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troll program. Centers now oper-
ating in Mississippi are located at
Meridian and Richton. A third
will open at Mclean, Mississippi,
within few weeks.
Outbreaks of syphilis and gon-
orrhea constitute local epidemics,'
the physician said, land like all
epidemics of contagious disease,
they require two fundamental pro-
cedures of control-name1y, isola-
ton and treatment of infected per-
sons"
Stating that according to the best
estimates there will probably be
$4,000 new cases of syphilis in Mis-
Sissippi next year, the physician
said the new eenters with their
speeded up treatment methods rep
resent the cheapest and most eff
fective means of reducing this ex-
pected incidence.
Describing the Richton Center,
which is equipped to handle 100
patients, DR.. Sidell said that it has
twenty-five buildings, including
dormitories, mess hall, recreation
hall, hospital, staff quarters, and
building containing vocational train
ing equipment. While the primary
emphasis is on medical treatment.
a planned program of work, rec
reation, training, and rest is in
cluded in the schedule. On entry.
which is by voluntary admission,
patients are issued clean clothing.
assigned to quarters, and with the
doctors approval, given work to
do in the running of the camp.
Patients have the advantage of
specialized training and job place.
ment service to help them, on leay-
ing the center, to become additions
instead of hindrances to the war
effort" said DR.. Sidell.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17

So far this season many reports
of ivy poisoning have reached the
state and local health departments.
Most of these cases seem to involve
chilydren, indicating that adults
have cen remiss in teaching chill
dren how to spot this creeper and
avoid it.
Since the best way to avoid poi
son ivy is to recognize it and give
it a wide berth, everyone should
know that the vine has three leaves.
instead of the usual five, found on
non-poisonous vines. The leaves
are green throughout the summer,
and are commonly notched, though
some varieties have plain edges.
After direct contact with the
plant, prompt and thorough wash
ing of exposed portions of the body
with hot water and soap, is in or
der. The skin should then be dried
and a fifty-fifty solution of water
and alcohol, or hot water and bak-
ing soda, applied
The degree of poisoning depends
both upon the extent of exposure
to the plant and to susceptibility
of the individual. Very mild cases
are limited to a slight redness,
while blisters, swelling, and some
times fever, are present in severe
cases. A physician can relieve the
itching and limit the spread of in
lection in ivy poisoning cases.
More than $50 patients have ap-
piled to Mississippi treatment cen
tiers for treatment of syphilis and
gonorrhea, said DR.. c. M. Sidell,
of the division of venereal disease
control, State Board of Health, dis
cussing today this newest develop
ment in the venereal disease con-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17

emphasized by the fact that the
Nation will need an estimated U.s.
100000 tons of coal more this year
than last" he said.
Traffic Decreases in Rural Areas
Traffic on rural roads in the
East decreased from December
through May to less than half of
pre-war normal. according to the
Public Roads Administration of the
FWA. A minor exception is March
when eastern traffic was So per-
cent of normal. Traffic in the yves
term area, rationed since Decem-
Der l, 1912, has settled down to
less than two-thirds of pre-war nor
NAL.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17
CRYSTAL SPRINGS GOSSIP

B. B. NJ. is expecting Jammie
Bailey home in August on his fur
Tough and don't be shocked if YOU
hear wedding bells Now Ethel
Jones, take it easy.
Wake up you Cats and get hip
ped, because the new is on the air.
Wonder why all the young lidies
are falling for the boys these days?
Such as Fannie Mae, Halle Paul.
Doris Austin, Willie Mae. They
are singing, Il want little boy"
Annie Rae get hipped and get you
a boy, because Granddad is getting
old on the job. Polly you had bet
ter get hipped so you can hold
your boyfriend.
Is it true that Rabbit Foot Min
strel Show left two show girls in
our town? Or could it have been
the Chrisler girls who had on the
yellow blouses and white skirts?
The fellow who stepped off No. 8
Saturday, with his zoot suit, look
ing like the Prince of Vale, was
none other than Eddie James Till
man.
Did Luddie Graham really re-
ceive a letter from her boy friend
stating that he would marry her
after the duration and she set the
date for Dec. IA, 1913?
Well, Pvt. Frankie Lee Bailey
has returned to Avon Park, Fla,
and what time the girls had over
him. Helen S. and Alice Jane w.
dropped a few bombs around and
If he hadn't got out of the way
he might have had one dropped on
his head. He said he only wished
it had been five of him instead of
one. Do you suppose Mildred has
stopped crying yet, she couldn't
even go to the station with him.
Well, the Chrisler girls have done
well dropping bombs, but let. Car
RE Cooper and Ether Wilson give
them a few lessons, Boy, they re-
ally know how to drop them-and
don't leave out Sephers w. E. j. P.
can tell you that they really know
how to drop them.
Is it true that Luster Wilson is
back in town? Why don't you
stop talking about people so much?
Matte Hackett was really jiving
Bill Saturday evening l know Ev-
cline really enjoyed her trip to
New Orleans.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17
Crystal Springs
News
H. J. Wolfe, Reporter

