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Detroit evening times., 1945-12-20
Mrs. Harmon S
Funeral Friday
Obituaries
Funeral services WeTs re-
ported TO the Times for:

MRS. MARGARET HARMON
of 4i7l Vancouver at $50 a. m.
Friday in ST Patrick's Church,
Wyandotte. She died suddenly
yesterday in her home al the age
of AZ. Her husband is chief pur-
chasing agent for Buick Pontiac
and Oldsmobile divisions of Cen
eral Motors. Survivors Husband,
Harry. a son. John, a daughter,
a brother, Walter, and
mother, Mrs. Mary Tillman.
Burial: Mt. Carmel, Wyandotte.
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-20
CATHERINE HILL,

CATHERINE HILL. u. in
state at Asbury Methodist Church
from l p. m. tomorrow services
at 2 p. IN Burial: Evergreen. Sur
vivors. Sons, Fred, Raymond,
Warren and Harold. all Of De-
troit: sisters, Mrs. Emily MOrcum
and Mrs. Minnie Held; brother
Fred Woodwork.
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-20
A. WILLIAM ESSLINGER, ST.

a. WILLIAM FSSLINGER, 0I
Of 1907 Lyons, Royal oak, at z
p, TT tomorrow at 81 john 5
Episcopal Church, Royal Oak
Burial in Oakview a veteran Of
World War J. he was active in
veterans affairs, "A member Of the
Economic Club. the Michigan So
clety Of Architects and the De
trolt Museum OF Arts Founders
Society. Surviving are his wife,
Mary l.; daughters, Phyllis O.
and Mrs. Margaret W. Land
son, William 3, and Sis
tiers, Emma &, Gertrude r. and
Mrs. Wesley r. Hollstein.
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-20
MICHAEL PALMER, 81, Of 1872

Gartner at 9.15 m tomorrow
IN the residence and at l0.15
n. m. in Holy Family Church.
BURIAL; Mt OIivet Sur
vivors Wife. Rose; daughters,
Mrs. Constance Bova, Mrs. Mar
Garet Bova and Mary; sons, John
and Andrew.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
Harding's "444"
Recommended
For Rheumatism

Made and distributed by Harding
Drug Company, the HARDING'S
444 TONIC is recommended for the
Blood and for Rheumatism.
All persons with minor blood dis
orders and rheumatic conditions
arising from blood deficiency and
systemic Impurities will find that
this famous tonic will give relief.
"444" is well balanced combi-
nation of tests medicinal ingredi-
ents which are favorably accepted
for their value in treating minor
blood disorders.
Persons suffering from rheuma-
tism and minor blood disorders are
advised to get bottle of "444" at
Harding Drug Company
500 E. Pearl ST., or call 3-2444
Jackson, Miss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
State Letter
Carriers Meet
In jackson

The 38th annual convention of
the Mississippi State Association
of the National Association of Let
ter Carriers met in Hills Hall on
North Parish Street, Sunday.
Messrs. Peter c. Bonds, w. S.
Hamilton, w. C. Davis, and Henry
C. Williams, were delegates from
Greenville; Messrs. j. C. Gillian,
and c. H. Smith, from Clarksdale;
Messrs. G.. w. Bell, S. B. oliver,
C. G.. Lewis and N. j. Stands from
Vicksburg; Mr.. l. A. Franklin, of
Canton.
On the local program Mr.. B. P.
Newman made the welcome for
the carriers, and Mr.. S. w. Miller,
for the business men. Mr.. j. c. Gill
liam, of Clarksdale, was made tenn
porary president for the day. Many
resolutions were passed for the
betterment of the service. A special
memorial service was held for the
many comrades who have gone to
the Great Beyond. The next ses-
sion of the association will be held
in Greenville.
The convention colsed with col
orful banquet in the Home dining
room.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
Launch Drive For
Retired Merchant
Marine Veterans

