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The Western news., 1946-04-25

Now that Easter IS past, the ladies'
can begin planning for their l947
bonnetS.
The government doesn't earn
money as you do, or as any success
full business does. 1t gets its money
from YOU. Even if you don't own
real estate yourself, part of the rent
YOU pay is applied on your land
lords taxes. Even if you don't
pay income tax, every time you
buy a pack of cigarettes, you pay
money to the government.
You may not believe it is any
business of yours how the govern
ment spends its money, but after
all, don't forget it's your money
that's being spent!
Recently we met a man who. has
, been and still is outstanding in his
profession He has received many
honors and holds positions of great
responsibility. 1t was a double
pleasure to meet this man. for in
addition to being a talented and well
known gentleman, he is both
LllOQBllLlQl
those whom he meetS-Everyone
likes him.
A striking comparison of real
ability as just mentioned, and a
smattering of knOwledge-gone to
the head, is a small town Kansas
pastor recently cut of theological
seminary. The good Reverend in
discussing an article in the current
issue of the "home town" newspaper
with the publisher. remarked:
''Well, I'll have to admit haven't
read the article. l seldom can find
much to interest me in country
newspaper"
The publisher smiled, and then
agreeing with the gentleman of the
cloth, answered: That's right Rev
erend, don't blame you. This small
town stuff does become a little tir-
ing doesn't it? l find it much more
inspiring to listen to the broadcast
of an inspiring sermon from a good
city pastor, than to have to endure
the proSy sermons of our small
town PASTORS"
A few minutes later in relating
the anecdote. the publisher told us
that some of the best sermons he /
had ever heard were delivered by
small town pastors, but he had
thought his clergical friend needed
meat for thought
'Tis said There's so much good |
in the worst of us, and so much bad /
in the best Of US, that it i'll be
=hooves= =any=ef It's e=sPeak=H of the
rest of US.
Wonder if that applies to politics
and politicians
Oh yes, speaking again about the
country editor: The poor devil is
generally 50 busy writing up about I
John Does children being down I
with the chicken-poX or interview (
ing the leading speakers who APP
peared on the platform at the Town .
Welfare Clubs last meeting, that
by the time he tries with varying
success to find enough business to T
keep the weekly scandal sheet run t
ming and the wolf from the door /
he is hard put to get the weekly (
Issue IN the mails and do the neces-
sary study for an intelligent, worth
while editorial.
The Western news., 1946-04-25

In line with these ideas, we should
like to refer to an article published
in the February, l946, issue of
Northwest Science. It is by Baker
Brownell director of the Montana
Study. The article is titled, Social
implications of Forestry in the In
land Empire" and deals exclusively
with suggestions for improving in
dustrial and social conditions in Lin
coin county This article followed
studies made here by DR.. and Mrs.
Harold Kaufma an, young sociologists-
trained at Cornell university and
with experience in the Ozarks. Dr.
Kaufman's report has not yet been
made public.
You probably will not like some
things said by DR.. Brownell about
us. He doesn't seem to think much
of our communities. AS an example
he says that Libby is not a smart
or snappy town" and he mentions
our broken sidewalks and other bad
points. He does give us credit for
numerous we'll kept lawns and
neat little houses of individual resi-
dents" also for a fine new court
house, the famous Wrangler's club,
an excellent county library" He
could also have mentioned our
beautiful city hall and our good
school buildings.
The Western news., 1946-04-25

What does this idea involve and
how is it to\be done?
According to the citizen we are
quoting, such planning for the fut-
ure should include provisions for
more permanent street improve
ments; for better sidewalks, espec-
tally in the business district; for
construction of curbing throughout
the residential areas; for more ade-
quate lighting and sewer systems;
for incorporation of outlying dis
tricts within the corporate limits
of the city 1t has been suggested
that it might be wise to improve
all Libby streets with a blacktop
surface of the same character as our
highways. This should be done un-
der contract, bya some large con-
struction firm AT the same time
curbing should be built throughout
the city, also put in by some large
contractor. The amount of money
expended now annually to oil the
streets Ga most wise expenditure
would probably 20 a considerable
way IN meeting payments on the
bonds required TO finance the street
work With a blacktop mat on the
streets of the city, much of the
money now expended each year
for oil and maintenance would be
saved.
However. these are merely sug-
gestions. The important thing is
that definite plans for permanent
improvements be adopted-after
careful study-to cover a period of
years
What is said here in respect to
Libby is equally true of our sister
The Western news., 1946-04-25

communities, Trov and Eureka. We
are passing out of the pioneer stage
of development. Those who have
the best interests of our communi-
ties at heart should look to the
future-should plan for permanency,
should provide for the building of
modern little cities.
The Western news., 1946-04-25

