Spirit of CottonMakers' Jubilee."(3)Edward Arnold (recently deceased) graciously received our "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" and the
Florida Committee.(4) Committee watches as "Spirit" enters car to be whisked to Mayor's office in Miami.
Cuba (1)"Spirit"(2)Left to right: Miss Perryman, Mr. Richard A. Miller, Miss Moano Acohe, and Victor Manuel
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Havana, Cuba Miss Maxine Perryman (left) 19 year-old "Spirit of Cotton Makers' Jubilee" in Memphis, Tenn., is shown
here with U.S. Ambassador to Cuba, Arthur Garnder, whom she visited on her international good-will tour. With her is mrs.
R.Q. Venson of Memphis. The young Negro Farm Girl from Lexington, Miss., a sophomore at Miss. Vocational College is
publicizing the U.S. Cotton Industry by showing on her tour that cotton fashions can be worn through the year for all
occasions.
Ticket Sales Committee (Sitting) Left to right: Miss Etha Wiggins, Mrs. Sarah Gray, and Mrs. Mattie Rawlings. (Standing)
Left to right: Mr. Carey Walker, Mr. J.D. Williams, Miss Erma Clanton, and Mr. Johnson Saulsberry Other members not
shown are: Mr. O'Ferrell Nelson, Mrs. Helen Walls, Mr. Willie Presley, Mrs. Hattie Sanders, Mr. John Outlaw, Mrs.
LaBlanche Jackson, Mr. Colonial Wells, Mrs. Thelma Green, Miss Johnny Murray, Mrs. Dorothy DeNellie, Mr. Frank
Lewis, Mr. Elmore Berkley, Mr. Cecil Goodlow, Mrs. Mabel Jenkins, Miss Lula Watson and Mrs. Anne Brown, chariman.
Mrs. R.S. Lewis Chairman of Board of Judges Coordinator of Judging Procedure
Mrs. Carrie Scott Assistant Recording Secretary Editor, Souvenir Book
1956 "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" In New Orleans, La. (1)"Spirit" modeling in New Orleans with Henry Clay's
Monument as background.(2)A warm welcome was entered a citizens group and the "Spirit" by Honorable Paul V. Burke,
acting Mayor for Mayor Morrison who was out of the city. Flanking the Commissioner are: (left to right) Mrs. Manuel, Dr.
and Mrs. S.P. Robertson, Miss Perryman, Mr. Belmont Hoydel and Mrs. R.Q. Venson.
Continued form page 19 difficult, but I do not intend it to be. It is ectremely beneficial to me. I shall cherish the mempries
many and many years after I return home.
Mrs. Venson has repeatedly informed me that each person who attends the Jubilee meeting or sells one ticket is
important to the success of our travel. Consequently, I am hoping that each member will consider this a personal note and
each of you will know that I am grateful to you. I shall do all that I know to make you happy that you have a "Spirit of
Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" program.
We were in Havana, Cuba, Sunday night through Wednesday morning. I have learned a lot about coming through
customs (immigration customs) and we have taken in the sight of that old city. Wishing the best of health, happiness and
prosperity and hoping to see you in May. Sincerely yours, Maxine M. Perryman
This inward reality expressed without; This get acquainted program; This know your neighbor effort; and this Ambassador
of Good-will tour, will do more to assure the security for which we seek and the peace for which we pray than any
organized effort from without, void of spirit and principle from within.
Factional Disputes, Divisional Concepts, and Sectional Independence will undermine democracy, weaken international
solidarity and destroy Christian relations.
Through the crisis of circumstances, the Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee marches on. Criticism from with and oppisition
from without are powerless to halt its advancing footsteps so propelled and inspired by a handful of local citizens through
the meager resources of ticket sales and sponsored contacts.
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Restaurant Counntry Club Restaurant
Presidents Evaluations of "Spirit of Cotton Makers' Jubilee" Contest and Tour
Dr. S.M. nabrit, President, Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas President of Texas Southern University, the only
institution in which winners have been selected in consecutive years. This year's participation makes their sixth
consecutive year to enter a candidate in the "Spirit of Cotton Makers' Jubilee.
Dr. C. V. Troup, President, Fort Valley State College, Fort Valley, Georgia "Over a period of years, I have noted, with a
great deal of interest, the work being done by the officials of the Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee. It is my belief that the
"Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" makes a valuable contribution toward the development of the finer qualities of
womenhood. Such a movement is worthy of the support of all who are interested in the development of youth."
Dr. M LaFayette Harris, President, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas "It is my honest opinion that the "Spirit
of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" Contest has rendered a great service to the young people of our college campus. It has taught
them how to be enterprizing as well as the value of promotion. At the same time, the young women who have entered as
contestants have gained a broader vision of their own possibilities. I remember with great delight the wholesome effect
upon our College Community when one of our girls was permitted to travel extensively making new contacts and
assuming significant responsibility as "Spirit of Cotton Makers' Jubilee." May this Institute continue the great work for
which it has become so well known through the categories noted above.
Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, President, Arkansas A M and N College, Pine Bluff, Arkansas "We here at A M and N College
count it a significant opportunity to have our College participate in the annual "Spirit of the Cotton Makers' Jubilee." The A
M and N College community has felt very close to the Jubilee for many years because of the number of students from
State who have entered the contest, and also because we have been a three-time winner of the title. As a result of these
students bringing to out school the title, we have received nation-wide publicity through the newspapers, radio and
television as well as live audiences. For all of this, we have been grateful. It is our belief that the Jubilee, the "Spirit of
Cotton-Makers' Jubilee," and the International Tour offer an unprecedented opportunity for many young women to develop
cultural growth and appreciation for the finer things in life, and gain with first hand experiences some knowledge of the
world in which they live. It has made a great contribution to the educational growth of the individual. The "Spirit of CottonMakers' Jubilee" has a tremendous potential, and those of you wh have worked with it and made it grow should command
the interest and support of every college in this section of the nation.
