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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16
King Hiram Lodge, EIeeta
CHAPTER Holds 18th Session
In Meridian, Nov. Is Dec. +

Thousands are expected to as
semble in the c. B. A. Hall, 409h-
25th Ave-, Meridian, Miss. on Sun
day, November 18th for the open
ing of the 10th Annual Session of
the King Hiram Grand Lodge and
Electa Grand Chapter, OE.S. A
colorful parade will begin at High
Noon and proceed to the ST. James
A. M. E. Church, 3700 Davis Street,
Rev. L. A. Clark, ST., Pastor, where
a special program will be rendered
by the Grand Lodge and Grand
Chapter Officers.
Guest speaker on Sundays pro-
gram, Hon. R. L. Drew, Clarksdale,
Miss, Worthy Grand Master of the
United Order of Friendship of
America, one of the leading orga-
nizaticns in Mississippi.
Every department affiliated with
the organization will be represented
in the parade, first section, Master
Masons, Royal Arch, and Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine; next section,
Sisters of the Order of Eastern
Star, Heroines of Jericho, and Dau-
ghters of the Sphinx. Each section
of the parade will be led by some
of the leading bands of the State,
namely = Harris High School, Me-
ridian; Jackson Sacred Band, Jack
son; and Little Wynn's Band,
Greenville and others.
A special invitation is extended
to all churches, societies, and the
pubic in general to join the thous
ands which will b. present from
every nook and corner of the
Stete to witness this wonderful
celebration.
Big High Degree meeting Sunday
night at which time general re-
port will be made to the Inspector
Generals by the delegates attend
ing the Session of the Supreme
Council which was held in Brook
lyn, New York, August 9, 1854.
Worshipful Master, E. r. Brown,
and D. v. Johnson along with the
assistance of their members and the
Order of Eastern Star Sisters are
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16
H. H. Young Announces 18th
Annual Fair At Negro Fair
Grounds, | Week, Oct 1923

jackson - H. H. Young, secre-
tary has announced that the Mis-
sissippi Negro State Fair that has
for the past twenty eight years
been held at the Negro Fairgrounds
on Highway 40 here in Jackson will
be held the week of October 1923.
AS in the past, the Fair will be
an exhibition of achievement and
progress of Mississippi Negroes in
farming, homemaking, dairying in
the showing of livestock and poul
try.
On the Midway will be clean,
wholesome fun for everyone, fea-
turing the better than ever WAL
LACE BROS. SHOWS.
the public is invited and expect
ed throughout the week. For fur
Their information contact H. H.
Young, or Harry Harris.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16

State Fair are: DR.. J. R. Otis, pres
ident: G. c. Cypress, Mrs. Zelma
Price, DR.. J. H. White. Miss Doro-
thy Gordon, w. E. Ammons. A. D.
Fobbs, ]. d Boyd, DR. Lawrence c.
Jones Perkins S. Jones, DR.. J. L.
Reddix Miss Alberta Dishmon, DR..
H. H. Humes A. A. Alexander, Mrs
Daisey Lewis, Miss F. o. Alexander.
F. o. Woodward, Thomas NJ Mo
man, r. A. G.. Gordon James Good
en-, ] c. Curry Miss Sallie Red
mond, William M. Bailey, B. E.
Coulon, and ". E. Ammons. super
intendent.
General information: Southern
Bell Telephone Company will have
pay-stations in all exhibit build
ings. Rest roms may be found on
the fair grounds in connection with
all exhibit buildings. Parking
grounds may be had inside and out
side the fair grounds. Officers will
be on fair grounds to prevent theft
as far as possible. Any complaints
may be reported to the General
Superintendent.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16
Starkville
Child Hit
By Truck

