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admit Negroes on equal with other
youths. and where his mother.
Maria Hicks. had been 4 student
In ths Teachers Institute. Science
studies In Wisconsin u.
lie taught In the public schools
for three years and In Wesleyan
MsthOdist church colleges for five
years. Hester has also been q
church pastor In New York, Ohio
and Kansas for ten years and OPP
Grated his own farm ranch In
Nebraska for over ten years. He
has been n worker In industry In
Kansas city and Minneapolis for
three years,
Says Hester, The citizens Of
Minneapolis must organize and de-
mand that the Board OF Education
play q strong hand for peace and
progress In our schools. Take
Minnesota out of her shameful
role Of next 10 the lowest Of the
Southern states In school stand
ards and put her back In her ira
ditional lead. Good schools build
good character. Books, not bull
let's. must be- our first concern"
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ST. PETERS A.M.E. CHURCH

A police car cruising In the
neighborhood Of 9th avenue and
22nd st. about 4:30 Sunday morn
ing saw flames coming from q
church in that neighborhood and
turned in the alarm. Yes, II was
the st. Peters African Methodist
Episcopal Church of which the
Rev NJ L. Simmons Is the pas
tor. and a landmark in that vcin-
ity for the past sixty-three years.
Although II was such an early
hour, word was spread in a hurry
and many members and friends
came and stood by helplessly.
watching through tear dimmed
eyes. the great pillows Of black
smoke and the red flames leaping
skyward. As the members stood
there, their thoughts raced back
over the time when each article
was purchased and put there with
much pomp and precision. Our
latest purchase was the new cleo
trio Hammond organ which along
with everything else representing
years Of labor and sacrifice either
went up in smoke or down in the
mire Of water and brick.
Although we have been in an
active building campaign" since
the coming OF the Rev. Simmons.
we were in no way ready for the
great disaster which has befallen
us. Our loss has presented many
more and difficult problems.
know the loyal members and
friends will continue to lay aside
their weekly offering until such
time and place TO which we are
summoned by our pastor and off,
GERS working together. AS one Of
our officers pointed out this In q
loss we must all share together;
II isn't like losing a home belong
ing to one member.
A thought for the week:
Look not sorrowfully into the
past,
II comes not back again.
Wisely improve the present: II Il
thine.
Go forth TO meet the shadowy fu-
ture,
Without fear and with a manly
heart
A little historical data concern
ing st. Peters next week.
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ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. d. Favers of Omaha. Neb..
was guest speaker for the Sunday
morning services. After reading
the scripture from the 18th chap
ter Of Matthews, Is TO 80 verse,
by Rev. J. c. Hodge, Rev. Favers
took his text from the same book
His subject was Some parts of
the true church" He made II
plain that the true church Is built
on q solid foundation and that the
foundation Is built on q solid rock
He also said the true church Is
Apostolic. II Is a divine structure
and Is a body In which God sets
the members,
We were honOred in having
Rev FaveTs with US because he
touched the hearts of everyone
present. We hope for him. God
speed. and pray that he will re-
turn TO us in the near future.
Miss Willie Rand. route l. Ex-
celSior. Joined with US, and we
welcome her TO the church MEM
bership. Communion was given at
the close of the service and as Je-
sus' disciples did, we sang a song
and departed.
A large crowd gathered in the
evening to witness the all male
program sponsored by the gospel
chorus. Mr.. f. Henderson was
master of ceremonies. Many
guests appeared on the program
and II was a spiritual success.
The members of Zion church
Joined with Rev. and Mrs. II. w.
Bolts in extending our sympathy
to the pastor and members Of st.
Peters church over the loss Of the
church by fire. Continue to pray
for the sick and shut-in. There
sa p. Warren, reporter.
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IhomaS Perkins Rites To
10 HSld Monday, May ~
A. Zion napils9 Church

