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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25
L. P. Sweott Is
Norned Director
Of Southern Co.

L. p. Sweat of Gulfport,
president of the Mississippi Pow
er Company. has been elected to
the board of directors of the
Southern Company, owner of the
common stock of four large OPP
Grating utility companies in the
Southeast, according to an an
nouncement released Thursday.
Mr.. Sweat fills a vacancy on the
board created by the death Of
Jacob Hekma of New York.
Mr.. Sweat will continue TO
serve as president of the Mis-
sissippi Power Company. He is
also a member OF the State Ag-
ricultural and Industrial Board a
director in The Commonwealth
and Southern Corporation Della
ware, director of the Hancock
Bank in Gulfport, member of the
Advisory Council of the South
ern Research Institute, and ac-
tive in many civic groups. He
has been in Mississippi for Is
years.
The Southern Company has Of
fices in Atlanta, Ga, and New
York, NJ. Y.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25

We are all sorry to hear that
Mrs. Wildly Kennedy had to &c
to the hospital Sunday for med
zeal treatment and hope that she
will soon be able to return home.
A number of young people OF
the Caswell Springs church en-
joyed a youth Fellowship at the
Kreole church last Monday and
won the attendance record. Cas-
we'll Springs also had charge of
the program.
The Rev. c. A. Williamson
filled his regular appointment at
the Caswell Springs church Sun
day, speaking to a large congre-
cation at both the morning and
evening services.
The Sunday school building
committee of the Caswell Springs
church is sponsoring a program
at the school Saturday evening
at which the principal speaker
will be the Rev. o. H. Scott, dis
trict superintendent of the Sea-
shore district. Refreshments will
be sold and the revenue will go
to the fund for building an edu-
cation annex to the church.
c.. c. Carter, Junior Carter and
Nollis Kennedy spent the week
end at the home of H. c. Carter
at Port Gibson. While there they
attended a live stock show.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25

In describing the early Magyar
civilization, Miss Otis, attributed
q knowledge of science, architec-
ture, mechanics, a written Ian
guage and a fine form of govern
ment. Overthrow by the Span
iards the Mayans have sadly dis
integrated. The Spaniards left
traces of their religion, laws, gov
eminent and architecture upon
the country. Then came the over
throw of the SpaniardS and the
development of the modern civ
ilization which shows the traces
Of all three peoples.
Guatemala is a country of SUI
perb beauty, Miss Otis said, as
she described some of the out
standing beauty spots.
President Julian Rivers an
nouneed next Thursday, March
"a, as the date scheduled for the
election of new officers.
Visiting Rotarians were II. G.
Otis, Chester Lyons, A. p. May
and Baylous Stokes of Pascagoula.
Mr.. Rivers had as his guest
ONeil Barrett of New Orleans.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25
Circles OF Womun's Missionary
Society Hold Meetings Monday

The homes of members were
the meeting places for the diff
ferent circles of the Woman's
Missionary Society of the First
Baptist church Monday when the
time was given to various forms
of mission and Bible study. Each
hostess served refreshments dur
ing the social hour. The meetings
were held as follows:
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25
wMU PLANTS w

All the circles of the Woman's
Missionary society of Calvary
Baptist church met at the church
Monday afternoon to besutify
the grounds.
Beds were laid out and shrubs,
plants and seeds were put into
the ground by a corps of willing
workers.
The work on the grounds was
preceded by a devotional held in
the church.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25
JIMMY FOSTER

The Jimmy Foster circle met
at the home of Mrs. c. D. Eller-
man at 3 p. m. with Ia members
in attendance. The session was
opened with prayer by Mrs. J.
]. Wedgeworth after which the
business session was directed by
the chairman, Mrs. c. E. McClel-
Ian. During this time the COM
munity missions chairman urged
each member to bring a dish
towel to the next meeting for use
in the church kitchen, as the cir
ele's community project for the
month. The meeting was then
turned over to Mrs. J. S. Abbey
who taught the first six chapters
of Deuteronomy. Mrs. w. w. Rob-
inson voiced a special prayer for
Mrs. Curtis Holyfield, who is
seriously i'll.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25
JOHN WATTS

