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Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
My MRS. WARD McGREW
Press Staff CorreSDOndent

Mrs. Ed Boyd was hostess We'd
nesday to the members of the Melo-.
land Community Bridge club. Law
ender verbenas and pastel sweet
peas were used on the luncheon
table and about the house. Jap
anese lady place cards marked the
places at the luncheon table.
After the delicious luncheon,
bridge was played, with the prizes
being won by Mrs. James Perduyn,
first, and Mrs. Ebert Newton, sec
ond.
These present were Mesdames
r. Neifert, Arthur Farley, G. C.
Richards, Ward McGrew, Waldo
Weeth, James Perduyn, j. r. Kin
naird, Ebert Newton, and the hos
tess.
The next meeting will be in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. Arthur
Farley.
A merry time was enjoyed Mon
day afternoon at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. r.. d. Merrill, when q
birthday party was given in honor
of their son. Stanley Richard Mer-
rill, who was celebrating his four
teenth birthday.
The afternoon was spent play
ing games, in which the young host
was assisted by his sister Irene and
his aunt, Mrs. Bette Jean Mon
tana.
After the games, the IA boys and
girls found their places around the
beautifully decorated table. A
huge bell hung over the table with.
streamers from the bell to the place
cards. A lovely three deck cake de-
corated in pink and white, with IA
lighted candles on top, centered the
table. The cake was cut by the
young host and served with other
refreshments.
Many lovely gifts were present.
ed to the young host in honor OF
the occasion.
The guest list included: Betty
Forsberg, Ouida Doxey, Loretta
Peters, Geraldine Ordonez Ruby
lee Roberts, Allene Roberts, Ruth
Amick, Junior Galloway, Maurice
Galloway, Oscar Bashaw, Richard
Mcbride, Billie Christian, and JIM
mie Peters.
A number of Meloland girls be-
longing to Mrs. Smulling's inter-
mediate girls Sunday school class,
of the Holtville Christian church,
went to the big sand hills east OF
Holtville, Saturday afternoon, with
the class, accompanied by Mrs.
Smulling, Mrs. Boyd and Mr..
Langston. A weiner roast was the
climax of the afternoon.
Meloland girls attending were
Mildred Mcbride, Loretta Peters,
Rubylee Roberts, Evelyn McGrew,
Maxine Mcbride, Ouida Doxey and
Margaret Petticord.
Dr.. E. o. Carter and son, Addi-
son, of Ell Centre, were dinner
guests, Tuesday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy Odell enter
tained with dinner Tuesday even
ing, having as their guests Mr..
and Mrs. j. C. King of Holtville,
and Mrs. Kings aunt, Mrs. Rid
enour, of Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Muse OF
Brawley were dinner guests Sum
day at the home of Mr. and Mrs
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
BRIEF NEWS FROM MELOLAND

Ebert Newton. Mrs. Muse remain
ed over as the house guest of Mrs.
Newton until Wednesday.
On Wednesday evening Mr. and
Mrs. Muse and Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
bert Newton and son Ebert Lee.
were dinner guests at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Hartsock.
Mrs. Forrest Kutz, and Mrs. w
D. Jacobs of El Centro, were
guests Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Dan Scott, and her
mother, Mrs. Ethel O'Neil, for an
informal tea.
Mr. and Mrs w. j. Gregg mo-
tored to Brawley Wednesday even
ing to attend the Rotary club BAN
quet.
Mr.. and Mrs Al Carey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Case and Mr.. and Mrs.
Blair Gilroy, were informal callers
one evening recently at the home
CT Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Kinnaird.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Einhart, of
Los Angeles, were dinner guests
one evening recently at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. James Perduyn.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Farley mo-
tored to Jacumba Sunday for din
ner and the day.
Mrs. Grace Klumph, OF Ohio,
and her brother, Ed Boutwell,, of
Santa Ana, visited at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Boyd, from FRI
day until Tuesday. A trip to Yuma
and various trips around Tie val
ley were made by the Boyds and
their guests.
Mrs. Leo Watts, and the Misses
Hattie and Elsie .Lueck, were call
ers recently at the home of Mrs.
G. G. Richards.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Perduyn
were guests Tuesday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo
Weeth. for an informal evening of
contract
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Trentham
and family, of Imperial were call
ers' Sunday afternoon at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Kinnaird.
Dovey Brown and Willie Alice
McChristy spent Sunday afternoon
with Helen Joy Kinnaird.
Mrs. H. A. Wells and Mrs. Lau-
renee Richards went to Los Ange-
les last Friday by train. Mrs. Wells
went TO visit her brother, Gordon
Stuart, and will return next week.
Mrs. Richards visited her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Withrow, in
Southgate, and returned home
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Vogt, OF
San Diego, were business visitors
in the valley Monday and Tuesday
While here they called on a num-
ber of friends, whom they knew
when they lived here.
w. H. Palmer and daughter,
Frances, motored to Orange last
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
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Churches
Schools
CAPE SUITS FOR STARS

