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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-05-11
Tuskegee Choir
AT City Center, NY

New York-The Tuskegee Choir
will present the first of series of
concerts at City Center, May 27,
while here to attend the unwilling
of bust of Booker t. Washington
at New York Universitys Hall of
Fame.
The announcement was made this
week by Basil O'Connor, chairman
of the board of trustees of Tuske-
gee Institute
The choir made news recently
when it was granted permission by
the Daughters of the American
Revolution to appear at Constitu-
ton Hall in Washington, D. C..
June 3.
The concert will max the first
time Negro group has cracked the
OAR color-bar at its hall in the
nations capital
Stars of stage, screen and con-
cert hall are scheduled to make
personal appearances during the
City Center performance. Proceeds
will go to the United Negro Col
lege Fund.
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TINY BRADSHAW AND HIS
JERSEY BOUNCE ORCHESTRA
AT COLORED SKATING RINK
BAND TO PLAY INSTEAD
BAND TO PLAY INSTEAD
OF MILTON LARKIN

The killer-diller music man, Tiny
Bradshaw, king of the jitterbugs
who is booked to appear at the New
Colored Skating Rink on onday,
May 20, 1916, with his swing band
leads a hectic life jumping from
one rug-cutting emporium to an
other where he. meets greets and
entertains-in a music manner
the subjects of his vast empire. It's
Hail the King when Bradshaw
and his music maxi show their
faces.
At 80 Tiny Bradshaw had done
everything to swing music except
eat it,, is more widely known in
swing circles more than any ork
leader When you hear them wall,
What character you right away
think of Tiny for there's a fellow
whohas a followering (of hep-cats)
that hangs on to his every shout;
which reacts to his every grimace
which winks when he winks,
grooves when he says so. Yes, Tiny's
King. And not just King TO ra day.
Tiny Bradshaw is King of the Jit-
ter-Jump n 1--WE fanatics the year
round
Always the noisy chap, even back
in his native Youngstown, Ohio,
where while attending classes at
Wilberforce University his class
mates used to shuder, even today
when they think of his outbursts in
psychology classes. And although
that was Tiny's major subject ever
then Tiny could not be confined to
the task of wondering about what
was in the other fellows mind He
had money on his and consequently
when he got the chance to earning
his living in a muical manner via
the drums. 1t wasn't long before
as a kid he beat out the skins
with Baron Lees Band.
Later his fans-he had them even
in his teen age youth-urged Tiny
ito stick it out" and his flare for
pyrotechnics on the skins got to
be standard that he wound up in
Luis Russell's Orchestra, moving on
later to Horace Henderson's Band
and still a little bit later on it oc-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-05-11

Cured to him that ne could rave a
baton and do a little holleri Z on
his own Yes, Tiny always was a
noisy kid 1t wasn't his drumming
so much that attracted attention
although he was pretty good as
drummers go) it was his riffs, mis-
rompin' and his loud outbursts of
1--WE lingo that caught on with the
fans that still today are strictly
Bradshaw followers, and don't care
a snap for any of the other highly
.overrated swing opponents.
AS leader Tiny has led his crew
of musicians into practically every
rug-cutting rendezvous in the coun-
try and everywhere he's found his
dynamic personality attracting the
jiterbugs like SO many flies to that
good Oh Nawth Carolin-ah molas-
Ses
A hard worker, hoarse every
night after swing jam-session,
Tiny in some mysterious manner
regains that freshness of both
voice and his physical self-that
seemingly is a total wreck after
"jumpin' and bouncin' for hours
and hours-and he's ever ready for
another session of frenzied yelping
on the bandstand with his famed
Jersey Bounce" orchestra. And
what a band it is!
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-05-11
REA Elecirifies
More Negro
Farm Homes

