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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-28
Crystal Springs
News

A very charming visitor about
town is Miss Mary Williams of
Chicago who is fere visiting her
srand,nothar Mrs. Delice Lotion,
and her aunts. I.ss Mae Tilda Lof-
tin, and Mrs. Mary Crimum, and
other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Garrett Ivory of Biloxi is
here visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Jesse Ivory, also her small
daughter. Bobbie Nell
The many friends of Mr.. Sam
Bridges are sorry to hear of his
illness that has confined him to
\ bed. 1t is hoped that he win soon
recover.
Mr.. Luther Gaynes is improving
nicely. He would appreciate hav-
ing his friends stop in and visit
with him.
Church of Christ Holiness Re-
vival begins on the 10Th of July.
Each and every one is invited. Be
sure to bring your Bible. Rev. H.
R. McKinse will conduct the re-
vival. The church is located on
Highway 81, quarter of a mile
from Pizza st. Rev. Ben Akines,
Pastor.
Mrs. Birtha Davis and Miss Sal
lie M. Myers of Jackson were Wis
itors in Crystal Springs Sunday af-
ternoon in the home of Mrs. Saul
Jessie and Mrs. Rena Catchings.
They also visited Good Hope
church. Tehy enjoyed a delicious
dinner in the home of the Jessie.
The best revival held at White
Oak church in fifty years is being
conducted. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. j. c. Criser. %
members were added to the church
and nearly 5000 was raised.
The members of the Mt. Wade
Missionary Society gave an en-
tertainment on Saturday, July 81,
in the home of Mrs Mae Ball De-
laney. Everyone seemed to have
plenty of fun. The money raised
was $3100.
During the week of July % Rev.
r. B. Watson ran revival for
Rev. Martin and the Friendship
M B. Church. The meeting was
spiritual and inspiring.
Pfc. Matthew Thomas has re-
Gently received an honorable dis
charge from the Army. He spent
almost a year in service. His re-
latives and friends are happy to
welcome his home.
Pfc. Crit Dixon is home on fur
Tough visiting his wife, Mrs. Ora
Dixon, and relatives and friends.
Everything is being done to make
his visit and enjoyable one.
GOSSIP
Metilda Holcomb and George
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-28
GEORGETOWN

The New Hope Missionary Bap-
fist Church began its revival meet
ing Sunday. Rev. Shirley Jackson
who is pastor in charge during the
meeting, preached from the depths
of his heart Many souls were made
happy Many visiting ministers
were present. as well as many Wis
iting friends and members.
Willie Pendarvis and the three
other gentleman who sang with
him were present and gave us sew
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-28
HERMANyILLE

Funeral services were held on
the 10th of July at the Church of
Christ of Little Zion for Brother
Gabe Burn. He died at the church
on July Is, also his wife, Leor
Burns died at the same church in
the year of 1912. Bro. Gabe was an
old Deacon of this church for
years. He lived to the age of "a
years. He is survived by IL child
rem, E sons and 6 daughters, Isher
Burns, of Houston, Texas; CLAUDIA
Burns, of Chicago; Mary Bell
Watts, of Jackson; and Wilma
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-28

eral good numbers after the SER
mon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sim AteS are here
from Chicago visiting Mr. Sims
son and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. T. Ates, other relatives and
friends turnout Mississippi
Mrs. Lucy Dixon has returned
home to her husband and children
after spending a few days vacation
in New Orleans visiting her moth
er, Mrs Rosie King She reports a
very pleasant trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlee Dixon were
at Church Sunday. Mrs. Dixon has
been away several weeks visiting
with her husband in New Orleans.
Barbara Jean, their little daugh-
ter, thinks it fine to be back home
as the weather is almost too hot
for her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanty Mallard of
New Orleans were also among the
many visitors here Sunday. They
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Buck
Yarn. Mr.. Mallard is Mrs. Yarns
father
Darnee is visiting his mother,
Mrs. Lizzie Alexander.
Pfc. Cole Dixon is home on a Is
day furlough with his wife and
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sibie Dixon.
His friends are glad to have him
around and are doing everything
possible to make life pleasant for
him.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-28

