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Evening star., 1961-01-18

There must be a change
In our Constitution. We are
only now asking for q non
voting representative to the
Congress"
The Senator then came up
with a question quite close to
the hearts Of Washingtonians
IF we are American citi-
zens, why don't we have the
right to vote? This is a ques-
ton we heard all the time
during the last election"
For other problems present
in the Virgin Islands, the
Senator said that new roads
were among them, as was a
new system for correcting
their water shortage - one
that would convert salt water
to fresh water.
The most illustrious guest
at the party was Vice Presi-
dent-elect Lyndon johnson.
who came in briefly, circled
the room once and left.
When Senator johnson ar
rived the receiving line had
broken up but 1t was called
back quickly by Door Keeper
Of the House Miller. who was
making the introductions at
the party.
Williamses There
Others there were Assist
ant Secretary Of State -desig-
nate and Mrs. G. Mennen
Williams. she saying life Is
pretty well torn up in their
Georgetown home what with
turning the kitchen into a
recreation room. the maids
room into a kitchen, and an
other room into a maids
room"
Il can't even find a place
for the Governors books at
this point" she added.
The new Senate Majority
Leader Mike Mansfield was
there. as were Secretary of
Interior-d e Signate Udall,
Senator and Mrs. Frank
Church and Representative
Wayne Aspinall.
The Philippine Ambassa-
dor and Mrs. Romulo were
also among the guests. the
Ambassador saying that his
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which answers for the guests
of honor as well as the
guests attending.
Free Government
However, the great cry
and call in the Virgin Is
lands is some free govern
ment.
THE United States talks
about great self determine
ton throughout the world.
Why can't we have it?"
questioned Senator John L.
Maduro of st. Thomas.
This Virgin Islands Sena-
tor went on to say that the
thing most wanted in the is
lands is the right Of "an
elective, not an appointive.
governor and an elective. not
an appointive. residential
commissioner"
Evening star., 1961-01-18
BY DAISY CLELAND
Star stan Writer

Some members of the new
Kennedy team and a few
Democratic members of Con-
gress were given q lesson
on the process of government
and a pitch for a future
frontier" last evening.
They were attending the
reception honoring the Wis
iting legislators of the Vir-
gin Islands, given by Rep
resentative Michael Kirwan.
The visitors are here, of
course, for the Inauguration.
Representative Kirwan is
chairman of House Interior
Appropriations Subcommit-
tee, which allots funds for
the islands. He is also
chairman Of the Demo-
cratic Campaign Committee
Evening star., 1961-01-18
Virqin islanders Are Guests

latest book. II Walked With
Heroes" will be out on
February 16. The Pulitzer
Prize winner explained that
this was the first Of a two
volume autobiography.
Ambassador Romulo also
said that he celebrated his
6lst birthday last Saturday.
Age. as he sees it. from 40
to so is the age Of youth,
from so to so, the youth Of
age, and after so, what's the
use?"
This guest also had a ques-
ton about the dining room
at the Woman's National
Democratic Club, where the
party took place. The ceiling
Of the room was propped up
with boards from floor to
ceiling. since the latter was
about to collapse.
Whats all this-too many
hungry Democrats?" asked
the Ambassador.
Others Present
Others there were Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Walter
Rogers, Senator E. L. Bart
lett. the Danish Ambassador
and Countess Knuth-Winter-
feldt (the United States
purchased the islands from
Denmark in 1870, former
Chairman Of the Democrat
ic National Committee Paul
Butler, President Of Howard
University and Mrs. James
M. Nabrit and Mr.. Donald
Dawson, a former member OF
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the White House staff under
President. Truman

the White House staff under
President Truman.
Heading the Virgin Islands
legislators in the receiving
line was Senator Walter I.
M. Hodge. president Of the
Senate. Others were Senators
Ron deLugo and Mrs. deLugo,
Earl B. Ottley. Fritz Lawaetz.
Candido r. Guadalupe. John
Maduro. Joseph A. Gomez
and Percival H. Reese.
Also in the visiting delega-
ton and in the line was
Governor Merwin Of the Vir-
gin Islands. He is q native Of
the islands and actually the
first island born Governor.
However, a Republican and
appointed Gov. Merwin said
that he doesn't plan on hav-
ing his job too much longer.
Evening star., 1961-01-18
Wonnen's
Groups
ToMorch

