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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29


sure that is new and rare in
the community. Tickets are
now on sale and promoters
will be seeking the support of
the public. Tickets may be Sc
cured from any cast member
and at the YMCA office at
800 North Parish Street.
This is a benefit perform
ance, the proceeds of which
go to satisfy the World Ser
vice quota of the Parish Street
Branch. Y. M. c. A. for 1860.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29
Y PLAYERS
ENJOY NEW
EXPERIENCE

Acting is a new experience
for the players who will pres
ent the Shutdown District
Convention" at the Parish
Street Branch YMCA on Sun
day, November goth; but many
pleasant discoveries are being
made, as sleeping abilities
awaken and unfold.
New poise and self-confi-
dence are becoming more evil
dent in each rehearsal. The
ladies of the cast are begin
ming to feel the roles which
they play, and they show in
creasing enjoyment in playing
their parts.
The starring role is being
played by Mrs. Signe Dell
Kyle, who plays the part of
Mrs. Caroline Crabtree,"
president of the convention.
Her part calls for both dignity
and firmness of character. Co
starring with her in the male
lead is James Johnson who
plays the part of REV. J. H. c.
Bigjohn, B. D., A. D., o. B., c.
c. B." Rev." Bigjohn" has a
fine manner of delivery and
a high-sounding flow of words.
Mrs. Mary Stampley Cox is
president of the YMCA World
Service Group which is pre-
senting the play. She is play
ing an important role in the
promotion of the project. Cast
members include more than
80 players, including: Mes
DANES Signe Dell Kyle, Ma
rion o. Knox, Gloria c. Brown,
Sonora Robinson, Josephine
Knight, Frieda Powell, Wilma
King, Ledora Gilmer, Angie B.
Hunter, Thea Powell, Ressie
NJ. Bolden, Jessie NJ. Jones,
Vera Johnson, w. o. Robinson
Alberta Lockett, Mary c. Fra
zier, Daisy Taylor, A. M. E
Logan, Doristeen Levy, Eliza
beth Taylor, Mary Frances
Smith, Beulah Gross, Maggie
M. Ellis, Catherine Smith
Sara Erskine, Ora Lee Mar
shall, Aletha T. Brown, Eliza
beth I. Washington, Miss Els
sic Randle, Messrs Joseph
Braden, Leon Howard and
James Johnson.
The YMCA Committee Of
Management, in its regular
monthly session last week
gave the effort its full approx
al and also gave evidence O.
their Individual moral and Fl
nancial support.
The public is assured of
fine evenings entertainment
in the presentation of thi
play. 1t will be a form of plea
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29
PRE-HALLOWEEN PARTY
AT CENTRAL METHODIST
SATURDAY

Mrs. Lucille Shepherd has
announced PreHalloween
Party to be held in the Annex
of Central Methodist Church,
Saturday, October %, between
the hours of 4: and 6: P. NJ
This affair has been planned
to provide fun for all age
groups. All children of the
church and community are in
vited, parents and other adults
are asked to come. A small
admission fee will be asked.
Proceeds will benefit Centrals
Church School.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29

rietta lie, Mrs. Thelma Clip
son and Mrs. Cora Lee sang
two songs. The music was
played by Miss Ruth Jackson.
Miss Marie Walters intro
duced the guest speaker, Mrs.
Matte Marshall, whose sub
iect was Profession, A HUI
name Value Code for Beauty"
Following lunch a memorial
service was conducted in mem
DRY of r. j. Garrett.
A banquet was held and was
followed by the groups an
nual Harvest Ball.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29
GENERAL MEETING
OF ST. JAMES HELD
AT CHURCH

A General Meeting of Cir
Gle No. l, 2 and 3 of st. James
met Wednesday evening at the
church, with the General Pres
ident, Mrs. Anna Cistrunk, pre-
siding.
Devotion was led by Mrs.
Lennie Hicks. The first topic
and a song and a prayer were
brought by Mrs. Almeda Sui
ton. The second topic and a
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29
JACKSONIANS RETURN
FROM VISIT IN GRENADA

Mrs. Annie Mae Ross and
children, Barbara, Shannon,
Jr., and Jenetta of 1921 Ave
nue. "H' have returned home
after an enjoyable two weeks
visit in Grenada with Mrs.
Ross parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Fobbs.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29

Rev. A. r. Thomas, Rev. E.
j. Jones, Prof. S. l.. Allen, MIR.
Roosevelt Owens and Deacon
w. L. Wimmon of Jackson en-
ioyed a wonderful meeting at
the Lille Mae M. B. Church
in Georgetown, Miss, recently.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
OF PEARLIE GROVE
HAS VISITOR

