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Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-16
Super-Bomber Air. Force
Larger Now Than In War
Nation Now Counts
Over 5000 VHB's;
Had 2.865 In War

Washington, Oct. i6.-- lA', The
United States has more supcr-siz.
bomberS today than when the war
ended.
The army ak forces, striving 20
keep IFS long range striking arm IN
readiness even though dcmobiliZa,-
ton has made deep inrOads, now
counts slightly more than 5000 very
heavy bombardmcnt type aircraft.
This number compares with 1856
On hand when hoStilitics ended in
August, 1915.
With the exception of two expert.
mental alrplanss, the 7B-36 and the
B-35 flying wing, The present force
of VHB's are B-29's or B-29 modi-
ficatlonS.
Not All Being Flown.
However, army air force officials
emphasize that not all the over g.
900 aircraft make up the VHB OPP
Grating force. Only part of the total
actually arc being flown. The re-.
maindCr constitute reserve on spar
&lrcran. Deliveries of BID types
now are being made 10 the army air
forces, although in minor nunbcrJ
While preserving and slowly OK
pandinG its fleet Of aircraft capable
of carrying atomic bombs thousands
of miles. the air forces has disposed
of nearly 1000 Of its World Wa
III work horses, the B-l7, and the
B-2l.
AT lis war time peak. the army
air force had 1919 heavy bomb
crs of these types.
Sixteen months later, on last All
gust 81. the AAf had 96l left.
Except in the relatively few in
stances where bCmbcrS could not be
flown from storage fields and there
fore were ScrappCd on the spot 70,
parts, the Bits and BPS wcTL
declared excess and turned over ia
( the War Assets Administration for
! sale for civilians.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-16
NEW YORK COTTON.

New York, oct l6.-tP,-Cotton
futures opened As cents 10 $3.50 a
bale lower. Noon prices we're 10
cents 10 81 &5 Il bale lower. October
36.O5. December 37.l9 and March
37.5l.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-16
Weather

FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
Partly cIordv. continued ro'a
wednesday afternoon and Thurs
day. Occasional light rain 1T
mountains.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
COrsets

is "Gloryous" Girdles, Ter length.
With talon closure. Rayon and
cotton brocade. Sizes ~ to 29.
Orig. $15.00--------s $3.50
s Flexees", average I5~ length
girdles. Rayon and cotton. Size
~ only. Orig. $10.g5 $5.48
5 "Rago" Junior GirdIes. Rayon
and cotton taffeta. Semi-stepin.
Hook and eye closing. Sizes ~
to 28. Orig. $3.50 S3..75
. 14~ Rayon Satin Girdles. Sizes
26 to 20. Orig. $3.s5 SI.97
Q Rayon Brocade Hook Side
Girdles, 16" length. Sizes 26 to
20. Orig. $3.95 s--------z Sl.87
. Odds and Ends Junior Light
weight 1Rayon and Cotton GirdIes
and Panty GirdIes. Small sizes.
Orig. $3.50 and $3.95--s s1.oo
. Garter BELTS. Rayon brocade.
Size 26. Orig. $50 SOC
"Nu Vogue" Leg Shields.
Small sizes. Orig. $l.25- $50
Nylon Bandeaux, adjustable
straps and backs. Sizes 50 to 36.
Orig. o4c- Observation-Disclosures 77e
Kann's Second Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Better Dresses

10 All-Wool and Rayon Crepe
Dresses. Misses sizes. Orig.
1855 $1,000
IL Daytime Dresses in black and
colors. / and 2-pc. styles. Misses
sizes. Orig. $22.95-
IA Daytime Dresses. Black and
colors. Women's sizes. Orig.
$16.95 to 1924 $g.S7
4 Evening Gowns, embroidered
taffeta pastels. Orig. $500,
$19.97
Evening Gowns. Misses sizes.
Orig. $29.95 ------$ -$16.97
6 Daytime Dresses. Misses sizes.
Orig. $29. 9.95--------------- $14.97
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Rugs

