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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-14
NEW YORK, Dec. b


MEEK ENDING in Mayfair
w 1t now begins to look as
is there will be few large debu-
tante functions in New York
during the Christmas-New Year
holidays. So numerous have
been the cancellations this past
week of parties planned in honor
of the seasons buds that the
holidays, for the first time since
the 1914-18 World War, will be
barren OF deb" parties.
Not only have Gotham's azure
blooded dimpled darlings turned
thumbs down" on large expen-
sive "coming-out" parties, now
that we are in the war, but most
of the young women, whov been
sitting on the side-lines awaiting
their cue 10 officially enter the
social arena, have rushed 10 en-
roll for some type Of war work.
Most Of the large subscription
balls in aid of foreign war relief
work have also been cancelled
society now going on the theory
charity begins at home. And
feeling, due to the sudden turn
of events, their endeaVorS should
be directed in behalf OF our own
soldiers and sailors.
It's really been wonderful
seeing how quickly, and how
successfully, New York society
snapped out of its gilded, butter
fly existence. And, smack! into
tho carin1c blISinaSc 0f war Unrk
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02
Jitterbugs Cut
Mean Rug AT
Baseball Game

Those who are longing for the
passing of Jitterbug dancing would
have found little encouragement
down at the ball park Friday night
as twelve couples of Jitterbugs
showed off some mean rug cutting
before an equally large crowd OF
white fans Friday night, in an ex-
hibition befare the game between
Admission and Jackson.
After a jam session in which all
the contestants participating, each
couple danced to round after round
of applause from the spectators.
Three couples were called for the
finals, Lille Jones and Odell Har-
ris; Henry Evans and Martha Lee,
and Earnest Figgers and Bobbie
Houston.
The final ending with the first
prize of S. going to Henry Evans
and Martha Lee. Martha Lee was
very small girl ard only seven
years Of age. The second prize of
$3.50 went to Ddell Harris and Lii
lie Jones Each couple received a
token prize of $l.50.
Music for the occasion was fur
nished by Mark Hanna and his
band {
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02
Approaching Trawick- Norris NuptialS
Announced By Mr.. And Mrs. N. M. Hubert:
Both Members OF Alcon Faculty

Mr.. and Mrs. M. NJ. Hubert, of
jackson, Mississippi, announce the
| engagement of their niece, Hen
rietta Bernice TraWick to Hubert
Webster Norris, Of Atlanta, Ga.
The wedding will take place lat
IN August.
Miss TraWick is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd TraWick of
Headland, Alabama but has made
her home in Jackson for many
years. She received her A. B. de-
gree at Jackson College, Jackson,
Mississippi; M. p. degree at At
lanta University. and is studying
for her Ph.D. at New York Uni
versity. The is an AKA and former
Basileus of Beta Delta Omega
chapter of Jackson. At present she
is Director of the Laboratory School
and Teacher Trainer at Alcorn Col
lege, Alcorn, Mississippi.
Mr.. Norris is the son of the late
Prof. and Ms. L. B. Norris of At
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02
News From Port
Gibson, Miss.

Mr.. Robert Shaffer returned
home last Tuesday from Streets
Sanitorium in Vicksburg where he
| had been for treatment.
Mr.. John Lovett of Baton Rouge
is visiting his aunt and uncle, Mr.
and Mrs Robert Shaffer at Bridge
View. Mr.. Robert Desha Criss en-
joyed a weeks vacation which he
spent at home.
Mrs. Ruth Hind Inman and son
of New York is spending the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. King
Rhodes. Mrs. Annie j Males is
visiting her sister and nieces in
Hampton, Ohio.
Those attending the State Con-
vention from Port Gibson were:
Mesdames A. A. Ateman, E. w.
Chriss. Minnie jenkins, Priscilla
Weathers, Tommie Lee Ruffins.
Johnnie Williams, Linnie Mae
Bouie, S. j. Singleton, Arthur
Wyatt, Miss Hazel Johnson, Alice
Mae Brown. Messrs. D. j.
Turnipsesd, James Williams, Ar
thur wyatt an Bennie Ruffins.
Claiborne County is still holding
the Geld Medal for raising the
highest amount of money. Clai-
borne County Juveniles raised the
highest amount of money in that
department. Mrs. B. w. Chris
won the medal in her contest. Miss
j. w. Turner is president of Clai-
borne County.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edd Mitchell OF
Chicago are leaving tonight They
were called here by the passing
of their sister. the late Miss Lucille
BraZand
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

