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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25
BY JOEL w SMITH
ATLANTA. Ga.-(SNS)-

ALLAN Ia, lid NCINoJ--
For the --rSs time in several
years. football season will get off
to an early start in the Gate City,
with the Red and Black Partners
Of Clark College slated to lift the
lid on the 1945 season against the
powerful Green Wave of WILDER
force University, Saturday, Septem-
Der %, at Ponce de Leon Park.
This colorful inter-sectional
battle will be the initial encounter
of the nine-game schedule of the
Clark Panthers one of the toughest
in the history of the institution
and will mark the first appearance
Of the Green Wave in Atlanta
since 1890
in order to get the Panther in
shape for this grvklling assign
ment, Head Coach Charles Me-
Pherson and his staff, comprising,
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25
CLARK Panthers To Open As Grid
Season Against Force Green Wave

house and Morris Brown and lost
hard fought games to 1uskeeee
ord Florida. CLARK dropped d,
1876 thriller to Tennessee State IN
Atlanta. but upset the Keenmen,
7-e later in the season, at Nashville.
The 1916 clark College grid
schedule is as follows
September 29-Wiiberforce Uni
versity, Atlanta.
October 6-Tuskegee Institute, in
Birmingham.
October 13-H0ward University,
Washington, (Tentative)
October 20-Tennessee State Col
lege, Atlanta.
October % - Ala b am a State
Teachers, College Montgomery
November 3--MOrehOuSe College,
Atlanta.
November 10-KnOxville College,
Nov. 17-Florida A. M. College, At
ianta.
Thanksgiving Day--MOrris Brown
College, Atlanta.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25

had passed resolutions against
discrimination by league games.
Henry c. Turner, president of
the Commission disclosed that
the Commission had begun work
on the affair. Too, Turner dis
closed that he had named two
Commissioners, Elmer A. Carter
and Julian j. Reiss to study the
situation and make recommends
lions
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25
VOLUNTEER NOW-IN YOUR area

See your County Agent Tin Atlanta. Mr.. s.
ID. Truitt, 901 Courthouse.) He will explain
how you can help harvest Tomatoes, Pota-
toes and Fruit. Workers are needed from
June oath to August Hh. ~ s@f
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25
BY MILTON l.. RANDOLPH


Virginia Union University after
an absence of two years from the
gridiron will return to action this
fall playing nine game schedule,
seven against CIAA opponents and
two nonconference trays.
Sam B. Taylor Virginia State
Clark University and Prairie View
mentor will be head football coach
and win be assisted by Henry B.
Huckles, athletic director
According to Coach Taylor, re-
gular football drills will begin
Thursday, September sixth, with
two sessions daily. Thirty"five
candidates are expected for the in
itial practice of which three are
letter men, William Prunty, form
er center, John Duncan, Tackle and
Ellwood Petty, guard.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25

Albert Father Flanagan" Watts.
first assistant; Edward L. Simon,
lire, Donald Reeves, end, and G.
E. Delorme and Jerry Percue, back
field coaches will send early arri-
walls through preliminary workouts
on September 4, Tuesday after
Labor Day. Daily practice sessions
for the entire 1915 squad will begin
Oh Monday, September 10.
MCPHERSON OPTIMISTIC
IN spite Of this hard schedule,
Head Coach Mcpherson is rather
optimistic over the possibilities Of
the 1915 Clark machine. In addition
to few key veterans from the 1914
squad. the Clark mentor is expect
ing several promising youngsters
from ranking high schools in
Georgia. Alabama, Mississippi,
Louisiana, Tennessee, Florida and
other states,
Ir 1914. the Panthers finished in
the Southern Conference with
victories. over 'Bama State, More
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25
William j. BILLY" Nicks New
Head Coach At Prairie View
PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS -(SNs)

PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS -(SNS) :
Mr.. William James Nlcks is the
new head coach and instructor n
Physical Edcation at Prairie View
University. He will assume his new
duties September l, l945 Mr.. Nicks
succeeds Coach LIT Walker who
is planning to study toward the Pm.
d. degree in Physical Education at
Columbia University.
Coach Billy Nicks was born and
reared among the RED Hills" of
Griffin, Georgia He attended high
school, and college in Atlanta,
Georgia. He earned an A. B. degree
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25

cal back and one of the best passers
that the South has produced, Ezra
Murdoch, the great basketball play
er, "Shag'" Jones, he triple threat
All American ha!fhack, and Dyke"
Smith the All American DrCD-kick
Artist and also q fine basketball
player were developed under
Coach Nicks
Athletes of national and interna-
tional fame have been developed at
a@
Prairie View under former Coach
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25
To Probe Ban On NEGRO PLAYERS

