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Evening star., 1943-04-24
New Loan Plan SET Up
To Encourage Steps
For Fuel Economy
FHA LiberuIizes Terms
To Get Work Done Now
And Avoid Fall PiIe-up

To assist the national drive for
fuel economy, the Federal Housing
Administration has established a
delayed payment plan for loans in
sured under its Title I program
which finance fuel conservation in
stallations this spring and summer,
Federal Housing Commissioner Alb
ner H. Ferguson announced today.
The FHA has notified the 5000
private lending institutions author
lied to operate under it's Title I
program that initial payments on
loans made between April 20 and
September l may be deferred until
November l, 1943, If the entire pro-
seeds are used for the conversion of
heating equipment to the use of
other fuels, for application of in
sulation within existing structures
or for installation of storm doors,
storm windows or weather stripping
In making this liberalization of
its Title I loan terms, the FHAs
objective is to encourage home
owners to undertake fuel conserva-
ton work during the warm weather
season and thus prevent a heavy
congestion of this type of work next
fall, Mr.. Ferguson said.
Home owners having funds avail
able should undertake fuel conserva-
ton work on a cash basis, Mr..
Ferguson said. The Title plan, he
pointed out, is available for the
assistance of those unable to pay
for such work in one lump sum.
The new delayed payment plan
will permit them to defer payments
until the start of the next heating
season.
Under Title I loans for heat
conservation measures are available
through lending institutions in
amounts up to $4,000 and are pay
able in monthly installments over
as long as 36 months. The Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System have exempted loans for
these purposes from its restrictions
on consumer credit. Similarly, the
construction involved in converting
oil or gas burning furnaces to the
use OF other fuels or in installing
inside insulation, weather stripping
storm doors or storm windows may
be undertaken without authorize
ton from the War Production
Board.
Evening star., 1943-04-24
Sales Of Real Estate
In Nearby Virginia
Continue Active
Permits Issued for 8
Two-Story Brick Row
Houses in Alexandria

Nearby Virginia sales continued
active this week with a number of
property transactions reported. In
addition, it was recalled by A. r.
Lash, Alexandria building inspector,
that permits had been issued for
the construction of eight two-story
brick row houses on Alexandria
avenue. Joseph K. Seidle was listed
for the two groups of four each
which will cost total of $4,000.
Compton, 545-acre estate near
Bristow, Prince William county
was reported purchased by j. Carl
Kincheloe and Claude E. Hixson,
Of Manassas, from Westley r. Kid
well. The property will be devoted
to general farming and livestock
raising by the new owners, who
also own and operate other farms
in the county. The farm extends
along both sides of Broad Run for
a distance of half mile, and is
considered one of the better farms
in the vicinity. The purchase in
cludes a 12-room remodeled dwell
ing, tenant houses, livestock, and
equipment.
Benjamin Belcher, Camden, SC,
an official of the War Production
Board here, has leased "Airhe,"
estate of gardens and grounds near
Warrenton, from Mrs. Thomas P.
Herney Of Philadelphia.
G. r. Ahalt, Leesburg, has pur-
chased the 220-acre farm of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles B. Lee, Water
ford. The property is known locally
as Twin Cedars.
Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Nelson,
Brunswick, have bought the 19-acre
place of w. w. Wine near Rehoboth
Church on the Wheatland-Lovetts-
vile road.
Evening star., 1943-04-24
Before Repairing Home or Store
Make Study of WPB Order LII
Regulations Amended Many Times
With Restrictions on Alterations
BY CARTER BROOKE JONES.

Does your home need repairs? your
better
the matter Conservation Order L4 which
many
tell ohand exactly what allows and
Evening star., 1943-04-24
Permits for bui|dinq
Tota|ed $74,995
Here Last Week
Single Project to Cost
$4,000; II Others
More Than $500

