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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
Vicksburg
Attorney Dies

Vicksburg - Funeral services
were held Friday for 7. G. Ewing,
veteran attorney, and one of Mis-
sissippi's outstanding citizens. Ser
vices were held from the jackson
Street Baptist church, with Rev. A.
w Wilson officiating.
Long prominent in political life,
the deceased was honorary chair
man Of the Warren County Repub-
lican Executive committee at the
time of his death.
Attorney Ewing is survived by
his widow and three cousins, Dr.
W. J. Hale, former president of
Tennessee State college; Mrs. Joyce
Hodgkins, Cincinnati, Ohio, and
Robert DeFrantz, of New York
City, National personnel secretary
of the YMCA.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
DR.. Miller Heads
Afro-American:
Buys Bonds

Yazoo City = Subscriptions am
bunting to 100000 for war bond
purchases highlighted the three day
session of the Afro American Sons
and Daughters lodge here. Plans
for an expansion program for the
Afro-American hospital at a cost
Of $4,000 was another feature of
the meet which was attended by
more than 400 delegates from all
over the state. The lodge raised
grand total of SOS,
Officers reelected were DR.. L. T.
Miller, president and medical di-
rector; l. E. Edwards, Mound Bayou
vice president; the Rev. r. w.
Wouldard, Hattiesburg, custodian
and founder! 7. ]. Huddleston, Jr.,
assistant custodian; Sidney Craft,
third vice president; the Rev. w.
H. Whiting, grand chaplain; Peter
Poole, marshal; Mrs. Charlie Ste
wart Mitchell, Jackson, recording
secretary, and Mrs. jamie Stringer,
Columbus, assistant secretary.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
Pamphlet To
Tell Rights
Of Soldiers

Veterans Of the present war will
be informed of their rights and
benefits through a United States
Government pamphlet, first of its
kind prepared by the retaining and
unemployment administration of
the Office of War Mobilization, the
Office of War Information report
ed today
Among the subjects discussed in
the guide book are: mastering out
pay; government insurance; ways
off obtaining new jobs, old jobs,
government employment; apprentice
or vocational training; unemploy-
ment benefits; home, farm or
business loans; hospital care, medi-
cal attention; disability pension;
care in national soldiers home; le-
gal protection; assistance with
special problems; back pay claims;
review of discharge or retirement
rulings; wearing Of lapel buttons;
wearing of uniform after discharge.
The book was released August
%, some 100000 copies being
printed. After copies of the book
let are put into circulation this
month, all veterans will receive
copies at army and navy discharge
centers when they are discharged.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
Funeral Services
For Nurse We're
Held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel
Ford Thornton, R.N., who died last
Thursday in New Orleans, were
held at College Hill Baptist church
Monday afternoon at o'clock, with
the pastor, Rev. w. L. Jones, con-
Quoting the rites. Interment was in
Lincoln cemetery.
Flower girls included nurses from
the Charity Hospital here, where
Nurse Thornton received her train
ing and the Green Annex. Honorary
pallbearers included members of
the College Hill Baptist church.
Nurse Thornton was a registered
and Red Cross nurse and was en-
ployed by the Charity hospital in
New Orleans.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
The Original Carolina Cotton
Pickers To Play For Back
To School, Dance
Dance To Be Get Acquainted
Affairs For Students of all Schools
In and Near jackson
One of Americas Finest
Dance Bands to Perform

As this goes to press plans have
been made for what will prove to
be the biggest Back To School
Dance" in history of Jackson. And
for this big dance, w. J. Miller.
dance promoter, will bring to Jack
son, one of Americas finest dance
attractions, 'THE ORIGINAL CAR
OLINA COTTON PICKERS" the
orchestra that is The Toast From
Coast to Coast"
The Back To School Dance" de-
signed to give old students an APP
portunity to renew friendships and
new students an opportunity to
make friends, is given annually for
students of all schools and colleges
in an near Jackson. This dance has
always had the endorsement of
persons in authority and special of
ficers are present throughout the
dance to assure good order" and
protection for everyone.
The dance will be given in the
COLORED SKATING RINK on the
Pocahontas Road, just one half
block from No. city bus line. 1t
will be convenient for everyone.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
Effort Made To
Round Up All
Delinquents

