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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
Former st. Thomas Chaplain
Writes of Middle East

Editor: have been assigned TO
the Middle East Theater after hav-
ing completed my basic military
training at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. /
am with the Air Transport Com
mand station hospital under re-
stricted order. The rainy season is
on, and dampness and malaria
transmitting mosquitoes are on the
warpath.
Travelling by plane, l stopped off
in Casablanca. 1t is one of the most
dangerous sections in the Middle
East. Arabs and professional
thieves have things their way. They
will steal the buttons off your
clothes without your ever know
ing. They are experts in jack roll
ing. Many soldiers have had their
threats slashed in that city. They
are strange mixture of human
beings, of diversities of tongues and
colors. From the Azores to Dakar,
we encounter an altogether differ
ent situation. Beggars and buyers
paying two to one for American
dollars. 1 do not know how long
l shall be in these parts, but there
is no place on earth like America.
Sincerely yours,
Melbourne R. Hogarth
O-932 968
Chaplain, U. S. Army
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
OUR READERS SAY
Says Mrs. Pratt Against
Stock Girl Jobs

Stock Girl Jobs
Editor: l would like to congratu-
late the paper for running the
article of Mrs. Vera Pratt. 1t is
past the time for our girls to stop
being satisfied with crumbs from
the table. Until Negro women as
sumo some race pride and try to
take advantage of the opportuni-
ties which come their way, the race
will progress very slowly. l am
passing this paper with the article
in it on TO others in the hope it will
do some good.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Jessie Mae Carter
Minneapolis
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
BIRTHDAYS

One of the most popular COL
umns in the paper is the space
devoted to birthday greetings.
If you live in Minneapolis tele-
phone the birthdates of your family
and friends to Miss Booker, Mid
way 8340. Mrs. Crews will take
the dates in St. Paul at CEDAR
moo
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
Major Homer Roberts Sends
Final Message to NeWspaDers


Editor: Before signing off on this
job, the undersigned has planned
and is having prepared two features
which it is hoped will serve a good
purpose.
Number one will treat with the
present all-important separation
from the Army, showing high
point" men going through the pro-
cess of being discharged. Number
two will have historical significance
in that it will show the Goldman
Field Army Air Base, which is the
only Air Base ever commanded and
stated entirely with Negro per-
sonnet.
Sincerely yours,
Homer B. Roberts
Major, c. NJ. P.
Chief, Negro Interest Section
Press Branch, War Department
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
Urges Strict Handling
OF Harlem's Young
Gangsters By Police
RY Dan Gardner

Police Harlem the other week rounded up members of
several kid gangs for what intended to be frank discus
sion of the of juvenile delinquency sweeping the area
and also method of telling the lads involved that the
police planning to crack down voators of law
An assorted and motley array of young hoodlums
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
COlumnist Percy Villa Sends


COlumniSt Percy Villa Sends
In His Subscription
Editor: For some time l have
intended writing you as to how
well l enjoy reading your fighting
paper. 1 want you to know that
hardly an item gets by without my
reading it. Enclosed you will find
a check for years subscription to
the paper. Thanks for all past con-
siderations, and my best regards
to the best staff.
Sincerely yours,
Percy Villa
Minneapolis, MINI.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
African RIGHTS

Are Africans people? is interesting the
Ia former colonies suggested they given
their freedom.
Our Department that ays record
Mussoini justifes her retenions said colonies
One of the Big Three Russia favors dividing the said colonies
among England, United States, and herself.
While the of Russia Africa would nfuang her
allies the United States and England Russia concept
directly opposed quite
probable that the Africans would fare better under Russian rule
State Rights
Those Southern Congressman who batd hard against Kill
gore unemployment compensation
of the rights of their respective They however
Federal being used make the period of longer Their
real intention keep the compensation low that it will
the low wage standard prevailing in their states
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere thanks
to the many friends, neighbors and rela-
| tiyes, for the sympathy and kindness
shown US during our recent bereavement
IN the passing of our beloved father. Mere
| dith J. Graham. Also for the beautiful
| floral offerings, and to those who donated
| cars. Grateful thanks to the Rev. Floyd
Massey, Jr., for his comforting message.
Mrs. Maurice Boyd
Mrs. Dorothy Roberts
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
Cards of Thanks
Appreciation
CARD OF THANKS

l wish to thank my friends and neiRhbors
for the cards, flowers and money sent me
during my confinement at University Hospi-
tai. Special thanks to Rev. A. F. Martin
and Rev. H. c. Boyd and others for their
prayers. God Bless You All!
lnAA-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
la. Reader Sends Subscription
To Paper to Get Local News

