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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30

In those days, the merchant
was saying, there were people
who still thought of Washington
as a suburb of Baltimore.
They may have been right. he
continued. after a Thoughtful
pause. The District was still g
boom town. Buildings we're 60
ing up everywhere and some Of
the streets were mudholes. But
merchants were finding thing:
great.
If you wanted to go into bus
mess, you went into business
If you aimed for a certain Glen
tele, the one particularly anxious
! for the better things in life,
you came up with a handsome
profit. There was nothing like
the horse-carriage trade"
The speaker was Jules c,
Winkleman, owner and general
manager of Erlebacher. Inc, a
District institution.
The energetic, fast-talkine
owner was speaking Of days
gone by, days near the turn OF
THE century when Erlebacher
came into being. Tomorrow
October /, will mark the first
day of the company's 50th veal
lin business.
Mr.. Winkleman leaned back ir
This swivel chair. Considering
the plush salesroom a few stepi
away, his Office was rather
modest. "all the better tx
'Irelax in"
The business was started, NJ
said, in 1907. Gus and BERTHE
Erlebacher, who came to the
city from Baltimore. might have
seen the District as a suburb, but
'tthey saw a lot more. They saw
it as a coming metropolis.
They resigned their jobs al
the Hecht Co. pooled theil
meager resources. and opened 6
tiny store at 1910 F street NV
They decided" Mr.. Wrinkle
man said, ito deal in a high
grade of women's fashions, q
policy which still stands As
years later.
They started with one employe
and 300 square feet of space.
Today at its present site at 1888
Connecticut avenue NV, the
pay roll numbers 100 and the
shop boasts $4,000 square feet
Iof flooring.
But it took a lot Of work.
the owner said.
"Times we're pretty good. SC
good, in fact, that Mrs. Erie
bacher, now retired and living
at the Woodley Park Towers,
soon found it necessary to 60
to New York every week to keep
her ladies clothed" They were
open 10 hours a day and some
times IL.
For the most part the Erie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30

trademark-"the finest ID wom-
ems apparel"-which the found
ers decided to establish IN 1907
and which Mr.. Winkleman per-
petuates, that brings "a certain
lady" to Erlebacher every year
from the American Embassy in
Paris.
Rather unusual, isn'tit," the
owner said. There she is in Paris
yet she comes to us for her
clothes. We're very proud Of
that"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-30
he'd ~ the Associated Press

Z 100000: most utility and CONNER
cial bulls 12.5O-14.00; good and choice
vealers closed at 17.0O-21.0O with Gull
to commercial Grades s.OO-17.OO: two
loads choice around 45O Id stock steer
calves $3.50: heifer calves from the
same shipment 1850: good and choice
stocker and feeding steers 1S25-2I.75;
medium to low good grades 1880 Is. 90.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30
Notes From
Prentiss Institute

Many visitors attended the So
phia Sutton Mission Last We'd
nesday. The principal address was
delivered by Mrs. Marie Hopson
Dixon of cambridge, Georgia. Mrs.
Dixon's brother, Rev. Hopson, was
a member of the Institute faculty
for years. He was noted for his
excellent delivery and inspirational
sermons. We were happy to have
Mrs. Dixon in our community
again.
Friends from Grenada and Coast
towns were visitors on our campus
recently.
Miss African Spiller of Brook
haven spent the weekend on the
campus.
Miss Earnestine Jenkins, in
structor in Business and CONNER
rial, has returned after spending
her vacation with relatives and
friends in Alabama, New York,
Ohio and Michigan.
Messrs. S. L. Richmond, Theo-
dore Paige and Rev. Payton were
delegates to the Sunday School and
B. T. U. Congress last Thursday
and Friday. The session was well
attended and all enjoyed their visit
to the fast growing city of Hous-
ton. They were entertained in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. Daw-
son. Mrs. Dawson is known to
friends as Eva Johnson and is a
teacher of Music in the public
school system.
The sudden passing of Mrs.
Audry Polk of the Mt. Carmel COM
munity came as a shock to her
many friends. Funeral services
were Saturday, June 16, at the Mt.
Carmel Baptist Church; Rev. L.
Parkman officiated
The American Legion Post No.
237 sponsored a baseball game be-
tween the Jackson Clowns and the
Prentiss All-Stars at Stamps Park,
Sunday afternoon, June II. The
game was called after two and one
half innings because of rain. The
All-Stars were leading 81 at the
time.
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Letters To Editor
Post Office Box 2036
Seattle II, Washington
June Fl, 1856.