8 2lx44 Hand-hooked Rugs. Orig.
$3.50 ------- u. 90
s 6xs Rag Rugs. Orig. $24.95,
$l9.95
Is Bath Sets. Orig. $2.25, sI.25
rs 2x3 Handl lheoked Rugs. Orig.
@4.So -----------, $2.l1
is 24x45 Jute Rugs. Orig. $5.79,
S2.79
80 27x54 Plaid Rugs. Orig. s2.ss,
$1.l9
IS 27x54 Cotton Fibre Rugs.
Orig. $679--------------- s4.3s
26 26x5o Shaggy Cotton Rugs.
Orig. $3.50 ---- $3.50
"a 24x43 Shaggy Cotton Rugs.
Orig. $3.50 $3.50
IA 26~ Round Shaggy Rugs. Orig.
@d.So ---4.-- $Z.J5
IS yds. err Cocoa Fibre Runner.
Orig. sl.95 yd. .------- $l.00 yd.
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Infar.ss' Wear

. Group Of Dresses and Pima
fores. Sizes ! to 8. Orig. $2.l7
to $2.99------------------ $1.8S
. Group Of Dresses and Pima
fores. Sizes / to 8. Orig. $1.65
to $1.85 $1.24
. Boys. Cotton Eton Suits.
Sizes 3 to 8. Blue only. Orig.
$7.38 -..-. $4.S8
. Boys Cotton Eton Suits. Sizes
2 to 8. Tan, copen, brown. Orig.
$500 -------------- $3.88
. Girls Cotton Pinaf0res. Sizes
3 to 6. Orig. $3.50 $2.88
. Girls Cotton Chenille Robes.
White with red trim. Sizes 2 to 6.
Orig. s4.99 ------------S2.4S
. Group Of Wearables, consist
ing OF pinafores, jumpers, and
blouse combinations. Sizes 5
to s. Orig. $2.9s to $500 s1.24
= BABY Bottle Guards. Orig.
$l.25 ---------------62c :. Go
= Group d Pictures. Orig. $l.ss.
S1.4s
= Group 4 Pictures. ORIG. s1.2a,
SO
KAnn,s Fourth roor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Leather Goods

8 Genuine Alligator Bags. Brown.
red and black. Orig. $24.95,
$l9.S5s
! Black Pieced Calf Bag. Orig.
$500 0-------------------$3.00s
! White Plastic Bag with Multi
colored lacing. Orig. $500, S1.5os
l Red Leather Belt with gold
colcred eyelets. Size 26. As is.
Orig. $1.95 ~ sec
10 Leather Keytainers with 6
loops. Orig. $2.25 $780,
Tan Saddle Leather Billfold.
Orig. $500 S2.00s
Plus 20ac tar
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
.Je,Celry

| Red Jewel B3x with lock and
key. AS, IS. Orig. $500 sl.00
6 Simulated Pearl Necklaces in
light blue and pink. Orig. $500,
s1.0es
/ Sterling Silver Gold -platea Pin.
Orig. $2750 $1o.00s
| Sterling Silver Gold-plated Air
Corps Wings Pin. Orig. s7.5o,
$1.95
! Gold-pIatel Clasp for 3 strands.
Orig. $2.0O-- 5Oc*
! Silver plated Mans Identifica-
tion Bracelet. As is. Orig. $l.s5,
50cs
Is Tie Clasps and Collar Bars for
men Or boys. Orig. 400 Soc
sPlus 70% tar
KAnn's Street Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Linens

Luncheon Cloth, 52x6s~. Orig.
$5.95 S3.95
Gold-colored Linen Cloth.
54xS2~. Orig. $12.s5 s7.s5
7-pc. Printed Table Set. 53x7o0
Orig. $6.S5 s3.s5
3 7-pc. Printed Sets. 50x67~.
Orig. $6.95--------------.S $500
6 Seconds, Hemstitched Damask
Linen Cloths. 66x102 So. sIO.95
go Seconds Hemstitched Linen
Damask Napkins .-------. soc
IL Seconds Hemstitched Linen
Damask Table Cloths. 66x84@,
ss.s5
36 Printed Guest Towels. Orig.
Soc 37c
Is 5-pc. Printed Table Cloth Sets.
Orig. $7.95----- S3.97
"a Belgium Linen Face Towels.
Orig. $3.50 SI.49
IL Boxes Hand-embroidered Tea
Napkins. 8 per box. Orig. $3.50,
$500
9 Printed Table Sets. 52x7oD
Orig. $500 o-----4--------$3.ls
Kann's-Str Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Goats and Suits

