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Connecticut chronicle., 1948-06-05
USSR Meteorological Stations

An innovation in the Soviet Un- ions meteorological service is an automatic weather station of Sovi- ct design that registers atmospher- ic pressure temperature, wind di- rection and velocity and broadcasts the data over the radio at regular intervals. Several of these stations, which do not have to be visited by a maintenance man more than once a year, were set up recently in various parts of the country diff iicult of access.
Connecticut chronicle., 1948-06-05

After listening to witnesses the judge delivered lengthy lecture, berating the principals for plant ing" witnesses to get conviction, after which he dismissed the case with no finding.
 President Reginald Fund of the NAACP, made it clear that it is almost impossible to get convictions against concerns who repeatedly discriminate because of color with out planting of witnesses to get evidence because of the reluctance of patrons toward appearing in court.
 Of course, the Rev. Mir. Cleage. head of the legal committee of NAACP, is going ahead with plans to spearhead public opinion against repetitions of like cases. Atty. Clarkson, counsel in the case for NAACP had no public comment at the time
 This column believes that re- cent trends in politics which have nothing to do with the case and all so the closeness of M. Kane, attor- ney for the defense, to the presid- ing justice, may have had some bearing on the outcome.
 With an impressive ceremony at Memorial square, the co1orful Mem orial Day parade moved along Main street, with the city officials leading. James H. Higgins was with the Council and Commander Crutchheld lead the Harrison Wright Post Tn all, 1t was one of the most representative parades of recent years.
 The Home City Golfers associa- tion, at their meeting held May g, in the home of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Jones of 62 Stebbins street, elected officers for the year. William Fran cis will succeed Joseph Jones as president. Other officers are: Ray mond Tate, vice president; Mrs. Beatrice Banks, secretary; and O. D. Tate, treasurer. Following off, cers and chairmen of committees were appointed: assistant secretary, Mrs. Helen Gilbreath; finance sec retary, E. R. Jackson; publicity, Joseph Jones and Herbert Higgins !; entertainment, Mrs R. Tate and Mrs. E. Jones.
 J. Daniel Gotham IT,, of Cam bridge, Mass, a graduate of Har- yard University in chemistry with Masters degree, is spending some time here after service in the U. s. Navy as research Chemist with the Monsanto Chemical company.
Connecticut chronicle., 1948-06-05

He will soon re-enter Harvard for his Doctors degree in chemistry. Before entering the Navy he made his home here with MT. and Mrs. Taber Bolden of Ambrose street, and later with MT. and Mrs. Eugene Jackson.
 The Antler Guard of Harmony lodge of Elks is holding weekly meetings at their home on Hamp- den St., in preparation for State con- vention to be held in New Haven the later part of June. Officers of the Guard are: Brothers, Col Ben- jamin Peters; Capt. J. Baidy; Capt. Ware and Major Kicker; Daughters, Col. Ernestine Stokes; Major Ann anda Jones; Daughter Turner, Sgt. At Arms and daughter Cummings, Treasurer
 Bishop C. w. Williams of An sonia, Conn.,, presided over the ground breaking ceremony recently held by the Holy Temple Church of God on the site of their pro- posed new church on Sharon St. Among dignitaries present was Mayor Daniel B. Brunton. The Rev, Waiter Teague is pastor of the church.
 Proprietor William A. DuBose, and son-in-law, Eugene A. Joskson, conducting a food store at the cor ner of Hancock and Union Sts., are first local Boosters of the GIRO NICLE. Incidentally the GIRO NICLE is deposited there when it first leaves the press. .
 This store is the first and only Negro business to be in the chain of NATIONWIDE grocers. lIr. DuBose, a civic and political leader, was formerly president of the local NAACP.
Connecticut chronicle., 1948-06-05
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Ebb-Tide Of Fear
By FERN AUBLE

