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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-06-13

and confined to her bed for
three months prior 10 her death.
She is survived by her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard c.
Gilstap; two sisters, Mrs. Mar
garet ChaWlek and Dorothy,
and her grandmothers, Mrs, Es-
Their Daniels.
Funeral services were sched-
uled for 230 pm. Wednesday
at the Roy j. Raul funeral
chapel, with Rev. l.. NJ. McCon-
nell, of Lakeshore Presbyterian
Church, officiating. Burial will
be in the family lot in Forest
lawn Cemetery.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-06-13
Chinese Troops
ClOSe.In on
Jap Rifle Range

NEW DELHI. June l3 - (P)
Press dispatches from 1t. Gen
Joseph w. Stilwell'S headquart
ers said today that Chinese
troops have occupied the Rifle
Range in Myitkyina, main jap
anese base in North Burma, and
other Allied units have taken
a. enemy strong point in the
Southern part Of the town.
To the Northwest Kamaing Is
under attack by Chinese units
which have pressed down the
\Mogaung valley, and other ele-
ments are strengthening cir
Gle around the town, these dis
patches said.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-06-13

A day means a period Of IL
hours to the Chinese.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-06-13
Radio Newsman
to Speak to
kiWanis Club

Fred VanDeventer, news re-
porter of Station WJR in De-
troit, will be the speaker at the
weekly luncheon meeting of the
Kiwanis Club at the Medea Ho-
tel, tomorrow.
VanDeventer Joined the WJR
staff in 1912 after wide expert
ence as q newspaper man, going
directly into radio from six
years with the Detroit bureau
of the Associated Press. Previ-
ously he had been telegraph edi-
tor of the Springfield (Ohio)
News and while still attending
Butler University he held a ia
similar position on the Indian
apolis Star.
Bill Held, Kiwanis program
chairman, has announced that
he expects this meeting to be
one of the most outstanding
meetings of the year.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-06-13

area, known rs Griffith Field,
will be re-opened this year and
its facilities enlarged. The de-
partment also expects to oper-
ate Fairgrounds at Donaldson,
Lincoln, Wilson, Grant and
Dickinson schools.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-06-13
War Adds Emphasis to City
Summer Playground Plans
Fairgrounds Leaders Sought for Program;
Wortime Recreation Need Cited as Vitol

stricted 10 playing catch, volley
ball, gymnastics or other recre-
alton harmless TO the children
and not interfering with the juv-
eniles' program.
The special playground for
children in the South Broadway
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-06-13

Membership in the Internal
ional Assn. Of Machinists (AFL)
has passed the 100000 mark, or
triple the strength of the start
of the defense program.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09
RUTH JET SEES FLORIDA AS
TYPICAL OF THE NEW SOUTH

Birmingham, Alabama - Ruth Jet.
Acting Administrative Secretary of
the Southern Negro Youth Congress,
returned to Birmingham this week
after three e k trip in Florida
confident that the state of oranges
a sunshine is another typical ex-
ample of the new South and that the
people are on the march toward free
dom"
In a statement to the press. she
said, Negro yout h and adults of
Florida and Miami, particularly. are
keenly aware of t he problems and
know the solutions for them. Hence.
activities are humming and move
ments are growing. When I first
got to Miami, Hon Mike Quill Of the
New York City Council and President
OF the Transport WORKERS Union was
there organizing workers, both Negro
and white, Of the huge Pan American
Alrllnes under the banner Of the c. l.
.. where the policy of racial equality
IS clearly defined. Before | left Bruce
Hunt Southeastern Regional Director
Of the F. E. P. c.. was in Miami to
investigate charges Of discrimination
! against Negro and other workers in
vital war industries.
And again the reelection of Senator
Pepper is an indication Of the growing
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09
Montgomery Citizens
Launch Registration
Campaign