Dr. J.H. White, President, Mississippi Vocational College, Itta Bena, Mississippi The participation of our college in the
"Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee", proved of inestimable value in the enrichment of our general college life. The Charm
Clinic, at which Mrs. R.Q. Venson served as consultant, not only proved to be a rich experience in the cultural
development of our students, but afforded an opportunity for them to become more conscious of the importance of their
role in the overall development of the general program. Not only were they able to see themselves in the light of how they
appear to others, but were forced to make an introspective inventory of their possibilities. It is our fondest wish, that we
may not only produce a winning contestant, but that all of the young women of our student body will show the results of
becoming conscious of the outstanding attributes of finer womanhood, as demostrated by the standards of true beauty;
which teaches that the spirit feeds the soul and that emotional and mental backgrounds reflect in the face. Participation in
the contest left an indelible impression of the importance of right thinking and right living inside ones own mind and soul
as being indespensable to true beauty.
Dr. R.W.E. Jones, President, Grambling College, Grambling, Louisiana Because they exemplify certain ideals which we
hold dear, Grambling College is happy to join fellow Americans in commending "Spirit of Cotton Makers' Jubilee" Contest
and International Tour. Your efforts to bring recognition to young women social graces, intellectual attainments, and moral
soundness bespeak college education have earned our wholehearted congratulations. May your past successes repeat
themselves and challenge you ever to uphold the high standards for which your organization is noted.
Dr. Richard V. Moore, President, Bethune Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla. To the "Spirit of the Cotton Makers'
Jubilee": Bethune-Cookman College takes pride in joining representatives from other colleges in the cotton growing area,
in this annual "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" Contest. Since the founding of the Contest and International Tour in 1935,
your organization has made splendid progress in promoting good-will and stimulating interest in the cotton industry. The
students and Faculty of Bethune-Cookman College join me in commendations to the sponsors and officers of this
outstanding cultural and educational venture. Moreover, we deeply appreciate the opportunity to participate in the contest,
and look forward to another year and another visit with America's most highly publicized young woman.
Mr. R.S. Lewis, Jr. Mrs. L.C. Bates Mr. W.C. Handy Miss G.S.M. Young Dr. B. H Martin Mr. W.T. McDaniel Mr. B.M.
Nuller Dr. William R. Henry Mrs. Alice Collum Mrs. Hightower Mr. Wm. F. Nubers Miss Erma Cisnium Mr. Frank Scott Mr.
Rodell Roberts Mr. William Wright Prof. Robert Morris Mrs. Gladys Greene Mr. Robert Henry Mr. Dorsey West Mr. Finis
Richards
Haiti(1)"Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee," Miss Maxine Perryman, greeted on arrival at Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Left to right:
Miss Perryman, Mrs. R.Q. Venson, Mr. Joseph Ed Michel, Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Grassis of the American Embassy in
Haiti.(2)A day on the beach at True-Baquette, Haiti. Left to right: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ed Michel, Mr. and Mrs Anthony
Aubry, Mr. and Mrs. Florville Reginald, Jean and Marie Nichols and baby Peggy Michel.(3)Left to right: Maria Nichola
Aubry, Mrs. Michel and Peggy, Mr. Florville, Mrs. Aubry (kneeling), Maxine Perryman, "Spirit," Jean Aubry (in front), Mrs.
Florville, Mrs. Venson, Mr. Aubry and Reynald Aubry.(4) On the beacj at True-Bacquette, Haiti:Mr. Florville and the
"Spirit."
Mississippi Beauty Wins the "Spirit" Title By:Melvin Conley, Co-Chairman "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" Contest
Maxine M. Perryman, a beautiful and talented young sophomore from Mississippi Vocational College, Itta Bena,
Mississippi, handily won the title "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" at the annual Jubilect, March 8, 1956 at Ellis
Auditorium.
The thousands who heard her rendition of the popular song. "Hey Theyre!" and who were captivated by her charming
personality may have imagined that she had won a title by a minimum of effort...but what they didn;t realize, was that this
big event was just the END of the contest, and not ALL of the contest.
The beginning was long ago when this lovely young Miss was grooming herself to become beautiful; working at etiquette
and manners and morals to become a lady of great charm and personality; and indulging in long hours of study and
practice to develop her intellect and her talent.
The self same rituals were also being practiced by scores of other young Misses throughout the nation and particularly by
the other six finalists in the "Spirit" Contest, and when all seven converged on Memphis at the same time to match wits,
compare measurements, model beautiful clothes and show themselves off to beat advantage in many varied situations,
you can see that Miss Perryman didnt have an easy time at all. In fact...it was a very close contest and a tremendous
amount of hard work.
The other six finalists were: Miss Elaine Wade, Junior at Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee (1st alternate); Miss Mary
Rebecca (Becky) Johnson, Junior at Bethune Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, (2nd alternate); Miss Dorothy
Jean Mitchell, Freshman, Arkansas A M and N College, Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Miss Bennie Rose Johnson, Freshman,
Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas; Miss Camille Farris, Sophomore, Grambling College, Grambling Louisiana;
and Miss Claudette Crockett, Freshman, Grambling College, Grambling Louisiana.
