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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15
Jenks To Address State ADpvoiseFs

The Connecticut Chapter, Society of Residential Appraisers, will meet ThuFsday ct 6 D, m. ct the Hotel Bond, Hartford. Aldro Jenks, city assessor, former head of the taX research department in Hartford will be the speaker. Edward j. Burns, Torrington, is president oi the chapter.
 George A. Baronlan, this city and William J. Phelan, Bristol, are directors of the chapter,
 Norma strunk, Chicago, national secretary, will talk on Veterans Home Loan appraisal forms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15
Dinner Held ForWorkers
 Benefit Picnic
 Committed Guests
Brooklyn News

MT. and Mrs. Albinas Kuslis Of WAtertoWn were hosts ct Q dinner yesterday ct their home for mem- bers of the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce and the League for Liberation of Lithuania who assist. cd ct c recent benefit picnic,
 Francis Leadeka, Steven 0eons aItis, Charles Dapkus and MiS Stanley JaSeiunAs assisted aS hosts.
 Others who attended included; MT, and Mrs. Peter steponRVicius, Stanley Kaselunas, MT, and Mrs, Joseph LiunaS, MT. and Mrs, Leon PranSkietiS, MT. and Mrs, George Adams, Mr. and Mrs, Stanley Sen. kus, MT. and Mrs, Anthony Daug- skurdis pr. and Mrs, Mathew J. CoIney, pr. and Mrs. William Bulerlck, Dr. Peter ViieisiS, Julius VlleiauSkas, Michael BogusaS, John KairiS, Benny Silkauskas, Edward KusliS, Joseph MikonaS, Miss Julia Orasaukas, Miss Patricia PFasauS- kas, Miss Alvira Juslis, Miss Lillian KusiiS, Mrs. Ursula Prasauskas, Mrs, Stella RomanauskaS, Mrs. Mary Krugels, Mrs, Anna SabaS and Mrs. Francis Leadeka.
 The Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce and the League for Lib. eration of Lithuania will donate S200 to support the second Lith' uanian Mission to Washington, Nov. i9 and i7. The conference has been scheduled in behalf Of Lithuania'B efforts to secure independence,
 The two organizations will spons sor another benefit program on Nov, { when Daley & O." pros fessionai fnagicianS and entertain CTS, will perform.
 Mir, and Mrs. Joseph MlkenaS observed their 2bth wedding aflflis VeFsary yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15
Sister of Local Men
 Dies in West Haven

Mrs. Sarah (Conniif) FeFguhson, co, wife of Douglas FerguhSont s Ivy St., West Haven. died Saturday night after short illness. Survive ing besides her husband is one foss tor son, Douglas; four brothers, Thomas Conniff Of Now Haven and Florida; James T. ConniH of this city and Luke md George Connif of New Haven; three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Butler, Mrs Ann drlefSue and Mrs. Mary Coughian, oil Of New Haven.
 The funeral will De held Tuesday morning ct 0 o'clock from tho Walk. or Funeral Home, 1901 Chapel St. New Haven, to the Church of Our Lady of Victory, West Haven. Burial will De in Mt. Carmel cemetery. Friends may call ct the funeral home today from 3 to 10 ?. n,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15
More Local Men Return
 Three Ships Arrive In New York

Several Waterbury men are among the arrivals Saturday in New York, Ships and men include;
 Aboard the Thomas Barry; s/sgt, Haword Q. Heaton, 47 Woodtick Rd.; Pfc. Samuel J. Wheeler, no ad- dress given; Cpl Nicholas 8. Mor- otto, BB French street; Sgt. Wills N Knickerbocker, cos Washington Ave- nue; T/Sgt. Harry L, Savage, IA Woodblne street; T/sgt. @ampel T' TfopaSso, 90 River street; Pfc. jo- seph Capone, oakWlie and Pvt Ernest P. ChIcoine, Middlebury.
 Listed as on arrival abroad the William Ponder was Pvt Robert j. Barton, 100 Park Road.
 Waterburlans listed as being aboard the N.Y.U. Victory werei T/sgt. Alfred J. Kinta, no address given; T/sgt. Michael Pascueei, POI Madison street; Cpl. Earl " PllloiSC ib0 Charles street; Cpl. Vito Rim aldl, no address given; Cpl, Aus guStine Natale, i447 Bank street.
 Also, Cpl, Joseph O. Langiais, WatereoWn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15