A very pleasant visitor in the
city recently was Pvt. Woodrow
Catchings who visited in the home
of his sister and brother-in-law Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Barnes. He also
visited his mother and father, Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Alexander of George
town. He is stationed at Camp
Fort Custer, Michigan, and states
that he likes army life fine. Be-
fore his induction, Pvt Catchings
lived in Jackson where he was a
popular member of the Three Ea-
gle Club. He later moved to Chi
cage. His sister, Mrs. Barnes. ac-
companied him to jackson, where
he has many friends.
Mrs. Eddie Lou Tillman of Las
Vegas, Nevada, her son Eddie James
Tillman of Tallula, La, are well
coined visitors in the home of Mrs.
Patsy Mcdaniel, mother of Mrs.
Tillman.
Mr.. R. A. Jackson left town re-
Gently for Chicago to join his sis
ter, Mrs. Sarah Jackson. He ex-
poets to be there for sometime on
a Defense job. His many friends
wish for him much success.
MIR. and Mrs, Edward P. Garrett
and daughter, Miss Fannie Garrett
Of Jackson, were guests in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs L. E. Hugh Brown
Thursday evening, also Mrs. Grace
Price, Mrs. Alma Miller, Mrs. Mary
Bridges, Mrs. Ida Play. Delicious
refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served. All enjoyed a happy
afternoon.
The members of Diamond Cox's
Consistory No. 158 met at Crystal
Springs. Members present were:
Noble L. E. Hug Thrown, Com
mander-in-Chief; Noble R. P.
Greenlee, III. w. J. Price. Ill. Oc-
car Cooper, III. j. R. May, III. Pol
ly Smith, III. Elex Benson. The
next regular meeting will be in
September. Noble L. E. Hugh
Brown, G. In C.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17
Harrisville News

Funeral services were held July
6, for Mrs. Mary Manghum, 83. at
Mt. Olive Baptist Church with
Rev. B. r. Davis, Rev. w. Z. Wesb-
thy, Rev. G. l.. Morris and Rev
Tillman, officiating. Mrs. Mang-
hum was a life long resident of
Simpson county and member of
a prominent family She is surviv-
ed by her husband, Mr.. Nelson
Manghum, three sisters, Mrs. Ella
Mathews. Flora, Miss; Mrs. Perlie
Smith. Star, Miss; Mrs. Francis
Barnes and two brothers, w. W
McGathon and Johnney McGathon
of Harrisville: five sons. Henry
Drummonds of Harrisville. Ed
Drummonds of Louisiana, w. l..
Drummond, Jackson; Ollie Drum
mond of Jackson and daughters.
Mrs. Fannie Shavers, Mrs. Annie
Avery Of Crystal Springs; "a grand
children and IA great grand chill
dren. She had host of Christian
friends who will miss her very
much. Mrs. Manghum was a de-
vout Christian and had been a
treasurer of the Home Mission So
ciety for three years.
Mrs. Reney Rodgers fro mShiv-
ers is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Ada Byrd of this town.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17
Reeder Gives
Account OF Red
Cross Service
By SYLVESTER L. REEDER

