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ODD NOTES
BY A. B. WASHINGTON

1t. Col. Thomas Davis has
gone to Ethiopia to head a
U. s. military group to train
Ethiopian armed forces. Davis
will be followed by a number
Of American Military instruc-
tors sent under a recent mutual
assistance pact between Ethio
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-09

Healthland, which will be given
in the near future
Grade ": Mrs. Draucker taught
the 4th grade Wednesday. MIS-.
Hllsman had to 90 to a P-TA
meeting at Crewe We are drawing
an Easter scene for the bulletin
board
Grade v. The 5th grade put up
a bulletin board with five lines of
drawings. Sandra jenkins sprain-
ed her wrist this week and has
not been able to write We hope
it will soon get well
Grade VII: The 7th grade has
had a wonderful time making salt
and flour maps. Betty Skutt and
Beverley Bowen were absent this
week because Of Illness Others alb
sent because Of various reasons are
Myrtle Tatum Bobby Steward,
Terry Walker, Anne Turner, Ber-
nice Lall. and r c Morlng
Betty Schutt, Terry Walker 7th
grade reporters
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-09

corated in yellow and green and
this color scheme Wis carried
throughout the evening. After
games, refreshments of home
made ice cream and three lovely
| birthday cakes were served
Everyone had an enjoyable even
ing
Week end guests OF Mrs. Re-
becca Stricken Mrs. Minnie
Eue8g and Mrs. Ethel Gherman
were Sgt John f Driskin, of TT.
Jackson, S c., and Mrs. Ellen
1raylor, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Saxby, Mr and Mrs. Bill Edwards
and daughter, Reva Ann, all Of
Richmond
Mrs Henry Sadler recently at
tended the va tion Church
school Conference at Rosylan,, IN
Richmond. Others in the Farm
vile District, who attended were
Mrs Charles Walton KevsvllIe
MIS- Roam, Kenbridge, Mrs. Wal
ter Thomas. Burkeville. and Rev
Carroll DeJarnette. Clarksville.
Those attending church servi-
ceS at their home church. Beulah
Church, Abilene, Sunday morn
ing We're Mrs. J E. Gherman
Mrs. Edwin Ruepe Nh. and Mrs
II L. Stricken. all of Mehelrin,
sgt John Driskill, of Fit, Jackson.
5. C. Mrs. Q. f. Traylor, Nj.
ana Mrs Clarence SaXby, all Of
Richmond. After services they
visited their aunt. Miss Betty Dris-
Kill
The WMU lola Kidd group
meeting of the Concord Associa
ton. VIII meet at the Meheuin
Baptist Church Tuesday, April
rs, at 1890 a. M. morning and
afternoon services. Lunch Will be
served The public is invited to
come
MI ana MIS- curtis M0TlSctte
Of Richmond spent Sunday with
MI and Mrs Joe Jenkins.
Mrs. Melvin Witt is nursing reg
ularly now at the Southslde Com
munity Hospital in Falmyille
Mr. and MIS- Arthur Price, Of
near Blackstone. visited Mrs Ola
FoWlkes and Mrs. Tia Marks. sun
day
Undergoes Operation
Mrs Macon Vaugha:. Mrs l.
B Hurt. Mrs. Daisy Flowers and
Miss Bertha Nunnally visited Mrs.
Elsie Queensberrys family sun
day in Chase City Mrs Else
Qucensberry. who is in Duke Hos
pltal IN Durham. N C was OPP
Grated on Monday
Vernon Priddy, of Portsmouth.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-09
Meherriirl

Dinner guests Of MI. ana Mrs
Edwin Ruegg ana Nh ana Mrs.
Harry Sadler last Tuesday even
ing were Rev ana Mrs Charles
Walton Of KeysVille, ani Rev.
and Mrs Walter T 0 ma S, of
Bmkeville
Mr. and Mrs Harry Ssrickler
and Sgt John Driskill we,e din
ner guests Of Rev and Mrs r E.
punkum. Wednesday evening
A surprise birthday patty was
given John Drisknl last Friday
evening at the club room at
school There were about 40
guests present. The room vas de-
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-09
Rice

