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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16
Madison County
News

Sunday, October 18th, 1854 will
be the last pastors service at China
Grove A.M.E. Church before the
Conference will convene at Laurel,
Miss, October 27-31, 1854. All mem
bers and friends are asked to be
present. Let us make that great
service for the Lord.
Rev. &. r. Scott, Pastor.
Mr. c. d. Harris, Gupt.
Mrs Mary Wesley recently re-
turned to her home in New Jersey
after delightful trip here in Madi-
son to be at the marriage of her
niece, Miss Doris Parker. Mrs.
Wesley was treated with many
courtesies while here. She was the
guest in the home of her sisters,
Mrs. Jahnnie c. Parker and Mrs.
Leonia McDonal and her brother,
Mr.. Charlie S. Gray After which
she spent a while in Jackson with
her sister, Mrs. Essa Parker and
niece, Mrs Matte L. Henred. She
reports pleasant stay and SO, nice
to meet relatives and other friends.
Mrs Ellen Reese, native of
Madison and we'll known. For a
few years she had made her home
in Jackson but was member of
st. Paul A.M.E. Church. Madison.
She passed after long illness
from a stroke She passed at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Pinky
Williams. The remains was in
charge of Peoples Funeral Home
and was brought to Madison Sept.
2 for funeral services at st. Paul
AME Church. Interment was in
Jones Cemetery.
Mrs. Aonia Mercy made a bust
ness trip to Jackson on Saturday
and to visit her sister, Mrs. Eva
Bennett, Monument Street.
Mr.. and Mrs E. D. Bullie. Mr.
Floyd Moore visited Mrs. Floidie
Youn gon Sunday. Mrs. Young has
been confined with a stroke for
six months. They report they found
her very cheerful and still living
in the faith of the Lord saying,
If it wasn't for the Lord, what
would I do?
Others on the sick list are Mr..
Wilson Clincy, Mr. Charlie Taylor
and Charlie Jackson. All are
members of China Grove Benevo-
lent No. l. We wish them a speedy
recovery.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16

Thursday, October z the Edwards
Home Demonstration Club held its
regular monthly meeting at the
Farmers Hut. The discussion for
the afternoon was Participation in
the State Fair" There were exhib-
its of quilts, dresses and aprons on
display. The demonstration given
by the Home Agent was making a
Jack-O-Lantern Match Striker.
Miss Margaret Dunn, program
planning and organization special
ist, State College, was the guest
and came before the group in her
own way.
Birthday gifts were presented to
Mrs Bowman and Mrs. Jordan by
the club members.
Refreshments consisted of Ritz
crackers and Coca Colas and home
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16

of Leake County; Mrs. Jeanette
Keller Choctaw County; Mrs. A la
Adams. Rankin county; Mrs. Sadie
c. HILL Kinds County; Miss Bette
Jackson. Copiah County, and Mrs
Lewis, associate home demonstra-
ton agent of Winston county.
The main theme for discussion
was the organization of County and
District Home Demonstration Coun-
ellis.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16

Q-Since l am rated as 60 per-
cent disabled, / am receiving extra
compensation pay because / have
family. | understand that my
basic compensation check will go
up five percent as of October l.
Will the extra pay for my family
also increase on that date?
A-No. The law did not provide
for a five percent increase in the
extra payments made to veterans
for dependents. Only your basic
compensation will be Increased.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16
made cake.

The Cynthia Home Demonstra-
ton Club met in the home of Mrs
Beatrice Younger on Friday, Oct
ober 9th. The main business for
the afternoon was the discussion of
the State Fair and participation in
same. The Home Agent gave de-
monstration on making a Jack-O-
Lantern Match Striker. Refresh
ments consisted of sandwiches cook
les. and punch. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. Margaret Young
err.
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On Monday, October IL, at TOO
p. m. the Delta Drive Home Dem
onstration Club met in the home
of Mrs. Versie McNair. Plans were
made for the Fair. The report of
the delegates who made the trip
to Waveland and presentation of
quilt blocks was made by Mrs. Nc
Nair. There were 10 visitors present.
Mrs. Cornelia Youngblood joined and
others expressed themselves as be-
ing DESTROYS of becoming members
later.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Connie Rudd. The meeting
hour has been changed temporarily
to the second Monday at 7 p. m.
The refreshments were cookies
and coca-colas.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16

