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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24
MVC Awards Over $4,000
In Student Scholarships

ITTA BENA, Miss. - Over
$4,000 have been awarded by
Mississippi Vocational College
in student scholarships for the
l959-60 school year with a rec
ord number of students receiv-
ing and applying for scholar
ship aid, President ]. H. White
announced this week.
The scholarships were a.
warded to the top high school
seniors in the state and area
who show evidence of posses
sing outstanding ability and to
great number of students
who must have financial as
siStance in order to enter or
remain in school.
Scholarships awarded we're
Award, Academic, Full-Fee and
Area Scholarships with a great
number of students also apply
ing for work aid and loans un-
der the Federal Loan Plan.
President White pointed out
that scholarship aid and loan
applications were at an all time
high forcing a number of
scholarships and loans to be
cut to the minimum in order
that a greater number of stu
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24
OVERFLOW CROWD EXPECTED TO SEE JSC TIGERS
MEET THE SOUTHERN U. JAGUARs, JACKSON, OCT. "a

to Saturday. According to the
statistician of the Southwest
Athletic Conference, Dorsey
leads the conference in rush
ing through October 10 with
a 77.3 yard per game average.
Harris is third with 70 yds.
Both boys are tied Sail with
touchdowns in 8 games.
Much credit should go to the
untiring efforts of P. R. Direc-
tor Bailey for the Overlooking
crowd in attendance at Jack
son States first Home Game
on last Saturday and it is hop
ed that the crowd at all the
remaining Home Games of
both our local colleges, Jack
son State and Tougaloo South
ern Christian will get the CO.
operation and response of the
general public that they so
richly deserves. It's worth any
body's money to see the Snap
Ply, colorful Marching Band of
Jackson State College in ac-
ton, if you attend for no other
reason. This top rating aggre-
CATION is under the directionsof
Mr.. William Davis and Miss
Dolly Robinson.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24
C'Wood Masons:
Heroines
Observe Prince
Hall Day

GREENWOOD, Miss. = The
Masons and Heroines of Jeri-
cho of this city led in celebra-
ting Prince Hall Day, Sunday,
October Is at Mitchell Springs
Baptist Church, Mrs. Amanda
Sykes A. M. and Mrs. Nellie
Mitchell, S. NJ, as mistresses
of ceremonies.
Mrs. Sykes made interesting
and timely remarks on "The
Occasion" giving most valu-
able information on Prince
Hall from his birth until he
departed this life. She told
how the many good deeds that
this minister did for his peo-
pie will long be remembered.
The main address for the
celebration was brought by
Rev. George A. Harper, who
spoke eloquently on the sub
ject, "Americanism." Rev.
Harper stated that "as citizens
we should obey the laws of the
land and then we are entitled
to enjoy the privileges of citi-
zenship." He also stated, "The
best way to overcome evil is
to do good for evil He adj
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24
Voters League
Plan Poll Tax
Kickoff
Campaign
JACKSON. Miss.

JACKSON, Miss. - In a
meeting of the Jackson Pro-
gressive Voters League, Held
at the Pearl Street A. M. E.
Church, Wednesday night, the
following p o p o a ! S
were made:
/. A banquet during the first
of December for the Kick off
of the campaign for poll tax
paying and registering. 2.
Methodist to coordinate the ac-
tivities. 3. A voters political
conference with a political
speaker. 4. Block canvass to
get every eligible citizen regis
tered. 5. a mass meeting for
November 2 to give emphasis
to these proposals and weigh
the facts about the candidates
for the general election, No.
vember 8.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

dents are still in need of
help" President White elabor-
ated and stated that as a
means Of stepping up the aid
program the college is current
ly trying to establish funds in
many cities and areas in the
state and Mid-South to aid
students from those areas.
Presently letters are being
sent to residents of the Mem
phis-Shelby County area seek
ing their help in establishing
a fund to aid students from
that area and plans are now
being formulated for similar
moves in other areas.
eve are taking this step be.
cause we realize that the col
lege's aid program cannot give
effective help to all of the
many, many young people who
need economic help if they
are to realize their cherished
dream of a college education.
Thus, we turn to the many
charitable persons in our state
and area to help these stu
dents" President White de-
clared.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

