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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
Well Known Night
Club Operator Buried

Funeral services for Mr.. Charlie
Veal, prominent Jackson business
man, were held Wednesday at 2
o'clock at St. Peter Baptist Church,
with Rev. F. w. Williams officiat-
ing.
Mr.. Veal was a graduate of
Campbell College High School and
a veteran of World War II. Be-
Gore his death, he was student
at Jackson College trade shop, and
a member of the Elks.
He was the owner of Sunset
Inn on Sunset Drive and the for
mer co-owner of the Eat And Beat
1t on N. Parish Street.
Mr.. Veal was the husband of
the former Miss Annie B. Round
tree, and son of Mrs. Arlena Veal
on Blair Street.
Mr.. Veal was severely wounded
nfter a fatal shooting at the Sun
set Inn, which he owned and oper-
ated. He died Friday morning at
l o'clock.
His survivors are: his wife, Mrs.
Annie B. Veal; mother, Mrs. Ar
lena Veal, and three children, Pa
tricia, Charlena and Charlie Ty-
rome.
Interment: Garden Memorial
Park.
Note: Mrs. Veal would like for
the different ones who have been
calling and asking for Mr.. Veal to
please discontinue calling.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
CLEVELAND
NEWS

The funeral services for Mr.. Roy
R. Hank who was in charge of
the Hank Funeral Home Of this
city, was held at the st. Paul Bap-
fist Church Thursday, August 9Th
at 200 pm. He came to Cleve-
land, Miss. September, 1941, and
joined St. Paul M. B. Church. He
met and married Miss Jimmie Mae
Wright October 81, 1916. He was
a member of the Cleveland Civil
Club, a Committeeman of the Boy
Scouts of America; served on the
athletic committee of the Cleve-
land Colored School; was member
of the Sir Knights and Daughters
of Labor. The independent Be-
nevolent Protective orders of the
Elks of the world and the Under
takers Association. He was a trus-
tee of the St. Paul M. B. church
and teacher of class number IA of
the church Sunday school. He was
a friend to the friendless and a
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
Rust College Ends
Summer School

Holly Springs, Miss, Aug. g.
(Specia)-Rust College ended one
among its best summer programs
for in-service teachers Saturday,
August 7. Opening the first ses-
sion, Monday, May 20, with an
enrolment of $50 and the second
session with 230 enrolled or a total
of $50 in-service teachers were in
attendance at Rust during the
summer.
According to DR.. L. NJ. Mccoy,
President of the College, the in
structors worked hard in attempt
ing to help with the problems con-
fronting the in-service teachers
and that the overall spirit of CO.
operation and work, helped make
the summer program one of the
best in the history of the institu-
ton.
According to a recent announce
ment the Entrance Examinations
for freshmen are scheduled for
September 8th, and registration for
all students other than freshmen
will begin on September 10th and
continue through the 18th.
Continuing its policy of maxi
mum service to the tri-state and
other areas; two Fall and a Sat
urdav in-service programs are
scheduled. The first Fall session
for in-service teachers begins Sep
TENDER 7, the second session be-
gins October 8, and the Saturday
ln-service program, Saturday, Sep
TENDER IS.
For further information, write
DR.. L. M. Mccoy, President, Rust
College, Holly Springs, Miss.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
OXFORD news

The Methodist Church had it's
Baby Contest and the winner was
little Brenda Slack, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Slack, and
granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
n. L. Davidson. The babies were
sponsored by different organiza-
tons.
The Second Baptist Church and
other Baptist churches had their
convention at New Hope, about IL
miles south of Oxford, Miss.
Mrs. Rosie Campbell is visiting
relatives and friends. She also
has her three sons from Memphis,
Tenn, with her.
Mrs. Carrie Boles is very proud
to have her three little neices Wis
iting her.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
Plans Announced
For Pilgrimage
To Washington