Editor: Just a line to let you
know that we are thinking of you
and the fine people up there.
Enclosed is a money order for
your paper for six months sub
scription, as we like to read what
is happening there in Minnesota.
Wishing you the best in life, and
hoping for your continued success,
l am
Sincerely yours,
Frank L. Alsup
AL 9th Ave. S. W.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
Phyllis WhedtleY
Opens Fall Program
On October LIST

Phyllis Wheatley settlement an
nounces the beginning of its fall
program on Monday, Oct. l, at 800
p. m. Glasses and activities are
now in progress. Adults interested
in home nursing, sewing, and
dramatics may register in person
or by calling Oh. 1864.
Phyllis Wheatley House invites
church clubs and social clubs to use
the facilities of the house for their
meetings and entertainments. Ap-
plications should be made in writ
ing.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28

Miss Clara Curry, 296 n. St.
Adams, who has been confined for
the past week to her home with
flu and sinus trouble, is able to be
up.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
Louisville Dolly Pepper Attqcks Discrimination


The Negro lawyer against exclusion from banquet
planned district meeting of the Kentucky State
citation should recognized for what protest against community
this instance from the fact that Negro
compelled by statute to be member of the
ton and thereby matter of right clearly entitled attend all
of its official proceedings But the basic grievance obviously
the exclusion of Negroes generally from public eating places in Louis
v In this the city not of unique Even in North
Cities where frequently and hotel keepers forbid
den by law refuse who the situation
vastly different.
Negroes attended public dinners with white
Louisville certainly has quite
conceivable that the bar association banquet had held
being called the Negro members had attended
dent would have been provoked
Whatever anybOdy of social equality for the Negro
whatever exactly social equality" how admitting
Negro public dinner cnfers this him. People invited
public dinner for the they invited to each others
mutually personal background soaby
family friendship affection They invited because of mutual
public professional interest.
understand least little how it
recipient public dinner knowledge
would be unwelcome possibly nsuted accepted We
understand that feeling better perhaps than understand the
which imposing segregation calling and
humang FORM But this state of mind widespread and because
unreasonabenes is the difficult change will
whatever decision the bar association
possibly
bar them from any official proceedings.
whatever point gained lost here is insignificant beside
segregation from public dinners which
the fact that only of all Kenucy lawyers
Negroes Negroes from economic and educational
opportunities which that and the issue is better
there of where the possible prejudice side and emotion
other grow of all proportion to the end sight
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28
Sufety for the Public

appalled, at the tremendous loss of life which the
victory demanded quarter million of finest
men have Europe Africa and ASIA and the
where many critical conflicts of history staged The
total casualty million brings home tragic fashion the
human costs of
Advertising solve the tremendous prob
lem of safe driving help greatly however, convince
public good engineering highways police control of
traffic operation of and education Of
the public part of for the
future.-Adverising Age. .....
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28

NIsItOTs were:
Mr.. William Carter, ANN S/6 William
W. Sayles, St. Paul Mrs. Annie S. Foster
Henderson, 800 S3rd St., Oakland. Calf. ::
Louella Camelson. St. Paul; Mrs. James
Sanders, Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Edward Beas-
ley, Omaha, Neb. Mrs. John w. johnson,
St. Paul; Mr.. David Williams, St Paul |;
Mrs. Beneva Bobo, Chicago. ILL.,. Mrs.
Ezella Kurtz, Indianapolis, Ind.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28

Sunday evening worship service will be
in charge Of the Missionary Society. Mrs.
Lydia Brown and others will make reports
on the Womens Convention of the Ma
tional Baptist Convention, Inc, which met
at Detroit, Michigan, Sept. SO.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28

{: Mrs.
L3; Mrs.
George
pl. Joe
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28

