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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-08-29

WANTED: Woman to take COM
plete charge of home. Room &
board or can 60 home nights.
Good wages. Phone Ill days or
28OfS nights. .
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-08-29
IT'S A BOY!

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Hanson August II. The
young man has been named David
Walter and weighed in at 9 lib.
Z or.
The father is Walt Hanson, man.
ager of Potlatch Yards.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-08-29

FOR SALE: About three ton of
alfalfa hay cooked in the field.
One mile west of city limits, one
mile south and one half mile west.
/. j. Jones. Q
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-08-29

WANTED: Young, experienced
veteran desires clerical position.
Qualified stenographer, shorthand,
tipping. Phone Kennewick 276O. .
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-08-29

FOR SALE: Young milk cows to
freshen again in January. Also
choice veal calves. Phone 15x2.
C22-24c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-08-29

FOR SALE: 6 mo.-old fat heifer;
make good cow or good beef.
v. O. Humphrey, kmi. south, "
mi. west cemetery. Phone $780,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-08-29

FOR SALE: st. Bernard puppies, 6
weeks old. 143 Locust Drive.
M22c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-08-29

growers who take an interest In
the welfare of their workers don't
have to ask for workers-thle
workers come to them of their
own accord.
ALTHOUGH our ION farm" hous-
ing conditions are better now than
they have been for years, they are
still far from being good enough
to care for all the workers we
need"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-08-29

Sell it through a Want AID
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-06-04

H htt TOP nidshpmen the 1916 graduating at the United
States naval ACADEMY at Annapolis Nd
formerly gurehead Of the
@ 70 rght ldshpnen James Robert Collier rst) Dallas Texas
eolge Maragos hrd) and William Robert porer
' ~ o'" &AAa' Na1' Onc1a1 Navy photo (Inernationa)
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
RiXI (
Silas Bowman

Silas Bowman
The Benevolent Society No. 2
will hold their Annual Meeting
and the sermon will be preached
by the Reverend r. w. Rogers,
who is president of the organ
ization, The date for this oceas-
ion is the End Sunday in July,
at Mt Arrat Church. The local
Salesman for the Central Dis
tflct sustained a painful leg in
jury last week, from a fall from
d wagon. The funeral of
Thomas Morgan was held at
Holly Grove AME Church.
The Civic League of Booker Ter
race is pushing ahead on their
$4,000 Drive to fix the streets
OF Booker. Visitors here are
Mrs. Julia McHenry of Wab-
baseka with her sister, Mrs. Josie
Westly. Mrs. Ada Nichols and
her nephew, U. S. Byrd. All
OF our teachers are attending the
Summer Training School at Phi
lander Smith College, preparing
to give better and more efficient
service next term. Mrs. Della
Lewis of Booker, sent her broth
er to a Louisiana Hospital this
week. The Saints are holding
a stirring meeting at the newly
built church. Rev. Joyce, of
Tie Plant, is on the way to the
National Meeting of the True
Church of God in Christ in ILL
nois.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
RossToN
Minnie Lee Evans

hllilile Lee bNdtlS
Robert Young of Oklahoma
City has been visiting in the
home of Mrs. Eta Kendrick and
Mrs. Emma Bazzelle for the past
week. Mrs, Rubye Burnell of
Muskegon, Michigan is home
visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Evans Mrs. Agnes
Latin is expecting to return home
from Hot Springs, where she has
been for her health. Miss Max
inc Quarles of Fordyce is visit
ing her aunt, N. " Hicks and
her uncle, John Quarles. Mrs.
lnez Hieks-Graves and family
motored from Hot Springs, Sum
day to visit her sister of Pres
colt and her mother N. Y. Hicks
Of this city. Neurn Hicks went
to Camp Robinson, where he
transacted business Tuesday and
Wednesday. B. J. Olerson visit
ed here on the 18th.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
WEST ROCK
Mrs. F. Hobson

