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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
Sc. Bilbo Will
Seek District Two
Constable Office

S. E. Bilbo, resident of East
side and County Convict Fore
man here for 20 years, this week
announced his candidacy for the
office of Constable Of District
Two, subject to the will of the
qualified electors in the Demo-
cratic Primary on August S,
In announcing his candidacy,
Mr.. Bilbo says that he is not
unmindful of the duties and res
possibilities connected with the
office and that it will be his
policy to play fair and square
with everybody.
His announcement follows:
TO THE PEOPLE OF BEAT
TWO JACKSON COUNTY, MIS-.
SISSIPPI:
Subject to the action of the
qualified electors at the Demo-
cratic Primary in August, ] here
by announce for the office of
Constable.
In announcing for this position,
| am not unmindful of the duties
and responsibilities connected
with the office. 1t will be my
policy in the future, as 1t has
been in the past, to be fair and
square with everybody.
| served Jackson County foi
twenty wears as County Convict
Foreman and believe that l made
a good record in this position.
While the office of constable l.
not a big one, it nevertheless il
an important position. | assure
you that if elected, | will attend
to the duties of the office.
| hope to see the voters o
Beat Two personally; however
in the meantime, be assured tina
l will appreciate your vote anC
influence in this election.
Cordially yours,
S. f. BILBO.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
Charles N. Ferrer
Seeks District 3
Constable Office

Charles N. Ferrer this week
formally announced that he will
be candidate for Constable OF
District Three in the Democratic
primary election to be held Au-
gust 5th.
Mr.. Ferrer was born and raised
in Pascagoula and for most of his
adult life has been associated with
law enforcement in Jackson coun-
ty. He served SO years as chief o
detectives of the Mobile Division
for the l. g. N railroad, snd has
served a number of years on the
city police force.
His formal announcement fol-
lows:
70 the Qualified Democratic
Voters of District Three:
| take this means of formally
announcing my candidacy for the
office of Constable of District
Three, subject to the will of the
voters. in the Democratic primary
election to be held August 9th.
| was born and raised in Pas
cagoula, and have spent most of
my adult life in law enforcement
work. | was chief of detectives of
the Mobile Division of the LIN
railroad for SO years. when | re
tired. | have served a number Of
years on the Pascagoula police
force.
The office of Constable Is a
small but important office and
needs a qualified man to fill 1t.
On the basis of my law enforce
ment record and my personal life
l believe myself well qualified TO
discharge the duties of the office.
If elected l will devote full time
to the office and at all times
strive TO serve the best interests
of the citizens of District Three.
I earnestly solicit your eonsid-
Grafton and vote in the forthcom-
ing primary.
Sincerely yours,
CHARLES ~. FERRER.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
L. West. ST..
Seeks District 5
Constable Office

David l. West, Sir. native of
Wayne County and resident of
Jackson and George Counties
since 1891. this week announced
that he will be a candidate for
the office Of Constable Of Dis
Five, subject to the Demo
cratic Primary this summer.
Mr. West served as constable
District 4 in Jones County at
Dne time and has been a labor
at the ingalls, Shipbuild-
ng Corporation since l943.
HkSaanaoAneeraent folawss
TO THE QUALIFIED ELEC-
TORS OF DISTRICT FIVE:
II wish to formally announce
nv candidacy for the office OF
Constable of this district. sub
iect to your will as expressed
in the Democratic Primary on
August s..
although this job is a minor
one from the point of revenue,
| believe 1t important to the eiti-
zens of beat TO have a man in
the constable's office who can
be depended upon to fulfill the
duties of that office without fear
or favor.
Il announce my candidacy be-
cause | desire to serve YOU and
to help make our District a bet
ter place in which 10 live.
IF YOU will vote for and sup
port me, | will try at all times
TO serve you and merit the faith
that You have in me"
Sincerely Yours,
DAVID L. WEST. SR.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
Roscoe Fletcher
Candidate For
TaxAssess0r