Wednesday, October 6. Miss Mar
garet Dunn, program planning and
organization specialist, worked with
group of agents at the College
Park Club House. Mrs Daisey N.
Lewis, district agent, was in charge.
Agents attending the meeting were.
Mesdames Eva l.. Gordon and Lii
liam A. Carter Pike County; Mrs.
Flora d. Parrish, home agent and
Miss Ollie Ruth Magee, associate
home demonstration agent, Madison
County; Miss Maud Fortune, Scott
County; Mrs. Sadie Garrett. Attal-
la County; Miss Ollie B. Newell
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16
Home Agent
Notes
HOME DEMONSTRATION
NEWS ARTICLES

On Tuesday October 5th, Mrs.
Sadie c. Hill. home agent of Kinds
County worked with Miss Malinda
{. Robinson. home agent of War
rem County. Serving as judges were
Mrs. Catherine c. Williams, Issa-
quenna County, Mrs. Geneva Ward.
Sharkey County, and Mrs. Sadie
c. Hill, Kinds county.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-10-16

social NOTE: All ladies exhibit
ing flowers at the Mississippi Ne
gro State Fair, October 1920, must
have their exhibits in place on Mon
day afternoon October Is.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23

wide vision panoramic windshield
are enhanced by the flying
colors ty ! ne that Olds
mobile designers have incorpo-
rated in the 1855 models. Odds
mobile again presents three series
OF cars with a total of 10 body
types. There are three Fisher
body styles tn the luxury "98"
serieS-four' door sedan, deluxe
Holiday coupe; and Starfire tcon-
vertible) The Super "88" Series
has four body types-four- door
sedan. Holiday coupe and con-
vertible coupe In the economy
priced "88" Series are the four
door sedan, Holiday coupe and
two-door sedan
DlStingushing the front end
appearance of the 1855 Oldsmo-
bile are the recessed headlights,
with chrome-llned caps that ex-
tend two inches beyond the lens
at the top. the name OldSmoblle
spelled out In chrome block let
tiers across the upper bumper bar
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23

throw of the social order and understand
ing, but result IN threatened economic
disruption to the hurt of all the citizens.
AS matter of practical everyday living
the people Of both races should consider
carefully the ultimate results to our civil
zation of such conditions which appear to
be arising in Mississippi
Again, we repeat that the sociologists
the psychologists and the do-goOders are
not those who will suffer from strong ra-
cal prejudices, but it is we, the people,
who make our homes in the South, who will
become the victims socially, religiousy,
economically way Of life will have
been destroyed.
Will we follow the lead of those who
for several generations have labored to
bring about the finest progress for the
Southland, or will we fall victims of out
side pressures, of outside influences, which
break down deep respect one for another,
replacing it with suspicion and race ran
cor? The question must be answered by
the rank and file of the Southern people of
both races, not with threats and counter
threats, not with suspicion and deceit, not
with outside influences Of Soclologists and
do-gooders not in theory, but in practice.
If it can be done, the South will continue
to prosper; if we fail, the South can be-
come the first graveyard Of our Inherited
civilization and the deathbed of our Re
public What more fertile field would those
who wish TO overthrow our government
desire but to find the great Southern states
torn in racial dissension and strife leading
to economic disaster? Communism thrives
on discord suspicion, racial tension, reli-
giouS chickering's and economic pressures
Are we facing trap with indignation as
the bait?
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23

man went to Nevada and proSpected for
gold.
Next. he became reporter on news
paper in Virginia City and then went to
California as a reporter in 1864. The next
assignment was to the Sandwich Islands,
and then to New York and then to the
Mediterranean
1t was not until 1876 and 1884 that the
two books we best remember We're written
by Sam Clemens Can YOU name them?
What was his pen name? The two books
were The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and
the Adventures of lIuckleberry Finn, and
the authors pen name was Mark Twain
whose birthday anniversary comes shortly
after Thanksgiving, on the 30th of this
month.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23
Double Check


