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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

lie also brought out tho fact
that regardless Of whether tho
Ohm contract 10 signed. Tacoma
soon will have 10 have more
power resources 10 lake care Of
other customer requirements. Ne
said u would require two To two
snd ons-hsif years 10 complete
the new hydro plant now being
considered.
oNeil readily agreed To post
ponement Of action until nest
Monday. The Ohio plant 10 To
receive $500 kilowstts Of power
a. It's initial contract demand
starting July Al. and proposes IN
double its plant and requirements
later
The utilities commissioner said
he would 70 In Portland Thursday
Ia confer for two days with Honns-
VILE and other Northwest power
officials on possibls pooling II
power this summer during the
critical dry-wssther period.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

Tuberculosis In all IL fnrms 10
responsible for % per cent II all
Negro deaths. according IN the
census bureau. while among whites
u 10 responsible for only - per
cent Of al deaths
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06
MRS. MAE WARREN

Mrs. Mae Warren died At her
home. 37s7 So. X st. Wednesday
at q. m. She came 10 Tacoma
three months ago. after having
lived at Rosedsle. near Gig Harbor.
for IS years. She was the widow
Of William Warren. and born In
Winslow. Me. She was a member
Of the Baptist church. Surviving
are a daughter. Mrs. Avis Mae
Meek, Tacoma. two sisters. Mrs.
Cora c. Wilson. Tacoma. and Mrs
Bertha Pollock. Lake a
brother. Melvin y. Coleman. Van
couVer. and a niece. Mrs Virginia
Lefebvre. Tacoma Mellinger will
announce the funeral
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

COMMISSIONER q Netl sponsor 90
the ordinances. admitted that ~
Tacoma had 10 huy power from
bonneville or some ether source
10 supply tho new customers re-
qulremenis. city hight department
here wenid lose money. since n 10
required by city charter and state
law 20 pay 20 city and state .
combined gross earnings tar ~
iois per cent
However. o'Neil pointed out. HE
department will SON propose en-.
structinn ~ new hydro electric
plant development II i,s own. that
such an Industrial lead - the
Ohio company would provide would
he good and sound hssic load for
such . plant. and that engineers
studies show coneluslvely Tacoma
can manufacture energy cheaper
than Il can buy energy from out
side sources.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

James c. Petersen. 4s. = msohin-
list. died Tuesday at his home. 3s3s
So X ST. He had lived In Tacoma
four months. coming here from
Deer Lodge. Mont. Surviving are
his wife. Dorothy: two daughters.
Betty Ann and Dotty May Kemp
of Montana: two brothers, Peter
OF Nebraska and George Of Wis
consin. and four sisters. Mrs. Fred
Harwood of Pasco. Wash. one in
Wyoming. and two In Nebraska.
Piper will announce the funeral.
MRS. ANDREW .rBBERuD
Mrs. Gundhild Ribberud. II. died
Tuesday q; her home. 1914 No.
Willard. private funeral services
will be held Friday at p. m. from
the Lynn chapel. with the Rev.
Gerhard l.. Belgium officiating.
Cremation will follow. The family
requests no flowers. Mrs. Rib
bertid was native Of Norway,
and had lived In Tacoma az years.
She leaves her husband. Andrew,
Of the home.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06
Delay Action
On Ordinance
Contract for New
Plant II Held Up

To permit mere time - study
terms 20 the agreement tire city
council "Wednesday postponed until
nsxt Monday tns final sctInn 81 an
ordinance suthortsinx fo-vesr
power contract n supply tse ohio
Fsfro Alleys eorporstsons pro-
posed new plant here
II t.,s Nl>~ Gensxssve Martin.
city clerk. Just - minutes 70 read
the agreement IN detail Then
the commissioners entered upon .
discussion af palette. which the
proposed agreement raises
Tho eontrset drawn On . rate
basis similar 20 that granted sim
liar Industries hy the bonneville
federal power system sdmini<tra-
ten. marks rscomss frat attempt
10 compete with ths Bonneville
bulk rate which - far has drawn
new defense Industries only 10 the
Portland area
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

