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Arkansas State press., 1944-06-09
RECEPTION HONORS YOUNG BRIDE

sllsters) served as hostesses Saturday at a beautiful recep-
ton honoring Madalynne Flowers McMilan at the Jordan
Davis, Mrs. Mae j. Scott, Miss Olga N. Jordan, Mrs. Lille
M. Mcmillan, Mrs. Gwendolyn McConico Floyd, Mrs. Count
ess Powell, Mrs. Ercell Ish and Mrs. D. J. Dubisson. The
Misses %Jacquelne Davis and Richmond Childress served
as attendants. More than 100 guests were received.
w = The r,y young N Mrs S,, Mcmillan lillian daughter Of Dr.: and Mrs.
Mcmillan. She is ) a g graduate ee of wiley i fe College nii and o. a nsanf
Der OF the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Mr.. Mcmillan holds a degree from Wiley College and
recently completed an intensive course at Cannon Theologi-
cal Seminary. He is a member Of the Omega Psi Phi Fra
temity. The young couple is guest of his family on High
Street and will depart soon for the east.
PRE- H DAY TEA
Is scheduled for Sunday at the residence of DR.. D. B.
Gaines, l72o lizard street, sponsored by the Mt. Pleasant
Baptist Church CLUB No. s.. Hours Al p. m. with Mrs.
Leona Dorton and Charles McCulum, contestants.
GRADUATES ENTERTAINED
The Johnson's School of Business entertained candi-
dates for graduation and their guests at the USO Lounge
last week. In the evenings games, Miss Vera wilkins won
first prize - a 100000 Word" desk book; and Miss Har-
rlet A. Robinson won second and third prizes. one half
dozen pencils and two spirals. Ice cream and cake were
served.
NEWS BITS -.
The city will be host this week to the Arkansas Medi-
cal and Pharmaceutical Association More than 300 at
tended dedication of a special ward for coored at the new
Pulaski county hospital last week Colored employees
of the A. f. Of L. locals 60-59 representing the Missouri
Pacific Freight house and store room held installation serv-
ices for officers last week in the Masonic Temple Pvt.
BENJAMIN F. Banks, husband of Mrs. Lucy Grer Banks,
1917 w. 18th Street has won the right to wear Wings and
Boots of the United States Army Paratroops, according to
a release from Fort Benning, Georgia SYMPATHY
to Mrs. Zenona Smith and family in the death of her grand
mother, reputed to be 100 years old President M. La
Fayette Harris of Philander Smith College will attend con-
ference sessions in Greensboro, North Carolina this week
Seaman second-class Samuel Alex Cooley, son of Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Cooley greeted friends here Sunday, after
several months of over sea duty Henry Hankins is
down from st. Louis to visit relatives here. Mr.. Hawkins is
uncle of Mrs. Lucille Reddick -. Little Claude Smith, Jr,
of 1906 Gaines street underwent d tonsillectomy this week.
Mrs. Irma Pryor-Kelly is confined to the Missouri
Pacific Hospital. Mrs. Kelly is teacher in the city school
system.
Arkansas State press., 1944-06-09
DAY TEA

Is scheduled for Sunday at the residence of DR..
Gaines, 1920 lizard street, sponsored by the Mt. Pl
Baptist Church (Club No. 81. Hours Al p. m. with
Leona Dorton and Charles McCullum, contestants.
Arkansas State press., 1944-06-09
Gets Army Discharge

Foyord Nicholas, the senior member Of the famous doncinq
Nicholas Brothers. is shown above erocousy accepting the en-
braces OF his charming wife. the former Geraldine Pate of Chi
eoso. otter receiving q discharge from the Army. After ticking q
long and much NEEDED rest at his home, 3706 So. Von Ness Ave,
Los Angeles, Golf. Foyod will reioin his brother. Harold and they
will oeoin thrill their millions Of doncine fons with their diff
cult routines OF terpschore. He wos a Corporal in the 92nd SpecioI
Service Division stationed at Fort Huochuco, Arizono-tPPNS).
Arkansas State press., 1944-06-09
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With GRACE TANNER LUSTER"
PHONE 4-6O36
WHAT'S THE ANSWER

WHAT'S THE ANSWER
BY W. Douglas Brown for AMP
90 Where is the birthplace of the late DIR. George
Washington Carver?
(Q) When and by whom was the jenkins Orphanage,
OF Charleston. S. C., founded, and for what is it famous?
90 Who won the ClAA track meet for 1912?
20 How long was Mary Lou Williams with the Andy
Kirk band?
~ How was Dorie Miller, Negro Messman hero of
Pearl Harbor, honored?
90 Who once advocated a Black House in Washing
ton?
Co What tribute did Commodore Perry pay to Negro
sailors who served under him at the battle of Sackett Har-
Dor, on Lake Erie?
(For answers refer to page g.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
FOLIAGE HAZARDS TO BE ELIMINATED
Highway Dept. Checking Exits From State In.
 stitutiOns