Short capeS are the only ones
that seem to be making much head
way here right now.
The cape suit is Great Nissen's
idea of how cape should be used.
She has n new gray sheer wool
street outfit, of, gray dress with
gay plaid sleeves and a cape of the
gray, edged in dark gray fox and
lined with the bright plaid, in blues
and gray. The cape ties at the neck
with a bow of the plaid, lined with
gray.
Karen Morley, dining with her
husband, Charles Vidor. at Sardis,
wore an Alice blue evening gown
of rough crepe with short cape
of the same material, all bound
round with blue fox.
Brown and White
Carole Lombard, lunching at the
Ambassador with Wynne Gibson,
wore a brown and white checked
ensemble of very silk crepe, reSem-
bling tweed, and cape of the
same material, lined with brown
and fastening on the left side with
three buttons forming triangle.
Her dress fastened on the left side
with a row of buttons clear to the
hemline. Her stitched brown taffeta
hat almost hid her right eye. Wynne
was all decked out in blue, 4 dark
blue herring bone wool, tight fitting
and with buttons down the front.
Also blue fedora, blue kid gloves
and shoes and blue and scarlet
scarf.
Peggy Joyce, recently arrived
from New York, has a sweet little
chinchilla cape, very short, very
smart, which she wears over a gray
chiffon evening gown with no back
to speak of.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
TEMPTING RECIPES GIVEN PRESS
BY HOME DEMONSTRATION AGENT

Note: Add the liquid gradually
in combining.
Steamed Brown Bread 2:
l cup cornmeal
l cup bread crumbs graham
bread
Z teaspoon salt
l cup sour milk
J.. cup molasses
! teaspoon soda
4 cup seeded raisins
II the crumbs are very dry. mois-
ten them with cold water. Drain
and let crumbs warm few min
utes in oven.
Notes:
l. The loaves after being steamed
may be dried off q few minutes in
the oven.
2. Use a string or linen thread
in cutting brown bread while it is
still hot.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
Information On
Your Income Tax

No. 15
The compensation of officers and
employees OF a state or any politi-
cal subdivision thereof, if the serv-
ices of such officers or employees
are rendered in connection with
activities which constitute the dis
charge of an essential government
al function, as distinguished from
proprietary function, is exempt
from federal income tax. The
compensation of such officers and
employees is subject to federal in
come tax if their services were
rendered in connection with the
exercise Of q proprietary function.
For example, the compensation OF
the governor OF state, the mayor
of city, councilmen, board of al
dermen, public school teachers,
firemen, and policemen is not sub
ject to federal income tax. Fees
received by notarieS public commits
stoned by states are exempt from
federal income tax Compensation
received by employees of a NUM-
cipally owned waterworks or street
railway or electric light plant is
subject to federal income tax, as
such activities are proprietary
rather than governmental in char
acter.
Fees for special services to a
state are taxable, as, for example,
compensation paid architects and
builders for planning and erecting
a state capitol or other state or
municipal building An officer or
an employee OF a state, for the
purpose of the income tax law, is
one whose services are continuous
and not occasional or temporary.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
STYLE CHATS
With ALMA ARCHER