A Roscoe Fletcher of Van
cleave this week formally an
nounced that he will be a can
didate for election to the office
of Tax Assessor in the Democrat
ie Primary election to be held
August 18th.
In making his announcement
Mr.. Fletcher pointed out that he
is a native of Jackson county
and, if elected. viii strive to
give the citizens Of the county
the best possible service.
His formal announcement fol
lows:
TO THE QUALIFIED DEMO
CRATIC VOTERS OF JACKSON
COUNTY:
|, herewith. announce nv can
didacy for the office of Tax AS
SCISSOR, subject to the action OF
the voters at the Democratic Pri-
mary, August S, 1941.
In announcing for this posi-
ton, I am well aware of the
duties and responsibilities con-
neeted with the office. I am a
native of jackson County and
am a graduate of the Psseagoula
High School. I am married, have
three children and live IN Van
cleave.
It will be my aim, if elected
to see that all the propertg in
Jackson County is assessed fairly
and equitably l have only one
promise to make and that is,
that I will give you the very
best service within my power. 1t
has been my desire and ambition
to serve the people of Jackson
County in this capacity. and |
am now seeking the office sole
" upon my qualifications and
fitness to serve.
I hope to have the opportunity
to meet you and discuss my can
didacv with you. In the mean
time, be assured that I shall
appreciate your vote and sup
port.
Sincerely YOURS.
A. ROSCOE FLETCHER.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
M. F. Palmer Is
Candidate For
County Attorney

Merle F. Palmer, young Pas
cagoula attorney and former pres
ident of the Mississippi Young
Democrats, this week formall9
announced that he will be a can
didate for County Attorney in the
Democratic primary election te
be held August 5th.
His announcement follows:
TO THE PEOPLE OF JACK
SON COUNTY:
| am a candidate for County
Attorney, subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary August 5th. l
was born and reared in Missis-
sippi | am a member of the Mie
sissippi Bar Association; the
American Bar Association, the
Federal District Court Bar; and
the Mississippi Supreme Court
Bar. | was admitted to the bar
At the age of twsatg- one as tha
Youngest LAWYER IN Mississippi
! have now had seven wears ex-
perienee in the practise Of law
before all the court divisions of
this state. Therefore l believe
that | am qualified by education
and experience to render that
type of service that the people
desire.
I own NY home and am in the
active practice of law in Pasea-
goula and have u deep and abid-
ing interest in the people OF this
County and their welfare.
If you elect me County Attor-
nev. I promise volt that | will
ATTEND to the lob, | will he at
your service day and aiPht. l
will conduct the affairs Of this
office 50 as to avoid unnecessary
delav and expense. | shall be fair
Continued On Page Two
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
N. c. Evereit Is
Candidate For
Chancery Clerk

m. c. Everett, prominent in the
public schools of the county for
a number of years and who has
served the past four wears as
ssckspn Cot5ntv representative
to the State Legislature, this
week formally announced that
ne will be a candidate for cleo
ton to the office of Chancery
Clerk in the Democratic Pri
mary election on August 9Th.
In his announcement Mr.. Ever
EFT said that because of his edu.
rational background and expert
enee as a State Legislator he feels
himself well qualified for the
office.
His announcement follows:
TO THE VOTERS OF JACK
SON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI:
| take this means of snneunc
ing to you my candidacy for the
office of Clerk of the ChancerY
Court of yotr county. subject
to the will of the qualified vot-
.ers.
Having served you faithfully
and well as your representative
in the State Legislature during
the present administration, and
having spent many years as a
teacher and administrator in the
public schools of the state, and
also being familiar with the laws
that govern the duties of the of
flee, | feel that my training and
experience qualify me for the
Continued On Page Two)
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
Rent Raise
Is Blocked
BY Protest
Unions. Vets And
Ingdlls Go To
Bat Together

General rent raises of from
$3.50 to S5 q month which had
been proposed for the FPHA
housing units in Psscagouis were
called off this week after a hard
hitting drive by labor and vet
Grams groups joined by ingalls,
representatives and civic organ
izations persuaded FPHA and
CPA officials that present rental
rates should be established as the
permanent ceiling.
Representatives of these lead
ing local organizations met Mon
day morning with local and area
officials of both government
agencies to present arguments
why the announced raises should
be blocked.
News that the COMMUNICATING
protest had carried its objective
was received by wire Tuesday
from Representative Bill Colmer,
announcing that the rent raise
order for Pascagoula had been
cancelled.
Rep. Colmer had first opposed
the proposal for a rent increase in
a letter February IL to FPHA area
officials In Atlanta and continued
to exert pressure in Washington
after the hikes were announced
Notify Tenants
On Wednesday the local FPHA
office sent a form letter to all
tenants over the signature of
James F. Hunley, general man
agsr, announcing that the adj
vanced had been cancelled.
The new leases which provided
for the increased rate which ten
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS eeesutssseeks.
were also automatically cancelled.
The letter indicated that the orig
inal leases would 60 back into
effect, at the standing rental
rates, and no new lease would
have to be signed.
Those who attended the pro-
test meeting Monday were; James
F. Barrett. southern publicity di-
r. ctor for the AFL: IL. b. Harri-
son. AFL housing committee; j.
Paul Keefe, ingalls, industrial re-
lations director; Karl Wiesenburg,
Veterans of Foreign Wars; O. l.,
Mcleod, American Legion; W.
Labat, Pipefitter Local 436,
Charles Ward. AFL; w. IL. Gus
Continued On Page Two
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
Spring Festival
Given Tonight By
Local School

