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HARTIY

Some Items Of Personal Mention
Cleaned from the Vicinity
Hartly, Nov. 18-A War Bond
and Stamp rally to introduce 'fWo-
men at War Week" will be held at
the Hartly fire house tonight
FThursday) at 8 o'clock. Mrs. C..
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
Negro Soldiers Sent
To Ft. Wood For Basic
Training Course

Twenty tire negro soldiers from
Mississippi who recently entered the
military service have arrived at the
engineer replacement training center
at FIT. Leonard Wood, Mo-, for train
ing.
They are: Jack, Shepherd, Harper
sville Jimmie Laurie, Jackson, Jo-
hn Nelson, Hub; Albert Miller, Jack
son; Fred Painmore, Blaine; John S.
Johnson, Hillsboro; James Daniels,
Greenwood; Mayor Parker, Zula; Ike
Boss, Liberty; Johnnie Brooks, Shell
by; Spence Barrett, Decatur; Jack
Batups, Louise; Robert Brown, Scott;
Hosey Barance, Greenwood; Bob Co.
oper, Weir; Bill Craft, Magee; Ali
W. Bell, Durant; Dennis Alexander,
Sidon; George H Archie, Leland; En-
lit S. Baker, Louise; William M. JEFF
ferson, Jackson; Allie Richards, JAG
kson and eleven Price, Prentiss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
HAZLEHURST NEWS

and Mrs. Joe Lewis and Sam
burg Sunday. They visited a number
of friends and report very pleasant
trip.
A party of young folk made up of
the following, Misses Ester Cobbins
and Dora Woodson of Jackson and
Mr. Walter Washington and Mr.. Sm-
it'll Moore of this city motored to
Philadelphia Sunday afternoon to vi
sit Miss Ruth Cobbins who is teaching
there.
Mrs. Annette Beacham went to
New Orleans Monday evening to vi
sit her sister and other friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Hill were
visitors of Mr. and Mrs, Johnnie Hill
recently.
A supper was given Sunday night at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Var
daman in honor of Willie Ellis. Guests
were Anna Bell Webb, Leonard Wat
son, Louise holland, Cornelia Parish
Walter Washington. Inez Ellis and
Charles Dobbs, County agent of cop
iah county.
Mr.. Porter Wynn left Tuesday for
Chicago where he plans to live for
some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Griffin of Nat
albany, La, were visitors in the Was
hington and Williams home recently
Mr.. Park Washington is operating
the Valley Store; He invites the pub
lie to trade with him.
Friday evening the 9th grade enjoy
ed a party at the home of Mrs. Myr-
tie Robinson.
Among the school children who
went to Jackson for the fair were:
Misses Dorothy Harris, Polk Washin-
gton Jessie Mae Lee Mr.. Willie Ellis
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
JACKSON WELCOMES KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR
Navy To Interview
Negro Tradesmen

1t. G. B. Parrett of the u. S. Navy
Construction Battalion will be at the
Navy recruiting station 9Th floor of
the Post Office building Jackson Mis-
sissippi on November 3, 4, IL, %, %
and 20 for the purpose of interview
ing and assigning ratings to Negro
skilled tradesmen.
Lieutenant Parrett states that ra-
tings may be secured by men who
can qualify in the following trades
Electricians officers cooks, officer
stewards, deckhands, drillers, black
smiths, carpenters, construction wo-
rkers concrete workers firemen gas
and diesel repairmen mechanics oilers
pipe layers riggers, steel workers
sheet metal workers telephone and
switchboard men welders wharf bull
ders engine operators painters and
water tenders.
Before an applicant is given an in
tervieW by 1t. Parrett, he must pass
the physical examination and submit
three employers references. This ho-
wever does not make him obligated
to join the navy if he is not satisfied
WIFI. tnes rating given.
may make application for the
Navy Construction battalion at the
Main station in Jackson,or at either
one of the following substations:
Hattiesburg, Tupelo, Meridian, Grs-
NADIA, Natchez, Greenville Gulfport or
Oxford. Although you have been call
ed to report for induction by your
Selective Service Board you may still
volunteer far the Navy Don't wait,
join today.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
Mississippi Conducting
ManpoWer Salvage
Program for Industry