20 Women's All-Wool Coats.
Grey, aqua, beige, brown. Orig.
S29.95 ---- -- $2I.0O
III Women's Ail-Wool Striped
Goats. Grey only. Orig. $24.0O,
$500
10 Misses California Tweed
Goats. Brown and blue. Orig.
$49.95 ------------------- $500
. Misses, Women's and Juniors
Suits, crepes, twills. fiannels,
stripes, black and winter colors.
Orig. $500 to $685. $500
. Misses Suits, various fabrics,
assorted colors. Orig. $24s to
$3.50 $1,000
Kann'S-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Electrical Appliances

I 54y Linoleum Top with Vitrus
bowl, complete with steel under
sink cabinet. Orig. $l47.5o.
$4,000
White Star Gas Range. Fully
insulated with heat control. Orig.
$130.25 ------------ Sl09.S5
! Portable Freezer for dry or reg
ular ice. Orig. $4,000 $4,000
Utility Kitchen Tables. Floor
samples. Orig. $4.94--l$ $3.50
Electrical Appliance
Store-8th and D SITS. NV.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
T0iIetries

"a Lucite Shoe Horns. Assorsssd
color. Orig. $l.00-------4 69c
60 Come to Me" cologne, q flower
frangrance. individually boxed.
Orig. $1.0o 0o------------- 50cs
6 q. B. T. Talcum for babies.
Orig. 49c------4----------- 29c@
SO Rembrandt Colognes, assorted
floral fragrances. Orig. $l.00, 5Sc
SO "Come to Me" Dusting Powder.
Attractiyely packaged. Orig. 100.
Soc
U. s. Army Surplus Toothbrushes,
nylon bristles, assorted plastic
handles -----10c, 8 for 27c
%Plus 20o tar
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Notions

40 Saniscants, combination sani-
tary belts and panties. Irregulars.
Orig. $l.00 .z. soc
"a Foot Warmers for lounging or
sleeping. Soiled. Orig. $1.60, 59c
80 Rubber Gloves for all house
hold purposes. Irregulars. Orig.
6oc - 29c
IL Garter Belts. Small sizes.
Soiied. Orig. s1.oo and $500, $50
50 White Shower Caps. Orig. SOC.
So
10 Knitting or Shopping Bags.
Floral prints. Orig. s2.s5- -$l.25s
60 Prs. Dress Shields, covered
with fine quality nainsook. 2-3,
regular and crescent. Orig. 25c,
1sc
sPlns 2o% tar
Kann'sstree Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
DAYTIME Dresses

Q Cotton Print Brunch Coats.
Misses sizes. Orig. $3.50 s1.47.
Cotton Wash Dresses. Broken
sizes. Orig. s1.s5 and Si.so, SIC
Cotton Wash Dresses. Broken
sizes. Orig. $3.50 Sl.67
= Red and White Checked Seer
sucker Brunch Goats. Small
sizes. Orig. $3.50 $2.oO
Striped Wash Dresses. Small
sizes. Orig $3.50 S2.l7
9 Rayon Print Dresses. Misses
sizes. Orig. $500 S2.45
Kann's Second Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Handkerchief

. Women's Cotton Handker-
chiefs, bright printed designs, 10c
. Women's Cotton Handker-
chiefs, corded borders. Colored
designs on white. Irreguiars, 25c
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Lingerie

. Cotton Night Shirts. Small
sizes, Orig. $3--1---- $3.50
. Cotton Striped Pajamas.
Broken sizes. Orig. $3.95 $3.50
S Short Candlewick Robes. Small
sizes. Orig. $500 $3.97
2 Long-sleeved Cotton Travelling
Coats. Small sizes. Orig. $7.95.
$2.97
Kann's-Secon Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Budget Dress Shop

