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Imperial Valley press., 1942-12-10
PRODUCTION Up

The Allies meanwhile are out
stripping the Axis in plane produc-
ton. Losses in current engage
mentS are about eqlab German air
power appears to be on the down
grade and the process of attrition
alone should knock it out of the
air.
Moreover, as Germany Weakens
and the Allies grow stronger, the
process of disintegration should be-
come progressively more rapid
The situation was summed up in
Washington Tuesday by Lieut.. Gen.
Henry H. Arnold. He described the
aerial struggle in Africa as a close
one but was optimistic about the
outcome The question of air con-
troll over Europe is likely to be
lecided there, he declared, and he
left little doubt as to who he be-
lieyed would win it.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-12-10
TEST WELCOMED

General Arnold compared United
States planes favorably with the
best the Axis has produced and
welcomed the opportunity which has
at last come for a real test in COM
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-03-06
WELL KNOWN
MERCHANT OF
VIRGINIA DIES

Adam Barban for nearly 33 years
a merchant at Cape Charles died sud
denly at his home Friday morning,
February 20, at 1 a. m. His sudden
death was a shock to his family and
the community.
Late Thursday night Mr.. Barban
was listening to late radio news re-
ports and remarked to his wife that
he felt poorly. A physician was sum-
moned Immediately, but he never raj
lied from a heart attack. He was SIS
years of age.
Coming to Cape Charles in 1909,
Mr.. Barban for long time operated
two ready-to-wear stores at that
place - one on Strawberry street,
and another on Mason avenue, which
he conducted at the time of his death.
He was always deeply interested in
the community and will be missed.
He was a member of the Knights of
Pythian Lodge and also the Loyal
Order of Moose.
Funeral services were held at Oil
ver's Funeral Home, Norfolk, Fri
day afternoon at $3.50 p. M, conduc-
ted by Rabbi Reich and Rabbi Cor
don and interment was in Binai Is
rael cemetery.
Surviving the deceased are the fol-
lowing: His wife, Mrs. Blanche Bar
ban; daughter, Miss Betty Barban,
now taking a business course at
Strayer College, Baltimore; Sidney
J. Barban, student at the University
of Virginia Law School and Stanley
L. Barban, Cape Charles; two broth
ers, Michael Brownstein and Samuel
Brownstein; three half-sisters-Mrs
Max Brown, Mrs. Mollie Alpern, Nor
folk; Mrs. P. Sichovitz, Washington;
two uncles-H. L. Barban, Staunton
and 1. Barban, Norfolk; aunt-Mrs
w. Spector, Miami, Florida and sever
al nieces and nephews.
The pallbearers were: DR., Max
Rauch, DR.. L. Beerman, Ben Brown
William Brown, Louis Sacks, and
Leonard Scher.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-03-06

Margaret Lingo in Newark on Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Lawrence Haddock
have returned after spending a month
with Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Haddock at
Miami Beach, Fla.
Sen. and Mrs. Thomas +. Johnson
have moved in their new home at
South Point
Nh and Mrs. Edward Bratten and
son Billy. Of Philadelphia spent the
weekend with Mr.. William f. Brat
ten.
Mrs. Louis Robbins and son, Louis
of Griffiths Neck spent Friday with
Mr.. and Mrs. William c.. Powell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge Tilghman
left on a motor trip in Virginia, this
week.
Mr.. Lester D. Shockley and Mr. OF
is Northam spent several days in Bal
timore last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Shockley,
and son, Curtis and Mrs. William
Shockley spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. James Truitt in Rich
mond, Va.
Mrs. Elijah Truitt and daughter,
Charlotte Ann spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward West in
Salisbury.
Mr. and Mrs. John Payne and
daughter, Helen of Dover, spent Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs Leroy Smith,
Miss Ruth Clarke of West Palm
Beach, Fla, visited her father, Mr..
George Clarke, this week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-03-06
PREVENTION OF
FOOD WASTE IS
VITAL FACTOR

