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Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Brooklyn NAACP branch initiates 'Miss NAACP of 1952' contest with up to 50 candidates seeking to raise at least $10,000 for a paid staff. Winner, who raises the most funds, will be crowned queen at the February 19 Victory Dance and receive a 1952 Four-door Ford automobile. Executive Board Chairman Arthur L. Funn emphasizes the need for action beyond lip service.
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BROOKLYN-(ANP)- Scores of Brooklyn's fairer sex started out in quest of being crowned "Miss NAACP of 1952" when books were issued to candidates at the local branch. Late entrees were expected to bring the number of candidates to 50. The winner will be crowned at the Victory Dance, February 19 at the Eastern Parkway arena.
Executive Board Chairman Arthur L. Funn, speaking for the branch, stated that it is hoped that at least $10,000 will be raised enabling the branch to have a paid staff needed to meet the demands facing the association in Brooklyn. "The price of freedom calls for more than lip service," he stated.
The young woman raising the most money in the contest will be crowned queen and receive a 1952 Four-door Ford automobile.
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Brooklyn
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February 19
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goal to raise at least $10,000 for naacp branch paid staff; winner crowned queen and receives 1952 four-door ford automobile.
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Scores of women in Brooklyn entered the 'Miss NAACP of 1952' contest by obtaining books from the local branch to raise funds. Up to 50 candidates expected. Winner crowned at Victory Dance on February 19 at Eastern Parkway arena. Arthur L. Funn stated the funds will enable a paid staff to meet association demands, emphasizing action beyond lip service.