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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-13
Jackson College Presents
Quilt To Governors Wife

Mrs. Paul B. Johnson, wife of the
Governor of Mississippi, was the
guest of the Home making Depart
ment of Jackson College at spe-
cial chapel exercise held in the Col
lege Auditorium Tuesday, May 26,
at eleven o'clock. Miss Johnnie
Cotton, a sophomore of the col
lege, presented Mrs. Johnson a ve-
ry beautiful quilt in behalf of the
Home making Department. The
quilt was a project of four girls
of this department. In addition
to Miss Cotton, they are Miss Car
RE Taylor, Miss Herene Wolfe ano
Miss Gladys Horton, all of the
sophomore class The quilt was sc
designed that the full size outlined
map of the state was as appliqued on
a background of beautiful shade
of yellow material. Every county
of the state was shown in varie-
ty of beautiful colors. A beautiful
star marked jackson, the Capitol
of the state, and the word "Missis-
sippi' was very beautifully ap-
pliqued across the bottom of the
quilt. All geographical details were
,carried out completely, even to
the rivers and islands along the
Gulf Coast. The entire quilt was
a work of art and showed careful
skill in the combination of hun
dreds of pieces of cloth of various
shades and colorS.
The program opened promptly at
eleven o'clock when Mrs. johnson
and her party arrived at the chap
Ell door. AS soon as she took her
place on the stage, which was very
beautifully decorated with ever
green's and flowers, the audience
stood and sang two verses of "Ame-
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-13
Percy Simpson
Released On
$500 Bond

Percy Simpson, well-known cafe
operator of Virden Addition II
North Jackson, who was arrested
on a charge of murder, following
the shooting to death of Ora Mae
Ware in his place some months
ago, was released on bond Of $500
when his case was mol pressed In
the Kinds County Criminal Court
here Saturday.
The shooting of the woman is re-
ported to have occurred as the re-
suit of an argument between she
and the sister of the accused.
The motion for mol pros was en-
tered by the prosecuting attorney
when additional evidence came tc
light, which could not be present.
ed in the case under the rules OF
the evidence.
Following mol pros Of new in
dictment must be returned and q
new trial order before the new evil
dence Is admiSSable.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-13
Mississippi Elks
Hold Fine Meet

The Mississippi State ASocia-
ton of Elk held its 18th session
at Meridian, Miss, June Z, s, and
3. In many ways the meeting was
one of the best in the recent
history of the association.
The meeting was officially open
ed with the annual parade Sunday
evening at 4 p. m. In point of the
number of delegates, and the ex-
tent Of proper regalia seen in the
parade, it was by far the most
outstanding parade in the history
OF Elkdom in Mississippi.
The parade was followed by a
memorial service at the beautiful
new st. Paul's church, where its
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Mayes, welcomed
the association; followed by re-
marks from Percy Greene. editor
of the Jackson Advocate, jackson.
Miss: Hon. c. T. Butler. Meri-
dian, Miss; Hon. Fred H. Miller,
president of the association. and
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0hiectives Of The Jackson
Negro Chamber OF Commerce

l. Take steps TO increase the fl
nancial income of the Cham
Der.
2. To increase the membership.
3. To put forth efforts to i'm
the recreational facilities for
Negroes.
4. To put forth efforts improve
certain streets and general
sanitary condition in Negro
districts.
s.. To give active support to
movements for the prevention
of crime.
8. To set UP means of stimulat
ing Negro businesses.
Z To study the problem of
school truancy with the view
of reducing the problem.
8. TIC endorse the governments
defense program, and endeav-
oring to secure more employ
met for Negroes on defense
projects.
9. To encourage Negroes to buy
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-13
Lightning Kills Father
And Stuns 7luo Children

MERIDIAN, Miss.-A bolt of
Lightning, Monday at 3 p. m. killed
one man, and stunned two of his chill
dren and his mule as they stood
under a tree in a thunder shower
about three miles from Shubata
The death victim, John B. Station,
80, was instantly killed. The chill
dren, between seven and ten years
old were stunned for about hours
neither child on recovering SEEM
ed any worse from their experience.
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c. A. Scott,
Marshall Field
Among Speakers