To provide aid and assistance to
permanently disabled and retired
merchant seaman veterans, re-
gardless of race or creed. are the
detectives of the newly organized
Merchant Marine Veterans Foun-
datlon, it was announced this
week. Sponsored by group of
public spirited citizens, the Foun-
dation has started nationwide
frive for $l,000,0OO to support its
benevolent program.
A survey discloses that the mer-
chant marine veterans receive
practically nothing of the benefits
extended to the men in our armed
forces. They receive no pensions,
no unemployment insurance bene-
fits, no fre disqualification after
retiring and no burial honors. And
yet in this present war they are
Drawing torpedoes, aerial bombs.
seas of flaming oil, machine gun
and cunningly placed mines, days
and weeks in flinsy rafts-racked
with hunger, cold and maddening
thirst. Late official figures show
that about one-tenth of the United
States Merchant Marines carrying
supplies to ON war fronts of the
the United Nations are Negroes.
With the commentator of prom
inent officials and philaupthro-
pists like Mrs. Eleaoor Roosevelt,
Governor Thomas E. Dewey, New
bold Morris, President of the New
York City Council, and many 9TH
ers. an educational campaign has
been started to acquaint the public
with the needs of the merchant
seaman veterans. A medical pro-
gram calling for 100000 has been
outlined to assist 500 merchant
seamon veterans with physicians
and hospital care. A housing pro-
gram to take care of needy mer-
chant seamen calls for $150000;
social and occupational adjustment
| $l50000; for recreation, supervision
i and administration 100000.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
Story SIS Booker
Washington To
Be Published

Announcement was made this
week by the Fischer Publishing
Company, New York City, that
John Beecher's forthcoming new
book, ALL BRAVE SAILORS, the
story of the Booker t. Washington,
will be published August 1.
According to the publishers, John
Beecher, great-grand nephew of
Harriet Beecher Stowe, dds new
chapter to the fanily's tradition of
militant democracy in his hron-
icle of the SIS Booker T. Wash
ington's war service. Shortly after
AcgccccccccccdDh.
Pearl Harbor, he signed on as n
officer under the ships Negro Cap
tain. For two years he has served
in the battle of supply to the in
vasion ports, as one of the SIS
Booker T. Washington's mixed crew
eating, sleeping and working and
going ashore alongside his black,
yellow, brown and white ship
mites.
Out of this unique experience
comes ALL BRAVE SAILORS. II
describes the diverse personalities
that made up this extraordinary
ship community, how each mem
shared in the common effort to
prove American racial solidarity in
defeating Hitlerism and how il
welded men from many walks OF
life and classes into a cooperative
unit to make a reality of an idea
that has often been discredited as
Utopian.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
Carolina Cotton
Pickers Here
August 18th

The Original Carolina Cotton
Pickers, famous all-boys orchestra
from Jenkins Institute, Charleston,
Souht Carolina, who will return to
the Colored Skating Rink, Jackson
Tuesday night, August IA, Yazoo
City, August Is, boast of havong
bevy of stars. Leroy Hardison, Ed
ward Sneed nd Cecil Graves are
the three live wires who keep the
music of the band hot, with hot
trumpet playing measuring laurels
with Louis Armstrong. Not even
Jimmy Luneeford, Count Basic, Lii
onel Hampton or Cab Galloway can
boast of more outstanding trum-
men. With a terrific sax nd brass
section the Carolina Cotton Pickers
offer one of the most amazing mi
racles of modern music
Their preference is dance music.
They serve it hot, fast and exciting
while when the occasion requires
1t, they give you commercial type
or the themes of sentimentalism of
which they are kings.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
State Soldiers
Loads Cargo
In France

