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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

cations are more than necessary for
the job" The clerk then took Mos
ley to the office of the personnel
officer who came out and without
speaking to Mosley, handed his APP
plication TO an attendant with the
remark "Take him to the gate"
Mosley has made formal COM
plant In affidavit form, to the
Committee on Fair Employment
Practice. Mosley's complaint states
that he questioned the personnel
man and was told that he had sal
most no chance at all" of appoint
ment because some applicants with
higher grades were to be interview
ed and they could undoubtedly do
better work.. Mosley wanted to
know If he would be notified by
mail If he got the appointment.
The officer said Mosley was sal
most certain not to get'' and VOL
unteered to state that it was not be-
cause OF his color and that you
people seem to have a chip on your
shoulders"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13
Urges Negroes To
Look At Blessings

ton, New York; DR.. H. II. Holt OF
Newark, N. j.; z. D. Lenoir, OF
St. Louis, and Albion l.. Holsey, Sec
rotary National Negro Business
league.
National officers of the fraternity
are: DR.. r. A. Billings, president,
Atlanta. DR.. Felix j. Brown, vice.
president, Richmond, Virginia;
Horace I. Johnson, national junior
vice-president, Chicago; Adjusting
A. Austin, secretary treasurer, New
York; Lynwood Brown, director of
Bigger and Better Business Rich
mond, Virginia; James A. Jackson,
commercial counselor, New York;
William C. Lester, editor of ''The
Crescent" Tuskegee, Alabama.
Regional directors are G. P.
Johnson, New York; A. T. Wealth
ers, Chicago Thomas L. Holley,
San Antio, Texas; A. P. Mack, Tus-
kegee, and Dewey w. Roberts,
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13
His Feet Too Biz
Even For The Army

Capt. McCammon, 1t. Prince, list.
Sgt. Williams, Supply Sgt. Arnold,
his personnel and everyon at
Daniel Field in that one Pvt.
Evander Laneir is in his stocking
feet, as yet, no one has been able
to secure shoes for this well foun-
dationed soldier.
Pvt. Laneir was indicted in the
army August 14th, at Fort Dix,
N. j. The best they could do at
Dix was a size 1914 quadrupie Es.
This pair of shoes because of their
smallness wore out quickly, not to
mention the blisters and many
disc0mforts it caused physically
and mentally. So almost for
three weeks Pvt. Laneir has been
barefoot. An order has been sent
to Boston, Mass, for a custom
built pair of shoes size I3 quar-
ruple Es. To every ones regret
they haven't arrived yet.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13
Asserts Negroes Are
Not Fooled By Hitler

NEW YORK CITY --(SNS) -
THE only thing that the Negro is
assured under the New Order is a
return To slavery" Bishop Henry
w. Hobson, national chairman of
Fight For Freedom, warned today,
1T is heartening TO learn that
American Negroes are not being
fooled by the subtle propaganda
which the Nazis are spreading
amongst them in an attempt to
create national disunity."
Bishop Hopson predicted that the
forthcoming Freedom Congress in
Washington being sponsored by the
Harlem Division Of Fight for Free
dom would prove historic"
When American Negroes, who
have suffered from domestic fas-
cisn Tor SO long, show that they
understand the basic issues In
volved in the present war, the fu-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

ture of this country is not as bleak
as some people paint it. The re-
spouse of Negro organizations to
the Fight For Freedom appeal has
been very encouraging.
Plans for the Freedom Congress
are proceeding apace, Edward
White, secretary of the Harlem Di-
vision declared in an announcement
from Washington where ne is COM
pleting final arrangements.
Dorothy Height, secretary Of the
National Council Of Negro WON
en-, will be in charge of the techni-
cal arrangements in the Capital,
Mr.. White said.
He asked, however, that inquiries
regarding delegations be addressed
to national headquarters at 1870
Sixth Avenue, New York City. The
sessions will open On January 8 and
last for two days.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

anyone borrow money on your
furniture in your name. the
chances are that you would be
left holding the bag. You
worked hard and paid for this
furniture. don't make a loan
on it Tell this man frankly
that he can borrow on his own
personal belongings. but not
yours. Use your own judg.
ment about going with him.
if he pIeases you, continue on
but just hold to your own
pOcketbook and your furni-
ture.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

