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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06
Permanent
Youth Group
Is Planned

WASHINGTON, D.C.-(A N p
With the closing of the first all
Negro youth conference, resolutions
were adopted that the organiza-
ton be made permanent and the
good accomplished at the confer
ence be continued on larger scale.
Many see in the meeting a
healthy sign that the younger folk.
especially the college boys and
girls, are interested in their fu-
ture and are seeking some way
out. Many depiored the fact thai
Negro leaders stayed away from
the conference when they could
have been present to give counsel
and edvice.
Permanent national officers elect
ed at the close of the meeting
included Winjfred Norman, Flush
ing, chairman; Roberta Garrett,
Detroit, vice chairman: Sherman
Smith, West Virginia State college,
vice chairman; Cornelia Jamer-
son, Chicago, secretary; the
Rev Samuel Williams, assistant
pastor Of Vermont Avenue Bap-
fist church, treasurer.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06
Mrs. Cannon,
|Ex-Spelman
Tutor Passes

ATLANTA, GA-(SNS)-
Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza
beth Perry Cannon, for number
of years member of the Spelman
College faculty are to be held from
the Ivey Brothers funeral home
chapel Wednesday morning at ten
o'clock, 1t was announced Monday
afternoon.
The body of Mrs. Cannon, whose
death occurred at Prairie View, Texas
where her husband is connected
with Prairie flew State College. is
schedule ! to arrive in Atlanta this
evening.
The body Is being accompanies
by President and Mrs. w. r. Banks
OF Prairie View in addition to the
deceased's husband.
Interment is to be at Southview
Cemetery.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06

So outstanding has been the work
of the staff with these children
that numerous inquiries have been
coming into the office seeking in
formation as to methods of or
ganizatiOn and operation.
The Memphis Iusing Authority,
in conjunction with the managers
of the project, have likewise ex-
pressed pride in this noteworthy ac-
Movement, made possible by the
fine cooperation of local WFA Of
ficials, Memphis Board of Education
and w. william F0ote Homes Ten
ant Association.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06
Miss Josephine O. Dobbs
Engaged To Mr.. W. Clement

brother is Mr.. Arthur Clement, Jr.,
of Savannah, Ga.
The groom-to-bc is a graduate OF
Avery High School in Charleston,
S. c., and of Talladega College IN
Alabama. When he was college
student. he distinguished himself
in athletics, as member Of Al
pha Phi Alpha fraternity, editor of
the student publication, and presi-
dent of the student body.
Since his graduation, Mr.. Clement
has been connected with the North
Carolina Mutual Life Insurance
Company and is assistant director
of agency forces for the Southeast
ern distri.t His headquarters are in
Atlanta where he and his bride-to be
will reside after their marriage.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06

bers of the entertaining Chapters
have made most elaborate plans to
assure visitors that they will enjoy
real southern and Kentucky hoSpi-
tally as has been made lengend-
arily famous.
The majority of social affairs will
be held in the New Recreation Hall
of the Beecher Terrace, Housing
the best and most well equipped
clinic for Negroes in the World.
The Convention Committees, with
Frank L. Stanley, General Chair
man, are working overtime in order
to make this a real Alpha Conven-
ton. Delegates from all sections of
the United States and Bermuda will
be present at this meeting and the
Kentuckians have left the latch key
outside.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06
Cannon To
Observe 5Sth
Anniversary

Observance of it's 58th anniver-
sary Sunday, December a. will be
held by Cannon Theological
seminary here, in conjunction with
the 18th anniversary of the death
of the Rev. Elijah Fl Cannon.
principal fourder. Bishops of the
central jurisdiction of the Method
list church will be present for the
occasion, with Bishop L H King,
resident bishop of the Atlantic
coast area, presiding.
Special memorial services will be
held in honor of the founder.
while exercises will also feature
the unvelling of a portrait of Dr..
j. w. E. Bowen, who Vas for
nhny years, connected with the
seminary. Bishop r. E. Jones,
senior bishop of the jurisdiction,
will deliver the principal address
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06
Seeking Union