Sorry, 1 can't get you num-
ber," oohmed the operator you
see the Democratic party has all
the lines tied up" And that un-
masks the whole political system.
Let everybody play stooge for the
politicians. However, even politi-
clans can be forgiven their sins
when they contribute Style Chats,
and the testimonial Democratic
banquet of Mr.. Farley brought out
ceveral important evening notes for
dress calendars Multi colored
prints and chiffons have returned
definitely, stripes and plaids in or
ganza or starched chiffon are con-
tinuing, contrasting ribbon trims
giving vertical effects or sash treat
ments animate even the most ord
mary frock, and evening suits
make the cleyerest most useful cos
tune of all
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
TEN THOUSAND CLUB TO PRESENT
JANET SCOTT IN DRAMA REVIEW

heard her give this particular one
in Banning and in Pasadena will
testify.
Miss Scott received her training
in New York City under the ia
nous Theodore Ursula Ervine who
has trained such well known. stars
as Margalo Gilmore and others.
Among the roles which Miss
Scott has played recently are the
following: the queen in the
Queens Husband" Robert Sher-
woods charming comedy presented
last season by the Pasadena Com
munity Players; Catherine of Ara
gon in the Pasadena presentation
of Henry VIII" which was given
this season with great success.
She has directed the Riverside
players. done directing for Gilmore
Brown OF Pasadena and was in
charge Of the Tourramen. of Roses
pageant this year. She has just
completed pageant produced in
San Diego
Members of the finance squad
feel that they are offering an ex-
ceptional opportunity to FL Cen
trans when they present Miss
Scott.
Those who plan TO attend the
dinner are asked TO make reserYa-
tions with Mrs. Ray Edgar, tele-
phone 509-J or with Mrs. Frank
Wahler at the Main Auto Court.
telephone 1851.
Both the dinner and the program
are open TO the public and the
charge Tor the combined affair is
small. Those who wish TO attend
the program only may do SO by
payment of 4 nominal sum.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
E1tertd{ns With
Bridge Luncheon

Among the charming social
events Of this week Was the buffet
luncheon given yesterday by Mrs.
J. S. Strobel, 335 Hamilton avenue.
Pretty sweet peas which are so
lovely at this season decorated the
attractively appointed buffet table.
Following the luncheon a game OF
contract bridge was enjoyed.
Prizes were won by Mrs. Earl
Kraft, Mrs. S. V. Christensen.
Mrs. o. r. Hensler, Mrs. John Ze-
nos, Mrs. J. w. Donohue and Mrs.
r. A. Albright.
Guests included the above, Mrs.
Jack Jennings, and Mrs. Warren
Hawley and Mrs. Margaret Austin
Of Salinas who are visiting in the
valley for a few days enroute to
the Grand Canyon.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
Social Calendar
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
W0men'S University club dance,
8. Barbara Worth country
club.
Barbecue, :, Christian church.
Magnolia Mulberry farm cen-
ter, 7:45, Mulberry school.
Past matrOns and patrons, o.
E.S., $3.50, Brawiey Masonic
Temple.
l. V. Pyramid No. 81. SciOts,
8, Masonic Temple.
TeoOp 25, B.S.A., 1880, McCabe.
Troop Is, B.S.A., 7:15, Presby-
terian church.
TOMORROW
Chapter GW,P.E.O., 1890, All
SandaiwOOd.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03

Thursday to visit a few days, re-
turning home Sunday
Mrs. Ralph Engebretson return
ed Monday, after spending 10 days
in Los Angeles with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Strickler, 1oi-
lowing the death of her brother,
Will Strickler.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Gregg spent
several days last week az La Verne.
Gregg took advantage of the oppor-
tunity to visit the Orange show at
San Bernardino.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lytle Kinnaird re-
turned home recently after taking
a Today vacation. They made
circle around through San Diego,
Los Angeles, Needles, to Boulder
Dam and home.
Workmen have started on the
contract to paint and re-shingle
the buildings on the state expert
mental farm.
Members of the Meloland Ladies
social club will please note that
the club will meet next week at the
home of Mrs. w. j. Gregg. Mrs,
II. H. Peters will assist her.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
PER(OnAL
PARAGRAPH

