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Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01
By MRS. C. C. MCGEE

To everyone who lives comes birthday we are all
happy to see our birthdays though do not like to
get old We want keep youth and we want TO keep
our birthdays We cannot have them bothso let us De
happy to get old Mr. Huddeston Jr has not seen SO many
BIRTHDAYS therefore he is still young and active Inc
years he have served to bring him not old age
so far but wealth of experience which makes him fully
able to cope with the many varied and intricate problems
that face him the Assistant Custodian of the Afro
American Sons & Daughters, and Business Manager Mr.
Huddleston is growing and more seasoned and eff
cently handles the work of this great organization He
has the approval of through his keen insight
his consideration of Others and the helpful new
ideas he put into effect in the office His birthday
March g 1885, and is his desire to celebrate it
in big way Because of his great feeling for the Afro
American Sons Daughters he believes the biggest way to
celebrate is in the interest Of the Afros and for that
reason he is asking small gift from every Financial
Secretary This gift will not cost money just little of
your time. He is asking that every Financial Secretary
send him Afro application with 25c This application
must be mailed direct to him and marked "a Birthday
Present for T. J. Huddleson Jr This will show appre-
citation for his service to the Afros we'll increase
the Afro family At the time he extends to all
the Financial Secretaries invitation to his birthday
party Thursday, March 2, 1889 We all hope for this
coming leader many many birthdays and that with
each he may have clearer vision better understanding
of how carry the responsibilities that have been
trusted to him.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01
AMERICANS TO HOLD HOSPITAL CELEBRATION DAY SUNDAY APRIL
T. Huddeston Opens Modern Filling Station Clarksdae

Thursday, January r. 1885, modern, up-to-date
filling station opened in Clarksdale Miss.
Invitations out the various parts of the
state and although rain fell almost continuously during
the whole day. there apprecatve crowd to witness
the opening and bid Gods blessings Mr. Huddleston
The meeting opened with song by the Rev. F. T.
Herron president of the Century Burial Association
Agents. Prayer followed by the Rev. Lewis Owens of
verness who is Of the big Century Agents and big
Afro Financial Secretaries. The Rev. Mr.. Owens prayed
beautiful prayer appropriate for the occasion and
carried earnestness and sincerity which could not
cape those present Mr. Hudleson spoken his usual way
Volunteer expressions followed from big number of
those present. pledgng patronage to the Filling Station
grams which he is putting over.
The Negroes have nothing to be ashamed of in the
Filling Station 1t is attractive from the outside and
RES everything necessary for the motor The Shell pro-
duct is being sold, and according the testimonies of
car users who have had to travel every day through all
kinds of weather, all types of roads this product
cannot be surpassed. Mr. Huddeston is determined to
use al superior products that there will be no excuse
for us to give our business away
There is why this new business of Mr.
Huddlestons should not succeed. was not opened for
Already there three young men employed It is sit
uated on the of Fourth Street and Ashton Avenue
Win MI Charles Strnger manager. Whenever It is
necessary Tor us to buy OIL other car necessities in
Clarksdae let us do SO at the CENTURY FILLING STA
HON Money spent here will back to us with double
interest
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01
Roland Hayes Visits In Jackson, Miss
Under the auspices of the Alumni Association OF Iouga'oo
College, Miss.

Roland Hayes, the worlds greatest Tenor Singer
was presented in concert December 1898 at the City
Auditorium Jackson The City Auditorium has seating
capacity of 5000 people, this night people from every sec
ton the state gathered to and hear this great artist
until the spacious building nearly filled.
Many had only read or heard of Roland Hayes, but
when they had and heard him they realized that
words written uttered too meager to describe
such an artist They expected him to be MASTER but he
superb every respect In person he looked like
ebony prince In he graceful In ability he is
unsurpassed 1t might we'll be said that the rich and
learned and unlearned all said did hearts burn
within he sang to u.s.
The audience captivated he sang in various
Oriental languages but when he turned to his native folk
songs he at his best His Interpretation and musical
art gave to them beauty and meaning known be-
fore.
1t would be hard for music critics to say which was
the best rendition, and utterly impossible for who
has to judge only by by applause for the entire
recital pleasing to the and certainly program
has ever received generous APPLAUSE The people
just did not have enough seemingly they wanted him
to go singing indefinitely There tired restless
hearers in Roland Hayes audience Even when they could
not get another song by appauding, they remained in
their seats unwilling to leave the building until they were
quite sure all sounds had faded away
am quite Missssippians are grateful to Touea-
loo College Alumni Association for bringing Roland
Hayes and trust that all along other fine negro talent
will be put within reach 1t is of this higher TYNE
entertainment that our group needs.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01
Negro Progress Celebration To Be
Held On State Fair Grounds

JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 12-Announcement was made
this week by S. W. Killer chairman of the Mississippi
Progress Committee, sponsors, that Mississppi long
neraoea 10 Years of Progress of Negroes in Mississippi
WI" oehnltely be held in Jackson, Miss May 1-6 1889
on the State Fair Grounds
Inc decision was reached by the Executive Council
which met on last Sunday afternoon in Jackson and feI+
a tne advantages offered by the buildings and space at
.ne lar GROUNDS would enable the group to display all
types of exhibits Inventions ETC. PERTAINING to +b a
WINE the mammoth spectacle "75 Years of PROGRESS
VIII De presented by cast of 500 in front of the grand
stand and will depict in songs words and actions tb
monoeilui progress made by Mississippi Negroes since
Emancipation. ~
Several of the state agencies have promised coono,
'on IN the affair in showing exhibits and SPONSORING ~
catonal events. 19 'N'0'
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01
Yazoo City Host To Many Holiday
Visitors

Many college students, teachers and friends visit
ed in Yazoo City during the Yuletide The hospitality
in Yazoo City be exceed for that feel
safe in saying that the visitors we'll those visited
had very, very Merry Christmas. Various entertain
ments given for the guests of which given
by Mr. T. j. Huddleston, Jr, and was enjoyed by all
present Among the many who spent the holidays here
Miss Barbara Moman Maceo Fletcher, William
Fletcher, students Tougaloo College, MI Newman
Taylor and Mr. Scott faculty members of Tougaoo Col
lege Misses Sarah Fouche, Ida Golde Wilburn Messrs
Hubert Owens Charles Harper George Luse, and nine
school friends, of Rust College, Holly Springs, Miss
Miss ANGELA Weber, billiard University New Orleans ;;
Mr.. Ernest Dean Tuskegee Institute Ala; Miss Clara
Allen, teacher at Magnolia High Vcksburg Miss Naomi
Johnson teacher Durant City School, Duant Miss; Miss
Hattie Scott teacher, Philadelphia Miss Miss Doretha
Woods Mr.. Ira Henderson, teachers Mt. Olive Miss
Miss Doris Johnson teacher, Amory Miss Miss Lula
Nash, Buffalo, N. "; Mr. Thomas Fletcher, and Mr.
John Prentiss johnson.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01

We know to mention Hospital Celebration Day is all
that is necessary to start preparation in that direction
There few big Red Letter" days on the Afro
American Sons & Daughters calendar, and Hospital
Celebration Day is one of them
On April 2, 1889, everybody is requested to meet
everybody at Yazoo City for the purpose of celebrating
of the biggest Afro events The Afro Hospital is with
out doubt the biggest thing that has happened in
the history of the Afros 1t is true that homes have been
saved, money loaned to continue schools but these have
been sdelnes If the lives of people cannot be saved they
need earthly homes If health cannot be promoted
need schools God first, Health second and you have
successful man.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01
What We Expect To Do

We expect to give you better entertainment this
year than before If you have noticed the trend OF
things you know that it is very seldom thing is
feet that there is for improvement. Therefore
sincere when say there will be for your
entertainment this year. We trying to give you
of the best speakers the afford You will have
space the program and expect you to bring your
best talent We believe you have been looking forward
this event and have persons already in training that
your program will be exceptionally good We ex-
pec receive at least five hundred applications There
is why this number should fall below expecta
tons, if anything, it should exceed This will be Rally
Day" for hospital and expect rally one hundred
per cent to every of the hospital.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01
DR.. Miller

1t would not be Hospital Celebration Day at all with
out Dr. Miller This article would be incomplete without
giving space to him. There has been no et-up in Dr. Mil
ers work The patients have been coming and going since
the dedication of the hospa he patiently hears their
complaints and ministers unto them Dr. Miller is busy
man. ne hnds sick people with every turn If he goes
home, they find him there if he goes to his office thew
are there to church. they find him there when he goes
to the hospital they waiting him there; there
to be escape for him. Some people choose their
lifes work because of inspiration from someone else
others because is their natural urge We sincerely be-
lieve that Dr. Miller born physician and SURGEON
he lacks no traits necessary to his profession.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01
Not Forgotten

The Afro-American Sons & Daughters was not for
gotten among the worlds great business houses At the
approaching of the New received stacks of beau
tiful and instructive calendars, letting know that
had been thought of worthy of these express
sions of respect We appreciate these tokens of memory
and have placed these calendars wherever there
space to place them in office.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01
Whom We Expect To See

