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mashed potatoes, pickles and the
desert was cake and ice cream.
Coca-cola was served. The birth
day cake was beautifully arranged
in a square form and decorations
was pin roses and green leaves.
The dining room was beautifully
arranged with yellow daffodlls.
around 8 o'clock the first din
ner was served and we sang Hap
py Birthday for her, and many
lovely gifts were presented to her.
Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Hubbard, Mrs,
Annie Wallace, Mrs. H. c. Hub
bard, Miss Lois Flagg, Mrs. Inez
Austin, and Mrs. Nixon Zolda, Mr..
and Mrs. James Clifton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Adolphus Lynch and Mrs.
Ethel Lynch Of Gary Indiana, Mrs.
Roberta Smith, Mrs. Inez Laws,
Mrs. Ida Bell Cross and many
other friends shared the very fine
hospitality Of the occasion. This
was a joyful time. May she live
to have many more birthdays.
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AIphas TO Meet
At AIcorn
Sunday Mars

The chapters of Alpha Phi AL
pha Fraternity will hold a state
convention at Alcorn A. & M. Col
lege Sunday, March s, 1851. F. 0.
Woodland, State Director of Mis-
sissippi, is calling the day-long
conference. The convention will be
composed of three graduate chap
ters and three undergraduate
chapters of the state.
The day will be spent in work
shops, which will be conducted to
further develop chapter programs
in the state. The Mississippi Con-
vention is part of a series of seven
state conventions which have been
held in the seven states composing
the Southern Region.
The meeting will officially start
at 10 am. and a chapel assembly
with all the students and faculty
will be held in the mid afternoon
Groups from each of the chapters
are expected to be present.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1961-03-04

Messrs. Robert Varnado and L.
d. Dillon and Mesdames Ara
Burks, Essie Jefferson, Pearl B.
Williams and Franisca Washington
attended the funeral service of Rev.
Solomon Varnado of Chicago, Ill.
at Rose Hill Baptist Church near
Magnolia, Miss, Wednesday,, Feb.
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COLLINS NEWS

Mt. Zion Ora had a regular Sun.
day worship with Rev. S. L. Thig-
pen of Taylorsville, Miss, filling
the pulpit.
Mr.. Willie Barnett is back in the
Laurel Hospital. We hope he will
soon be we'll again.
Mr.. Square Hueins is in Coving-
ton County Hospital. We hope him
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Eliza Jones Williams is on
the sick list. Her daughter is by
her bedside. Lillian Page of Biloxi,
Miss. We hope she seen will be
out again.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1961-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan Calcate
Mines Yvonne Granger and Marie
Smith of Natchez, Miss. visited
Miss Alice Calcate in the home Of
Mrs. Genia CHM. Miss COLGATE is
progressing nicely in her student
teaching at J. J. Gulledge high
school.
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Y-Teen Potato Chip Sale
March 1921

The Y-Teens of the Branch WV
CA are taking orders now for
their annual potato chip sale to
be held March 1921, 1861.
We hone every person in Jack
son will buy a bag of potato chips
during the week.
Money from the sale of potato
chips helps with our camping ex-
renses and to supplement our bud
get for the year.
Our slogan is "A Bag of Potato
Chips in Every Home.
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Annual drive for Galltion Meth
odist Church was a wonderful sue
cess total amount of money they
raise was $656.79. Rev. A. J. Bry-
ant Pastor Mr.. Dewery Handy sec
rotary.
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TYLER TOWN
NEWS

Circle No. l of the Tylertown
First Baptist church met in the
home of Mrs. Francis Washington
Tuesday night, FEb. %, 1861.
Lesson topic, "The Time When
People Should Reason Together"
1t was brought out that this SUBJ
ject fits the time through which
we are passing. 1t was full of
helpful information.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS FELLOW
SHIP A SUCCESS