Services for Thomas Perkins.
%. All Fourth Ave, So. who died
Monday. May 7. viii be held at
Zion Baptist church Monday,
May IL at 2 p. m. Interment will
be- at Hillside cemetery.
Born In LsesburE. Va. Mr.. Per-
kins lived In Denver, Colo, and 70,
LouiA. Mo-, before coming 10 Min
neapolls. He was the sexton OF
81. Pauis Episcopal church for
twenty-elght years.
In June, i04p, he was honorcd
by the 81, Paul Messenger, the
church magazine. for his 40 years
Of service at 90, Paul,
Mr., Perkins In survived by one
daughter. Mrs. wiIber johnson Of
this city, two sons, John Riley.
Los Angeles, Calf, and Ray.
mond Davis, Milwaukee, via,
Woodland Funeral Home Ia In
charge Of funeral arrangements,
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BORDER CHURCH NOTES

Sunday was Communion at
Border and nearly all present in
the large audience partook Of the
Holy Sacrament. Rev. Sexton as
usual brought a fine and inter
esting message as he spoke on
the subject, Harmony in the
Place" He spoke Of the harmony
at PentecOst where people OF
many different tongues had gath
cred, speaking in one language Of
the wonders Of God He dwelt at
length on the value of prayer and
said that a church was a dead
church without prayer meetings
His scripture reading was from
Acts 2:l-24 The many visitors
present were given a hearty wei
come and invited TO worship with
US again. The Sunday school Is
growing by leaps and bounds and
as reported by the superintendent
Mrs. NJ. Banks, teachers are need
ed to care for many children.
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o.. w. 1. Jackson,
FORMER 81. PGVIIfS, Dies
In D0fFoIa, Mich.

Or. W. l. jackson. formerly a
resident Of 81. Paul. died In De.
trolt, Michigan, Tuesday, May 3.
Born In saltwater. MINI. DR..
Jackson lived In 81. Paul for 80
years. Prior 10 his leaving 81.
Paul, he was director Of ST Peter
Ciaver and St Phillips.
DR.. jackson was in charge OF
the Detroit Dental laboratory OF
DR., Haley Bell for 20 years.
lie Ia survived by a daughter.
Mrs, Virginia jackson. one son,
Kenneth jackson Of st. Paul. and
his wife. Mary. Of Detroit. Mich.
DR.. jackson Ia also survived by
five sisters. Mrs. Era Davis, Mrs.
Alice Crane. Mrs. Matte Rhodes,
Mrs Ora Lee Anderson, Mrs. Bea.
tTice Schuck and several nisceH
and nsphews all residing In st,
Paul Interment viii be In De.
troit, Mich.
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Additional Social and
Personal News
Minneapolis

Mr.. George Peters. S9s Bryant
Ave. No. returned 10 his home
from FaiTview hospital Satur-
day. May 5. Mr. Peters was III in
the hospital for a month. He will
be confined 10 his home for two
weeks.
Mrs. Allie Wilson, 3740 Fourth
Ave. So, and Mrs. Lucille Nc
Adams, 1920 Third Ave. So. viii
leave the city Friday. May II. to
motor TO Dies Moines, Iowa, where
they will spend the weekend visi-
ting their mother. Mrs. WatEie
Thompkins, on Mothers Day.
Mines. Wilson and McAdams win
return TO the city Sunday evening.
May 10.
The Choral Club Of st. Peter
AME church met at the home Of
Mrs, Halle Ewing, 404s Fourth
Ave. So, Tuesday evening. May
IS
The Booker T. Washington club
met at the home Of Mrs. Lula
Cratic. 1923 Chicago Ave. Tues
day evening, May 8. TV slides
were shown To the club group
which were OF great interest.
Club guests were Mines. w. ID.
Moaley, w. c. Crews, Arthur
White. Thomas Carey. w. NJ.
Sherman and Miss Cora Napue.
The next meeting will be held at
the home OF Mrs. Ethel Stevens.
1924 Fourth Ave. So. Tuesday
evening, May IS.
Mrs. COnny LAnderH. 3645
Fourth Ave. So, left the city
Thursday. May 10 for Dies Moines,
Iowa, where she will spend sever
al days Visiting her mother. Mrs,
William Ashby. Miss Brown will
return TO the city Monday eve
ming. May II.
Mr.. william Ewing. 1920 goth
Ave. So. Is confined to his home
with illness.
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HOsfsr FaVoFS Setter
schools Tor Mlnn0upolls

