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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
SPECIAL NEGRO HISTORY WEEK
ISSUETO BE PUBLISHED, MARCH
|, NOPAPER NEXT WEEK
Pepper To Be Dedicated
To Progress Mode BY
Mississippi Negroes

As has been the custom for the
past II years, again this year, The
Mississippi Enterprise will observe
National Negro History Week with
a special Edition, dedicated to re-
fleeing the better side of Negro
life in Mississippi; to showing the
meritorious progress made by Ne
groes during the past 80 or more
years and to promoting a spirit of
goodwill and friendship between
the black and white Mississippian.
This issue, like all others publish
ed by the paper will aim at showing
Negroes, through news stories and
pictures, that theirs is a glorious
heritage, a glorious record of ach-
ievement in every field, one of
which they can justly be proud. 1t
will also tend to prove, to those
Negroes who intend to live in Mis-
sissippi to build homes and leave
for their children a life of freedom
from all the things that tends to
make them second class citizens,
viii have realized that Economic
Security-hard work. wise invest
ment their earnings, cooperation
among themselves. education,
PRIDE in being a NEGRO and the
realization that regardless to what
others in other sections say, Ne
GROES in Mississippi are not do
ing so bad-when more of us real
ize this, we will come much near
solving our races problems.
Already, both colored and white
friends, in all sections of the state
have responded to the letters sent
gu soliciting material for this spec
ial issue and from all indication
tbs VII be che of the best Negro
history Week Issuas eyer published
by the paper.
A special invitation is being ex-
tended TO all schools, colleges, BUSH
nesses, individuals-to contribute to
this special issue b submitting what
ever news stores that will show
Progress and Achievement-that
viii make the young Negro realize
that he has as much to live for
and to aspire to as any other youth,
Because of the work required on
such a issue as the one planned for
the Negro History Week Issue we
we will not publish paper on
Saturday February %, but our next
issue will be March l.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
Bargains On Sale
BY War Assets
Administration

Do you want to buy a church?
The War Assets Administrator is
now advertising II for sale at Camp
Claiborne. La. In coming months
about SO win go on safe at army
camps throughout Louisiana and
Mississippi.
To small congregations, the sur
plus army chapel seems the answer
to material scarcities, high con-
struction costs and meagre build
ing funds. The typical one is a
wooden building 81 by 81 feet. seat
ing about 500 persons.
Most have steeple. pews, pull
pit and other church Furnishings
and may be used by all faiths.
Larger ones are $3.50 and $1,000,
while smaller buildings sell for
$3.50 and $3.50. They must be
bought intact, for removal at the
buyers expense. WAA estimates a
minimum of $4,000 to tear down
and rebuild large chapel unless
labor and equipment are donated.
They cost the government $4,000.
There are surplus chapels at
Camp Claiborne, Camp Plauche,
Camp Livingston, Lake Charles
army air base, Selman Field, and
Harding Field in Louisiana and
Camp Shelby, Camp Mccain, Camp
Van Dorm, Mississippi Ordnance
Plant Flora) and airfields at Gren-
ada, Greenwood and Greenville in
Mississippi.
Each will be widely advertised
and buyers will have 80 days from
the first ad on each chapel to send
in orders. The Chief of Chaplains
in Washington will determine to
which groups the churches will be
sold.
Application clanks may be OBJ
tanned by writing the real property
division, War Assets Administration,
702O Franklin Avenue, New Orleans.
For quarter-two bits only-you
can how buy an all metal, or a
metal-trimmed plywood footlocer.
These foot-lockers would make
fine trunks for the children's room.
A little girl would love to use one
for her own clothes, or to keep her
dolls clothes in, or TO dump her
toys in. Especially If the trunk
were painted pink or blue-wi
her name on ii. Each trunk or
locker has tray.
The material alone IN the feet
lockers, all Of which are used is
worth niuch more Than twenty-five
cents During the war, prices on
similar lockers ran up to SO o.
mere.
The loeker-trunls nessuie 3rA
by is BY II inches and purchasers
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