The meeting of the John Watts
circle was held at the home of
Mrs. E. j. Bennett, GAL Walnut
street at $50 a. m. Following the
short business meeting which was
directed by the chairman. Mrs. G..
W. Hall, the five members pres
ent enjoyed a circle program I'M
der the direction of the hostess.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25
LENA HALL

The Lena Hall circle held its
meeting at 10 a. m. at the home
Of Mrs. Cora Bowman, with Mrs.
]. II. Simpson in the chair. The
mission study was directed by
Mrs. Simpson in the absence Of
Mrs. II. B. Cole because Of ill
ness. During the business period
plans were made for the spon-
soring of a movie for the GAS and
for the furnishing of a Sunday
school room in the former East
lawn Presbyterian church which
is now being used as a Baptist
mission by the Eastlawn members
of the church.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25
U B U%DvARNoKI

Mrs. c. A. Nelson was hostess
to the Ruby Udvarnoki circle, of
which she is chairman. at her
home on the Old Mobile highway
at 3 p. m. At the end of the short
business session the members
employed themselves in sewing
for the Jackson County hospital
until the meeting was turned
over to Mrs. J. T. MCMILLAN who
conducted a mission program from
the Royal Service booklet.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25

Hottest shot from the foul line
for Michigan State Colleges l948-
40 basketball team is veteran for
ward Bob Geahan, who has
cashed more than 80 per cent of
his charity losses.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25
FRANCES

Mrs. James Norwood was host
ess to the Frances Roberts circle
at her home at 3 p. m. Tuesday
with Mrs. George Tootle, Jr., pre-
siding. The mission study was
taught by Mrs. Earl Mckee and
prayers were said by Mesdames
Arnold Stone and Bill Farmer.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25
ABRAHAM Hsu

The meeting OF the Abraham
Hsu circle was held at the home
of Mrs. M. L. Hatten, 127 Lake
avenue, at $3.50 a. m. Mrs. f. E.
Burns saying the opening prayer,
Following the business period
which was presided over by the
chairman, Mrs. M. NJ. Flechas,
Jr., Mrs. r. W. Hunt was assisted
by Mrs. Flechas In presenting the
study which was on "Christian
Citizenship in Our Community.
The devotional was given by Mrs.
Burns. The closing prayer was
said by Mrs. Hatten.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25

A piece of radium will lose half
its r~adiating power in 1900 years.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25
ALMA HUNT

The meeting of the Alma Hunt
circle was held at the home of
the chairman, Mrs. Harley Seay
at $50 a. m. with Mrs. S. B. Nc
Twain opening it with prayer.
During the short business meet
ing which was presided over by
MIS-. Seay. the cottage prayer
meeting to be held by the circle
was discussed. The mission study
was directed by Mrs. Baylous
Stokes.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-03-25
EDwrNA ROBINSON

Mrs. M. J. Wingo was hostess
to the Edwina Robinson circle at
$50 a. m. with Mrs. Henry Bog
dahn presiding over the short
business period, when plans were
completed for a prayer service
that was to be held the following
day. The last chapter of the mis-
sion book, Cooperating South
ern Baptists", was taught by Mrs.
John Collie. Prayers were said by
Mrs. Wingo and Mrs. j. E. Stone.
The circle will meet at the home
of Mrs. Dick Abbey next Monday.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23
Our Film Folk
By Leon Gutterman
Copyright, 1s4s. Jewish TeIegraphic
Agency, Inc.)