The Women's Home Mission
airy Society of Pearlie Grove
met last week in the home of
Mrs. F. w. Williams, 1927 Nc
Kinley avenue. Present at the
spiritual meeting we're Mrs. l..
c. Armstrong, Mrs. Rosie
Taylor, Mrs. c. Williams, Mrs.
l.. NJ. Lonnie, Matthew Reese
and visitor, Mrs. Fannie
Johnson.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29
JACKSON SOCIAL
NEWS
Bv SARAH McNEAMER HARVEY
Bv SARAH McNEAMER HARVEY

missed this opportunity to see
some of the worlds most beau
tiful models you just
don't need to be told about it
DIR. JOSEPH HARRISON
JACKSON, favorite son of
Jackson State and cherished
friend of thousands came
to the city Sunday past and
filled the College Park Audi
forum with people from all
walks of life who enjoyed ev-
cry word of his practical,
down-to-earth address
Naturally we enjoyed every
word, for the good DR.. Jack
son was so eloquently and
beautifully saying what we
have been attempting to say
for years in this This N That
column Here we would
like to give a big THANK
YOU to Mr.. E. w. Banks, Sr.,
for the invite to share in the
special news conference that
was arranged for DR.. Jackson
up at Peoples Funeral Home,
Monday A. M
AN SOS. is being sent out
by us to ALL OUR MANY
FRIENDS On behalf of
LES ROYALES SOCIAL Club
we urge you to buy a ticket
from us for the EVENING
OF FASHION AND MUSIC"
being sponsored, SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER ID, at the Mason
ic Temple as our clubs annual
project TO raise money for our
charitable obligations
For the past years, working
under the motto, LIGHTING
AND ENLIGHTENING JACK
SON." Les Royales has dona-
ted to both branch YWCA and
YMCA, the big handsome neon
lights you'll find in front of
each building Les Royal
eS also gave to Campbell Col
lege the huge neon light on
its campus; Les Royales is also
responsible for lighting the
Cross atop st. Marks Episco-
pal Church and for many 9th
er outstanding community con-
tributions This year, Les
RoyaleS major project is the
BUILDING FUND OF THE
BRANCH YWCA and proceeds
from the Fashion and Music
Show, November Is, will go
for that purpose We
therefore urge ALL JACKSON
IANS to come out to Masonic
Temple, Sunday, November
Is Fashions will be pre-
sented by models wearing com
plete outfits from LULA
BELLIES FASHION CENTER,
Mrs. Lula Belle Forte, Own
er, is one of the chartered
members of Les RoyaleS Club.
Y-TEEN RECOGNITION
CEREMONY held Sunday past
at the YWCA was we'll attend
ed with most of the Clubs par
ticipating 1t was found
that Smith and Westside
Schools had the greatest num-
Der of paid members for the
Year with ISable School run
ming a close third and
remember All Young
Adults and Senior High School
students are invited to attend
the Wednesday Y-TEEN CAN
! TEEN from 3: P. M. to 5: P. M
JUNIOR HIGH CAN
TEEN, Friday, 3: P. M. to 5;
P. M. Could go on but
gotta stop.
REMEMBER IF YOU ARE
| A QUALIFIED VOTER
go to the polls on November
8 and VOTE YOUR CONVIC
TYONS We do not tel
you for whom to vote, but WI
PRAYERFULLY BEG YOJ
TO VOTE A VOTELESS
PEOPLE WILL FOREVER BI
A HOPELESS EOPLE
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29
PR Z P A r A 7 l o N S
FOR FIRST CLASS CITIZEN

