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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26
ATTENDS USHERS MEET

Mr. J. E. NcNeamer, Founder of
the City Usher Board Union, a
member of Christ Temple Church
and owner of the Acme Cafe, North
Parish Street, spent Sunday June
20, in Memphis, Tennessee, as the
guest Of his father, Mr.. Willie Nc
Nearmer, ADELAIDE Street.
While in the city, it was Mr.
McNeamer's pleasure to visit very
interesting and inspiring meeting
of the Usher Board of the Mt. Zion
Baptist Church of that city. In
this meeting plans were discussed
for this Boards participation in
the annual Jubilee and Coronation
to be sponsored by the Ushers Fed
Grafton of Tennessee, Thursday
Night, July l, 1943, at the Selem-
Gilfield NJ. B. Church, Corner Iowa
and Florida st.
Recognized by this group as the
founder of the City Usher Board
Union in Jackson and the Missis-
sippi State Usher Board Union, Mr..
McNeamer was asked by the Tenn
essee Ushers to bring greetings to
the Ushers in Mississippi.
Some two years ago, Mr.. McNea-
mer was instrumental in carrying
nearly two hundred ushers from
jackson to Memphis.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

has further restricted RETAIL DE-
LIVERIES in the Eastern gasoline
shortage area. Packages measuring
less than go inches in combined
length and girth or weighing less
than five pounds may no longer
be delivered. Certain commodities
such as milk, bread, eggs, fruit,
vegetables and meat, are exempted
from the restriction.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26
Information
For Housewives
Food

F R o z N FOOD CEINING
PRICES for the 1943 pack will be
about the same as current maxi
NUNS for the 1912 pack, according
to Office of Price Administration
FROZEN ASPARAGUS A N d
STRAWBERRIES, however, will
increase in price asparagus about
enc cent pound and Strawberries
three or four cents a pound.
Civilians will receive six addi-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26
Social Page-Navy Recruits Guest.

Social Page-Navy Recruits Guests
Hundreds Of Navy recruits under
the leadership of Petty Officer Har-
old Jacobs have spent portions of
several days as guests of the USO
Club, $40 N. Parish Street during
the past few weeks.
These very fine young men came
from all parts of the state, and
were enroute to the various train
ing centers where they will be
shaped into the fighting and fear
less sailors that mark the long and
illustrious tradition of this branch
of our service.
Director George L. Edwards, and
the entire USO staff have extended
every courtesy, and made availa-
BILE every facility of the club to
these recruits.
Petty Officer Jacbs states that
the wide variety of games, unlimit-
ed number of free recordings,
many issues of current magazines
and newspapers, and free station
cry have provided the men with
various means of entertaining
themselves, and that this fact has
no doubt caused them to avoid
possible friction that they might
have experienced by coming into
a new environment, and not know
ing the better places to frequent.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Another visitor in the city is
Mrs. Leroy Hall, the former Ruth
Redmond, daughter of DR.. and
Mrs. S. D. Redmond, East Church
Street. Mrs. Hall has been in At
lanta, Georgia, where she has at
tended Atlanta University where
she has been studying for an M.
A. degree in English. After her
visit here she plans to visit her
husband who is attending Howard
University's School of Dentistry.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26
JACKSON SOCIAL NEWS
By SARAH McNEAMER HARVEY

brother who is prosperous far
mer Mr. Nance is also active and
well known in church and frater-
nal circles. He recently gave $1,000
to his church for himself and wife.
The Names are regular readers of
this and other Negro papers.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Pfc. C. S. Gardner, well known in
church, business and social cir
cles here, stopped off in the city
enroute to the Annual Session of
the S. S. and B. 7. u. Congress of
the NaNtional Baptist Convention.
Inc, that is being held in Cincin-
natl this week. Pfc. Gardner is
stationed at Hattiesburg.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26
TIDBTT OF NNSWS ABOUT
FOLK WE KNOW +.

