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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21
Dixie Shops Voice Highest Praise For
Ypsilanti And Friendly People Here

we set upon q policy OF offering
fine quality clothing for men. wom-
en- and children at the lowest prices
and on an easy payment plan. We
priced our merchandise lower than
usual. figuring to sell more at a
smaller prolific let increased vol
ume make up the difference and
that's the story OF our success In q
NUTSHELL
Needless to say, considerable
credit must be given to the Ypsilanti
Daily Press which has carried all OF
our advertising" he said.
Mr.. Schlager Is married and the
father of a ten-year-old daughter.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21
John Quincy Adams Now
Registered With Draft

DUNEDIN. Fla. ms From
out Of the past comes another IA
nous name to be recorded once
again IN the sery.ce or Uncle Sam
John Quincy Adams. and that is
his correct title named in honor
OF the sixth President Of the Unit
cd States from Massachusetts,.
John Quincy Adams. local boy
from Dunedin. Florida. has just
registered with the Draft Board.
Evening star., 1942-12-02
Virginia Coryell
Wed Last Night
To 1t. Campbell
Bethlehem Chapel
Vas the Scene
OF Ceremony

The picturesqueness which char
acteriZed the formal weddings OF
half a century ago was recalled last
evening when Miss Virginia Bever-
ley Coryell, arrayed in the wedding
gown of her grandmother, became
the bride of 1t. Colin Stuart Camp
bell of the Royal Canadian Navy, in
ceremony taking place in the Beth
lehem Chapel of the Washington
Cathedral of st. Peter and st. Paul.
White flowers in the altar vases
and the lighted cathedral candles in
the seven branch candelabra made
an impressive background for the
wedding party and Mr.. Galloway,
organist of the Cathedral, played
the music for the march of the
bridal procession.
The daughter of Mrs Virginia
Beverley Coryell of The Plains, Va,
and Washington, the bride was es-
corted by her uncle, Mr.. John Nc
Gill of The Plains, and given by him
| in marriage. The Rev. F. Bland
Tucker, rector of st. Johns Epis-
copal Church, Georgetown, of1ici-
ated at o'clock.
Fashioned from MORE grosgrain,
the brides gown was made with a
pointed basque, fitted tightly with
a small waist and no sleeves and an
off-shoulder low neckline finished
with bertha of heirloom lace. The
basque was laced up the back and
the panel of seed pearl embroidery
down the front of the basque con-
tinued to the hem of the skirt and
was stitched with silver thread. The
skirt was full and made with pam
niers and a hustle. The dress was
worn by Miss Mary Mayer of Phila-
delphia when she was married to
Gen. Bingham Coryell, also of
Philadelphia. Yesterdays bride wore
veil of tulle caught to a coronet
of the lace that trimmed the gown
and she carried an old fashioned
bouquet of white roses and garde-
Mas.
Mrs. Robert Gooding of Alexan-
dria was the matron of honor, wear
ing costume of gold chiffon and
velvet, the velvet forming the fitted
bodice. She carried an old-fash-
ioned bouquet of yellow roses and
bronze chrysanthemums and wore
a spray of the chrysanthemums in
her hair.
Maid Of honor for the bride was
Miss Dorothy Dovell of this city.
She wore turquoise blue gown
matching that of the maid of honor
and her bouquet and headdress
were also matching.
1t. Campbell had Ensign Murry
Harris, U. S. N. R., as his best man
and the ushers were Ensign George
Reymann, U. S. N. R., 1t. Marshall
Beverley, U. S. N. R., Mr.. Charles
McGill Smith and Mr.. Gordon
Dovell.
Immediately following the cere-
rnony there was a small reception
at the residence of Mrs. Coryell on
O street which was decorated with
white flowers and magnolia leaves.
After the reception, 1t. and Mrs.
Campbell left for trip to New
York City, from which they will 60
to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where the
bridegroom is on duty and where
they will make their home. For
travelling the bride wore Scotch
brown tweed suit with a small
Evening star., 1942-12-02
Social Notes From Neighboring
Communities Are of Interest

