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HOTEL. MACK

80 Gas Heated Rms. Hot Water
Daily 81 up. Reasonable Week
Iy Rates. We. 1921. Atlanta, Ga.
Free Parking.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-07-10
NATIVE SON
By RICHARD WRIGHT

you gentlemen, the jurors, are
any of you acquainted with the de-
ceased or are any of you members
of the family?"
One of the rose and said:
mo, sir"
would there be any reason why
you could not render a fair and i'm
partial verdict in this?"
mo, sir"
us there any objection to these
men serving as jurors in this caSe?"
the coroner asked of the entire
room.
There was no answer.
I'm the name of the coroner, I
will ask the jurors to rise, pass by
this table, and view the remains
of the deceased, one Mary Dalton"
In silence the six men rose and
filed past the table, each looking
at the pile of white bones
When they were seated again, the
coroner called:
eve will now hear Mr.. an En-
lionel"
Jan rose, came forward briskly
and was asked to swear to tell the
truth, the whole truth, so help him
God. Bigger wondered if Jan would
turn on him now. He wondered if
he could really trust any white
man, even this white man who had
come and offered him his friend
ship. He leaned forward to hear
Jan was asked several times if he
was foreigner and Jan said no
The coroner walked close to JAMS
chair and leaned the upper part
of his body forward and asked in
a loud voice:
do you believe in social equali-
ty for Negroes?"
The room stirred
Il believe all races are equal =. >
Jan began.
Answer yes or not, Mr. Erlone
You are not on a soap box. Do yot
believe in social equality for Me-
groes?"
yes"
"Are you a member of the Com.
munist Party?"
yes"
In what condition was Miss Dial.
ton when you left her last Sunday
morning?"
What do you mean?"
''Was she drunk?"
II would not say she was drunk
She had had a few drinks
What time did you leave her?'
ut was about one-thirty, :
think"
WAS she in the front seat OF
the carp"
Eyes, she was in the front seat o.
the car"
Had she been in the front sea
all along?"
mo"
WAS she in the front seat wher
you left the cafe?"
mo"
did you put her in the from
seat when you left the carp"
mo; she said she wanted to ST
UP front"
You didn't ask her TOP"
when you left her, was she able
to get out of the car alone?"
Il think so
Had you had any relations witt
her while in the back seat thai
would have tended to make her
let us say, stunned, too weak tC
have gotten out alone?"
mo"
is it true, Mr. Erlone, that Miss
Dalton was in no condition to pro-
tect herself and you lifted her into
that front seat?"
mo! I didn't lift her into the
front seat"
JAMS voice sounded throughout
the room There was a quick buzz
ing of conversation.
why did you leave an unpro-
tected white girl alone in a Cal
with drunken Negro?"
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-07-10

administration and farmers Or
CARNATIONS are said to be attempt
ing to adjust one complaint by
placing the matter of their wage
scale in the hands of state officers.
The workers complain that al
though they have been here for
six weeks they have had only a
few days work. They were trans
ferred here from Cairo and st.
Louis last week because a retard-
ed sugar beet crop did not pro-
vide enough work there.
PATRONAGE REFUSED
Not only do the Jamaicans not
fare very well under the protection
of their hosts the FSA and Unit
ed States government which has
quartered them in cattle exhibit
ton sheds at the fair grounds, but
they suffer indignities in the town
proper according to their charges.
The INLAY City hotel, taverns, con-
dictionaries, stones and other public
places have discouraged and re-
fused their patronage in large
numbers.
The Jamaicans are part of
1900 brought to Michigan of whom
500 have been sent to Wisconsin,
Minnesota because of work here.
Under terms of their contract
which ends in November, they are
guaranteed a minimum wage of
So per day by growers associations,
subsistence when idle, and work
Is per cent of the time they are
in the state.
Restiveness has steadily mount
ed among the foreigners when it
was learned that Mexican workers
on nearby onion, carrot and mint
farms were receiving so cents an
hour, while they get only 40 cents
despite provisions that they re-
ceive the prevailing wage scale. OF
the monies earned by the group
81 per day is deducted for their
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-07-10
WORK HARD