Montgomery, Alabama Launching
a campaign for 10000 registered vot-
ers by July first, citizens of Mont
gomery in mass meeting last Sun
day, challenged Birmingham to $4,000
voters.
Atty. Arthur Madison, former Mont
gomery citizen and now a successful
New York lawyer, who was jailed in
Montgomery on h e charge that he
was not employed by people he was
representing in a registration a e
stated in his opening remarks, ITO be
full citizen people must become reg
istered voters and take an active part
IN the selection of their law makers. 3"
Miss Mildred McAdory, speaking for
the Southern Negro Youth Congress,
told the audience "The white suprem-
acy campaign has been partly ans
wered by the decision of the Supreme
Court on white primaries. The ans
wer is also being given daily on the
fighting fronts of tn e world where
the Allies are already proving that
there is NO superior race or people.
The answer will be complete when
Negroes of the South are full citizens.
1t is our duty in total war to vote, to
do our part in assistance to the fight
ing men and women by making a bet
ter world to which they can come
back"
Mrs. Neal of Travellers Aid drew
applause from the audience when she
said, 81 am proud to be a part of this
great history making event in Ala
bama on the march to freedom" eff
the people could see the stream of
boys and men sacrificing their all for
freedom, everyone would do all in his
power to aid them in the great task
before US ALL"
Edward d. Nixon, State Chairman
OF the Alabama Voters League. invit-
ed all people to attend the registra-
ton classes for instruction and dis
cussion
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Fl. B. A.
Boards Meet
INITIAL BOARD HELD AT
LAWRENCE

Early Thursday morning, June LIST,
we found ourselves congregated in
front of the H. B. A. office building,
making ready to leave for Lawrence,
Mississippi, where the first board of
the second quarter was scheduled to
convene.
Before going into the business prop
er, a good old time fellowship meeting
was had. Very frequently someone
remarked that "this board reminds me
of boards held years ago" The at
tendance was good.
The hostess, assisted by her faith
full members and friends, made it very
pleasant for their guests.
The dinner was delicious and served
in luncheon style.
The financial reports made by the
local presidents were very commend
able.
Mrs. Anna Howe of Philadelphia
made the biggest report in this par
ticular board and she was closely fol-
lowed by Mr.. NJ. V. B. Pitts.
This undoubtedly wa one of the
best all around boards that we have
held in a long, long time.
SECOND BOARD HELD AT
QUiTMAN
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News From Our, Bows
In Service

Reverend r. L. Young, Editor Of
the Weekly Echo:
From the South Pacific the follow
ing news is authorized to be released
from the War Department concern
ing soldiers from Mississippi who are
serving overseas in the South Pacific:
New Caledonia - Private Neal II.
Fowler, Route ! Box IA, Pocahontas,
Mississippi, is now on duty handling
incoming and outgoing supplies in the
Quartermaster Section at this island
base with the South Pacific General
Depot. s.N
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consciousness of h e people in de-
nouncing the theory of white suprem-
acy.
Miss Jet added "Although prior to
the Supreme Court ruling Negroes
did not vote in the Democratic phi
maries in Florida, they took part in
the political life of the state. Free
dom to participate in the Republican
Party and the absence of the poll tax
have been t h e greatest contributing
factors for this activity. 1t is expect
ed that Negroes will turn out en-
masse to the polls this year"
While in Miami, Miss Jett spoke to
hundreds of people including the three
Negro high schools in Dade County,
junior high schools, the AKA Soror-
ity, churches, trade unionists, white
Unitarian youth groups and Negro in
surance workers. The Miami Council
of the Southern Negro Youth Cong
ress is an integral part of the COM
munity life and is working with other
civic and community groups and SOC
lal agencies for community youth
center.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

On Tuesday, June 9th, we held our
second series of H. B. A. Boards at
Quitman, with Brother Sam Jasper
and his good people. The Board was
held In Shiloh Baptist Church, with
Reverend Dubose pastor.
The opening was very. very impress
sive. II has been shown that if the
opening of any kind Of meeting is
good the remaining part will be good.
The devotion serves as a prelude to
the business session.
1t so happened that ID Day came on
the date of our Board at Quitman and
this naturally made us feel depressed,
however, this very impressive devo-
ton helped wonderfully in relieving
our tension.
The Board was well attended by
presidents, members and friends. Mr..
Jasper and his members assisted by
other presidents and their members
left no stone unturned in making it
pleasant for their guests.
Everything was inviting and pleas
ant. All of the presidents were in
lovely spirit and peace and goodwill
existed throughout the meeting.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Private First Class
Alvin Stovall, Calhoun City, Missis-
sippi, is now on duty as aide to the
Commanding Officer of a unit that is
handling incoming and outgoing sup
plies in the warehouses in the Quar-
termaster Section at this island base
with the South Pacific General Depot.
The wife of Pfc. Stovall is Mrs Annie
Stovall, 44O2 Prairie Avenue, Chicago,
Illinois.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Caledonia-Private First Glass
Roosevelt Ellis, 1895 Dalton ST., Jack
son, Mississippi, is now on duty hand
ling incoming and outgoing supplies
in the warehouses of h e Quarter
master Section at this island base
with the South Pacific Genv>al De-
pot. The wife of Pfc. Ellis is Mrs.
Dorothy Mae Ellis of 1885 Dalton ST.,
Jackson, Miss.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