Cpl. Jackson j. Mckinley has
returned to Camp Tyson. Tonnes
see, where he is stationed after a
delightful visit with his wife, Mrs.
Lemmie Mckinley, 207 E. Cavis
Street.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

is stationed on an island some
where in the South Pacific. Young
Seaman Ward, says he's having the
time of his life.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Mrs. Charlotte D. Henderson who
has been secretary and club assist
ant at the Center has been grant
ed leave of absence. She has
accepted a Civil Service position in
Washington, d. c. Miss Gertrude
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Mrs. Victoria Hardy of Chicago
spent few days in the last week
as the guest of her cousin, Miss
Alice Dawson and friend, Mrs. Mil
dred Lewis, 100 Livingston Street.
She received many social courte-
sizes, among them being a Dinner
Party given Sunday afternoon, at
which the honoree formed many
friendships. Miss Dawson accom-
panied Mrs. Hardy back to Chica-
go for visit.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Opt. Jeffrey D. Durr spent sew
eral days in the city with his wife,
Mrs. DUR, TIT Pascagoula ST., 9TH
er relatives and friends, who gave
the former well known and pop
ular Dotty Cab driver a most pleas
ing reception. A number of social
affairs were held in his honor.
Cpl. Durr is stationed at Camp Ty-
son, Tennessee
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26
1. Hart has taken her place. Miss
Hart comes to this position well
prepared for service.


The South American Adventure
Club for Juniors and Intermediates
is a new club and is being enthu-
siastically received. Miss CARVER
Supervisor. of the Center, wishes
to urge any other boy or girl who
wishes to become a member of this
club to do SO at once, in order to
appreciate the value of the club
The program of this club consists
of play, worship, stories, handwork
and the study of South American
Country. This club meets at 1C
o'clock.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

News was received this week by
Mrs. Annie Ward, 143 E. Monu-
ment Street, from her son, &c
Seaman Chester, who states that he
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Mr.. Will Nance, owner of the
Nance Cleaners. South Parish
Street, is a frequent receiver of
choice farm products from his
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

The Women's Sewing Group
Group meets every Monday from
3-5 p. m. There is good machine
in service. All will be given in
dividual attention by the leader,
Mrs. Dunson.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Friends are happy to welcome
home Mrs. Percy W. Prothrow, the
former Mildred Boutin who is here
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
H. H. Boutin, East Church Street.
Since her marriage one year ago,
Mrs Prothrow has liven in Luf-
kin, Texas.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Pfc. Claiborne Scott is in the
city as teh guest of his wife on
West Pearl Street where he is be-
ing given a most welcome recep-
ton by members of the family and
friends. Pfc. Scott is well known
and his many friends are happy to
greet him.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

The Pre-School PTA is scheduled
to hold regular meetings during
the summer months. These meet
ings are held on Monday after
each 1st and 3rd Sunday. Mrs.
Dunson desires that all members
attend regularly.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Mrs. Marie Anderson, Silver
City, Miss, was a recent visitor in
the city as the guest of her moth
er, Mrs Laura Walker. She came
OF join her two rothers, Mr.. James
Hughes from Chicago and Sgt. Sam
Hughes from Los Angeles.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

The many friends of Mrs. Min
ME Foster, West Oakley Street are
sorry to hear of the illness that
confines her to the Green Annex.
1t is hoped that she will soon be
completely well again.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Mrs. Edna Turner, popular Bell
Street Beautician returned to her
home last week after spending
several weeks visiting in Birming-
ham with friends who did every
thing possible to make her visit
an enjoyable one. Mrs. Turner
joined her husband, Mr.. Howard
Turner in the Alabama city.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

urged by Henry w. Boyd, Jr., Chief
of WIPES Shoe Section, to maintain
production of SHOES for the phys
ically deformed and manned at a
rate to meet current demands. de-
spite shortage of leather and
other materials.
Ceiling prices on women's HOS
IERY which contains yarn COM
posed of silk combined with rayon
or cotton have been announced by
Office of Price Administration. to
become effective June %. Such
stockings will cost as follows: SO
gauge and lower, 70 cents; AZ
gauge, 80 cents; As gauge, $1.OO; 4s
gauge, 5115; and 81 gauge and high
err, SIPS.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26
Household

Extreme variety in FURNITURE
is one of the luxuries civilians must
forego for the duration. WPB's
wood furniture order, calling for
an approximate two-thirds cut in
the number of existing patterns,
comes into full effect on the first
of July. New patterns were pro-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Mr.. j. H. Powells, Jr., 203 Whit
field Mill Road is the new Boys
Club worker at the Center re-
placing Mr.. John B. Powells who
was compelled to 60 into Defense
Industry. Mr. Powells comes to
the Center well equipped for his
work with boys.
1t is hoped that boys and girls
will take advantage of the service
rendered at the Center's Play
ground.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26
William Johnson
Bethlehem
Center News