JACKSON Miss. The
Jackson State College Tigers
who on last Saturday, leading
21-0 in the first half, fought
off the stubborn Alcorn Col
lege Braves for a 21-12 victory
in a packed stadium, is again
to draw a record crowd to see
the tilt between the JSC Tigers
and the Southern University
Jaguars comes Saturday, Octo-
Der "a, the kickoff being SEIZED
uled for 7:30 p. m. at Alumni
Stadium.
And according to Public Re-
lations Director, William (BilD
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24
UNCF Brings Ebony Fashion Fair To Jackson, Oct II

JACKSON, Miss. - In an eff
fort to raise $4,000 within the
state of Mississippi for the
United Negro College Fund
Drive being conducted for the
support of the 80 independent
Negro Colleges thruout the
country and of which group,
Tougaloo Southern Christian
College is a member, the Uni
ted Negro College Fund, inc,
of Jackson will present the
EBONY FASHION FAIR in a
benefit performance at College
Park Auditorium here, Tues
day, October 81, at 8: P. M.
In presenting the Ebony
Fashion Fair, this active civic
organization will bring to the
people of Jackson and the
state, the famed fashion ard
style show that is presently
on tour of So cities in 80
states in the benefit of local
charities. The two hour show
will feature more than 200 of
the latest in women's and
mems wear from around the
world.
The show is produced by
EBONY Magazine under the
direction of Mrs. Freda De-
knight, Home Service Direc-
tor and Fashion Editor for the
magazine. Mrs. DeKnight has
spent three months in Europe
buying the latest styles from
the top designers in London.
Paris and Rome. She is most
enthusiastic over her purchas-
es. Every fashion-conscious
woman in Jackson and the
State will want to see the ex
Continued on Page y
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

TOUGALOO, Miss. - On
Wednesday, October Is, 1859,
Founders Day ceremonies and
the formal dedication of the
new Science Building will be
held at Tougaloo Southern
Christian College, at 1000
a. m.
Mr.. Robert Wilder, Chair
man of the Board of Trustees,
will preside over the cere-
monies. A history of Tonga
loo Southern Christian Col
lege will be presented by DR..
Wesley A. HotchkisS, Mrs.
Mary M. Dale, and Mr.. Lewis
Meadow. Mrs. Rosa Page
WEIGH will sing a solo. All
are members of the Board of
Trustees. The Tougaloo choir
will render one number.
The dedication address will
be given by DR.. Theodore K.
Lawless, noted dermatologist
of Chicago, who will speak on
"My Experiences With Sci
ence."
Mr.. Wilder will lead the
dedication litany at the Sci
ence Building.
The new building represents
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

Bailey the Saturday night
game seems to be shaping up
more and more as a contest
between Frank Dorsey, the
Tigers shfty halfback and
Southern's Lloyd Harris, a
freshman from Minden, Louis
lana.
Harris has a total of SO yards
rushing against Xavier in Is
carries for a Sc yard per try
effort. Dorsey broke the backs
of both Mississippi Vocational
and Arkansas on successive
Saturdays. Both have scored
three touchdowns each prior
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

monished listeners that as
Christians and Citizens to keep
their moral standard up to
what it should be, remember
the Good Book says, "as We
would others do unto you, do
We even so to them" He then
led in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the flag.
After the program was over
a very delicious dinner was
served to all.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24
Mary C. Jones School Gets Rating

ty that was comparatively spon-
sored by the school personnel
and the PTA.
Through the first year of
participation is considered a
trial period, it is indicative of
a well rounded program of
safety activity and the initial
step toward attaining continual
Safety Honor Roll recognition.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

JACKSON, Miss. The
principal, faculty and pupils
of the Mary c. Jones Elemen-
tary School are proud to have
their school listed on the Nat
ional School Safety Honor Roll
for the current year. This GER
tificate of merit comes as the
climax to an intensified pro-
gram of home and school safe
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