E DDIE RICHTER closed the hos G pital door gently. He stood outside for a moment. his eyes nar- rowed thoughtfully. Inside, his wife lay quietly, a gentle smile curving her lips as she held Eddie's promise to her heart.
 Don't you worry your pretty little head about anything. Mary" he had told her, his eyes earnest and lov- ing. "Everything's going to be all right. I've got the promise of a fine new job and we won't have to worry about bills or expenses or anything from now on"
 Eddie Richter, one-time money rider. Even yet. jockeys throughout
Connecticut chronicle., 1948-06-05
UNDER THE TIM TREE
NEW HAVEN BY BRUCE JAIN

It has been brought to my atten- tion that innocent Negroes have been picked up by members of the police department, taken to head quarters, questioned, usually about a petty robbery; found to be inno- cent, released, and forced to walk to their various homes, TOO OF TEN, miles away Now, after a man has worked all night he MOST certainly does not feel like walking home several miles and in all kinds of weather: Of course we should learn to protect our selves from impositions.
Connecticut chronicle., 1948-06-05
Mrs. M. A. Johnson Feted By Many

Many affairs were given recently in honor of Mrs. Mary Anderson Johnson of Indianapolis, Ind, who came to Hartford to attend her 5Oth Anniversary Graduation Luncheon at New Britain Teachers College, and to be the guest of Mrs. Estelle Hicks.
 On Sunday, May 23, Mrs. John son and her hostess, MT and Mrs. Edward Hicks, their two sons, Ed ward and Walter; and Miss M. Ellen Stringer, drove to Saybrook, Conn, where they visited Mrs. Frank Chisolm and her daughter, Miss Helen Chisolm, a teacher of chemistry at New London College. While in Saybrook the party also visited MT and Mrs. Peter Lane and their daughter, Mrs. William Bush, and her baby daughter, An na Houston.
 A highlight of the trip was the interesting talk with the noted author, Ann Lane Petry, and her husband, George Petry, who is an artist. While on this trip, the par ty also visited Miss Louise Jones, a young business woman of Say brook, Old Lyme and Middletown, wheer they called on MT. and Mrs. Hubert Rogers.
 Mrs. Estelle Hicks entertained at bridge for her guest on Tues day, May 25. Sharing the evening with Mrs. Johnson were MT. and Mrs. Hubert Rogers of Middletown; MT. Walter Mitchell of Wethers- field; Dr. and Mrs. Walter Mitch ell of Newington; Miss M. Ellen Stringer and MT. and Mrs. Edward Hicks.
 Miss Jean Mitchell, Mrs. Marie B. Wills and Mrs. Edward Hicks were Mrs. Johnson's hostesses at a supper at St. Monica's Episcopal Church on Thursday night. Later, during the week, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Estelle Hicks left the city for Boston, Mass, where they were the guests of Mrs. Alice Scott and MT. and Mrs. Gentry.
 A lifelong friend, MT. Daniel F. Wilson entertained at his apart ment on Center Street on Satur- day evening in honor of Mrs. Johnson. He had as his guests MT. and Mrs. Fred Seymour, Miss Frances Shaw, Mir and Mrs. Flu gene Shaw, MT. and Mrs. Dawson Shaw, Mrs. Estelle Hicks and MT. and Mrs. Edward Hicks.
 On Sunday, May 30, Miss Nellie Ross and members of her family including Miss Elizabeth Ross, Miss. Emiyl Ross and MT. Alonzo Ross entertained Mrs. Johnson and members of the Hicks family at dinner at their home.
 Mrs. Ruth Peterson entertained Mrs. Johnson at dinner at her home on Standish Street and Mrs. Bessie Young with her son, Lt- Virgil Young, took Mrs. Johnson, Miss Millicent Boiling and Mrs. Estelle Hicks to the theatre.
 During the course of her visit, Mrs. Johnson visited the Women's League and observed the work with their nursery school which she acclaimed commendable.
Connecticut chronicle., 1948-06-05
Quick Starting for Diesels