Capt, Vincent 8. Ray, one of Waterbury'S most distinguished alrmen, is scheduled to arrive in this country today. Flight com mander of an Eighth Air Force fighter group, based In England, Capt, Ray, son of Mir. and Mrs. Samuel W, Ray, Watertown ave- nue, holds the Distinguished Fly ing Cross, and the Ar Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, He led several spectacular raids over Germany and completed 60 mis. sions, Ills P-bl Mustang was named the Shirley Vee" in hon. or of his wife, the former Shirley Woodworth, Willow street,
 Capt. Ray enlisted in the AAF ln December, i042, when he was hn employe of the Naugatuek Glass Go, The picture above shows the captain receiving the Dis- tinguIShed Flying Cross in Eng land early last spring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15
FUNERALS

The funeral of Aldona (MaealaV- age) Ferrari, a, 30 South Leonard street, was held from the Stokes Funeral Home, GOA Riverside street, Saturday. Rev Samuel Budde, of Christ Chapel offieiated ct the serv- ices. He was buried in tho family plot in Brockett Hill cemetery with Rev. Budde reading the eemmittal prayers. Bearers were: Vaughn Sleeves, Louis Martino, Joseph Pin- to, and John RuseeiVee.
 plot in BFoeket cemetery with Rev, Dudde reading the comnittal pray- CTS. Bearers were: Vaughn Sleeves, Louis MaFtIno, Joseph Pinto, and John RuseeiVce,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15

Haven. Sister RobertuS formerly taught ct st, Margaret'S parochial school and Sister Geronimo at Sacred Heart parochiAl school when they lived in Waterbury She also leaves c brother, John ], O'Meara, and one niece and two nephews, oil in New Haven.
 The funeral will De held tomorrow at e:30 c. m, from the Hugh A. Keenan & Son funeral home, b0g Howard avenue, to the Church Of tho Sacred Heart, New Haven.
 GTOVANo-Vlncont 0iovano, o., IF Lincoln street, died yesterday ct llb home, after c brief Illness. Surs VIVlng is one son, FIorinoto Qlovano, three daughters, Louisa, Ida and Mary Of New Jersey, one sister Maria sasSo of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held from his home Thursday. Burial will be in orange, New Jersey,
 OUWELANT-John J. ouWelant Of Ciough road, died yesterday morning ct tho Waterbury Hospital. He was born Feb. 23, ieee, in Harts ford and had lived in this city for the past 90 years.
 Son of tho late John J. and Mrs, Annie (o'Donnell) ouwelant, he was c member of the Bunker Hill Congregational Church. He was employed ct tho Connecticut Light G Power co.
 Surviving are his wife, Louise Ellis 0uweiant. this city; his moth. CT, Hartford; two sons, Seaman i/c, Joseph J. 0uweiant, San Francisco, and Pfc. John H. Ouweiant ifl the Army; two daughters. Miss Dorothy ouwelant and Mrs. Louise Mangans gro, both of Waterbury; two broth. CTS, George, Camden, N. J., and Emerson, U. 6. Navy; three sisters, Miss Wiihelmenia ouwelant, Mrs. John Donley and Mrs. Frederick Scott, oil of Hartford,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15
Seven Youths On Way To Service

The second sectsofl Of the Octo. ber quota of the local draft board left this morning for New Haven, The usual farewell ceremonies were held for the boys. The contingent included Rocco diattino, GO South Elm St., Francis O'Neii, b7 oalpin St., NaugAtuek, Edward Stor" bert, i0eS Hamilton Ave- Louis R. Blondi, ii9 Wall Sty Ernest DO. Lola, 800 Hamilton Ave-, Joseph DesantiS, 2o7 Plank Rd, and Lli- cien Croehetiere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15
SeIectmen Meet To QuoIify Voters