Mississippi is conducting man
power salvage program which men
unfit for the armed forces or war
industries are being rehabilitated.
The state director of the selective
serveice system in announcing bene-
fits derived from the program said
that it lengthens the day when it
will be necessary to induct married
men with children into service. Co
operating in the work is the state
board of health and the state depart
ment of education. H
The elevation of the physical and
mental level of the population is
noted in the enormous benefit deri-
we'd from this plan, 1t. Colonel Long
said. Under it, many thousands of
men are being claimed who were We
nereals or illiterates or permanently
detectives.
1t Col. Long explained that the
reclamation work is being done am
ong those rejected for various causes
the largest kroup being venereals of
which 1874 were turned down be-
cause of syphilis.
At present there are 1890 regis
trants under treatment for syphilis,
with an additional 260O already re-
habilitated and awaiting induction by
by the various county draft boards.
approximately 1000 are being recla-
lined monthly under the program.
Others have not been located since
being rejected, but as field men con-
tact them, they are being ordered
to take the necessary treatments.
Around 5000 have enrolled since
January l, in the program to rehab-
ilitate illiterates, with 400 already
certified to the boards as ready for
re-induction.
1t Col. Long said the illiteracy
work was being fostered under the
Governors commission and headed by
j. S. Vandiver state superintendent
of education. Work is being done in
"a of the 80 counties, with registrants
being rehabilitated in eight weeks
time.
The smallest group of rejects is
with 1926 now enrolled in classes han
among those permanently defective
died by the vocational education di-
vision.
Approximately 600 of the perman-
emily detectives have been rehabili-
tated during the past year.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
HOPEWELL NEWS

have beer taught by my fore par
ents that a stitch in time saves nine.
and from my experience have found
that this is really true. 1t has been
two months since I brought you a
report of my communitys activities
After five weeks of hard work alb
out 200 miles from home I have been
blessed to return home safe and have
taken an active part in the 9th an
nual Session of Brushey Creek, New
Hope Association which closed Satur-
day night
My husban, Rev. E. G. Berry and
Rev. w. L. Gates left for McComb
to carry out the fall meeting at the
Rocky Point B. C. Sometimes during
our 3rd Sunday meeting, just before
our pastor Rev. e. G.. Robinson be-
gan his sermon, I discocered / had
a fine case of the munps. My fri
ends, Mrs N. E.. Johnson, Ida Craft
Offie Brown, Emma Haley, Mr. D.
H. Haley carried me to the home of
my parents, Rev. and Mrs. r. J. ia
ckson of Hopewell and they and my
sister Eunice, her children, D. J. Es-
sic Rec, Mary Lee, spared no pains
in waiting on me. I thank Mrs. Lit
tie Harris for the nice plate lunch
she brought me also the other tokes.
1 also thank Mrs. Lue ella for her
token. May the Lord bless all my
friends. After g. weeks illness / re-
turned to my home on the 4th Sunday
just in time to keep Jack frost from
killing my beautiful box flowers. Fri
ends of Mrs. Anna Dixon are sorry to
hear of her illness and wish for her
speedy recovery. Mrs. Idella Sandi-
fer's little daughter, Rubysteen has
returned home from hard work Ho-
powell Court No. 118 meet the 1st.
Friday in each month at P. M
All members are asked to be present
We are closing our years work get
ting ready for the New Year.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
Crystal Springs News