We expect to twenty-five thousand Afros and
their friends. This New Year and must do greater
things We have you here in great numbers, but
hope to than this year. This is the
ELEVENTH annual Celebration which for ten
the endless work of healing the sick has been going
What did last will not take of the sua
ton this year, make each year for itself
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01
Bank Of Yazoo City Has New Head

The Courier takes this opportunity to congratulate
Mr. p C. Williams upon his post of duty Presi
dent of the Bank of Yazoo City Mr. Williams has to his
credit number of years experience and believe the
same fine leadership that has characterized this bank will
be continued in him.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01
Notice.!
Notice.!

To All Century Members:
This is to notify you that E. H. Hemphll is no long
er connected with The Century Burial Association Any
money paid to him for premiums or in any way that
wolves The Century, this organization will not be resnon
sble.
T. j. HUDDLESTON, Owner
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01
Mr.. Huddlest0n

Ihere could be no better conclusion than word or
two about Mr.. Huddleston When comes to tho Afro
there is no way around Mr.. Huddeston However mead
less it may seem to mention him. it must nevertheless no
done. The Custodian is looking for you Be there.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-01-01

Mrs. Pnkie Scott of Drew, Miss, patient in
the Afro-American Sons & Daughters Hospital and
derwent operation for tonsitis. She is rejoicing
the fact that the service and treatment given was all
she could expect and is determined carry the good
tdings to others. After recovering from her operation
She left to spend three weeks in Chicago Ill., and St
Louis Mo-. with her mother and brothers She recently
returned to her home in Drew and reports very en-
able trip She is the Financial Secretary the East Jer
salem Lodge, No 1897, Drew, Miss and is more encourar
ed to do bigger work.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-02
Flint Civic, Social and Religious Activities
Strictly Personal
By THE FLINT SPECTATOR

Rev. and Mrs. r. T. Turpin and
son Charles. spent Thanksgiving
at the home Of Rev. and Mrs. A. f..
Fisher in Detroit.
An elaborate dinner was giver
at the home OF Mrs. Gertrude Ma
bry. 3945 Grant street, on Thanks
giving day. Out-of-towners were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Walton. Miss Z. Coul-
born, OF Dayton. Ohio.
Mrs. 1rere Brown OF 800 Park
land street. was confined 10 bed
with a cold during the holidays.
DR.. and Mrs. J. D. Wilson and son
spent Thanksgiving day in Xenia,
Ohio. as the guests OF the Doctors
sister and family. The group at
tended the wilberforce-Weet Viz
ginia Thanksgiving game at Will
berforce. The Bulldogs defeated
West Virginia 20 to Z. Weaver and
schnely, Flint boys, male rice
showings.
Roscoe Toles. pugilist. and Ches-
ter RENTS OF Detroit were guests
OF James s. williams, prominent
business man OF Flint during the
holidays.
Miss Claudia Oats. Pauline Wat
kins, Minnie Williams. Bessie Fos-
ter, Lillian McNealey. Mrs. II.
Broadlx. Marie and Evelyn Tea
were dinner guests Thanksgiving
Day OF Mrs. John Stewart.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-02
Hartford Prayer
Band

The Hartford Prayer band opuI
ed its service last Sunday monkl
with the following present: DaI
cors Erwin. Hill. Winslow, LirII
ston. A large membership was 4
so present. Deacon Hill read 4
the morning lesson a portion Of Z
14th chapter Of ST. John. After
series OF prayers the testincra
service began. Many took part r.
ports from the various commluHl
were called for with more prsv'|
but the Sick committee which nial
a splendid report. II was a y
lows:
One hundred elghtythree n
tients visited Thanksgiving Day
the chairman, Mr.. viyians and n
Graves. They distributed tve1
dozens oranges. ter dozens any
in the various hospitals and ho11
The committee was commentator
such splendid report. al
Some present we're: Mr.. and W
Adler OF Russell street: and ~
Hudson avenue. Prayer Is Sl
asked for Mrs. Annie Hill ~
many others.
T.. A. Vivians IA reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-02
St. Paul AME Church