Jimmy Lunceford, the Harlem
Express, is bringing his sensational
Orchestra here for his first en-
gagement, concert and dance
which will be held at the colored
skating rink Monday night, August
18th.
Lunceford and his great band
have broken attendance records
all over the world, and is today re-
cognized among the top three
colored name bands.
Lunceford, who is one of the
most intelligent band leaders to
stop upon a podiem, is an honor
graduate Of Fisk University, former
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

Warned To Get
Fair Returns

WASHINGTON, D. CLAMP
In response to inquiry from share
choppers and renters relative to
their equity in 1899 and 194J cot
ton loan cotton, an officials report
issued here this week stated that
they are entitled to their rightful
snare of such advances in cotton
prices over the loan price as have
occurred since storage of the prod
uct.
FARMERS are advised to take
cognizance of these advances in
price, which are said to be con-
siderable due to the demands for
cotton for defense materials.
The cotton producers contract
Tor 1939-40 precisely states that
any tenant or sharecropper hay
Ing an interest in the proceeds of
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02
BOXING INSPECTOR

DETROIT - (ANP) - Rollo S
Vest, prominent newSpaperman
here, last week received his Gre
dentials as a boxing inspector
making him the first Michigan
Negro ever to serve in that capaci-
ty. The appointment for an indefi-
mite period, was confirmed by a
unanimous vote of the Athletic
Board of Control upon the recon-
mendation of Boxing Commission
er Petry Fisher. Mr. Vest will
maintain his newspaper connec-
tionS.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02
JIMMY LUNCEFORD, DIRK COMING

professor of English, and the first
Negro Orchestra leader TO receive
a pilot license from the Department
of Commerce. -
Jimmie has solid band, and his
motto truthfully reflects the band
stvle. C'Rhythm Is Their Bust
ness") AS a composer of popular
tunes Jimmie has introduced the
following tunes which broke all
records for the number of record
ings sold:
"Tain't What You Do" Cheat
ing On Me-; "Well, Alright Then;
are among the most famous of his
recordings, and Jimmie promises to
play all three during the concert.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

FARIH STREET SATURDAY
NIGHT: With over one thousand
Colored soldiers in town. the ole
avenue reminded me Of the Main
Street in one of the big army
camps during my days in the army
during World War No. ] The
soldiers who we're from the famous
oath U. S. Infantry attracted the
attention of everybody, with thei1
fine physical appearance ano
their soldier carriage and bearing
And probably for the first time
in the ole towns history the folks
saw some Military Police as groups
of them gathered on corners al
street intersections and mingled In
the crowds around the popular
Parish Street places. Although
there were hundreds of the soldiers
in town. We were unable TO learn
Of any incident in which one OF
them were involved. The only
thing approaching an incident that
we were able to observe came about
when Willie (One-Nite) Johnson
Yep Jordan and few others OF
the Parish Streeters got into an
argument as to which of the Color
ed regiments of the old u. S.
Army. the oath, 25th Infantry, OF
the 9Th and 10th Cavalry was the
most famous. After listening
while at their argument although
: had to leave. I think it finally
resulted in a draw.
You boys who used to hop bells
at the Edwards Hotel in the old
days will remember Willie (Cooter)
Brown Well, he was among the
Jackson boys whom L CHANGED to
see among the soldiers and talked
to him, and he says he likes the
army and told me to tell lots OF
others they could do lot of good
for themselves in the army.
Among the boys I talked with
were several who had been promot-
ed to Corporals and SergeantS after
being in the Army less than ten
months. l remember when I first
entered IN the 18th Infantry, the
competition was so keen until
you had to be in the regiment fol-
five years before they stopped call
ing you a recruit" and ten years
before you got to be a first class
private.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