Starkville, Miss. Starkville's
safety record hung delicately in
the balance when Phillip Allen,
2-year-old negro child, darted out
in front of pickup truck driven
by j. D. Priscock on Gillespie st.
The child was taken to the Eek
ford Memorial Hospital in pass
ing taxi, where he was treated for
cuts and bruises. He was released
later that day.
The accident was investigated by
Chief of Police Thomas Josey who
was proud of Starkville's record
of 942 days without a traffic ia
tally, as of October s.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16
Vicksburg Scout
Leader Makes
Report Of Work

Vicksburg - Mrs. Clara Crump of
1907 Beach Street recently return
ed to the city from Knoxville. Tenn.
where she was one of five local
Girl Scout Council leaders who left
two weeks ago to attend the Sou
thern Regional Council meeting in
that city. meeting that was large
ly attended by both youth and adult
representative from Councils thru
out the area which includes Ala
bama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missis-
sippi, and Tennessee.
The meeting, according to Mrs.
Crump. fulfilled well its purpose,
which was the giving out of know
ledge, capable of broadening the
program of girl Scout training all
over the Council Area. The meet
ing was educational and inspira-
tional throughout
Of special interest, said Mrs.
Crump, was the spirit of coopera-
ton and close relationship which
existed between race groups in the
performance of duty in business and
|recreational periods as well.
Mrs. Crump represented the Ne
gro Division of the Vicksburg Coun-
Gil. She has seven groups under her
supervision and she urgently invites
the Vicksburg mothers to acquaint
themselves with the fine citizenship
values offered by the Girl Scout
Program, and enroll their girls at
an early age since it is very diff
cult to interest larger girls.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16
Homecoming
AT Jackson
College

Alumni and friends of Jackson
College ar cordially invited to share
the Homecoming Festivities Oct.
Is and 16, with the faculty. staff an
student body of the College.
Tn emain events include ~ a
Coronation Ball on Friday night,
Oct. Is, at 800 p. m. in the COL
lege gymnasium. Miss Martha Lock
EFT will be crowned Miss Jackson
College, and reigning with her will
be Miss Alice Walker and Miss Ar
tise Nixon. ~ An Alumni Social
Hour from 500 to $50 p. m. in the
College Home Management House
1913 Lynch Street. 81 The Home
coming Game featuring Texas Sou
thern versus Jackson College at ZOO
p. m. on Alumni Field. "a Halftime
activities featuring the band under
the direction of MIR. William Davis
and Miss Dollye Robinso the ma
jorettes under the direction of Miss
Eula Horton and acknowledgements
to miss Jackson College. alumni
and friends by President Jacob l..
Reddix.
The Homecoming Committee: Mrs.
Lottie Williams Thornton, chair
man; Mr.. James Beck; Mr.. Tells
B. Ellis; Mr.. w. o. Robinson; Mrs.
Mayne P. Higgins: Mr.. Lawrence
c. Jones, Mr.. Lee E. Williams. Miss
Eula Horton; Mr.. Lavatus Powell,
"a: an Mr.. Curtis Jones, "a are
asking the support of loyal alumni
and friends in making Homecoming
a thrilling day full of excitement
and wholesome fellowship.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16

hoping to make this Session the
largest ever witnessed by the orga-
nization.
Informative discussion will mark
the opening on Monday morning,
November 10Th of the business ses-
sion. AS many Lodges have been
added to the roll since the last
Session and the continued increase
of Subordinate Lodge reports, this
will be the best report ever made
by the Grand Secretary, of the
M w. King Hiram Grand Lodge
which have grown to be one of the
biggest Fraternal organizations ever
to operate in Mississippi. The re-
port of the Grand Secretary of
Electa Grand Chapter, OES., will
show substantial increase in Sub
ordinate Chapters and membership.
Memorial Service, Monday night,
at the st. James A. M. E. Church,
Sermon by Rev. E. D. Jackson,
80 degree Grand Chaplain, of Vicks-
burg, Mississippi.
Chartered Trailway buses will
leave the Masonic Hall, 1884, North
Parish Street, Jackson, at 8 am.
Sunday, November 18th, leaving
Meridian at 6 pm. We are ex-
tending a special invitation to all
members and our friends to join
us on this trip.
J. G. McClendon, SO degree, G. M.
Clarence Winters 33 degree, G. S.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16
Style Show