Marvsss vswsss. cns NJ ths ~
NyA siris doing clerical wcvh 81
Mcchend fsesd. hsd hsv picture
printed twice IN ths last Issue ~
Rip Cord. the cir hsss's paper,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

Peat nsssssIts was In Olympia
Wednesday 10 see what makes the
wheels % the legislature turn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

Art Masiii. ~ me cf the lodges
past exalted rulers. In locking for
ward 10 the Elks Past EssItsd
Rulers night Wednesday. Mes de-
cidsd n let the s,h ave. district
look out for Itself during HE
shsenes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

With the approach II spring
oe~e ness. Lakewood pharmacist.
IL thinking II taking ar seif again.
10 has h>en studying Tire game
during tire winter morths.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-03-06

soasss MN has r~sumea man.
sEement ~ the city hall elevator
after . ssvs menshsf leave a Cd
senoe
Evening star., 1941-09-27
HOUSES FOR SALE.

LYING BETWEEN MASS AVE; AND
Not q fancy Al model, but large, COM
beautiful corner lot, near Woodrow Wilson
substsntial % cash. MR. KYLE. 81. 274o.
Eve, MI. $500.
MARYLAND AVE. NE, Mr.. 3rd ST. =.
important @ bds e Is I this very sns ATTRACTIVE row
sleeping. porch; insulated roof. auto. hsa!
and refriseration. Buy this and forget
bI. S9l7 W. L. MOORE GE. 2s02.
MT. PLEASANT.
10 large rooms. 3 baths, B fireplaces,
automatic heat and refrigeratton. insu-
lated roof. etc. Excellently located for .
DI. sS1T. w. L. MOORE. GE. 2s02.
33oi 18th st; n.w;wBiE m seysn-r1Sm ven: soa1,
ment, nice lot; easy terms: Open Sunda,
IL am. 10 pm. For further information
call Mr.. Boaze, Georgia 615s,
1924 l4th Ghla St. n NV. SA. District strict as4s.
s04 g ST. -N.E-o ROOMS. BATH. Al
condition: $4,000; terms.
c, H; LALEGER. 14l0 H ST NV. on,
I8 NEW YORK AVE. NE ROOMS
bath, oil hot-water heat: Al condition;
G H; la hALEoER. 1s1o s1s Il Is ST ON, NV %.
1884 CALVERT ST. NV.
tNear 18th and Columbia Rd.)
oaI MadaTn In three spsrts snk
and elec. refrigerators. Large porches OF
each sfi. apt Pt.. Laundry tubs in cellar auto
"A'l' WALTER A. BROWN,
l4l5 Eye St MA 1852.
Evening star., 1941-09-27
HOUSES FOR SALE.

BROOKLAND. 1909 JACKSON ST. NE
st, 900: investment or home: b-room. SEMI
detached frame, extra bath in basement,
auto heat: newly painted: garage. can
OWNER, HO 1913 evenings.
home; nearly new lot over "a acre: oil
heat; $500 down $50 month. Drive out
Pa. Sc. to end: jog right to Suitland I'd,
straight through Suitland to Morning
side Village sign on left. Apply AT en-
trance. Spruce 0455. HI. 0512.
100 BLOCK G NE.-6 RMS. AND B., OH
heat: $3.50 down, bal. small mo. pay
w. w. BAILEY. MA. 3570.
BEFORE DECIDING BETTER SEE 3s0'
Military rd. Chevy Chase, ideally located;
excellent condition: 3L3 bedrooms. semi
defsched: lovely trees: bargain at $3.50.
2 ROOMS. 2sO-FOOT LOT; 1O4 MIDVALE
ave Kensington View. Nd: S4,13O; S23O
down and .S35 month
NEW TWO.FAMILY HOMES; LIVE IN ONE,
rent one to help pay for your home. Near
Boiling Field. Level lots. Entrance on
two streets. shade trees. separate en-
frances. rear steel steps from upper apart
two baths with tub and shower large
rooms, two kitchens with dinettes. recres-
ton room, To inspect. call MI. Hams
berger. District 3lOO. with BElTzELL. or
Temple 1893
Evening star., 1941-09-27
OWNER LEAVING CITY.

