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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-09-25

ls+l military CONSUMPTION was ex-
tended 10 lndonesisns. who. at the
tne ~ the invasion. comprised
fourfiths OF the Indies Army They
were also about 10 pes cen; OF the
Navy. and the number OF lndo-
neS.snS N the Dutch Air Force was
and Isl constantly Increasing.
Trsn.nS camps in America are
experimenting these forces rcgu-
lar.y.
Why japanese Failed
Excellent relations between the
Dutch and lndoncsianS IN the pre-.
INVASION period have been cited by
the Bureau as De reason why
japanese "co-proSperity' plans have
not been successful in t.., occupied
areas
Under the Dutch regime native
ownership OF land 'ss guaranteed.
Europeans could only lease i from
IndoneSians. All lndoneSian civil
Law Wa. based on "Ada;." or native
custom: criminal cases only we're
settled according 10 Dutch LAW
Econom.c class differences were
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-09-25

and 10 discriminatory employment
policies" Only ID pc. cent are Off
Gals deferred by law. and % per
cent are deferred because they are
conscientious DIRECTORS.
According 20 the report the great
est cause for rejection OF Negroes
by the army is venereal disease,
bat illteracy Likewise presents a
serious problem. A four months
study made by selective service
during the summer and carly fall
81 1871 indicates that the rate is
Ave times that OF whites.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-09-25
1900 IN AIR SERVICE

WASHINGTON - CAMP - &C.
cause the job Of kccping a bomber
in fgh;ing trim is less glamorous
than flying il. the work az the air
service command, in which 10000
Negro civilians and sold crs includ.
ing go officers arc fighting the war
against the Axis, is covered in a
lengthy repor; released Saturday by
tho Office OF War Information.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-09-25
CLOD WEATHER STOPS
NATIVES

WINCHESTER. Va. - CAMP
Bahamian natives are finding it
difficult 10 adjust themselves to the
sudden change in temperature. ac-
cording 70 late reports. Though they
all shivered as they went about their
work OF picking apples few OF the
100 or more stayed at home because
OF the weather.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-09-25

SAN ANTONIO. Texas - On the
first page Of TIC "TailSpinner' Is pic
turcd among others. FIRST Sergeant
Louis d. shaw OF the :sth AVIATION
Squadron representing the Negro en-
listed organizations PsrueipstEg IN
bond purchases.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-09-25

Private Herbert Neal. Chicago: Will
liam Beaumont General hospital
& PaSo. Texas. for a course for
veterinary technicianS.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-09-25

manac 10 relate them TO position on
the earth.
BY methods laugh: him in school
the navigator can set his plane
down al the end OF a transoceanic
flight within an error radius OF
Is miles, less than four minutes
flying time.
The course for navigstors lasts
10 weeks. with an additional nine
weeks in bombardier work and six
weeks in flexible gunnery. Gradu-
ates are commissioned as aircraft
observers" in the Air Corps Reserve
with flight nav
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-09-25
Bembardier Is Key Man

From his station in the planes
plastic nose. the bomhardier holds
the success OF the mission within
his grasp. He must be taught TO sit
away out in front. with nothing
but a sheet OF glass between him
and many miles OF empty space -
and 10 sit there and do a delicate
job without being distracted by the
cannon shells and streams OF ma
chine-gun bullets that otttimes
cloud his vision.
He is accurate. he must be. With
his famous and jeslously-guarded
Norden bombsight materials cost
ing some $4,000. the bombardier
can drop bomb into a barrel from
an unbelievable altitude. While do
ing this he must operate some 30
switches, dials and levers. must be
able 20 read and correc: such in
struments as the air speed indicator.
the altimeter and the bank indica-
tor.
In school. he devo:es his time 10
two principal subjects: technique
OF bombsight operation and the tao
ties involved in bombing through
bad weather and anii-aircras; fire.
He IS expected to complete these
subjects in nine weeks time.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-09-25

Negroes In The Army
On The Battle Front
Women In The Waes
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-03
The Cairo Decision