nay buy any quantity from one
up to the remaining $4,000 which
have been declared surplus to the
WAA in this region. All priority
claimants have been satisfied, there
fore no priority is necessary to eff
feet purchase,
The $4,000 lockers are stored at
Camp Van Dorm, Miss, which is
about hal way between Natchez
and Baton Rouge. For further in
formation telephone Crescent 9eTl,
Ext. 1919, and ask for j. p. Screen,
Office Furniture Division.
Residents the New oAesns vi
entity can see one Of the sample
lockers in the Surplus Hart which
has been set up by the War Assets
AdninistratioH At 7de0 PrankIia
Ausaue, New Orleans fhe sale
Hdce Of IS cents is P. o. B. Camp
Van Bern, ret including transport,
atfen.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
Fisk President
70 Be Honored
With Dinner

The Fisk University Jubilee Sing
ers, famous for three generations
for their Interpretation of Negro
spirituals, will sing over the Mutual
Broadcasting System from 7:l5 to
7:3O on Friday evening, February
18th.
The occasion is d dinner at the
Hotel Pennsylvania at which lead
ers of education and race relations
will honor DR.. Charles Sturgeon
Johnson, president-elect of Fisk
University. DR.. Johnson is the first
Negro president Of the University
since its founding 80 years ago.
Sarol Brice, young Negro cont
ratio, whose voice was once des-
cribed by Serge Koussevitzky as
like cello" will be guest soloist.
Selections which will be sung by
the Jubilee Singers are Steal
Away to Jesus" L Can Tell The
World" and Every Time | Feel
the Spirit Carol Brice wal sing
DOM Zetti's 20 Mic Fernando
The Fisk Jubilee Singers began
to make musical history in 1871
when 4 small band of students.
mostly ox-slaves. left the Nash
vile campus for a concert tour and
first sang Negro spirituals TO a
listening public. They succeeded
not only singing spirituals with q
form and quality that captivated
American and European audiences,
but they helped make Fisk Univer-
sity widely recognized leader in
Negro education.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
FEDERATED CLUB WOMEN
GAIN $4,000 OR MORE
IN OIL, GAS, DEAL
Has Extensive Expansion
And improvement Plan
At Recreation Center

Jackson, Miss-The Mississippi
State Federation of Colored Wo-
mems Clubs has just completed two
important business transactions,
ore an oil and gas lease which az
ded over 100000 to the treasury and
makes federation properties avail
able to oil prospecters, who are
very active in various sections of
the State.
Early in january Federation Of
ficers completed arrangements with
the Andrew Jacson Council of the
Bay Scouts of America for develop
ing the Margaret Murray Washing
ton Recreation Center, federation
owned project at Clinton about ten
miles from Jackson. Under this
lease the Scouts will complete the
building of a modern camp site
Camp Loobaloo-which will be av-
ailable to other non-profit organ
izations for week-ends and longer
periods when np in actual use by
the Scouts. According to the agree
ment the federation and scouts will
administer the project jointly. Nom
profit organizations desiring to use
Camp Loobaloo will make applic-
ation through the federation. All
organizations patronizing the camp
Except bona-fide federated clubs)
will pay small maintenance fee.
For their share in developing the
camp the boy scouts will have ex-
elusive use of the facilities during
the scout camping season. The
scout lease is for rs years and may
be renewed upon agreement by
both parties.
Also to located at the Margaret
Murray Washington Recreation
Center is the federation clubhouse.
a drive was launched last October
to raise funds for the building
which is to be monument to pro-
gressive womanhood in Mississippi
The initial goal of the campaign is
set at $4,000 and will coles next
October when plans for the final
drive will be launched.
According to Mrs. J, E. johnson,
Chairman of Campaign Committee.
reports show that individual clubs
are enthusiastic oyer the project.
The following have already made
plans for raising their quotas: Ter
rell Literary Club, Jackson, Mrs.
M. M. Hubert, President; Paul Lau-
renee Dunbar Club, Yazoo City,
Mrs. L. T. Miller, President: Reap
ers Social ana Industrial Club, Nat
chez, Mrs. j. E. Hammond, Presi-
dent; Eureka Art Club, Prentiss
Institute, Mrs A. L. Johnson, PreSi-
dent; Progressive Art Club, Jack
son, Mrs. S. L. Greene. Jr.. Presi-
dent.
April IL has been set as the ten
alive date Of the semi-annual meet
ing of the Executive Board of the
State Federation of
Colored Women's Clubs. Mrs. L.
T. Miller. Chairman states that the
agenda includes important business
and planning for the next
convention. Yazoo City and
Hazelhurst have atteady invited
the next convention. Other bids
will be presented at the board meet
ing in April
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
Sax Kari Coming To Coored Skating Rink February 20
Citizens Of State
Fete Editor
Percy Greene