HOLLYWOOD-Hollywood pic
lures have two-thirds of the screen
time in the new state of Israel and
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23
Our Film Folk
Israel Prefers Hollywood
Films = and Single Features

BEN HECHT'S avid espousal of
the Irgunist cause a couple of
years ago resulted in the purchase
by producer Stanley Kramer at a
bargain basement price of the "Cy-
rano de Bergerac" script that
Hecht did back in 1886 for Sir
Alexander Korda. Hecht's out
spoken criticism of Britain during
the heat of the battle over Pales-
tine has brought him into such
disfavor in England that producer
Korda considers it unwise to
chance threatened boycott of
the film.
Korda had been planning the
story for almost Is years and
when he finally got ready to really
do it, he ran up against the stymie
brought. about by Hecht's princi-
pies. Korda claims to have in
vested more than $150,O00 in the
script and rights.
EDDIE CANTOR turns profes-
sor in January, going on a tour of
Is eastern universities to lecture
on "My 40 Years in Show Busi-
ness" He'll give a history of the
business from his early start with
Gus Edwards. He'll be accom-
panied by pianist to play when
he sings his old songs.
JACK BENNY telling us how
proud he is of a citation he re-
ceived for his contribution to the
advancement of humanitarian
causes from the B'nai Birth, in a
special broadcast Dec. A on the
Columbia network.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23
Group Viii Hear
Newspaper Saga

History as chronicled in news
papers will be presented by Char
les Smith at a meeting Of the
Temple Beth Israel Mems Club
Dec. % in the temple auditorium.
Smith will display his collection
of newspapers dating back to the
18th century.
Albert Blum will report on the
Jewish Chautauqua Society and
Archie Kroloff will report on the
temples financial status. Milton
Gorodezky is in charge of the re-
freshment committee.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23

Soy you saw II advertised In
The Phoenix Jewish News
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23
Jews Fight Maxi Amnesty

NEW YORK. (JTA) - The
World Jewish Congress has called
upon US. High Commissioner John
]. McCloy to firmly reject any
demands by the Bonn Government
for the freeing of German war
criminals, it was announced here
this week.
The action came after recent re-
ports disclosed that DR.. Thomas
Dehler, minister of justice in the
Western G erman government,
would ask for general pardon
for German war criminals now
serving sentences in the US. war
crimes prison at Landsberg. Dehler
was quoted as saying that such
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23
Police Honor Given
Western z0A Leader

DR.. Jess Nathan, administrator
sef the Western area Of the Zionist
Organization of America and wide
Unknown criminologist, was made
an honorary captain of the Phoe-
nix police department after a lec-
ture before police officials at city
hall on Dec. 8.
The designation was made by
Police Chief Earl O'Clair. Nathan's
talk, arranged by the Arizona
Brandeis District of ZOA, stressed
crime methods and detection and
security problems.
Earlier Nathan spoke before the
Brandeis group, describing his ex-
periences in setting up a police
organization recently in Israel.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23
A Very Short Course in Journalism

The Phoenix Jewish News anxious publish ALL the
of Jewish activities in and around Phoenix.
To that end appeal the publicity chairmen of
the organizations their to promptly
and regularly. To very great extent depend
help keep the Jewish posted what's going
Here few pointers for publicity chairmen:
l. Please have copy in by Friday preceding the
week of publication (Next deadlne is Friday JAM 6.)
Copy should be if possible and doubepaced
3. Write only side of the
In the lefthand of the first of
the and Then
story putting the more the end of each
the last At the bottom of the write 3Othe
traditi symbol denoting the end.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23
Israel Transit visos
To Be Given Gratis

LOS ANGELES-Israel transit
visas for holders of United States
passports will now be issued free
of charge under new regulations
announced by the Consulate of Is
rael in Los Angeles.
The charge for tourist and inn
migrant visa fees for holders of
United States passports is $40. The
regulations are based on recipro-
city.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23

A Korricks Gifi Certificate Is sure TO pesseI And
the lucky receiver can select Just what he or she
wanfs Give Korricks Gift Certificate in the
amount you wish =. IS 500 or 81.
Certificates are Available at Service Desks on
Every Floor.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23

its pictures are
the most popu-
lar with it's resi-
dents, according
to a report is
sued b y tn e
Commerce De-
partment's mo-
ton pic t u r e
branch.
/ S r a e | has
about 100 movie
tn a tres, the
n e w e S t ones
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23

being well-built and with substan-
tial seating capacity. Israeli audi
ences prefer strongly dramatic
features, musicals and pictures
made from bestseller novels. The
single feature policy is generally
followed.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23
Encon+o Play Is Open