SOMEWHERE IN NEW GUINEA.
EARLY in 1943 when troop trans
port plane from Australia landed in
swirl of dust on a runway in
war-famed New Guinea, | climbed
down into one of the most impor-
tant and interesting chapters of my
fourteen years Of service with the
American Red Cross. l was as
signed to this important base to
help carry on the indispensable
Red Cross task of rendering aid to
solve the personal problems of
Uncle Sans AEF.
I reported to the Red Cross field
headquarters and set up in small
wall tent a field office, primarily
for colored troops. In this area
where the first American troops
landed, they gave me a royal well
come.
Captain Herbert c. Dubra, the
units chaplain and its only Negro
officer, offered me welcome infor-
nation and advice. Captain Her.
ring, the company commander, ex-
tended me d lasting invitation to
the officers mess, and promised
one hundred per cent cooperation,
which he has given me.
My biggest job was over the way
the troops accepted me. Men gath
cred around my tent and from their
facial expressions and words I
knew that I was welcome among
them. I also learned that they
were proud to have Negro field
director from the American Red
Cross in their midst.
| want to pause here to pay tri-
butte to the many Negro troops in
this area on their fine spirit and
excellent accomplishments. Among
the various corps there are Engi-
neer Cloth general service and
Quartermaster, Ordnance
and other forces with Negro per-
sonnet. They have contributed
greatly to the success of the New
Guinea campaign. Although they
are primarily service units, some
have seen combat and others have
faced harassing by the japanese
from the air. Notwithstanding this, |
hey have performed important en-
cheering tasks and kept vital sup |
ply lines intact.
In my work I have attempted in
every way possible to offer the
service of the Red
Cross-a combination of a business
head, an understanding heart and
willing hands. To date, / have ar
ranged relief through Red Cross
Chapters back home for distressed
families of soldiers; have assisted
many soldiers in locating relatives
In the armed forces as well as as
sisting families in locating relatives
In the armed forces over here; have
given advice, made contacts and
helped solve business problems and,
other things, have helped
many to negotiate the arrangements
Of their pay allotments to their de-
pendents.
Constantly I find myself advis-
ing them as to personal views of |
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17

life and the army, always urging
the necessity and Importance of
sticking to military procedure and
discipline.
Making my rounds in a pickup
truck, am seldom without COM
pany. Soldiers are forever flag
ging a ride while enroute to town
or to their unit or to another camp
on visit. So now / call my car
the Guinea Jitney" Their COM
pany is always welcome Some
nights the fellows gather around
my tent and listen to the radio, and
we all join in "bull sessions"
find a fine respectful friendliness
among the soldiers. They are for
ever joking, telling me that since
/ am one of them they are going
to take me along when they go
further to the front When there's
an air raid, several fellows can all
ways be expected at my tent to see
that I am awake, and they usually
see that l have the shelter of a
fox hole,
All in all, l find it a pleasure to
work with the armed forces. feel
that have made progress for the
American Red Cross and among
my race.
Statements by two First Sar-
geants with whom Mr.. Reeder has
worked testify to the value of his
work.
First Sgt. L. H. Scott, Jr., Fay
etteville. N. c., says: "As a First
Sergeant can truthfully say that
the American Red Cross has done
quite lot for the many soldiers
now serving in New Guinea. To-
ward the upkeep of the morale, it
las provided Numerous amounts of
reading materials. Under the pre-
vailing conditions it has afforded
service club which is appreciated
to the fullest extent by all the fell
lows.
Don't let the word service club
you into thoughts of stuff
fy club. Even without dances and
club meetings, we appreciate the
opportunity of meeting and play
ing games with our fellow soldiers. !,
Which would be an impossibility |
Without central meeting place such |
is the American Red Cross club.
We are very fortunate in that
We have as our assistant field di-
ector Mr.. Sylvester L. Reeder. The
elbows have been very loud in
helr praise of his eagerneSs and
in tn adjustment of
'ur domestic and business bbliga-
ions.'
First Sgt. Reginald Hamilton,
Chicago, ILL.,, said: "The American
Red Cross has been of the greatest
lelp to the members of my COM
oany. Mr.. Reeder has been espec-
ally patient and considerable in
helping the soldiers of this company
70 solve their various problems.
As First Eergeant, am very CRATE
Jul to the American Red Cross and
% Mr.. Reeder for the splendid SER
vice they have rendered"
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17

With Generalissimo Chang Kali
shek's latest statement, he and the
Italians are of one mind: 1t is
not a question of whether the Unit
ed Nations will win the war, but
when.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17

The proper method for hanging
sheets to dry is to fold them hem
to hem with about IL inches Of a
double thickness over the line and
then pin securely in three or four
places.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17

Mani don't see how you do all
your work SO quickly and so we'll
Friend-I'll tell you. / strike the
match of enthusiasm to the fuse of
energy and, of course, there is an
explosion.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17

Attractive white cotton boxes are
being featured as containers for
sets of jewelry so that the Gus
toner will be persuaded to the
combination of pieces rather than
a single item at time.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17

Cottons and rayons last longer if
washed in lukewarm water and
mild soapsuds.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17

For extra flavor sprinkle lemon
juice over top of spinach or kale
just as it goes tableware.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17

Inasmuch as milk scorches. easily
it is advisable to heat it in a dou-
bic boiler. 1t will then require
no watching.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17

Strong bleachers and heavy
starching decrease the durability
of clothes.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17