Prevention of waste in food distri-
button will be a vital factor in the eff
fort of Worcester county's 3,447 farm
operators and workers to achieve
their wartime food production goals,
it was indicated today in a survey by
leading distributor Of Maryland
farm produce,
AT least half of the estimated S.
100000 annually lost from spoilage
and damage to Maryland fruits and
vegetables alone can be prevented by
the use of better grading, packing
and by better and more direct distri-
button methods, Earl r. French, mar
keting director for Atlantic Commits
sion Company, A & p produce buying
affiliate, declared in the surveys sum-
mary. He indicated that further saw
ings could be realized from improved
handling of other Maryland farm pro-
ducts.
IF Worcester county farmers,
working with distributors, cut by half
the average 10 to II percent of fruit
and vegetable shipments lost through
damage and spoilage, they will have
achieved the equivalent of a 5 to 6
percent increase in production with
out any extra acreage, seed, fertili
ger, equipment or farm labor" French
said.
Under wartime conditions, use of
efficient production methods and eff
ficient distribution channels such as
those developed by chain stores is be-
coming increasingly important" he
continued. "For example, Worcester
county's 2,448 farm family workers
will find their job of increasing pro
duction made more difficult because
Of the shrinking farm labor supply,
rising farm wages and limited availa-
bility of farm machinery and supplies
"The latest census counted 999 reg
ular hired hands in the county. Since
that count was made, farm labor has
decreased as much as 40 percent in
certain areas and up to 81 percent in
some Maryland districts" French
said
But despite future labor curtail-
ments, he said, past performance in
dictates the farmer can approach food
production goals. In ten years, COW
cred by recent government reports,
the farmer had increased his produc-
tive efficiency by 25.2 percent. The
average farmer, the survey revealed,
fed lit persons in 1929 and ten years
later was feeding 14.1 persons from
his fields.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-03-06
MARCH l6, ZERO HOUR
FOR INCOME RETURNS

Have You filed your Federal income
tax return? IF YOU come within the
group from whom returns are re
quired, you have only until midnight,
March 16, in which to file return.
Single persons who earned as much
as Sab a week for the 81 weeks of
1871; or married persons living to-
gether who had aggregate earnings
of as much as $2S65 a week for the
year, are required to file returns. The
instructions attached to the forms de
scribe the method of preparing re-
turns, but if further information is
it may be obtained at the
offices of the collector of internal re
venue, deputy collector, or an internal
agent in charge. They make
no charge for their service.
If income tax returns are placed
in the mail, they should be posted
in ample time to reach the collectors
office on or before the due date-that
is midnight on March Is for calen-
dar year returns. Taxpayers subject
themselves to a penalty for failure to
file returns on time.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-03-06
REGULATION OF
ROAD TRAFFIC
IN EMERGENCY

Colonel Beverly Ober, recently ap-
pointed State Liason Officer by Gov
eInor Herbert r. O'Conor, today made
public a plan for the regulation of
traffic ON the open highway during
emergencies. Colonel Ober stated that
he wished to emphasize the plan
would not interfere in any way with
the present plans for Air Raid Warn
ing nor would the plan be enforced
in Baltimore City or other municipal
tiles in the State except where adop-
ted by the municipalities. Although,
the plan is designed for the open
highways, yet according to Ober, it
can be used in cities and towns in the
State. George c. Carter Chairman
of the Baltimore Committee on Civ
ilian Defense, is studying the plan
and it has been adopted by Colonel
John D. P. DOW, Director of Civilian
Defense, Police Chief John Souers,
Jr., of Anne Arundel County, Captain
VIM. X. Weaver, Deputy Local Direc-
tor OF Civilian Defense, Police Chief
Oscar NJ. Grimes of Baltimore Coun-
ty, Mayor Frank A. Myers, Director
Of Civilian Defense Of Carroll Coun-
ty Honorable Harry d. Bailey, Direc-
tor of Civilian Defense Of Hartford
County, and II. Grafton Penny, Direc-
tor of Civilian Defense Of Howard
County. The Maryland Council of
Defense has given its approval. The
Directors of Civilian Defense of the
other counties of Maryland are now
being consulted concerning the plan.
The Traffic Plan is designed to
stop traffic during an emergency and
to bring about an orderly movement
Of traffic when the "all clear" sig
nal is announced. The plan antici-
pates the diverting of traffic from
main arteries to allow the movement
of troops, state guardsmen, state po-
lice, and emergency vehicles in pro-
tective civilian defense.
A standard triangular white flag
containing prominent red letters c.
D. mounted on a six-foot pole, has
been adopted The Maryland State
Police, the Maryland State Guard
and the local and auxiliary police in
the Counties will be furnished these
flags to be used to warn traffic to
stop and put out lights The mobile
units to be used for directing traffic
will also be equipped with smaller
flags of similar design which will
be displayed on the front and rear
of the vehicles. Persons having either
type of flag, will also be furnished
identification cards containing their
official authorization to use the flags
during the emergency.
Highway signs will be erected by
the State Roads Commission on the
principal highways leading into the
State warning the motorists to stop
and put out lights when the flags
are displayed. Ten thousand posters,
containing the same story are being
distributed to filling stations, truck
depots, tourist camps, and restaur-
ants.
Colonel Ober expressed the hope
that all motorists would cooperate by
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-03-06
HOT OFF THE CREDIBLE