. Maternity Dresses. Misses
sizes. Printed cotton with dark
backgrounds. Orig. $S.s5----s4.00
. Misses Side Draped Rayon
Dresses. Printed tops. Orig.
$10.95 observation-disclosures $500
= Misses Grey Dresses with red
stripes. Spun rayon. Coat style.
Broken sizes. Orig. $5.40-- $40
. Misses BLACK Sheer Rayon
Dresses. Broken sizes. Orig.
$1,000 --------------- $500
. Misses Striped Spun Rayon
Dresses. Grey and white. Broken
sizes. Orig. $500 $500
. Women,s Printed Spun Rayon
Dresses. Broken sizes. Orig.
$o.UU $500
. Women's Checked Rayon Top
and Black Crepe Skirts. Orig.
$3.50 $500
. Misses Dresses, 509o wool,
50% cotton. Classic style in pas
tel shades. Orig. $12.s5 $1,000
. Misses Pastel Dresses, 500
wool, 50% rayon. Broken sizes.
Orig. s10.95-------$ $500
Kapn,S-Sorond Floor
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Furniture

Metal Card Table, black with
white trim. Orig. $4.s5---$2.S9
1 Oak Dinette Il table and 8
chairs). Orig. $59.50---- S39.s5
/ Mahogany Veneered . tier
Lamp Table. Orig. $10.95- s6.sS
Maple finished Lamp Table.
Orig. $8.24----------------$ $3.50
8 Mahogany finished Pier Cabi-
nets. Orig. $10.95 ----s $7.98
/ 3-pc. Maple-finish Living
Room Suite. Wine seats. Orig.
$3.50 -------------- $59.95
l 5-pc. Metal and Chrome Di-
nette Set. Orig. $3.50, S39.95
I 5-pc. Glass and Chrome Dinette
Set. Orig. $3.50 49.95
. 3-pc. Sectional Sofas. Orig.
$15s.50 --------------- $3.50
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Housewares

10 Kan Master Can Openers.
orig. $l.uu --------- -----, 45c
15 Kantpick Latch-lock yentila-
tors. Tamper-proof, burglar -proof.
Orig. $1.00---------------- 49c
50 Chair Cushions. Orig. 89c, 59c
loo Spoon Ladies, pancake turn
ers. Orig. 29c .---------I0 I0c
1 2-burner Top-0f-stoye Oven.
AS is. Orig. $4.s8 $2.98
5 Vegetable Bins. As is. Orig.
$3.98 ----4-----------. s2.SS
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21

. Mussed Flowers predomi-
nantly roses. Blue, pink. Orig.
soc to $l.e5- $50
S-Pc. SoiIed Blouses. Broken
sises, Orig. 44.99 to $7.o6 9S.es
Kama Street Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Orig. $500
RAYoN
GLOVES
s1.2o

Attractive. hand sewn
rayon fabric pull-on
gloves. White and beige.
Sizes 8 to Z.
Also rayon Jersey gloves
In black only. Sizes 6 to
ia. Slight irregulars,
Street Floor
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Luggage
Soilsd
Blankets and Com forts

=
1 North Star AII-Woel Blankets.
72xs0g. Orig. $16.s5----Sl3.ss
, North Star Zephyr Atwood
Blankets. 72xso~. Orig. $25.00,
$3.50
All-wo0l Blankets. S0xS01. Orig.
SlS.oO ------------SA4.So
; AIl-Wool Pearce Blankets. Orig.
$iZ.9o ----------------- $lV.S5
3 St. Mary's AH-Wool Blankets.
Orig. $l6.95- 1889
Orr Health An-Wool Blankets.
72x84". Orig. $685. $12.9S
2 Comforts, 40T down and 500
duck feathers. Orig. $29.75,
SI5.95
5 An-Wo0l Blankets. 72x90~.
Orig. 1895 .s5--------------$7.99
5 Cannon Blankets, plain colors.
rayon bound. 500 wool, 500
cotton. 72x90". Orig. $6.95, $3.50
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Clearance Of
Girls and Teeners' Wear

