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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
Young Draftee
Was Attacked
While In Rome
Incident Is
Reported To
Bus Officials

Another ugly chapter in the
despicable saga Of studied abuse
heared ~ ps.st-sdtceds whites upon
the heads Of young black Americans
preparing to risk their lives to
s'save democracy was written sat-
urday In Rome, Georgia, the World
was informed Sunday afternoon.
The informant, Clark college
graduate. who is teaching this year
in Chattooga county, was stirred
BY intense anger. as she related the
Incident to newspaper men at the
Atlanta bus terminal.
FILL BACK SEAT
The teacher, Miss Rowena Bent
ley of Athens, said she was a pas
senger on the Southeastern Stage
National railways Bus, when eight
young selectees from Chattooga
county boarded the vehicle at the
county seat Of Sornerville.
The men filled all of the back
seat and with other Negro pas
sengers occupied two Of the side
seats near the rear Of the bus,
she said.
When the bus stopped at Rome
two boys who we're riding on the
back seat left the bus momenta1Iy
to get sandwich. The bus driver
looked around and Immediately be-
gan insisting that Negro passengers
occupying side seats move to the
vacated spaces on the back.
One Of the young men attempted
to tell the driver that the seats
were already taken and that the
two selectees who had gone after
sandwiches were coming right back
The driver refused to listen and
started back to the rear, threaten
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
Prof. Blackburn
Addresses 800
White People

One of the greatest ovations to
be given any speaker here for a
long time is reported to have been
accorded Prof w. w. Blackburn,
Executive Secretary of the Asso-
citation Of Teachers In Colored
Schools, and Chairman OF the
special Negro State Committee for
sale Of defense bonds, when as the
only Negro present, he was called
uDon to address the more than 300
white people from all the counties
In the State connected with the
sale Of defense bonds and STAMPS.
According to Mr.. Eugene Fly,
Federal Income Tax Collector. and
head of the Defense Savings Cam
paigh, Prof. Blackburn's speech
was well timed, following which he
received the great ovation from his
hearers
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07

Inc large majority OF the men
Will come from the ranks of Selec-
tive Service, Mr.. Stimson reveal
ed.
The contemplated figure for 1942
enlistments Is based upon the over
all increase In the army and the
percentage Of colored to white reg
istrants as fixed by law.
The Selective Service Act as pass
ed by Congress limits the number
Of Negro enlisted men to approxi-
inately one-tenth of white person
mel, a. ratio based on population
percentages
Due to tie present existing short
age In housing facilities, 1t is
probable that this increase will DE
distributed rather lightly In the
early months of the year, but will
increase materially during the late
spring, Secretary Stimson assert
ed New constructions is expected to
he completed by that time.
The rs1iy induGted men will he
III SUtdd to the various units Of
the arms and services, he said.
A large number is expected to be
used to fill the ranks of the pro-
posed new 93rd Division, an all
Negro unit, which is to be quarter
ed at Fort Hllachuca, +rizona
Asked about the possibilities in
the commissioning of large num-
Der of Negro officers, Mr.. Slim
son admitted that no new plans
had been made along this line.
Edgar Brown, president of the
United Government Employees, had
created quite an uproar several
months ago with his proposal to
the House Appropriations Com
mittee that $3.50, ZOO, 900 of a pend
Ing Army Appropriations Bill be
ear-marked for the training Of Ne
gro men as commissioned officers
as was done In the last war.
The proposal was loudly de-
nounced by the National Assoc1a-
ton for the Advancement of Col
ored People ard leaders OF other
Negro organizations
The army's present officer train
ing program does not call for sepa-
rate schools.
Mr.. Stimson did disclose the
| possibility that a greater number
Of Negroes would be given officer
training under the new plan es-
tablishing a mirimum Of three
months enlistment before candi-
date was eligible to attend one Of
these schools.
! Graduates Of the schools are CIV
en- commissions as second Ieuten-
ants
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
Satchn,o Faces
Diuorce Suit,
$3.50 Alimony