Quick starting in cold weather Is assured for diesel engines by re- gently improved fuels. Up to now, most diesel engines have been hard to start at temperatures below freezing even when new and more powerful fuels were used. It has been found that fuels laced with ether or certain other volatile chemicals make possible opera tions at extremely low tempera- lures
Connecticut chronicle., 1948-06-05
VOICE OF SPRINGFIELD
By OLIVER M. BUGGS

Repercusson in the of William Mcdonald and others against the Windsor Court for alleged discrimination thick and fast after last weeks trial before Judge William Granfield in District
 The Judge branded the eup and forthwith chasised the witnesses and members of other organizations besides the NAACP who apeared against the restaurant.
Connecticut chronicle., 1948-06-05
Celebrated Places

Just as Pilsen is noted for its beer and Strasbourg for it's pate. so Is Dijon celebrated for the strong. light yellow mustard that originat- ed there.
Connecticut chronicle., 1948-06-05

the racing world talked of him with more than 8 little awe. He was 8
 sort of shining star toward which silk.
Connecticut chronicle., 1948-06-05
JOIN THE CONNECTICUT

JOIN THE CONNECTICUT CHRONICLE BOOSTERS CLUB
 There are upwards of ten thou sand Negroes in New Haven. There fore, a copy of this fast-coming publication should be in every home, club, tavern, church, or where ever we congregate. Come on New Haven, lets support this effort!
 William (Pete) Harris is beam ing all over, and rightfully so. Son Jack will enter Yale University come September.
 A FUNNY THOUGHT: We Americans as so completely anti Russia, is it not strange that some one hasn't objected to American women covering their heads with Ba-bu-schas
 For the first time in the history of the New Haven Railroad Ne proes will be hired as Dining Car Stewards. :. Slowly, but surely avenues are opening for our people and all we need to do is Be Pre- pared.
 Since it has become known tha' a Negro will be appointed to the local Board of Education. Several hopefuls have been visiting Down Town'', seeking information, and attempting to get on the right side of the Powers that Be. Who ever receives this important position it is hopeful that he, or she, will accept with the idea of being help
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21

were Mr.. and Mrs. John O'Don-
nell of Mobile and D. j. Driver
and J. c. Bounds of Gulfport, and
A. E. Hurd.
Mrs. James Poole is spending
a few days with her daughter,
Mrs. Leo Under, of Pascagoula.
Friends of little Emory Earl
Elder will be sorry to know that
he had to be taken back to the
doctor for medical treatment af-
ter having his tonsils removed.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Bounds, Mr..
and Mrs. D. j. Driver and family
visited in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. E. Hurd on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Lyons of
Union Church, Ala, visited Mr..
and Mrs. A. E. Hurd on Satur-
day.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21
Seushore District
Rally Draws Youth
To Camp Grounds

The election of officers was a
highlight of the annual Seashore
District Youth Rally held at the
Seashore Camp Grounds Friday
and attended by approximately
265 young people. frankie Trest
of Pascagoula, president of the
district, presided.
Serving for the next year will
be Bill Smallwood, Picayune,
president; Barbara McRaney,
Ocean Springs, vice president;
Nannette Carr, Gulfport, secreta-
~; Hilman Wolfe, Burton Memo
rial, treasurer; Betty Faye Brown,
Biloxi, publicity chairman; Peggy
Suthoff, Moss Point, worship COM
mission chairman with Mrs. John
Cirlot, Moss Point, counselor: An
nette Tisdale, Pascagoula, COM
munity service chairman with
Conrad Schreiner, Handsboro,
counselor; Susan Grant, Biloxi,
world friendship chairman with
Mrs. Roy Wolfe, Burton Memoir
ial, counselor; Janice King, Kre-
ole, recreation chairman, with the
Rev. William Fulgham Virgins,
as counselor; Edward A. Khayat,
Moss Point, adult advisor for the
district.
Jesus Way-Our Way" was the
theme of the all day meeting.
Hymns were led by Jimmy
Campbell of Perkinston Junior
College and the guest speaker for
the day was the Rev. A. Carl
Adkins, pastor of the Dauphin
Way Methodist church of Mobile.
The four commissions met dur
ing the afternoon, after lunch was
served on the grounds.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21
NEWS FROM
Franklin Greek