That Old Bro that carries in its
bill that little family cementing
and heart-warming bundle that
had been winging its way towards
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Young out on Pearl street, arrived
the Other day. It's a seven-poumd
girl; and mother and daughter are
doing fine at this writing up at
the Sallye Harris Clinic. The boys
said it was a pity that the name
Jack" just wasn't nice name fol
d girl. A fact that sorta got the
best of the father
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02
McMinnville's
Prof, Mrs. Wood
Home From Trip

MEANWHILE, Tenn Prof
and Mrs. j. E. Wood returned
home last week following an ex-
tended motor trip to the East dur
ing which they visited New York,
Washington and Philadelphia
Prof. Wood, principal OF Bernard
High School, and one of Ten
nessee's most efficient and popular
educators made observations at
several educational institutions
while on the trip.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

Greensboro, North Carolina, who
are here for several days.
Mrs. Ester Boyd and little son
Fred Boyd, Jr., are spending a few
days in Pelahatchie, visiting her
mother and other relatives.
Mrs. Mary Lou Clark left the
| city this week for the Gulf Coast
where she will spend several weeks
with her husband, Mr. Sidney
Clark, where he is employed as
| plasterer on the Government Air
base there.
Miss Ardella Horton is still con-
fined to bed at the home of Mrs
Maggie Washington on West Church
Street. She has been seriously III
for several weeks Her sisters, Mary
and VeElla are at her bedside.
The annual picnic of the knights
OF PythiaS and Court of Calanthis
was largely attended at the Bailey
Avenue Park on Monday night. A
snort program of speaking and mill
tary band music was enjoyed, after
which very bountiful and delici-
Gus salad and ice course was enjoy
ed
Prominent residents of Mound
Bayou were visitors in the city
Sunday, July 26th to say pleasant
hello to Miss Jaunita Wallace, who
recently underwent an operation at
the Baptist Hospital. Mrs. M. C.
Booze and her daughter, Mrs.
Eugenia Woods, her granddaughter
FANNIE and Mary motored here
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Richard
son. Mr.. Paul Stringer and Mr..
Grealee Presly were also motoring
with the Booze party.
Mr. Norman d. Gray of Chicago
illinois is visiting his grandmother
Mrs. Davis at 1912 Lynch Street
Young Gray, one of the few Negro
Avlators of the country has been
having delightful time, being en-
tertalned by Miss Lorraine Greene
Mr.. Gray will return to Chicago
alter brief stop in ST. Louis, Miss
ourl to continue his flight training
THE BRIDGETTES were enter
tanned by Miss Mable Roseman on
Monday, July 81. A refreshing plate
lunch preceded the bridge game
whieS engaged the members in keen
eomFstNion for the prizes. The
inst was awarded to Miss
Mollye Young. Miss Alice Perry re-
ceived the second prize, while Mrs
PIN Smith was consoled with the
BOBBY.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

lanta. He graduated from Clark
u, where he was member of Al
pha Phi chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity. His M A. WAS received
at Atlanta University. Mr.. Norris
is Financial Secretary and InstrlIc-
tor In .Econp9lics at Alcorn College,
Alcorn, Mi3C;Ss1ppi
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

That noise that attracted SO
much attention up and around the
Corner of Parish and Oakley
Streets late Thursday night was
between a lady and her boy-friend.
AS she very loudly proclaimed:
when she got him he was ragged
as a mop, but as soon as she
bought him a suit and some shirts
and change of under clothes, he
started running around with a lot
of other no good gals the melee
came up when she was taking her
clothes and putting the poor boy
out-and down again-LOOK OUT
YOU MELLOW MEN!
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02
Up And Down Parish Street
By PERCY GREENE

From my observation, / learned
that there are q number of Colored
Officers, Lieutenants and Captains
assigned to the oath Infantry. but
they were not with the troops in
Jackson.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02
e 1SQ(En!0AN[S

