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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Employer-Employe
Relation Praised

The w. G.. Avery Body Com-
pany entertained it's Negro work
ers in series of banquets at
Marsh Hall on North Parish st.
here this week. Beginning with
the first banquet on Monday
night, another was held each sue
ceeding night, with the last be-
ing held Thursday night, 1t be-
ing necessary to extend che BAN
quets through four nights in or
DEF to accommodate the more
than a thousand Negro workers
of the company.
The Monday night banquet
which highlighted the series, and
fixed the pattern for the sue
ceeding nights, consisted of a
menu of fried chicken and creole
spaghetti, ice cream, cigars and
cigarettes, and program which
included number of musical
numbers and other entertainment
features and speeches and re-
marks by the employees, company
officials and guest speakers.
The outstanding feature of
Monday night was the speech of
Mr.. ~. G. Avery. During his
speech, Mr.. Avery gave a brief
review of the history and growth
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11

for safe keeping in draft dodg-
ing case.
The six prisoners attacked the
taller with pop bottles which had
been left inside the mqin cell
door, according to a pl.e@aftanged
plan, when he opened. the door
to put in a number of new gar
bage cans. The jailer who suf-
fered a number of blows about
the head returned to his duties
Monday morning after being
treated in a local hospital.
According to the Sheriff, Har-
ry L. Sias, a trusty. awaiting the
results of his appeal from muir
der conviction and oath sentence
YVES the first to come to the aid
of the jailer. Using butchers
knife, he broke up the attack and
with the help of other prisoners
prevented the escape. of the at
tackers until the arrival of city
police.
Other prisoners listed as help
ing save the jailer and prevent
the escape were Senmil Nixon,
grand larceny, Louisville; w. D..
Durr, Joe Burley, Fred Burley,
Morris Cannon of Jackson, also
being held On <arges of larceny
and r. Page, of New Albany,
charged with violation of the Sc
lective Service Act.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Stringer Grand Lodge Heroines
Of Jericho Bring Largest Crowd
I'm Recent History To This City

The Stringer Grand Lodge, Free
and Accepted Masons of Missis-
sippi, and its womens auxiliary
The Heroines of Jericho, brought
the largest delegation here in the
recent history of the city, for its
68th Annual Communication held
here December SD. The Stringer
grand lodge and the Heroines of
Jericho conducted their Lodge of
Sorrow at Peark Street AME
Church, Sunday night, with the
sermon being delivered by Rev. Ben
j. Nolan, pastor of Pearl Street
AME Church.
The several hundred delegates at
tending the session, most of whom
reached the city Sunday, entered
upon the business of the meeting
when the session was formally
opened at noon Monday. In cal
ing the Grand Court to Order,
Hon. John L. Webb, Grand Master
of the State, said, that, "We
brought this meeting to Jackson
because of this central location and
restrictions on travel, and I am
glad to say, as a result Of SO doing
that we are here in larger numbers
than any previous session since
embarking upon our gigantic strug-
gle for a worthwhile charitable or
ganization ten years ago."
The delegates attending the
session represented several hun
dred lodges throughout the state,
with the Heroines of Jericho, alone,
being represented by delegates
from more than $50 subordinate
temples, with total membership of
TOO. Aside from meeting its regular
obligations, this organization is
providing four scholarship of $400
each, annually to students in the
state, cash prizes that annually
total 5000 and an unSpecific num-
Der of $500 prices.
On Monday night the Masonic
Bodies joined with the Heroines
of Jericho in a moving picture show
at Central Methodist Church during
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Co. Paying $1,000, 900
Yearly In Salary To
Many Negro Workers