More Negro farm homes in the
South are to be electrified as a re-
suit of the Rural Electrification Ad-
ministration's approval of a $780,
600 loan to 16 electric cooperatives
in 10 Southern states, officials of
the U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture said this week.
The REA loans will finance con-
struction of 3,469 miles of new pow
er lines to bring electricity to 49,
OBS Southern farms and rural es-
Establishments: About $500 colored
families live in the counties where
the new lines are to be construct
ed. REA officials say that this ex-
tension of lines will make electric
ity available to a large number of
these families.
There ere more colored farm fam
lies than white ones in two of the
counties in which lines are to be
constructed. These counties are Pike
of Mississippi, and Halifax of North
Carolina. According to the 1910 CEN
sus, there were 1927 colored and
l,5l5 white families in the former,
and 2,286 colored and 1,266 white
families in the latter.
REA officials say that extension
of lines into unserved areas not only
provide incandescent lights to re-
place the old fashioned kerosene
lamp, but it also will help the farm
people in these areas to have such
home necessities as radios, electric
irons, washing machines, and cleo
trio refrigerators.
They point out that the farmers
heavy schedule of duties also is
ightened by such devices as an
electric pump to draw water for
his livestock and for irrigating his
home garden or truck crop. electric
brooder for his baby chicks, and
portable motor for his cream sepa-
rator, sausage grinder, grindstone
and feed grinder.
Lights for rural church, and cleo
tricity for the school shop and the
local establishments serve the en-
tire rural community.
The Southern states in which
loans were approved for coopera-
tives are: Alabama.
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AME Church
Rally AT
Brookhaven

Brookhaven, MisS.-It was a hap
Ply day of service, church drive
was in action with great sermons
preached by Rev. c. F. Tillman, Sc
none, Mrs. Bryant, G. w. Middle
ton and George Roundtre. The pas
ton Steward of Zion Chapel, Bro.
Frank Scott, and the pastor Steward
at Galillee, Bro. Anderson Baler,
gave thanks to the many friends
who attended the services.
Among some of our visitors were
Robert Hillard and family, Mrs Oh
lie McClain and nephew, Bro. Wash
ington and wife, John Smith and
wife, A. Well, Rev. C. N. Tillman
and wife, Mrs. Matte Middleton,
Clarence Holiway, Ely Chancel,
Hue Dickie, Miner Harris, Henry
Pierce and wife, our county agent
and wife, and many other friends.
The pastor Steward of mercy
seat: Bro. S. B. Coleman reports
Class No. / A. Banks, $500; l.
Roundtree, $270O; C. w. Henderson,
S21.45; Memp Henderson, $1,000;
Walter Scott, $1,000; Club workers
Bessie Henderson, $500; Viole
Roundtree, $500; Joanan Jackson,
$12.15; Bro. A. D. Roundtree, $500:
Glass No. 2, j. H. Wesley, $4,000;
A. Baker, $1,000; Grover Collamn,
$1,000; Smyle Coleman, $500; De-
mon Wilson, SLOTS; George john
son, $500; Ohilon Wesley, $500,
Club workers l.. T. Wesley, $3.50;
Emma Johnson, $1,000; Alice H.
Wesley, $5.25; Floanna Culver, $500;
Carrie Johnson, $500; Mamie Ba-
ker, $50; Lirrle Roxie Green, SIS;
Otis B. Carter, $500; Ada Mae Will
liams, $500; Helen Wesley, $500;
Bro. Roosevelt Hooker and Abra-
ham Culver, Stewards. Thanks to
each one. Other donations amounted
to $500. DR.. S. S. Stephen is the
presiding elder of that circuit and
j. D. Watkins is the pastor.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-05-11
ARMY ADOPTS POLICY ON
POSTWAR UTILIZATION
OF NEGRO MANPOWER
COMBINATIONS BASED
ON ClLLEM REPORT

Washington D. C.-Adoption of
a policy based on recommendations
of the Gillem Report to effect the
maximum efficient utilization of
the authorized Negro manpower
in the postwar period was announc-
ed today by the War Department.
The provisions that will obtain in
the lmplementation of the new
policy were incorporated in a War
Department Circular published on
April 81, 1916 for distribution to
all Army commands, camps, posts,
stations, and overseas Theaters.
The Gillem Report was made by
a board of officers convened by di-
rection of the Secretary of War
to study the utilization of Negro
manpower in the postwar Army on
a broader professional basis than
has obtained heretofore.
Under the Craftsmanship of Lieu
tenant General Alvan c. Gillem.
who commands the XIII Corps.
Ninth Army European Theater of
Operations, the Board convened on
October 4, 1915 and on March 4.
1916 released its recommendations
which were. approved by the War
Department.
The following provisions, based
on the report, and included in the
new War Department Circular, will
obtain in the implementation of the
new policy:
l. The troop basis for the post
war Army will include Negro troops
approximately in the l to 10 ratio
fthe Negro civilian population to
the total population of the nation.
2. To meet the requirements of
training and expansion, combat and
service units will be organized and
activated from the available Negro
manpower. Employment will be in
Negro regiments or groups, sepa-
rate battalions or squadrons and
separate companies troops or bat
teries, which will conform in gen.
eral to other units of the postwar
Army. 0 proportionate number of
these unit swill be organized as
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-05-11
JUDGE WILLIAM HASTE
TO TAKE VIRGIN ISLAND
HELM ON MAY77TH
DATE FOR INAUGURATION
TO BE SET FOLLOWING
SENATE Q. K.