June 10th marked a high day
at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist
Church from the Sunday School
throughout the day. The Pastor,
Rev. j. b. Barnes, selected as a
text, for his morning sermon, the
23rd Psalm 6 verse. AT 3
o'clock, Club No. 3 entertained
the North Little Rock Church
Club Federation. A powerful SER
mon was delivered by the Presi-
dent, Rev. r. j. Lee and a stirring
prayer by Rev. l.. F. Fears.
Club Finance $8l.44. Church
$2l.22. Total $l02.66.
Mrs. Annie B. Weekly is visit
ing her brother in Muskegon,
Michigan. Mrs. Sadie Sim
mons of Detroit, Michigan is
visiting her nephew and niece
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Houston.
Mrs. Leila Dillihunt and little
Billy Roy Simmons and Sarah
Jean Bowers are vacationing In
California The Esther Circle
met June 10 in the home of Mrs
+. Hobson and had as its guest
Mrs. Nellie M. Hawkins of st
Louis, who is spending some tim,
with her mother who is ILL., She
spoke some very encouraging
words to the members of the Cir.
Gle. The Circle surprised Mrs
Glodie Randall with a basket OF
groceries. Mrs. Randall is G
shut-in.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
CATO
Lois Marie Watson

Lois Marie Watson
Sunday School was in charge
of M. L. Watson with the lesson
well discussed and much inter
est manifested Collection, $1.79.
F.. Public worship was in
high spirit. The scripture lesson
was read by Rev Gus Winkler
from 8 verses of the 25th chap
ter of Matthew The pastor, Rev.
Grant, preached a very inspiring
sermon. His text was Matthew
1921. Total collection, $500.
After service a Fathers Day pro-
gram was given. All children
present had something to say
about their fathers. Several
citizens went to Rixie to the
rally. Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Wat
son were Sunday evening guests
of Lewis Boyd of North Little
Rock. A rally will be given at
Pleasant Grove c. M. E. Church
on June 30th.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
Douhle-Primary
Act To Get
Ruling Soon

The Arkansas Supreme Court
IS expected TO rule on Act LOT
during the first of the week, it
has been announced.
Act l07 was rushed through the
general assembly of Arkansas
during l945 setting of the legis-
lature, designed to prevent the
Negro voting in state primaries.
But unfortunately for the legis-
lators the Act hit another "snag"
and created considerable resent
ment that was not incorporated in
the plans. Now the State STU
preme Court will have the oppor-
tunity to decide whether States
Right will continue to permit
states to legislate laws that are
indirect violation to federal laws.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28

HOT SPRINGS-REV. J. l..
THOMPSON who will serve as
guest pastor of Haven Methodist
Church (Home of the Nations
Visitors) Sunday, June 80. Rev.
Thompson is pastor of Kinlock
Methodist Church of St. Louis,
Mo. He is member of the Con-
ference Relations Committee;
Board of Pensions; Board of
Evangelism and Conference secre-
tary of Evangelism of the St.
Louis District. He is also form
er school teacher. He has chosen
for his topic Sunday morning,
Life need not be dull, and for
Sunday evening, "He was not
there"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
New Light eoptist
Church.
Sind Summit Street

The New Light Baptist Church
opened their Sunday School at
the usual time with Johnnie Car
ter, Superintendent and Mrs.
Jackson, Secretary. Sunday was
Deacon's Day. Rev. Perry de-
livered a wonderful sermon.
Mission Band opened at 200
o'clock with Mrs. A. Thomas,
President and Miss Betty Thomas,
Assistant Secretary. Mrs. M.
Bell taught the lesson. B. T. U.
at 6 p. m. with Mr.. Kemp, Pres
ident and Avelee Kemp, Secre-
tary in their places.
Last week a wonderful revival
ended by Rev. Whitfield and ID
souls were added to the church.
A banquet was given in honor
Of Rev. Whitfield and the new
members. Sunday night, the
choir rendered a singing pro-
gram.
Rev. Jno. Carter. Pastor
Mrs. African Thomas, Reporter
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
COURT RULES JIM
GROW Jury 0. *.

Continued from Page y
so. years 10 Negroes had been
summoned for jury service in the
county. The testimony showed,
however, that none of these ever
served as jurors,
In spite of the atmosphere
created by the Grand Jury's
shocking report and the equally
bigoted court decision Negroes
ali over Tennessee, and in Maury
County especially, have rallied
around the defendants and their
N. A. A. c. p attorneys. Thous-
ands are joining the N. A. A. C, P.
as branches of the Association
are being formed by the ernbat-
tied Negroes in a last ditch fight
against Dixie Jim-CroW.
Thurgood Marshall, Chief Coun-
sci for the defense, who fought
through the last few days of the
court battle with a raging fever
and serious cold, indicated he was
trying the case with an eye on
U. S. Supreme Court decisions on
similar cases. He rose immed-
lately following the Judges ruling
and insisted the Judge make the
record show his decision implies
there has been no denial of
constitutional rights of the de-
PENDANTS.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
LOUANN
N. r. Elliott