NEW YORK-(Calvin's News
Service) - New York States
Commission Against Discrimina-
ton has started probing charges
of discrimination against the race
by local big league baseball
games.
In answer to a letter from
City Councilman Ben J. Davis
who pointed out that the Council
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25

from Morris Brown College, the
M A. degree from Columbia Uni
versity and has completed one year
toward The FIJI d. degree at Ohio
State University.
COR ten years he was head coach
a. Morris Brown College His coach
ing record at Morris Bown Was out
Standing in that his Football and
Basketball teams won Conference
and National Championships.
Such outstanding players as John
big Train" Moody who was three
tunes All American Fullback,
Jumping" joe Jinkins. All Ameri-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25
extra form helpers needed"
says a. s. Dept. of Agriculture

This is an emergency. Crops in this area must be
saved You can do nothing more patriotic than help
the farmers in your area bring in the food. The
country faces the worst farm-labOr shortage since
the began. If the food crop is to be saved,
1000 900 non-farm volunteers must be found.
Get farm job-spare time, week-ends Sundays,
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25

NEW BLACK CRAX SKIPPER
Brennan King, tall willowry gentle
man who took over the manage
nlent of the Atlanta Black Crack
ers On Wednesday, August Is. The
change in managers of the team
has already brought rounds of
praise from critics and fans alike
The team as a whole seems more
settled under the leadership of the
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25

Sam Taylor, therefore, everyone is
optimistic about the appointment OF
4 nationally known man as Mr..
NickS.
The Nicks family will live on the
University Campus in a private
cottage provided for professors.
The official encouragement Of
Mr.. Nicks' appointment to the posi-
ton Of Head Coach and Instruc-
tor in Physical Education was re-
Gently released to the public by
G. L.Smith, Director of Athletics,
Praire View University.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-08-25

during your vacation. Help your country feed our
Armed Forces, fighting Allies, our civilian
population. The war effort needs every scrap of
food the countrys growing. Help bring in the food.
You'll enjoy the heaIthful outdoor life; and You'll
be paid prevailing rates you your country.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04
LOCAL. NEWS

Mrs. Eula Gillian, age So, died
Sunday evening after an extended
illness at her home, 1924 Ohio St.
She had lived in this community 20
years and was a catereSs and served
some of the best families of Omaha.
Mrs. Gillian was a faithful worker in
Clair Chapel Methodist Church and
served in various Offices in the church.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Marie Robinson, one of Omaha's pop
ular beauticians, a son., Mr. Vernon
Meredith, Fort Worth, Texas; five
sisters, Mrs. l.. n. Burns, Austin,
Texas, Mrs. Frances Merida, Los An
geles, Calf, Mrs. Lettie Robinson,
Marin City, California, Mrs. o. r.
Lott, Austin, Texas, Mrs. Corrine Ben
nett, Los Angeles, California, three
brothers, Mr.. Frank Madison, Fort
Worth, Texas, Mr.. Harry Madison,
Austin, Texas, Mr.. Charles Madison,
St. Louis, Missouri; five grandchil-
dren, Miss Altha Louise Robinson,
Eula Irene Robinson, John Meredith,
all Of Omaha, Floyd and Vernon
Meredith, III, Of Fl. Worth, Texas,
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

Gods house. Service Sunday was well
attended. Gu rpastor preached a won
derful IN morning and night.
Subject Sunday morning: Make Be-
lieve," found in s Chap. Acts. l wish
all of Omaha could have heard this
sermon which is good for old and
young, rich and poor, because God
doesn't have respect to person. Some
Of the interesting thoughts were how
wives pretend to love husbands when
they hate and how husbands pretend
to love their wives and no they don't.
The same way with preachers, teach
ers and races of people. Sunday eve
ming subject was: 10Y" Much food
for the Christian family. We are hav-
ing a chicken dinner Saturday, Au-
gust 4th, at 1884 Blonde St. on the
lawn. Other refreshments will be
served. You and your friends are
welcome, starting around $50 or 6
p. m.
Ora Robinson, reporter.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

