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Evening star., 1941-04-27

The Importance Of fresh sheer
blouses for wear with both tailored
and dreSSy suits this season has in
spired this charmingly Wearable
style. featuring the new ultra fat
tering hi-lo neckline. For V-neck-
line, the very full double jabot is
caught together with one little but
ton at whatever spot is most be-
coming. For tailored wear it is
buttoned again at the throat in a
trim high-neckline. And the blouse
is SO easy to make with its simple
band cuffs, plain collar and un-
complicated cut. Send for Pattern
No. H-3007, designed in sizes IL. IA,
16, l8 and 20 80 to SO busD. Size
IA requires 2@x yards of 39-inch
material for blouse, pa yards for
skirt.
Evening star., 1941-04-27

This design has the excellence
Of line you demand in a dress
you'll wear almost constantly
tiny wasted. with charming,
fioaty skirt. Looks cool on the
hottest days. and the double -frill
collar gives it an enchanting touch
Of freshness. Make this in georgette,
chiffon, fiat crepe or silk print.
Pattern No. H-3499 is designed in
sizes II, IA, l6. l8 and 20 go to
38 bust. Size IA requires 42a
yards of 39-inch material without
nap.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-12-05
CLUB PRESENT IS Arts
ANNIVERSARY
Celebrates 25th Anniversary

On Saturday, November goth, DR..
l.. F. Brooks celebrated his first %
years in the medical profession. We
say first 25 years, for we hope he will
celebrate another rs years of active
practice. The office of DIR. Brooks,
in the H. B. A. Building took on a
festive arr during Inc hours of HOO
a. m. to 2:3O p. m. and from 500 p.
m. till TOO p. m. as his wife, the
char ming Mrs. Ethel Brooks, assisted
by some of the city's lovely ladies'
Misses Jennie Ruth Scott, H. B. Nell
son, R, R. Strayhorn, Bessie Trotter,
F. L. Sherrod, Geraldine Brown, the
Mdms. j. B. Pettus, Ruby Davis, R.
: l.. Young, Sadie Jones, Evelyn Spen-
GER and M. P. Strayhorn. This group
rendered valuable assistance in the
preparation of the celebration, greet
ing the many guests who called at
the Open House to congratulate the
physician. The guests who came and
registered their names were served
punch and cookies, and received
unique Souvenirs tiny shingles,
symbolic to the one which was hung
out in 1916 at Sedalia, Mo-, where he
served faithfully for Is years before
he returned to his native home, Meri-
for II years.
Other friends sent flowers which
added the proper decorative touch to
the office. Many congratulatory
aids and kilograms were also receiv-
ed At 2:30 p. M, Mr.. c. Randolph
Darden, Local Photographer, made
pictures of the Doctor and his office
assistant, Miss Lille B. Ray.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-12-05
Local Pepsi Cola Go.
Joins With Mr.. Allen
L. Mcclellan To Fete
Meridian Business Men and Women

1t is gratifying how Mr.. Nc
Kellar, in businesslike way, is do
ing a creditabie piece of work for his
finn and his race, in that, he is prov
ing what may be done by an ambiti-
Gus youth, regardless to race or col
or The Pepsi-Cola Company is to be
congratulated in this step forward.
If its your opportunity to meet
Mr.. Mcclellan and his type of pro-
gram, am sure you will be delighted
as well as inspired, to wish him we'll
in his strike for a worth while career.
The local Pepsi-Cola Company
here in Meridian has joined Mr.. Nc
KelIar in promoting his manner of
entertainment in the City.
Friday night, the business men
and women here can witness a gala
affair such as has never been put en-
in Meridian, at Wingate's Chicken
hack.
Mr.. Mcclellan has visited the
Harris High School, The WEEKLY
ECHO Office, and numerous business
establishments here in Meridian, IN
Guiding Civic Clubs, etc.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-12-05
I Thank Y"u
A MESSAGE OF THANKS

A MESSAGE OF THANKS -.
DR.. l. F Brooks take this m ans of ex-
pressing appreciation to the Weekly Echo
and staff and ell others fri nds and pa
trors for Their cooperation and words OF
appreciation during the open house heid
at his office Saturday November % cel-
ebrating twenty-five yesrs in thsprac-
tee of medicine There were 100 pesons
who registered plus card and other types
of expressions received.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-12-05