BIRMINGHAM-(ANP)-
ginning their offensive against
colored companies instead of
striking at the white companies,
the AFL insurance agents union
moved against four colored insur-
ance organizations here last
week. Contracts were offered by
the union to the Booker T.. Wash
ington Burial Insurance Co., the
Protective Industrial Insurance
Co., the Peoples Burial Aid Co.,
all Of Birmingham. and the At
lanta Life Insurance Co., of At
lanta. which has a large debit
here.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06


atlanta University Laboratory
High School and of Spelman Col
lege. Following ner graduation from
the latter institution, she attended
columbia University from which
school she was awarded the degree
or Master of Science in Home Eco
monies. Since that time, she has
been instructor in Home Economics
at the Georgia State Industrial Col
Aege IN Savannah, Georgia. A men,
OF the Delta Sigma Theta So
rority, Miss Dobbs has enjoyed
wide popularity in Atlanta, Savan-
nah, New. York and the many
places which she has frequently Wis
tied.
She is the fourth of six attractive
sisters and was one of the eleven
lovely debutantes who, following
their graduation in 1887, were for
mally presented to Atlanta society
at large reception-dance.
Miss DobbS' mother is the former,
Miss Irene Thompson of Columbus,
Mississippi. Her father is a retired
ma1l-clerk and Grand Master of
the Prince Hall Masons of Geor-
gia. Her sisters are Mrs. Maynard
jackson of Dallas, Texas; Mrs.
Benjamin Blackburn of jackson,
Miss; Miss Millicent Dobbs of the
faculty of the Arkansas State Col
lege, Pine Bluff, Arkansas and
Misses Mattiwilda and June Dobbs
of Atlanta.
Like his bride to-be, Mr.. Clement
Is descended from prominent
family. His father is the director
OF the North Carolina Mutual Life
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06
Couple Celebrates
9th Wedding
Anniversary

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-(SNS)--
Many beautiful gifts came to
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Fletcher of Sn-
sley at their twer ty seventh We'd
ding anniversary recently.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. julius
Wilson, Mr.. ard Mrs. Johnuie
Black, Rev. ard Mrs. A. L. James
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. HaygOOd
Mr., and Mrs. Bolden Rutledge.
Ms. Gabriel Carter Elr. and Mrs.
Albert James. Mrs. Annie Lee
Lloyd, Mrs. Mammie Wilson
Charles Alexander, Ben Spann
Rev. and Mrs. M. High, and Sandy
Brown.
Mesdames Julius Wilson and
Albert James were Co-hoSteSS.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06
DOLLS WARDROBE
LT7TLE-GIRL GIFT

IT'S such fun for your little
daughter to dress her dolly in new
clothes. why not make her
this Claire Tilden doll wardrobe as
a Christmas or birthday present?
It's SO economical for you, such
pleasure for her! Pattern 486
makes five different costumes in
Guiding underwear; just use the
scraps from your sewing basket
A bit of plaid for the charming coat
and cap, a bit of tweed Or plain
wool for her clever sports en-
semble-the cap matches the
tailored jackets, 0afen't the tiny
pocket cute?), and the skirt may
be of contrast fabric. Of course
there's a party dress for those i'm
portant dell 1uncheOns. It's
made of printed fabric with baby
lace edging around the neck, skirt
and sleeves. Add the three peri
bowsl A playsuit is included, with
crossed over button-on suspenders
and when "it's time to retire,
here's pretty dolly nightgown
complete with lace edging and
sweetheart neck. The boomers ara
worn under all her daytime
clothes. The Sewing Guide viii
show you how to sew these little
garments with finesse- order the
pattern now!
Pattern 486 is cut for dolls
measuring ID, is, Is, 20 and q
inches high. For individual yard
ages see pattern.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS n5c) II
coins for this pattern. WRITE
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06

right, seated Mrs. X. j. CrenShaw,
Miss Sadie Coleman, and Mrs. Elma
Stuckey, members of the teaching
staff. Miss Mildred Hudson, who
does no -.ppear with tie above
group, is $50 a member of .he staff.
The group in the bottom scene
shows a representative number OF
children of the FOote Homes MUIR
sery School. There is full enroll
ment of thirty children at the
school, which Is rated by State
WPA officials as the best of its
kind in Tennessee.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(SNS) -
The William FOOte Homes MUIR
sery School first nursery school
project identified with Public
Housing in the State of Tennessee
is now in full swing after approx
mately threemonths. The above
picture, top scene, presents members
of the Administrative Personnel
They are, left to right:-(( STAND
tng) T. o. Fuller, Jr., Assistant
manager Of william FoOte Homes.
Mrs. Idella Person and Mrs. Dora
Sims. Service Dept; Henry E.
Oates, Project Manager. Left to
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06
GET MORE OUT Of LIFE !!
A A4z4M.,
Christmas Happiness and
Christmas Cookies