Building permits issued for the
District this week amounted to STA
995, according to Robert H. Davis,
inspector. The major part of this
was a $4,000 permit granted w.
Waverly Taylor, 1923 Connecticut
avenue NV.
The project calls for the erection
of six two-story brick and Stag roof
flats of "a units at 3035- 49, At
51-55 Thirtieth street S. E. w.
Waverly Taylor, Inc, Is listed as
builder, with Taylor & Eberhard
listed as architects.
In addition to this large project
there were IL others of $500 or
more, mainly for repairs Continuing
the recent trend new building in
the District and metropolitan areas
is at low point because of ma
terial priorities and the demands of
war-housing construction. Other
permits Of $500 or more issued by
the Office Of Mr.. Davis include:
Alfred Kastner, 1928 Connecticut
avenue NV, owner. builder and
designer: to erect one 2-story con-
crete slab residence, 2405 Chain
bridge road NV; to cost $4,000.
Washington Gas Light Co., Elev-
enth and H streets NV, owner,
builder and designer: to erect one l.
story concrete, brick and wood
blower house, 1894 Twelfth street
Sc; to cost $4,000.
Grover Sharp, 5000 Foote street
NE, owner; Associated Contrac-
tors, Inc, 1401 Florida avenue NE,
builder; William st. Cyr Darlington,
1916 L street NV, architect; to
erect one 1-story frame dwelling
(two units), 5000 Foote street NE;
to cost $1,779.
Elizabeth T. Young, care Fred
Stohlman, Union Trust Building,
trustee; Rudolph Shillin. designer;
to make repairs, 1880 Thirty third
street NV; to cost $500.
Mrs. Margaret Mcdowell, 2214
wyoming avenue NV, owner; Jack
Prettyman, 720 Seventeenth street,
builder; James w. Adams. designer:
to make repairs, 1905 Thirty third
street NV; to cost $1,000.
Henry G. Slaughter, 1898 M street
NV, owner and builder; William
st. Cyr Darlington. architect; to
make repairs, 1888 Sixteenth street
NV; to cost $1,916.
Chamberlain Passagno Co., 1921
Twentieth street NV, owner and
builder; George L. Santmyers, archi-
tect;' to erect additions, 1877 to 165
Danbury street S.W.; to cost $500.
Chamberlain Passagno Co., 1921
Twentieth street NV, owner and
builder; George L. Santmyers,
architect; to erect additions, 1872
to 152 Danbury street S.W.; to cost
$500.
Evening star., 1943-04-24
Long View Is Sold
By District Owner
To Canadian

Long View" a 130-acre es-
tate on Piscataway Bay, in
Prince Georges County, Md,
has been purchased by Mrs. w.
l.. Breese, jr., of Montreal,
Canada, from Mrs. Alice L.
Ferguson of this city through
the offices Of Theodore F.
Menk.
The 10-room main house is
on a hill which gives a view up
the Potomac River as far as
Washington. It is located across
the bay and south of Fort
Washington, with a fine view
OF the Mount Vernon grounds.
Evening star., 1943-04-24

(See GARDENERS, Page BID
Evening star., 1943-04-24
Metal for Roofs Scarce

Metal cutters and downspouts may
be impossible to replace for the dur
alton. Careful cleaning and paint
ing Of exposed metal water con-
ductors on homes and other build
ings will prevent corrosion and pro-
long the life of much scarce and
valuable equipment
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29

Hamilton, capital of Bermuda,
became a city during Queen Vic
toria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29
Sugar Stamp
No. Is Valid
June First

Sugar Stamp Is in War Ration
Book Dne will become valid on
June l, and will be good for five
pounds of sugar through August IS,
the Office of Price Administration
announced today.
This maintains the current ration
of five pounds of sugar for a period
of 21s months. or just under IL
weeks, for another ration period.
Stamp number IL, good for five
pounds of sugar, expires on May 81.
Early announcement of the next
consumer sugar ration is made to
enable the sugar trade to plan its
operations well in advance, and thus
make the best possible use of plant,
labor, and transportation facilities.
Continued on Page Two)
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29

A handful of ordinary baking
soda will extinguish fire of burn
ing grease on a gas burner.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29
Correction

In our issue of May %, we listed
the name, Douglas Taylor of Alcorn
College as being the winner in the
contest sponsored by DR.. S. D. Red
mond.
This was an error on our part and
we wish to announce that the young
man who won first place in the In
tercollegiate Debate on How Best
to Improve the Economic Status of
the Negro Through Thrift" was
Douglas L. Conner, a native of
Pearl River County and member
of the 1913 graduating class of AL
corn A. & M. College.
A recent release from that Col
lege revealed the fact that Mr..
Conner has already used $4,000 of
his prize to make preliminary de-
posts incident to entering Meharry
Medical College.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29
Miss. Soldiers
Cited For Bravery
In South Pacific

