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Evening star., 1950-12-07
THOS. J. OWEN q son. Auctioneers,
435 Southern Building

sTos BsckEx sas Fl VeVaPls oVER Frame 0Sh
DWELLING KNOWN AS PREM-
ISES NO. 909 FORTY-SEVENTH
PLACE, NORTHEAST.
BY virtue Of a certain deed of trust
POLIO II ct seq, Of the land records
the request of the party secured
thereby, the undersigned trustees
will sell, at public auction in front
of the premises, on FRIDAY. THE
EIGHTH DAY OF DECEMBER. AID.
1850, AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the
e. following described land and prem
ises. situate in the District Of Co.
Lot 26 in square 5151 in Joseph L.
Topper and Mary Tepper's sub:
division Of part of the tract Of
land known as 'Beall's Adventure
and Fife Enlarged" as per plat
recorded in Liber 40 at folio 21. of
the Records Of the once Of the
Surveyor for, the District Of CO.
known as Pleasant View Heights
Terms: Sold subject to q prior deed
Of trust for approximately S2.500.oO;
further particulars Of which will
be announced at time Of sale; the
purchase price above said trust
to be paid in cash. A deposit OF
$4,000 required. Conveyancing.
recordings, ETC.. at purchasers cost
ss Ts3, made sa 5. as so1pes 81 dsse WITH
within thiry days otherwise de-
posit forfeited and the property
may be advertised and resold at
the discretion Of the trustees.
THOMAS W. HUNT.
HOWARD BERSTEIN.
Evening star., 1950-12-07
A. SLATER CLARKE,
no. 30. de 2,5.7.11. Trustees.

Zed L. williams q Zed L. williams, Jr.s
Auctioneers & Appraisers.
New silverware, all up-to-
date, from show room and
exhibitions of nationally
known silversmiths and
mfrs, salesmen's samples
and other nieceS
Arkansas State press., 1950-05-19
May Day Comes
To Bush School

The colorful and gala festivities
of May Day We're presented TO a
large group Of spectators last Fri
day, May y at Bush school.
Due 10 inelement weather, sew
eral events in track and field were
curtailed, however a softball game,
played between Bush and Capt.
tol Hill school, kept the crowd
filled with excitement from be-
ginning to end. The final score was
Bush 8; Capitol Hill 5,
The theme of the May Day af=
ternoon activities was MAY Day
Comes to the Children of the
World"
The spectacular browning OF
the king and queen began the af-
ternoon fete After the GROWING
of the regal couple, the pupils
from the first through the sixth
grade participated in unique dance
Arkansas State press., 1950-05-19
Little Rocks Oldest Teacher honored
On Her Ninety. Sixth Birthday

Mrs Charlotte Stephens first Negro public school teacher in the
city Of Little Rock teacher with continuous service 70 the city
hooongest known daughter mother and grandmother of out
standing educational in the annals Of Little Rock history
glory
Christian Wesley church. Mrs Norma Stephens
president honod public celebration Of her Goth
birthday Wesley Chapel Annex Rev G. Upton pastor
Of the church
Slender still attractive despite her nearly century Of life taste
fully cear-mndd Mrs Stephens
happy nutered the her fellow church members and
whom 200 present And mprompu pro-
pram rendered consisting of remarks from old friends and appe
the public Soft played throughout by
Mrs Dorothy Walton young mauon and member of the WScs
Throughout remarks attention of ue audience conferred
little table the which presents were piled more having
been taken guest honor announced ho o.
purse sI2100 topped Che . tokens from admirers
Attorney Booker President of the National bar member OF
another family distinguished education. and long ume neshbor
that Stephens been Gbalcr not only Little Rock
other places Mrs stephens has brought many hous
ands to the light Dr. Coffin dean Negro druggists of
Little Rock said that there nothing the feeling have
for Mrs Charlotte Stephens lie rccd poem taken from bis
book.
perpetual Mrs Stephens the Charlotte Stephens
Grammar school nth & Maple street. named after her.
Stephens record began when Rev William Wallace
Andrews pioneer Negro clergyman OF the city founded inc
first Negroes Wesley Chapel Methodist Eps-
copa church at Eighth Broadway 1858 after Little Rock
occupied by Ills daughter Charlotte f. an
drw attending Union school of the two schools which Negroes
Arkansas State press., 1950-05-19