Major and Mrs. Samuel v.
Wilson and children spent the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
per Wilson and MIS- Jimmy Dru-
en- en- route from Fort Benning
Ga to Washington. ID c. Major
Wilson has been at Fort Benning
for the past year, and has been
transferred to Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Davis and
children, Mr.. ard Mrs Frank Os-
born and sons, and Mr. and Mrs
Bruce Gates, spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs, r b Walthall.
Clyde Bradshaw and little
daughter, Ann Carter, Of Norfolk,
spent Saturday night with Mrs
H l. Bradshaw Mrs George
Banks. Of Norfolk. visited her par
ents, MI and Mrs. WI S. Weaver
MI and Mrs. c f Morine and
Mrs c. J Bradshaw visited Nh
and Mrs. John Cafazza il Wake
field. Sunday afternoon
Miss BCbbie Andrews. Of Rich
mond spent last Friday with Her
mother, Mrs z G Andrews
Mrs Clyde Taylor ana Dougie,
of Fredericksburg, spent several
days last week with Mr. and Mrs
w. S Weaver. jerry Jenkins and
Jimmy also spent the week end at
Rice
MI. and Mrs. Robert Buchanan
and Bobby, Of Lyncnpurg were
week end guests of her parents.
Nh. and Mrs Claud Weaver
MI and Mrs Lawrence Bailey
and Benny were luncheon guests
of Mr. and Mrs Fielder Hubbard
Sunday.
Mrs c. NJ. Daniel and daughter
Susan Of Danville, spent several
days last week with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. S. M McNutt
Gives Talk
Tho Rev and Mrs II N Soyars.,
MIS-. John Lindsey Mrs. c, j.
Bradshaw and Mrs. w. S. Weaver
attended the siXty-hfth annual
session OF tie Womans Mission
airy Union Of the AppomattoX
Baptist Association. held Thurs
day. Aprily l at AshCamp Bap-
day. April l at Ash Camp Bap-
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-09
SAVERS Greek

Nh. and Mrs. Frank Yeates. Of
Dutas. Mir. ad Mrs. Coleman
Yeates, OF Kenbridge. ana Mr.
and Mrs Mann of Amelia, visit
cd Mrs. Eta Walker, Sunday
Fleming Wiley Of Richmond,
visited his parents. MI and Mrs.
6 P Wiley, recently
Little Jerry CarIlnEton, son o.
MIS-. Charles Hodnett, has had
an appendix oreration
Mrs. Arthur Ellinston ana Joel
MatIey attended a recent meet
ing in Farmville IN regards to the
Cancer Crusade
School PLAY
On Thursday OF last week par
ents Of The community went to see
a play 'Sueam-lne Cinderella :
given BY BTkeville elementary
school It was one of the bet evev
given BY tile school
mr. ana Mr.. a. y Hinsman
were shopr ers In Richmond OH
Thursday afternoon
Mr. and Mrs john Calhoun
We're guests of then mother and
father, Mr. ana Mrs CLYDE Ham
lett Sunday
Mr. and Mrs ] z Noble apd
daughter Beverly visited friends
and relatives in Richmond te
past week end.
Visitors Of MI ana Mrs A f.
Mason Sunday were Mir and Mrs.
William Mason. Of Richmond. MI
EVerettc Mason, OF Alabama. Mrs
j. P Mason and John Mason Of
Burkeville Nj and Mrs Will
ard Fish. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mat
thews and Mrs. Mary Dodson of
Black tone.
GAINESVILLE Visitors
Nr and Mrs & | Noble visit
ed their daughter ard family, Dr
and Mrs Judy of ClaIksulle
va Sunday
MI ana MY Bouu Morris ana
NJ and NIs. william Mottlly
we're visitors Of Nh ana Mrs
Harry Hubbard, Saturday even
ing
Mr. ana Mrs shelton Hnlsman.
Mr and Nirs Albert Hillsman and
Mr. and Mis-. Arthur Ellington
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-09
Pr respect