Mr.. Lee Wilbert Watts OF Nat
chez has returned to spend seVeral
days with his aunt and uncle, MI
and Mrs. v. B. Watts on Clifton
Street. On his previous trip he was
so royalty entertained and sc
popular with the younger set until
he was eager to return again to
jackson. Miss Lillian Watts, his
sister, also arrived Sunday evening,
enroute to Tennessee where she
is employed as teacher in the
Public School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Owens in
company with Rev. Rawls OF Chi
cage spent several days in the
city visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. Conrad Cakes, formerly OF
Yazoo City, who is now making his
home in Birmingham as Manager
of the Atlanta Life Insurance
Company was pleasant visitor
to the Advocate office.
Mr.. and Mrs Emmett Wright OF
New Orleans spent last weekend
in the city as guest of relatives ano
friends. During their stay they
were the dinner guests of Mrs. Cic-
gro Lee and Mrs Lolar Weekly on
w Church Street.
Mrs. Amanda Ross has returned
to the city after spending a week
on the Gulf Coast
Miss Jessie Mae Jones, Miss Ine2
Gray in company with several
friends motored to Vicksburg Sun
day to spend the day
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Browder
139 w Church Street, was pleasant
ly surprised when several friends
dropped in for few games OF
! Bridge and whist last Thursday
After several most enjoyable game,
the hostess served ice cold water
melon. Those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. Burnell Torrey, Mr. John
Simmons, Mr.. George Montgomery
and Miss Imogene Shannon. Quite
a pleasant evening was spent.
Masters Billy and Luther are
! spending their vacation in Hatties-
burg, Mississippi, visiting their dad
Mr.. K. w. Dease They will visit
Camp Shelby before returning
| home.
Mrs. M. M Hubert, President OF
the State Federation of Coloruo
Women's Clubs, left the city by
motor last Thursday for Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, to attend the
meeting of the National Federation
OF Colored Womens Clubs. She was
accompanied on this trip by Mrs
l.. t. Miller of Yazoo City, and Mrs
l.. c. Jefferson of Vicksburg.
MRS. Willie 0. Blalocke of the
Progressive Literary and Art Club
left the city Friday to attend the
meeting of the National Federation
OF Colored Women's Clubs in Okla
homa City, Oklahoma.
President and Mrs. S. L. Greene
Jr., their little daughter, Velma
and Mrs. L. d. Lang of Natchez. the
sister of Mrs. Greene, motored to
Chicago Tuesday morning where
they will spend several DAYS with
relatives. Rev. Greene is the Presi-
dent of Campbell College.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Cypress and
daughter, Muriel, spent this week
IN Daleville visiting the parents
OF Mrs. Cypress.
Mis- Thelma Henriene Jones and
Little Earlene Cobbs are spending
their vacation in Columbia. Miss
visiting friends.
DR.. and Mrs. c. L. Barnes e2(
North Parish Street, had as thei,
guests, their niece, Mrs. Bette Mel.
son and little daughter Sadie. O
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

the cotton pledged in security for
the loan made is to be paid his
pro rata share of the proceeds of
the loan and his pro rate share OF
any additional proceeds received
from the cotton.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

Mr.. Richard Warren is contem-
plating a big trip very soon, of
which you will hear more about.
The Warrens can do the travelling
act, as you know.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02
Card OF Thanks

Mr.. and Mrs. Abrarn Turner
and family extends many thanks
to their many friends and dear
beloved pastor for their faithful
service and words of coincidence
at his fathers funeral on July 81
Your kindness shall never be for
gotten by US.
CHICAGO-(A N Pl-MemberS
of the Chicago City and Illinois
State Federations Of Women'S
Clubs, to the number of $50 left
here in a special train Thursday,
enroute to the annual session OF
the National Association of Col
ored Women at Oklahoma City
converting July 26 to August l.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02
South Jackson News

Allie Louise, the charming little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. C.
Almore is glad to report that she
is able to walk around the house
with aid of a crutch after under
going a foot operation about two
weeks age. Her many little friends
have been very nice to show cour-
tesies with flowers and gifts. She
was showered with flowers and gifts
by the Junior Missionary Society
of White Chapel Church Monday
evening.
The operation was to correct a
wrench Of the ankle Assurance
was promised of a sound we'll foot
in about five or six weeks, at which
time the cast will be removed
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

The lovely daughter of Mrs. Lula
Howard IS visiting in the city as the
house guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Warren of South West Street.
She is visiting her mother also
Miss Moore is resident of Green
vile.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