Harold II, Hester. candidate for
Minneapolis school board In the
primary election, May II, Ia u
Congregational minister. u widow.
or and the father Of two children.
Born In Africa, Ohio, 30 named
because OF It's station In the TN.
foreground r, r.
His father was pastor OF the
anti-slavery Wesleyan Methodist
church, champion Of Negro rights
lie well remembers when his
father was Circuit Rider In In
diana his friendly Negro singer.
10 like In spirit and appearance,
that great, prcscnt-dRy champion
Of Negro rights. executive secrc-
tRry OF the Civil Rights eongreas,
William l. Patterson.
Mr.. Hester IL q graduate OF
oboriin College and Seminary. one
Of the first schools In America TO
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Churches

Next Sunday Rev. Sexton win
speak on the subject, "A Mothers
Courage" Scripture reading, Ex.
2:2-ff.
Glass meeting Thursday eve
ming at s o'clock. This Is a lively
discussion hour, where you can
get food for your spiritual needs
and give you that spiritual uphft
needed to carry on during these
times Of trial. Come and join us-
Vesper services every Sunday
evening from 8 to 7. You and
YOUR friends are invited to these
services.
The Hattie Dwyer Circle with
their company spent a delightful
evening last Saturday at a party
at the home of the chairman, Ms.
II. Underwood, 1912 Clinton Ave.
So. Games were played, after
which a tasty luncheon was
served.
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PROMOTED IN KOREA

Samuel Randall, son of Mr.. and
Mrs, Samuel Randall. 46l Car
roll Ave was recently promoted
TO the grade Of Corporal. A grad
uate OF Mechanic Arts high
school. Cpl Randall has been In
the Army two and a half years
and overseas a year and a half.
The n year old al, was for
merry stationed In Tokyo with
the 670th Water Supply Company
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st. Johns Baptist Church. Rev.
II. W. Bolts. Jr., pastor, Sunday,
May 6-DevotionAls led by Dea-
con James I. Monkey. Scripture
reading Psalm No. ~ by Mrs.
Robert Haynes. Pianist Mrs. Theo.
Vaughn. The Booker family was
in charge of urging church atten-
dance for the day. Text: II Kings
10 subject: Spiritual Cleans
ing" Rev. Bolts. Jr.. stated that
the fulfillment of the expectation
for the future was TO go all the
way with Jesus. May. the 9Th
Month Church Club. No. 5, Mrs.
Mener Greer will be in charge.
Evening services opened with
sentence prayers followed by the
Lords Prayer. Mrs. H. w. Bolts,
Jr., pianist. Text: st. Luke 1913
%. Subject: Overcoming ImpOs-
Sibihties." Rev. Bolts, Jr., stated
that Faith Is a charging grace
and that when we rely on Jesus
we find strength sufficient for
added trouble there Is always add.
ed strength.
MFR. and Mrs. Al G. Frost. 6l6
No. MINI: Ave, celebrated their
nth wedding anniversary on
Wednesday. May 2 Mr.. Frost II
a veteran Of World War II and an
employee of the Veterans hOspi-
tai. They are the parents of three
children.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Tolson,
1908 West 9th St, accompanied by
a party Of four motored to Mitch
ell. 8. Oak. Sunday to attend the
birthday party Of Mr.. Blaine
Brooks.
II. C, Mrs. James Lee, presi-
dent, met Friday at the YwCA.
A shower for one OF the members
and the lady in waiting. Mrs. Cor
don Tate. was the scheduled main
part of the evening. Refreshments
were served by Mrs. Daniel
Coates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cassie Shelley ar
rived in the city for several days
for Mr.. Shelley to complete an
examination for employment at
the Veterans hospital Mr.. Sheeley
II a veteran OF World War I and
while in the city they were the
houseguests OF Mrs. Walter Ed
gar, IFS No. Dakota Ave.
Mrs. ChRs. Martin. lis No. Da-
kota Ave. left Sunday on q vacR-
ton among relatives and friends
to extend over Decoration Day at
and near Little Rock, Ark
Mr.. Fred Teal. lis No. Dakota
Ave, left on q vacation TO visit
hts mother in Alabama Sunday
Mrs. J Stapleton, q reader OF
the BahRi Assembly group here,
left for q visit to the Twin Cities
among relatives and friends for q
two weeks stay.
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Candidates on the Citizens Slate
for an independent School Board
were making all possible speak
ing dates this week.
All four-Mrs. o. I. BOrton.
Amos s, Deinard, George NJ. Jen-
sen and Jack l.. Robinson want
to tell their story 10 NJ many
voters as possible before the pri-
mary election. Monday. May ~
Thursday speaking engage
mentH include discussions at the
home Of w. l. Nightingale. i72s
Knox Avenue South at 7;3O p. m.
and home Of ID. X. Manuel, 2IiD
oliver Avenue South at S;Ib p.
m.
Names Of the group that II
actively supporting the Citizens
Slate az officers or members Of
the executive committee were
made public Saturday from head
quarters 20 inform the public Of
Just who In behind the four candi-
dates az follows:
Officers: Judge Edward y,
Waite. 1000 Queen Ave, South,
Co-chRirman; Mrs. Irvine Nc
Quarrie. 1915 Park. Co-ehairmAn;
Edward J. Grimes. 472I Dupont
Ave- &c.. First Vice chairman;
hazard NJ. Coursolle, 4932 Colfax
Ave. So. vice chairman: Emmett
Salisbury, 400 Dupont Ave. 30.
vice chairman: Donald NJ Fraser.
8i3 n. ". 7th, vice chairman. King
Bennethum. i7I7 Dupont go.
treasurer: Mrs Willis WhitSon,
As4I Harriet Ave, secretary:
Austin u. caAswcIl, 1908 GirArd
Ave. 30, finance chairman;
Charles W. Pcrrine. 1900 James
Ave. So. publicity chairman, and
Mrs. Raymond Gould, organiSR-
tional director.
The Citizens Slate resulted
from q series Of meetings called
by Mrs. Gould many weeks ago"
said Candidate Jensen.
Individuals and group repre-
sentatives numbering nearly 100
participated In these discussions.
No deals. no secrecy, no politIcs
entered into their deliberations.
They asked candidates only that
they BE- independent and not be-
holden 10 any special interests
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John J. kuno Seeks
Ald0Pnonie Post

