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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11
SOMETHING THAT MADE
ME LAFF

Sittin5 behind me over in the
Alamo the other day .xhen one of
of h o shorts about Queens
hair dressing ca m c On the
screen with the acting and talk
ing being done by my daughter,
Lorraine, were two ladies, one Of
ing being dozen by my
them remarking, Chile you know
that's Bear Green's daughter" Re-
naming silent for moment, the
other lady remarked "well if she
is, she show looks a lot beeter'n
he does.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11
PARISH STREET SATURDAY

NlOHI
Like all growing towns our
town in finding among it's grow
ing population all types of folk
some who are skilled with making
their living within the law. and
others who think they possess some
skill in making their living in
spite of the law. Among them no
type is more contemplate than
the pan-gandler, chissler, psuedo
blind, and victims" who have just
lost everything by fire or some
other disaster, beggarS for cid Of
distressed family and "beggars"
for sums for building new church
es. About such was our converse
ton as we gathered around our
fish and beer. One fellow told of
a woman who had been begging
money aloog different sections of
the Ole Strool. every Saturday
since January in the name of her
grandfather whose house got burn
ed down and in order to help her
get bus fair to go to his aid.
ard according to reliable reports
lot OF begging was done IL the
name OF those three little children
WAC got burneo-up here last Sat-
urday morning, some of which, of
course never got to the family,
while these folks were out begging
in the rame of the children, their
Uncle Willie Davis who had them
insured with the Security Life
Insurance Co, and with burial
policy with Collins Funeral Home,
was completing the arrangements
for their burial 49,. the towns get
ting big, watch out to whom and
what Won give YOllr money
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11
In MenOrian

In sad but loving memory of
my dear husband, MI. James
Slaughter, who departed this life
November 8, 194l. Three years
have passed dear since you went
away leaving me here little long
er to stay, I think of you each
day and will until the end.
Sadly missed by your wife,
Mrs. Anna Parish Slaughter.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

Prof. T. B. Wilson. President,
Miss. Division, National Progress
i've Voters League have found it
necessary to change the date of the
State Wide Meeting from Nov is
tc November 90. More about that
state wide meeting ip the Jack
son Advocate next week.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11
WEEKLY QUOTATION

This nation will survive, this
state prosper, the ordinary
business of life will go forward
if only men can speak in what
ever way given thee to utter what
their hearts hobby voice, by
postcard by letter, or by press
Only force and suppression have
mace the wrecks in the world
Woodrow Wilson.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11
SOCIETY SLAN7S

Parkway Ave. Chicago, Iii, Is
visiting friends ard relatives here
as the guest in the home of Mrs.
Leola r. Martin, 427 South Farisn
st. Mrs. Brown will be remembered
as Mrs. Johnnie Brown Of Jack
son.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

Mrs. Myra Thornton of 139 West
Church ST., has returned to the
city after several weeks vacation
with her children in Ohio and New
York. While IN Columbus, Ohio,
she visited son Brinkley and met
many friends, leaving Columbus,
Mrs. Thornton spent several weeks
with her daughter, Mrs. Beatrice
Powder, who is employed in the
accounting department. of the office
dependency benefits in Newark,
N. T., while there she was the
house guest of Mrs. W.. Woods,
Jersey City, New Jersey and was
the dinner guest of Mrs Ruby
Brown, Newark, N. J. also Mrs.
Blanche of Jersey City, N. j. Mrs.
j. A. Martin. we'll known Jackson
woman. She spent several days in
New York City as the guest of her
niece Mrs. p Thornton Dixon.
On her way home she VISA accom-
panied by her son Brinkley as far
as st. Louis. Mrs. Thornton stopped
in Sardis. Miss, and reports a very
lovely trip.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11