washington, ID. c., August G.
PIans for nationwide pilgrimage
to the Lincoln Memorial, September
~, Ito give thanks to God for His
guidance and to strengthen our
democracy in an age of peril". were
announced today by a committee of
religious and civic leaders, headed
by DIR. William H. Jernagin, 81
year-old Washington churchman
and crusader for better race rela-
tons.
The pilgrimage which will at
tract approximately 100000 per-
sons will have as its main theme
giving thanks to God for the recent
unanimous decision by the United
States Supreme Court banning seq
regation in the public schools-a
decision which DR.. Jernagin calls
"a second emancipation for our
race and all other Americans.
The date of the pilgrimage, Sep
TENDER 22, comedies with the 92nd
anniversary of the first Emancipa-
ton Proclamation under Abraham
Lincoln, according to the Lincoln
Thanksgiving Pilgrimage Commit
tee which has been formed under
the auspices of the National Fra
ternal Council of Churches, USA,
to handle arrangements for the
event.
Main feature of the pilgrimage
will be an open-air ceremony at
Lincoln Memorial, with a program
featuring nationally known speak
ers and music by massed student
choruses. Citations will be pre-
sented to the attorneys who pleaded
the segregation cases before the.
Supreme Court.
A national committee of One
leaders, educators and business
men throughout the United States
are assisting in activating the pill
grlmage. Other leaders in key
cities, working with already APP
pointed State Chairmen, are being
asked to head up Citizens Commit
tees to encourage local groups to
attend the thanksgiving celebration
in Washington.
Assisting DR.. Jernigan as gen.
eral chairman of the Pilgrimage
Committee are the following Off
GERS of the National Fraternal
Council of Churches. USA: DR..
Smallwood Williams, vice chair
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
MARKS News

visitors IN the home of Mrs.
Elizabeth Thomas Sunday after
noon, were her two brothers Mr..
Willie Williams of East St. Louis,
ILL.,, and Mrs. Robert Coleman, of
Goodman, Miss, also from Good
man were Mrs. Genola Redo and
son Gene Redd, Mrs. Oracle Tay-
lor and Mrs. Mary Coleman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Taylor and
son, Willie Jr. of Memphis, are
visiting in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Reynolds, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Shaw,
of Falcon, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
George Robinzine over the week
end. Mrs. Shaw is the sister of
Mrs. Robinzine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Nelson and
Mrs. Adell Price, attended the
Grand Session of the Grand United
Order of Odd Fellows and House
Hold of Ruth which had it's set
tings in Pennington, Mississippi,
last week.
Mrs. Dora Cannon and Estelle
Nelson, motored to Arcola, last
Thursday to accompany Mrs. Mel
where they have been visiting rela-
tives and friends they report
very interesting trip.
Mr.. Jonathon Lyons Chouir and
daughter of Philadelphia, Missis-
sippi sang Sunday at the First
Baptist Church here which was en-
joyed by all.
Mr.. Joe L. Scales of Sailor st.
has returned home after spending
some time visiting his brother Mr..
Sammie Scales. Joe says that he
has returned home to go from
home into military service. Joe is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Scales.
Mr.. and Mrs. Damon Veasy was
grateful to have relatives visit
them from Ohio. They were: Mr..
j. w. Clark, Cyther D. Clark,
James H. Sanders, Davie C. Veasy
H. Willie Pearce, Palmer Pearce,
and Willie Pearce Jr., and Mrs.
Carrie of McAdams, Mississippi
and who is the sister of Mr.. Damon
Veasy. They will return to Ohio
Sunday.
Rev. R. P. Beacham the presi-
dent of the Central Mississippi
College sponsored a very interest
ing program in the honor of all
veterans, which was Sunday Aug.
Sth this program they called 'The
Day of Recognition"
L. w. Veasy (reporter)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
PICKENS News

Mr.. and Mrs. Wallard Sanders
of Oakland, Calf. are visiting in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Simpson and other relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Mary M. Simpson Of Mil
waukee, Wis, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Mary c. Mabry.
Mr.. Tommie Collins left last Sat
urday for Joliet, ILL.,, after spend
ing several weeks here in the
home of his mother, Mrs. Daisy
Collins and friends.
Mrs. Pearlie Wilder and M s s
Rena Mae Drain of Nashville Ten
nessee were recent visitors in the
home of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Noah Drain.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Fifer of
Chicago mOtored here last week
to visit their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Collins of Pickens, and Mr..
Filters parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Can
den.
Mrs. Mollie Body of Sharon,
Miss, spent Saturday night with
relatives here.
Mr.. Noah Drain Jr. and wife of
Nashville, Tenn. were weekend
visitors in the home of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Norah Drain.
Little Miss Inez Simpson is visit
ing her cousin little Miss Elsie Ma
RE Marie Canivay this week.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
kosciusko News

Robert L. Roby of Kosciusko, has
returned from a two months vaca-
ton which he spent in Detroit,
Michigan there he was visiting his
father Mr.. Joe Roby, and brother
George Allen Roby. Robert says
that he plans to play much foot
ball this year.
Mrs. Leila Mae Wilson, and
laughter, Tommie Louis Wilson
have returned home from a three
weeks vacation in Chicago, Illinois
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
Support Those Who
Support Your Paper

man-at-large; Bishop Edgar A.
Love, Bishop Sherman L. Green,
Bishop William j. Walls and
Bishop Arthur w. Womack, who
are serving at vice-chairmen of the
Pilgrimage Committee, also the
Revs. George w. Lucas and An
drew Fowler.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
EDWARDS News