The Health For Victory Club met
at Jackson College Monday night
June II, 1943. This club is CO.
sponsored by the o. C. D. and the
Mississippi Power and Light Co
Miss Sarah Whiteside, Home Econ
omist, as Demonstration. The Ne
gro o. c. D. is the William john
son Bethlehem Center.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Miss Leria Howard left the city
last week for Dayton, Ohio, where
shewill visit her sister and other
relatives. Miss Howard, a 1910
graduate of Jackson College has for
the past two years been a popu-
lar member of the teaching staff
of the Belzoni Colored Schol, Bel
mi, Miss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Pre- Arthur L. Brakefield is in
the city on furlough as the guest
of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. AL
len Brakefield, w. Pascagoula ST.,
other relatives and friends. He re-
ports a delightful time while on
his furlough and expresses himself
as being very appreciative of the
many social honors. accorded him.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Mrs. Dnnie Bell Graham, 157 E.
Street left last week for Chicago
to visit her son, other relatives and
friends.
Sgt. Sam Hughes has returned
to Los Angeles, California, where
he is stationed after visiting his
mother and other relatives in the
city. He also visited relatives in
Flora, Miss. While here, Sgt.
Hughes was joined by his brother
and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Hughes, Chicago. The Hugh
SIS are sons of Mrs. Laura Walker.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-06-26

Cpl Samuel Runnels was home
last week from his camp in North
Carolina to visit his mother, other
relatives and Miss Margaret Ran
som, West Hamilton Street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-09-24

Boston, Sept. 2l--(Ur1 "A
ton OF compulsory military scfl
as the acid test Of sincerity m d|
armament pacts highllgllts 4
knights Of Columbus poSt-wax D1o
gram.
The plan, announced last night n
superior Judge John 2. Swift 81
Massachusetts, chairman Of The W
Of o. executive committee, SUCCESS
that effective sanctions be estnhs
lished against any nation declinlliM
to disarm or 10 abolish CONSUMPTION
Among the aims listed are the eu6
ification of the natural and positive
law Of nations: the guarantee TO ell
nations great and small Of indep1n@
dence and the right TO exist, and the
promotion Of progressive, reciprocal
and simultaneous disarmament
among nations.
In an Introductory statement.
william Cardinal O'Connell, Dean q
the Catholic Hierarchy In Americe
said:
I'VE have a right to be proud os
the fact that America has not en-
tered this raging conflict for any
selfish purpose. Whatever comes, we
have faced our national duty with &
clear conscience. We want no land,
no tribute, no gold, no vengeance
We want only justice and q peace
that shall be secure"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-09-24
Reprieve For
Shoe Ration

Washington, Sept. 24-(UP)-The
Once Of Price Administration,
alarmed by q sharp drop in the
production Of civilian shoes, eX-
tended indefinitely today the expir-
alton date of shoe stamp No. IS and
warned that the next stamp prob
ably must last six months instead
Of four.
Stamp No. 10 in ration book one
was due to expire October 81. Its
extension was a move to prevent
last-minute rush buying and to dis
courage people from buying shoes
before they needed them.
The next stamp, which may have
to last six months, is No. in the
"airplane" series in book three. It
becomes valid November !.
The OPA said civilian shoe ra-
lions have not been set at two pair
a year, as the six month period
might indicate, since increased pro-
duction might permit shortening
Of that time.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-09-24
Current Rationing Regulations
MEATS AND FATS

MEATS AND FATS
"1S "Y" stamps brown "Ap and -"
stamps In I viii be valid through Oct
PROGRESSED FOODS
Blue w. and Nv" Book II viii remain In force
through Oct co.
CEILING PRICES
prices food commodities
Inconsistencies should
reported to the Price panel Of the ration board.
Coupon 10 valid through oct 81
Coupon valid for five pounds Of through October 81
vaio
for will until 81 Additional
aoments canning is pounds will the ration
canning registration
o. to 4:30 m.
GASOLINE
81 and &C" coupons are valid for two and half gallons
NO Of "A" valid gallons through
November 81.
automobile registration number the the issued
It illegal to hold which endorsed
Glass unit" stamps all Of which marked valued 10
gallons class unit marked
ons class units marked 49, worth ESQ gallons All enercd
ration certificates particular
stamp and all such stamps time
regardless
mined the Of oil
tankB.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-09-24
GOV. M'CRATH
SPEAKS ON UNITY
Former Governor Hurley
Forecasts Victory for
Democrats in 1914

