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duced around the mouth of the river and
on the State Reef oyster beds A con-
siderable number of oysters are pro-
duced in these e~nvirons and are sold to
the public"
The report then submitted a series of
recommendations to be put into effect at the
disposal plant to bring it up to a point of
efficient operation.
Then, six months later, on March 4th,
1913, another inspection was made and we
quote excerpts from this report:
"A reinspection of the sewage disposal
plant was made on March 2 by a repre-
sentative of this office Estate Board of
Health). We regret to say that previous
recommendation have not been made eff
~fective. except possibly the bY-passing
of raw sewage to the river. At the time
of inspection no sewage was being by
passed; however. by the simple manipu-
lation of three sliding gates. sewage
could be by-passed on a few moments
notice"
"The disposal plant, on March 2, was oper-
ating in a very poor condition and not at
all in conformance with the original inten-
tions of the designers. IN FACT, ONE MAY
SAY THAT ALL THAT EXISTED ON THIS
DATE WERE 5 OPEN SEPTIC TANKS"
No particular remedial measures have
been taken, and Commissioner-elect Ezell
said that only a few days ago he inspected
the plant and saw approximately 800 of the
sewage being by-passed into the river.
Certainly this situation merits the imme-
date attention of both the Health Depart
ment and the City Government. The situa-
ton is not only deplorable, but disgraceful
and a direct menace to the health of our
people.
The third problem was presented by the
writer Of this, and dealt with the necessity
of a full time health officer for Jackson
county, instead of the present arrangement
whereby the health department is supervised
by DR.. Hedmeg through weekly visits.
In September, 1916, when the present ar
rangement went into effect we were prom
ised by both DIR. Hedmeg and DR.. Felix I'm
%:derwood, director of the state Board OF
Health, that the arrangement was only tenn
porary. As we nave stated before, and say
again, we have no personal quarrel with DR.
Hedmeg or the personnel of the health de-
partment. We believe DR.. Hedmeg a fine and
competent public health officer, and we be-
lieve the personnel of the local health de-
paftmert well above the average and, de-
spite the lack of full time supervision dur
ing the past two years, have accomplished
a great deal.
However, it is our conviction that we need
a full-time director who lives among us,
studies our problems and devotes his entire
time and energies to those problems.
We believe Jackson county of sufficient
Importance to merit this and we believe
also that that is the conviction of the vast
majority of our people It is up to us, then,
to make our wishes known, and let the weight
of opinion bring about corrective measures.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-09-17
Public Health Hazards

Three problems vital to the health and
welfare CT jackson countians were brought
under discussion at the meeting OF the Pas
cagoula Rotary Club this week. Each OF
these problems deserves the full attention
and study of every citizen in the county plus
vigorous and sustained action to achieve
remedial measures.
To take the problems up one by one:
DIR. Ralph Marsh, veterinarian, pointed out
that no meat inspection law is in force in
Jackson county, nor any OF its municipall-
ties. AS a result, it is the simplest thing in
the world for INSCRIPTIONS persons to but
cher sick or diseased cattle and peddle the
meat as they please. Authority for such an
ordinance, in both the county and the NUM-
cipalities exists under the state code and we
think, without further loss of time, the gov
eTning bodies of our municipalities, as well
as the board of supervisors, should adopt
and put into force such a measure as a means
of protecting the health and welfare of coun-
ty citizens.
The second problem brought under dis
cussion was the shocking condition of the
sewage disposal plant in Pascagoula. Com
missioncr-elect Harold w. Ezell, in deal
ing with the subject before the Rotarians
and their guests, simply read from the record.
This record was composed of reports of in
spections of the disposal plant by sanitary
engineers from the state board of health.
The reports, reduced to simple language,
show that the disposal plant has for some
time operated as a series of oversize septic
tanks.
Inspections of the plant were made by the
state Board of Health on September ID and
Is, 1947. and a report of the findings sub
mitted to the City government and DIR. An
drew Hedmeg, county health director, ON
September q, 1947. Excerpts from these re-
ports follow:
AT the time of both inspections at
least 60% of the raw sewage coming to
the plant was not permitted to enter the
plant at ALL but was bY-passed direct to
the pascagoula river and was entering
the river without any treatment or
chlorination. This means that about 270
gallons per minute of raw sewage was
by-passing the plant and entering the
river"
The report then explained that only 60eo
of that sewage actually going into the plant
received treatment and chlorination, which
means that although the total flow of the
eity's sewage at the time was approximately
$50 gallons per minute, only 10S gallons per
minute were receiving chlorination."
The report pointed out altogether five
glazing and inexcusable defects in the
plants operation and added: Releasing
such a large quantity of raw sewage at
the city docks on the Pascagoula river
only 90 of a mile above the mouth of
the river presents a definite health haz-
ard to persons using the Gulf recreation
beach" and endangers the health of
all persons who consume oysters pro-
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-09-17
Birthday Of Mrs.
Reeves Celebrated
With Pdrty Friday