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-03

BEDROOM SLIPPERS Ann
"HHaii,ncd shoes solve your
Christmas gift problem. We
h%rr hundreds, all sizes and
prices. Better shop now
Webb : Henderson Shoe
Store. Or
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-03

The japanese arc pretty smart at
that-they've picked out the biggest
ocean in the world in which success
fully to hide their fleet.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-03

CROW YOUR OWN FRUIT -
..n'in% Early Bearing Fruit
Trees. Nut Trees. and Berry
f:.a's. offered by Virginia's Lar
-"' Growers. Write for New Low
i'rIr" Catalogue listing extensive
!A' # Fruits and Ornamentals.
".AnlsbOro Nurseries, Inc. Way
!--NnEN. Virginia. M-W-F-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-03

COO HERS GROVE BAPTIST
'.HEth presents Musical Program
Henderson Institute. Sunday,
December ) at 80 p. m. AdmiS-
'''''' 3-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-03

USE VITA VAR FOR YOUR Nry,r
'.H' Job There is no paint bn,,a.
~ It Is the lowest priced quality
PAINT ~ town. Tanner Roofing Co
22-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-03

CHRISTMAS CARDS: MAKE YOUR
selection carly from our large as
."-i"ynt now on display. Name
nE= H'"d ii small extra charge
s." au" line of gifts for Service
a.'N before you buy. Affords
PRINTING X Office Supply Co. eft
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-03

N!"AYED-TWO MARE MULES
."' black. one dark bay. Anvonc
.... iHs information as 10 their
."".s'n1uts please notify D.
'.i.j'." phone SIG. Reward.
29-Gti
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-03

\ PIG TOOK UP AT MY UO,1r
"u DCrCHbcr !. Owner c,m
some by paying for keen and stt
@d. }. I. Pcsram. Route >. HanS
- 3-T-l0
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-03

A''" YOUR HOUSEHOLD GooDs
'.'i personal effects insured ~
H'' IN" us an opportunity Of Ia,
i'n2 YOU know how little il costs -
'.''F ms protection. Gates T.,
~ -"'" Agency. Phone 800, Hnrnn.
i'n..o."G. For Better Insurance =,
lS-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-03
WANT ADS
Get Results

IrH QUALITY GOALS AND Woo.
C.l "GO. IL. q. Fa,l;nrr &. S"ooll
26-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-12-03

