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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
Hits
Many Cities
ll3 People Killed When
Twister Slashes Wood
ward, Okla.

The nation yesterday count
ed q toll of at least 1872 dead,
1,044 injured, plus property
damage in the millions in five
disasters. These we're:
Nine killed, nine injured in
anthracite mine explosion at
Exeter, Pa.
An estimated 152 killed, more
than 1000 injured in tornado
which ripped through parts Of
Texas and Oklahoma.
Sixty thousand square miles
of California, Arizona and Ne
vada shaken by earthquake.
None reported killed or in
jured.
Fifteen injured In derail-
ment of Santa Fe railways
Super Chief at Ration, N. M.
One fatally injured, 20 others
seriously injured in crash of
Army transport plane at San
Antonio.
WOODWARD, Okla, April 10
PA destructive tornado slashed
across the Texas and Oklahoma
late last night leaving
more than 113 persons dead. DOS
sibly 1000 injured and piling up
property damage in the millions of
dollars.
The Texas Highway patrol,
quoting Red Cross reports from
the field, estimated that al many
as 1874 were dead and possibly
more buried in the wreckage.
The Red Cross at st. Louis list
ed 113 known dead, and 72O known
injured.
Worst hit was Woodward where
100 blocks of buildings, most OF
them residences, were levelled.
The Highway patrol estimated
that 100 persons may be dead
there.
holland Norgaard, Associated
Press correspondent reported that
IS were known dead and that
searching parties using bulldozers
were digging in the ruins Tor Aa-
ditional bodies.
Casualty Figures
The Red Cross at st. Louis com
piled these casualty figures:
Glazier, Tex, 10 dead, 40 in
jured; Higgins, Tex, 20 dead, 100
injured; Woodward, SO dead, e0o
injured; White Horse, Okla, none
dead, 80 injured.
Texas Highway patrol estimates
were 100 at Woodward; Higgins,
"a; Glazier, 8, and Gagen. Okla,
2. The patrol listed 20 dead at
Shattuck, Okla. The storm DID NOT
strike there and these bodies pre-
sumably were from nearby strick-
en- areas.
Norgaard estimated that 1.0oo
persons were injured here and
said it would be hours before any
thing like a complete count could
be made.
Fires broke out in Woodward
and we're uncontrolled for several
hours.
Aside from difficulties imposed
by the telephone strike, many
phone and telegraph wires were
blown down by the storm, and the
Highway patrol reported short
wave radio almost useless because
of noise interference.
Course OF Storm
The general course of the storm
was northeast from White Deer,
Tex, SO miles from Amarillo,
then through Glazier, Higgins,
Tex, Gage, Okla, and Woodward.
All except Woodward, which has
a population of $500, are COM
munities of less than 1000 persons.
Small ltornadoes struck Fowler,
Pratt, Newton and Harveyville,
Kas., about 2:30 this morning,
causing an estimated $3.50, oOC
damage, all told. No casualties
were reported. These cities are
in a straight line Northeast OF the
path taken by the Oklahoma storm
Many of the injured were taken
from here to Oklahoma City, and
hospitals as far away as Wichita,
Kas., were readied to receive pa
tents if necessary.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
refund because it

~ because 1t
sN 500, 900 deposit -
tNSc ~4dns for a strike in
&C = c~ourt provided the union
VS. ordered March 6 by the SUI
the governme nt-seized mines.
Goldsborough said Lewis and the
union have not yet shown "good
faith in obeying the Supreme
court. The soft-voiced, bald federal
Judge also said Lewis has showed
AN utterly contemptuous attitude
toward abe courts"
Many Mines Idle
His rejection of the unions plea
Continued On Page Seven. Col. II
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11

evidence John L. Lewis HI; .en
"advantage" Of the Centra1a, ILL.,,
mine explosion to cause a new coal
strike.
The Justice, who imposed the
historic fine for contempt of court
last December, postponed con-
sideration of the matter for two
weeks, until April "a. He said he
does not see how he can make the
The So, 300, 900 cut - which would
reduction even then.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
Goldsborough Will
N0tSlash UNIV Fine
Federal Jurist Declares Evidence Clear That
John L. Lewis Shows Contempt For
Courts; No. axsa= mt

WASHINGTON Apr,
Federal Judge T. All
borough refused today / -.
United Mine Workers $3.50
at this time, declaring
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-11
FORECAST:

Wilmington and vicinity: Considerable
cloudiness, windy and warmer with
showers and hunderstorms tonight;
Saturday clearing with little change in
temperature.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15

