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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-01-30

President, Mrs, Sebelle Ruffin: vice
president, Mrs. Estell g. Young,
secretary, Mrs. Mary Booth; assist
ant secretary, Mrs. Nettie B, Ben
ton; treasurer, Mrs. Mahle Ken
bricks, chaplain, Mrs. Eliza Thomp-
son.
The Installation Service of the
Trustee Aid Club of St James A.
M. e. chugch will be held Sunday,
January 81 at A p. m. at the church,
9th Ave-, Davis ST.
The Rev. v. w. Douglas, pastor
of New Hope Baptist church is
guest speaker. Officers will be in
stalled by our new pastor Rev.
L. A. Clark, Sr.
A well prepared program has
been arranged to be rendered by
the members Of the club.
This club has done some great
work for the church in the three
short years since it was organized
To name a few of its successful
projects, the fabulous King Solo
mans Wedding, 'Mevican Fiesta
a Judy Canova Fashionetta'' a
christmas Tree Lane, County
Fair, and numerous events that
were well received by the public
The public is cordially invited tc
attend Mrs. Seahelle Ruffin is the
president; Mrs. Courtney Cole, vice
president; Mrs. Willie Houston, the
treasurer. and Mrs. Halle Mitchell
secretary.
Corporal Stanley w Hodges, sor
of Mr. and Mrs Frank l.. Hodges
1923 Both ave-, Meridian, recently
completed the eight weeks course
in Leaders School conducted BY
the 41st Tank Bin, of the 9th In.
fantry division at Fort jackson. S
c. Leader Course candidates arr
selected fro mthe enlisted rank.
of the Third Army Area. The schoo
develops the individuals potential
for army leadership with emphasi,
on Infantry weapons and comba
leadership.
Cpl. Stanley W. Hodges was one
of 20 Chemistry Majors in the 1876,
class of over 200 who graduated
June at Tenn. A. and |. Stats
University, Nashville, Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold L. Hodge
and daughters, Cherry Lynn ane
Tamara Kay, We're week end guest
recently of their parents, MIR. ant
Mrs. Frank L. Hodges. Mr.. Hodge
IS director of the Cansler Brancl
Y. M. c. A. in Knoxville, Tenn
where he resides. Mr., and Mrs
Harold Hodges maea brief bushes
trip to Jackson.
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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-01-30

and cracking hens, this is to let
you know | am with some more
gossip again.
Rena Ruth and Charles are let
ting the world know they are in
love.
Eddie Lee and Bette Mae got
love like river 1t run from Eddie
Lees heart to Bette Macs heart.
Yvonnie said a little boy want
to know to much
They pulling straWs over Leo
long enough and Lillian got the
straw with Leo's name and also
the guy named Leo lunches H.
H..
Odell Wilson and Johnnie Joe
w. seem to be letting the world
know that they are in love-
CleotlS IS singing to Miss Brent
P. S. Love You.
Miss Brent has Mr.. Nix and she
know it.
1t seem that Mildred Lee Nit
Echell and Lee Roy have put their
ole love knot back together since
A. J. left.
A certain boy is singing to Miss
S. | will be true to you.
Charles is singing to Rena Ruth
| want you loving.
Pvt. G. c. Carter is singing tc
Vera Lee you so fine l want te
love you all the time.
Carrie Gee and Joe is putting
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-01-30
PAGE THREE

Ikola.
L. c. is really singing I'll be
true to you to Reania.
Annie Laura Anderson is build
ing up old love again.
Mr. Wis. is really singing you
are my dream to Miss William John
son.
Mr.. G. W. Warlice is in much
love we see
Mr.. Osbaine is really keeping
love smile for Miss Emma M.
A. W. Shakespear say that he
is just keeping his love light shin
ing from his house to Miss Crunk.
Cute girls Sunday were FLANDERS
Porter, Leola Mae Millsaps, and
Jean Jackson.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-01-30
,ther guest was Miss Wadell.