numbers portraying all phases of
the theme The costumes were
dainty and colorful.
The dances performed were:
Maypole dance, which was given
by the children from Hughes.
Martin kindergarten, Miss Male
tus Martin sponsor, Indian dance,
first grade, Miss p. A. Johnson;
Little Roy Blue Drill, first grade,
Mrs V A. Arnold; Spanish dance,
sixth grade, Mrs II G. Carter,
French minuet, second grade, Mrs
c. D. Burns; Swedish polka,
third grade, Mrs. L. r. Sunler;
Norwegian Dance, fourth grade
Mrs. B. f Mays; American dance
fifth grade, Miss V. b. Danley
Danish dance third grade. Miss J
l. Wilson; Square dance, sixth
grade, Mrs. II c. Carter.
The dances eliminated the day.
activities. Many patrons upor
leaving expressed themselves a!
having spent a grand day. They
had only praise for the entire pro
gram.
Arkansas State press., 1950-05-19
Training Meeting
Held For CIoihinq
Leaders

The clothing leaders of Co..
way County came into Morriltus1
Friday for a leaders trainiag.
meeting under the supervision q
Miss Sue Marshall Extensi@
Clothing Specialist. and she wms
assisted by Mrs. Maude b. Davis
Asst Home Dem Agent for NegS'
Work
Twelve women took part in the
demonstrations at their local ciuR
meetings. In the morning sessiox
making continuous bias tapRr
matching strips and plaids, th
use of rick rack, piping and laee
were the main features while in H.
afternoon the making of MACHINE
gathers. putting in machine hem4--
hand hens. seam finishes, the uRr
of cord in button holes and at TIE
waist of dresses, the making ar
pressing of darts and making wele
button holes concluded the aftee--
noon session. Much interest VIZ
shown by the group in repeating
the demonstrations
As the meeting drew to close
a question and answer period al
lowed the women TO have clarifies
anything they we're not quite szsr-
off. After which Miss MarshaD
pointed out two important thin
TO remember II you are To -
good sewing. they were: Pressing
and having good sewing equip
ment. She also explained how m
leaders could use this informat5ms
they had received In their Iocas
club meeting.
Arkansas State press., 1950-05-19

could attend She had nurured the ideals
OF her preacher teacher father On May TO- 1869
attracted by her scholastic aanmens Charlotte Andrews then
senior student at Union School, to fill the
of the schools white teachers Hitherto teachers public
schools had been white She later permanently appointed
signed the First Ward school This beginning
Of of Mrs Stephens the
the beginning of new era in Negro education time when Negro
teachers could teach Negro children public schools
The Stephens influence has not died The Thornton
daughter of Mrs Stephens following
and grandfather during her lifetime the outstanding
educators and workers of
Of Mrs Thornton English department
of Dunbar and outstanding social worker
enee Thornton youngest daughter employed the Registrars Office
of Shorter college graduate during
The record of this family beginning before the
tending with honor through present inspiration Andrews
Stephens Thornton they all mean the thing they the
of distinguished Little Rock, family
Arkansas State press., 1950-05-19
NORTH LITTLE ROCK BRIEFS :