Congratulations are being ex-
tended to Rev. NJ. E. Hubert on
his 92nd birthday anniversary
Rev. Hubert is well known in
Franklin Greek.
Henry Stark Of Pecan visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Lesly Clark this
week.
Paul Poole of Boonyille, Miss,
recently spent the weekend with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Poole.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Garner were
business visitors to Grand Bay,
Ala, this week.
John O'Donnell of Mobile spent
the weekend at his summer camp
on Goodies Lake.
The x-ray unit will be at the
home Of Mrs. Lesly Clark of Forts
Lake the first part of June. The
date will be announced later for
the rural section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Linder are
the proud parents of a baby boy.
This is their third child and first
boy.
Mrs. James Poole has received
a letter from her son, Jesse, who
has been in Georgia and is being
sent to Keesler Field Air Base.
Mr.. and Mrs. Prentiss Lambert
and son spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. James Lambert.
Friends of Mrs. w. F. Gill
are wishing her a speedy recov-
cry from her illness.
The r. E. A. Forts Lake ex-
tension line will be finished this
week.
Fred Freeland and son were
recent visitors in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bragg. Sat-
urday visitors in the Bragg home
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21
NEWS FROM
Red Hill

w. M. Griffin of Fort Bayou
was a visitor here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Smith and
son of Lucedale are spending
some time there with MI. and
Mrs. Ira Smith.
Billie and Bunkie Naples are
visiting this week with their
grandmother. Mrs. w. P. Farley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Fletch-
er are the proud parents of a
baby o born at the Jackson
County hospital Monday, May II.
This is the fourth child and sec
ond son.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Blair, Jr.,
and two sons of Daisy Vestry are
spending several days this week
in the home of Mrs. Hunter and
Bradford Nolf.
Mrs. e. Barnwell spent the
weekend with her brother, Kill
draine Holden, near Mt. Pleas
ant.
Miss Rushell Hamilton, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Shirley
Hamilton, and Arland Whiting
ton of Big Level, were married
Saturday in Pascagoula.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21
MorY Lindsey Circle
Hos Meeting MonddY
Al M. E. Church

The meeting of the Mary Lind
sey circle of the Woman's Socie-
ty of Christian Service of the
First Methodist church of Pasca-
goula, took place in the substory
of the church Monday at 7:30 p.
m. with 16 members present.
This included a new member,
Mrs. Saul Oliver, who was well
coined during the meeting.
With Mrs. j. E. Cockrell pre-
siding following the opening song,
Mrs. j. t. Harris led the devo-
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21
Miss McF0rI0nd
New President of
Womun's Club

Miss Mary Mcfarland was nam
ed president for the coming year
at the meeting of the Moss Point
Woman's club on Tuesday eve.
ming at the Y.M.B.C. club house.
Other officers elected were
Mrs. Leonard Robinson, first vice
president; Mrs. Frank Spann. sec
ond vice president; Mrs. Jack
Beatty, recording secretary; Mrs.
T. o. Mabry, corresponding sec
rotary; Mrs. G.. L. Bond, parlia-
mentarian; Mrs. Carl Segerblom,
treasurer. and Mrs. Harold Mon
roe, historian.
Mrs. w. II. Nelson. retiring
president, presided over the bus
mess session when reports from
all standing committees were
made winding up the years work.
A report on the Style Show was
made by Miss Alice Colmer, gen
cral chairman. The proceeds of
the affair will be contributed to
the City Library Fund.
The other highlight of the ses-
sion was the clubs vote to con-
tribute a sum of money to the
cub scout fund which is one of the
clubs projects.
At the conclusion of the meet
ing Mrs. L. A. Watts presented
Mrs. Nelson a token of apprecia-
ton from the club for her years
service.
H~cstesses for the evening were
Mesdames Edward A. Khayat,
Ralph Davis, Edwin Mays and V.
Torres.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21
St. Johns Guild
Hostess To Coast
Episcopal Women