Frayson of Jackson. He will be
missed very much and was loved
and honored by all who knew him
The sermon was reached by Rev.
McChin.
Mrs. Eunice White is visiting in
her mothers home With her are
her three children. They are from
Chicago and came here oattend
the funeral of their grandfather.
She will also visit her brother-in-
law before returning to her home.
Mrs. Verle Johnson went back
to New Orleans to her job where
she has been working for a good
while. Her cousin, Earl Hughes,
will be New Orleans visitor.
The Sunday School Convention
held at Little Zion Church was a
most inspiring meeting. Money in
the amount of $22918 was raised.
| On the sick list in this commun-
ity is Syvinna Bradley. Her
friends wish for her speedy re-
covery
GOSSIP
Clara Terrell says she is strictly
in love with Willie c. Wilson and
he is in love with her, but he
| thinks that she is in love with
somebody else. He should know
that she isn't that kind of girl.
Q. T. Terrell says she is strictly
in love with F. ]. Loftin.
| Helen Terrell says she is court
ing because her daughter has got
to hep ner dock for her boy
/ friend.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-28
Madison County
News

On July 10 at 10 A. NJ, the Sun
day School Convention was opend
at China Grove A M E. Church.
A fine session, which lasted two
days was held. All sessions were
spiritual and uplifting. China
Grove pastor has only been here
five days and the members are
able to pay their entire assessment.
The delegates reported an enjoy
able stay. especially the whole
some meals they were served To-
tai money raised was $4,000. DR..
J. w. Hair, presiding elder; Rev.
Williams, pastor; Miss A. L. Estes,
secretary.
The fifth anniversary of Rev. S.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-12-22


MARITIME COUNCIL Urges
TRUMAN TO SUPPORT FEPC
The Council Of the National
Maritime Union In session in New
York and including national Of
ficers and branch agents through
ort the country. representing
10000 merchant seamen. went on
record last Thursday urging the
president TO see that proper Con-
Rressional action IS taken which
will assure the continuance OF
the FEPC.
The text OF the telegram to the
president follows:
The FEPC established during
the war by the late Franklin d.
Roosevelt was instrumental In
robiIizing ali OF the American
people, regardless OF race. creed
err color for about war produc-
ton. The war Is now over. The
problems we are faced with to-
day require the continued mobili-
zation OF all OF the American
people. regardless OF race. creed
or color for about peacc-time
production. The Union views with
the alarm the discriminatory en-
ployer practices which will spring
back to lie IN the areas where
these offices have functioned.
THINKS LABOR HAS
100 MUCH POWER
In a third-luarter report to the
stockholders OF the Fruehauf
Trailer company OF Detroit, Har-
vev c. Fruehauf. the company's
president. pointed out that the
present labor problem which he
thinks is interfering seriously
with industry's reconversio ion
schedule can be blamed upon the
Nagrer Net, Fruehauf said: "The
Wagner Act gives labor lower
that no part of society should
possess-rowcr to kidnap an en-
ployer's plant and hold II for
ransom; power to enforce its de-
mands through strikes. picketing.
Violence and threats. Management
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-12-22