WANT ADS
! Get Results
FOR QUALITY GOALS AND W0o;,
call 26o. II. O. Falkner & Son Hop
------ 26-tf
\ PIG TOOK UP AT MY HOW,
"u DCrCnbcr !. Owner c,m VIE Z
some by paying Tor Keep and , set
@d. J. +: Pesram, Route ,. Hens lens
3-7-l0
B Ma" YOUR HOUSEHOLD Goonc
$500 personal effects inSurrd@ %
H'' IN" us an opportunity of In,
iN" YOU know how little il cost =.
'.''F ms protection. Cntcs T.,
-'-"'" Agency. Phone 800, Home
iNu'a%. For Better Insurance y,
l8-tf
Use VITA VAR FOR YOUR NEyr
'..ni job There is no paint hn,,an
V. It is the lowest priced u,,aii,,,
paint 8" town. Tanner Roofing ~
22-,t
BEDROOM SLIPPERS Ann
"Hratj,ncd shoes solve your
Christmas gift problem. We
. h.Vr hundreds, all sizes and
prices. Better shop now
Webb 5 Henderson Shoe
sore. 2-tf
. CooHERS GROVE BAPTIST
'..'trH presents Musical Program
.irnd""S"n Institute, Sunday.
December at 40 p. m. AdmiS,
'''''. 3-2ti
NI"NTED- Two MARE Mules
."' black. on" dark bay. Anvonr
.... iHg Information as 10 Their
"".e'nouis please notify i.
'.'.j'." phone SIG. Reward.
29-Gti
CHRISTMAS CARDS: MAKE YOUR
selection carly from our large as
"n-i#.nt now on display. Name
/ l"'.N'"a ri small extra charge.
I =" .u" line of gifts for Service
A.'n before you buy. Affords
PERMITTING * Office Supply Co. eft
ME- HJY. SELL. AND TRADE CAT-
. i.' and hogs. ". Il. Hight Live
'"r.. Market. Phone l57. 9-eod-tf
"oR SALE GIRLS BICYCLE,
-...1r size. IN perfect condition,
good tres. d. X. Carter. 30 Car
,l'"a Avenue. Phone 662-J. 3-2;i
CROW YOUR OWN FRUIT -
..n'tn& Early Bearing Fruit
Trees. Nu, Trees. and Berry
Plants. offered by Virginia's Lar
-a.' Growers. Write for New Low
Price Catalogue listing extensive
ne # Fruits and Ornamentals
".lmlsbOro Nurseries, Inc. Way
'--hnE', Virginia. M-W-F-tf
NY TOI.SON'S SCABE-KNOX A
specific treatment for itch, eczema
.U! all forms of skin irritation. 75c
and 500 per jar. Peoples Drug
store. !iCndcr: on. N. C. T&Ftf
.
Ei'iI iiEADQuAETERS--WE HAVE
'." lai"s, official information re-
#..GUG iii, inspection and apDli-
cation tor new tires and tubes. Let
Us help YOU with yours. Henderson
|H."anIt!nG Go. 22-tf
PORTABLE CRATES. BASKET
'..'rs and frames. andironS. stove
" lad 6-inch pipe collars. Alex
:. .Hia.nS. 3-lti
GROCERIES, FRESH MEATS AND
Vegetables. Everything for your
;...r We deliver and sac you
aa and time. Phone 439. Always
ready 10 serve you. HcrbertS Vel
j." Front. 25-tf
>"H Us For YOUR FURNITURE
I..tF. We will help you locate any
Items oDlalmablc, if not in stock
-." us, save money. r. E. Sattcr-
"-.tc * Sons, next 10 fire station.
$50 CORDS OF SLABS FOR SALE.
CRY. IN good condition, bark OF,
oak and pine. Sell as whole.
Thompson Service Station. ga
miles north of city. 29-6t
FOR SALE: so GALLON OAK
barrels for liquids. $500 each.
Lane Nchi Bo;;ling Co. 3-2t
TENANT WANTED FOR FARM
with II acres tobacco allotment.
Good team and equipment. Apply
James L9mOnd. Kittrell N. c. lit
WANTED - CLEAN, SOFT RAGS
, IL cents pound at Dispatch Of
flee.
GOOD USED CARS AT REASON
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-10-28
Ration Reminder


Gasoline-In II east coast states A-6
coupons are now good. In states out
side the east coast area AS coupons
are now good.
Fuel Oil-Period 1 coupons are good
Through January 3.
Sugar-Stamp No. Ia good for 5 pounds
through November /. Stamp No. 20 -
Book Four becomes good November 1,
and will be good for 5 pounds through
January IA, 1914. Stamps Nos Is and
16 good for 5 pounds each for home
canning through October 81.
~Shoes-Stamp No. IS good for one pair.
Stamp No.. l on the "Airplane" sheet
in Wan Ration Book Three becomes
good for one paid November l..
Meats. Fats-Brown stamps c, d, f and
F good through October 80. Brown
stamps G, now good, expires Deem
Der 4. Brown stamp H becomes good
October 81 and remains good through
December A.
Processed Foods-Blue stamps X, Y, and
2 good through November 90. Green
stamps A, B, and C in Book Four be-
come good November 1 and remain
good through December 20.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-10-28
Clubs

