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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30

Ella Fitzgerald, First Lady OF
Song who is to appear at the New
Colored Skating Rink, Jackson,
Christmas night, Dec. Is, was born
in Newport, Va, on April 25th,
1918. A great part of her child
hood days were spent in a New
York orphanage.
Elias inherent vocal talent
brought her rapid recognition. It
was during an Amateur Night in
Harlem" performance that she was
discovered by the late Chick Webb,
At that time, despite the fact that
inexperience and appearance were
against her, her extraordinary abil-
|ity was instantly recognized by the
genius of the king of the Drums
And so it was that Ella became ar
integral part of Chick Webb's Or.
chestra, acclaimed then as the
greatest swing aggregation in the
country. She wrote "A-Tisket-A-
Tasket." the nursery rhyme tune
| that established her as the nations
outstanding songstress.
Benny Goodman is reputed te
have offered Ella a fabulous sal
airy to join his music-makers Ella
turned down this offer, preferrine
to remain with her first sponsor
and guardian, Chick Webb, who
discovered her.
When Chick Webb met his I'M
timely end, Ella took up his fallen
baton and pledged that she would
always play that style Of music
that was the very life blood OF
the dirninutive drummer. Elias
masterful talents and personality
brought her to heights seldom
reached by members of her race
Today, in national popularity
among dance and music lovers Miss
Fitzgerald is second to none.
A consistent best-seller for Dec
ca records, Ella has introduced and
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
Lincoln Gridders
Suffers First
Defeat of Season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Nov. %
The Lincoln Tigers tumbled from
the ranks of the undefeated last
Saturday afternoon when the Ten
nessee State Tigers defeated the
Missouri team, 1910, in Nashville.
All scoring was done in the first
half. Bill Fowlks, Tennessee left
halfback, dashed off his right tackle
for 65 yards for the first touchdown
during the first quarter Five min
utes before the timekeeper ended
the first half, Ralph Julley, full
back of the Tennessee team, plung-
ed off his right tackle from the
Lincoln 1-yard line for the Sec
ond points Both attempted extra
point place kicks were not good
The boys from Missouri, after
those two touchdowns, held that
line"
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
Negro Christmas Cheer Club
Organize, Elect Officers;
Everybody Urged To Give
Will Give Boxes
To Poor; DR.. S. D.
Redmond, President

The Jackson Negro Christmas
Cheer Club at a recent meeting at
the Parish Street Branch YWCA
elected the following officers and
board of directors:
DR.. S. d. Redmon, president; Rev.
]. d. Wheaton, LIST vice president;
Rev c. A. Greer, End vice presi-
dent; Rev. A. B. Keeling, secretary;
DR.. A. H. Mccoy, treasurer; Prof.
o. B. Cobbins, financial secretary.
Directors, E. w. Banks, DR.. c. L.
Barnes, Prof. B. B. Dansby, Rev c.
A. Greer, Prof. M. NJ. Hubert, Rev.
P. E. Lott, S. w. Miller, Rev. ]. H.
Robinson, A. M Redmond, DIR. ].
L. Reddix, Prof. l. S. Sanders, Rev.
J. D. Wheaton, Rev. w. P. Whit
field, and Rev. r. K. Young.
This club was organized about
Is years ago by Rev. j. T. Jeffrey,
rector of st. Marks Episcopal
church, under the sponsorship of
Richard H. Green, who for many
years furnished all the money for
the Christmas baskets and spent
many Christmas days regardless
of the weather, personally looking
after the proper distribution of all
baskets to the poor.
The object of the Jackson Christ
mas Cheer Club is to collect fund
every year for the purpose of CIV
ing Christmas baskets to the old
and poor negroes of Jackson on
Christmas day.
Although the club would like to
help all the needy, according to DIR.
Redmon, president, its efforts must
be confined to those who receive
SIS, So, $40 or $12 month to live on.
DR.. Redmon asks that all contribu-
tions be sent to Dr. A. H. Mccoy,
treasurer, 1851 North Parish street.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
Tougaloo Gets
Gift Of $4,000
Power Company

TOUGALOO, Miss. = Following
the close of week of programs in
observance of the Tooth anniversary
of the founding of the American
Missionary Association which es-
tablished the institution for the
training Of Negroes here more than
three quarters of century ago, Of
ficials of Tougaloo College last
week announced receipt Of an adj
ditional $4,000 from the General
Education Board
A $4,000 gift is made for the
permanen improvement program
of the institution which has been
fixed at 1907 100000.
A $4,000 gift for the library is
to be expended for books, period
icals and bindings.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
Brilliant YOUNG
Pianist AT
jackson College