At least $50 women from
the armed services will
march in the 1861 Presiden-
tial inaugural Parade ac-
cording to Mai. Gen. c. K.
Galley, USA. chairman Of
the Armed Services Partici-
patton Committee.
One hundred WAVES from
the Navy's Recruit Training
Center, cambridge, Md, led
by 1t. Nancy L. Hearn. Of
Albermarle, N. c., will. be
included in the marching
groups.
The Oldest WAVE in the
Navy, Yeoman 1/c Helen
Harney Of Brighton, Mass.
will be among the WAVES
participating in the Inau-
gural Parade. Miss Harney
served as q "Yeomanette"
during World War I and
returned to the Navy at the
age of ST during the Korean
conflict.
The distaff side Of the
United States Air Force will
be represented in the 1nau.
gural Parade by 100 members
of the Women's Air Force.
The WAF Squadron. COM
manded by Capt. Norma z.
Brown Of Madison, Fla. is
an outgrowth Of the original
122nd Army Air Force Unit
(WAC) which had its be-
ginning at Andrews Air
Base. present headquarters
Of the unit.
The WAF Squadron will
be accompanied in the pa
rade by the so member USAF
WAF Band from Norton Air
Force Base, Calf.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07
TYLER TOWN
NEWS

Mrs. Sara B. Dease had as New
Years holiday guest her children
Mr.. and Mrs. A..C. James and chill
dren Miss Lillian DEAN and chill
dren, Mr.. Langford Dean and
family of New Orleans, La. Mr..
and Mrs. A. L. M. CHM enjoyed
delicious dinner with the bunch.
Regular services were held at the
First Baptist Church Sunday, Jan.
1st. Sunday School was conducted
by Supt. Wallace Allen. The sub
ject of the lesson "'That You May
Believe" Flannel graph demon
stration by Rev. j. ]. Captain who
discussed the lesson very timely.
Collection $5.45.
At II o'clock sermon Dy the
pastor, Rev. ]. L. Pittman, from
Joshua 1:2, Theme: Conservation,
after which a prayer for the
church.
At Z o'clock sermon Jno. 6:48, 81
am the Bread of Life". Amount
of money raised for the church
$96.71.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07
BAY SPRINGS
NEWS

The funeral service of Bro. Ar
dell Moffett was held Thursday
Dec. 2, at 2 o'clock pm. He was
a member of the Bay Springs
Lodge No. 70. He has been a
member for II years, 9 months and
18 days. Bro. Ardell Moffett was
a faithful member. His member
ship was at Phalti M. B. Church.
Mrs. Annie Pearl Moffett wife of
Bro. Ardell Moffett. His sisters
were here for the funeral, Mr.
and Mrs. David Watkin of Muske-
gon, Michigan, Mr.. and Mrs. Spen-
Ger Watkins of Flag Staff Ari-
zona, Mrs. Alma Lee Mccoy, Chi
cago 10, Illinois.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07
SOCIETY SLANTS

The Mary Church Terrell Lit.
erary Club held its final meeting
of 1860 Thursday night at the
College Park clubhouse. Guests
were husbands of club members
Special gifts were sent to needy
groups and tokens of appreciation
were given to all club members
or their husbands or children who
had distinguished themselves dur
ing the year. :.
The club announced that funds
had been sent to the Mental Health
program of the state and that spe-
cial packages had been sent to
the patients at Whitfield Hospital
Donations were also sent during
December to the Bethlehem Gen.
ter, the United Givers Fund, the
United Negro College Fund and
the Jackson Negro Christmas
Cheer Club.
Members responded to an ap-
peal urging them to bring books
and magazines for students at the
Mississippi School for the Deaf
Mr.. and Mrs. Chenault are in di-
rect charge of the program there
The public was also urged to par
ticipate in this program designed
to afford reading material for chill
dren in the school between the
ages of six and 20.
Honored during the meeting
were Mrs. E. w. Banks, Jr., Prof
B. Frisby, Mrs. Elma Slaughter
Harper, Mrs. Sadie c. Hill, who
was named Woman of the Year
during the convention of home
agents of seven states. Mr.. Hill
is a member of the Kinds County
Extension force, the only county
in the nation receiving a superior
service award.
Mrs. M. M. Hubert received 6
like award. Others were Prof
Aaron Jackson, Emmett Jackson
Mrs. Thelma C. Jones, Chester w
Owens, named Man of the year
Miss Shirley Ann Reddix and Mrs
Cleopatra D. Thompson.
The honorees were presented t.
the group by Miss F. o. Alex
ander, who also gave them token!
of appreciation along with man!
congratulatory cards.
Miss. Doris Wilson rendered {
special story. Games were direct
ed by Mrs. Albertine Mason. Mrs
G. w. Williams offered specia
rendition.
A number of out of town guest
were presented to the members.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07
TAYL0RSVILLE
NEWS