1t was also made clear in the message
that We only lift ourselves by listening
to the words of our Master and doing
the things that are fit in his eyesight.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28

ans en-
club at
ay, Sep
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28

Rev. Clarence T. R. Nelson will give
his answer to the question, When viii
the World End?' in a special sermon
on Sunday at II a. m, in the Camphor
Memorial Methodist Church, 5s5 Fuller
Avenue, st. Paul
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-09-28

ough a
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| }. Dam
| OrtOn Of
: States
in Du-
her hus-
wn, and
East 9th
'ent 10
eatre Of
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will be
Harris
Baptist
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ence in
pastor,
las pur-
brother,
the Big
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Baptist
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-03-24
Roosevelt Backs
East Indian Bill

WASHINGTON -,calvins N.s.
Service = President Roosssel, n,
declared himself behind tho Iue..
Celler Bill which permits in.msfs.
ton and naturalization n Fas
Indians He declared the hiiI IN.
portant and desirable" to help a.,
the war and 10 establish se,u.
peace President Roosevelt ~.
pressed his views in a letter i,
Chairman Samuel Dicksiein ~ -.
House Immigration and Aa'uraa.
zation Committee which is consic.
crng the bill
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-03-24
Your Merchant Does His Part
Dorkened Windows are Patriotic Windows

the Governments brownout program helps the effort
your merchant heer compesahough real sacrifice
many business establishments Light has been used for
powerful selling tool important help attracting business
and making sales During the bownou seek your merchant
though his darkencd store front is harder to locate
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-03-24
$500 Tons Of Cool Saved Each Winter Month

In southeastern Michigan alon-n the served by Detroit Edison
the brownout will $500 coal by
reducing the electricity. The coal difference
cold and merchants
doing their share You help themand yourseb cooperating
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-03-24
BROWDER AT
GRAYSTONE
APRIL

Fesl Rrcwdsf national pre- H'ni
~ the c0mniun.r fa''f''al Nss'" Z.
alton viii disuls, IT heran.tli'n.
ta san Francisco AZ rally.
Apl s,h a. 7so pm aiiiie Cray
ouo Bathrooms 4-;7 ~ooiNari
a.tioe
81 BfnVder- ,'5li Ia the sfsen-
- Of democracy assumes gres' rol-
ri,al significance coming almos'
IN me e.e I ne san Francisco
limited Nations Confeieaef and az
time when Detroit la9of and u
Dor on a.natlonal scale is confront
ed with 2 rusnber Of SefioN- p'oa
lcms RELAXED - INC var eft7rf and
~ ihe pos war period
Gins Three 20 sop- ioiued me
,llr,h Tue choir sang under
ihe direction o. Nr Moore Mrs
~ Thomas WAS accompanies
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-03-24
pIM-oUr

Din orr means dim
ming and shielding
all outdoor lighting
Coastal cities not
dimmed out produce a
shy glow that be.
trays the silhouettes Of
ships TO enemy sub
marines.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-03-24
BLAcK-our

Black-oHf means com.
plete elimination OF
outdoor Lighting. and
masking OF indoor
lighting from outside
view. The purpose i,
20 svoid guiding enc
my bombers BY a show
OF lights.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-03-24

re9osie rev J s Marry pas
TOT.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-12-06
Jackson Man Buys
Durunt Rudio Shop

Ray Afford, formerly connected
with the Moore's Radio Service in
Jackson, has purchased the Affords
Radio Shop in Durant and is now
open for business. Mr.. Afford is no
relation Of the late H. A. Afford,
owner Of the Afford Radio Shop here
for three years.
Mrs. Afford and their four chill
dren viii join Mr.. Afford in Durant
to make their home as soon az they
a dispose Of their home in Jackson.
They are Ray, Jr., IT; Jimmy, IL;
Alice Joyce, II and Juanita Jane, s
months.
Mr.. C. F. Moore and w. M. Grit
fifth are associated with Mr.. Afford
in the shop, Mr.. Afford stated and
the public is invited to give their ser
vice a trial. Expert repair work and
efficient, prompt service Is guaran-
teed.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-12-06
Eden Womun's Brother
Passes November 18th