The Jubille could well be proud of any and all of these young ladies as a very worthwhile representative.
The contest includes among other things a special luncheon at Tony's Inn, where all the girls are closely observed by the
eagle-eyed judges; a grueling photo session (this at the lovely home of the C.C. Sawyers, on Parkway), where the girls
must chage three times and be photographed under the glaring hot lights and the close scruting of the judges panel; a
charm clinic; a discussion session; several radio and TV appearances; practice sessions and appointments all on a very
tight schedule; worrying with wardrobes and chaperones; answering questions, some pertinent and others asinine, from
officials, well wishers, hangerson and Judges. To be sweet and charming and well groomed through all this hurry hustle
and bustle, and these nerve wracking experiences is something the ordinary person could not acccomplish. The girl who
emerges a winner from the midst of all this is really and truly a great champion and one that deserves all the praise and
honor that can be bestowed upon her.
Miss Perryman has just completed a nationwide tour and visited several foreign countries sharing her charm and
personality and dispensing goodwill heads of State, Government personalities, Governors, Congressman, Socialites,
show people, and just average citizens...and more important has shown her beautiful cotton wardrobe thousands and thus
advertised and publicized our Jubilee celebration and our most important product of the Mid-South...Cotton.
Past "Spirits" have had similar experiences and future "Spirits" will probably have even greater ones. May they bear the
"mantle" as charmingly and as expertly as it has been borne on the lovely shoulders of Maxine M. Perryman of
Mississippi.
**Miss Perryman and the "Spirit" Selection Committee wishes to thank the Judges, Jubilee Officials, and all the people
who contributed their time and effort in making the contest, her stay in Memphis, and the tour a success.
Compliments of the Security Mortgage Corporation 145 Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee First Mortgage Loans,
Insurance and Real Estate Attorney J.F. Estes, Founder, Counselor and President Dr. R.Q. Venson, Vice Pres. and
Chairman Exec. Comm. Clifton Satterfield, Secretary-Treasurer
United Cab Co. 240 Linden Avenue Phone JA5-0521 "Courtesy is our Motto" All Cabe Radio Dispatched
Compliments Mr. C.C. Bacon with John T. Fisher Motor Company Phone BR5-1143
Jubilee Pays Tribute to Three Veteran Workers Mrs. Ishmael A.C. Williams Mr. Cecil D. Goodlow
Three of the Jubilee's most faithful workers are being recognized for the valuable service rendored to the organization and
to the community, for a number of years.
Mrs. Calverta Ishmael, Mr. A.C. Williams and Mr. C.D. Goodlow are the recipients of this pictorial tribute. Mrs. Ishmael has
been most faithful in the long years she has been connected with the Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee. A skillful organizer
and persistent in her efforts to attain her objectives, Mrs. Ishmael is in charge of Junior Royalty for the Jubilee and for
years has been a familiar sight with her Kindergarten group on floats and ears in the Grand Jubilee Parade. "With a few
more workers like Mrs. Ishmael", said one official, "the success of every Jubilee celeebration would be assured."
"No one could think of the Jubilect" without immediately thinking of A.C. Williams. "The Jubilect" is the super extravaganza
staged annually at Ellis Auditorium to present candidates and announce selections for "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee."
This show is produced, staged, emceed and almost single handedly gotten together by this popular radio personality and
civic leader--Mr. A.C. Williams. Mr. Williams' work is greatly appreciated and his superio talent and ability to prepare and
produce a spectacle that the public will enjoy is one of the major reasons for the continued progress of the Memphis
Cotton Makers' Jubilee.
One of the biggest events of a whole week of big events is the annual Children's Parade. The main reason for the bigness
of this affair is its Chairman, Mr. Cecil D. Goodlow. The Children's Parade has participation from practically every school
in Memphis and surrounding areas. School is out on that day and the children are really strutting in their finery to the
delight of thousands who line the sidewalks. None of this would be possible were it not for the tireless efforts of Mr.
Goodlow who toils for late the night planning and arranging and making contests in preparations for the big day. The
Jubilee salutes these three outstanding citizens for their significant contributions.
Compliments of A.S. Martin and Sons 409-471 Monroe Ave. Phone JA 7-8606 Memphis, Tennessee
Compliments of Quality Liquors 321 Beale Street Enjoy Shopping in Memphis' Newest and Most Beautiful Liquor Store
Courteous Service--Popular Prices
Houston, Texas (1)Honorable Oscar F. Holcombe, Mayor of Houston, Tecas, receives a miniature bale of cotton from
Miss Maxine Perryman, 1956 "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee."(2)Miss Bennie Rose Johnson, contestant for "Spirit" of
Cotton-Makers' Jubilee," pins an orchid on the "Spirit".(1)Luncheon group honors "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" at
Texas Southern University, Public Relations Director, R.W. Hilliard arranged this beautiful affair.(2)"Spirit" with President
Nabrit at Texas Southern. (Left to right) Mrs. Carolyn D. Wells, director, Texas Southern University's "Spirit of CottonMakers' Jubilee" activities; Mrs. R.Q. Venson, Miss Maxine Perryman, Dr. S.M. Nabrit, Miss Bennie Rose Johnson and
"Miss Texas Southern University," Miss Jewel M. King.