Sgt Willie Edward Harris. son
of Mrs. j. H. McEiroy and grand
son Of late Rev. Z. E. Epps, en-
Joyed brief flsrlough among
friends and relatives here he was
very much entertained among his
school PALS who are also men of
service and VITO have been re-
Gently discharged, sgt. Fred
Kitchen. A. j. Mcneil with
Aviation Bill Davis to complete
the unlimited ARA of fun which
was at the BLUE Flame. Tin TOP
Club, Willie Stevens and, other
elaborate places of entertainment.
There was also a surprise party
given in his honor by his Uncle
Mr.. L. s. Epps and cousin Nancy
Jacobs. Sgt. Harris left four DAYS
earlier ta order to spend some
time with his relatives in Chi
cago. sgt. Harris is stationed In
Camp breckenridge, KY. and has
been In service for two years.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

rdrs. Mary Jones, popular waitress
at. the .Shephard's Kftchenette
was entertained with lovely
birthday party Sunday night at
Glovers Grill in East Jackson. 1t
was a lovely affair and everyone
enjoyed themselves. Guests pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. DoddS,
mother and father, Mrs. Fannie
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11
PAGE THREE

Huston, Mrs. Mary Pendelton, Miss
Blanche Hall. Mr.. Norris Jones and
three friends from Fulton, KY.
Pfc. H. w. Lee was pleasant
visitor last week in the home of
his wife, Mrs. Arvella Lee of 1902
West Pearl ST Pfc. Lee Is stationed
at Fort Dix, N. J. He expressed
himself as having enjoyed his fur
lougb very much.
Mr.. Charlie McCully Of Louis
vile, Miss, spent the week in
Jackson visiting his daughter and
'son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Matthews. Mr. McCully is one of the
most outstanding men of Whistler
County and member Of Mt. Maria
Baptist church. He is the owner of
a large plantation with several
tenders houses
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

The War Funu Drive at the
Clairborne County Training School
ended last Friday with a total
amount of $500.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

Pfc. j. G.. Hampton and Mrs.
Hampton of Tyler, Texas are
spending a while at the nome of his
mother, Mrs Hattie Hampton.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

Mrs. Fstell Hobbs left for Hart
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

fort, Conn, after spending three
weeks with her parents.
Mrs. ANGELA Speed left the city
last week to join 1t. Speed in
Texas.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

Cpl Johnnie Tyce of Norfolk,
Va. is spending his furlough with
his wife, Mrs Addie Holt Tyce.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

Mrs. Bessie Liggins of Chestnut
St. has returned home from two
months visit with her son and
daughter in Kansas City.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

The biggest time at the Jackson
College Carnival will be Saturday
night and you want miss having a
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

Petty officer Winfield Daniel is
back after spending three months
on sea duty.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

Mrs. Mary Brown, 4348 South
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

Mrs. Carrie Banks and son spent
a very pleasant week in the home
of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Coffee.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11
Port Gibson News

Mrs. Charity Flowers is doing
nicely after receiving a very severe
cut. We hope for her speedy re-
ccvery.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11
WEDDING BELLS

will be ringing soon for Pretty
Molly Glover $500. the lucky fellow
e. is, a Navy man stationed down
in Hawaii. they plan to march
down the isle in Chicago, with in
vitaticns to friends here.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-11-11

Fred Moore Jr. who is now serv-
ing in the United States Coast
Guard and working on transport
ship is in New York with his cou-
sir, Mrs. Beatrice Thornton,
Powder, after being in Italy and
South America several months.
Fred Jr. has received another PRO-
motion after serving OH his new
assignment He wishes to be re-
membered to all his friends.
The Parish st. Choir gave a
lovely party honoring Sgt. and
Mrs. j. H. Kelly at the home of
Mrs. J. A. Rarksdale. Several
games were played and a delicious
luncheon was served Mrs. Quincy
Langston and Thompson bought
beautiful flowers which were pre-
sented to the guests by the pastor.
Rev. c.. II. Greer. Those precent
were sgt. and Mrs. j. H. Kelley.
Mrs James, Goden, Virgie Bracey
Margaret Allen, Sadye RawIs. Alice
Gocden, Charlie Mitchell, Amanda
Turner, Ola Rodgers, j b Nc
Kinney, Bette Parker, katherine
Langston, Geraldine Robinson,
Miss Varon Owens, Emma Palmer,
Mar Cox, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Chinn, J. A. Barksdale. Prof. Luz
ther Marshall. j. w. Dixon, Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Wolf, Mr.. Albert Porter
Rev and Mrs. c. A. Greer, T. J.
Quincy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
BETA SIGMA PHI
 LS TO SPONSOR
 BONDS FOR BABY