Now that Easter is past, the ladies
can begin planning for their 1947
bonnets.
The Western news., 1946-04-25

You may not believe it is any
business of yours how the govern
ment spends its money, but after
all, don't forget it's your money
that's being spent!
The Western news., 1946-04-25

'Tis said, There's so much good
in the worst of us, and so much bad
in the best Of US. that it i'll be-
=heoHes= any Of It's te=sPeak=ill= of the
rest of US.
Wonder if that applies to politics
and politicians.
The Western news., 1946-04-25

A few minutes later in relating
the anecdote. the publisher told US
that some of the best sermons he
had ever heard were delivered by
small town pastors, but he had
thought his clergical friend needed
meat for thought.
Evening star., 1946-03-21

Iets See Fifteen Windows in Our Apartment" reoces
MRS fifteen windows dress up in the pretties curtains
.moenoble She likes the oty fy orquisettes
any covered with hundreds Of cots pow likes the 5o8 price
to9 tool Then lace for the living oo foros for the Kitchen
Curtain Department - 49,
Evening star., 1946-03-21

'Peose 60 Woy and Let Ne Sleep huns Mr. w. for think
see reo nnersprine mottress is too-one Of our Ecnse
beoutes and the Loy Of the House pleasure at the
$3.50 price tog hear her husband rejoicing over the buoyoncv
OF the mattress Eclipse by the woy just one of the omous
names you will find in The Hecht Co.'S sIurber Shop
Evening star., 1946-03-21

Here's Light On the subject tris Mrs w. who had been
looking for loPs anyway u like ho genuine leather base and
eoodlookne shode oe5) sos her husbond "ooks like as
though you could really see by N And it's just hundreds
OF oront examples in smart designing you'll The Hecht
Co Fifth Floor lop Department. Styles living room bed
roon-the right lamp for every pIoce in the house.
Evening star., 1946-03-21

oh Boy soon Comes Apple Pe the Mr. smoking his lips
over our Webt Range at 72o5 Ye and with deep oven like
to roosts stay juicy and eokes keep fluffy soys his cook
Ranges odo refrieeroto you them The Hecht Co.'S
Street Floor Appliance Center and it's good they can bs
bought on our Convenient Budget Poynent Plan.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12
UNION CHAPEL

The All Club of Union Chapel
Junior high school, Geneva Doss,
president and Ruby McNeel,
secretary met in regular session
Wednesday, Miss Geneva Doss,
president in the chair. After
All pledge and America" Miss
Davis, County Home Demonstra-
ton Agent, presented the State
supervisor, Mrs. Boone, who dis
cussed insect control and gard
ening and mentioned scholarships
which are being offered. Mrs.
Ellzas room presented a playlet,
NO suit for Bill' to a capacity
audience. Many of the patrons
OF MT. Olive community were
present, Miss Authrene Odom
and others were noteo. The
PA met in regular monthly
meeting. Supt. K. ]. l. Blakely
visited the school last week.
GIVE your subscriptions to the
STATE PRESS to Miss Waugh.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12
Editorials
HOPE AND PROMISE In AMERICA

Something significant is happening IN professional base
ball For wears Negroes have been barred from membership
on team in the big leagues But Branch Hickey pres-
dent of the Brooklyn Dodgers has signed up Jackie Robin
son. Negro play shorsop for Montreal, one oil the
Dodgers farm teams.
Hickey was asked why he did it. His answer, IN LOOk
for March 10TH was I'm doing it because can't help It.
cannot face my God much longer knowing that HIS black
creatures are held separate and distinct from His white
creatures game that has given all that can call
my own"
That is in the record And Jackie Robinson is part
of major league baseball What Mr. Hickey has SAID
and done is sharp rebuke to those critics OF American
democracy who in unresraned bitterness sometimes con-
denim America it land of unreleved injustice
Injustice there is in America. No one can overlook It,
But neither anyone reading history deny that we
have made-and still do makeprogress toward the creation
of kind of country in which opportunity open to all
regardless of religion
And because there hope and promise here for all
other country under the sunn spite OF our short
Comings Americans every day and more realizing
how good thing is live under form of government
how good it is to be free free to speak, to print to worship
voehow good is to be able to work toward better
democracy hereto bring the fruits of justice to those of
people who yet do not enjoy them-to be able to do this
without fear of reprisa by the government
How good it be an American To live in a country
where Professionals Catholics Jews Whites and Negroes have
an opportunity their destiny and, the
years. make progress toward that better uster order of
Which America gave promise at her birth.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12