ROANOKE, Va Co - Up
until July 18th. the international
Sweethearts of Rhythm will be
working hard to fill all their dates,
and no wonder, the all-fem band
is simply a knockout! They are
breaking all records and also bring
in more than $4,000 weekly
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-07-10

iUShEJEE AhInI AIN fIELD,
Ala.-Second Lieutenant Walter J..
McMath, who received his commits
sion at the Infantry Officers Can
didate School of Fort Benning, Ga,
was recently transferred to the
Tuskegee Army Air Field where he
is to undergo flight training. He
graduated from Morehouse College
in 1910 with a Bachelor of Science
degree. 1t. McMath is a member
of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity,
and is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry McMath of 402 Grant ST.,
Corinth, Miss. Prior to entering
the service, 1t. McMath was a
science instructor at Georgia's Bap-
list College of Macon, Ga. He is
married to the former Miss Vivian
Alexander of Clinton, South Caro-
lima.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
SELECTED TO GIVE TESTS

Milford High School has been
selected by the Bureau of Naval
Personnel of the United States
Navy to administer the qualifying
test for the Navy College Training
Program known as the VIZ Pro-
gram on April ?.
The purpose of the Viz pro-
gram is to produce naval officers.
High school seniors, high school
graduates. and college students
who appear to have pOtentialities
for ultimate selection as officers
will be chosen for college training.
The plan contemplates that the
college training will be carried on
while the men are in active duty. in
uniform. receiving pay. and under
general military discipline.
The qualifications are as follows:
Only the following groups are eli
gible:
(a) High school and preparatory
school graduates who will have at
tanned their 18th but not their goth
birthdays by July l. 1913, regard
less of whether they are now at
tending college.
(b) High school and preparatory
school seniors who will be grad
uated by July l. 1913, provided they
will have attained their 18th but
not their Goth birthdays by that
date.
tc) Students who will have at
tanned their 18th but not their goth
birthdays by July 1, 1913, who do
not hold certificates of graduation
from secondary school but who
are now continuing their educa-
ton in an accredited college or un-
iversity.
Furthermore. to be eligible for
selection each applicant must:
(a) Be a male citizen of the
United States.
Oh Be morally and physically
qualified for this program, includ-
ing a minimum uncorrected visual
acuity of 1920 for each eye.
(c) Be unmarried, and agree to
remain unmarried until commits
stoned, unless sooner released by
the Navy Department.
Id Evidence potential officer
qualifications, including appear
and scholarship records.
Men now enlisted in any branch
of the armed services. including
VI, VS., VI reserves on inactive
status, are not eligible TO take this
test
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05

The Mizpah Circle will meet with
Mrs. John Jackson Brown, Jr.,
Wednesday evening, March 10. at 8
O'Clock.
Have you taken the first aid
course offered by the Red Cross?
If not. and you are interested in
joining a class, call Sara E. Grier,
Milford 1872.
The Faithful Circle of King
Daughters will meet with Mrs. A.
Donnell Marshall at her home on
Clarke avenue, Thursday after
noon. March II, at o'clock.
d.
The regular meeting of the Bro
therhood Class of Calvary Metho-
dist Church. this city, will be held
on Tuesday evening. March 9, at S
o'clock at the home of Edward Coo
per. All are urged TO be present as
there will be an election of Off
GERS for the coming year.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
Program Is Outlined
By Local Homemakers
loontlnuea ircm Pirst Paeel

fects discovered in school health
examinations, explanation of avail
able health services and of group
disqualification programs.
Miss Louise Whitcomb explained
the Food for Victory Roll Call,
which each food production chair
man will present to her club at the
March meeting. All club members
and any other families who are
contacted are asked to pledge the
support of the family in the food
for freedom call and to conserve
as much as possible of the years
food needs at home.
The following leaders attended
the meeting:
Mrs. Treat Galloway, Mrs. Dan
Galloway. Mrs. Thurman Adams,
Bridgeville; Mrs. Edwin Smith,
Georgetown; Mrs. Edith Barker,
Mrs. Cora Prettyman, Mrs. Hylon
Smith, Harbeson; Mrs. Raymond
Shedaker. Mrs. Buelah Henry, Mrs.
Bessie Elliott. Laurel; Mrs. CIar-
ence Pepper, Mrs. Hillary Holland,
Mrs. Howard Pepper, Selbyville;
Mrs. William Monroe. Mrs. Frank
Johnson, Dagsboro; Mrs. Harrison
West, Mrs. George Carey, Mills
boro; Mrs. Grover Sammons. Mrs.
C. ]. Truitt. Georgetown, and Mrs.
G.. A. Swanson, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
CHILDREN'S BEACH
HOUSE CHATTER