The public is invited to partici-
pate in the general recreational
program of the Jewish Community
Center every Sunday from / to 4
pm. at Encanto Park, near the
basketball and tennis courts.
Games include volleyball, football
and basketball.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23

sentences would probably not be
passed now since things are re-
garded more dispassionately to-
day."
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23

British Jewish businessmen, or
ganized as the London Palestine
Investment Co., have invested so
per cent of the capital in Israel's
second largest cotton spinning and
weaving plant.
The Phoenix Jewish news., 1949-12-23

Mordecai Eliash, legal counsel
lor to the Vaad Leumi (Jewish
National Council), has been ap-
pointed Israeli representative to
the United Kingdom.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-03-19
Boxing Show Slated
For kronk Recreation

Recreat atoms fourth annual boNlng SHOW scheduled
for kronk community center al pm. March "a
The fighters all trained in recreation cenerS by the
departments boxing instructors aged l6 TO p and
their weights range from 100 than 70 pounds
They will be matched according to weight, age and ex
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-03-19

y
Ia. also clouied out four Dagger
against the Braves 20 aid them
in winning their first victory
Out ives; in Tuscon Oreste MIN
soa. colored rookie from the
New York Cubans got off a
pair OF doubles 20 spark the
Indians their first win Of the
season over the New York
Giants. Dolby vas far from idle
in this contest. getting two hits
out Of three times a, bat Minoss
drove = ;h.e, runs for the Cleve-
land club He is third base
man
Jackie collided with the Braves
second basemsn. and both men
we're knocked out momentarily
Jackie has been having othtg
problems along with this he
was called on the carpet before
Commissioner Chandler an d
given warning because OF g
Statement. he allegediv made
while practicine He denied hay
.ns made the statement and adj
N tied thu, he had used poor
Judgment However he SaiS ts-t
hs had ma.da AZ apology 20 tAf
other PLAYER involved
San Jeth 5e outf.clder on ,nc
Nontrea, ROYALS last Thursday
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-03-19

champs at the 1893 show than
any other center
Some 700 boys received train
ing in recreation centers this sea-
son. Every fall and winter the
departments trained instructors
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-03-19
Lincoln Drops
Final Game To
Rider College

In thrilling game last week
In the over time period, Rider
College OF Trenton, New Jersey
nosed out the Lincoln Unvegsity
five by score Of $3.50
Although Lincoln lost the
game. George Moore. Lincoln :
high scoring forward. pu, on
one man show. Moore scored 80
points IN d dazzling eXh h.tior *
shot-msking He made is baskets
and 3 foul shots as ne scored
consistently in both quarters.
Moore has been Lincoirs high
scorer all season but MS exhi-
biton az Trenton was tops
Ottway with is points. lea the
Rider College rye n scoring
Ire Rider Fau$ marked the
close o. the season for the Lin
coin Lions.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-03-19
II DETROIT TRIBUNE
SAT-. MARCH 10. l94s
st. Antoine ~
Will Be Host
To State Meet

The ST. Antoine branch YIN
CA. 635 East Elizabeth Street.
will be host 10 the State Senior
Boys basketball tournament on
Friday and Saturday, March IS
and 26 With entries already in
from Lansing. Jackson. Pontiac.
and Ann Arbor. in addition 70
the strong Downtown and North
ern "Y's" Of Detroit this bids
fair 70 be a very interesting az
fair.
Play will begin Friday evening
at Z pm. al both the Downtown
YMCA Gymnasium and the 81.
Antoine Gymnasium. and con-
tinue all day Saturday az the ST.
Antoine GYM.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-03-19
Memphis Slim Given
Hearty Homecoming

