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Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

power to Meridian
THIS TIME TO SAY. Came
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Middleton
and family of three boys from Chi
cago. He is well known as the for
mer President of Okolona, but rs
in addition, an accomplished
sholar of Theology, and a Chaplain
of Worl War II His Job?? Dean of
Men at Jackson College Also
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Barber from
the same town, he pocketed Di-
ploma from an embalming school
in Chicago a few days before COM
ing home =. =.
THE LADIES OF THE LES
ROYALES CLUB say THAI
this column was sadly mistaken i&
printing that it's authors were not
invited to. their last affair. They
say that it was merely an over
sight and that the only invitation
needed for admission was two dol
lars. Consider this an apology
ladies' we always thought you were
bigger than that :. But, con-
slider too that the person who told
us that we were purposely over
looked was one Of the officers of
the Les Royales Club How
Bout That??
RICHARD JESS BROWN
Former Alcorn College Classroom
mentor, took the exams that would
permit him to hang up his law
shhgle if he passes. 1t may be
some time before results of the
tests are known.
THEY GAVE PICNICS And
a good time was had by all who
attended the outings sponsore by
Peoples Undertaking Company for
Baptist hospital Nurses and order
lies F.. And The Empire Trades
Schools Picnic for the men enroll
ed there was nothing short of being
Ok :.
AT THE TESTIMONIAL DINNER
For Gladys Noel Bates last Mon
day night, there was a CONSPICUOUS
absence of Public School Teahers
ON hand to show this fine young
lady that you were with her. It's
high time somebody told you peo-
pie that you are, for the most part
a bunch of scared little weaklings,
without enough vision to see be-
! yond the edges of your very small
Paychecks. What wouldn't we give
for the power to fire you all, and
get somebody who can appreciate
what is going on around them.
; Oh for the power! ~
WHO WAS THAT THAT SAID
". Doctor Christian ate Ike he
was kinda hungry at the testi-
monial dinner the other night. Doc
says, he wasn't hungry, he just
hated to see all that good turkey
and stuff go to waste
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

Mrs. Julia Mae Hicks and ner hus
and Mr.. AR. Hicks of SAT w. Pas
Rgoula Street returned Monday
/ ght from the Baptist Sunday
'chool and BTU. Congress in
.leveland, Ohio. They report a
ost pleasant trip and a success
'll meeting.
Upon her return however, Mrs.
ticks entered the Maptist Ho ;pital
sr an emergency operation which
as performed Saturday. From
Est reports she successfully under
|ent the operation.
Attorney Sic Garner and Mrs.
LATHE Broomer of st. Louis, Mo-,
pent a few days in the City at
ending the funeral of their sister.
|rs. Lula Williams, wife of Mr..
|aul Williams which was held at
ne A.M.E. Church. While in the
iity they were the guests of their
pusin, Miss F. o. Alexander and
I1s. Olivia Wallace.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

series of dance engagements in
California, Oregon, Washington
and other west coast states.
In an effort to discover a sue
cessor to Anna Mae Winburn.
former band leader, who recently
retired to private life, public au-
dition will be held in every city
played. Girls, over 18, with or with
out vocal or musical experience,
who desire a professional career as
leader of a famous name band,
are eligible to compete.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

Mrs. G.. L. Edwards entertained
|er daughter and son-in-law, Mr..
md Mrs. Edward (Tom) Morton
|yith a party at the home of Mr..
nd Mrs. A. A. Baron on Mont
Fomery ST. Monday night, July 5.
hose enjoying the evening We're:
Dr.. an dMrs. O F. Smith, Mr.. AL
red McEwen, Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy
feale, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
ones, Mr.. Claude Edwards, Mr..
md Mrs. A.A. Baron and daughter,
boris Rose. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Tom) Morton, honorees. Bridge
Whist and other games were en-
pyed by all. The refreshments
ITere delicious Ice Cream and Cake
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10
1869, is accredited by the Middle

1869. is accredited by the Middle
States Association of Colleges and
Secondary Schools and offers
courses in arts and sciences.
The decision was reached in
January, 194S to expedite the in
spection of Negro colleges listed
among the applicants for ROTC
units. Surveys in the interim
showed the above institutions quail
fled to begin the program with the
fall term. They will contribute to
the program of adding to the quail
fled Negro officer strength Of the
Army.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