Vicksburg Mesdames Ruby
Newman and Marie Dixon, sponsors
have announced that Style Revue
will be presented Monday evening,
October IS, at p. m, in the jack
son Street YMCA. the proceeds to
go to the Taborian Hospital in
Mound Bayou.
An admission of thirty-five cents
will be asked and the general pub
lie, is cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. Robert Higgins will be the
narrator.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16

tically all of the state, and they
are now supplying the out-of-town
BARRIERS and beauticians regularly
by route salesman and by mail.
With the establishment Of their
new supply store, however, they
are now in a position to provide a
larger and more competent meas
ure of service to the people of
Jackson.
In commenting upon the opening
of their new business, Mr.. and Mrs.
Comic said:
We want to express our deep
appreciation to our many custom
ers and friends in Jackson and all
over the state for their patronage
in the past years, for it is their
support and encouragement that
have made the larger contribution
to the growth of our business.
I'VE invite your continued pat
ronage.
Prompt and courteous service
awaits you at Comics Beauty and
Barber Supply Company"
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16
HEADLINE
News

MARIAN ANDERSON TO SING
AT MET" this week, Marian
Anderson signed contract with
Metropolitan Opera Association to
make her debut this season as VI
RIGA in Verdi's "a Maskd BALI, in
early January. The famed contralto
will be the first Negro to sing
lead role at the Metropolitan.
OPERATION ON, SIAMESE
TWINS FAILS" A common
heart which linked the Johnson
Siamese twin girls of Little Rock,
Ar, could not be divided and thus
caused the death of the 21z-month-
old babies during a separation op-
Grafton.
DIR. J. HJACKSON NAMED
MAN OF YEAR" :. In Nashville,
Tenn, DR.. J. H. Jackson of Chi
cago, president of the National Bap-
fist Convention, USA, Inc, has
been named, Outstanding man of
the year" by students and faculty
at American Baptist Theological
Seminary.
"BOWLES ORDERED ARREST
ED" In Dover, Del, the ar
rest of Byran w. Bowles, presi-
dent of the NAAWP, was ordered
by Gov. j. Caleb Boggs of Della
ware. Bowles was charged with
"fomenting of racial disturbance"
and interfering with the education
of children.
NOVEMBER l IS DATE FOR
NEW LICENSE TAGS" Police
Chief w. d. bayfield, reminded
motorists that their 1855 auto icen-
Sc tags should not be put on cars
until NOV. l. The old tag does not
expire until Oct. 81. This is for
motorists protection. since the rec
Oros are incomplete. Should the
car be stolen, it would be difficult
to- get a fast check.
RECOVERING Mr.. willard
p
nesSman-Owner of the Dotty Cab
Company is recovering from an i'll
ness that confined him to his home
the past week. Aside from his bust
ness interests Mr.. Johnson is noted
for his continuing efforts for the
success of community projects and
civic affairs.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16
Adult Members
OF Baby Club
Meet Sunday

Vieksburg - Mrs. A. NJ. Crosby,
presidnet. has announced that the
Parents Dept, of the Bah Jones
Birthday Club will meet Sunday,
October IL, at p. m. in the home
Of Mrs. Sarah Brown, 1910 Speed
ST.
All members are urged to be pre-
sent at this meeting as plans will
be discussed for the last mass cele-
bration.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16

ITTABENA, Miss. - Mississippi
Vocational College stopped tempo
rarily the come back trail of Jarvis
College Saturday night, Oct. 8,
with a ESQ win. { was just a
matter of too much power for the
underman Jarvis team. Adam Der
vim, MVC's one man wrecking
crew. picked up total of ISL
yards in IA attempts to lead dew
astating round attack for the "Dev-
lis.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16
Jackson Welcomes Miss. Negro Fair Visitors