The Weekly Echo is pleased to
take this opportunity to tell its many
readers in and around our city, and
throughout the state that through the
Pepsi-Cola Company, We have Mr.
Allen Mcclellan, a Race young man,
representing this nationally known
firm in a definite and territorial
manner. Mr.. Mcclellan received this
distinction through his being able to
qualify two years ago in a contest a.
ward offered by the President of the
Pepsi-Cola Company. He is one a
mong the thirteen College graduates
throughout the country that were Sc
lected as winners.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-12-05
Young Mems Glee Club
Of A1cOr1l Presents
GUEST ARTIST AT ANNUAL CONCERT
YOUNG MEMS GLEE CLUB

Alcorn' Miss: Nov: q: The Young
Mems Glea Club highly entertained a
v2ry large audience in Oakland Memoir al
Chapel last Wednesday night when they
presented their nnual concert W tn Mrs:
Zee Alfin Barron, soprano as guest ar
fist Mrs. Barron was requested to give
several encores:
After the program, which was I'M
der the direction of Mrs, Thelma o, Bell
Pres dent and Mrs, Bell were "At Home
to the Alcorn College faculty and Wis
tors
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-12-05
ALCORN HAS THANKS
GIVING SERVICES

Alcorn, Miss, Nov. q. Thanksgiving
services were held at Alcorn A & M
Collsge on November 20 at Hoo A M
with Reverend A. L. Rice, Pastor, Mount
Helm Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi
delivering the sermon Music was fur
.nished by the College Choir, Governor
SJohnson,s Proclamation was read by
Edward J: Thompson; President FDR,s
Proclamation by Miss Ethel M: Bainas.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-12-05
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor: ..
This comes to announce the Firt Quar-
terly C9nferer ce held at Hop well and
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-12-05

r D Gerald P c
L c Hardy Reporter:
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19

quire spotless cleanliness. as, Of
course, DO any cooking utensils
at all times.
Little items like ash-trays
often seem difficult to clean. or
the ivory keys Of a piano But
"a sprinkle Of powder cleanser
viii remove any stains or finger
prints from such objects at the
same time leaving the hands soft
and unchapped.
Another suggestion is 20 empty
the pantry or kitchen drawers Of
every article. piece of cutlery
etc. and scour and polish each
one worth keeping Better one
sharp and polished knife than a
half-dozen which are rusty. dull
and discolored Thanksgiving is
just around the corner, SO better
"sharpeu-up' and be prepared
Small gadgets like the apple
corer, mashcr, and strainers. too,
should an be secured. that their
edges may bc kept in best con-
dition for their work
Iu hort make short shrft with
household cleaning problems, by
using the right cleanser, rightly
applied in whatever schedule you
find most efficient Put your
house INTO Winter dress right
now, before some emergency di-
VCrtS YOU CIcdnlIncSS- HAS won
many battle -srftri II smiling
clean cheerful home is some
thing worth fighting TO maintain
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19

like cleaning silver, fine china, or
polishing crystal or metals.
System" in work is a very per-
sonal problem, and it must be
solved individually.
And now for the third or last
point. Good technique and the
right cleanser or tools with which
TO achieve IT, Here is one point
where, perhaps. our girls are
least fitted TO do a good job in
the best way
Possibly, when they are grow
ing up. they do not learn the best
ways 10 do this or that cleaning
job. Because Mother does IT so
wen, she doesn't want me 10 do
it,; or many girls who enjoy
cooking seem never 10 really like
10 clean carefully and thoroughly;
or, is il the present fad for long
and rosy nails and protection Of
the precious manicure What
ever the complicated reasons, the
fact is that many women are not
versed in good cleaning tech
niqucs.
The choice Of the right
cleanser is. Of course. most i'm
portant And what is A good
hous hold cleanser ?" Any
cleansing method should be safe,
scientific, and simple. Obviously,
only that type Of cleanser should
be used which cannot injure.
harm. or dcfacc with the slightest
scratch the surface orl whicf II
is employed
a scientific cleanser is that one
which removes dirt, grease, or
Crime by a tested process. not a
trial-and-error method For ex-
ample, the sprinkle type of
powder cleanser SO familiar in
most households is scientific
because its efficient particles
clean like small sponEes, lifting
and removing dirt without
scratching the surface IT re-
moves surface dirt or tarnish
through direct contact with the
entire surface Of the object being
cleaned. as. for instance. a mir
ror. the blade Of a kitchen knife,
a windowpane. or a brass jug for
holding flowers.
Last. the use Of any cleanser
should be simple not compli-
Gated ritual The simplest method
and material is always best
II is interesting 20 note that
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
cow that Autumn is with US,
u particular housewives are
Y taking stock of their homes