On Saturday the home of the
Rev. and Mrs. j. L. Reeves was
the setting for a celebration in
honor of the 83rd birthday of the
formers mother, Mrs. Sally
Reeves, who is making an ex-
tended visit in their home.
A number of guests called
bringing gifts. Games were played
until the serving of slices of the
birthday cake with appropriate
beverages.
There were about % callers.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-09-17
ELEPHANT scoRNs MOVIES

MOSCOW - (AP) = Shango,
the Moscow Zoos big elephant,
has no desire to be a movie star.
During a recent filming of ami
mails at the Zoo many behaved
normally before the camera. Some
often did a little acting, but when
the cameramen approached the
elephant, he picked up stones
with his trunk and flung them at
the picture man.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-09-17
Study Meeting OF
Eustluwn Womuns
Society At Church

A study meeting of the Wom-
ans Society of Christian Service
of the EASTMAN Methodist church
was held at the church Monday,
The study was conducted by
the Rev. J. Fl. billiard, pastor of
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the church.
The opening prayer was said
by Mrs. c.. r. Caulk and the clos
ing one by Mrs. J. f. jackson,
who was a visitor.
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would give them an excuse TO
close down.
The pollution troubles az the
plant are probably over for
this year and q good part Of
next. The winter and spring
rains will keep sufficient water
in TalahaIla creek. the Leaf
and Paseagoula rivers to dilute
the effluent. However, the same
old problem will be back with
us starting in June and con-
tinuing through September next
year. During the intervening
period we believe that Mason
tie, with the aid Of the State
Game and Fish Commission,
should plan and put into effect
corrective measures. We frank
ly don't know what ! ey would
be, for we r no chemist. We
will bet our bottom dollar that
there is a solution, for it stretch
es our Imagination to believe
that competent chemists could
work on this problem for more
than 20 years and not reach a
solution.
Along this same line, we un-
derstand that Masonite is erect
ing a new plant in California
TO manufacture their product
from red wood. The chemical
problems are the same as they
have here, yet they are pre-
vented by California law, we
understand, from dumping any
of the harmful effluent. That
would lead us to believe that a
solution is already known for
we can't believe that the COM
pany would invest in a new
plant without knowing how
they were going to operate 1t.
If a solution has been reached
in California, we believe that
it could also be applied in Mis-
sissippi. We also believe that If
chemists, working in a labora-
tory as well equipped as that Of
Masonite, haven't solved this
problem in 20 years, or 10 years
or 10 years, chemistry is not
their calling and they should
seek some other pursuit where
their efforts would be crowned
with at least a few minor sue
cesses.
We repeat that we believe
there is a solution and that 1t
should be put into effect now.
VIZ don't believe that the costs
should be considered when the
welfare of an entire river sys-
tenn is involved. We also be-
lieve that Masonite should not
be closed during the process OF
reaching a solution, nor should
they be given any excuse to
close. That problem, as we see
it, lies in the lap of Mi. Free
man and Masonite officials and
chemists. They should get TO
work on il instead of covering
procrastintion and "do-nothing"
and "don't-care' attitudes with
propaganda.
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The angler fish has a stiff rod
behind its mouth on which dan
giles what looks like fresh meat.
When a small fish tries to eat
the bait he himself is eaten.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-05-26
SEATTLE
CHURCHES

Every Negro citizen of Seattle
bis invited to participate in a recep-
ton that win be given in honor
of the Negro Commissioners at
tending he 160th Convention of
the General Assembly of the Pres
byterian Church U s. A., meet
ing in Seattle from May % through
June 1.
The reception will be held at
Grace Presbyterian Church on
Sunday. May 80. 194S from 500
to 700 P. M. Refreshments win
be served. There will be an infor-
NAL program and several of the
prominent commissioners win be
introduced.
This reception will afford the
residents of this community an
opportunity to meet some of the
outstanding representative of the
Christian ministry and in many
cases will provide an occasion
wherein old acquaintance may be
happily renewed.
Grace Church is preparing to
receive at least $50 people on this
important evening and we SINGER
ely hope that large number our
people viii be there. No admission
whatsoever will be charged.
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U.N.C. FUND OPENS
194S CAMPAIGN