John H. Coleman Seaman First Class who is stationed at
Lee Virginia is visiting his aunt and cousin Mrs. Geor-
] Johnson and Miss Ellen Robinson of this city.
DR. and Mrs. p b. Battle entertained with dinner recently
eral out of town guests The table centered with
arrangement of spring flowers Guests Mrs. Gladys
f Of Los Angeles; Mrs Alma Broyes of Chicago; d. w.
Of Alexander and Mr. and Mrs. NJ Falls of Little Rock.
flH L. Lawson of Hot Springs honored Mothers
With family dinner at the home of her daughter and
4 Mr. and Mrs Ben McFadden Mrs Lawson is the grand
Der Fred SpottsVille Other guests attending Mrs. f.
ky Of Kansas City, Missouri Rev. and Mrs. Earl of Pine
Walter Earl of Hot Springs; Rev. McFadden of Cotton
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hatton of Little Rock
day afternoon the Ushers Union will hold their regular
session at the First Baptist church. 9th and Pine Rev.
fn pastor.
and Mrs. Hatison gave shower for little Mercedes
DELL infant daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mitchell, lr,
t The house was decorated with beautiful pink flowers
delicious dinner was served Guests attending were Mr..
PE II. Hughes and Adell; Mr. an Mrs. d. Scott Mr. and
Norman Handy and family, Mrs. " Bradford and daugh-
! B j. Matson, Mrs. f. Martin, Mrs. c. Stewart, Mrs.
/ my and Mrs d. Afford.
oya Worlds motored to Monroe, Louisiana last week to
Trends Mrs Worlds reported an enjoyable trip
b. Edith Hunter popular northside teacher, was house
last weekend OF Miss Emma c. Young Of Memphis, Ten
Miss Hunter was shown many courtesies during her visit
ended the Cotton Carnival Her hostess plans to return
/ twy SOON
H. Janet Johnson entertained members of the Chatter
with dinner recently Beautiful arrangements Of roses
ed The house. Each member received pink carnation
nous menu served Special guests were Mr. and Mrs
as Mr. and Mrs. G. Jennings Miss Boles Miss Edith
Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Fields, Mr. and Mrs billiard Thorn
D. Barnes, ir Mrs. Adds Booth, Medford Cullins and
A others,
-
sitting Mr. and Mrs S. NJ. Taylor were Dr. and Mrs
asse and children from Camden. They motored here TO
Mothers Day with their mother, Mrs. Taylor
ahew ONeal of Atlanta Georgia who is former student
rer College will arrive this week He will be guest oil
Nomona Worlds at the Jones junor-senor prom
Arkansas State press., 1950-05-19
Sorority Gives
Books To Library
For Children

Delta Epsilon Sigma Chapter a.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority win
observe May Week by dedicatsg
to the Sixteenth Street Branch Il
the Public Library a shelf OF CHI
dren's books in memory Of S1psr
Helen BROKER Ivy, it was @p-
nonueed by Soror Sylvia TaunEs
Caruth, area chairman of the 49,
tional souvenir program and axuEs'
exhibit committee. The dedica6@S
will be held Saturday, May -, -
four p. m, in the children's rooR
at 1913 West Sixteenth street. Pres
ident of the chapter is Soror H.
eel Tatum King, and chairman ~
the May Week Activities Commit
tee is Soror Leila Mae Hill Mn
Louise Smith and Miss Clarie Guy
are respectively the librarian zmE
the assistant at the branch
Arkansas State press., 1950-05-19
URWA, Clio Local
Holds Meeting

The United Railroad Workers n
America c. l. O. Local No. 1879
hand an extra feature at their iase.
meeting. Preceding their regular
business Mrs. W. M. Pondexlsr..
Educational Worker for the PuIas--
ki County tuberculosis Assocsa
ton was presented to the group
by Staff Representative. George T.
West.
Mrs. Pondoxtcr lecturcd ous
health omphazing tuberculosis con-
troll, an interesting picture was al
so shown.
Mr.. West stated in words ~
commentator that citizens OF p',-
lhski County should be proud ~
Mrs Pondexter for the most cul :.
standing work she Is doing. -
officers and members Of the TurzE
pledged TO support the program %
The Pulaski County TubercuIo-s
Association one hundred pcrcrSs
Arkansas State press., 1950-05-19