Here is bungalow that will suit the
. small home. The landscaping and trees
are beautiful, and the house can't be told
from new. Located at 202 Hillmoor drive
in Woodmoor, Md. Open Sunday. / to q
m, or phone for an appointment to in
spect, at any time. Price, S7,950: terms.
GRAHAM HALL. WI. 32bN.
Evening star., 1941-09-27
ID ST NV
SHEPHERD PARK.

1917 Mornineside drive-Charming corner
home, must be sold. Contains large living
room with fireplace. dining room. kitchen,
buffers pantry. lavat0ry: End FIR. 2 de-
lightful bedrooms. . baths. Also studio
type den with fireplace 3rd fir. maid S
room; ample closet and storage space Base
ment. oil heat, Gear attached garage;
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APARTMENTS UNFURNIsHED.

z ROOMS KIT, DINETTE. BATH. NV
section, conv. tranSp., incl util.. S50-S55
Nov occupancy. Box 420-V, Star. 29'
2033 FLORIDA AVE NV. (NEAR CONN.
ave. and ST. large rm.. alcove kit,
hath; ground floor. front; conv., clean.
TAKOMA-TERRACE APT, l BEDROOM.
living room. large kit, bath; heat and hot
water furn. new bldg; S45. MI. S94l.
2O36 M ST. NV ROOMS, KITCHEN
cite and bath, $3.50. Apply in restaurant.
25O2 HAMLIN ST. NE. = ROOMS,
kitchen, private bath; unfurnished; in pri-
vsre residence: gas, electricity, heat, garage
ircluded, $50 NO. 3542'
NEAR NAVY YARD, 1909 l1th st. s.e.-3
rooms: private bath; heat and light fur
nshed
Evening star., 1941-09-27
HOUSES WANTED TO RENT.

5-ROOM HOUSE OR APT. UNFURN.. IN
reliable middle-ased couple; references ex-
chansed. DU. 6143 after q pm.
UNFURNISHED DETACHED HOUSE WITH
garage, 3 bedrooms. good residential d; c.
or suburbs Falls Church ll0S-J OF Box
366-V, Star. 20
WANTED - FURNISHED HOUSE OR
apartment. accommodate four. oo0-StO.
MRS YOUNG, Emerson 04sO. ~,
Evening star., 1941-09-27
81 500

near street cars to Navy Yard and down
town business section. Five rooms. bath.
hot-water heat, cleo, garage. Eve. or Sun.
phone Georgia 9OI2, Mr. Downer
L. T. GRAVATTE,
Evening star., 1941-09-27
HOUSES FUR. OR UNFUR.

ARLINGTON-6 ROOMS. H-WH. OIL
burner, screened porches; large yard, trees;
2-car garage; SS5 furnished, S1o unfur-
nished Chestnut 2625.
ARLINGTON = TWO-BEDROOM BRICK
home, large yard; 25 Minis. downtown
Wash: will rent partly furnished. CHI.
Evening star., 1941-09-27
sol OAKWOOD ST. Sc.
2-FAMILY HOUSE.

First Fl. apt. consists of large living
rm with fireplace. . bedrms.. lavatory.
dining rm. OF, recreation rm.., large mod
apt. consists Of living rm.. bedrri, large
kitchen and bath. This property has
natural chestnut trim. is part stone and
brick construction: has oil heat, laundry
room and semi-detached corner lot. Open
for insoection only bet. II I'm. and 5 pm.
Sunday Directions: Drive. out Nichols
ave. sc. to Portland St, right on Portlsn
/ block to Oakwood, right block to house.
GUNN & MILLER,
S0O 11th st Sc Franklin 9l00
Evening star., 1941-09-27
OPEN SATURDAY AND SITNDAv
ROBERTS, E. I,ATIMER