State director of selective service,
Co. L. w. Long, stated that the eff
forts to clear the state of Mississip-
pi of all delinquents are now being
redoubled. Anyone knowing the
whereabouts of the registrants list
ed below are urgedtly requested to
inform local board No. at Medi-
cal Building, Jackson, Miss, or the
state director of selective service
at once.
Every effort possible has been
made to apprehend delinquent reg
istrants, and the Department of
Justice has cooperated fully with
this program. During the past two
months the number has been re-
duced from GIT to 444, a reduction
of 173. We want to bring this num-
Der down to a minimum of less
than 100, and the sooner, the bet
ter. 1t is extremely unfair for these
delinquents to evade military SER
vice while others are making the
supreme sacrifice. Do your part and
let us know the whereabouts of any
delinquent regitrant you might
know. Your cooperation will be
greatly appreciated by the state di-
rector of selective service, national
selective service headquarters, and
the nation as a whole.
The following is list of the de-
linquent registrants of the above
mentioned local board:
Willie Sturgis, colored, age "a,
1903 Pleasant Ave, Jackson.
j. w. Miller, colored, age %, 1921
Hills Ave, Jackson.
Willie Alfred johnson, colored,
20, 216 S. Robertson ST., New Or
leans.
Columbus Harris, colored, 10, Ri.
3, box IA, Jackson.
David Lawrence Larkins, white,
ID, 6l5 Ruhican, ST., Jackson.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
Pittsburg Team
and St. Louis Stars
Play Here Sept. 6

Again this year, Jackson baseball
fans have the opportunity to see an
other big league baseball attraction
the teams being, THE PITTS
BURG CRAWFORDS and the ST.
LOUIS STARS, time being, Tues
LOUIS STARS, time being Wednes-
day, September 6, place - League
Park, game starting at 8:15 pm.
The Pittsburg Crawfords Power
House" will present such stars as
Evans 'Hocus Pocus' Smalley, right
handed pitching star; Fred More
field, L.F; Gabe Patterson, R.F.
and Fuzzy Talbert, CT.
The st. Louis Stars will have
such stars as William Bradford,
sensational outfielder, and Rufus
Hatten, outstanding catcher.
Both teams however are full of
stars the game is expected to be one
that will greatly entertain, accord
ing to Mr.. Johnny Dalton, local
sports enthusiast who is looking af-
ter arrangements for the battle.
Special sections will be reserved
in the ball grandstand for both col
ored and white patrons.
Don't miss seeing these 2 top
ranking Negro teams clash Wed
neSday night, September 6, at Lea
que Park.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
End Group Given
Navigator Wings
At Texas Base

Hando Army Air Field, Hondo,
Texas - Thirty Negro students
comprising the largest class in the
history of this huge airbase of the
AAF training command, received
silver navigator's wings this week
monday, August 2D during gradu-
alton exercises at the post theater,
the war department announced to-
day.
1t was the second Negro group
to complete the strenuous 18-week
AAF training program for combat
navigators. The first unit, number
ing "a Negro students, won wings
and commissions at Hondo Field
February 26, 1914.
The members of the latest class
began their training at Hondo Field
April 10 of this year. The graduates
numbered 81 cadets, one warrant
officer Gunior grade) and two Sec
ond lieutenants. Upon completion
of the course IL of the cadets were
commissioned flight officers; the
remaining 16 cadets and the war
rant officer were commissioned
second lieutenants.
Members of the new class have
absorbed hundreds of hours of in
struction, both in the air and in
ground classrooms, from veteran
navigators who themselves exper-
fenced months of rugged combat
against the enemy during the ear
lier days of the war.
After 18 weeks of intensive train
ing involving 15,000miles of practice
combat flight in twin-engined train
ing craft, these young men are
thoroughly qualified to chart long
distance bombing routes for the
AAF'ss bombers.
BY day or by night, in fair or
inclement weather, the AAF COM
bat navigator is adept with the
tools of navigation. He is trained to
arrive over the target with splint-
second accuracy. The stars, terrain
landmarks, radio beans, and blind
flying instruments are the all pur-
pose skeleton keys with which
he unlocks the doors to Axis nerve
centers.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02

Pvt. J. w. Cook, 34473715, 3643
DOM. Trk. Co., who was station
ed somewhere in Italy and who
was drowned on May 90, when a
vehicle in which he was driving
colided with another vehicle and
turned over in Ponti Marshel
Pvt. Cook was the husband of
Mrs. Elnora Cook who recently
visited her aunt, Mrs. Laura EN-
mons who lives at SIT w. Pearl
street here in Jackson.
Pvt. Cook was the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert D. Cook of Rt.
l, box 24615 Greenwood, and the
father of two daughter, Willie
Ream 2 and Emily years of age.
He had been in service since
October, 1912, and had been over
seas for Is months.
Friends of the family sympathize
with them in their loss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02