regular meeting day. Sunday
School was called to order by the
Supt. Devotion of the Sunday
School. All students and teach.
ers marched to their rooms for
discussion of the lesson. The les
son was reviewed by Rev. J. H.
Harvey, Pastor Leyoun Percent.
Many visitors were present, Mr..
John Dixon from Detroit, Michi-
gan.
The pastor preached wonderful
sermon, Ex., 5:3, subject walk
ing With Him." Adjournment for
80 minutes, then reassembling for
evening services. Devotion for Is
minutes. Singing by the choir,
Mrs. Feazell at the piano from
the Hopewell community, after
which the pastor took charge.
Everyone assembled around the
Altar for the Lords Supper in
remembrance of Him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Dixon, two
sons and daughter left for home
Jan. 1, 1861 at $3.50 o'clock for
Detroit, Mich. We hope they
have a safe trip. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dixcn's brothers and sisters from
Biloxi, Miss, Hattiesburg, Miss,
Mr.. James Dixon, Mr.. Willis Dix
on, Mrs. Ruby Mae Martin, Mrs.
Jettie C. McSwine gave them a
going-away party for their Is
days vacation. We all enjoyed
them very much being together
four sons, three daughters, II
grand children, IL great grand
children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Costal Barnes had
a wonderful stay visiting for the
holiday season. We pray they have
safe trip, back.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Owens
from Hopewell Community visited
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Dixon, also their grandson Mr..
John Jr. Dixon. We enjoyed them
very much.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Feazell
spent a few days with Mrs. Fea-
zell's mother-in-law in Jackson,
Miss. They had wonderful time,
we pray they have a safe trip
back home.
The daughter of Mrs. Lavia
Beasley was home for the Christ
mas holidays. Miss Vera Mae
Beasley was home for the Christ
mas holidays. Miss Vera Mae
Beasley is a teacher in Meridian
Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eliver Barnes had
two of their daughters, one in
law, two of their sons and one
grand daughter for Christmas
visitors. We hope all enjoyed their
stay for the holiday season.
Miss Marelair McLaurin, 1926
Lebanon ST., Nashville, Tenn, was
home for the Christmas holiday:
visiting her mother Mrs. Bernict
McLaurin, grandmother Mrs. Me
randia Sullivan, brothers and 9th
er relatives and friends. We hope
her a joyful stay and a safe triI
back.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07
EDWARDS News

Mrs. Quovates Lynch left last
Sunday January 1st for Detroit,
Michigan after spending the
Christmas holidays with her moth
er Mrs. Girtrue Mozique other
relatives and friends accompanying
her back was Misses Sharon L.
and Adriqued Barker who spent
the holidays with their grand
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w.
Barker their aunt Mrs. Emma
Lynch, their cousin Mrs. Mamie
Dangerfield and the other Barker
families and their other little rela-
tives and friends.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07

At home for Christmas Mrs.
Aleda MCGOWAN, Jones from Oran-
geberg, Kentucky, spending the
Christmas with her mother Mrs.
MCGOWAN. She has been visiting
her old friends where she worked
for a long time, Carthage, Miss.
Mrs. MCGOWAN had tasty Christ
mas dinner for her guest, Rev.
and Mrs. Rushing from Jackson,
Miss. and their son. They enjoy
ed Turkey dinner with all the
trimmings with cake and Am
brosia for the dessert. The Rush
ings and Mrs. Jones enjoyed the
lovely dinner. Mrs. MCGOWAN was
happy.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07