Plans for a Christmas party on December IS, for the eight-year- old Brownie Girl Scout troop and the decision to take over sponsorship of the year-around selling of war bonds for babies were discussed Tuesday evening at meeting of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in the home of Mrs. Earl McGinty.
 The war bonds for babies are sold with specially-made certificate decorated with Walt Disney pictures and they can be framed and hung in the childs room. Mrs. June Bel ford was named chairman of the Brownie party.
 Following the business meeting a birthday cake was served in honor of the birthday of two members, Gail Tomlinson and Ruth Kunnas.
 The following program of four feature talks conducted by Mrs. M. w. Carnes was then presented: Mrs. Fred Paul spoke on Cook books; Gail Tomlinson on "Librar- ies of the Mind; Margaret Higgins on The Art of Conversation" and Mrs. June Belford on Some Diff ferences Between Canadians and Americans"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
TIDES TOMORROW

Low tide-2:03 a. m, 3.6 feet. High tide-8.42 a. m, 13.7 feet. Low tide-3:00 D. m, 5.5 feet.
 High tide-8::54 D.. m., 11.9 feet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
BOND PREMIERE 10 BE CAPITOL
 BILL TONIGHT

Presented at the Capitol Theatre tonight will be the Bond Premiere picture, See Here, Private Har- grove" to which admittance may be gained solely by registered bond purchasers in denominations of $25 or over, made during the Sixth War Loan Drive. Positively no tickets of admission will be sold
 The human and humorous story of rockies adventures will be shown at 9:30 o'clock, following the regular show, which starts at 2 and closes at 9 o'clock.
 His Girl Friday" will be shown for the last time this evening. The comedy, starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell, is based on a play by Ben Hecht and Charles Mac Arthur, and cleverly combines stark dramatic situations with sparkling dialogue and hilarious comedy.
 Grant, Miss RuSsell's ex-husband, is the managing editor of a news paper, and the girl is-or was-his star reporter. She is in love with another man, whom Grant is de- termined she will not marry The rollicking events which follow the opening scene provide movie-goers with one of the best pictures they have seen in many a moon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
RUMMAGE SALE

The Sisterhood of the Russian Orthodox Church, Fifth Street, will have a Rurnmage Sale Satur- day Dec 9. 10 a. m. Adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
CHRISTMAS PARTY
 FOR BROWNIE TROOP

The Beta Sigma Phi sorority members will be hostesses to troop No. II of the Girl Scouts for a Christmas party which will be held at the American Legion Dugout. The girls are requested to meet at the Dugout Friday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock to make plans for their par ty Mrs. Glen Belford is chairman of the committee which asks that all little girls go promptly tomorrow afternoon as there are so many plans to be made that it will take a long time to make them. Then on Friday, December Is, the party itself will take place.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
DEAL COMPLETED TOELY MAGAZINE
 TIME TO ALASKA

Time Magazine readers in Ju- neau will now be able to get the publication hot off the Chicago presses, as A. R. Grant, Seattle representative of the American News Company of New York City, today completed deal, whereby Pan American Airways and Alaska Coastal Airlines will cooperate to fly the news magazine to Juneau and Ketchikan.
 Ketchikan copies of the maga- zine will clear through Juneau, with AGA flying them on to the First City. The magazine, said MT. Grant, will arrive in Juneau every Friday.
 Eventually, Grant stated, Time Magazine is to be flown into every major Alaska city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
No. 5307-A

No. 5307-A In the District Court for the Terri tory of Alaska, Division Number One. At Juneau.
 THELMA MEADE, Plaintiff, vs. SIMON JOSEPH MEADE, De- fendant.
 The President of the United States of America. To the above named defendant, GREETING: You are hereby required to appear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, First Division, at Juneau, Alaska, within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this sum- mons, in case this summons is pub lished, or within forty (40) days after the date of it's service upon you in case this summons is served upon you personally, and answer the plaintiffs complaint on file in the said court and in the above entitled cause
 The plaintiff in said action de- mands the following relief: DisSolu- tion of the marriage now existing between plaintiff and defendant on the grounds of non-support and in- compatibility of temperament; for restoration of plaintiffs name prior to her marriage, to wit, the name Thelma Wiitanen; and for any further relief merited.
 Ana in event you fail so to appear and answer, the plaintiff will take judgment against you for want thereof, and will apply to the court for the relief demanded in said complaint, and as herein stated.
 Witness the Honorable Geo. F. Alexander, judge of said court, and the seal of said court hereunto af- fixed this 29th day of November, 1944.
 ROBERT E. COUGHLIN,
 Clerk of the above entitled court.
 By J. w., LEVERS.
 Deputy Clerk. First publication, Nov. 30, l944. Last publication, Dec. 21, 1944.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
THOMAS B. STEWART
 PROMOTED TO (ApTAlk

