Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1934-05-01

ING very nspiratonal to all who attended all OF
which pledges made for SO lodges 25 drives
by the stated time Also 730 members per month AL
though it safe tc say that the Afros will go 1000 per
month for May, June, July and August The Afros will
double their membership from last August to this Au
&QS 1884 After the meeting the delegation served
delicious dinner at the home of the Custodian by his
Vile Mrs Patience Huddleston who pleasantly welcomed
them. After which the-7 went on sight seeing tour
through their AfloAmerican Sons Daughters Hos
ptal. Among those present Messrs. l. E. Edwards
!. c. Harper d. W. Kelly, S. NJ Rodgers, G. V Johnson,
f. c. Huddeston, L. D. Shorter, j. II. Knew, J. Cole
man, L. Johnson, J. B. Brown and Mrs L. T. North
Visitors Miss Beatrice Jackson Mrs Cynthia Ratf
and Miss Loveady, a new F. S. of the Forest Lodge
Forest, Miss.
April Is, Merigold-This being the second trip made
TO this point - members added making the total
membership 49, The F. S. Mr. Henry Savannah pledged
to make his lodge 100 strong by August Is.
April 20, Wnona.--This drive being sponsored by F.
= HuddIeston the drive Manager received 60
bers He was faithfully assisted by Mr. Ed Roberts,
former patient Of our Hospital and also elected F. S.
OF the lodge The Custodian Master of Ceremonies
of the program speakers being Mr. Edwards Miss Jack
son and MI +. c. Huddlest0n After which singing was
heard from the beautiful voices Of Miss Thelma Brack
MIS-. Charlie W. Stewart and Mrs Cynthia Ratlif Al
though this drive closed the night applications
still flowing into the Home Office The Custodian and
his Office Force pleasantly entertained the resi-
dence of Mrs Susie Wright.
April u, ClaIkSQ&Ie-lne first visit beng made at
the Damascus Church. pascred by Rev L. S Sorrell A
wonderful delivered and beautiful singing by
MIS- Ratf and Mrs. Shields after which f. c. Huddes-
ton took the stand and made very inspiring talk which
resulted in 60 members being added to be obligated
May 81 !
May 2, LOUISVILLE motored to Louisville in COM
pany with Prof /. f. Edwards which resulted in IA
members being added to the fold While there stopped
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Green, who old
quainances CT mine We had not met since 25 years ago
and hence talked . years back which made me %
years younger Prof Jackson and wife, former citizens
Of Yazoo City present in the meeting and his service
in Louisville is appreciated by all He is among our
best Agricultural Teachers in the State.
May 8 Weir.-Leaving Louisville about o'clock, we
motored Weir Miss, arriving at the residence Of Mrs
Potts mother OF F. s.. Miss Alice Potts Mrs. Potts
seems to be the power in that community She made it
very pleasant for also instrumental in 10 mem
bers joining The program being play staged by talent
of that city, entitled Nobodys Darling which was en-
joyed by the entire audience The Custodian invited this
group appear the Grand Lodge program The Weir
lodge tcok life and will become one of the big
stars in the Afro Kingdom.
May a. Greenwood-A new Deputy made his appear
ance in the Afro World, who none other than our
Cliser Johnson He responsible for the biggest drive
Greenwood has been able to offer. His advertise
nent that day parade of decorated cars at o'clock
through all the Coored sections Of the town which result
ed in crowded church, Strangers Home, pastored by
Our very worthy Rev c. w Gayden. is President and
Mrs r. A. Loving, F. s., of Strangers Home Lodge who
were faithful in rendering their assistance in this big
drive. Mrs V. A. Arnold first prize fer writing y
members and total applications received 1903 The
speakers for this occasion Mr.. Edwards and f. g.
Huddestcn and complimentary remarks by Prof Wilkes
Principal Of the High School The Glee Club of the High
School rendered very beautiful numbers, too The
Custodian invited them to appear i'll the Grand Lodge
Also two beautiful selections rendered by Mrs Rat
Eff and Mrs. Stewart We must say that Mr.. Johnsons
initial drive was due and given high compliments from
every
May G. Holly Bluf.-The Custodian spoke at Union
Baptist Church, at Holly Bluff and laid the foundation
for big drive to May "a Mrs. Emma Jones, F. S.
of Miller Chapel Lodge due and is given praise for
her very pleasing service rendered.
May T, Tchula-AIrs Cynthia Ratlif being respon-
sbe for one the biggest drives the little town of Tchua
has ever offered For her advertisement she used the
relable decorated parade which results in crowded
church. The very entertaining program consisted OF
Dunbar Readings, singing and speaking Too much praise
not be given to the manager OF this successful drive