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Evening star., 1944-09-25
1t. Earl Mood Sofe
In Italy, Father Hears

A letter received by Earl j. Wood
1861 Park road NV, from his son
1t. Earl J. Wood, jr., %, Army Air
Corps bombardier navigator, in
formed him that he is safe in Italy
after being set free by the armistice
with Romania. 1t. Wood was re-
ported porte s. shot t,;a down oyer BONANZA on
made several shuttle raids ending
in Russia from his Italian base.
It. Wood was a member of Roose-
velt High School track teams. Late.
he attended the University of Mary
land. He had 38 missions chalked
up when he was shot down. Pre-
viously he made a forced landing in
| the Adriatic following a raid on
Bucharest and his ship was dis
abled.
His father was with the Marine
Evening star., 1944-09-25
Home Away From Home

Service men in Hawaii have avail
able at the Kilauea Military Camp
a number of tWo-bedroom cabins
which have been named for Ameri-
can hotels which sponsored them
A visitor walking down cabin row
Will come across frame cottage
with the name painted over the
front door: The Mayflower, Wash
ington."
Evening star., 1944-09-25
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Evening star., 1944-09-25

Corps End Division in the last war
and was decorated several times,
receiving the Order Of the Purple
Heart for wounds that kept him
hospitalized for two years after the
war. A sister, Betty Lee Wood, is a
sergeant in the Women's Army
Corps at Camp CroWder, Mo.
Evening star., 1944-09-25
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Evening star., 1944-09-25

GOebbels called our Flying For
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more of them over Germany. Let's
all back the attack. Buy more War
Bonds.
Evening star., 1944-09-25

Wainwright. had to tell him of his
promotion at the same time 1 had
to tell him he was staying be-
hind"
Gen. Sutherland is confident that
the Philippines can be retaken, but
general and as chief of staff to
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Oct. 2-22 Dates
Given for CITY
Mission Union

According to Rev. T. c. Simmons,
pastor of ST. James M. B. church,
the 63rd quarterly meeting of the
City Mission Union will convene
at his church, Saturday and Sun
day, October 21-22.
A released program shows that
the Introductory sermon will be
delivered by Rev Simmons and
that on the first day the guest
speaker will be Rev. S. B. Burns.
The Sunday address will be deliv-
cred by Rev. Keys.
Officers of the City Mission I'm
ion are: Mrs. M. A. Hunter, presi-
dent; Mrs. D. B. Bridges, first vice
president; Mrs. Ada Burns, second
vice president; Mrs. E. A. Harris,
secretary; Mrs A. M. Treuvillion,
assistant secretary; Mrs. A. w. Bell,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. Mar
tina Keys, treasurer; Mrs. Nancy B.
Moore, pianist; Mrs. Maude Thomp-
son, director.
Officers of the young folks de-
partment are: Mrs. Beatrice Stuck
ely, president; Mrs. Fannie Bernard,
counselor; Mrs. Rosa Holman, as
sistant counselor.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
State Marine
Casualties
Are Listed

New Orleans The following
men from Mississippi are listed as
casualties on casualty list No. IT'S
for release September 26.
William P. Dodd, gunnery SER
geant, U. S. Marine Corps, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Dodd, Ethel,
taead.
Jessie r. Faulkenbery, sergeat, u.
S. Marine Corps, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Marvin E. Faulkenbery, jack
son, wounded.
Ellis N. Greene, platoon sergeant,
U. S. Marine Corps, son of Mr..
Marvin R. Greene, Dorsey, dead.
Pfc. Charles L. GUN, u. S. Ma
rine Corps Reserve, son of Mrs.
Bessie Hackett, Greenville, dead.
James Theodore Hall, aviation
machinist's mate, second class, U.
S. Naval Reserve, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Hall, Cleveland, dead.
previously reported missing on
report of naval casualties for Au-
gust 49,
The next of kin have already
been notified.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Farm Of Blind
Farmer Pays for
Itself