Post Office Box 2036
Seattle II, Washington.
June Fl, 1856.
The Editor,
4O6 " North Parish Street
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Mississippi.
Dear Sir:
DR.. j. H. Whites letter to Con-
gresham Adam Clayton Powell
according to the June 10th issue
of the Advocate) is A GEM in the
realm of criticism, and a master
piece. There is an increasing a.
mount of snobbishness, cocksure-
ness and arrogancy and egoman-
iacness that is so characteristic of
many of cur educated and success
full Negroes. For the past five
years l have been trying to get
an answer from letters l have
written Congressman Powell on
various national issues, and have
received only one and it was from
one of his white colleagues in
Washington. Our white leaders
in various fields have never failed
to write me and given good sug-
gestions on the issues of the day.
Many didn't know if l was Negro
or white. Our Negro leaders of
Congressman Powell's ilk has got
to understand they are not indis-
pensable, the people are. Perhaps
if Miss Maxine Perryman was from
New York, he would been gratified
to oblige. Being a Mississippian
(Rolling Fork myself, l resent
any allegations that we are less
civilized than anyone else, regard
less of cur education or non-educa-
ton. l am glad you printed DR..
Whites letter; l doubt if the
northern Negro press will.
Again, my hat is off to the Doc
tor for his wonderful letter.
It's getting to be important more
and more that the Southern Negro
develop the type Of leadership that
is native to him, without the help
of the so-called Negro leaders that
is so remote from the real struggle.
The struggle mustn't be so much
around civil rights but around the
questions of more industries in
town, good highways, more and
better schools, health programs
juvenile delinquency, jobs, and
good local government.
| would like to hear from some
of my fellow Mississippians, wheth-
err they are men or women, that is
interested in exchanging ideas.
l do hope you the best of good
wishes in presenting the news to
the people.
Respectfully,
Frank White
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

Many reams of copy have been
written about students registered
at Jackson State College. The
story Of Toby Hite, III, however,
concerns the Colleges most un-
usual student. The reason for this
is that Toby is totally blind. He
entered Jackson State at the be-
ginning of the school year after
graduating from Mississippi School
for the Blind with record which
would put many of his more for
tunate classmates to shame. In
working his way through cur
riculum of English, algebra, geom-
etry, business arithmetic, history,
civics, sociology, tipping, economics
and music, he compiled Is AS and
six Bs. According to Toby he had
a happy childhood even though he
learned at very early age that
he would lose his vision. Although
he does not have use of his sight,
he sees very clearly where he
wants to go and what is necessary
that he do if he is to get there.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30
SOCIETY SLAnTS

the contest was further discussed.
Mrs. Matte L. Walker, president,
was presented a graduation gift
from the club. Mrs. Walker is a
graduate of Lanier high school.
Three games of bingo were
played with the following winners:
Miss Mary Pearl Roby, 1st prize;
Mrs. Matte L. Walker, End prize;
Mrs. Margaret Brisco, 3rd prize.
Miss Alma Walker, hostess for
this meeting, served a very tasty
afternoon lunch and was enjoyed
by all members present.
The next meeting will be at Mrs.
M. L. Walkers Tuesday, July 8,
at 7:30 pm.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

