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The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23
YOUNG MISSISSIPPI NEGROES
MIGRATING TO ST. LOUIS WITH
OUT CERTIFICATES OF AGE
MEETING WITH DIFFICULTIES
IN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Jackson, Miss.-Young negro work
ers of Mississippi are migrating from
zhe State to ST. Louis to obtain en-
ployment and are taking no proof of
age vii h them, creating a difficult
.situation both for themselves and their
employers, according to information
received here from the Children's Blu
reau of the United States Depart
ment of Labor in Washington.
Some of the workers, it was stated,
are being employed in jobs subject to
provisions Of the Federal Public Con-
tracts Act and the employers have
been unable to produce age certificate
for inspectors of the Wage and Hour
and Public Contracts Divisions to
meet requirement of the Acts child
labor provisions. Efforts have been
Wade to verify the ages through the
bureau of Vital Statistics at Jackson
but without success, it was added.
When certificates of age cannot be
produced for young persons, the en-
ployers run the risk of becoming liable
for penalty of $40 a day per minor
illegally employed under the Public
Contracts Act and ais for action
under child labor provisions Of the
To;,. abo,, Standards A c+ and the
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23

He still lives.
The Weekly Echo has helped me
and helped many others.
For the next thirty days l am ask
ing all persons who have been helped
by reading the Echo to write me a
card or letter. think that a tribute
should be paid to the late R. W. Young
and | think t h a t a greater tribute
should be paid to the Rev. R. L. Young
who has kept this little newsy sheet
before the public for more than 81
years.
want to hear from those of you
who enjoy these columns. Write Joe
Skipper, 25O8-5th St., Go The Weekly
Echo
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23
The Boys
InCanps

Ontario, California - McGinnis OFT
has beeJ promot d to the grade of
Private First Glass, it was recently
announced at the Ontario Army Air
Field, in California He is a member
of the Military Police at this Fourth
Air Force fighter base. Pfc. OFT at
tended high school in Meridian and
entered the Army in September 1912.
His parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd OFT,
reside in Toomsuba, Miss. His brother
Sergeant Emmett OFT is serving with
the Army overseas.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23
FIRST QUARTERLY CONFERENCE
AT MERIDIAN CIRCUIT

The first Quarterly Conference on
the Meridian Circuit Of which Rev. J.
E. Jackson is pastor and Rev. J. D.
Wheaton, District Supt, was held Feb
ruary 3 and f. The three churches
Of the circuit made splendid reports.
The District Supt. preached some
strong sermons. The Supt. was paid
in full. $3.50 was paid to the pastor.
The churches reported the follow
ing amount for the Crusade. Wesley,
$3.50; st, Peter, s22500 and Taber-
aac}e, $7905. Total amount raised
for the Crusade S35G.55. Grand to-
tai raised for an purposes this quar-
ter, $615.58. We are grateful to our
white friends at Marion for their sup~
port
Rosie Lee Jackson. Penarfar
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23
A New Column
HAVE YOU BEEN HELPED?
By Joe Skipper

For number of years I have read
The Weekly Echo published by the
Rev R. L. Young of our city. No
editor pleases everybody at all times.
1t is an EDITORS duty to do his best
to speak the truth as the truth is re-
vealed to him.
This little paper has been an inspi-
ration to me. 1t has been a help to
the race and it has been a help to the
church, a help to the Sunday Schools
and help to the H. B. A. In an
interview with Rev. Young he inform
ed me that his Brother the late R. w.
Young, was the beginner of the Sun
day School column through the Echo.
He informed me that his Brother was
at that time the Sunday School Sup
erintendent of Newell Chapel c. M. E.
Church.
/ am not and have never been a
member Of Newell Chapel. I wish
however, to congratulate the editor in
ha t he has continued the Sunday
School column started by his La t c
Brother r. w. He must have beer
interested in his church and the spirit
off God must have revealed it unto
Rev r. L. Young to continue this col
ann. Therefore, R. w. is not dead
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23
METHODISTS HOLD CRUSADE
FOR CHRIST MEETING

On Thursday of last week the Gulf
side, Hattiesburg and Meridian Dis
tricts met in joint session in st.
Paul Church, Hattiesburg, with Rev.
F. P. Leonard as pastor host, in the
interest of the Crusade for Christ
drive.
The meeting was we'll attended. The
main address was delivered by Bishop
R. E. Jones. Bishop R. n. Brooks
presided over the meeting with grace
and dignity.
All pastors made commendable re
ports. In this particular meeting, be-
tween eleven n twelve thousand
dollars was reported. Between twenty
and twenty-five thousand dollars have
been reported by the Conferences of
the state.
We congratulate our own, Rev. j.
D. Wheaton for the splendid work he
is doing on the Meridian District.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23