The late Ethel Ford Thornton, R.N.
The entire family is super-satur-
ated with gratitude to the many
relatives and friends for their hear
ty sympathy in the death of Ethel
Ford Thornton, R.N. Many express
sed their sympathetic attitudes in
person, distance and transporat-
ton prohibited the presence of
many who resorted to communi-
cation. Words are inaedquate to
express our Thanks to both God
and you.
We are very appreciative to those
representing communities and or
CARNATIONS of Chicago, Edwards
Arcola, Cleveland, Utica, Jackson,
Miss, New Orleans, and Algiers,
La.
The late Ethel Ford Thronton,
R.N., graduated from Jackson Col
Iege in 1881 She graduated from
the nursing school of Charity Hos
pital in 1888 and was employed at
the Mississippi State Hospital and
the Charity Hospital of New Or
leans.
She resided at 1921 Bienville
Ave, New Orleans, and passed
away at the Flint Goodridge Hos
pital of New Orleans, August "a.
Funeral services were held at
College Baptist church with the fol-
lowing program of srvice
lowing program of service being
observed:
Professional, Nearer My God To
Thee;" Scripture, Rev. Dan Heath;
song, Sweet Hour of Prayer"
choir; Prayer, Rev. T. c. Sim
mons; song. Just a Closer Walk
With Thee" choir; talk, Mrs. Exile
Edwards, MN; solo, Mr.. Chatmon;
talk, Prof. B. B. Dansby; kilograms
condolences, Mrs. Eunetta Thomas;
obituary, Mrs. Rosa H Moffett, R.
N; sermon, Rev. w. L. Jones.
Survivors include her husband,
A. L. Thornton, &c Boatman of
navy, a son, A. L. Thornton, Jr.,
her parents, Mike and Maggie
Ford, two sisters, Margaret Nc
Cullum, Eura Mae Ford and one
brother, Edward Ford of 1908
Jones Avenue, Jackson.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
Shortage Of
Negro Teachers
In State

the dearth of Negro teachers,
greater this year than ever before,
is caused by teachers going into
defense work, armed services and
other vocations, P. H. Eason, direc-
tor of Negro education in the State
Department of Education, said We'd
nesday.
Negro schools, opening soon, will
be short on agriculture teachers,
principals, and mathematics teach
ers especially, Easom said.
Far from improving the Negro
teacher situation is getting worse
as more teachers send in resigna-
tons, Easom said.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
S. S. Board Urges
That Claims Be
Filed Promptly

Hundreds lose part or all of their
old age or survivors insurance be-
cause they do not file claims prom
pity, according to j. G.. Tyler, man.
ager of the Jacksonfield office Of
the Social Security Board. A recent
survey in the South by the Social
Security Board showed that out of
twenty-seven thousand claims filed,
over seven thousand failed to re-
ceive insurance payments because
the worker or his dependents fail
ed to file claims within the period
prescribed by law or because the
worker had not been working long
enough to be entitled to benefits.
There are two times when a
worker or his family should visit
the Social Security Board office. l.
Contact your Social Security Board
field office as soon as you have
reached age 65, whether or not you
continue working. 2. In the event
an insured worker dies, his wife
or other close relative should visit
the Social Security Board office
to file claim for old age or sur
vivors insurance. Field office adj
vice on how and when to file
claim for old age and survivors in
surance is absolutely free and glad
ly granted.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
All City Banks
Will Be Closed
On Labor Day

Jackson banks have announced
they will observe Labor Day, Mon
day, September 4, as a legal holt
day.
There will be no business trans
acted by any ofthe banks of Jack
son on that day and customers
needing payrolls or other mattrs
attended to will please take notice.
Signing the announcement were
Capital National Bank, Jackson
State National Bank, DepositGuar-
anty Bank and Trust Company, and
Commercial Bank and Trust Co.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
Two Officers in
93rd Promoted,
Given Commands

With the 93rd Division in the
Southwest Pacific First Lieu
tenants William R. Freeman, of
AS West 128th Street, New York
City, and Alamanca L. Williams of
910 East Franklin street, Craw-
fordville, Ind. havebeen promoted
to the rank of captain, the war de-
partment reported today. Both have
been assigned duties as company
commanders.
The husband of Mrs. Helen Free
mman Of the New York City adj
dress, Captain Freeman has a son,
William R. Jr., whom he has new
err seen.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
Smith Bound Over
On Murder Charge
Of Marie Leach

Charlie Smith, accused of the
murder of Marie Leach, whose
beaten and stranged body was
found under a house on Grayson
street, waived preliminary hearing
in city court this week on a charge
of murder and was ordered bound
over for grand jury action.
Smith, according to police, has
confessed beating Marie Leach
then leaving her without knowing
whether she was dead or not.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
Bishop Gray
At St. Marks
Sun. Sept. 3rd