Mr.. Richard Britt of Higginsvile'
Mo-, who had been to Des Molnes'
Iowa. stopped off in Omaha to pay a
visit to his brother, DR.. L. E. Britt
of 1884 Hamilton. He looked very
well and prosperous and reports that
crop conditions in Missouri are good.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

Mr.. VIM. Station Of 32ll U Street
has a family Of four, wife and two
boys. Mr.. Station moved here from
Oklahoma in 1912 and reports that
he likes Omaha very much. Since
coming here he has worked at Cud-
ahy Packing Plant and both of his
boys attend West Side school.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04
Comfort Wounded

One Of the duties Of the air trans
port command chaplains is meeting
the many hospital planes that fly
from the battlefronts to hospitals
and rest camps back in the United
States. In all kinds of weather and
at all hours of the day and night,
the ATC chaplain is on hand with
the flight surgeon and nurse to serve
he spiritual needs of the wounded
men and wish them Godspeed to
the next stop on their journey
homeward-
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04
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Do you blame exhausted, worn-out
feeling on age? Thousands amazed at
what a little popping up with Ostrex
has done. Contains tonic many need
at 40, SO, so, for body old solely be-
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min Bl, calcium, phosphorus. Csc In
troductory size now only 29cl Try
Ostrex Tonic Tablets for new pep,
younger feeling, this very day. For
sale at all drug stores everywhere
in Omaha, at Walgreen's & Smiths.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04
lydia {. Pinkham's TA8eeCS
Milky Dishes

If milky dishes and fabrics are
rinsed with clear cold water before
coming in contact with warm,
soapy water much of the calcium
and protein will be carried away so
that the washing may be done salts
factorily, say the home economists.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04
Plastic Production

In 1880, the industry produced
about 1880, 900 pounds Of plastics
valued at about SIS. 600, 600, or 81 a
pound. In 1910. the industry had been
multiplied by 8, with an output Of
SUI, 700, 600 pounds averaging about
81 a pound in valuei Estimated pro-
duction in 1914 indicates a doubling
since l94O with an output of about
7OO. 600, 900 pounds valued at 81, 800,-
600 900 or about $3.50 a pound.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

Miss Janis McCaw, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur B. McCaw spent
the past week at Camp Brewster
with a few other honor members Of
the Girl Reserves club Of North Side
Y. w. C. A.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

The Four "C's" Credit Union
Board Of Directors elected Mr.. Arthur
B. McCaw Assistant Secretary at
their meeting July 20. Mr.. Edward
Fletcher is chairman; other members
are Messrs. E. M. Forrest, A. b.
Wright, C. w. Pierce, H.. W. Smith,
Harvey Carter and DR.. ]. J. Jones.
Mr.. Durward Croons, Sec.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

Mr.. Arthur B. McCaw and son
spent the past week at Crete, Ne
braska, where he was in charge Of a
select few honor youth members Of
Urban League for their Camp.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Hill Of 3115 Corby
St. have a family Of s children, a
girls and 4 boys. All working. 1t is
reported that they will go fishing on
next Friday. They are expecting to
have a good time.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

Mr.. Price Terrell and his wife, Mrs.
Florence Terrell will leave for two
weeks vacation the latter part Of Au-
gust. They will be the guests of DR..
Clarence Singleton.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04
NEGRO DOLLS

Every home should have a Col
ored Doll. We offer in this sale
two fashy numbers. With hair,
moving eyes, shoes, stockings,
nicely dressed. Price $4.9S and
$3.50. If c. O.. ID. postage ex-
ira. Dealers Agents wanted.
Write National Co., 254 West
135th St., New York, 80.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

The Tomorrow's World Club heard
the announcement Of the approach
ing marriage of their president, Miss
Dorothy Lawson, to Corporal Albert
A. Eure of the Harvard Air Base.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04
DAUGHTER TO SPEND
VACATION WITH PARENTS

Miss Rozella Thomas, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Thomas Of 2874
Maple St. arrived home from the
Lincoln School of Nursing, New York
City to spend her vacation with her
parents.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04
other relatives and a host Of friends.

other relatives and a host Of friends.
The body lay in state in Thomas
Funeral Home until the funeral hour.
Services were held Thursday after
noon from Clair Chapel Methodist
Church with Rev. C. c. Reynolds
officiating with burial at Forest Lawn
cemetery.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