SOMEWHERE IN THE SOUTH
PACIFIC-Four privates of an in
fantry regiment which has seen
heavy fighting in this theatre of op-
GRAFTON have been cited in orders
by their commanding officer for
gallantry in action.
During an enemy air raid pri-
Yates Henry Smith, Jr., Ben w.
Pettis, Jessie Harris and Verna c.
NeNal, voluntarily left the safety
of their air raid shelter to go to the
aid of soldiers of another organiza-
ton who were calling for help. In
doing so, they crossed open ground
while anti-personnel bombs were
still falling in the vicinity-thereby
risking their own lives. They evac-
uated several bomb wounded SOL
diers from damaged dugout and
brought them to safety. Private
NNeal who while aiding in the res
cue sustained bomb wound on his
left arm, has been awarded the
Purple Heart.
1t. Col. Julian G. Hearne, their
battalion commander in commend
ing them for their action, said,
THE gallantry of thes mnn is in
keeping with the fine tradition of
the infantry and is an inspiration
to their comrades, the entire bat
talon is proud of them"
Private Smith, is the son of Mrs.
Beatrice Smith of Godbine, La;
Pvt. Harris is the son of Mrs. Car
RE Harris of Tuskegee, Ala; Pri-
vate Neal is a resident of Ruleville,
Miss, and Private Pettis halls from
Senatobia, Miss.
Along with this story of gallantry
in action announcement was made
of the promotion of sixteen enlist
ed men and officers in the same
regimet. First Lieutenant Arthur
G. Howard of 700 E. 7th Street,
Tuscumbia, Ala, has been promot-
ed to the rank of Captain. He is
a graduate of the University of
Alabama and prior to active duty
was associated with the Tennessee
Valley Authority at Wilson Dam,
Alabama.
Mississippians to be promoted
are: Top Technician 4th grade: Ed
die l. Fulton, of New Albany, Miss,
Charles w. Seals of Ruleville, Miss,
to Corporal.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29
MORNING SERVICE FOR LANER SENIORS SUNDAY MAY 20 &30
|City-Wide Negro
Americanisn Meet
Called For Sunday

An Americanism Mass meeting in
which prominent speakers of both
races will appear on program, will
be staged Sunday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock at Parish Street Baptist
Church, DR.. c. A. Greer, pastor,
The meeting is being directed
by Evangelist Colemon w. Kerry,
national known leader and inter-
racial goodwill ambassador of Tex
as.
DR.. w. A. Hewitt, pastor of First
Baptist Church, will deliver the
Americanism address. Hon. w. E,
Holcomb, State Director, OPA, will
also speak and DR.. Jacob Reddix,
president Jackson College will
speak on the Loyalty of the Ne
gro"
Choirs of the City Churches will
feature Negro spirituals at the
meeting Soldiers from the camps
and Air Base will be honored guests
and Boy Scouts of the city will be
ushers and give a demonstration.
Other prominent speakers will APP
pear on program. Large crowds are
expected to attend and meet the
prominent Federal officials who will
attend.
The Negro population must show
IN every way that they are behind
the effort of the Allied Nations to
win this war" said Rev. Kerry, for
II Japan had not attacked our coun-
try, our boys would not have left
home to give their lives for free
DOM
When color and country are in
volved, I am for my country" the
evangelist stated. The Texas min
lister will close revival services at
Parish Street Baptist Church, Sun
day night
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29
Ship Named For
Harmon, Heroic
Mess Attendant
Sec. Knox Awards Him
Navy Cross PosthumOusly

JACKSON. Miss, May 25-Sec-
rotary of the Navy Frank Knox has
approved the assignment of the
name USS HARMON to a destroy
er escort vessel, now under con-
struction, to honor the name of the
late Leonard Ray Harmon, Negro,
Mess Attendant, First Glass, u. S.
Navy, and has awarded Harmon
the Navy Cross posthumously for
extraordinary heroism" while SER
wing aboard the USS SAN FRAN
CISCO.
Harmon was born in Cuero, Tex,
on January 81, 1917. He enlisted in
the Navy as Mess Attendant, Third
Class, at the Navy Recruiting Sta
ton in Houston, Texas on June 10,
1885, He was trained at the Naval
Training Station, Naval Operating
Base, Norfolk, Virginia and then
assigned to the USS TUSCALOOSA
for transfer to the USS SAN FRAN
CISCO. He reported aboard the
USS SAN FRANCISCO on October
28, 1889. Harmon was advanced to
Mess Attendant, First Class, on No
vember 5, 1941. He lost his life
during action against enemy Japan
csc forces in the battle of Guadal-
canal, November II and Is, 1912.
Throughout the engagement he as
sisted in caring for the wounded
and evacuating them to dressing
stations aboard the ship. He was
killed when he deliberately expos
ed himself to hostile gunfire to pro-
tect a shipmate.
The text of the citation accom-
panying the posthumous award of
the Navy Cross to Harmon is as
follows:
For extraordinary heroism while
serving aboard the USS SAN
during action against
japanese forces in the Solo
mon Islands area on November IL
and Is, 1912. With persistent dis
regard for his own personal safety,
Harmon rendered invaluable assist
ance in caring for the wounded
and evacuating them to dressing
station. In addition to displaying
unusual loyalty in behalf of the
injured Executive Officer, he de-
liberated yexposed himself to hos
tile gunfire in order to protect
shipmate and, as result of this
courageous deed, was killed in ac-
ton. His heroic spirit of self-sacri-
flee, maintained above and beyond
the call of duty, was in keeping
with the highest traditions of the
United States Naval Service. He
calamity gave up his life in the
defense of his country"
His next of kin is his mother,
Mrs. Naunita Harmon Carroll, Pc.
Box 381, Cuero, Texas.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29