Other guest was Miss Wadell.
Mr.. w. L. Williams of Jackson
was Sunday guest in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Burnett.
Mrs. Ella Mae Fields was Sun
day visitor in the home of Mrs.
Beulah Burnett and Miss Laura
Burnett.
AT this writing we are sorry to
hear that Mrs. Geneva Kelley is on
the sick list and we do hope that
she will soon be well.
Mr.. Osborne and Miss Collins is
on much time. Mr.. Shakespear and
Leola M. are only singing l love
you dear, everyday.
Mr. Cottress and Bobbie are very
much in love.
Cute girls Sunday were Dean
Fields and her sister and June Cal.
Mrs. Fred Green, Jr., say that
he really has made up his mind it
is Miss lunches.
With Ellie going to school to
learn how to write love letters to
Mary Alice. she must be his only
dream.
Ray Tinsley and John Dunhue
were on like light from the light
house Saturday night.
1t seems as if wedding bells has
started to ringing for 54. We hear
that Hattie Ruth K. is planning to
change her name soon.
Madison Nelson is sure casting
love eye for Bobbie again.
Richard Porter is on like light
around Terry
Well we hear that it is real true
story that Roy Hendricks has let
another cat beat his time with
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-01-30

munity problem head on.
Pledge regular meetings, once a
month.
Pledge Community betterment, al
so to aid the Improvement of con.
ditions of our community.
Pledge planting of flowers. grass
and shrubbery where possible.
Pledge to encourage school child
rem to attend school regular.
Pledge to encourage high school
graduates to continue their educa-
ton.
Pledge to encourage patfonizing
Negro business and professional
people.
Pledge colored people to own
| their own homes
| Pledge to aid work for a Negro
park and community Fairgrounds.
Pledge the payment of poll tax
register and vote.
Pledge to encourage regular
church going.
Discourage racial knockers. Dis
courage unpleasant neighborhood
gossip.
Encourage supporting all racia
groups woh are working for racia
betterment
| Pledge to work for city owned
junior college for colored people
! Pledge to work for Negro law of
ficers in Negro sections,
Pledge owork for Negro lettel
carriers.
| Pledge to love thy neighbor a
| thy self.
Officers of the organization are
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-01-30
Meridian News
Meridian Citizens Organize
Into Block Units


Into Block Units
Ten Home Makers of 34th Avenue
met in the home of Mrs. Mary L.
Boothe. Thursday night at eight
o'clock an dafter brief statement
by DIR. L. r. Brooks. formed an
organization that is to have for its
objective the following:
That the colored people of Meri-
dian, be organized into Block Units.
that is to say, each street and ave-
nue. will organize into Block Units
with a Block Unit Chairman, Block
Unit Vive Chairman, Secretary
Treasurer. Committee on Charity
and a Committee on Community
Development.
Block Units should meet at least
once each month from home to
nome, but will be unwise to serve
nothing more expensive than coffee
or tea. All Block Unit groups will
be members of the Meridian Civic
ana Cultural Association of which
Dr. L. F. Brooks is the president
and Mr.. D. T. Webster is Block
Unit Executive, each block unit will
be subjected to the rules and by.
laws of thi organization No Block
Unit should charge or collect dues
unless suggested by the general
body.
Block Units should pledge them
selves to the following: To know
each other better and join hand.
for solid front and meet each com
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-01-30

their love knot together, and no
one can break it apart.
Lottie say apple is red, violet
is blue, Gee James she got news
for you. (You think not?)
Lottie say she went to the river
and started to drown and thought
about R. D. and couldn't 60 down.
(You think she didn't.)
Cool it later for the hopping,
want to thank you.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-01-30
Terry News