The Broad and Dress Contest
held at Lincoln High School,
Camden was a success. Mrs.
Earnestine Wilson, Home Demon
stration Agent, was in charge.
The All Club won first on parker
house rolls and molasses cookies;
Mrs. Vernon Hildreth, first place
N dress, Mrs. Matte Burch won
first place on house dress. A
large group of members from Pill
grim Chapel, Locust Bayou at
tended church here Sunday. :.
Rev. l.. c. Dean of Camden
preached the 3 o'clock sermon
lere. Ola Which of this COM
nunity who has been sick for
he past few months returned
from Ell Dorado Saturday where
he underwent an operation. He
is doing fine at this writing and
we hope for him a speedy re-
covery. Ethel Mae and Flossie
Jones visited Pearlie Mae and
sister over the weekend and re-
port a nice visit. Mrs. Dasson
of Ell Dorado spent the week end
with her mother and brothers
and sisters, and also attended the
funeral of Mrs, Nettie Lee Pace
Hughes of Buna Vista. Miss
Lacine Hildreth and Earnes Mae
Hildreth who have been attend
ing school in Camden at Lincoln
High School are home again with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Hildreth. Miss Lacine Hill
dreth was a member of the grad
lating class. Mrs. Mary A.
Oliver is planning to visit her
laughter, Mrs. Mary Lee Gordon
n Cleveland.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
8 Year Old
Soloist At Bethel

Thelmarie Townsend Dinkins,
8 year old gospel singer and ac-
complished pianist will appear in
a gospel feast concert assisted by
her mother Mrs. Mary Townsend
Dinkins at Bethel A. M. +.
Church, Sunday night, 7:45.
This child prodigee has sung in
some of the largest gatherings
in the country.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
ARKADELPHlA
NJ. D. Caesar


Searcy Jackson, Jr better
known in the community as" Jun
lor' left last week for Chicago
to spend some four or five weeks
with his mother. Junior is one
of the STATE PRESS leading
paper boys here and even though
we were glad for him to take
his vacation with his mother we
were sorry to have to do with
out hlm on our paper route. We
do hope however that he will
have a fine time in the Windy
City and will be able to pick up
where he left off with his papers
when he returns home. Mr..
and Mrs. John H. Smith and Mrs.
Mays and children of Little Rock,
son and daughter of Sam Smith
of this city were visitors here last
weekend. Mrs. cara Roberts
of Pasadena, California, is here
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jua-
nita GOA, and friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. V. Braggs and daughter
have returned home after several
years stay in the state of Wash
ington. st. Johns Day cele-
bration was largely attended.
Prof. c, f. Know made a short
talk; Prof. Will White, talk on
Masonry and the sermon was
delivered by Rev VIM. Erby,
pastor of Greater Pleasant Hill
Baptist Church of this city.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
Card Of Tlsoalls

I wish to take this method to
thank my many friends for their
kindness and expressions of SYM
pathy during the recent illness
and death of my husband, James
Curie. Especially do I thank the
pastor and members Of Bullock
Church where he was a member,
and special thanks to my pastor,
Rev. Fred T. Guy.
Signed, Mrs. Annie Currie.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
Bethel Host To
Religious Body

The Fraternal Council OF
Negro Churches will meet at Big
Bethel AME Church, Wednesday
and Thursday, July 8 and 4. The
Council comprises the Protestant
denominations In America. The
Council is presided over by
Bishop A. p. Shaw. DR. v. M,
Townsend is treasurer.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28

You will be welcome to
attend our Annual State
Association W hich will
convene in Pine Bluff.
Arkansas. June 30 July
l B. 2 Is. We are planning
many outstanding features
for our Bills and visi-
tors.
We have made plans to
have a special bus leaving
the Elk's Rest. 9l4h.
Gaines Street each day at
l p. m. Round Trip $l.l2.
leaving Pine Bluff l:3o
4. m.
Make your reservation
on or before June 29th
with J. H. McConico. H.
c. Pope or w. H. Boone.
Bishop J, H. ClaYborn
will preach our Annual
Sermon. June 3Oth at ST.
John A. M. E. Church in
Pine Bluff.
T. Adv.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
To Attend
Annual Affair

