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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

in the midst of the Bavarian noun
tains. In addition to the Bronze
Star awards, a prize was warded
to the best dressed soldier. The
choice was finally narrowed down
to II men. Col. Johnson said it
was almost impossible to select the
winner from these II because they
were all perfectly dressed. But in
the end. Sgt. Randle was selected.
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Sherrod- FlLncheSS Marriage
Announced
rendered a Birthday Party

The neighborhood children were
royalty entertained on Sunday af-
ternoon, August 26, when Mrs. AL
media E. Smith Luckett entertined
in honor of the 4th birthday ami
versary of her daughter, Vera.
Turnout the afternoon the young
people enjoyed games and tasty re-
fresments of ice cream, cake, can
dy and nuts Mrs. Luckett was as
sisted in entertaining and serving
her guests by Misses Herdia Man
gum and Ruth Thomas. Those
sharing in the pleasure of the af-
ternoon were Lue Thelmon Coop
er, Evelett Brewer, Katie Mae and
brother, Mae Robert Davenport,
Duel B. Owens, Evelyn Delius, Cla-
leen Williams, Walter Williams,
Chellie H. Williams, Robert Early
Velmon Henderson, Johnnie Mer-
ria, Hubby Sandy, Vivian Amoser,
Gloria Ann Amoser, Joe E. Jones,
Lee Roy, Girl Mae McFeiId, Katie
Frances, Alexander Young and
sister. Others who helped enter
tain the young people were Mrs
Josie Perkins and Miss Gladys
Hawkins.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

Pfc. Obie NJ McNair, colored,
member of Co. e." Oath Infantry,
formerly of Florence, was dis
charged at Camp Shelby August
20. Indicted January 90, 1871 he
was overseas three years, four
months and seven days, and was
warded the Good Conduct Medal,
American Defense Service Medal,
and APTO Medal.
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by Brother 0. l.. Palmer. Delicious
refreshments were served during
meeting, visitors are always invit-
the social hour. All members are
Mrs. Naomi Dent, secretary; Mrs.
urged to be present at the next
I'd. Bro. j. H. Bernard, president,
Velma Walker, reporter.
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Mrs. Alice Davis has had as her
house guests, her daughter, Mrs
Irene Triplett and children, Jackies
Baby Ruth and R. L. Jr., of Pickens
Friends of Mrs. Lille Longstreet
Bailey are happy to know that her
father is much better after an i'll
ness that confined him to the hos
pital for several days. At his bed
side have been his other two chill
dren also, Miss Brusie Longstreet
and Mrs. Sammie Smith of Chicago
Miss Elva Theresa Howard who
recently received her B. S. degree
in Home Economics at Tougaloo
College, left for West Point, Miss,
Tuesday evening, where she will
be head of the Home Economics
Department. Miss Howard is the
lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Alexander Howard of this city.
Pfc. Richard Vaughn is visiting
in the city as guest of his mother,
Mrs. Ernestine Vaugn and sisters
Miss r. V. Vaughn and Mrs. Odes-
sa V. Green, 1904 Pleasant Avenue
Other relatives and friends were
deligted to greet him and help to
make his visit a most enjoyable
one. Before his induction he was
one of the several colored messen-
ger boys for Western Union here
From here he will report to Camp
Bill, Meadville, Calf.
T-5 Marion Gray is in the city
as the guest of his mother and
sisters and other relatives and
friends. T-5 Gray is a talented and
progressive young pianist and sing
er. Before entering service he was
pianist for local Methodist
church. He has served on many oc-
casion as pianist at religious SER
vices and social affairs at the USO
where he is stationed. He is popu-
lar and well liked by all who know
him.
Friends of Mrs. Lucille Rhodes
Green Streetw i'll be deligted to
know that she is recovering favor
ably after having her tonsils re-
moved at the Jackson Infirmary
where she has served as nurse for
some time Her friends wish for
her a speedy recovery.
Services at the New Hope M. B.
Church Sunday, Sept. 2 were con-
Quoted by Rev. Sinclair who
brought a message that was in
spring and full of fire. On Sunday
night the sermon was delivered by
the pastor, who preached special
text requested by sinner man.
This sermon was greatly enjoyed
by all. There will be a baptizing
at the church the third Sunday in
September.
Mrs. NJ H. Slaughter left the
city recently for Chicago where
she will visit relatives and friends.
Mrs Minnie Williams rnt,,rnnd
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MADAM BLANCH
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LOCATED SOUTH HIGHWAY 81 JACKSON MISS.
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here recently after long summer
vacation which she spent with her
sister, Mrs. Laura Whealey in To-
ledo, Ohio. She also visited in
Canada.
Cpl. Robert lanyard was here
on a 80 day furlough after serving
% months in the European Theatre
of War
Pvt. Willie Nichols is home on a
II day furlough, visiting relatives
and friends.
Cpl. Ebert Tins is home on a
ID day furlough visitin relatives
and friends, also his brother, Sgt.
John Tins is here for 80 day fur
Tough after serving % months in
the South Pacific. They are sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Tins, S.
Gallatin Street.
News has been received that
Johnnie Franklin, Stewards Mate,
first class, USNR, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. J. Franklin, 1906 Pleasant
Ave, is serving on the battleship
Alabama in Tokyo Bay, which is
part of the powerful Pacific fleet
completing the first stages of the
occupation of Japan
Mr.. Charles Mitchell of Pittsburg
Pa, was recent visitor in the
home of his sister and brother in
law, Mr.. and Mrs Nose King, on
Bishop Street in Jackson. After
spending two weeks with his ssister
he left Friday, August 81 and will
stop for a short visit with other
relatives and friends in Durant, be-
fore returning to his home.
We are sorry to hear that J. c.
Lovett, husband of Mrs Nell Lewis
Lovett, is confined to the l. c.
Hospital in New Orleans 1t is hop
ed that he will have a speedy re-
covery.
CT Curlee Johnson of Key Field
is spending the weekend with his
brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs
Willard Johnson, Poindexter st.
The Christian Bible Glass met
last week in the home of Mrs. Ber-
nice James, Whitfield St Devotion
was led by Mrs. Fannie Bernard
Following interesting remarks by
the president the lesson was taught
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w eSlegdn Guild Meet