Miss Hazel Brown visited her sister.
Mrs. Julius Guion, recently.
Lamar Alday is spending this week
here with friends.
Etherdige Cain, SEE, USN, is spend
ing this week with homefolks.
LOST-Lady's Bulova watch between
postoffice and Browne Bros, Monday.
Reward. $500. Mrs. AKRON Lewis.
Shack Williams SIC, is spending a
lew days at home with his family.
Friends of Marcus Rodgers and Ira
Hendricks now stationed at San Diego.
CALI, will be glad to know they have
been promoted to private first class.
Mrs. W.. H. Fincher, Mrs. Reed and
Mrs. lack Reed and daughter, of Lex
ington, were Durant visitors Tuesday.
Mrs. Dale Alsbury Of New Orleans,
is spending this week with Mrs, ]. d.
Alsbury.
1t. Col. and Mrs. George Spann have
just returned from a seven-day leave
spent in South Mississippi, Louisiana,
and Florida. They have an apartment
in the c. W. Myers home.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Waugh of Mem
Miss Juanita Justice has returned to
San Antonio, Texas, after spending last
week here with her mother, Mrs. J. W.
Justice.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Field and chill
dren, of Jackson, spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Graham
Field.
Miss Marjorie Weaver celebrated her
10th birthday Sunday, October Gath, and
the following were her supper guests:
Misses Margaret Rivers, Lena Arm
strong, Mrs. Carl Herrin, Jr., and John
ME Parkinson.
Mrs. l.. E. Barr and Mrs. T. E. Steele
of Lexington, were Durant visitors this
week.
Mrs. Rupert Ellard has returned with
Pfc. Harold Ellard from Battle Creek,
Mich, where he has beer in the hos
pital. He is now on a 30-day furlough
here.
Cpl. Robert Ray, who is stationed at
Catalina Island, Calf, is home this
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-10-28
Elizabeth Ookes Wed
To Billie Murtin

A wedding of wide interest to the
people of Holmes and Alfalfa counties
was that of Miss Elizabeth Cakes,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
Cakes, of West, to Cpl. Billie Martin
of West, on Oct. %, 1943.
The bride is a graduate of West High
School and Holmes Junior College and
is now an efficient teacher of Carmack
school in Attala county.
The bridegroom is the son of Mrs.
Evie Martin of West. He is a graduate
of West High School and is now in the
5ank division of the armed service. He
is located at Camp Polk, La. After Cpl.
Martins short furlough he will return
to his duties at Camp Polk and Mrs
Martin will resume her duties at teacher
Of the fifth and sixth grades in Carmack
school.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-10-28

Mrs. Ethel Schweizer, of Joliet, H.,
left this week for home after visiting
her brother, Harry O'Cain.
After spending several weeks with her
mother, Mrs. Sallie Glass, Mrs. Joe
LOST-Lady's Bulova watch between
postoffice and Browne Bros, Monday.
Reward, $500. Mrs. AKRON Lewis.
May has zone to Corinth.
Mrs. John Campbell left for Memphis
where she will spend several days be-
fore going to Clarksdale to visit her
son, Buford, and family.
Mrs. Irby johnson spent Monday in
Jackson.
Miss Katherine Weeks spent several
days this week in Durant.
Mrs. Joe Hughes returned from Green
wood after spending ten days visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Hughes.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-10-28

week on furlough. Mrs. Ray met him
in Jackson Tuesday.
Miss Chris Rutledge, Lexington, was
a Durant visitor Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ken Sutton, Memphis,
spent the weekend in Durant.
Miss Maggie Rivers is spending the
weekend at home.
Mrs. d. I. Peterson, of Jacksonville,
Texas. is visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. w.
Justice, and family.
Miss Dorothy Mitchell. Vicksburg. is
spending this week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. C. Mitchell.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-10-28
Personals
Patients Al The Hospital

Mrs. Francis Dingwerth, Durant.
Mrs. Melvin Grantham and baby son,
Durant, Route 2.
J. NJ. Newman. McComb.
Mrs. L. P. Hand and baby girl, Good
man.
Mrs. NJ. A. Ousley and baby girl, Good
man.
Miss Virginia Golfer. Durant.
Miss Edna Golfer. Durant.
Mrs. J.. NJ. Swarts and baby son,
Tchula.
Billy klopman, Pickens.
phis. are visiting their daughter, Mrs
billiard Odom.
Mrs. billiard Odom spent Wednesday
in Memphis.
LOST-Lady's Bulova watch between
postoffice and Browne Bros, Monday
Reward. $500. Mrs. Arrcn Lewis.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-10-28
Society
Mrs. G.. w. Drone
Hostess to Club