of the company from plant with
a half dozen machines to it's pres
sent size, of several large plants
with upwards of a thousand Ne
gro workers employed; and ex-
pressed his appreciation for the
aid given the company by this
city. Pointing to the fact that. the
company employs 100 per Negro
help, Mr.. Avery expressed his
appreciation for the efficiency
and loyalty of the Negro workers,
ant while stating that the COM
pany is now engaged largely in
War production, pledged himself
to keep all help after the war.
While pointing to the very good
pay now being paid to the work
ers of the company. he also men
toned the company held in city
Improvement and the aid given
to the workers through the build
ing of more modern homes by the
company in the community's sur
rounding the plants.
All remarks by the employees
of the company, some of whom
had been with it from it's be-
ginning, were expressions or the
high esteem in which Mr.. Avery
and other company officials are
held by the employees, and of the
high standard of employee-em-
ployer relations existing through
out the company.
Carsey A. Hall, president, local
branch NAACP, guest speaker.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Local Man Given
Is Yrs. In Attempt
Case OF Rape

Sam Wentworth, % year old local
Negro man, an ex-convlct, was
given a sentence of Is years In the
state prison when he was tried
here Monday on a charge OF at
tempting to rape the seven year old
daughter of his employer.
Wenwotrh was arrested here on
November 23rd following the COM
plant of the child's parents. Ac-
cording to the reports of the inves-
tigation of the complaint, an ex-
animation of the child's bed gave
evidence to the affect that an at
tempt rape had been made. Went
worth was employed as cook in
the home.
When arrested wentworth made
a strenuous denial of the charge,
and is reported to have continued
his denial at the trial which was
held behind closed doors In the
Kinds County Court.
Sentence was passed by Judge
Hugh B. Gillispie. The accused man
was represented by two attorneys
appointed by the Court.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Carnival Queen
Wis s Atlanta

Miss Maggie Bell Allen, student
Of the Senior class Of Jackson
College spent a very enjoyable trip
in Atlanta, Ga, as a result of Ter
triumphant success in the sale OF
tickets for our Annual Fail Car
nival. While tier she spent most
of her time on the campus Of
Atlanta University and other co.,
legeS in tine same vicinity, engaging
in some Of the student activities
and becoming acquainted with
the organizations of the particular
colleges.
The charming Miss Allen Very
graciously reigned over tire Car
nival festivities which were held
in October % ard 30 at Jackson
College. Each year n which this
exciting and frolicsome event has
occurred. Miss Allen and the STU
dents in general have worked dili-
gently in making the numerous
activities of this affair success
full.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
A IA E Zion Miss
Conference Head

that she had found the Lord. The
young lady was Miss Matte Mer-
man, who thereby became mem
Der of st. Paul Church. This was a
great service, and truly great ser
mon by great man. Following the
S e m n an offering of $233
was k e at 8 o'clock p. m,
on the same day Rev. G.. w Staff
ney delivered the message. The fire
was still burning and the sermons
made their way to the hearts Of
men and they rejoiced.,
A number of visitors were pres
ent, including DR.. w. R. Lowell.
and Mr.. o. w. Adams, General
Officers DR.. F. r.. Blakley. Rev. M.
G. Williams, Rev. E. d. Miller,
Pastors H. D. Tillman, C. E. Golf,
H. A. Rhodes, d. d. Nash, T. I.
Johnson, Lay; Mrs. Alma Lucas,
Mrs. T. A. Adams, Mrs. Francis B.
Johnson.
Rev. B. j. Williams and J. w.
Bennett were the hard working and
successful presiding elders of the
conference and were given many
cheers, and words of commemora-
ton for their work Rev. Jp r
Addison the popular pastor Of st.
Paul and those who were respon-
sible for the comforts of the dele
cation were given vote of thanks
for their work.
The following were elected dele
gated to the General Conference:
Revs. B. J.. Williams, j. w. Ben
nett. G. W. Staffney, P H Golf,
S. c. Murphy, j. F. Addison. Lay
men: Mrs. j. r. Johnson, Mrs. S.
E. Gilvers, Mrs. Myra Fulford,
Mr.. r. M. Mackay, Mr. p. c..
Moore, Mr.. S. A. Grayson. Rev. B.
j. Williams leads the delegation
Total amount raised was for all
purposes was $4,375.75.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11