Mrs. Jerome c. Shear left yester-
day for a visit with her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jerome c. Shear, jr., in Philadelphia.
Before returning to her home in
Battery Park, Md. Mrs. Shear will
also visit friends in Ceilings
wood, N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Camp
Lawrence were hosts at dinner
party Saturday in compliment to Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Hale, who are leaving
for Corpus Christi, Tex.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold E. Burton
were hosts at a dinner party for 16
guests Monday entertaining in their
home, later playing bridge.
Mrs. Frank Huntington was host
ess at luncheon party yesterday in
compliment to her daughter in law,
Mrs. Donald Dunnington, wife of 1t.
Huntington of Macon, Ga, who is
her house guest.
Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Wright
son were hosts at dinner party
Sunday in honor of their guest, Mrs.
William Mckenzie of New York City.
Evening star., 1942-12-02

Silver Spring and Chevy Chase are
prominent in the social news of the
suburban areas by the return of
many residents from out-of town
trips and entertainment at dinner
and luncheon parties. Miss Helen
Cooper has returned to Silver Spring
from Long Island, where she has
been visiting relatives.
Miss Ellen Mitchell of New York
has been visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph w. Mitchell of
Silver Spring, for the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Russell Shetterly
will return tomorrow to their home
in Silver Spring from short stay
in New York They were accom-
panied as far as Philadelphia Sun
day by their son Henry, who had
been home for the holiday week end
from Peddie Preparatory School.
1t. James Ford Kelley, u S. Army
Air Corps, spent the week end in
Silver Spring with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. ]. Kelley. 1t. Kelley
was en- route from Monroe, La, to
his new post in New York.
Mrs. Emory H. Bogley had guests
yesterday for luncheon and an
afternoon of bridge. At her party
were Mrs. Harold w. Breining, Mrs.
Wilton Reichelderfer. Mrs. Lee
Jones, Mrs. George Warren Offutt,
Mrs. Henry Stringer and Mrs. John
A. P. Farnham. Mrs. Bogley's party
was held at her home in Friendship
Heights, Md.
Mrs. Horace Hampton of Bethes-
da, Md, had as her luncheon guests
yesterday group of women who
have met together for an occasional
bridge party over a long period of
years. Her guests were Mrs. Con-
stantine Eisinger, Mrs. L. A. Gra-
velle, Mrs. George Snyder, Mrs.
Barnsley Williams, Mrs. H. San
born, Mrs. Ward Miller and Mrs. P.
Bennington.
Evening star., 1942-12-02

brown felt hat and brown acces-
sorieS.
Among those attending the we'd
ding were the brides aunt, Miss
Rebekah Beverley McGill of The
Plains and Winchester; Miss Mar
garetta Turner, Miss Edith Corse,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Carter Foster, Miss
Jane Foster Palmer and Miss Elwyn
Turner, all of The Plains; Capt. and
Mrs. William Lawson of Annapolis,
Miss Mary Williamson of Frederick.
Md, and Miss Rebecca Beverley
and Miss Frances Beverley of Win
chester.
Evening star., 1942-12-02

The Japs have a yen for world
domination. Your dollar, in War
bonds, will defeat that yen.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
Vacancies In Marines
For Negro Youths

The United States Marine Corps
now has a number of vacancies for
colored enlistments. All colored
men between the ages of IT to 20
years inclusive that are sound of
mind and body are urged to come
to the local Marine Corps recruit
ting office, located at 236 West
Capitol St., here in jackson for
application and examination, sta
ted DR.. S. S. McNair, Asst. Officer
in charge of the local recruiting
office today.
You do not have to be special
list in order to enlist, however, if
you are specialist your chances
for promotion are better. All en-
Istments are for the duration of
the war. You will be enlisted in
the Marine Corps Reserve and in
the near future called to active
duty. If you want to be a membe
of the oldest military organization
in The United States see a recru-
iting Sergeant today for enlist
ment.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
DIR. Holland Returns
To Central For 10th
Year as Pastor

