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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-08-17
Two Islands Desirable
As Naval Or Air Bases

point, but elsewhere Congressman
and others advanced two possibilities:
|. That leverage" dcStroyers would
be traded for bases if negotiations
are successful, or
2. That the purchase price would
be in reduction Of Britain's war debt,
liquidation of which might remove
some of the obstacles to Britalns OBJ
tanning credit here.
or the congressman who comment
ed on the disclosure Of negotiations,
the majority called acquisition OF
additional bases desirable. Senator
Holt. Democrat, West Virginia, while
claiming such d move desirable
ch.Sged that it was a sugar coat
ing" to make the transfer Of Destroy
ers palatable.
Several legislators, however, view
ed the idea coldly or with hostility
Representative RoutZohn, Republl-
can, Ohio, sal.' I Wclld b { sep
ping stone like the guard rao1!l:z2-
ION bill.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-08-17
AbernethyN Not
Yet Arrested

New Bern, Aug. 17.-(AP)-Three
warrants against Charles L. Aber-
nethy, Jr. have been received here
by Sheriff r. E. Lane from Wayne
county authorities, but the sheriff
said this afternoon they had not been
served. The warrants charge election
irregularities.
The warrants were drawn as the
result OF an investigation following
the finding of unused primary bal
lots in the possession of Abcrnethy
prior to the May IS primary.
Abernethy was an unsuccessful
candidate for the Democratic noml-
nation for congress in the third dis
trict
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-08-17
Dixie At Caledonia
Dynamited Today
Roanoke River, in the
Worst Flood of Wealth
er Bureau Records,
Forces Prison Author
tiles To Inund ate
Thousands of Acres.

Weldon, Aug. 17.-(hP)- State
prison officials dynamited a portion
of tho ninc-mic dixie at Caledonia
prison farm near here at dawn today
in an attempt TO save the remainder
of the structure from the relentless
flood waters of the Roanoke river.
Even while the blast was touched
off the flood waters were licking at
the top OF the dixie and still rising
rapidly.
No hope was held for crops in the
low land area. including 5000 acres
of convict-pIantcd corn and lespedeza
at the farm There was a possibility
that the camp would be abandoned
if the entire dixie were swept away.
The 400 inmates of the camp were
not evacuated since officials SAID
there was no danger.
Eastern North Carolina rivers were
rising steadily and continued on a
rampage today, inundating thousands
of acres and forcing residents Of low
lying areas to abandon their homes.
The flood in the Roanoke broke
/roa+;,,,o1 IN Dooo SeUaDl
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-08-17
French Filters
Bomb Italians

Cairo, Aug. l7.-(AP)-French air
men operating with the Royal Air
Force fought Off an attempted Ital-
ian air raid on Bcrbcra, the capital
and chief port OF British Somaliland,
the Raj announced today.
A cOmmunique announced the
Frcnchmen shot down one italian
bomber and put the others to flight,
while British bombers attacked the
Italan-hcId port Of leila and other
military targets and troops concen-
tratiOnS.
The Raj also reported direct hits
on an Italian submarine, naval oil
tank and jctties in bombing the har-
Dor of Tobruk. Libya, and said re-
sultant fires still burned many hours
later"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-08-17

CONTINUED on Page Seven)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-08-17

(Contnued on Page Seven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-06

Blended Rare Animal Hair Fibers and
Fine Virgin Wool Fine, long staple wind
proof backing.
NOTE Alpacuna is identical. Animal
f1bers also ARE ALL ON THE FACE.
The fine, windproof back functions as
skin of the animals coat, binding
together about $4,000 hair and wool
fibers to the square inch.
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Never Sold for
Less at Any Time

-Alpacuna is made of special fab
ric-a secret blend of four fine f1bres!
A fabric that combines downy Peru
Wan Alpaca, springy Mohair, soft
Wool, with a backing of sturdy, long
staple Sea Island Cotton In
scientific blending that took years to
develop.
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NOTE in the animal coat, hair Is
ALL ON THE FACE The back Of the
coat is a thin, soft, pliable skin. This
hair or wool on the face protects the
animal against heat or cold without
excessive weight.
Afro-American courier., 1940-11-01
Mr.. Will Finney Laid To Rest