Casserole meals of lamb veal, or
chicken lend themselves to morning
preparation and take care of the vege-
table cooking at the same time, so
that last-minute heating is all that is
necessary for the evening meal.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-03-06

stopping and putting out lights when
the flags are displayed and proceed
ing when the flags are withdrawn or
when directed to move by the traffic
officers.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-03-06

Look at the label on your paper
and if you are in arrears, we would
appreciate it very much if you will
pay your subscription up to date.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-03-06

Buy U. S. Defense Stamps
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-09-12
Campbell College Be
gan 53rd Year Monday

The formal opening ceremony OF
the 53rd Session of Campbell College
was held in Moses B. Salter Hall, Col
lege Auditorium by President S. L.
Greene, Jr, Monday, September Z
The board of trustees called to
meet Tuesday at $50 A NJ. in the
Edward w. Hampton school of re-
igiorf building, by the Rt. Rev. S. T..
Greene, presiding bishop OF the
Eighth Episcopal District, compris-
ing Mississippi and Louisiana.
The members Of the faculty are s.
L.~Grene, Jr., president; William Null
droW, dean of the college of liberia!
arts; r. K. Young, dean of the Ed
ward w. Hampton School of religion,
G. James Elkins, Dorothy Porter, N.
F. ONeal, Herman Green, Alberta M
Jones, Ruth Thihodaux, Hester Isom,
Lois Neale and D. L. Johnson.
This is expected to be one of the
best years in the history of the in
stitution. President Greene announced
that work on the general improve
ment of buildings and grounds has
already begun. Campbell is a four
year college which gives emphasis
to religious education in it's program
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-09-12

William H. (Duke) Williams, Sec
rotary of the Securitf Life Insurance
Company announces with a broad
smile on his face that after two years
CONSTANT effort he has secured the
service of the inimatable and Dyna-
mic insurance expert, J. H. Coats,
as General Manager of the Security
Williams makes no bones of the fact
that he sought Coats for more then
two years, because he knew the Com
pany and the state would be greatly
benefited.
Dr. Burbright, President; Dr. L. A.
Smith, Medical Director; DR.. Mccoy,
Treasurer; Pres. VIM. Fl. Bell, Chair
man of Executive Committee and eve
ry other officer and director approved
Ceases as General Manager of the
Company
When interviewed by this reporter,
Mr.. Coats with his familiar infec-
tious smile said the public may expect
courteous, secure and efficient SER
vice with thanks.
and attending seminars.
The following letter was sent to
Mr.. Coates:
Mr.. j. Fl. Coates
Route 1 Box 1O3
Pickens, Miss.
Dear Mr.. Coates:
You are hereby notified that the
Security Life Insurance Company
expects you to report for duty Sept
Manager of said company.
Very truly yours,
w. H. Williams, V. President.
BY A H. Mccoy
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-09-12
New Stevens Inn To
Open Soon so Silver
Dollars To First so
Couples

Watch this paper for the opening
date of the LARGER AND MORE
BEAUTIFUL STEVENS BARBER
CUE AND CHICKEN INN
According to Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Stevens, owners of Jacksons largest
and most exclusive entertainment
centers, the Stevens Barbecue and
Chicken Inn, Stevens Tourist Home
and Stevens Umbrella Garden, work
on their Large and More Beautiful
Inn will soon be completed and this
new place will be opened to the pub
lie at very early date.
Already, friends from every Sec
ton of the state are writing in for
reservations on the Grand Opening
night, and without a doubt, lovers
of good food and good times will
put forth every effort to be present
on this gala occasion.
The main attraction Of the even
ing, which wiz begin when the doors
open at 900 P. M, will be the CIV
ing away of so Silver Dollars, one
dollar each to the first so couples.
Hostesses will be stationed at the
entrance to greet the first 30 couples
and give them these valuable souve-
Mrs.
Another feature of the new estab-
lishment will be in addition to their
famous Stevens Fried Chicken and
Pit Barbecue, special prepared short
orders.
Watch for the Opening Night of
the new Stevens Barbecue and
Chicken Inn And don't forget, 80
Silver Dollars to be given away free
to the first so couples :. each couple
receiving ] silver dollar.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-09-12
Xmas Mail For Men
Overseas To Be Mailed
Between October [, and
November /