November 8, at Central Meth
odist Church.
The week will be a time
for concentrating the world
wide work of the YMCA in be-
half of girls and young women.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

YWCAs in more than 1000
communities in the United
States, including Jackson and
in the SO other countries
where there is association
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

sis $1.00. Advance tickets at
Miss. Enterprise, Epps, Har
mon Drug, The Leader Store,
Grace's Beauty Salon. King
The Tailor, Percy Simpsons,
Charles Wilson; Momans Cafe
and Zebra Motel in Tougaloo;
Tollivers in Canton; Rose
Room and Turf Hotel in vicks-
burg.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

REV. ADAM CLAYTON
POWELL, who told his esti-
mated 10000 audience at Alb
yssinian Baptist Church in
New York City, last Sunday
that he expected to have a
tough" operation and expect
ed to be away 'for quite a.
while" The still handsome
Congressman and minister, as
well as fiery civil rights fight
er is quoted as saying, "The
doctors say it is a tumor In
the left side of the esophagus,
Continued on Page q
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

work will observe world Fel-
lowship Week November 8-14,
1859. The theme for the week
is M A X E KNOWN HIS
DEEDS. A special program
is being planned for Sunday,
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

MISS JIM HILL" love
ly ERTA FAYE ARMON who
recently was crowned to repre-
sent the Jackson, Mississippi
Senior High School as good
will ambassador during the
current school year. This love-
ly Miss who is a senior is the
daughter of Mrs. Emma Armon
of 1910 Nichols st.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24
Know Your Principal.

Editors Note: Again this year we attempt to make
known to the public those and who doing
such splendid job in school.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1959-10-24

sMR. JIM HILL" hand
some KENNETH LEWIS, also
a senior of Jim Hill High
School who was Miss Jim
Hills" escort at the Corona
ton held recently at the
school. He too will reign over
the schools activities during
the current year. Mr.. Lewis
is the son of Mrs. Lucille Mil
Ter and the step-son of Mr.. w.
j. Miller, 1109 Carver Street,
Jackson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-23
INTERNATIONAL STERLING

Whether you're buying precious sterling silver
flotwore for yourself or for gifts you'd be wise to
invest in four Apiece place settings at one time
and sove You save also by buying four or g.
piece place settings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-23

pie. Should I call the whole
thing of and look for some
body without a Grandma or
should / take her in? She
has nowhere else to go.
GERTIE.
II you have any second
thoughts about whether to
"take in" his Grandma, do
yourself land the young mani
a favor and call off the mar
riage. Bear in mind this
Grandma" raised the boy.
If you really loved him, there
would be no thought of 'lOOk-
ing for someone without a
Grandma"
4 y y
What's your problem? For
a personal reply, iDrite to
ABBY in care OF The Epe-
ming Star. IncloSe a stamped,
Selt-addreSSed envelope.
Distributed by McNsusht syndieate)
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Maryland
.HOn1en1aker
Finalist

Mrs. Joseph A. Fowler,
Chaptico, Md, has been
named one of the 100 final
lists in Pillsbury's 18th Grand
National Bake-off Contest, to
be held September 20-22 in
Beverly Hills, Calf, scene of
the 1857 cooking classic.
Nine other Bake-Offs have
been held in New York's Wal
dorf Astoria.
Chosen on the basis Of a
recipe she submitted for con-
test Judging earlier this year,
Mrs. Fowler will compete
with SO other amateur cooks
from all parts of the country
for over 100000 in cash and
General Electric appliance
prizes.
She will bake her prize re-
cipe, along with other con-
testants, in the main ball.
room of the Beverly Hilton
Hotel which will be turned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-23
Coll II 'BomboY':
It's Not in Indiu