Dr. Millard R. Dean Advisor on Affairs and Regional Director-Washington D.C. Judges of Awards Left to right: Mrs. Susie
Hightower, chairman of Awards; Mrs. Rose Brown Bracy Haynes and Mrs. LaBlanche Jackson, (not shown) Mr. Clarence
Norman, Judges. Jubilect Committee Left to right: Mr. Willie Lindsey; Miss Earlene Hampton; Mr. A.C. Williams, chairman;
Mrs. Martha Jean Steinberg and Mr. Robert Thomas.
The 1956 Tour-The "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" Contest and International Tour Sponsored By: The Memphis Cotton
Makers' Jubilee, Inc. 3939 Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee
Featured: Miss M. Maxine Perryman, 19 year old sophomore, Mississippi Vocational College, Itta Bena, Mississippi.
Contest Analysis: The "Spirit of Cotton Makers' Jubilee" Contest is the Personality Development phase of the Jubilee
program...featuring Charm...Fashion..and Travel. Candidates are judged on these specific qualities: Talent...Beauty...and
Personality. Functional educational advantage for the winner of the contest are: Personality development on the mental,
physical, social, and spiritual levels...Directed travel to interesting and far-away places...An intimate glimpse in to the
theatrical world...an opportunity to appear on both local and national radio and television networks...and the opportunity to
meet many of the nation's top personalities in various and sundry endeavors, occupations, and professions.
The Winner: The winner of the contest must be a college student or a person who has attended college and who at the
time of the contest is representing a national organization.
International Tour Purpose: To prove to large audiences throughout America and to foreign countries that American cotton
fabrics can be worn any time of the day; at any season of the year, and for any and all occasions. Fabrics are furnished
jointly by the National Cotton Council of America and the Memphis Cotton Carnival.
Wardrobe Designed By: Mrs. R.Q. Venson These cotton fashions are made from national patterns, copies of exclusive
garments, and some are completely original and creative.
Dressmakers: A staff of Memphis dressmakers sew these beautiful and exquisite fabrics into unusual garments and
ensembles. The Mayors of each of the cities visited by the "Spirit of Cotton-Makers Jubilee," Miss Maxine Perryman,
signed her strall and received a miniature bale of cotton from her, The Mayors of both Daytona Beach, Florida and Idabel,
Oklahoma were so impressed with the purpose of the tour that each wrote a letter of praise to our own Mayor, The
Honorable Edmund Orgill. Mayor Orgill was the first person to sign the scrall and extend good wishes to the "Spirit" prior
to her travels.
Travels: Dayton Beach, Florida: Bethune-Cookman College, Dr. R.V. Moore, President. Hostesses: Miss Marion Streight,
Regional Director, Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee. Miss M. Rebecca Johnson, second alternate to the National "Spirit of
Cotton Makers' Jubilee." Fashion Showing:For the student body. Fashion showing: To a special group representing the
Board of Trustees of the college.
Miama, Florida: Dr. G.W. Hawkins, Regional Director, Memphis Cotton Makers' Jubilee and Host. The Mayor's official
Greeter, Mr. J.J. (Skip) Shepherd met with a school committee and a ciizen's group at the airport and pinned the key to
the city on Miss Perryman. The Mayor's chauffered, air conditioned Cadillac limousine whisked the young beauty on to the
City Hall where the mayor signed the scroll. Biscayne Shakedown, a Hollywood movie was being filmed and Maxine met
with, chatted and posed for pictures with the late Edward Arnold and the Texas Ranger. Fashions were shown to a
capacity audience at the Booker T. Washington High School.
Havana, Cuba: We were guests at the American Embassy where we met with American Ambassador to Cuba, the
Honorable Arthur Gardner. Both of us were presented gifts. Mr. Richard G. Gushing, Public Affairs Officer, American
Embassy alerted all of the Cuban newspapers concerning the tour and the all-cotton wardrobe.
Haiti: The beautiful and enchanting island of Haiti is second only to the warmth and sincerity of the Haitian people. We
visited in Petion-Ville...Tron-Banquette...Quada Bonguet...Kenscoff...and Port-au-Prince in Haiti. American Ambassador
and Mrs. Roy Tasco Davis and other Representatives of the National Office of Tourisme...Mr. A.A. Ocenaud, Editor of the
Haitian Mirror...and our good friends, the J. Ed Michels and the Antony Aubrys all played important roles in making our
visit to Haiti a pleasant and long-to-be remembered one. Americans in Haiti...on their annual juant and whom we expect to
meet were the Wethers from New York. Dr. and Mrs. William (Geebie and Marian) and thir friends, the William B.
Fernandex's of the Liberian Embassy created a travel nostalgia which endcars the kindred feelings among people of
different countries.
New Orleans: Dr. and Mrs. S.P. Robertson, Host and Hostess. A bumpy and bitter flight from Havana, Cuba. A long list of
dignitaries which included the Mayor of New Orleans rode with us. The bad weather and the choppy flight caused us so
much concern that we were not aware of the passenger's identity until after we had cleared customs. A day packed with
important meetings and pleasant surprise were in store for us as the Robertson's cleared their intenerary. Fashions:
Under the auspices of the Young Adult Group of the YWCA.
Houston, Texas: Mrs. Carolyn D. Wells and Mrs. M. Jase Holland, Hostesses. Miss Bernie Rose Johnson, Junior Hostess
and Texas Southern's "Spirit of Cotton-Makers Jubilee." Three days of excitement with effervescent Carolyn Wells
keeping us busy from early morning until late in the evenings. She, herself, never late and always looking like a picture
from one of the fashion magazines. Fashion showing: For a civic group at Club Ebony. Fashion Showing: For the student
body.