supplies for the fighting Allies during
the big job ahead.
Those commended included:
Cpl Leroy Shields, Belzoni; Pvt.
Eugene Perkins, Ri 2, Branton; Pvt.
James Price, Darhove; Pvt Bill Rine-
lart, 215 E. McLain St. Greenwood,
Pvt. Willie Morgan, 311 Ash Street,
Greenwood; Cpl. William Thigpen. Rt
2, Heidelberg; Pfc Jessie Thomas.
Hollandale; Pfc. Samuel Terrell, Hol-
landale; Cpl. Jim Polk, Itta; Sgt
Leon O'Neal, Ri. 4, Jackson; Pfc. M.
L. Reed, Ri. 8, Jackson; Cpl. Eugene
Stovall St. Augustine St, McComb;
SGT. Frank Moore, 8 George Alley,
Natchez; Pfc. Wilson B. Quarles, Rt.
3, Newton; Sgt. John Nelson, Rt. l.,
Oakland; Cpl Elray Myers, Rt. 1, Pc
Cpl. Harding Paige, Pine
Ridge; Pvt Ruthie Frankie, Ri. l,
Cpl. David Terrell, Toom-
suba; Pvt Walter l.. Moore, Route 2,
Cpl. Simon NJ. Pearson,
513 Spring st, Starksville; Pfc. Oscar
Miller, TT. 3, Starksville; Pvt. George
Munson, Ri. l, Sunflower; Pfc. Frank
Moore, Sunflower; Sgt. Luther Robin
son, Tupelo; Cpl. Zebbie d. Rodgers,
Frisco ST., Tupelo; Cpl. Anselm ].
Palmer, Value.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Caledonia-Private First Class
Flowzell Thomas, 1907 10th St., Me-
ridian, Mississippi is now on duty
handling incoming and outgoing sup
plies in the warehouses in the Quar-
termaster Section at this island base
with the South Pacific General Depot.
Mrs. Mary Thomas is the wife of Pfc.
Thomas.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09
COLORED SOLDIERS COMMEND
ED FOR BARGE CONSTRUC-
TON WORK

Headquarters, European Theatre of
Operations 1T For superior perform
ance in the building Of giant flat bot
toned wooden barges at a Transpor-
tation Corps installation in England,
colored members Of a United States
army battalion were commended re-
Gently by their Commanding Officer,
Colonel G. A. Noble.
A British civilian company origi-
nally contracted for the barge build
ing job, but due to lack of sufficient
personnel welcomed he Yanks who
tackled the task with enthusiasm.
And these Yanks grin with pride as
the barges are launched, ready to be
dashed to other barges and filled with
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Caledonia-Private First Glass
Willie White, 1912 10Th ST., Meridian,
Miss, is now on duty handling incom-
ng and outgoing supplies in the Quar-
termaster Section at this island base
with the South Pacific General Depot.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09
New Caledonia-Private First Class

New aledonia-Private First Class
Wesley Davis, Stovall, Mississippi, is
low on duty handling incoming and
outgoing supplies in the Quartermast-
er Section at this island base with the
South Pacific General Depot, Mrs.
Minnie Mcdaniel Davis is the wife of
Pfc. Davis, She lives in Stovall, Mis-
sissippi.
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70