DR.. NJ. J. Keys, OF Louisville, KY.
Is conducting an old time revival
at st. Paul. Jay and Chene streets.
Last week the attendance was good
and Sunday an overflow congrega-
ton came to hear this great preach
err, even from out OF town.
DR.. Keys will preach every eve-
ming this week at 7:45; closing
next Sunday, wher she breaches at
10:45 am. and 7:45 pm. Every
body is invited to hear this soul
stirring preacher.
The Sunday school will convene
at 9:15 am. with George w. Gar
ner as superintendent
The Junior Christian Endeavor
league will convene at pm. with
Miss Carrie Gordon as president
and Mrs. T. Currie as superinten-
dent.
The Senior league will convene at
$3.50 pm. with Mrs. Iowa williams
as president.
The Rev. J. Arminius Charleston,
minister.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-02
Allen Temple Church

Pastor W. A. Crider preached
Sunday morning from the text.
Psalms 107:l5. 20, that men would
praise the Lord. for His goodness
and wonderful works 20 the chill
dren OF men" The Senior choir
rendered appropriate music.
AT 3 pm. the Mems chorus cele-
brated its fourth anniversary. Many
OF the leading local choirs were
present and rendered selections.
The church was filed to capacity.
The Senior choir and Mems cho-
rus rendered an interesting
Thanksgiving program at Russell
Street Baptist church, Thanksgiv-
ing morning. The program was
conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Crider.
The Missionary society will spon-
sor bazaar Thursday, Dec. 7, at
the church. The booths will be a
splendid attraction for the after
noon and evening. An interesting
program will be rendered. Mrs.
Audrey Gibson is president; Ger
trude Johnson, church reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-02
Around The Town
With Lou Brown

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Beck and
Baldwin Walker spent the holidays
visiting Mr.. Walkers aurt. Mrs.
johnson and Mr.. and Mrs. Sheries,
in windsor. Ont
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover james en-
iertained at a Thanksgiving din
ner Thursday. Their guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben James, Mrs.
Milton. Miss Nash, and Mr.. Brown.
Later The group went to the Sun
shine club In Saginaw.
After attending the football
game between Central and Northern
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Coleman en-
.tertained at dinner last Thursday.
Their guest was Mrs. Sharpe, OF
Chicago.
The Rev. and Mrs. John Smith
had as their guests Ray Dean OF
Detroit. and others, when Mrs.
Smith entertained at Thanksgiv-
Ing dinner. The Rev. ard Mrs.
smith motored to Saginaw where
on Thursday evening the Rev. Mr..
Smith spoke at a meeting OF the
Saginaw Townsend club.
Oh, but yes, V. Haley, NJ. JEFF
ferson. ard nifty brisque Z
Wilson. Now the lights begin 10
dim and the shutters close on de-
serted streets even the wind,
whispering for fear OF waking the
slumbering ones, WOO WOO the tur-
key they ate +. its hood OF YER
million and itS wings inlaid with
gold OF old, and It's legs crusty
brown Oh boyl Eyes flashing
fire ha, ha, sh-h-shh only
dreaming. SO we leave the holiday
for another year.
Thoughts for the weeks
Clouds may come, but clouds must
go,
And they have silver lining.
Far beyond them ali, you know,
Either sun or moon is shining.
SO With trouble; It's quite plain.
Time al last will take its measure
Rainbows follow after rain.
Life must have its need OF pleas
pra
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-02
Among Detroit Churches
Trinity AME Church

Many worshippers were present
last Sunday morning at Trinity
AME church. The pastor. the Rev.
r. A. Schley. preached an inspiring
sermon from Joshua 1871, And the
Lord said unto Joshua, thou art
old and stricken In years. ard there
remaineth yet very much land TO
be possessed" The theme was
Make haste. for there remaineth
much more land to be possessed"
Presiding Elder r. F. washington
was present at pm. TO hold his
first quarterly conference. All re-
ports were good, showing that Trim
ity is progressing under the splen-
did leadership OF the Rev. Mr..
Schley.
DR.. washington preached a stir
ring message from the theme, Eye
are the salt OF the earth" Mrs.
Irene Gatewood joined the church
Sunday morning. The presiding
elders assessment was raised and
also some SIT for trustee purposes.
Chicken sandwiches were served
after service. Miss Vivian Talbert
Is church reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-02
AMONG FLINT CHURCHES
MT. OLIVE

Mre. W. c. Ross gave a Thanks
giving party at Mt. Olive Baptist
church Wednesday night. Nov. %.
in the interest Of the intermediate
department OF the church.
The Willing Workers are spon-
soring a Kitchen Shower at the
church Thursday evening, Dec. z,
at 7 p. m. Each person attending
has been asked by the pastor, Rev.
r. r. Turpir. to bring at least one
article for the church kitchen.
Mrs. c. L. Fisher. Of Selma, Ala,
was the guest speaker at Mt. Olive
Baptist church Sunday evening. She
spoke on the subject. Gods Prom
ises." Mrs. Fisher has been visiting
her daughter. Mrs. r. r. Turpin.
1919 Clifford. for the past two
weeks. She Is now guest at the
home OF her son. Rev. A. F. Fisher,
In Detroit.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-02
services
QUINN CHAPEL A. M. z.

