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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-11-18

nier. The game was won with a
score of 40 in favor of Lanier-
to say we were happy over the re-
suits is putting it mildly.
Ushering in the Thanksgiving
season, the AKOS Council enter
tanned friends at their annual party
which was held at the Elks Rest,
Wednesday evening-true to form
this group of men, coming from the
outstanding fraternities of this
section, left nothing undone to
make the evening one that would
long be remembered by the guests
--thruout the evening, number
of the guests were heard to say.
this reminds me of the old days"
Entertaining and timely was the
presentation of 1.-The Road To
Glory" a beautifully dramatized
pageant at the Parish Street Bap-
fist church, Tuesday evening, in
which talents from many of the
churches of the city took part.
Characters in this pageant were:
Mrs. Bentley, Pilgram of Zion;
Prof. Marshall, Pilgrim of Age;
Mrs. Charlie Mitchell; Weary Ira
Weller; Mrs. Greer, Pilgrim of Hope;
Mr.. Charlie Topp, A determined
soul; Mr.. Turner, Reformed Drunk
ard; Mr.. Tom Armstrong, Pilgrim
of War; Mrs. Porter, Poor Widow;
Mr.. Chinn, Rich Man; Miss Veron
Owens, Pilgram of Faith; Mrs. Lena
Campbell, Pilgrim of Light; Hy-
procrite, Mrs Carrie Washington;
Pilgrim of Love, Mr.. Porter; Pill
grims of JOY, Misses Rudd and
| Wolfe; Maynard Girl, Mrs. Carrie
Shepherd; Blind Girl, Miss Mary
| Cox no there was no signi-
ficance to the fact that all of the
people who went to HE'LL came
from the same church.
Don't forget-Negro Trade Week
will begin on the 9th. This will
mean week during which, all
Negroes will spend as much as pos
sible with all Negro owned and
operated businesses; week in
which Negroes will begin some
| thing that is earnestly hoped they
| will continue to do, until everyone
of us realize hat ONLY by helping
to build Negro owned businesses
Industries ONLY by helping the
Negro in his chosen profession to
grow bigger and better, thereby
| enabling him to give bigger and
better service, will our group ever
enjoy the economic security that
is enjoyed by other groups.
Tonight will be another big night
on the social calandar for many
for tonight, Tau Sigma Chapter,
| Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority will
entertain their friends at a dance
in the USO club room, North Far
Iish street Music will be furnished
L
by he 201st A. c.. F. Band.
We are all glad to welcome Lau-
renee Ike Campbell home and dc
hope that his foot will soon be as
good as new.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-11-18
William Johnson
Center News

The board of directors of the Will
liam Johnson Bethlehem Center
met at the center, Tuesday night,
November 81. The members of the
board were very much pleased over
the outcome of the financial cam
paign for the Center, conducted by
the Community Council. 1t was
very successful and the board
wishes to take this opportunity to
thank the many friends Of the
Center who made cash donations
and pledges; and also the council
and others who worked untiringly
to make the campaign success
Activities at the Center will ter
inmate Wednesday evening for the
Thanksgiving holiday period. The
children will have a vacation on
Thursday and Friday. The board
of directors and staff of the Cen
ter extend greetings to all their
friends at this season
The taft Forum met Sunday, No
vember IL. It was we'll attended by
the staff and volunteer students of
Jackson College. Discussion cen
tered around detectives and plans
of the Center.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-11-18

their hearts for an evening well en-
joyed. Thenext big even on the
calendar of Collins Burial Agents.
vii be the annual drawing con-
Quoted al the Funeral Home on De-
cember 20, 1914.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-11-18
Tidbits of News
About Folk We
Know

Friends of Mrs. Edward Lee. are
happy to know that she is much
improved after an illness that has
confined her to Green Annex for
two weeks. Coming to Jackson to
be at her bedside were her two
aunts, Mesdames Willie and Annie
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-11-18
Alcorn Alumni
Initiate Drive to
Erect Library
BY Ruby E. Suits Lyells