The Mississippi Conference of
the Methodist Church meeting in
Vicksburg, Miss, recently returned
DR.. A. L. Holland to Central Me-
thodiht for the tenth year. The
only other pastor in the confer
ence serving this length of time
in pastorate is the Rev. e. A.
Mays, of st. Paul, Meridian, who
was also returned for the tenth
year.
Rev. ]. D. Weaton was appoin-
ted Dist. Supt., of the Meridian
District; Rev. E. A. Wilson was
appointed on the Brookhaven Dis
trict.
The conference voted to hold the
next session in Central Church No
vember 1943.
Reports showed that the con-
ference was one of the best in
history with between $4,000 and
$4,000 having been reported on
claims through the office of the
Treasurer, DIR. A. L. Hollandk VIII
ose report, according to Bishop Jo-
mes was the best in the Central
Jurisdiction. Bishop Jones also said
that he was going to send copies
to the treasurers of the other
conferences. M
DR.. NJ. S. Davage said in COM
menting on the report that Il
was as good as those in any con
ference in the whole church.
The outstanding points of the
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
Boy Scouts Elect
Officers For 1913

The cOlOred division of the An
drew Jackson Council of the Boy
Scouts of America closed one of
its most successful years with the
election of officers here Friday nj
ght. Not only was there a great
increase in membership and spirit
but in adult training for Civilian
Defense under the sponsorship of
the Boy Scout movement. The
Scouters like all other organiza-
tons has suffered because the arms
forces has seen the need of some
of our best Scoutmasters and by
the time you are reading this other
will have joined them. In accepting
the esponsibilities all of the men
elected to the various positions
pledge themselves to give all in
their power to see that the MANY
Negro boys and adult for that mat
ter be given a chance to serve his
countr and the Community in viii
ch they lives.
Officers elected were as follows:
r. L. T. Smith, District Chair
man, w. Fl. Blackman, Vice Chair
man, Carsie A. Hall, Secretary, J.
Wesley Dixon, Treasurer, l.. E.
Bynum, Chairman Organizations
and Training, L. c. Wilcher, Adv
ancement, j. A. White Chairman
Camping and activities.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
Gainesville News

The marriage of Mr.. Will T. Nc
Kinley to Miss Elizabeth Nelson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Nelson of Gainesville, was solom-
nized Sunday with Rev. N. c. La
ckey reading the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Britt Nixon are
the happy parents of a baby girl
born recently.
Rev. A. Thomas visited in the
home of his cousin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Randolph Glasper Sunday.
We are indeed grateful and hap
Ply to learn that the Editor of
the Mississippi Enterprise, w. J.
Miller is improving. We wish for
him a speedy recovery.
If you are in need of burial pro-
lection see Rev. w. j. Price of
Crystal Springs. Mr.. Price stands
100 percent with all his members
and is loved by all.
Mr.. d. L. LOvelady motored to
Rocky Point Church Sunday and
reports most enjoyable trip.
Mr.. Chas. Dobbs of Hazlehurst
Hazlehurst was his companion.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
Nat ToWLES At SKATING RINK, MONDAY, NOV. 80
Lanier Bulldogs And Brookhaven
Painters To Meet Thanksgiving
Day At Negro Fairgrounds