Mosley is a former student OF
Hampton Institute, Va, with spec
ialties in drafting and machine shop
practice. He is on the civil service
list as apprentice engineering drafts
man with grade of 916. He told
his story last week to the Philadel-
phia NAACP.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

car to make short detour.
At about that time, reports state
Barnes appeared, and the child
cried out There's that mani"
Mrs. Cooley and Muse testified
that Barnes came up to the car,
cursed them, accused them of try
ing to steal pecans", and told them
to get out and stay out"
The little girl, frightened, stepped
from the car. Barnes shot once, the
bullet striking the child in the face
and killing her instantly.
According to local press reports,
Barnes is already under indictment
for shooting and wounding another
Negro.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

Slayer Released
On $4,000 Bond

ANGLETON, Tex.-(SNS) - The
release of c. v. Barnes, white farm
overseer on a $4,000 bond after he
shot and killed 13-year-old Dorothy
Cooley near here last month, is be-
ing investigated by the National As
ISOLATION for the Advancement of
Colored People. Barnes was charged
with murder with malice.
Reports show that the child, her
mother and a Major Muse were
driving car along a county road
on their way to the farm where Mrs.
Cooley lives. Because the ruts in
The road were too deep for the car
to travel, testimony brought out,
Muse. who was driving, turned the
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13
A LIGHT UNTO OUR PATH

He hath scattered the proud in
the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty
from their seats and exalted them
of low degree. He hath filled the
hungry with good things, and
the rich He hath sent empty
away.-St Luke's Gospel I:5I-S3.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

Mosley went to the navy yard
December 2, after having received
q card from the chief clerk request
ing him to report for an interview
III connection with a job.
He was interviewed 'by a man
who appeared to be the chief clerk,
and was told by this man: From
the appearance of this, your qualifi-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

MN ST. am worried abou tn,
property l bought with my hus,
band. l have written him severa
times without an answer. / heard
that he has married again. Wha-
must I do about it.
Ans Under the ciIcum-
stances, don't you think you
should make a trip out to your
home town and have def
mite understanding about your
property. 0u should have come
10 an agreement and settle
ment with your husband con-
corning this matter long ago.
Attend to this business right
away.
M.A.-Dear Able: The man
am with wants me to sign a loar
On my own furniture and ] DOM
trust doing that. Besides / think
that he could do better for me but
fail to do SO. Should ! break of
from him or not?
Ans: My dear Friend: /
would not advise you to let
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

development of higfi-grade voca-
tional training schools for Negroes
in the vicinity of shipbuilding yards
along the Atlantic and Gulf sea-
Doards, was announced last Tues
day. Considerable progress toward
the desired objective has been made
in some yards, particularly In the
Carolinas, but in Alabama, officials
state vocational leaders and labor
unions.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13
LAUNCH DRIVE FOR HOUSING

BRIDGEPORT, Conn.-(A N p
Negroes in Bridgeport will die
in incredibly large numbers and
With alarming sWiftness this vim
ter If something isn't done about
the overcrowded and high unsani-
tary housing conditions in the
south end before winter sets in.''
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

M,E.J-Is there anything tha
can be done about this girl O
mine? She has left home again
Has anyone put a spell on her t
cause her to act the way sh
does?
Ans: She's a "gad- about"
and she doesn't feel contented
unless she's on the go con-
stantly. Therts no use in the
world to worry about her be-
cause she isn't going to settle
down until she finds the hap
pinsss in life she is seeking.
There isn't a spell on her
let her alone and hope and
trust that she sees fit to es-
tablish herself in one place
and go TO work.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