Dy ItUUy 4. DIUJtS LytIIS
Alcorn Following the lead of
the Clarksdale Chapter of the Alu-
mni Association of AIcorn A. & M.
College, the Alcorn Alumni have
begun raising funds for the erec-
ton of library building on the
campus.
Details of the campaign are be-
ing worked out by the executive
committee and will be announced
at the Annual Alumni meeting in
May, 1945
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-11-18

Smith, ia Oakley Street, Mrs.
Rosie Richmond. Mrs. Triplet and
friends and MFR. and Mrs. Willie
Terry. He returned to his camp
Thursday in Pennsylvania. Pvt.
Bridges is the husband of Mrs. Eva
Bridge, 202 Henry Street.
The birthday party given by Miss
Amey Sparklark at her home on
Friday, November II, was enioyed
by all. Games were enjoyed and
refreshments served. Miss Helen
Weatley seemed to have been wor-
ried however about Cpl. Ebert
Timms.
Mrs. Alma Shakespear, 118 Fac
tory street, gave a surprise party
for her brother, Mr.. Walter How
ard, who is visiting here for the
first time in IA years. Other guests
at the party were: Mrs Lucille
Barnyard, Mrs. Mable Timmons,
Mr.. Leonard Manuel and Mr.. Ed
die Jackson.
Friends of Miss Gertrude Hart of
the William Johnson Bethlehem
Center are rejoicing with her in
the good news that her charming
young niece, Miss Hart Hillery, r.
year-old 9th grade honor student,
Tougaloo high school, was crowned
Miss Tougaloo High School" at the
Annual Home Coming Game last
week. She was crowned last Sat-
urday night at an affair given for
This purpose.
Miss Hart also received a pro-
gram of activities from her nephew,
Arthur J. Hillery, S &c, who is
stationed somewhere in the South
Pacific that told of his participa-
ton in the Naval Base Glee Club
and other entertainment. S 1-C
Hillery is member of piano and
dance team. A former student of
Lanier High school, Young Hillery
played with Duke Oats Orchestra
before his induction into the Navy
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-11-18

Ia.
Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Lewis.
Grayson and Adele streets are the
proud parents of a fine baby girl
who has been given the name. Ella
Mae. AT this writing, mother and
baby are doing fine.
Sgt. Jack Williams of Chicago,
Ill, formerly of this city and son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Williams,
Bailey Ave-, extension has been
in the city spending parts of his
81 days furlough with his parents,
other relatives and friends, with
him is his charming wife, Mrs.
Mable Williams a native of st.
Louis. After serving 2 years and
9 months in the armed services, 10
of those months being spent over
sea where he served in the North
Africa and Italy campaigns, Sgt.
Williams recently received his fur
Tough. After spending some time
at home, in Chicago, he and his
wife spent seven days in ST.
Louis with Mrs. Williams family
and Sgt. Williams brother, Steve.
They received many social courte-
sizes in that city, as well as in
Memphis, where they spent the day
with MIR. and Mrs. Walter Miller.
Mrs. Miller is a sister of the Sgt
In Jackson the Williams have
been the house guests of another
brother and sister in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dock Williams and they were
honored guests at an affair given
by Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Williams,
at which games were played and
delicious refreshments served
Those sharing the pleasure of the
/ John Williams hospitality were:
Mrs. o. D. Johnson. Mr.. James
Thornton, Mrs NJ L. Martin. Mr..
Dock Williams, Sgt. and Mrs. Will
liams, Mr.. VIM. Walker, Mr. and
Mrs. Willie Knott, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dave Jenkins and Master Nelson
Young. Sgt. Williams left here to
report for duty in San Antonio,
Texas.
Mrs. J. R. Rollins, 434 South
Roach street had as her house
guest Sunday night, November 5,
CPL Amos Hedge and his wife,
Mrs. Maggie Bell Hedge. Mrs.
Hedge was very chic in one of the
seasons latest three piede suits
with matching accessories. During
the evening, Mrs. Rollins served
deliciously prepared plate lunch
con with very tasty lunch. Games
were enjoyed by all.
Cpl. and Mrs. Amos Hedge en-
tertained in their modern new
apartment recently honoring Mr..
and Mrs. j. R. Rollins of South
Roach street. Mr.. Rollins who SER
we'd in World War No. /, and CPL
Hedge had much to talk about as
their wives entertained. The Hedges
served delicious French dinner
A most enjoyable time was had by
all present.
If anyone know the whereabout
of Mrs. Mary Burden, please in
form her step-daughter, Dassy
Moore, 303 North Walnut street,
Tallulah, La. Mrs. Burden is
thought to be living here in jack
son.
Sgt. Carter J. Jackson was here
on a leave from Fort Mcpherson,
Ca. visiting his aunt, Mrs. Ger
trude Terry and mother, Mrs. Pri-
ella Jackson, who is also visiting
here from Chicago.
DIT a.flo,. Rr;d11oc. lo,,ao
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-11-18