Washingon-Judge William H.
HASTE, confirmed by the United
States Senate May l, will take the
oath as governor of the Virgin
Islands around May II.
Undersecretary of Interior Os-
car w. Chapman stated that the an
augural date has been set tenta-
lively, pending the approval of the
Governor elect.
julius A. Krug, Secretary of In
terror, will be one of the speakers
at the inaugural ceremony, mark
ing his first trip to any of the u. S.
possessions since taking over the
office formerly held by Harold L.
IckeS.
Senator Murdoch. Cd, Utah),
who served as chairman of the sub
committee hearing testimony on
Judge Hastie's nomination refuted
the demagogury of Ellender and
company, Senator Murdoch said,
In my opinion this country and its
government are fortunate in having
a man of the attachments and the
achievements of Judge HASTE to
appoint to the high position of Gov
ernor of the Virgin Islands. We
talk much about democracy.
Mr.. President, this nominee is
representative, and avery splendid
and outstanding representative of
the Negro race.
I'VE have an opportunity to show
to the world that Americans aSe
sincere when they talk about equal
ity and treatment to racial minori-
ties in their own country. The pop
ulation of the Virgin Islands is 90
per cent colored. The business of
the Virgin Islands is largely owned
by colored people Here is an op-
portunity for us to recognize the
outstanding ability and patriotism
Of d member of the Negro race"
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-05-11

MANILA Tech. Fourth Grade
Francis Rawlings, son of Mrs. Sal
lie Rawlings of Breham Avenue,
Matches, Miss, is now enroute to
the States from the 5th Replace
ment Depot Disposition Center
south of Manila for his discharge
from the Army under current read
justment regulations.
TIA Rawlings wife, Willie, resid-
es at No. Obrient Street, Matches,
Mississippi.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-05-11
Commencement
Dates Announced
For Canton School

The following program of the
commencement exercises for Cam
eron Street High School, Canton
Mississippi, has been released by
Principal A. M. Rogers:
friday ay-+ -3rd-=8;00 mr.
Cperetta-"The Children of Moth
er Goose"
Tuesday, May 7th-8:OO p. NJ
Operetta-"Peep Show Park
Ffiday, May 1Oth-8:OO D. M
Comedy-"Fun On The Podunk
L ite.'
fiday, May 17th-8:00 p. M
= arce-"Colm Yourself"
Friday, May 24th-8:OO p. NJ
Comedy-"Spring Fever"
Friday, May 31st-8:OO o. M
Comedy-Drama-"His Irish Dream
Girl"
Sunday, June And-3:0O p. M
commencement Sermon-Dr. J. w
E. Bowen, Editor of the Central
Christian Advocate, M E. Church.
New Orleans, La.
Monday June 3rd-2:00 p. M
Class Day Exercises
Monday, June 3rd-8:00 p. m.-
commencement Address-Dr. S. l..
Green, Jr., President Campbell Col
lege, Jackson, Mississippi.
Admission: Is and Is cents. A.
M. Rogers, Principal
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-05-11
Central Mothers
Day Program To
Benefit Center

Mrs. Annie F. Davis, Tougaloo
College will be the guest speaker
for the Mothers Day program to
be held at Central Methodist Church
Sunday, May II, at 400 p. m. Bene-
fit VIM. Johnson Bethlehem Cen.
ter.
A mother-daughter tea will fol-
low in the YWCA building. The
public is invited to both programs.
Auspices: Wesleyan Service Guild.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-05-11
S. Harris Clinic
Observes N ational
Hospital Day

