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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15
Many Attend The
HadIey Reception

CHICAGO. Illinois - tSpeciaD -
The wedding reception OF Mr..
and Mrs. Charles A. Pepsi Cola
Hadley held last Sunday at their
home,@ 204 E. Garfield. was one OF
the grandest OF the season. Mr..
Hadley was married to the former
Miss Daisy Stone, Easter Sunday
morning in surprise wedding,
thus the reception was somewhat
delayed affair.
Among the guests present were
the brides mother, Mrs. Daisy Stone
Sr.: Miss Hattie Stone, Leonard,
Homer and Joseph Stone. brothers;
Little Naomi Stone. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett
Smell. Miss Dora Somerville. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Hill, Mr. and Mrs.
Johnnie Luck. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Esters. Miss Barbara Crawford, Miss
Evelyn Letcher. Mesdames Louise
Daniels and Dorothy Herdon: Miss
Sadie Bell. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Adams, Miss Lillian Phillips, Miss
Ruby Jordan. Jimmie Clark and
Miss f. Hall.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15

dirndl skirt. A matching velvet
bow was in her hair.
perfect twins in blue and pink faille
a-d silk marqusette gowns. Their
moulded waists. fitted over the hip
tops. released two skirts that hung
in folds. The underskirts in fable
and the overskirts in marquisetie
with three bands OF faille swirled
around the skirts. Matching velvet
b VS. were in their hair.
CORSAGES were effective, COM
posed Of red carnations, white sweet
peas and purple tiger lilies each
lie. with matching satin ribbon.
BRIDES MOTHER - Mrs. Title
Higgins was charming in sheer
iusky rose gracefully fitted. pale
blue accessories. and her shoulder
corsage consisted OF red roses. wkite
carnations and purple tiger lilies
X X X
Address your questions 10 Thel-
ma Lee. Fashion Editor, Michigan
Chronicle. 268 Eliot street. Detroit.
Michigan.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15
THE BRIDE
By THELMA LEE

SENTIMENT accounts for the
motif IN seed pearl embrolderies,
on the white slipper satin wedding
gown worn Easter Sunday by Grace
Hugs. ms bride OF Benny Williams.
TIE gown had gorgeously long
train. hcar.-Shaped ncckline with a
pearl clip on each side, and the
mdrifr was completely covered with
pearls
THE HEADDRESS was made Of
pearls. The end OF the long veil
had a three inch row OF pattullo
ace; her sandals were white satin
and she wore a necklace OF old
pearls.
CORSAGE - Easter lilies and
white carnations, tied with a huge
white satin bow made a beautiful
brides bouquet for an Easter bride
BRIDESMAIDS - Louise James
was matron of honor She wore q
pretty aqua embossed silk mar
qG.settc gown with skin-tight bo-
lice. heart-shaped neckline and
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15
Teachers In
18th Annual


PINE BLUFF, lrk.-The 45th an
nual state teachers association meet
ing held here last week al the Am
and NJ college in point Of service
and attendance was declared one !.
the best in its A'story. Despite the
rationing OF gas and tires, and
crowded TRANSFORMATION there were
more teachers IN attendance and
more money raised than in the
previous years re theme OF the
association was Call To Service"
and many OF the discussions and
panels were pertaining 10 the war.
The increase OF salary and length
OF school terms were discussed by
J. T Gillian. Little Rock and Mrs.
A, NJ. Strong OF farianna.
The association purchased $500
worth OF US. bonds and 5000 was
allowed for scholarships OF $50 each
for students in senior college
The departmental meeting was
we'll attended Dr. ]. E. Walker,
president National Negro Business
League, made the principal ad-
dress. Ed McCustion, supervisor
Negro Schools, rad charge OF the
panel discussions.
The reports OF Miss Sadie T..
Thomasson, executive secretary and
T. w. Coggs, treasurer, were pre-
sented. Floyd Brown, president and
all other officers were reelected.
The association will meet at the A.
NJ and N. college in 1914 The sum
OF 1896 was appropriated to the
Little Rock Teachers association to
help in the law suit for equalization
OF salary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15
Jay Jacksons Kin
Enioy Visit Here

CHICAGO. Illinois ESP 'ciaD -
The Jay Jacksons Of 1922 West
lllth street had as their house
guests for the past week relatives
from New York and California
They were Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Pos
ton. brother and sister-in-law Of
Mrs Jackson. who returned TO their
home in Geneva. N. Y. Saturday.
after a weeks visit. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Poston OF Los Angeles,
another brother and sistcr-in-law
OF Mrs. Jackson, who have extend
ed their visit for another week Jay
Jackson is the staff artist and carr
toonnist for the Chicago Defender,
Mrs. Eleanor Jackson, his wife. is
his assistant.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15
Honor Chicago Woman At
Fl. Benning, Mothers Day