New Caledonia - Private RooseveIs
Thomas, Route 2 Box Is, Big Greek.
Mississippi is now on duty handling
incoming and outgoing supplies in the
warehouses in the Quartermaster Sec
ton at this island base with the South
Pacific General Depot. Mrs. Thelma
Thomas, P. o. Box 223, Boyle, Missis-
sippi is the wife Of Pvt. Thomas.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Caledonia - Private David
johnson, P. o. Box 274, Boyle, Missis-
sippi is now on duty handling incom-
ng and outgoing supplies in the ware
houses for the Quartermaster section
at this island base with he South
Pacific General Depot.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Private First Class
Willie Lowe, 2116 Lilly St. Jackson,
Miss, is now on duty handling incom-
ing and outgoing supplies in the Quar-
termaster Section at this island base
with the South Pacific General Depot
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Caledonia-Private First Class
Leandrew Jones, Rt. ? Box 80, Cam
on, Mississippi, is now on duty as a
chautfer in a Quartermaster Detach-
ment at this island b a e with the
South Pacific General Depot.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Caledonia-Private James L.
Davis, Route Box 70, Aberdeen, Mis-
sissippi, is now on duty handling in-
coming and outgoing supplies in the
Quartermaster Section at this island
base with the South Pacific General
Depot.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Caledonia-Private First Class
Sidney Johnson, Money, Mississippi,
is now on duty as truck driver in a
unit that handles incoming and out
going supplies in the Quartermaster
Section at this island base with the
South Pacific General Depot.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Caledonia-Private First Glass
Willie B. Bell, Route 2 Box 1876, Meri-
gold, Mississippi is now on duty hand
ling incoming and outgoing supplies
in the warehouses in h e Quarter
master Section at this island base with
the South Pacifio General Depot.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Caledonia - Technician Fifth
Grade Leroy King, Jackson, Missis-
sippi is now on duty as blacksmith
in the unit that is handling incoming
and outgoing supplies in the ware
houses in the Quartermaster Section
at this island base with the South
Pacific General Depot.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Caledonia-Private First Glass
George A. Clark, 511 18th Ave-, Me-
ridian, Miss, is now on duty handling
incoming and outgoing supplies in the
Quartermaster Section at this island
base with the South Pacific General
Depot.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

The above is the likeness of Cpl.
Lyric McShephard, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl McShephard who is serving
somewhere in the South Pacific. Ac-
cording to information received from
Cpl. McShephard, he is we'll and doing
fine.
He has brother, Pfc. Earl E. Nc
Sheppard who is also in the service.
He is stationed at Sioux Falls, South
Dakota' eaH
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

New Caledonia-Private r. L. BOYD
Route Box 95, Hollandale, Missis-
sippi, is now on duty handling incom-
ng and outgoing supplies in the ware
houses in the Quartelmaster Section
at this island base with the South Pa
,ific General Depot.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Bolar Jones has
arrived after spending six enjoyable
weeks with Sgt. Eartha Jones who is
stationed in Camp Sutton, N. C.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09
PICAYUNE

President A. A. Trotter has been
on the sick list for several weeks, but
he is recuperating nicely. His wife
and many friends are hoping for him
a speedy recovery.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

Mrs. Lutte Swain left last week
for Los Angeles, California where she
will join her daughter and son-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gibbs.
Mrs. Josie Mae Browns, Reporter
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

The Vacation Bible School opened
at Rose Hill Church Tuesday of this
week. The enrolment is splendid.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

Miss Helen Horn spent several days
in the city visiting relatives and
friends. She is a member of the staff
of Alcorn A. & NJ. College Accord
ing to reports she will work during
the summer.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09
CITIZENS LAUNCH REGISTRATION CAMPAIGN
Folk We Know

Mr.. C. T. Butler of Meridian, who
has served in the capacity of secre-
tary of the Republican Party of the
state, was reelected last month to
that position.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

Hon. Perry w. Howard, National
Republican Committeeman of Missis-
sippi was reelected to that position
last month.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

Miss Jennie Ruth Scott visited Rust
College last week, her alma mater.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

U. S. Army Forces in tn e South
Pacific-lsaiah Mitchell, son of Mrs.
Belle 7 Mitchell of Ri. 2, Box 5, Ok
ford, Mississippi, has been promoted
from Private to Private First Class.
New Observation-Disclosures First Class
Sammie Ruffin, son of Mr.. Frank Ruff
fin of Bonita, Miss, is now on duty
at this island base as a warehouse
Continued on Page
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

Miss Hattie B. Nelson is attending
ummer school in Jackson, Mississippi
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

Mississippi. Standard Negro
newspaper of character, circus
laton and opinion, with more
than 10000 readers !
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1944-06-09

supplies for the fighting Allies during
the big job ahead.
Those commended included:
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
Troubles Combine
ToGive Coach
Headache