Sunday, May IL, is commemor-
ated thru out the nation as Ma
tional Hospital Day" Sallie Harris
Clinic is having open house on this
day. You are invited to visit and
inspect the Clinic beteen the hours
of LOO p. m. and 800 p. M
During 1945 Sallie Harris Clinic
served the community to its fullest
capacity. There were 1853 admis-
sions. 238 Major operations. 1870
Obstetrical cases. AZ Tonsillectomies
375 Emergencies. The clinic has the
support of the Kinds County Health
Department. Drs T. H. Banks and
T. S. Eddleman serve fractures and
bone diseases. DR.. Van Dyke Hag-
aman, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
DR.. w. Lipscomb General Surgery
Radiology and X-ray treatments.
and Consultant DIR. A. J. McIlwain,
DR.. R. E. Fullilove, Jr., Genitouri-
nary Surgery. DR.. R E. Fullilove.
ST., L. t. Miller, G. A. Carmichael,
I. E. Bowman, and R. O. Williams
General Surgery and Consultants.
Mrs. w. E. Hobbs R. NJ, Supt. of
Nurses. Miss Velma E. Wilson. Lab
oratory and X-ray Technician.
Misses Mary Frank, Cloteal John
son, Bernice Christian, Lucille Sims.
Jimmie Ruth Smith, Nurses. Miss
Vera Lotion, Dietitian. Charlie
Palmer, Supt. of Building and
grounds DIR. L. A. Smith, Supt.
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Harding Drug Co.
Ships Promptly
Loool Druggist Carries
Large Stocks; SpecioIizes
in 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 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, pre-
paration of proven merit that has
filled a tremendous demand for
those who need general system
purifier. 1t 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. 1t
will assist those suffering with in
digestion, constipation, nervousness,
loss of appetite, headaches and dir
biness 1t cleanses the system mild
ly, gently and effectively.
Harding's Ajax Tonic costs only
$1.00 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.
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assigned to Negro organizations
will be replaced by Negro officers
who prove qualified to fill the as
signment In addition, Negro man.
power with special skills or quail
fications will be employed as in
dividuas in appropriate overhead
and special units.
3. Additional officer supervision
will be supplied to units which have
a greater than normal percentage
of personnel within the ACCT
classification of w and v.
so per cent or more Class Nv and
v, Is per cent increase of officers.
70 per cent or more Class w and
V, so per cent increase of officers.
Increased officer personnel will
be of company grade.
f. The planning PRONUNCIATION,
implementation. and revision of this
policy will be cordinated by the
Assistant for Planning and Policy
Coordination, Office of the Assistant
Chief of Staff GIL, War Depart
ment General Staff
5. Officers will be accepted in
the Regular Army through the OPP
Grafton of the present indignation
policy without regard to race.
g. The present policy of accord
ing all officers, regardless of race,
equal opportunities for appoint
ment, advancement, professional
improvement, promotion and re-
tention in all components of the
Army will be continued.
7. Negro Reserve officers will be
eligible for active duty training and
service in accordance with any pro-
gram established for other officers
of like component and status All
officer requirements for expansion
of the Regular establishment as dis
tinguished from the Regular Army
and for replacement, regardless of
race, will be procured in the exist
ing manner from current sources;
namely; ROTC honor students Of
ficer's Reserve Corps, direct APP
pointments, graduates of officer
candidate schools, Regular Army
appointments from the Army of the
United States and graduates of the
United States Military Academy.
8. All enlisted men whether vol
unteerss or selectees will be ac-
carded the same processing through
appropriate installations to insure
proper classification and assign
ment of individuals.
g. Surveys of manpower require
ments conducted by the War De-
partment will include recommends
tons covering the positions in each
installation of the Army which
could be filled by Negro military
personnel.
10. At posts, camps, and stations
where both Negro and white troops
are assigned for duty, the War De-
partment policies regarding use of
recreational facilities and member
ship in officers clubs, messes or
similar organizations will be con-
tinued in effect.
IL. Concidering essential military
toned in localities and communities
factors Negro units will be sta
where attitudes are most favorable
and in such strength as will not
constitute an undue burden to the
local civilian facilities.
II. Commanders of organizations,
installations, and stations, contain
ing Negro personnel will be re-
sponsible for the execution of the
War Department policy.
13. Commanders of all echelons
of the Army will insure that all
personnel under their command are
thoroughly indoctrinated with the
necessity for the unreserved ac-
ceptance of the provisions of the
policy.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-19
'WINDSOCK' PRINTS
ITS LAST EDITION
AT CHERRY POINT

CHERRY POINT, July 10. -
The last edition of the Windsock,
camp newspaper, was distributed
here this week, temporary suspen-
sion OF publication having been
caused by lack of insufficient per
sonnet to handle production and
coverage.
Plans are being made to establish
a training school on the base for
future publication on a less am
bilious scale than the old week
ly.
The newspaper was started Nov.
IL, 1914, by T-Sgt. Brad Boyle and
a handful of professional newsmen.
OF the original staff, only one,
Cpl. Henry M. McCann, remain
ed to the end. At first it was a r.
page paper with 10, 1000 circulation.
During the last war year it stepped
up to 16 pages and 5000 copies.
Its last edition consisted of IL
pages.
That the publication rose to prom
lnence in the field of military
Journalism during its more than
20 months is proved by its recent
selection as an outstanding expon-
ent of style and coverage by the
Navy Editors Manual, the "Sea
Watch"
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-19
Sublime Degree