Fort Knox, KY Feb. ia Il Clyoee
Beckley, Rt. 3, Pontotoc, Miss, was
recently promoted to the rank of Pri-
waite First Glass in the Woman's Army
Corps, it has been announced by Col
r. C. Thlockmorton, post commander
at Fort Knox.
Pfc. Beckley is at present assigned
to the 1550th Sou, Station Compi-
ment, WAC section and is the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Beatrice BeckIey.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23
MR.. J. X. OTIS IN CITY

Mr.. J. R. Otis, State Leader for
Negro Work of Alabama, member of
the faculty of Tuskegee Institute, was
in the city last Monday visiting rela-
tives and friends Mr. Otis is the
son of Mrs. Anna Graham and brother
to Mrs r. L. Young of this city. Mr..
Otis is doing outstanding work in the
state of Alabama.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23
Young Miss. Negroes
Migrating to ST. Louis With Out
++Age Certificates

Mississippi and other southern states
to take proof Of age with them in
seeking employment in other states.
This proof, it was stated, may be a
birth certificate, church record, such
as baptismal certificate or an insur-
ance policy Of several years standing,
on which the date of birth is recorded.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23

Mr. J. c. Williams, our hustling
president of H. B. A. Lodge No. p,
located at Toomsuba was in the H. B.
A. Office last Saturday Brother vii
liams states that he is making ready
fer the March Board.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23
LECTURF ON NEGRO HISTORY
1t. Col. Roscoe

1t. Col. Roscoe
| C. Giles
Chief Of the
Surgical Service,
Regional Station
Hospital No. /,
Fort Huachuca,
Arizona, who vs.
Gently lectured on
the Negro soldier
in American his
tory in connec-
! ton with the
Army's oriental
tion cours e
adapted from the
War Department
manual "Leader-
ship and tn e
I Negro Soldier"
Colonel Giles was
the first Negro
graduate of Cor
nell University's
College Of Medi-
cine. ~. S. Army
Photo.)
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23

Mrs Lucille Nelson and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lucy Mae Welch, left the
city last Friday for New York City.
They VIII join other relatives in the
big city.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23

Mr. William Bell, president Of lodge
No. 81, Lauderdale was in the office
to see the Secretary last week.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23
Felix We Know

Mr. G. D. Cotton, of West Enter
prise, was in the city last Monday on
business. s.. sslR
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23

Mr.. Hudson Barbee, owner of the
Barbee Casket Co. of Memphis, Tenn,
was in the office last Saturday on
business. Mr.. Barbee is doing a lucra-
tive business in Tennessee.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23

Bureau of Public Relations
/ HEROIC CHAPLAIN-Chaplai@
(Captain) Thomas A. jenkins CO
Charlotte, N. c., recipient of tha
Silver Star for gallantry in actio@
with the Fifth Army in Italy, is is
the United States on leave. Ass
signed to a Quartermaster truck
group in Italy, Chaplain Jenkins
citation states that an an area l7s
by brilliant flares, under heavy
enemy fire and bombing, Chez ads
ministered to the dying, assiste@
in the evacuation of the wounded
to points of safety and helped III
the Identification of the deas~
Throughout the enemy bombing
and strafng, his cool courage ana
disregard for his own safety .
inspired the officers and men," q
S. Army Photo from BPR0 j
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-02-23

Mississippi. Standard N"~z !
newspaper of character, circus
laton and opinion, with mors
than 10000 readers
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
RONALD CHRISTMAN, H. OF 1910 WILTSHIRE
-. :" never thought I'd have to shoot anybody

A 17-year-old youth who killed
his stepfather AS the latter
was breaking into his estranged
WifeS homo Saturday night viii
probably be released without
charges today, Inspector John o.
Whitman said.
The youth is Ronald Christman,
who lived al 1910 Wiltshire with
his mother Mrs Nelma Jaeger
Mrs larger. held With her son
for investigation over the week
end was released TODAY Tho
youth was held Tor further queS-
tioning
Killed was Bruno Jaeger ~. Of
lll9 EaStlaWn. 4 former pugiliSt
and wrestler who served in the
German army IN World War !
He and the Youths mother had
been separated nine Of the Is
months since they married
ChrlStman described his step
father As a drinking man who
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
I8-MO.-OId D-Day Vet
SmuSSIed to Detroit

some disciplinary problems tc
worry about.
"Once Vic held up whole
convoy when he went rabbit
hunting in a Belgian forest.
Bill said. "Another time he fell
out Of our jeep when we were
speeding down the Bad Neuheim
superhighway. But he didn't get
hurt"
Pfc. Konkel is spending most OF
his furlough studying his part in
a service show scheduled TO go Il
the Pacific soon. A graduate OF
DENLY High School. Bill was audi.
toned by the Phil Baker anc
Ethel Norman shows but had tC
forgo the theater temporarily
when he was inducted.
He holds five battle stars anc
the merltorious unit citation.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
Boys Find Riches
Spilled in Street