The Board of Selectmen will be in session today and tomorrow from 9 e m. until 8 D. m. to make new voters. From Tuesday through to Saturday 273 new voters were made in the Aldermanic Chamber ct the City Hall. Enrolling on the Demo- crat primary list were i30, while 37 registered as Republicans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15
Application Filed
 For Radio Station

Attorneys Mitchell c. Meyers and Milton II. Meyers, and Ruben E. Aronhelm have filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to operate Q new stands
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15

ara radio station ln WatetbuEys 4Ae roduestoc station would opeyAte on la10 kilocycles and $50 waels.
 An application ? ySyiooaly neg been filed by Murray urollnan ek Waterbury for permission 70 uppFF ake q radio station in Uannufy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15

Digging in his chicken yard, W. J. Dudley Of Leighton Duzzard, Eng. land, found c 300.year-old bronze "sovereign" and rare Charles I siege piece.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15
DIED NOTICES

DIED NUyAOWb
 DAMTCIs--In this eity, Oct aA, i0lb. Domenle Daniels ot Se Csnaa street, ...,,, Funeral time to be announced VIII he held from the Colaeante Euneral Homo, O9s Bank street, % our Lacy of Lourdes church, Burial m Cai' way cemetery,
 nRUNI-In this elty, Oct. it, lete, Mrs, Flora (camolil> BFuni os sS Norman street, a Funorai Tuesday morning AZ slie o'clock from ColaBanto EuneEH. Home, Ooa Bank street @ our Laey of Mt, Cramel church at D. Buriel in Calvary cemetery,
 WIGOTNs--In this city, Oct lg, ielb. Frederic WlRglns oe ebt soueh Mein street, o'clock from the Aldarson Funera! Homo, 70 Central avenue, Dvtlal will be In new Pine Grvoe eometesy'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15
O'DFRARA-Miss Catherine

O'HGEARA Miss Catherine 0. OAdeara, 105 Dewitt street, New Haven. died yesterday morning at home after a long illness. sine was a communicant of Sacred Heart church, New Haven.
 Surviving are three sisters, Mary R. O'Mesra, sister M. Robertus and Sister M. Geronimo, all cy EeW
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-15

Mir, and Mrs. Joseph Mlkenai observed their 2bth wedding aani- VeFsary yesterday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
Real Estate
Houses For sails

A Variety OF
Houses
MOVING soon: Must dispose OF
fine room suburban hunsaoN'
Located near MashtehNN SN1
nv club. Good living room Win
fireplace, dining room hltSheu
bedrooms. sun parlor' ana
hath. All on one floor. Well m
sulated. screens and storm MIN
doWs. nice landscaping, garage
Taxes are very low. Extra LOT
available, and electric stove Is
Included in sale. Price. $500
$3.50 DOWN: Buys 6 room sub
urban home Just Oft f.. Mich
'igan Ave. Compos ition brick sid
ing. OF heat. Immediate posses
sion. Price, only St9Ij.
NEAR HIGH SCHOOL; $500
down buys centrally located
home with nine rooms and two
baths. within easy walk OF
church, school, or down town,
Owners can use downstairs and
rent apartment above. Paved
street. Garage. Price, $500.
81 900 DOWN: BUYS room home
near Woodruff School, all in eN-
cellent condition. big bedrooms.
Nicely decorated. Good basement
with hot air furnace, laundry
trays, and water heater. Lot 6S
feet wide. Garage. Price $4,000.
ONLY. $500: Full price for
room home with fun bath. fur
mace, and all city ConvenienCes.
Located near Central School. ON
paved street This IS an Older
home, but is bargain at this
price.
Ehman & Greenstreet
REALTORS
40 W. Michigan. Phone 1872
RIVER ST. near Michigan. room,
and large store room. furnace
stool, very large lot. facing two
streets, $4,000. Terms II. Peet
Realtor, ll9 Pearl. Phone 1871.
SIN ROOM HOUSE and large break
fast nook also store room, bed
rooms, ono down, complete bath
nearly new furnace, automatic hot
water heater, blocks from A 4 I
store. $500. Terms. II. Peet. Real.
tor, 1l9 Pearl ST. Phone 1871.
MODERN 6-roOm home, excellent 10
cation. Reasonable price. Owner
Phone 2639.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
SALE or REAL ESTATE