7732 Alaska Ave. NV. Georgia 1870
CHEVY CHASE, MD. SO, $50.
Foreclosed. Vacant. Det. brick, excel
cond.; rooms, . aths. lot 60x115. oil
heat. garage; original cost over SI4 900.
Quick action imperatiYe WI oR3h
Evening star., 1941-09-27
1-Acre Suburban Estate

Spacious and home-like, with large
porches, stately trees, orchard and garden;
extra bldgs. This house is vacant and
heirs are anxious TO sell. Oliver l7OS.
Evening star., 1941-09-27
1914 ROXANNA RID, NV,

ROCK CREEK PARK ESTATES
New Colonial scenter-halI brick home
fronting Rock Greek Park: den and 1st-f. b,
lavatory, large living rm., dining rm. mod =
ern kit, 3 large bedrooms. . baths. finished
attic and spacious recreation rm.: oil air.
conditioned heat: -Aet tached garage. Repre-
sentative on premises. GE. 5O72
1851 UNDERWOOD ST. NV
New Colonial entrance brick, Z
rms, . baths, recreation rm oil air-con-
dit ion ed haat Sea tndau fsE Ea-o
Evening star., 1941-09-27
NEAR WALTER REED.

!, a Isl. spacious, s,. and exceptionally iIvabls
baths; center-han plan. with large living
room (nreplace). well-proportioned dining
room. den, biz bright kitchen; oil burner,
2car detached garage. deep lot with at
tractire garden; of superior construction,
this residence cost over $4,000 when
at $1S.5O0
WAGGAMAN- -BRAwNER REALTY CORP,
100 Eve ST NV Me 1850
Evening star., 1941-09-27
ATTENTION DOCTORS.

fine large residence. just of Conn
ave. ideally suited for doctors ONCE anc
home; can be- purchased for pDproxima 2 rel,
u Of original. cost. Call MR.. HORNER
Evening star., 1941-09-27
Nor Velle Special No. !,

x1O.150.
AMERICAN UNIV PARK
Here is fine det 6-rm. brick home. less
than 3 yrs old. right in the heart OF this
popular NV. Mass ave. section! Paneled
den. auto. heat. screened side porch. beau
tiful large fenced yard with many trees.
shrubs, etc: II blk to bus. blks to
stores. A perfect setup for some one!
Onen over the week end. Call MR.. NOR
Evening star., 1941-09-27
)ITTSTANDTNG VATJTES
BEAUTIFUI, KIRKSIDE.
5 RMS 2h BATHS,
GEORGETOWN.

Nearly new. 9 rooms, 2 baths house
blinds: in excellent condition; large lot
garage. Priced to be sold. S10.950 90. Fol
inspection call MI MacMurrav. EN- 5334
Evening star., 1941-09-27
HOUSES FOR SALE,
T5 500

In 9 convenient section Of the Southeast
a Colonial brick, containing six rooms ard
bath, cellar. oil heat, garage: an oppor-
tunity to buy a low-prtced home on very
Evening star., 1941-09-27
NEAR 18th AND COL. RID.

Substantial 3-story and basement brick:
g large rooms, 2 baths; newly decorated
Ideal for rooming house. A bargain for onlv
$3.50. on easy terms Call till pm.
Leo M. Bernstein & Co., ME. 5400.
Evening star., 1941-09-27
DETACHED HOUSE, S9,5OO.

