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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10
2 Boys. d. Held
HIN School Fire

Two s-year-old boys today were
under investigation by the arson
squad after being apprehended as
they set a fire in the Harding
School, 1i450 Burt.
They were caught last night by
the school Janitor, lver Noren, SO
of s14413 Patton, Just after they
had ignlted a piece of cardboard
in a window. The burning card
board. in turn, set fire 10 the
curtains and window sill. The
boys told police they set the fire
as a prank.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10
Probes Free Mail
For Political Data

WASHINGTON, oct. 10 UNS)
Rep. Anderson CD of New
Mexico. chairman of the House
committee investigating campaign
expenditures. disclosed today that
he plans 10 make a personal
check after the election of every
piece of printed matter mailed
free az government expense under
the congressional iranklng privi-
loco
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10
Bomb Totals Told

SUPREME HQ. AEF., Oct. 10
QNS) - Headquarters today an
nounced that British-based Raj
bombers dropped 6S3,052 tons of
bombs on Germany. Italy and oc-
cupied Europe from the beginning
Of the war 10 oct. !, more than
half of which was unloaded this
wear
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10
Wafer System Seized
ByU. 5. al Navy Base

The government today took pos
session Of all pipes, water mains
and fire hydrants on the 900
acres on which the Crosse lie
naval air base and buildings are
situated.
julius L. Kabatsky. special at
torney for the department Of
justice, deposited a government
check for Sl5.l39 for the equip
ment, owned by Crosse lie Town
ship.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10
BY FRANK MORRIS

Dignan Is speaker No ! on the
first Of three teams which toured
the city on a precise schedule
arranged by the aggressive COP
county chairman.
Inside. the secretary Of state
found about 60 of Rolls nelghbors
being refreshed and fed IN the
basement playroon. Dignan was
10 minutes late IN starting the
new procedure, so he cut his
speech short. saying IN full u
II think Tom Dewey will
make a good president. I think
GOV. Kelly deserves another
term.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10
Wage Peg May Be Killed

MILWAUKEE,, Oct. 10 (INS)-.
A prediction that the WLB's
Little Steel" wage formula would
be scrapped this week was left
here today by George A. Haber-
man, president of the Wisconsin
state Federation Of Labor. who
predicted a maximum wage in
crease of Is per cent.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10
ReSurrecfed
Jury Rules Dead Man
Legally Alive

A jury has decided that the
widow" of a World War 1 vet
eran, declared legally dead in
1889 after he had disappeared in
1882, should repay $1,000 she re-
ceived for her husbands death"
Attorneys for the Union Life
Insurance Co. produced in court
what they alleged was the appli-
cation of William r. Segal to the
War Veterans Administration fol
a pension Aug. 2, 1887.
Judge Brennan instructed Mrs
Agnes Siegal, SO w. Ferry, tc
return the money after the jury
decided that Siegal had beer
heard from three years before ht
was declared legally dead.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10
SHORT AND SWEET
THAT Is the shortest political
speech on record. But it's sweet
like a Kiss in the dark"


speech on record. But it's sweet
like a kiss in the dark"
Dignan then hustled TO the next
meeting, lie had not been gone
long enough for the sandwiches
10 be passed when the bell rang
again and IN walked Gov. Kelly
and Senator Ferguson.
Said the governor:
II came here 10 meet YOU per-
sonally and shake your hands
He talked only a couple Of min
utes in the several visits during
The night. never Grating In the
traditional campaign manper and
never pointing 10 his record or
mentioning his opponent.
Senator Ferguson discussed ma
tional issues briefly lie explained
he IS not q candidate this year
merely helper in the campaign
The third team on the tour was
made up Of Auditor General
Brown, the nominee for hcuten-
ant-governor. John d HIM Q r 5
nominee for attorney general, anc
John Morrison, candidate tol
auditor general.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10
FIRST DooRBELL

Originated by Republic a n
County Chairman James Lyons,
the scheme got into motion
promptly at 7:40 p. m. when Sec
rotary OF State Dignan rang the
doorbell Al the home Of Minor
Roll. m e G. anic, at 1891
Cponcer
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10

Led by Gov Kelly and Senator
Ferguson, Republican candidates
today rang doorbcifs 10 talk poll
tics. sometimes gesturing with a
sandwich in one hand and a bottle
of pop IN the other.
This new technique in COP
methods, designed 10 reach the
voters face 10 face in their own
neighborhoods in this Democratic
stronghold. was successfully
launched last night in storm OF
sandwiches and Hood OF pop ana
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10
BASIS FOR DOUBT