George Walker of Washington,
D. c., is expected to render a most
outstanding and enjoyable program
on Friday evening, December 6, SO
announces the Jackson College Ly-
ceum Association.
Mr.. Walker is fast becoming rec
Ognized as one of the leading
young artists of our race Accord
ing to the New York Times, he is
described as possessing AN under
standing, technical competence
and a sensitiveness rarely heard. T"
The Philadelphia Bulletin COM
ments, exceptional endowments. .
In addition to being an accomp-
lished pianist, Mr.. Walker is a
composer in his own right.
The program for the recital here
is as follows, for part one:
Toccato in c, Bach Busoni.
Moment Musicale in A flat, Schu-
bert.
Sonata in B minor, List.
Part two, following intermission
includes.
Prelude in G, Rachmaninoff.
Two Etudes Opus Is and Bal
lade in G Minor, Chopin.
The concluding number is one OF
the artists own compositions, a
theme and eight variations entitled
'Touchpiece."
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
JaCksonians
Asked To Aid
Boys AT Oakley

Juvenile authorities, appealing
to the Christmas spirit OF Jackson
ians, yesterday requested dona-
tons Of toys. fruits, clothes, and
other gifts for approximately 100
forgotten negro youths at the
Negro Training School at Oakley.
Among the inmates of the school
are about 100 negro youngsters who
are either orphans or have disin-
terested parents, Mrs. Annie Lois
McNair and S. w. Hammett, Jr.,
probation officers with the City
Juvenile Court, said. These boys
will receive virtually no Christmas
gifts unless kindly citizens come to
their rescue.
Clothing is especially needed,
along with indoor games, sports
equipment or other cast-away toys.
The youngsters range from 10 to
II years of age.
Donations may be left at the
Juvenile Office in the City Audi
torium or arrangements to pick up
the gifts at homes or businesses
may be made by phoning 4-7162.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
$4,000 Farmers
Insured Gotten
Crop This Year

In order to protect their crop
from unavoidable hazards, 136,248
white and colored tenants and own
ers insured their cotton this year.
said G. F. Geissler, manager of
Federal Crop Insurance Corpora
ton, in an address in Detroit last
week
Reviewing the administrative
problems involved in developing
a workable crop insurance pro-
gram, Mr. Geissler summed up by
saying that the need for this type
of protection for the farmers who
produce the food and fiber of our
country is so apparent that the
greatest possible effort should be
made to develop a workable pro-
gram which will give them protec-
ton against losses over which they
have no control.
All OF us have seen many in
dividaul farmers and whole agri-
cultural communities sink from
prosperity to bankruptcy and be-
come dependent upon relief and
charity through no fault of their
own" said the FCIC manager.
Continuing, he added, The agri-
cultural economy of this country
can never become really stable as
long as food and fiber production
must be carried on unprotected
from these hazards"
Mr. Geissler said that FCIC had
about $28OO00,o0o worth of insur-
ance in force this year, partially
covering our wheat, cotton, flax,
and corn crops. Corn was insured
only on an experimental basis. He
pointed out that estimates indicate
an increase of IS percent in the
number of insured farms in 1947
as compared with this year.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
Musicians
Sought For
Navy Bands

NEW ORLEANS - Opportunity
for musicians to attend the Navy's
School of Music and be assigned to
Navy bands ashore and afloat was
offered today by the U. S. Navy
Recruiting Service
Recruiting stations will select ap-
plicants and send them, expenses
paid, to Washington, d. c., for ex-
animation. Musicians passing the
test will be enlisted in the Navy
and enrolled in the school. Upon
completion of the course they will
be assigned to one of the Navy
bands.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
Scout Leaders
Hold Annual
Meeting Here