FORT BENNING, Ga. -
Especially Mothers of four
teen soldiers at Fort Ben
nins, coming from their
homes in 10 different states.
will be guests of the Post. May u
through May 9. for the specialN
Mothers Day program which has
been arranged by Brig. Gen. Walter
S. Fulton, commandant Of the Post.
One OF the two Chicago mothers
will be Mrs. Alice B. McConico 3O09
South State street. Mrs. McConico
is the mother Of Sgt John T. Nc
Conico OF Company U, or the pro-
visional truck regiment.
Elected by lottery, the mothers
have sons in the various units here
All of the expenses for the railroad
trip to Fort Benning and home
again. as well as for their stay here,
are to be betrayed by the chap
lains' fund.
The ten different states which
will be represented on the Mothers
Day program are Tennessee, Texas,
Maryland. Illinois. New Jersey,
Ohio. Connecticut, New York.
Florida, and Arkansas. Two moth.
ers are coming to the Post T. ON
Maryland. two from Chicago. two
from Tennessee, and two from New
York.
Scheduled TO arrive at the post on
Friday. the mothers will be met
at the Columbus railroad station
by their sons and special service
officers OF the units to which their
sons are assigned. The mothers
then will be taken 10 the Main Post
where 1t. Col Frank NJ Thompson,
chief OF chaplains. will welcome
them and assign them quarters in
the various hostess houses.
Special Sunday Service
Friday night, there will be spe
cial dinner in a service club for the
mothers and their sons. Saturday
morning. the mothers will have an
opportunity TO get real look into
now the Army teaches its cooks To
run a kitchen
During the morning. after break
fast, all of the mothers will be
taken on a tour of Fort BennlnC
at which time they will view the
military might which is training on
the reservation. The mothers will
inspect the Infantry School, the
Parachute school, and the 10th Ar
mored Division.
On. Sunday morning. special
outdoor church service will be
staged in Doughboy stadium, the
large football stadium at the post
At that time the several general
officers Of the commands at the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15

post the chaplains, the mothers, Of
ticers soldiers will join in the pro-
gram. The service will be an oc-
casion Tor all soldiers and members
Of the Women's Army Auxiliary
Corps on the post to join in a COM
munity service to pay homage to
the mothers of all.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15
ARMY GETS ROY EVANS

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND.
Md Roy c Evans, advertising
nan Of 872 z 50th street Los Ange-
les has srrived at the Ordnance Re.
placement Training Center
Pvt Evans proauced and directed
Harlem Highlights," feature OF
Station KMTR. Los Angeles. His
wife Mrs. Ruby Evans is super.n-
tendent Of obstetrics in Los Angeles
general hospital
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15

g The presence OF so much rain and
cold weather has caused a decided
lag in spring cleaning. outside
painting and gardening One Of our
members, however. Mrs. Alice Bell
OF Binder street hostess for last
weeks meeting, has done herself
proud inasmuch as her home has
been completely decorated with all
accompanying accessories cleaning
with a clean and sheer look OF per-
lection. The club met in just such
setting, ate. played keno, told
jokes and talked points and ration
ing. All members were present save
one.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15
CA. COMMUNITY

The Ga. Community club held
IS regular meeting at the home OF
Mrs. J Powell OF Delmar street.
The meeting was well attended. he
chaplain be ing absent, the meeting
was opened by Mrs. Bowles. Mrs.
Sherman. Mrs. Neil Marshal and
Mrs. Greene were reported on the
SIR list Mrs. Garrison of Detroit
and Mrs. Jackson OF New York
were visitors 10 the club. Mrs. Ger
trude Gray became member. After
the business session the meeting ad-
journed 10 meet with Mrs. Daisy
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15

Help make a parachute Bring worn
out nylon stockings 10 official hosiery
depots In retail stores.
Help save an sirman's lifel Turn in
your old nylon stockings for salvage
used in making parschutes.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15

Ifugly, dull skin seems TO hold you back
try Black and White Bleaching Cream.
IL soon begins 10 tighten, brighten
the complexion. Skin becomes softer,
smoother, more attractive. Black and
White Bleaching Cream also helps &c
smooth out coarse blotchy skin. Try II
today. CSC, SOC sizes az oil toilet goods
counters Always be sure 20 demand
Black and White Bleaching Cream.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15
SECRET SACRIFICE