tudes and experiences enabled them
to perform many types of produc-
tive work.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-11-18

Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Lewis.
Grayson and Adele streets are the
proud parents of fine baby girl
who has been given the name. Ella
Mae. AT this writing, mother and
baby are doing fine.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-11-18

Bell Thompson Of Philadelphia
Pa.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-11-18

Sgt. Carter J. Jackson was here
on a leave from Fort Mcpherson,
Ca. visiting his aunt, Mrs. Ger
trude Terry and mother, Mrs. Pri-
ella Jackson, who is also visiting
here from Chicago.
Pvt. Luther Bridges was home
recently on a furlough He was
kindly entertained by Miss Annie
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Local Chapter of
|. D. c. Observes
Lees Birthday

Tho regular meeting o! the L. d. c.
WAS held recently Al the home OF the
pres Idcnt. Mrs. Alex Cooper, with
Mrs. W. Il. Daniel and Mrs. +. NJ.
Rollins as hoStCSScS.
The meeting Was opened with the
singing OF How Firm Foundation.
Robert +. Lees taVoritc hymn, and
lti"! ana prayer WAS given. The
business OF the chapter W.s trans
cird, several letters written 10 the
chaptcr being read. y message from
IN" new president general. Mrs. j. +.
W"udard, Of Wilson. WAS read II MAS
reported that many magazine, and
articles have been set To- Camp Bit
ncr and letter from Mrs. Davis Ii.
liusmGcr. assist. nj field director a;
me camp. was read, in which She
thanked the chapter for its generous
gilt;
me program for the afternoon. on
me lie OF Robert T.. Lee consisted
"i iAc reading of a prize ESSAY writ
ten Tor the L. -. {. bv Daisy KIno
Barker. This was beautifully given
DE Mrs. Bert Moore. with many COM
Elementary comments given bv her
on me greatness of The southern lead
en- She stated he ". : conceded :, be
one %! the worlds greatest soldiers
Inc numbers were invited into the
u1n!nG room where from a beautiful
~ liked table sandwiches, cookie,
ana tea were served. Tea VAS puiurd
10y Mrs. j. +. Alderman and Mis-,
JUNE Dunn. \ large number of mem
pcrS was present.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
, PAGE THREE

an Afghan knitted by Dabncy school.
The sccrctary-treaSurcr, Miss Eliza
beth Jenkins. reported that thirty
schools, including the county schools
and all city schools, white and color
ed, had been heard from. She stated
that the Vance county chapter now
has sum OF S2Oi.30 ON deposit, after
which the Henderson high school
club reported it has $50 to add to it.
From this sum S83 is to go to Junior
Red Cross headquarters and about
$50 for the N"::onal Chiclren's fund.
This leaves about Sl2l to be used for
material for use of the local club.
Representatives were present from
almost all city schools and from two
county schools
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24