What is a bonnie dresser?
A bonnie dresser is a chesty
chest. Convex and concave
lines alternate both vertically
and horizontally across the
sides and front. 1t is char
acteristic of Louis XIV. late
18th century Italian and
other baroque styles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-23
DEAR ABBY -.
Empty Sleeve No Handicap
0 . .
BY ABIGAIL VAN BUREN

knows that a sitter has no
right TO invite boy friends
over without the consent of
her employer. But has the
employer the right to let
the baby-sitter have boys
over without the consent Of
the baby-sitter's mother?
I found out that my To-
year-old daughter was en-
pertaining boys at her baby
sitting job who were not al
lowed to come to our home.
am not trying to excuse
my daughter. But don't you
think the lady she sits for
should have checked with
me before letting my daugh-
ter entertain boys in her
home? After all, my daugh-
ter is only Is and she still
needs a little supervision.
IRATE MOTHER.
What good is a sitter who
needs a sitter to make sure
she isn't being sat with by
undesirables? If you feel that
your daughter needs super
vision" land she obviously
dOeS) you shouldn't allow her
to "sit" with other peoples
children.
= y
DEAR ABBY: I am going
with a young man who lives
with his Grandma. She raised
him because both his parents
are dead.
He has asked me to marry
him. I said yes. Now he tells
me that he is expecting to
have his Grandma live with
us after we are married. I
have heard that a third party
is no good for a married cou-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-23

DEAR ABBY: A year ago,
due to an old infection, 1t
was necessary to have my
left arm amputated close to
the shoulder. l quickly adj
justed to my loss until re-
Gently.
I became reacquainted
with an old friend NOV a
divorcee) who insisted she'd
be glad to let me escort her
places. She assured me that
my having only one arm
made absolutely no differ
ence to her. have taken
her out several times and
enjoy her company.
Now she persists in telling
me that my empty sleeve" is
conspicuous although she
knows that I can't wear an
artificial arm. I am losing
confidence in myself. Should
I continue to see her?
EMPTY SLEEVE"
Your "empty sleeve" isn't
nearly the handicap that this
wOman's empty head is. Drop
her.
DEAR ABBY: I am an
other one OF those poor saps
whose love life has gone to
pot since my wife put a tele-
vision set in our bedroom.
Can you tell me how to get
back in the act again?
NEGLECTED.
They say one picture is
worth 10000 words. Don't
you believe it! A few we'll
chosen words spoken softly
and at the right moment
beats any picture. Try it!
DEAR ABBY: Everyone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-23

into the worlds largest kitch-
en- for the bake-off event.
In addition to being ELI
gible for the $4,000 top
prize and other awards, Mrs.
Fowler will receive an ex-
pense-paid trip to California
and the electric range and
mixer she uses during the
contest.
Mrs. Fowler learned of her
good fortune this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-23
Enjoy Your Furniture

Furniture is to enjoy. II
a piece of upholstered furni-
ture has to be shielded with
a plastic cover 1t has not
been well selected.
The HON e m aker who
thinks that her furniture will
be exposed to an unusual
amount of dirt and scufiing
should consider vinyl uphol-
stery. 1t washes clean and
can be used" not preserved
like a pound of ginger.
One decorator always asks,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-23

when she finds shiny trans
parent coverings on uphol-
stery in her clients homes,
Are you keeping this nice
for your husbands second
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CLASSTIME ]. 8. A.

Learn all about campus fosh-
ions, the easy way. Those
lively young college men and
girls on our College Boord ore
on the selling floors at all our
stores. They've been thor
ouehIy briefed on what's smart
on compuses. nationwide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-08-23
COME TO OUR
CLASSTIME u. S. A. RALLY

CLASSTIME U. S. A. RALLY
Thursday evening, the 9th.
It's q big evening Of fun and
information for students and
their parents. A local radio
personality will stor at each Of
our stores.
Al Ross Of WRC in the Wash
ington Store, Teo Room, 7:45
pm.
Don Billiard Of WDON, Chevy
Chase Store, Auditorium, 7:3O
pm.
Bob Dalton Of WToP, 7 Cor
ners Store, Auditorium, 7:30
pm.
John Cooley Of WPIK, Alex
ondrio Store, Potomac Room,
7::3O pm.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1959-07-10