20 sweaters slip-ons cardigans Orig. $755
Is Girls cotton bouses. Orig $22s s1.3s
Is Girls navy blue sHpon sweaters Orig $399 s2s9
10 Girls wool jumpers. Orig ss.s5 $4ss
IL Girls fall felt hats. Orig s2ss ---------
IL Girls pastel plaid jerkin suits. Orig
20 Teen navy blue peated skirts. Orig ss
IL Girls dresses. Orig $3.50
80 Teen wool plaid skirts. Orig
20 Teens and girls sweaters Orig
Teen all wool shirts Orig
IL Girls skirts. Orig s483
Kanns-Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Important Reductions in
Misses and Juniors
Fur-Trimmed Toppers

u
Misses dyed Lamb trimmed toppers Red, blue
Sizes TO- IL, Is. Orig. sl3soo- sss'
Misses grsy-dyed Lamb trimmed toppers Black only
Orig. sss.oe s.oe--------------------- s7s.
Misses. mu.krat trimmed toppsrs Green size H.
Brown, size 10. Orig $i4s.eo-
Juniors dyed Persian lamb trimmed topper. Size H.
Juniors senced Iapin trimmed topper. Blue, Is
Orig $500 $4Ss
grey. Orig s5s.oo $3.50
Misses detachable lining toppers Grey and rose.
Sizes 1916 Orig $500
.Plus 2o% tar
Kann's second Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Bedroom Furniture

4 -
: Upholstered Platform Rockers.
Orig. $3.50 0-------------S19.95
/ Boudoir Chair, soiled. Orig.
$24.95 ---------x $l6.88
! i Maple finished Win back
Cricket Chair. Orig. $12.59, $8.8S
Occasional Chair, soiled. Orig.
$13.95 ----------------z--S9.88
l 30~ Felt Mattress, torn. Orig.
$9.6T -------s------r S1.6S
l Twin-size Felt Mattress, torn.
Orig. $I6.19 .--.5------ SI2.99
4 ! DoubIe-size Walnut Veneered
Bed, SCARED. Orig. $24.95 $16.99
Twin-size Blond Oak Veneered
Bed. Orig. $24.95 $16.99
2 Twin-size Mahogany Finished
Sleigh Bed, SCARED. Orig. $24.95,
$16.ss
Twin-sise Felt Mattress, floor
sample. Orig. $24.s5------ $l7.9s
Twin-size Innerspring Mat
tress, soiled. Orig. 1929 1S24.99
Kann's-T Third Floor.
u ) .aa e
Evening star., 1946-11-21
SpOrtsiUear I

OPOFISUeuT
8 Rayon Suit Dresses. Orig.
$14.95 observation-disclosures $500
80 Sport Dresses. Orig. $14.g5
and $16.95--------------$S $500
40 jacquard Cardisans. Orig.
1924 S7.s5
so Slip-on Sweaters. Orig. $3.9s,
S2.99
IS RayOn Pleated Skirts. Orig.
$2.99 Observation-Disclosures S2.29
81 Jacquard Slip-on Sweaters.
Orig. $8.s5------------ $685.
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Orig. 100
COSTUME
JEWELRY
soc

Pms 20% tar
A gala assortment Of /.
costume iewelry. includ-
ing pins, bracelets. ear
rings and necklaces in
gold and silver colors
and In plastics.
Kann's Street Floor
Evening star., 1946-11-21
Dinnerwore
Reduced to
Sc 10 1923

An assortment Of dis
continued pieces of din
nerware and odd pieces.
Includes dinner plates,
cups, saucers, soups,
fruits, sugars, creamers,
platters, and vegetable
dishes.
Kann's Third Floo
Evening star., 1946-11-21

4-$zl.s5 and SIS 90 stoeky Suits
An AL wool dark plain brown in size is tocky $40 90
All wool blueg in II "stocky" %I0.z1
Evening star., 1946-11-21

