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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-07-06
73rd SESSION J.M.B. DISTRICT
S. S. CONVENTION AT TERRY
GROVE CHURCH JULY 11to14

given one way fare.
Each local Sunday School and
Union is to appoint a committee
on Christian Educational funds tc
be reported to the office of the
dean and director in the Sunday
morning service during class pc
Rod
Queen contest: King Solomon
wedding will be Saturday night
Each church is to choose a queen
The Queen that reports the largest
amount of money in contest will be
chosen the bride for King Solomon
Please forward the name of your
Queen to Mr.. c. E. Oats at once
Other representation information
is as follows: Song leaders $3.50;
Junior song leaders,, S1.50; Boy
Scout Troops and Cadets compa-
MES $1.50; Pastors and Board mem
bers $3.50; Annual members S1.00:
Life members $500. Departmental
clossifications $100; Song leaders
SOC. Junior Song leaders and Scouts
and Cadets 25c.
The Theme for the Periodical
Program will be Arriving al
church unifacation through an ed
ucational process" Topics for dis
cussion will be: Church unity in
its educational program; Improved
church educational standard, Ex-
tending its educational ministry;
To vitalize its spiritual outcome.
During the morning service of
Continued on Page Six
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LoooI Druggist Carries
Large Stocks; SpecioIizes
in MuiI Orders

1t 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 night.
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, a pre-
paration of proven merit that has
filled a tremendous demand for
those who need a general system
purifier. 1t costs only S100 and is
sent anywhere prepaid at this price.
Summers end find many Of us
with 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 1t
will assist those suffering with in
digestion, constipation nervousness,
loss of appetite, headaches and dir
biness. It cleanses the system mild
ly, gently and effectively
Harding's Ajax Tonic costs only
$100 per bottle and is ON sale at
Harding Drug Company, 500 East
Pearl street, Jackson. If you live
out of the city demand this tonic
from your favorite druggist, but if
not carried in their stock it will be
sent direct prepaid at this price
Harding Drug Co.,
sos E. Pearl ST.. or call 3-2444
Jackson. Miss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-07-06
Negro Scouts to
Begin Camp AT
Loobaloo Tuesday

Early reservations for Camp Loo
baloo, the Boy Scout Camp for Ne
groes opening next Tuesday, indi-
cate that an overwhelming at
tendance is anticipated, according
to Scout Executive Harry Max
field, who announces plans for the
camp which will be directed by
Leonard NJ Parker, Negro Field
Scout Executive, with r. B. Har-
ris, also Negro Field Executive,
serving as program director with a
special staff.
The Executive particularly COM
mended the committee of Negro
leaders who had energetically push
ed plans for what promises to be
the best and biggest camp ever
presented by the Colored Divi-
sion, of which w. H. Duke) Will
lianms is Chairman. George Owens,
former Captain in the U. S. Engi-
neers and a Scout-trained man, was
chairman of this committee which
has been promoting preparations.
Among the improvements to be
used this year for the first time
is a deep well which will provide
running water for the mess hall as
well as for showers which are be-
ing constructed A new lake has
been constructed which will even
tually be used for swimming and
boating, and will add to the beauty
of the reservation.
In addition to the Field Exec
utives a complete staff of leaders
has been secured to supplement the
work of the Scoutmasetrs who will
accompany their Scouts to camp.
Frank Gillian, who has just return
ed from special course of instruc-
ton in water safety of the Ameri-
can Red Cross, will be in charge of
the water front. Ben Blackburn, To-
cal teacher and Scoutmaster, will
be in charge of craftwork and ac-
tivities. C. D. Higgins, veteran staff
member, will be incharge of the
mess hall
The camp, one mile North of
Clinton, will open with the noon
meal Monday, with admission be-
ing given only to those Scouts who
have previously paid the registra-
ton fee and made reservations. The
committee announces that only
Troops with this receipt will be adj
mitted.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-07-06

