Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-02-27
Canton News

st. Paul AME Zion Church Rev.
B. S. Holland, pastor held their
mass meeting last Friday. they re-
ports successful meeting. Miss
Jimmie Mitlhell Of Jalkson attend
ed the meeting.
The JMA of the Mt. Zion Bap-
list church was entertained in the
home of Mrs r. U. Pichard, Mrs.
5. B. Steam, presiding, Mrs Inez
Morris, sponsor, Mrs. F. d. Par
rish guest speaker, theme Negro
History Rev. Davis, pastor of the
Mt. Bethel Baptist church died
Friday night at the Baptist Hos
pital in Jarkson, Miss.
Mr.. Frank Latham died Satur-
day morning. his brother, Mr. Hen
ny Latham Jackson. has charge of
the body, the funeral was held in
Jackson.
Mrs. Della Christer, of Milwau-
kee, Wis, is in the city visiting
relatives and friends, Mrs. Hattie
Ammons of Clarksdale, Miss,
spent the weekend here.
Mrs Matte Sanders of Chicago.
illinois, was called home to the
bed side of her sister, Mrs P. A
Martin We wish for Mrs Martin a
speedy recovery.
The BTU CT Mt Zion was ell
tertained with a beautiful Valen-
fiv,a
sponsored by Mrs Alyne Cheek. A
valentine was given each one az
ter the program
Mrs. Elizabeth Halden was
week end visitor in the home OF
her Mother. Mrs. Gussie Smith on
Walnut Street this week and was
welcomed by relatives and friends.
Rev. and Mrs. P. F. Parker and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanders Mclaughlin
were entertained by Mr.. and Mrs,
Clinton Srears, with Turkey
dinner in their home Sunday after
noon at o'clock
Mrs. Hattie Mclaughlin is en- the
sick list we all wish for her
speedy recovery. One of the main
happenings in our town last week
was held at the home of Miss T.
B. Birdette Cameron. TIL urprise
was made known by Mrs. Beatice
Childress of Meridian, Miss, play
ing Happy Birthday to You. The
living room was made lovely by
large baskets of yellow butter ruph,
many beautiful gifts were received.
Games were played. Mrs. Childress
with her saw and Mrs. Cameron at
the piano entertained with swee.
music. Delicious chicken salad,
crackers, cake. ice cream, and
drinks were served by Mrs Lillian
LeFlore. Those present were, Mr..
and Mrs. John Parrish. Prof P. c.
Moore, and Mrs. r v Prichard, 1t
was an enjoyable affair.
Mr.. j. w. Rouse motored to Can
| ton from San Diego, Calf. for
his wife and baby, Little Ester
Lillian, where they will make their
home, Mrs Rouse before her mar
riage was Miss Meba Harmon.
Prof. w. M. Weens spent the
| week end in Canton after attend
| inc the AAA meeting in jackson.
Mr.. Weens is an instructor of the
War Production Training at Tay-
| Tor, Miss.
| The funeral of Mrs. Rachel
| Johnson was held at Mt. Zion Bap-
fist church Sunday, Rev. Hightower
preached the sermon. We extend
our sympathy to the family. Mrs
Amanda Hysaw of Milwaukee. Wis,
came home for the funeral she IS
the daughter of Mrs. Johnson.
/ Mr.. Sammie Nichols of Panama,
Florida is home visiting parents
and friends.
Mrs. Mable Williams Of Chicago
Illinois. spent the week end III
Canton and Jackson.
Misses Mildred Chaffey, Cath
crime and Leotine Collins, who IS
attending school at Jackson Col
lege spent the week end at nome.
The j. M. A. was entertained II
the home of Mrs. Inez Morris, and
the senior NJ. M. U. met i'll the
home of Mrs. T. A Franklin last
week.
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