Relatives and friends regret to hear
Of the death Of Warren Hatley, 50.
of 528 Tallahatchie Ave., Clarksdale,
who died November 10, at the Veter-
ans Hospital in Memphis. He had
been ill since March when stricken
at work. During Warld War I 10
served his country in . Supply ana
Receiving Company Of the Army.
His service for the Illinois Central
Railroad Company covered . period
Of Is years.
Funeral services were held ct Pf.-
gah Baptist Church nsar Greenwood
in the community whsfsshs spent In
boyhocd days. He was Gsoa mem-
Der Of that church, Interment waa
in the Pisgah Cemetery.
His many kind deeds won Tor hin
. host Of friends who Join his family
in SORROW.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Annie Ben
Hatley formerly Miss Annie Ben
Harthcock Of this county, and Two
daughters, Misses Dorothy Ann and
Frances Hatley.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-12-06
Duront- FootbuIIers Are
Holmes County Champs
BY William Cathy

Having tumbled every Holmes
county foe by a comfortable margin
during the season, the Durant High
Tigers clawed their way to another
county title in an excellent display
Of scrappiness, team work, spirit and
determination.
The recent victory ove Lexington
was the one that applied the clinch-
err to a commendable campaign and
occasioned great rejoicing among the
local ranks.
In addition to handling the Purple
Wave its second defeat Of the year,
90 to IL, Durant annexed the fol-
lowing other triumphs: Durant IL.
Belzoni 6; Durant 80, McAdams o.
Durant so, Tchula s; Durant "B" so,
Tchula "A" 10; Sails scored a 6 to Q
decision for the Tigers only loss.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-12-06
Steve MusseIwhite
Gets Discharge

Tech.-4 Stephen Musselwhite
arrived Tuesday night after re-
ceiving his discharge at Camp
Shelby. He has seen ~ months
of service out of this country,
serving both in the ETC and
Pacific region.
Steve sailed from the States
in August, 1943, landed in Afri-
ca, was there only a short time
before going to Italy. Arriving
in Italy Oct. 10, 1913, the hos
pital unit with which he served,
was set up. It was the first
American hospital to begin OPP
Grating in Europe. They receiv-
ed their first patients on Oct. II
and attended 27,5O0 patients
during their stay in Italy, in a
500 bed hospital.
Upon leaving Italy Steve's
unit sailed for the Pacific area
and on their way the ship was
attacked by two Jap submarines
in the China Sea on August IL
just 3 days before the surren-
der of Japan. They landed in
Okinawa and from there they
sailed for home.
Steve says the most interest
ing things he saw were the ruins
Of Pompeii, Vatican City, Pope
Plus. and the eruption Of Mt
Vesu Vius in Naples. His unit
was awarded the Meritorious
Service Plaque.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-12-06
Methodist Church To
Have Xmas Program

On December 16, at TOO o.
clock the Young Peoples Depart
ment of the Methodist Church
will sponsor a Christmas pro-
gram. Christmas Joy" will be
the theme. Christmas of 1916
should be q time of special re-
joicing, serving and giving and
with this thought in mind this
program is planned.
The public is cordially invited
and all members of the Method
list church who attend are asked
to bring a gift of food, canned
goods, toys or clothing to be
placed on the Christmas tree and
later packed for distribution to
the needy families in our COM
munity.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-12-06
|TthuIa Leads County
In War Fund Drive

With a contribution of $1,000.
%, Tchula leads all other com.
munities in the county in con.
tributing to the National War
Fund Drive, according to Pat M
Barrett, County Chairman. Com.
munities reporting are:
Acona, SALTS; West, 425.15
Pickens, 1890; Emory, 1850;
Tchula, 16O9.22; Durant, 897.35;
Thornton, 1900; Coxburg, 49,
so; Ebenezer, 1850; Cruger,
1851 Lexington, 1895.
Lexington's report is incom-
plete and Mileston, Bethesda,
Bowling Green, Goodman and
Centerville are yet to be heard
from. Contributions now total
$5,381.52.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-12-06
Rites Wednesday
For Sails Woman

Funeral services for Mrs. Maud
Love Dodd were held Wednesday,
December 9th, at 3 p. m. from the
family residence at Sails after .
two months illness. The Rev. L. n.
Wright conducted the services. Burial
was in the Sails Cemetery.
Mrs. Dodd was born in Sails In
1878. She became the bride Of Henry
Smith Dodd in 1904. She was a mem
Der of the Methodist Church Of Sal
lis.
Surviving are two sons, Henry
Love Dodd and William Thomas
Dodd, both of Sails, one brother, ].
R. Love and Mrs. Tom Ashley of Du-
rant, q niece.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-12-06
j. R. Brown Rites
Held On tuesday