The Ratliff Chapel Baptist
Church, Rev. E. B. Fox pastor,
closed its revival Friday night
with 8 candidates for baptism. The
baptising was held Sunday morn
ing.
Mr.. Guss Singleton returned to
Detroit after visiting friends and
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Yates ar
rived from Gary, Ind. to visit their
parents.
Mr.. Johnnie Austin arrived
from Chicago Saturday to visit his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Aus
tin.
The Kinds County BTU. Con-
gress. Bro. A. G. Yates president.
was held at the Sy. Thomas Baptist
Church, Rev. R. w. West pastor.
Wednesday night they had a splen-
did song festival by the junior
choir from various churches.
Mr.. B. C. Sieer and family has
returned to Chicago, H., their
home, after spending a week with
his father, Mr.. Ed Siger, Mr.. and
Mrs. Van Allen Jr. relatives and
friends.
Mr.. Eugene Turner Jr. and fam
ily, Mr.. M. Turner and family left
last weekend for Chicago, Ill. after
visiting their father, relatives and
friends.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
HATTIESBURG
NEWS

Mrs. Earline Boyd of Fora
Chapel A. NJ. E. Church has re-
turned home after having attended
the Conference Congress which was
held in Jackson August So.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
Ethel NEWS

Ora Clark attended the annual
Homecoming Anniversary of the
Security Life Insurance Co., held
on Aug. 6, at Jackson, Miss. Mrs.
Clark is an agent in the Kosciusko
area.
The Chapel Hill NJ. B. Church
held their meeting last week, the
speaker being Rev. Clark from
Lexington, Miss, great preacher
Seven members were added to the
church. Money raised $4,000.
Visitor was Rev. Salfore from
Lexington, Miss, Friday night.
Rev. J. w. Anderson, pastor.
Z Mrs. Louise Riley and Mrs. Adell
Aston are on the sick list.
Mrs. Bertha Owens from West
Point, Miss, visited her cousins
here last week, Mrs. Ada Roby
and Mrs. Leatha Riley.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mrs. Ora D. Bell has returned
home from visiting her sister, Mrs.
Jamie Johnson of Los Angeles,
Calf.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mrs. Hudson of Meridian was
called to the bedside of her sister,
Mrs. Gladys Dace.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Rev. j. c. Bates had his regular
service at the Pleasant Hill M. B.
Church Sunday and evening revival
began Monday night, Aug. 2. at
z o'clock at the Pleasant Hill M.
B. Church.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14
TlLLAT0bA
NEWS

Miss Bell Woodland is here visit
ng in the home Of her sister, Mrs.
Cora Luster. Mrs. Rosie Mae Kerr
was here Sunday visiting in the
rome Of her brother, Mr.. Benjamin
Scurlock, from Memphis, Tenn.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mr.. Charlie Dottery of Wiscon-
sin is here visiting his sisters, Mrs.
Charlie Hales, Mrs. Curtis Moses
and Mrs. Noel Duckworth.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mr.. Nell Barber was a Sunday
night guest in the home of his
sister in Memphis, Tenn.
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CAMDEN news