Christmas packages for sailors and
marines should be mailed early and
kept small, it was announced by the
Navy last week.
Supplying a set of dos" and
"don'ts" the Navy said gifts should
be mailed between, Oct. 1, and Nov.
l, and Tabled Christmas parole" to
get special attention.
Articles should be easily portable.
and useful in any climate, such as
toilet kits, watches, notebooks, pipes,
pens and photographs. Electrical APP
paratus lis of doubtful value" and
food should be avoided particularly,
because it is apt to arrive in bad con-
dition. Other instructions: No cloth
ings unless was specifically reques-
ted. No mailing intoxicants, inflam-
able materials, or poisons phohi-
bited by postal regulations.
Because of shipping space short
ages, size of Christmas packages
should not be larger than an ordinary
shoebox or weigh over six pounds Be
cause most of the packages must
travel long distance and stand con-
siderable handling, they should be
packed substantially and covered by
strong wrap ers. To facilitate cen
soring, they should not be sealed.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-09-12
Jackson Public Schools Are
Scheduled To Open Sept. Il;
Record Attendance Expected

The Jackson Public Schools will
open their doors to what is expected
to be a record-breaking enrolment
Monday morning, September 21st, at
$3.50.
For obvious reasons, school will be
operated only to the noon hour on the
opening date of school. Beginning
Tuesday September 22nd, regular
full day schedules will go into effect
for all schools Cafeteria services
will also begin at noon, September %.
Because of changes in the years
program, all students, old and new.
are required to report during first
week of enrolment and classification.
Enrolment and classification sched-
ules for new pupils and for pupils
who were in the Jackson Public
Schools last session have been an
nounced as follows:
Elementary Schools-September Is,
Tuesday a. M, Grades 7 and 8; Sep
TENDER Is, Wednesday, 8 a. m. Grades
6, and 4; September II, Thursday,
9 a. M, Grades /, and 8.
Jim Hill Junior High School =
September Is, Tuesday, 9 a. M,
Grades 7 and 8, enroll and classify;
September 16, Wednesday, 9 a. M,
Grade 8, enroll and classify.
Lanier Senior High School-Sept-
ember 16, Wednesday, a. M, Grades
8 and IL; September II, Thursday,
8 a. M, Grades 10 and r.
It is necessary that all new junior
and senior high pupils report on dates
and hour indicated, at which time
they will be enrolled and classified.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-09-12
Miss. Negro State Fair
Scheduled For Oct. 10Th
To 24th.

Of the nine state districts and coun-
ty fairs which have been scheduled
in Mississippi for September and Oc-
tober, according to reports received
by the State Association of Fairs,
the Mississippi Negro StateFair has
been scheduled for Jackson, October
1924.
The other scheduled fairs for white
are: Mississippi State Fair Jack
son, Oct. 1917; South Miss. Fair,
Laurel; Miss. Fair and Dairy Show,
Meridian; Columbus Fair and Live
stock Assoc, Columbus Alcorne Coun-
ty Fair and Livestock Show, Cornth;
Copiah County Fair, Hazlehurst;
Holmes county Colt Show, Lexing-
ton.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-09-12
Noted Leader Will Be
In jackson Sunday

Sundays ~slf Monday, September
1874, will be red letter days with the
Masons, Eastern Stars, Heroines and
all affiliated bodies. In fact, all
people of Jackson and vicinity. The
Hon. Jno L. Webb, Hot Springs,
Arkansas, will speak at mass
meeting Sunday at 800 p. M, at
New Mt. Zion Baptist church. A
short, spicy program will precede the
main speech.
The SPEAKER will be introduced by
Mr.. A. j. Finch, founder and manager
of the Songs of the Soul" Sunday
night Mr. Webb will be the guest
speaker at the College Hill Baptist
church. On Monday he will meet the
Heroines of Jerilio at 800 o'clock,
and Monday night he will address a
joint session of all Masonic bodies at
Hill Hail. All Masons of Prince Hall
affiliation are expected to attend all
the sessions. The public is cordially
invited to be present Sunday after
noon and night
Mr.. Webb needs no introduction as
he is known world traveller organ
izer and fraternal leader He is also
a church leader, being active in the
Laymen movement of the National
Baptist Convention. If you come you
will be benefited
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-09-12
TOUGALOO OPENS
ON THE 18th.