KANN'sMEN STORE Second Floor.
Arkansas State press., 1946-03-01
Editorials

BY S. S. Taylor

The bi-racia meet Emmanuel Baptist Church will 60
down in local history outstanding exhibition of inter-
racial courtesy The diverse elements OF the audience con-
Quoted themselves though nothing unusual were nap
pening-whch exactly what they should have done TO
demonstrate nerraca good will The host pastor the Kew
erend w. O. Vaught, IT., and the ashers were perfect
Reverend Travis White pastor of First Christian Church.
and president of the Greater Little Ministerial Association
delivered fortnight address which brought ferven amens
from the Negroes and the Of interested attention
from the white He committed faux pas 1t is thought
when he referred the coored nanny but it minute
error against his general background of excellence His
theme seemed be the necessity for nterracal good
will "We trying put out great conflagration with
teaspoonul of good will he said He showed that there
are some things wanted by all acessocia security the
right to live comfortably the right to fill positions for which
they have qualifications and the right to vote for men and
things which they consider right
Reverend j. Walt Moore pastor of Wesley Methodist
Church. spoke length Mrages of Peace" He referred
the boodshed throughout the world and said peace talks
do bring peace He made little reference to the race
question.
There seemed to be general feeling that the white
audience conspcuousy largely by its absence and that
the colored side Of the program relatively weak There
also general reaction that good accomplished by
braca forums rather than braca addresses because there
eer expression and coresponngy better understand
ing, with likelihood of subsequent action.
Arkansas State press., 1946-03-01
BENTON
Mrs. Katherine Watson

Mrs. Katherine Watson
Cpl. Lee Drew Butler of Sheri-
IAN who recently returned from
Germany, is visiting his aunt,
Mrs. Emma Green, and his sister,
Mrs. Palestine Taylor and other
elatives. Judge Sanders is i'll
t his home on Jackson Street.
lrs, Susie Gaines condition is
improved. Sgt. Robert Wat
ms and brother, Andrew Wat
,ins of Oneida are guests of their
brother and sister-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Moselee Watkins.
James A. Warren was honored on
his l4th birthday February 10th
with a party at the home of Mr..
md Mrs. Adolphus Scott.
Tlayborn Phillips is visiting Ben
ton friends. He will leave for
Richmond, California soon.
Henry Clay Scott is recovering
from injuries received while at
work. Welcome TO church
while in Benton: Church of God
Arkansas State press., 1946-03-01

Mrs. Albert Whaley and Mrs.
Edith Williams of Kansas City
were honored with a breakfast
Wednesday by Mrs, Jessie Hill,
303 Troost st. Others present
were Mrs. A. c. Adams and Mrs.
Carrie Keel Mrs. Dorothy Fos-
ter was the guest of her brother,
Mr.. Eddie M. Hill, who is home
rom the army They left for
Houston, Texas, to visit their mo-
Their, Mrs. Mollie Kendly. Mrs,
j. @. Adams of 405 Belmont St,
served a chicken dinner Friday
in honor of Mrs. Albert Whaley
and Mrs. Eddie Williams of Kan
sas City, Others present Mrs.
Mrs. w. M. Pree, Mrs. Fred Law
son, and Mrs. Eliza Wright.
st. James Baptist Sunday school
met at the usual hour with Supt.
j. Q, Adams at his post. The
lesson was reviewed by the pas
tor. The Adult woman's class
won the financial banner. Offer
ing $1l.38. The eleven o'clock
sermon was preached by Rev. A.
Williams, pastor. H. L. Ma
poleon had charge of the BTU
at 6 p. m. Mrs. Alberta Whaley
and Mrs. Edith Williams left
Sunday for their home in Kansas
City after spending a week with
Mrs. Whaley's Parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Marshall, 4l9 Troost
Street. . Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall
made a weekend trip to Shreve-
port, Louisiana, with her hus-
band, Eugene Marshall
Mr.. Savannah Tucker
Sunday School was opened by
Supt Johnnie Williams, all tea
cheers present. The lesson was
reviewed by a visitor, Rev. Will
low. Five visitors were present.
Rev. Boyd was pulpit guest Sun
day night and brought a burn
ing message. Choir was called
to order Thursday night by Mrs.
Estella King, president, with Mrs.
E. G. Williams at the piano and
Arkansas State press., 1946-03-01