Governor J. Howard McGrath Of
Rhode Island last night addressed
the meeting Of the State Democra-
tic Central Committee, citing to the
Connecticut Democrats the unity
which his party enjoyed m ms state
Speaking on party organization. he
stated. that the reason for the sue.
cess in his state was due to the
party workers submerging their
personal interest for the sake Of the
party. II
Governor Mc0rath was intro
duced by Governor Of Connecti-
cut Robert A. Hurley, who spoke Of
the need for the state party to drop
any defeatist attitude 1t may have
had in the past, and stated that he
felt assured Of a Democratic victory
in the coming state and town cleo
tons.
The meeting was well attended
with only two or three committee
members absent. All four Of the
representatives from Waterbury
were reported present.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-09-24
DIVORCE SUITS
DECIDED TODAY
Three Husbands Awarded
DEGREES By Judge John
A. Cornell

Three men were granted divorces
by Superior Court Judge John A.
Cornell following hearings at short
calendar session today. Two Of the
DEGREES were based on charges Of
cruelty and the other on desertion.
All Of the actions were uncontested.
Walter Kalick Of Middlebury was
granted a divorce from Mary Ann
Saukas Kalick, also of Waterbury.
The petitioner gave Oct. %, 1892 as
the date Of marriage and said his
wife became intolerably cruel in De-
cember, 1910.
Claiming he was deserted May 5,
1910. Stanley Fuller Of Cheshire Sc
cured a divorce from Louise Cod
dington Fuller, also of Cheshire. The
couple married Nov. 8, 1904.
1ntolerable cruelty was the basis
Of the divorce awarded to Richard
Dumont Of Middlebury from Anna
Kenny Dumont. The marriage was
performed Nov. II, 1886 and cruelty
was said to have started May IS,
1897.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-09-24
All CLUBS JOIN
NATIONAL DRIVE
'43 Fire Prevention Week
to Be Observed By Mil
lion Youths

Through their National Farm
Safety program, practically all All
club members In the nations larg-
est volunteer youth organization
which now totals 100000 rural
boys and girls are being urged
to take part in the 1943 Fire Pre-
vention Week, which will be held
october 3-9, by Presidential proc
lamation.
That the Alters are helping to
reduce the annual farm fire losses
Of $500 lives and millions Of dol
lars in now irreplaceable buildings
and equipment vitality essential to
the war program, Is reflected In the
clubbers' records OF achievement in
the current National All Farm
Safety activity.
Among the aims Of the program
are to impress others to become
safety conscious to locate fire haz-
ards and correct them, and to as
sist in providing or installing SIM
pie home fire-fighting equipment
In or near all farm buildings. The
youthful workers have made big
strides in carrying out these OBJ.
jectives since the activity's incep-
ton last January, by giving talks,
demonstrations and playlets on ac-
cident and fire prevention at local
meetings, by inspecting home prem
ises for accident and fire hazards,
and conducting COMMUNICATIVE
safety campaigns. Their safety
activities have called for extra
ordinary efforts this year, due to
the large number Of inexperienced
workers on farms.
Records Of all participants In
this activity are being considered for
special recognition in the form Of
county, state and national awards
provided by the Mennen company.
They include medals to county blue
award groups, and a 500 War Bond
to the outstanding safety champion
in each state. An all-expense trip
to the 22nd National All Club Con-
gress. Chicago. Nov. 28-Dec. /. and a
$500 scholarship also will be present.
ed to each Of the four members Of
the national blue award group sell
elected from the state winners.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-09-24