Junior Church Day was observed
at Quinn Chapel Sunday, Nov. rs.
Mrs. Josie l.. Brown, one OF the
outstanding A. NJ. f. correctional
evangelists OF Detroit, brought \
stirring sermons. both morning
and evening services, using as her
theme for the morning services, 60
the Limit and at the evening SER
vices. Testify for Christ" Music
was furnished by Junior and Youth
choirs. Many visitors were present
at both services. Among the yisi-
tors we're: Mrs. Hayes, evangelist
OF Bethel A. NJ. E., Saginaw, who
also took part in the evening ser
vices.
The Rev. Matthew r. Rhonenes
and family are spending a week in
Kansas City with Mrs. Rhonenee's
father and sister.
Mrs. Mary Kelley. who has been
very i'll, Is much improved at this
writing. DR.. c. T.. Walden Is the at
tending physician.
Mrs. Flora Talbert gave a birth
day party IL honor OF her grand
daughter, Miss Marion Golightly,
1t being her ninth birthday. After
games were played, luncheon was
served TO fourteen. She received
many beautiful gifts.
Mrs. L. Lykes fell or entering the
basement OF the church Sunday
evening and injured her leg. Her
condition Is reported not serious.
DR.. A. II. Johnson Is the attending
physician.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-02

Bryant was assisted by Mrs. Sim
mons OF Florence Ames Temple,
Detroit. Bertha Ford. daughter
ruler OF Genessee Temple. has been
commended for the excellent work
accomplished during her admin
istration.
Among those initiated were: Le-
liza Sinclair, Louise Wigfall. Essa-
nola Bedenneld. Bessie Mills, Ade-
lene Butler. Rose Buchanan, Anna
Diggs, Lodesta Hamilton, Carole
Sanford. Eliza Hamilton, Betty Pea,
Augusta Duckett, Florence Thomas,
Emma Johnson. Emma Hicks. Mag
gle Jackson. Amanda Williams, Oc-
tavia Thomas, Ida Holemar, Canary
Marve, Corine Mott, Carrie Nc
Bride, Claude Oats. Gussle Butler,
Ethel Nicholson, Rosetta Dotson.
Vera Palmer, Mary Washington,
Henrietta Coleman, Connie Harris.
and Marie Bennett.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-02
Hollywood Makeup Men Scheduled
To Demonstrate Again In Flint

FLINT. Mlch.-Last Sunday aft
ernoon II. L. Warner OF the Holly
wood Make-Up Men and his stan
OF assistants gave private demon
straticn for the leading beauticians
OF Flint. Mich. The demonstration
was held al the Dolls Beauty Sa-
lor. I'LL Leith street. Besides the
Doll Beauty salon there were the
Mayfair Beauty shop representa-
tives and the Mary's Beauty shop.
The owners and their operators
Of each OF the above shops attend
ed the private demonstration.
Much credi, IS due Mrs D. B. Col
Inns for bringing the Hollywood
Makeup Men TO Flint. They will
return 20 Mrs. Collins shop. I'LL
Lei,h. Dec. %. Some OF those
present were:
Mrs. Walden. and daughter. Mrs.
Georgia Hughes. Mrs. Ola Hughes,
owner OF Mayfair Beauty salon,
and Mrs. JAMIE Nelson.
The Hollywood Makeup Men
will appear at the Mayfair Beauty
Sailor. Monday. Dec. is. This is
one OF the best equipped shops in
the city, and with competent opera
tors.
On Dec. % the Hollywood Make
Up Men will appear al Mary Shiv-
ers beauty shop.
A decision was made that the
Hollywood Makeup Men will hold
DEMONSTRATORS IN the following
beauty shops IL Flint:
Monday Dec. ls-Maytair Beau
~ Shop. 1906 Clifford;
Friday. Dec. 22-Niary's Beauty
Shop. 1920 Clifford;
Saturday. Dec. 2s-Doll's Beauty
Shop. 11l7 Leith street.
We urge the ladies OF Flint "a
Immediately set in touch with the
above beauty shops and make their
appointments for the Hollywood
facial and the correct makeup a:
this opportunity will not be hac
again in Flint