Mrs. Sadye B Jones

Mrs. Sadye B Jones
Services at Centennial Baptist
Church Sunday, April 9th, were
of intense interest beginning with
Sunday School at GAS a. M,
where a friendly rivalry is in pro
gress. Each class strives to cap
ture the attendance and finan-
cial banners. In this way finance
is climbing Sunday collection
was $21.68. The pastor, Rev.
Oliver, brought the message to
a waiting congregation. AS us
ual the sermon was full of sound
doctrine and spiritual fire. Col
lection at the II o'clock service
was $1,000. At the 1880 p. m.
service the Silver Wings quar-
tette entertained with song SER
vice. The Swan Lake quartette
was with them. The quartettes
collected $2050. Total collec-
ton for the day, $83.43. In the
afternoon the church entertain
ed the children on the church
lawn with ice cream. Five gal
Ions of ice cream was eagerly
tucked away in 30 little tummies.
A pleasant afternoon was enjoy
ed by the future church leaders,
Mrs. Bessie Dudley who has been
on the sick list, is improving.
The many friends of Rev. Gillead
are glad to have him home again
CORRECTION: Gertrude Holmes
completed a business course al
Hendersons Business College, in.
stead of Coleman's Business Col
lege, as was incorrectly stated ii
last weeks issue. She has beer
a student at Henderson's Busi.
ness College for the past two
years.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12
ASHDOWN
Kathryn Y. Taylor


The funeral of one of the
towns oldest preachers, Rev. j.
Hatley, was held at Mt. Zion
Baptist Church Thursday. He is
survived by his wife, daughters,
granddaughters and sons, and a
host of relatives and friends.
Rev, N. S. Coleman officiated.
The members Of Freeman Chapel
CINE Church motored to Toilet
Sunday to be in service with Rev.
Gallant, pastor of Mt. Zion CINE
Church. . The members of Mt.
Zion Baptist Church choir motor
ed to TeXarkana Sunday to par
ticipate in the service at Mt.
Orange Baptist Church, Rev.
johnson, pastor. Revival will be-
gin at Mt, Zion Baptist Church
the Monday after the 3rd Sun
day. The Jr. Girls basket
ball team played their last games
of the season Saturday, March
%, in the Tri-County Tourna-
ment at DeQueen and they won
the championship. The students
went to Foreman Friday night
for the county talent night pro-
gram. Joeann johnson represent
ed poetry; Zoela Bell Cook,
prose; and Gus Yarber, Jr., the
orator.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12
FORT SMITH
Sol Starks


Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Pen
davis of Chicago, Illinois, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Per-
kins, 1898 North 18th Street. Mrs
Pendants was formerly Mrs. Lii
lie Samols of this city. Mrs.
Nina Sims of Brooklyn and Mrs.
Jack Cravens, Jr., of N. d., were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Perkins Sunday. The wo-
men of First Baptist Church
Rev j. f. Neal pastor, went over
the top in their Women's Day
celebration Sunday, raising S574
IN their special effort. Guest
speakers were Mrs. Willie Jack
son and Mrs. Maggie Rushing. =.
Mrs Z. Boyd of Lockesburg is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Lilliard
Cook. Mrs. Boyd met her grand
son here who was also visiting
the Cooks. Pfc. Henry Lee
Counts of the U. S. Army re-
turned last week to Greensboro
N. C. Mrs. Anna Grassland OF
Minneapolis, Mimi, is visiting In
the city. David Allen Mechanic,
entertained 20 guests Sunday If
celebration of his second birth
day. He is the son of Mr.. anc
Mrs. David Mcdaniel.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12
MT. OLIVE
Fora Lee Martin