On November 4, 1910 Mr. Will Fnney of Louise
Miss. died at the Afro American Sons & Daughters Hos
pal. Mr. Finney of the old pioneer Afros. He
of the faithful who joined in the first days and
held fast until his DEATH He Grand Marshall for the
organization and executed his duty faithfully for fifteen
years. During his lifetime, he never missed Grand
Lodge Although in failing health for the past few years
he gave up. We shall not forget the fine way in
which he mastered his feelings at the Grand Lodge held
in Jackson in 1889 The line of March for the parade
fully three miles long. Mr. Finney walked to see
that the parade remained in order This we know taxed
his physical strength far too much but for the sake of
duty he endured He a highly respected citizen and
his passing deeply felt by many One more day, be-
fore Armstice signed in the World War would
have put him the front line of action. God blessed
him and spared him after seeing actionamoSt in its
last form-to return to his land and people
He was a devout member of Pleasant Hill Baptist
Church from which his funeral held. Rev. Ander-
preached the sermon. He leaves to mourn his going
ye four sisters and relatives and a host Of friends
His laid to rest in the Love Feast Cemetery
Afro-American courier., 1940-11-01
Hon. T. J. Huddleston Thrills Large
Business Group And Students At
Tennessee State College,
Nashville, Tenn.
By PROF. NERL II. EPPSE

One hundred and thirty y-eight senior students who
are studying the Negro and many Negro people OF
Nashville, Tennessee, addressed by Hon T. j. Hud
dieston, Founder and Custodian cf the AfroA American
Sons Daughters of Yazoo City, Miss, at their annual
Negro Business Symposium in the spacious recreation
nall of Tennessee State College, Nashville Tenn. NoVen-
Der 49,
This college cf 1850 students requires OF the seniors
to make close study of the Negro before they gradu
ate Professor Mer R. Eppse who has written three books
the Negro is the teacher of the class Each year they
call together the BUSINESS people of the city and nation
to discuss the problems in Negro Business
This year they invited Hon. T. j. HuddIeston,
Of the greatest leaders and civic workers OF Mississippi
be principal speaker. He with two Of his and
his business manager cf the Carksdae office He held
the audience spebound he told OF his achievements
upward He is the of 4 two thousand planta-
ton; two caSket factories, founder of hcsptal and
many other enterprises which give employment to
456 Negroes He said that his honest dealings with
his people and the principles of Jesus which make the
people have confidence in him. The day after the meeting
he addressed the whole student body and the faculty.
His trip will be long remembered in this part of Tenn
Afro-American courier., 1940-11-01
% Shopping Days To Christmas

Each year the public is warned of the days before
Christmas and each year there is grand rush of Christ
shoppers the last day. This year, we hope the
public will consider those who must the shoppers
and try to begin your Christmas shopping There
only twenty-five days in which to shop, there is
time to put off today for We wish to urge
Yazoo City and Yazoo County to patronize your home
stores Shop at home you will receive high class
chandse, reasonable prices and courteous treatment
Be to shop in the stores advertised in this paper,
you will find the answer to your gift questions. These
stores are prepared to serve you in satisfactory
Again, begin your Christmas shopping today-you will
have better chance to enjoy Christmas and will
those who you because there be little enjoy
ment when the body is tired and the upset from
rush and overwork.
Afro-American courier., 1940-11-01

Recently Mr. T. j. Iuddeston, accompanied By his
sons, Nh F. c. Huddeston, Mr. T. J. Huddeston, Jr and
Mr. Charles Strnger, manager of the Century Burial
Association Carksdale EnotCred to Nashville, Tenn,
where Mr. Iuddleston guest speaker at the Tennes
State College The occasion the Annual Sympo-
SUM the Negro History Glass of school, of which
Prof Merl r. Eppse is teacher. The meeting held
in the spacious Recreation Hall where there
sembIed one hundred and sXty-fve graduates and
many business of the city of Nashville Mr. IIuddles
tons address this group directed toward the prin
cipes in making successful business.
We cannot recall person who eligible to
fill the space this program than Mr. Huddleson
Those who had charge of preparing the program made
wise choice in inviting man who stands out prOmi
neny in his a business and has done very
much in making history for the Negro There is nothing
more interesting than to have story repeated by
who has experienced every word. Too often deeds
of held up and ma&nifed before the world only
after the hero has passed to the Beyond. Il students
could have the opportunity to listen to the who
doing the great things eff life and making Negro his
tory which shall be the pride Of poserty they would
be grateful for the sacrifices parents making
for them If they could hear from ones lips how the
great things of e brought forth through struggles,
patience diseouragementS and not by chance or
iuck, they would not rush headlong through life.
We know before decision made to who the
guest speaker should be- careful attention given the
list of eligbles and proud that had
fill this place We know that the Custodian has natural
gift for talking personality that wins for him the ad-
miration OF all and line of personal accomplishments
which much to the that there could be no
possible way for him to speak without making big and
lasting impression his audience If have something
to and know how to say there nothing else neces-
sary to carry audience.
Upon the return of Mr. Huddleston ne related the
trip in very modest way, saying that the message was
heartily received and his entertainment delightful
Afro-American courier., 1940-11-01
s The Love OF A Friend