Mrs. Audrey Taylor was visitor
in the hone of Mrs. Mandia Lee
Summers Sunday.
Mary Lee, Barbara Ann and Doro-
thy lunches, all visited their dad
dy in Sanatorium, Miss, Sunday.
Their boy friends went along with
them.
Guests in the home of Rev. and
Mrs Nathan Bozeman on Tuesday
night were their brother, Mr.. Flet-
cher Brown of Jackson.
Terry friends are happy to see
Miss Lille Bell Porter we'll and
out again.
Mrs. Carrie Holley were Jack
son visitors Monday.
Miss Mae Julia Davis of Tougaloo
College were the week end guests
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Davis.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-01-30

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wife play?"
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Arizona sun., 1954-04-02

came to me: change of scenery.
Swallowing my pride, 1 went to
the home of a friend and spun a
tale of bright prospects in Chicago
which cost him two hundred dollars
and netted me the same amount.
l nursed fifth all the way out
there on the bus.
Except for couple of doubles
with beer chasers at each stop the
Greyhound made between New
York and Chicago, that fifth was
absolutely all the whiskey l had
on the trip 1 was proud of this
evidence that I could take it or
leave it alone"
With Satan's own luck, it was
no time at all before I was "in the
know" in Chicago. A classmate
found a spot for me in his fathers
real estate buSineSs-a really large
Operation-While 1 was examining
for the Illinois bar. l even went
totally "on the wagon" for solid
month
Then l closed a sweet deal for
the firm and for rne. Naturally,
this called for drink. Just one.
Then another. Then a quart. These
events made it necessary to stay
away from the office for a day or
Continued on Page A.
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02
Dr.. Clement
Cites Cost Of
School Bios

ATL A N T A, Ga. = A second
thought on the cost of racial segre-
cation in public schools might
make Southerners who oppose in
tegration change their minds, DR..
Rufus E. Clement, member of the
Board of Education, told the At
lanta Junior Chamber of Com
merce Thursday:
"In spite of the law and deci-
sions of the Supreme court, you
and I know that schools for Ne
groes and whites are not equal by
almost any yardstick you nright
want to use," Clement said.
"If the South should attempt to
provide two equal school systems
for white and Negroes it would be-
come bankrupt. 1t simply would
not be able to finance them"
He pointed out that "in II of the
II Southern states, Negroes are
now admitted to state universities
or private colleges. There are more
than 1000 such Negro students,
and there has not been a single
incident.
II put that on record for those
who say that blood will flow in the
streets, etc. The world has not yet
come to an end because of these
things"
Clement was a luncheon guest of
the Jaycees, marking his second
appearance before a major down
town civic group since becoming a
member of the Board of Educa-
ton.
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02
American Red Gross
Drive Is On

The American Red Cross Fund
campaign got under way in the
South Phoenix area Tuesday night
with kickoff meeting held at the
Thundel bird Post No. Al, American
Legion Hall, us S. 2nd Ave.
Raymond Martinez, Juvenile Pro-
baton officer, is chairman of zone
;, the South Phoenix area, which
covers all the territory between
3;5th Ave. and 10th ST., Van Buren,
to the river.
Mr.. Martinez conducted the
meeting. Sam Oldham, Safety Serv-
ice director for the Red Cross in
Maricopa county presented the
film Red Cross Report for 1854"
Ray Burkaw, Red Cross field di-
rector at Williams Air Force base
gave a short talk on Red Cross
work among servicemen and vet
Grams.
A campaign office has been set
up at 1901 S. 3rd Ave-, in the
Marcos De Mia Housing Project
and Joe Estrada will distribute
the workers kit to anyone in
terested in helping on the cam
|paign. Volunteers may contact
him at AL 3-95O7 for further de-
tails. Mr.. Martinez may be reached
at AP S-3537. Mail-in contribu-
tionS may be sent to radio sta
ton KIFN.
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02
Funeral Services
Today For Guy Hollis