L. S. Haughton, blind colored
farmer of North Carolina, wanted
to buy a 100 acre farm a few
months ago, but he had only $3.50.
The cost of the farm was $4,000,
and the down payment was $500.
He borrowed $3.50, made the down
payment, and has since completed
payment for the farm.
Here's how he did it: On the
place there was some good timber
for which he was offered $780,
Before selling, he thought he'd
have a talk with his county agent
and with the farm forester. They
advised conservation cutting of the
timber on his 100 acres of wood
land The forester carefully exam
ined the woodland and marked the
trees suitable for cutting, leaving
a god stand of young growing tim
Der. The marked trees, minus their
tops which farmer Haughton sold
for pulpwood, brought $3.50. And
there was enough timber left for
the farmer to build himself new
home.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
State Plans to
Honor All Who
Died i'm Service

THE plan of awarding a certifi-
cate of appreciation from the state
of Mississippi to the loved ones
of men and women who have died
in the service of our nation during
this war is progressing very salts
factorily," stated Governor Bailey.
He further stated that he wished
to offer aid and comfort to the
members of the families of these
lost men and women in every 9TH
er way at his command.
A canvas is being made in each
community by the local board of
selective service to be certain that
none are overlooked. Each citizen
is requested to report the names to
their nearest local selective SER
vice board of any men or women
who have died in the service, in
Guiding the names and addresses
of their next of kin if known. Very
soon thereafter, the family of this
deceased veteran will be contacted
by Governor Bailey.
The State Service Commission
and its Representatives and service
officers of all veterans organiza-
tons are also cooperating in every
way to aid these bereaved fami-
lies stated Governor Bailey.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Rays Of Rhythm, AlLGirl Band
AtSkating Ring, Sunday Night
Back from Vacation the Rays
Will Play Latest Dance Numbers

Dance and music lovers of this
section will have an opportunity
to see and hear their favorite or
chestra again when the RAYS OF
RHYTHM, the sensational all-girls
orchestra from Piney Woods
School, play at the Colored Skating
Rink, Sunday, September "a.
Just back from their vacation,
the Rays will bring to the Skating
Rink Sunday, larger and better
orchestra who will beat out the
latest swing, hot and sweet num-
bers as only the Rays can play
them.
Come out and dance to the
swining RAYS OF RHYTHM, they
sing, they entertain, they swing
16 Triple x Bronze Play girls, a
sensational attraction of high school
and junior college girls.
The dance will begin at 7:30 and
last until IL. Admission at door
will be rs cents.
Come out and see the six girls
playing saxophone, quintet of girls
on trumpet and saxophone, a rhy-
TIM quartette.
At Colored Skating Rink, Sun
day, September "a. Admission IS
cents.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Agriculture Man
Retires After
50 Years Service

Richard T. Epps, colored subpro-
fessional worker in the u. S. De-
partment of Agriculture's Bureau
of Animal Industry, retired on Au-
gust 81 after completing SO years
in the Department.
Mr.. Epps, who had served under
three bureau chiefs, and incident
ly, nine Secretaries of Agriculture,
entered the Department in 1906.
His work was that of carefully
bottling and sealing veterinary bio
logical products. These products,
including vital tuberculin, are used
in the control and eradication of
livestock diseases.
On the day of his retirement. the
70 year old laboratory worker was
presented a letter from Secretary
Wickard by Claude A. Barnett.
special assistant to the Secretary.
The letter read:
Dear Mr.. Epps, it has come to
my attention that you are retiring
from the service of the Depart
ment at the close of August 81,
1914, after serving the government
38 years.
i wish to take this opportunity
to express appreciation on behalf
OF the Department and myself for
the many years of service which
you have devoted to the Depart
ment.
Il also want to wish you good
health and happiness in the years
to come"
After retirement, Mr.. Epps, who
IS also minister, says he will de-
vote his time to preaching, and to
community activities. He is a naive
of Greensvlle county, Virginia, and
is the father of eight children.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Workers Needed
To Help Harvest
This Years Crops