RALEIGH, July 18.-(P-Edgar
Womble, 81, rate expert of this
State Utilities commission, Thurs
day night was raised to the sub
lime degree of Master Mason in a
special communication here OF
William C. Hill Lodge No. 2l8 of
A. F. and M.
James P. Furpless, master OF
William G. Hill lodge, said that to
the best of his information that the
elder Womble is the oldest man in
the United States to petition and
received the degree of Master Mas
on.
His son, Edgar Womble, Jr., OF
Lumberton, acting for the master
of the lodge, conferred the degree.
Furpless said that Womble is 48
hours older than the charter OF
William G.. Hill lodge. Womble for
over four decades has been an
active member of the Order of Odd
Fellows.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-19
Peruvian Air Force
Members In Study
At Cherry Point

CHERRY POINT, July 1.-two
sub-officers and five chief petty
officers Of the Peruvian air force
are spending a year here to learn
the methods that have made the
United States Marine aviators so
successful and to carry them back
to their South American comrades.
This education of Peruvian tech
nicians at an American air base
is part Of the Good Neighbor policy
and . courtesy gesture by both ma
lions involved. The leader of the
group, Vincente Dardanet, former
ly worked with the U. S. Naval
Aviation commission in Peru.
One of the men is now working
in the station headquarters office
to study Marine Corps admins
tration procedure. Another is as
signed to the photography labora-
tory. The remaining five are
studying and observing in the As
sembly and Repair hangar.
All the visitors live in local bar
racks and receive the privileges of
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-19
MISS ANNIE HARBERS

Miss Annie Harbers, 606 Chest
nut street, died at the home of her
brother and si~ster-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry B. Harbers, 3O6 North
Seventh street, Wednesday at II
pm. after long illness.
Miss Harbers is survived by her
brother, Henry B. Harbers; one
sister-in-law, Mrs. Henry B. Har-
bers, Wilmington and her niece,
Mrs. Carl H. VESSEL, San Diego,
California.
Funeral services will be held
Saturday afternoon at four o'clock
from st. Paul's Lutheran church,
following a brief funeral service
at her home. The Rev. Walter B.
Freed will o~fficiate.
Honorary pallbearers will be DR..
J. E. Evans, DR.. Duncan R. Nc
Eachern, DR.. w. T. Smith, Wilbur
Jones, John F. Rulfs, George Fred
erick Tiencken, John D. Doscher,
j. H. Brunjes, Sr., Emory Grubbs,
Humphrey Marshall, N. S. West
brook and w. E. VESSEL.
Active pallbearers will be Robert
L. Fryer, William H. Vollers, j.
Henry Gerdes, Louis Hanson,
George w. Tiencken and Paul Hess.
Interment will be in Oakdale
cemetery.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-19

ADNA VIVIAN -FKEDERICKs

Funeral services for Mrs. Adna
Vivian Fredericks, 81, IA Queen
street, will be held this att
ernoon at 4:30 o'clock from the
Southside Baptist church with the
Rev. j. c. Walton, Rev. Harvey
Glazier, and Rev. D. M. Larklns.
Mrs. Fredericks died Wednesday
in the James Walker Memorial
hospital after a short illness. She
was a life long member OF the
Southside Baptist church.
Surviving are her husband, John
W. .Fredericks, ST.; a daughter,
Mrs. Robert H. Risley, Wilmington;
a son., John W. Fredericks, Jr.,
Wilmington; her stepmother, Mrs.
Robert Robbins, Wilmington; and
two sisters, Mrs. Liton Larkin,
Wilmington and Mrs. j. A. Sparks,
Norfolk, Va
Active pallbearers will be E. S.
B e n S o n, Ted Brock, Carl
Voss, D. c. Lee, Bert Blake,
H. T. Schmus, w. r. Chisholm and
C. B. Marshburn.
Honorary pallbearers will be W.
R. Chisholm, DR.. ]. c. VESSEL,
DR.. D. R. McEachern, J. h. Cur
tbs, Ed Hall, E. L. Avery, W. w.
Storm, R. E. Tapp, w. N. Kelly,
G.. A. Moore, Capt. G. K. Davis,
Julius Rudolph, W. l.. Williford,
J. c. Chadwick.
Interment will take place at
Oakdale cemetery.