The third annual Spring Fes-
tival of the Pascagoula Schools
the big event of the school year,
at which more than a thousand
children will participate in a di-
versified musical program-will
be held tonight, May 10 at 7:3O
p. m. on the athletic field.
School officials say that the
festival has grown 10 be the out
standing event in the three years
since its Inauguration, and that
a crowd of more than five thous-
and is expected based on at
tendance figures for the previ-
Gus years,
Individual numbers will be
presented by the Junior High
School Band, Jupior High School
Chorus, Central School Chorus,
High School Band, High School
Glee Club, South School Chorus,
Lake School Chorus, and the
Beach School Chorus.
Featured Numbers
Two numbers by the combined
chcruses will be the feature of
the evening.
The following members of the
music staff were in charge of
preparations for the program.
Miss Kathdyn Maxwell, Cen
trail Elementary School, Chair
man of the Festival; Mrs. r. A.
Heritage, High School; Mrs. J.
v. Ainsworth, High School; Mr..
w. II. Goodwin. High School;
Mrs. P. J. Higginbotham, Junior
High School; Miss Margaret
Alvce Wilder, South Elementary
School; Mrs. Upton David, Lake
Elementary School, Mrs. r. A.
Farnsworth, Beach Elementary
School.
Following is the program that
will be rendered.
Professional. Junior High
School Band; America the Beau
tiful. combined chorus; Laugh
ter Reigns, Lake School; Chiri-
biribin. Junior High School. Dixie,
Central acknowledgements High
School Band: Now the Dav is
Over, South School; Marching
Along Together, Beach School;
Battle Hymn Of the Republic
High School Glee Club; The Star
Spangled Banner. combined
chorus; Recessional. High School
Band.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
Congress Group Delays S
Units As Cash Pdymen.
Sportsmons Group
To Meet At Court
House Tuesday. 10th

The Jackson County Hunting
and Fishing Association will hold
its May meeting Tuesday night,
Nav 20 at the court house IN
Pascagoula. Bud Pelham, presi-
dent of the association, announc-
ed this week.
All members r urged To be
present as matters of general in
terest will be brought up for dis
cussion.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
ze of FPHA
Are Demanded
Candidates Must
File Intentions
BY June Fifth

Candidates for county and beat
offices in Jackson County must
file their intentions with the
Jackson County Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee on or before
June b, l947, in order to qualify
as candidates in the Democratic
Primary on August S, it was an
nounced this week by Circuit
Clerk w. c. Ravens.
They must also pay an assess
ment of $500 in the casa of coun-
ty offices and $3.50 for baat Of
fices to the committees through
its secretary, Arthur Allen, by
that date.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
Long-Term Credit
Policy Challenged
In Committee
(By The Associated Pressl

(By The Associated Press)
Washington, Nav l5-Legis-
lation giving wal veterans first
chance to buy 600 900 of
government War-built housing
was proposed today by Chair.
man Wolcott R-Mich.) of the
House Banking Committee.
The main provisions of the
m easure, affecting l.6 0, 0
dwelling units in many areas:
/. Sets up priorities for pur-
chasing with war veteran oc-
cupants of the housing Guild
ings with nor more than four
dwelling units) topping the
list; non-oceupant veterans
second, on these small housing
units; various types of asso-
Citations of veterans would have
first chance to buy buildings
with more than four dwelling
units; and non veteran tenants
would have next priority Ia
veterans an the individual
units il buildings with four
or fewer units. ANY dwelling
units not sold under the pri-
critics then would be offered
to the public generally.
2. Requires cash to the treas
ury by the purchaser, but pro-
vides government mortgage
insurance up to 90 per cent of
value, which is intended to
help purchasers obtain financ-
ing from private sources.
3. Stipulates that the FEEDER
al Housing Administrations
shall make appraisals of the
housing and establish prizes.
4. Transfer the disposition
of the housing from the Fed
eral Public Housing Admins
tration to the Fedora! Works
Administration.
Wolcott offered the bill fol-
lowing long studies BY the
barking group.
Disposition of most o. the
housing probably will have to
await house and senate ac-
ton on Wolcott's measures.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16