JACKSON. Miss. Ernest j.
Wright, New Orleans civic leader
and DR.. L. DeLane of Greenville,
testimonial dinner Wednesday night
honoring Editor Percy Greene of
the Jackson Advocate.
Both speakers lauded Editor
Greene for his unselfish service,
and purse was presented. The
dinner was held at Campbell Col
lege. Several out-of-town guests
were present at the affair. Carsie
A. Hall of Jackson was chairman
of the committee arranging the af-
fair. DR.. DeLane was co-chair-
man.
In making public the plan for the
dinner, Mr. Hall said that Editor
Green had made a contribution to
the progress of Negro life in the
state in all it's various phases and
that the prime purpose of the Din
ner was to present Editor Green's
substantial cash urse that will in
a measure show the appreciation of
the people of the city and state in
a TANGIBLE way A goal for a purse
of $2,50000 was set.
Members of the Dinner Committee
are:
c. A. Hall. Chairman, Jackson;
DR.. L. Delaine, Co-Chairman Green
vile; Fred Miller, Mound Bayou;
A. A. Alexander, of Brookhaven;
Henry Beck, Biloxi; Jack H. Young,
Jackson; DR.. Chas. A. Hunter Col
umbus, DR.. A. H. Mccoy, Jackson,
Edward Lee Jackson; James Carter,
Greenville; DR.. J. L. Allen, Column
bus; DR.. Lee Owens, Vicksburg,
p A. Christian Laurel; James l..
Oliver, Jackson; t. c. Almore,
Jackson; Glover Moore, Jackson;
James A. White jackson; Rev. w.
A. Bender, Tougaloo; J. w. Dixon,
Jackson; Rev. c. A. Greer, jack
son: w. H Williams. jackson; and
Frank CONG. Jackson.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

Buddy johnson, who brings his
rapidly rising young Walk En-
Rhythm orchestra to the New Co.
lored Skating Rink on Sunday,
March %, 1947 all day, Dance to
begin at II midnight, one of the
most versatile baton wielders in
the business.
Maestro Johnson, an ace keyboard
stylist, fronts his 17-piece musical
aggregation from the piano and is
responsible for the majority of the
bands dynamic arrangements. Then
too, Buddy is a noted composer
with more than a hundred tunes to
his credit. AS further proof of his
versatility, he manages to find time
to sing out a few rhythm vocals.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
Has Three In One
Celebration

Pearl st. A. NJ. E. Church had a
three in one celebration Sunday,
February 8, at the church
The occasions were the observ-
ance of Youth Day at the Church,
Boy Scout Troop 81, celebrated
their 37rd Anniversary and the
church will all other A. NJ E.
churches of the world, celebrated
ALLEGES Dss the found Of the
A. NJ. Church
The young people of the church
had charge of the services through
out the day with James Rodgers
acting Superintendent of Sunday
School At II A. M, DIR. S. L. Green,
Jr., delivered the Aliens Day mes
sage, which was Inspiring. He men
toned himself as a scouter, prior
to World War I.
Thekfirst Aliens Day celebration
was IN syAe year of 1887. This day
being also Race Relation day and
the beginning of Negro History
Week, the celebration continued
with service at p. NJ, by Rev. w.
H. Hightower. Musical selections
were rendered by Campbell Col
lege and Lanier's H-Y Club, a read
ing by Frank Philips; two selec-
tions by the Brownies. The days
program was sponsored by the
Board of Education of Pearl Street
A. M. E. Church, Mr. G. C. Cypress,
Pres, of Social Committee.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