cow that Autumn is with us.
N particular housewives are
Y taking stock of their homes
with a view to making them
still more attractive and livable
for the months 20 come.
There are three factors which
make for keeping home or house
in good condition:
ID Avoidance OF "cluttering"
and too many Useless articles.
ca System and timing or
schedule IN the work plan
CD Technique with the right
TYPE Of safe hygienic cleanser.
a whole article Tor a book. for
that natter could be devoted 20
this topic of "cluttcring" the
house with littlc-uscd items, with
partiatiy-dlscardcd objects, cans,
bottles and half-worn clothing.
Now, Autumn is grand sea-
son II the year to make clean
sweep throughout the entire
house, - i've OVER rot only old
aluminium and other metals so
needed for defense uses. but have
a sorting party and send or
give away every single thing you
know YOU arc not going TO need
There's the relief the
charity groups, many institutions
WV are delighted 10 receive
" outworn garments, un-
wanted books, and the quantity
of broken down cutlery and
kitchen clutter which every house
seems to accumulate. Youn be
surprised and delighted to feel
how free" and spacious your
home has become.
The second point. System.
would also take a book 10 do il
justice, because some women are
horn with II. but most nave 10 DC
educated into it by severe prac-
teal experience If they ever
achieve II Also the way a
woman cleans is partly a matter
of her physique, her nervous re-
actions, and her whole person
ahty
We all know the "putterer"
type the do II in minute
type. the lazy-Daisy type. and the
woman who maintains a fine bal
|ance between different kinds Of
work who divides her tir1e and
energy. now in large muscular
tasks like sweeping or wiping, or
|again az small cleansing tasks
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
By Mrs. Christine Frederick,
The Dlstineulshed Authority on Household Efficiency

articles. notably the wooden
drain boards were "sandod
that is. secured with sand or
pumicc. or what was called
bath brick 10 remove am
grease and food completely To-
day, the smart housewife uses
a speedy sprinlde-cleanser 20 do
the same task in less time and
even more effectively.
The refrigerator. too. is an
other place where such a cleanser
is n Mus" for the walls sides.
trays or racks Of refrigerator
require sterilizing and hygienic
cleansing. if foods are to be safe
and understanding Wipe down
the walls. etc, with n soft cloth
sprinkled with cleanser. and rinse
with cloth dipped into hot water,
10 which a few drops Of ammonia
are added. Once a week is not
too often for this necessary job.
Before the heavy Autumn and
Winter cooking season opens, see
that an your electric table cook
ing aids arc in the pink Of con
diton For instance. the surface
Of tho electric table grill should
Doc beautiful polished lustro so
should tho interior baking sur-
faces Of "A wafflc-iron or sand
witch grill Coffee-pots must be
ftrt from -st7rir trr1 Uriur,- IF
coffee rs TO be the cup that
cheers IN every sense. The bowls
Of the electric mixer. too, re-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19

this sprinkle-powdcr cleanser, by
the-way. is a volcanic ash, OBJ
tanned from deposits Of dried-up
lake beds, formed in prehistoric
times. Manufactured IN com
bination with "A water-softcner.
and proportion Of soap, the
finished cleanser is able TO
cleanse, safely, quickly and
simply, any and all washable sur
faces. Moreover in this cleans
ing process IL does not harm nr
roughon the hands while Al wefA
The reason why good cleanser
must never scratch IS that the
countlesAmetal articles about the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
KeepinQ the Home Clean and Cheerful