BY the fall of 1914 safely forget the rubber problem far
essential Rubber Director William NJ Jeffers
eft) said in washington Reports
Ratonng public radio presented by the Council
the War Effort
National LETTERS interviewed
his synthetic rubber by Lndly igh
the which broadcast Sunday
afternoon 200 o'clock CWT the NBC Network Lndey
is also Washington editor of Newsweek magazine s.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17
Agricultural Jobs Filled

During May, the United States
Employment Service of the War
Manpower Commission filled l.
O05,489 jobs in industry and agri-
culture, an increase of 11.2 percent
ever April. OF these jobs, 297, 725
were in farm work or food pro-
cessing, an increase of 1873 over
April and 63.6 over May 1912. For
January through May, the total
placements were 1904, an increase
of 1884 over the same months in
1912.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-07-17


Fuel oil for incubators, breeders,
and other equipment used in rails
ing poultry, livestock, or other ag-
ricultural products can now be OBJ
tanned regardless of the age of the
equipment. OPA has recently re-
moved these items from the list of
equipment for which no fuel oil
rations were previously allowed.
Coal Production Lays
Coal production for the first half
of 1913 was an estimated 1,729,000
tons less than for the same period
in 1912, Solid Fuel Administrator
Harold L. Ickes has reported "The
gravity of this loss of production is
Evening star., 1943-04-30
|GHI, 79, Lines Up
Heavy Program
IOfWor Work
BY the Associated Press


WAUKEGAN. Ill, April 30
Valeria Mitchell is doing a dual lob
OF relieving the manpoWer shortage
on the farm and in war plant
but she wants to get into actual mill
tary service-as ferry pilot.
The 19-year-old farm girl puts In
busy day, doing farm chores, work
ing eight hours in a war factory,
taking ground school course and
taking flying lessons. But she finds
time for recreation. and bowls, swims
and dances.
Among her farm duties is caring
for herd OF IS COWS which her ia
ther, Frank. has assigned to her
keeping. She also looks after flock
Of 200 chickens and helps with other
farm chores-before and after her
work in Waukegan war plant,
where she has been employed for a
year.
One night a week she goes to the
airport for her ground school course
and on Sundays she takes flying
lessons.
Evening star., 1943-04-30
Voters League to Meet

c. M. Thomas, president Of the
Northeast Boundary Civic Associa-
ton, will address the members of
the Voters League when they cele-
brate the fifth anniversary of the
referendum on the District vote at
o'clock tonight at the Metropolitan
Baptist Church. Twelfth and r
streets NV, His topic will be
What Now Delays Suffrage to Dis
trict Residents"
Evening star., 1943-04-30

K. Teeners' shorts and matching
jackets. Cotton denim shorts In
bright stripes. Sanforized (resid-
ual shrinkage 1%e). $1.25. Match
ing jackets, button front with
large pocket, S1.25.
l.. Girls striped slacks and jacket.
Heavy cotton denim slacks In
bright. colorful stripes. $l.69.
Matching jackets. S1.25. Sizes 8
to 16. Sanforized (residual
shrinkage lee).
Evening star., 1943-04-30

Bill 10 SET Up Separate
Civilian Supply Hi by
Farm Federation Head
O'NeoI Sees Confusion in
MoIoney Measure, Due for
Senate Action Next Week
Edward A. ONeal, president of
the American Farm Bureau Fedora
tion, today strenuously opposed the
Maloney bill creating a separate
civilian supply administration, as
serting it could only result in
added confusion, jurisdictional
troubles and impairment of the war
effort"
The measure, originally scheduled
for action this week, is expected to
come up on the Senate floor next
week.
Already on record opposing the
bill. which would set up a separate
authority from the War Produc-
ton Board and give it equal claim
ant powers with the Army and
Navy, are WPB Chairman Donald
Nelson and War Manpower Chief
Paul McNutt.
Supporters of the bill include
Price Administrator Prentiss Brown,
Rubber Director William M. Jeffers
and the Congress for Industrial
Organization.
Divided Responsibility Seen.
Mr.. O'Neal's opposition. which was
said to have received the backing
of the other "big four" farm groups,
was contained in a communication
addressed to the members of the
Senate.
I'm our Judgment. the creation of
such an agency would injure. rather
than help, the production and dis
tribution of essential goods needed
for the war and to sustain our
civilian economy because it would
divide responsibility with respect to
the overall job of production and
distribution" the farm leader said.
Mr.. ONeal claimed the bill would
divide the powers and authority
exercised by the War Production
Board, the War Food Administrs.-
ton and other governmental agen-
cies, "and even 60 50 far as to forbid
any Federal department or agency
to take any action regarding any
of the far-reaching functions as
signed to the civilian supply ad-
ministrator without first obtaining
his approval"
Sees Substantial Proxress.
Clearly such divisions of author
ity and responsibility could result
only in added confusion, jurisdic-
tional troubles and impairment of
the war effort" he added.
The farm official said that while
some serious mistakes have been
made In the past, substantial prog
ress has been attained by the WPB
and the food administration in
co-ordinating and gearing our pro-
duct1on program to meet more
effectively the total demands for
war materials, including food and
fiber"
Farmers planting season is al
ready at hand, Mr.. ONeal said.
adding that too much time has
already been lost by continual re-
organizations. constant reshufling
or responsibilities and multiplica-
ton of Federal bureaus, with con-
nicting duties and responsibilities.
Gives Power to Byrnes.
Senator Maloney, Democrat. of
Connecticut, author Of the measure,
meantime reported he was hopeful
the bill would reach the floor on
Thursday. Senator Taft, Repub-
ncan. of Ohio, who has assisted in
drawing up the bill, has described it
as step toward making Economic
Stabilization Director James F..
Byrnes an assistant president.
Mr.. Byrnes, under the bill, would
nave fnal word in settling disputes
between the civilian supply unit
and the other Government agencies.
including the Armv and Nayv-
Evening star., 1943-04-30
Isle Ships Vanilla Beons