Five 1een-aged- youths walking
along Park near Washington
early yesterday were astonished
10 find seven bags of currency,
silver and checks amounting 10
several thousand dollars strewn
in the street.
Picking up the money they took
10 10 an equally shocked Statler
Hotel clerk who called police 10
learn II had been lost from a
Ryan Armored Car Service vehicle
driven by Ralph LenoX, s. OF
300 PreSt.
The youths are Jerry Ross. Il,
Of sl04 Mack, Ray LeClerc,
Il, Of 1886 Parker; Jack Michael,
rs. Of 34s5 Beals: James Murray.
rs. of 1928 Garland and Kenneth
Gsrgan II. Of l777 Concord.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
Fashion Note
Nylons and GirdIes Due
in Short Time

WASHINGTON. Aug. 20 (UP)
Government experts came up
today with cheering news for mi.
lady: NYlon stockings and two
way stretch girdles are just
around the corner.
In fact, the entire clothing OUT
look has improved tremendously
and prospects are that more
clothes of all kinds-and more
low priced clothes--will be ap-
pearing on retail shelves immedi-
ately.
Shoe rationing will end soon
possibly within two weeks and in
two months at the outside. A deci.
sion is expected as soon as a pro-
duction and supply survey is COM
pleted.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21

had a bad temper when drunk
was very abusive and had made
life miserable for me and my
mother
II never thought would have
10 shoot anybody" the youth
said IN Jail, "but knowing the
character Of the man ] don't
regret having done H. feel
better about IL now that I've
had good rest. ! was little
bat upset after IL happened
Asked whether he shot 10 scare
the siepia1her. Christman as
serted:
mo. I shot 10 Kill him"
The youthful slayer told police
he obtained the pistol from a
friend Thursday for protection
and had left II In the kitchen O.!
ms mothers home.
The stepisthcr came 10 the
residence Saturday night and
broke through a window after
being refused admitianCe through
locked doors. He was shot as he
crawled through the window
Mrs. Jaeger told investigators
she and her son had been threat
cned by her husband many times.
but that she was not 100 CON
Ccrned about their safety until
one of ms employees warned them
about A week ago,
An empioye of the slain man,
a painter and decorator. tole-
phoned Mrs. Jaeger that her huS-
band was carrying revolver
and had been acting strangely
she SAID
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
KILLED HERE

There were two traffic deaths IN
the Detroit area Sunday and two
out-state. but only one was re-
ported as the result Of an accident
on the open road.
\ At Jonesville. Tavern Marsh. lb,
was killed when A car left CS.llZ.
Two-year-old Teddy Lee Ward
was killed near Muskegon by a car
his ather was moving from a
driveway beside their home
Jack l., Bates, rs, OF no La
Belle. and Alex McGrath. 81, Of
146 Victor. died aS result OF ac-
Cidents in Highland Park
Parks did land office business.
More than $4,000 the biggest
attendance since the war began.
throneed the Detroit Zan--R Rouge
Park had 10000 visitors and there
we're 1000 bathers alone on Belle
lSlp
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
Congress 10 Act
On AtomContro|

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (UP)
President Truman will send
to Congress next month a spe-
cial message proposing permanent
government controI over all
phases of atomic energy develop
ment, 1t was revealed today.
Senator Thomas CD of Utah,
chairman of the Senate military
affairs mmitte said the
measure was now being prepared
by the war department and that
he probably would introduce IL
after the Presidents message.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
Peace Service
Fills Churches
Aug.