NOTORIOUS question viii be FREE in this column
ONLY WREN include clipping OF this sign yof
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Private Esp send only (25c) stamped
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

jill am going with a lady
whom l admire very much and
wish to know If you think I will
make a mistake to marry her?
Ans: Before marrying her,
my advice is to learn more
about the good lady. Do not
rush into marriage for there
is too much red tape and in
convenience attached to an
unhappy marriage. After you
have known her for few
months, you both appear very
agreeable and In love, there's
nothing like taking chance.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13
Race Craftsman
Given The Gate

PHILADELPHIA, Pa SNS)-'Take him to the gate
That was the only comment of the personnel officer
the naval aircraft factory in the Philadelphia Navy YarG
after looking the application Of James S. Mosey seek
ing employment as engineering craftsman.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

D.A.-TeI me If l Should renlaik
here at home or should go back
to the city to my job?
Ans: 1 can't see where it
would make any difference
where you worked as long
as you found work and could
support yourself. If you can't
find good job, you will be
happier with the home folks
and your ED friends
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

Knoxville, Tenn.
E. Rhudolphus Clemrnons, ma
tional chairman of conclave COM
mittee of Philadelphia, reports that
representation from 38 states with
approximately 1900 men attending
the conclave is expected.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

Congressman Arthur Mitchell, of
Chicago: DR.. George Washington
Carver, famous scientist of Tus-
kegee institute: DR.. Alain Leroy
Locke, philosopher of Washington,
D. c.; James A. Jackson, CONNER
cial counselor, New York, DR.. L. D.
Reddick of the Schomburg collec-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13
HOTEL MACK

80 Tourist and TRANSIT Rooms, 81
up. 54s Bedford Pl., N. z. We.
1921, Atlanta, Ga. Free Parking.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13
NEW HEAD OF LA. TEACHERS

NEW ORLEANS--(A N P) -
Dean J. H. Owens, Leland COL
lege, Baker, was elected president
of the Louisiana Colored Teachers
Association, in its 40th annual
session here last week, and sue
ceeds George Lorge. principal of
Albert Wicker Junior High School,
president for three years. Mr..
Longe was appointed to the execu-
tive committee.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

AUGUSTA, Gas-(C)-A problem
has begun to bring grey hairs to
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-12-13

PHILADELPHIA -(ANP) - Ne
gro Americans are urged by the
DR.. r. A. Billings of Atlanta, ma
national president of Phi Beta Sigma
fraternity to Look at our blessings
instead of our weakness to develop
a better nation.
Speaking at a special meeting on
Bigger and Better Business in Phil
adelphia, DR.. Billings said that 1.-The
curse of cur age has been the false
and deyasting corruption Of the
meaning of Independence"
The occasion was a program
sponsored by M Sigma chapter, of
Sigma fraternity in connection with
the national conclave which will be
held in the city of "Brotherly
Love" December $3.50.
Among the prominent members of
this fraternity who are expected to
attend the conclave are:
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09
CHANGE SCHEDULE
OF STEAMER CUBA

Discontinuanee of the Havana
Key West round trip of the SIS.
Cuba from Havana on Wednes-
days and from Key West on
Thursdays has been announced
by the p g. o. Steamship Co.
The Cuba will make its las,
"Wednesday night sailing srom
Havana to Kew West 10 p. m
today, and likewise its last south
bound trip from Key West 20 Ha-
vana 1880 q. m. tomorrow. The
ship win make its last trip from
ST. Petersburg for Key West and
Havana on April Is and its last
trip from Key West 10 ST. Peters
burg on April i9.
Announcements regarding sum
naer schedule viii be made with
in the next day or two. az off
ciai said.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09
Churchill Says Everything
Hangs On Battle OfAtlantic y
tBy Associated Presso