1t was pointed out that enough
legally dead soldiers have returned
to make a basis for reasonable
doubt in any case. =
New York state has declared
fatty that all soldiers votes will
be counted. The state of Massa-'
chusetts, however. has ruled that
the ballots of dead soldiers will be
thrown out. 81
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10
OTHER MEETINGS

The groups talked 70 about 80
persons at the home Of Or YIN
cent ManCuso. 1888 f. Grand
Blvd: 10 10 Negroes at 2 meet
ing arranged by Charles RoXbor-
ough: 10 80 Negroes al the New
Day Social Club 2340 Chene. and
shook hands with workers AT Re-
publican headquarters az Chene
and r. Grand Blvd
Gov. Kelly was pleased
Il would rather visit in
formally this way with small
groups than talk at big rally"
he commented. After all, at
Republican rally Republican
candidate talks only 10 Republic
cans"
Tonights sandwich spreads vii
he at the homes Of Mrs. Heller
Dean, 22l Lewiston; Frank 10.
gan. 1866 Yorkshire; William
Hoffman. 1850 Springarden, anc
David Vokes. 101S2 Gratiot.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10

Order the United States War
Savings Stamps from your De-
trolt Times carrier. He'll de-
liver them to your home.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10

Gov. Kelly sh aking
hands with Mrs. Theodore
Machisak, after a short
speech TO club workers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-10
Dead Soldier
Votes Valid .

Ballots marked and mailed by
soldiers who subsequently died IN
action probably will be counted
in Detroit and the rest OF Michi-
gan, 1t appeared today In the
light of informal opinions OF
state and local election officials,
even though in some states the
ballots will be ruled out.
Oakley E. Distin, Detroit cleo
tons supervisor. said he believed
that morally, it would be all
wrong" to throw out the ballot
Of a man who died in defense OF
his country. He asked Corpora.
ton Counsel Krause for an Off
cial ruling, however.
KELLY ON RECORD
In Lansing. Gov. Kelly went
solidly on record in support OF
counting these ballots.
IT can't imagine any ballot
that / would want registered
more than that of one who had
sacrificed his life or who had
been listed as missing" he de-
Clared.
Even in the event of a contrary
ruling under the law, a loophole
was furnished ballot counters by
Foss Eldred, deputy attorney gen.
eral of the state, who said in an
informal opinion that the votes or
soldiers should be treated like any
other absentee ballots.
PRESUMPTION OF DEATH
eff the boards counting ball
lots on Nov. Z have definite
knowledge that a soldier 10
, dead, the ballot Is invalidated,"
Eldred said. However, boards
cannot presume any ono dead
without definite knowledge"
This left entirely to the discre-
ton of the counters the matter OF
what constitutes definite proof
that a soldier is dead.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05
Bishop Vernon's
Wife Dies 2-Days
After His Death

Joint funeral services were held
recently for Bishop and Mrs. Will
liam Tecumseh Vernon who died
within two days of each other at a
Kansas City hospital
The 70 year old retired bishop of
the A.ME. church, former u. S.
register of the treasury, twice
president of Western University
and one time president of Campbell
College of this city, died Tuesday
morning, July Is, after a lingering
illness. Mrs. Emily j. Vernon, his
wife. died unexpectedly on Thurs
day, July q.
Bishop Vernon was born in Le-
banon, Mo-, July II, 1871. In 1905
he was called to Washington by
President Theodore Roosevelt to
serve as Register of the u. S.
Treasury. His name appeared on all
government bonds and u. S. Cur
rency.
He was retired by the church in
1888 with half bishops salary of
$2100 a year for life.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05
Races Unite In
Britain To
Defeat Nazis

Headquarters, Air Service Com
mand, U. S. Strategic Air Forces In
Europe Negro and white troops
are living and working together in
the best traditions of the U. S.
Army in the all out effort to de-
feat the Nazzi regime, reported
Brigadier General Benjamin o. D.
Davis, of the Inspector Generals
department, following a recent tour
through a quartermaster trucking
station in the European theater of
operations.
This station, commanded for the
past year by 1t. Col. Ellington D.
Golden, of Paris, ILL.,, has been out
standing, not only for its efficient
and democratic administration, but
also for its amazing record in the
hauling of tons of bombs ear
marked for enemy territory.
Col. Golden believes that every
man is a soldier regardless of race,
and he has endeavored to instill
that ideal into his junior officers
and enlisted men. No officer can
remain on his station without
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05
State Men On
Casualty List
Named