Idabel, Oklahoma: Dr. and Mrs. O.W. Williamston, Host and Hostess. Dr. Venson motored here for his first view of a
Jubilee fashion showing. We were also honored with the presence of the Mayor of the city, the Honorable Sim Nelson and
the Superintendent of schools. Local ladies were kind enough to help show the all-cotton wardrobe and most of the
wardrobe was viewed by the vast audience.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas: Arkansas A M and N College, Dr. L.A. Davis, President. Mr. John Howard, Director of Public
Relations; The Student Government and Miss Dorothy Mitchell, Hosts and Hostess. This college holds the unique
distinction of having presented three national winners in the annual national "Spirit of Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" Contests.
And it is the home of last year's winner, Miss Joyce A. McClinton. It was truly a cultural and educational treat to visit on
this beautiful campus. Mr. Charles McClinton was tireless in his many efforts to make our trip a memorable one.
Grambling Louisiana Grambling College: Dr. R.W.R. Jones, President. Mrs. Fidelia Johnson, Regional Director, Memphis
Cotton Makers' Jubilee and Hostess. Miss Catherine Jones; Miss Claudette Crockett and Miss Camille Farris, Hostesses.
Miss Crockett and Miss Farris both share honors as the Grambling "Spirit's of Cotton-Makers Jubilee." Lovely LaRuth
Fields was there to add charm and glamour to the occassionsn and truly help to make our stay there a happy one. The
noon day lunch which was given in our honor was beautiful and delicious.
Fashions: To a capacity auditorium, starring Maxine and with LaRuth, Caludette, and Camille sharing honors with her. We
shall always remember the warmth and personal attention we received at Grambling.
Greenville, Mississippi: Dr. and Mrs. Q.L. Toler. Host and Hostess. The Dental and Medical Auxillary sponsored our visit
to Greenville. The visit in the Toler home was a rare treat...with all of the trimmings. Both Dr. and Mrs. Toler carried us on
a tour of the city explaining the growth and development of their city. And we were fortunate enough to have a Sunday
together where we worshipped together at their church. Fashions:To a night audience at the school auditorium. Natchez,
Mississippi: Dr. and Mrs. A.M. Mackel. Unscheduled and quite impromptu was a trip to Natchez. But in a whirlwind
movement, the Mackels had a program packed with the regular Jubilee activities. And from early morning until departure
time we were busy meeting with important people, making presentations at the school and the college and with visits to
stores where we even questioned their audacity to display silk fabrics in their warm climate. We succeeded in getting a
promise to replace this display with beautiful cotton fabrics.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Southern University...Miss Pinkie Thrift, Hostess. A day of work with dig dividends in happy
faces and eager hearts. Heart to heart talks on self improvement...dynamics to a given cause...hours of practice for the
night's modeling and a good fashion showing later in the evening. And then we were on our way home to Memphis for one
day which included conferences with key Jubilee workers prior to our start to the Eastern part of the tour.
Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee A and I University, Mrs. Anna Sasser, Hostess. It is always an inspiration just to visit
this campus with all of its unusual talents. The college boasts of more PHD's than any other southern college...There is a
spirit and effervescent there that is second to none in the country. Dr. and Mrs. Earl Sasser; Dr. Crump; Mr. Harper; Miss
Lois Towles; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Leathers are all personalities which give to a girl like Maxine that additional spark of
confidence in her own ability to get a job done. The breakfast chat with Dr. and Mrs. W.S. Davis where the charm and
wisdom of the president is a rare treat to remember.
Chicago, Illinois: Mr. Ernest Rather, Host. Nothing like it on the entire trip. More than twenty-five cars met us at the airport.
Lots of flowers were placed around Maxine's neck...corsages of orchids were pinned on coat and huge bouquets were
placed in her arms. Then there were a number of photographers bouncing here and there to get arrival shots of her. We
were loaded in the limousine and with a police escort led to our down town hotel. There, Mr. Rather had another batter of
photographers and news men there to get more pictures and to get her own story of the travels and all the cotton clothes
which she displayed over the country. She was lovely and acted like a veteran of this kind of excitement. There were two
full days of work and fun alternated to make this one of the most successful of all the cities visited. Highlighting the
Chicago visit was her appearance on the Don McNeil Breakfast Club.
New York, New York: Unsponsored Most of the time was spent for preparing for the three major shows on which our
Maxine was to appear. She did an excellent job on the Jack Pear Show...was introduced on the Steve Allen show and
accumulated more votes on the Original Amateur Show with Ted Mack than any of the other contestants. Needless to say
that I was extremely happy.
Wilmington, Delaware: Nothing like old friends...Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Peters had out the red velvet welcome mat. We made
our first appearance in the state of Delaware at the St. Louis L. Redding High School.
Washington, D.C.: Bowie, Maryland, and Baltimore, Maryland: Dr. Millard R. Dean, Regional Director, Memphis Cotton
Makers' Jubilee. Maxine had been warned that there would be a full schedule at Washington. Even though we had
recieved an itinerary prior to our travels. I know that Dr. Dean would have many new things added. Surely enough when
we arrived in Wilmington, we were handed one of the fastest moving schedules of the whole tour. Press
parties...Luncheon with the inimitable Mr. John B. Duncan, Recorder of Deeds, who by now deserves a special certificate
for Meritorious Services since he always stops his own busy day to give recognition to the "Spirit's" presence in the city.
