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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-01-23

FOR sALE-85 hp Ford va block as
sembIy. Rebuilt. new parts $500. New
VS. distributor 5000. clutch plate 800.
one 10 hp Emerson motor and flexible
shsff $500. 205 Beardslee St. Moss
Point q 2 p La
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
Haven Methodist
Wesley Chapel Visits

The Methodist Mems Club and
Choir No. of Haven Methodist
Church (the Home of the Nations
visitors) were host to the Wesley
Chapel Methodist Church Choir
Of Little Rock. This great choir
vested in black robes, thrilled the
hearts Of the mixed audience
which was made up Of visitors
from eight states. The Choir all
but lifted the audience TO its feet
as it sung anthem after anthem
which only masters Of music and
voice could have done.
Mrs. Ivy performed skillfully al
Ravens three mangled organ. Dr.
T. J. Griffin in his remarks point
ed out that some twenty years age
he was member of this famous
choir and called on the choir
members to stand who were mem
bers Of the choir along with him
He also stated, IF I live to retire
from the ministry, shall 60 back
and sing in some church choir
Ravens choir No l who sang in
Arkadelphia Sunday afternoon
will give Wesley return trip.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23

Here is a new way to add to your
depleted store Of jams and jellies.
Try using frozen strawberries to
advantage, and In few minutes
tais fruit can leave your refrigera.
tor aud jump right onto the pantry
6 IL. 1t takes such short time
t. 1891 il you use the new. easy
M bod Of jam preparation with the
he Of natural fruit pectin. In this
wy you can eliminate the first step
of hait preparation and pop the
straw berries right into the sauce.
pan, Easy enough?
he jars Of appetizing jams and
1e'H23 won't stay on the shelf long
Wien you find how easily you can
u" hem in your manipulating
], 10 rosy-red glow you'll remem
/" rom last summers strawberry
= J show from under crisI
t. over cookie as a climax to your
trs. spring luncheon. 1t will be
like the first breath Of spring -
and tlst as refreshing! Or II you
prefer, try our Citrus Fruit Mar
inG.1de on piping hot biscuits. We
know you will like them both.
Strawberry Jam .
box Il pound quick frozen
sweetened sliced Strawberries
~ cups sugar
Z tablespoons powdered fruit
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
Here and There
Continued from page one


the board for the past several
years that it was an infringement
of the law and moral rights DR..
Mccullough said. He added that
the move was speeded by the
shortage of school rooms else
where, while two rooms were
available in the Wilson building,
in which Negro pupils have been
taught by Negro teachers.
I'VE were going to have to
build an addition to one of our
elementary Schools" he explained
This eliminates that temporarily
until building costs come down.
DR.. Mccullough said the first step
to end segregation was taken sew
eral years ago when the eighth
was eliminated at the Wilson
building and Negro students were
sent to Junior High School.
1--WE felt that they were not get.
ting comparable education" he
said. Asked about the retention Of
the systems of five Negro teach.
ers, DR.. Mccullough said one tea.
cher will be retained. ut has moi
been decided yet what her posi-.
ton will be, but she will teach
a mixed group, he stated. OF the
other teachers one is getting mar.
ried, two are leaving the district
and the fourth does not hold 9
certificate and has been teaching
on a temporary permit
1.-The custom of separate schools
goes back at least to Civil War
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
WIlMAR
Mrs. l.. M. Rutherford

Jimmie Lee Pugh, Jr, son Oh
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Lee Push'
Sr., left for Nashville, Tenn re-
Gently Mrs. Celia Hayes &C
companied by her two graho
children, William Charles ana
Charlotte Johnson, left to VISIT
her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Bradley
of Little Rock .-..-. MRS, w. l.
Iomac visited her mother. Mrs
Frierson of Ell Dorado recently
- Mt. Tabor membership was
guest of Shady Grove AME last
Sunday at D. m, at when tune
a Musical program was sponsored
by Mrs. Bertha Lee Ridge. Prof
M. Roland also made a very time
ly address ..-- Wilmar School
faculty and students enjoyed a
wonderful day at the annual ilelu
day held in Monticello last FRI
day.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
p. T. A. Of Washing.
ing High School

Ell Dorado wish to thank the
many patrons, teachers and stud
ents for their cooperation in max
ing the band kickoff a success.
Special thanks to Mrs. Thelma
Powell, Mrs Bessie Shultzes
Mrs. Carrie Snowden and Mrs
Sarah Ward who worked so faith
full to make the chicken dinner
go over in big way.
We are asking the public to
please give freely to our various
workers. These workers have their
certifications Any patron who de-
sires to pledge may do so. Call
Mrs. Mable Dykes, secretary or
call Washington high school and
give your name and amount The
drive will end May 3, at $3.50 p. m.
All workers are asked to report
at the Washington high school.
Mrs. Esther l.. Ford, president
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
THREE CREEKS
Thelma Wysinger