According to an announcement
made by Rector A. B. Keeling, the
Rt. Rev. Duncan M. Gray, DID,
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of
Mississippi will confirm a class and
preach at st. Marks Episcopal
church, Sunday, September 3, at II
o'clock.
Members and friends are urged to
haeear him.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
Local Retail Stores
To Observe Labor
Day By Closing

| has been announced that all re-
tail stores in Jackson will close on
Labor Day, September 4.
During the early part of the year,
local retailers agreed to observe
Labor Dal by closing, at meeting
of the retail committee.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
Mississippi State Federation
Promote Summer Activities
Scout Camp At Clinton, Most
Outstanding And Enjoyable
Activity

Alcorn, Miss. - The Mississippi
State Federation of Colored Wo-
mems Clubs has carried on a full
program of summer activities, ac-
cording to a statement released by
the president, Mrs. M. M. Hubert
of Jackson. Accompanying the pre-
sident's statement was a mimeo-
graphed news letter which carried
to the various clubs details of the
federation program.
The Girl Scouts under the super
vision of Mr.. and Mrs. David Ben
der of Fisk University, Nashville,
Tenn, have just completed a camp
ing period at the federation recrea-
ton center, Clinton. The camp was
sponsored by the William Johnson
Bethlehem Center (Jackson) and
the Fellowship of Reconciliation.
The camp was heralded as an over
Whelming success by the Benders,
who are young couple with two
small children, ages 8 and 5. They
volunteered their services and in
addition to supervising the recrea-
tional program for the Mississippi
Federation, they have made per-
manent improvements around the
camp site.
The Boy Scouts of the state, who
hold an annual camp at Clinton
have proposed a program for per-
manently improving the recreation
center. The plans include the pro-
and improving the swimming facili.
scented to the state federation in it's
ties. The Scout plans will be pre-
well, the building of shower rooms,
vision of money for an artesian
annual meeting in November.
Mrs. Hubert reports that Miss
issippi represented 20 delegates at
the Southeastern Federation of
Colored Women in Memphis, July
$40. Among those attending the
Memphis meeting were:
Mrs. L. T. Miller, Yazoo City;
Mrs. L. c. Jefferson, Vicksburg;
Mrs. E. H. Harris, Brookhaven;
Mrs. G. w. Williams, Oakley; Mrs.
c. A. Hall, Jackson; Mrs. ]. E. John
son, Prentis; Miss Linnie Frisby
and others.
Mrs. j. E. Johnson, president of
the Southeastern Federation, COM
prising eight states, was presented
token of appreciation by the Mis-
sissippi delegation following her
annual address Mrs. johnson was
reelected president of the South
eastern Federation.
The Sixth District, unit of the
State Federation, will meet in Mon
ticello, Miss, next week. Mrs. E.
H. Harris Of Brookhaven, is presi-
dent of the sixth District Fedora
ton. Two sessions will be held at
the First Baptist church next Fri
day.
Among the officers expected to
attend the district meeting are Mrs.
M. F. Rowan, Alcorn A. & M. Col
lege, the state organizer, and one
of the founders of the Mississippi
Federation.
Mrs. G. w. Williams, second vice
president and chairman of the fed
GRAFTON program committee, stated
last week that dates for the annual
meeting have been tentatively set
for November 2-3. The meeting will
be held in Jackson under the spon-
sorship Of the City Federation. Ac-
cording to Mrs Williams the pro-
gram will provide for reports from
various clubs on their activities in
aiding the war effort. Many clubs
have participated in selling bonds,
salvaging waste, conserving foods,
and contributing to USO and other
war related programs.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02
Mississippians
In Chicago
By Georgia King Renager