MPHIS, Tenn.-W h n
Memphis Slim played the Palace
Theatre last week all the old
timers that knew him as the
barefoot urchin OF Beale street.
who sang and played the clues
for pennies, were applauding the
local boy who made good.
Returning here for the first
time since ne left a decade ago
10 make good In the entertain
ment field, Slim was really IN
his glory as he sat at the piano
and thumped the blues the way
he used 70 at house rent parties
here.
And the ovation that greeted
him at the first show brought
tears TO his eyes as he bowed
in acknowledgement.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-03-19

this denial. but rather the eor
stitution Of the Amer lean Bowl.
ing Congress in this case is AL
ing and abetting. in DENYING
privilege OF condition OF employ.
ment."
Bastard said the "white mall,
clause bars many Americans with
red sk.n whose ancestors we,
here before the Mayflower. from
the privilege 10 compete in n,
Congress tournaments. He Sa
the best way to solve this prob.
lem is 20 approve the resolutim
advocated by Father Carow.
He said the States Constim.
ton bars discrimination by rae,
color or creed.
Paul Walker, president Of N,
Bowling Writers Association q
America suggested that il possibl,
the directors should submit N,
resolution TO the floor without
any recommendation. He said
this matter involves membershiu
as a whole and therefore should
be eft entirely to the member.
ship TO decide.
The delegates also are 10 con.
slider another amendment Wild
would change the present stata
of membership. The amendment
would put bowlers on an ind
vidual membership basis rathsl
than as five or six-man teams
Walker said passage OF the in
dividual membership amendmen
would put the question Of sd
mission OF colored bowlers direct
ly before city associations instea,
of the ABC itself.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-03-19

III NlNhNl 90 AoOk Lpllltt
over the left field fence az Dodg-
erstown in game in which
Billy Cox'S team defeated John
ny Jorgensen's squad. IA 70 s.
Jethroe. q switch hitter. was
making his first appearance
in spring training. He hit his
homer II the Dodser game
righf.handed off Fred Waters.
a lsfi-hsnded eollegisn from
Mississippi Southern. The Mon
treal outfie!der is supposed 10
be weaker hitting from the
right side. but Bus Bavasi
general manager Of the Royals.
said. That's the farihsst I've
ever seen Jefhroe hit 4 ball
riqht-handed."
Jethroe reported in camp on
week ahead o. the Montreal
squad He vacstioned in Erie
Pa. his home. following q win
ter campaign in Cuba.
Montreal purchased him last
June from the Cleveland Buck
ewes o. the Negro American
League and at the end Of the
sea on he would up tied FOR
he International League base
hase-stealing record and hit 323
in slightly more than half
season.
Branch Rickev president o.
The BROOKLYN Dodgers offered
iefhroe Tor sale Il he winter
~ eetings but on the condition
'hst he would sell hiE befoya
re 1919 season opened or after
4 closes. and rot during the
Sc son
Rov Campanells. BROOKLYN
,a'cher. reported overweight de-
'ui.e his wnter gvrl work in
New York Civ He Is st'ennt-
rr % get down 70 his PLAYING
weigh, by catching in heavy
.p TING garments.
His weight Is handicspping
I'M ia getting OF his throw
town % second base b the.
ieavy sweat shirts he is wearing
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-03-19
CIAA Schedule

tAf Ulins Arena. Washington.
d. CO.
THURSDAY MARCH IL
$3.50 p. m.--Virginia State Col
lege VS.. Howard. 4:30 p.m.-Vl-
ginia Union VS.. Hampton. 500
p. m.--West Virginia VS.. Morgan.
900 p.m.--North Carolina Col
lege VS.. Shaw.
FRIDAY. MARCH ls
800 pm.-Semi-Finals: Win
ner. Virginia State Howard VS..
Shaw. Winner. Union Hampton
winner North Carolina College
VS.. winner Morgan West Virginia
State.
SATURDAY. MARCH Is
1870 p.m.-Consolation game.
800 pm.-Final.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-03-19

teach hundreds OF youngsters the
art of self defense Nearly half
Of the boys who enterej the CYO
tournament this year were train
ed by the departments experts.
Youngsters who put on the
exhibitions al the preliminary
show at Brewster February IL,
will trade blows again al Kronk
Admission is go cents. Tickets
may be obtained at the centers
listed above or al the door