alone must have the right TO
make decisions regarding wages.
for II has 10 sell in q competitive
market at prices It's customers
will pay.
Unless the Wagner Act. under
which strikes rave greatly In
created rather than decreased. Is
repealed. costs will continue 10
rise and prices will 70 higher.
America will lose her foreign
markets and destructive initiation
will stalk the land. We must re-
peal the Wagner Act and return
to freedom OF tho individual. tn
open competition. end to the
American way"
DO you agree with Mr. Frue-
hduf?
CHRISTMAS FLOWER SHOW
Both red and white poiusettias
are being featured in the Christ
mas Flower Show at the Belle
Isle Conservatory. according 10
Henry A. Johnson. floriculturist
for tie Department OF Parks and
Recreation.
Cyclamen, stevia. Jerusalem
cherries. holly. and other flow
ers associated with the holiday
season VIII he combined with the
poinsettias IN tie display. The
Belle Isle show may be seen from
? am. until $50 pm. daily, in
Guiding Sundays and the Christ
mas and New Year holidays.
DISCHARGED Gil
PFC. William \. clayorooks
was DISCHARGED from the army on
Dec. IL at Camp Breckenridge.
Ky Claybrooks is the husband
OF Mrs. Carrie Claybrooks Of a5Sl
Medium street. Detroit.
UNION WORKERS CONTRIBUTE
TO STRIKE FUND
Staff members OF the General
Motors and skilled trades de-
pprtments Of the rAW-CIO. who
are members OF GM Local Unions
contributed sl05OOO TO the strike
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-12-22

People In The News
PROPHET JONES CELEBRATES
BIRTHDAY IN GRAND STYLE

p.y nr. James r. Jones. bet
|. Known as Detroit's Prophet
ines observed his natal day
~ month with a three-day cele-
4 ation held at his mansion on
t,rry aud his French Castle on
Irdcn Park. Living up to his
Limitation 40 one OF the city's
[ost genial hosts. DR.. Jones has
zen entertaining recently on a
wish scale. His party for the
ness on Halloween night was
talk OF the town for weeks.
In announced over Lee SHIFTS
kdio program. and mentioned Ia
Smrins OF the daily press.
4 The birthday party topped the
&.t however. with guests coming
nom all over the country. The
bibles were heavily laden with
hast turkey. cold cuts, cheesc.
Sotato salad, fruits. ice cream
Ind cake. pickles. olives, relishes
snd soft drinks.
For the benefit or those who
kaye missed hearing OF the Proph
y recently and wondered how ne
sas faring. he related an ac-
bur. of his recent trips to Chi
ksgo. ST. Louis. Denver. Califor-
tia and Birmingham. where he
NJ up new Thankful Centers. and
Rscsived thousands OF new men,
hers.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-12-22
ROSEVILLE
ny Rob LEWIS

A Candle Light Service" was
held Sunday. December is. at the
GOOD Hope Baptist church. The
Good Hope choir supplied the
music. Miss Theresa Mirodor was
the pianist. Two solos were rem
dered by Miss Mary Hodge. a
solo by Herbert Knox. prayer by
Deacon Thompson Rev. A. B.
Crosby preached from Matthew
Pile; aud Joan Powell played
h piano solo.
Scout Program
The program was enjoyed by
all who attended the affair.
A Scout demonstration was
held at the First baptist church.
Sunday. December is at which
the scouts OF troop NC 4 demon
strated boy scout tactics. A nice
size rope made by the boys was
presented to Rev. Wallace. pas
tor Of the First Baptist church.
peath
Tie relatives OF Mr.. and Mrs,
Daniels OF Pearl street. who live
next door. lost their eight month
old baby Girl last Friday. Deem
Der IA. The baby died in the car
while being taken to Childrens
hospital in Detroit. The baby died
OF pneumonia after a long Illness.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-12-22
Soldier Returns
With Many Ribbons

1st. SGT. George Theodore Sum-
mers returned home last week
from two years in the Msditer-
ranean AID European Theaters Of
Operations. Sgt. Summers. who
was indicted in 1871. was at
tached TO a cavalry division be-
fore his transfer to Quarter
master Truck company. He wears
the MTo aud ETC Service Rib
bons. the Good Conduct Ribbon.
and the Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon.
The soldier is the husband OF
Mrs. ponaretha Yancy Summers.
technician at the Robert z.
Greeaidse clinic. and son-in-Iaw
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Yancy OF
Ironwood avenue.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-12-22
Bulletin Board