And Mr. Sherman Briscoe...who has pioneered in the showing of a new wardrobe with a new "spirit" each year...Then
there was Artie Bell...Vern Alexander...and MRs. Lydia Rogers who are veterans now in their own right as "Spirit"
sponsors. Dr. Millard (Buddy) Dean has that distinct personality which endears him to others and year after year he is
successful in getting the cooperation of Mr. Ernest Humblesl, Tex Gatherings, Miss Lucille Brown, John Bandy, Bob
McEwen, and Mr. E. Evans of the Howard Theatres. And this year there were a few more faces added to the program.
Certainly no girl could expect more than to meet wives of famous men. For MAxine met and talked with both Mrs. Nancy
Kefauver and Mrs. Patricia Nixon. And other personalities which will be long remembered are: Mrs. Sarah Robinson, Mrs.
Odell Payne, Mrs. Rowena Johnston. And even I look forward to the courteous car services of Kaplan and Crawford
Motors, Mr. Carl Reid makes this an annual personal responsibility.
Jackson, Tennessee: Lane College...Dr. C.A. Kirkendall, President, Mrs. MArie Penn and Miss Elaine Wade, Hostesses.
Our final lap of the tour takes us to our beloved Lane College. They, too, boast of having presented one of the most
popular of all the winners, lovely Juana Hendricks. There we were sharing honors with the first alternate, Elaine Wade.
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lege lends to the Jubilee program that kind of encouragement and rich and vital concern which is so much needed for the
continuance of international tours. Maxine is looking forward to the big Jubilee celebration and for her homecoming at
both Mississippi Vocational College and at her hometown, Lexington, Mississippi. It has been a beautiful tpur, and it could
not have been so had it not been for all of the wonderful people in the world who helped to make it so. And to each of you
a million thanks for your kindnesses and thoughtfulnesses.
A Special Note of Appreciation For The Flowers and Other Gratuities: Tri-State Defender Newspaper, Memphis,
Tennessee Mr. Robert O. Lofton, Carver Hotel, Miami, Florida Young Adults...YWCA...New Orleans, Louisiana Dr. and
Mrs. S.P. Robertson, New Orleans, Louisiana Texas Southern University Entre Nous Club, Idabel, Oklahoma Student
Government, Arkanasas A M and N College Honorable Sim Nelson, Idabel, Oklahoma Mrs. Allie H. Johnston, Idabel,
Oklahoma, Greenville Dental and Medical Auxiliary Mrs. Agnes Thompson, Memphis, Tennessee Tennessee A and I
University Chicago Dental Wives Professional and Business Womeen's League of Chicago, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Newton, New York Dr. and Mrs. A.M. Mackel, Greenville, Mississipi Cosmo Social Club of Chicago, Illinois
We Are Grateful to the Radio and Television Stations Which Cooperated With Us In Publicizing the "Spirit of CottonMakers Jubilee", with Special Mentioning and Thanks to the Following: WMC-TV..Memphis, Tennessee WLOK..Memphis,
Tennessee WDIA..Memphis Tennessee KPRC-TC..Houston, Texas Cesta Ayars, KTHT..Houston, Texas Don McNeils
Breakfst Club..Chicago, Illinois The Jack Paar Show..New York The Steve Allen Show..New York The Original Amateur
Show..New York WOOK..Washington, D.C. WWDC..Washington, D.C. WUST..Washington, D.C. Capital
Caravan..Channel 5 WTTG
Itinerary for the 1956 "SPIRIT OF COTTON MAKERS" Jubilee" as arranged by Mr. Millard R. Dean, Advisor on Affairs
and Regional Director NOrth 7-7958
Wednesday, May 9th 11:13 A.M.-Airrive National Airport- American Air Lines, Flight No. 505. Residence. Dupont Plaza
Hotel, Dupont Circle, N.W 11:45 A.M.-Key to the City (President, Board of Commissioners, Robert E. McLaughlin. 2 to 8
P.M.-Maryland State Teachers College, Bowie, Maryland. Dr. William E. Henry. 9:00 P.M.-"Press Party"-Residence of Dr.
Millard R. Dean, Regional Director and Advisor on Affairs, 1755 18th Street, N.W. "Courtesy Bar"-Brown and Forman
Distillers, Mr. Ernest Humbles-National Bohemian Beer, Mr. John Rich. 11:30 P.M. Radio Station W.W.D.C., Jon Massey
Thursday, May 10th 9 to 10 A.M.-Fashion Revue-Dunbar High School-Mrs. Artie Bell. 10:30-11:30-Coffee Hours-Dunbar
High School-Mrs. Sarah Robinson. 12:30-2:30 P.M.-Luncheon-Office of Recorder of Deeds, D.C., Mr. John B. Duncan. 3
to 5 P.M.-U.S. Department of Agriculture-Fashion Revue and Tour-Ms. Sherman Briscoe. 8:00 P.M.-Fashion Show-Enon
Baptist Church, Baltimore, Md.-Mrs. Odell Payne.
Friday, May 11th 10:00 A.M.-U.S. Senate Office Building Mrs. Nancy Kefauver, wife of Senator Estes Kefauver of
Tennessee. 11:00 A.M.-The Capitol Building-Mrs. Patricia Nixon, wife of the Vice President of the United States, Richard
N. Nixon. 1:30 to 2:30-Fashion Revue- Margaret Murray Washington Vocational School-Mrs. Vera Alexander. 3:30 P.M.Radio Station W.O.O.K.-Tex Gathings 5:00 P.M.-Tour of Howard University-Mrs. Lydia Rogers. 6:30 P.M.-Dinner-Home
Management House, Howard University-Mrs. Rogers. 7:30 P.M.-Stage, Howard Theatre-Mr. E. Evans 10:00 P.M.-DanceAlpha Phi Alpha-Madison Arms.