The main attraction of Home
coming this year will be the foot
ball game played between the La
nier Bulldogs and the Bookhaven
Panthers.
These two teams have been bit
ter rivals since the organization
of the Big 8 Conference and this
game promises to be the best in
many years.
The Panthers come to Jackson
under the direction of their new CO.
ach, Leroy Smith, Jackson boy,
who went to Tougaloo last year
and left a brilliant football car
eer behind him.
Coach Blackburn said the Bull
dogs will be in form with the re-
turn Of that flashy scat back Xii
ne Wilkerson and the plunging
fullback James Bows, two men
that were injured in the early pa
TT of the season.
The Panthers defeated the Bull
dogs in last years game which
was played at Brookhaven and
revenge is the password amoung
the members of the Bulldog squad.
This game will be played at the
Playground Stadium, Thanksgiv-
ing day, Nov. 26, with the kick
off at 2:30 p. m. and the Alumni
former students and general pub
lie are cordially invited to wit
ness this gala attraction.
The admission is So cents tax
included. Tickets will be on sale
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
of next week at the Laniers High
School office.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
Local USO Calendar
For Nov. 18th to23rd


The following calendar of events
beginning Tuesday, November II,
to Monday, November %, has been
posted by director George Edward
of the Colored USO Club, jackson
Miss.
Tuesday, Nov. II, 8: to 10: P. M.
Informal dancing, music, games.
Wed, Nov. 18, 7:3O to 1920,
Game party, Informal dancing, da-
ncing classes. Refreshments.
Thurs, Nov 10, 8: to 10: Game
Tournament, Prizes to all winners.
Featuring, Whist, Checkers, Darts,
Space Time Bowling, Commando,
Card Toss, uicksight, Ball Flounce,
Ping Pong. Refreshments.
Fri, Nov. 20, s: to 1920. Vic
tory Dance, music by Duke Oats
0and his Hep Cats. Don't miss this
affair. There will be fun for all.
Sat-, Nov 81, $50 to 11:3O. Mu-
sic, games, informal dancing.
Sunday, Nov. %, 4: to 5: P. M.
Day of gratitude. Vesper service
from 4 to 5 p. m. Speaker and
place will be announced later.
Monday, Nov. %, Z: to 8: Sing
Song hour 8: to 1890 Informal
dancing and games.
USO Hostesses and G.. S. o.
girls will help you enjoy yourself
yes.
The Jackson USO offer the folio
wing facilities: Information service
Reading materials, letter writing,
Voice letters recorded, Checking a.
rticles, Radio Programs, Phonogr-
aph recordings, home placement
Home Hospitality.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
Surplus Tires
Must Be Turned
In Immediately

Qualification was expressed to-
day by J. D. Wise, State Ration
ing officer, with the splendid CO.
operation of car owners in turning
in idle tires to the Defense Sup
plies Corporation through the RAJ
ilway Express Agency.
However, it is known that many
car owners have not turned in
their surplus tires. These people
are urged to act promptly, Mr..
Wise explained, in order to avoid
congestion and rush in the last
few days before gasoline ration
ing goes into effect.
Before a car owner can be is
sued the "A" gasoline ration book
he must dispose of all passenger
type tires above five for each pas
senger car he owns.
The Railway Express Agency
will call for surplus tires, and own
ers will be paid for them through
the Defense Supplies Corporation,
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21

conference were the reports of
the districts, among the best were
the report of Rev. L. E. Jackson
of the Jackson District, Rev. G..
w. Williams of the Outside Dis
trict, Rev. C. M Webb, of the Hat
tiesburg District, Rev. F. P. Leo
nard of Meridian Dist, and Rev.
Marshall of the Brookhaven Dist.
All of which showed marked in
creases over last year.
Of interest to the people of ia
ckson will be the return ALSO of
another pastor of the city, Rev.
w. Fl. Blackburn. The conference
voted $500 scholarship for minister
in school.
The $4,000 scholarship in Ca
mmon Theological Seminary, At
lanta, Ca, was given to Rev. S.
L. Webb who for the last three
years has served on the Jackson
Ct. and $4,000 was given the Rev.
Blackstrom who is attending Ga
mmon and two other men also
in Cannon will behelped during
the year. Money for most of this
help is already on hand and will
be given when needed.
Rev A. L. Holland, L. E. John
son, w. H. Blackman, motored to
Greenwood last week with Bishop
r. e. Jones who opened the upper
Mississippi conference in Wesley
Chapel Methodist Church. These
ministers were given a fine wei
come by the members of the con-
ference.
DR.. A. L. Holland who has been
representing Gulfside in the white
conferences of the south east will
represent Gulfside at the Mississ-
ippi Conference (white) next week
when it meets in Vicksburg Bishop
j. L. Decell will preside. Rev. Hol-
land also spoke before the NORTH
Alabama Conference which met ir
Decatur, Ala, three weeks ago.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
AlcOrn Chaplain
Attends Retreat For
Religious Workers