Miss Ruthshell Clayton left Thurs
day for Chicago where she will spend
several weeks with her cousin Mrs.
Pauline Adams.
After spending three. weeks with
her grandmother, Mrs. Dele Lotion
and aunts, Miss Mae Zelda Lotion
and Mrs. Mary Crimmin, Miss Mary
Mullin has returned to Chicago where
she is employed doing defense work.
Mrs. Matte Richardson and sister
Mrs. Hattie Wolfe attended the Ann
ual Carnival at Jackson College.
Mrs. Bessie Weathersby of Chica-
go is here on a thirty day visit She
is now visiting in the home Of Mrs.
Maevei Wiley and her aunt Mrs. Ma
ry Lloyd, Mrs. Weathersby was be-
fore her marriage to Mr.. Bonnie We
athersby, Miss Bessie Lloyd, daugh-
ter of Mr. Charlie Lloys. Mrs. Wea-
thersby will be glad to meet her many
good friends.
Number of Crystal Springs boys
who were on their IA days furlough
left for Camp Shelby Friday. Among
them were Robert Frank, William Ne
al Lonnie Nelson, George Turner.
The many friends of Mrs. Emily
Parker Brown are sorry to hear that
she is on the sick list and wish for
her speedy recovery.
Rev. Davis af the M. e. Church
and wife, left for the Annual Confer
ence Wednesday morning which will
be held at Gloster, Miss. Rev. and
Mrs. G. w. Tillnan of the a.. M. e.
church also left Wednesday morning
for their annual session which will be
held at McComb.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
Indictment Returned
In PeOnage Case

Attorney General Francis Biddle a.
nnounced today that a Federal Grand
Jury sitting in the eastern districe
of Texas, at Tyler on October 6, 1912
returned an indictment in two counts
charging Wylie Page, Longview Texas
and C. M. Weaver, Town Marshall
the Federal Anti-Peonage Statute.
Page and Weaver are charged with
unlawfully, willfully and feloniously
arresting causing to be arrested and
holding in condition of peonage
a Negro Robert Carraway, pending
payment of a $4,000 debt.
Penalties under this statute are
Imprisonment for not more than five
years or fine of not more than
five thousand dollars or both on each
count.
The investigation was originally CO.
mmenced upon information furnished
by a white citizen of Dallas Texas
According to the statement of the
alleged victim he had worked on Pa
ges farm near Long View Texas for
more than four years.
Finding himself, as he thought free
of debt to Page he went to Dallas
although he was forced to sneak away
from Pages construction camp at
Hawkins Texas, for fear that he wou-
Id beat me and carry me back to
the farm. Shortly thereafter it was
said Page induced Weaver the Haw-
kins town marshal, to have Carraway
arrested on false charge, removed
from Dallas to Hawkins and taken
to Pages office there. After Cara
way had been beaten by Page, Page
charged Carraway with owing him
$500 plus $4,000 for Weavers ex-
penses and ordered him back to his
form to work until the debt was paid
After three weeks, Carraway again
escaped.
This case is a continuation of the
determined policy of the Department
of Justice to thoroughly investigate
and vigorously prosecute all compl-
aints involving peonage and involun-
tary servitude.
The case was handled for the De-
partment of Justice by Steve M. XII
Eastern district of Texas. The Ora
ing, United States Attorney for the
nd Jury investigation was requested
by Assistant General Windell Bergo.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31

Edgar L. Stuckey, son of Mrs. Be
atrice D. Stuckey, N. Gallatin St.
Jackson, Miss, and the late j. A.
Stuckey. He was indicted in January,
1912 promoted to grade of Cpl. in May
and is now awaiting promotion to
Technical Sergeant or Operation Sc
rgeant within a few weeks.
He is already acting in that place
but is awaiting official announcement
Cpl. Stuckey's duties are secretary
to S-3 Major and typist for Battilion
training schedule. When he receives
his promotion to technical sergeant
he will then be next to the highest
non commissioned officer
Friends in Jackson are especially
proud of young Stuckey's and wish
for him continued success.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
PASS ARCANUN TEMPLE TO BE- HOST
AT 53RD ANNUAL GRAND SESSION