HOT SPRINGS = MRS. THEO.
REED, outstanding, national fig
ure Of Pine Bluff, Arkansas is
making ready to journey to Hot
Springs, July 18th, to attend the
4th Annual Wedding of the
Roses in Haven Methodist Church
(Home Of the Nations Visitors).
DR.. T. J. Griffin is pastor.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to take this method
TO thank our many friends for
their kindnesses and expressions
of sympathy during the recent
death OF our mother and MOTHER
in-law, Mrs. Dora Taylor.
Signed, Bonnie Barnes, Alberta
Barnes, Bessie Hogan.
ADV.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
BlokeIy Chosen
To Be Next
Council Speaker

DR.. G. Wayman Blakely. pas
tor of Big Bethel AME Church
was selected in his absence at
the Bishops Council to deliver
the sermon at the next meeting of
that body in lg46 at Columbia.
S.. c.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
Proof Fired

All Amerlcan.made firearms. with
the exception Of some 20 caliber
rifles. are proof.hred before leaving
the factory. The proof mark
stamped upon the barrel indicates
that the piece has been fred with
q load far heavier than that for
which the gun was designed.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28

.orlcal C h urc h
pastored by DIR.
Emanuel c. Dyer
observes Mems
D a y, Sunday,
June 30th. c. A.
Hicks o. the
Dunbar Junior
College has been
slated to deliver
the address a t
7::30 p. m. The
III
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
Completes Course
In Mortuory Science

James r. johnson, of Warren
has recently completed the pre-
scribed course in mortuary
science at the Gupton-Jones Col
lege, at Nashville, Tennessee.
Mr.. Johnson holds a metal award
presented to him on school activ-
tiles. He announces that he will
take the State Board of Embalm-
ers examination on July 8.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
Vocational Bible School Closes

HOT SPRNGSAbove is the picture the students
and visitors the work the night
of the Daily Vacation Bible School of Haven church
(home of the Nations Visitors).
The members of the school had outing
at Fountain Lakethus becoming the first Negro group ever
have outing there Mrs T. j. Griffin directed school, She
was assisted by Odel Love Mesdames Barron
Perry Gilky
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
Import Rice

: 1F"V WIFF
second only TO China as the
worlds largest rice producer. India
normally Is nevertheless the worlds
largest rice importer. In prewar
Gays nearly 80 per cent of Indla's
rice imports came nom Burma.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
Mems Day Speaker

d. M. WELLS, trustee of First
Baptist Church has been selected
to deliver the morning address
urhnn tho his
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
Honey Production

Honey production varies from
year to year due TO differences In
weather. plant growth and other
conditions.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28

DALLAS, Texas - Charles
Lodge, who has had charge of
the laundry for a number Of
years was credited with lead
ing 81 laundry workers to safety
when the swank Baker Hotel ex-
perienced a terrific explosion
which took a number of lives and
injured more than Al persons.
This hotel does not hire Negro
bell hops, but Negroes like
Charles Hodge usually play an
important part in helping to save
our white people when such hap
pens whether it be fires or ex-
plosions. The damage to the
swank Jim-Crow hotel is esti-
mated at near a million dollars.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
Pony Express Stable

One of the few remaining pony ex-
press stables has been preserved al
Fort BridHer, state-owned historical
shrine In southeastern Wyoming.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
EIcpiriiy Earrpa

Electriiy Farms
Slightly less than so per cent OF
the country's farms are now cleo.
trihed.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28

WACO, Texas.-One of the big
surprises of the year was sprung
here at Paul Quinn College dur
ing the graduation exercises of
the famous African Methodist
Episcopal Church School of which
the Rt. Bishop Young is the head.
After presenting a number of
graduates for degrees, the presi-
dent, DR.. George Singleton said to
the Bishop and the Board Of
Trustees (Dr. B. T. Alexander of
Dallas, Chairman), Il hereby re
sign as president of Paul Quinn
College"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-06-28
e cld There

Continued from Page y
a residey. \ large number of
ates sel former students of
t colleg been demanding
t.. Mr., 8 resign for the
be interests Of the college. 1t
has been stated by one prominent
g uate That The president has
&C amt kept up a gossiping
G 'lign ar has divided the
s. tiers AZ graduates as never
Be. - One outstanding gradu-
4 the 9llege whom Pres.
{ S ace d of mot speaking
TO ne" a Hope said, 1--WE need
a man in whom the Baptists of
Arkansas, the Board of Trustees
and the faculty and student body
have utmost and complete con-
fldence in 1t is definitely known
thhat the cause and objective of
the Baptists in the Consolidated
Convention have suffered some
set backs because of political
maneuvering of the president.
With a few exceptions, DR.. J. F.
Clark has the confidence of the
great host of Baptists throughout
the state of Arkansas. The ex-
ception seems to be in Little Rock
where it has been limited that
there are several aspirants who
are DESTROYS of being president
of the Convention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-19
GIRL SCOUT NEWS NOTES