no YOU remember Maeteriinck' 81.
II delightful story of The Blue
bird? II is tale of the quest for
happiness of two little poor chlE
dren, to whom Christmas meant,
as it does to all of us, something
good to eat.
1t would not seem like Christmas
without cookies, = special cookies
to make and pack for gifts, and
assortments of cookies to have
ready to serve with coffee to friends !
who drop in during the holidays.
Now is the time to begin to make
them. They can be kept for weeks
in tightly covered containers. For
good assortment I'd suggest crisp
butter cookies made by the usual
recipe, some cut with doughnut
cutter to form wreaths, others IN
stars. and some round. Decorate
with bits of candied cherries or
sugared cranberries and citron. 70
keep the decorations in place tirst
brush the cookies with little nm (,
beaten egg white,-then put on the :
trimmings and bake. :
With these butter cookies. OLD .
fashioned dropped hernits taste
delicious, - the kind made with
plenty of raisins; thin chocolate
| cookies will make third kind
top them with shredded cocoanHt
before baking-and for the fourth
I'd suggest little Frosted Ginger
nuts.
For serving to callers, arrange
THE cookies in four sections on
big paper dolly covered plate or a
tray. Don't pile up the cookies,
arrange them as carefully as the
caterer arranges display IN his
window. In the center you might !
pile figs, or prunes stuffed with
nuts or candied orange peel, or you
could put a basket cut from a
grapefruit lined with -cellophane,
decorated with a sprig of holly. and
filled with dipped malaga grapes.
/ Have the coffee tray ready. II t
takes only few moments to make /
the coffee fresh for each group OF !.
newcomers. Make it strong and !,
serve it with plain or whipped
cream, or with scalding hot milk |
for those who like their coffee
weaker.
Everyone partak IN g of this !
Christmas cheer. will be- helped IN
their quest for Happiness.
Frosted Ginaernuts
Il cup shortening "
n cup light broom ssUc~
2 eggs "A (
2 tablespoons milk IN
n teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup cake flour
n teaspoon salt
[ u cup chopped condted otr1eS
ia teaspoons baking potodsr
Plain .ohtte icing
Condted cherries
Cttror
Stir together the shortening and
sugar until creamy. Add the egg
yolks, well beaten, the milk and
the extract. Sift together the dry
ingredients and add the ginger. Stir
into the mixture and Axop by tea
spoons onto an oiled Han, keeping,
the cookies three inches apart.
Bake in a moderately hot oven,
350' F. When cold, cower with the
icing and decorate with holly
sprays made of bits of candiedo
cherries Ito simulate berries) and
citron (for the leaves). 55 i
Dipped Grapes !
Stem Arm Malaga grapes: cover
with thin coating of fondant and
then roll in graduated sugar. or
let stand until firm and then dip il
melted chocolate. Serve within
twenty-four hours.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06
MRS INEZ K1GHT

MRS. INEZ K1GHT of La
Grange was the Thanksgiving week
end house guest Of MIR. and Mrs
Howard Lundlev. 224 Lawshe st,
and Mr.. and Mrs J A Britain
of AS Ashby Street, N w. Mrs
Right is the principal of Valley
Way Public School and a very
popular matror of LAGRANGE.
Many social affairs were given in
her honor.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06

MONTGOMERY, Alas " ST.
The Sixth Annual Contract Bridge
Tournament sponsored by the
Southeastern Bridge Association, j. !.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06
Slim Reynolds Wins
Bridge Tournament

M. Reynolds, president. was won
by the partnership of Reynolds
end Smith when it met heie at the
State Teachers College on last
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06
Popular Bride-EIect Is Daughter
Of Mr.. And Mrs. John W. Dobbs
ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-

- One of the most important announcements of the
thanksgiving season that made by Mr. and Mrs John Wes
ey Dobbs of the of their daughter Miss jose
phne Ophelia Dobbs to Mr. William Alexander Clement
OF Mr. and Mrs Arthur Clement ST. of Charleston South
Carolina.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06

CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, AD-
DRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
Send orders to Atlanta Daily
World Pattern Department, 21O
Auburn Avenue, N. E., Atlanta,
Ga.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-06

Insurance Company, and is q lead
er of note in South Carolina. His
sister is Mrs. Emma Clement Gilkes
of Birmingham, Alabama and his
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Continued from page II

to disabilities suffered by
Negroes under the defense prep
ration program; urgd increased en-
phasis on vocational training for
Negro youth; and proposed steps
for the organization of procedure
for obtaining increased emphasis
in Negro schools on the needs and
requirements of Negro business.
One brief convention tiff occurred
when Edgar G. Brown, president of
the United Government Employees
and Director of the National Negro
Council, with headquarters in
Washington, D c., sought to have
the recommendation committee for
which M. S. Stuart was spokesman,
include an endorsement of his
plan to raise 100000 for the es-
tabliShment of Negro lobby in
Washington. The committee took
the position that it had not had
time to study the background or
detectives of the Brown proposal,
nor felt the responsibility to serve
as a Mother Hubbard for every
scheme proposed as a racial pam
acea."
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ed by the Steering Committee Of
which DR.. Patterson, of Tuskegee, is
chairman.
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Negro Killed In
Lake Charles, La.
BEAUMONT, Tex.-(SNS)

bGh " NUN - ltA' NDA'DJ
A very interesting item pass
ed through the papers saying
that a Negro was killed in the
city of Lake Charles, in an at
tempted hold up of two officers.
The Negro, Marshall Coleman,
cf Texas, was shot to death, while
one of the officers, August Bert-
rand escaped with a. shoulder
wound. 1t was claimed the po-
licemen had call about some
ccmmction in the section Of
Goosport. On Cessport street they
inquired of the address, they
were seeking when the victim of
their shots volunteered to show
them. He took the back seat and
directed them to dirt street off
Cessford and threatened the Of
ficers with his pistols and where
he was killed.
This information in the papers
might be true but unless Coleman
is crazy he would not attempt 70
hold UP two policemen and it
would appear more likely if he
had murdercus intention he
would not have volunteered his
aid. and his best chance to have
destroyed the officers would De
without saving a word but to
carry out his intent while riding
in the back seat. The claim does
rot coincide with the fact. Yet
the slauphter was held legal and
iUstifiable.
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Wickard Praises
Business League
In Wire To Body
MEMPHIS, Tenn. =