NEW YORK-(A N PA suit
for separation vas filed in state
supreme court here Friday by
Mrs. Alpha Armstrong from
Louis 'Satchmo" Armstrong,
noted band leader and trumpeter
deluxe. The suit charges Elm
human treatment, refusal to pro-
vide and abandonment, and asks
temporary alimony of $3.50 .
week and $1,000 counsel fees.
Mrs. Armstrong alleges that
since their marriage in Houston
on Oct. IL, 1888, her husband has
associated with other women un-
til the repeated instances Of In
fidelity have made life with
him. unbearabic."
Decision on the aliln0ny plea
was reserved by Supreme Court
Justice Carroll Walter.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
First Lady Calls For
AlI-IncIusive Defense
Mrs. FDR Warns
Against Defense
Discrimination

''Negro citizens should be CT
gained into every civilian de-
Tense service and function and
trained Just as Others" Mrs.
Roosevelt told newspapermcn
during the press conference held
backstsge of the City Auditorium
following her Atlanta appearance
Tuesday night.
The statement was made IN
response to a question asked by
Cliff Maciay, managing editor,
of the Atlanta Daily WORLD,
who pointed out that Negroes
formed forty per cent of Geor-
yia's population.
"No discrimination should he
practiced against Negro people
in the organization of Civilian
Defense Councils she declared.
s'They should be allowed tn be-
come air raid wardens, auxiliary
police Just as other people. This
Is tota! war and 1t calls for
total defense"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
BURY MOTHER OF PROMINENT
CHURCHMAN

Vicksburg, Miss.,-Mrs. Alice Leg
gett, mother of the prominent and
weH-known churchman, Rev. Reu-
ben H. McAllister, Executive Off
Ger of the Southwestern Christian
Advocate, was buried at Vicksburg,
Miss, Thursday, January 23rd.
The death of Mrs. Legett, who
was found dead kneeling beside her
bed after police opened her house
when she had not been seen for two
days, was a shock to the entire COM
ntlnity.
The funeral services were held
from the Wesley Chapel Methodist
Church, where she had been life
long member with the Rev. NJ. p.
Johnson, officiating.
Preliminary remarks were made
by Rev. j. W. E. Bowen, Jr., District
Superintendent of the New Orleans
District: Rev. A. L. Holland, Jack
son. Rev G. w. Carter, New
Orleans, La, as well as the pastor
OF the Episcopal Church of Vicks-
burg, and the Methodist Church of
Shreveport.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
HENRY WHITAKER FUNERAL
RITES HELD

Funeral Rites for Henry Whitak-
er, World War Veteran, and long
time Jackson resident was held at
Central Methodist Church, Friday
morning.
Mr.. Whitaker died in Veteran
Hospital after a short illness which
overlook him while he was a mem
Der of Co. 2441CCC stationed in
Louisiana. He had been serving as
First Aid attendant In the CCC for
about nine years.
He leaves a wife, Mrs. Jeanette
Whitaker and two children, who
live in Chicago, Illinois. All of whom
came to Jackson for the funeral.
The funeral ceremonies were con-
Quoted by Rev. A. L. Holland, Pas
tor of Central Church, with brief
remarks by Percy Greene, Editor of
the Jackson Advocate.
Funeral arrangements were In
charge of Frazier and Collins with
interment at Terry, Mississippi.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
Says Every {
Interest Must
Be Represented
Overflow Crowd
Hears First Lady
At Auditorium
By CLIFF MACKAY
(WORLD Managing Editor