CHICAGO-tSNS)-Negro news
papers were called upon Saturday
by Marshall Field. millionaire pub
Usher Of the Liberal PM and Chi
cago Sun, dailies, to broaden the
sphere of their crusade to include
the elimination of determinations
not only against members of their
own particular racial group, but
human injustices everywhere.
The address delivered at the
luncheon session clmaxed the busy
two-day annual session of the Ne
gro Newspaper Publishers AsSocia-
ton at the Wabash YMCA here
More than $50 persons, represent
ing thirty publications, were pres
ent.
The association In resolutions
drawn up by G. A. Franklin, Kan
sas City Call: Cliff Mackay, At
lanta World; william G. Num-
Pittsburgh Courier; c. G. DeJoie
Louisiana Weekly and G. II. Jones
Arkansas World, Went on record
as firmly pledging It's support to
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White Man Given
Freedom After
Killing Negro
sELF-DEFENsE CLAIMED

JACKSON, Miss.-W. j. Pleasant
white, was released here Monday
afternoon following hearing be-
fore Justice of Peace, w. G. Davis,
during an investigation of the
shooting to death of John Spencer.
late Saturday afternoon, at Mrs
Emma Catchings Place on the Ray
mond Road, where both were en-
ployed.
Spencer was shot through the
left shoulder and died before medi-
cal aid could be obtained.
Witnesses testified that the
shooting was done in self-defense
following an argument. A wrench
is said to have been found on the
body of the slain man.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-13

To Improve Natl
News Coveraqe
Press Group Ends
Most Successful
Meet in History

CHICAGO, Ills N S)-Wi-
liam o. Walker of the Cleveland
Call-Post was reelected president
of the Negro Newspaper Publishers
Association as the third annua'
session was brought to a close here
at the Wabash YMCA Saturday
evening.
other officers elected were
Thomas w. Young, Journal and
Guide, who was renamed Secre-
treasurer; Mrs. Robert Vann
Pittsburgh Courier, eastern vice.
president: G. A. Scott, Atlanta
Daily WORLD, southern vice-presi-
dent; Louis E. Martin, Detroit,
Michigan Chronicle, central vice.
president; G. G. neJoie. New Or
leans, Louisiana Weekly, western
vice-president.
Elected members Of the execu-
tive committee were John H. Seng-
stacke, Chicago Defender; Frank
l.. Stanley, Louisville Defender.
and Mrs. Olive Diggs, Chicago Bee.
Regarded as the most Signifi-
cant action of this years session
was the outlining and adoption OF
plans to increase national news
coverage for member publications
of the association.
TO ENLARGE A. N. p.
Under the plans, the news gath
ering, feature and picture fecili-
ties of the Associated Negro Press,
which since 1919 has been the ma
jor central news agency of the Ne
gro Press. will be enlarged. The
action was given the approval of
Claude A. Barnett, who was the
founder of the agency.
A board OF directors for the
AMP was elected by the association
Named as board members were G
A. Scott, Atlanta Daily WORLD;
Ira F. Lewis, Pittsburgh Courier;
Howard Murphy, Afro-American;
John H. Sengstacke, Chicago De-
fender and H. w. Goodwin, Okla
homa Eagle.
Immediately after MS election
Mr.. Scott announced extensive
plans for the development of the
journals in the Southern section
of which he was named head.
Publications within the states of
Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee,
North Carolina, South Carolina,
Alabama and Florida will be called
to a regional conference, possibly
in Atlanta, he disclosed.
Signal honors came to another
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Give Joe Louis 4
Commission: Fish
Champion Deserves Same Treatment
Given Tunney, Dempsey, He Says

The following address delivered by Representative
Hamilton Fish, Wednesday, the
read in the newspapers that Joe Louis had been pro
NOTED to Corporal. No can have any objection to
that slight recognition of Americas champion przefighter
But why stop there? Why not give this great fighter
commission and authorize him to train our armed forces
to box and learn to give and take blows?
The Army and Navy have already and properly So
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The mule which was being used to
pillow by the deceased remained un-
conscious for more than eight
hours. The deceased was the father
of eight children.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-13
JOSHUA JONES
BY I. p. REYNOLDS

Brother Bell again says some
thing on your hip sometimes causes
a knot on your head.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-13