The Andrew jackson Council,
Negro Division, held their annual
meeting here at the Edward Lee
Hotel with the following program:
Invocation.
Welcome to Scouts and Friends
Mr.. W. H. Williams.
Supper.
Introduction of Scouters and Wis
itors.
Demonstration by Scouts Troop
81, Troop so, Troop So.
Demonstration by Cubs - Pack
No. So.
A review of the years work -
Field Scout Executive R. B. Harris.
How the Andrew jackson Coun-
Gil Fupctions- Regional Scout Ex-
ecntive.
Installation Of new district Of
ficers.
Presentation of awards
a. Attendance at annual meeting.
b. Parental support.
c. Troop advancement.
d. Outstanding scoutmasters.
e. Outstanding institutions.
Remarks by Scout Executive -
Mr. Harry Maxfield.
Closing.
The banquet was served by Mr..
Lee and his competent staff from
the Mill & Oakley Cafe.
I047 Obiectiues
1. To encourage each Scout in
each troop to make at least five ad-
vancements for the year.
2. To encourage each troop to
be represented at all scheduled
boards of review.
3. To encourage each troop to
take part in the scheduled district
activities.
4. To encourage each troop tc
send at least one patrol to summer
camp for one week.
5. To encourage each patrol te
take at least one overnight hike
each month.
6. Each patrol invite at leas'
one new Scout each month.
7. Have one troop to be respon.
sible for program at each Court o.
Honor.
8. To train at least rs percen'
of all leaders registered with ths
Boy Scouts.
8. To increase the district en-
rollment from 317 to $50 Scouts.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
Negro Educator
Breaks Precedent
In Georgia Church

SAVANNAH, Ga, Nov. 25-For
the first time in the history of the
White Asbury Memorial Methodist
church in Savannah, a negro col
lege president today has addressed
the congregation and occupied the
platform with a white woman
speaker.
Mrs. James Reese, young peo-
pies worker spoke on universal
fellowship" and Professor Benja-
min F. Hubert, president of Geor-
gia State College, negro institute,
spoke on what religion means to
me-"
The service followed the prece-
dent set at the Georgia State Bap-
fist convention recently. The pro-
gram was sponsored by the inter-
mediate division but was attended
by an adult audience.
A 38-voice choir from the State
College presented the music.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30

young fellow about five feet nine
and one-half inches with a funny
little goatee and peculiar stopped
way of standing. when he blows
that trumpet And when he blows
that horn, look out = cause he
makes everybody go Be-bop, Be-
bop.
Yes, it's Dizzy Gillespie, the
bouyant Be-bop boy-the lad who's
responsible for all that ba-ba-a-re-
boy, be-bop and all that other stuff
that's been breaking it up on the
radio these days. It's Dizzy Gill
lespie-the leader of that new jazz
cult with hundreds of thousands
of disciples watching his every
move and trumpet players all over
the country trvinRsta aae hys style.
It's Dizzy Gillespie--the trumpet
player who has won every jazz
award this year and set the jazz
critics walking in circles over his
style. And he's coming to New
Colored Skating Rink on Christmas
night, Dec Is, with his orchestra
to play for the lovers of the real
modern jazz music.
Dizzy does things on his trumpet
never before attempted by any mu-
sician. He has brought the first
new style. into jazz since Bunk
Johnson taught Louie Armstrong
how to push the valves. His style
is as new as shiny penny and as
infectious as Charlie Chaplin
grin
On top of all this Dizzy Giles
pie is one of the greatest arrangers
of the twentieth century All the
top bands use his arrangements.
Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw,
Woody Herman and all the rest of
the boys feature GILLESPIE Ar
rangements.
So for new thrill in jazz drop
down to New Colored Skating Rink
on Christmas night and catch Dizzy
Gillespie and his new band.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
Twelve Negro Former War
Correspondents Among SIS
Who Receive Theatre Ribbons
Sec. Of War
Patterson Speuks
At Dinner

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Theater
ribbons and certificates attesting to
their service will be awarded SIS
former accredited war correspond
ents by the War Department at a
dinner to be held at the Hotel
Statler on November 3d. Twelve
of the former correspondents to be
thus honored are Negroes.
Secretary of War Robert P. Pat
terson will speak at the dinner
which is being sponsored by the
Overseas Press Club.
recommendations made by the
various theater commanders form
the basis for the awards which
will be made to about one third of
the approximately 1900 correspond
ents who were accredited to the
Army from press, radio, newsreel
and publications; the majoritory of
the correspondents received their
ribbons while in the theaters.
The certificate which will accom-
pany the ribbon is signed by Secre-
tary Patterson and reads as fol-
lows: The War Department ex-
presses its appreciation for patri-
otto service to name of CORE
spondenD for outstanding and con-
spicious service as an accredited
War Correspondent serving with
our armed forces in an overseas
theater of combat"
Following are the Negro CORE
spondents who will receive theater
ribbons and certificates; the pub
locations represented while over
seas and the theaters in which they
served:
Frank E. Bolden, Pittsburgh
Courier, India-Burma; Deton ].
Brooks, Chicago Defender, China;
Arthur NJ Carter, Afro-American;
Collins George, Pittsburgh Courier;
Lemuel E. Graves, Norfolk Journal
and Guide: Oliver w. Harrington,
Pittsburgh Courier; in the Medi-
terranean Theater.
John O. Jordan, Norfolk Journal
and Guide; Theodore A. Stanford
Pittsburgh Courier; Edward Toles
Chicago Defender; Vincent Tubbs
Afro-American; in the European
Theater.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
LocoI Druggist Carries
Large Stocks; SpecioIizes
i'm Nail Orders