During the Christmas holidays
Mrs. Hubbard had special day
to have her friends to come and
share with her and her friend, Mrs.
Annie B. Collins from PAIGE, Miss,
Dec. 26i60 was the date for the
get together. She had also as
guests Rev. and Mrs. C. L. West,
Bolton, Miss, Rev. and Mrs. Paul
inc Pickens, Jackson, Miss. Rev.
and Mrs. Clara Hubbard, Utica,
Miss, Rev. and Mrs. ]. S. Smith,
Edwards, Miss. They were for 2
pm. dinner Turkey and all the
trimmings, with salads, meats and
different kinds of candies. Ice
cream and coke was the dessert.
The dining room was decorated
with lovely ferns. Friends enjoyed
every minute in Mrs. Hubbard's
home. They surprised her with
lovely gifts after dinner.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07

Sarah Rosalyn and Percy Greene
Parker, of Atlanta, Ga, spent
Christmas with their parents and
grandparents respectively, Mr.. and
Mrs. Percy Greene, on w. Pasca-
goula Street.
The Parkers motored to Mon
roe, La, to visit Mr.. Parker's sis
ter and brother-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Augusta Sanders.
Mr.. Luther Dease who is teach
ing in Charlotte, N. c., spent the
holidays with his mother and aunt
Mrs. Ruth Dease and Miss H. E.
Roseman.
Rev. and Mrs. Richard Middle
ton and children, Richard, Jr.,
Paul, Michael and Jean Marie of
Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo-, spent a
few days during the Christmas
holidays with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. N. H. Beadle and Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Scott and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Barber.
DR.. and Mrs. William Johnson
Jr. and children of Indiana and
Miss Birka Lou Johnson of Chi
cago, ILL.,, visited their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Johnson, Sr
and aunt, Mrs. Nell Louett, dur.
ing the holidays.
Mrs. Sarah Yancy and Mrs. Ger
aldine Willies of Chicago, Ill.
spent the holidays in the city Wis.
iting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Sic Willis on Campbell street.
Miss Gladys Bahaman anC
: mother of Meridian, Miss, visited
their aunt and sister respectively
Mrs. Tommie Thompson, on Pasca
goula street.
Mrs. Thompson, who is quite i'm
proved, has been on the shut-in lis
for several days.
Missionary E. Davis is asking al
members to be present on the 8tl
! at 10 o'clock wearing white, pro
/ gram by Mrs. Eula Williams, Re
porter, B. L. Smith, Pastor Rev
/ c. F. Jordan, Mrs. E. Davis, Pres
: ident.
Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Butler o.
1903 Mckinley Street, were th'
Christmas guests of their children
j DIR. and Mrs. James Anderson ant
! their daughter, Karen Renee in st
. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Butler went t.
st. Louis November II and wa!
Joined there Christmas morning
by Rev. Butler. Mrs. Butler re
! ceived painful bruises and abras
ions of both legs along with DR.
and Mrs. Anderson, November 23
in a car wreck.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07