The Omaha Urban League is sup
ported by the Community Chest
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Cleo Mortimer just
returned from a weeks vacation in
Minnesota at their summer home on
the lake.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to all for their kind acts OF
love and sympathy, the beautiful
oral tributes extended during u re-
cent bereavement.
Walter Bins
Charlotte Key
Sadie McClain
Charlotte Reeves
Myrtle McCrea
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

Mrs. Mable Davis, wife of Attor-
ney Davis will leave Monday for a
two weeks vacation in Chicago.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

TANKERS IN ITALY-Trainees man a light tank on the grounds
OF the Armored School Detachment, Replacement and Training Com
mand, in the Naples area, Italy. Although the Boche has been
whipped, there is still the Nip to be subdued. Left to right: Pfc.
Dewey McClain, Jacksonville, Fla; Pvt Hulet MacHenry, Salina,
Kans, and Pfc. Lester Baker, Alexandria, La. (U. S. Army Signal
Corps photo from Bureau of Public Reatons)
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04

For sale at all drug stores every-
wherein Omaha, at SMITHS &
WALGREEN'S.
The Omaha guide., 1945-08-04
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0 4 !
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are one of the very best home ways to
help build up red blood to give more
strength and energy-in such cases.
Pinkham'S Tablets are OF the
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Follow label directions.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-06-01
Prominent Undertaken Passes

well spent life ended Wednesday night, June z,
1915 when death claimed among thousands of other vic
TINS, Frank Turner, well known and well thought Of
citizen of this For seventeen years. Mr. Turner
had been employed through T. Huddleston Sr working
first for the AfroAmerican Sons and Daughters, chau
feur for Mr. Hudleson for the II years for the
Century Burial Association beginning agent and
working to district manager and funeral director Dur
ing all these years. he faithful and loyal employee He
had been in failing health for about six months taking
with stroke last December at which time he
NAMED critically i'll for about three days He recovered
from this shock and back to work within 10 days;
parenty he completely back to his normal health but
his work. however, he only confined to the house at
intervals for day or two
AS last resort, Mr.. Turner taken to the Mercy
Hospital in Vicksburg Mississippi where he underwent
major operation of the head After putting up strong
fight he lost the battle and died 10 Y days follow
ing the operation His remains brought back here
prepared at the Century Burial Funeral Home. He was
faithful member of King Solomon Baptist Church. but for
convenience, his funeral conducted from Mt Vernon
NJ B. Church with the Greenwood Branch of the Century
Burial MIR. John Edwards Manager and Funeral Director,
in charge. An appropriate program by King Solomon
Church and the Masonic Lodge preceded the which
ably preached by Rev. Mack Sanders Those who spoke
concerning his life told how he friend to all, how he
kept cheerful at all times and how willingly he served his
church.
Floral offerings kilograms and cards of condolences
were many He leaves wife, daughter Mrs Lula john
OF Chicago, four grandchildren brother Mr.. Jim
Turner OF Inverness other relatives and host of friends
to mourn his passing nterment at Louise Mississippi
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-06-01
$1,000 bANQUET HELD FOR AFRO HOSPITAL EXPANSION
EGROES END WAR BOND DRIVES WITH BIG PURCHASES OF BONDS

In every phase of the war; have proven their
sablty and worth and here the home 'front.' have
stood loyalty by in purchasing bonds working long hours
producing food and other vital necessities No
truthully not doing part not earn
ing claim to American freedoms and rights
Buying bonds have become of the major concerns
OF people everywhere We have been able to under
stand the Importance of bonds this day and the days
to come what they to the in saving lives ana
fastening the end of the battle what they mean to our
future security and prosperity With each bond drive in
creasng interest has been manifested people who felt
the rich mans obligation buy bonds feel they
the fighting chance to live and they them
selves future comforts they know that bonds
the very best investments people of small incomes make
In the recent War Bond Drive purchased large
amount of bonds Only group meeting held, yet
the program usual went in very commendable
way Chairmen and their coWorkers worked unselfishly
and gave of their time that group do part for
which they would not be ashamed The rural leaders, real
izing that the farm work also important to the
effort powed during the day and canvassed for bonds until
late night The job had to be done and did it. AS
long there is unsurrendering JAP the fight is not
over and our Job the home front is over-et
remember to keep buying bonds.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-06-01
Sergeant WadeU II. Guice