Beginning Monday morning, Nov
ember 2, Jackson will join in with
members of the past Arcanum Temple
of the Knights and daughters of Ia
Dor in welcoming this great organi-
cation to our city in its 53rd An
nual Grand Session.
Thousands of members of the orga-
nization are expected to attend and
no pains have been spared by the
Jackson Temples in making ready
for the entertainment of these visit
ors.
The daily session will be held at
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Maple
ST., Rev. j. H. Robinson, Pastor.
The five days program as outlined
is as follows:
Monday evening, November 2, 6:
P. M Comforting the twelfth de-
gree onnew Presidents and Deputies.
Opening of war bond campaign, as
signments to homes. Announcements
Adjournment
Tuesday, November 3, 10. A. M.
Roll Call, Ceremonial opening. Com
mittee appointments. $50 P. M. Lo-
cal program. Welcome on behalf of
the city, my his honor Mayor Scott,
other welcome addresses; Response to
Welcomes, DR.. Bertha Watson O. M.
500 P. M Annual Sermon, Rev. H.
c. Cherry, Chef Grand Orator.
Wednesday, November 4. 9: A. M.
Business Routine. IL: A M. Raborian
Hospital Rally. $3.50 P. M. Street Pa
rade $50 P. M. Young Taborians
program, Lanier High School Audito-
RUM. Conducted by DIR. Eddie Gee,
Grand Queen Mother, assisted by DIR.
Girdie Lee Bullocks, Clerk Tent Ben
eft Department. 900 P. M. Taborian
Drill Contest. Tabors Part in the
War Program. Discussion, Taborian
Military Demonstrations. Sir Lawr-
ence Penn, Grand Presiding Prince
in charge.
Thursday, Nov. 5, 900 A. M. Bus
mess Routine. 7:3O P. M. Memorial
Services Rev. H. c. Cherry, c. GO.
incharge. Clark st. Baptist Church.
Friday, Nov 6, 900 A. M. Business
Routine. Friday night, Installation of
Grand Officers. Mt. Zion Church.
The Presiding officers council will
be held each morning from 8: to 8
o'clock beginning Wednesday.
Grand officers expected to be pre-
sent are: P. M. Smith, Chief Grand
Mentor, Mound Bayou, Miss. Sir c.
A.Johnson, Chief Grand Scribe, Shelby
Miss. Joseph Belts, DIR Katie Aills,
DIR. E. B. Robinson, c. G. r.
The international order of twelve
knights and daughters of Tabor Jur-
isdiction of Mississippi was organi-
zed in 1889. The organization is con-
sidered one of the oldest and largest
of it's kind in the country.
Tt this time in addition to it's
many other assets, it owns and oper-
ates the Toborian Hospital, a modern
institution of which both the organ
ization and the race can justly be
proud.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
191, 900 State Negro
Youth Receive Lunches

Of the more than one million negro
youngsters who participate din the
Community school lunch program last
school year, 191, 063 were MISSISSIPPI
plans, according to figures from a
survey made last March by the Agri-
cultural Marketing Administration
which were released this week by the
U. S. Department of Agriculture.
Covering 1861 schools attended by
Negro youths, the nationwide sur
vey reveals that 1,140,784 or 10 per
cent of the 100000 children who
received lunches under the program
were colored. The total number of
Mississippi Negro schools participant
ing in the program was 2,770.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
EAST CANTON NEWS