State College - Here's an i'm
portant message to every loyal
Mississippian-
Due to late planting and unusu-
ally rainy weather the last part of
August and early September, Mis-
sissippi farmers must harvest in
II weeks the cotton, hay, corn and
other food and feed crops, if SER
ious damage or loss is to be pre-
vented.
Mississippi farmers had approx
mately Is weeks to do the same
job in 1943 with about Is per cent
more workers available.
On August 81, Mississippi farmers
had requests on file in the county
agents offices for 26,722 additional
workers needed to assist in har-
vesting this years crops and plant
ing 1915 grain crops.
Food, feed and fiber crops are
essential in the war effort. 1t is
the duty of every Mississippian to
help save vital war crops. If you
can spare a few hours, one or two
days a week, or more time, or if
you know of anyone who can help
farmers, call your local county
agent.
Prevailing wages will be paid for
any assistance you give farmers.
Remember that food, feed and fl
Der crops will help win the war and
assist in determing the peace
terms.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Bougainville
Heroes Awarded
CrOnZeSt Star

Bougainvville, Northern Solo
mons For heroic achievement
against the Japanese on Bougain-
vile, Three Negro soldiers have
been awarded the Bronze Star Me-
dial, the War Department reported
today.
All of the medals were presented
to Carolinians, Technician Fifth
Grade Moses S. Davis of Macon
N. c., and Pvt. Deermy Ray Cd
st. Paul. ~ c., for services per-
formed the same day, and Pfc
Wade Foggie of Anderson, S. c..
The award to Davis was made post
humously
Davis, with disregard for his
own safety during fire fight with
the enemy, voluntarily exposed
himself to heavy enemy fire in an
effort to crawl to the aid of a
wounded comrade. He was killed
during this undertaking. Davis is
survived by his mother, Mrs. Lula
Davis, Rt. 2, Macon.
Pvt. Ray was on a patrol mission
in enemy territory when his patrol
was ambushed. Without regard for
his own safety, he unhesitatingly
advanced to give aid to a fallen
comdade. Upon reaching his com
rade, he found that he was too
late to give aid, and while with
drawing, he was killed by enemy
fire. Pvt. Ray is survived by his
father, Joseph F. Ray, Ri. 2, st.
Paul.
While on mission to encircle
and destroy enemy forces, Fog
gie's unit was halted by the fire
from three enemy pill boxes. His
assignment was to destroy the pill
boxes with rocket fire. While un-
der fire, he calmly crawled for
ward to firning position in a
shallow and exposed foxhole, and
delivered accurate and effective
fire on his target. 1t was a matter
of minutes before the pill boxes
and he enemy in them were des-
troyed, and his organization was
able to proceed on its mission. Fog
gie's aunt, Mrs. Lillian Hunter, re-
sides at Anderson.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Rays OF Rhythm At Skating Rink Sunday, September 24h
Better Speech
Club Organized
At C. M. & /.

Upon the suggestion of their in
structor, Prof. D. c. Lee, the stu
dents of the 9th and 10th grade
classes of c. NJ & I. College, locat-
ed north of Jackson city limits
have organized Better Speech
Club, with Miss Mildred Gather
acting as temporary chairman
The students have pledged them
selves to list all grammatical er-
rors that they hear during the week
so that they can be corrected on
Fridays when the club meet.
Officers elected were as follows:
Miss Ethel billiard, president;
Miss Mile Archie, vice president;
Miss Dorothy Thompson, secretary;
Mss Mildred Gather, assistant Sec
rotary; Miss Thelma L. Silas, treas
ure.
Rev. D. c. Lee, A. B., B. D., M.
A, PhD., principal.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Jas. Oliver Has
New Stock in
Variety Shop

If you are wondering where you
can find what you want, take a
tip from us and go to the Parish
Street Smoke Shop, located at GLIB
N. Parish street, directly in front
of the Ritz Theatre, owned and OPP
Grated by Mr.. James L. Oliver,
progressive young business man of
this city.
Yes, Oliver has recently received
a new stock of merchandise and
notions, things that every man.,
woman and child needs-things
that you en- buy without going out
of your own neighborhood
Some of the merchandise featur-
ed at the Parish Street Smoke Shop
are:
Suspenders, all elastic, neck ties,
children and ladies panties, all
elastic waist, flowers for the hair,
net hosiery, needles, hair and bob
by pins, safety pins, combs and
brushes, school supplies, men I'M
der shirts, belts, handkerchiefs,
soxs, gloves. soap, perfume, Ko-
tex and San-Nap-Pax and variety
of other useful things.
At this shop you can also find
preparations by the following pop
ular colored manufacturers: Davis,
E. F. Young, Carrots.
Stop in at the Parish Street
Smoke Shop where you will find
very charming and efficient young
women ready to serve you.
Mr. Oliver, who is also special
representative for the Leonard
Custom Tailors Company, has a
complete line of imported woolens
in fall and winter styles already
in stock for the convenience of
his many customers.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Alamo Theatre
To Honor Army
Men and Women