Normandy Base Section, France
Private First Cass Edward Kirk
Rural Route 1, Belden Miss, is
currently occupied in aiding in the
important redeployment program
of getting troops and war material
out of Europe at a large port in
the Normandy Base Section.
A member of the 386th Port Bat
TALON, Pfc. Kirk operates a crane
which hoists the heavy cargo onto
the large Liberty ships which will
transport the high priority war
matedial direct to its destination.
Prior to the cessation of hostili-
ties, his unit was greatly response
BILE for the continuous flow of mu-
nitions and tools Of war to our
front line troops.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
Malaria Control
Must Be Utilized

Every method of malaria con-
troll must be utilized" said DR.. H.
L. Callihan, malaria educator, Mis-
sissippi State Board of Health, call
ing on citizens and communities
to cooperate in mosquito control
measures.
Mosquito control" said DR..
Callihan, includes draining, oil
ing and screening. Ponds of stag
nant water where mosquitoes can
breed should be drained, filled in
with dirt or oiled. Houses should
be scheened with fine wire and
there must be no holes in walls,
floors or chimneys large enough
to admit mosquitoes. Those that get
into the house can be killed with
a good spray"
The powerful new insecticide,
DOT, is being used in certain areas
of Mississippi, according to DR..
Callahan, but since almost the en-
tire supply is going to the armed
forces, only sections with high ma
laria incidence are being sprayed.
Approximately 10000 houses in ru-
raj areas of 13 Mississippi counties
will be sprayed with DOT this
year, said he, explaining that in
urban areas the method of attack
ing the mosquito while still in the
larva stage is better and more eco
nomical.
ANY one suspecting that he has
malaria" said the educator, should
Immediately consult doctor and
be treated until he is free from the
disease. AS long as person has
malaria and there are malaria mo-
spuitoes around, it is possible for
infection to be transmitted"
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
Women Pledge
Support Of
jackson YWCA

On Wednesday, June 81, 80 wo-
men representing their various CT
vic, educational, Church, recrea-
tional and Welfare groups met to-
gether and became Charter Electo-
raj members of the Jackson YWCA
pledging their support to its activ-
tiles.
In this meeting held at the Col
Inns Funeral Home, with Mrs. R. o.
Hubert presiding as chairman and
Miss. F. 0. Alexander asting as
secretary, the charter members ac-
cepted and adopted resolutions of
Nomination Committee composed
of Mesdemes E. w. Banks, A. M
Redmond and Calvin Blalock, cleo
ted the following women as mem
bers to compose the Board of Man
agement: Misses F. o. Alexander,
and H. E. Roseman and Mesdmes
W. -. DidiOSh, VI. VI. bTulkl6y,
Amanda Moore Brown, Hilda Gil
more, Helen Washington Griffin,
Clarie Collins Harvey, NJ M. HUI
bert, z. E. Moman, M L. Morrison,
Carrie Bell Oats, E. E. Redmond,
D. D. Shepherd and L. A. Smith.
AT an early date full time Exc
cutive Secretary will be employed
to carry out plans of the Branch.
With the dvice and counsel of
the Board of Directors and Staff
of the Jackson YWCA the jackson
Branch YWCA will present pro-
gram of educational, recreational
and social activities under Chris
tan Leadership for Negro girls and
women Of all ages in Jackson. Wo-
men 18 years or older are invited
to participate as members by get
ting in touch with the Committee
of Management.
Much credit is given Prof. I. S.
Sanders, general chairman of the
Citizens Committee, for his untir-
ing efforts in promoting this most
worthy program.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
Two State Men
Are Advanced
I'm Army

Cpl. Joseph Climonds of Cleve-
land, Miss, and Cpl. Cossiel Grit
fin of Carthage, were recently pro-
NOTED to Technician Fourth Grade
in the Bend Port Co., at Fox Hills
Terminal at New York Post of
Embarkation. The promotions
were made on the basis of the fine
performance of duty of the two
soldiers in discharging their Army
assignments.
IA Climmons is the father of six
children. HE'S wife and family are
at present living on his farm in
Mississippi, to which he expects
to return after the war is over.
T-4 Griffin has a year old son,
Willie Lee. His wife, Clover L.
Griffin, lives with his mother, Adj
letha Griffin, in Carthage. He also
has two brothers in the Army,
Pvt. Phase Griffin, in the Engineers
and T-5 Thur1 Griffin, in the Air
Corps.
Both soldiers have been recipi-
ents of rapid promotion in the last
few months of their training pro-
gram.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
Henry Wilkerson
Wins Bronze Star