P R Z P A R A 7 l o N S
FOR FIRST CLASS CITIZEN
SHIP As we prepare to
take our places with other
people who are enjoying the
full benefits of first class citi-
zenship, it is we'll that we be
informed along all lines that
will enable us to assume the
responsibilities of first class
citizens With Election of
a president of the United
States scheduled for Tuesday,
November 8, it is necessary
that all qualified voters be
familiar with the following in
formation:
l. EVERY VOTER must
have registered four months
before the date of the geenral
election. If you registered in
your county by July 8, you
are clear on this step.
2. Mississippi State election
laws states that you must have
been a resident of the state
two consecutive years before
being eligible to vote.
3. You must have paid your
POLL TAXES for two conse-
cutive years, and therefore
are shown on the registration
rolls as in good standing.
4. You DO NOT need to
bring your POLL TAX RE-
CEIPTS with you to the polls
on November 8, just so long
as you are not marked de
linquent" by failure to pay the
poll tax for two consecutive
years.
5. Watch your daily papers
for changes in voting places.
6. If you are in doubt about
any information concerning
the forthcoming election the
ballot etc, we would advise
you to contact any member of
the VOTERS LEAGUE the
non p a a organi-
cation whose main purpose is
to help you in performing
your voting duties in ALL
ELECTIONS. Heading this
organization is ATTY. c. A.
HALL, with offices upstairs in
the Crystal Palace Building
DEATH TAKES ANOTHER
DEAR FRIEND - AS we write
this, funeral services are being
held in Chicago, H., for ouI
beloved friend, JENNIE Nc
KINLEY, formerly of Jackson
but who had for a number o.
years, along with her husband
JACK MCKINLEY, lived il
Chi-town Possessed o
many of the fine attribute
that made her a loving wife,
devoted sister and goot
friend, LEMMIE will be re
membered by many here il
Jackson as member of Fal
ish. Street Baptist Church,
resident of Church and Monu
ment Streets and one of on
very close friends Afte
moving to Chicago she I'm
ted with the Holiness Church
where funeral services wer
held Thursday A. NJ, Bisho
M. l. Comic, officiating. Her
in Jackson she is survived b
a brother-in-law and sister, MI
and Mrs. Ed Cox who live O.
Enoch Street, here in Jacl
son We offer to this rels
tive and to friend Jack McKir
ley our deep and profoun
sympathy
EBONY FASHION FAll
came to Jackson last weeken
and like many we were dellgh
ed with what we saw "
wish our limited vocabular
could fittingly describe tn
beauty and fashion as presel
ted by the charming FREDl
MCKNIGHT q well, IL yo
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29

Mrs. Carrie Thomas reports
that the services at Morning
Star M. B. Church, Sunday,
October % we're spiritual and
inspiring with Rev. p. E. Lott,
the pastor, delivering a soul
stirring sermon.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29

Very charming visitors in
the home of Rev. and Mrs. A.
R. Thomas recently were, MIR.
and Mrs. Leroy Jones, Mr.. Ce-
ell Bass of Gatesville; Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Hopkins and Mrs
Nora Wilson, Hill Street, Jack
son. Mrs. Hopkins is the
daughter of the Jones'. All
visitors expressed themselves
as having most enjoyable
visit.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29
THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
"We are not to blame for
coming into this world-but
we ALONE are responsible
for what we make of our
selves after we are here
George w. Henderson, Foun-
der, Henderson Business
College.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29
North Jackson
News
Rev. a. II. Thomas, AGENT

The Progressive M. b.
Church School met at the reg
ular hour, Sunday, Oct. %,
with Supt. Mason in charge.
The lesson on the subject,
Our Need of God" was well
taught and explained by all
teachers. The adult class was
taught by Rev. A. r. Thomas
and a most interesting black
board demonstration given by
Bro. r. H. HollinS.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1960-10-29

These thick, spongy, absorbent I
plus. They are full % X A inch S
colOrs.
REGULAR $1.OO We
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26

-oii, PAOSA Gill N1C4h.
Thomas has been the office
manager for rine years, and re-
Gently he was elected the first
president Of the Virginia Assocla-
ion Of ASC County Office En-
rlcyees. He was instrumental in
founding that organization. He is
anSacting alternate national execu-
tive committeeman for the National
Association of County ASC Office
Employees.
Mrs. Brown has served ASC and
predecessor agencies in Cumber-
land for II years, while Mrs. Har-
rison has worked there fer the
past three years.
The county office citation read:
Awarded to Cumberland county in
recognition of its selection as the
.aSC County office most outstand-
ing in the Farmer Fieldman's Dis
trict in effective and efficient OPP
Grafton Of Agricultural Sterilization
and Conservation programs.
The certificate to individual staff
members and committeeman read
III part: Awarded in recognition
OF your commendable performance
Jointly with that of your associates
which has resulted in the selection
Of your office as the ASC County
Office most outstanding /"
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26

W re- a good job CT informing the
public on ASC programs and
-uoerior administration of the pro-
rams.
The program of rendering infor-
nation included radio talks, news
releases, letters to farmers and
committeeman, and talks before
farm groups.
Program Administration
Programs effectively administer
I'd by the office consisted Of the
agricultural conserva ton program,
acreage allotment and marketing
quota programs on wheat, sln-cur-
cd. flre-cured ard hurley tobaccos,
ard cotton. Other programs were
he price support program, conser-
walton reserve, wool, and farm
storage facility.
The county ASC committee mem
bers are: G. W. Bryant, chairman,
Madison district; w. S. Anderson,
Hamilton district, and Rayford
Foster. Randolph district. Each re-
ceived certificate of achievement
ard a check for $25 the same as
office staff members were award
ed.
Frank z. Thomas, as county Of
flee manager. heads a staff which
includes Mrs. Mae R. Brown, chief
clerk; and Mrs. Florence C. Harri-
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26
Piedmont Sanatorium
Beaumont, State Farm
Budget Funds Listed