( n e ~ e tr o ! |
Times alta C X
ing the inter-
racial organiza-
ton she heads
as Comm u n / s.
tic, she stated
that AYD has
n eVer had a
policy Of dis
in
its membership,
that anyone re-
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why your viewpoint is cloud
cd. Her attitude Is more that
Of a spoiled child than a mar
ried woman. You are both
very young. but since you
have stepped into grown-up
shoes. you must now conduct
yourselves like adults. Wash
the slate clean and start
afresh. Be firm and gentle
with the little lady but insist
that she live strictly by the
marriage code. II either OF
you stray off course your mar
rage is FINS. would like
10 recommend my Happier
Living Lesson No. s SEC
REFS TO MARRIAGE HAP
PINESS" 10 you. Send use
for your copy.
J TT am - years old Ms
husband IS "a years old w,
have been married pa years
My husband Is a very nice mar
except for one thing, he ike
10 drink. Well, I have no Oh
lection 20 that but when he Il
drinking he curses me out n
matter where we are and want
TO fight me and raise sand
have tried 90 make him stOl
drinking but he won't listen &
that so ! decided ! would bu'
the liquor and keep II mere a
the house for HIM but tina
didn't work. Now we axe Sc
parated Ny heart seems as j
IL was falling IN q million pee
es. Tell me what n do?
Ans: You have done all you
can. the rest is up 10 him. He
is one of those men 10 whom
whiskeY Is q curse. Sober. he
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15

Mrs. Addie Oliver. owner Of
Expert Cleaners, left the city
Saturday past doctors orders,
to take months vacation. Mrs.
Oliver will visit relatives and
friends in Kansas, Arkansas. ST.
Louis. Oklahoma and California.
. The writer of this series be-
lieves that the buying public
should be better informed in
reference to their real estate
purchase, II is known fact
that properties offered for sale
to Negroes has generally out
lived its usefulness. The problem
Of rehabilitating these proper
ties falls on the shoulders of
those who are least able to pay.
/ know that many a Negro has
become the victim of the smooth
tongue of d real estate sales
man. who is primarily interest
cd in his own well being be-
yond that of making a sale. II
Is my conviction that all Ne
groes who are prospective pur-
chases should consult a reputa-
bic real estate broker for an
appraisal of the properties he
hopes TO buy Watch for more
information on this important
subject next week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15
"a
j FOCAL
SCRIP
y M1sg Pa#ssS0~ HaY17'

Vilege OF meeting on their re-
/ SpectlVe campuseS without IN
reference. Their program had
met with the approval Of their
faculty. Erma feels that moi UNI
III students passed out FEPC
leaflets at the University of De-
troit, endorsing the bill and en-
couraglng Its support among
other students did the heads OF
the University condemn the or
ganization. Although the lead
ing dallies have stated time aft
er time that AYD IS under in
I VeStlgaton no such action has
been carried out.
Albert Selglc, owner of the
Pine Grove Tavern on w. War
rem. had 10 take hurried trip
last week 10 Join his mother
Mrs. Joseph Selgie, in Florida.
where the aged lady suffered
a stroke he Is expected TO re-
turn IN a,teW days.
Back hOifVA after lew DAYS
in the Hospital Is DR.. Clene Mas
single OF Rgole whose home
was RACED By fire INJECTING
burns on his person.
Death came unexpectedly to
Henry Kenncy of hazelett ST.
on Monday. February 3 at II
pm. Nh. kenney attended TIA
Dernacle Baptist church, but
was member cf the tllst Bap-
tlst church IN Virginia for many
years. Rev. .. Nowhn OF the
FIRST Baptist church Travelled
from Virginia 10 ofilclate at the
funeral service Mr. Kenney
was married and the father OF
three sons. Walter Henry, and
William, two daughters. Mrs.
Alvin Cuyler, Mrs. Collin Craft.
lie leaves TO mourn his death.
besides his immediate family,
two sisters. Mrs. Il. h. Davis OF
Richmond. Va and Mrs. Will
liam Hall, active civic leader OF
Beechwood.
Young James Foster, son of
Viola Foster. owner of Fosters
Hand Laundry. sang and re-
cited poems he had composed,
taking part in a program gwen
at the Angel of Mercy church.
Among those poems he selected
for the occasion were "A Friend
and God Will Make a Way.
James has had many OF his
poems printed and copyrighted.
Saying goodbye TO the stu
dents and faculty at the Slade
Gragg Academy last week was
Lucille Stiles, who had been
studying field work al Child
ren's Center Psychiatric Clinic.
Miss Stiles expects to revive
her masters degree in May at
Atlanta University where she is
now enroute. She is the daugh-
ter of MI. and Mrs. ]. K. Stiles,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15