(WORLD Managing Editor)
AtlantanS were warned
Tuesday night that mo COM
munity was stronger than its
weakest section" and were
reminded that every interest
of the community should be
represented in the organiza-
ton of the Civilian Defense
Council.
The warning and the re-
minder fell from the lips of
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt,
associate director of Office Of
Civilian Defense, as she adj
dressed more than 5000 per-
sons of both races who filled
every available space of the
Municipal Auditoriur.
REPEATS ADMONITION
The admonitior to Atlanta au-
thorities to make their Civilian
Defense al1-inclusive was repeated
over and over by the speaker
who listed three important needs
outside Of the usual protective
services of civilian defense.
s'For real adequate defense of
community" she said, at is I'M
portant that no one in the COM
munity be without food, without
proper housing and without proper
medical CARE
Mrs Roosevelt reminded her
hearers that mo longer do armies
alone fight wars. that in modern
t o { warfare civilians are
actually combatants..' For" she
said %our preparation as civilians
will help determine to large
measure the outcome of our pres
emf struggle
eve are in the greatest war that
has ever been fought war that
represents a clash of ideas between
those who believe in the totalitarian
government and those who believe
in democracy.
eve need to clarity in our own
minds what these two things stand
for,'' she asserted, sand what We
actually mean when we say we
believe in the democratic way of
life" NM
Turning to the actual organiza-
ton preparations for adequate CT
villain defense, the First Lady,
pointed out that "first COM
munity should obtain an air raid
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07

| According to stories heard OUT
side the grand jury room, each of
the AZ wheels paid for protection
| of some kind. Pete Trenlont's
name was under consideration in
connection with different kind of
payment, said prosecutors. 1T is
alleged that he operated three
policy wheels, and was also in the
cafe business, made loans on auto
mobiles. and had been involved In
IN investigation of the affairs Of
Max Caldwell. another Capone
man, who figured In the labor mus
Gle racket.
According to Crowley and Will
liam Crawford, another assistant
In the states attorneys office, verb
fication Of report that fremont
was the Guzik gangs agent in
levying tribute on Negro policy
operators il being sought.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
Mitchell Leaving;
Plans Retirement
Would Move to Virginia To
Become Representative There

(ANP)-Congressma Arthur w. Mitchell
will run for congress this year from Chcagos famous
first district The gray haired lawyer who has fame
the second Negro to hold seat congress the
strctio era who has been known of the stall
warts Of the Democratic party announced his retirement in
telegram to Chicago associates Tuesday Mr. Mitchell who
has been in office since 1886 said he retiring because
there ara important things outside of for me to
do "A
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
Prof. ]. E. Johnson
To Represent State
At Meeting

Prof. j. e. johnson, principal OF
Prentiss Normal and Industrial IN
stitute, Prentiss, Mississippi, mas
been appointed by Governor Pau
b. johnson, to represent the State
of Mississippi at the Assemble OF
Independence which celebrates the
anniversary of the 18th Amendment
to the Constitution.
This meeting will be held In the
January 31st to February End, and
will be attended by one hundred
representatives.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07

gress from the south since re-
construction days.
The district which he has chosen
for his future home is the same
district which sent John NJ, Lang
ston, one of the first Negro con-
gressmen, to Washington. There
are plenty of Negro votes in the
district to duplicate that feat ii
they can be rallied and induced to
register and pay their poll tax.
Over the years they have be-
come careless but Mitchell has been
speaking frequently in the district
and with the aid of poll tax
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
WASHINGTON :

WASHINGTON, --CANP) Sans
uel Watson, pioneer Washingtonian
died at his home after q brief H.
ness Sunday. For years, Mr.. Watson
had been president OF the Oldest
Inhabitants association, very ex-
elusive organization In the city and
at the same time one OF the STRONG
est supporters of the Odd Fellows
being secretary Of the building as
ISOLATION and manager OF the $50, 900
temple,
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07

The Associated Negro Press re-
ported year ago that Mr.. Mitch
ell would not be candidate to
succeed himself. 1t also reported
that Mr.. Mitchell. who has built g
beautiful country mansion near
Petersburg, Va, had ambitions to
be the first Negro elected to con-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
REV. EVANS TEsT1F1Es

Information was given the jury
by the Rev. Joseph M. Evans,
,astor of Metropolitan Community
church here, that up to the begin
ming of the year AZ big-time policy
wheels were in operation. Rev.
Evans also reported that Negroes
contributed 100000 a month to
policy operators. Testimony from
the north and west sides brought
the figure for the annual stake"
from Negroes to more than $780,
GOO q month, or In excess Of &c.
100000 a year.
On several occasions, Atty C.. III
Tavernier was questioned by the
jury. He is said to have represent
ed for many years all persons ar
rested for policy gambling in Chi
cago.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
Black Is Named
In Indictment