Adams.
Collection and Adjournment.
AT 7:30 the Consistory of the Val
ley of Vicksburg was opened in
due form with all Officers present.
ILL., Dr. T. j. Quincy, 49, Com
handing Chief of Mitchell Consis-
tory, Valley of Jackson, was elect
ed to represent the Grand Consis-
tory of Mississippi in the coming
session at Detroit.
Noble G. w. Milliken, 80 of
Vicksburg, Imperial Grand Poten-
tate, opened the Ancient Arabic
Order of the Noble Mystic Shrine
and Officers were elected to the
Imperial Grand Council of u S. A.
Sir Jerry Taylor, Inn Comman-
der of Knights of Templar presided
over said branch and delegates
were elected.
H. DR.. I. w. Kinnard 49, Green
vile, High Priest presided over
Royal Arch Masons and Officers
to represent this branch were elect
ed.
Then the Council of Deliberation
closed with peace, harmony and
brotherly love. DR.. T. j. Quincy, So
G. M. Rev. c. A. Greer, 49, Grand
Secretary.
The past Matrons Council and the
Daughters of the Sphinx had very
successful meeting and a large at
tendance. All their delegates were
elected to the Supreme Session.
Mrs. N. ]. Quincy presided over the
meeting.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TO HOLD
Goth ANNUAL SESSION AT
LYNCHST. AME CHURCH JULY 9
Womon's Auxiliary TO
Meet In Joint Session

According to a release sent out
this week the Mississippi Juris-
diction of Colored Knights of Py-
thias of North America, South
America, Europe, Asia, Africa and
Australia, will hold its Goth annual
session here in Jackson at the
Lynch Street c. M. E. Church on
Tuesday, July 9, with Grand Chan
cellor, w. H. Randolph, presiding
over the session.
In connection with this meeting
the Excellor Grand Court, Order
of Calanthe, the women's Auxiliary
of the Knights of Pythias, under
the leadership of Mrs. L. NJ. Don
aldson of NatcheZ, will hold its
grand session at the same place.
Pre-Convention forecast indicates
highly successful meeting for
both orders and it is rumored that
this, the first peace-time session of
the orders, in more than five years,
will reflect the fine work that is
being done by the Grand Lodge
turnout the state of Mississippi
The Committee on Credentials and
Returns of which Sir. ]. R. Chamb-
liss st. Jones Lodge No 8, is
chairman, will convene at the
Lynch Street c. M. E. Church at
a. m, Tuesday, July 9 and every
Grand Representative is required
to meet this committee and present
his credentials.
At noon of the same day the
Grand Lodge and Grand Court, Or
der of Calanthe will assemble in
the auditorium of the Mt Calvary
M B. Church, corner Lynch and
Pondexter Streets for the purpose
Of holding the annual Memorial
Service. This service will be con-
Quoted under the auspices of the
Obituary Committee of the Grand
Lodge, Knights of Pythias and the
Grand Court, Order of Calanthe,
the Rev L. j. Jordan, Grand Pre-
late, Greenville, Miss, will deliver
the Memorial Sermon
The Public Opening Exercise of
the Grand Lodge will be held IN
the auditorium of Lynch Street
c. NJ E. Church. Tuesday at 8 p.
M Upon this occasion an appro-
pirate program will be celebrated
and Immediately following the pro-
gram banquet will be rendered
the Grand Lodge, Grand Court
Knights, and Ladies and visiting
friends.
Present officers of the Mississip-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-07-06

pi Jurisdiction are: w H. Randolph,
Grand Chancellor, Rev w. c. Nc
Claim, Grand Vice Chancellor, B.
B. Currie, Grand Keeper of Rec
ords and Seal; Rev. L. j. Jordan,
Grand Prelate; c. M. Varnado,
Grand Master of Exchequer; A.
Doster, grand master at arms; A.
F. Lawson, grand inner guard;
Rev. w. Hair, grand auditor, M.
D. Upchurch, Grand reporter.
Grand Trustees are w. M. Guice,
C. w Morris, J. H. Perkins
Members of the endowment bu-
reau are: w. H. Randolph, Presi-
dent, H. H. Young, Secretary, J.
R. Chambliss, treasurer.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-07-06
Hatiiesburg
Opens Library
For Negroes