The many Holmes county friends
OF the Brown family sympathixe with
them in the passing Of Mr.. J. r,
Brown who died Sunday night. Dec.
z. at his home. He was II years
Of age.
Nj. Brown had been in poor health
the last two years and just q week
prior to his death he had become
worse. He had served Holmes county
Tor eight years a. supervisor. He
was . merchant and had farming in
terests.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
morning At 1000 o'clock from the
Methodist Church with the Rev. E.
s. Lewis and Rev. w. P. Bailey con-
Quoting. Interment was in Mizpah
Cemetery in Durant.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Hat
tie Conn Brown, q son, J. R. Brown,
Durant; two daughters. Mrs. H. H.
Ledyard and Miss Margaret Brown,
both Of Jackson; two sisters, Mrs.. J.
+. Hudson, Ripley; and Mrs. C. H.
Hopkins, Collierville, and q brother,
A. H. Brown, Durant.
P~allbearers were: H. J. Montgom-
cry, Ray Campbell, Max Ferguson,
Phil Terry, Jake Herman, ". S. Heg-
gle, Perry Roby, Herman Clements.
Honorary pallbearers were: Murff
Melton, Chanley Melton, JEFF Dodd,
E. B. Guess, A. B. Clements, R. l.
Cooper, J. T. Nicely, j. E. Ham, A. B.
Ellington, R. E. Rosson, r. M. Lyon
and Leroy Paris.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-12-06
is John c. WigIey
On Leyte Island

Tacoloban, Leyte-Technician Fifth
Grade John C. Wigley, age 30, whose
home address is Route No. 4, Lexing-
ton, is serving as q cook with the
10th Chemical Processing Company,
located near Tacloban.
Overseas since March 1914, TI6
Wigley is entitled to wear Asiatic-
Pacific theatre ribbon, with two bat
tie stars for the New Guinea and
Leyte campaings, the Philippine
Liberation ribbon and the Good Con-
duct Medal.
Prior to his entry into the service
TI5 Wigley was engaged in farming
near Lexington.
He is a former student Of the Cox
burg public schools.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-12-06
vFW Meets tuesday
In Lexington
Overseas Vets Are
Asked To Plan To
Join Post Now

All overseas veterans In Holmea
county are urged to attend . meeting
to be held in Lexington Tuesday
evening at eight o'clock At the Lex.
ington Country Club Of the Ohio c,
Byrd Post No. 1850 Of tho Veterans
Of Foreign Wars.
A number Of overseas veterans
from Durant, Goodman and Tchuls
belong to the Post as we'll a. Lex
ington men. The roster now includes
ninety members.
The WV maintains offices In Room
EOS Of the War Memorial Building in
Jackson and its service officer, T. K,
Stapleton, is n Of tho best In the
country. Veterans are invited to take
advantage Of his services which don't
cost them one cent.
Entertainment will be provided u
the Tuesday meeting and all over
seas servicemen are urged to attend
Auxiliary Meets
The WV Auxiliary for the ladies
will meet at the Lexington City Hall
at the same time and all wives, moth
ers and sisters Of overseas veterans
are eligible for membership.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-12-06
Sewing Factory Plans
Lexington Location;
Labor Survey Made
Girls and Women
Urged To Register
At City Hol|

Attention Of all the white sirle
and women In Lexington and vieaD-
ity Is called to the announcemenA
that q sewing factory il planning -
open soon in Lexington IL enoueA
labor Is available.
A representative Of the faetpn
will be at the Lexington City Han
Friday, Saturday and Monday, Dea
z, 8 and 10th to take applications fr
employment and to talk to persons
who think they might be interested
in working for the concern. The rep
resentative will be at the Lexington
City Hall from nine o'clock until
six o'clock on the days mentioned
All ladies and girls who think
they might be interested in secur-
ing employment at home or near
home r urged to call at the City
Hall on the days mentioned for de-
tails with no obligation.
People all over the county may
register If they desire work in Lex
ington and the attention Of citizens
Of Tchula, Durant, Pickens and 9th
er towns in the county is asked for
this announcement.
Other towns similar to Lexington
in population and situation have
secured factories with sizeable pay
rolls to good advantage. The Indus
trial Committee Of the Lexington
Chamber of Commerce has been
active in seeking ar industry for
Lexington.