! Rhode Island, with Chaplain Harold
ID. Mayo officiating.
The bride wore Il drcSSmakcr suit
OIL grey d0cSkin, ice blue beaded
blouse, blue lowered hat and ac-
cessories of black. Her flowers were
shoulder corsagc Of pink camclllas,
Mrs. Harrison is the daughter of
Mrs. Maude Leigh .MuStian and the
late John d. Mustian. She was gra-
duatcd from Henderson, high school
and attended W. c. U. N. c. in
Greensboro. For the past several
years she has been employed as
Senographer and bookkecper for
Alex S. Watkins.
Tic groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. r. Harrison. of Baltimore.
Nd. lie attended the public schools OF
Baltimore and Maryland Institute OF
Art. Before entering the Navy he was
employed by Bethlehem Shipbu!ldlug
Corporation in Baltimore. After.
being IN lcClnad thirteen months he
IS now stationed at Camp End.cott.
DaviSvillc, Rhode Island.
After Il brief wedding trim Mrs
Harrison Will DC al her home at BAG
Clarke street.
The following announcement has
been issued:
Mrs. Maude Leigh Mustian
announces tie marriage of her
daughter
Mary Agnes
10
Mr.. james Leroy Harrison
Petty Officer, United States Naval
Reserve
Wednesday. the nineteenth of
January
nineteen hundred and forty-four
Providence, Rhode Island"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Miss Montgomery
Weds John Cllrrin

In quiet ceremony at the Church
II God parsonage Friday evening
January 2l. 1914. al : o'clock, Mis-
Annie Louvinia Montgomery became
The bride OF John Andrew Crrrin
Rev. j. r. Campbell oificiatcd in In,
presence OF few friends and rela-
lives.
The couple entered the living room
together. the bride wearing Il two
piece suit of teal blue with navy blue
accessories. Miss Annie Lee Harris
was the bridesmaid and the groom
had rs his best man J. b. Faulkner
Mrs. CurrIn is the daughter OF Mir
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Junior Red Cross Plans
Its Activities For 1914

Plans for 1914 projects to be I'M
dertakcn by the Junior Red Cross of
Vance county were drawn up at a
luncheon meeting Saturday Of Junior
Red Cross sponsors and home ecuno-
mics teachers. The meeting was held
IN the cafeteria OF Henderson high
school.
Atghans limited by school chill
dren, bedroom slippers, stuffed dolls,
and menu covers, all made by gram
mar and high school students. were
on display. Mis-. Laurence ID. Wall,
chairman Of the Junior Red Cross
chapter, read several letters from,
military and veterans hospitals en-
pressing appreciation Of articles sent
'hem by Vance county school chill
dren.-
Miss Helen Register, chairman of
the Oh! istmaS boxes committee. re-
ported that 100 boxes were sen, last
year To children in war Countries.
She called the roll Of schools repre-
Sti!teu l"r an estimate Of the NUM-
De -ui boxes each one would be able
to I'LL next Christmas.
Miss Kate Furman showed some
stuffed dolls she mas made and stated
mat she would instruct in making
them Tor this years boxes. Those
present decided that stuffed doll
should be Included IN each girls box
ana stuffed animal in each boys
Don. Miss Mary Long Ford was ap-
pointed supervisor OF the stuffed AMI
mails project.
Mrs. Louis Horncr reported that
ABOUT 100 Navy menu covers were
maze tor Christmas last year by the
art class at Henderson high school,
Sic stated that tins work will be-
continued and ali clubs having stu
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24

Miss Marie Murphy, above. dauuht-
er OF MIR. ana Mrs. y. l.. Murphy. of
Southern Pines, is soon To be married
TO Duncan Googan Mal!oy. .Jr. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Malloy, ST., of
Lumber Bridge. Her engagement mas
lust been announced. Tho wedding
has been set for S turday, February
&c. al Southern Pines.
Miss Murphy is Il graduate of Mars
Hill College and attended Woman's
college OF the University of North
Carolina az Greensboro. She was
formerly connected with the clerical
staff of the Army Air Force Technical
framing Command at Knollwood
Field, Southern Pipes, at Fort Worth.
Tex :. Mr.. Malloy'i, graduate of
presbyterian Junior College at Max
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy formerly
lived here and are well known to n
most o! friends, as is their daughter.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
SkIR 7