It will doubtless prove interest
ing and re-assuring to the families
living out of the city to realize that
their drug needs can be accurately
and Immediately filled from the
large stock of the Harding Drug
Company of Jackson-at any time
both day and hight.
This old established drug firm
does both a wholesale and retail
business, and consequently carry
large stocks ready for any emer-
gency.
From the laboratory of this pro-
gressive firm have come many noted
remedies-one of the most popular
being Harding's Ajax Tonic, 2 pre-
paration of proven merit that has
filled tremendous demand for
those who need a general system
purifier. It costs only $1.00 and is
sent anywhere prepaid at this price.
Summers end find many of us
with a complete let-down feeling
and in need of safe, reliable tonic
that will tone up our systems-the
answer to these symptoms are found
in Harding's Ajax Tonic.
This noted remedy is especially
helpful to those with disorders OF
the stomach, liver and kidneys. II
will assist those suffering with in
digestion, constipation, nervousness
loss of appetite, headaches and diz-
biness. 1t cleanses the system mild
ly, gently and. effectively.
Harding's 4-Lax Tonic costs only
$1.00 per bottle and is on sale al
Harding Drug Company, 500 East
Pearl street, Jackson. If you live
out. of the city demand this tonic
from your favorite druggist, but il
not carried in their stock it will be
sent direct prepaid at this price.
Harding Drug Co.,
sos E. Pearl ST.. or call 3-2l44
Jackson. Miss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
First Colored
Women 5 Legion
Post Chartered

CHICAGO, Ill.-The first all
women's colored American Legion
post has been chartered here. II
is composed of colored World War
II service women 4
The new post has been designat-
ed as the Pallas Athene Post 110a
according to Department Adjutant
William c. Mundt. It has is char
ter members. Grace B. Prettyman
is post commander.
This raises the number Of wom-
ems posts in The American Legion
to las of which 81 are World War
II posts.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30

popularized many of the hit tunes
of the past few years. THE Muf-
fin Man." Five O'Clock Whistle, .
Hello Ma, I've Done It Again .
I'm the Lonesomest Gal In Town, .
Goodnight, My Love-" "Starlit
Hour" MY Last Affair, Taking A
Chance On Love" are but a few
OF the smash-hits recorded by Miss
Fitzgerald
Ella was starred on several COM
mercial radio programs and won
wide acclaim on the Camel hour
with Benny Goodman. Ella is a
magnificent dancer and an extra
ordinary live artist"
BRING THEM ALL INVITE
AN ALL OUT" CAMPAIGN ON
ELLA.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
John Sharber Is
Acquitted In Death
OF Bessie Tucker

John Sharber, jackson negro
Tuesday was acquitted by Kinds
County Circuit Court jury of beat
ing to death Bessie MCGEE Tucker
10 months ago in her Bell Street
apartment.
The jury deliberated about &c
minutes before reaching its decis-
ion. The case occupied the entire
afternoon and continued until about
7:30 pm.
Sharber, who was charged with
manslaughter in connection with
Bessie McGee's death, steadfastly
denied beating her during an argu-
ment on Sept. IL, 1915. He told Dis
trict Attorney M. NJ MCGOWAN that
he slapped her three times but
didn't beat her"
Shortly after the argument, the
negress was taken to Jackson in
Urinary and died.
The case centered around the de-
gree Of proof necessary to convict
person on circumstantial evil
dence. Defense Attorneys L. A.
Wyatt, Hugh B. Gillespie, Jr., and
Carl C. Bostic argued that there
was no proof that the blows adj
ministered by Sharber caused the
woman's death.
No autopsy was performed after
her death, they pointed out.
A key witness in the lease was
Jones A. Moore, ST., negro en-
balmer, who testified that there
were no bruises or signs of external
injuries on the woman's body.
Circuit Court Judge Hugh B. Gill
lespie recused himself since his son
was on the defense counsel. Charles
Snow presided
Meanwhile, the grand jury re-
turned % true bills, bringing to
approximately so the number of in
dictments in this term of court.
New arrangements included the
following negroes: Sam Thomas,
Jr., burglary and larceny, pleaded
not guilty; Thomas Hodge, grand
larceny, pleaded guilty; May Belle
Devine, grand larceny, pleaded not
guilty.; John G. Brown and r. j.
Hardy, robbery. pleaded not guilty;
Sam Sloane. grand larceny, plead
ed not guilty; Sam Thomas, Jr.,
burglary and larceny, pleaded not
guilty on one count and guilty on a
second; Lindsay Ratliff and Luther
Woodland, burglary and larceny
pleaded not guilty on one count,
guilty on a second; Morris Lee
Powe, burglary and larceny, plead
ed guilty on one count and not
guilty on second; James Henry
Griffin, burglary and larceny
pleaded guilty; Frank Davis, grand
larceny, pleaded guilty; Booker F
Merchant, grand larceny, pleaded
not guilty; George Golden, burglary
and larceny, pleaded guilty; Harry
Ezell Robinson, murder, pleaded
guilty to manslaughter; Ellis Moore,
grand larceny, pleaded not guilty;
Gordon Nichols, grand larceny,
pleaded guilty.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
Will Move Offices
To So. Congress