Wesleyan Guild Meet
The Wesleyan Service Guild of
Pratt Memorial Church met in the
home of Mrs. Gladys Moore on w.
Pascagoula Street, with the resi-
cent presiding. After the compile
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08
Pedhrl Street Monthly
Meeting Held

Meeting Held
The Pearl Street Monthly End
Meeting met at the home of Mrs.
Henreen Picket, West Pearl Street
with a full attendance. Following
an Interesting business session, the
meeting ended with delicious re-
freshments being served by the
hostess. Members present were:
Mesdames Fannie Reed, D. H.
Rhodes, Ora Brooks, Susie Hair,
Adie Lewis, Grace Stevens, Hen
rene Picket, VIM Oats, Elcee Eu-
dage, Mary c. Nicholson. Two Wis
itors were present, Mrs. Lottie
Brooks and Mrs. Nathan. The next
meeting will be in the home of
Mrs. Spencer. T. L. Dotson, Presi-
dent; Emma Cotton, Secretary.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08
Tidbits of News
About Folk We
Know

MI. ana MRS. EDWARD Lee, own
ers of the Mill & Oakley Cafe, have
returned to their home on Oakley
Street after a most delightful two
weeks spent in Hot Springs, Little
Rock and other cities. The Lees,
both popular in business, civic and
social affairs of the city, report
themselves much rested and re-
freshed after this trip While they
wre away the Mill & Oakley Cafe
was closed so that all employees
might enjoy their vacation at the
same time.
Cpl. w. A. Archie, of Camp Le-
june, N. c., Miss Leonia Moore, r.
~, of Houston, Texas and Miss
Lenten Moore of Canton, were hon
ored with grand party Thursday
evenin, August 80, at the home of
Mrs John Archie They were greet
ed by many friends and relatives.
This affair was given by Mr. and
Mrs w. E. Laws, Mrs. Addie Veals
and Mrs. John Archie.
Rev. and Mrs. Joe Stafney, Jr.,
of 121 Union Street, announce the
birth of baby boy, Joe Stafney.
III, at their home on August II.
The mother is the former Olivia
Miller. Maternal grandmother Isl
Mrs Annie Mae Kimbro and the
paternal grandparents are Rev.
and Mrs. G. w. Staffney, Sr.
Miss Dorothy Oliver, West Cohea
Street, has returned to the city af-
ter an extended visit in Chicago
with relatives and friends. Miss
Oliver will return to Tougaloo
Coolege soon where she will be a
member of the Senior college class.
Miss Vera Smith hos returned to
her home on North Parish Street
after spending her vacation with
her sister, Mrs. Annie Ruth Crock
er, of Washington, D. c. Miss
Smith will return to Fisk College
in Nashville, Tenn, soon where
she will be member Of the Senior
college class.
Seaman and Mrs. Cyril Croker
are in the city visiting in the home
of Mrs. Crocker's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Smith, North Parish
Street Mrs. Croker is the former
Annie Ruth Smith.
Mrs. Martha Mae Allen is here
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller Mosley, West Cohea Street.
Mrs. Allen is a member of the
faculty of Tennessee State College,
Nashville, Tenn.
Mrs. Lena Duron of Chicago is
visiting in the home of her mother,
Mrs. Frances WEIGH, and sister,
Mrs. Bessie Parish
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JACKSON SOCIAL NEWS
By SARAH McNEANIER HARVEY