CANTON, Miss. The Sind Session
of the South Mississippi Confer
ence of the AME Zion Church was
held at st. Paul AME Zion Church
here No. 1928. Bishop B. G. Shaw,
of the Third Episcopal District,
Presiding Organization as follows:
Mrs. B. Earlene Shaw Morgan,
Private Secretary to Bishop Shaw
Mrs. j. K. Johnson, Secretary; Mrs.
l.. L. Sutton, Assistant Secretary;
Sedora E. Gilvers, Reporter; Rev.
F. c. Tate, Rev. G. H. Beamon,
Marshalls; Mrs. Emily Moore,
Pianist. Mrs. Sedora E. Gilvers was
also appointed Acting Missionary
Supervisor for the Conference !.
Bishop Shaw was jubilant as he
witnessed the reports breaking all
records for this conference. The
pastors showed up in round num-
bers on the afteroon of the OPEN
ing day. Not a single one fell short
of his assessment.
The Lay Delegates and district
workers came also in round num-
bers and was loud in praise of the
good work done by presiding
elders and pastors. Revivals have
been held in most of the church
eS with good results.
The conference raised its full APP
portionment for General Confer
ence with large sums for debt
paying, secondary schools, home
missions, and delegates expense.
Special for Johnson High School
1913.
Sermons were preached by Revs.
d. G.. Rembert, S. G. Murphy, H.
d. Tillman, F. r. Blakelv, Rev. F.
G. Tate. On Sunday Bishop 3. CT.
Shaw preached and the fire started
burning and just kept on burning
until one young lady rushed from
the, gallery to the bishop crying
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
PRESIDENT VIM. III. BELL-MRS
ROSE BROWN BRACEY,
PRINCIPAL SPEAKERS
PUBLIC INVITED

The Jackson Negro Chamber OF
Commerce will hold a public pro-
gram of installation of it's officers
for the year 1914, at Central
Methodist Tuesday nigth, Dec. IA.
President VIM H. Bell, of Alcorn
College, Regional Vice-President
of the National Negro Business
League will deliver the principal
address of the program. Also ap-
pearing on the program will be
Mrs. Rosa Brown Bracey of St.
Louis, Mo-, National Field Sec
rotary of the National Negro
Business League, who will discuss
plans for the greater development
of the chamber and such affiliating
bodies in their affects upon the
work of the National Negro Bust
ness League. Included also on the
program will be number of
Musical numbers and other pro-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
GA. CITY COUNCIL ASKS REMOVAL OF FEPC
w. G. Avery Body Company
Workers With
Series OF Banquets Here

spoke On the subject of Sob
Appreciation, pointing u t
among other things that job ap-
probation meant the giving of
the highest degree of service and
loyalty in the performance of the
job at hand, and continued in
terest in the affairs and progress
of the company.
The concluding remarks were
made by Jack Harvey Young,
vice-president, Jackson Negro
Chamber of Commerce, who act
ed as master of ceremonies. Re-
ferring to the number of Negro
workers employed by the CON-
pany, and their average weekly
pay, Mr.. Young pointed out that
the Negro workers of the COM
pany are now receiving more
than a million dollars annually
in salaries making them the high
est paid group in the city. In
pointing out ways by which they
might further the interest and
progress of the company and Sc
cure the fullest economic bene-
fits of the million dollars annu-
saliy being paid he urged workers
study the operation of the plant,
so as to be able to help improve
the efficiency of its operation,
prevent accidents, and be able to
contribute to it's continued and
future successful operation. He
also urged them to study some
plans of company Organization
in order to better enable them
to boost the company.
The arrangement committee
for the banquets were Willie j.
Miller, Edward Lee, and w. H.
Williams, president of the Jack
son Negro Chamber of Com
merce, whose, place was taken by
Vice-President Young, when
Williams was called to the bedside
of his father who is seriously i'll
at his home in Arkansas.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Bond Set AT
$5,OOO.0o


