The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-05-01
War Finance Committee Gives Negro
Leaders Banquet
Continued from Page One)


lucious Harris Anzo Smith, Sam Greer, Smmon Burnett
Albert A. Cheek Alphonzo Fouche Ben Harris, Vernon s.
Brookins T. j. Huddleston Jr, Robert Cowan, Andrew
Owens Luster Bennett The certificates signed by
the u S. Treasurer.
Immediately after Mr. Patty Mr. Williams left the
very enjoyable luncheon served Thanks for life the
privilege and the food said by the Rev. j. H. Grgg
pastor ST. Stephen Methodist Church While justice
being done the plates Mr. Lindsey, who presented by
Mr. Broons made very interesting and informative adj
dress He expressed his appreciation for the splendid
operation he had received To the group he said, You
have been and still soldiers every Of the word
Some of you Five Star Generals, Colones
some Majors Captains, are Leutenans
Privates First Glass; Buck Prvaes, but
has taken you a-workng in complete harmony-to do
TIN job that has been done in county, Aside from
don finances had to be oaned-n quite few instances
given This is how you met that challenges The first War
Loan you purchased 100000 worth of bonds the second
War 1884, $780, third War Loan 100000 he first three
maturity value); Fourth War Loan $50,54275; Fifth War
Loan $4694375 and the Sixth War Loan $333ls Cast three
value making total of $45654 For charitable pur
poses during the last four years, American Red Cross
$781746 National War Relief Fund.- $247420; U.SO, $122
49, making total of $10413.79 donated.
GAS mobilize today in quest for Peace Earth and
good will towards men, cannot help but think of old
business adage that tells that the most difficult thing
about making good that you have keep making good
all again. Thus, must continue to make good by
producing food feed and fiber. We must continue to buy
War Bonds. There were many other high points IN MT
Lndseys address that unable carry In response
to this address, Mr. T. j. Huddleson Sr founder and
odian of the AgroAmerican Sons and Daughter commend
ed Lindsey upon his judgment and foresight in selecting
his committee and then in starting them off the field for
the 7th War Loan Drive with full stomachs. His brief
response, although humorous very proper and fitting
A special guest Mr. G. c. Cypress, State All Club
Agent for boys of Jackson Miss introduced by Mr.
Lindsey Mr. Cypress did not make fowery address but
rather impressed upon the group plain facts necessary to
the thinking faculties work order that the general
condition of people may be improved He pointed out
delightful it be honored with luncheon, but
how much important it was that work to the end
wherein do similar things for ourselves He told
the committee that in representing the leadership in their
communities it their responsibility to that the sol
who home found such communities in which
they could take pleasure in being part.
At the close Of Mr. Cypress practical talk, individual
ntroductons acknowledged In introducing himself
Prof N D. Taylor asked the support of each leader in help
ing the dream of and adequate high school building
for Negroes in Yazoo City true.
The luncheon in every respect fitting prelude to
the 7th War Loan Drive for when it all $4,000
in E-Bonds had been subscribed