Fora Lee Martin
Sunday School was conducted
Sunday by the superintendent
with a large number present
Service was begun Immediately
after Sunday School with the
senior deacons in charge of the
praise service. The scripture
lesson was read and remarks
were made by the pastor aitel
which the class sang one selec-
ton and the pastor changed lle
procedure a bit and sang "AmaA-
ing Grace" After this Rev. W.
l.. Walker brought to us WON
derful message; text Malthe"
27:40, subject, Watch With we
One Hour" When the service
was in a high spirit the pastor
came forward and opened the
doors of the church. Two per-
sons were united. Total collec-
ton $39.l7. Several visitors
were present. Everyone was
glad to have Sis. Cosetta Hard
ing present for the first time
since her operation. Mrs. john
anna Winkler and brother, Roos-
evclt Watson of Jacksonville
were weekend guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Angelic Watson .
Mrs. Lois Marie Watson Is home
visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Morris Martin. An Eas-
ter program will be presented
Easter Sunday night at o'clock.
Come early for a seat
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12

First Street is suffering with a
fractured bone at the ankle. {.
She has been out of school for
two weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. David
Thompson of Oakland, California,
spent Is days in the city recently
visiting relatives and friends.
They have returned to California.
Mrs. Minnie Lee Rodgers daugh-
ter, Celestine, has gone back to
California for the spring and
summer. Mrs. Ida Meeks Is
visiting her children in Washing
ton. Miss Clarice Rodgers OF
725 Barnes Street was classified
as the No. soloist in Union
County's Field ay which was held
in Smackover April 5th. Miss
Rodgers is a student of Washing
ton High School and is the daugh-
ter of John j. Rodgers. Washing
ton High School succeeded in
winning all first places in the
oratorical and musical contests
Mrs. Ruth J. Jackson is director.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12
HOT SPRINGS
GLORIA DOWNS
GLORIA DOWNS

Man of the week is Rev. II. S.
Coleman, pastor of Cottrell
Chapel CINE, who has pastored
Cottrell for only four and one
half months. Last Sunday he
raised every dime of his Annual
Conference money, and his sal
airy is paid up in full. He is an
able leader and | predict that he
will some day be a general Of
ficer in the CME Church. The
Hon. f. S. Stevens, well known
church and civic worker, was
sworn in Monday along with 9TH
ers as a petit juror. He will
bring to the jury box wise
counsellor and a ma nof strong
convictions. Other Negro jury
men will be named next week. .
Mother Washington of the White
Lilly Church of God in Christ, has
been appointed head of the Home
and Foreign Mission work in the
state of Arkansas where 800
churches stand. The Hot Springs
Community Quartet sang at ST
John Baptist Church Sunday IN
Little Rock where Rev. l.. EN-
berry is pastor. Mrs. H. Embery
of 2ll Walnut is manager. .
Sunday School reports for Sun
day; Visitors Chapel AME, 81;
Eureka Baptist Church, So; Cot
trell Chapel CINE Church, 40;
Haven Methodist Church, So; st,
Paul AME, 80. Bishop w. w.
Matthews addressed the lnterde-
nominational Ministerial Council
Monday. Eureka Baptist
Church is moving forward in a
big way with its building pro-
gram. A. M. and N. College
Choir of 40 voices will sing at
Haven Methodist Church Friday
night. It's a baby boy at the
Warren Skeletons. SOME
GOSSIP: What about the lady
who takes nobody but men
roomers. What about the little
girl who tells her parents that
she attends church service at
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12

st. James Baptist Sunday
School met at the usual hour
with Supt. j. O. Adams at his
post. The lesson was reviewed
by the pastor, The Junior class
won the financial banner. l.,
Marshall is teacher Collection,
Sll.44. Pastor Rev A. Williams
brought the message at II o'clock.
Many visitors were present. The
pastor and the choral club went
to New Hope Baptist Church
where Rev f. J. Haney is pastor,
and celebrated his anniversary at
3 p. m. BTU met at 8 u, m. IL.
L. Napoleon, president Prayer
meeting is held each Wednesday
at 7:30 .. m. Red Circle meets
each Wednesday at 4:30 p. m. at
the church. Mrs. |. B. Marshall
is sponsor. The Royal Ambassa-
doris (the boys club meets each
Wednesday at p. m. p M. Boyd
is sponsor. The City Prayer
Band will meet Sunday, April
l4th at the Canaan Baptist
Church at S a. m. C. H. Mitchell
is president. Miss Lois Doris
Grant, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Sampson Grant, and Isaiah Sim
mons were married Friday eve
ming, March 10Th, at 7:30 at the
home of the brides parents.
PARK AVE. B, c.
Savannah Tucker
Sunday School was conducted
by Supt. Johnnie Wililalns. Nine
visitors were present ReV'
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12
FL DORADO