also falls upon some outstanding
instrumentalists within the John
son orchestra, among them tenor
saxophonist David Van Dyke, trum-
peters Willis Nelson and DuPree
Bolton, guitarist Jerome Darr, and
Drummin' man Teddy Stewart.
Coming to Jackson for the 3rd
time, the great maestro. Buddy
Johnson, will be on hand Sunday,
March % to select contestants in
the End annual Miss Fine Brown
Frame" contest and will play at
dance at the New Colored Stating
Rink at midnight. March 3d. Read
more about the contest and dance
in advertisement in inside of paper.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
1916 Was Good
Business Year
In Mississippi

State College, Miss Mississippi
enjoyed one of its best business
years during 1916, according to the
annual business summary in the
current Mississippi Business Re-
view, published monthly by the
Business Research Station at Mis-
sissippi State College + Z
The Business Research Stations
index of business activity reached
its highest level in August when
it stood at 254 per cent Of the 1889
40 average. Instead of declining, as
was predicted at the beginning of
the year, business activity in Janu-
airy, 1916 reached 239 per cent of
the 193940 average, a point SUBJ
stantially above the highest level
attained in 1915, and remain four
months. 1t finished the year at
above that level in all but 1876
points above the war average.
AIn comparison for the year, every
month in 1916 bettered its I945
counterpart by an average of 20
per cent.
Life insurance sales provided the
leading gain among the indicators
with SS5, 334,00O during the year to
exceed the 1915 total by 56.6 per
cent
Crude petroleum production for
the state was 23,976,0OO barrels for
1916, compared with 18,775,O00 in
1945, gain of % per cent. The
2,4S9 o0O-barrel production during
December, 1916 was 507 per cent
above that for December, 1945.
Mississippi construction awards
in 1916 reached new high Of
$64 100000 an increase of 62.3 per
cent over 1945. December, 1916 aw-
ards totaled $1,9l5,OOO, an increase
of 100 per cent over December, 1945.
The Business Research Stations
index of general business activity
indicated a figure 1872 percentage
points above the 1939-40 average
20 per cent gain over December,
1945 and 10 per cent increase
over November, 1916.
Twelve of the Is trade areas reg
istered increases in general business
activity in excess of 20 per cent
when compared with last Deem
ber The Natchez district led with
So per cent increase; Corinth was
second with 81 per cent: while the
/ Ciarksdale, Tupelo and Vicksburg
areas had approximately % per cent
increases. The Gulfport- Biloxi area
was the only one to report a loss
3 per cent Other district percent
ages gains for December. 1916 com
pared to December. 1915 were
Memphis "a; jackson %; Columbus
%; McConlb %; Laurel 81; Meri-
dian IL; Greenville 90; Greenwood
IA; Mobile Pascagoula 70; and Hat
tiesburge /.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

One of the Johnson bands big
gest features is the vocalizing of
Ella Johnson, Buddy's sister. Ella
Johnson, Buddy's sister. Ella has
been with the band since it was
organized two years ago, and her
vocal of That's The Stuff You
Gotta Watch is responsible for the
fact that this particular Johnson
recording has sold more than 3OO,-
600 copies on Decca and is still 60
ing strong Ella also scored heavily
on the bands discs Please, Mr..
johnson" and When My Man Com
es Home"
Baritone Arthur Prysock handles
most of the ballads. The spotlight
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15