If you have photograph or
snapshot of any boy, girl, rela-
tive or sweetheart in the service,
leave it at the box office of
the Alamo Theatre not later
than October 7, and we will
have have it reproduced on
film with music and sound and
shown on our screen shortly.
When we show this parade of
Kinds county and Jackson SER
vice men and women on patri-
otto days in future years, don't
let your boy or girl feel that
they were forgotten. Send in
your PHOTO NOW!
YOUR PHOTO WILL BE RE-
TURNED TO YOU.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Colored Public Schools of
jackson Open With Total
Enrolment Of 2,645 Students
Sally Reynolds Has
Largest Enrolment

Opening date enrolment this
year in the Jackson Public schools
is approximately a per cent in
crease over a year ago, with the
white schools having a total en-
rollment of 5,577 and colored
schools a total of 2,645.
The largest enrolment in the col
ored school is at Sally Reynolds
with 634.
Enrolment at other schools is
as follows:
Lanier, 436; Hill, $40; Martin, 249;
Jones, 366; Reynolds, 634; Robert
son, $40.
Improvement has been made at
all the schools with the most out
standing being $4,000 worth of
equipment that has been purchased
and the old industrial arts depart
ment converted into a modern au-
tomobile mechanic shop.
Several new teachers have been
added in most of the schools.
Principals of the schools are the
same as last year: Prof. l. S. Sand
ers, Lanier; Prof. L. NJ Marshall,
Reynolds Hill; Prof. James Good
en-, Mary Jones; Prof. Edward
Tadney Smith Robertson; Mrs.
Mary Morrison, Martin.
From all indications this will be
a banner year for all the schools
in the city.
Prof O. B. Cobbins is director
of Negro schools in the city.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
-
Mississippi Schools To Have
Supplemental Lunches, VIA
Office Announces This Week
Program Must Have Responsible
Sponsoring Agent.

When the schools reopen in Mis-
sissippi, children may be provided
with complete or supplemental
lunches served to them at school
at nominal cost, or free of charge
if they are unable to pay, under
a program sponsored jointly by
local education and civic groups
and assisted by the War Food Ad-
ministration, Claude L. WEIGH, dis
trictrepresentative of WAS Of
flee of distribution, Jackson, has
announced.
All public, private and parochial
schools of high school level or I'M
der that are operated on a nom
profit basis are eligible to supply
for federal assistance in this pro-
gram. The exact amount of federal
aid is based on the financial need
of the school and the type of lunch
served To receive this aid, some
responsible educational, profession
al or civic group must become the
sponsoring agent, whose duty it is
to provide facilities and labor for
carrying out the program, to pur-
chase foods locally, and to pay for
part of the food costs.
Reimbursement is made by the
VIA for food purchased for use
in three types of lunches. Type A
is a complete lunch, sufficient to
provide one-third to one-half of a
chiid's daily diet requirements. The
VIA will pay local sponsors a
maximum of cents for each lunch
of this type served.
Type B lunch consiss
| Type B lunch consists of the
same foods as the A lunch, but the
portions are smaller. WAS maxi
mum reimbursement on this type
of lunch is 6 cents each.
| Type G lunch with a maximum
reimbursement of 2 cents each)
consist of a half pint of milk.
! In addition to paying for part of
the cost of the food purchased To-
cally by the sponsor, VIA may
make available potatoes, eggs, cab
bage and other foods which it has
bought in support of farm prices.
| Federal assistance in providing
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Colored Men
Wanted For
War Work