The Public Affairs Committee
of the Branch YWCA had their
first Public Affairs program for
the wear on Tuesday. February %.
Mrs. M. M. Hubert, chairman
of the Committee, presided over
the program which consisted of
pep songs, pep talks and a mess
age by Pew. G. R. Haughton on
at Can Be Done, inference to
building a new structure.
Persons present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. M. M. Hubert, Miss Rosa
Redmond. Miss Shirley Logan, Mrs.
Hattye DYSON, Mrs. Carrie Lee
~"Con Mrs. Tinnie Clark, Mrs
Beulah Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Roos-
evelt Robinson, Miss Essie Ran
dali Mrs. E. E. SAMPSON, Rev.'G.
R. Haughton, Mrs. Margaret A.
Thomas. Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Will
liams, Mrs. George Suits Sr.,
Mrs. ]. R. Hunt. Mrs. S. L. Log
on, Mrs. A. X. Ward, Mrs. Jessie
M. Bell. Mrs. L. B. Jones, Mrs.
Willie Mae McCarter. Mrs. LOWE
Williams, Mrs. Eula Williams,
Miss Louis Phillips, Mrs. Bessie
Rankins. Mrs. Nettie Palmer, and
Mrs. Rohelia Tenort.
Members Joining for the week
are: Mrs. Gathering A. Taylor.
Indianola. Miss, Miss Matilda
Barney, Mrs. Geneva White, Mrs.
Lou Essie Woodland and Mrs. Lin
ME Clark
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Members of the Smith Chapel
Willing Workers held a social last
week in the home of Mrs. Frank
Plummer, 1881 Randolph Street.
The affair was presented to raise
funds for the groups project.
Members attending were Mrs.
Lydia Dickson, Mrs. Pauline
Hughes, Mrs. Forine King, Mrs.
Rachel Harris, Mrs. Willie Mae
White, Mrs. Lurline MCGEE, Mrs.
Rose Mary Plummer, Mrs. John
H. Kelly, Mrs. Chester Rawls,
Mrs. Arthur Brakefield, Mrs. Le-
ander MCGEE, Mrs. Frank Plum
mer and Jimmie Larry.
Guests were Mrs. Lena Cole,
Mrs. Fannie Maudens, Mrs. Rosie
Garner, MRS. Karlee Kelley, Mrs.
Leonlyne Nelson, Mrs. Lille
Brakefield, N. ]. McDuffie, Ster-
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TAYL0RSvILlE.
NEWS

Messrs. Victor E. Clark and Ina
Ryans attended the Scottish Rite
union at Natchez, Miss, Feb. 10,
1861.
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Y. ". c. 4. NEWS
BRANCH YWCA TOUR
Of the Bellingrath
Gardens in Mobile. Ala

The Branch YWCA is sponsor
ing tour to the Bellingrath Gar
dens in Mobile, Alabama on Sum-
day, March 10, 1861. The bus will
leave the Branch YWCA at s am.
and return to the YWCA at $3.50
pm. on the same day.
Persons interested in going must
make their reservations by We'd
nesday, March Is.
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SOCIETY SLANTS

The White Rose club of Pear
Street A.M.E. church met Friday
at the home of Miss Hattye E
Roseman on Franklin Street. The
president, Mrs. Mary Edwards,
presided over the meeting. The
devotion was led by the chaplain,
Mrs. Ruby Rogers.
During the business session
plans were made for a project
for building fund. The pastor,
Rev. T. R. Haughton, gave inter
esting remarks concerning future
programs for our new church.
Miss Roseman was assisted by
her sister, Mrs. Ruth Dease, in
serving delicious luncheon to the
following the above mentioned
members, Mrs. Thelma McGil-
Tough, Mrs. Anita Scott, Mrs. Will
lie johnson and Mrs. Frances
Greene.
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Is, 1861. Rev. Varnado served
Rose Hill as pastor for % years.
Mr.. Sidney Allen and Mrs. Pearl
B. Williams attended Founders Day
celebration of the National Found
ers of the P.T.A. 64th birthday
at the Universal Grammar School,
Beatown McComb, Miss. High
light of the program was the pres
entation of birthday taken repre-
senting the Gath birthday and a
paper giving the origin of the
P.T.A. Mr.. Sidney Allen was pre-
sented as P.T.A. president from
the j. j. Gulledge Memorial High
School. Mr.. Allen gave a very
interesting talk giving in detail the
work of his P. T. A. for the past
year and the anticipated work for
this year.
DR.. Henry Fortinberry and
Mrs. Eunice Martins of Alcorn A.
& M. College visited J. J. Gull
ledge High School to check On
their trainees Misses Alice Calcate
and Juanita Adams and were high
ly pleased with their work
| Quite a large number of friends
and relatives of New Orleans, La.
attended the funeral service of Mr..
Herbert Causey Sunday, Feb. 10,
1861 at Mt. Marian Baptist
church.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Rushing at the Walthall Hospital
girl. Maternal grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Magee. Paternal
grandparent Mrs. Myrtis Walker.
Mr.. Hezzie Fortinberry and Mrs.
James Hammond are patients in
the Walthall Hospital. Mr.. For
tinberry seemed to be improving
slowly.
Mrs. Thealia Forist and Mr.. Jul
Jus Gatlin are on the sick list at
the Tylertown Hospital.
Misses Alice Calcote and Jua-
mite Adams were guests of the
Roxie Harrison Memorial Club that
met in the home of Mrs. Polly E..
Clarks. They both expressed a
delightful time.
Mr.. Afford CHM was rushed to
the hospital Saturday evening,
Feb. 10, 1861 suffering from a
sprained muscle he received while
moving a a inch pipe overhead
in an old building. He was treat
ed at the hospital and released to
90 home but suffered very bad
all night Saturday. Back to the
hospital Sunday morning for an
other treatment after that treat
ment and spending all day in bed
Sunday was able to be on his job
Monday morning.
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EDWARDS News