Prior to the introduction of
the Wolcott bill, the Associated
Press reported in a dispatch
from Washington earlier Thurs
day that the House banking ION
mittee has blocked "a plan for
selling FPHA housing units
through government guaranteed
financing and long range credit
terms, because of a move with
in the committee to favor a plan
requiring cash on the barrel
heaG"
As a result of this, the dis
patch said, the sala, of more than
1000 housing units in Pascagoula
has been delayed, and some mem
beers of the House committee are
seeking to sell the units only
for cash. Under that plan il would
develop that unless tenants could
finance The purchase with cash,
the houses would be put up for
sale to the highest bidder.
Continued On Page Two
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-26
Builds Home
For Veterans

The Thurman Gaines Realty
began lis existence and develop
ment on September "a, 1916,
when il began building for col
ored veterans in dire need OF
housing. AT present II beauti-
full homes OF the ranch type.
with three bed rooms each. tiled
bath and sink, hardwood floors.
and inlaid linoleum. are under
construction located on 10th ST..
between Salliotte and Outer
Drive. a very desirable rcsiden-
tial section of Ecorse. Michigan.
This location is convenient TO
both DSR and Greyhound sub
urban transportation. sc h o o 5
and churches. The homes are OF
frame construction. cedar side
walls. the answer TO any fam
ily's dream Of a home OF their
own.
They are being built by Thur
man Gaines Realty. a reliable
firm. headed by Thurm a n
Gaines, who first began his
housing career by serving on a
committee Of three who succeed
ed in getting FILA homes for
colored occupancy.
For further information re-
garding this development, or
other real estate problems re-
quiring expert advice. Thurman
Gaines will help you Just phone
Empire 0865. or pay visit to
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-26
LEGAL NOTICE

al the Court House IN the City OF
Detroit in said County and State
on the LIST day OF April, A. D.
l947.
Present. the Honorable FRANK
b. FERGUSON. Circuit Jsdge:
On reading and fling the aft
davit hereto attached from when
n appears that the defendant,
Lottie NJ. Copeland. IS not a resi-
dent OF Detroit. Michigan but
when last heard of and from re-
sides az 1902 Z. 18th street, Cleve-
land. Ohio; therefore.
on motion of Edward A. Sim
mons. attorney for plaintiff,
IT is ORDERED that the de-
PENDANT appear in this cause
within three 90 months from the
date hereof. either in person or
attorney. and that her failure so
TO do will cause her default TO be
taken
AND IT Is FURTHER ORD
Erred that a copy Of this order
together with a copy Of the affi-
davit upon which IL is founded.
be served upon the defendant at
her last known place OF address
by registered mail. return receipt
demanded.
And all Of which foregoing is
SO ordered
FRANK B. FERGUSON.
Circuit Judge.
"a True Copy
CASPAR J. LINGEMAN Clerk
BY j. B. Stow,
Deputy Clerk 4-l9-5-24.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-26
LEGAL NOTICE
MARY TIAiMONS. Plaintiff VS.
CHARLES TIMMONS. defendant
NO. ll2-4S0
OpDEn or pIIpI


At a session Of said Court held
at the Court House in the City OF
Detroit. on the 18th day Of March
A. d., l947.
Present. Hon. LILA NJ. NEU.
ENFELT. Circuit Judge
Satisfactory proof appearing by
affidavit Of MARY TIMMONS
plaintiff herein. on file in this
cause, that the said Charles Tim
mons. defendant herein. resides
outside the State of Michigan.
Upon motion Of William r.
Patrick. Sr.. attorney for plaintiff
1T is HEREBY ORDERED that
Charles Timmons. the defendant
herein, appear and answer this
Bill OF Complaint. fled in this
cause. within 90 three months
from the date Of this Order. or
said Bill will be taken as con-
fessed by said defendant:
1T is FURTHER ORDERED
that this Order be published in
a newspaper in and for the Coun-
~ OF Wayne and State Of Michi-
gan, as required by law. and also
that a copy Of this Order be sent
by registered mail 10 said defend
ant at his last known address.
LILA NJ. NEUENFELT, Cir
cult Judge.
"a True Copy
.CASPAR J. LINGEMAN, Clerk
H. Schmidt,
Deputy 4-26-5-3l.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-26
SAGINAW FLASHES
Rose Wise Ware. editor