(Dy Associated Press)
LONDON, April 9.-Prime Min
lister Winston Churchill, describ-
ing the war situation in the grav-
est terms before the house of
commons this morning, warned
that everything hangs on the
battle of the Atlantic"
''The flow of American supplies
cannot be interrupted if we are
to continue the war;" he told
them.
Churchill said the German war
machine may at any moment ex-
plode into new fronts, carrying
the war to Turkey or to the Brit
ish Isles, themselves.
He warned the commoners that
the danger of an assault on Eng
land is by no means over, and that
Hitler may strike at any moment
when he considers the time suit
able.
The prime minister's speech
this morning was regarded here
as the least heartening of any he
has made since France fell before
the German attack.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09
Plan Exhibition At Art
CenterDuring Convention

free TO This exhibit nom April %
through April %.
Although begun scarcely more
than three years ago. artists
working in IS states have now
completed over 10000 renderings
of native arts and crafts from
the colonial TO the late Victorian
period. The water colorS and
drawings show the objects in
their true colorS and textures and
viii grow more valuable with the
passing years as an authorita-
tive and Illuminating picture of
the setting and accessories OF
American life in the pas.
Individuals and museums all
over the country are allowing the
finest pieces from their eollec-
tons 10 be reproduced in the
Index. In addition research
workers on the program are dis
covering and rescuing choice
treasure neglected or forgotten
in cut-of-the-wsy places.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09
SCHRADERS' LEAVE
GERMAN CAPITAL
MRS. SCHRADER EXPECTED
TO ARRIVE IN KEY WEST
THIS MONTH

Mrs. A. f. Schrader, the former
Miss Argentina Delgado of Key
West and the wife of Commander
Schrader, who, until recently,
was naval attache at the Ameri-
can embassy at Berlin, will ar
rive in Key West this month
upon her return from Germany.
Mrs. Dolores Delgado. 5l8
Elizabeth street, said yesterday
she had received letter from
Berlin in which her daughter
told her Commander Schrader
had been ordered TO sea duty.
The couple planned to leave Ber-
lin April 3. flving to Portugal and
continuing on to this country by
ship
Mrs. Schrader and the COM
mander were married in Key
West while he was serving at the
local base. They have been in
Germany for about three years.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09
German And Italian Troops
Still Driving Across Africa

ROME. April s.--c0mhined
German ard Italian troops today
continued Their lightning drive
across north Africa 10 capture
Tobruk in Lii5ya and push on to-
ward the Egyptian frontier, .
comRuniqne has announced
"A enHnania1e from Berlin
said British troops were retreat
ing toward Tobralk. but did not
claim the eity's eapflTel
THIRD Llhyan city IN succession
70 fan before tf.e German Italian
push, ire capture IS Tobsr1k
would leave enly capazxo BE-
tween the refreatsng British and
the Egyptian hosder.
British trnop&. after heang
forrpd back into EGYPT ksyonc
Slds- Earrani ~ ire atari Of the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09
WORD RECEIVED
ABOUT ACCIDENT
COLoRED WOMAN THROWN
INTO WATER FOUND DEAD
IN HIGHWAY SMASH

Information reaching here from
Tavernier today revealed that
Leila Wilson, 30-year-old resident
of that city, was the negro woman
who died yesterday morning
when ear in which she was
riding plunged from a wooden
bridge into the waters Of Card
Sound.
Bobbie Lee 1readway, "a. told
police officers he was the driver
of the car and explained that a
sudden downpour obscured his
vision, causing him to strike the
rail of the bridge. Treadway
and two other occupants of the
car, Nathaniel Sweeting. 10. and
James r. Smith. ~. escaped from
the machine after it had struck
the water.
County Judge Raymond Lord
sail today he had turned the af-
fair over to Peace Justice En-
rique Esquinaido. Jr.. who will
sign the death warrant for the
woman who was drowned.
First word of the accident to
reach here was a telephone call
TO Chief Deputy Sheriff Harold
Russell at 800 o'clock yesterday
morning No details could be OBJ
tanned at that time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09
GERMAN BOMBERS
HIT AT COVENTRY
ROYAL AIR FORCE DIRECTS
ATTACK AT KEEL SUB
MARINE BASE
tBy Asxcctn ted Pre~sp

German bombers last night
turned the full fury of a night
long bombardment on the Brit
ish industrial city of Coventry,
while Royal Air Force flyers
hammered the submarine base at
Kiel for the third successive
night.
Coventry, which London adj
mitted was almost completely
destroyed in crushing attack
earlier in the winter, was bombed
repeatedly last night.
The London air ministry adj
mitted civilian casualties had
been high and Berlin claimed
that newly-built factories had
been demolished.
Returning Raj pilots said Kiel
once more had taken violent
pounding and reported huge fires
raging in the warehouses and fac
tories along the waterfront.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09
JOSEPH VALDES
BUYS PROPERTY