Saturday, May 12th 10 A.M. to 12 Noon-Fashion Show-Home Economics Department, Howard University-Mrs. Rowena
Johnston. 2 to 3 P.M.-Radio Station W.U.S.T.-Mr. John Bandy 6 to 6:30-Television, "Capital Caravan," Channel 5, WTTGMr. Bob McEwen. 10:00 P.M.-Caravan Ballroom-Mr. Bob McEwen Courtesy Car-KAPLAN and CRAWFORD MOTORS
(Dodge and Plymouth)-Mr. Carl Reid
KENNEDY GENERAL HOSPITAL (1)Dr. H.A. Chase, Manager Kennedy General Hospital (center) signs scroll as "Spirit"
and Rev. Lee A. Thigpen, Jr. looks on.(2)Left to right:James Spam; "Spirit"; Anderson Mitchell and H. Oglesby.
GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI (1)Honorable George Archie, Mayor of Greenville, Mississippi, looks at "Spirit's" scroll.(2)(At
Greenville Air Base) Left to right: Mrs. M.J. St. Hille, Mrs. C.E. Holmes, Miss Perryman, M/Sgt. Charles E. Greer, and Mrs.
R.Q. Venson.
Compliments Sam's Liquor Store Mrs. Anna Pacini, Prop. 318 Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee
Clay Christy Dealer Schneider's Bread 262 Vance Day JA 6-1186 Night 4-9613
Pinstein's Outfits for the entire family 167-169 Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee 13th and Broadway West Memphis,
Arkansas Tunica, Mississippi
Compliments of John T. Fisher Used Car Lot 2370 Poplar Street
ZoZo Club and Advisors Mrs. R.Q. Venson International Tour Originator and Director Advisor on Affairs for the Cotton
Makers' Jubilee Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Sawyer, Host and Hostess Who entertained Candidates and Sponsors in their lovely
home.
Donation: A.C. Electric Company
Compliments Panama Liquor Store 356 Beale Street Memphis, Tenn.
Compliments of Stratton and Warren Hardware Company (Incorporated) 37 East Carolina Avenue Phone JA 5-7741
Pepsi-Cola The Light Refreshment
Compliments of Polk's Printery "No Job Too Small or Too Large" Phone JA 5-2264 367 Beale Street E.L. Mercere, Inc.
Dental Supplies and Equipment Memphis, Tennessee
Midway Liquor Store For Prompt and Courteous Service Harold Streets, Manager 355 Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee
Compliments of Memphis Meat Market Fresh Meats and Groceries Phone: JA 5-1705 and JA 5-1706 179-181 Beale
Street Memphis, Tennessee
Patrons Maurice Scheinberg Appliance Co. Wilson Drug Company Chop Suey Cafe S and M Sales Co., Inc. Mr. Booker
T. Howard Lucky Strike Cleaners Welch Gro. and Market Advertiser's Novelty Co. Street Dental Laboratory
Wallace Bros. Shows Midway-Rides-Shows Concessions 10 Big Thrilling Rides 10 America's Most Spectacular Midway!!
Fascinating Fun and Frolics! The Holiday Week of the Year! Bring the Whole Family! Clean Amusement!
Chicago Itinerary of Miss Maxine Perryman "Spirit of Memphis Cotton-Makers' Jubilee" Saturday April 28 thru Monday,
April 30 Arranged by Mr. Ernest R. Rather
Saturday, April 28 4:24 P.M.-Arrive at Midway Airport over Eastern Air Lines, Flight 152, on the Silver Falcon Miss Maxine
Perryman, "Spirit of Memphis Cotton-Makers' Jubilee," and Mrs. R.Q. Venson, Tour Director, were met at the Midway
Airport by the following Organizations: The Chicago Committee of One Hundred; The Chicago Defender's Mayor of
Bronzeville and Members of His Cabinet; The Chicago Negro Chamber of Commerce; The Chicago Urban League; The
Citizens of Greater Chicago; The Cosmo Social Club; The International Employees Benevolent Association; South Side
Business Group; Professional Women's Club; The South Side Community Committee; The Windy City Press Club; Illinois
Automobile Club; 4:30 p.m.-Reception at Midway Airport Mr. Ernest R. Rather, President of the Chicago Committee of
One Hundred, will lead the Delegation of Civic, Business, and Professional groups to the Receiving Gate of Flight 152 of
the Eastern Air Lines, where they will await Miss Perryman's and Mrs. Venson's emergence from the Eastern Air Lines'
Silver Falcon. Mr. Rather will introduce the officials of the various organizations to Miss Perryman and Mrs. Venson. 4:37
p.m. -A bouquet of flowers will be presented to Miss Perryman by the Chicago Chamber of Commerce. 4:38 p.m.-A
corsage will be presented to Miss Perryman by the Windy City Press Club. 4:39 p.m.-Greetings of welcome will be
extended to Miss Perryman and Mrs. Venson by Mr. A.L. Foster, Executive Director of the Chicago Negro Chamber of
Commerce. 4:40 p.m.-Greetings of welcome will be extended by Dr. Charles M. Thompson, Vice President of the National
Dental Association. 4:41 p.m.-Greetings of welcome will be extended by Mrs. Daniel Claiborne, President of the Dentists'
Wives Club. 4:42 p.m.-Words of welcome will be extended by Attorney Odas Nicholson, President of the Professional
Women's Club. 4:45 p.m.-The procession will leave the airport for the Sherman Hotel in the following order: 1. Motorcycle
Police Escort 2. Official Lead Cars Miss Maxine Perryman Mrs. Ethyl Venson Mr. A.L. Foster, Executive Director of the
Chicago Negro Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ernest R. Rather, President of the Chicago Committee of the One Hundred.