On. Tuesday the women of st
Johns parish OF the Episcopal
Diocese Of Mississippi entertain
ed the Gulf Coast C~onvocation OF
Woman's Auxiliaries to the
churches of the district at their
annual convention.
The meeting took place at st.
Johns church and was preceded
by corporate communion admins
tered by the Rev. Frederick S.
Resch, rector of st. Johns church
and St. Pierre's. of Gautier.
This was followed by a business
meeting directed by Mrs. Thomas
NJ. Gibbons of Laurel. president
of the Southern Convocation,
which was opened with an adj
dress of welcome given by Mrs.
John c. Nelson. Jr.. president of
St. Johns Guild. the hostess or
g~anization.
Among board members and
ether officers present were Mrs.
Harold Weston. Bay st. Louis;
Mrs. w. A. Bonney, Enterprise;
Mrs. Lester Dawley, Jackson;
Mrs. S. M. Montgomery, Blanton;
Mrs. H. G. Carpenter, Mrs. John
A. Morrison. Greenville.
Roll call showed that all of the
Gulf Coast cities had sent repre-
sentatives from whom reports
were heard. These came from
Picayune, Bay st. Louis. Pass
Christian. Mississippi City, Gulf
port, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Gau-
tier and Pascagoula.
The speaker of the morning was
the Rev. Richard A. Park of Hat
tiesburg, editor of the diocese
paper, Church News who talk
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21
Mrs. Mizell Hostess
At Luncheon AT
L~ongfellow House

On Friday at | p. m. Mrs. Frank
Mizell was hostess at a beauti-
fully appointed luncheon at
Longfellow House after which
with her guests she repaired to
her home where the remainder
of the afternoon was spent over
bridge.
In the games, Mrs. w. B. Rob
ertson was most successful and
was awarded a pretty favor.
The guest list included Mes
danes Robertson, c. w. Fewel,
Jr., Don Olien, H. c. Duncan, S.
Burnhart, George Crow, Leroy
Weber and Don Barager.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21

tional and Mrs. Leon Mcbride
voiced a prayer.
The study was led by Mrs.
Crawford Dees. At its close re-
freshments were served.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Harris, June IA.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21

ed on periodicals and subscrip-
tons.
At noon the visitors were en-
tertained by the guild with a
luncheon at Beach Park.
This took place in the pavilion
where tables beautifully decorat-
ed with shasta and Queens Anne's
lace had been arranged. There
were SO present.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21
HONOR ANoLA OFFICERS

Members of the executive board
of the Anola Club of Pascagoula
honored the recently elected Of
ficers of the organization, at a
beautifully appointed luncheon,
May Is at the Longfellow House.
There were 90 present.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21

The common cold is response
BILE for more lost man-days of
work-around 300 million-than
any other disease.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21

Fifty-three of the highest peaks
In the Appalachians are in the
Great Smokes, covered with the
blue mist that gives the re-
gion its n9me.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-21

About 200 varieties of owls in
habit the earth with Is different
kinds in the United States.
The Valley settler., 1948-12-10
COlD WEATHER KEEPS MEMBERS
 A0AAE