ton of all business the program
committee presented a delightfully."-
interesting program. Two new
members were added to the circle
at this meeting. The hostess was
very charming as she served a de-
hcious supper to the guests The
next meeting will be held in the
home of Miss Cleo Moore.
Sherrod- lunches Marriage
Announced
Of much interest to their many
friends is the announcement made
by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert lunches,
838 Dreyfus Street, of thte recent
marriage of their niece, Barbara,
to Robert Sherrod, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Huston Sherrod, 1101 Mobile
Ave. Mrs Sherrod is a former
graduate of Lanier High School
and popular in younger social cir
cles of the city.
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Now Buy Victor Bonds.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

Miss G.. T. Hart, of 1875 E. Cohea
St, will accompany her niece, Miss
Frankye Elise Hillery, to Augusta,
Ca, where Frankye will enter
Paine College Gas Freshman in
College, Sept. 4, after having re-
ceived a scholarship and fellow
ship.
NelUly-WedS Entertained
A delightful affair of the past
week was the shower given by
Misses Lois Wilson, Gwendolyn
Greene, Varon Owens and Louise
Clemmons in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Leroy Beal, newlyweds at the
Service Club. Those sharing the
pleasures of this affair wit the
honored guests were Misses Ida
Mae Johnson, Muriel Cypress, Del
la Chambliss, Ollie Anderson, Hat
tie Henderson, Lois Crawford, Mar
celia Hill, Gloria Topp Yvonne
Edwards, Ruth M. Hair, Barbara
Beadle, and Messrs. H. L. Denton,
Jr., Kline Wilkerson, O. F. Smith,
Albert Porter, Willie B. Reynolds.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

Mrs. Lena Duron of Chicago is
visiting in the home of her mother,
Mrs. Frances WEIGH, and sister,
Mrs. Bessie Parish.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

Seaman and Mrs. Cyril Croker
are in the city visiting in the home
of Mrs Crocker's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Smith, North Parish
Street. Mrs. Croker is the former
Annie Ruth Smith.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

Pvt. Willie Nichols is home on a
II day furlough, visiting relatives
and friends.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

The Christian Bible Glass met
last week in the home of Mrs. Ber-
nice James, Whitfield St Devotion
was led by Mrs Fannie Bernard.
Following interesting remarks by
the president the lesson was taught
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

Mrs. Martha Mae Allen is here
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller MosIey, West Cohea Street.
Mrs. Allen is a member of the
faculty of Tennessee State College,
Nashville, Tenn.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

Mrs. M. H. Slaughter left the
city recently for Chicago where
she will visit relatives and friends.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

CT. Curlee Johnson of Key Field
is spending the weekend with his
brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs
Willard Johnson, Poindexter St.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

Cpl. Robert lanyard was here
on 80 day furlough after serving
% months in the European Theatre
of War
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

We are sorry to hear that j. c.
Lovett, husband of Mrs. Nell Lewis
Lovett, is confined to the l. c..
Hospital in New Orleans. 1t is hop
ed that he will have a speedy re-
covery.
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Mrs Minnie Williams returned
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

here recently after long summer
vacation which she spent with her
sister, Mrs Laura Whealey in To-
ledo, Ohio. She also visited in
Canada
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-09-08

Miss Dorothy Oliver, West Cohea
Street, has returned to the city af-
ter an extended visit in Chicago
with relatives and friends. Miss
Oliver will return to Tougaloo
Coolege soon where she will be
member of the Senior college class.
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Mrs. Alice Davis has had as her
house guests, her daughter, Mrs
Irene Triplett and children, Jackies
Baby Ruth and R. L. Jr., of Pickens
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-03