The Ladies Modernistic Club re-
Gently met in the home of Mrs.
w. B. Moore the President. The
meeting was called to order by the
Vice President, Mrs. J. Franklin.
All membe Z were present. The
guests were Mrs. Mary jefferson,
Mrs. Richard Bradford, Mrs. Toa,
Bingham, all of this City. Mrs.
Coleman of Chicago and Mrs.
Wooder of Cleveland, Ohio. The
Club celebrated Mrs. Willie Nc
kinneys' Birthday, she received
many love,y gifts. A Buffet Lun-
cheon w~s served by the hostess.
The CluD IS giving a Neon Light
picnic nc"t month on the lawn of
Mrs. Fra,,,l.n.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10
Society
SlantS

Awell known group of jack
|onins spent a very enjoyable 4th
Il July at Camp Lubaloo in Clinton
Mississippi. Those enjoying the
Duting were the following: Mr.. and
Irs. TIC. Jefferson and daughter
Gloria, Mr.. Claude Edwards and
lIrs. Lucy B. Davis Mr.. and Mrs.
Sandy Wilkinson, Mr.. Clarence
sreene and Mr.. Alfred E. McEwen
picnicing and swimming was en-
Dyed by all.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10
When Skin Torture
Drives You Mad!

Try clean, powerful, penetrating
Moone's Emerald Oil. The very first
application should give you comforting
relief and few short treatments con-
vince you that you have at last found
the way to overcome the intense itching
and distress. Moone' Emerald Oiliseasy
and simple to use-promotes healing.
Ask any good druggist for Moone's
Emerald Oil. Satisfaction or money back.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

Mrs. B.M' Kelley and daughter
Mrs. Mary Perrinos of Chicago,
Illinois are in the City on business.
While here they are the house
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. N. j.
Stands.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

The Vicksburg Ladies Bridge
Club met last Tuesday evening at
the home of Mrs. Josephine Buck.
Miss Malinda Robinson won lst
prize; Mrs. C.E. Buckner won End
prize and Mrs. R. Washington was
low score winner. A delicious plate
luncheon was served.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

Joseph Orleans ga consecutive Mason Rev. L.
consecutive Mason; AA
Williams IBERIA Sc consecutive Mason; receive from
Grand Lewis the Louisiana jurisdiction Of the
Accepted Masons certificates
which all assessments This
Louisiana lodge recently
Morgan City, La which voted to except all Master Masos OF
fifty or more membership
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

DR.. and Mrs. l.. M. Owens have
as their recent house guests Rev.
end Mrs. Royal w. Puryear of
Dallas Texas. Rev. Puryear is the
former Secretary of the jackson St.
Y.M.C.A.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

Rev. and Mrs. Richard Middleton
nd family are home spending the
.ast two years in Chicago. Rev.
liddleton received his Masters
Iegree from the University of
ihicago recently.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

After vacationing in Washington
D. c. and New York City Mr.. and
Mrs. George l.. Jefferson and
George 3rd are back home.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

Mrs. Rebecca Prince left last
Sunday for Chicago, Illinois where
she will be the guet of her son and
daughter-in-law.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

The Annual State Letter Car
rers Convention was held Sunday,
July 4th at the Jackson St. Branch
Y.M.C.A.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

I NTOWN FOR A WHILE
Was Roscoe c. Dukes from up Co.
rlnth way. And -. Charming
Miss Aida Blackwell, beautieous
Tougaloo Graduate who calls Me-
ridian her home town More
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Lee
laughter had as their dinner guest
he 4th of July, Mr.. and Mrs.
ylvester Cobb. A very tasty din
er was served by the hostess.
Ers. Slaughter is remembered as
Eiss Edith Mae Robinson and Mrs.
|obb as Miss Willye Mae Coleman
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

Mrs. Matte Garner Rommer
Fas dinner guest of Mrs. Viola
Iummers in her home Sunday.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

Mr.. T. ]. Hill of Detroit, Mich. is
listing relatives and friends of this
lity.
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10
UP AND DOWN Parish STREE 7