r. C. Cooper, ST., who was con-
victed to serve 20 years in the. state
penitentiary, on charge of man.
slaughter, growing out of the STAY
ing of his son-in-law, Hosea Suits
in the Kinds County Circuit Court
here last Friday has appealed his
case, and Judge Hugh B. Gillespie,
Circuit Judge set the bail bond at
$1,000 pending the action of the
State Supreme Court.
Cooper was convicted IN h e
second trail of the case, the first
of which ended in a mistrial, which
charged him with shooting to death
his son-n-law, who was also the
son of George Suits, wealthy
Yazoo County Gilman, in front of
his cafe at the corner of Lynch
and Rose street here on the. night
Of October 4. According to the
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
c. Of c. To Install Officers
At Central Church Tues. Mite

gram feature presented by some
of the best talent in the city, and
in the local schools and colleges.
The officer to be installed will be
Walter H. Williams, INesident;
Jack Harvey Young, Vice President;
Percy Greene, Secretary; John
Dixon. Assistant Secretary; Burr
Brown, Treasurer and S. d. Red
mond, Attorney.
The public is invited and urged
to attend this program.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Seeks Action
In Resolution
Adopted Monday
Mixed Races
In Same Office
Is Opposed
ATLANTA, Cas-
Deploring t h e

mixed employment OF
in one or mere Att, -loe
buildings, City Council Monday
afternoon adopted q resolution
calling upon Georgia congress-
ional representatives at Wash
ington ''to insist upon the re-
moval of the newly established
Southeastern Regional office of
the Presidents Committee on Fair
Employment practices, located in
Ten Forsyth street Building.
The Atlanta office was set UP
here nearly two weeks ago to
investigate and correct grievances
arising out of discriminatory em-
ployment practice based upon
race, color, creed or national
lorigin, having jurisdiction over
war industries labor unions, gov
eminent departments and agencies
in the states of Alabama, georgia,
Florida, Mississippi, South Caro-
lima and Tennessee.
The race situation" said the
lesolution, 'can best BE handled
by local people. The activities OF
this committee in other parts OF
the South and particularly in
Alabama have resulted in build
ING up racial animcsities.
Adopted and signed by some ii
members of Council, the resolution
had not reached the Mayors desk
for action late Tuesday. Attaches
of the Mayors office stated that
1t will probably reach the Mayor
on Wednesday Or Thursday 1o1
action.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11

Central church Monday night
a large number of the delegates
were forced to stand outside while
the program took place.
With membership which in
cludes most of the outstanding
business, professional, religious, and
educational leaders of the state the
session was also attended by large
number of nationally known fra
ternal and civic leaders from 9TH
er state, among whom were Hon.
John Wesley Dobbs, Garnd Master
of the State of Georgia, w. w.
Allen, Most Pursuant Sow. Grand
Commander, and Grand Master of
the State of Maryland, Hon. r.. E.
Jackson, Imperial Potentate
A. E. A. 0. NM. S.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Prominent Episcopal
Churchman Coming
To Jackson

Rev. r. w. Harris, Archdeacon
and National Secretary for ALL
of the Negro Work in the Episcopal
Church will preach in st. Marks
Episcopal Church Sunday, Decem-
Der IL, at IL a. m. Archdeacon Har-
ris has been the rector OF some
of the largest Negro churches in
the Episcopal denomination and
with the exception of Bishop DEM
by, is the highest ranking Negro
official in the church.
Members and friends OF st.
Marks are urged and cordially in
vited to hear him at st. Marks
Sunday, December IL at ii a. m.
A. Buxton Keeling, Rector.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Many Notables
Attend Sessions


which time the marvellous growth
and development of the Grand
Lodge and of the Webb Grand
court of the HeroineS of Jericho
was depicted. The annual oratorical
contest was also included in the
Monday night program.
A temple tax fund which an
nually runs into thousands of dol
lars is now being invested in War
Bonds.
AS delegates continued to arrive
in the city Monday and Tuesday
morning it was found that it was
impossible for all delegates to as
semble together at one time in any
of the available meeting places. AT
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Adult Fellowship
Group In Mass
Meeting Next Sun.