There is nothing more beautiful than loyal and
true friendship between two persons 1t seems that true
friends in this age than in gone by
People to be more selfish and envous now than
in past years When find real friendship existing,
it is worthy of attention. 1t is commonly sald a
friend indeed is friend in need, but have all ex-
ample of friendship that has beyond an actual need
has reached out beyond the grave and death.
The friendship of Mr.. James White and Mr. Nc
Swain known to many people and admired.
When Mr. McSwain answered the call of death in june
1910, it would that there could be nothing else
anybody could do not friend-but Mr. White saw
differently Recently Mr. White, in memory of his friend
Mr.. McSwain purchased handsome tombstone and
placed it the grave. This act as an outside
show He did not do it to gain publicity but the writer
feels that great friendship this should be known
far the Courier is read wonderful world this
would be if friends all true and loyal this
one. To Mr. White we extend our Communications.
Afro-American courier., 1940-11-01
Highly An1ertaine4..

Mr. T. J. Huddeston and the party which accom-
panied him to Nashville, Tenn, highly entertained
at Tennessee State College where Mr.. Huddeston ad-
dressed the Negro Hstroy Club and Business Mems
Symposium Each member the History Club who were
graduate students of the college, had business repre-
sentative.
The banquet tables beautifully arranged with
delicious food. delightful and interesting
ing spent.
The next morning Mr.. Huddleson addressed the
entire student body of twelve hundred and fifty stu
dents This address timely and inspiring His visit
made lasting impression upon the entire school and in
return, he is happy have been of service in this
spec we'll grateful for the splendid entertainment.
Afro-American courier., 1940-11-01
Mr.. F. c. Huddleston Visits Lodges

Mr.. F. c.. Huddeston has had added responsibility
this fall having do Field Inspection for the Century
Burial Association however, he did not forget to make
special visits to a few Afro lodges Among those he
took time out visit Rich Lodge, Mr.. j. W. Comp
ton F. s.; Robertson Chapel Mrs. NJ. p Andrews. F.
s.. Itta Bena No. 1863 Mr. Otha Leonard F. S.. Bates
vile, Mr. Willie Buckner F. s. Evergreen at Greenvlle
Pleasant Grove Bright Star and Jamestown were also
visited These visits carried the usual stmuant and al
ready the ooges showing the fruits of his labor
Mr. Huddeston grateful for the cooperation from the
Financial Secretaries of these lodges and whatever
good fruit they bring forth will be largely due to the
Financial Secretaries as we'll his visits
Afro-American courier., 1940-11-01
Leads Writing Force

1t never gets too hard for people. There are
people who do when it seems impossible Mr.. |. E.
Edwards says the increase must He has the honor
of writing the greatest number of applications for Oe
tober That is the best TO prove the writing must go
on, Mr. Edwards We want to congratulate Mr.. Edwards
and hope he knows where he write more for the
month of November. We eager serve the writing
force and want each Of them know that little
rush will help and do not mnd-just send as
many you possibly write.
Afro-American courier., 1940-11-01

Pictured above Prof. Merl r. Eppse and Dr..
Glen 7. Settle Director of wings Over Jordan. Prof
Merl r. Eppse, spoke the program of "Wings Over
Jordan March II, 1910 Prof. Eppse is head of the
Social Studies Division A. and l. State College, Nash
vile, Tenn, and he spoke "The Disciples of Christ
and the Negro Of the interesting things he said we
quote these words: "In all of b-racial contact
throughout America and especially in the South,
witness the dawning of better day for the Negro when
he relies the principles of Christ Barriers of bit
and strife melt before the heat generated from
the light Christ people all begin believe
and obey
Prof. Eppse has written three books the Negro
which being used text books in the History Study
speaks the subject of the Negro, he is thoroughly
acquainted with the subject Thus, those who heard this
program have heard him speak at any time the
subject may assured he speaks from actual facts
Afro-American courier., 1940-11-01
morning.