No JIIUD
STATE or MICHIGAN, The Pro-
bats Court for the County OF Wash
tennw.
At session Of said Court held at
ths Probate offlcc In the city OF
Ann Arbor. IN SAID County. on the
llth day Of January. 4. -. iJib.
Present. Hon. JAY @. Pray. Judge
OF Probate
In the Matter OF the Istatc Of
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
FUND NEARLY GONE

Lansing The state conservation
department reported Wednesday
100000 appropriated for the 1914.
~ fiscal year for bounty payments
on predntors was almost exhausted
in the first six months. The de-
partmcnt said $50, $50 already had
been paid, including 2,265 in Do
Cembcr.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
Legal Notices
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINIsTRA.
TOR

40. 1895
STATE or MICHIGAN. The Pro-
bate Court for the County Of Wash
tenaw.
At session Of said court held ~
the Probate office IN the city Of
Ann Arbor, in said county. on the
Sth day Of January, \. y. 1876.
Present. Hon. jay G.. Fray. Judge
or Probate.
In the Matter NJ the Estate CT
Amelia L. Huston, Deceased
Gladys X. kapp having filed In
said Court her petition praying that
tho administration OF said estate be
granted 10 Clara l.. Anderson or to
some other suitable person.
II 81 Ordered. that tho 9Th day OF
February, a. ID. 1916, at 10 o.
clock IN the forenoon. at said FRO.
bate office. he and IL hereby ap.
pOiut"f for hearing said petition.
u IS Further Ordered. That pub
lie notice thereof he given by pub
licatiOu Of a COPY Of this order. once
each week for three successive weeks
previous 10 said dav Of hearing. in
the fpsilant Daily Press, a news
paper printed and circulated In said
County
JAY c. PRAY. Judge Of Probat.
a true copy
Nora o. Borgert. Register OF FRO
bate
Adv 1901
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18

CORNER UPSTAIRS OFFICE ) rms
centrally located. II. Peet, Realtor.
ll9 Pearl St. Phone 1871.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
Merchandise

BOYS ETON SUIT. OVERCOAT
both size 5, giri's tailored suit and
formal, size L. All In excellent
condition 500 Pearl St
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
Classified Advertising

insertions is'
Three lee Six Days Toe Ten Days 10
Special display contracts
classified advertising copy
Not than incorrect Insertion
Telephones 40 AL
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
Legal Notices
ORDER APPOINTING TIME rop
HEARIHo CLAIMS

No. 3i3l0
STATE OF MICHIGAN. The Pro.
bate Court for tho County OF Wash
tenaw.
At session OF said Court. held at
the Probate office In the city of
Ann Arbor IN tho said County. on
the 18th day Of January, a. -. 1916.
Present. Honorable Jay C Pray.
JUDGE ~ Probate.
In tho Matter OF the Estate OF
George W. Hayes, Deceased
II appearing 10 the Court that the
tima for presentation OF claims
against said estate should be limited.
ana that a time and place be sp-
pointed TO receive. examine and adj
Just all claims and demands against
said deceased by and before said
Court.
Il Is Ordered That creditors OF
SAID deceased are required 20 pre-
sent their claims 70 said Court at
said Probate office on or before the
30th day Of March, \. ID. 1915. at
ten o'clock IA the forenoon. said
time and place being hereby appoints
cd FOR the examination aud ADJUST
meut OF all claims and demands
against said decea ~ed.
II IL Further ordered. That public
notice thereof be given by publlca-
ton OF a copy of this order Tor three
successive weeks previous 70 said
day OF hearing. in the Npsllanti Daily
Press, "A newspaper printed and cir
culated in said Count.
Judge OF Probate
JAY q. FRAD
ADV t-9Oi
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
Employment
Heln Wanted. EemaIe