The Secret Sacrifice club met at
the home OF Mrs. f. MCGOWAN Sol
Marston. The president being alb
sent, the vice president, Mrs. E.
Ryan, was in charge. The meeting
was opened by the chaplain, Mrs
C. Grumpy. We were glad 10 see
Mrs Ryan, WHO has been quite i'll,
on again. A very tasty repast was
served by the hostess after which
the meeting adjourned to meet with
Mrs J. Raylor. - Mrs. Lydia Brook
ms, president.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15
STITCHING NINE

Hall. $40 Kenilworth. - Mr.. Eugene
Nelson. president.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15

tasty repast and the members are
glad she is able 10 be with US again
AID Smith, president, Stella
Tyler. secretary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15
PLEASURE SEEKERS

Members OF the club met at the
nome Of Mrs Elizabeth Harris, 949
Theodore Tie meeting was called
20 order by the president. Old and
new business was discussed The
club planned for a party to DE
gwen Saturday night. The hostess
served a delicious repast Everyone
enjoyed themselves immensely The
mex; meeting will be held al the
home OF Mrs Prudence Stevens.
1923 John r. No. IS. All members
are asked 10 be preSent--MrS. Lura
Belle Hubert. president Mrs Adella
Sanders. editor
Last Sunday evening Mrs. Louise
Bell entertained group of friends
in her home. Bridge playing and
partaking OF the beautiful luncheon
the hostess provided were the main
occupations OF the affair, Among
those in attendance were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert -.elly, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jocky Watson, Mrs. Thomas Tur-
ner. Miss Elvy Brown. Mrs. T.
Johnson. Miss /. Savage, Mrs. Marie
lsam, and others.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15
THRIFTY BRIDGE

THRIFTY BkIDGE
Members o! the club met Sunday
with Mrs. Ada White as hostess.
After the business session bridge
was played. Plans were discussed
for the monthly party which Will
be Saturday. The public is invited
ella Agee, president, Catherine
White, secretary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-15
Jolly STROLLERS CLUB

The vigilantese club met at the
home OF Mrs Susie Msssie, $50 Med
bury No IL. last week. In a war
torn world and spring in the air We
find new interest and new hope IN
the attendance II the members.
After a brief business meeting IN
which our gala affair given at the
Three 666 was discussed, delicious
luncheon was served Keno was the
pas;ime. Juanita Randall, president
Ethel Lillard. reporter.
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27
US0 Show Scores
Stout Success

POW Campsters got a real treat
last Friday night. when the USo
Blue Circuit Troupe No. 50 put on
the best performance of it's kind
TO ever hit this camp. The song
dance and music numbers were
terrific. and the comedy had them
rolling in the aisles and twisting
the steel chairs. In fact. the walls
were still a little shaky the next
morning. as a result OF the accu-
mulated laughter. The Rec Hall"
was filled TO over-capacity. kibit-
zers were standing on each others
soldiers (pardon me. shoulders)
peering in through the windows.
The weather was hot but the good
time was hotter.
For the sake OF those who didn't
attend or couldn't get in. here is
what they missed: Capt. Hatha.
way introduced the show and EN-.
Gee Hal Darby took over. Hal, in
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27
POW NEWS
Swimming and Diving
Championships To Be
Held At Phoenix

A number of official entry
blanks have been received at the
Special Service Office of this
camp. for a swimming and diving
contest to be held at the Univer-
sity Pool in Phoenix Friday and
Saturday. August q and %.
The contest is sponsored by the
Parks and Recreation Department
of the city of Phoenix Awards Of
gold. silver and bronze medals will
be given to the winners of the
first. second and third places in
all events including relays. A tro-
ply will go to the high point man
and woman. All persons interested
should secure their entry blanks at
the Special Service Office in the
Recreation Hall, Immediately, as
the entries have to be with Cedric
Austin. University Pool, by 900
p. N. August &c. 1943.
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27