Joseph A. Valdes. Key West.
has purchased for about $4,000
two lots facing Division street
and Johnson's Lane. it was re-
vealed today. The property. for
merly that of John Wilbur Gates.
Dade county. includes one lot
with 70-foot frontage on Division
street, and another with 30
foot front on Johnson's Lane.
Dennis A. Julian. for about
500. has purchased a lot on
Whitehead street between Pc
tronis street and Terry's Lane
The property formerly belonged
20 William L. Bates.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09

During the American Legion
convention, the Key West Art
Center will present an exhibit
ton, Index of American Design" t.
which viii give art lovers and
antiquarisns among the Legion
naires. an opportunity to see a
cross section of the work that is
being accomplished under the
WPA art program
In announcing this exhibition
today. Townsend Morgan. direc-
tor az the Key West art center,
pointed out that American Lee
gionnaires would be admitted
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09
German Units Traverse Southern
YugOSlavia With Apparent Ease
Senator Sheppard, Father OF
18th Amendment, Died Today
sy Associated Press,

tBy Associated PressS
WASHINGTON. April s.-Sen-
ator Morris Sheppard. ss-year-old
Texan who was known as the
father of the eighteenth amend
ment." died here this morning
after short illness.
A senator since 1929. the vet
eran Texan led the dry movement
for state wide prohibition in his
state in 1911. Later he led a
triumphant movement TO dry up
the District of Columbia during
he war.
The elder Sheppard, serving his
third year as United States rep
resentative, died in 1902. The son
was called upon to take his place
and was elected for a full term,
remaining in the house for 10
years.
Then Senator Joseph w. Bailey
died and the Texas vacancy went
to Sheppard. He was only 81 at
the time.
Long before the woman suf-
frage question had been trans
lated into law, the senator evil
denced his fervor on the issues.
President Theodore Roosevelt
removed in God We Trust" from
some special coins by executive
order in 1908. Representative
Sheppard protested vehemently
on the floor, pointing to what he
termed "a divine purpose" in the
formation of and historic crises of
the United States. Later that
year congress enacted a law es-
tablishing the motto on coinage.
When a woman sought vainly
to see President Roosevelt, and
finally was elected from the
White HDuse offices, the repre-
sentative took occasion to deliver
a eulogy to American womanhood
on the floor. Later in the senate,
he guided through the upper
house joint resolution to give
legal status to Mothers Day.
He was held high by the frater-
nal insurance organization. Wood
men of the World. In 1899, he
was elected sovereign banker, or
national treasurer, and the group
retained him permanently.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09
Report On Inland Waterway
Extension To key West Is
Forwarded To WASHINGTON

In the brief note, Colonel Balm
told the congressman he was
sending on the report of his dis
trict and division offices to the
war department at Washington.
Key West residents have work
ed for years to win war depart
ment approval of a project to
deepen the channel from Bahia
Honda to Key West, and recently
Monroe county commissioners
have been attempting to join the
Inland Navigation district in or
der to win assistance in the
struggle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09

A report calling for extension
of the inland waterway system
from Miami to Key West has
been forwarded from the war de-
partment's district engineers at
Richmond, Va, to the chief engi-
neer at Washington, it was learn
ed here today.
The information came in a
copy of letter from Col. Jarvis
j. Balm of the South Atlantic di-
vision, to Congressman Pat Can
non, which was forwarded by
Cannon to Stephen Singleton,
secretary of the Key West cham
Der of commerce.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-04-09
COMING EVENTS
THURSDAY

Junior woman's Club Social. 500
pm, Clubhouse.
Lions Club meets at $50 pm.
Lions Den, Seminary Street.
County Commission meets, Coun-
" Courthouse. 800 pm.
Rotary Club meets 1915 p. m.
St. Paurs Parish Hall.