On Sunday, December IL, l943. The
Adult Fellowship Group will meet
as usual at Pratt Memorial church.
The trend of the meeting will be
toward a better relationship solu-
ton. Able speakers will be present
to discuss means of solving our
problems. Every person who is in
interested in doing his, or her part
is urged to be present at s p. m
Sunday, Dec. IL, 1943, to add thier
bit to the solution to the problems
Of today.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Sheriff Found
Guilty Of Using
Strap On Man
Faces Maximum
Term OF Year In
Prison, $1,000 Fine

Observation-Disclosures A Fed
eral Jury Saturday had W. J..
Erskine. the sheriff Of Anderson
County, South Carolina, for brutal
ity to his prisoners.
The sheriff was convicted on one
count under Section ST.. Title IL
IT. S. Code. for assaulting, striking
and cruelty beating prisoner with
a leather strap in order to extort
confession.
The victim is fvt. Lucis Cowan.
Negro, now stationed at Fort Bragg.
Cowan was in Jail for allegedly
stealing a watch.
This is the second conviction of
Southern sheriffs for the mistreat-
ment of prisoners within the last
90 days. The first case was con-
viction of sheriff and his deputies
in Baker County, Georgia.
The maximum penalty for this
crime is one year in the peniten-
tiary and $1,000 for the conviction
under each count.
Investigation by the FEDERAL Blu
reau of Investigation and prose-
cution were authorized by Assistant
Attorney General Tom G. Clark,
head of the Criminal Division of the
Department of Justice, and the
prosecution was in the sole charge
of Oscar Henry Doyle, United States
Attorney for the Western District
of South Carolina and himself a
resident of Anderson, South Caro-
lima,
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Death Sentence
Is Upheld

STATE SUPREME COURT UP
HOLD DEATH SENTENCE OF
WARREN COUNTRY MURDERER
The sentence of CLAUDE Newman,
I9-year old Warren County Negro
who was convicted for the murder
of an aged Negro and sentenced
to death by the Warren County
Circuit Court, was upheld by the
State Supreme Court in d decision
handed down here Monday
morning. rs ssss Is az
The coourt fixed the date for the
execution Of Newman as January
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Noted Poet And
Career Man To
Be Given Honor
Vessel Slated To
Be Launched At
Wilmington Yards

WASHINGTON - (SNS) The
seventh Liberty Ship to be named
for an outstanding Negro American,
the SIS JAMES WELDON JOHN.
SON, will be launched at the VIII
mington yards of the California
bodybuilding Corporation in Dec
ember, the Maritime Commission
announced this week.
The vessel VIII pay tribute to the
noted poet, essayist, lawyer and
diplomat who was killed in an auto
mobile train collision near his sum-
mer home at Dark Harbor, Me-, on
June 26, 1888. .-z.--
Mr.. Johnson, who also achieved
Confined On Back Page
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-12-11
Cooper Appeals Twenty-Year
Conviction In Suits Staying

evidence. Cooper shot young Suits
liter he had became involved In
an affray with his wife, the Mrs
Virginia Cooper Suits, and other
(Contfnuec on back page
Arkansas State press., 1943-03-19
Ilsll!1zlluzla,.kll! IS
E&&M North Little Rock News T5%Nl
North Little Rock News
BY Nancy Ola Parker