ACCORDING TO PARISH ST.
GOSSIP, shortly after that shoot
ing up and around the corner OF
Parish and Cohea Street Saturday
morning, taxi driver met 'ONeal,
and following his natural pent,
posed the question, Say man ]
heard that woman was shooting
at you this morning." to which
O'Neal replied, Nav man, she
was shooting at dog"
THE HIGHEST BRANCH OF
THE ARMED SERVICE of the
Nation is the u. S. Marines. For
the first time in history Negroes
can join the Marines. The recruit
Ing office at the corner of Capt.
tol and Mill streets is ready to re-
ceive the applications of limit
ed number of Negro boys with
grammar school education and up.
Join the Marines and see the.
world is nc fooling; they go ev-
erywhere. Join the Marines and
lContinped On Back PeSe)
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ueleIlSe stamps ana DOndS.
10. To employ every legitimate
means to improve public re-.
lationship and citizenship.
JACKSON NEGRO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BUDGET l941-42
1. Deficit ...... 5 .03
Q, Balence due DIR. Barnes
on filing case :. $50 1881
3. Balance due DR.. Barnes
on meeting place to
date .............. 1900
4. Secretarial expenses -. 1900
S. Stationery ..... $50
6. Insignia ..... 100
T. Subscription to "Busi-
ness Magazine" ..... 200
8. Official Seal .... 7.50
8. Secretarial service 80. 5000
10. Representation and del
egate to National Ne
gro Business League -. 5000
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UP and DOWN Parish STREET
By PERCY GREENE

that, on such occasion will be seen
IL the faces of millions of mothers
of all races the world over until
the terrible uncertainty of this war
Is ended.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
OHIO STATE WILL
 OPEN THIS MONTH
John Stokes Lone Water burian Enrolled; Nauga-
 tuck Sending w. Wyatt

Columbia, Ohio, September 1. - Ohio tSate University'S record breaking summer student body of more than 1000 will be returning home Friday and Saturday for a short vacation before resuming their studies September 29 in the war time accelerated program. The summer student body has included:
 Alabama: Anniston - Donald A, Springer; Birmingham = Marion P. Curran, Herbert s. Miller; Decatur Joyce M. Wohl; Montevallo - Edward P. Hood; Montgomery - George T. Rodgers; Winfield - Au- gusta G. Williams, Jr.
 Arizona: Flagstaff - Andrew D. Rippey; Tusson - Paul F. Me- Quown.
 Arkansas: Fayette vile Pearl K. JCcKson; Sonesboro - Carl T.. Hibdon: North Little Rock - Betty s. Hartnett.
 California: Bakerheld - Irwin K. Vandam; Los Angeles - Won c. Bunker; Marysville = George L. Evans; Mullvalley James F. Egger; Richmond - Archie 4. shukle; Whittier Harry w. Ner- hood.
 Colorado: Denver - Dorothe A. F. Milzer, Robert P. Schuman: Pt. Collins - Adrian R. Legault; Cree ley - Kenneth M. Peterson.
 Connecticut: Bridgeport - Wal ter E. Craw. Ralph Hartnig. John J. Riceio. Jacob r. .Weiner: Marl- boro - Benjamin Horowitz: Man chester - Murray I. Schwartz: Mill ford - William M. Wolison; Nau- gatuck VI William. R. Wyatt; New Britain - M. Lionel Appell, Adolph Bushnell. David o. Bushell: New Haven - Charles P. Brown: Stani- ford - Herbert B. Azif; Waterbury -- John J. Stokes: West Hartford Norman E. Glassman.
 Delaware: Wilmington Rich ard A. Brown.
 District Of Columbia: washing ton - Fred F. Dillon, James G. Haywood. M. Virginia O'Neal, Rob- ert x. Reiler. James N, Slater. Will Ham U. Snyder. William IT. Zee liiskl. Thomas II. Newby.
 Florida: Dania Ross w. Learner: 0ainsville: Charles l.. Dnrrance, Oliver ". Jones. Ids R. AfcLendcn: Lakeland - Moses O. Miles. walter R. Williams: Leesburg = Aufnan Y. Kitohing. IT,: orlando = BeFnlce c. Shor; st. Petersburg --- Frank A. Smith: West Palm Beach -- Charles ?. Scott.
 Georgia: Athens -~ Margaret &. Singleton; Atlanta = Newton c. Hodgson. Jerry l., Hopping, IT,, Car rle 5ulin Leigh, Katherine R. Lester.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
SMITH TO HEAD
 OCTOBER DRIVE
Community Chest Chair man to Head Organiza-
 ton of 40 Solicitors

J. Francis Smith will be com. mander-in-chief of the Community Chest drive for funds which opens October 19, 1t was announced today by Orton P. Camp, president of the organization.
 MT. Smith, who is also serving as Waterbury chairman of war bond sales, will head an organization oi about 400 persons who will solicit contributions to the Community Chest for the support of Waterbury's social service and charitable irlsti- tions.
 Tn previous years these indivi- dual agencies have sought financial support through a number of sep arate campaigns, but under the Community Chest plan,s one solici- tation will be made to provide fol all of the member agencies.
 "This system has been found eff
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
HENRY HOLBROOK
 GETS JAIL TERM
Manhan Street Resident Is Found Guilty on Twin
 Allegations