The Hattiesburg Public Library
will open branch for Negroes on
July Is in the Sixth Street USO
building recently purchased from
the government by the city.
Miss Ariel Barnes, former
teacher in the colored school of
Hattiesburg has been selected as
librarian and is being trained for
the work in advance of the open
ing.
Official name of the library will
be Hattiesburg Public Library, Sixth
Street branch. The branch library
organization is being conducted by
a subcommittee of the Hattiesburg
library board. Mr.. Diamond King
is chairman, and Mr.. F. L. Miller
and Miss Alma Hickman are the
other members.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-07-06
San Diegoan
Wills $500
TO Negroes

SAN DIEGO, CALF. - Pacific
Press Syndicate) The National
Association for the Advancement
of Colored People, the National Ur-
ban League and Talladega College
are three of the beneficiaries under
the will of George W. Marston,
white San Diego business man and
philanthropist, whose will was Of
fered for probate in the San Diego
superior court this week.
The NAACP received $500, the
Nrban League $1,000 and Talladega
$4,000 under terms of the will.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-07-06

NOTE: Of this amount that was
reported, Mrs. Clara Green, one of
the Health Workshop students,
brought in from Sardis Mission
airy Baptist church the sumo of
$10.25.
A. A. Alexander, chairman.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-07-06
THE SWING PARADE OF 1915;
BIG DANCE AND FLOOR SHOW
WITH WYNONIE HARRIS. 18th
Dance and Floor Show
All for One Price.

The Swing Parade of 1916 is a
big parade of musical and vocal
talent, comprised of Wynonie CMr.
Blues) Harris, Gold Coast vocalist
who departed Luck Millinder's Or
chestra to become star in his own
right; Johnny Moore's hot combina-
ton known as the Three Blazers"
singer Dell Thorns from way down
San Antonio way and last but by
no means least, Raleigh Randolph
and his Orchestra. Individually,
these artists spell Entertainment
with a capital "E"-collectively they
make the Swing Parade of 1916"
the most rollicking attraction ever
offered to that part of the public
which dotes on swing and hotcha
1--WE.
Wynonie Harris is perhaps best
known by his irrepressible record
ing of who Threw the Whiskey
in the Well" a tune and platter
which stood out from its COMPETE
tors like a beacon light. Since the
sky-rocketing success of Who
Threw the Whiskey in the Well"
Harris has recorded a number of
added hits for Apollo and Bullet
Records. MIR. Blues" "E-Bob-O-
Lee-Bop," dig This Boogie," MY
Baby's Darrell House." "Lightnin"
Struck the Poorhouse" and others.
In the main, these songs are origi-
nails from the facile pen and mind
Of Mr. Harris.
Johnny Moore's Three Blazers
claim the great musical state of
California as their home stamping
grounds. Practically everyone in
California is a Three Blazers fan.
The unit records for Exclusive Rec
ords, and their most current hit,
Drifting Blues" has headed Bill
board Magazines Race luke Box
list for the past consecutive Is
weeks. Other Exclusive Record hits
put out by Moore's Three Blazers
include COD" Warsaw Concer-
to- Talk of the Town" and Blues
at Sunrise. Indicative of their vast
popularity. they recently won The
Make Believe Ballroom" popularity
poll conducted by Art Jarvis on the
west coast. Their club and theatre
dates include the best entertain
ment marts in California-Orphe
Theatre, Rolling Hills Country Club,
Swing Club of Hollywood, Back
Stage Club in San Francisco, etc.
Johnny Moore, leader and spark
plug of the dynamic combination,
is the brother of Oscar More of
King Cole Trio fame. Pianist Char
lie Brown and Bass Eddie Williams
majored in music at the University
of Southern California.
Dell Thorne is the double threat
bombshell from Texas, whose skill
as vocalist and pianist is hard to
separate. There is an even division
of opinion among skilled authori-
ties as to whether Dell sings better
than she plays piano, or vice versa
but it all adds up to the fact that
she is outstanding in both depart
ments.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-07-06
Lincoln Negroes
Help in Food and
Cattle Drive

The drive for cattle to Greece
and food to Europe as reported by
Negros of Lincoln county:
Rev NJ Marshall c1 90
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-07-06