State institutions are being re- quested by the Highway Safety Commission. through heads of dee partments having jurisdiction, to usrvey physical conditions at exits leading to public highways to deter mine necessity Of establishing traf- fic signs to control movement from the grounds onto public ways. it was learned today.
 Through the Engineering Section of the Highway Department recent ly the Safety Commission invited attention to physical conditions at the entrance. and exit. of the ches- hire Reformatory on Route 10. wherein traffic leaving the reform atory could not be easily seen from the College Highway. creating a hazard.
 The reformatory authoritie S sur veyed the situation, decided the suggestion of a sign was in order
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
QUOTAS GIVEN FOR
 FEDERAL PROJECT
Connecticut Asked to Sup.
 ply 74 Workers to Speed b War Shipments

Hartford, Aug. ie-Tt is evident that the people of this state do not realize the vast importance and need for the Pacific Coast ''Manhattan Project" for which We have been asked to recruit about 74 workers from Connecticut. Manpower Direc- tor William J. Fitzgerald of tlae War Manpower Commission said to- day an disclosing that the call for workers in Hartford and other near by cities came as a personal direc- tive from James P. Byrnes, Director of War Mobilization.
 Tn a statement last night Mr. Fitzgerald said:
 '"rhis order was issued by James 2. Byrnes. War Mobilization Direc- tor for the nation and is the most important government program in the United States. Mr. Byrnes has the power and authority to direct every state in the union to set up quotas to meet the demand for this very important and vital war pro- tect. The authority vested in Mr. Byrnes is the same authority that has been vested in the Director of Eelectiye Service to secure men and women for our armed forces which represent the life of our nation. The men ln the armed forces are doing their utmost for the welfare of our country and state, and the small quota of workers which are sought for shiS project are being asked in every critical area, not only in Connecticut. but the entire country.
 It An impoTtan that our men in the armed forces get the equipment which they badly need to insure the success of tlae present big push in France and other war fronts. This project is furnishing this vital equipment.
 The men and women who are sought for this very important and vital war project are being sought from non-war production jobs and must have specific occupatiOnal abilities.
 Many of our men and women in the Army today were forced to foF- sake their enterprises in order to maintain a free and Democratic America. Many of these individuals were forced to go out Of business because of the call of the Army and the help that We are seeking to Sur- nish these men with equipment for this important Pacific Coast Pro- ject is extremely small compared to the sacrifices which they already have made and are continuing to to make.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
IUP SON STRESSE
 NEED OF PAPER
Quotes Military Oiaclals ln Urging Public tO
 Cooperate

Military authorities oe thle wnn have declared that waste paper tn just about as important as sans powder in modern warfare.
 That is why @ streets in the we. terville section will be canvanBed this Saturday in . collection ce this vitally needsd war material. !. War. ren Upson salvage chairman aemsn today urged that residents og the streets start immediately Co pres pare their scrap paper for the col. lection.
 "Your waste paper Is War Paper today" the chairman declared.
 To the skeptics who doubt the truth of the importance of waste paper in today's method of warfare. military and civilian production que thorities have cited numerous inc stances Of its use.
 General Brehon Eomerville. Conn manding General of the Army eerv. ice Forces cites such usages for waste paper as: Just about everys thing shipped overseas is made or wrapped with waste paper. Millions of paper boxes and cartons are sent across each month. Blood plasna is shipped in paper cartons: also food. medical supplies, ammunition, clothing. shoes. etc.
 Admiral Brinser. Inspector Of Ma. val Material points out that all shells except the very largest ones go to the battlefront in a shell con. tainer made of paperboard and the latter is made from waste paper. One hundred and twenty-five mil. lion maps were used in the invasion and they all were made from paper.
 Dedicate your waste-paper to Your Serviceman."
 Names of the @ streets which were printed in yesterdays The Democrat will be reprinted again tomorrow. Friday. If your street is listed start now to prepare your scrap paper in securely tied bundles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
.iddletown Pastor
 Inferred Yesterday
6S Priests Attend Funeral Mass for Rev. John C.
 Brennan; Rev. James Frederick Chaplain