Yesterday was observed as
day Of prayer and thanksgiving
by thousands Of Detroiters IN re.
spOnse 10 President Trumans
proclamation.
Servicemen and women ap-
peared among the worshippers
and Gold Star mothers prayed
silently for their sons who had
died for freedom.
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
masses were attended by capacity
congregations, and ST. Mary's and
Our Lady of the Rosary conducted
special services in accordance
with the proclamation.
A union victory service was
held al the Metropolitan Metho-
dist Church last night at which
members of seven North Wood
ward churches participated.
Synagogs including BNai
David, conducted special rites.
DR.. Ansley &. Moore, minister
of the First Presbyterian Church
of Mobile, Ala, was guest pastor
at the Central Methodist Church.
ESSEX SCOTTISH PARADE
Similar religious services in
Windsor were highlighted by
parade Of members of the Essex
Scottish Regiment, including off.
GERS and men only recently re-
turned from German prison camps.
II was just three years to the
day that the regiment virtually
had been wiped out on the beaches
of Dieppe during a raid on the
continent.
The regiment marched to the
All Saints Anglican Church and
st. Alphonsus Roman Catholic
Church and were Joined by other
worshippers for the prayer serv.
ices.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
SRProgrdrn
To Be Rushed

The DSR's Streamlined, S25,-
100000 expansion program can be
swung into action quicker than
any other city-planned postwar
Improvement. Councilman Com
stock said today.
"It has been built mp grad
ually. sO the city has been able
10 lay aside the money TO start
it," Comstock declared.
Launching OF the project. after
common council approval, will be
delayed only by the lack of ma
terials.
COUNCIL IN TOUCH
"MemberS OF council have
been cOnversant with the plans
since they were started" Com
stock explained although IL
isn't part OF our duties To go
into details, 1 think the basic
ideas are entirely right.
"SOme little details Of the
plans will probably have To he
irOned out and som what
changed. but the main plan IL
sound and will accomplish what
we want in Detroit.
I'm In favor Of starting IL
the very minute we can see
chance Of carrying II through
without interruption" Comstock
added.
MATERIAL PROBLEM
1.-THE availability Of materials
will depend upon the pace OF
TecOnversiOn. Lack Of one or
two peacetime materials could
hold up the entire project"
Councilman VanAntwerp SAID
he was not familiar with detailed
DSR proposals but favored imme'
diate Improvement of the trans.
portation system for the accom-
mediation of the bulk of the city:
people. "
"Most people in Detroit are
dependent upon public trans
pOrtation," VanAntwerp said.
Everything that can he done 10
speed them to and from their
work should be dOne--tO accom-
mOdate the great masses Of
working people from whom the
city gets its wealth"
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
bus Stop Ads
Saginaw Man Willing
TO Furnish Benches

SAGINAW, Aug 20 - The bus
riding public was watching today
for city council action on pro-
posal which may give them
benches AZ bus stops al no expense
20 the city.
Councilmen have been petit
toned for permission 10 set up the
benches for advertising purposes.
Robert Arnold says ne Will fur
niSh the benches for the exclusive
right 10 sell advertising space on
them
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
Timken Plants Open
As Wage Dispute Ends

Production resumed today in
plant No. . and the hammer shop
Of Tlmken-Dctrolt Axle Co At
a mass meeting yesterday more
than 700 strikers. members OF
Local ia UAW-CIO. voted 10
end a strike begun Aug H.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
u. Of N. Lacks Homes
For 0ut-of- State Girls

ANN ARBOR. Aug. 20-No out
of-state undergraduate women will
be admitted 10 the University OF
Michigan the next semester unless
they can establish residences with
friends or relatives.
The university faces the most
serious housing shortage in its his
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
BELOW AVERAGE

The state wartime speed limit
of 35 miles per hour still stands,
although federal speed restrictions
have been removed. Modification,
or even the lifting. of the state
limit will be decided upon at a
conference of police and safety
officials today or tomorrow.
In the city itself, accidents were
below average and there was a
sharp drop in the issuance OF
speeding tickets and IN serious
traffic violations. There were only
158 accidents Saturday and Sun
day, compared with weekend OF
III. There were $50 major viola
tions. 100 fewer than the previous
weekend. and l6S speeding viola
tionS, 80 fever than on the pre-
ceding week end.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
Drivers Hold
To Safe Speed
Few Accidents Occur
in Weekend Traffic

Detroit motorists took TO the
open road over the weekend in
celebration of the end of gasoline
rationing. State police estimated
that traffic was 50 to Is per cent
greater than the prewar normal,
but there were no more than the
usual number Of accident deaths.
Capt. Caesar J. Scavarda oil the
state police traffic division, said
most motorists seemed TO realize
the limitations on speed imposed
by their old. worn tires. Speeds
OF 60 miles an hour or more were
rare. he reported, most motorists
preferring more reasonable
rate" of 45 or 50.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
SIb.58q,847 in Dimes

NEW YORK, Aug 20 up
The American public contributed
SIS, ,5S9,Si7 10 nc l945 march Of
dimes. Basil OConnor. president
of the Nationa! Foundation for
lnfantile Paralysis, announced to-
day
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21