J. R. Otis, president of Alcorn
College and Chairman of the Mis-
sissippi Negro State Fair Associa-
ton has announced the Schedule
of Events for the first FREE GATE
Mississippi Negro State Fair to be
held at the Mississippi State Fair
grounds in jackson Miss, October
1920, 1854 as follows:
Monday. Oct 1872 noon, open
ing of building for exhibition.
Tuesday. October 10. 8 a. m,
Judging of all Exhibits, including
livestock, field crops, general ag-
riculture, general homemaking All
clubs, MA and MIA and civic
club displays. School Day - State
participation. Parade up Capitol St.
to Fairgrounds. 1000 a. m. Mass
Band Concert all bands partici-
pating in parade. Tuesday even
ing, individual band performance
by Schols. Youth Club Demonstra-
tions-NFA, MIA All Clubs Scout
ing, Hi-Y, and Tri Hi Y, YMCA,
YWCA and Trade Boys Club.
Wednesday continuation of view
ing of exhibits.
Citizens from over the state are
expected to be on hand throughout
the three days to witness the splen-
did agricultural exhibits-boys' and
girls work vocational agricul-
ture exhibits - flower show spon-
sored by the Women's Garden Club
Owners Exhibits. the fine beef
cattle. dairy cattle, poultry show and
College exhibits.
On the Midwa., will be the Royal
American Shows, featuring Harlem
in Havana with a cast of many
stars of stage, screen and radio.
Also featured will be the worlds
strangest married couple and their
baby. 20 meritorious shows-28 rid
ing devices = fun for the entire
family.
In the s.Foreword" of this years
Fair Catalog. Chairman Otis said:
THE offer on the part of the Mis-
sissippi State Tax Commission to
make available the Safe Fam
Grounds buildings and facilities To-
Negro citizens. October 1920 meet
long felt need for a statewide fair
to exhibit the progress that is be-
ing made by Negro citizens. pro-
fessional workers and institutions.
Fairs are educational in nature and
have for their primary purpose of
the motivation of collective efforts
on the part of leadership-agricul-
tural, industrial, and educational.
This is in order that lay citizens
may see and appreciate the progress
that is being made by the people
and public agencies.
''The sum of $4,000 given by the
Commission for premiums and to
pay expenses is greatly appreciated
by colored citizens, especially those
who will want to participate in
preparing exhibits. The Fair will
have the same high class entertain
ment provided the fair for whites.
1t should and will, open up avenues
to better race relations and provide
opportunities for self expression on
tn epart of Negor citizens long ever
due.
On behalf of the Board of Dir
ectors Of the Negro Fair Associa-
ton and its officers and Executive
Committee, I thank the State Fair
Commission for this offer to make
possible fair for colored citizens
Of Mississippi. This one step fur
Their toward Balancing Agriculture
with Industry"
Board of Directors of the Miss.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-10
Junior Debs Set
|CiUic Project;
To Help SD Day

The Junior Debs, high school ser
vice club sponsored by the Junior
Woman's Club and the Woman's
Club, announced some of their
plans at a meeting held Wednes-
day night.
The young ladies viii have as
their civic project the placing Of
name plaques on native trees. They
will be assisted in identifying and
labelling the trees by the Key West
Garden club.
On December Is, the Junior Debs
will do their part in the SD Day.
campaign by handing out written
reminders Of the dos and don'ts
of safety for drivers and pedes-
trians.
SD Day" representatives viii
be Shirley Baker, Cathy Pratt,
Juanita Tiffany, Beverly Weber,
Christine Gates, Isabella Bartelone,
Sunny Tucker and Patty Smeltzer.
The Deb's school project this
yaer viii be presentation of two
assembly programs.
The club also discussed tenta-
tive plans for sending a CARE
package and also the possibility of
Basketball Dance"
On December 20, members Of
the .'Debs" win present a pro-
gram of Christmas Carols at the
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-10
Mrs. Pollock To
attend COncIaUe