The 194S campaign of the United
Negro College Fund has received
the endorsement of New York City
Mayor William O'Dwyer. in a
statement sent this week to VIII.
lam e. Cotter, chairman of this
years fund drive.
This endorsement follows close
ly on the heels of a similar en-
dorsement of the Fund and its
work by President Truman. The
College Fund raises more than a
million dollars year to assist its
81 accredite member colleges.
In his letter to the Fund, Mayor
O'Dwyer said, "The fifth annual
campaign of the United Negro Col
lege Fund has my wholehearted
support. This unique program to
train those who will serve our
1000. 900 Negro citizens cannot
help but advance the cause of bet
ter race relations.
II wish the campaign officers
every success in their valuable
work"
Now in its fifth year, the Fund
has already raised more than $4,-
100000 which Fund officials ex-
pect to receive, according to cam
paign reports thus far.
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Death Shocks Friends Of
Mrs. Beatrice WiIkersOn

Nothing has. for many years
given us a greater shock and
saddened our hearts-interrupted
our pleasure of our vacation-trip
las the sudden passing of our
lifelong friend Mrs. Beatrice
Ragsdale Wilkerson of Chicago,
who passed Thursday a. m. May
20.
We learned of Mrs. Wilkerson's
death when we called via long
distance from st. Louis to tell
her of our arrival in Chicago on
Friday evening. Instead of her
answering. her husband answer
ed us, relating the sad news
which left us almoset petrified in
the phone booth. She and I had
with scores of old friends, school
mates, spent grand reunion in
Muskogee, Okla. She had return
ed to Chicago, her home. We had
stopped to attend General A. M.
q. Conference in Kansas City.
kas. Also spent week in Omaha,
Neb. We were coming to Chicago
to visit her and our relatives.
We attended a brief funeral
service for her here (Chicago).
The body was sent to Muskogee
for funeral and interment.
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BY Nettle J. Asberry

The local clubs of the Wash
ington State Federation Of Colored
Women's Clubs, Tacoma. held a
special pre-National Convention
Mass meeting at the Bethlehem
Baptist church last Sunday.
Upon the rostrum we're observed
the following guests: Mrs. A. N.
Gunderson. president of Presidents
Council: Mrs. Stella Lilly. teacher
at Lincoln High; Mrs. B. L. Yonts.
past president White Shield Home;
Mrs. VIM. Krull, International Rel
Civic club: Mrs. Henry Andrak,
Momen's Council for Democracy;
Mrs. Jessie B. Kastner, represent
ing A. A. u. W.; Mrs. Ada Bryant,
representing Bremerton thanked by
group of state officers and
chairmen. Representing the City
Federation was Mrs. Worther Ham
ilton who introduced Mrs. Eliza
McCabe as the mistress OF cere-
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TACOMA NEWS
BY Nettle ]. Asberry, Rep.

The Thirty-Fifth Annual Con-
vention of the Snohomish District
Federation of Women's Clubs met
at Everett last Thursday, in an
all day session. Representing the
Colored Women's Federation was
Mrs. Eliza McCabe. president. Mrs.
McCabe spoke on the detectives
of the Federation explaining the
coming of the National Association
of Colored Women to Seattle July
81 to August z.
After the close of the Everett
meeting, Mrs. McCabe accompani-
led by Mrs. Carrie Davis visited
the home of the J. B. Samuels.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Samuefs were
found bed-fast with son Wesley
only a trifle better. 1t will be
remembered that Mrs. Samuels
served the state Federation for
eight years at 2 different periods.
She was elected the first presi-
dent of the reorganization of the
N. w. Regional at Oakland, Cal.
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SERMONETTES
Prosperity Through
Adversely