their guests and exchanged gifts.
Following a rooster salad dinner,
officers for the new year were in
troduced by the past president
Mrs. Queen Esther Washington
The new officers are Mrs. Mary
Smith, president, Mrs. May Lee
ELLIS, vice president, Mrs. Bertiel
Green, secretary.
Special guests for the evening
were the Brotherhood of New
Strangers Home, and their wives.
Names on the guest list were
Mrs. C. F. Jordan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Willie Pugh, Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
shall Sampson, Mr.. and Mrs. An
derson Scott, Arthur Greene, Mrs.
Beatrice Augustine, Mrs. Virginia
Lee Smith, Mrs. Eula Williams, of
JMA, Robert Smith, Eddie James
Calvin, Eddie Wansley, Lee Otis
Simmons.
Members attending were Mrs.
Queen Esther Washington, Mrs
Marie Calvin, Mrs. Mary Lee Ellis:
Mrs. AIRY Veal, Mrs. Christian
Mayweather, Mrs. Mammie Smith
Mrs. Alyene Jemerson,. Mrs. Ber-
tiel Greene, Mrs. Berthola Vans
ley.
The Northside Circle No. met
last week in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bonnie Moore of 1924 Apple
street. The devotion topic, "The
Place To Go This, Christmas" was
brought by Mrs. Ada T. Ellis.
The second topic, "This Genera
tion at Christmas Time" was
brought by the teacher, Mrs. A
B. Brown. Each member gave a
talk on the lesson.
The business period was con-
Quoted by President Mrs. Annie
B. Moore, after which, the mem
bers exchanged gifts. The meet
ing was closed with a prayer by
Mrs. Fannie Mcdaniel.
During the fellowship, the host
ess served refreshments to the
group. Present were Mrs. Atlanta
Brown, Mrs. Annie B. Moore, Mrs
Jimmie Lee Robinson, Mrs. Ada
T. Ellis, Mrs. Frannie Mcdaniel
Mrs. Ameda Brinkley, Mrs. Corine
Smith, Miss Herticile benson, Miss
Lavarghn Willis, Miss Susie Mae
Robinson, Miss Landa Sue Willie
Miss Juliet Flody and Miss Caro-
llyn Flody.
The next meeting will be helt
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ear
Ward on Williams Drive.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07

The Kinds County Sunday
School B. T. U. Congress held its
extra session with the Friendship
M. B. Church, Rev. c. L. West
pastor. The session was one of
the best. The inspirational ad-
dress and sermons were up to the
minute and everyone enjoyed as
we'll as getting a message for the
soul. The Sunday School and BTU
hours were inspiring under the
leadership of Dean S. T. Fortner
and Mrs. H. C. Hubbard. The mu-
sic department played very inn
portant part of this meeting un-
der the leadership of Mrs. Lii
lian Marshall and Mrs. Fred Mof-
fett. The official staff will be
expecting you, at Mt. Marian in
August to the Annual Session.
Mrs. A. G. Yates-president.
Mrs. Fora Brown Marshall of
Champaign, Ill. and Mrs. Hattie
Williams of Canton, Miss. visited
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lie Marshall during the holidays.
Mrs. Marshall the mother of Mr..
Marshall, Mrs. Williams, the moth
er of Mrs. Marshall, Mr.. Green
Williams the husbands of Mrs.
Williams accompanied his wife
Mrs. Williams. The children were
very happy to have them in their
home.
The funeral of the late, Deacon
Elisha (Bear) Smith was held at
the Friendship M. B. Church, Sun
day, Jan. l, 1861. Deacon Smith
played an important part in his
church and community. He left a
devoted wife, Mrs. Maude Smith,
one son Eugene Smith, and host
of other relatives and friends to
mourn his passing.
The Friendship M. B. Church
take this means to thank all who
are helping toward a new church.
The amount received on the first
Sunday was pleasing. Come on
members that haven't participated
as vet. Now is the time. Let the
year of 81 be a better year for
meeting your church obligations
than 1860.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07
PAGE THREE

Dec. 23rd for Champaign and Chi
cago, Ill. where he spent the
Christmas holidays with his chill
dren and other relatives and
friends.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07

Rev. and Mrs. Otto Dillon of
Warnerton, La, visited Mrs. The
ola Forrest, New Years Day.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07

4hOidoyt OoA' SiiN'
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Allen re-
turned to Gulfport after spending
the weekend with homefolks and
attending church at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Lewis OF
Chicago, H., attended church ser
vices at the First Baptist Church
Sunday night.
Mr.. Robert Dillon underwent
surgery at the Tylertown Hospita
last week.
Mrs. Francis Washington anc
Mr.. George Andrews are on the
sick list.
Mr.. Dewitt CHM, Mr.. and Mrs
Prentiss CHM, Mr.. Clark Gable
Holmes and Miss Doris CHM anC
Mrs. J. M. Dunham each returned
to their respective school worl
January End.
Mrs. Myra Lundy is in the Tyler
town Hospital again for treatment
Mr.. and Mrs. Afford CHM spen
New Years holiday monday" il
Columbia, Miss, with Mr.. and Mrs
Horace Bate and from there tt
the CHM town community, spen
three or four hours with his aunt
Mrs. Allie Magee, left there made
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. 0. H
Holmes across the river from
Lexic, Miss. We spent most won
derful New Year outing both da!
and night.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07

of Magnolia, Mr.. and Mrs. Landis
Jenkins and brother and Mrs. Mary
Nixon of McComb.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07