\ real bCau-CatchCr of an apron,
Pretty as can be for hostess duty.
docs KIP with charm as well as Of
iiCicncy. Pattern 9Ol2 may he made
from only one yard of fabric (scC
diagram abovc). Tho dainty tea
apron without bib or straps takes
even less material. Lovely brides
gifts.
Pattern 90i2 comes in sizes Small
$2-3i). Medium, (36-38). Large (40-
i2) Small size. I'd. 35-in.
Send SIXTEEN CENTS in coins
for this pattern. Write plainly
SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS, STYLE,
NUMBER.
Send your order to the Henderson
Daily Dispatch. Pattern Department,
232 West 9Th St. New York il. N. Y.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Bridge Tournament
At West End Club
To Begin Tonight

., IN" annual bridge tournament nj
Mos' End Country Club will get um-
ger way tonight at $3.50 o'clock. with
meetings every Monday evening Tor
SIX weeks being planned.
y large number of PLAYERS are reg
!>''r'd, and the tournament prom
iNcS To hold II great deal of interest
I"F those participating
y priZ" Tor the highest score made.
me next high. and a BOBBY prize are
!" be presented al the end of the
tournament Refreshments will DC
served at each meeting.
Mrs. NJ. +. LCGg is chairman of the
tournament. and plans were virtually
cniEplctc today for the opening to-
night.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24

and Mrs. J. c. Montgomery, and MIR.
CurrIn is the son OF the late Mir. and
Mrs. Charlie Currin.
immediately after the ceremony
Mrs: }. r. Campbell, Mrs. Clarence
HuSkcth, and Mrs. Huber, Mullins
entertained jointly at m:scellnu,
eouS shower honOring the bride. She
received many attractive gifts.
lced tea and assorted cakes were
served To the following guests. Mr.
ana Mrs. John Currin. Rev. and Mrs.
j: X. Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. lack
Eupton. Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. WoodIicr
MI: and Mrs. Hubert Mullins. Mir.
ana Mrs. Reginald Ayscuc. Mir. and
Mrs. Clarence HuSketh. Mc.dan.s {.
H. Catlett, l.. NJ. SuggS. l.. s. Rob-
iilsun, }. II. Parrot, Percy Guptun.
victoria Shaw, Arthur Vernon. Leila
Martin, j. w. Harper, Annie Joyner.
d: {. FalHner, and Misses Jessie Mac
Fuller, Annie Lee Harris. Helen
Ayscue, Elizabeth Fuller, Betty Jean
Gupton, Dorothy Vaughan, Goloia
Montgomery, Drucilla Sugsas and
Mary Mckinney, and Rev. Claude
RULER, James Campbell. J. B. Falk-
ner, Dallas Fuller, Kenneth Camp
bell, Roger Gupton, Russell .AyscuC
Charles Campbell, and Billy Ayscuc
Use green vegetables fresh bccausc
vltamlnS diSaDppar. nc III, ,.,.,...st,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
From Grecnyille

Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie Implicit,
Miss NaShti Newman, and Bill Umph-
lett. u! Grccnvillc, spent the extend
with Mrs. Umphlett's and Miss New
mans parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. D.
Newman.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24

dents talented in art are asked to
contact Mrs. II amer 10 help in this
project.
An invitation has been extended
members OF the Junior Red Cross To
visit one of the hospitals at Camp
Butner to see the work OF the Red
Cross there. Members Going will take
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
PRAYER Meeting Band

The pr@ycr meeting band will meet
Tuesday night al 100 al the home OF
+. Il. McFall on Davis street with
Mrs. Fannie Guptou as leader.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Miss Agnes M1lStiun
WEEDS James Harrison

The wedding of Miss Agnes Mus
tian Of this city and James LEROY
Harrison, first class petty officer,
u ,. N. r., took place on Wednesday,
January 10, 1914, at high noon i'm the
FIRST Baptist church, Providence,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Weekend in RALEIGH

Mrs Barker Watkins and Mrs.
Clyde Faulkner spent the Weekend
in Raleigh as the guests oil MIR. and
Mrs. Jack Perry.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Guest Of MIR. Parrish

George Henry Brecdlove OF School
!cld. Va. was the Sunday guest of
his grandfather, George II. Parrish
on the Norlina road.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Sans SOuci Meeting