turn. introduced the full orchestra.
at the rear OF the stage, and he,
Jim Parnell. got up and took a
bow. After a few hilarious digs.
Hal bit into a sax and Jim chop
ped away on his electric geeeetar
and the combination proved excel
lent backing for Ardelle's tip.top
tapping. She. of the Corpus De
licious" chats Latin for chassis
was really appreciated. the wolf
calls proved that adequately.
Gloria Hamilton then came out
and the Casanoyas went wild They
struck themselves over the head
with mallets but II was no dream
Gloria sang some romantic ballads
and the boys were really set
When she came down through the
audience and sang Embrace Me"
there was mad rush but nobody
got hurt Jim Parnell furnished
the melodic background on his
git-box.
At this point, Hal Darby took
out his one-string fiddle and gave
a rendition OF that well-known
movement from the noted sym
phony "It Holds the Pants Or
You" by G. l. Webbelt. Looking
up from his serious study he began
to give a list of his following mum
bers. the titles of which could
have made even Calvin Coolidge
roar.
Betty Moore transformed th'
outlaws to whistles as she appear
ed on the stage with her shiny ac
Gordon. She gave out with som,
solid numbers on the squeeze-bo,
and also added the lyrics to some
proving she had as good a set o
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27
Softball Crew
axes Two Tempe
Weekend Tits

Our camp softball team put in a
good weekend as they captured
two out OF three in a playoff with
the Tempe team. The first game
was won Saturday night by score
OF to and the other was for
feited by the Tempe team Sunday
which gave our team TO 0
score. This sets our boys at the
head Of the list in the league and
in view OF continued success. they
are looking forward TO the cham
pionship finals in Detroit. Mich.
The next victim on the teams ros-
ter is the Staples team from Phoe-
nix
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27

pipes as her instrument.
A modern version of Little Red
Riding Hood" was then enacted by
Jim Parnell and Gloria Hamilton.
Jim being a forward and direct
person" lived up to the standards
set up by the old fairy-day wolf and
even went him seven better. But
the situation was cleared up and
we hope they will live happily for,
ever and ever.
The sane couple also sang some
duets and although one of the local
G. Is gave Jim some fierce com
petition, Jim won. proving that
possession is still nine points of
the law.
The stirring finale featured Ar
delle and Hal Darby in some aero
batie stunts which made the house
stand up. Some of the boys offer
ed TO take Halls place and catch
Ardelle on some of her leaps but
il was no soap Who blames Ar
dele? We do, she didn't give
us a chance.
All in all, the performance was a
huge success and we all hope we
can obtain this same troupe for a
return engagement
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27
Former Buddies Take
Part In Invasion

News received by particulars in
this camp. added note of special
interest to the Sicilian invasion
and conquest as ii was discovered
that a former POW Camp organ
ization took part Censorship pre-
vented the disclosure of any addi-
tional information but 1t is suffi-
cient to know that some OF our for
mer "barrack buddies" got so
close to the war The writer, Har-
old Crossman, mentioned that they
followed right behind the main in
vasion body He added that his
stay here was a picnic compared
to what he is going through now,
POW Camp "gripers" take no
tice). Keep up the good work ov-
er there. boys. You capture 'em,
Wen take care OF 'em.
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27
GPs Make Hay-Hay
At USO Hoedown

The star-dusted ceiling OF the
USO patio was disturbed by the
wild woops of local G Is as they
did "circle three and all hands
round" with a passel Of Florence
bellies. There were no pitchforks
but the boys didn't need any prod
ding to shake the Arizona dust out
of their khakis. Bales Of hay were
provided for the onlookers and the
contortions OF would-be chicken
reelers" provided bales of laugh
ter. The ladies were decked out
in typical Western costumes and
two prizes were awarded for the
most colorful costume and the
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27

most typical costume The sol
dier gentry masqIeraded under
their usual dog-faces plus smiles.
Hoe-down music was furnished by
POW Camp Hayshakers while the
usual dance ensemble" gave out
with the sweet and hot. Two
lucky soldiers received special
prizes of a free telephone call
home. There was a hot time in
the oil barn and the local drug
stores did buzzing business in
liniment, the next day.
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27

the better part of busy day. last
Sunday as they won the all-import-
ant league game and lost an exhi-
bition game. The league game
was played in the morning at 1000
with the Coldwater team and the
result was an overwhelming 16 to
2 in our favor.
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27
Coolidge Laundry
Phone 2s7

Phone 2o7
Across from High School
LET OUR PHONE LINE Be
YOUR CLOTHES LINE"
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27
Mrs. Holden
Entertains At
Florence Home

Mrs. w. A. Holden was the host
ess at two parties recently at her
home in Florence. The first was a
coke party honoring Mrs. R. S. Die
ey, wife of Colonel Holden's exec
utiye officer, who has lately join
ed her husband here and has es-
ttablished a residence in Coolidge.
Twenty eight ladies called during
the late afternoon party to meet
Mrs. Dicey.
Mrs. Percy Cooley was the hon
oree at luncheon given by Mrs.
W. A. Holden and Mrs. Randolph
Evjen. Monday. August 10th. Mrs.
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27