CHICAGO - (SNS) - Joe Louis co-manager, Julian
Black and 25 other persons listed grand jury ndct
mens returned Saturday following monthong nvestiga-
ton into the policy racket.
The indictments charged conspiracy to conduct lot
terieS"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
8 Or 10 In Mo.
Lynch Mob Said
To Be Known
Evidence to Be
Submitted To
Grand Jurors

SIKESTON, Mo CAMP - Scott
County Prosecuting Atty. David z
Blanton announced here Friday
that the identity Of eight o. ten
leaders of the mob which lyncled
Cleo Wright are known to state
and county officers and their arrest
Is expected this week.
cat first, residents of Sikeston
seemed satisfied with the lynch
ing said Attorney Blanton, "and
our Investigation was blocked by
r. VEL of silence. After a fer days
of sober reflection, however, the
better element came forward to
give lis names of mob leaders and
other invaluable information. We
are now making definite progress
I'm our Investigation
He declined to reveal the names
of the suspects, but said his evil
dence will be presented to the grand
a,irv to be called by Circuit Judge
J s. Mcdowell of Charleston as
soon as he and state highway pa
troImen completed their investiga-
tons. He did say that since there
is no specific Missouri statl'te on
synching, that leaders of the mob
would be prosecuted under the
charges of murder The state laws
say that anyone who aids or abets
the mob, even by melting remarks,
Is considered an accessory and is
as guilty as those who actually did
the lynching.
LESS TENSION
Although the tension which was
noticeable on the days following
the incident is now less pronounced
some Sikeston residents have yoic-
ed resentments at the number OF
Negroes, representing Negro news
papers and organizations, who have
come to the city and started Their
own Investigations of the iynch-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-02-07
$4,000 NEGROES TO SWELL
RANKS OF ARMY THIS YEAR
No Plans Are Made To
Increase Race Officers
Shortage Of Housing Will
Temporarily Delay Induction

WASHINGTON, D. C.-(SNS)-More than IT'S 900 Ne
groes will be added to the approximately $4,000 already
the United States Army during the year. was
nounced Saturday by Secretary Of War Henry L. Smson
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-23

nifty 10 thank YOU for all Of US
for your hard work and good
ness.
We in the fire service find
them pretty useful during the
winter months. The two most
coveted articles Of wearing APP
parel are pullovers and socks,
especially wooden socks.
Ordinary cotton socks won't
stand the strain OF even one
night on fire fighting and we are
continually in the thick OF il.
Now that we must give up
coupons for wool il keeps US
busy trying 10 keep our feet
warm.
We are all sincerely grateful
10 you.
ERNEST J. FRANCIS,
South Wales, England. 1,
SO there's where our good
work goes. folks.
Red Cross Check
You never saw such indus
try AS is afoot in our Home
makers Club. The ladies arrive
GREATNESS. Sorry I'm late.
but you know I'm out collect
Ing for the Red Cross. too =.
I've got my envelopes right
with me.
FVst
The other afternoon in came
Mrs. Jacobs, one of our regular
workers. 80. presenting me with
70 dollars for the Red Cross.
The money is from the treasury
OF the Lithuanian Women's
Social Club. With Mrs. Jacobs
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-23