The Sunday School was opened
by the Supt., Bro. T. r. Wysing-
er. Prayer by Bro. Will Hunter
General Subject Of the Lesson
was Gods message to a people
in Exile" A short program was
held after Sunday school which
was enjoyed by all 49,. The BY
PU met at 400 with their presi-
dent, Sister Blanch Beasley ..,...,.
The Young Matrons of the Ell
bethal Baptist Church gave an
Ice Cream supper at the school
building. Money raised was 500
...-.... Rev. H. C. Beasley motored
to junction City Sunday. He was
called to pastor the M. 7. Pigeon
Baptist Church, 3 miles northwest
of junction City Rev, Beasley's
sermon was taken from the 9th
chapter of Matthew, verse 10.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
GLORIA DOWNS

The Negro Civic League through
its president, Mr.. Stevenson was
loud in expressions of praise late
Saturday night over the fine way
the Negro Citizens and Organiza-
tions are lining up with the drive
to raise $4,000 for the Dooley ap-
peal case. Much interest is also
being created in the race among
the ladies OF the city to sell
enough Civic League tags to be-
come Miss Civic League v.... The
Rev. w. A. c. Kelly and H. S.
Coleman are on the sick dist ..,.-..
G. E. Lewis. leading business man
Of our race is in Rochester, Mimi,
for rest and physical check up.
His many friends are wishing for
him a speedy return to the city
$500 Father A. r. Roker and two
of his outstanding members were
in Fort Smith last week, attend
ing an annual meeting Of the Epis-
copal Church ........ The H o t
Springs Gospel Party will conduct
a contest Sunday at 3 p. m. at
the Walters Memorial AME Zion
Church. The member of the Cos
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23

Mrs. Mary E. Wiley has been very
i'll but is up and back with friends
now ........ A baby girl was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Chisum
5000. Rev. Griggs, pastor of Tom
lin Rest is here $500. l.. G.. Wat
son has returned home from Chi
cago ....... Master Cleveland Ia
bron spent the week end in For
rest City with his Aunt, Mrs.
Katie Malone ...... Rev. S. M.
Weaver, pastor Of Stanley Grove
Baptist Church has been report
ed i'll $500. Mrs. Millie Tabron of
Caldwell who recently had an OPP
Grafton is up and looking well
now ........ GOSSIP: There was a
party given at N. H. Shurn's store
one night last week. Music was
played by " 4. S. who has a
Harmonica made from 6 velvet
skins.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
CURTIS
Ar1ep Ranks


We highly appreciate the work
that Mrs, r. L. Jones and Miss
T, o. Pierce are doing in District
No. / The school seems to be pro-
crossing rapidly ........ Miss Lenora
Gordon left for Hartford, Conn i,
last week after spending a week
with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. L. Horton here ........ The
County Agent, Mrs. Simmons met
with the Ladies Club. District No.
last week at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. L. l.. Pierce. The meet
ing was enjoyed by all ....... The
Recreation Club met at Mr.. and
Mrs. L. L. Pierce's home April Is.
The county agent, Mrs. Simmons
was present 49,. 1--WE ........ Hello
you guys and gals, let's see what's
going on around Curtis. Every
body stick around and don't be
no clown; see what Curtis is put
ting down .,.... 1t seems that H.
Horton is about to take c. Jones
from l.. Murcheson ........ Well, the
old stew is cooking between w.
Mitchell and E. Helms ........ Want
ed: boyfriend for X. Duncan go.
Will someone tell H. Williams he
amt nowhere ....... Wonder why
A. Mitchell is singing Baby, Ba-
by. what is the Matter with You"
800. 1t seems that r. J. Horton
has taken w. J. Allen away from
S. Quinn ........ Eunice is coming
on fine because II. Williams is
on her mind ,....,, What has hap
pened to B. Banks and M. Mccoy
........ Roses are red and violets are
blue; if these boys don't forget
these girls, l don't know what
they are going to do. So long
see you next week.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
HOT SPRINGS