Those OF the Prospect WSCS
who attended the District Meet
ing at Chase City on last We'd
nesday were. Mrs. j T. Glenn.
Mrs j c. Weaver, Mrs. j. Hop
Wilkerson, Mrs Camm Patter-
son, Mrs. Nelson h.x. Mrs Rau-
ben Rothgeb, Mrs. r. A. Brisen-
tine and Mrs .. S. Glenn
The Ladies Bible Glass of Pros
poet Methodist Church gathered
IN the home Of Mrs Camm Pat
terson on Sunday afternoon to
give that lady a surprise birthday
party including refreshments and
an hour If fellowship.
Attend Funeral
On Thursday of last week W,
II. Brown and his mother, Mrs.
Lottic Brown motored to Cacapon,
W. Va. to attend the funeral Of
Mrs. Lloyd Brown, Who had been
Ill for some time,
Mrs. c. M. Pr.ce ana Miss Carey
B Price spent Sunday afternon
at Guinea Mills. Mrs. Prices little
niece, Beth Blanton. returned
home With them for visit.
Ira Blisentine, who sustained
minor injuries in an automobile
wreck on last Saturday returned
home from south Hospital on
Monday
Mr.. and MIS-. Claude Johnson
Of Hampton. were week end guests
of Mr. and Mrs. J F. Glenn and
Mrs, na Andrews. Mrs. G. Fl.
Walker, Dick Walker and Pat
Ragland of Charlotte c. H. and
Nj and Mrs. Bill Duval and chill
dren, Of Keysville, visited in the
same home on Sunday afternoon
Mr. and MIS-. Q. p Farar re-
turned home from Richmond on
Sunday Mrs. Fanar had spent
the entire week end with their
daughter, Mrs A. S Hydrick
c. B Carson made a visit 10
Charlottesville Monday for a check
up at the University Hospital.
c. f. Chick spent Sunday IN
Danvine.
Condition Improves
N'lN ~ NIeiIil ~ a p"IiPH1 III
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-09
BurkeviIIe
Elementary News

Grade II: Mrs. Harris is sick to-
day. Mrs. Robertson is teaching
US now We are enjoying having
her, but we hope Mrs. Harris will
soon be back.
Grade III The second and third
grades have been making plans
for play Mother Goose In
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-04-09
Sandy River

Mrs. Drewry Gates spent the
week end at Virginia Beach visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Will
liams.
Miss jamie Gillian. of Lynch
burg, visited Mr. and Mrs. j. j.
Gillian during the week end.
Mrs. H. w. Padertt. Of Amherst
is spending some time with MI
and Mrs Elwood Gaines.
Mrs B B. Broyfes has returned
home after being a patient at the
Southside Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. c. L. jones. Jr..
visited Mrs Jones parents. Mr.
and Mrs J w Morris. at Burke
vile Sunday
Mr., and Mrs. Mercer Gillian
and Sara spent FRIDAY in Rich
mond Sara participated in the
piano aud ton at ST Johns Epis-
copal Church.
spent the week end with Mr. and
Mrs F. O Priddy
Mrs Mary jones. Mrs. Jewel
Dix, Mrs. Roselle DeHart and Miss
Muriel Jones visited Riley DeHart
and other relatives in Durham
N c., Saturday.
Paul Flowers, of. Richmond
spent the week end here
Mrs. Ola Fowlkes. Mrs. Joe
Jenkins attended the fiftieth we'd
ding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nose Steele Of Victoria Saturday
night
Mrs. NJ. S. Price has returned
home after spending some time
with her daughter and son-in law,
MI and Mrs Curtis Waller of
Henderson. n. c.
Celebrates 8Sth Birthday
Mr. and Mrs Joe Jenkins en-
tertalned the nepheWs and nieces.
sisters and relatives Of Miss lydia
Coleman on her 88th birthday
March IA A delightful picnic style
lunch was served and she was the
recipient of many lovely gifts.
Those present for the birthday
of Miss Lydia Coleman were Mr.
and Mrs. Chrstin SaWtelle. MI.
and Mrs. Charles Sawtelle, Mr..
and Mrs. Curtis Morrissette. all of
Richmond Mr.. and Mrs Clyde
Bats of CreWe, MI and Mrs
Pete Tucker. of Crewe: Mrs Cliff
ton Tucker and daughter, Bette
James. Arthur Tucker and sister
Mrs. Bertha Sdyers, all Of near
Bmkeville: MIS-. GEORGE Tunstall
and son, Of Blackstone: MI. and
Mrs Murl Keiser and daughter
Beverly. Of Abilene and Mrs. Lot
tie Parkinson, of Mcherrin
Marvin Dunkum, brother of the
Rev r E Dunkum, was a lunch
con guest Of his brother on Mon
day Marvin works for the Grey
hound Bus Company of Rich
mond
Mrs Burd Robens and daugh-
ter. Mis-. John a Harris, were
dinner guests Of Rev and Mrs. r
E. Dunkum Saturday evening
March q.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-10-08
HEN IN THE SCHOOL