Funeral and burial services for
Guy Hollis. 1107 w. Magnolia. are
to be held today in Tucson, where
his body was sent by Webber's
Eastlake Mortuary.
Mr.. Hollis, 81, lived here about
four years. He was a cook on the
railroad.
Survivors are: his wife, Johnny
Mae Of Kansas City, Mo-; five
sons. Sebron, Guy Jr., Cecil, Ed
ward, all Of Kansas City, and Wal
ter, Wichita, Kansas; four .daugh-
ters, Mrs. Clantha Baker, Ft.
Worth, Texas, Miss Annette Hollis,
Amarillo, Texas; Mrs. Etheline
Blair, and Miss Irma Jean Hollis,
both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two
brothers, Sam of Tulsa, and Earl
Of Kansas City.
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02
Wells Death Sentence
COMMITTED By Governor

SACRAMENTO, Calf. Gov.
Goodwin j. Knight announced Fri
day night that he has decided to
commute the death sentence of
Wesley Robert Wells to life impris-
onment without possibility of pa
role. Several legitimate citizens
groups had appealed to the COVER
nor in Wells behalf.
Wells, A year old Negro inmate
of San Quentin prison, was sched-
lued to die April 9 for an attack
on a prison guard when he was in
Folsom Prison in 1947.
Convicted of striking the guard
with a cuSpidor, he was sentenced
to die under a provision of State
law that calls for a mandatory
death sentence for life termers
who harm a guard in a deliberate
attack.
Governor Knight, after lengthy
study of the case, announced that
he has asked the State Supreme
Court to empower him to commute
Wells sentence to life imprison-
ment.
The governor said he also has
asked the court to allow him to
commute the death sentence pro-
nounced on James S. Silva, who
was condemned to death last July
for stabbing a fellow San Quentin
inmate. Silva's victim recovered.
New York Mirror Columnist
Walter Winchell made a personal
appeal on Wells behalf to Cover
nor Knight just a month ago when
they met at Palm Springs, Calf.
Shortly after that, Winchell
called on Wells to repudiate the
Communist-front groups which
had organized "save Wells" cam
paign.
Wells and Silva both were tried
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02
Techniques OF international FriendIiness
Demonstrated At Missionaries UN Tea

the Missionary Society of the Con
vent Avenue Baptist Church in the
Skyline Room of the Hotel Theresa
last Sunday.
Every facet Of the colorful and
varied program in some manner
emphasized friendliness as a way
of reducing friction in human rela-
tiOnS not only on community scale,
but also on a worldwide basis. The
impo4 tance of having at least a
general knowledge of the purpose
and function of the UN was empha-
sized by the main speaker, G.N.T.
Widdrington, Internal Program Di-
rector of the United Nations.
One of the unique and valuable
aspects Of the UN as brought out
by Mr.. Widdrington is the fact that
even people who dislike each other
can and will sit down in a peaceful
manner, discuss their differences
and work for ways to resolve them.
If atmosphere and spirit can be
counted on for signs, the apprecia-
ton for musical arts of other peo-
pies was widely evidenced in the
ovation given Charles Blackwell, a
Philip Morris employee, for his
rendition of an African medley to
drum accompaniment, and for his
provocative talk on African cul-
ture.
Mrs. Louella B. Jones, charming
Mistress of Ceremonies, made
f.iendliness and good will come
alive when she asked each guest
to take moment to get acquainted
with his neighbor, and asked each
seated guest to share his chair
whenever possible with a standee.
These gestures helped strip the oc-
caSion of all formal barriers and
also promoted appreciation for
other peoples. The review of dele
gates the UN in native costumes,
and the performance of instrument
tai and vocal music by composers
of other lands, comprised a color
full and fascinating episode in the
program.
Through well-planned pro-
gram, the Convent Avenue Baptist
Church Missionaries made strides
in making the afternoons message
or motto, Christian Friendliness"
come alive. Rev. John w. Saunders
is the progressive pastor of the
Chu ch.
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02
School Mixinq
To Be Gradual