New Orleans Seven men from
Mississippi are listed as casualties
on Casualty List No. 1873, for re-
lease August 5, 1914 They are:
William Henry Evans, chief wa
tertender, U. S. navy, son of Mrs.
Mary Elizabeth Evans, Crystal
Springs, reported dead previously
reported missing on report of ma
val casualties for July IL, 1914.
Sam P. Floyd, Pfc. U. S. Marine
Corps Reserve, son of Mrs. Char
lotte E. Floyd, Sarah, Miss, report
ed wounded
Samuel j. Love, ST., stewards as
sistant, second class, u. S. Marine
Corps, reserve, husband of Mrs.
Samuel j. Love, ST., 6OS Rose ST.,
Jackson, reported wounded.
Sidney E. Mayo, Pfc. U. S. Ma
rine Corps, son of Mrs. Mamie d.
MAYO, boyle, MISS, reported
wounded.
Fred Newsome, stewards mate,
second class, U. S. naval reserve,
husband of Mrs. Erea Newsome.
Roundlake, Miss, reported wound
ed.
George T. Olson, technical SER
geat, U. S. Marine Corps, son of
Mrs. John N. Nelson, 1920 West
Capitol ST., Jackson, reported
wounded.
Murphy M Palmer, Pfc. u. S.
Marine Corps reserve, son of Mrs.
Pearlie A. Palmer, Columbus, re-
ported wounded.
The next of kin have. already
been notified.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05

sonnet and agencies and others
whose interest and work can con-
tribute to a better program on a
state wide basis.
Heading the list of prominent
state leaders are: L. M. Parker,
state executive, Boy Scouts of Am
erica; A. c. Haprer, state director
Luxis clubs; Rev w. H. Blackman,
executive secretary of Christian
education of the Mississippi Me-
thodfst Conferences; Ruth o. HUI
bert, state president, Federated Wo-
mems Clubs; w. w. Blackburn, exc
cutive secretary, Mississippi Asso-
citation of Teachers in colored
schools; J. L. Reddix, president
Jackson College; G. H. J. Thibode
aux, president Campbell College.
Six conference sessions have beer
set up to discuss community organi.
cation, problems of youth, financ.
ing recreation programs, recrea-
ton programs in housing projects
safety in recreation programs; rec
reation for men and women in the
armed services; recreation for the
war production worker and his
family; and a proposed post wal
recreation program for the Negroes
of Mississippi.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05

Close Meet
In Meridian

Meridian - After holding what
was termed the most momentous
meeting in its history, beauticians
from throughout the state returned
to their homes joyful over the four
tn annual state association of the
Mississippi Independent Beautici-
ans Association, held in the beau
tiful HBA. auditorium in Meri-
dian, on July 1718.
The association sponsored sum-
mer school was held 10 days prior
to the state association. 1t was
largely attended and far eclipsed
the school held last year.
Aside from the usual demonstra-
tons, lectures etc, were the in
spring addresses delivered by Mrs.
L. T. Brooks, Mrs, E. 0. Young and
Mr.. P. L. Miller Pfc. Levye Chap
pie, public relations counselor of
the group on leave of absence in
the armed forces, in ADDRESSING the
group, wildly portrayed the post
war position Of the beauty industry
and admonished the beauticians to
accept the challenge which faces
them in meeting the post war COM
petition. He praised the beauticians
for their heavy investments in war
bonds, as well as their activities in
bond drives, but warned them to
save their bonds, instead of cashing
IN on them now, because the thous-
ands of boys returning from the
service with new trades and bust
ness ideas would most assuredly
need money behind them to put
their ambitions into PRACTICE.
The address of the retiring presi-
dent, Mrs. L. B. Thornton, of Jack
son, was inspirational and endeared
her followers to her more for the
splendid work she has done during
the past three years.
The annual report of the treasur-
err Mr. E. F. Young, Jr., of Meridian
was well taken by the group and
showed the organization in good fl
nancial condition.
Offices efecTed 10 serve the en-
suing years were: Mrs. c. T. Walk
er, Hattiesburg, president; Mrs. P.
V. Mcdowell Clarksdale, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. p. w. Redmond, Brook
haven, financial secretary; Mrs. B.
L. Young, Hattiesburg. recording
secretary; Miss Andre V. Greenlee,
Kosciusko, corresponding secretary;
Mr.. E. F. Young, Jr., Meridian.
Treasurer; Miss Elsie Daniels, Alb
erdeen, historian; Mrs. Made Wiki
ms, Vicksburg, Chaplain; Mrs. Vic
toria Bostic, Cornith, parliament
tartan; Pfc Levye Chapel, La
Junta, Colo, public relations coun-
selor, Con. leave).
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05
Negro Troops
Nine Per Cent
Invasion Forces