HOUsEKEEPER for modern home.
children, laundry. no cooking.
stay nights. call Or. Potter lO6-W.
GIRL FOR PART TIME OFFICE
work. Typinz essential. Automobile
club ~ Michigan. Huron Hotel.
Phone az.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18

THEY'RE SOMRTHING-more than
fancies ard fads, these powerful
little Classified Ads.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
Robert Alden Warner ana Edmund
James Warner, Minors


Nettto T.. Warner. guardian. having
filed In said Court her petition. pray
ing Tor license to sell the interest OF
said estate In certain real estate
therein described for the purpose OF
raising funds necessary 10 mako re-
quirod repairs on tho property in
which the above named minors have
"a interest
II Is ordered, That tho 18Th day Of
February. A, -. 1876 ut 10 o'clock In
the forenoon, At said Probate OFFICE,
he and Is hereby appointed Tor hear
ing said petition, and that all per-
sons interested Ia said estate APP
pear before said Court. ut said tins
ana place, 20 show cause why IL
cense 10 sell tho interest or said eE-
tate IN said real estate should not
be granted
u ~ Further Ordered. Tint publIo
notice thereof pc given by publication
or copy " this order. for taroo snc-
cessivn weeks previous to aid dny
or hearing. In tho Yusllanu Daily
II esS. Newspaper printed and cir
culRted IN said County
JAi g. FRAY.
A true COPY
Nora q Borgcri
Register Of Probate
ADV 4-2Ot
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18

RIVER ST. near Michigan. rooms
and large store room. furnace
stool, very large lot. facing two
streets, $4,000. Terms H. Peet,
Realtor, 119 Pearl. Phone 1871.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
Business Property For Rent

FARM HOUSE-Four rooms an
bath, electricity. Lincoln Schoo
DIstrict. l0SR Babbitt ST
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
Announcements
Gard OF Thanks
Announcements

RUMMAGE SALE, Basement fun OF
furniture and clothing. Buggy
day bed, etc. Thursday and Friday,
l6A w Allen I'd.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
Wanted To BUY
Brokerage Cares

> OR MORE ACRES WITH HOUSE
on Route he, between Npsilanti
and Clinton. Box l. SO. care Press
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-01-18
PINAL
ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT
u tho Matter Of the Estate OF
Susan fsuerHtein, Deceased

Frank \. FcuerstcIu, Executor.
having filed In said Court his final
administration account and his petit
ton praying for the allowance there
Of and for the a~siEns~-st and dis
trtbution OF the residue OF said es-
tate.
II II Ordered, That the 10Th day OF
February \. -. 1915, at ten o'clock
IN the forenoon, at said Probate Of
lice, be and IL hereby appointed for
examining and allowing e1id ac-
count and hearing said petition.
II II Further ordered, That public
notice thereof be given by publica-
ton or a copy uf this order for thres
successive weeks previous TO said
DAY OF hearing. In the Ypsllanti
Dally Press. Newspaper printed and
circulated In said County.
JAY q. PRAY,
true copy
Nora .. iiorgert Register OF Probate.
Adv. 4.201
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-06-15
Convention Notice
Meridian, Miss, June 8, 1915
Dear President:

Meridian, Miss, June 9, 1915
Dear President:
After taking under consideration the
date Of the Convention, the announce
ment in the Echo concerning the soc
assessment, the 100000 Bond that is
being requested by the Insurance De-
partment and the eight claims to be
paid in the Convention, we think that
it is necessary for some changes to
be made.
First, we want to ask you to collect
TIC Convention assessment for Death
Claims, Bonds, etc, instead of SOC as
previously announced.
We also want to announce that the
Convention will be held Monday and
Tuesday, July a0-S1, 1945, which will
give you more time to make your col
lections for round reports.
We wish to inform you that we have
paid % claimants $21100 each f or
June and we will pay the m e
amount to each of the eight claimants
in the Convention.
Please do your best in our 1000
membership drive by the Convey lien.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-06-15
THE ANNUAL STATEMENT FROM
THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