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - (SNS)-
EDITORS NOTE: Following is
he ocntent of a telegram to the
Negro Business League, as it met
lere last week, from Claude r.
Wickard, Secretary of Agriculture }
my best wishes for a most
successful convention. Since
so large a segment of the Ne
gro population earn its living
from the soil, your organization
has shown a keen interest in
the programs of the Depart
ment of Agriculture. The De-
partment is now engaged in an
intensive effort to increase the
production of food for our
selves and other nations resist
ing aggression. Negro farm
families, numbering more than
half a million, can make and
are making an excellent con-
tribution to this effort by doing
their part in raising more food.
I know, too. that your organl-
zation is doing its full share in
National Defense. In this time
of crisis, the country can 1ely
upon Negro organizations and
Negro citizens to the fullest
extent.
Claude r. Wickard.
Secretary of Agriculture"
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be prepared when opportunity
comes" ~'F NJ lsssS
He operates a chain of eight sta
tions, first of which was in the red
when he took it over. He employs
eighty people.
Its the year round program that
keeps life in your local organiza-
ton" Mr.. Gaines stated in accept
ing the cup on behalf of the Detroit
delegation. The Detroiters, who
chartered a special coach for the
Memphis trip, had two national
officers among their attendants.
They were Mrs. Peck, and Fred AL
len, second vice-president, and
owner of the largest Negro laundry
business in the world Mr.. Allen has
siXty-five trucks delivering on the
streets of the Motor City.
Other large delegations came from
Oklahoma City, which is represent
ed in the League with five members
on the Executive Committee; one
as Regional vice-president, George
w. Ragland, insurance executive;
and one in the roster of national
officers of the Housewives League,
Mrs. Lucy Winslett, secretary.
Oklahomans on the executive
committee are Roscoe Dunjee, mil
tant editor of the Black Dis
patch; w. j. Edwards, winner of
the first G. G. Spaulding Award for
his successful operation as a junk
dealer Gle did 100000 worth of
business in 1910 and with the bust
ness support of his wife, has built
a subdivision of twenty rent hous-
eS at a cost of approximately
100000 Mrs. Leo Jones, James
Rouce, Hitchcock, Okla; and DR..
H. M. Williamson, label, Okla
homa.
st. LouisanS came with more
than fifteen representatives, in
Guiding Mrs. Kitty Hall, dynamic
First Vice President of the Ma
tional Housewives League; and u.
S. Falls, Regional Vice-president of
the largest wholesale Fish market
in st. Louis, and perhaps one of
the largest in the nation.
I1diOC WdO CAJCAllCA Vic 4NcbbIOAlcl
Negro Funeral Directors Associa-
ton, of which a Memphian, It. c.
D. Hayes is president, when the or
ganization purchased a member
ship in the National Negro Busi-
ness League. Mr.. Hayes, who is
identified with the T. H. Hayes &
Sons Funeral Home, made the pur-
Of hi Accnnin fiAy,
A note of showmanship, with
serious purpose, was added to the
convention when an army plane
from the 99th Pursuit Squadron,
TuSkegee Institute, flew to Mem
! his Thursday afternoon, August
28th. The plane was piloted by
| Lewis Jackson, flight instructor;
with o. L. Washington, head of avia-
ton activities at Tuskegee, as pas
Senger.
Mr.. Jackson landed at the Mem
phiS Municipal Airport at 2:30 P.
M Hundreds of convention dele
gates watched his later as he gave
an exhibition of stunt flying. The
flyers appeared at the public SeS-
sion Thursday night and made an
appeal for scholarships to encourage
Negro youth to take up aviation as
career.
Albon Holsey. of TuSkegee Insti-
tute, and executive secretary of the
League spoke highly of the large
attendanC at the convention, and
declared that financially it was the
most successful in the history Of
the League.
Place and date for the 1912 con-
vention of the League will be decid-
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Group Fails
To Endorse
Browns S Plan

Electrifying the closing sessions
with his fiery utterances on the
Negro'S traditional patriotism, Dean
William Pickens, for many years
field secretary of the NAACP, and
presently staff Assistant, National
Defense Stamps Headquarters OF
the u. S. Treasury Department, ap-
paled to delegates to hold fast to
tn Negro's historical loyalty to the
United States and American ideals.
st hope we will be able to have
our grandchildren look proudly up
on our loyalty and patriotism TO
the country as our grandparents
permitted us to do" Dean Pickens
asserted in his closing remarks.
Addresses were also delivered in
the general session by John EXby, of
the Memphis City government; Mrs.
Fannie B. Peck, Detroit, president
of the National Housewives League;
and j. B. BlaytOn, League treaSur-
er, and prominent Atlanta, Ga, edu-
Gator and banker. Mr. Blayton
Sounde tdhe keynote address on
the convention theme, while Mrs.
Peck spoke on the subject, "The
Housewives League, An Education
al Factor in the Development of
Negro Business" Mr.. EXby, sub
stituting for Mayor Chandler, ex-
tended official greetings to dele
gates and visitors.
INTERESTING PANELS
Among the most interesting fea-
lures of the three-day Convention
were the various panel discussions
evolving around the convention
theme, which was the outgrowth of
a conference that Land-Grant Col
legeS presidents had with League
leaders earlier in the year.
What Curricula AdjustmntS in
Negro" How Local Organizations
gro Business" Taxation and The
Negro" How LOacl Organizations
May Help Negro Business" How
DO Present Educational Methods Af-
feet Negro Consumer Attitudes To-
ward Negro Business?" Are Our
Schools Giving Sufficient Empha-
sis On Vocational Education for
National Defense?', How May Edu-
cation Help Solve Problems of Small
Business Enterprises and Farming, .
and "A Deepening Awakening of
the Economic Power of the Negro
Woman the Present Need" were
discussed by the following promi-
nent educators, business executives,
government leaders and social
workers:
President w. H. Bell, of Alcorn
College, Miss; j. b Blayton, vice
president of the Citizens Trust Co.,
Atlanta; Edgar c. Brown, Washing
ton, D. c.; Lynwood w. Brown, D1-
rector, Phi Beta Sigma F'raternity's
Bigger and Better Negro Business
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