PARISH STREET SATURDAY
NIGHT T. Yes indeed! All
the brothers that could walk, pick
ed themselves up and came on down
to join with us in our weekly ses-
sion over fish and beer, and for
discussion of the unfinished bust
ness which was postponed from the
last meeting, which was dismissed
Immediately following the an
nouncement, that the beer had run
out. Now the food for thought
that the borthers was chewing on
last Saturday night was something
really good and we thought we'd
do like we usually does, and pass it
on to you. One of the good brothers
spoke right up and said he reckon
ed as how he was mighty proudd to
see SO many of the good brothers
and sisters fixing up them houses
that they has been living in for
years, and which has been needing
a little fetching up for nearly bout
as long as they been living in
them. Now some of the brothers
tina twas gathered with us in this
momentus discussion, was Citing
their houses patched up during the
week. and they kinda resented the
gentleman saying that most of
them had waited till the house slid
t otis knees before any of them de-
cided to do little piece work on
them. Well this brother Immediately
apologized for speaking SO rough,
but he said that what he really
was Citing around to saying was
this: He said that there amt a
nicer thing for people to do, whet-
her they be Aunt Haggar's Chill
luns or not, than to pretty up the
place where they gifts their mail
every da yand sleeps every night.
He said that it just did him so
much good to walk down a street
where the houses are all cleaned
and painted up, and the loose
boards has all been nailed up, and
the grass is all cut down kinda
nice like, and the flowers is all a
trimmed, and squared away neatly.
Yassus! He said it shore did him
good to see a whole lot of the broth
ers an sisters painting up their
houses and patching up all the
loose boards and cutting the grass
and such stuff as that, cause il
meant to him that whole lot of the
brothers and sisters has started
waking up to a whole lot of things
that penple has been saying that
they never would do
Jackson advocate., 1948-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Author Barbars
re home from Chicago, Ill.
Evening star., 1948-08-01
More Independent experts smoke Lucky Strike regularly
them the 2 leading brands combined. =

An mporo poll covering all the Southern tobacco markets
smoking preference Of the who reo
buyers and independent smoke
Lucky Strike regularly than the next wo Leading brands combined
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-12-01
Stronger Defenses Urged
STOCKHOLM. November %

STOCKHOLM. November % =
tBy airmail) - The seriousness of
the international military and po-
hucal situation. compels Sweden
to strengthen its national defense,
writes General Hedge Jung, Com
manier-in-Chief OF all Swedish
armed forces, II message to the
Government. Among other things,
he urges the resumption OF refresh
err and post training courses. He
also asks for a further 80 million
kronOr for the purchase Of partic-
ular vital material and the permits
sion % order supplies Of army and
defense equipment to sum Of IS
million kronor. Other requests in
clude q further allotment Of for
eien exchange and an industrial
priority for the defense. amount
ing . three per cent Of the total
output q the metal working in
duStrieS. Such construction of for
tificationS and air fields that have
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-12-01
Crown Prince
To Award 1948
Nobel Prizes

STOCKHOLM. November IS -
BY airmaiD = For the first time,
Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf Of Swe-
den will take the place of his ia
Their, ninerv-year old King Gustaf,
at the traditional Nobel festival
at the Stockholm Concert House
on December 10. at which time he
will present the 194s prizes TO the
winners. 1t was on this day, in
1896. that Alfred Nobel. inventor
of nitroglycerine and donor. died at
prizes that bear his name. died at
San Reno, on the Italian Riviera.
The Nobel Committee Of the Nor
wegian Storting, or Parliament,
designated in Nobers viii TO name
the winners OF the Peace Prize. re-
Gently announced that no such
award would be given out this
year. since no worthy candidate
had been found Crown Prince
Gustaf Adolf. who is now on a
brief visit TO England with Crown
Princess Louise. a sister of Earl
Mountbatten OF Burma and
great granddaughter Of Queen
Victoria Of England. also spent a
week in France, where he inspect
ed public and private museums.
While in Paris, he was made
corresponding member OF the
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-12-01
Swedish bus Lines
Connect Capitals