John ]. Kane, who resides at
1901 3rd Ave. So, is a candidate
for Alderman Of the Eighth Ward
Mr.. Kane has lived in the Eighth
ward for twenty-six years.
He is a former member of the
Railroad Brotherhood, for twenty
five years, and was with the Uni
ted States Marshall's office for
eight years. Mr.. Kane believes
his broad experience in getting
along with people. fits him for the
Aldermanic post, to which. II cleo
ted. he will devote his full time.
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Seeks 5Sh Word
Aldermen condidoey

Walter T. Halloran. l4Ol Sheri-
dan Ave. North, candidate for al
derman. NTH ward. was born and
raised in Minneapolis and attend
ed public schools. He played
football on the North high squad.
and was elected captain OF the
team in 1911.
Mr.. Halloran was in govern
ment service from 1896 to 1889
He Is now in the public recrea-
ton field.
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1T. JOHNS BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. +. G. HarTis spoke from
st. John l4:1. Let not your heart
be troubled: We believe in God,
believe also in me.
After the sermon each one gave
expression on their Christian ex-
perience. and said they were glad
they came TO the house of prayer.
Next Sunday, May 18th at 5 pm
we are expecting many visitOrS
We are getting ready for our
choir TO take over our devotional
service at an early date.
Come and worship with u.s.
the Church of Welcome.-Rev. El-
lis C. Harris, pastor.
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Funeral Services for
George N. Dixon, 40,
HSId Wednesday,, May .