You get from life only
that which you give and put
in TO il. Give your best and
you get the best in return.
The sweetest satisfaction and
Joy in living comes from Civ
ing and doing for others"
Able Wallace
B. NJ There is a man doing
some work for me and he tries
to like me | am afraid he will
do something TO break up me
and my husband and | want us
to always love each other. My
husband loves me and is doing
right toward my family. Seems
like / have a dissatisfied mind
and don't know what TO do
/ was told a spell was put on
me.
Ans; Obviously. the man Is
quaek and a fraud. You must
not let him dupe you any
longer. Forget what he told
you for he meant you more
harm than good. If he at
tempts 10 contact you. sic
the law on him that will
quiet him for good. You have
a fine husband and a good
provider for which you should
be very thankful. Have more
faith in yourself. dear woman.
Thank God for what you
have. II these spells Of fear
and melancholy persist--Sse a
good. reputable physician and
LET him prescribe the proper
treatment.
w. E. HI have a problem
wish you to solve for me. II
am wrong l want TO know
though l think I am right This
is the second time / have brok-
en- up my home TO 60 live with
my son with different wives.
He has been married. to this
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15
LEGAL NOTICE
County Of Wayne,
NO. 34e.7e6
STATE OF MICHIGAN


At a session of the Probate
Court for said County of Wayne,
held at the Probate Court Room
in the City of Detroit. on the
sixth day Of February, in the
year one thousand nine hundred
and forty seven.
Present: JOSEPH A. MUIR
PLY, Judge of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
JAMES H. WILLIAMS, Deceas-
ed.
On reading and filing the petit
ton Of ARIEL ISHMON pray
ing that administration Of said
estate be granted TO MARJORIE
WILSON or some other suitable
person
II is ordered, That the tenth
day of March. next. at ten o'clock
in the forenoon at said Court
Room be appointed for hearing
said petition,
And it is further Ordered, That
a copy of this order be published
once in each week for three
weeks consecutively previous to
said time Of hearing, in the De-
troit Tribune, a newspaper print
ed and circulating in said Coun-
" of WAYNE.
JOSEPH A. MURPHY.
Judge Of Probate
"a True Copy
THOMAS +. Mcmillan,
Denutv Probate Register.
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follucal = l u ID
W as no b b e d
last week BY
one Of the or
& niZ alto n S
w6kmen. T h e
thief was ap-
pretended soon
after the theft,
and jailed. He
stole Sl70 and
Just cases and
cases of whis-
keyc.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15

wife for four months and she is
so disagreeable 10 get along
with that sometimes l think !
will 60 back 20 my home state
again. Yet, 1t is my son and |
do feel like sticking il out II II
for the best.
Ans; II is very admirable of
Junior 10 look after his nom
and want you around. He
loves you dearly. But. look.
Nom. Junior is a tough man
TO get along with. His first
marriage failed because of this
fact and now this one is on
shakY ground. Your presence
isn't soothing the situation one
iota. So be a good girl and
90 home or move out in a
place 10 yourself and let the
kids thrash this out In their
own way. OkaY Mom7
Dear Mr.. Wallace: This let.
ter is leaving me much i'm
proved woman. My Guide IS ;
wonderful help 10 me. / have
set aside an hour a day fol
progress like you told me 10
There are so many things ! car
do that are helpful reading
sewing. collecting material fol
scrap books, a little music, stu
dying prayers for public pray
ing, are all included in this
wonderful hour. Thanks fol-
your guidance. L. c."
]. U.-At the age of II. l mar
ried the most beautiful anc
wonderful girl l have ever
known. Three days later l wa:
shipped abroad destroyer and
didn't see my wife again for
almost 10 months. After my ar
rival at home, / realized that
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15

9ro0i'ss FOR 7Selis.ttsn 80 Asst
olive fHl az
birthests FOR prvst' reply SEND Se' ss.ree
twenty-five his and insrrint
viii treated
rs srdsr
49, A
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15

things were not just right but
she always managed 10 make
me forgive her for anything she
did. Recently, she told me that
I meant only a meal ticket 70
her and that she only married
me in the first place because
l looked cute" in my uniform
and that meant an allotment
check I have tried TO give her
most everything she wants but
the more l give, the more she
wants and IL seems the more
she wants, the deeper and more
helplessly ! fall in love with
her. What can ! do?
Ans; Humorng your pretty.
childish wife Is not the ans.
wer. friend. Being desperately
in love with your beautiful
mate is easy 10 understand
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15