Little Zion observed their regular
PASTORAL day Sunday with Rev. L. L.
Cobbins being the speaker for the II
o'clock service. Rev. L. E. Johnson
preached at night. Rev. Johnson was
accompanied up here by his wife.
Mt. Zion Choir and pastor, Rev. P.
T. Parker rendered service at Little
Zion Sunday evening.
The 4 Aces rendered a PROGRAM
at Deemer, Miss, Sunday. They re-
port an enjoyable time.
The Sunday School Social given
Thursday night in honor of Class No.
by class no. and the other classes
was very successful. A fine time was
had by all present.
The 4 Aces will render service at
New Bethel this week
Mr. Earl Cotton and Mr.. and Mrs.
Hemphill spent the weekend in Tch-
ula visiting relatices and friends.
+ Mr.. Huston Hidelburg is i'll this we
elk. Friends hope for him a speedy re-
covery. We cant get along without
him. He is supt. of our Sunday School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed, Jones spent the
weekend in Philadelphia visiting re-
latives and friends While there they
mitired to Deemer to attend a pro-
gram rendered by the 4 Aces.
Pvt. James Odeal who is stationed
at New Orleans sent a special requ-
est for his pastor Rev. L. e. John
son to pray for him. His other friends
are asked to remember him in their
prayers.
Mrs. fannie CROSBY daughters and
Mrs. Julia Riley spent Sunday in ia
ckson visiting relatives. While there
they visited many interesting places.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemon Godboldt spent
the weekend here with Mrs Godboldts
parents and friends. This young cou-
pie lives in Jackson.
Miss May Alice Collier spent the
weekend with her sister Mrs. Maggie
Mcdonnell.
Mrs Estella Stowell who lives with
her son and daughter in law is now
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
Atty. General Biddle
Orders Investigation
Of Miss. Lynchings

Attorney General Biddle said this
week he had ordered an investigation
of the Mississippi Lynchings by the
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Assuming investigation develops a
case, relentless prosecution will fol-
low, the Attorney said.
The victims of the lynchings were
Howard Wash, As of Laurel, woh had
already been convicted of murder and
two Ii year old negro boys, Charles
Lang and Ernest Green, both of Shu-
buta.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
POPULAR BEAUTICIAN is
CONVELESING

The friends of Mrs Lula Bell Tho
rnton, owner of the Lula Bells Bea-
uty Shoppe, are happy to know that
she is convalesing after having I'M
dergone major operation recently
Mrs. Thornton is president of the
Mississippi Independent Beauticians
Association, and owner of one of Mis-
sissippi's% finest Beauty Establish
ments.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
RATIONING

RATTONING
The Office of Price Administra-
ton rules that after next January
81, all motorists holding a mileage
rationing books must have their tires
inspected every four months and
those receiving books allowing them
supplemental mileage must have their
tires checked every two months. ORR
ginal inspections of tires on all pas
senger cars must be made between
December l and January 81, while
commercial vehicle tires may be che
cked any time after November Is.
Price Administrator Henderson set
November 8, as registration day for
gasoline rationing in the State where
rationing is not already in erect.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
COlOred Soldier Gets
Life In Britain

Private Wesley Ermunds, colored,
was found guilty by United States
Army Court martial of a criminal
assault on "a year old white spin
ster near Liverpool o. October 8. Ed
munds was sentenced to dishonorable
discharge, forfeiture of all pay and
allowances and hard labor for life
This is the first such case involving
Negro soldier in the British Isles.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
CARD OF THANKS

| wish to express my sincere thanks
to my many friends who have been
SO kind to me during my recent illness
The daily visits, the many kind mes
sages and beautiful flowers have done
much to make my stay in the hospi-
tai almost pleasant.
Willie J. Miller
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-10-31
visiting in Arkansas.

visiting in Arkansas.
Friends and readers of the paper
were very sorry to hear of the acct
dent of Mr.. w. ]. Miller, editor of
the paper,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-10
K. Of P. Lodge
Buys u. S. Bonds