Thlrty-five working horses that drew Junk wagons
and peddlers were guests of honor the Annual Xmas
party sponsored by the Michigan Humane Society We'd
nesday afternoon December 49, Often referred to as the
Horses Christmas this party is unique. Horses were
served hay oats and apples The drivers and the men,
oers ana friends OF the Michigan Humane Society were
served refreshments. The Humane Society is member
agency of the Detroit Community fund.
1t might interest to know that the Michigan HUI
name Society cares for between 5000 and 1000 animals
IN Its shelter and investigates dozens cases of cruelty
reports every week = ~-N'
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-12-22
.Kappas to Hear
Truman Gibson

coLvMRrs. o.-(ANP)-- Tru-
man Gibson Jr.. who recently
resigned his post as civilian aide
TO the secretary OF war, will be
the main speaker for the public
meeting OF the 35th Annual con-
yention OF the Kappa Alpha Psi
fraternity which will convene
here Dec. 27-29. Mr.. Gibson l. 10
speak at Shiloh Baptist church,
Thursday, Dec. p at 1880 pm.
The outstanding Chicago at
torncy will he but one OF the ma
tionally famous personages. mem
bers of Kappa fraternity. who
will attend the conference. Leon
A Ransom Of Howard uniyer-
sitys school " law will be the
speaker at the annual fraternity
convention banquet which will be
held Friday evening.
Included among the other par
Elephants in the confab will be
J. Ernest wilkins. ST.. prominent
Chicago attorney who served as
grand keeper Of the records and
exchequer OF the fraternity for
20 years; his son, ]. Ernest VIII
kins Jr, a scientist who worked
on the development Of the atomic
bomb; Atty. Augustus G. Parker
grand polemarch and city coun-
Gilman Of Cleveland; Earl "
Dickerson. former Chicago alder
man and recently elected presl-
dent of the National Bar associa-
ton and Elder w. Diggs. frater-
nifty founder and Indianapolis
school principal.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-12-22

and welfare fund OF GM local
unions this week. The contrlbu-
tons were drawn from a special
fund n which the staff members.
including Walter p. Reuther. d.
rector Of che en- and Skilled
Trades departments. are con-
tributlng all Of their "take-home"
pay. Additional funds are being
solicited from employees OF the
International Union by George r
Adde's, secretary-treasurer
HASTE HITS U. s.
HOUSING JIM CROW
When be testified before the
Senate banking and currency
committee. on Dec. ~. Judge
William II. HASTE. NAAcP re-
preventative. declared that the
Wagner-Ellerdsr Taft General
Housing bill should be promptly
acted on by the Senate.
The housing bill. s:1592. seeks
to make possible the construc-
ticn OF pablic housing for low
income families az the rate Of
$4,000 units year for a period
81 = years II would also initiate
prCersm TO encourage private
nuilcers to provide homes for
persons In the low and moderate
income brackets at the rate Of
approximately million a year
for &c next ten years.
flashing out at the discrinfna-
tory manner in which the heads
OF government agencies such as
the FILA and the MIA hav. ad-
ministered the housing program
10 date, Judge Hastie said. II,
IS bad enough when Negroes e.
forts to obtain housing we're ham
pared by private real estate
grours. housing developers and
financial institutions. but II he.
comes infinitely worse when Fed.
eral aids are so administered as
TO crystalize discriminatory Dat.
terms and even 10 extend them.
HASTE asked that the bill b,
ao'cnded so as to specifically pro
vide that, THE rights OF pro
perty common to all citizens anc
national policy with reference
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-12-22
CONVICTED OFFICERS GET
HONORABLE DISCHARGES