DR.. and Mrs. c. L. Barnes. s2O
North Parish Street, had as their
guests, their niece, Mrs. Bette Mel
son and little daughter Sadie. OF
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

Masters Billy and Luther are
spending their vacation in Hatties-
burg, Mississippi, visiting their dad
Mr.. K. w. Dease. They will visit
Camp Shelby before returning
home.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

Miss Ardella Horton is still con-
fined to bed at the home of Mrs.
Maggie Washington on West Church
Street. She has been seriously III
for several weeks Her sisters, Mary
and VeElla are at her bedside.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

Mrs. Ester Boyd and little son,
Fred Boyd, Jr., are spending a few
days in Pelahatchie, visiting her
mother and other relatives
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1941-08-02

Greensboro, North Carolina,
are here for several days.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-07-04

of his empire--something in
which he never lost faith.
The days Of his exile were
hard and bitter. On June 3. 1885
he arrived in the town of Bath.
England, There he remained un-
til June, 1910. But far from en-
ioying the privileges of man
of his rank, he was resented by
many Of Chamberlain hench-
men. Worse--he was penniless.
In order to live. the King of
Kings was forced to sell his sill
yer dishes and part Of the crown
jewels. His daughter had to go
to work to support the family.
But during those years Of iso-
latlon, emphasizes Coronet. the
Negus never failed the interests
Of ihs country, the loss of which
official circles took for granted.
The treasure which he had res
cued was spent, drop By drop, to
finance the purchase Of arms
and the shipment Of military as.
sistance to the guerilla bands OF
warriors who have never ceased
to fight the invaders.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-07-04

rlied, Very honorable Mr. Ges..
within three years j shall he back
ct Adds Ahaba. ! And he wasl
Although he is perhaps the last
feHdal sovereign living today, his
majesty II right up to date on.
methods Of ruling his country
He gave Ethiopia for the FIRST
time q modern centralized gov
ernment and parliamentary svs-
tenn. But then came the war with
italy and defeat after defeat for
the Ethiopian armies,
Halle selassie, it has been said,
was ruthless in his quest for pow
or and cownrdly IN his flight with
the imperial treasure few days
before the fall of Adds Ababa.
Mime. Tabouis in coronet de-
fends the Emperor by pointing
ont that he aaade his escape 50
he could help in the resurrection
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-07-04

The world is askew. Ciyiliza-
4i914 to 1913, faces blackout-de--
ton, more definitely than from
struction. The holocaust of wars
spreads. II promises 70 e'isaii
every golden opportunity we have
boasted that America provides,
and permanently to extingtlish
'ethat security and harpiness, and
that independence for the chil
dren Of men for which we have
been Smuggling since the found
ing fathers announced the Amer
lean way Of lifea llTes Of free
enterprise with unusual opportu
| mites and corresponding respon
Aibilities and loyalties.
Often we have stumbled. Near
j Ii as often, We have fallen by the
way4side. Wholeheartedly, as a
rule, We have striven to over
,conae the difficulties and barriers
which have blocked our path ex-
cept in those particulars involv-
ing racial prejudices, religious
<bigotry, and those petty assump-
tions Of superiority not inherent
II true, not based on fact, not
otherwise true.
Our Present Task
Our task of the intervening
months, before we are drawn in
ito the vortex OF mass murder
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-07-04
Preparation For
ATA Meeting at
West Virginia State


INSTITUTE. w. Va, July &.
H. Councill Trenholm Of State
Teachers college, Alabama, exe-
cutive secretary Of the American
Teachers Association met with
the various local committees on
Saturday, June 2S, at the West
Virginia State college. where the
3sth annual convention will be
held July % to August |. Presi-
dent John w. Davis announced
that everything has been pre-
pared for record breaking meet
for Negro education and Ameri-
can education.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1941-07-04

WASHINGTON, y. C.-Eyery
where. throughout the copntry,
there is uniform acceptance Of a
patent fact--the time has now
come for all Of lie to acknowledge
that, for nany months ahead, we
shall be called upon 10 make
many and great sacrifices for this
America Of ours il We are 70
preserve some Of the Liberties we
have for SO long q period ardent
" cherished, priced, and fought
for