Three thousand dollars worth
Of q. s. defense bonds have been
purchased by Commencement
lodge No. 7. Knights of Pythias.
Il was announced Friday by
Thomas A. Spencer. chairman Of
the board of trustees. At least
$500 worth Of these bonds win be
bought each month.
Use Of the newly decorated and
lighted lodge hail has been granted
by trustees to employees Of the
Tacoma Transit Co. for classes in
first aid and Red Cross work.
The newly organized Ski club also
meets 1t the temple.
PythiAn Sisters and knights Of
Pythias viii hold joint installs-
ton ceremonies on Monday even
ing. Jan 10.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-10
|All-0ut Defense
|0f Dutch Indies
| Set by British

Continued from Page One)
row peninsula IN what appeared
to be an About offensive. That Il
by no means to suggest that sings-
pore Is doomed. The defenses Of
the island forces are mighty and
the British have every expectation
that they can Withstand a long
siege.
In the meantime. American and
British naval and air reinforce
ments may be brought Up. Once
the japanese air superiority were
overcome. or at least cut down
considerably the prospects of hold
ing Singapore would be greatly
increased.
PLAYS MAJOR ROLE
II was air superiority which
played a big part In the Japanese
success In the Malay states. just
as 1t did in the Philippines. How
ever. overcoming 1t Is a matter of
time. which the japanese well
know. and they are racing against
time. II is obvious that II they
complete their conquest of the
Philippines, they will be able to
divert a heavy force Of men and
planes for the attack on Singapore.
Eventually. the British may
be able 20 offset the landward
pressure against Singapore by
drive down from Burma into
the peninsula but there has
been no sign that they are
ready 10 attempt II yet. II
would be . risky undertaking
In view Of the Japanese
strength In Thailand and Indo-
China. and tire danger Of ex-
posing the priceless Burma
road.
The progress Of the fight for
Singapore means that the first
phase Of the battle Of the Pacific
In reaching q climax. With jap
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-10

A special program has been ar
ranged by the entertainment com.
mittee including song and dance
numbers. vocal solo by Mrs. Jack
Normo. and Tacobat Crotto band
led by Joe +. Rausch will play
several numbers.
Assisting in the silver installa-
ton ceremony will be Past Mon
arch Arthur F. Hoppe. special dep
uty of the grand monarch. and
Past Monarch B. d. Ecker, spe-
cial deputy Of the grand marshal.
Angora Grotto patrol of Seattle
will act as escort for the new
officers.
Morton Gregory, past monarch
of Tacobat Grotto will present
Evans with the past monarchs fez.
and will be guest speaker for the
evening.
After installation there will be
dancing and refreshments will be
served.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-10
Americans Eager
ToServe America

WASHINGToN-Assistant Sec
rotary of War John J. McCloy said
Friday the war department had
received overwhelming proof" Of
the eagerness of nearly all Ameri-
cans to serve in wartime capacities
and to forget side issues"
Mccoy told a press confer
ence that such manifestations
became apparent when the
war first broke out. and par
ticulsrly since President Roose-
velt's address to congress
Tuesday.
He said army enlistments IN
December reached an all-time rec
ord high and that incomplete fig
ures showed that nearly $1,000
young men had been accepted.
McCloy said the army was glad
to get young men OF Is 10 1e and
that experience shows that they
have the bearing and endurance
necessary" for fighting in the
armed forces.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-01-10
State Funds Invested
In Municipal Bonds

OLYMPIA - The state Friday
has nearly $4,000. 900 invested in
municipal and federal bonds and
warrants. the highest figure in
history, State Treasurer Otto Case
reported.
The investments include $780,
6S4.Is3 worth Of bonds an six per-
manent school funds, <l5.747, 800
in the workmen's compensation
accident fund. $4,000. 500 worth of
1888 emergency relief bonds which
the state itself bought. s1.63s. 265
in the reclamation revolving fund.
S3.563.725 in the teachers retire
ment pension fund, and S7.se4. l2o
worth purchased with surplus
funds in the state treasury.
The actual total holdings is S6e.-
e43.193. Bonds held for the COM
mon schools are nearly S2.25o.0O
more than in 1888. and the acct
dent fund now has $4,000, 900 more
than four years ago.