STOCKHOLM, November g.
(By airmaiD - Thirty-seven-dav
bus trips through Europe-from
Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam.
Luxempurg. Basic, Milan, Venice.
Rome and back via Nice and Lv-
ons-will be one of the attrac-
tons on the program of the Swed-
ish Bus Lines of Stockholm next
spring. Other routes are Stock
holm Oslo Copenhagen, Paris.
Basic, and Brussels-Luxemburg-
Basic. 1t is also possible that
Swedish buses this winter will
transport American soldiers on
leave from Germany to Scandi-
navia and the Mediterranean; ne
gotiations are now going on with
the occupation authorities in Ger
many. Swedish Bus Lines started
operating shortly after the Second
World War. It's lines to France,
Italy, and other countries on the
Continent have become very pop
ular and are used increasingly by
the Swedes as well as foreigners
travelling for pleasure or on
business.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-12-01

been budgeted for in 1949 should
be finished in that year, and one
third of such work for which funds
have been asked for next budget
year should also be carried out in
1919, General Jung emphasizes in
his message that all these requests
represent what he at this time
considers to be minimum require
mentS.
isolated Swedish Neutrality
Defense Most Expensive
Commenting on General lungs
recommendations. the Conserva-
tive Svenska Dasbladet of Stock
holm writes that it is high time
tina, Sweden should strengthen its
defense as much as possible. add
ing that our position, now more
exposed than ever in a period of
increased international tension.
makes this demand imperative"
The paper also states that 1t is a
dangerous illusion to imagine that
we are equipped to make a sue
cessful bid for an isolated neutral
ity.''
The Liberal Dagens Nyheter,
which has long pleaded for Swe-
dish cooperation with the West,
writes that the Swedish military
command prefers for the present
to stand aloof from the debate
about a possible Scandinavian CO.
operation with the West, and to
confine its plan of action to the
tasks which by tradition fall upon
the Swedish armed forces. a mil
itary cooperation with Norway
and Denmark, without cores
ponding collaboration with the
Western Powers. would inevitably
involve still further defense ex-
penditure, making the military
budget even heavier. In actual
fact. the defense OF an isolated
neutrality on a Swedish. or a
Scandinavian. scale is really the
most expensive and the most IN
effective solution of our national
defense problem. The Commander
in-Chiefs new minimum demands
are a powerful reminder OF this
fact. Only by cooperating with
other democratic countries, with
far greater resources. Will we be
able TO adjust our military bur
dens in such a way that con-
tinued peaceful progress can be
combined with the safeguarding
OF our country's freedom and in
dependence.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-12-01

tioning in Sweden will
continue for two or three years
more. according to Gunnar Strang,
Minister of Supply, who adds that
only if the situation in the rest
of the world gets much better can
the restrictions on these products
be eased at home.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-12-01

In & press conference upon his
return from a visit to the United
States, c. Y. Bramsnaes, president
Of Denmarks National Bank.
stressed & centraliza ton of Danish
export efforts so as to deliver
Danish products in uniform quail
ity and packing. He advocated
strongly that the label Danish be
attached TO all Danish food prod
ucts exported TO L. S. \
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1948-12-01

French Academy of Fine Arts.
King Gustaf's recovery is progress
sing normally, but due to his adj
vanced age, his physicians are urg-
ing him to delegate more and more
of his social and official duties to
other persons.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-22
Services Held For
Mrs. Margaret Pigg

Services for Mrs. Margaret Pigg,
who died at Kings Daughters Hos
pital in Yazoo CITY Tuesday after
noon, were held Wednesday after
noon at 3 o'clock at Rocky Springs
Church with the Rev. Robert Martin
officiating. Burial was in Rocky
Springs cemetery with Southern
Funeral home of Lexington in char
ge.
Mrs. Pigg, who was SO, was born
at Belzoni. She later moved to Eden
where she made her home for about
35 years. She had been i'll about a
week.
She is survived by three daugh-
tiers. Mrs Ernest Hocutt of Lexing-
ton; Mrs. H. o. Wilson, and Laura
Pigg of Eden; three sons, Clifton C.
Pigg, of Catchings; and Corbrette
and Arnie B. Pigg of Eden; and a
brother, James McGloun of Belzoni.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-22
Completion Of Gas
Lines Expected Soon
so More Applicants
Will Get Durunt
Rate For Lexington

Completion of the natural gas dis
trlbution system in Lexington is
nearing completion and work should
be finished in about two weeks, ac-
cordlng to a statement by c. C. Tay-
Tor, local MPL Company manager.
Construction of the distribution
lines under contract to B. E. Walker
Company has progressed to the
point of having 22O customers con-
nected. MI. Taylor said there were
440 applications on file at his office
and within two weeks all customers
should be connected to the main
lines. He also reminded those who
live on streets where lines have been
laid and have not made application
to do so and installation will be
made.
Receipt of 500 applications at the
local office will bring a decrease in
the gas rate equal to tn crate now
in effect in Durant.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-22
High Taxation Danger
Confronts Country
Choncery Clerk Is
BPW Speaker On
Legislation Program