Rev. G. A. Riley. President of
the S. S. and B: T. u. Congress
converting in Terry, Miss, July IL
to a.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-07-06
Negroes To
Get Schools
In Tate County

A mass meeting held at Senate
bia, of Tate County citizens have
voted unanimously to make plans
for Negro high school for Tate
County and for rebuilding and re-
pairing of Negro school buildings
throughout the county.
The meeting was called by Mr..
Jeva Minter, Tate county superin-
tendent of education, and the coun-
ty school board.
Members of the county board also
voted unanimously to work toward
the new school and reconstruction
of present school facilities.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-07-12
Coolidge Horses Win
Honors in July 4+h
Races at Mammoth

Two Coolidge horses brought
home prizes from the Fourth of
July rodeo and races held at Joe
Flieger's Ranch near Mammoth.
Charles Reeds chestnut filley,
Deadcinch, ran her first race, cap
turdJsg second place against
field of trained and seasoned hors-
es. NJ. M. Wares Palomino stall
lion Liberty Nickel carried off sec
ond honors in another racing
event. Bob Beeson's gelding Sky
Fighter, was entered in race,
but failed to place.
Those from Coolidge who at
tended the Mammoth rodeo were
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Reed and
daughter, Ina, M. M. Ware and
sou,, Bill, George MUIR, G. L.
Skoueen, Rodney Elsberry and Bob
Beeson.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-07-12
A Tourists Impression
of Coolidge Courtesy

A letter was received by the
Examiner this week from Mrs.
Frances Culpepper. of Carlsbad.
New Mexico. who recently passed
through Coolidge with a party of
friends enroute home from a va
cation. The letter states:
This is TO express the appre-
citation OF tourists who passed
through your city recently. in
fact we had to be towed into your
city. For two days previously We
had considerable car trouble. but
no one was able to find the cause.
and some were not even cour-
teous.
Through some of your citizens
we were directed to a mechanic in
your city. He is not located in a
conspicous place. but is a sncere
and capable mechanic. He went
out of his way to have a part made
for our car and stayed on the job
late into the night. that we might
be on our waay. His name is
David Noel and We thought your
community would like TO know
you have such man.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-07-12

Initial steps in the counter meas
ures TO the recently ayowed OBJ
lection TO the transfer of water TO
the Casa Grande valley by Salt
River Water Users Association Of
ficials were taken this week by OF
iicials OF Electrical District Mum
ber Two of Pinal County.
The district officers have writ
ten United States Senators from
Arizora. Carl Hayden and f. W
Mcfarland urging rewordinR OF
the authorization bin 10 construct
Bridge Canyon dam TO bring wat
tiers OF the Colorado river into
central Arizona SO that the Salt
River Valley could be by-passed.
Quoting a newspaper article OF
July 2nd in which Salt River Val
ley Water Users officials were
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-07-12

Adoption of a tentative budget
totalling over $4,000 high lighted
the meeting OF the town council
Monday night The budget pre-
pared by a committee within the
council and approved by the en-
tire body. marks a milestone in
Coolidge municipal history as the
first ever prepared for the town.
Coolidge will have city tax rate
approximating S125 per 500 as
sessed valuation according to fig
ures contained in the initial city
budget which was tentatively
adopted by Coolidge city council
Monday night
The proposed budget calls for
gross eXpenitures totaing $46.59S
OF which only $14. 4.4706S will need
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-07-12