ford. was sub-deacon and Rev. James Keane Of St. Senastian's Church. Middletown. was thurifer. Rev. Robert Bowen of St. FranciS's Church. Middletown. and Rev Thomas l.. Greylish Of St. Paul's. Kensington. were acolytes and Rev. Joseph P. CleaEy of St. Josephis Ca thedral. Hartford, gas master Oi ceremonies.
 In addition to the priests paEtici' pating in the ceremonies. there we're four monsignors sitting in the sanc- tuary. Monsignor John Ambot Oi Holy Trinity. Hartford. MOnsignof Stanislaus Musiel Of SS. cyril and Methodius. Hartford. MonsignoE Matthew Traynor Of St. MaryE New BMritain. and Monsignol James IT. Fitzinaurice Of St. Fran- cis. New Haven.
 The priests choir gave the Gre
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
Resume Of Red Cross , Activities Submitted
Directors Informed Oe Extensive Efforts in Victory
 Effort; Servlcemen's Families Assisted

J. Coyle. wood.worGanR teacher an the public schooas, Airs. Francis o'Learg, Junior Red CroSs chair man. reported.
 Mrs. Edith Laad, executive sccre. tary. clsclosed that 6aa new cases ia home service were added Co the Gle of COG active cases as of May 1, with a balance of POS remaining open July !. Service Included lse foreign inquiries made and @ World War I veterans aided.
 Nurses aides were commended for their fine response during the Hart. ford circus Ire last month. Ht was reported that 2st volunteer hours were donated by se aides who treat- cd fire victims in Hartford hoSpitals
 A report from the camp and hos pital committee dlsclcsed that a01 articles of furniture were sent tc the Hartford recreation center, Bradley Field and Fort Wright fUs servicemen.
 A total of sos units Of blood wers donaed for processing into plasme during two visits of the mobile unil to the city in the last two months
 Mrs. Herman Rooster, coordin- ator of branch activities. reported members of seven Red Cross branches served a.s92 volunteel hours during the past three months The branches include Middlebury Plymouth. Southbury. Woodburyi Wolcott. Thomastun and Prospect.
 The resignation of Mrs. Fred Buell. as Plymouth branch chair. man was accepted with regret, and Mrs. Ladd. and Mrs. Rooster were appointed to name Q success sor.
 There have been 7i junior certi- flcates and @ standard certificates issued to first aid trainees who have completed courses in one advanced eight standard and 2 junior classes within the past three months.
 Mrs. Dorothy MucasD Delaney and Mrs. Barbara (WalterD Dun- can have volunteered their services to the organization to assist fam- flies of men who are prisoners oi var, as members of the prisoner oi war committee stan of the home service branch. it vas announced by Mrs. Clarence ?. Cook. chairman The volunteers are wives of Water bury airmen who have been intern. ed at Stalag Luft camp in Ger many for the past year. after flying missions over Germany and Nor way. Second Lieutenant Ronald T. Delaney. Army Air Force navigator was reported missing August t7, 1898. and First Lieutenant Charles l.. GScottyD Duncan. Air Force pilot July 90. l9a3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17

NEiddletown, August i7 - sixty five priests attended the fuSeral rites of Rev. John C. Brennan, permanent recor of St. Johns Church. in that church Wednesday at i0:30 a. m. and the church was fiiled with parishioners and friends.
 Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe. bishop of Hartford Diocese. presided. and Most Rev. Henry J. OBrien, auxiliary bishop of the diocese. cele. brated the solemn Mass of requiem. pr. Denis l.. Gleason of Stamford and Rev. James Broderick of Water bury were chaplaiTs. and Rev. James P. Timmins of St Bridget's Church. Manchester. preached the eulogy.
 Monsignor william II. Flynn of St. Patrick's. Hartford, was arch priest and pr. Thomas J. brennan of East Hartford was deacon. Rev. Walter D. Casey Of St. Luke's. Hart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17

More than so0,00o surgical dress. tngs have been made in the last quareer. according to a report of volunteer special services made by Mrs. Forrest Parinton yesterday at a meeting of the Red Cross board of directors. A total of 2e,Bss hours were donated during the period by e22 volunteers, it was disclosed.
 Mrs. Harry pearce. nurse director has announced 26l ceFtllicated awarded In home nursing from May l Co June 90. Only 10 graduate nurses have been assigned toward fulflment of a quota Of 90 for the nurse recruitment program.
 Junior Red Gross members at Leavenworth High school have shipped thirty boxes containing i50 food trays for hospital trains to servicemen convalescing at Halloran General Hospital. staten Island. The trays were designed by James
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
PORTER STREET WINS 3 TITLES
Playground Cops Major Contests in Inter.City
 Competition