Cooley and her daughter Wilma,
left Florence, Wednesday after
Captain Cooley's departure for an
overseas assignment. The follow
ing ladies were present: Mrs.
Walter Smith. Mrs. r. S. Dicey,
Mrs. A. A. Fischback, Jr., Mrs.
Kendig, Mrs. Arthur Coykendall,
Mrs. Nate Matthews, Mrs. George
Groves, the hostesses and the hon
oree.
The Coolidge examiner., 1943-08-27
PERMANENT WAVE-5se

Kit. As l.60o. 900 women have done In pas,
year. Complsts with 40 curriers' and shampoo
Easy 70 do. absolutely harmless. Praised by
Hollywood movie stars and women every
Sher& Money refunded IL not satisfied
HINES DRUG CO. S23
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-03-25
Influence. OF War Evident
IN Statistics On Crime

of dlSmlSSalS. mol pros. and other set
Elements accounts iur the low con-
NlctIun per centage. Many of these
defendants We're not criminals pr:'
So
II i i'll the category of major
crimes that war influence j., mos,
marked. In the claSSiilcatiu"s OF
homicide. rape. assault with rutcn:
L. ll!I. .~,auit with intent tu rape
and assault, with deadly weapon. Inc
ig&6-&& period shaved 1861 eases.
the next two T"arS had 3.iig and
he last 'N.0 reported 3.9II.
UnGvr cla>>ilicatiunS Of burglary.
Cmbc-liyncut. larceny and receiving
and "oObc"v Call terms tor stealing
II VARYING degrees Oi V!c'ousnrss)
the rCpu-j shows j.Ii2 cases COY the
first two wears. 5.hGi tu~ the n"Nt.
and l.&4S t.r tn" hicnuiuu ending
last juno -
Reduced e. U2r rcnta2S that shows
IUv the tWu-"r-. period when the
country NJ, just gc,:in" definitely
out from UnUs" the depression -
Fer cent ui ,rc GRIMES invoked steal
ing and on" ~ nvl cen; were crimes
ut violence. Daring the last two years
SIX months %! which were attCr Pearl
!iarOUr and all q. = included ~ var
the ratio had changed
10 - per cent stealing and - per
CCnt violence.
Actual figures a.C not al this time
available OIL eases disposed Ut III
courts of record" below superior
counts. but student ui Grim, ,'tt;,iS
trl..t,\.p shat fbpy usyItlH .Nt,,. ..;r,.i.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-03-25
Army Lists 434 Missing
In North Africa Action
CONTINUED from 7agn One>

Sergeant David Taylor. son OF
james v. Taylor. 5li Gold street.
wilson.
Private Oscar c. VaruelI. brother
OF Leroy Nulncll. route |. MacclaS-
reid
TccmniciaH Fifth Grade Stokes W.
NcSlD"OUk. son of Mrs. Matte West
brook. route !. Seven Springs.
Sergeant Melvin Whitfield. son of
Mrs. Pearl Whitfield. runtc |. Rob-
.'!>unVIllc.
Private Shcllic 3. Wo0dcll. son Of
James Y. Wuodcll. Pembroke.
Seventy per cent OF al occupation
al diseases are said to be skin dis
orders.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1943-03-25
Cine. States Pass New Laws
EC Mdet Wartime Problems

Continued frum Pa" -,n"N
, . GU ing the war. AI.n'aua al
wei LIT age pen. toner's Ia g"l oil.
Telegraf. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1909-1951, 1943-04-30
Anglicky list o nSmeckych o
mluvach Balkanu.

Washington OWL = Una
my ist"Manchester Guardian
psal v techto dnech - Is. dub
ma - O znamkach, re dIvera
neutraln1ch zem1 v nemeckou
vsemohoucnost byla slime otTe-
sena:
Tento nedostatek prestyze
must zkomplikovati polite vzni
kaj1c1 ma Balkan6. Mic mensl-
no neil nesm1rna prevaha MI
re udrzeti vasaly Nemecku po-
hromade, pres jejich zoufale a
vzajemne spory, a tn moe mali
nemect1 omlouvaci najfti We W.
svetlovan1 svych drfvejslch
prohlasenf.
Svet je nynf zadan ably "a
pomenul, re Nemci by chteli
rfdit zivot Evropy die svych
zajmG, je zadan ably zapome-
null nepTfjemne reel v Mein
Kampfu stejne jake projevy a
vyroky nemeckych pTedakI v
prvn1ch trech letech valky.