The Sans Souci Literary club will
meet Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock
al the home of Mrs. w. W. Parker.
Jr.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Visits Grandparents

Little Tommic Harmon spent the
wccE-cnd with his grandparents. MIR.
and Mrs. w. G.. Watkins, on the r.
leigh road.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Colonial DANES Nee

The Colonial Danes will meet
Tuesday afternoon ut $3.50 o'clock at
the home Of Mrs. John ID. Cooper.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
r X X X X X
X WITH THE COLORS +
X X X X 4 X
Here on FurIOugh

Ipl. William Barrier. U.S.M.C.R..
stationed at New River. is spending
Through with his parents, Mr.. and
MIS-: T.. p. Barrier on the Raleigh
road.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Hero on FurlOIIgh

Sgt. Thomas II. Smith. Of Camp
breckenridge. Ky. is spending a
ScVcn-day furlough here with his
mother, Mrs. j. W. Smith, at her
nome on Charles street.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Here for Week-End

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Furr, of Durham.
spent the weekend here with Mrs
Furr's mother, Mrs. j. w. Smith.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24
Society, News
Goes TO Oregon

Mrs. James Harris left Friday for
Albany, Oregon, TO visit relatives for
several days.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24

extra 500 War Bond this MONTH
over and above what we'd been plan
ming to buy-how can we find it in
our hearts to say, I'm sorry I've
done all CAM"
Is Think it over - and help get this
war over sooner by doing your share.
Buy al extra 500 War Bond to-
morrow! At least 500. Better 5000,
$500, or even $500. You can af-
ford it.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24

Use green vegetables fresh bccaus.
Vltamins disappear as the vegetables
wilt, says State College home rcono -.
mists.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-01-24

IT.
4H1NK OF HIM - and ask yourself
this question: Which of you this boy
or yourself - could more truthfully
have said today: I'm sorry-I've done
all l can?
To that, there is only one answer.
For no sacrifice any of lis made this
day can ever begin to measure up to
his final and supreme sacrifice = his
very life.
So. when we're asked to buy an
The CIO news., 1944-05-08

Furniture workers OF Gettysburg
Furniture Co., Gettysburg Panel
CO., and Reaser Furniture Co. are
responding with remarkable EN-
thusiasm to the organization drive
Instituted by the CIO less than two
months ago. A substantial majority
have already signed up and more
application cards are coming In
every day.
Initiation fees are being collected
and the workers have designated
Alex Karas, who runs the local
Bingo store, as the temporary
treasurer, pending the election Of
officers. Of the Gettysburg Furni-
ture Union. The Union realizes that
the obligation Of the Gettysburg
workers to Alex can never be re-
paid. He has donated the use Of
his store at North Stratton Street
for Union meetings. and has gone
considerably out of his way to help
the workers win a strong union in
order that they may improve their
working conditions.
Thanks a million Alex. the CIO
doesn't forget these things.
The CIO news., 1944-05-08
Shoe Workers
Negotiate

HagerstOwn, Apr. 29-Local
149, United Shoe Workers Of
America, CIO, started negotia-
tions with the Hagerstown Shoe
and Logging Company on
March 21st. Up to date the
Union has met three times
with the Company.
All increases that will be either
negotiated or ordered by the War
Labor Board shall be retroactive to
March q, 1914. Grievances are to
be taken up regularly and settled
through grievance machinery
that has been established by the
union and the company. All work
after eight hours. and all work
over forty hours, is to be paid at
the rate of time and one-half.
Seniority will be recognized by
the company.
Increase in pay. the question Of
a minimum wage. holidays. vaca-
tions and other matters are still
In the process Of negotiations.
ELECT COMMITTEE
The workers elected q nego.
tiating committee to represent
them at negotiations. The COM
mittee includes Harry C. Rod
gers, Harry ii. Cover, James
Mills, w. Fl. Palmer, Lena Bait
and Leonard Davis.
Washington Repres entatiye
Jack S. Fucker and Organizer
Edna G. Rodgers are assisting
the committee at negotiations.
In normal times the Hagers-
town Shoe and Logging Company