There is real suggestion OF
spring in the blossoms of narcissus
decorating the building, especially
in the dining room. We have APP
preciated the mild weather. when
we can play outside and go on
hikes.
A new organization developed
Monday. It's name is the Children S
Beach House Civic Council. Doro-
thy is chairman of the social com
mittee Her committee members
are Josephine. Janet. Roberta and
Peggy. Their duty is to be pre-
pared with entertainment on rainy
days after nap period and in the
evenings after supper. Donald is
chairman of the property commit
tee. the other members being
Frank, Martin, Jimmy. Ridgley.
Ronnie, Betty and Grace. Before
this committee all those who do
damage to any Beach House prop
erty are brought, and their cases
are decided. The safety committee
consists of Joe as chairman, Anna
Marie, Jackie, Lottie. Earl. Jay,
Vincent and James. They look after
all safety offenses. Monday and
Friday are the days for the regu-
lar meetings. Special meetings
may be called at any time.
Miss Fellows. our director, is
spending a few days with her sis
ter's family in Wayne, Pa. Sunday
she attended services for the flu
neral of her nephew.
Guests Sunday were the father
of Donald and James and the fa-
ther and sister of Vincent.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
Personal Happenings

Mrs Stephen Toadvine and Miss
Lydia Bell Toadvine are in Phila-
delphia this week
W. Humes Grier. of Aberdeen.
Md. was the overnight guest of his
mother. Mrs. Harry l.. Grier. last
Friday.
Private Willard Tease. who has
been spending a furlough with his
mother. Mrs. John Tease. left on
Sunday for Pueblo. Colorado.
Miss Lucy Rumpstich spent the
past weekend in Hightstown. y. j.,
where she took part in the week
end activities at Peddie School.
Captain and Mrs. Myron Boone
and daughter Linda of Camp StOr-
ey. Va. were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Legar the past weekend.
Sergeant Willard Pierce. who has
been the guest of his mother. Mrs.
Willard Pierce. for a furlOugh, left
on Sunday for Harlingen, Texas.
-
Mrs. Oliver A. James, of Balti-
more. vino has been the guest of Dr..
and Mrs Oliver. V. James for the
past two weeks. returned to her
home today.
Miss Margaret Hammond. a re-
cruit of the WAACS. reported for
duty in Trenton, y. j.. on Monday
and was sent to her training sta
tion from there.
-
Lieutenant Ida May Hayes of
the Delaware Recruiting Office OF
the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
in Wilmington, was the overnight
guest on Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs.
G. Marshall Townsend.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

Christian Science Church Service
Report for Sunday, March Z, 1943.
Subject: MAN.
Golden Text: Romans STA. AS
many as are lead by the Spirit of
God, they are the sons of God.
a Bible Citation from the Lesson
Sermon: Isaiah 43:1O.11&2I. Ye
are my witnesses, saith the Lord,
and my servant whom l have cho-
sen: that ye may know and believe
me. and understand that l am he:
before me there was no God form
ed. neither shall there be after me.
II. |. even |, am the Lord and be-
side me there is no saviour. 21.
This people have / formed for nv
self; they shall show forth ny
praise.
COrrelative from the Textbook,
Science and Health with Key to
the Scriptures" by Mary Baker
Eddy: The Scriptures inform us
that man is made in the image and
likeness of God. .. Man is idea,
the image. of Love; he is not ply
sique. He is the compound idea of
God. including all right ideas; the
generic term for all that reflects
Gods image and likeness; the con-
scious identity of being as found
in Science, in which man is the
reflection of God, or Mind, and
therefore is eternal; that which
has no separate mind from God;
that which has not single quality
underived from Deity; that which
possesses no life. intelligence, nor
creative power of his own. but re-
fleets spiritually all that belongs to
his Maker.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
HOPE CHAPTER, No. :, r. A. VI

The companions of Hope Chap
ter. No. :, r. A. NJ. Georgetown
had real surprise at the regular
meeting on Tuesday evening when
quite a number of members and
visitors were present TO see the
Mark Masters Degree conferred on
class of candidates. After the
chapter had been closed by the
high priest. Edwin Clendaniel. all
present were invited down TO the
banquet hall by Past High Priest
Walter l.. Conaway. where a fried
chicken dinner was served with all
the trimmings. Sussex county style,
and did they go to town on that
famous Sussex county fowl.
This was a complete surprise TO
all present which made it that
much more enjoyable by all of
those who were present.
Companion Conaway served Hope
Chapter as high priest in 1882 and
had a most successful term as high
priest. Walter is one of the many
large broiler growers in Sussex
county, his plant being located az
Concord
The next meeting of Hope Chap
ter will be the first Tuesday IN
April when the past master and
most excellent will be conferred.
and any other thing that might
happen is a military secret.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
Farmers Will Meet
At State College
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ernment to produce more food pro-
ducts in 1943 than we produced in
1912. 1t is conservatively estimat-
ed that we will need more than n
fifty per cent increase in our pro-
ducts in order to avoid catastrophe.
We are urged at this time to feed
ourselves though many workers
have been called from the farms.
and in addition to this fact, We
must also aid to a great extent in
keeping our allies supplied
DIR. Gregg. a strong advocate OF
agricultural training, conceived OF
the idea of calling negro farmers
together to exchange ideas and
pool experiences to aid in carry
ing out the governments program.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
LOCAL AND STATE NEWS