Little Tahiti, French Oceania
shipped more than $1,000 pounds of
vanilla beans to other countries In
three months of last year.
Evening star., 1943-04-30

M. Girls play suit. Washable
wearable cotton play suits tai
lored by Loomcraft. One piece
style with separate skirt. Floral
top and solid colored shorts with
floral skirt. $229.
N. Tots cotton chambray over
alls. So cool and comfortable for
playtdme. Suspender top, bib
front, tiny pocket. Solid colors
In d1es 8 and 6x. 79c.
Evening star., 1943-04-30

A. For Teeners and Girls. Stacks,
$1.6S. Jackets, S1.25. Made of
cottin denim. Sanforized (resid-
ual shrinkage 1SO. Pastels.
Pretty buttons. Sizes Z to IA and
10 to Is.
B. For Girls, Cotton denim
shorts. Sanforized tresidual
shrinkage 1Tc). Faded blue,
soldier blue, rose. Sizes 7 to IA
and IL to is. $125. White Fruit
of-the-Loom shirts, $1.39.
Evening star., 1943-04-30

c. Girls play suits by Loomcraft.
Made of washable cottons in
prints, fiorals, checks, solids.
and floral combinations. Wrap
around styles with separate skirts.
Button front. Sizes to IA. $2.29.
d. For Tots. Rayon gabardine,
long trousered overall slacks.
Suspender type. Dark colors.
Sizes 3 to 8. $1.S9. Cotton polo
shirt In white with colored neck
trim. CSC.
Evening star., 1943-04-30

g. Tots rayon gabardine shorts
with suspender top. Pleated style.
Sizes 3 to 6. $l.69. Striped cot
ton polo shirts in beautiful
pastek. CSC.
H. Tots slacks and jackets.
Styled just like the older chill
dren's. Rayon gabardine double
breasted jackets with 2 pockets,
s1.99. Rayon gabardine slacks,
$1.S9
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-10-21
Personals

Mrs. Hunter Jones, in Charlotte.
Mr.. John Ray, of Moose, Wyo.,
has returned to the county, and
plans to stay for sometime.
Mrs. Clete Sumpter and small
daughter, Lura Halle, of Lenoir,
were visitors here yesterday.
Misses Ruth Shatley and Wilma
Witherspoon left Tuesday to
spend a few days with 'S-Sgt.
John Witherspoon, who is station
ed near Baltimore, Md. They plan
to visit other friends and relatives
while there.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Little, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Payne, and Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Cline spent the
first part of the week in Roanoke,
Virginia.
Miss Gladys Shatley, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Shatley,
who holds position in Winston
Salem, spent the week end at
home.
Mr.. Paul Shatley, Mr.. John
Coldiron, Misses Helen and Co.
rhine Shatley spent yesterday in
Winston-Salem.
Mrs. Q. R. Campbell and chill
dren, Dorothy Dean and Gale,
spent the week end with Mrs.
Campbells grandmother, M r S :.
Callie Kilby, at Sturgills.
Mrs. T. A. Doggett, who has
been ill for some time, is i'm
proving.
Mr.. S. w. Diggs, of Knoxville,
Tenn, is spending several days
with his family here.
Misses Vivian Johnson and Iso-