pei Party raising the largest a
mount of money will be pushed
by the loser for six blocks in a
wheel barrow ...,... Rev. A. Nit
chell has finished building a rock
wall around his home ........ Sum
day night, April rs will be the
occasion Of the 9th Annual Wo-
mems night at Haven Methodist
Church. The. Young Ladies Quar-
ter Of the Youth Choir will fur
nish the music. The address will
be delivered by Mrs. Mary Rose
Beavers (teacher of the Golston
SCHOOL,. Miss Carol Coweta era.
vens will preside .,...... The plumb
ing contract for the new Thomas
house on Walnut st. has been
given to Hamp Davis, plumbers
........ The Crews of Pine st. have
an increased stock of fine rabbits
...,.... Rev. Green Paschal sponsor
ed an excursion to Arkadelphia
Sunday ....... The Richard Lemons
are building fence around their
side yard $500. Ebenezer Baptist
Church is laying plans to build a
new unit to their building ........
The campus of Langston school
Is filled with beauty and all the
students cooperate in stayi off
the lawn thus helping the grass to
grow Edward Stuckey has
made a big hit with the baseball
fans in Georgia. Without any rest
or special practice, he made three
hits and three home runs. His
many friends here are wishing
him we'll in the world of sports
"....,, DR.. T. ]. Griffin stated Mon
DAY that the city Undertakers, the
bereaved families or whoever is
responsible for sending the release
10 the daily paper, announcing
the death and time of burial of
Negro residents should either put
Mrs. or Miss in front of the de-
ceased names or stop sending the
reports to the said paper. How
ever, we realize that Mr.. is sell
dom used in newspapers 49,.
Mrs. Bessie Scott Of New York
spent pleasant week end here
at her old home with relatives
and friends 49,. SOME GOSSIP
.,...., We must investigate a GER
tain hotel which is run by christ
ian leaders who rent to a group
OF folk who keep the doors closed
and the curtains drawn so that
the public can't see in 49,. A
young man who had a fifth grade
admirer, brought up wife of
long standing the other month
...,... Everyone had previously
thought he was single $780,. Many
OF the home jewellers in and about
Walnut st. bring their trash at
night and dump it on vacant
lot This is why they were so en-
ragged about having to pay for
garbage being hauled off last fall.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23

subject, The Lord Will Provide"
........ Oak Grove District No. 4 Is
proud OF Lorene Paden for hav-
ing participated in the District
Talent Night Program at Hope,
Friday night. She made a favor
able showing ........ A group Of stu
dents visited Mae Irene Smith
Thursday April Is. Mae Irene Is
a student OF the Sweet Home Jr.
High School and has been on the
sick list for the past several days.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23

Thaw Strawberries as directed on
package. Place in a large saucepan
Measure sugar and set aside. Place
saucepan holding fruit over high
heat. Add powdered fruit pectin
and stir until mixture comes to a
hard boil. Add sugar at once.
Bring 10 tuH rolling boil and boil
hard I minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, skim, pour
quickly into glasses. Paraflin at
once. Makes about six ounce
glasses.
mix contents Of package thor
oughly before measuring.
Citrus Fruit MarmaIade
3 cups prepared fruit
6 cups sugar
III bottle fruit pec.n
To prepare fruit. Peel $40
tangerines and dice pulp.
To make marmalade. Measure
sugar and prepared fruit into large
kettle, mix well, and bring to a
taH rolling boil over hottest fire.
Stir constantly before and while
boiling. Boil hard 1 minute. Re
moye from fire and stir In bottled
fruit pectin. Then stir and skim
by turns for just 5 minutes to cool
slightly, to prevent floating fruit.
Pour quickly. Paraffln hot jam at
once. Makes Q glasses g ounces
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23

REV. G. S. STAFF, pastor Of st.
Paul Baptist Church, Benton will
celebrate his first Anniversary
with a program, May 10th through
10th. Guest Churches, Monday
night, Church Of God in Christ
and Pleasant Hill AME of Benton.
Tuesday night, Sharon, Alexander;
Labanna, Little Rock; st. Paul,
Hot Springs. Wednesday night,
Eureka, Hot Springs; Union, Hot
Springs; and Davis Creek. Pratts-
willie. Thursday night, Mt. Zion.
Malvern; Mt. Willio. Malvern;
New Director, Perla; New Hope,
Malvern. Friday night, Mt. Zion,
Bauxite and Mt. Ollie. Little Rock.
Sunday morning, Mt. Pisgah; af-
ternoon. First Baptist, Malvern;
Liberty Hill. Little Rock; Shiloh
Shaden. Public is invited.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
WILLISVILLE