WITH FIRST U. S. ARMY
IN GERMANY, April 3.
(UP)-Maj. Gen. Maurice
Rose, Denver, Colorado, commander
of the Third Armored Division, was
shot to death by Nazi tankmen
while taking eff his pistol to hand
over to his German captors, it was
announced Tuesday.
Roses aide, Maj. Robert Ballinger,
White Plains, New York, said Rose
already had surrendered to the
crew of German Tiger tank when
tankmen with "burp" gun shot
him.
Rose was riding south of Pader-
born last Saturday when he was
captured. He was trying to reach a
portion of the Third Armored task
force which had been cut off.
Rose, one of the outstanding
tankmen of the war, led the Third
Armored Division spearhead through
Northern France into Belgium and
his unit was the first to breach the
Siegfried line.
1t was the first to enter Cologne
and now is one of the first on the
road to Berlin.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-03
SovietS
Near
Vienna
Drive Menaces
Giant Nazi
Plant Factory

LONDON, April 3. (UP)
Russian armored C o u m n S
were reported Tuesday to
have smashed into both Wiener
Neustadt, Austria's most important
industrial center, and Bratislava,
capital of Germayn's puppet state
of Slovakia.
The German Transocean Agency
said the German high command had
announced that the Soviets had
penetrated beyond" Wiener-Neus-
tadt into the area south of Vienna
The broadcast did not specify
whether the Red army had captured
Wiener-Neustadt or merely bypass
ed it.
The breakthrough into Wiener
Neustadt, % miles south of Vienna
and site of one of Germany's biggest
Messerschmitt aircraft factories, was
revealed by Ernst Won Hammer,
German DND agency military COM
mentator, in Berlin broadcast
Heavy" street fighting was un-
derway, Won Hammer said.
Marshal Feodor I. Tolbukhin S
Third Ukranian army group, by Sov-
let account, was only eight miles
southeast of Wiener -Neustadt Sun
day. The city has been bombed on
numerous occasions by Italy-based
American planes seeking out its
aircaft plants.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-03
Senators Await
Selection of
New Loan Chief

WASHINGTON, February g. (UP)
Senators kept their fingers c.ossed
Tuesday in specializing on Presi-
dent Rootevelt's choice of success
sor for Fred M. Vinscn as federal
can administrator.
They hoped it would b. ing no re-
currence of the bitter fight that
arose when the senate considered
and rejected-Henry A. Wallace
as the custodian of the multi-billion
dollar RFC and its subsidiaries.
The loan job was left vacant
Monday when Vinson, who had held
1t lecS than a month. was named to
succeed James F. ByrneS as WPr
mobilization director. Prompt ap-
prevail of Wilson'S nomination was
assured.
Presidential Secretary Jonathan
Daniels told reporters it wasn't
known yet whether Vinson would
continue as loan administrator, but
tenators genei ally doubted that
would be the case.
The only name mentioned as a
possible successor was that of For
eign Economic Administrator Leo
Crowley. Friends of Crowley dis
claimed any positive knowledge that
he was under consideration.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-03
Yankee Airmen
Blast 92 Nip
Planes in China

CHUNGKING, April 3. CUP)-
U. S. 14th air force planes, striking
at the Shanghai airdrome 500 miles
from Okinawa, destroyed 50 Jap
planes and damaged Is in surprise
raids Sunday and Monday, it was
announced Tuesday.
Other P-52s, swooping down on
japanese troops at Singsiang north
of the Yellow r$ar, killed 1900 of
the enemy, communique said.
Fighter planes of the U. S.-China
air force, attacking the Shanghai
airdrome in blows coordinated with
the Okinawa invasion, shot down
six enemy planes and blasted the
remainder on the ground.
Other American pilots bombed
Kiukiang airdrome on the Yangtze
river south of Hankow, destroying
six Jap planes, probably destroy
ing two and damaging two more
Three enemy planes were destroyed
and one damaged on H.inan island
eff the South China coast, running
the grand total to 122 Jap aircraft
destroyed or damaged.
Chinese airmen bombed Japanese
headquarters on the Han river in
northwest Hupeh province, strafine
trucks, tanks and troops nearby.
American fighters strafed the en-
tire length of the Peiping-H -Hankow
railway, while B-25s bombed the
evacuated Laohokow airdrome and
Likuanchiao to the north. Eight
locomotives were destroyed and
bridges damaged.
American losses from all opera
tions were Is planes.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-03
Board Approves
tuberculosis
Ward at Hospital