with the ground oatmeal 10 give
extra crispneSS and tempting
flavor. II comes in 7-Ounce
box in attractive yellow and blue
colorlng. priced around II cents.
The serving OF this new cereal
need not be confined 10 the
breakfast table. accompanied by
cream and sugar. Try II heated
in very small amount Of but
ter and sprinkled with salt II
can then he served as popcorn
e.. al snack time.
Other Uses
Like other dry cereals this one
may be rolled 10 crumbs and
used in meat loaves. croquettes
and similar dishes Use IL. too,
with semisweet chocolate in
making candy.
But what about the new milk
product? II comes IN powdered
form in chocolate flavor 10 be
served hot or cold, Being packed
with vitaRins rs excellent for
children and grownupS.
A grand-tasting drink, chill
dren love II therefore en-
couraging them TO drink more
milk. For men and women 1t
fills nutritional needs made by
the extra demands Of speeded up
living and working conditions.
Food Value
Tests have shown that two
teaspoons OF this chocolate
favored powder in one glass Of
milk provide as much vitamin A
as in three hard cooked eggs.
plus the vitamin B-f in four
slices Of whole wheat bread. plus
the vltamin y content Of three
servings Of beef liver. plus the
vitanin G found in four servings
OF spinach, plus the iron in a
half-pound OF beef, plus The cal
cium and phosphorus in two
servings OF cauliflower and
cooked green beenS combined.
To serve this beverage cold
measure two heaping teaspoons
Of the powder into a drinking
glass and fill with milk. II you
want II hot, say al bedtime,
simply add heated milk.
II you wish 10 know where
these new foods may be pur-
chased. call Prudence Penny.
Cherry $500. Extentlon 1913.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-23
Meeting Day Changed

The Homemakers' Red Cross
Unit has been meeting on Tues
day afternoons in the Times
Building.
Starting next Tuesday the
HomemakerS' Club Will resume
IFS regular cooking classes on
Tuesday and the Red Cross day
has been changed to Thursday.
And as you come march
Ing down the street please
take a look on top of our build
ing where you will see our
Red Cross flag flying. NICE?
Don't forget 10 send in
your bit for our bomber fund
coupon I'D above.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-23

start at 100, with doors open
NJ ! o'clock.
Pan broillng Of meats leads of
Prudence Penny's demonstra-
tons for the afternoon. Now
that every homemaker Is dou-
bling her efforts 10 serve food
with every one of its vitamins
intact, pan broiling comes into
its own.
This method Of cookery is
especially helpful 10 those who
do not have a regular broiler on
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-23
Cooking Schools Resumed
Next tuesday Afternoon

SCHOOL BELLS will ring on
Tuesday afternoon, january u,
for members OF The Detroi,
Times Homemakers' Club. The
bells will call members together
for a cooking school 10 be held
in the auditorium on the fifth
floor OF Our building. Class will
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-23

Whai's your idea Of
good eoiiee7 Have you
found II Yei7
II not, make friends
with Del NOME Coiiee
It's The same Del NOME
Quality you like so well
in 50 many other Del
Monte Foods Could you
ask for a beiier recon-.
me1dsnon7
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-23
Special Flavor

Pan broiling is simply what
its name implies: broiling meats
in skillet-without the addi-
ton OF fats. Meat prepared this
way not only retails all its food
value, but has an especially de-
licious flavor.
How 10 dress up those left
overs is another phase OF Tues
days lesson. How many times
have We had a bit of this or
that vegetable or fruit left over
from meal, and even with put.
ting on our most profound
thinking cap. we could see no
way 10 use them up.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-23

were Mrs. Antoinette Povilaitis,
president OF the club. and Mrs.
Mary Brazaukas, secretary,
Thank you, ladies. The money
has been turned over 10 the Red
Cross.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-23
BY PRUDENCE PENNY

We HAVE two exciting new
foods 10 talk about today. One
is a crisp, crunchy uncOoked oat
11real in the form Of miniature
doughsxs -. lots Of fun. The
other is chocolate favored
beverage powder providing
a means 10 drink your vitamins
and like them.
Can you imagine il -. cereals
looking like cute little dough-
nuts? They have a dandy cheer
ing name too. Call for them
first thing in the morning and
your day Will be off 10 a happy
start.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-23
How 10 Join

Activities of the Homcmckers'
Club are for members only, but
every homemaker IN Detroit and
ltS vicinity is cordially invited
20 Join. This costs but ~ cents
and covers your membership
card and folder OF q Prudence
Penny leaflets
You may lon a. the service
counter in the lobby Of The De-
'rol' Times Building any Tues
DAY before class starts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-23
Red Gross News

Members Of The Detroit Times
Homemakers Club unit Of the
American Red Cross will meet
on Thursday Of next week, in
stead Of the usual Tuesday get
together For details see the
Red Cross story elsewhere on
this page.