Supreme Headquarters, Allied
Expeditionary Forces - American
Negro soldiers, now constituting
nine per cent of u. S. troops in
Normandy, are contributing gener-
ously to the Allied effort, the War
Department announced. Before D.
Day, troops Of color made up eight
per cent of the American Forces in
the European theater Of operations.
True to the indominable spirit
of the American soldier, Negro
fighting men are doing an excel
lent job in the many operational
phases assigned to them. Major
General Cecil R. Moore, chief en-
gineer, European theater of opera
tons, recently stated that Negro
soldiers have played a major role
during the past two years in the
accomplishment of engineer tasks,
especially in the aviation engineer
battalions. General Moore said that
men of a battalion had volunteer
ed their free time for six weeks in
order to expedite special programs
of construction.
Dump truck companies, general
service regiments, and ordnance I'M
its are performing most commend
able service. The ordnance depart
ment has reported that more than
half the total troops handling am
munition are Negro soldiers, and
they are doing an efficient job.
An engineer fire fighting COM
pany is credited with saving mil
lions of dollars worth of such vital
supplies as gasoline, paint, lumber
and other stocks in depots of the
United Kingdom.
There are two Negro signal con
struction battalions in Normandy
that have attracted praise from all
who have inspected signal installa-
tons there. These units did a grand
job of rehabilitating German com.
munication lines and instruments
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05

Baby John Aaron Garrett, Bird,
son of Sgt. and Mrs. John Aaron
Garnet, Jr., who is shown hold
ing the $25 war bond, won in a
baby contest sponsored by the Mt.
Olive Cemetery Club which
was held at Central M. E. church,
Sunday, July %.
Baby Garrett who was sponsor
ed by Mesdames Butane and Hodg-
es raised $3.50, which entitled him
to win the first prize.
Sgt. Garrett, father of the prize
winner is in England and has never
seen his young son. On the babys
feet are shoes sent to him by his
father from England.
Other babies in the contest were:
Baby Pitts, 5000; Baby Anderson
$4105; Baby Young, $2650.
Baby Garrett is the grandson OF
Mr.. and Mr.. Ed Sims, E. Church
street. His mother is the former
Eddie Mae Sims.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05
Diocese Meet At
Third Temple
Big Success

The five days meeting of the
southeastern diocese of the Church
of Christ Holiness, held at the
Third Temple, Jackson, was in ev-
eryway considered one of the best
in the history of the church.
AS host pastor, Rev. j D. King
and his members left nothing UNI
done to make the stay of the many
delegates one that would long be
remembered.
Rev. George A. Thomas, state
superintendent, conducted the
meeting The bishop of the diocese
is Senior Bishop c. P. Jones of
Los Angeles, Cal, who is assisted
by Rev. George ]. Strong, also of
that city.
Other officials attending were:
Mrs. R. c. Lee, Lexington and j.
E. Comic, Jackson, who are presi-
dents, respectively of the women's
work and the Sunday school and
Holiness Young Peoples Union of
this diocese.
Representing Christ's Missionary
and Industrial College, Jackson,
was Rev. o. D. Henry of Newport
News, Va, who is president of the
school board.
During his stay in Jackson, Bish-
OPP Jones was visited by his son.
Pvt. Vance Jones who is stationed
at Camp Mccain.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05

Buy War Bonds and Stamps
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05
Negro Marines
In First Fight;
City Boy Hurt

Saipan = For the first time in
its combat history, the Second
Marine Division had Negroes serv-
ing with it in the battle for this
island.
Two of these men were wounded
by shrapnel during a Smelling by
Jap artillery. They are: Sergeant
Timerlate E. Kirven, of 607 North
Forty-Fourth ST., Philadelphia, Pa,
and Pfc. Samuel James Love, OF
1857 Prosperity ST, Jackson, Miss.
Both were hit by shell fragments
in the legs.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05