house (and the glass and crystal
ones, alsol depend for their
beauty on the lustre of "A scratch
less, unmarried surface which
casts a reflection What "a beau
tiful brass bowl" we exclaim
How lovely your porcelain fit
tings lookw can be said only OF
those articles whose surface radi-
ates the light. that is, which are
polished
The kitchen is the most fire.
quently cleansed room in the
house, If we estimate the num-
erous pieces of cutlery cooking
pots, dishes and glassware as
well as assorted items IT con-
tains Here, 1t is largely a mat
ter Of hygiene the article must
be so thoroughly cleaned that
there are no germs. no adhering
food fragments 10 mar the taste
or cndanger health.
Take the kitchen brcad-board
or meat-board, used overland
over every day OF the year How
clean is your ead-board or
wooden chopping bowl for ex-
ample? Wooden articles need to
be secured after each use SO
that feed tl4n- he-leff- tff- 4l4+-
small cracks or surface Of the
board or bowl
In olden days, all wooden
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19

IVANE YOU time or money
saving hint TO pass on To other
AlmanackrTss such ideas are
worth sharing with other readers.
and the AlmanaCk wants To print
thcm--the more the mrrricr For
each such hint sent in and used
in this department We viii pay 81
You may send in a. many as you
VT Hints not used cannot be
med. Please keep them short
10 the point and address:
AIMANACK HINTS EDITOR.
r. o. Box 1871,
Grand Central Annex, New York.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
CHEERING

A"sick abed" box that will in
terest a convalescent child can be
assembled by mother. Keep pic
ture postcards, miniature toys or
simple games especially for this
box, to be opened no other time
and the i'll child will not dread so
much a day in bed convalescing.
Mrs. Ray Runk
Buffalo. n. Y.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
CURTAIN

Iron a piece Of starched net
over the hole OF a torn lace cur
tain. instead of stitching or darn
ing it.
Mrs. Rose Dubinsky,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
BUSTING

For an extra good job NJ dust
ing furniture. use damp chamois.
Wiring it as dry as possible. In
ordinary methods a certain
amount Of dust falls back onto
surface but the damp chamois
holds every speck
Mrs. =. w. Kenslcr
I.aWrenceVlle. i'll.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
PAPER

When cutting paper with
blade or knife place the paper
lon a glass TO prevent tearing
Mr. a. l.. J Amarasingha.
Sea Street, Negombo,
Ceylon, India
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
COAXER

Heres a suggestion what to do
w children refuse their milk.
l ~ up small pop bottles with
milk favored with chocolate
malt, they drain every drop of
it. And give them straw with it,
Mrs. John Rose.
South Bend. Ind.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
AImanack Hints

can and wash with good soap
suds, then it is ready TO use and
most things won't stick 20 II.
Mrs Nova Derby.
Michigan Center Mich
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
EASIER

If your meat chopper is stiff
or hard TO turn. take a medicine
|dropper and put a couple Of
drops of mineral oil on parts; it
will work better than ever.
Mrs. NJ. G. Troy.
Springfield Gardens, ". Y.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
SPREAD

When my son outgrew his baby
bed ] put borders of harmonizinE
|colors on his spreads they were
gifts and made them 10 fit his
larger bed They have given
years Of service.
Mrs. John NJ. Pritchard,
Nashville. Tenn.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
POLISH

When perspiration makes a
wrist watch and band turn green
on the skin. give the watch and
hand a coating Of colorlcss fin
gernail polish after cleaning
This will not harm the watch and
no mark is left on the skin. Many
soldiers are now keeping their
brass buttons bright by this
method
Alice Wilson,
Frcdonia, ~. Y.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
SLEEVE

Sew in your wooden sweater
sleeves old silk stockings. Your
farms will be most comfortable.
Mrs =. Zarcmba,
Detroit. Mich
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
WHITES

Beat egg whites for cakes at
the time they are TO be used II
allowed 10 stand some Of white
viii 90 20 the bottom of bowl and
if this is put in cake il Will make
cake tough, so beat and use i'm
mediatcly
Mrs Helen Weih.
Baltimore Nd.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
STICK

When buying oil cloth, before
using it, rub all the lard in it you
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
AMERICAN WEEK

THE AMERICAN WEEK
4 LY'S informative arti-
Cles-and its a sOlutely
unique manner Of presenting
them -- give this publication
a place all its own i'm the
world of magazines No
other periodical offers such "A
diversity Of reading matter
a. appears IN this and other
issues OF The American
Weekly.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-19
HAND WOVEN
Dress better Of lower cost!