Give Me a Cup of Old Cows
Coffee. please"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15

:, an interview with Erma
,,a - State President Of
,vn concerning a story pub
a il.hod Ia the February 5 issue OF
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15


Arden Catholic
and
watching
o 4
10
electrical which
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15

,,rdlcss 10 their political status,
s s OF religious background
W. Wv nm the organization. Miss
~" a confessed Republi-
-, n long standing, reports
-" mo American Youth for
democracy has many members
- Democrats, Republl-
'rs communists and Socialists.
snden,s of the University OF
T,rblean. Wayne University and
WeS,ean State Collee who be-
i In- % the organization had, un-
4 III has, week, enjoyed the pri-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15
Soviet Opposes
List Of Rights

LAKE SUCCESS. N. Y,--lNN-
PAL Soviet Delegate v, z. Tep-
hakov urged the dsletion OF the
following freedoms from the
statement being drawn up by
the United Nations Human
Right Commission. which 10
chaired by Mrs Eleanor Roose-
Welt
The rights OF life. Of par.
sonal liberty pEohiblhon OF
slavery and compulsory labor
right 10 petition national gov
ernments and the United Ne.
tionsi on-rstroaehvitY of PEN
al laws right of property and
prohibition of unlawful s&.
preparation; freedom Of move
ment (migrstionl and freedom
10 resist oppression
TcpLakov said tness rights
and freedoms were either super
INu01s. beyond tne powers OF
the UN, o. .mpinged a the To-
cal laws and customs OF national
tltcS
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15
The West Side Featurette

or Atlanta.
Harry Hauthcock's, WAYNE
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-15

is a good Joe. but drunk, he's
dangerous character. The
spell you spent IN the hospi-
tai after the beating ne gave
you is SUE p ~ CT mat. You
know he ~ oy wives
and treated them like he's
doing you. Until he takes the
pledge and swearS Oft drink
ing aDsc - LACK.
Broken mend IN time
but broken neck means your
time is up.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1947-09-18

Miss Maggie Rivers and Mrs.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1947-09-18

Nettie Moore have returned from a
months vacation with relatives in
Durant. Miss Rivers resumed her
work in the Illinois Central Rail
Road Office at Gwin Tuesday.
MI. and Mrs. Ellis Harris and
little son of Tunica visited Mr.. and
Mrs. S. ]. Foose the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Gillespie and
daughter Ednita of Greenwood join
ed MIR. and Mrs. Bob Gillespie, Betty
Sue and Bobby Gillespie on a recent
trip to Gulfport and Biloxi.
Mrs. Susan Gwin Mullens of jack
son was the weekend guest of her
mother w. w. Gwin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Watkins
went to Virgins Saturday night
They were accompanied back by Mr..
and Mrs. jeff Davis and baby Lynda
who will made their home in Tchula.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Dubard of Car
rolton joined Mrs. Wilbur Marshall
on a trip to Drew Friday to see their
sister Mrs. A. H. Heath.
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ned by Mrs. Gillian Gin, chairman
of the scrap book committee were
given out to the members.
A scrap iron drive was decided
upon as e of getting money
for the War Memorial. The commit
tee in charge: Mrs. ". G. Gwin, Mrs.
E. M. McKibben, Mrs. Walter James,
Mrs. Sam Forse Jr. and Mrs. Frank
Gwin. Iron will be collected by No
vember.
Officers serving for 1947-48 are:
Mrs. Everarde Jones, president,
Mrs. James E. Cunningham Sr,
vice president, Mrs. E. N. McKibben,
secretary, Mrs. B. B. Brannon, trea-
surer, program committee, Mrs. H.
c. Waterer, chm, Mrs. Ned Parrish,
Mrs. w. j. Penn, Mrs. w. G. Gwin,
Standing committee chairman Con-
servation. Mrs. w. M. Henry; Flower
Show. Mrs. o. w. Nixon; Garden
Center, Mrs. S. j. Foose; Pilgrimage
Mrs. Reinhard; Horticulture, Mrs. F.
c. Flemming; Junior Garden Club;
Mrs. J. ]. Kazar; Lecture and Lam
tern Slides, Mrs. L. T. Foster, Road
side, Mrs. Edgar Gwin, Scrap Book,
Mrs. w. j. Gwin, Publicity, Mrs.
McKibben.
Following the business session,
Mrs. S. j. Foose gave an interesting
paper on "Narcissi and Daffodills"
and Mrs. j. c. Cannon told about
''The Blue Lily of the Nile" and gave
suggestions for fall attention to
shrubs.
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Resolution OF Respect
adopted by
adopted by
TCHULA LODGE NO 122 ON THE
DEATH OF BROTHER JAMES
Errac
ELIAS CUNNINGHAM