The Porter street playground has shown its outstanding talent and versatility in winning top honorS in the park departments three major contests staged annually among the city's playgrounds.
 Winners in the Floradora sextette costume contest and first prize win- nerS for their renditions in the Bar Der shop harmony. competition. the children Of the playground took first honors for their dramatic abii- ity sn the inter playground drama contest last night at Chase park.
 The play, one-act comedy en- titled. These Things Are Ours. vas under the direction of Miss Irene Sheridan. supervisor. through whose untiring efforts the children Of the playground have been SO suc- cessful in the competitions.
 The scene of the play is laid in the City Hall Civilian Dcfefnse cen ter. where plane spotters. first aid attendants and air raid wardens have assembled. The cast Of char acters includes Caroline Singer, Catherine Lamour. Sally Anderson, Dora Bucco, Lena Berardi, Jacque- line Carroll and Dorothy Ficeto.
 Second prize went to Hopeville playground. whose presentation, Hearts. was enacted by Mary Ra- kich. Luccille Grassier. Wimet Sadik and Dorothy Semple. Hamilton park was awarded third place honors for its play. Paul Faces the Tire Short age" Characters were portrayed by Vincent Brown, Dickie and Tommy Barton. Rita Bienvenue. Louise Bien- venue and Eleanor Fogary. Fulton park and Fairlawn groups also par ticipated.
 Judges included Misses Kathleen Crowley, Mollie Cullen and Lucy Russo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
POLICEMEN MUST REMAIN ON DUTY
NO Retirenlents to Be ~ Voted Physically Fit
 1 Members

: The police board yesterday denied applications Of Patrolmen Daniel Namaek and Patrick Kennedy for retirement on pension.
 Stating that it does not feel 1t can retire any physically ct p0liee- men during the present emergency, the board denied Patf0lmap Ken. nady's request on the ground that he has no disability.
 In the ease of PatF0lman Namaek the committee on men and diseip- line reported that the corporation council had ruled that the time lost by natF0lman while under slspens sion could not be included iH deteFv mlning his years of service. En MT, Namaek'g ease, while he was aps pointed t0 the regular force 25 years ago, he lost one year due t0 q sliss pension, Consequently the board ruled fiat he will not be eligible for q pension until next year,
 The board received an application for apn0intment t0 the RilpeFnnIDeTS aFy force from Benjamin R, ToTtora, As the Eep0Ft 0f the examining psys sleian showed certain physical ae. fleets, the application vas rejected,
 Fhe board received Q letter from W. n, gebh, chairman Of the Waters bury ManpeWer committee, egpEesy al0n appreciation for the splendid eaensgallon and excellent woTk the nallea AenaFtment FeAaefede during klAa recent Ar Force show,
 The letter thanked police for Q Simagvel0us j0b,s beth tD directing Traffic and handling the crowds, and gaYe special praise t0 @upt' Daniel z, Carson, Deputy Fred wles Fer, end ether efficsgs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
CU. s. signal Corps RadlOtelephOto from NEA

gorian Chant. directed by Rev. Thomas Rooney as organist.
 A mass for the children of the parish was held at 6 e. m. with Rev. Edward J. McKenna celebrant: Rev. Leonard Conlon, deacon. and Rev. Francis Kerwin. subdeacon.
 Burial was in St. Mary's cenle- teTy. Greenwich. The active bearers were James q. Murphy. William T Hancock. Daniel J. Doolan. James J. Rafferty. Gerald ". Footit. Ar. thur J. LaBarge. Bernard F. O'Rourke and John J. Curtin.
 Rev. Leonard ConlOn is now act. ing as administrator of St. Johns Church. pending appointment Of Father Brennans successor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17

and placed 1t to ensure stop action by traffic leaving the grounds before entering the state highway. Foliage hazards" also exist at many exits from private property to pub- lie ways and the Safety Commis- sion is endeavoring to secure to eli- minate such visual obstructions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
MECHANICAL PTTCHFoRK

A new mechanical pitchfork which does away with the work Of 70 men and replaces three machines has been developed to help pea prOwerS get their crops into ean- nerieg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
I2s OVERSEAS PORTS

More than four million troops and 63 million ship-tons of sup- plies were transferred from the U. s. to I27 overseas ports in the 3l- month period from December l94i through June I994.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
agSNsRAL SALTS M Vo0D

9he aaant impeEaant mineral GllbS stances required in feoa gre the aalis 0g Iron, ioAlne, pboephoIals, calcium flimsl, manganese. potash. nnd E0da,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
RATEROADs' REyENUE UP

Clpass railroads in the U. s. in the first six months of I944 performed approximately 6 Ia per cent more revenue ton-miles of service than in the corresponding months of i9s3 and 2 i-2 per cent more than in the same period Of 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
1918 TONNAGE DOUBLED