The G. l. personality of the week is Sgt Wadell II,
Gulce Sgt Guice halls from the Windy City, Chicago.
Prior to being indicted June g. 1912 Guice worked
shipping clerk for the Victor Belt Company. After being
indicted ne sent to Fort Custer Michigan the reception
CENTER for his particular district and from there he
sent TO Fort Bevo Virginia. where he stayed three months
After exactly eight months in the States Guice was
shipped to the g. T. O. The greater part of his time
seas was spent in French Morocco where he had the unique
experience of serving as construction techncian
approximately so Arabs and Is Italians He learned quite
bit about the Arab language and often acted unoffi
ca interpreter uice returned to the States on
duty on November 21 1914. He is contemplating an
early discharge and hoping gain employment Civil
Servlce Sergeant wish you the best of luck in
tanning your aspired goals.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-06-01

banquet Friday evening, June I, l945 honorhg
the birthday Of T. J. Huddeston ST., Founder and Custodian
of the AfroAmercan Sons and Daughters brought over
$1,000 This affair the largest social entertainment OF
its kind be held here and to be recorded among
some of the greatest moments and memories in the life Oh
the Custodian.
The Afro Auditorium was put order for the occasion
by the Aro-American office staff. More than dozen
pretty floor lamps the spacious auditorium appear
of luxury, while double of tables that extended
the entire length of the building assured the guests that
all well for all is we'll that ends well.
The Program
a delightful program which Mr. D. W. Lindsey,
Negro County Agent served POSTMASTER, preceded the
feat Rev. j. H. Grggs pastor of ST Stephen Methodist
Church, offered prayer, Misses Alfredo Regans ]
Classic Willis vocal duet Mrs E B Miller, remarks whc
very stirring and appropriated MI Milton Steward
vocal SOLO In the absence of Rev H H. Humes, schedule
guest speaker for the evening, Rev. W. H Whiting made
splendid talk commencing the Custodian for his great
vice to humanity; following his talk Mrs Bessie Martini
her and enhancing voice. rendered vocal solo H.
marks by Mr. Huddleston concluded the program except
for delicious dinner Of chicken potato salad lettuce
ham, stuffed eggs sliced tomatoes rolls cold drink ice
cream and cake, also sailed peanuts and minis
Benefit Afro Hospital
Whether believe in ancient theories Of the stars and
precious governing ones birth often
pastme pleasure read horoscopes and search the meaning
of certain stones attributed to the months Just recently
reviewing list of birhstones took special
the stones for the Custodians month"; June This is what
found Agate Chaleedony Agate nsures health long
life and prosperity; Chalcedony drives away sadness Those
of who know the Custodian will agree that he fits very
we'll with the representing his birth month. HIS
efforts raising money toward The Expansion Pro
gram only impetus prolong his life but means
by which thousands of lives will be prolonged and sadness
away he has also been very prosperous in his under
takngs and has enjoyed reasonable portion of HEALTH
Continued Page g
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-06-01
Graduates From Wiley College

Among the college class graduates of Wiley College,
Marshall Texas James Wheaton, of Rev. and Mrs.
j. D. Wheaton of Meridian, Mississippi Mr. Wheaton finish
ed the high school here during the time his father
pastor Of st. Stephen Methodist Church of this city
and there many friends here who interested in and
happy his achievements During the four years at
Wiley, Mr.. Wheaton outstanding student admired
and respected by the faculty and Students several honors
for various endeavors him. 1t is with high regard
that Yazoo City remembers the Wheaton family and many
good Wishes James for his continued progress what
ever field he chooses
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-06-01
Honorably Discharged

TSgt. William Fletcher son of Mrs. Lete Taylor, has
been honorably discharged from u service Sgt Fletcher
was of many young who brave and gallant
enough to volunteer his help defend his country
Fletcher volunteered in 1910 and in the South
Pacific for three years
He will leave for Chicago in the few days where
he expects to make his home His sister, Mrs. COrene
Jenkins who lives in Chicago, accompanied him here and
will return with him. Many friends here rejoice with Mr.
and Mrs Taylor the safe of this young
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-06-01
Virginia State Graduate

Of much interest here is the graduation of Miss India
Anna Taylor from Virginia State College for Negroes in
Petersburg Virginia Miss Taylor graduated from 4azoo
High School No. of which her father Prof N. d. Taylor
is principal. Just few weeks prior her graduation at
Virginia State Miss Taylor also completed course in piano
and heard in musical recital in which she dem
onsraed unusual talent After the recital is said that
she showered with congratulations expressed in many
FORMS among which beautiful foralS numerous
that her virtually flower garden Many friends
of this family proud of the progress made by Miss Taylor