In the picture above is Bishop
Smiley Jones, pastor of the True
Tabernacle Church of God in
Christ Inc, and conductor of the
city wide camp meeting which is
held nightly on the corner of N.
Parish and Monument streets, who
announces that the National Holy
Convocation Of the True Taberna-
Gle Church of God In Christ, Inc,
will convene here beginning Sun
day, August and will last as long
as the Lord leads.
This will be one of the greatest
meetings ever held in jackson.
Many delegates are expected to be
present and the purpose of the
meeting is for the saving of souls
and the arrangement of plans for
the upbuilding of this movement.
Many open positions are to be fill
ed in this. convocahon. Those con-
nected with the movement will en-
deavor to pray the blessings of the
Lord down here in Jackson.
The public is invited to bring the
sick and let the Lord heal them
in this meeting. Special music will
be rendered. The day sessions will
be held at 127 E. Bell Street and
night session on the corner of Far
ish and Monument Street. Come out
every night. In case of rain the
meeting will be at the church on
Bell Street.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05
Black Barorls and
Red Sox At
League Park
Here, Tuesday

Again this year Jackson base
bal fans will have the opportunity
of seeing some big league baseball.
the first attraction being on Tues
day night, August 8. when the
Memphis Red Sox and the Birming-
ham Barons, two of the fastest
baseball teams in the American Ne
gro baseball league will play a
game at League Park, starting at
8:15 pm.
Altho the Black Barons are now
leading the second half of the sport
season in the Negro American
league and winners of the first half,
it is thought that the Barons will
have to go the limit Tuesday night
to win over the Memphis team. as
the Red Sox have battling strength.
Neal Robinson, clouter of two hon.
ers in the East VS.. West Classics
ana VINO poled a homer against the
Monarchs in Chicago last Sunday,
being the most dangerous batter.
Both teams however are full of
stars as, Wilson, Davis, Radcliffe.
Gipson, for Birmingham; Larry
Brown, Bankhead, Ford, Robinson.
Hv5a for. RGopopbic
According to Johnny Dalton, To-
cal sports enthusiast who is look
ing after arrangements for the
battle, special sections will be re-
served in the ball grandstand for
both white and colored patrons.
DON'T MISS SEEING THESE
2-TOP RANKING NEGRO TEAMS
CLASH, TUESDAY NIGHT. AU-
GUST 8, AT LEAGUE PARK.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05
Fifth Miss. Enterprise Riddle
Picnic 10 Be Biggest
Ever Given
Paper Will Entertain
All Children Of jackson
Monday, August FL

AS this goes to press, plans have
begun for what is expected to be
the biggest and best picnic ever
given by this paper, picnic given
for newsboys, Junior Idea Club
members, members of the City's
Sunday Schools, Boy Scouts and
children from the various play
grounds, in fact children all over
the city
This year, as last year, the picnic
will be given on the grounds of the
skating rink, Pocahontas Road, and
the inside of the building will be
used for other forms of entertain
ment. Music will be provided thru
out the day.
All children are invited. Buses
viii be at the office of The Mis-
sissippi Enterprise, 143 E. Monu-
ment ST., the time will be given at
later date, to take the children to
the picnic grounds. And all chill
dren who do not care to come to
this place, can ride the No. 5 bus
and walk one block to the skating
rink.
A large supply of free refresh
ments are being provided by The
Mississippi Enterprise and cooper
ating merchants and friends. These
refreshments will be served to ev-
cry child present as long as they
last.
These Big Free Picnics begun
four years ago by Mrs. S. M. Har-
vey of The Mississippi Enterprise,
in an effort to entertain the chill
dren of Jackson for one entire day,
thereby showing the papers appre-
citation for the patronage given by
our readers, have grown bigger and
bigger each year. The first one was
held in 1910 at the Colored Fair
Gronds In 1871 it was held on the
grounds of the East Side Recrea-
tional Center on Mississippi Street.
In 1912 the picnic was held on the
grounds of the Elk's Rest on Erie
street in connection with the Rec
reational Center being conducted
at the Rest.
Members of the city recreation
department have been asked to CO.
operate in planning well balanced
recreation program which will in
clude competitive contests, in which
prizes will be awarded winners of
the several events.
Parents will be invited to accom-
pany their children if possible.
Because of rationing many of the
summer camps held annually are
out this year and because of this
fact, many children will have to
go thru the whole summer without
any such form of recreation and it
is mainly because of this that The
Mississippi Enterprise hopes and
plans to make this years picnic
bigger and better than ever before.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-08-05

striving to carry out the principles
of this ideal. AS a result, his troops
are helping not little in making
the allied air force the master of
European skies.
Harmonious relationships are re-
ported in all departments. Master
Sergeant William P. Tompkins, of
1878 109th Avenue, Jamaica, Long
Island, New York, is the station
sergeant-major. He supervises an
office of personnel clerks for the
various units living on the post.