Chapter CIV, PEG, will meet
Saturday, March 4, for a 1890
luncheon at the d. B. Roberts resi-
dence, AIT Sandalwood Drive. with
Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. E. w. Schil-
Ter as luncheon hoStesses. Elec-
ton and installation OF officers will
be the chief business of the meet
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. Gruwell have
been entertaining as their house
guests Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Spin
ner of Los Angeles. Yesterday
Mrs. Spinner was Mrs. Gruwelrs
guest at the Ten Thousand club
bridge luncheon.
Entire Nos club members regret
that the name of Dick Hockett was
omitted in the report of the club
dance given The Press, an excep-
tionally fine entertainment number
having been given by Mr.. Hockett
for the last dance.
Members of the Loyal Young
Peoples class of the State Street
Christian church will hold a pic
mic Sunday, March 5, at the Paint
ed Gorge. They will leave the S
o. Lingo home, 1434 Euclid avenue
ct / p. m. All members are urged
to be present.
Members of the past matrons
and patrons association. Order o1
the Eastern Star, are meeting to-
night in Brawley at $50 O'Clock
for their monthly meeting. A poi
luck dinner will be served in the
Masonic Temple followed by a pro-
gram supplied by the Brawley
group.
Due to the moratorium the pen
ny carnival to have been giver
Sunday evening, March 5, by the
Presbyterian Sunday school has
been indefinitely postponed
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
Seeley Scouts To
GiUe Fine Program

Scouts of Troop 5, Seeley, are
sponsoring q supper and playlet to
be given tonight at 7:30 in the
Seeley community hall
The public is invited to attend
and is promised an interesting eve
ming. Proceeds from the affair will
go TO the Troops treasury.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
Baker Students
Recital Sunday

Hazel Baker, local teacher of pi-
ano. announces a student recital
for Sunday afternoon. March S. at
2 o'clock in her studio. 6S5 He'll
avenue.
Practically the entire group Of
pupils will be presented in pro-
gram suitable to the day. Relatives
and friends OF the students as well
as others interested are invited to
attend the recital.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
Steamed Brown Breads

Steamed Brown Breads
Steamed Brown Bread !
cups graham flour
! cup cornmeal
cup white or whole wheat flour
! cup light molasses
cups sweet milk
i cup sour milk
/ teaspoon soda
! teaspoon salt
q cup raisins, if desired
]. Fill CREASED mold two-thirds
full. Grease the cover and place
it on the mold. Steam hours.
2. If a slightly richer bread is
desired, add Il cup melted fat.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
POLICE ARREST PIRATES

DICK WoousOn.
HOQUIAM, Wash. U.Pl-- Police
finally succeeded in arresting two
river pirates. They captured two
14-year-old boys who had preyed
upon small boats anchored along
the river.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
BARBECUE AT
LOCAL CHURCH

State Street Christian church
members and their families are in
vited to attend the free barbecue
to be given at o'clock tonight in
the church by the men Of the con-
gregation.
The men are busy at work today
making preparations for the many
guests they expect to entertain to-
night, since it is anticipated that
several hundred will be present.
Following the dinner a program
will he presented.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03
LOW PRICED
BAKES MORE
NO FAILURES!

Why not save on kitchen expense
everywhere you can. You can save
on flour. How? BY using JENNY
WREN, the all-purpose, economy
flour that comes ready-mixed for
successful baking. Low in cost it
saves by eliminating failures! 1t
bakes more per pound. One mill
mixed, recipe -proportioned package
of JENNY WREN will do the work
of special so-called biscuit and cake
flours. Buy package a lbs.) of
JENNY WREN today; try this
good recipe.
JENNY WREN CHEESE
BISCUITS
J cupful JENNY WREN Flour
y cunful thick sour milk
tablespoonful butter
] cupful grated cheese.
Cut the shortening into the flour.
Add sour milk gradually, and finally
the cheese. Roll out! cut and bake
In a hot oven (425 FL until well
Drowned. about 10 minutes.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03

Miss Florence Glenn. home
demonstration agent, is coop
Grating with The Press By Of
fering timely recipes
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03

Miss Anna Thompson, Academy,
Fresno county, owns Hereford
steer that weighs around $500
pounds and Is not fat.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-03

Farmers of western Oregon find
that lime materially increases the
production of legume forage crops.
The weekly echo., 1933-01-20
INSTALLATION SERVICE OF
ST. JOHN BAPTIST SUNDAY
SCHOOL TO BEGIN AT 2:30 O'CLOCK
SUNDAY EVENING JANUARY 22ND.