TO be raised by direct taxation on
total valuation of all classes of
city property of about l,l63.0 600
The tax rate, together with the
exact valuation of property with
in the corporate limits OF Cool
idge will be announced by the
board of supervisors early in Aug
ust.
The city council will meet on
Monday, July 90. when any tax
payer may be heard in favor of or
against the tentative budget.
Included in the tentative budget
as adopted by the council are two
items of capital investment. One
for the purchase of a truck at a
cost of about $2500 for use in
garbage collection and the other
totaling $500 for street grading
equipment. Specific items in
cluded in the budget include:
Health department total $500
including the amount provided for
a garbage truck.
General government, total 1900
which includes salary items for
the city clerk and city attorney,
insurance and utilities.
Police department. $3.50 most
all salary items.
street department, salaries,
$4,000 and the road grader at $S,
500 constitute the major items.
Contingencies and capital out
lay. $3.50.
The council estimates that the
city's share of the sales tax auto
mobile lieu tax. occupation and
other municipal excise taxes will
yield return of $26.75O. This
total. together with cash on hand
OF S5.377.37 account for all by
Sl4!47l63 of the S46.59S city
budget
Representatives of the Ari-
zona Edison Company were pres
ent to explain their proposed mu-
nicipal lighting system. Frank
Preisner, company engineer, Jud-
son Corbin. assistant to the pres
ident and c. T. Dickson local man
ager showed maps and told of the
standards and Illuminating fix
lures to he used in the system.
"a street lights proposed including
white Way for Main Street.
These would be of the latest type
and are the same as the new
lights just installed in Phoenix.
Council voted to check over the
plans and advise the company of
their decision as soon as possible
so work may be begun without
delay.
Council directed the city clerk
to send letters to several local
business firms, among them the
Coolidge Examiner, citing them for
creating unsightly public nuisance
due to the present system of dis
posal of cooler water. II was
stressed that some action will
have to be taken on this matter
from the public health standpoint.
Council approved demands
against the town including the last
payment to Mayfield for garbage
collection. A bill of $4,000 was
presented by Headman, Ferguson
and Corollo of Phoenix for the
preparation and submission of
drainage and grade maps of the
town, made after a recent survey.
Information was received on a
motor grader which the town pro-
poses to purchase to maintain the
streets in good condition. 1t was
felt that additional bids should be
gotten before final action was TAX
en- and the clerk was directed
to obtain additional bids.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-07-12
McWherfer Takes
Over Leadership
I00F on tuesday
Officers installed by Earl Morris.
District Deputy Grand Master.
at ceremony held in Masonic
Temple.

lemple.
Biggs McWherter was installed
noble grand OF Coolidge Odd Eel
lows Lodge at ceremonies held
Tuesday night IN Masonic Temple
Earl Morris. district deputy grand
master and his staff conducted
the installation.
Officers who were inducted with
the noble grand for the ensuing
term were: David o Davis. vice
grand: Thomas s. Rowe. Jr.. re
cording secretary. Milan Leavitt.
financial secretary. and Dee b.
Parks. treasurer
Officials who assumed the duties
OF appointiye offices were: II L.
Dossey. warden. Mel T. Harris.
conductor: Haines Jackson. inside
GUARDIAN. X. c. Morris. outside
guardian: Edgar Perham. chap
lain. Cecil Shields. right support
TO the noble grand: r. r. Gun
ningham. left support To the no
BILE grand: c. T. Dickson, right
support To the vice grand. and
Robert Doremus. left support to
the vice grand
Members OF the installing team
which assisted Morris were all
deputies: Ira Averitt. u. ID
grand master. Joe Marler. D. u.
grand guardian. Edgar Perham.
d. ID. grand chaplain. Cecil
Shields. D. II. marshall: X. G..
Morris. ID. d. secretary. &. G.
Nolan. ID. u. treasurer. and Lee
Blackwood. ID ID. Herald
Jack Cunningham outgoing no
BILE grand. was presented with a
past noble grand's certificate in
appreciation OF his work for the
lodge during the past term
AT the close of installation cere-
monies refreshments We're serv-
ed Members OF the refrashment
committee were. Monroe Moore.
Paul Gosney. and {. T. Dickson.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-07-12
Cpl. Juanisa Ferguson
Home with Discharge
From U S Marine Corps

CPL. velma Juanita Ferguson has
received an honorable discharge
from the u. s. marine corps at
Camp Pendleton after serving for
a year in the communication de-
paTtment-
Mrs. Ferguson. nee Juanita
Dobson. is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Glenn Dobson. and has been
a resident OF Coolidge since early
childhood. She was employed at
Coolidge Telephone Office before
her enlistment. and resumed her
position there this week.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-07-12
G. 6. Nolan Named Dist.
Head American Legion

c. c. (CapD Nolan. president or
the Florence Chamber OF Com
merce and city councilman was
named district head of the Amer
lean Legion at the State conven-
ton of that organization in Bis
bee over the Fourth OF July.