The above words are part of a poem of ore Of Poet
Whtter's poems They seem to be tit and proper
words with which to begin this sad duty OF nine
Mrs Cora E. Webber passed from this life Oh DC
tober IT, 1910 at the Afro-American Sons Daughters
Hospital. Her passing left many aching heart lett
many who, in their sorrow, wondered why sometimes
God calls the peaceful the useful the srvers for gooo
and leaves others who to do nothing to make the
world better If did not have the assurance that
we would understand better by and by we could not
overcome, could not go on--but God has left US
great and has promised life more abundany
for those who love Him, thus it is that He calls thos2
who have strven to do their best
Perhaps no one could better testify to the worth
Of Mrs. Webber than these with whom she came in daily
contact Fer fifteen Mrs. Weber was employed in
the Afro American office clerk She had the opporu-
nifty of serving this raernal organization from infancy
18th birthday and for that her place in the
Afro office will remain vacant throughout the years
that shall follow During the period of fifteen years
Mrs Webber made the very fine and unusual record of
not having missed single day from duty, thus it was
not until God ready to relieve her of her burden
that she found necessary absent herself from duty
If at any time she felt i'll it borne with smile and
this smile for her many friends. She loyal and
peaceful efficient and patient in her work Her interest
in the organization always manifested in the unset
fish services rendered Those Afros whom she had the
opportunity to in direct way found her patient
and willing to do whatever she called upon to- do
AS a mother, she outstanding having had the
sponsibty of rearing and educating six children. Mr.
Webber having died when the children were very small
She faithful member of Mt Vernon Baptist
Church from which her funeral held, October 20
1910 After beautiful program, including words of eu-
logy from Mr. T. j. Huddeston, her employer and Rev
j. d. Wheaton, the pastor Rev. Anderson preached
song She leaves six children mother father
sisters and brother host relatives and friends to
Funeral arrangements in charge of the
Century Burial Association with interment in Genwood
Cemetery. The bountful and beautiful floral offering
at Tho which cha Olac
just small way of saying the esteem with she was
held by her friends yet say sleep until the Great
DAY when the righteous shall march with the song of
victory
Afro-American courier., 1940-11-01
In Recital

Miss Ruby Ely, talented young singer, will ap-
pear in the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis Tenn. on De
cember 1910 under the auspices of Rust College, Holly
Spring Miss. Miss Ezy has made quite place for her
self the extent that of the leading papers
applaud her talent She has done credit to herself and
to her schools 1t hope the Ellis auditorium will be
filled to capacity to hear this young and en-
courage her to her goal.
Evening star., 1940-10-01

Center: Young cotton
velveteen Jumper with
scparate rsyon crepe
lonE-sleeved bl use
Brown. green or blue
with scarlet, brown or
gold. IL TO is.
Evening star., 1940-10-01

Left. Needle marrow
Silhouette achieved
with tiny tucks Dress
maker pockets gala
belt. Eayon crepe in
wine. black. blue,
brown. IL 70 20.
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THE