The U. S. Civil Service Commits
sion, local representative office,
2911s East Capitol street, gave out
the information today that there
are quite number of job oppor-
tunities in local government ag-
encics. 1t was stated that these
jobs were very important in carry
ing out war work in this area
Among the openings reported are
listed the positions of baker, meat
cutter, male cooks, male mess at
tendant, janitor, and laborer.
Qualified persons available to
fill these vacancies are urged to
apply at the Civil Service repre-
sertatives office at once.
All appointments will be made
in keeping with War Manpower
Commission regulations
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23

Corsica Harden Reeves of
Tylertown, a corporal in an avia-
ton engineer unit building bases
for Allied air power in the Medi-
terranean theatre of operations,
was recently awarded the good
conduct medal for exemplorary
behavior and superior performance
of duty.
The son of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Reeves of Tyletrown, Cpl. Reeves
was employed by the Reed Con-
strution Co.. before he joined the
service in January, 1913. Sent over
seas, he has seen 16 months active
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
93rd Slabs at
Jap Supply Line
Without Loss

Somewhere in the Southwest Pa
cific = A 93rd division partol I'M
der the command of Firt Lieuten-
ants John S. Walker of Chicago,
and Linden A. Carding of Miami,
Okla, stalked through the quiet and
perilous jungle on a mission as
signed to them by the command
ing general of the American Divi-
sion. After two days of YEARLY
trudgingthrough muck and mud,
the patrol reached its goal far be-
hind the enemy lines, where they
set up road block and made
plans to ambush the Japs' main
supply route.
Each man realized the importance
and danger of his mission. The stra-
tegic hill position they occupied
was to be held while they struck
hard into the Jay effort to supply
their stranded forces in a native
village. They were rewarded when
they surprised Jap partol and
engaged it in fire fight. A con-
centration was laid on the Japs
who fled in disorder.
The next morning, at the crack
of dawn, another Jap patrol, evil
IDENTIFY in flight from a heavy NOR
tar barrage laid by by friendly
forces the previous night, was
caught in the American patrols
ambush. Cpl. James l.. Vernon of
Wilcoe, w. Va, and Technician
Fifth Grade Harry S. Evans of
Long Branch, N. j., crouched in
their gun positions and allowed the
Japs to creep within so yards.
Then they spattered the area with
deadly cross fire from their auto
matte weapons.
They accounted for three NipS
knocked out Immediately. Then
Sergeat James A. Hopkins of Baton
Rouge, La, and Technician Fifth
Grade Arlester j. Jefferson of
San Antonio, Texas spotted two
more seeking concealment. Jeffer-
son stopped his quarry cold as he
craWled toward a tree. Hopkins
silenced the sother as he was TAX
ing a bead on CPL Vernon.
By this time the Japs knew that
the patrol was striking merciless-
ly in their territory and conse-
quently after a few hours, they
attempted to make a hard press
ing counter attack. The patrol with
stood the assault with stiff resist
ance and suffered no losses.
Later the leaders in command
| informed their men that their mis-
sion had been accomplished and
ordered strategic return to their
commend post The entire patrol
was commended for its excellent
and effective work by Maj. Gen
Robert B. Mcclure, commanding
general of the American division.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Into Business For Themselves

AS many as three million return
ed veterans may choose to go into
business for themselves after the
war, according to estimates cited
in an article in Domestic Com
merce, To help the veteran learn
something about small business be-
fore he embarks on an enterprise,
the Department of Commerce is
preparing a series of text books
covering small business in many
fields. These books will be used for
voluntary study in the army educa-
ton program and in other branch
es of the armed services.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23

New Orleans Pvt. Coolidge
Anderson. Negro, son of R. j. An
derson, who resides on Rt. 3, box
38, Bolton, has been assigned to
the ranay service forces training
center, Camp Plauche, New Or
leans, for basic military training.
After six weeks of basic work
he will receive nine weeks of
specialized training to fit him for
duty with the army transportation
crops which is charged with the
mission of transporting men and
materials to theaters of operations
throughout the world.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23
Buy War Bonds and Stamps

community lunches began in 1885
chiefly to aid in disposing of farm
SURPRISES. While this objective still
is important, increasing emphasis
is being given to the necessity of
assuring school children nutrition
Guy adequate lunches, Mr.. Walch
said.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-09-23

Nine of the ten most successful
varieties of pecans were develop
ed in Mississippi.