municipality to invest upward TO
one-half OF its reserve for such pur-
poses.
It's final adoption Is subject to the
approval and recommendation Of
the Board Of Aldermen and the city
corporation counsel.
This special meeting, called by
Mayor Monagal1, was opened with
his reading Of the telegram received
from Colonel Thomas Hewes, state
chairman Of the Third War Loan
drive, which expressed alarm over
the current deficit Of the state in
meeting It's war loan quota. AS pur-
chase Of these treasury certificates
may be added to Waterways con-
tribution It was recommended by
the mayor that It's adoption be put
through Immediately.
Purchase Of this type certificate
which bear a seven heights interest
rate and mature in Sept. 1914, was
recommended by the board as being
the most fluid type capable Of
meeting emergencies that may arise.
Any approval by the board Of all
derinan will authorize the City trea-
suref to arrange for this purchase.
This plan, first came UP for dis
cussion locally, last Spring, at the
time that the Of = nal bill Of APP
prevail was being ssudied In the state
legislature. Further inquiries into 1t
have been the subject Of discussion
at most Of the finance meetings
since that time, and until now the
varied phases Of the study have not
permitted immediate decision.
It Is believed that this Is the first
time in the history Of all city adj
Yininistrations that Waterbury's re-
serve funds have been invested in
this manner, and It is believed that
through this medium the city will
benefit by the soundness Of such q
disposition, Of It's dependable re-
serve.
The motion will be presented to
the board Of alderman at their reg
lilar meeting next Monday night,
and Is expected to meet with their
approval.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-09-24
few ABSENTEE
BALLOTS HERE
Officials Puzzled BY Ap.
parent Lack Of Interest
Among Servicemen

Local ofncials remain alarmed
at the listlessnesS Of the returns on
the absentee ballots, for the forth
coming city election. Although
about so more applications have
been mailed out this week making
the total about 400, only 1--WE signed
returns have been mailed to the
registrars ONCE during the week
bringing the latter total to a figure
Of about fifty.
Parents and relatives Of men in
the service are being urged to re-
quest that these men make return
Of their signed forms as son as pos
sible. It Is pointed out, however,
that anyone stationed within the
state is not allowed to use this
method.
To be eligible for voting, the in
dividuaps name must be listed In
the files Of the registrar Of voters
ONCE, and their qualifications
passed on by the proper authorities.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-09-24
FRANK B. KEILY'S
CONDITION GRAVE

Naugatuck, Sept. "a - The condi-
ton of Frank B. Kiely, wel-known
resident who has ben Ill at his
home. 16 Oak street, for several
months, is reported grave"
Mr.. Kiely formerly conducted a
package store on South Main street
and earlier was in the meat business
In his youth he was an athlete,
having pulayed on the first Naug-
atuck high school football team of
which John F. McDonough, now
common pleas court pudge, was a
member.
Mr.. Kiely also was a member Of
Naugatuck and Waterbury minstrel
troupes some years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-09-24
CLUB ARRANGING
MINSTREL SHOW
Old-FasiliOned Revue to
Be Presented for Smoke
Fund October 22-23

rfe committee planning an old
fashioned minstrel show and dance
for Washington Park Community
club, proceeds from which are to be
used TO send gifts to the service
men Of the Hill and the balance to
be used for the sick benefit fund,
met last evening at the Community
House. Plans were mace to have
rehearsals two nights week, Tues
day and Thursday, and the show will
he held October 20. and 49, Friday
and Saturday night. Patrick Wal
lace, has accepted the work Of di-
recting the show. First rehearsal
will be held next Tuesday night
at 1870 O'Clock and Mr.. Wallace Is
asking all on the Hill TO respond
and be on hand so that no unneces-
ssry C~lays will be encountered.
With only about three weeks for
rehearsing, a great deal Of work
will have to be taken care Of.
The club hopes to have this some
thing different in the line OF enter
tainment. something both old and
young may enjoy.
There will be lots of color and en-
tertainment and speciality acts.
In order to help the committee
working on the mailing Of cigarettes
to the boys overseas, the secretary
would appreciate It, If any Of the
relatives of boys who are now over
seas. will kindly send in their mail
ing address as near october I as pos
sible, II would be O great help, as
it takes time to get things ready
and mailed by October IS, which is
the deadline for overseas Christmas
mail.
John d. Cuddy, and George Lynch
are co-chairmen Of the minstrel and
dance, and anyone who could donate
their services, will be heartily well
come, II they will kindly contact
either Of the chairmen.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-09-24

Red "x", "Y", and "z. stamps in Book II and brow
stamps in Book III win be valid through Oct 2.