Since December l94i the Army has dispatched to the European theater of operations alone more than Is million ship-tons of cargo, more tha ntwice the 8.9O0.000 ship tons sent to the AEF in World War
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
THE EAR WARDEN"

Improved ear protectors known as lear wardens" have been des veloped from a special neoprene compound for use by Navy gunneTs, ayiators and submarine crews.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
aEeAoa eco TREAsURg

9k hes been eatlmofed that nIlS mae0warad @nld and ether trenss ssrs bHFaed beneath the eeeails of the mngld is w0rth mere than essploo,s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17

we are prepared to outfit your sons for school with clothes tssst gre designed with quality and Etyle tn min6.
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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30
New vD Clinic Open
Greenwood

The opening of a new hospital Tor
the treatment of veneralH diseases by the
United States Public Health Service in
cooperation with the Mississippi state
Board of Health at Greenwood was an
nounced by DR.. Felix j. Underwood,
executive officer of the Mississippi
State Board of Health, recently. STU
ated at the site of a former NfA CEN
ter 9 miles east of Greenwood, the hos
pital will be known as the Delta Med
ical Center and is one of a chain OF
centers established for the use OF rapid
treatment methods in the control OF
syphilis and gonorrhea. Other similar
hospitals are now in operation at Meri-
dian and McLain, Mississippi.
Pointing out that the Delta center
will bring the advantages of rapid treat
ment to hundreds of medically indigeht
Mississippians, DIR. Underwood said that
a highly trained staff under the direct
ion Of DR.. Francis +. Wilder, PA. Sur
peon. T.. S. Public Health Service, ana
the latest equipment including an ample
amount of pencillin, have been supplied
by the Public Health Service. Al the
present time state rapid treatment nos
pitfalls are open only to women with
yenereal disease in an early infectious
state but health authorities Indicate
that expansion in the program VIII sooh
include facilities for males as well.
THE center will be run as a hospital
n the fullest sense of the word SAID
DR.. Underwood, "and will not be tiea
up to any police measures. Patients
will be admitted on a voluntary basis
and o%uarantined in accordance with pro-
| visions governing infectious disease. In
| addition to medical care, patients AZ
public treatment centers are offered
health instruction. reereational oppor-
.u~nities, and the services of a medicai
social worker.
Commenting the Delta Council and
other civic and health leaders for their
part in the establishment Of the Delta
center, DR.. Underwood expressed the
hope that all Delta citizens will reeog-
nize the hospital as symbolic OF a move
in the right direction and that its patti
ents will be looked upon as people VINO
have taken a voluntary step in the righ'
direction.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30
Miss Leila Pinkston
Passes On tuesday

Miss Leila Pinkson, widely known and
beloved citizen Of Durant, passed away
at her home here early Tuesday morn
ing after a lengthy illness. She was
~ years old.
Funeral services were held Wednes.
day at the Baptist Church with DR.. J,
Niles Pickett, pastor, officiating and
DR.. J. s. Riser. former pastor, assisting.
Interment was at Mizpah with Southern
Undertaking Association. conducting.
Miss Leila had made her home in Du-
rant for az years. She was a devout
member Of the Baptist Church and had
a wide circle of friends who mourn her
passing.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. +. L.
Cotton, Tecumseh, Okla, and Mrs. J. B.
Thompson, Durant.
Pallbearers were W. f.. Howell, Her
bert Montgomery, Marcus Love, Gresham
Daniel, James Stokes and Bobby lrby.
Honorary pallbearers were Horace
Weir, ID. V. Pound, Jim Daniel, and other
close friends of the family.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-30
State Boy Speaks
OF Experiences In
European Theater

Private Kelly, a Mississippi by who has
been treated the last two months in the
Foster General Hospital at Jackson. Mis-
sissippi, for wounds received in North
Africa and Sicily campaigns, will speak
in a food production program in ten
community meetings over the county
next week.
A thirty-five minute sound picture
show on food production will be follow
ed by Private Kelly, who will tell his
experiences in four major and &c minor
battles of Europe. These meetings will
be held in the following communities:
Holmes Junior College, April Ord at
so Op.m.
Durant Rotary Club, April 4th, noon.
Tchula High School, April 5th. 1900
am. and 8 pm.
Durant High School, April 5th, 200
pm.
Lexington Grammar School, April 9Th
at 800 pm. and 800 pm.
Lexington Rotary Club, April 7th
noon.
Coxburg High School, April 7th, at
500 pm.
Be sure to hear the hair-raising ex-
periences of this wounded soldier.
I. W. CARSON, County Agent.