Rev. Samuel w. Williams, Chap
lain, represented Alcorn at a two
day Retreat for Religious work
ers in college for Uegroes, which
was held at Hanover, Va, on Nov
ember 81. The Retreat had as
itspurpose the study of the prob
lens of the Interpretation and ap-
plication of the Christian ethic
on college campus. To this end
the members not only gave them
selves to serious study and reflec-
ton but also to living for two
days in deep communion. $500
Principal speakers included Dean
Melvin Watson, billiard University
New Orleans, La, and Rev. Shell
by Rocks, Lincoln, Pa.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
Board Q Calls Men
For Examination

The following registrants were
called to report for physical exam
nation at the Medical building, No
vember 10, at $50.
Arthur Baker, Perry Sanders,
Lindsey Stewart, Robert Lee Cole
man, Willie Luckett Hollywood, Cha
rlie Smith, Hillman Shears, Rich
ard Carr, Murphy Jefferson, Isaac
Smith, Henry Grey Hugh Hall, La
ndon Moffett. Jr., Sammie Fulli-
love Joe Lee Perkins, Lee Ethel
Beasley, Lynell Chadwick, Sam
Handy, John Knox Harpe, Willie
Douglass Chapman, Eugene Rob
ertson, William Thomas, Griffin,
Jasper Johnson, George Grant, Co
edwin, FELTON, Crockett, Tails Blu
rthorne Ellis, Jr., Samuel Ander-
son, Freddie Lee Moore.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
Biloxi School News

The Biloxi Colored High School
ison the beam. Our enrolment is
over 500. Anticipate this year as
being the best year. Our faculty
has increased to II in number.
The Biloxi Colored High School
has just finished the celebration
of American Education Week Nov.
S-14, 1912. The theme, education
for free men, Everyone was fill
led with enthuiasm toward play
ing his part in teh celebration.
We also had visitors present daily.
All grades were represented, Mon
day primary grades, Tuesday in
termediate grades, Wednesday the
Junior Hi. Thursday and Fridty,
High School Dept.
The teachers are putting every
effort toward helping the pupils
to grasp the opportunities at hand
They are also striving with the
help of the pupils to make the
science tand library dept. bigger
and better so that more knowled-
gre can be procured.
Mrs. A. D. Mondy Caggins, tea
cher of home economies mode a
special trip to jackson to attend
a conference. She says that she
received new inspiration to make
her department one of the best
in the state.
Bilixi colored Hi Schools facul-
ty and students are glad to have
our A. M. e. and M. e. pastors
to return to us this year.
Biloxi colored high school is very
proud to say that all of its soldier
products are doing excellent in
the army.
We are buying stamps and bonds
Are You? Keep EN- rolling.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
Chamber Of
Commerce To Meet

At $50 P. III. Tuesday, Novem-
Der "a, there will be a special me-
citing of the Jackson Negro Cha
mber of Commerce, called for the
purpose of electing a president
and secrtary of the organization.
At the regular November meet
ing the Chamber failed to elect
president and secretary because
the president, DR.. G. L. Barnes,
and Secretary O. B. Cobbins de-
clined to accept reelection. DR..
Barnes had been president of the
organization since it was organized
ten years ago. Prof Cobbins had
been secretary for the past eight
years.
All members are asked to be pre-
sent and on time for the meetin &
at Secretary Cobbins' office
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21