PERSONALS Mr., and Mrs. Major Hamilton and grand
daughter Jene have returned to the city, to their old home
seems that they prefer their home here to making
an, her in Detroit Their many friends indeed glad TO
have them back.
Geraldine Moore has changed her name to Mrs Shelby
Mckinney. She became the bride Of Shelby Mckinney Mar
9Th Her friends greatly surprised We all sincerely
hope /. them much happiness.
Mrs Lula Schiller visited her brother. Joe Phillips at
the hoSrini IN Memphis He is getting along fine,
A Milan MAN.: Some person who has & peculiar sense
Of tuiaor called Mrs. Anna Hunt and reported that her
.al been killed in the Army This report caused nun
turn acl grief and later found to be Joke II Is sid
ttat this individual has other mothers his list TO call BE
of the of such information coming to you
ARE N0n * CIIRiSTIAN?- If you are. ard want to do
work. Join The Btu of the Mt Zion Bapt Church
during the month Of March Enlargement Campaign. We
wa. ngcnal Curicncous Christians Now Age 10 50.
JONES III SCHOOL;-Th The members of the casts ia (
hcrtv' a',l "Womcn Of the Rev 3;t,on' enter
tanned h. their sponsors Friday evening at the school Mrs.
Il II Minton and Mrs N. o. Parker.
VISITING Sgt Lewis j. Page, stationed at New Orleans
is visiting his mother and sister at the home Of his
Mrs Melvin Carer, of T.. 9th street
DOING GOOD WORK. Mrs. B. Y HammonGs sang at
the East End Cafe two occasions Those who heard her
contributed total Of 1857 Abs money turned over
4 the Mrning Star Baptist Cchurth and Sunday Sell OIL
She wishes to thank her many friends and the manager
Arkansas State press., 1943-03-19
MurfreesbOrO
BY Mrs. Alice Preston

Tho pastors of this city are on
duty regular and the community is
progressing rapidly. Service was
held at Valley Grove Methodist
Church IN the first Sun Recent ad-
diton to the membership roll were
Mr. and Mrs. james Junicl and Wal
ter IIsdslip, The second Sudav was
q hl4h GAY IN the Owens Chapel
Eapt Curch also in tho Church of
God Iii Christ, Rev \. l. Buncha
man is visiting relatives in Fayette
ylllc after attending g special meet
ing at Haven Chapel Hot Spyigs
March 10-11. Mrs. Cora Wess0n
and Mr.. asd Mrs, Kyle Scoggins
visited their mother, Mrs Lula Hais
lip a few hours Sunday They arc
from Nashville Friends Of Mrs. A
p. Walker are GLAD to soc up after
a severe lllnessClark Preston is
up and about again. Mrs, Beatrice
Johnson and Clark Preston, ir. are
visiting their fsthcr and grand
father III Partena Mrs. Zella NJ.
Matlock has bcan notified of the
death Of her Uncle, Mack Brooks
of Antonio Funeral arrangement
arc incompletr..
Arkansas State press., 1943-03-19

and visited Prof. Berry of the st.
Paul School interest of the school
and was guest of Mrs. Mary Reey
es. We arc clad 10 So Mrs. Reeves
UP again after extended illness.
The Bumpham's Sunday School
was l charge of Rev Harris who
was acting Supt. and lesson review
was led by Rev. Bently. Special
guest was a visitisg missionary
from Arkansa Bapt, COLLEGE. Little
Rock who stresses the Importance
of attendance ut the Theological
dept, there Introduction of teleh-
crs was started whom Mrs. s. A
G"odwin made a brief talk. follow
ed by Deacon Sasser and Miss Cea
tricc Whitmorc in charge of the col
lection which Was $3.50. The mis-
sionary, Rev. Reed, brought tho
sermon and commune was served.
In charge of prayer services We're
Deacons Martin and Paysineer,
Rev, Bcntly was speaker on Sun.
when he spoke from the SUBJECT,
The church closing with singing of
favorite hymn. Deacon Thomas
If Mt. Olive and Miss Smallwood
were in charge of collection which
amounted to $500.