Mr.. George II, Dixon, 20, died
suddenly at his home In New
Haven, Ind Thursday. May 3.
Funeral services were held Wed.
nesday. May o. at 0 am, from the
81. Martin Catholic church. Father
Frances Burnes dictated. Inter
ment was Mt st, Anthony GENE
terry.
Mr.. Dixon In survived by his
father, Lester Dixon, several
RuntS, uncles, cousins and other
relatives and friends.
Woodland Funeral home was In
charge Of arrangements.
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Raymond Common
To AHfend Scottish
Rite Ceremonies

Raymond W. Cannon. Mime
Rpoiia attorney and civic leader.
will leave for Philadelphia satur-
day morning 10 attend the annual
session OF the Supreme Council Of
the Scottish Rite 10 be held In the
Scottish Rite Cathedral there.
Mr. Cannon, who ls the deputy
for Minnesota, has been chosen 20
read the citation and present the
candidate for the Annual Award
Of Achievement Medal which win
20 this year TO Hon. Harry Davis,
member Of the Ohio State Legisla.
ture and author Of the History OF
Negro Masonry In the United
States.
Others who viii attend from
Minnesota are MesArs. John X.
Lawrence and John NJ. Patton Of
81. Paul. both OF the Thirty.
third Degree. and Mr.. Charles
Darwin Doty, NJ. w. Grand Master
Of Minnesota. who will be elevated
To the ThIrty-Thlrd Degree at this
Session.
While In Philadelphia. Mr., Can
non viii be the guest Of DR.. and
Mrs Clarence l. Smith. Or, Smith
Ia q former resident Of 80 Paul
MT Cannon win return 10 Min.
ncapolis about Wednesday eve
ming. May 18th.
Sylvester 2. Dl0Sky
ROlyS on Pest Record
For Reelection
sylvester Y. Rlosky. 240I Third
street N, E,, candidate TO succeed
himself for alderman of the Third
Ward. claims his record a. alder.
man entities him to reelection.
Mr. Blosky said In q prepared
statement Il remain pledged 10
the principles Of honest and i'm.
partial service" The alderman
has the endorsement OF ALL.
CIo,. DFL. and veterans of
World Wars I and II.
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Small Children

Children under three are not gen
srous, do not know how to share,
or how to take turns Such lessons
are learned only gradually. and
with the help Of understanding par.
entS,
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IN MEMnRIAM

IN LOVING MEMORY of our
dear wife. sister and aunt. Anna
Ward, who passed away two years
ago, May IL. l949 Sadly missed
by
James Ward, husband
Victoria Morris, sister
Viola Outlaw, niece
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Charlie johnson, sIl East seth
st, Minneapolis. surviving mem
Der OF the world famed stage
team OF Dean and johnson, is still
active and clipper Mr.. Johnson
has been modelling at the Univer
sity Of Minnesota Art School for
the past two years.
The above photo Of Mr.. John
son was taken years ago but still
remarkably resembles him very
closely.
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but u now in the thick Of the
fighting In Korea. Randall In ex-
pected home on furlough in June.
The Chronicle star the Moss Point advertiser., 1951-01-26

Mrs. j. D. Olsen had as guests
Sunday her father, j. c. Boney
and her b9other-in law and sister
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A Kneale and
children of Biloxi
Mrs. r. c. Lander of Corpus
Christi, Tex, is spending this
week with relatives here and lr
Moss Point. With her husband, the
late DIR. Lander, Mrs. Lander
made her home in Pascagoula for
many years. He was connected
with the health department.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Nelson and
her mother, Mrs. A. w. Ezell ano
her sister, Mrs. j. D. Hedman
drove to Mobile Sunday to visit
Mrs. Ezell's grandson, Harold, Jr
who is greatly improved after be-
ing stricken with a serious illness
week before
Mrs. Alex Wilson of Hazelhurst
who is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. w. r. Gulley at whose
home she was hostess Thursday
at pre-nuptial party honoring
Miss Joyce Nelson.
Mrs. George Noe left Sunday
for FL Centro, Calf, to spend a
month with her son and daughter
in law.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Philips
and daughter, Vicki, are expected
to arrive today from Tallahassee
where MIR. Philips taught at the
University of Florida during the
semester just closed. He and his
family are returning to Phila-
delphia where he will again at
tend Carnegie Tech to obtain
studies not taught at the Florida
university. They will live at Glen
shaw, a suburb of Philadelphia.
On his return the early part
of the week from Raleigh, N. c.,
where he attended the funeral of
his father, F. S. Faison, F. S. Fai-
son, Jr., was accompanied by his
brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Faison, who visited
him and his family before going
on to their home at Houston, Tex.
DR.. and Mrs. r. l.. Noyes and
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Smith drove
to Brookhaven for a weekend
visit.
Mrs. Jack Walker of Hatties-
burg is spending this week with
her brother-in-law and sister, the
Rev. and Mrs. Wallace Harrell.
George Hague visited Laurel
last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vertis Ramsay
and family moved Saturday into
the handsome new home they
have had built at 1920 Washing,
ton avenue.
The Chronicle star the Moss Point advertiser., 1951-01-26
Forward Look
On Education
Given Teachers