Tougaloo College will begin it's fall
term on Friday, September 18th when
Freshmen report for a three-day
Orientation Program. Seniors, Jun
iors, Sophomores and transfer stu
dents will register on Monday, Sep
TENDER 21st. Regular classes begin
on Tuesday, September %.
In spite of the war, the Freshman
class will be. larger than last year.
The enthusiasm and fine spirit in
dicated by these young people in
their applications. will enable them
to overcome many of the new diff
culties brought on by the war.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-09-12

An announcement of widespread
interest to their many friends is that
made by Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Wells,
N Parish Street, of the approaching
marriage of their daughter, Gladys,
to First Lieutenant Gordon A. Rod
gers, the wedding to take place soon
IN Douglas, Arizona where the bride
elect will be joined by her future hus-
band, who is now on the hospital
staff at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
Miss Wells, native of Jackson and
graduate of Tennessee State Col
lege, has for the past months been
employed in a government position
IN Washington, d. c., She will leave
Jackson Sunday, September Is, ac-
companied by her mother, Mrs. Annie
Wells, for Douglas, Arizona
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-09-12
NEGRO STATE FAIR SCHEDULED OCT. 19- 81
Miss. Club Women Meet In
Hattiesburg;; Send Petition To
Delinquent Home Trustees

The Sixth Congressional District
Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
met last week in Hattiesburg, Missis-
sippi. The u. S O. Club was head
quarters for the one day convention
which embraced club women from
seven counties
The convention program included
club and departmental reports, spec
ial addresses and musical selections
Dinner for visiting delegates was
provided by the Hattiesburg clubs.
Mrs. Eva Hall Harris, Brookhaven
president of the federation, was alb
sent because of illness The fore
noon and afternoon sessions were pre-
sided over by Mrs. L. T. Ellis, Laurel
the vice president Outstanding club
women of the State were visitors at
the convention, and included Mrs. M
M. Hubert, Jackson, President, Mis-
sissippi Federation of Colored Wo-
mems Clubs. and Mrs. j. E. Johnson
Prentiss, President Southeastern Fed
GRAFTON of Colored Women compris-
ing the states Of Virginia, North Car
DINA, South Carolina, Georgia, Flor
ida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Ten
nessee. Also in attendance were Mrs.
Ruby E. Suits Lyells, Alcorn, and
Mrs Doris Tharpe Hall, Jackson, re-
spectively the vice president and
chairman of the Junior Department
of the Mississippi Federation of Col
ored Women. Several white club
women of Hattiesburg visited the ses-
sions and spoke briefly concerning
their efforts e. improve the condi-
lions of the Negro and to bring about
a more wholesome relationship be-
tween the races in Mississippi. Mrs
F. L. Nichols, President of the Mis-
sissippi Association of Teachers in
Colored Schools, delivered one of the
principal convention addresses.
Petition Delinquent Home Trustees
Among the resolutions adopted by
the convention was letter of appre-
citation to Governor Paul B. Johnson
for his support in the establishment
of school for delinquent Negro boys
and girls. Another letter was sent
to the board of trustees of the newly
established school, This letter was a
petition for the appointment of a
Negro as superintendent of the
school for delinquents Copiah of
both letters have been released to the
press by the committee on publicity
Letter to Governor Johnson:
Hattiesburg, Miss,
August %, 1912.
His Excellency,
Governor Paul 3. Johnson,
Jackson, Miss.
Dear Governor Johnson:
The Sixth Congressional District
Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
of Mississippi wishes to express its
deepest gratitude for your untiring
efforts and support in helping us to
accomplish our great aim-"The pro-
vision of Delinquent Institution for
Negro boys and girls of Mississippi
May God bless and keep you.
Yours for
Lifting as we Climb"
Federated Clubs of Colored
Women of the 9th Congress
sional District,
(Mrs.) L. T. ELLIS,
asa Acting President.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-09-12
Faculty Of Picayune
COlOred School Named

The public school of Picayune open
ed for the ,1942-43 session last Thurs
day morning and Supt. T. K. Boggan
announced the faculty for the colored
school as follows:
Prof. Joe G.. Brown, principal; Lu-
Gle Hughes, Annie Mae Nixon, Ceoia
Hollins, Pearl Robinson, Ruby Lloyd,
Rozena Hammond, Julia Washington,
and Evelyn Johnson assistants.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1942-09-12
RECEIPTS

District l, 1854. Dist. 2. $500;
Dist 3, $5O.01; Dist 4, $500; Dist
S, $500; Dist. 6, $3.50; Dist. Z
$92.86; Dist s, $1,000; Dist. 9, $685.;
Dist. 10, $4,000; Dist. IL, $500;
Musical Program, $172.21; Special
Gifts, $4,000; Women's Committee
$2O6.00; Churches, Special $8.O1
Total, $1,37O.17.