One Of the youngest war refu-
gees ever to arrive in the United
States has just had his first taste
of milk after thriving on a liquid
diet that included beer.
He is 1S-month-old Vic-for
Victory, the toy spaniel smuggled
here from Europe by MP Pfc. Bill
Konkel. %, of 14409 Linnhurst,
who IS home on a 30-day lurlough.
The pup. veteran of five battles,
was brought home concealed in
the duffle bag Of his master when
Pfc Konkel returned 10 the United
States after is months overseas.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
TWO BUDDIES BACK FROM THE WARS

Pfc. Billy KOnkeI showing of Vie (fOr
victory, the dog that has been with him
since before the invasion and which Billy
smuggled here from Europe. The spaniel
pup is veteran of the invasion and of
four other battles with his Mp master.
Photo
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
BOUGHT on BIRTHDAY

The association OF the war
weary spaniel and the military
policeman began in Salisbury,
England when Bill bought the
dog on his 22d birthday, April 4,
1914
Bill took Vic on D-Day, and the
pair landed together al Omaha
beach. VIC took 10 foxholeS like a
veteran when the artillery bar
rage and bombing raids began and
managed 10 stay alongside his
master from the invasion through
France. Holland, Belgium and
Germany.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21
HELD Up CONVOY

Vic sometimes got into trouble,
too, which gave ms Mp master
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-21

tory.
Evening star., 1945-05-27

fortobIe before gong TO the old sto-
t'en for treotmen. Of hrs injuries
In odd,,on to the Silver Stor he
wos decorated with the Purple heort
Much Of the credit for the omozine
record Of the Med,col Corps in the
u,nimized ro,e Of oosuolty fotol,t,es
goes to such old men os Pic Moe
Pherson. whose oouroee ond devotion
to duty hove mode one OF the most
heroic records IN this world vide con-
flict.
The SON Of Mr.. ord Mrs r D.
MACPHERSON, 1892 Ontor,o pIoce NV.
Pfc MACPHERSON attended public
schools here. entering the service in
November, l943 He nod been serving
overseas since August. 1914 His
widow ond "a month old douehter
live OF 1920 CIydesdole pIooe NV
He hos two brothers in the Army,
Seret WoIker MACPHERSON, who is
with the 5th Army in ItoIy. ond Mos
ter Seret Gordon +. MACPHERSON, with
the Air Tronspot Commond here.
This is one Of seres OF portroits
Of our decorated fighting men by New
mon Sudduth Of The Stors ort ,toff.
Evening star., 1945-05-27

Medicol old mon with the 328th
lnfontry Division. Pic. MACPHERSON, II,
hos been posthumousiy o~orded the
Silver Stor for heroic oetion when.
seriously wounded himself. he con-
tinued to evocuote cosuoities from O
combot oreo ond treot their wounds.
The young medic died March 7 Of
wounds received in ioter oct,on.
Members OF his division, the eito-
ton soys. hod entered on oreo sub
leeted to heovy Germon ortiIiery fire
The streets were being eombed BY
moehine ond mortor fire, ond severol
casualties 10y heIpiessIy out in the
street. unoble to move from no
mons Iond
To the rescue come Pic. MocPher.
son. who ~os under cover in O neorby
building He crowIed out under fire
to one Of the wounded ond brought
him to safety On his way TO the
second oosuoty he ~os hit by shrop-
mel in the left hand and left eye.
Despite the poin OF his own wounds
he brought the mon in ond mode
two more trios for the remaining
casualties Then he treoted oil four
OF the wounded and mode them COM
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-01-11

Master Sergeant William Spiker,
who had spent thirty days here with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dice Spilier
and other relatives, after more than
two years in Australia and New
Guinea, is leaving this week for the
west coast where he will return to
his unit
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-01-11
New Ruling In Regard To Subscribers

There is still acute shortage of paper and weekly
papers further reductions in the newsprnt supply
during 1915 Our constantly increasing subscription list has
additional work, and with continued
shortage The Republican compelled rather
rigid ruling in regard to its subscribers.
We will endeavor give subscriber notice month
advance informing their subscription the
will expire and the due for additional period Sub
scriptions payable in advance
end of the period indicated the notice there has
renewal subscription will be cancelled and the
of the subscriber taken from the list.
This ruling being made not to undue hardship
individual take advantage Of the situation in this
county which finds the territory with only one newspaper but
made simply nothing do under the
Vailng circumstances
will be stricken from the list to provide
paper those who paup subscribers The
newsprnt supply such that other regulation to fit
This seemingly stringent action greatly regretted by the
absolutely under present conditions