Song-by the choir; Scripture reading
by the pastor, Rev. D. Evans; Invo-
cation-Rev. j. S. Bingham; Song-hy
The choir; Welcome address, Miss Jamie
Knighton; Prospect Baptist
Sunday school; Solo-New Era Baptist
school; Paper-Mt. Zion Baptist Sun
day school; Instrumental solo-Mrs.
Ruby Davis; Presenting of officers-by
Supt D. VIJohnson, of New Hope Bap-
list Sunday school; Installation-by Prof.
C. M. Reese, of Meridian Baptist Sem
mary; Response to program-by Prof.
mary; Response to program-by Prof.
c. T. Tiggs; Selection-St. John Female
quartet; Collection and adjourn.
Rev. D. Jones, Master of ceremony.
The weekly echo., 1933-01-20
FAREWELL PARTY

On Monday night January 18th Mrs.
Ruby L. Grant and Miss Bessie t.
Edwards gave surprise party in honor
of Miss Rachel Smith at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Edward Booze 1923
South Street. There were "a guests
present.
The surprise began when Miss Smith
and Mr.. McLendon came in from the
movies. The radio was furnishing good
music while some dancing and others
were playing games.
Miss Smith was shocked with sur
prise, so much so until she had to &c
to her room to ask her mother what
was it all about? She joined in with
all the guests expressing herself as
having a wonderful evening. A delic-
lious lunch was Served Miss Smith is
graduate of Cosby School of Cosrhe-
tology, Washington, D. c.
She left Thursday for Washington
where she will return to her work
Her many friends wish for her pleas
ant trip.
The weekly echo., 1933-01-20
FIRST MONTHS CAMPAIGN IS NOW OVER
Petitioned Mayor and Councilmen
ALLEN CHAPEL NEWS

Rev. H. D. Rhodes our Presiding
Elder of the Meridian Circuit has been
with us for ten days in a series of
meetings. While in the City he has made
his home at Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Glis-
pie who made everything pleasant for
him. He was highly entertained while
here. On Tuesday he was entertained
by Mr.. and Mrs. Glispie. Wednesday
Revs. H. D. Rhodes and P. Butler
spent the day with Mr.. and Mrs. Gin
ton Glispie on Thursday they were IN
vited to Mr.. and Mrs. Bell where every
thing was prepared in high class style.
On Friday Mrs. R. B. Glispie, Mrs
Annie Butler, Mrs. Matte Bell and Mrs
Johnnie Glispie entertained Rev. H. D.
Rhodes, Rev P. Butler Rev Rhedric
and Mrs Clara Evans with table full
of everything good to eat. On Satur-
day Mrs Pearl Walker and sister May
Williams entertained our guest at high
noon. Sunday morning Mr.. Clinton
Glispie was the hostess with a fine
breakfast those present were Rev. H.
D. Rhodes, Rev. P. Butler, Mrs. Annie
Butler. Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Rhodes and
Mr.. Lonza Bell and Mrs. R. B. Glispie.
The breakfast was just DELICIOUS. Sum
day at 1870 Mrs. Venia Clark gave
Rev H. D. Rhodes and Rev. Butler
high time where the chickens died and
were buried in the preachers grave
yard one Monday Rev, and Mrs. Brook
entertained our guest a. their home.
On Tuesday Mrs Mary Jackson on
18th Avenue entertained our guest so
highly that Rev. H. D. Rohdes ate
things that he didn't know their name
Mr.. and Mrs T. j. Brown entertained
the ministers at their home and every
thing was Just wonderful. Tuesday
night the last night Rev. H. D. Rhodes
added seven members to the church.
After the offering was lifted Mrs. Mat
tie Bell brought Rev H. D. Rhodes to
the alter and Mrs. Annie Butler pre-
scented him a token for his astive SER
vice, after that Mrs Claree Miller lead
Rev. P. Butler to the alter and Mrs.
Johnnie Glispie presented him with a
token for his service after which a
surprise reception was given for Rev
H. D. Rhodes. and program rendered
The weekly echo., 1933-01-20
MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF NEWELL
CHAPEL