Beaumont School for Boys and
the State Penitentiary Farm, both
in PoWhatan county, are provided
81 ,002 SOS and S3,445, l25 respec-
lively in state appropriations for
l960l962 operating costs in tn e
state budget now under considera-
ton in the General Assembly Both
are increased
In addition the State Farm is
allotted S432, 500 for capital OUTLAWS,
the biggest item Of W h &c h is
$685. 900 for a cell building
Beaumonts capital outlay figure
is $50 900, which includes $50
for an administration building as
the biggest item.
Piedmont Sanatorium. the re-
naming state institution in The
Herald area, is scheduled to re-
ceive So, 267 900 for operating costs
and SIS, 900 for capital OUTLAWS.
The Sanator1um tentative
opera ting appropriation is up
Sl53, 270 over the current bienniuIn.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26
Richmond Symphony
To Perform Here
On February 4

The Richmond Symphony, con-
Quoted by Edgar Schenkman, will
present program at Jarman
Auditorium, Longwood College, at
8 pm, February 4.
The program will be open with
Mozart's Overture, 1.-The Marriage
of Figaro" followed by Beethoven S
symphony No. 4 in B flat" After
an intermissipn. the final presenta~
ton viii be Franck's "aymphony
in D minor
The orchestra. now IN It's third
season. Is winning acclaim from
critics for It's rapid development
and exoellent performance. It is
supported largely by, contributions
and endownants. Its appearance
IN Fa1mville Is made possible
through the joint support of Long.
wood College and the Old Dominion
Foundation.
Advance tickets for this per-
Torrance may be obtained at the
Longwood College business Office.
Tickets may be purchased the night
Of tie performance at the Jarman
sudins11n biux otdcs.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26

pick up Door Count, concise
fact-finding folder in which the
family may indicate if any of its
m e m b erS has a birth defect,
arthritis or polio and how many
have had three or more Salk vac
clre shots.
Facts Requested
The folders. from which all in
formation will be kept confidential,
will be distributed Wednesday by
Farmville Boy Scouts.
Mrs. F. Curtis Hubbard and Mrs.
Robert E. Merritt are co-leaders
for the Mothers March. They have
requested volunteers to meet for
a brief pre-march planning session
at 6!30 Thursday at the Fire Depart
ment.
Kelsey appealed for contributions
for the mulu-purpose fund appeal.
The cannisters placed in store
counters throughout the town offer
a good opportunity of helping, he
said. He expressed thanks to men,
bers of Farn1ville Explorer Scout
Post III for distributing them.
Benefit Dance
A Embarrassing dance at the Farm
vile Modern Woodmen Center on
Friday. Jan. 90, will also benefit
the March of Dimes.
Kelsey said that the new March
of Dimes is combating birth de-
eocts and arthritis with the same
Elective weapons used to conquer
naralyic polio! medical scientific re-
search TO find causes. cures, pre-
ventives; patient aid for medical
care. and training for medical
workers needed to treat the sick
and disabled.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26
Victims Burial Held
County Court Hearing
Set Tuesday For Man
Char god tFit', Murder

AMELIA, Jan. Is - A hearing
in Amelia County Court has been
set Tuesday for John W. Nash.
charged with the murder of a
Cumberland county man, Alton
Lawson, Is.
Lawson was shot aud killed near
here early Wednesday, following an
argument a the home Of friend.
Police said the shooting occurred
IN Nash's home around $50 am.
Sheriff John Duke said Nash has
admitted the shooting and IS be-
ing held IN the Henrico county jail
at Richmond on charges of murder.
Bond OF $4,000 was set.
Funeral services for the victim,
were held at Union Baptist Church.
Saturday. January % with burial
IN the church cemetery
Survivors OF Alton Richard Law
son are his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Reed Lawson. OF Culnber-
land county; brother, Lester 0.
Lawson. OF Cumberland; and four
sisters. Mrs E. B. Cox, Of Me-
chanicsvllle. Mrs 0. 3. Glenn, of
Pcrhatan, MIS- Jair,ss Jordan, Of
Sandston, and MRS. calvin
Williamson. Of Richmond.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26