The first schools in Minnesota
were established to help the In
dians. They were started by mis-.
sionaries. There were also some
educational facilities for the chill
dren found at early army posts
The first general public school
was started at st. Paul in Aug
ust ls4T. The first teacher was
Miss Harriet Bishop who was sent
west by an educational and mis-
sionary group inspired by the
leadership OF Harriet Beecher
Stowe.
The building was log shack,
formerly a stable and then a
blacksmith shop. II was about ten
by twelve feet In size Pegs driven
into the logs sustained boards for
seats. There was a rickety chair
for the teacher.
There were nine pupils when the
school opened and only two were
white, The attendance increased 10
thirty and then TO forty.
In IS4S schoolhouse was built
In ST Paul The territory appoint
ed f. u. Nell as superintendent
of public instruction. In his first
report in 1882 he stated that there
were six schools In Minnesota and
the largest building was "a 81
feet in size and built at a cost OF
$500.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-10-08

very attractive youngster, she has
been attending church regularly.
She lives in the YWCA.
Ernest Barger and Harvey
Bentley have received ten year
awards for service in the Veter-
ans hospital. These fellahs are real
Dakodians and we are mighty
proud of EN- They have been a
round these parts for nigh on to
40 years.
YWCA Club Intellectual had its
regular meeting Friday. II was
a social meeting so the gals did
just that. Eva Williams was hos
tess and served a nice lunch. Mrs
O. Clemons received a lot of crisp
dollar bills for her birthday greet
ing from the club.
wouldn't do this to anyone
but Paul Coakley, but p. gives me
just a real bad time about my
driving and my old car. so read
in the local news where this kid
must attend driving school and
also pay some meager fine for
driving too well in his merry olds-
mobile.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-10-08
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

Despite a light mist of rain
that overcast the skies, a nice at
tendance at worship services in
cluding Sunday school last Sun
day. October 3, Rev. Bolts preach
ed from Ps. 5l:l2 The theme
The Last Joy of Salvation, d"
which wash rought out very nice
ly.
The combined singing groups
furnished music for the entire day.
Miss Alberta Richardson OF
Miami, Fla. and Mr.. Jackson of
Gladewater, Tex, united with the
church. New members were fell
lowshipped into the church and
the ordinance of holy communion
was observed.
At the evening service Rev. ]. r
Austin OF Oklahoma City, Okla,
guest speaker, brought his mes
sage, taken from Ps, 10T. subject
"Oh That Men Should Praise the
Lord" Rev. Austin preached from
his soul and was greatly enjoyed
by all. Revs. f. G. Harris and Pas
tor II. w. Bolts were on the ros-
trum.
The church granted a letter of
recommendation to Mrs Anna y
Garrett and her son Frank Jr., at
her request. Mrs Garrett and son
are planning TO join their hus-
band and father. Sgt. Frank Gar
rett, Sr., who is stationed at Knox
vile. Tenn.
The church extended a standing
vote of thinks 10 the men who vol
unteered to redecorate the church
basement which is completed and
very beautiful.
Visitors in Sunday school were
John Henry Simmons, Milwaukee,
Wis, and Ralph Greenlee. Mime
apolis. other visitors at services
were Mrs. II. Davis, Shelbina, Mo,
Theresa Hayes, and son, Detroit.
Mich, Mr. and Mrs. NJ. f Bell of
Mt. Ohvent Baptist church. ST.
Paul. William Goodloe, Memphis
Tenn, Robert f. White, ST. Louis.
Mo, and Miss Connie Chivers
Minneapolis.
The Gospel Chorus is presenting
an anniversary program sunday,
October 10 at s p. m. at the
church. Mrs, C. Jackson made the
announcement. All are invited TO
attend.
All officers OF the church are
being elected November 5 at s
p. m. All members are requested
to be ready 20 attend this meet
ing, Rev, Bolts. pastor.
To the many friends, members.
and associates of our pastor and
wife. Rev, and Mrs. II. w. Bolts
Sr., we, the church. are ceIebrat-
ing their 25th anniversary begin
ming October llth thru Sunday,
October II. Anyone who wishes TO
contribute a love offering, see Mr..
%, J. Wade, 2t21 Fourth Av. s.
He viii see that you are not over
looked.
Come one, Come all and help us
share IN this wonderful event.
You are welcome.
Mrs. f. Henderson, reporter.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-10-08
BORDER METHODIST CHURCH