I'VE must do something, and i'm
mediately, about this tuberculosis
situation in Imperial county," men,
bers of the board of supervisors said
Monday when they instructed Koe-
big & Koeoig, consulting engineers,
to draw tentative plans for a new
tuberculosis ward at the county hos
pital
They instructed Adolf Koebig, of
the firm, to confer with DR.. Miriam
Hubbell, county health officer, and
DR.. John l.. Parker, county physi-
clan, about the proposed ward and
also to meet with officials CT the
state department of health as to re-
quirements.
decision to order tentative plans
was reached by the supervisors aft
er conference with DR.. j. A. AskeW
Of the state department of health
and Koebig at the county hospital
Monday. Definite decision on the
Continued on Page s Col. u
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-03
Courthouse Park
Water Meters
Irk Supervisors
Here we go again, quarreling over

Here we go again, quarreling over
court house park in Ell Centre.
Information that the city of El
Centre had installed two water met
erS in the park was received with
Indignation on the part of the
county board of Supervisors Mon
day.
"El Centre never has had meters
on the water system for the park,
Supervisor B. M. Graham of Braw-
ley said. After all, Ell Centre will
get the benefit of the park and cer-
tainly should provide water for it
Why install meters now when E.
Centrans are getting such an asset
as beautiful memorial park at nc
cost to the city?"
CITES MONEY OUTLAWS
We're spending $500 for a wal
memorial and more than $1,000 to
make the park beautiful" Super
visor Dave Vencill of Holtville said
Eel Centre will get the benefit, not
the other cities in the county"
Supervisors instructed County
Agricultural Commissioner B. A.
Harrigan, who is in charge of the
park improvements, to attend the
city council meeting in Ell Centre
Wednesday night of this week and
talk the matter over with city
councilmen.
1t was understood by the board
members that Ell Centro city coun-
cilmen recently had a stormy ses-
Continued on Page 6, Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-03
.CIean-Up Drive
Gets Going
In Full Blast
Ell Centro's Clean

Ell Centro's cleanup campaign,
April l to 9Th inclusive, got off to
a flying start Monday when six
trucks of the public works depart
ment were kept busy during the
day hauling rubbish, discarded
household furniture, trees and
shrubbery from alleys and streets,
where they had been assembled by
residents, according to E. Paul Ford,
city engineer and public works di-
rector, and Corn Reed, fire chief.
Instances where residents have
assembled rubbish to be burned they
are asked to call the fire depart
ment, telephone No. l3l, Reed said.
THE response of residents has
been satisfactory" Food said, land
it is hoped all fire menaces will be
removed"
The same period also is being
marked as National Negro Health
Week and in connection with both
campaigns Mayor P. l.. Moore has
issued the following proclamation
WHEREAS, the current week,
including April 3, Fas been desig-
mated as the period during which
the Gel CENTRIC CLEANUP
DRIVE" is being conducted. and
WHEREAS, the same period has
been designated. AS NATIONAL
NEGRO HEALTH WEEK. and
WHEREAS, the Importance of
this work this year is the more
apparent when we reflect that all
extended war periods bring to the
citizens siege of health disorders
and that too much emphasis cam
not be laid on the matter of bodily
care and protection, and
Realizing the benefit that will
come to our community because of
the participation of citizens IN the
Continued on Page s, Col. y
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-03

GUAM. April 8. (UP) Front dis
patches said Tuesday that the Japa-
nese defenders of Okinawa appeared
to be making preparations for their
first majcr defensive effort against
American soldiers and marines who
thus far virtually have been unop-
posed.
The enemy stand. it was believed,
will be made across the narrow bot
tleneck isthmus guarding the ap-
proacEes to the capital city of Naha
and its huge, nearby airfields. At
last report, units Of Maj. Gen. John
R. Hedges oath Army Corps wee a
little mere than six milec from the
city.
The doughboys who severed Japa-
nese defenses on CAinawa by dash
ing six miles to the east coast in
less than 80 hours widened their
held on the vital Nakagusuku bay
naval anchorage to at least three
miles and still were pushing for
ward behind tank companies.
United Press Correspondent Ed
ward Thomas reported that if the
japanese attempt to mass troops
along this front they will be ex-
posed to American battleship and
cruiser fire, plus strafing and
bombing attacks by carrier planes.
Marines at the northern end of
the 10th Aimy's front broadened the
west coast beachkead to at least 10
miles with an advance of more than
mile.
The marines cleaned out and Sc
cured Tampa cape and sent an
armored spearhead along the coast
al highway to the north.
Casualties continued astonishing
ly light en- both sides. Cne marine
division counted only Is bodies
and all but three of them were civil
ians killed in the preliminary com