Mrs Capoa Winston of Los Angeles former local teach
err was in the state on business recently and her
Mrs Betty Toiver 29O8 Main street Accompanying her
were her Samuel Wikerson grandson Samuel, jr
The Womens Auxiliary of the Arkansas Christian Move
menl VIII meet tuesday July IA at m at the NIL feas
ant Baptist church 18th and Rngo streets The public affairs
committee will present program of interest All Christian
women are inveu a1nloe with the movement Mrs j. "
Jordan committee chairman, Mrs B. A Moore president
Mrs Ella Jackson of ST. Louis arrived in the city Friday
July 3rd spend with relatives friends While
in the city she resided the home of her Mrs Ada
Turner TIT Bishop street Mrs Turner will accompany
her the return trip home spend days before connu
to Kansas where she will visit with relatives friends
Mrand Mrs. Jeremiah Parker family of Chicago
holiday guest of Mr. and Mrs B. Johnson 1922 High Mr.
Parker is former resident of this city
Miss Retha Proctor and relatives Scott where
she will spend brief period convaescene with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Proctor.
The Young Adult Service and guest treated
very unique holiday party at the spacious House of Beauty
1910 Cross ST. Saturday July 4h Hosesses Miss Sally
Walton, Mrs Vema Roe, Mrs Johnnie Mae Johnson Mrs
Hubert Smith, jr Margaret Vault president Doretha Smith,
reporter.
Mrs Christine Grant of Chicago arrived in the city Friday
July 3rd spend relatives and friends While
the city she is residing with her mother Mrs o. Johnson
29 Louisiana Mrs Grant will accompanied by daughter
Gwendoyn, upon her return trip home
After visit in the windy city of Chicago Hubert Smith,
stationed with LRAFB returned duty Monday July 9th
while there Mr. Smith, residing in the home of his
father Hubert Smith, old acquaintance Upon
returning, he is at home at 1717 Bishop street
The grandchildren of Mr.. and Mrs S. P 3019 State
street spending large portion of summer them
while their parents Rev. and Mrs S. Jones Atlanta Ca
are participating in Migrant Ministry program Beufort
North Carolina The children Deon Norman Kay Iistra
LaDonna Jean, and Stephane Annette
The annual School of Missions of the Southwest conference
OF the Methodist church will at Camp Adesgate July
1919 All delegates arriving Little go Wesley
Chapel Methodist church, 18th and State streets for
Mrs Norma Savery Mrs Marie Watkins Mrs
c. Fl. Rumph, Mrs Alberta H. compose committee
on transportation
Miss Evelyn Barker in the city visiting aunt
and uncle Mr. Mrs Charles Bussey family the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Otis D Barker of Cotton Plant
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AROUND NO. LITTLE RICK

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Moragne Of lis Beech street has
house guest her sister Mrs Margnee Turner of Buffalo NJ
formerly of this city.
Mrs Beatrice Crown of Owens Boro KY the house guest
of her sister, Mrs Essie Mae Harris father Bill Nc
Camery of 800 Beech st.
Mrs r. L. c. Phillips of GIL Hazel ST. returned the city
after vacatlonng in Chicago Detroit with relatives and
friends.
The Singing Union will be held Sunday at 2:3O D. m.
Mt Pleasant Baptist church. 23rd Orange Rev Otis
jones' pastor E. Jackson peslent Mrs D. Hughes secretary
The Women Unity Council will meet Monday at p. m. at
First Baptist church, 9th and Pine sts Rev " NJ Banks
tor Mrs Phillips president
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1959-07-10
AROUND PINE BLUFF

Mrs Evelyn Young Hatcher left last weekend for JEFF
ferson City No. where she will join her husband L. w. fac
ty member Of Lincoln university
Miss Jeanette Aycox has returned her home in Detroit
after spending the past few days the city the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Alex Mason, of Col E. 18th. Avenue
Mrs Madison Moon and children spent the Fourth in St
Louis the guest of friends.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1959-07-10
In Memory

In sad and loving memory of
Ira Saville, sr., who passed from
this life three years ago June 80.
1856.
We still mourn our loss, but we
know that our loss is Heavens
gain.
Mrs. Pearl Saville, wife
Jesse, Ira, jr and Theodore,
sons
Yvonne Saville daughter
Ira, III, Los Angeles and Dom
aid, grandsons.