Rollene Pollock, director of the
local Fred Astaire School of Dance,
left Thursday for Miami Beach,
where she will attend the national
convention of the Fred Astaire
Dance Studios being held Decem-
Der 9 through IL at the Casa Blanca
Hotel.
Directors and managers of the
200 Astaire Schools throughout the
United States will attend this con-
vention, which viii include intro
duction of the newest dance steps
and dances, such as the Meringue,
the new dance originating in Puer-
to Rico.
There is possibility that Fred
Astaire, himself, viii attend this
convention to introduce some of his
newest dance steps and routines.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-10
JUNIOR CLUB
TO AID LITTLE
TIMMY MENDOZA

Saturday afternoon at ZOO the
Junior Woman's Club is sponsoring
q booth sale of handmade items.
Bean bag dolls, mother and dau-
ghter clothespin aprons, cocktail
aprons, crocheted doilies and many
other different articles win be Of
fered for sale.
The proceeds from the sale will
be given to the fund to aid little
Timmy Mendoza.
The public is invited to see these
articles. They will be on display
in q booth in front Of the San Car
los Theatre on Saturday from 2
o'clock until 4 o'clock.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-10
CPO Club Plans
SnaaU-Fry Party

The Chief Petty Officers Club at
the Naval Air Station is sponsor
ing a party on December q, for
the children of all chiefs in the
area.
Santa Claus will pass out gifts
and the kids will be treated to cam
dy, cake and ice cream.
All chiefs, their wives and chill
dren who are in the Key West area
are invited but it is necessary to
register with the CPO Club prior
to December 21.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-10

uOSpltdl Oh OcccLuUcI kVs
A third tree viii be decorated by
the nursing staff Of the hospital.
Arriving guests were greeted by
Mrs. Henry Sands, president Of the
hospital auxiliary. Mrs. Sands look
ed charming in smart dress Of
sapphire blue silk with small geo
metric print in black and white.
Her corsage of Floradora roses
was made from flowers from her
own garden.
The party was held in the nur-
ses' lounge, attractively decorated
with Christmas green's and poin-
cettias to carry out the holiday
theme.
Tiny ornaments were hung on a
fan-shaped branch of cedar with
poincettia blooms clustered at the
base to form the Christmasy CEN
terpiece fol. the tea table,
Silver tea and coffee services
were placed at opposite ends Of the
table and members of the auxili-
ary alternated as hostesses.
An assortment Of sandwiches,
cakes and cookies were served. The
ladies particularly enjoyed the tiny
cream puffs filled with delectable
cream cheese and crabmeat mix
lures made by Mrs. william Ploss.
Among those present at the de-
lightful party were Mrs. jeanette
Fields, Mrs. Frank TOPPING, Mrs.
J. L. Lester, Jr., Mrs. Earl Dillon,
Mrs. Allan Shepard, Mrs. B. C.
Papy, Sr., Mrs. w. M. Tidewell,
Mrs. W. H. Bell, Mrs. Joseph Scar
lett, Mrs. Earl Adams, Mrs. u. J.
Delgado, Mrs. Alfred Sawyer, Mrs.
Ignatius Lester, Mrs. Webb, Mrs.
william Ploss and Mrs. Edward
TOPPING.
Every Thursday morning men,
bers of the auxiliary meet at the
hospital for a sewing session and
coffee hour.
They extend cordial invitation
to interested women to join with
them in this worthwhile project -
one Of the many the Auxiliary car
ries on for the benefit of the hos
pital.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-10

Ever mix canned pitted sour
cherries (packed in syrup) with
other fruits for a compete? Try
the cherries with peaches (canned
or frozen) and with orange sec
tions.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-10

A little Worcestershire sauce and
cooking sherry added to a can Of
condensed asparagus soup points
up flavor.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-10
Hospital Auxiliary Cet-Acquainted
Tea Is Delightful Holiday affair