The Milford w. c. T. U. will
meet with Mrs. ~ B. Downing on
Tuesday afternoon, March 8, at
2:30 o'clock.
The Susannah Wesley Circle of
Avenue Methodist Church will
meet at the home of Mrs. William
V. Sipple, on Wednesday evening,
March 10. at 1880 o'clock. Full at
tendance is desired.
For an evening of fun and re-
taxation be sure and attend the
W. S. c. S. of Cedar Neck next
Tuesday evening. March 8, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Wat
son. Each one is asked to bring
an article valued at Csc. These will
be auctioned off. Proceeds to buy
new song books for the society.
Rev. BrintOn will give another of
his talks on South America. We
will be looking for you. Hospitality
committee: Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Davis
Watson and Bess Shew.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
High School Assembly

Appearing at the high school
weekly assembly on Wednesday
morning were Lieutenapt Emil
Kielbasa, lately decorated by Lieu
tenant-Major James Doolittle for
his bravery in North Africa, and
Lieutenant Ida May Hayes. Della
ware recruiting officer for the Wo-
mems Army Auxiliary Corps. Lieu
tenant Kielbasa was presented by
Mr.. Shilling and he briefly spoke to
the students and congratulated
them upon a fine assembly. Mr..
Boston introduced Lieutenant
Hayes. who told of Day With the
WAACS." Both were well received
by the students.
Mrs. Rust of the Spanish depart
ment presented a play "Zaraqueta"
in two acts which brought rounds
Of laughter from the audience.
Ann Pierce was the announcer for
the play; Lucy Rumpstich the
coach, and June Williams, chair
man of properties. Those taking
part were Adele Warren. Grace
Bennett, Margaret Williams. John
Geyer, Bernard Guestra. Frances
Pettyjohn, Gordon Widdoes, Tom
Faix, Jack Allen and Burdettte
Kitchens.
Florence Bennett and Adele
Warren sang Yours" in Spanish.
A surprise of the morning was a
song, the verses of which were
written by Jack Worthington. 1t
was called Johnny Buy a Bond" a
timely tune, which the student body
sang with a will. Evelyn Short read
the Bible for the assembly and Bill
Counselman led in the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
After the assembly Lieutenant
Kielbasa was a guest of the sixth
grade. This class has been study
ing Africa in geography and their
visitor told the pupils much of first
hand information about the part of
Africa he visited. There was time
for questions and answers which
was informative and much enjoyed.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
Milford Grange Notes

Milford Grange met in business
session on Saturday evening. \
good attendance. All officers were
filled by the ladies Of the Grange
Two new members will be given
the first and second degrees on
March :. A letter was read from
Edith Mum. thanking Milford
Grange for remembering her at
Christmas time. Miss Num- is Il
nurse with the armed forces, in
Australia. Said she was well, very
busy and happy in her work.
Mrs. Fisher was reported suffer
ing from neuritis
MIR. and Mrs. Gulick and commit
tee gave Il good program on Lin
coin following the meeting. Three
officers absent.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
MAN HURT. IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Clarence E. Kemp. of Milford, is
in the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Me-
mortal Hospital following an auto
mobile accident in lower Northamp-
ton county. Virginia, on Tuesday
afternoon, February 16, at which
time he suffered a fracture of the
skull. Mr. Kemp. who is employed
by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.,
was riding with Thomas E. Hallett
of Cheriton when the driver met an
Army jeep and pulling far to the
right of the highway temporarily
lost control of his car and the car
sideswiped a tree. Mr.. Hallett
rushed the injured man to Cape
Charles where he was attended by
physicians and later taken to the
hospital. Mr.. Hallett, according to
reports. was pnhurt. MIR. Kemp is
reported to be improving and will
soon be removed to his home in
Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
DELAWARE 'E' BOND SALES
MORE THAN $1S,O0O,OOO

Delaware sales of series E war
bonds during the 90 months ending
Dec. 81. 1912. amounted to S1S,6S9,-
900, according to announcement
made by the war savings staff of
the U. S. Treasury Department in
Washington.
Of the total reported $2,564.000
was sold in the last eight months
of 1871, and $16,125,000 in the cal
endar year of 1912. Only in New
Mexico. Nevada, Vermont, and Wy
oming were the totals less than in
Delaware among the United States.
This was not per capita standing.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05

