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Lester Granger Elected Head of Social Workers ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.— (ANP)—Lester B, Granger, 55, executive secretary of the Na * tional Urban League, recently was elected president of the Na tional Conference of Social Work. Election of this New Yorker to office marked the first time in the 78-year history of this organi zation that a Negro was ever voteu to its highest office. Granger has worked with the National Urban League since 1934, and has been executive sec retary since 1941. He is a grad uate of Dartmouth college. I His election was announced on the conventian floor in the pres ence of 6,000 delegates. Ballots had been sent out by mail for this voting. Duke & Duchess Crowning Held In^he popularity contest known as the Duke and Duchess Revue, B Miss Betty Louise Bradley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles ' Bradley, received the honor of being duchess because of the large number of tickets sold. Other contestants, in order were Mattie Sue Nevels, Shirley Cason and Marilyn Bowen. The Duke, whose identity was not revealed until the close of the program, was Lester White, son of Mrs. Athena White. Crown bearer was Jerry Peter son, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peterson. Janice Elaine Kelley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Kelley, Jr., was flower girL A program of acrobatic num bers and other features was pre sented by the class of Miss Barbara Kelley. Vocal solos were rendered by Miss Clara Belle Scott and Emma White. Mrs. Aliner Kelley was the ac companist for all musical num bers. The awards to the contestants were presented by Mrs. Mary McWilliams and committee com posed of Mrs. Fawntelle Baker, VTi i i~ Ti i l B~~li Mrs. Estelle Davis, Mrs. Ritha Banks and Mr. Arthur Patrick. Approximately 250 persons at tended this affair. •HY-LINE CHICKS Bred Like Hybrid Corn HILL FEEDS POULTRY SUPPLIES HILL HATCHERY 910 R2-7025 Congratulations to the LINCOLN URBAN LEAGUE GENERAL LOAN SERVICE CO. 112 So. 11th Iot** fyom "Bob" - LOANS OF ALL TYPES IBP TO $1,000 2-ll*_ 1 HOUSEHOLD HINTS ] B* Mrs. Brev* VI, Mr. Phone 2-4051 Spring Apple Salads are Appetizing Fragrant, spicy red Delicious apples team with green peppers for color and delicious flavor contrast. A refreshing salad that sings of spring and looks liks a decorative water lily is made of glossy green peppers and crisp, flavorful red Delicious apples. Cut the peppers petal fashion and remove seeds. Dice unpeeled apples, combine with grapefruit segments, toss lightly with mayonnaise and heap into pepper cups. Or, try this recipe for apples with red or white cabbage, topped with a sweet and sour dress ing for extra special good eating. The secret of success with these recipes Is to select tender, flavorful apples and, thanks to an abundant harvest, prices are rea sonable on choice quality fruit. When you’re shopping, look for the juicy red Washington State Delicious apples which are especially choice for salads. Another good buy in local markets ia the red Wine sap all-purpose apple, which has a distinctive spicy flavor that’s per fect for pies, cakes and puddings as well as for eating as is. The regular Winesap is preferred for cooked dishes and the smaller, economy “schoolboy” sizes are ideal for lunch boxes and after school munching. v SWEET AND SOUR APPLE-CABBAGE SALAD Dice onpeeled apples. Soak raisins cabbage. Combine milk, sugar, •n hot water for a few minutes, vinegar, salt and pepper and Rinse In cold water and drain, well. Pour over salad. Add to diced apples and shredded Serves 6. Congratulations from GILLETT CREAM j Poultry & Eggs Plenty of Parking Space 528 No. 9th Tel. 2-2001 We Extend Best Wishes on Your Continued Progress I t REACH FOR [' RICHER MILK •4 * * \ : I »/ - . ; , THEN ^A$TE AND COMPARE! ^ • f * ►.. ’ j — BEST WISHES to the LINCOLN URBAN LEAGUE iHoJbjutionJA Women's Apparel Ph. 2-6136 Where Your Furniture Dollar Buys More 1532 O Street Shurtleff's Furniture Co. Compliments from KAAR SERVICE to the I LINCOLN URBAN LEAGUE 1821 N 2-7193 I Casual Frocks^; In Rayon Shantung • Navy • Maize • Beige • Aqua • Lilae • Rose Casual frocks for the warm days ahead! Two lovely styles in rayon shantung. Style shown Ha* set in sleeves, fly front, convertible collar and full length zipper. The other style has cap sleeves, metal ornamen tal buttons and soft gathered skirt. Sixes 10 to 20; ■ _