One oveest affairs of the holiday gt
quanted given by the Won Auxiliary Of Monroe General
Hospital Wednesday afternoon.
talk of Christ plans and family gatherings
during coming holidays the ladies chaed
coffee.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-10

decorate two Christmas trees for the
The frontiersman., 1954-02-04
PALMER H0OPSTERS TO PLAY ANCHORAGE EAGLES FRIDAY

Members of the Palmer High School basketball team, who re- turned from a tWo-game defeat at Fairbanks this past weekend. will meet the Ano forage Eagles on the Anchorage Junior High court this Friday.
 Anchorage, in second place in the Railbelt Conference by hav- ing defeated Seward in two gam es last week, will be out for a definite win. This will be the last of four games between the two schools. On December II Anch- orage handed the Palmer team a defeat, 45 to g. However, the next two games, played on the Palmer court, went the other way
The frontiersman., 1954-02-04
SCOUTING IN THE MArANUsKA VALLEY

On honor will do best: To do duty 10 God and 10 obey the Scout Law To help other people all imes To keep myself physically mentally and morally straight"
 Above is the Boy oath th the includes 12 nameyA trustworthy friendly, knd obedent cheerful thrifty
  the Boy of Today 2440000 boys enjoying Scouting pro- gramsCubs Boy Sous and Explorer Scou each appealing to boys of various levels.
 TT, Here in the Maanuka Valley boys of these levels There Boys and 100 local boys seeking participation this worldwide ton Boy Scout Week this has been dedicated honorng the Cubmasters the Scoumasters the Explorer who bring Scouting directly to the boys.
 To them entrusted the guidance and It is their influence the Scouts today with whom they work and that help mold these boys of life The Scout leaders in the Matanuska Valley need of help An appeal has been made interested to assist the leaders An volunteer would be Boy Week When the America incorporated in Washington D. C. February There are now 86Oooo Scouer who take time from their careers to service Scouting order help their unIes do better job of building citizens Won't lend hand?
The frontiersman., 1954-02-04
Reporters
 No1Aook

The Everett Adams family who have been making their home in the AHA housing area, moved to Spenard this week. MT. Adams is now employed in Anchorage.
 Dr. Foster Sims returned to his home on the Palmer Hiway this week following medical treatment in the States.
 MT. and Mrs. Lee Cockrum, parents of City Clerk Elizabeth Barry, left for their home in Hay ward, California, this week, fol- lowing a few weeks visit with their daughter and her family.
 City Clerk Elizabeth Barry re- turned to her duties in the clerks office Tuesday of this week.
 Clayton Esslinger, Rex Kibbe, Keith Walker and Fred Zieke, all of the Coop, leave for Fair banks tomorrow where they will contlnue preIlmlnary WOrk on the new Coop creamery plant to be constructed in that city.
 Mrs. Fred Zieke left for Seattle Tuesday of this week, where she will later be joined by her hus- band, following his trip to Fair banks later this week. While in Seattle MT. Zieke will attend the first annual meeting of Mayor Pomeroy's Alaska Lifeline Committee, of which he is a mem- Der. The meeting is being held February IS. He also plans to meet with the Pacific Maritime Conference on the announced 10% freight increase; attempt to firm
The frontiersman., 1954-02-04

up ammonium nitrate shipments; and order equipment for the new plant at Fairbanks. The Ziekes expect to return to Palmer around February IF or Is.
 Among skiers who flew to Cor dova this past weekend when the Anchorage Ski club made its an- nual excursion was Robert Bron- son of the Matanuska Ski club. Two Cordova Airline planes were chartered for the trip. The group enjoyed skiing, ice skating and reported a wonderful time.
The frontiersman., 1954-02-04
AUXILIARY TO COMPLETE OVERSEAS PACKAGES

A regular business meeting will be conducted tonight by mem bers of the American Legion Au- Hillary. All members who have additional clothing to be donated to the overseas boxes are request ed to take them to the meeting when the packing will be com pleted by members.
 The Auxiliary voted to donate $10 to the March of Dimes cam paign which closed on January RI