Mrs. Noel v. Kennedy and her
little daughter Gennia v. from Chi
cago, ILL.,, are visiting her mother
and father-in-laws, Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnnie Kennedy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyatt George from
Gary, Ind, are visiting their mo-
Their, Mrs. Maggie Washington.
Mr.. s. E. Washington from Chi
cago, ILL.,, is visiting his home and
family.
Mrs. Fannie Mae Washington
and her little daughter Sherron Lin
from Chicago are visiting Mrs.
Washington's mother, Mrs. Francis
George.
Rev. w. M. Washington and his
wife are visiting relatives and
friends here from Corinth, Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Washington
from Gary, Ind, are visiting their
mother, Mrs. Sarah Dawson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Washington
from Gary, Ind, are visiting their
father-in-laws, Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
Anderson.
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" ~
Mrs. Melvin Auterberry and lit
tie son, Melvin, II, of Atlanta, Ca,
are spending a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Thompson on
Pascagoula Street, while in the
city visiting her family. Mrs. Au-
terberry is the former Geneva
Franklin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Johnson, of
Chicago, ILL.,, are in the city visit
ing relatives and friends. They
are house guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elige johnson, of Nichols Street,
and Mrs. M. H. Slaughter of Gum
Street. They are accompanied by
Mr.. Ben Johnson Of Chicago, III.
Mr.. Earl Carey and daughter of
Milwaukee, Wis, are visiting rela-
tives and friends. He is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Josh Carey, 432
Julliennes St.
A birthday party was given in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos M.
C. Mullins of Factory St., last
Sunday honoring her granddaugh-
ter, Carrolton.
Mr.. William McClinton, of Chi
cago, left Thursday after spend
ing a week in the city with his
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Woods Williams, of Juliennes St.
The First Baptist Church held
its 63rd Annual Convention Aug
ust l-6. People from far and near
were present. Rev. E. L. Kelly,
pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs John B. Mitchell of
Washington, D. c., are attending
the Seventh Regional All Club
Camp this week at Jackson Col
lege. Mr.. Mitchell is National
Leader, Agricultural Extension
Service, for Negro Work. While
in the city the Mitchells are stop
ping in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. c. Cypress on w. Pearl Street.
Mr.. A. H. Fuhr, Administrative
Officer, Farm Credit Administra-
tion, U. S. Department of Agri-
culture, Washington, D. c., is at
tending the Regional All Club
Camp held at Jackson College this
week. Mr.. Fuhr is stopping in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Am
mons at 1907 Eastview Street.
Mr.. Sherman Briscoe, Informa-
ton Specialist, U. S. Department
of Agriculture, Washington, d. c.,
is attending the Regional All Club
Camp at Jackson College.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Busby. Lin
coin University, Jefferson City,
Mo-, are spending a few days in
jackson and are the house guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hubert on
Lynch Street. The Busbys were
pleasantly known in Mississippi
while teaching at Alcorn College
a few years ago.
Mrs. Henrietta T. Norris of
Charlotte, N. c., was in the city
few days this week and visited
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. M. Hubert. Mrs. Norris, a pop
ular teacher of Johnson C. Smith
University, left Thursday en- route
to Los Angeles, Calf. She will
attend summer workshop, Asso
citation for Student Teaching at
Whittier College, Whittier, Calf.
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Mr.. Theo GARNER and brothers
children were Sunday night guests
in the home Of his sister, Mrs.
Adea Anderson, from Chicago, Ill.
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The Hub City Singing will be
held at the Antark Church Sunday,
August Is. President Mr.. Frank
May. Pastor Rev. r. w. Willard.
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SOCIETY SLAnTS