Henry Eolbrook, A, of ' Manhar street wa Sentenced to serve days in jail by Judge John L. Gaffney in municipal court today on charges of intoXication and breach of the peace.
 A suspended sentence of 60 days was imposed on Michael Phelan, fl, of IS Waterville street on a charge of breach of the peace.
 Joseph LaRose, Jr., 26, of 94 Ed- son avenue, charged with non-sup- port was given continuance to September 29.
 Joseph Rodulewicz, 29, of IS Jack son street, Thomaston was given a nolle on charge of reckless driv- ing.
 Carl Merrolli, 25 of Phoenix avenue. Naugatuck. charged with reckless driving was given con- tinuance to September 5.
 Robert E. Murphy, 20, of 964 Baldwin street, charged with oper- ating a motor vehicle without a lic- ense was granted a nolle for $5.
 William Bowling, 27, of 40 Wash ington street, charged with breach of the peace was given a nolle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
Small Business Men
 Hearings Scheduled
Senate Committee Plans Relief Proposals September
 2S for Those Hit By War Effort

washington, Sept. l. Senator Names E. Murray, Chairman of the Senate Comittee on Small Business, announced today that hearings will begin September g on an interesting series of proposals for the relief of small business concerns hard hit by the war effort.
 The Committee has fostered and succeeded in securing the passage of the Smaller War Plants Bill for the assistance of small manufacturers, and Senate Bill 2315 for relief to concerns with rationed commodities on their hands. It has two other bills now pending in Senate Committees: Senate Bill 2560 providing a plan for recapping tires for necessary civilian uses, and Senate Bill 1866 designed to coordinate Federal reporting ser- vices so as to eliminate duplication and reduce the heavy burden of re- ports requested of business concerns by Government agencies.
 At the hearings scheduled, recom- n1endations affecting the whole bus lness structure of the country will be considered. Some proposals will in clude legislation to help small bus mess concerns stay in business or iquidate their businesses in an orderly fashion, without resorting to suggest improved Federal policies on price control, rationing, inventory conSrol, concentration of civilian production, promotion of substitute products, etc.
 It is expected that a proposal will be presented to set up a special gov ernment fund of $25 100000 to train small business men who have closed down their former businesses and to prepare them for executive work in war factories and war agencies, where there is a shortage of high calibre administrative personnel.
 Plans will be presented for coop srative assistance between business concerns along the lines of the Eng lish system under which concerns closing are assisted by those remain l1g open.
 Financial advances from the Re- \ construction Finance Corporation or { some similar government agency are proposed for business concerns un- able to meet fixed obligations such as leases and contracts entered into before the war came, but which are now unprofitable by government re- strictions or regulations. An effort will be made to find source of per- manent risk capital to enable small businesses to expand their operations where desirable and to give them long time financial backing so they may meet competition from big bus hess when the war has ended.
 ''The present emergency presents situation where thousands of small business concerns are either going to be fc9ced out of the picture" Sena-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
FUNERALS

The funeral of Miss Bridget Bag- ley will be held tomorrow morning at 3:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to SS. Peter & Paul church for a solemn high Mass at g o'clock. Bur ial will be in the family plot in Cal- vary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today.
 The funeral of Frederick E. Pre- tat will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue. Rev. Francis O. Ayres, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, will offici- ate. Burial will be at the conven- fence of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home this eve- ming from 2 to g o'clock.
 The funeral of Philip Cianciolo, three-month-old son of Philip and Rose Cianciolo, of 154 Greenwood avenue, was held this afternoon at three o'clock from his home. Burial was in the family plot, new St. Jos- eph's cemetery.
 The Rev. Laurence Doucette cel- ebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem this morning at the funeral of his aunt, Miss Laura c. Doucette, which was held at SIS o'clock from her home, 157 Willow street, to St. Ann's church at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Alfred Matthieu assisted as deacon, and the Rev. Ubald Laurion as sub- deacon. Rt. Rev. Joseph Valdam- brini, Rev. V. M. Jette of New Ha- ven and Rev. J. J. Tyler of East- hampton were seated in the sanctu- ary.
 Miss Marie Morrot played spe- cial program with the full choir singing the Mass. Marcel Doucette, also nephew of the deceased, ren- dered Pie JeSu" at the offertory, and Schubert'S Farewell" as re- cessional.
 A delegation representing the Villa Maria lodge included Mrs. H. Phaneuf, Mrs. M. Lariviere, Mrs. A. Pepin, Mrs. M. Duquette, Mrs. J. Houle and Miss c. Cavnette.
 The bearers were Louis Bronsard, Philip Pilon, Fred Mathon, Napo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
THREE KILLED IN
 NEW JERSEY BLAST