It's pretty hard to tell If this
is Just Before the Battle Mother
or Just before the Big Freeze
Papa but there IS a semblance
OF dawn on both OF EN-. bohlen
is called back to tell the General
something. never can tell what
these personal ENJOYS, have up
their sleeve. Heretofore when the
enjoy comes IN the convoy goes
back. However, there is a tense
undercurrent Of discussion Of
World affairs.
We are acting like the craw-
fish in the mudhD!e With the ele-
rhant Eevery time the elephant
moves his big foot ne steps on one
Of rs
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23
Journeyman Printer

GAMUEL l.. CLEMENS was born in 1885,
y of Virginia and English parentage. Born
at Florida Missouri, his parents moved to
Hannibal which is on the Mississippi
River--in 1889. Sam began helping with the
support Of his mother at the age of twelve,
and learned the printing trade in a village
newspaper shop. BY the time he was eigh-
teen. he had travelled all over the country
working as a iourneyman printer.
Then he became an apprentice on
river boat which Travelled the Mississippi
and spent four years on that river, the last
two and a half as licensed pilot
The conflict of 1876 broke out when
Sam was twenty-siX years old, and he
Joined company of volunteers, about
which there is doubt as to which side it
favored Shortly afterwards, the young
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23

in France and in many other countries dew
astated in World War II. Fighting has stop
ped in Indochina and in Korea, and the Fa.-
East is more tranquil than it has been in
several years Thus, the world is breathing
a little easier, in 1854, than it has in recent
times.
Americans should keep IN mind the rcli-
gious origin Of the Thanksgiving Day OBJ
sevance and give thanks to God for their
many bes. hngs this year. Thanksgiving Day
has now grown TO be an international celc-
bration. and many Old World customs are
attached TO il in various parts Of the world
and in the United States
This year it is appropriate that all the
world celebrate Thanksgiving Day and
prayers in every part Of the world will
surely reflect the hope of the masses for
many more Thanksgiving days like this one
we are observing in 1854.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23
NO GHOST. JUST SHADOW

PottSville, pam apparition
which appeared on a rock behind
the home Of Charles Fritz for
several nights caused an unusual
amount of interest and was be-
licved by some to favor the Vir-
gin Mary, and many left rosarics
on the stone. Actually investiga-
ton proved that the light pat
tern resulted from the arrange
ment Of curtains in the home OF
the Fritz's reflected by the light
in q room
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23
Clouds Darker the South

RESULTS of racial tension are beginning
to show in Mississippi, according to a
recent Associated Press dispatch of Jack
son. Following three-day convention of
the National Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People, Negro leaders
threatened to boycott products of Missis-
slppl firms that use economic pressure TO
keep Negroes from fighting segregation.
"Citizens' councils, groups of white men
organized to keep segregation, repeatedly
have threatened to use economic pressure
in their fight against mixed schools the
dispatch said
In retaliation names of companies and
officials who threaten Negroes will be
turned over to the NAACP's national Of
fce IN a tWo-part program Under the
plan, the national office would investigate
to see if Federal laws have been violated.
In addition the names would be circulated
to branch NAACP offices for rigid boycott
Of the products or services sold by these
companies inside or outside of Mississippi
pit"
Little can be gained on either side by
such tactics. For several generations the
white and Negro races have lived together
to prosper together in the South. A kindly
feeling one for another, and genuine ra-
cial respect in the South has formed the
basis for working program beneficial to
both races The keystone in this progress
has been the segregation of the races for
mutual understanding and happiness The
economic development of the South has
been reflected in increased prosperity for
both races. They have striven together, side
by side in relative harmony and mutual
understanding. This century old progress
would continue except for outside influ-
ences, which not only advocate the over
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23
Old Time Kitchen Stoves