Convenient to transportation, schools
and churches. this lovely home contains
living room running the full width Of the
house, dining room, kitchen. . porches. 3
bedrooms and bath: 2-car garage; oil heat
W. c. a. A. N. MILLER DEVELOPMENT CO.
lllg 18th st NV DI 4464
Evening star., 1941-09-27
No Brokers. No Commissions,

BUY DIRECT FROM OWNER.
We have left 4 houses that cannot be
replaced under the new priority ruling AND
OUR PRICES HAVE NOT BEEN RAISED.
They still remain as planned under con-
authority to build them today the prices
would be much higher. To reach: Go out
r. I. ave. to 18th st. e, turn left on 18th
nished house. J; r; HENDERSON; owner
Evening star., 1941-09-27
FASHIONABLE 10th ST.
S15Q Q50 Tip

A marvellous value in the most desirable
neighborhood near Rock Greek Park and
riding and country clubs. % homes under
construction by NJ. L. Stone. of which 10
have been sold before completion. Spacious
rooms, more-than-ample closet space, pam
eled study with adjoining lavatory on main
floor, 3 bedrooms and . baths on 2nd floor.
large recreation room with loe-burnlng
fireplace and refreshment bar. maids room
with bath, fioored attic and many other
attractive features Sample home. 7a16 &
18th ST. NV For further information
call Mr. SHAFER. Georgia 1897.
Evening star., 1941-09-27

frame mouse on koOo-sizeu lot' koou
HENRY CLAY CO. MI. O800.
FIRST-FLOOR BEDROOMS.
SILVER SPRING. MD.
7 rooms: 2 bedrooms and bath on ] st
and End floor: Johns-Msnvilie shingle
home, 2 years old; must sell: near all con-
venienees; G. T. oil furnace; perfect con-
dition; arrange terms. $500 cash. SS5 per
month price. SO. $50. Call Mr.. Tabler. with
SHANNON & LUCHS co,
NORMANDY VIIL.AGE-DETACHED
BRICK FOR QUICK SALE, $3.50.
b024 Hanna pl. se.--6 rooms. bath. Ill
modern and complete; b. -w.h.. oil. summer
and winter hookup: reasonable terms
Call BUSADA. AT. O307.
LARGE HOME"
Beautiful. detached. full-masonry house
porchss, grand living room with open hre-
place: must be seen to be appreciated: q
car detached garage. grand value in q
lovely. elose-in neighborhood: only $4,000.
Shown by appointment only: To see. call
Mr.. Ginnetti. with BETHEL. District
300, or Trinidad 1892 evenings.
wOODRIDGE. D. C..
x617 Franklin st. n.e.-The last 6-room.
All-brick row house: tile bath and shower.
oak floors. gas heat. level lot. fenced.
$3.50, $500 down. $50 per month. Easily
arranged for families. Open daily until
s and Groom bunEalows and houses,
WOODBRIDGE REALTY CO..
Il Aua
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Evening star., 1941-09-27
1925 4th ST; NV. Ivy

4S3O 4Ll 81. NV.
PRICE REDUCED.
Row brick. 20 IT.. wide. g large rooms
and bath, front porch, double rear porches
(screeneO. lovely yard; excellent conG
ton: close to St Gabriel's Church. VA,
CANT-Open for inspection Saturday and
Sunday 1-6 pm: during week by ap-
pofntment :, Call Mr., Altman, FIR $500
WAPLE a JAMES, INC. 1924 14th 81.
NV. DI. 3346: -.----------
NEAR NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE.
Lovely Detached Brick Home.
rooms Ssshsi aso oS sluOr6en 6eep n;on nooded
iots, one AZ IT.; br.. bunsalow. To in
spect call MI. Kerley, SH. 26fb:
WAPLE & JAMES, INC, DI 1886.
MONEY.SAVING HOME.
-. 11S Todd Pl NE.
(Near Mckinley High.)
S4.760.
Bargain row brick, 8 rooms. gas heat,
saraae. paved alley. Close in. convenient
transportation.
KELLEY. STEELE Il BRANNER.
d. T740. EVENINGS. Sundays. EN-. o31b.
Evening star., 1941-09-27
WOODRIDGE REALTY c,
1881 r. l. Ave. NE. NO
CHEVY CHASE. D. c..
l01o Mn.rTARv pn

CHEW CdASH, y. Ca
1912 MILITARY RD
etucco on hollow tile, shinele. Corner
lot, S0x15 80, roses. shrubbery Gnci. z large
dogWood); open SURROUNDINGS. First noor
5 rooms, large sun room, coat closet. back
stairs, fireplace. built-in garage, large open
stone porch. Second floor: 4 bedrooms:
Ia baths large closets. Elasssd
heat; S11 900. Open Sat. PM, all Sunday
GEORGETOWN HOUSES.
J. LEO KOLB. INC,
Evening star., 1941-09-27
CLEVELAND PARK.