Metuchen, N. J., Sept. 1.-(UP)-- Three men were killed and several others injured today in an explosion at the New Jersey F'ulgent Company plant here. The injured were re- moved to St. Peters hospital, in New Brunswick.
 The explosion occurred in the powder mixing room of the plant which is engaged in war produc- tin. Identity of the victims was not immediately established.
 Two of the injured were in seri- ous condition, suffering severe burns. They are John Horvath, 60, and George Yebchak, both of Perth Amboy.
 The company began an imme- diate check of its employees in an attempt to identify the persons killed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01

The Rev, David J. Hutchinson, ST, Q native of this city and well known priest of the Hartford dio- cese, died yesterday at St. Raphael's hospital in New Haven. He had been in i'll health for some time, and had entered the hospital in August.
 Father Hutchinson was born in waterbury, August 5, 1885, the son of the late Thomas P. and Catherine Hutchinson. Having attended Crosby high school and st. Thomas Semin- ary in Bloomfield, he studied at the Royal University in Esztergonn, Hun gary. He was ordained there on August 26, 1910.
 Upon his return Father Hutchir- son became chaplain of the Catholic Orphanage, Highland Heights, New Haven. During that time he worked among the Hungarian people and established St. Louis church school on Chestnut street. He was then appointed curate at St. Patrick's church in that city, where he assist ed the late Rev. pr. John Russell. In June of 1922 he became director of the New Haven Diocesan Bureau of Social Service, remaining until November, 1928.
 His first pastorate followed, St. Catherine's in Broadbrook. From there he went to New Britain, where he served as paetor of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, until June, 1886, =
 Since that date Father Hutchir- son had been pastor of St Johns church in New Haven A man of retiring nature, Father Hutchinson performed his priestly duties with great zeal. His activities brought him in contact with people of many creeds and race, who will long remember his kindliness.
 He is survived by two sisters, Miss Rose Hutchinson and Mrs. William Roland; two brothers John and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
.SYROTCHEN HELD
 AFTER ACCIDENT
South Main Driver Nabbed in Bridgeport for Evad-
 ing Responsibility

Charges of reckless driving and evadirg responsibility have been lodged against Michael Syrotchen, 30, of 677 South Main street by Bridgeport police. Syrotchefi was arrested Sunday after a ear he was driving allegedly struck motorcycle ridden by Domenic Mafigofle, 18, of Visconti avenue and his brother, Joseph, of the same address.
 Domenic was serious injured and his name is on the danger list at the Bridgeport hospital. Joseph was less seriously injured.
 Syrotchen failed to stop after the accident, despite the pleas of two fellow passengers, Andrew v. ec- chione, 30, of 61 Railroad Hill street, Waterbury and Albert O'Bernief, %, of 169 Fulton Park avenue, accord- ing to police. Both got out of the car and returned to the scene of the accident, however.
 Police Chief Raymond Beckwitb stopped Syrotchen in Trutnbull, af- ter he had been notified of the acci- dent and had been warned to watch for Syrotchen. He halted the man on the Nicho-s road.
 While taking the accused man te the rolice car SyrotcheflAbroke away and leaped from the roadway into a swamp about seven feet below. The chief chased the man about 200 feet through knee-deep mud before catching him again.
 syrotchen was given a contir1. uanee in Bridgeport court pending developments in Mangone's cofdi- ton. Vecchione is being held on 8 technical charge of breach of peace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01

tor Murray said, Cor be so weakened that when the war is ended, they will be unable to carry on and big business with its great financial and political power will come into control of the major portion of the American business field. The Com mittee is seeking a solution for these problems and has extended an in- vitation to business organizations and experts who have studied these problems to present their views as to how the situation can best be met.
 Detailed figures never before made public will be presented by the representatives from the Depart ment of Commerce on the business outlook for specific retail trades during 1943 and for the duration of the war" Senator Murray said. While the war has been on, va- rious trades have been attempting to make their own forecasts, but these figures gathered by Commerce Department experts will be the first really authoritative figures available and should be of enormous interest to business men concerned about what the war will do to them."