Mr.. and Mrs. James Williams
and little son of Lexington, Miss,
visited his mother, Mrs. Alice Will
liams, other relatives and friends
last week end.
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Mrs. Jessie Lott left the city a
few days ago to visit her daughter,
Glynn Nell, in Dayton, Ohio.
Rev. Jones, pastor of Bethel
AME Church, was in charge of
the II o'clock service at Kynette
ME- Church on Sunday, February
&c. During the same time, Rev.
Grimmette, pastor of Kynette, took
charge of the services at Bethel.
The two ministers exchanging pull
pits for the day.
The Duchess Club held its month
ly meeting in the home Of Mrs.
Daisy L. Robinson. The president,
Mrs. Josie D. Lomax, presided over
the business session. The men,
bers relaxed by playing Tripoley
and Scrabble. Heart-sister week
was observed and members were
anxious to find out their heart
sisters. After revealing the secret
pals, club members enjoyed a de-
licious luncheon. Mrs. Halsie
Watts birthday was celebrated. She
received many beautiful gifts.
Members present were: Mes
danes P. w. Redmond, Beulah A.
Williams, Johnnie Scott, Halsie
Watts, Chaterine D. Rance, Jose D.
Lomax, La Mildred Prater, Lovola
Sartin, Willie Mae Kysar, Misses
Mae L. Robinson and Ella Howard.
The Bethune Goodman Literary
and Art Club met with Mrs. Cath
crime D. Rance, Wednesday, Feb
ruary Is. The president Mrs.
Daisy L. Robinson presided during
the business session. After the
business period Negro History
Week was observed with the fol-
lowing numbers: Reading on the
important dates in the month of
February by Mrs. Beulah A. Will
liams; song eco Down Moses" led
by Mrs. M. L. Grimmett; Reading
81 Am A Negro" by Mrs. Ann Tan
ner; Question and answer period
with Mrs. La Mildred Prater pre-
siding.
Recreation was conducted by Mrs.
Rand and Mrs. Redmond. Prizes
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Mrs. Fannie Allen and children
and Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Bar
ker was the dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. A. L. Chambers and fami-
ly, honoring Mr.. Eddie Chambers
of Alcorn A&M College who is do
ing his practice teaching in the
high school at Natchez, Miss, and
the home coming of Mr.. William
Chambers, who has been stationed
in Korea for the past two years
and Mrs. Mamie B. Bankers their
Teacher and her Feb. birthday and
we all enjoyed that lovely.
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Visiting Mr.. Campbell his niece
and nephew from Kentucky Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Green and three
children also his daughter from
Los Angeles, Calf.
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helpful information.
Attending the funeral of Mrs.
H. Fortenberry from Alcorn A &
M college were Dean James L.
BClden, w. G. Nichols, Jessie Nor
ris, Director of Division of Agri-
culture, and Mrs. J. M. Durham,
who was mistress of ceremonies.
Little Miss Linda Daniel cele-
brated her 7th birthday Feb. 26,
1861 at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Daniel. At
tending were Miss Janet Carson
and sisters and her parents grand
mother, Mrs. Annie Mae Hard, and
great grandmother, Mrs. Flora
Farrell. Ice cream and cake were
served.
The Alcorn attended of the
Forenberry funeral service died
in the home of Miss Idalia CHM
Sunday evening.
Mr.. Walter Comley visited Vet
Grams Hospital in Jackson, Miss.
for physical check-up last week.
Mr.. Afford CHM celebrated his
59th birthday Thursday evening
Feb. %. Mr.. and Mrs. Seals of
Laurel, Miss, came over from
McComb, Miss. and helped Mr..
CHM celebrate, as he couldn't eat
all the food, cake and ice cream.
Mrs. Seals is one of the teachers
of Burgland High School.
Miss Idalia CHM is celebrating
her 53rd birthday today, Feb. %,
1861.
Services for Mr.. Hazzie Forten-
berry of the Knox community in
Walthall county were held Sunday,
February 26, 1861 from the Bran
don, Miss. the Bay Methodist
church with interment in Brandon
Bay cemetery under the direction
of Washington Funeral Service.
Mr.. Fortenberry died Thursday
night at the Walthall Hospital,
Tylertown after an illness of sew
eral weeks. He was a member of
the Brandon Bay M. E. church
where he served faithfully his
many duties to his church. He was
a believer in education and pre-
pared his children for service to
their race. Surviving are his wife
Mrs. Murley Owens Fortenberry,
six sons, DR.. Henry Fortenberry
and Prof. Jewell Fortenberry of
Alcorn A. & M. College faculty
at Lorman, Miss; Mr.. Haywood
Fortenberry, Jones County Train
ing School, Laurel, Miss; Pfc
Dewth Fortenberry, U. S. Army,
FIT. Richie Cascade; Mr.. Horace
Fortenberry, student at Alcorn A.
& M. College, and Bernall Forten-
berry, a senior student at J. j.
Gulledge high school, Tylertown,
Miss; two daughters, Mrs. Shir-
ley Grain of Washington Parish
Training School, Frankinton, La,
and Mrs. Girle Magee Of J. ]. Gull
ledge high school, Tylertown, Miss.
One daughter preceded him in
death. He also leaves two broth
ers and seven sisters and several
grandchildren. Honorary pail
bearers: o. F. Anderson, Blomers
Bullock Bubby Bullock, Vernon
Bullock, Herman Magee, and Guy
Riley officiating. Approximately
600 sorrowing friends passed the
bier in the Brandon Bay church.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1961-03-04