Pvt. William J. Watson spent the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Watson, of near Mil
ford.
Private Willis l.. Rogers arrived
home last Thursday for a 12-day
furlough visit with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Reedy Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs Franklin Fleming
and son Billy of Wilmington were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. David S.
Hugg over the past weekend.
Mrs. ". d. Wilkins and daughter
Jean spent a few days last week in
Philadelphia and were the guests
of MIR. and Mrs. Frank Baker.
Mrs. Wilbert Joseph. who is
spending the winter in Wilmington.
spent the past weekend in Milford
with Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Vinyard.
e
Mrs. Mabel Dyer underwent a
major emergency operation at the
Milford Memorial Hospital last
Saturday evening. At this date Mrs
Dyer is recovering nicely.
Five young Milford men. who
recently enlisted in the Navy. were
called to active service last week.
Carlisle Watson Hall. Jr.. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlisle Te Hall. and
Albert Gardner. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Gardner. reported to Great
Lakes. Ill. Edward Derrickson. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Derrick
son; Richard Farley. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson Farley. and Ralph d.
Hall. son of Mrs. Edith Hall, re-
ported to cambridge. Md. They
have all started their basic train
ing
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
Measles Start With
Cold And Chills
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nearly all cases where children are
said to die from measles. An ear
infection may result in mastOid
disease and possible loss or impair
ment of hearing. Measles may also
weaken the body's defenses against
a tuberculosis infection which the
child might otherwise have resist
ed.
Out of every 100 persons who die
from measles or its complications
GA are less than 5 years of age, so
the board of health warns parents
TO do everything they can to pre-
vent babies and feeble children
from catching the disease. Measles
is often especially common in late
winter and early spring.
What To DO
If your child shows signs OF
measles:
l. Keep him out of schOol-in-
doors. in bed-and away from
other children.
2. Protect the child's eyes from
direct bright light or glare,
8. Call your doctor at once in
order that he may begin the prop
er treatment.
4. Keep everyone out of the sick
room except the physician and the
person caring for the child. This
not only helps prevent the spread
of measles but protects the child
from germs of other communicable
diseases which even well people
may carry.
Do not let the child get up until
the doctor says it is safe. and take
him to the doctor again within a
few months. to make certain there
are no bad after-effects. says the
State Board of Health.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
LIQUOR COMMISSION
COLLECTIONS HIGHER

Collections of the Delaware LID
uor Commission in February, this
year were ISABELLE in February,
last year, $52,O79.SO. and in jan
uary. this year. $SS.19030.
Austin d. Smith, executive sec
retary of the commission, said beer
revenue stamp collections l a S t
month were $1O,5O3.43 and in Feb
ruary. last year, S9.246.21.
Collections of spirits taxes in
February. this year, were $S9,2O4.-
9S, and in February last year. $2S,-
242.92; wine tax collections in Feb
ruary. this year. $2,5S6.01 and in
February. last year. $4.647.92. The
commission deposited $52.966.S7
with the state treasurer.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
STARTS THREE-YEAR TERN
IN SUSSEX DRAFT CASE

Earl Edward Stewart. 32. trans
lent. whose last address was Reho-
both Beach. has been taken to
Danbury, Conn, federal institution
to start serving a three-year SEN
tence imposed by U. S. District
Judge Paul Leahy in Federal Court.
Stewart pleaded guilty to a charge
of failing to report for induction
when notified by Sussex county To-
cal board No. l at Georgetown. in
violation of the selective service
act.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
RENT AREA OFFICIAL
HERE MARCH NINTH

A representative of the Dover
Seaford area rent office will be in
Milford Tuesday afternoon. March
3. at l o'clock. in the City Council
room in the Municipal Building,
for the purpose of answering any
questions which landlords or ten
ants would care to ask about the
rent program.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
Shawnee Club News

The Shawnee Home Demonstra-
tion Club will meet with the Lin
dale Club on Friday, March II, in
the Lincoln Community Hall. Mrs.
Helen Mckinley will give the DEM
onstration on how to make slip
covers.
The meeting will open at II
o'clock. Box lunches will be car
ried.
Milford chronicle., 1943-03-05
b l r. T II

Mr.. and Mrs. Vinal +. Bennett
are receiving congratulations on
the birth of their first child, a
daughter, born Tuesday. March 3
in Milford Memorial Hospital. The
young lady has been named Joyce
Elaine Bennett.