A I,0O0-nile natural gas pipe
line is planned By the gopern-
n,ent .is Argentina.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
Negro State
Business League
Hold Annual Meet

j.
Responding to call sent out by
President Walter H. Williams of the
State Negro Business League a re-
preventative number of outstanding
Negro business men from every
sActipns Of the. state gathered in
JackSon, "Wednesday, February, Lin
coins Birthday, for the list state
wide meeting Of this organixation
since its beginning soinq n months
ago. ;1.s-
The 1st session was held at the
Edward Lee Hotel and reports are
that it was high in interest and in
spiration.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1947-02-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPT.
HONORED


Sunday, February 9, was big
day at New Strangers Home Bap-
fist Church, when members of the
Sunday School observed the 18th
anniversary of Mr. Nathan Dunson
as superintendent of the Sunday
School, With Mrs. Clara Petty act
ing as Mistress of Ceremony very
inspiring and entertaining program
was rendered with special music
being rendered by the Junior Choir
us under the direction of Mrs. Eula
Williams ana.. Gel ssliaa
his II years Of service Mr.. Dun
son has contributed much to the
christian lives of the youth OF the
church.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14

Glendale SDA. church In Mime
apohs, Since coming here he has
sung at u number of affairs. The
March % recital will be- his FIRST
full length recital since coming to
Minnesota
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14
Working Girls
Council Hold
Annual Tea

At n candlclight program pre-
scntcd by the Working Girls Coun-
ell on Sunday. March .. at Phyllis
Wheatlcy House. Father George
lugcr " St Peter Claver Catholic
church " st, Paul described some
" the contact work he has done
with deaf mutcs, He demonstrated
some " their sign language and
means " understanding others than
themselves.
William Scahron, Industrial
Secretary " the Minneapolis Urban
League, gave some tips ON How to
Hold job After Obtaining It."
Musical selections given through
out tho afternoon were violin solo,
by Dolly recry; n girls sextet from
tho Junior choir of 81. Peter A.M,E,
church, under the direction Of Halle
Ewing. sang few numbers: Fred
Adkins, baritone, sang and twelve
male members " the 81. Pctcr
Clavnr choir sang; Mrs. Rosmon
Johns, pianist, played incidental
music.
Tea was served by Mrs. Iva Mas
scngill and Mrs, Mae Marshall.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14
Gigantic Musical
At Zion Baptist
Church Sunday

The Senior choir Of Zion Baptist
church requests the presence Of the
public at gigantic musicale to
be- held on Sunday afternoon, March
Ia, AT 3 p. m. at Zion church, IIth
and Lyndalc Ave n
The following singing groups of
the church will participate; Ursula
Matron's scNtcttc, Gospel chorus.
Fellowship male chorus. Senior
choir quartet, Evangelical singers,
Junior choir and the Senior choir
will act ~ special hosts
Please come out Don't miss this
wonderful musical treat'-Advt.
In Minneapolis is the SPOk rs,
MAN which leads In Circulation
Advertising and Service 20 the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14
Social and Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. 4. Glover, $500
Fifth Ave, s., have had as their
house guest Mrs. +. W. Black "
Detroit, Mich. Mrs, BLACK is the
owner " black country club at
Gregory. Mich Whtlc here Mrs.
RlaCk was entertained On Saturday
10y MIR. and Mrs. Glover at an in
formal gathering. They had az
guests. McsSrs and MINES. Harvey
White. FcliN RrRNton, Earl Sims,
Thomas Adair. Lawrence Hickman
and Windsor Crews Also present
we're Mines Minnie Moselcy, Burt
McElroy Anna Mae Ross. Bctty
Drake. Rose Ellis, Sara Vaughn,
CharlcttA Mickey and Misses Rostta
Tavc Ncsta MoSIcy and Mary
Washington, Other gentlemen
present were; Messrs. Arts q.
Glover and Howard W. Mickey.
Mrs. BLACK and MIR. and Mrs, Glover
were entertained at dinner on Sun.
day. March .. at tho home Of Mir
and Mrs, Chester Green " St Paul
On Tuesday Mrs, Sara Vaughn on
tortRtned at thcatrr and dinner
party for the visitor. TucSday eve.
ming Mrs, BLACK was entertained
by MIR. aud Mrs. Orvil Drake. $500
Firth Ave, \. Mrs. Hack left
Thursday for her homo In Detroit
The Socialite club held itH last
meeting at the Albert Mcclure resi-
dcncc. l0l7 Fifth ST. s, on March
o. During the business meeting
Mr. Irving Rcll was appointed tenn
porary treasurer,
Mr.. Claude q. Herman. 100
Spruce Place, returned home re
Gently from n lengthy visit on the
West Coast, white In Hollywood
Calf. MIR. BicrmRn viewed many
celebrities homes.
BAhy boy; Mrs. LottIc NJ. Law
presented her husband, Everett,
with n six pound. ~ ounce baby
boy on Tuesday. March I. The baby.
born at General hospital. has bcen
named Howard Charles. The Laws
live at 9A2 Bryant Ave. N.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-03-14