Mrs. G. W.. Drane was hostess to the
Twentieth Century Club on Wednesday,
October 18th with fourteen members
present.
The program for the afternoon was,
Public Health" Mrs. Bacon was leader
of the following program:
Roll ~Call-Health Note
New Medicine-Mrs. J. C. Gum
Health Conditions in Occupied Countries
Mrs. Walter Odom
Food Quiz-Mrs. F. c. Calender.
The members were asked into the
dining room to see a display of canned
food. Mrs. Harry O'Cain received a
prize for having won the most blue
ribbons on her display.
The hostess served tempting refresh
ments during the social hour.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-14
WATER SUPPLY CUT
OFF BECAUSE OF NEW
VALVE INSTALLATIONS

During the last two 81 three
days. when running water in
Kew Wet was inadequate. 81. ~
some CASES. stoppcc altogether. II
was rluuorcd that tho wafer
mains had burst IN the vicinity
Of PIGEON Key but officials in
the Naval Operating Base III kcy
West said TODAY that the rum"r
Wa cTroneoI;S.
The wafer "a. cut off bccausc
Of the installation of ncw valves
At puni "a short distance north
of TINS land and u va, thought
that the work could have heen
done an ~ hours. bat II feqi'ii
ed half dav longer than that
time
Al tn. ba-o II ws- SAID - "as
cxreCted the water will 10" il""
ING normally some tIne usIs ait
'-iuugu.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-14
ITALIANS and
NAILS Are NOW
LEAVING SICILY
DEPARTURE DEVELOPS INTO
MAD SCRAMBLE BY CROSS
ING STRAITS OF MES
SINA
dBy Associated Pressp

ALGIERS. Aug. 4.-The hat
tie of Sicily was reported today
TO have developed into mad
scramble of Italians and Ger
mans to get out of that island
by crossing the Straits of Mes
sIus to the Italian mainland.
Hundreds of small boats are
icing used 10y the fugitiveS in
eros ing the narrow body of wa
ter, only two miles wide at one
ToInt. that separates Sicily from
italy. SIX of those boats were
sunk today by American bomb
ers and Is others were damaged.
Last night British torpedo
boats entered the Straits of Mes
sina and launched torTedoes at
shipping IN the harbor of Mes
SIna. Three direct hits were
made. headquarters reported
The umbrella of fire. started
two dsvs ago bv enemy anti
aircraft guns. still hovers over
the Straits of Messina in protect
ing the boats in which enemy
troops are escaping.
Meanwhile. Americans on the
north Sicilian coast. the Ameri-
can columns that Captured Ran
dam yesterday and the British
Eighth Army. going up the east
''--s.St. continue tn draw nearer
and nearer To MeSSina. the final
roint of retreat for the enemy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-14
HABEAS CORPUS In
KINGS CASE NOW
BEING FIGURED ON

William V. Alburv and Enrique
Eyuuinaldo. Jr.. said tins morning
that they intended Ia 90 la Miami
Ia institute hsbcaS corpus pro
cccdings before Circuit Judge Ross
&. Williams IN the CASE uf William
{. King. who has been held IN
the county Jail for Investigation
in connection with the death Of
Wilma AIbcItS. who died nf "a
hcmnrIhagn Of the BRAIN
The attorneys state that ~" com
nIimcnt ha, been mad" "ui for
King. nn warrant has been served
on INN and no information mas
been filed against INN He has
been held IN jail pending tn c"n'
plciiun 81 "a coroner unU",i- II
Vas sad tuolav thai another COT
uucrs jury Is I" be called Z" con
sldcr tic case
a. ihc rminiV CourihuII>" tins
morning II W's reported that IN
analvsIS IL Wins Alh"TiS hra''
coli. had ben made - ir'. ls'hpr''-
tnite. If 81" I'uIied States Public
Health SciVIce u Washington
and hal been -.ut q" tn" N"V'i
Hospital IN Kew Wet. but that re-
pnli O. uuiiu'. a surgeon ~ ih"
hospital informed The Citizen
ilis morning ihsi y probably
..ll H. 50 verks !inm 10" 'li."
tho cells were sent "a Washington
before the finding, ~" mailed -
ihe Naval Hospital
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-14
NO PART OF NAH
DOMAIN NOW SAFE
FROM AIR ATTACK
NOTICE SERVED FROM AIR
AS ALLIES RAIDED AUS
TRIA SHORT DISTANCE
SOUTH OF VIENNA