ELIAS CUNNINGHAM
Be it resolved by the members of
Tchula Lodge No. 100 A. F. & A. M.
assembled, Tchula, Mississippi, that,
Whereas, the Architect of the Uni
verse has in his infinite wisdom
deemed it expedient to summons
from our midst Brother James Elias
Cunningham, that this Lodge has
lost a true and unselfish Brother,
the family a kind and loving hus-
band, father and son, and the COM
munity a much loved and respected
citizen.
Be it further resolved that the
members of this Lodge extend to his
bereaved wife, children and Mother,
who's loss appears the most ire
parable, that deep and sincere SYM
pathy, which could be inspired only
by one so gracious as our lamented
Brother.
Be it further resolved, that a copy
of these resolutions be spread upon
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TCHULk
rchuIa Garden Club

TchuId Garden Club
The Tchula Garden Club held its
initial fall meeting in the country
home of Mrs. Ivy Smith on Friday
afternoon with Mrs. E. N. McKibben
co-hostess. Fourteen members were
present. Bronze and purple dahlias
were used in the living room.
Mrs. Everarde Jones presided at
the meeting. The year books, desig-
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Coca Colo pmtY

Coca Colo pmtY
On Saturday morning at 1890
Miss Jeanne Shields entertained the
college girls with a Coca-Cola party
Mixed flowers in dainty arrange
ments were used in the living room
where pleasant conversation was en-
joyed.
Assorted sandwiches, cookies, oil
yes and Coca-Colas were served to
the guests.
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the minutes of this Lodge as a pre-
petual record of his passing, a copy
be sent to the Lexington Advertiser
for publication. and a copy be de-
livered to the bereaved family.
r. P. Gillespie, Worshipful
Master
w. II. Petty, Secretary
j. G. Allen, Junior Deacon
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Bridge Club

Bridge Club
On Wednesday morning Mrs. My
ron Casteele was hostess to her brid-
ge club from 10 to IL. Bright colored
zennias were used at vantage points
in the reception rooms where four
tables were placed for the guests
Scores added at the conclusion OF
the games gave Mrs. ]. l.. Shields the
club prize. Mrs. Henry MCGEE Jr.
the guest prize, Mrs. j. c. Cannon
the bingo and Mrs. H. Schur, low
score prize.
The hostess served a delicious
chicken salad course and Coca-Colas.
Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Harrington
| Mrs. Row Marshall, Mrs. H. Black
| Mrs. Wilbur Marshall, Mrs. r. F
Austin and Mrs. w. M. Unger at
tended the W.M.U. County Rally In
| Goodman at the Baptist Church
| Tuesday at 10 o'clock. Mr.. Harrison
was on program as soloist, accom-
panied at the piano by Mrs. Wilbur
Marshall, county pianist.
The students and faculty of Tchu-
la High School met at Mrs. w. +.
Marshall's Tuesday afternoon after
| school and showered j. t. Gray with
| gifts after his family had lost their
personal belongings in a fire the day
| before. Mrs. Marshall served punch
and It'd bits to those present.
The students in Junior High
| showered lack Gray Jr. with per-
| sonal gifts at school.
Miss Maggie Rivers and Mrs
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THE LEXINGTON ADVERTISER, LEXINGTON, MISSISSIPPI

At the close of the program theh
hostess served a CONCEALED salad
course with cake and ice tea.
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Birthday Pmty

Birthday Porty
On Saturday afternoon Mrs. E. N.
McKibben entertained twenty girls
and boys in honor of her daughter
Carolyn's eighth birthday. The
guests enjoyed games on the lawn
In the Musical Choir" game the
successful contestant was Jimmy
Griffith. Birthday cake and ice
cream was served to the guests and
favors Of candy rolls and pencils
were given.
The honoree was the recipient Of
many lovely gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Foster left Fri
day for Rochester, MINI. where the
former will enter the Mayo Clinic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry MCGEE accom-
panied them to Winona to board the
Panama Limited for the trip.