They're not SO stylish any more
AS once they we're, yet recall
How oil of US looked forward to
Its wormine presence in the foil
When bleak winds full Of snow and roin
Come blowing up our old farm lane
And remember cold nights when
We gathered round its cheerful boze,
Told stories Of the post long gone
And laughed at Jokes, in childhood dogs.
'Twos Joyful laughter, Coy and bright
Beside the old stoves dancing light.
NY mother would sit rocking there,
The IompIight shining on her toce,
While we small children clustered neor
Struggled close to its glowing bose
bod with his pipe, ond slippers on
Would doze and nod with snore or yown
The kitchen would be warm ond clean,
And opple cider round would 60
Or moybe chestnuts we would roost.
There we're smiles ond healthy glow
On every toce while gathered there
Mid peoce ond Joy we oil could shore
Though now I'm old, my thoughts still rove
70 childhood ond our kitchen stove.
l. D Whitoker
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23
Business & Industry
1885, OLDSMOBILE GO
ON DISPLAY FRIDAY

Oldsmobile for 1855 presents a
new and more advanced concept
Of two-tone body color, impor-
tant engineering Improvements
and a completely restyled APP
pearance. The "98" Series and the
high performance Super So
Series both arc powered by
more efficient horsepower
Rocket" engine with IS to
compression ratio, it was an
nounced by J F. wolfram, vice
president Of General Motors and
general manager OF Oldsmobile
Division. The 1855 Oldsmobile
went on display Friday Nov. 10 in
leadership throughout the United
States
Oldsmobile's low silhouette and
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23

continuous advertising. With one
product this is far more practical,
more efficient, and much less
expensive Let me illustrate by
referring to two good competi-
tive candy products.
Life Savers VS.. Necco
The Life Savers Corporation
has practically only one product,
with which every reader is ac-
quainted and for which the COM
pany appropriates annually about
81 900, 900 for advertising. The
New England Confectionery Com
pany trade name Neccol has 90
different products. This means
hat Il Necco should appropriate
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23
Babson Discusses Advertising And Mergers

BabSon Park. Mass, Nov IS.
There arc several reasons for the
present epidemic of mergers In
some cases, taxes are the chief
consideration. i'll other cases they
are to reduce costs; and often
the cause is to secure additional
financing.
Importance of Advertising
But one very potent cause is to
be able to afford more adyertls-
ing, which in this very competi-
tive era-is the life of trades. To
understand what I mean. let me
remind readers that full -page
advertisement OF teleyision sets
in this OF any other newspaper
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23

would be the same price to the
great Radio Corporation OF Amer
lea as to some new small com
pany which might be manufact-
uring better TV set In the
case of 2-paee color spread in
LIFE MAGAZINE the price would
be approximately $4,000 for one
week This is a drop in the buck
ct to r. c. A. but is is a cost
which small companies cannot
meet
This is problem not only to the
small company, but also to
sized company with sew
eral products to advertise. Sue
ceasful advertising depends upon
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23

and a more rugged bumper that
curves gracefully into the fender
contour at each end OF the grille
opening The rocket ornament
atop the hood is wider and two
wind splits extend the length Of
the hood merging with the base
Of the ornament.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23