Mrs. Rosetta Watson of Halle
hurst, is in Chicago attending the
National Convention of the Church
es of Christ Holiness. While in Chi
cago she is the house guest of Mrs
Robert Renager, 5040 Champlain
Ave. Other guests of Mrs. Renager
are: Master VIM. McNeamer Har-
vey and his grandfather, Mr.. J. E.
McNeamer of Jackson.
Mrs. Motena Carney (@Mot"
king is visiting relatives and
friends in Chicago. Mrs. Carney is
living in Westfield, N. j., at ZIG
Livingston st. She plans to spend
two weeks in Chicago and while
there is the house guest Of her mo-
Their, Mrs. Inez King, 529 E. 44th
Place.
The National Convention of
Churches of Christ Holiness has
just close its 48th annual session at
$50 E. 44th st. Christ Temple
church.
This was the largest delegation
ever witnessed by this organiza-
ton. The largest amount of money
ever raised in the convention was
also collected at this session.
The Youth Congress which pre-
coded the National Convention was
also largely attended and very in
spirational to the young people.
Prof o. B. Cobbins of Jackson,
the president, has made wonderful
progress and has created a wide
spread interest during his past four
years of service. Congratulations,
Prof. Cobbins.
Rev. George Thomas, pastor of
Damascus Church at Hazlehurst
continues to thrill the convention
with his singing. Numerous requests
came in for the great singer.
Miss Ruth Cobbins of Jackson
was very active with the young
peoples choir at Chicago. She has
a very effective and versatile style
of accompanying on the piano. Her
lister, Esther Cobbins, sings and
recites.
Charles Kendrick son of Prof. and
Mrs. Garner Kendrick is a very
efficient organist of the Young
Peoples choir at Christ Temple. His
lovable manner and love for the
church is a wonderful prediction
that he will go far in the music
world.
Mr.. Edgar Comic of Jackson, and
Rev. and Mrs. Garrett of New
York City were house guests of
Mrs. Inez King, 500 E. 44th street,
while attending the National Con-
vention.
Walter Washington of Hazlehurst,
very fine and capable young man
was very active in the Youth Con-
gress and was on hand at every i'm
portant session of the convention,
including the prayer and praise
services, which is very commend
able fora young delegate.
Among the very large delegation
from Jackson and vicinity were the
following persons: Mrs. S. NJ
Brinkley and sister, Mrs. M. Park
er, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Thomas.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02

About 100000 pounds of cotton
threads, or the equivalent of more
than 1000 bales of cotton, are used
annually in the repair of shoes
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-02

Buy War Bonds and Stamps
Buy more War Bones and StampSl
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-12-25

GILMAN LOPEZ
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
to
Our Son and Brother
Gilman Lopez. S 1/c
May God bless you and protect
you always
Mother. Dad, Agnes,
Lillian, Andy, and Anthony
(Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Lopez
and family
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-12-25

GORDON LANGFoRD GEORGE LANGFoRD
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
to "Our Boys
George Langford MN 1/c, Gordon
Langford, MN 2 &c, and Pvt. Alvin Slxrla
Safe landing,
Early Victory, and Happy Return
Nom, Dad Orvella, Willburn, Maurine,
Esma, and Joveta
(Mr and Mrs. ]. c. Langford and family
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-12-25

In faith Matt. 21:22
With persistence, Lk. 11:8
For Jesus sake, Jno. 14:14
Unselfishly, Jas. 4:3
According to Gods will,
| Jno. 5:14
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-12-25
We must pray

With humility, II Chron. 7:14
Accompanied by work, Neh. 40
From clean heart, Psm. 66:18
Earnestly, Jere. 29:13
With a forgiving heart,
Matt. 6:15
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-12-25

LESTER JOHNSON
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
to Our Son and Brother
Lester Johnson, F 1/c
Our two nephews
J. G. Rose, MN 2/c
Pvt. Calvin Rose
and a Friend
Ludd Payne, F lie
Papa, Mamma, Lawrence,
Vernele, Stanley, Frances,
Helen, Fraser and family
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-12-25

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
to
my Husband
Barney
Barney A. Gino, EN- 1/c)
Love Always
Mabel
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-12-25
Pastor J. N. Campbell
and the members
First Baptist
Church

wish to assure the
forty of our boys in
service of our prayers
daily.
Evening star., 1944-02-01

1t. D. H. Fay, Jr. ber until three
days before the Schweinfurt raid
when the plane was lost.
1t. Fay, who was on his 1lth
mission when reported missing, holds
the Air Medal and two Oak Leaf
Clusters. He is graduate of Loomis
Preparatory School, Conn, and en-
listed in the Air Forces in July, 1912
Mrs. Fay is the former wife OF 1t.
Col. Dudley H. Fay, on duty with
the 9Th Air Force in England. She
lives at 1928 Columbia road NV.
Also a prisoner OF war is Sherwood
Gordon Sidelinger, 30, chief radio
man, the Navy Department an
nounced today.
Mr.. Sidelinger, who had been at
the American Embassy since Feb
ruary, 1910, was among the Ameri-
cans interned by the German gov
ernment when the break came with
Vichy in November, 1912, according
to his wife, Mrs. Julia M. Sidelinger,
who lives at 1907 Twenty-eighth
place Sc.
Prior to his foreign duty he was
stationed for three years, at the Navy
Department here. He has been in
the Navy about IA years, having en-
listed upon his graduation from high
school in Warren, Me.