The many friends of Pfc. Henry
C. Wilkerson, will be glad to know
that he has been cited for bravery
and has won the Bronze Star Med
al. Pfc. Wilkerson is a Medical
Technician with the 92nd Infantry
Division in Italy.
CITATION
Henry c. Wilkerson, 14095945,
Private First Glass, Medical De-
partment, United States Army, For
meritorious service in combat, on
% April, 1916, in Italy. Pts. Wilker-
son and another litter bearer were
in the vicinity of town near the
front. They were serving as a litter
relay post for infantry casualties.
The housein which they were sta
toned was unexpectedly netered
by a German Master Sergeant who
was armed. Taking advantage of
the enemy soldiers surprise, Pfc.
Wilkerson and his companion, I'M
armed hough they were, seized
and overpowered the German and
relieved him of a rifle and pistol,
and turned him over to infantry
men. Later they discovered a dis
patch case full of maps and COM
pany rosters which had been over
looked in the scuffle. These papers
were turned over to the infantry.
Pfc. Wilkerson's bravery reflects
high merit on the United States
Army. Entered military service
form Jackson, Mississippi"
E. NJ. Almond, Major General,
U. S. Army, Commanding.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
Wins Good
Conduct Medal

T-5 T. j. Roby, whose mother,
Mrs. Maggie Roby, and wife, Lou
zie, live in Sails, Miss, was re
cent recipient of the Good Conduct
Medal at 445th Port Co., Fox Hills
Terminal, New York Port of En-
barkation.
The medal is awarded to those
soldiers who have maintained a
record for soldering a full year
without any black marks upon
their records. 1t was recommended
for rs Roby by Captain Peter A.
Silva, Company Commander.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
Fairgrounds Have Attendance
Record Of 5,265 During
Past Three Weeks
Community Responsible For Play
Grounds Success; Cooperation
Of Parents Urged

According to Mrs. Elizabeth Mo-
man, director of Negro Recreation
in Jackson, the four Fairgrounds
located on the campuses of the city
schools supervised by trained
workers, are doing splendidly with
the attendance during the past
week reaching an all-time high
of 5265. The reports sent in from
the supervisors have been most
gratifying.
Mrs Norman says there is much
to be considered in order that we
may see the benefits of the four
Fairgrounds, among there are CO.
operation and leadership from the
community which is shown in the
attendance and participation; APP
probation for projects, which must
be shown by the people as whole,
as it requires complete cooperation
to get them and the same to sustain
them.
The ciey has bought all the avail
able equipment and has secured the
best personnel from the teachers of
the city system. The building are
opened for the comfort and con-
venience of the workers and child
rem.
Mrs. Norman also brings out the
fact that recreation as such is not
more than ten years old in Jack
son, that the foundation is just be-
ing laid, and this is the hardest
part of the structure. There must
be first an educational program
which will eventually work out
through small community projects
and when the war is over and we
are given a park there will alredy
be spirit of cooperation, partici-
patton and well rounded program
as well as spirit of appreciation
by those who have learned how to
use their leisure time, how to play
the different games, as we'll as how
to devlop the many leisure time ac-
tivities such as music, dramatics,
sports and quiet games, tourna-
ments of all kinds. Then perhaps
more will wake up to the know
ledge that much of life is play
which gives one zest to work and
life with people in a broader and
unselfish spirit.
Mrs. Norman further wishes to
call attention to the fact that if
persons should PISS the Fairgrounds
and see a crowd, remember rechea-
ton is a volunteer movement and
the hours are long in order that
each child or group will have the
opportunity of taking part some
time during the schedule period.
All children or all groups do not
come together at the same time.
Parents and interested grownups
are urged by Mrs. Norman and the
other supervisors to visit the play
grounds and to encourage their
children as well as all children to
take advantage of the fun and en-
tertainment furnished them daily.
The four Fairgrounds are located
on the campuses of Smith Robert
son, Hill-Reynolds, Mary Jones
and Lanier High Schools.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
jackson Soldier
Treated I'm
Florida Hospital