Allen Paige Collard and Adolf
plus Mckinley Dunbar resigned
from their scholastic duties at AL
corn A & M College long enough
to join the Navy and play their
part toward winning the war.
When we say play we certainly
mean play, for Collard and Dunbar
are musicians. They were sworn
into the service Of their country
as Navy musicians after their
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
Famous Orchestra To Play
For Victory Dance; Last
Before Gas Rationing

Dance and music lovers will re-
ceive the treat of a life time when
Nat Towles and his IA Southern
Gentlemen from Omaha, Neb., APP
pears at the Skating Rink, Monday
evening, November 30.
Appearing in this section for the
second time, this premier sepia en-
tertainment band will without a
doubt. pack 'em in, and give every
person present several hours of ro-
val entertainment.
Nat Towles, a Jackson boy a
few years ago, now bring you one
of the greatest Jitterbug Bands
of the day. Already the sales of
Advance Tickets are proving that
dance lovers, not only in Jackson
but in the surrounding towns are
making ready for this, the last
dance befon Gas rationing.
Offieia gas rationing will go
into EJECT December 1, many au-
tomQbiIes will be put up for the
duration, or psed for only short
trips, and because of this promo
ters feel that the dance, Monday
night will give dance lovers one
last chance for dancing and having
jolly time. $3.50
You will not want to miss the
Big Victory Ball, nor viii you want
to miss the Rhythm Rocking Me-
lodies of Nat Towles and his Il
Southern Gentlemen from Omaha,
Nebraska.
Watch this paper for more news
concerning this big attraction. The
orchestra, Mississippi's own Nat
Towles and his IA Southern Gentle
men. The time, Monday night, Nov
ember 80, the place, the Skating
Rink.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
Bonds and Stamp
Committee To Give
Weiner Roast

The retailers and payroll allot-
ment division of the saving stamps
Association have announced that
they will give free Smoker and
Weiner Roast, Wednesday night,
November 25, at the Elk's Rest.
The purpose of this entertain
ment will be to promote the sales
of Bonds and Stamps and all ia
cksonians are especially urged to
attend. Plenty of fun for every
guest.
Every merchant and business
man of the city will be expected.
Mr.. Theo. Scott, Chairman of
Retailers Division, Mr.. Earl Ban
ks, Chairman of Payroll Allotment
Division.
Don't forget the date, November
25, at the Elk's Rest.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
Widows Service,
Program, Contest, at
Clark Stree B. G..

The public is invited to a Wild
ow's Service, program and contest
at Clark st. Baptist Church, Sum
day, Nov. 29, at 2: P. M.
Widows of all ages and denomin-
atoms are extended a special in
vitatinon. There will be special
seats and badges for them, The
widows who will be in the con-
test will be given portion of
the money raised. There will be
cash prizes given also. The pro-
gram will be rendered by the wi
dows from the churches of the
city.
Come see and hear this very in
teresting and unique program. The
sermon will be delivered by Rev.
E. M. H. Bradley.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21
jackson To Observe
Stagger Hours
December LIST.

Jackson'c new staggered hour
schedule, designed to get the most
use of public and private transpor-
tation, will become effective Dec
ember 1, at the time gasoline ra-
tioning is inaugerated.
Principal changes in the present
opening and closing hours call for
the opening of schools at 9 a. m.
instead of $50, and downtown of
fices at a. m. instead of 9. Store
hours remain the same as have
been observed during the past Sc
veral months.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-11-21

interview and addition at the u.
S. Navy Recruiting Station in ia
ckson and secured ratings during
the week ending November 18th.
Both boys were accepted as ac-
complished musicians, as indicated
by the fine rating they received
from the Navy.
Collard and Dunbar are gradua-
tes of Alcorn A & M College until
resigning to join the Navy.