Now l would have you know,
brethren, that the things which
happened unto me have fallen out
rather unto the progress of the
gospel; so that my bonds became
manifest in Christ throughout the
whole Praetorian guard, and to
all the rest, and that most of the
brethren In the Lord, being con-
fident through my bonds, are
more abundantly bold to speak
the word of God without fear
Philippians 1:12-14.
One of the greatest surprises in
the Christian life is Gods power
to bring spiritual prosperity out
OF adversely. In fact, the great
est Christians in the world are
often those who have suffered or
have been handicapped. 1t is
entirely possible that the next
half-century may see far greater
Christians among the Chinese,
Europeans and in tn g mission
fields than are found in our own
nation. Compared to the peoples
in these other lands, we have suf-
fered very little.
When things do not go smooth
ly for us, we should thank God
that we have the opportunity of
revealing a Christian spirit un-
der adverse circumstances. Paul
found that his Imprisonment
brought progress for the gospel
In that the guard and others
learned about Christ and some of
them became Christians. More
over, other Christians were more
courageous in presenting the Cos
pei because of Paul's imprison-
ment. He found not one blessing
but several coming out of his be-
Ing prisoner. If we trust God
w n en- adverse circumstances
arise. we shall find that He will
bring manifold blessings to us and
Others. 60,
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the Talbots of South America;
Peril Bennett of South Africa;
Cyril s. Butterfield. Bermuda:
]. D. S. Smith, Bermuda; the'Van
Puttens Of Port Au Prince; M.
B. Monyake. South Africa; the
Cows and the Makones OF South
Africa; I. C. Steady, West Africa;
S. E. S. Lord. Nova Scotia; ]. r.
Coan. South Africa. These are a
few of the more than 20 In all
Among other personages of
note were Paul Robson, famous
singer. lecturer. radio and star of
stage, who was warmly greeted
by the conference. Robson
thrilled the delegation and
friends as he sang old favorites,
Mount zion," Water Boy" and
"Ol Man River" Following the
songs. Robson made a talk on
the need for the A. M. e. Confer
ence and every conference and all
the minorities in the world to
stick together and fight for full
citizenship.
DR.. A. ]. Carey. in a brilliant
speech, responded to Robson. He
paid tribute to Robson as a great
artist and fighter-fighting for
the welfare of the people. "All
men are brothers," said Rev.
Carey. and "all men should work
not only for the Negro peoples
but for all colors, all peoples of
all the world. so that We could
live. work, play, dream and hope
to be president. like all other
Americans. With less than that
we will never be satisfied"
Mrs. Paul Robson, president
of the Progressive Party in Kan
sas, spoke briefly, announcing
that the Chamber of Commerce of
Kansas City, Kas.. refused her
party group to hold a luncheon
meeting at the Chamber for Robe
son. because Negroes would be in
attendance. (They do not serve
Negroes.) The conference went
on record as protesting the ac-.
tion of the Chamber of Commerce
for refusing their facilities for a
luncheon where Negroes were to
attend. Ito Be Continued)
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Yakima and Tacoma
TACOMA HOLDS PRE-CONVENTION MEET
WASH STATE FEDERATED CLUBS

monies. Furnishing music were
The Philharmonic Choral Society,
Samuel Brown, Mesdames Elmore
and Ford songsters.
All eyes were focused on the
guest speaker, Mrs. Polyanne Reid
of Portland, beautiful brilliant the
president of the Northwest Re-
gional and First Recording secre-
tary of the National After pre-
facing her remarks with some sug-
gestions about National affairs,
Mrs. Reid offered the following
high lights:
Three Great Threes:
Three things; to be pure, just
and honest. Three things, to gov
ern = temper. tongue and conduct.
Three things to give = aims, to
the needy, comfort to the sad.
and appreciation to the worthy.
Three things, to have = courage,
affection and gentleness. Three
things, to love = the wise, the
virtuous and the innocent. Three
things to despise - cruelty, ar
rogance. and ingratitude. Three
things to attain goodness of
heart, integrity of purpose. and
cheerfulness."
The Rev. E. B. Wilson was
master at the table of offering,
and announced the collection as
in three column. Following the
program a social hour was observ-
ed In the lecture room. There
refreshments were served by pop
ular club women.
It should be mentioned as post
script, that during the procedure
of the program, The Young Wo-
mems Progressive club, presented
Mrs. McCabe with two corsages
with privilege to bestow on two
women. They were Mrs. N. ]. AS
berry past president and to Mrs.
Ada Bryant of Bremerton. In adj
dition to the music Mr.. Harris
rendered bass solo.
The invocation was given by
Chaplain Morgan and the Bene-
diction by the Rev. o. s. Lewis
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Edwin G. Berry win be the
guest speaker for the Tacoma
Branch of N. A. A. c. P. Sunday,
May 80, at the First Methodist
church, corner So. X and 5th Sts.,
at D. m. Mr.. Berry for the past
10 years has been employed by
the National Urban League. He is
a dynamic speaker and has just
returned from speaking tour
covering Washington and British
Columbia. His subject win be =
Coordination of the N.A.A.C.P.
and the Urban League Every
one is urged to turn out to this
Must Meeting.
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Police Book Seven
After Club Raid