Clary Brown Trailer, son of
John Trailer, left April 7th for
his second trip overseas. =. Doug
las Chapel Baptist Church called
Rev. w. M. Bryant as pastor for
the year April 5th. He preach
ed a wonderful sermon last Sun
day night, April 7, which was
enjoyed by everyone. Money
raised, $500. Mrs. Alma
Wooders joined Douglas Chapel
Baptist Church in view of a letter,
and there was one candidate for
baptism. Mrs. Nettie Brown of
1910 East LIST Street, Mrs. Cary
Gray, 807 North W. Ave. and Mrs.
Rache Nelson are on the sick
list. Mr. and Mrs Pick Will
liams motored to CollinSton Sun
day to visit relatives there. Mrs.
Matte Williams and Frank Davis
also took the trip. Mrs. G.. f.
VanHook has just returned from
a recent visit to Atlanta, Georgia.
Mrs. Amanda Miner of 1916 East
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12
TEXARKANA
MRS. IDA b. MARSHALL
PHONE 1921

Boyd was pulpit guest at The
morning service. The pastor
preached the mission sermon al
the night service, and one was
added to the church, Monday
night the Mission Band net and
had a 6 o'clock supper at the
church. After supper aprogram
was rendered. Sis. Lllhn Brez-
teller as special guest gave sew
eral vocal selections, Circle
No, / met at Mr.. ah Mrs. Nal
Pree's with Sis, Dfa Tucker
presiding. A WEIGHT rally was
{ held. Money raisd, $3.50.
Friday night Circe No 2 met at
the home of Rev and Mrs J. S.
! Reed. Plans wGe made Tor the
next meeting. The Usher
Board had is regular meeting
Tuesday nipt. Johnnie Will
liams is president. :. Thursday
night choi' practice was direct
ed by poi. William SimmS and
Mrs. f G. Williams. Mrs,
Ophela Braggs and Mr. and Mrs,
Tom Hardney were guests Of
Mr.. Bragg's brother and sister.
iy-laW, Mr.. and Mrs. Johnni'
L .os7o4 Curdou Mr. Nnd Mrc
! New York.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12
CARD OF THANKS

This is to express our heart
felt appreciation to friends and
to all on the many people who
showed so much kindness to our
late husband and father, Rev.
Ange Harris, in his illness and
death. Especially do we thank
our pastor, Rev. F, T. Guy, for
such kind and consoling words;
and we thank the many friends
for the beautiful flowers and the
many kilograms and cards. All
of this meant so much TO us. May
God bless you all.
Signed: Wife Mrs. Essia Harris
Daughters: Josephine Hardin,
Oslo b. Haygood;
Sons, Emmett Harris, Marion
Harris;
Granddaughter, Mildred v.
Hardin.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1946-04-12
ROssTON
Minnie Lee Evans

hllllflit A4NN Nv tAiio
Herman Quarles from Stephens
was visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J, H. Quarles of Ross
ton. Sunday Mrs. Naoma
Harris was visiting her mother
Mrs. N. V. Hicks, Sunday Mrs
Vena Jenkins was taken serious
ly i'll and moved to the hospital
recently She is mending aul
her speedy recovery is expected
Mrs. Cora Gully is yet on
the sick list. Mrs. Julia VIII
lians and Mrs. ~ Y. Hicks were
called to the bedside of our aunt
Mrs. Roxic Stringer of Chenille
Roscoe got tired Of living or
the south end and moved to MAR
street; we are proud Of his fam.
lily. Lemon Hicks, Andrew p
Jollie, and V. Quarles motorec
to Stephens Monday, to visi
their brother Solomon Hick,
was visiting his brother, Charlie
Hicks, of Rosston. He motoreC
here from Fort Worth, Texas.
CHAT. G.. b., f. M, A. B., M
l.. went fishing and caught fou
craWfish. M, l.. shot at a snake
and missed him a mile. rs
tella TidWell went to Hope Wed
nesday after two pints Of icC
cream. Two boys from Ross
ton 90 to Whelen Spring ever,
day.