Evangelist Colemon w. Kerry of
Dallas and Marshall, Texas who
will close revival services at Far
ish Street Baptist church Sunday
evening.
DR.. Kerry will also direct the city,
wide Americanism Mass meeting
at 2:30 Sunday afternoon with State
and Federal officials appearing on
program.
DR.. Kerry is rated with the lead
ing evangelists of the pulpit, hav-
ing conducted meetings throughout
America. He may be contacted by
writing Box 500, Marshall, Texas.
He has son who is following in
his footstep, Rev. Colemon w. Ker-
ry, who is student of Religion
at Bishop College and has also had
wide experience as minister. Mr..
Kerry, Jr., may visit the city this
weekend and speak while here.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29
State Soldiers
Make Fine Record
In English City

ENGLAND Residents of city
in the west of England miss the
company of battalion of Negro
Quartermaster troops of the Unit
ed States Army, who were station
ed in the city for eight months,
according to the letters they have
written to the Commanding Off
Ger of the battalion.
The troops, all from the south
ern states. besides keeping busy
with their Army duties, have kept
the people of the city entertained.
And without exception, the letters
from the residents of the city have
expressed regret at the departure
Of the troops, and have told of a
feelin ogf '1onesomeness" with the
troops gone and how they miss the
singing and their companionship.
One resident wrote, Everyone
says the same :. F.. they're sorry the
boys have gone. We miss them
very much. They kept the area
clean and they were always cheer
full and smiling. We miss them sing
ing spirituals in the evenings. It's
miserably quiet now"
Other residents added the COM
ments that they were loved by the
children, to whom they were more
Homogeneous" and they were a
quiet, civil, well behaved body of
men. We were sorry when they
went"
The British Area Quartering
Commandant added his commenda-
ing, I wish to thank you for the
ton to that of the resident, writ
good state in which the billets
were left when the troops vacated.
The men made every effort to i'm
prove the billets and special men
ton must be made of the improve
ments they made in the cookhouse
and the mess halls"
From the American commandment
of the area came the comment,
This incident shoul dsreve as an
example to all American troops in
the area. These men have set up
standard for all of us to follow"
Members of this battalion from
Mississippi are: Cpl. Grover l..
Hunt, East Third Street, LAUREL;
Pvt. First Class, Israel B. Robin
son, 1913 Eastview Street, Jack
son; Pvt Walter ]. Lewis, Licking
ton; Pvt. James E. Lewis, Grace;
Pvt. st. Clair c. Smith, Osyka; Pvt.
Peter Walker, Aberdeen; Pvt. Tay-
lor Tilford, Utica; Pvt. John Young
blodd, Tylertown; Pvt. Leslie May,
Meridian; and Pvt. First Class Will
liam Ramsey, Biloxi.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29
Mississippi CINE
Raise S7,168.5O

TUPELO, Miss, May CAMP
Responding to the urgent call of
Bishop John H. Moore, presiding
bishop of the Sixth Episcopal dis
trict, and rallying to the aid of
Mississippi Industrial college, Holly
Springs, the Is presiding elders of
the five annual conferences in
Mississippi raised land reported)
$7168.50 at the spring rally for
education here at Lane Chapel
CINE church Wednesday afternoon.
DR.. D. NJ Montgomery was host
pastor to the big State gathering.
The Is presiding elders of the five
conferences, several of the leading
pastors, laymen and other Metho-
dist leaders, attended the spring
rally.
Two out of state visitors were
Mrs. E. w. F. Harris, executive
secretary of the Women's Connec-
tional council and editor of The
Messenger, official organ of the
council, Jackson, Tenn, and DR.. c.
E. Chapman, aastor of Miles Chapel,
Tyler. Texas, and general secretary
of the general board of public re-
lations. Each addressed the spring
rally DR.. w. NJ. Frazier, president
of Mississippi Industrial college, al
SO addressed the gathering.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29
Memphis Red Sox
And Barons To
Play Here Tuesday