Saginaw is still carrying on
lis church, fraternal, and bust
ness activities. although ham
pered severely by the weather.
We are game and hopeful.
All the churches are doing
fine in their spring rallies in un-
usual methods of raising funds
We wish TO mention an unusual
big dinner given in the attrac.
lively arranged dining service
rendered in the Iron Baptist
Church basement last Sunday
April 10.
Supervised by the very capa.
bic chairman, Mrs, AnnabellC
Price. assisted by some Of her
staunch and faithful assistants
who served delicious Southern
fried chicken dinner with all
the trimmings. II was perfectly
served and enjoyed with real
relish by all the diners who
We're loud in their praise OF
Mrs Price and her helpers. They
raised two hundred dollars, and
helped make the days receipts
total three hundred.
Mt Olive Baptist Church is
steadily marching on under the
fine leadership of the Rev. r.
B Bradley, with the co-opera-
ton OF his hard working mem
bers. who are untiring in their
efforts to make a success of his
proposed program for greater
Mt. Olive. Congratulations, folks,
may YOU succeed
Tabernacle and the rest OF
the churches from which we
have been unable to get re-
ports, are urged 10 send the
news Of their splendid activity
which we will be glad to pub.
lish We urge the appointment
Of church reporters. as Bethel
AME and Christ Community
have so successfully done. The
TRIBUNE invites YOU 20 take
advantage OF the Saginaw col
umn Just send US legible. di-
rect news, free of private fights
and We'll be delighted to pub.
llsh IL.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-26
Charles B. Berry. Atty.
lana RroAdwav f16l


STATE OF MICHIGAN in the
Circuit Court for the County of
Wayne in Chancery.
AGNES MURRAY. Plaintiff.
VS.. Charles Murray, Defendant.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
NO. lll-6el
At a session of said Court held
in the City OF Detroit. WAYNE
County, Nj higan on April IL,
l947.
Present: Hon. FRANK B. FER
GUSON, Circuit Judge.
II appears 10 this Court from
affidavit on file that the defend
ant, Charles Murray is not a re-
sident of the City Of Detroit.
Wayne County, Michigan. but
resides at Benwood. West Vir-
GINA.
On Motion Of Charles B. Ber-
~. attorney for the Plaintiff;
1T IS HEREBY ORDERED
that the defendant. Charles Muir
ray. enter his appearance in said
cause on or before three CD
months from the date OF this
Order or said Bill Of Complaint
will be taken as confessed again
ST him; and that q copy Of said
Order be sent TO the last known
post office address Of the defend
ant, said address being Benwood
West Virginia.
IT rs FURTHER ORDERED
that IL the defendant is not per
sonally served. a true COPY OF
this Order be published in the
Detroit Tribune, newspaper
printed published and circulating
in said County Of Wayne for siS
consecutive weeks. according %
law.
FRANK B. FERGUSON.
Circuit Judo
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-04-26

2elfare program at the Claude
.llller School 10 April 81 al the
Mt Zion Church, 18th and Hya-
cinth at $50 pm. There will be
important speakers. Mrs Flor
ence Campbell is chairman.
DOWNRIVER COUNTRY CLUB
One of the most successful
meetings in the history Of the
club was held on SATURDAY.. Ap-
ril 10, at the home of Miss FL
dra FELTON,. All members were
present, except Mrs. Nettie Pa
trick. who is sick. and Mrs. Ru-
by Hunter. The business meet
ing was followed By a social.
CHURCH NEWS
BY Thomas Hagler
The Lloyd Love Unity Mis-
sion met on Friday night at
the church and studied the 10th
chapter of Romans. The Wan.
dering Five Gospel Singers rem
dered the song servicee.
First Baptist Sunday School
studied the lesson The King
dom Strengthened and Enlare.
ed Teachers will meet Thurs
day night.
The Senior Choir provided the
music at the Sunday morning
service Of First Baptist church
The pastor. the Rev ]. d. Dav-
IS, preached on Doing Good
Among the People"
The BTU met at 8 pm. with
the following ministers conduct
ing the program: the Revs. Har.
RS, Townsend. Bell. Hall. and
Davis. Mr.. Hagler and Mis- Car
land also spoke. The secretar,
IS still on the sick list