Of the Federal Advisory COMMITTEES
on Employment Security - ~
Department of Labor.
DIR. Reid is al.hor Of, .Iu -
Minor Key, "Shareeroppers AM
and The Negro Emigrant'. lie hxU
served AZ editor Of the Univeru5eY
of the Atlanta quarterly. "Thylsu.
lie Is at present a member II ~
Executive Committee OF the A.
meriean Sociological Society. ----.-
Arkansas State press., 1950-05-19
Speaker

CONTINUED from page one)
Of education, DIR. Reid served as
Industrial Secretary and as dircc-
ter Of research for the National
Labor League In New York. DIR.
Reid has served in various govern
meDt capacities, chiefly in con-
neetion with Social Security
Board. He is now public member
Arkansas State press., 1950-05-19
R' = '1- II
ARou oMllaJ

,o Terry Sandra Socker celebrated her fifth birthday
Iy with party given by her parents Mr. and Mrs James
93O1 Rice Fourteen of Jerys little friends helped her
'sate She received many pretty and useful gifts.
nrs Laura Murre, 20O1 Howard visited her sister Mrs
Mae Curtis OF ohyoei us week. MIS- MufreH reported
sery enjoyable visit,
To South End Garden Clubs will meet Sunday at 300
T. Of the residence of Mr. and Mrs j. Stanton 2515 Main
rbs are urged to be present Mrs. lola Carter presi-
| Mrs N Blaekmon, reporter
@ daughters of Isis will celebrate Jubilee Day Sunday at
Congregational church at 230 p Mrs. lola Thompson
Lie
Tho Dunbar PTA honored the faculty members recently
dinner served in the cafeteria of the school, The menu
ated over the houghtfuness of the parents remem
hem in this manner.
1q CITY Association of Federated Clubs will observe Wo-
Dav Sunday at Mt Zion Baptist church Rev. F. T. Guy
Services will begin at 400 p The guest speaker will
! rs Bernce Moore.
Thirteen members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity were
tanned at the home of Mrs Mckinley of 1904 E. 4th Twelve
graduae members Of Omieron Sigma chapter at Stowe
hers College and member of Epsilon Omega graduate
ar Of St. Louis. The fraternity attending the
nal meeting held at AM&N college in Pine Bluff which be-
Nav y Miss Verbena Mckinley, Miss Lois Tyler, and Miss
m Jean Johnson were invited to the Omega Ball at State
Friday night
| Timothy Cain wife of the nationally known sportsman
business of Hot Springs and proprietor of the Arkansas
Shop No. and No q Hot Springs and Little Rock is in
relieve her brother and manager Edward Moore of the
Rock company who confined to his home with Slight i'll
Mrs Cain will look after her husbands business until Mr.
cuff gipn fly ahI ia hack tn the
Arkansas State press., 1950-05-19
Dunbar Commencement
Continued from page hne

as follows:
HONOR STUDENTS
| Ruby Jean Valedcorian
Della Mae Valedietorian
David Williams ADMINISTRATIONS
Robbie Lee Williams
Emerene Oliver
5 Alice Wilson
Miles Henderson
Pauline Minton
RANKING STUDENTS
10 Freda Harris
8 Granville Anderson
10 Helen Dyer
Geraldine Fletcher
II Doris Coffey
II Arthur Warren
10 Marion Broadus
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27
On Price Increases