The Memphis Red Sox and
Birmingham Black Barons will
meet Tuesday night, June l, in a
ball game at League Park, jack
son, Miss.
These two teams will bring to
Jackson its first ball game of the
season.
Edward Lee, promoter has an
nonced that the admission will be
adults 4Oc, plus tax-children, Csc
plus tax.
Don't miss this big game of the
season!
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29
BY Alice Holmes Washington

|
ATLANTA, Ga.-Mrs. Bertha L.
Johnson, of Prentiss Institute, Prem
tiss, Mississippi, brought a most in
teresting message to the City Fed
GRAFTON of Women's Clubs at Lib
erty Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson
who is also President of the South
eastern Federation of Women Clubs
had wealth of information with
which to further enlighten our own
city group and the large number
of other persons present, thus win
ming much acclaim for materful-
ly delivered address.
Also making well received re-
marks were Mrs. G. w. Williams,
also of Mississippi, Representatives
for the City Federation, which with
selections from the city's more tall
ented persons rounded out the SUI
peru program.
On Monday evening at the home
of Mrs. Rogers Henderson, who SER
we'd as hostess to the duo of visi-
tors, the City Federation entertain
ed with an elaborate reception. The
receiving line, formed amid gor-
BOGUS arrangements of fragrant red
roses profusely scattered, included
Mrs. Horace Thompson, Mrs. Ber-
tina Johnson, Mrs. G. w. Williams,
Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Alice
Mickens of West Pal mBeach, Fla.
After greeting the visitors, guests
were ushered into the Henderson
dining room where they were SER
we'd dainty delicacies by the host
of matrons, Mrs. Anna Durham,
Mrs. Glenna Davis, Mrs. Juanita
Toomer, Mrs. Ann Cochran, Mrs.
]. B. Greenwood, Mrs. Joseph Craw-
ford and Mrs. H. M. Holmes. Mrs.
Anne Massey kept the guest regis
ter.
Delightful tunes were rendered
during the affair by Miss June
Dobbs, Mrs. Nolan and Mrs. C. w.
Williams, one of the honorees, who
gave both vocal and instrumental
selections.
Earlier on Monday afternoon, Mrs.
Mrs. W. A. Scott, ST., was hostess
to the visitors with an informal
luncheon at her home on Hunter
Street. Mrs. Scott proved quite a
charming hostess to Mrs. Johnson,
Mrs. Deborah Partridge, Mrs. Hen
derson, Mrs. C. w. Williams and
Mrs. Ruby Blackburn.
On Sunday evening. Mrs. Hattie
Green feted the visitors with tea,
on Tuesday morning, Mrs. John
w. Bowan complimented the visi-
tors with breakfast at the Savoy
Hotel.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29
Miss. First To
Place Negro
On AAA Staff


With the announcement last week
of the appointment of Willie E.
Ammons, Negro county agent, to the
state staff of the Agricultural Adj
iustment Agency, Mississippi be-
came the first state to name
Negro to an AAA post.
Mr.. Ammons, who will have an
office in Jackson with M. M. HUI
bert, Negro State Extension agent,
will work under the direction of
the state AAA committee, accord
ing to T. M Patterson, State AAA
Continued on Page Two)
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29
William w. Allen
To Succeed
Jesse O. Thomas

The Treasury Department this
week announced appointment Of
Willard W. ALE nof Baltimore. Md.
as Associate Defense Securities Pro-
motion Specialist. Mr.. Allen, who
succeeded Jesse o. Thomas, will as
sist in the special campaign for the
sale of war bonds and stamps among
Negroes. Mr.. Thomas has joined the
Red Cross national staff.
The new promotion specialist is
president of the Southern Life In
surance Company of Baltimore,
trustee of Morgan State College,
Grand Master of the Prince Hall
Masons of Maryland, Sovereign
Grand Commander of Scottish Rite
Masonry, Southern Jurisdiction; and
member of the Goodwill Indus
tries of Baltimore. He is also a di-
rector OF the CltlZenS Planning and
Housing Association of Baltimore,
vice president of the National Ne
gro Business League and of the Ma
tional Negro Insurance Association.
He has received honorary degrees
from Wilberforce and Allen Uni
versities.
Mr.. Allen will be associated with
William Pickens, Principal Defense
Securities Specialist; John w. Whit
ten and Mrs. Nell Hunter, Associate
Defense Specialists, in the war bond
sales campaign, and will work in
the Washington office.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-05-29
Gospel Singers
Of City To Honor
Thomas Dorsey

All Gospel Singers of the city who
sing Dorsey Songs or other songs
written by top-ranking gospel and
spiritual song writer's are asked to
cooperate and appear on the APP
probation Program that will pay
Continued on Page Two)