Mr. Edwin C. Berry, Executive Director of the Chicago Urban League. Mr. Charles B. McDonald, President of the Illinois
Automobile Club. Mr. James T. Horton, President, Cook County Bar Association. Mr. Richard T. Lockhart, Executive
Director of the Citizens of Greater Chicago. Mr. P. Theros Towsend, President, The International Employees Benevolent
Association. Dr. Charles M. Thompson, Vice President, National Dental Association. Attorney Odas Nicholson, President,
Professional Women's Club. Col. Euclid Louis Taylor, Military Aide to Governor William G. Stratton, Mr. Paul Finestein,
President Southside Businessmen's Group. Mr. Albert Pollyes, Vice President, Southside Businessmen's Group. Mr.
Henry Banks, B and W Delicatassen 3. Mayor of Bronzeville Official Car. Mr. John E. Lewis, Mayor of Bronzeville. Mr. Lee
Blackwell, City Editor, The Chicago Defender, "Miss Page One" Mrs. Roi Ottlet, Librarian, Chicago Defender. 4. Other
cars will follow according to arrangements made by Mr. P. Theron Townsend. Continued on next page
Chicago Itinerary of Miss Maxine Perryman Continued from page 43
5:30 p.m.-The procession will disband at the entrance of the Sherman Hotel (on Randolph Street) in such a way that
traffic will not be greatly tied up. 6:00 p.m.-Miss Perryman and Mrs. Venson will be installed in their suite to freshen up for
dinner. 8:00 p.m.-Tour of Chicago at night, highlighting the important places and landmarks. 11:00 p.m.-A visit to the Jack
Egan Show at the Chez Parce.
Sunday, April 29: 9:30 a.m.-Mayor of Bronzeville's Youth Cabinet given "Official Breakfast" for Miss Perryman and Mrs.
Venson (All meat items for this breakfast supplied thru the courtesy of Mr. Judge H. Parker, President of Parker II
(indecipherable) Sausage Company). 11:00 a.m.- A visit to Rev. E. Jerry Walker's St. James Methodist Church at 46th
and Ellis Ave. 12:30 p.m.-Tour of Chicago, visiting the following places: Washington Park Y.M.C.A. Supreme Liberty Life
Insurance Company. Museum of Science and Industry and Jackson Park Lagoon. Buckingham Memorial Foundation.
Ulysses S. Grant Monument. Conrad-Hilton Hotel. Chicago's Union Stock Yard's. Adler Planetarium and Astronomical
Museum. Chicago's Natural History Museum. Chicago Public Library. Bahai Temple. Fuller Products Company. 4:00-7:00
p.m.-Cotton Fashion Show and Reception honoring and featuring Miss Perryman at the Illinois Automobile Club, 2400
South Michigan Avenue. 8:00 p.m.- Tour of the City Highlights 11:15 p.m.-Back to Hotel Sherman.
Monday, April 30 7:30 a.m.-Don McNeil's "Breakfast Club" TV Show. Contact Person: Mr. Cliff Peterson. 9:00 a.m.-Illinois
Automobile Club. Contact Person:Mrs. Helen Souer, Director of Travel Bureau. 10:00 a.m. Mayor's Office Mayor Richard
J. Daley signs scroll and poses for pictures with Miss Perryman. 11:00 a.m.-Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater
Chicago-Mr. Anthony A. Olis, President. Dr. J.B. Martin, Trustee. 12:15 p.m.-Parker House Sausage Company. Contact
Person: Mr. Judge H. Parker, Pres. 1:45 p.m.-Ebony Magazine. Contact Person: Mr. Charles A. Davis, Director of
Publications. 2:45 p.m.-Chicago Defender. Contact Person: Mr. Allen Gregg Harris, Director of Public Relations. 4:45
p.m.-Prudential Building 6:00 p.m.-Dinner 8:00 p.m.-Erlanger Theater, "Teahouse of the August Moon." 10:00 p.m.Supper at Toffenetti's.
Official Lead Cars- Two Cadillac Convertibles-Furnished by the courtesy of Mr. Gilbert Vezina of Cadillac Motor Car
Division, 1650 East 71st Street, Telephone Plaza 2-6600. 1 Packard Convertible-Furnished thru the courtesy of Mr. R.W.
Russell and Mr. George II. Young, Packard Motor Company 1040 North LaSalle Street Telephone MOhawk4-4000. Mr. P.
Theron Townsend, President, International Employees Benevolent Association, secured the lead cars from both the
Packard Company and the Cadillac Company. MEAT ITEMS for Mayor of Bronzevillee Youth Cabiner Breakfast supplied
by courtesy of Mr. Judge H. Parker, President of Parker House Sausage Company. Major expense for Miss Maxine
Perryman's entertainment borne by the South Side Business Men's Group; Paul Finestein, President; Albert Pollyes, Vice
President.
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