| OVVIEII
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Webster Of
623 West Dewitt Street left the
city August 8 for a 30-day leave
to visit their children, brother and
friends. They will visit Detroit,
Ohio and Chicago. They will re-
turn to the city after September Z.
Mrs. Gertrude E. Ellis, who re-
sides at 1921 Everett Street, Jack
son, Miss, and a teacher in the
Mary C. Jones Elementary School
of this city, is studying in the
Graduate School Of Education at
the University Of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, Mich, where she is pur-
suing a masters degree in Child
Development. Mrs. Ellis wishes to
say hello to all friends.
Mrs. Anita Scott and Mrs. Me-
lita Woodland left the city Monday
for Gary, Ind, to visit Mrs. Wood
ards aunt, Mrs. Lenard Butts. Be-
fore returning home they will
spend a few days in Memphis,
Tenn, visiting Mrs. SCOTS rela-
tives and attending the Sicy-Gam-
Roe Boula.
Rev. and Mrs. S. L. Greene were
visitors in the city last week at
tending the National Youth Con-
gress. The Greenes made many
friends while residing in the city.
They were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. L. Summers on w. Pearl Street.
Miss Cheasey NJ Tucker, of
Montgomery Street, eft the city
Saturday for Chicago, H., to visit
her sister and other relatives.
Mrs. Odel Make and children
left the city Friday for Los An
geles, Calf, where they will visit
her daughter, Mrs. Annie M. Mon
roe. Before returning Mrs. Marie
will visit her son, George D. Make,
in Chicago, Ill.
Miss Clara Alexander has re-
turned to the city after teaching
during the summer sessions at
Rust College in Holly Springs,
Miss.
Mr.. Douglas Haynes, of Lamar
Street, has returned home after
visiting his neice and husband, Mr..
and Mrs. Richard o. Bowie. in
Chicago, Ill.
The Alamo Garden Club held its
monthly meeting in the beautiful
: home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elihue Foote
of 1914 Alamo Avenue, Wednes
day, July %, at 7:45 pm.
The president, Mrs. Johnnie
Smith, was absent due to illness
in her family. The meeting went
on smoothly thanks to Mrs. Ports.
who did a wonderful job.
Near the end of the meeting a
delicious course of ice cream and
cookies was served.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. Katie Mae
Loach, at 5000 Overstreet Avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Marcus
Edwards have announced the birth
of their first child, Theodore Mar
Gus, ii, on August 3, in Los An
geles, Calf, where Mr.. Edwards
tBabe RUTH has made his home
the past several years. He is the
nephew of Mesdames Frances
Greene and Gladys Topp of this
city. Mrs. Edwards is the former
Jennie Thompson of San Fran
cisco, Calf.
Mr.. Joe Brunette of Chicago.
ILL.,, spent last week in the CITY
visiting Mrs. Rosetta B. Adams on
Florence Street. While returning
home, he was accompanied by his
nelce, Miss Maggie Lee Terrell,
who will spend two weeks in the
Windy City.
Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Thornton
of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Vicks-
burg, Miss, spent the week in the
city attending the National Youth
Congress. They were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Greene.
II
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sons cousin, Mrs. C. B. Sanders
home.
Mrs. Rebecca McComb, is on the
sick list this week. We sincerely
hope that she is much better very
soon.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mr.. Manuel Scurlock's house
was burned down last Monday
night and they lost everything
they had.
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Mrs. Gave of Memphis, Tenn. is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mandy
Gilmer.
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beloved citizen. He departed this
life August z, 1854, at 1920 pm.
in the Washington County General
Hospital at Greenville, Miss. He
leaves to mourn his home going
his devoted wife, Mrs. Jimmie
Mae Hank, two stepsons, Earnest
Carl and James Ellis Smith Hank.
a mother, Mrs. Lenora Wong, a
father, Mr.. ]. H. Hank, an aunt,
Mrs. LESSEE Sugarmen, mad a host
of other relatives and friends. Rev.
David Matthews, pastor of St.
Paul M. B. Church, officiated.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mrs. Annie Taylor, Willie Roy
Scott and Johnnie R. Scott left
for Chicago, Ill.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mrs. Elizabeth Gordan of POI
Aloe st. is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Maggie Summers in Chicago,
I'll
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mr.. Frank Eggleston and fam
lily are visiting in the home of his
his mother, Mrs. Ruby Eggleston,
from Detroit, Mich.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mr.. ]. D. Woodland and family
are home visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Woodland, from
Detroit, Mich.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Washington
from Gary, Ind, are visiting their
mother, Mrs. Sarah Dawson.
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Mrs. R. B. Foster has reported
that a red hot revival service was
held at the New Hope M. B.
church on Christmas Street ex-
tended. There were nine happy
converts, three by joining and six
for baptism and they have been
baptised. The service was conduct
ed by the pastor, Rev. E. c. Smith.
along with Rev. E. L. Moore and
Rev. Moses Martin.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mr.. s. E. Washington from Chi
cago, ILL.,, is visiting his home and
family.
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Mrs. Anita Scott and Mrs. Me-
lita Woodland left the city Monday
for Gary, Ind, to visit Mrs. Wood
ards aunt, Mrs. Lenard Butts. Be-
fore returning home they will
spend a few days in Memphis,
Tenn, visiting Mrs. SCOTS rela-
tives and attending the Sicy-Gam-
Roe Boula.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Miss Cheasey NJ. Tucker, of
Montgomery Street, eft the city
Saturday for Chicago, H., to visit
her sister and other relatives.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

The funeral services for Mrs.
Charlie Lee Reed who passed Fri
day morning, August 9Th, 1854 in
the Ruleville Hospital, Ruleville,
Mississippi, was he'd at the Solo
mon Chapel AME Church in this
city Sunday, Aug, 9Th at 500
pm. She was a teacher in the
school system and course at Lee
moyne College in Memphis, Ten
nessee. She leaves to mourn her
husband, Mr.. L. A. Reed, an adopt
ed son, Donald Reed, two sisters,
four brothers and host of rela-
tives and friends. Rev. c. E. Kel-
lar officiated, Deta Burial was in
charge.
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Rev. and Mrs. S. L. Greene were
visitors in the city last week at
tending the National Youth Con-
gress. The Greenes made many
friends while residing in the city.
They were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. L. Summers on w. Pearl Street.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mrs. Odel Make and children
left the city Friday for Los An
geles, Calf, where they will visit
her daughter, Mrs. Annie M. Mon
roe. Before returning Mrs. Marie
will visit her son, George D. Make,
in Chicago, Ill.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1954-08-14

Mrs. Melvin Auterberry and lit
tie son, Melvin, II, of Atlanta, Ca,
are spending few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Thompson on
Pascagoula Street, while in the
city visiting her family. Mrs. Au-
terberry is the former Geneva
Franklin.