Mrs. Margaret Lawrence is Wis
iting here from Los Angeles, Calf,
in the home of her grandmother,
Mrs. Mary Street.
The Mt. Pleasant Methodist
Church had it's regular service the
third Sunday. The pastor, Rev.
Floyd Campbell, preached two soul
stirring sermons.
Mrs. Sabra Howell and Mrs.
Louise Reeves, are visiting in Los
Angeles, Calf, with their children.
Mrs. Mildred Hall was at home
last week from the hospital. She
is said to be making splendid re-
covery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Farley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Lawrence and
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Wilson, attend
ed the Queens March at Davis
Chapel in Three Rivers, Miss, Fri
day night, June %. Willie Rene
Wilson was awarded second prize
in the Queens March.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe William Hills
and Truman Lawrence are vaca-
tioning in Arkansas, with Mr..
Hills son this week.
Miss Faye Wilson and Mr.. Henry
Lee Slough are at home from New
ark, N. j., to spend their summer
vacation with their families.
The Silver Bell Gospel Singers
of Biloxi, Miss. rendered a soul
stirring musical program Sunday,
June "a, with the Stewards Spe-
Gals as their guests. Mr.. Leon
Steward was master of ceremonies.
The program was sponsored by
the M. Y. F. Of Mt. Pleasant Meth
odist Church. The sum of $25.OO
was raised.
Mrs. J. P. Underwood and Mrs.
Laura Stewart honored Miss Peg
gle Lloyd with a 60 away party
Saturday night June %. Miss
Lloyd will spend a months vaca-
ton with relatives in Chicago, Ill.
Prof. and Mrs. Willie A. Sargent
and Mrs. Rebecca Burrows were
home last weekend from Jackson
College where they are attending
summer school.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30
Dude NEWS

The Rev. J. H. Oismukes, pastor
of Barlow and New Hope Church
in Brookhaven was buried Tues
day.. June 10, at the Bude Gene
terry. Funeral services were held
at Thirkield Methodist Church.
The funeral was largely attended.
Forty Ministers were present. Rev.
L. E. Johnson, District Superin-
tendent officiated.
Mrs. Lille NJ. Bryant and Mrs.
E. G. Cole of the Lille Mae Bryant
High School are attending the
University of Indiana.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Adams of Lille Mae
Bryant High School is attending
the University of Illinois.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30
Driving School
To Be Held At
Jackson College

Jackson State College, in COOP
GRAFTON with the Mississippi State
Department of Education, will
sponsor a Driver Education course
at the College beginning August
and ending August l., 1866. The
primary purpose of the course is
to prepare Negro teachers in the
secondary schools of the State to
qualify to teach courses in Driver
Education to high school youths.
The course will be taught by Pro-
lessor Ranville T. Sawyer, Diree-
tor of Driver Education at Mis-
sissippi State College, Starkville.
He is a native of Cornith and
received the B. A. Degree from
Lambuth College, Jackson, Ten
nessee, the M. S. Degree from Mis-
sissippi State College, and has COM
pleted residence requirements for
his Phi. D. at the University of
Alabama. He has taken special
courses in Industrial Safety at the
latter institution and during the
war trained air force officers and
civilian foremen in Industrial Safe
ty.
Professor Sawyer also studied at
the University of Texas under the
American Automobile Association
Educational Consultants. In 1940-41
he organized and taught Driver
Education in the Mobile, Alabama
schools, organized the program in
Driver Education for the New
Orleans city schools and also train
ed % of that city's high school
teachers for this work.
His experiences in directing sum-
mer school courses in Driver Edu-
cation during the past five years
include the University of Texas,
Indiana University, the University
of Oklahoma Mississippi Southern
College, the University of Texas,
Indiana University, the University
of Oklahoma, Mississippi Southern
| College, the University of Missis-
| sippi, Arkansas State College, and
Howard College of Birmingham,
Alabama. In addition to his courses
in Driver Education he also teach
es State Government.
Persons interested in enrolling
| in the Driver Education courses
should apply to Dean H. T. Samp-
son of Jackson College.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30
PASCAG0ULA
NEWS
Organizations

The Pascagoulians who attended
the 10Th District Meeting of the
Masonic Lodge and the Ladies
Courts in Biloxi June 13 and IA
were Mr.. Sylvester burden, Mr..
Amos Lett, Mrs. Minnie D. Will
liams, Mrs. Georgia Gildersleeve,
Rev. J. E. Williams, Mrs. L. M.
Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. David Lett,
and daughter, Annie Dolores.
Visitors
Mrs. Adella Rayford of Chicago,
ILL.,, was feted with a party given
by the George Washington Carver
Court No. 140. Each member gave
Mrs. Rayford a token.
Birthday Party
Tyree J. B. Pendleton, Jr., cele-
brated his fifth birthday with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Kimball, of 645 Dupont Ave-, June
oath.
Shut In
Mr.. Joseph Jackson, Jr., is con-
fined to bed with a heart ailment.
Holiday
The Tucker Street Recreation
Swimming Pool will be closed July
4th all day.
The swimming staff wishes all
students in the swimming classes a
happy holiday and try out your
lesson learned on other pools and
beaches on that day.
Delegates
Rev. Mays, officers and men,
bers of Antioch Baptist church
were happy to send Miss Earnes-
tine Stewart and Calvin Huey as
representative to the Shiloh Sun
day School and B. Y. P. U Con-
gress held with Pilgrim Bound
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