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Evening star., 1941-05-18

approaching the same figure, Popular
party leaders are hopeful that it will
not be too hard to get another $780,
000,0 900 or more for buying up proper
ties owned by continental Americans.
The new party has announced its in
tention to restrict the teaching of Eng
lish in the public schools. Puerto Rico
was Spanish-speaking colony under the
Spanish government but many educators
and political leaders in the territory have
felt that adoption of the English lang
uage was essential to bring the people
a fuller understanding of democracy and
of mainland traditions and to facilitate
emigration of Puerto Ricans to the
States, where employment opportunities
are greater.
Closer Ties Doubtful
Talk of independence or less intimate
ties with the United States for the most
part is predicated on the fact that state
hood will not be forthcoming in the
immediate future. Some statehood ad-
vocates assert that they would prefer
independence, with all its economic and
social handicaps, to what they term the
oppressive colonial government of the
present time, under which Puerto Rico
has no effective voice in national affairs
and is governed by continental Ameri-
can instead of an elected governor.
1t seems almost certain that Puerto
Rico will remain under the American
flag Indefinitely, owing to the selection
Of the island as the main defense out
post to protect the Panama Canal and
to discourage foreign nations from hos
tile activity in the Caribbean area.
However, the program designed to
lessen continental American influence
in local affairs, to slow down the teach
ing of English, and to reduce purchases Of
mainland food products promises to
work against the goal of many Puerto
Ricans. which is to bring the island
closer to the United States instead of
lessening continental influence While
the relationship may not become critical,
closer ties seem out Of the question
under the present political regime.
Evening star., 1941-05-18

(See MORLEY, Page C-3.)
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-04
Sends Protest Letter
With Income Tax

New York-A letter in which he
stated that the special defense tax
of the income tax due March IS
was being paid under protest be-
cause of the gross, shameful, and
UNIV arrante d discrimination"
against Negroes was sent by Roy
Wilkins, assistant secretary of the
N. A. A. C.P., in making his in
come tax return.
Mr.. Wilkins stated that Negroes
refused the opportunity to enlist in
many branches of the Army, are
barred from the Navy except as
mess attendants, land in the vast
majority of industrial plants en-
gagged in filling defense contracts,
Negroes are refused an opportu-
nifty to work"
"Under these circumstances" he
wrote, "I register my protest
against being taxed to maintain
this huge program when my people
are denied an opportunity to share
in it."
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-04
Protests Protect
Negro Contract

Birmingham, Ala.-Prompt pro-
test to the office of Sidney Hill
man, OPM co-director in Wash
ington, secured the signing of a
contract between the ingalls, iron
works in this city and local 529
American Federation of Labor, af-
ter the management has baked at
signing the contract because it
guaranteed the same wages and
security for Negro labor workers
and whites.
The difficulty was reported to the
national office of the N. A. A. c. P.
by DR.. E. w. Taggart, prominent
dentist here and member of the
national N. A. A. c. P. board of
directors. The national office wired
Mr.. Hillman, and two represen-
tatives were sent to Birmingham
The union stood pat and the COM
pany finally signed
In the Judgment of the local
negotiators, the most far-reach-
ing gains" for Negro labor were
made in the approved contract
and its terms are expected to af.
feet Negro workers elsewhere.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-04
Limit Negro Air Jobs

Incomplete figures show
that North America Aviation
has been granted $133, 299, 293
in national defense contracts.
General Motors, of which
North America is a subsidiary
has been granted a total of
1888, 100000.
North America is arrogant
ly lily-white. General Motors
is practically lily-white.
National defense contracts
are paid with tax money. Ne
groes, directly and indirectly,
pay their share as citizens.
For being loyal Americans
and asking jobs i'm American
factories, they get a kick in
the teeth.