LONDON. Aug. l4-The Allied
command today served notice
from the air that no part of the
German domain. including pCcu-
pied countries. Is safe from air at
tack. when American Libcratur
bomberS. based in the Middle
East. raided Austria at a point a
short distance south Of Vienna
One hundred and fifty tons uf
explosives were dropped on air
plane factories. that were turning
out Messerschmitts. aIseuals aud
railway functions.
The RAID was "a complete sur
prise. There was ,u antI-aIrcraft
fire. and only fcw MoSser-
Schmitts took To the air TO Try TO
drive off the LIberators. One Ger
man plane was shot down. and all
LIbcTators returned safely e. ti,' r.
bases.
Hungary reported that the
planes were seen flvInE over that
country both on the trip 10 Aus
ira and on tire return L. the
Middle East
From Bulgaria came a report
that Allied flyers had dropped
leaflets over that country. bat
there was not any comment on
the report from Allied sources.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-14
LONG STOCKINGS
MADE AVAILABLE
ORDERED FOR ONE HUNDRED
WOMEN MORE THAN SIX
FEET TALL

MINNEAPOLIS. Aug I4--Onc
hundred women. each 81 them
more than SIX feet tall. organized
under the name Of the Tipt"ppcrs,
ciamorCd here today for stockings
that will fat them. and the Tip
iOppcIS came out on top
The local ratIOnlng board an
nounccd that the largest stockings
that stores would toe permitted
Ia sell were No .. which are -
inches long. but the leader Of tht.
called up the chair
man of the board and told hum
that stockings of that length ~crc
altogether tuo short fOr r slNtovi-
cr He tried Ia switch her To the
manager of ne War Production
Board. but She chung. over the
tContnued On Page tour)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-14
FOUR TONS A MINUTE

DARWIN. - The worst blasting
from the air the JAMS have ever
received in the Southwest Pacific
occurred today when American
flyers dropped four tons of bombs
a minute for as minutes on Sals-
msus on New Guinea. The Jap
positions there were torn 10
pieces and uresf fires were left
burning. ThirfY-two out Of 40 Jap
planes on the ground were de-
sfroYed. and II zeros. which tried
to intercept the Americans. were
shot down Two American planes
were lost.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-08-14
POINCIANA PLACE
COMMUNITY CENTER :
OPENED LAST NIGHT

GcuTgc NJ White. projects scr
vices supervisor. announced that
the new Community Building 81
i'oinCIana Place was opened last
night for \ Lets Get AcquaInt-
Cd Party with over one hundred
residents of The community IN at
tendance.
The program which Yves enjoy
cd bv all consisted IF community
sing ny. q Grand March follow cd
nv dancing and games.
The Community Hall Is adc-
quaic for al types Of activities
having - seating capacity % -four
hundred. large stage com
plc'rly equipped kitchen with
banquet s"ivicr fOy ig.n hundred
people. and all necessary "quID-
mc1i {" provide q Cnmpl"i" pro
grim al community ACTIVITIES
Atifactivcly furnished with
walnut sofas. chairs. coffee tables.
piano and electric ph"noSraph. TIE
hall will be- 4 haven for relaxation
and recreation. All type, ri games
arc available. including checkers,
confines. Chimes Checkef 5;
lride". India anil uih"is.
The Hall will %" open "veIv
-v.uing and e rorilsl invitation
g. extended 10 I'll Key W'-i.r- -
we'll - rrsIdrui, 81 ia. Housing
Pr"IeCi 90 pariIcIpat. 90 tie aC
Invites.
a special party f"l i""u--.si
D. planned fnr Saturday night