About 40 porson were in attmdanco at tho TT ard Quarterly meeting ich vas called for December ?, of this week. About half of the forty persons consi stod of employee Uho had beon invited to attend this meet ing. Tic cold weather vas bl lamed for keep N6 to tho fact that there uas no quorum of voting members present, the usual bu si- ness uas' not taken up but will be inc luded in the Annual Moet ing the If rst part of the year.
 Mir. Lance s. Barden, Regional Supervisor from the Bureau Of Fe deral Credit Unions of Scn Franc isco, was present and discuss cd the format ion of local credit unions and how they operate.
 Mce Burden gave a brief history of the gro7th of Credit Unions in the Wor Id ,fof- lowing with the organ izatio iona1 stwucturo and how they operate in the United States. 4 great deal of int st vas in evidence among those present at the meeting.
 Following Ah. Barden's discussion Coop Movie vas shown. lunch of sandwiches, coffee and Dixie Cups fo1lonedA
The Valley settler., 1948-12-10
CREDIT U0|O0 DE|n6 FORMED IT VALLEy

FU1II|tU | VHL E.C
 Foalouing the talk given by Mir. Lcnce s. Bardon Credit Unions at the me ting Of the lWFCA Tuesday evening of this week, the required number of signers started application on it's uay to Washington for local Charter to organ1xe a Credit Union in the Valley.
 Tho initial membership fec in Credit Union is 25 cents. U7on the granting of Charter to organize in the Wiley tho final stops may bo takon to get things moving. Credit Union is organ ized lil1e club. Each member has vote and the off icers arc elected from ho membersh ip. I; is organized for a particular group such people working for the employer; people uho are members of the church, labor union, fraterna1 order; or people who live in the samo community. Mtmbe rship is open to anyone in the group, regardless of raco, CO Tor or creed1
 ln. Bardon expla ined hou the credit Union is used by its members to accumulate the ir savings and t 70 make loans to each other from the ir savings. board of D1- roc tors elected by the members controls tho policies of the credit union. treasurer apo intod by the di rectors takes care of the business details. credit committee elected by tho members passes app1ica- 1t ions for loans. Each year fin an an nual meet ing tho members review the bus mess of the credit un ion an d vote on policies. am. Burden al so explained how the credit union is safe-guardod. It is incor porated under stato or federal lau. supervisory committee periodically inspe cts the books independently of the treasurer. Ar annual Iexaminat ion of tho books is made by state Tor 6ederal au thor ity. Tie troaHurer and all |other officers Uho hand1o money arc bonded. MT. Barden vas sent to Alaska to assist in the format ion of Credit U,ions throughout tho Terri tor y. Six such unions arc nor in the process of being formed: tUo in Janoau, three in Anchorage and one in the Val y, M'. Burden is regional Supervisor in ti7 Northwest area and has his Headquarters in San Franc isco.
 SECOND POTATO ADVANCE
 AUTHORIZED
 The Board of Direc tors at the ir last egl-
 l nt in1 a1lth0rizad Cont. :
The Valley settler., 1948-12-10
C0-0P no IFS. MEE TING

There will be me ct ing of the Matanuska Valley Da1rymen's (Breeder's) As ciati on on Monday, December l3, at e:oo PM. in the E7tens lon Office, for the purpose of voting on ame ndment to the Bylaws
 chang ing the name from the Matanus ka Val ley DairYmen' s Asso ci at ion to the Mata- muska Valley Breeder' 8 As SOC iatio This
The Valley settler., 1948-12-10

will be the first Annual Meet ing of the Assoc fat ion, and will include the elect io1 Of Board of Directors. The M is not to be confused either with the"Co-op" or wi tn the 'Mi1i tant" dairymen, but is organ izat ion solely for the purpose of lettering the herds in the valley. All tho SC inte rested, whether or not voting members, are cor dially invi ted. Mir. sv'e ct. man will ak on the progress of the arti- fici al inseminat ion program.
 Score tary
The Valley settler., 1948-12-10

PLEASE RETURN fANVNvG MIL Will the person having the Coop Fanni ing Mill please TO turn it to the Warehouse.
 Tl:c Ware house.