the day, $4,000. The 4 King
Gospel Singers of Camden rem
dered a program at st. James
AME Church (city) February 81.
Sunday, February 18th re-
gular service was held at St.
Stephens Baptist Church with
the pastor, Rev. J. w. French
preaching at IL a. m. and 8 p. m,
assisted by Rev. w. M. Carol and
Rev. J. II. Todd. At s p. m. BTU
was conducted by the president,
Mrs Icie Neal. Grand total
raised $4,000. st. Stephens is
making plans to celebrate the
church's 55th anniversary March
27th-3lst. SCHOOL NEWS: On
February 10Th Stephens Public
School was favored with a movie,
THE Negro Soldier" presented
by Rev. Sam Scott of Ell Dorado.
Arkansas State press., 1946-03-01
HOT SPRINGS
GLORIA DOWNS

Outstanding visitors are: Rev.
J. A. Charleston, Detroit, Michi-
gan; Rev. w. A. Crider, Flint,
Michigan; Louis Harold Owens,
Santa Monica, California; Mr..
and Mrs. J. M. Adams, Chicago;
Fredric Wilson, Cleveland, Ohio,
who is brother of Mrs. c. Muir
ply; Mrs. Nettie Wynn, Buffalo,
N. Y; Chas. Rose, Memphis, Tenn
Mrs. Lizzie Harper of Jackson,
Miss. is house guest of her sister
and brother, the Spencer Cable
tons, 1897 Silver Street. Mrs.
Jackson belongs to the Jubilee
Female Quartet, and is rated to
be the best bass female singer in
the country. The Just Us Club
met in the home of DR.. and Mrs,
II. II. Thornton. The Thorntons
served ice cream and cookies to
large attendance. Guest of the
evening was Spencer Barnes of
Tyler, Texas. Mission Circle
No. / of Union Baptist Church
met at the home of Mrs, A. /.
Porter, 1876 Maiden Lane Tues
day evening, February 10Th. Mrs.
j. A. Taylor is president. A
lovely repast of tuna fish salad,
stuffed olives, sweet pickle, po-
tato chips, ritz crackers, pound
cake and punch was served. q.
Rev. and Mrs. Greene Paschal
are occupying their new parson-
age which is almost adjacent to
the St. Paul AME church. In
Ravens communion service
which will be concluded Sunday
night, the church's four choirs
will form a human cross in the
auditorium for their professional
Arkansas State press., 1946-03-01
NEWPORT
Gladys Mays

Mrs. Dorothy Griffin and son,
William III, are visiting her hus-
bands parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Griffin. i. +. Robert Holmes
now residing in St. Louis, Mo,
and recently discharged from the
u. S. Army, is here visiting his
father and family. Mrs. Kath-
leen Tucker honored her dau-
ghter with a birthday party on
February IL at their home, 606
Elm Street. Twenty-Five guests
were present when the room
was darkened and the cake with
twelve lighted candles brought in,
while Roy King played and the
group sang Happy Birthday to
You" Many presents were re-
ceived. Little Herbert Alexan-
der celebrated his second birth
day Wednesday with a party at
his home on Arlington Avenue.
Mrs. Gladys Harden successfully
underwent an operation on Mon
day at Gray's Hospital. Funer-
al services for Mrs. Lonnie Mae
Fulton Joseph were held at St.
Paul AME Church on Friday
with Rev. N. L. Dove officiating.
Mrs. Lutherine West died Thurs
day morning at Gray's hospital.
Arrangements were incomplete
at this writing. SCHOOL
NEWS:-The boys basketball
team beat Blackville 90 to 3. .
Pupils of grades 6 and 7 enjoyed
a surprise birthday party given
by their teacher, Mrs. l.. Steele
in honor of Gene Ann Walker,
Fanny Williams, Dolores Toler-
son, Bobby Gene Walker, Evelyn
Smith, and Virginia Hampton. .
Valentine day was observed by
appropriate decorations, a paper
by Bobby Gene Walker, reading
by Gene Ann Walker, vocal solo
by Virginia Hampton, and a tasty
luncheon. A musical program
was given Friday in chapel with
Miss M. o. Tyler in charge. Mrs.
Willie Lewis and Inez William
son were guests during the pro-
gram.