The Mystery Bells of Chenille
rendered a program at st Peter
AME Church Saturday night 1t
was an enjoyable affair ..-. Mrs
c. T. Cross is attending the Dis
trict Conference in Camden this
week end ,,.... The Four Kings OF
Camden rendered program al
the Sweet Home Jr. High School
Sunday April H. Total amount
raised $500 This program was
sponsored by the PrA -..... Sun
day was another high day at ST.
Peter. Rev. Z. Watson used as his
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
Mrs. A. h. Lun0n. President Of
The West Ark. Annual Confer
ence Missionary Societies.
Sound:
"A Call to Service, "A doubled
Membership--The Goal

"A Cali 10 service "A uouDieu
Membership--The Goal
Dear Missionary Co-Workers.
A greater responsibility rests
upon us than ever before. The
harvest is ripe, but the laborers
are few There are numerous rea'
sons for the decrease in our mem
bership. Time nor space Will per-
NIT mention at this time, pu'
there is no mystery about 1t. II
would only serve as a gentle re-
minder, for we know 1t is JOB
that is up to you and me, and &c
everyone of us who represent the
sacred cause of Missions. Then
in the language of the poet: Let
none hear you idly saying, There
is nothing | can do; while the
souls of men are dying, and the
Master calls for you
We follow a most efficient lead
ership. Through their untiring ell
forts, wise judgement, sacrifice
and last, but by no means least
faith in God, our Missionary work
has been very, outstanding. We
can not stop. We must even strive
to Go a little farther
Our first project must be an in
creased membership. Let us strive
to double our membership TINS
wear. I am making a special ap-
peal to all presidents in oehait
of this movement. Every member
in the church, in reality, is mis-
sionary.
Try to interest more chuf'''
members in the work, ana en-
courage them to become an active
missionary, others should be hon
rary members and help 'he
cause.
Do not look upon this as 'ri-
vial matter. I sincerely hope 'ha'
oil concerned will work "hoie
heartedly to reach the goal
Two valuable gifts will be a.
warded as follows: To the Loeal
president reporting to her D's'iie.
president, the largest number Oh
New members received; Larses'
r,,,nber of meetings held Best
service rendered to church and
community, .
To the District president report
inc to Conference Branch preS'-
dent the largest number OF new
,,,or,bors received from the locai
sooiaties. Largest number OF meet
ines held. For the most unique
report submitted by District presi-
dents A special gift VIII Dc pre-
sented Begin now, while there
l. n,entv of time. Faithfully yours
Mrs. A. B. Lunon, president
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
COLT
Cleveland TabrOn

Services at Flenory Chapel c
M, f, Church were quite success
full. DR., j, b. Boyds, General Sec
rotary of the c. M. E. Church of
Memphis, delivered a soul stir
ring sermon ........ The M ssion
Band met Wednesday on time at
the home of sister Bessie Shurn
Sister Jimmie Shurn, presiden
Sister VERNE Tabron, teacher ........
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
BY the Bible

II we abide by the principles
taught In the Bible. our country win
20 on prospecting and to prosper.
but II we and our posterity neglec,
IT. instructions and authority. no
man can tell how sudden q catas.
frophe may overwhelm US and bury
nj our glory In profound obscurity.
Daniel Webster.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
RICHMOND HILL

There was birthday party at
the home of Rev. and Sister R..
L. Patton, April 9Th given for
Mrs. Patton's sister and brother
........ ]. D. Hearn celebrated his
birthday on the 7th of April.
Both families of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hearn and also a host of neigh
bors and friends joined in. Chick
en-, cake and ice cream was serv-
ed and was highly enjoyed by
everyone. Look for more news
next week.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23

Lord ~ . prophet.
His father. Bere.
chish. was the son
Of lido. the proph.
ct. Though much
younger than Hag-
gal. about whom
we studied last
Sunday. Zechariah
began his minis.
try onl ~ two
months later than
Haggai-a minis
try which was to
a.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
Clean Creviceo

Clean Creviceo
Clean those dirt collecting crew
ices and corners In wicker furnt
turs with q well-lathered brush and
water. Rinse thoroughly and wipe
dry.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23
lschoriuh Pleads Ror
Righteousness

- ECHARIAH almost certainly
u was born and reared In or
near Babylon. and was trained for
~ priesthood and ordained Of the
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23