Leroy A. Clay. former captain.
and Roland II. Brooks. former
second lieutenant. both OF the
92nd division. who were given
dishonorable discharges and sen.
fenced 10 30 years at hard labor
after army trials in Italy. have
been permitted to re-enlist in the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-12-22

theretp as declared in ectlon ~
OF Title s OF the u. S. Code shall
be respected and promoted in the
administration OF all Govern
mental aid and the exercise OF
all-Governmental power under
this act"
Tho law referred TO by Judge
HASTE declares that "all citizens
OF the Y. S. shall have the same
right. in every State and Terri
tory. as Is enjoyed ~ white citl-
zens thereof TO purchase. lease.
sell, bold and convey real and
net nonai nronorfv~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-12-22

Army OF the Y. S. and will then
be given honorable discharges.
The unexpired portion OF their
sentences have beer RENTED. Pc
titions In behalf Of both men
were filed with the Secretary Of
War by attorneys OF the NAACP.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-12-22
A CALIFORNIA
COVENANT OUTLAWED

Superior Judge Thurmo n d
Clarke OF Los Angeles. dismissed
eight suits filed against thirty
Negro home owners in the we'll
to-do Rlucberry Hill district last
week. Some white residents in the
area, where Negroes already have
brought 60 OF the iO2 lots. wanted
70 enforce a covenant drawn in
1927 witch limited sales 70 eau
casiaps only.
Detroit evening times., 1945-05-06
Get Your
to $500
LOAN
at PROVIDENT

PROVIDENT makes loans promptly
on furniture. autos. stocks, bonds.
and on unsecured notes. No inquines
of friends or relatives. Since 1905
PROVIDENT has treated its custom
ers right. You'll be right, too. II you
see PROVIDENT for your loan.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-01
Gainesville News

Mr.. and Mrs. Roosevelt Hicks
were in Jackson this weekend at
tending to business.
Mrs. Emma Anderson Of Rock.
port Miss, was visitor in Gates
vile the weekend visiting Mr.
and Mrs. r. V. Hicks and Other
relatives and friends.
Mrs. Carrie Thomas was visit
or in the home of her sister, Mrs
Halle Lackey, Sunday. Mrs. Thorn
as also visited Mrs. Maggie Thorn
as and mother, Mrs. Nellie Ander,
son.
Mrs. Birdie Skipper is on tn,
sick list and will soon undergo al
operation. We hops she will soor
be we'll again.
Mrs. P. L. King of Jackson wa.
visitor in the home of her pa
rents, Rev. and Mrs. A. r. Thomas
Miss Josephine Lackey of Jack
son was visitor in the home o.
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. d
Lackey.
Mrs. Arcola Ayers Apol was al
home the past weekend visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c
Ayers.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-01

last year for most staple lengths.
This should encourage the best
care in picking and ginning of the
crop next fall.
Loans will be made on cotton
represented by warehouse receipts
issued by warehouses approved by
CCC and on farm stored cotton Sc
cured by chattel mortgages. The
secretary called attention to the
fact that cotton to be eligible for
the loan must be classed by the
Board of Cotton Examiners of the
u. S. Department of Agriculture.
Cotton PRODUCERS notes will bear
interest at the rate of per cent
per annum and will mature July
81, 1916, but will be callable on
demand. Loans will be available
until May, 1916. Loan forms may
be obtained from approved cotton
warehouses, approved lending
agencies, and the county AAA Of
flee.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-01

Loans on the 1945-crop cotton
will be made directly to farmers
by the Commodity Credit Corpo-
ration or through lending agencies
approved by the Corporation, Joe
d. May, secretary to the county
AAA committee, announced this
week.
Mr. May stated that the loan
rate in Mississippi for 7-8 inch
middling cotton, gross weight will
range from 1890 to 1894 cents per
pound, which is 92l5 per cent of
the parity price of cotton as of
August l, 1945. The parity price on
August is 2145 cents per pound.
The rate for 1916 inch middling
cotton will be 125 points OPS cents
a pound above the rate for 7-8
inch middling cotton The loan
rate will apply to the gross weight
of the cotton and the rate for 1916
inch middling cotton. gross weight
ranges from 2105 to 2l09 cents
per pound for Mississippi. depend
ing on where the cotton is stored.
The discount for cotton less than
l5-i6 inches staple length is great
er than last year. whereas the pre-
niums for cotton stapling more
than 1916 inches is greater than
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-01
HERMANVILLE