To the readers of the Weekly Echo
in general and the members of the H.
B. A. in particular: We call your at
tention to the Annual Statement of
the Htlbrook Benevolent Association
appearing in this issue.
You will note that t h Insurance
Department has put an O. X. on the
work done for 1914. The State audi
tor and examiner said when he was
here that the H. B. A. was in tie best
condition that it has been during the
many years that he has been auditing
our records and examining our books
He congratulated II e Association
for the splendid work that we as
group have done a the safe and
sound methods by which we have car
ried on.
We are requested to put up some
must be done until we have reached
100000. Each president and men,
Der of TIE H. B. A. should ieel proud
of the fact that no complaint has been
registered by the Department since
your humble servant has been your
Secretary, God be praised
R. L. Young, Secretary.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-06-15
The Annual Statement
From The Insurance
Department.

dollars are in our local treasures. All
Of us have worked hard to bring this
organization to this point. Let us
keep cool heads and warm hearts and
let US see to it that no evil forces
shall cause us to lose our way.
Ii we become negligent and derelect,
thereby causing our membership to
become disturbed for the loss of faith
and confidence, it will be a great set
back to the race in Mississippi. One
president writes as follows:
Brother Secretary: We are depend
ing upon the office to safe guard US
through. If you fail in that, it will
be fifty years before the Mississippi
Negro can come back"
The president who wrote the above
words voiced the sentiments of thous-
ands of H. B. AS for there are those
of US who are going to stay on our
knees with our hand in Gods hand
wi tn determination to fight the
wrong and stand for the right as God
gives US light.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-06-15
CONVENTION REPORT BLANKS
|. OUT

TIL e H. B. A. Convention report
blanks have been mailed to each local
president and to each of you we have
mailed a personal letter.
For your own ben fit we are pub
hshing the letter as mailed to you in
this weeks issue of the Echo. Please
, govern yourselves accordingly.
We want each Of you to take under
consideration this one fact that we
have a first class home office building
that is clear of debt. Thousands Of
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-06-15
APPLICATION FOR NEW
MEMBERS

Quite a few presidents are sending
in applications for new members. A
large number of applications was tax
EN- in the Board. 1t viii take at least
two or three weeks for us to catch up
with the volume Of work that we have
before us now. We will mail your
policies a soon as we can get to them.
Don't think that we have forgotten.
1t really takes time.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-06-15
c. 3. A. ANNUAL STATEMENT

The readers of the Echo will note
that the Christian Benevolent Assoc
iation cf which Rev. D. J. Wilson is
president and S. B. Williams is Secre-
tary is having their annual statement
published through the Weekly Echo.
We thank the president and Secretary
for this opportunity to publish their
report.
Quite a few of the members of the
C. B. A read the Weekly Echo
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-06-15
WHAT is AN AMERICAN?
By Ruth Taylor

What is an American? If it were
dependent upon birthplace alone, AM
erica would collapse as an over-heavy
structure If it We're a mere matter
Of nationality, America would soon be
one with Tyre and Sidon. Were it
conditioned upon race, America would
fall as did the Mongol Empire and all
other countries founded upon racism.
| Anyone-no matter what race, ma
tionality or color-can be an Ameri-
can. Accident Of birth does not make
an American. And an American-by-
choice wrongly called foreign born)
lis oftentimes better citizen than the
native born or American-by-b and
frequently more conscious of the i'm
portance of that citizenship.
To be an American is not just a
matter of declaration - it is a chal-
lenge to act. Like almost all things
worth while, being an American is
not always easy. 1t means putting
aside prejudice and intolerance. 1t
means living so that not only has each
individual an opportunity for life, lib
erty and the pursuit Of happiness, but
that he comedies freely to every other
individual n e same privilege. Tt
means fighting not for ones own child
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-06-15
RENEWALS

Some of our presidents who did not
make round reports in the Board are
rapidly mailing in the renewals for
members who failed to report. This
shows conclusively that you are in
terested in keeping tn e good work
going.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1945-06-15
IMPORTANT

Because of the unusual work con-
fronting this office it will be next
week before a II checks for the full
amount of $211.00 can be issued to all
benefciaries. This is a work shop
that demands careful attention in or
der that things may be done right.