Daytona Beach, Fla-Sgt. Jack
Bishop, formerly of 113 Sivley ST.,
Jackson, Miss, has recently arrived
at WEIGH Convalescent Hospital,
the Army's new reconditioning CEN
ter in Dayton Beach, Fla. The
carefully planned reconditioning
program here will speed his conva-
lescence and assist his. return to
the best of health.
The son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B.
Bishop, he entered the Army July
1943 and has since served months
in the Pacific Theater of Opera
tons, until his assignment here at
WEIGH. He was formerly employed
by the Jackson Daily News.
Jack has brother, 1t. James L..
Daytona Beach, Fla.-Sgt Con-
way L. Collins, formerly of 757 Mill
St, Jackson, Miss, has recently ar
rived at Welch Convalescent Hos
pital, the Army's new recondition-
ing center in Daytona Btach, Fla.
The son of Mrs. w. L. Collins, of
Logansport, La, enteded the Army
March, 1941 at Camp Claiborne, La.
and has served IA months in the
Pacific Theater of Operations, un-
til his ssignment here at WEIGH.
His wife, Dorothy, and two chill
dren reside at the Jackson address.
He was formerly employed by the
Red Iron Drilling Co., in Marshal,
Texas.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
Prentiss Corporal
Is Promoted

With the Air Service Command
In Italy-Percy Gray, Prentiss,
Miss, has been promoted to the
grade of Corporal, according to a
recent announcement by his Com
manding Officer.
Cul. Gray is the son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Sandy Gray, Prent-
tiss, and prior to his entrance into
the armed service in December,
l941, was engaged in farming. Ov-
erseas for % months, Cpl. Gray has
served in North African and Italy,
wearing the European-African Mid
East theater ribbon with on bat
tie star. He is now a squad leader
in the 2029th Quartermaster Truck
ing Company in Gioia Del Collie,
Italy.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
PRICES ON USED
CARS LOWERED

Prospective used car buyers were
advised to look for the lower cell
ing price tags on all used cars
offered for sale, in statement is
sued this week by OPA District
Director Major w. e. Holcomb.
Holconb reminded buyers that
ceiling prices of all used cars were
reduced four per cent on July /,
in line with OPA's policy of TAX
normal depreciation into consider
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07

He entered the Army in Deem
Der 1912 and came overseas in
August, 1913.
His wife, Mrs. Mary Lion Kirk,
resides at the rural Belden adj
dress.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07
Card of Thanks

The Hudson family wishes to
thank their many friends for their
cards, kilograms and flowers for
coincidence during the dark hour,
the death of Jerldine Stackhouse.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07

MY Lord! He's five stars and
human, too"-Overseas CT after
meeting Gen. Ike Eisenhower.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-07-07

Bradley, Gerald Dewitt Edwards,
Annie Pearl Moffett, Paul B.
Johnson, Annie B. Williams and
Amos c. Brown.
Committee on Contest: Mesdames
Myrtis Woodland, Johnnie Parker.
Fannie McCarty and M. Barney.
The babies whose pictures are
not shown above will be dun in
next weeks issue.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-17