Looking forward in education
was subject of talk by DR.. Leo
Miller. head of the elementary
education department at Missis-
.sippi Southern, at meeting of
Jackson County Teachers Asso-
citation Tuesday at Ocean Springs
high.
DR.. Miller, who was introduced
by N. E. Taeoni, program chair
man, predicted a change in edu-
cation as a result of population
changes, the changing SOCIAL order
and the shrinking world. He
stressed more emphasis on inter
nationalism.
The Rev. Harold Hetrick, pas
tor of Ocean Springs Methodist
church, voiced the invocation.
Miss Isabelle Wulff, accompanied
by Miss Isabelle Hodges, delight
ed the audience with several voc
al solos.
L. c. Gordon, president of the
association, presided. Eight dele
gates to the annual MEA con-
vention were appointed.
The Chronicle star the Moss Point advertiser., 1951-01-26
Tanner-DeIius
Vows Pledged

Miss Hazel Delius, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Delius, and
Douglas Tanner, son of Mrs.
Clara Tanner and the late Mr..
Tanner, Kreole, were married at
Christ's Lutheran church in Pas
cagoula Saturday afternoon at
five.
The Rev. Frederick Fucker,
pastor, officiated at the ceremony
which took place before the altar
where arrangements of white
gladioli in tall baskets, white
chrysanthemums and greenery
were placed. Lighted candles in
tall candelabra furnished a soft
light
The bride. given in marriage
by her father. wore pink suit
with a pink hat and an orchid
corsage. Her attendant. Miss
Clara Tanner. sister of the groom.
wore tan dress with dark brown
accessories and a corsage of deep
pink carnations.
George Delius, Jr., was the
groom's attendant.
Following the ceremony, a re-
ception was held at the home of
Mrs. Roland Brown, Kreole,
where the brides table was CEN
tered with a cake with candelabra
holding white candles placed on
either side.
Mesdames K. c. Mcleod and
Irene Raby assisted in serving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tanner returned
Monday after a short wedding
trip and are at home on WEIGH
street, Moss Point.
The Chronicle star the Moss Point advertiser., 1951-01-26

Shoes for American soldiers in
Korea range in size from 4 to Is.
The Chronicle star the Moss Point advertiser., 1951-01-26
BY Maude Tanlunson

Creation
A number OF years age when
Pascagoula had more people than
she knew what to do with an q
there was more social activity,
there was certain beautiful ma
tron who put her foot to her
accelerator and flew TO New Or
leans to buy dress for that GER
tain event that was to top all
other dances of the year. ! think
she was to act as one of the host
esses. Anyway she was to be well
up in the front "among those pres
ent," as the society editor is wont
to say. She bought an extremely
daring dress, priced accordingly
and rested secure in the thought
that she would be in the lime
light.
Disaster
And she was until a beautiful
nnatron from out of town came
INTO view, wearing an exact rep
hca of her gown. even to eoloring.
1t later developed that this one
had been bought in Memphis. The
two girls were game, so the story
goes. Neither blinked an eyelid.
'Tis true that the first matron
shortly afterwards was seen dis
appearing through the door of the
women's lounge. Whether she
purged her soul with secret weep