: The o. G. T. AS met in the
home of Miss Gloria Estes last
week. The next meeting will be
held in the home of Miss Lou
Verda Moody. We are urging all
teen-agers IS through g to join.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30
News

The St. James Methodist Church
held their regular second Sunday
services, June 10. Rev. Floyd
Campbell, pastor.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

William Fisher graduate Laner High school and
member the 1856 Class Xavier University New Orleans volun
and entered the Marines June 18TH He entered under the
Boot-tranng
Island
During years high William Fisher
HuddesOn
starring in both Ito and SaxOphOnist
Fisher who the Adult Education
Brnkley High
Our
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

Miss Alberta Smith is home from
Townsville, Ca, where she has
completed high school.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

A deck of clean playing cards
is the hallmark of a gracious host
ess. Yet a recent survey disclosed
that many American households
use playing cards at least ten years
old for entertaining guests.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30
Summer Activities
At Branch YWCA

Summer Activities
At Branch YWCA
Swim Glasses for adults and
teenagers. Tennis Glasses for
adults and teenagers. Bible Class,
Tipping Glass and other groups.
Call the YWCA for the group Of
your choice.
The Entire Nous Club of the
Branch YWCA had Lawn Party
on Thursday, June 21st. Many in
teresting games were played by the
group. After the games, the weiner
roast took place, which were en-
joyed by all who were present. AS
the clock struck 1890 P. M. the
participants were still having
swell time and not ready to leave.
Thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Wilkinson, Mrs. Johnson and Mary
B. Hester for assisting us with
the games.
Our membership is still growing
with the following members added
to our list: Mrs. Alice White, Mrs.
Mary L. Tucker, Mrs. Ruth B.
Owens, Mrs. P. J. Washington,
Mrs. Mary Marshall, Mrs. Katie
Harper, Mrs. Beulah Bailey, Mrs.
Leonia Bishop, Mrs. Halle Jones,
Mrs. Lille Pace, Miss Naomi Cook,
Miss Bobbie ]. Robinson, Miss
Prestan Marshall, Miss Helen Wea-
thersby, Miss Dorothy J. Weather
shy, Miss Daisy M. Smith.
Miss Lorain Wilson is still IN the
lead with 83 members.
A United Givers Agency
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Baptist Church, Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, June 20, Il and
%, in Picayune, Miss.
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Teachers who are attending sum-
mer school are: Mrs. Allen Bur-
rows, Prof. and Mrs. Willie A.
Sargent, Jackson State College;
Mrs. Augusta Ludgood, Alcorn
College.
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Y. W. c. A. news
Lawn Party For New Members

Lawn Party For New Members
All new members CT the Branch
YWCA will be entertained with a
Lawn Party on Saturday,, June 80,
1856 on the beautiful lawn of Dean
and Mrs. H. T. Sampson, 705 Wat
son Street.
All new members, members of
the Membership Committee and
Committee. on Administration are
expected to be present.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

Circle Band No. will meet Sat-
urday at 2:3O pm. Mrs. Laura
Moffett, president; Mrs. Abrel
Posey, teacher; Mrs. Esther Posey,
treasurer.
Circle Band No. will meet at
E. D. Sullivan Temple at 2:3O pm.
Everyone is invited. Mrs. Prettic
Dixon, teacher; Mrs. Ollie Debron,
treasurer; Mrs. Clarie Squair, sec
rotary; Mrs. Mary j. Hatten, pres
ident.
Mrs. Prettic C. Dixon from Tay-
louisville is now in Hattiesburg,
Miss, with her daughter, Mrs. Jet
tie McSwine Walton, who is under
going an operation.
Mrs. Matte Barnes is still on
the sick list. We hope she will
soon recover.
Mrs. Pinky Pickens is very i'll
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30
TAYL0RSVILLE
NEWS
Bv MRS. PRETTIE C. DIXON