Members of the New Strangers
Home Junior Matrons Auxiliary
held their holiday social Wednes-
day evening at the Branch YWCA.
during which time they entertained
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Jefferson
had as dinner guest Monday, Jan.
End Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Harrell
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07
BR00kHAvEN
NEWS
Mrs Cecile Brown. Reporter

Mrs. Cecile Brown, Reporter
The w. S. C. S. and the w. S.
G.. S. of Kynette Methodist Church
entertained the students home
from college in the home of Mrs.
Cecile Brown from 4 to 6 pm. on
Wednesday, Dec. %. The home
was decorated with the seasonal
decorations. They all enjoyed a
Bible quiz led by Mrs. Brown and
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Simmons
visited friends in Bogalusa, La,
Monday, Jan. End.
Jackson advocate., 1961-01-07

Mrs. J. L. Berry. Delicious re-
freshments were served buffet
style and all seemed to have en-
joyed themselves. The following
students were present and regis
tered:
Miss Bettyle Jean Brent, Alcorn
A.. & M. College; Miss Josie Mae
Byrd, Miss Jean Robinson, Miss
Bettye Jean Smith, Miss Grace
Earl, Mr.. Willie B. Smith, Miss
Lonnie M. Young, Miss Janis Ma
rie Lott, all of Alcorn A. & M.
College; Miss Leila Pondexter, Dill
lard University; Mr.. Edward Lee
Wilson, Utica Junior College; Mr..
Edward Lee Brown, Tenn. A. q
I. University; Mrs. James E. Cur
tis, Grambling College; Miss Hen
retta Elain Bryant, Jackson State
College; Miss Earnestine Wesley
Jackson State College; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Robinson, graduates
of Jackson State College, now
teaching in Harmony Vocational
High School and Holtzclaw Me-
mortal School; Miss Mary Claud-
cite Allen, Tougaloo Southern
Christian College; Miss Gwendolyn
Grimmett, Southern Normal High
School, Brewton, Ala; Mr.. Alex
ander Little, Xavier University
New Orleans, La; Mr.. James Sid
ney, Miss. Vocational College;
Miss jeanette Williams, Tuskegee
Institute, Ala; Mr.. Ralph Sartin:
Southern University, Baton Rouge
La; Miss Mary E. Jackson, San
Diego, Junior College, Calf.
The Jehovah's Witnesses will
have their regular Watch Tower
service on Sunday at the Good Sa-
maritan Hall at 3:15 pm. The
public is cordially invited. Mr..
Preston Powell, Overseer.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Barnes
Christmas dinner guests in their
home were Mrs. Barnes brothers
and families, Mr.. and Mrs. Watts
Smith and two grandsons, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Brooks, niece, Miss
Alberta Smith, Miss Earnestine
Ratcliff, Mr.. and Mrs. Ras Allen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Roundtree
Mrs. Mary Jane Byrd and little
daughter, Emelda can, and Mrs
Byrd's sister and Mrs. M. L. Sid
ney.
Mrs. Evelyn Martin and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Beulah Martin Owens
of McComb, Miss, spent Christ
mas in Jackson, Miss, with Mr.
and Mrs. Houston Wells and fam
lily. Mrs. Wells is Mrs. Martins
daughter. .3.a .se/...-. -aa.t
Mrs Margaret McEwen, who is
a senior at Tougaloo Southern
Christian College, was home fol-
the Christmas holidays. She and
her husband, Rev. J. M. McEwen
enjoyed Christmas dinner with his
mother, Mrs. Maude McEwen, and
family, of Magnolia, Miss.
! Mr.. Lawrence Davis Of Bronx
N. Y, spent Christmas holidays
with his father, Mr.. Seth Davis
and family.
Mrs. Louise Smith and Annie
Bell Blackwell, of Chicago, Ill.
visited relatives and friends in
Natchez, Miss, for Christmas hol.
idays. They also visited Mrs. Ada