SID l.. Hydeman, noted art di.
rector Of Liberty" and consider.
able artist himself. sat In the
south when this commuter-train
holding was dealt to him and his
partner. Al Herman, prominent
builder. Two other men who live
In Westchester county and work
In New York City were opponents
Ed Green. head OF the National
Better Business Bureau. In the
West, and George Cascoigne, real
estate broker. In the East.
I'm so doggone mad at N.Y.
self" said Mr., Hydeman. II don't
know whether to blame II on my
bifocals, the fact that my eyes
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-17
Sixteen Well Conditioned
Clubs Start Swinging Bats

New York, Apr. l7--AP-Slxteen
vell-eonditioned major league clubs
we're ready TO open a fourth war.
time baseball season today before
approximately 10000 fans.
Both Presidents Ford Friek OF
the National League and viii Har.
ridge OF the American League have
forecast tight pennant races and
/ there was every indication that
neither the Cardinals nor Browns,
favored TO make II another all.St.
Louis world series. would have any
cinch.
Luke Sewell's Browns who had
to go down 10 the last day OF the
1914 season before they could
shake on Detroit, were TO meet the
Tigers at Sportsman's Park while
the Cardinals invaded Chicago, a
club expected TO he up in the flag
chase. Cool weather was expected
| around the circuits.
Perfect Training Period
Unusual late March and early
April sunshine left little to be de-
sired in the training period and
mos. clubs came up 20 the barrier
without serious injuries
Exceptions were Cincinnati
which lost its ace shortstop. Eddie
Miller, for an indefinite period
due TO a broken knee cap. the
New York Giants whose Joe Med.
wick was sidelined with an Ailing
hack: and the Boston Braves whose
holdover shortstop. Whitley Wietel-
mann, had the frst two joints OF a
A. -er amputated.
Among the better known absen-
tees were holdout pitcher Ernie
Bonham OF the New York Yam.
KEGS: first baseman Hal Trosky OF
the Chicago White SoI who is
staying out this year; inhelder
Pete Coscarart OF Pittsburgh re-
naming in n war Job and outflelder
Jeff Heath, who signed but then
decided not TO report to Cleveland.
Report 10 Cards
War Jobs make several other re-
gulars become part-time week end
and home game players and immin-
ent service call kept others stick
Ing close 10 home. The Cooper
Bows finally called OF their strike"
and reported to the Cards in Chi.
cago.
The acid test arrived for such
highly.publicized rockies az Pete
Gray OF the Browns. Red Schoen-
dienst OF the Cards. Joe Buzas Of
the Yankees, Marine Pieretu OF the
Senators. Bobby Mater OF the Tig-
ers. the Hammer brothers OF the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-17
z e o N p An r,

The si7oooo.ooo Posi-wsr presrss msssi Jobs fer
1000 rsfsrsss vsfsross cad nsnY others we'll
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-17
Fine Points in Bridqe

weren't quite open yet, or Just
plain osreleSsness-or maybe I'm
eolor'blird. But I suppose the
same thing happens 10 millions
every evening" On does, and
howl)
we we're playing Blaekwocd, q"
he continued, and OF course II one
king hadn't been missing. we
would have got into-And prob
ably muffed-seven.
West opened a small club. I
went up with the ace and In my
haste discarded a small heart. I
did not notice that East had hur.
riedly placed the ten OF spades on
the trick ! yelled like a Banshee.
but ne as plseIdly returned a
heart, which West trunped.
Now I ask you-have a right
10 be sore at myself and every
body come into contact with to-
day? II ever there was a planola
for a grand slam. this was II. and
I went down one. Now that I've
got II off my chest. I'm beginning
TO feel better already. And II Il
lessons your burden for a day by
writing your column, my loss shall
be your gain"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-04-17

and Jerry played second doubleE
last year and Don played third
singles some Of tho time. The
rest OF the team will be playing
in their first school meet. The
team has had lot OF time to prac-
tice, and they have had top.notch
coaching, thanks TO Leonard Menzl,
but even with these benefits they
will have tough time beating
Monroe, since the visitors are more
experienced and have a very good
team,