Girl Scout Troop No, g last week visited the Territorial Museum under the guidance of E. L. Keith ahn, Curator of the Museum, and the following is the report of that visit.
 Thursday at the museum we
 Had fun and learned as well,
 About the things that MT. Keit- hahn
 Nicely chose to tell. Kinds of many types of masks,
 You'll find the mask of Death Or Ridicule, or Darts or Bows, Unparalleled by breath.
 My Girl Scout Troop Number Really had splendid time, cause Kind MT. Keithahn
 Explained everything Tn this wonderful tour
 That was interesting He told us about old MT. Taku And Bird Bolas; snuff boxes and salmon skin shoes; Hats good for hearing, and Els kiino rings. Now at the Museum you'll see all these things. | MARJORIE MALCOLM, Reporter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-19
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
 No. 5504-A
 In the District Court for the Terri tory of Alaska, Division Number
 One At Juneau.
 MARGARET HALE, plaintiff vs ARTHUR J. HALE, Defendant. The President of the United States , of America. To the above named defendant, GREETING: You are hereby required to appear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, First Division, at Juneau, Alaska, within thirty t30) days after the last publication of this sum- mons, in case this summons is pub 1 lished, or within forty (40) days 1 after the date Of it's service upon you, in case this summons is served upon you personally. and answer l the plaintiffs complaint on file in the said court in the above entitled action.
 The plaintiff in said action de- mands the following relief: Dissolu- tion of the marriage now existing between plaintiff and the defendant on the grounds of desertion. and for restoration of plaintiffs name, and for any further relief merited. And in event you fail to so appear and answer, the plaintiff will take i judgment against you for want thereof, and will apply to the court for the relief demanded in said complaint, and as herein stated. 1 Witness the Honorable court and the seal of said court hereunto af- fixed the 16th day of February, 1946. l (SeaD J. H. WALMER,
 Clerk of the above entitled court. By: P. E. D. McIVER,
 Deputy Clerk. First publication, March 12, 1946. Last publication, April 2, 1946.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-19
LONG REACR

ASHINGTON, Eng.-Uncle Sam has sent greetings to 22-year-old Joseph Heffron, American-born British miner who came to England from Gallup, New Mex, IA years ago. Induction orders under which he must trade in his British pick for a U. s. army rifle were an- nounced by the American consul at Newcastle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-19
Mrs. MCNandmin Is
 Visiting Brother
 James MCNaughfon

Mrs. J. F McManamin arrived III Juneau Sunday from Seattle by plane. and is the houseguest of her brother, James McNaughton. at his home in the Assembly Apartments. She plans to leave for Anchor age within the next few days to join her husband, who returned to this city short time ago to re- establish their home there
Evening star., 1946-05-02

man and the guests were seated by
Mr.. Peter Ansberry of Washington,
Mr.. James Coonan, Mr.. J. Witcher
Dunn, Maj. Walter Sullivan, Mr.
Hart Smith, Mr.. Charles Wilson and
Mr.. Spencer Grant, jr.
Following their honeymoon the
newly-married couple will reside in
Washington.
The bride attended Miss Burke's
School and Stanford University
She is member of the San Fran
cisco Junior League and president
of the exclusive Spinster's Club
She also is well known in Washing
ton, where her husband was her
partner at the Black and White Ball
held five years ago.
Mr.. Owens, who attended George
town University, entered the Navy
in 1941. He received his commission
as an ensign in 1912, served for
three years in the Pacific as a pilot
of dive bombing planes, was an in
structor for one year in Miami, and
received his discharge last Decem-
ber. He is the grandson of the late
DR.. Christopher D. Owens, eminent
surgeon, president of the Louisiana
Medical Association and for many
years connected with Tulane Uni
versity. He is a direct descendant
of the late Gov. James, Madison
Wells, the late Gov. Samuel Sprigg
and the late James Weems, Chief
Justice of Calvert County, Md,
from 1748-66.