The Pascagoula Street Garden
Club held it's February meeting
with Mrs. Olivia Wallace hostess
in her beautiful home on Pasca-
goula Street. The meeting was
presided over by Miss F. o. Alex
ander acting president in absence
of the president, Mrs. D. Miller.
After the devotional period and
a short business session, Mrs.
Beulah Jones gave a very interest
ing talk on planting and selection
of roses.
Mrs. Waite Clemens gave a re-
port of the garden council meet
ing. The hostess assisted by Mrs.
Franis Greene served a delicious
luncheon to the members present.
Mrs. Rosa Hand served as acting
secretary.
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land Bruce Payne.

The st. Luther Missionary So
ciety Circle No. 4 met last week in
the home of Mrs. Marie Smith,
1929 Banks street. President Mrs.
Mary L. Johnston called the meet
ing to order.
Mrs. Johnston led a prayer in
place of Devotional Leader Mrs.
White who was not present. Mrs.
Johnston also brought the topic.
Mrs. Ethel Harrison taught the
lesson, and the meeting was closed
with the group singing the inte-
grafton song.
During the social hour the host
ess served refreshments to the
members. Present were Miss Deb
ra Sue Harden, Mrs. Linnell Ting
pen, Miss Gloria Johnston, Mrs.
Pearl Harden, Mrs. Mary L. John
ston, Mrs. Marie Smith, Mrs. Ethel
Harrison and Mrs. Ida Mae Har-
per.
The next meeting will be held in
the home of Mrs. Linnell Thigpen,
1853 Deerpark street.
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Post EASTER PARADE
Mon1ay, April 3, 1861
The YWCA will hold its annual
Post Easter Parade on Monday,
April 8, 1861. This is thu time for
all young people to show their
Easter finery.
Watch this paper for further in
formation.
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Mr.. Louis Bledsoe is making
great progress at Kings Daughters
Hospital where he is recuperating
from recent operation.
His daughter, Mrs. Matte Bled-
soc Johnson, of San Francisco, Cal,
and son and daughter-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. John Bledsoe, of Gary,
Ind, are here with him.
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hazIehurst News