Funeral services were held for
Bro. Robert Stamps on August 81
at Shady Grove Baptist Church.
He died at his home on August 81.
He leaves three daughters and one
son and one brothers as well as a
host of other relatives and friends
to mourn his passing. Bro. Stamps
was loved by both white and col
ored.
Bro. Sam o'Quinn has returned
home after spending three weeks
in Chicago. where he visited his
children. He has four daughters
and two sons there. TIE reports ar
enjoyable trip.
GOSSIP
Wen. well. IT'S news time again
and we are asking all the chicks
to take il easy about the little
news that was in last weeks pa
per. because it was only IN fun and
the chick that told a certain lady
that Miss and Mrs. Terrell pat
the gossip in about her daughter
Is badly mistaken.
From now on. the 2eih u each
month viii be a holiday because
Mrs. Helen Terrell let her daugh-
ter. Clara, spend the weekend
with her daughter-in-law.
John w. Sanders was having a
lot to say to Tersia Marshall Sun
day, and Miss Marlee Moreland
was hot as pepper. What's wron
can't take it, Miss Moreland?
Mr.. George Miller was up TO
call on Mrs. Estella wilkins Sun
day.
Frances Terrell is taking it easy
because she is a married lady now
She is telling her boy friends
goodbye.
Clara Terrell is going around
singin she'll be glad when her man
| comes home. And that man is A. C.
Vance. What have you got to say
Mr.. Wilson?
| Malissa Terrell is walking around
| singing she will be glad when hel
man comes home. And that mar
| is Pfc. Leotha Terrell.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-01
RATION REMINDER

Ration Calendar for Week OF Au-
gust 9th:
MEATS AND FATS Red Stamps
OF. RI. So. To, U2. now valid ex-
pire August 81.
w. W.. X2. W. u, now valid ex-
pire September so.
Al. Bi. CT. D1. FL. now valid, ex-
pire October 81
Fl CT HI. il. Kf. now valid.
expire November so
IL MI. III. P1. OF become valid
September l. expires December 81
Sugar
Sugar Stamp No. SO good for
pounds. expires August 81
Sugar Stamp No. IS becomes
good September I. expires Deem
Der 81
Shoes
Alrplane Stamps Nos. I. 2. 3. 4.
now good.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-01
Hazlehurst News

MIS-. Susie Mae Durr has return
ed home after visiting relatives in
Detroit and Chicago. She also at
tended the State Convocation in
Michigan. She reports an enjoyable
visit.
Mrs. Demris Killingworth and
children, Shirley Jean, Emma Jean
and Edward spent two weeks with
Mrs. Killingworth's in-laws. Mr.
and Mrs. Jessie Killingworth. They
are the family of Pvt. Henry Kill
lingworth. who is now serving in
the Pacific. Pvt Killingworth sent
his daughter Shirley, 500 for her
birthday.
Master Latel Flangton returned
, to his home in Chicago recently af-
ter spending six weeks with his
grandfathers and aunts. Miss Cora
Sanders and Mrs Emma Bel
Thomas. He reportd having enjoy
ed his stay while here and several
OF his friends came to see him off
~ the train.
Miss Cora Sanders honored Mrs
Mary Bennett of Chicago with q
/ lncheon Friday night August 4
/ Those present were Mrs. Ethel Leo
/ Coleman. MRS. Joeie Bennett. Mrs
Louella Newell, Mrs. Thelma Tan
ner. Mr.. and Mrs. Shelby Thomas
and Mr.. Johnnie Johnson. Deli.
cious refreshments were served.
Louise Phillip has returned home
after a two weeks visit in Hatties-
burg visiting her grandmother who
has been very ILL., At this writing
she is much improved