No to be able to explain intelgenty the price
housewives been subjected to almost every
time they go to the grocery store.
OF course there some unscrupulous retail grocefs
who out to get every cent they can out OF every
hut in mis- vicinity they few and far betweenyet prices
<OnGnue to mount.
The widespread evidence points to price increases made
by wholesalers and manufacturers within the past four
weeks If these price increases necessary and justified
Ahey should have been made publc-and explained.
public grocery dollar due to the of war and
buying then they should be investigated and held up to pub
lie scorn as profiteers
For instance no one has been able to understand why
the of loaf of bread should have been reduced by two
weeks and then increased in price cent
Monday July Oath loaf of bread that used to sell for
10 cents much smaller and sells for Is cents
All of this is in spite of the fact that have plenty of
wheat in this country.
The price of coffee lard and sugar has increased
necessarily, it seems to
4pound carton of lard which sold month for 50
cents sells for SO cents.
There is evidence that wholesalers and manufac
rers have contributed to the scare buying reported in
sections by reporting shortage of commodities where
there the for sharply increased prices
. few days thereafter.
All of this dirty dealing should be thoroughly aired
the men who control business in this country greedy
they take advantage OF present unsettled conditions they
should be dealt with promptly and severity.
The American people are in mood to be held up by
poflteerlng business when they have much mpor-
tant job of winning the war on their hands
Mr.. Truman has said he'll recommend rationinp and
price control if necessary.
From the sharp price advances made IN the past four
weeks 1t looks like they are necessary now.
Regardless of what the President included
We cannot eat cake and have too Neither we fight
of globa proportions and carry on business as usual
viii be- ''N'A 'i'0 '''e' o'i we
Take the profit out of war
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27
United Notions-Our Body

President Truman in his radio address 10 tne A,e r
neople stated our military problem simply enougpIe
nations Of the world he said, must meet Woro-"ioe
with worldwide defense. ~ ,4 sc commn
nism throughout the whole wide worldWhicn cahot NC
dome az course without worldwide defense
To provide that defense is job for the unted Naos
but the major share, almost the total snare VIII nave
be contributed by the United States. MT. truman w NV
tell US this-but time WILL , =, g. cou,l
The brunt of the task of saving the world from Oo,
runism If il is to be saved will have to be porne ny e
limited States-We not the United Nations, Will provide
the major portion of the men and equipment IL .he w" 20
- he fought and won we going to have to fight it.
The war is to be paid owe going to have TO pay o
e This may be pretty picture but it is true one
The same thing holds true, we believe, IN regard 70
western Europe
they viii be of little aid to the United States should we ever
70 70 war with Russia This observation we made TWO
years ago these columns and everything that has happen
"a since has confirmed our opinion formed then ,
It is important believe that we keep the record
straight go aongrealze fully what the task Il we
have ahead of Only by strong leadership from our Pre
dent through his presentation Of all OF the real facts TO
~ the American people, ever hope to achieve the
ct in which engaged-and other conflicts in
which may become embroiled
The people of the United States do not want war
neither do the people of western Europe.
Yet find ourselves in war in Korea-a war which
must win if the United Nations to survivethe United
Nations which all support gladly in the belief that it
3 the only hope have for peaceful world in the future
The free world has to make stand somewhere against
the p0iced world Of Communism and Russiawe are max
ing it in Korea.
Cen Macarthur says 1--WE are in Korea to stay"
The American people should stop boarding and start
praying that Gen. Macarthur is right.
Otherwise will become involved in conflict large
u scope that the end of time may be in sight.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27
Over 500 Will Die

Over 500 people in Mississippi will lose their lives need
sy in traffic accidents during 1850 if the present trend
continues for the remainder of the year.
Already 229 persons in the state have been killed in
motor vehicle accidents during the first six months of this
year as compared to 156 for the period Of 1949 an in
crease of 46.7 per cent. - =
This wanton waste of human life should certainly he
stopped Whatever measures are to stop if houd
certainly be taken and at once.
Along this line the formation of safety council in Mis-
noud DE OF widespread interest in the stateas well as the
current statewide observance of safety week
. In Holmes county Lawrence Rabbi Jr is chairman If
ne county committee which will seek to enroll Holmes
s1. 'o "'''''''pp' safety ooun-
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27