100000 for advertising. this
would not be divided by 20 pro-
ducts No one of the 20 pro-
ducts might get enough adVertis-
ing to enable it to be profitable. /
In fact, by one law Of adyertis-
ing. each product would get only |
1/30th Of the result instead Of
lf20th This can be remedied
only by a reduction in the num-
Der Of items, or by consolida-
ton with other candy manufact-
urers.
OF course. Life Savers would
not consider such a consolidation
A merger would have to be with
candy company having similar
competitive difficulties but dup
icate manufacturing facilities.
Then, two competitive products
could be markted under a joint
without any loss Of good
will The machines which were
the most efficient would be used
for manufacturing the products.
working on two or three shifts
Of labor Operating expenses
would be greatly reduced while
each product would get the pre-
sent advertising allotment
Stock Market Prices
am continually asked why the
stocks of some companies-like
General Electric. for instance
sell so much higher stock than Of
some smaller electric companies
which are not well known but
may perhaps make a better pro-
/ duct l do not know all the
/ answers to this question. but this
do know: The price Of the stock
Of almost all companies Hershey
is an exception parallels close
| ly the amount spent upon adver-
Using
Not only do large advertising
/ appropriation create more bust
ness and more profits. but in
vestors like to buy the stock of
companies which they sec adj
vertising each week This not
only applies to the prosperity Of
individual companies. but also
10 the prosperity of the nation
/ as a whole When advertising falls
/ off. business fall off and unem-
ployment increases forecast
that the day may come when the
government will subSidizc adver-
/ Using during a business dcprcs-
/ sion
What About Merchandising?
Not only will we sec many
more meyers amongst manutact-
urine concerns. but the epidemic
Will spread to retail stores. Drive
down the business stree OF any
city and - with critical eye
notice the vast number of small
retailers. Fights per cent are
barely making a living When de-
preston comes. the mortality a.
mongst retilers could be great.
Therefore. ! urge retailers TO
consider mergers. This especially
applies TO shops which carry the
same items and are near one
another Retailers who have no
free parking space nearby Will be
the first to merge. Bankers read
ing this column could be very
helpful in bringing these needed
mergers about. One closing
through Read your Bible-Pro-
verbs, Chapters Is. Verse Is. This
gives the cause Of most business
failures.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23
A Real Thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING in the year 1854 finds
Americans enjoying peace, abundance,
and freedom. 1t also finds the United States
IN the role of leader of the free countries Of
the world.
Since 1868. when Mrs. Sarah ] Hale
finally succeeded in her idea of a religious
observance late in Novembe. Americans
have been blessed with fortune, and have
accumulated more blessings with each pass
ing YEAR Now, ninety -onc years later, Mrs.
Hale actually began her campaign for day
Of Thanksgiving while editor of The Ladies
Magazine in Boston. in 1920. the average
American has more to be thankful for than
citizens of any othe' country.
Looking to other areas of the world,
we find that Thanksgiving in 1854 brings
thoughts of gratitude in other countries.
Economic recovery is being accomplished
in Great Britain. West Germany, and even
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23
MEDICAL RARITY

Cincinnati. O.-Mrs Harold
Townsend recently gave birth TO
twins, one of which was born fif-
teens days after the first one.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23

The 1855 Pontiac is getting royal welcome Its
hot" they're saying "the hot car Of the year"
And no wonder! With it's Vogue Two-Tone styling
and Strato- Streak V-8 engine, Pontiac wraps up
more beauty, luxury, size and power than like
amount OF money ever bought before. The price is
near the lowest. but the car is way out front in
everything that makes automobile great.
The reason lies in the achievement General
Motors is now celebrating-the vast experience
gained in building so million cars. Research erpe-
rierce that uncovers what you want and need.
Design experience that creates trends. Engt-
rssring experience producing more dollar for
dollar quality year after year.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23

Goals share of the electric
energy generated in the U. S. by
fuels amounts to SIS per cent.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1954-11-23

That's the background OF this All New General
Motors Masterpiece Come in, drive it, and find
out what it means to you, Let your own eyes tell
you that here is the smartest on the highway.
Let your own hands report the new handling
perfection brought about by recirculating ball
steering and other advancements in the all-new
shock proof chassis And let the great Strato-
Streak VS. whisper its tale Of getaway, response
and compelling power that make driving brand
new experience.
Then let us tell you about Pontiac's new thrift
and reliability-and how little it costs to buy this
future fashioned beauty. Come in soon and get
the exciting facts!
Evening star., 1954-08-22

Use9pen an 0KEo CREaGE
SANDWICH and look at
the filing between the
crisp chocolate waters.
Lots OF il. lots crean,ier.
Kids just love 'em. You
can trust NABIsco to
make fine quality cook
ies for your youngsters.