Word has been received here by B. D. Stewart, Territorial Commis- sioner of Mines, that his son, Thomas B, has been promoted to the rank of captain.
 Born in Juneau, young Stewart attended the Juneau public schools and the University of Washington, where he undertook pre-law course. He volunteered in the arm ed forces before the Selective Ser vic Act began functioning, and was assigned to the infantry
 Now stationed in the States, Cap tain Stewart recently enjoyed two weeks leave which he spent with his sister, Mary, at Mount Holyoke, in South Hadly, Massachusetts, and his sister, Janet, who is with an air. craft corporation in New York City.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
ELAINE MeLAUGHLlM
 HERE ENR0UTE SOUTH

Mrs. G. F Mclaughlin, the for mer Elaine Housel, has arrived in Juneau accompanied by her infant son, Jeffry. She is enroute to Seat tie where she will spend the winter with her mother, Mrs. Florine Hou- Sel.
 Major Mclaughlin, formerly sta- toned at Anchorage, has been transferred and future plans are in- definite.
 While in Juneau, Mrs McLaugh- lin is the house guest of MT. and Mrs. Ike Taylor
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
BoGDoN TRANSFERRED

Miss Stephanie Bogdon, Public Health Nurse at Sitka the past two years, has been transferred to Fair banks and Miss Kathryn Acker, newly appointed Public Health Nurse, has been assigned to Sitka, it was announced today by Miss Lil- lian A. Gardiner, Director of the Division of Public Health Nursing, Territorial Department of Health. Miss Ackers will leave this week for her new post, and Miss Bogdon will go to Fairbanks the latter part of this month.
 Miss Mary Benedict, formerly Pub- lie Health Nurse at Fairbanks, has resigned and returned to the States
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
NEW THRILL IN
 'CLAUDIA' NOW
 AT 10TH CENTURY

Moviegoers are headed for a new thrill when they meet refreshingly naive Claudia heroine of Rose Franken's clever pen, who after a successful fling on Broadway is now cavorting in her marital mer- riment on the screen at the 20th Century Theatre.
 Edmund Goulding directed this goth Century-Fox film featuring Dorothy McGuire, the original stage Claudia in her first movie role; Robert Young and Ina Claire. Sup porting cast includes Reginald Gardiner, Olga Baclanova and Jean Howard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
PAN AMERICAN HAS
 THREE PLANES OUT

The PAA had two planes out yes terday, one to Whitehorse, and the other to Seattle. Frank Marshall, pr. Eugene c. Willcutt, Glen Wise, William Hayes, MT. and- Mrs. Earl Wilson and Arvid Quenrude went to Seattle, and Capt. Clayton s. Gus tafson, Harry L. Smiley, Manford Thornbson, Leo Vigars and Louise Harris left on the plane for White horse.
 A plane left for Fairbanks this morning carrying three passengers, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Woodley and Lee Howsley. 
 Rosland Carteti was admitted tt the Government Hospital today fol medical attention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
GUNNAR BL0MGREN, JR.
 IS HOME ON FURL0UGH

Pfc. Gunnar Blomgren, Jr, who has been training in the signal school at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. arrived here yesterday by plane to visit his mother, Mrs C. Blomgren, at the family home.
 Blomgren will return to Seattle tomorrow to spend the remainder of his 16-day leave with his wife in that city Upon the expiration of his furlough, he will return tc his Army duties in New Jersey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-12-07
NORTHLAND IN AND OUT

The Northland sailed for Ketchi- kan early this morning with the following passengers: Mrs. Ken Nelson, Ruth Alice, J. Peacock, H. c. Taylor, Ken Nelson, Charles Bates, A. M Tellabo and Paul Corpus
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15
M0 Aeea k0 let y0Ar chit
leaf MIH Ter chHT