HELP WANTED, FEMALE -
Make friends and make money.
Serve as the Avon representa-
tive in your neighborhood.
Write Miss Donnave Baker, SAG
South Main, Greenville, Mis-
sissippi. 13-3np-44-3np
WANTED - Salesladies. Sell our
Nylon hose, mems socks, wo-
mems anklets. Liberal commits
sion. If you are now selling, this
is wonderful sideline. Write
Miss Monroe Hosiery Company,
p. o. Drawer 400, Aberdeen,
Miss. 46-2tp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27

spent last weekend in the E. F.
Turner home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Winborn
have returned to Winona after an
extended visit here.
Miss Ruth Howard has return
ed from a visit with her sister,
Mrs. Dewey Morris, at Silver
Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Phillip
of Phoenix, Arizona, are here Wis
iting their families.
Mr.. Harold r. Smith and
daughter, Dc~othy, have return
ed from a visit with relatives in
Memphis.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL
ELECTION, CITY OF DURANT
MISSISSIPPI

Notice is hereby given that
the City of Durant, Mississippi,
Municipal Democratic Primary
Election will be held on the 22nd
day of August, 1850, at the City
Hall in Durant, Mississippi, for
the purpose of selecting democrat
tic nominees for the elective Of
fees Of the City of Durant, Mis-
sissippi, for the next bienhium.
The second primary, should one
be necessary, is set for the goth
day Of August, 1850.
All persons desiring to become
candidates for any elective NUM-
cipal office in this municipality
must file their names with the
secretary of this committee at
least thirty days Tor on or be-
fore the 22nd day of July, 1850
prior to the date of this election
hereinabove set out.
BY order of the City of Durant,
Mississippi, Democratic Executive
Committee.
c. G. Van Keuren,
Chairman
r. E. Irby, ST.,
Secretary
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27

Mrs. S. N. Boyette, Of Laurel, is
here for the remainder of the
summer with her husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Durham,
Jr., returned to their home in
Jackson Sunday.
Dub King and Jim Dye Odom,
both of Jackson, spent the week
end with their families.
Mrs. Ellis Dickerson and daugh-
ter, Ann, of Jackson, will spend
this weekend whit her mother,
Mrs. Leila w. Guess.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Turner and
Freddie, of McNairy, Tennessee
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27

When member of this committee calls you please
give him your sincere consderatonany organization
noting safety highways and streets is bound to
complish some good and should receive public support
If we support the Mississippi Safety Council perhaps
it's educational work will be effective that this needless
slaughter of human life highways can be stopped
The life we save might very well be own.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE-Llgnt weight con-
:reIe blocks for sale. Winona
Concrete Products Company.
phone 1921. Winona. Miss.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27

FOR RENT--Three-room unfur-
nished apartment. Ed Rush,
81 Madison Street, Durant,
Phone 215-M.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27

FOR SALE - Piano. Spinet Bar
gain. Here's an unusual oppor-
tunity for some lucky family to
secure a beautiful Spinet Piano
at a bargain price. Looks and
plays exactly like new. Fully
guaranteed. Standard 88 note
keyboard. Requires only a
small down payment and as
sumo few minimum monthly
payments. So quick action will
be necessary. Information as to
where to see this beautiful
Spinet will be given by writing
Immediately to Credit Manager,
care Of Sudduth Warehouse, 514
South Broadway, Tupelo, Miss.
45-3tnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27

WHEN POLIO AROUND National Foundation for Infants
Paralysis recommends these simple precautions Keep children with
their they with
right along Don't become exhausted through work hard play
Don't sit around In clothes. And
always wash hands before eating Watch for throat
headache muscles They not
polio Call your then, help needed contact
the National Foundation Chapter IN
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27

VISIT The Antique Shop wnere
you are always welcome. Leila
w. Guess, Durant, Highway 81
South. Phone 225-W.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27

WANTED - Everyone years old
and over to take a Blood Test.
Holmes County Health Depart
ment. Open Mondays through
Saturday noon. 46-tfnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-07-27

FOR SALE - Apples $l.00 bu-
shell at the orchard. K. D. Hen
ry, Lexington, Ri. ZIP