Builder will not duplicate at these pres
ent prices QUALITY HOME. Early Amer
ican design; bedroom or library and bath
on frst floor; true center hall: 4 bed
rooms. baths on second hoor; stairway
bath: forest lot: convenient to parochial
and other schools Price under $4,000.
Call MR.. JOHNSON
r. A. TWEED CO..
RE. s1pp. Evenings, RA. S127.
Evening star., 1941-09-27
FOR SALE BY OWNER,

partially finished attic. large screened-f In
porch, fireplace. attached garage, large
back yard, picket fence. roses. shrubs. etc.
Owner being transferred. $500. 351 8.
Chelsea lane, Bethesda, Md. Gin the New
hoId DEVELOPMENT
Evening star., 1941-09-27

extra large rooms. porehes Il in
closedl, 2-car garage. new kitchen and
tiled bath. gas heat. This house is in
excellent condition. $50
II ST. NV.
$3.50; SCI so per mo, Open sunday
Ma S219 Ewes. sligo 61S2 = -
Evening star., 1941-09-27
Let's Look at the Record
SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE.

NICE SEMI BUNGALOW, ROOMS AND
bath: h:-wh; cony: schools and bus; larse
39th ave, Hyattsville. Nd. WA. 6666.
SILVER SPRING, 319 ST. LAWRENCE
dr.-New bung, rms, b., space , rms.
b. 2nd f., porch. gar; cor; F. H. A. terms.
$1,000. II F. BIEBFR. SH RhH5
Evening star., 1941-09-27
BERKSHIRE,
S1,5OO-S1,800.

Two 5-room country homes on lots
100xl73 miles from District line. Call
Lincoln 9400
ROCK CREEK HILLS,
On the Parkway: a acre, attractive
grounds: studio living room. bedroom and
bath down; 3 bedrooms and bath up. Brad
lev OBI
Evening star., 1941-09-27
NEAR BRITISH EMBASSY
MASS AVE HEIGHTS

rooms, ! bath, large screened porch
built-in garage. beautiful lawn and trees
modern furnished and in perfect condi
tion; SS2 so per month.
PHILLIPS & CANDY, INC,
1912 18th ST. NV. National 1900.
Evening star., 1941-09-27
LOVELY DINING ROOM,

With bay facing south on \ garden. large
living room with unusual fireplace. spa
cious grounds one Of the most distinctive
3-bedroom homes in suburban Md. Call
Mr.. Smith,
ALLIED REALTY CORP, WI 664s.
Evening star., 1941-09-27
GeorgetoWn-S20. 900.

I GtUTgtIUWIT-SzU,U
1 A truly old Georgetown home Of 8 bed
rooms, . baths, several hreplaces: corner
/ lot, having 1853 IT. front; double garage:
clever redecorating will make this a show
place.
J. LEO KOLB, INC,
/ .n1
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1941-08-30
REV. N0LLEY REPORTS
SUCCESSFUL REVEALS

Rev. w. A. Motley of NJ o u n d
Bayou, returned home Wednesday
after running two successful re-
vivais at ] a C k n. Miss end
Brookhaven Is was added to the
Mari Grove Church, Is for hap
tism and 10 for Brookhaven Tenn
pie Church. The 3rd Sunday be-
ing regular day at McComb Rev
Continued on back page
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1941-08-30
MY week
By P. L. Slaughter