There will be gradual mixing Of
races in Southern public schools
regardless how the United States
Supreme Court rules on the five
pending cases involving segrega-
ii on in public education, DR.. Guy
B. Johnson of the University of
North Carolina told the Socialogi-
cal Society's 18th annual conven-
ton which met in Atlanta, Ca, last
week.
If the high court outlaws the
practice, there will be a period of
prolonged litigation" durin g
which the South will attempt to
develop new legal basis for segre-
cation, Johnson predicted.
He said the private school plan
advocated by Governor Byrnes of
South Carolina and Governor Tai
madge of Georgia is "the most
startling proposal" to maintain ra-
cial segregation
Johnson further predicted, if the
court outlaws Jim-Crow, there will
be IAN increase in race rumors
aggression aginst Negroes, and oc-
casional violence"
After all attempts to evade the
new ruling have petered out, mass
integration will not follow in the
South, he said. Integration will
come about sooner in the rural
schools.
After all attempts to evade the
Colored people have their own dis
tinct communities and "have no
consuming desire to go to schools
with white pupils" Johnson said.
Studies indicate it will take 10
or Is years before noticeable in
tegration takes place, he said. Pu-
pills will mix in extracurricular ac-
tivities and social functions.
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02
Gen Omar Bradley
Accepts Chairman OF
United Defense Fund

NEW YORK.-General of the
Army Omar N. Bradley, former
chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, has accepted the national
campaign chairmanship of the
United Defense Fund, it was an
nounced this week by Michael T.
Kelleher of Boston, president OF
the Fund.
General Bradley succeeds Gen.
James H. Dcolittle, noted pioneer
in aviation and vice-president OF
the Shell Oil Company.
In accepting the Craftsmanship,
General Bradley pointed out that
he has been in a position to see
the value of services given by
United Defense Fund agencies. He
added that 1--WE must provide the
means whereby our people in the
Armed Forces here and overseas
can participate in and enjoy our
standards and our way of life
they are our citizen leaders of the
future"
The United Defense Fund, since
its inception three years ago, has
raised nearly 35 million dollars.
The goal to be set in April will
be for 1855 requirements. The
Fund will then seek inclusion in
local Community Chest and Unit
ed Fund campaigns which have
given it the major part of it's sup
port during the past three years.
Agencies included in the United
Defense Fund are: United Service
Organizations (USO); Unite ed
Community Defense Services
WCDS); American Social Hy-
giene Association (ASHA); Ma
tional R ecrea tion Association
(NRA), and United Seamen's Sery-
ice (USS).
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02
JUST FOR TODAY!
Continued from last week.

Continued from last week.
NEVERTHELESS, a small bird
began telling me that all of the
failures I had thus far experienced
were closely related to my ro-
nance with beverages Clearly,
however, it wasn't necessary to
quit. A little more intelligence in
the matter of chasers that was the
ticket! When that failed, | knew
the secret: change brands! No?
Then only a drink at certain times
of day. Then to wine only. 1 dedi-
Gated all of my time to experiment.
ing along these lines. This cost
money.
| ran out of cash and credit be-
fore l finished running these tests.
In the interest of science, l became
steady customer at Harlem
pawnshops. Soon, my watch was
gone, then my ring. Next, my
wardrobe.
SUDDENLY, a brilliant thought
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02
Rites Held For
Arthur Mcmillan

Funeral services were held yes
terday for Arthur Mcmillan, IS
at the Lucy Phillips Memorial
Church. Rev. l.. ]. Harper, pas
tor, and Rev M. Thompson, con
Quoted the services.
Mr.. Mcmillan who resided at
1434 E. Jefferson died last Sunday
after an illness of two months. He
was native of Texas, came to
Phoenix 33 years ago from San
Diego, California, with the West
ern Oil Mill Company by whom he
was employed for 40 years. He re-
ii. ed last year
Mr.. Mcmillan had been a mem
Der of Lucy Phillips since coming
here, and served on the trustee and
steward boards until his death.
Survivors are: two sons, John L.
Of Buffalo, New York and George
H. of Chicago, Illinois; four neph-
eWs, Henry Mcmillan, Phoenix
ii ank and Walter Mcmillan. Ok
mulgee, Oklahoma; Cleo Mcmillan,
Fresno, California. and Donald
Mcmillan, Bakersfield, California.
Interment was in Greenwood
Memorial Park. Ragsdale Mortu-
airy in charge.
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02
BY JUNE L'RHUE