Mississippi Power and Light
Company general office, presently
located near the Edwards hotel, will
be moved to the space now occu-
pied by c. W. Jones Furniture Co.,
about January l, it was learned
Tuesday.
The power company has secured
five year lease on the building at
IA South Congress street, from T.
M. Hedernan.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30

An automatic valve that shuts off
gas supply to kitchen ranges in the
event of fire is part of an extensive
fire-prevention program.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30

The climate on Easter Island in
the Pacific is healthfuI but the
soils fertility has been destroyed
by volcanoes. The only water is
found in craters and that is brack-
ish and shellfish are the only OBJ
tainable marine food.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
Appearing With
Ella Fitzgerald
Here. Dec. rs

This mad, mad world is in a
dizzy whirl and the person respon-
sible for all this is a lad called
Dizzy-Dizzy Gillespie, that is. He's
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30
Rust College
Bids Scheduled
December 10

HOLLY SPRINGS - (SpeciaD =
Bids for a two-story brick admins
tration building for Rust college
will be taken December 10. it was
announced by DIR. L. M. Mccoy
president and owner.
The building will cost an esti-
mated $250,OOO, and the bid date
was advanced from November 81.
Poundstone, Ayers and Goodwin
of Atlanta, Ca, are the architects
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30

Cpl. Kennebrew is stationed at
Camp Lee, Virginia.
Above the newlyweds are shown
cutting their wedding cake at a
reception given in the home of the
brides parents.
The marriage ceremony took
place November Is at the home of
Rev Jordan of Pocahontas in the
presence of relatives and close
friends.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30

Don't Borrow-Buy the Missis-
sippi Enterprise each week!
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Sim Scott of 900
N. Parish Street announce the mar
riage of their daughter, Marie, to
Cpl. Robert L. Kennebrew, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Kennebrew of
Pocahontas, Miss.
Mrs. Kennebrew is a graduate
of Lanier High school, class of 1916
and is popular among Jackson's
younger social set.
Evening star., 1946-12-06

Gallant Bess, the Hollywood Won
der horse which walks, acts and
does almost everything but talk like
q human, will entertain more than
1000 Star carrier boys at their am
nual Christmas party tomorrow.
The boys will get together at
8 am. at the Capitol Theater with
q program that also includes a chalk
talk by Richard Mansfield, director
of The star safety program. and
the regular theater bill which, in
cidentally, is a movie called Gallant
Bess," starring the same horse.
Yesterday the boys got a previeW
at the Edgewater Riding Academy,
25I4 G street NV, of some OF the
500 tricks which Gallant Bess has
mastered.
Gets Policeman's Number.
Gallant Bess ran through quick
half dozen simple things any horse
with the mentality of an 8-year-old
child could do. Then she posed for
pictures with the boys and at one
point managed to sell paper to
one OF them for the benefit OF the
photographer.
Even Policeman William G. Grooms
of the third precinct, who was
patrolling his beat, got into the act.
Evening star., 1946-12-06

issues them. Mr.. Atkinson bought
her at 4 Florida auction several
years ago for $50. From that loWly
position she has risen to a topdight
Hollywood horse, with private
trailer at her disposal She also is
reputed to wear calfskin shoes.
After Gallant Bess had done her
duty by the carrier boys at the
riding stable and Smused a small