Coach Rus Wasley, physical edu
cation instructor at Libby high, is
beginning to have chronic head
achesi
Last week, loss of Bob Bitterman,
800 FOUNDER from the line, and the
threat of scholastic complications,
plus cancellation of the game with
the Flathead Reserves, all tended to
give Coach Wasley headache.
This week, with the scholastic re-
ouirements of some of the players
improved, Coach Wasley figured
that he might have week of fair
sailing. Dark clouds in the form of
transportation facilities to Priest
River are now threatening the Bull
dog athletic horizon Coach Wasley
reports that as yet he has not been
able to locate sufficient automobiles
to transport enough men to play the
scheduled ll-man game Friday at
Priest River. He is, however, scout
ing the community for car-oWners
who are sufficiently sports-minded
to make the journey.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
Libby Lions
Resume Meetings

The Libby Lions met Monday
night in the Presbyterian church
parlors for their first dinner and
meeting of the fall season. The new
president, DR.. L. Mossman, presided.
DIR. Mossman asked for the con-
tinued loyal support of every MEM
Der and urged more regular at
tendance
One guest was present, II. S. Hep
ner, principal of the Libby high
school Mr. Hepner gave short
talk, one that was pronounced ex-
ceptionally fine by the Lions.
Among several interesting points
brought out by him was one to the
effect that he had found Libby
young folks very fine young people
and that he is enjoying his work
with them.
Plans were completed for the
scrap paper drive, details of which
are given in another column. The
club also voted to sponsor Libby
school lunches this school year.
Not much business was transacted
in order to make possible an early
adjournment, inasmuch as a num-
Der of the Lions had other meet
ings for the evening.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
DEATH TAKES TROY CITIZEN

Charles E. Walker was born at
Dayton, Wash, December %, 1893,
and passed away at his residence
September TO- 1914, at Troy. He is
survived by his wife, Fanny; two
daughters, Mrs. Jack CaraWay,
Troy, and Mrs. Harold r. Scott,
Portland, Ore; one sister Mrs. Har-
riet Legg, Walla Walla. and one
brother, Delbert Walker, all Of
whom were here for funeral serv-
ice, except Mr.. Walker.
Mr.. Walker, who was veteran
of the u. S. Army. having served
for three years in Co IF Of the
End Battalion of Engineers, and wife,
moved to Troy, Mont, in the spring
Of 1914, locating on the Geo. Monio
ranch His death was unexpected as
he had apparently been in good
health up until about three days
before he passed away.
Funeral services were held from
the Gompf chapel Sunday afternoon
at o'clock, Austin Reedy Post Of
Libby being in charge of the serv-
ices. Music was furnished by Mrs.
James Krall, Mrs. Edwin Brown and
Mrs. Oliver Phillips, with Mrs.
Gleason Pitcher at the organ. Pail
bearers were members Of the Amer
lean Legion.
Interment was in the Libby GEM
etery with Miss June Baney playing
taps
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
LARGE GROUP ENJOY DINNER

Seventy-three members and
guests were seated at two tables
beautifully decorated with gladioli
and asters at the American Legion
post and auxiliary meeting Thurs
day night
Special guests on this occasion
were 1t. q. g. Robert Nolop,
M/Sgt. Robert Adamson, Pvt
Wayne Adamson, James Christie,
Vernon Friend and Nurse Virginia
Beccari
After most delicious dinner all
joined in singing parodies on famil-
lar war songs arranged by Mrs. J. A
Krall. An added feature. was a solo
| "Baby's Prayer at Twilight" by lit
tie Judy Riddle, accompanied by
Mrs. Krall.
Hostesses were Gladys Heller anC
Mrs. Sadie Kaeding.
]. w. Clowers is the new pos'
commander and Mrs. Clowers il
president of the auxiliary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
HOSPITAL NOTES

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Pival
last Friday. a daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Allen have
i daughter born Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray KujaWa are
parents of a girl born Moed.y.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Mum,
Tuesday, son.
David Crire Of Troy was "a ton
sillectony case Monday.
Ellsworth McComb, Troy, was adj
mtted Saturday as a medical case.
ElWood Allen was admitted last
Thursday as medical patient.
Estanelroy Torres was admitted
Monday following injury received
when a speeder and train collided