Last week visited several parts
of the State, talked with hundreds
of my people both in group and in
private conversation. 1t is with no
small amount Of concern that we
the ultimate trend of conversation.
1t is the same old historical story
of bedridden people desperately
seeking a mean Of escape from the
scouree of economic exploitation
end social EMBELLISHMENTS. The
loudly heralded tolerance of de-
mocracy makes this situation all
the more pronounced.
In seeking escape some Negroes
have turned their eyes towards ia
pan, an act which might we'll be
likened unto the hare which ran
into the rattlesnkes lair the gopher
hole in order to escape the chasing
hound. That the Japanese W a n Il
no pert Of the Negro is plainly in
dictated by their alliance with Nazi
Germany, hold that the Negroes
place is enslavement.
Under any dictatorial govern.
ment order where the Negro re-
presents a small minority group
he is certain to be denied of many
of the privileges he now enjoys. 1t
is difficult, indeed, to imagine an
N. A. A. G. P. protect reaching
the heads of any of the axis gov
ernments end bringing Il s
Continued On back page
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1941-08-30
NEWS ABOUT TOWN
By Chiouita Fielder

We'll a saa Invldenr cCcasiored
the return of the Stape family to
Mound Bsyou last week b>t it was
plea ing to see see then ell look
ing SO we'll and prosperous as they
locked when we greeted them.
The funeral service { Mr.. John
Staples was very impress We. Beth
Ell wss crowded to c. pacity and
many people milled onnd the en-
trance trying to get admittance.
Mr.. Staples leaves his widow, Mrs
Edna Heron Staples, 2 sons, Mr..
Bige and Mr.. Thomas Staples, 6
daughters, Mesdames Naomi Will
liams, Abbie Daniel, Sallie Bass,
Sadie Ferguson, Emma Elan, Lou
rine Ridgnal and host of other
relatives.
Mr.. Thomas Staples asked me to
say a word in my column concern
ing the wonderful reception the
family received here among their
old friends. He says that every.
body was so kind and helpful that
it made the grief much lighter and
that all of the family had express.
ed themselves as being grateful to
all of us for our kindnesses to them.
I guess Mound Bayou, is pretty
good place to be from after all.
Well I must be getting good, my
group at Shelby, put me up against
The Old Lady during the Sunday
School Convention Talent contest
in Cleveland, last week, and the
first prize went to one of my group
and the second prize went to one
of her group. So I Guess I'll beat
my chest with my fists and roar.
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1941-08-30
LOCAL COLU ID N

Oscar Norman and DR. p.
NJ George attended the nat.
ional Negro business league
In Memphis. Tenn. Thurs
dav.
Mr.. Horace Bolton has re-
turned home after visiting re-
latives and friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Calhoun
visited Mr.. and Mrs. w. D.
Anderson this week.
Prof. Chas. H. Wade, Ir.
of Rosedaie. is in town work.
ing.
Miss Annie Mae Johnson re-
turned with her cousin, Miss Lille
Mae Rose of Clayton, who had
spent week visiting her.
Mrs. Annie Gardner and daugh-
ter Celestine Ishmon left Satur-
day for Chicago to visit relatives
and family.
Mrs. Augusta Johnson is visit.
ing relatives and friends in Moor
head.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arianders Martin
of Memphis, were in town last
week.
Mrs. Ed. Presley and son Green
lee visited relatives a n d friends
in Koscuisko, last week.
They were accompanied by Mr..
Pal Stringer.
Mrs. P. S. William of Nashville.
Tenn, 10 visiting her husband DR..
P. S. Williams.
M isses Odessa Anderson and
Dot Jennings of Dire visited
Mrs. G. L. Gipson Fridsy.
Mrs. L. v. Bolton has returned
home after visiting her children in
Gary, end Chicago. She was &C.
compapied back by her sop. Mr..
Horace Bolton.
Mrs. Ada Pipes is expecting her
son Prof. w. Fl. Pipes and family
Andover Michigan sometime next
week. He will stop in Louisville
and Paducah, KY. enrOute here.
He is working on his Phi. D. at
the university of Michigan
Mr. Ross Mitchell uas a hus;.