The Missionary Society of Newell
Chapel Church met Sunday evening
January 18th at $50 with the president
Mrs. Annie Smith, presiding. Opening
song What a friend we have in
Jesus; prayer, Mrs Lucinda Garter;
song, Let Jesus fix it for YOU; scrip
ture reading, Miss Eva Knox; reading
of the minutes. The following was rem
dered:-
Select reading, Mrs. Velna Young;
Duet Mrs. R w. Young and Mrs. E
F. Young, Sr. with Mrs. Nettie Ed
wards as accompanist; Discussion "The
need of more unity in our Missionary
Society" was opened by Mrs. r., L.
Young. .-.~-----. .-.-.. ......
After the rendition of the program
the Circles were asked to make their
reports which were as follows: Boost
er's Circle made a nice report and re-
ported $100; The Goodwill Circle re-
ported the spiritual part of its work;
and some cash in treas. The Helping
Hand Circle reported Sac The mission
airy society is now ready for the coun-
Gil our money is ready.
- Mrs. L. Wilson Reporter
The weekly echo., 1933-01-20
EDITOR RECEIVES INVITATION

Rev Roy L. Young has received an
invitation from Bishop Edwin H. Hug
hes of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
Washington, D. c., to attend a country
wide Religious meeting that is being
called to meet in Washington, D. c.,
March 7th and 8th All denominations
are expected to participate in this great
meeting. The meeting is called for the
purpose of creating a sentiment against
the repeal of the 18th Amendment.
Rev Young has notified Bishop Hug
hes that he hopes to attend.
The weekly echo., 1933-01-20
+, THREE WHITE BANDITS GIVEN
FIFTY YEARS EACH FOR Staying
NEGRO OFFICER

Leavenworth, Kans., Jan 20 CAMP
The grand final to one of the most Bit
terly contested case in the history of
Leavenworth County ended here this
week when Judge J. H. Wendorff Of
the district court sentenced trio of
white men to fifty years, each, in the
Kansas State penitentiary.
The three white men sentenced were
Wesley Smith, Frank Delmar and Nc
Kinley Moss who were convicted of
the murder of Ernie Cough, Negro
member Of the Leavenworth police de
partment on the night of July %, 1882.
Judge Wendorf pronounced sentence
upon the three white prisoners after
listening to arguments over prolong-
ed period by attorneys for the three
defendants seeking to obtain approval
of motion for a new trial.
The trial in November attracted
wide attention and was largely at
tended. The authorities took precau-
ton to provide extra guards Moss,
Smith and Delmar had previous prison
records with four, two and one terms,
respectively, in the order named.
The weekly echo., 1933-01-20
Committee Appointed
By Civic League
PETITIONED MAYOR AND
COUNCILMEN

"A committee composed of Rev. R. l..
Young as chairman, together with Rev.
W. G. Wilson and Mr. Frank Berry, was
appointed by the Civic League to petit
ton the Mayor and Councilmen for
better accommodation in sections, es-
pecially where colored people live. The
school situation in this city was also
deplored by this committee and es-
pecially the East End
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The committee called the Mayors
and Councilmans attention to 10th
Avenue leading to the Masonic Gene
terry and the unheathful condition m
the East End zone I'VE have no sell
fish motive in mind, but from broad
view point for the welfare of the en-
tire city this petition is made. The
appearance from the school room from
the inside while they are in session
will convince any mind that the health
of the city of Meridian is endangered
because of this congestion. The Ne
groes of Meridian feel called upon now
and at all times to throw themselves
upon the alter for the progress of our
great city. We feel that your SYM
pathetic consideration along these lines
will help us to feel more free in giving
our service" The city authorities We're
also asked to make a survey Of some of
the sections in Meridian where colored
people are located.