For 9th dark-fired and sun-cured
sales, tobacco growers have now
received 81 1888 1888 here That is
1927, 436 more than a year ago, and
reflects the increased poundage Of
this year. Sales of four million
pounds here now are seen as a
good possibility since two weeks OF
auctions remain.
4 The season average for dark
fired tobacco at Farmville is now
$37.l6. The sun-cured average
/ $3163.
The Market here. as all Virginia
belt markets will close on Febru-
airy 4, with a full week of auctions
set for the first week Of February
Belt-wide Report
The Virginia Department of Ag-
riculture reports sales throughout
the Virginia belt last week totaled
1,046, 632 pounds averaging $37 So.
The average was loss Of "a cents
hundred pounds over the previous
week.
Season sales now amount to
9,098, 94 pounds at an average Of
$38.14. The 1858 crop totaled
$3.50 $40 pounds, and the belt aver.
age was $3.50.
Deliveries to the government pool
increased to u por cent for the
week. or five per cent more than
a week ago. The seasons pool re-
ceipts now equal seven per cent OF
offerings.
Quality Of offerings was little
under that Of the previous week
Around half OF the heavy Leaf
grades went down 81 to 81 8 hun.
dred pourde. The remaining grades
held unchanged Or varied 50 centt
to 81 higher or lowers.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26
State Grants Will
Support II Percent
Of College Costs

Longwood College WI receive
Sl,352 ,720 from the state General
Fund for operating costs for the
two years Of the l960-62 bicnnium
I If the Governor 5 state budget as
presented is approved by the Legi-
stature
1t provides $658,4l0 for the 1850
81 session and 1854 $40 for the 1861
g. session.
Appropriations from state funds
are supplemented bv student foes
to provide the college with lis total
annual operating and maintenance
funds. These totals for the two
years Will be 81 .575, l8G for l96a-6l
and $l658 ,497 for the l9Gl-62 ses-
sion.
The total operatine cost, lc41 tac
OPERATIONS from state tax X
sources the General Fund M
dictate the amounts to be raised
through student fees. These VIII be
$9i6I76 fol, the first wear Of tie
bicnliun, and 1854 .lG7 ion the stc-
ord year These arc approNlmatalE
~ per cent Of the institutions 10
tai annual costs.
The y per cent provided through
tax funds is that portion college
presidents sometimes yelar h rs
tax scholarships provided oTarN fr3-
dent 1t II used Frequently n Gs>-
taDlisn the point that tho burden ol
college cost should DO borne more
heavily by PAL cnts, ,luS reducing
the general taxpayers load
The College has added $50 10 its
total student cost for the present
session The State Board of Educa
ton recently authorized an addition
of $50 more for the l960-6l session
| When that is added the total stu
dent cost al LongWood VIII be $75t
per year.
These recurring operating anC
maintenance costs, including salai
les, are financed through studen
fees and state appropriations, Thes
are separate from capital OUTLAY
expenditures for buildings an
equipment financed wholly by tn
state.
1 The University Of Virginia re
ceives the largest General Fun
appropriation for operating costs
which for the 1960-e2 biennlum Wi
be S9,93l $50. II will also get
So, 5o8, 900 for capital OUTLAWS
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26

prices for the 1850 crop. These
will be interspersed with the prize
drawings.
The Jubilee offers first prize of
$50 and a second prize of $500,
both IN merchandise certificates
which may be redeemed In Farm
vile stores contributing them There
Will also be five $50 prizes in
certificates and additional ones Of
actual merchandise such as radio,
electric appliance and wallet.
Tobacco growers have accun,u.
lated Jubilee tickets used for the
drawing with each sale during the
season soon to end. They are re-
minded to bring them with them
Feb 10.
The Chamber Of Commerce al.
ready has awarded SIS il prizes.
one of $25 being made at each
warehouse on opening day.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1960-01-26
Moses, Hosood Top Spots In Senate
Herald Area Representatives Hold
Strategic Posts In 1860 Assembly

Committee assignments in both
the House and Senate of the General
Assembly, announced this week, re-
turn veteran state senators of Her.
aid area counties to vital posts, and
7lace Delegate w. A. Pennington on
he important House Education and
Came and Inland Fisheries COM
mittees.
Committees which get bills intro
duced on the floors of each house
generally decide the fate of legls-
latlve proposals.
Dr.. Fenningtcn's district includes
he counties Of Apponattox. Buck
inghar and Cumberland. The new
DELEGATE succeeds john 3. Boat
wright in the state House.
Daniels Posts
Delegate Daniel will serve Oh the
House Roads and Internal Navi-
cation committee, which he chair
mans, and the Committees on Pub