was teaching her some mad steps
50 watch for tins fine show
The Minneapolis Urban League
Auxiliary is offering scholarship
TO one Of the many Grads, the only
qualification is { plus average,
Go down and tell them to add your
name to the list and just sit back
and wait You might win a years
scholarship.
This song old Maids Buogie"
is really a diddy from KITTY city.
you're My Desire" is still tops
with many of the sougstcrs and
Don't Take Your Love From Me.
Don't forget that your letter
makes news, # you have a jump
OF know Of something real wild
well then write OF buzz me CuEL
can use it. ! neglect no one
II you feel like slammrug sam
then Jam, ham. So look here. don't
be slipping the j,t ur Jrt de roscy
To any half hcppcd poslc.
Duke tGrntiRs, Amigo Don,
and ! do mean tiratias
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Duluth News
Nv YlLI.AH WATERS

Mr.. Horace Brown Of st. Paul
arrived IN the city Friday, Feb,
~, to spend the week end with his
wife aud small daughter, la Rue,
at the homo " Mrs, Browns par
cntS, Mr., and Mrs, David McHenry.
6l9 +, Third ST.
Mrs. stephen Maxwell Of 81.
Paul, and her small son. spent a
week visiting her parents. MIR. and
Mrs. W. o. Rodney. GOo T.. Roulc.
ward. Mrs MAXWELL returned 10 her
home. Sunday. March o.
Count Tucker left for Kansas
city Thursday, March 4 lie had
received the sad news " the pass
ing of his father
Mr.. Henry Williams was taken
to ST MAry's hospital Friday
March 7, suffering with n sever,
cold.
Mrs, Harry 4, chatham, 600 T.
nth st, Is confined to her home
with the hu.
Mrs. Lee Wiley, IN sSth Ave
w, entertained At a baby shower
for her daughter, Mrs. James
Hughes. Thursday. March q, from
-" 10 p. m. The evening was spent
playing quiz games Mrs. Ann Al
bright and Mrs, Carrie Dorier wcr,
winners. Those present were Mines
George Adams, Carrie Dopier. r
j. Simmons, Jr. George Cox. Han.
nan BLACK. Leona Kelley. Jeanne
Wright, Emma Watts and 2illah
Waters. Those who sent present.
hut were unable Ia attend wer,
Mines. r J. Simmons. Sr. MARY
Spencer. W q. Rodney and Edward
Nichols.
Mrs. Anna Winfield. IIIS LAX,
Ave. \, was confined Ia her homr
few days last week with tho au
Mrs, Frank Franklin. S26 n. 7,h
81 was ordered to bed by his phyri.
clan, last week.
NJ. Mary'S A.ME. Church. A,
IN" morning services. Sunday
March ., Rev. Joseph 'Jackson. pns
tor spoke from the subject 9TH,
Appeal Of the Cross" Text Cor
l.iS.