NEW YORK, (GlobaD - The
techniques for getting people to
know each other, understand each
other and work together amicably,
are as simple as ABC if only they
are applied. The truth of this as
sertion was brought out with un-
mistakable clarity at a beautiful
United Nations Tea sponsored by
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02

under the same section of the Pc
nal code making a death sentence
mandatory for lifers convicted of
assault.
Silva was scheduled to die with
Wells in double execution at San
Quentin.
The governor cannot commute
the sentence of either doomed man
unless the action is recommended
by majority of the States SUI
preme Court justices.
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02
AItoho|ism's Effects Told By Ex-Lusher

Editors note: This is the third
in "A series of articles appearing
in this paper OH Alcoholics
Anonymous. These articles will
continue for several issues.
Arizona sun., 1954-04-02

SUDDENLY, a brilliant thought
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-01-16

she obtained employment in
a G.. E. Atomic Energy
Plant as secretary to the
Assistant Manager of the
Purchasing Department.
Prior to this time she was
employed at the Carver High
School in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mrs. Huff is a graduate
of Addison High School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin w.
Coles. Miss Janice N. Coles,
Miss Curtis Coles and Mr..
Neavelle Coles spent the
Christmas holidays visiting
friends and relatives in
Baltimore, Md. and Wash
ington, ID. G..
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-01-16

/ YOUR FRIENDS
Continued from Page Too
of Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall
Curtis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Robertson, Sr., were made
happy this Christmas with
a Family Reunion Dinner
of all their children. This
was the first time that all
children have been together
since 1913. This dinner was
given on Christmas Day
with all the children pre-
sent. The children, out-of-
town included; Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Robertson and fam
lily of Akron, Ohio; the Rev.
Benjamin w. Robertson of
Richmond, Va; Anna Mary
Robertson a student at Vir-
ginia State College and
Eveline M. Robertson a stu
dent nurse at the Commun-
ity Hospital in Wilmington,
N. G..
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Robertson, Sr., announce the
marriage of their daugh-
ter, Ellen Irene, to Clar-
ence D. Davis, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Edmund Davis.
The ceremony took place
December 5 in their home
on Rutherford Avenue, N.
w.
T h e Rev. Frederick c..
Sampson, pastor of High
Street Baptist Church Off
ciated.
Miss Hester Ann Coles,
daughter of the late Rev.
and Mrs. w. H. Coles was
married on December 27,
to Rev. Frank Dinner of
Pueblo, Colorado.
The wedding took place in
the Holy Church of God in
Christ and t IN e ceremony
was performed by Rev.
Lloyd G.. Coles, Sr., pastor.
Wedding music was pre-
sented by Mrs. Odell Mebanc
and Rev. Lloyd c. Coles,
Jr., soloists and Miss vi
Curtis Coles and Mrs. Mary
nella Quarles, pianists.
The bride wore a blue silk
taffeta dress wit, a pearl
sweetheart neckline, a white
hat of pearls and a corsage
of red roses.
The church was decor
ated with white carnations
and gardenias.
Rev. Lloyd G. Coles, Jr.,
served as best man.
Out-of-town guests at
tending the wedding were
Mr.. and Mrs. Rennie CAL
houn, Mr.. Herman Belcher,
Miss Joan Marshall, and Mr..
Sherman Howard of Wash
ington, D. c.; Mr. and Mrs.
S. B. Myers off Huntington,
w. Va. and Miss Margaret
Reeves of New York City,
N. Y.
Mrs Gwendolyn Coles
Huff, the daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. Lloyd c.. Coles,