The month of October is a busy
one for all church people in our
connection. We have big pro-
gram before us. namely. Mission
70 Members"
Rev. James A. Leach will con-
tuct the campaign of Missions TO
Members" at Border starting Oc-
tober nth thru October Path.
Come out and help make this cam
paign a success.
Sunday, October 10, is Woman's
Day. Mrs. Martha Lee will be the
speaker for the morning services
and a very nice program is plan
ned for the afternoon.
The afternoon program begins
at 3 p. m. Mrs. Wreatha Maxwell
will be a participant on the after
noon program.
The women are serving dinner
at the church so you can stay for
the afternoon program. There are
no charges for the dinner. They
are for your convenience.
The first quarterly conference
will meet Thursday, October Il.
at 8 p. m. with DR.. Paul Lewis
presiding.
The prayers of the church are
offered for the sick.
Visitors are always welcome.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-10-08
ST. PAUL CHURCH or GOD
IN CHRIST

The ST. Paul Church OF God In
Christ, Fourth Av. s, at 10th ST
held its weekly Sunday morning
services October 3. We were very
happy 10 have with us as guest
speaker. Elder NJ. w Goodman
and wife OF Davenport. Ia.
He spoke 10 the congregation
out Of his heart, using as q sub
iect. What Are You Doing Here. Z"
scripture 22nd chapter OF Mat
thew Rev. Goodman reiterated the
story Of the man that Jesus invit-
ed 70 the wedding party and ne
came without his wedding gar
ment on He emphasized that fact
that God Is calling for men who
are bearing fruit; he also pointed
out the necessity OF living 10 please
God.
We can truly say our hearts did
burn within as the man OF God
spoke 10 us by the way, I'm sure
l voice the sentiment Of each and
everyone in saying we were edited
St. Paul recorder., 1954-10-08

dorsed an FEPC bill at a Con-
gressional hearing.
In discussing FEPC. the report
points out that a Senate bill on
this subject was approved by the
Labor Committee with only Sen
ator Lister Hill ID, Ala.J dissent
ing. However, five OF the Republi-
can members expressed reserva.
tions about enforcement powers
Representative John Heselton
tR.. Mass Is described as wag-
ing gallant fight 10 obtain ap-
provai Of bill 10 end segrega-
tion In interstate travel. Those
named as blocking the bill were
Representative Loo Allen (R., M
chairman Of the House Rules Com
mittec. and Minority Leader Sam
Rayburn OF Texas. who halted u
move TO suspend the rules In or
der that a vote might be taken on
the bill.
The report condemns the pass
age Of legislation giving aid 10 the
states without safeguards against
segregation.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-10-08
Twin City
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH

THE Circle That Takes Us In
was the subject of Rev. Floyd
Massey Jr.'s sermon on World
Wide Communion Sunday, October
3. Deacon William Black offered
morning prayer Music was by the
Choral Group, directed by Mrs.
Luella Taylor, the Senior Choir,
under the direction Of A. V. Hall
and the Gospel Chorus, directed
by Mrs. Odelle Galloway.
Coincidence was expressed to
Trustee NJ. A. Boiling and his
sister, Mrs. Jettie Jerman on the
passing of her daughter. Mrs. Min
ME Coleman on Monday at De-
.roit. Mich.
Members were urged TO partici-
pate in and support the Commun-
ity Chest campaign, October 3
through 81. II was announced
that Sunday, October 81 is Fell
lowship Units Drive Day.
II was noted that Trustee Sam
uel Ransom who has been Ill has
recovered. Mrs. Joe Stella John
son. who has been confined to
Ancker is improved and has re-
turned to her home at 604 w.
Central Av. George Mundell is a
patient at st. Lukes Hospital.
The following registered visi-
tors were welcomed by Leroy
Cunningham: The Mines. Hazel
Underwood. c. w. Glenn and Pal
mer Jackson, all of Minneapolis;
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Williams,
Lambert. Mont; Russell Booker,
Memphis. Tenn; Charlie Cawner
Tr.. Wortham, Tex, and Reginald
A. Johnson of New York City. Mr..
Johnson. a former member of Pill
prim, is director of housing of the
National Urban League. Monroe
Colston, a serviceman home on
furlough, was also greeted.
The following members who
united during the month of Sep
tember we're welcomed: Marcellus
Clemons, Master Robert Fields.
Miss Shirley Fields and Mrs.
Melvin Turner.
At 8 p. m. the Baptist Youth
ellO"SNnp met III ellO"Snlp
Hall. Baptismal candidates met
in the Pastors study for instruc-
ton at 7 p. m. The evening wor-
ship service was held at s p m.
The Ordinances OF Baptism and
Communion were observed.
On next Sunday. Rev. Massey
will speak at the morning wor-
ship hour and at 5 p. m. a musi-
Gale and pew rally will be spon-
sored by the Social and Literary
Society.
Following the morning service,
the Ordinance of Communion was
observed. Incidental music was
played by organist Sidney Will
liams.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-10-08
RFHOBOTH CHURCH