This girls undershot chin was spelling her looks.
Her lower teeth extended far beyond the uPPers
and could not meet properly. However, with mod
ern dental treatments it possible to correct her
undershot chin . bring her teeth and jaw back
into normal position and imbr0e her looks.
The important point is her parents consulted
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correction was still possible Watch your ohild's
teeth carefully especially during the growing
years. Remember your ohild's looks and person
alty throughout life will be inAuenced.by the early
care the teeth get So take your child 10 the dentist
regularly and insist upon the habit of careful
daily brushing.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-15

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The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-09-28
Indict Two Lima Hos
pital Inmates

Two Lima State Hospital inmates
were indicted by the Allen County
grand jury on three charges arising
from three-day reign of terror last
July and two Lima residents were
indicted on charges of aiding them.
The inmates are Louis MARITIME,
&c, of Youngstown, and Samuel
Bonecutter, 18, of Columbus, both
accused of assaulting Mrs. Minnie
Cramer with intent to rob when
they invaded her home near Delphos
shortly after fleeing from the asy-
lum July 3. They also are accused
of robbing Adam Backus and kid
mapping his son, Albert, when the
pair went to the Cramer home while
the two were there.
Clarence Coffman and James Coff-
man, father and son, were indicted
on charges of harboring and con-
cealing the fugitives but Dorothy
Coffman, wife of James, who had
been held on similar charges, was
not indicted.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-09-28
HANCOCK COUNTY
Findlay Visited BY
War Correspondent

Christy Cunningham, United Press
war correspondent, who has been in
Hollywood, Calf, as technical ad-
wiser and playing the role of him.
self in Ernie Pyle's Here Is Your
War;, stopped in Findlay recently
for a brief visit at his home there.
He was enroute to New York where
he will leave by plane for London
to resume his war correspondence.
He said he expected to be on the
Western Front by the end of this
week.
Cunningham went to Scotland and
trained with the United States
Rangers, remaining with them thru
the campaign of Africa, Sicily, Italy
and Anzio.
He recalled one scrape with death.
In storming ashore in Sicily he was
advancing with a friend when heavy
machine gun and mortar fire cut
loose. The two hit the shore should
er to shoulder.
THAT was a close one, wasn't it?''
Cunningham said to his friend.
There was no response. His friend
was dead.
Cunningham expressed admiration
for Gen. Omar Bradley whom he
declared "a fine man, a great mill
tary leader.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-09-28
ArnOrsvilIe

Tommy and Pttay Zerantie spent
last Thursday with their grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Moser and family.
Miss Roseann Hilty S 1/c returned
to Norfolk, Va. Air Base, Sunday
evening after spending several days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. O.
Hilty.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Daily, Mrs.
Corda Oerhli visited recently with
Miss Clarabell Owens and Mrs. Sarah
Oates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Slusser and
family of Lima spent Sunday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Moser and
family.
S/Sgt. and Mrs. Robert Matter spent
the week end at the Chas. Montgom-
cry home.
Those that took Sunday dinner with
Miss Clarabel Owens and Mrs. Sarah
Oates and son were Mrs. Daisy Piefer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Gallant, son Rog-
er and daughter Mary Jane, Mrs. Ma
bel Hilty, Mrs. Clara Murray, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale Owens and son Tommy and
Jimmy Badertscher.
Miss Marjorie Niswander of Bluff
ton, Miss Lille Ann Lands of Woost-
er spent Saturday night and Sunday
with Miss Roseann Hilty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Moore and fam
lily called Sunday afternoon at the
Ollie Nonnamaker home.
Mrs. Eunice Zerantie and children,
Mrs. Edith Fox and son spent We'd
nesday at the Erwin Moser home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. |. Moore and Ray
mond Tuttle were Carey visitors, Sun
day.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1944-09-28
Mail Out $4,000 GA"
Gas Ration Books

More than $4,000 of the new gas
oline ration "a" books were in the
mails, it was announced by w. F.
Watts, chief clerk of the Allen
County War and Price and Ration
ing Board.
Watts said they expected to mail
out a total of 10000 and applica-
tions still were coming in but the
number was daily diminishing. Vol
unteer crews had been working
nights in order that car owners
could have their new books by Sep
tember %, when the new stamps be-
come effective.