Or. Nswtea try which was to
summon the peo-
pie to Righteousness as q condi-
ton essential In the rebuilding Of
ths temple and In cleansing them.
selves Of idolatry. II they were to
throw off the yoke Of their foes.
The student will need to read the
entire Book Of Zechariah to have
he background TOR this lesson.
Also Psalm 24:l-6.
LIVING TOGETHER IN GODS
WAY
SSTURN - unto me, saith the
1 Lord Of hosts. and ! will
turn unto you." Zechariah lis. PEG.
pls cannot live together In peace
and harmony until first they are on
speaking terms with God. The In.
sidious Onslaught Of secularism
wss weakening the Jews at the
vsEy moment when they needed to
- strong and united for the task Of
ssbuildins the temple and restor.
he their life In jerusalem.
Read further into the prophecy
- zschariah and note the admoni.
Sisas 1t the Lord for kindness one
Asward Observation-Disclosures and I'm.
1sestandins and sincerity. which
are he indispensable qualities Of
summunity Life.
WAT MAKES a PEOPLE
034ATf
n eCHAK1AH reminds the people
- that the downfall Of their
1sshers had been due to their for.
oslflalness Of God. He calls them
- b repentance Of their own
- that they become truly . great
Dsople. Fear not. but let your
hands be strong" Zechariah SIS.
what makes . nation great
and strons7
Not brick, nor stone, nor wood.
Dut justice. love and brother
hood"
Boys and girls win do well to look
again At what this old prophet was
saying. We long to see the United
Dtates . truly great nation. Then
~ 10 be strong In the Lord.
oOD mas A STANDARD
u FAD chapter seven, verses
N 6l4. and 8:l6-l7. for some Of
~ standards which God sets UP
loe his people Execute true judg.
ment, and show kindness and com.
passion every man to his brother
Cypress not the widow. the orphan.
the foreigner, or the poor, and
never plot evil in your hearts
against one another"
Zechariah Is here epitomizing
the Ten Commandments and the
Sermon on the Mount All Of which
10 to remind US today that we do
not need new standards. We simply
need to conform to Gods eternal
standards.
GOD Is TO BE SOUGHT UNTO
THE first eight chapters Of Zee.
i hariah have TO do with the es.
sential qualities OF life il the people
are to rebuild the temple. The last
six chapters deal with the general
standards of life which we must
accept and strive to attain II we
are to be well-pleasing unto him.
like the phrase OF the fathers
God is to be sought unto And
how are we to come into the pres.
ence Of the Lord? He that hath
clean hands. and pure heart; who
hath not lifted up his soul unto van
ity. nor sworn deceitfully." Psalms
24:4
n was not enough to rebuild the
temple. God wanted his people to
become living stones OF integrity
and fidelity In the city Of God
This we shall attain only as We
seek first the Kingdom Of God and
his righteousness---constantly seek
this daily walk with the Lord. In
the light Of his word.
Righteousness exalteth 8 nation,
but sin is reproach to any people "
copyright by the International Council
ef Religious Educotion on behalf OF 10
protesfoni denominations Released BY
WNU Feofures
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23

he added Carlisle was on the
underground railroad Ca secret
escape route for fleeing slaves)
and has always had Negro pop
ulation.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23

Philadelphia, Pa.-Rev. Joseph
r. Groves, AME Minister was
found not guilty this week by
Judge Louis E. Levinthal. OF the
charges of assault and battery by
shooting and violation of the fire.
arms act The prominent minister
shot Isaac Walton, %, who came
to the rescue of Mrs. Groves
while the minister was '.raking
her over" to his satisfaction. The
court ruled that a wife was "pri-
vate property" and that the min
lister was in his own rights, when
he shot Walton for interfering
with private property"
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23

Camden, N. J.-When Joe Wal
colt was a kid, he never had a
chance to join the YMCA or the
Boy Scouts, now since he's a sue
cessful fighter and in the chips,
he wants to help make il possible
for today's generation of kids to
get what he missed. So Jersey
Joe handed over a check for IS,
600 to the Camden YMCA in their
campaign to raise 100000 to build
a New Hunton Branch YMCA.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23

Philadelphia a.-Marian Ander-
son gave her only Philadelphia re-
cital of the season, at the Aca-
DENY of Music this week under
the auspices of Emma Feldman.
There were moments during the
recital when the beauty Of her
rich voice, and reedy tone and
the profoundly of her interpreta-
tons held the large audience
spellbound.
Arkansas State press., 1948-04-23

pie to Righteousness as q condi-
ton essential In the rebuilding Of
the temple and In cleansing them
selves Of idolatry. II they were to
throw off the yoke Of their foes.
The student will need to read the
entire Book Of Zechariah to have
the background for this lesson.
Also Psalm 24:l
Evening star., 1948-11-05

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Evening star., 1948-11-05

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