A Fathers Day program was
held at Shady Oak Baptist Church
recently. Soft drinks were served
on the ground.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

Mrs. Earnestine Cypress enter
tanned the Informal Bridge Club
in her beautiful home on West
Pearl Street Tuesday. A delicious
luncheon was served, after which
three rounds of bridge were played
with Mrs. Lucille Price, winning
first prize; Mrs. Arelia Young, sec
ond prize; Mrs. Thelma c. Jones,
BOBBY prize; Mrs. Esther Sampson,
guest prize.
Other members present were
Mesdames: Juanita Beadle, Leila
Davis, Anita Scott, Nellie Williams,
Viola Summers, and Frances Reed
Greene, guest.
Miss Louise Clemens of West
Pascagoula street left the city last
Wednesday to attend summer
school at the University of Wiscon-
sin.
Mrs. Anita Beadle Scott left the
city Sunday for Northwestern Vir-
ginia in Euston, Ill.
Mr.. Robert Griffin of Indian
apolis, Ind, arrived in the city
Friday to attend the funeral of his
sister-in-law, Mrs. Adline Garner,
which was held in Raymond, Miss,
Sunday, June oath. While in the
city Mr.. Griffin was house guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. V. Watts on
Clifton street.
Mrs. Frenchie Mason of Savan-
nah, Ca, spent last weekend in
the city visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Dewitt Mason, of Pitts
burgh street. She attended the
wedding of Miss Jennie Almore
and Mr.. James Gaye, which was
held at Pearl Street A. M. E.
Church last Sunday.
Miss Ruth Shirley Of West Pas
cagoula street is attending summer
school at Michigan State College.
The Glamourettes Social club
met Sunday, June II, at the home
of Miss Alma Walker, pm. De-
votion period was led by Mrs. Mar
garet Brisco. The president pre-
sided over a short meeting in which
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

in the Collins Hospital. We wish
her a speedy recovery.
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

Miss Ruth Shirley Of West Pas
cagoula street is attending summer
school at Michigan State College.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

Miss Louise Clemens of West
Pascagoula street left the city last
Wednesday to attend summer
school at the University of Wiscon-
sin.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

Mrs. Margaret Lawrence is Wis
iting here from Los Angeles, Calf,
in the home of her grandmother,
Mrs. Mary Street.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1956-06-30

Mrs. Anita Beadle Scott left the
city Sunday for Northwestern Vir-
pinia in Euston, Ill.
Evening star., 1956-11-25

Al the main gate of huge California
airfeld man posing a telephone repairman bluffs
his way past gulIibe guard. A few minutes later he
has slipped into Air Division headquarters and is busy
planting ticking package in the waShroom directly
under the office Of the commanding general.
Al Boston bar lieutenant just returned from Thule
Greenland. accepts drink from stranger who says
he's thinking of joining the Air Force The lieutenant
says that duty in the ArctcS womaneSS wastes can be
miserable but there fascinating aspects to flying
there. The stranger exhibits an awed interest in the
lieutenants routine meteorological duties. Can planes
in during Arctic storms and how is il managed?
Does Thule send up inerceptoTS in foul weather? He
even curious about radio frequenceS and range of
radar In fact the Iieutenants suspicious should be
aroused. but they aren't.
Evening star., 1956-11-25

airmen repairing section of the eight-foo fence pro-
tectng the field One by they slip away from the
detail and Saunter off in the direction of the enormous
intercontinenta bombeTS. But before they are within
a mile Of the nearest plane, guard atop watchtower
has his glasses on them. He radios the Air Police
The four in fatigues are not actually saboteurS
Neither was the telephone repairman, and the nqusi-
tive fellow in the Boston bar not really spy But
they all could have been enemy agents. and that the
point to grimy fascinating game of cops and robbers
the Air Force has been playing with itself To show how
the game works. let's watch what happens Cars
well an exercise was able to witness.
At his desk in his command post near the flight lines
Captain Frank w. Ward 35-year-old veteran of $50
fighter missions in Europe and Korea gets the report
from the tower at once.