may now be sealed with q new
flexible rubber strip which is said
by its manufacturers to follow tub
contours and accommodate seasonal
movement between tub and wall
without breaking the seal. The
hard-rubber outer surface Is de-
scribed as impervious to soap and
hot water. In addition to the rubber
tub moulding, other kinds are
available in aluminium and other
metal alloys.
Double Duty Rooms
With the modern trend toward
functional design for living quar-
tiers, 1t is important to have rooms
perform double duty. Combination
dining rooms and Kitchens can often
be arranged, with the kitchen hid
den behind accordion folding doors.
These doors are also said to be
valuable in separating living rooms
and bedroom halls.
Safety can be lent to dangerous
areaway openings by installation Of
welded-steel gratings which rest on
ings admit light but keep children
and animals from dropping into
the well.
Steel areaway walls are also
marketed to admit light to windows
below grade. Units are madeseither
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Of copper alloy steel or of special
steel porcelain enamel. Their shape
Is designed to Withstand earth pres
sure and hold the areaway walls In
place.
New Clay Bathtub
One leading mapufacturer Of
plumbing goods has announced a
new clay bathtub, said to be light
in weight, moderately priced. and
easily cleaned. 1t is made Of new
thermal shock-proof clay product,
and its manufacturers claim for 1t
the cleanability of vitreous. china
since its hard acid-resisting sur
face is composed Of glass COM
Epletely fused to the clay base.
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board created to fashion walls of
kitchens and bathrooms that are
easily cleaned and will last indefi-
nitely.
1t is q scored-off board, which
arrives pre-sized, thus saving you
the expense and time of treating
it on the site. All you have to do is
give two coats of paint, preferably
an undercoat and a final coat of
high grade enamel, and the effect
is a glossy tile-like wall. Any color
you want can be achieved In fact,
we saw one sample with no paint
at all on it, but two coats Of clear
spar varnish instead, which turned
out a rich shade of golden yellow,
very glossy. One advantage of this
treatment would be its super-re-
sistance to vapor and water in
kitchens and bathrooms.
The extra thick fiberboard zap
proximately five-sixteenthS of an
inch instead of three eighths) has
a smooth, hard surface without the
fuzz that distinguishes some types
of wallboards. The rounded edges
also afford simple cleaning, because
dirt does not easily penetrate as in
hard-to-get-at sharp indentations.
This makes painting easier, too. Yet
there is insulative value in the
board and resistance to moisture alb
sorption, both important points.
The board is nailed to studssin a
new house or installed over old
plaster walls in finished house, by
mailing or by using special cement
reinforced with mailing. In new con-
struction. special fasteners which
anchor the panels from the back
make it possible to apply the board
with no ugly nail heads appearing
on the surface at all. These patent
ed fasteners have endeared them
selves to users in the short time
they have been offered with the
board.
For bathrooms and kitchens a
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waterproof tape is available, which
is applied to the bottom edge of all
panels in contact with the top of
the tub as well as feet up from
the tub at all vertical joints. This
gives extra protection against seep-
age at joints-the Achilles heel of
wall construction, particularly in
bathrooms. The wallboard and the
tape should be completely enameled
before applying the finishing mould
ing, which is manufactured to 60
with the wallboard in a variety of
designs.
All in all, the new extra strong
board offers lot Of improvements.
If you are looking for ideas for re-
doing your bathroom or kitchen, or
concerned about finding a good, in.
expensive finish for your new bath
room or kitchen, take a look at this
latest development.
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Improved Appliances
For Homes Open Up
Short Cuts
New Devices Add Value,
Convenience and Large
Degree Of LivobiIity

The introduction of a great many
new household appliances and prod
ucts has opened up short cuts to
builders engaged in modernization
of older homes.
Advances in the home-building
industry have kept pace with gen.
eral chronological progress, and to-
day the builder has hundreds OF
relatively inexpensive home i'm
provements which add value, con-
venience, and large degree Of iv-
ability to obsolete structures.
Serve As Complement
Not even lQailders contend that
these new products alone will bridge
the years in a homes age, but they
do point out that many of these
appliances add a 1910 flavor to the
out-moded house and serve as q
complement to structural moderni-
zation.
For example, the unsightly joint
and gap between bathtub and wall
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election called by Prime Minister
Robert G. Menzies in a test of
strength on his war policy for the
commonwealth.
Both he and the opposition leader,
Laborite John Curtin. have pledged
every possible assistance to Britain,
but Curtin has stressed the primary
need for home defense.
A new house of representatives will
be chosen for a three-year term.
Highway courtesy is as important
as drawing room courtesy.
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WASHINGTON D c. FRIDAY
u. 5. Writer Indicted
Under Criminal Code
Of japanese Army
3-Yeur Term Possible;
Trial by Military
Court Probable

By the Associated Press.
TOXIC, Feb. flames r. Young
OF Springfield, Ill, correspondent
for International News Service, was
charged formally today with violat-
ing that part of the army criminal
code relating to dissemination OF
false and slanderous rumors, foreign
Office spokesman Yakichiro Suma
disclosed.
It was not known whether the
case would come before a civil OF
military court, but the latter was
said to be probable. Under the
army criminal code, separate from
civil law. the maximum penalty in
the event of conviction would be
three years in prison.
Since his arrest Jan. 81, Young
has been questioned almost daily al
metropolitan police headquarters
Suma indicated that when this ex-
animation was concluded Young