Seven people were booked at city
Jail after a police raid on the
Coop Club at 1921 4th Ave. s.
Wilson M. Mar, 30, Chinese. of
129 Both Ave. N, the manager.
was booked for sale of liquor to
minors; Marjorie Heisel, %, white,
a waitress, of 909 sth Ave-. was
booked on the same charge. and
Charles w. Barber, 30, of 1923
18th Ave-, for frequenting place
where liquor was unlawfully kept.
All were released on bond.
Three other men and one woman
were booked as witnesses.
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NAACP STATE MEETING

The NAACP state meeting was
held in Bremerton Sunday, May 2.
at the First Methodist Church.
The purpose of the meeting was
to elect state officers. The Off
GERS elected were: Frank M. Nc
Intosh, president of Yakima;
Mark A. Smith of Vancouver.
Wash. vice president: Mrs. e.
Wood Of Tacoma, second vice
president: Letcher Yarbrough of
Seattle. third vice president; Mrs.
Lolita g. Ellis of Yakima, secre-
tary; Mrs. Lillian Walker of
Bremerton, assistant secretary;
DR.. w. Vernon Scott of Spokane,
treasurer; Miss Mile Down of
Seattle. youth director. Board of
directors: w. H, Underwood,
Vancouver. Wash; Mrs. Worther
G. Hamilton. Tacoma; Attorney
Charles M. Stokes. Seattle; Louis
Scott, Pasco; James Walker
Bremerton; F. A. Stokes. Spo-
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TRIPS

Mr.. and Mrs. John Woods and
Mrs. Mamie Robertson of Ellens-
burg have returned from Kansas
City. They stopped in st. Paul,
Mimi, four hours with Mr.. and
Mrs. William Yates of Yakima.
The Yates have fine grocery
store and nice business. The
Woods enjoyed sightseeing and
outings while in Minnesota. The
whole trip and conference were
great and it was a pleasure to
travel.
Ernest Buchann arrived here
Wednesday from Chicago to Wis
1t his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Woodbury.. He will go to Seattle
later on business.
Mrs. Mimi Saunders was the
house guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Ellison last week. She will
return to Los Angeles, Calf,
soon.
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The Youpthr N.A.A.C.P. group
rendered program for the Barge
PIT. A. at the Barge and Lin
coin School Thursday evening,
May 81. Musical numbers, Anita
James and Raymond Livingston.
The Young Boys Quarette sang,
and also an instrumental quar-
teete played. Mrs. Hazel Brown
accompanied the Young Boys
Lone Star Quarteete. Crockett
Lee. a 5-year-old, played boogie-
woogie on the piano. The junior
high school showed the Virginia
Reel"
The youth group also went to
the Presbyterian Church Sunday
night, May 20. Rita Emmons was
the co-chairman for the church
youth group. Samuel Pleasant
sang a solo and also Nellie Jones.
The program was very inspira-
tional for all.
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Yakima News
lcontInuedl

(COnflnued)
kane; Ted Spearman. Yakima;
Mrs. Pauline Spearman, Walia
walla. All branch presidents are
ex-officio members. The next
meeting will be held the first OF
June, an all-day session, in Van
couver, Wash.
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CLUBS
Thursday evening. May 20, the
Elite Hobbyites met at the home
of Mrs. Nathan Evans. She dis
played her hobby in the form of
a clever flower arrangement. A
huge cake was displayed on one
end of the table with iris encir-
cling the cake. On the other end
of the table a large bowl con-
tanned iris of deep purple and
orchid tone. Written on the cake
was this inscription: Success,
Elite Hobbyites." 1t was gor-
geous. Delicious homemade cake
and pineapple ice cream were
served. A lovely evening was en-
joyed by all. Mrs. Arthur Greg
DRY. president; Mrs. Jack Ellis,
secretary.
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Stay off this or these dates,
July and 5. At 1913 So. Eight
st. there will be a barbecue cele-
bration.