Sunday, October 3, was Pastors
Aid Day. always a high day in
Zion at Rehoboth. We had Sunday
school at the usual time II was
well attended, and we were happy
TO have Mrs. Frances Williams as
our visitor.
AT $3.50 p. m. a program was
rendered. After prayer, Mrs. Faye
Wadman gave the scripture read
ing, then the congregation sang,
There's Not A Friend Like Jes-
u.s." The Rehoboth Chorus and
the GLORY Lights" of this assem-
bly, furnished the background
music. Charles Parker gave
very inspirational reading. The
Starlight Gospel Singers" our
guests sang two numbeds, AN
gels Keep Watching Over Me"
and Watching and Waiting" with
that beautiful song, Lead Me,
Guide Me" as their theme song.
We enjoyed them very much. Mrs.
Anna Moody, Vice president of the
st. Paul Choral Union, sang as a
solo, Let God Abide" II is need
less for me to try to tell how
much we enpoyed 1t. I can only
say that any one who has heard
Mrs Moody sing knows we heard
some good singing.
Mrs. Faye Wadman sang, my
Eternal Home, and Mrs. Evalina
Jones sang. He delivered me-"
wonderful additions to our pro-
gram.
Mrs. Grace Simmons Is Chair
man of the Pastors aid. but Luz
ther Hubbard acted as host. After
each rendition, he would say some
thing gracious, something encour-
aging about it. Then the speaker
of the hour was announced, Rev.
Nose Walker.
He said he felt more like sing
ing. Well, you can preach SER
mon in song and he did just that.
He sang two numbers, with the
GLORY Lights for a background,
and one song alone. OF course we
enjoyed II to the highest Hope he
will visit us again soon. The pas
tor gave the closing remarks, and
we were dismissed.-Grace Sim
mons, reporter; Rev. Mrs. c. E.
Parker, pastor.
St. Paul recorder., 1954-10-08
Mississippi Poper
Thinks Negroes Who
Met are ''lmpudent'

Jackson. Miss. - (ANP) - The
jackson Daily News has lashcd
out at Negroes who met last week
In ali-Negro Mound Bayou and n
doptcd resolutions calling for Me-
groes TO register. pay poll taxes
and vote. and demanding that Mis-
sissippi colleges Immediately ad-
NIT Negro students.
The paper called the resolutions
needless and impudent."
THE meeting was under the
domination OF Or. r. II. M. How
ard. Negro physician OF Mound
Bayou" the paper said. land other
radical and loud-mouthed mem
bers OF the race.
Leaders OF the Howard type
are doing their race more hurt
than help by their scnseless agita.
ton for immediate obedience OF
the Supreme Court decree" the
paper declared, "All persons who
know anything at all about this
question well know what the
Mound Bayou conference asked
for is akin TO asking for the moon
II isn't going to take place, but Il
Ia going To complicate the subject
and eventually result In very ser.
lous trouble II such demands con
tinue,
Intelligent, clear-thinling Ne
gro citizens will not follow the
leadership OF Howard and others
OF his INK And II is sincerely 10 be
hoped that Negroes OF this type
will not suffer because OF their
senseless agitation"
St. Paul recorder., 1954-10-08

and God was glorified as we sang
and praised God.
The chorus offered two selec-
tions: "Uncloudy Day" led by the
mocking bird of the Northwest.
Sister Odessa McCastle, our own
daughter in the Lord. DO Lord
Remember Me" led by Sister
Hazel Jackson brought much joy
in our hearts as those two daugh-
ters sang to the glory of God.
DR. Goodman concluded his mes
sage by singing that beautiful
praise, Live the Life" Elder
J. c, Virgins. pastor; Sister
Dorothy Nolen, Reporter.