High taxation is contributing to-
ward destroying the American way
of life, said Chancery Clerk P. H.
Williams in an address, before the
Lexington Business and Professional
Women's Club Tuesday.
Mr.. Williams then went on to point
out where big business is taxed now
by the government through the in
heritance taxes until eventually it
will mean the breakup of big for
tunes in this country. Eventually,
the speaker said, the government will
control through necessity, almost
everything. The government cannot
be foreseen standing idly by and
letting a big industry like. for in
stance, the Illinois Central Railroad
go out of business.
MI. Williams took as his topic
for discussion Legislation, Where
Does 1t Lead?"
Legislation has brought us out of
depression, he said. For the past
thirty years of American life legis-
lation has played a most important
part. Legislation moulds the destiny
Of this country and it is to legisla-
ton that we owe our present station,
he said.
We are. in this country, on the
brink Of a new kind of form Of
government, he said. Our method or
trend Of thought has been reflected
in the legislation on our statute
books today, he continued. We are
facing a change in our attitudes on
life and it borders on socialism, the
| speaker charged.
1t is important for the social and
| civic clubs Of America to let their
influence be felt in the legislative
halls of our country, he asserted.
Mr. Williams mentioned the $4,000
cut in income tax advocated by the
President at his recent address.
Ten million small taxpayers would
be affected, he said, enough to in
| fluence an election. These things
flung out to the public from time
to time by various political leaders
and others are not always the best
thing for the country, he maintain
ed.
1t is not right, he said, for n
group of individuals to control the
government and another group to
Continued on Page Ten
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-22
Lexington Will Have
New Airstrip Soon

Landing on the local highways by
local and transient airmen may have
seen its last day in Lexington as ar
engagements have been completed
for an airstrip located within the
city limits.
Walter L. Upchurch, manager of
the Strand and Star theatres has
signed an agreement with E. E. Shaw
to use a strip of land near the old
Swinney gin between the &c Rail
road tracks and the creek.
The landing strip will be 100
feet long and approximately 80 feet
wide, according to Mr.. Upchurch. If
the weather is favorable, the strip
should be ready for use in two
weeks.
The strip will be a temporary n
and present plans do not call for con-
struction of hangers.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-22
Wriqht Warns National DemLeaders
January 3 LIST Deodline
For Paying AT Taxes

Saturday, January 31st, will be the
last day for payment of ad valorem
and other county taxes, the attorney
general has ruled.
Ordinarily these taxes may be
paid up to include February LIST.
Since February list falls on Sunday
this year taxes must be paid by jan
uary 31st.
An opinion by assistant attorney
general James T. Kendall stated in
part, "'The statute regarding the pay
ment of taxes requires such pay
ments to be made on or before Feb
ruary l, and as there is nothing in
the law providing for an extension
of time to the following day if Feb
ruary l falls upon Sunday or a legal
holiday. it is my opinion that the
statutory penalty upon taxes should
be imposed if payment is not made
on or before the date mentioned"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-22
Country Club Members
Set Important Meet
Officers Will Be
Elected Tonight; '48
Plans To Be Made

Important proposals for the op-
Grafton and modernization of the
Lexington Country Club will be de-
cided upon tonight at a meeting of
the club members at the City Hall
at 7:30 o'clock, according to an an
nouncement by T. A. Lail, club
president.
Proposals presented to the mem
bers at a meeting held January 18th
will be acted upon at this time and
officers for the forthcoming year
will be elected.
Proposed Improvements
Included in the proposed changes
in the operation and government fol-
low:
Instead of gradually trying to i'm
prove and repair the club to bring it
up to the standards desired, it is
proposed that the repairs, remodel
ling and improvements be done all
at once.
The purchase and installation of a
new well and pump for the swim
ming pool to replace the old and
inadequate one now in use to in
sure that swimming will not be in
terrupted.
Building a hard surface tennis
court.
Expenditure of several thousand
Continued on Page Five)