Mrs. Mary Ella Miller city IL
berian and Miss Elizabeth Wiser
State members of liberian commit
tee met in a call meeting Thurs
day 1880 pm. at the home Of Miss
Myrtle Robinson. The better home
Federation Club to discuss plans
for an annex library for the Ne
gro community members present
were Mrs. S. H. Hayes, Mrs. Mart
Their Ann Pittman, Miss Inez Taten,
Mrs. Josie Mae Jones and Ethel
Lee Colman all members are urge
to attend all meetings to help
plan and work for a better COM
munity. Mrs. Myrtle Robinson,
President; Mrs. Marther Ann Pitt
man Secretary, Miss Ethel Lee
Colman reported.
Those still in the Wilson Me-
mortal Hospital are Mrs. Williams
Campbell, Mr.. Pake Ellington
worth, Mrs. Newsome hope them
a speedy recovery.
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The West Jackson Christian
Bible Glass met last week in the
home of Mrs. Lillian Watson at
TIA Poindexter street. The devo-
tional was brought by Mrs. Cur
tbs Moses.
Mrs. Watson brought the Scrip
ture. Prayer was offered by L. G.
Spann. Following a report of the
sick committee, donation by the
class was pledged for the i'll.
The lesson subject, "The Lord of
Life and DEATH" was brought by
L. G. Spann.
Taking part in the discussions
were Mrs. A. Turner, Mrs. Mary
Lee Mason, Mrs. Georgia Craft,
Mrs. Curtis Moses, Mrs. Kizzie
Christmas, Mrs. Spann, and the
Rev. B. H. Bailey.
The next meeting will be held
in the home of Mrs. Georgia Craft,
TIP Lynch street.
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PAGE THREE

were awarded to the person an
swering the most questions and rid
dies on the history of Negroes. /
After delicious repast, the club
adjourned to meet March / at the
home of Mrs. p. w. Redmond. 81"
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The st. James Circle No. 8 met
Wednesday evening in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie Hayes on
Topp street, with Mrs. Elijah Jane
Smith serving as hostess.
The devotion was d by Mrs.
Bessie Hicks and Mrs. Anna Cis-
trunk. The first topic was taught
by Mrs. Anna Cooper and followed
by a song and a prayer.
The second topic was taught by
Mrs. Matte Ellis, followed with
prayer. Presiding was Mrs.
Bessie Hicks.
Talks on the topics were heard
from Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Anna Cis-
trunk, Mr.. Everlena Stuckey.
Other members speaking were
Mrs. Beatrice Gray, Mrs. Ernes-
tine Coleman.
Mrs. Smith served refreshments
at the close of the meeting.
The next meeting will be in
the home of Mrs. Anna Cistrunk
131 Barrett street.
Members of the Pastors Aid
Club Of Pleasant Green met Sun.
day afternoon in the home of Mrs
Elease Coleman, 1888 Perkins St
The devotional was led by Mrs
Coleman and Willis Ode Jr. Will
lis Ode Sr. brought the topic.
After the meeting the hostess
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BR0OKHAVEN
NEWS
Reporter: Mrs. Cecile Brown
Phone 222Q

Services for Mrs. Bessie Brent
Mcdowell were held Sunday from
Bethel AME Church with Rev.
Jones officiating. Mrs. Mcdowell
a long time resident of the city,
died Wednesday after a brief ill
ness.
She is survived by several nieces
and nephews and a host of friends.
Burial was in the Rose Hill Gem
etery with Johnson Funeral Home
in charge.
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The family of Mrs. Bessie Brent
Mcdowell wishes to thank their
neighbors and many friends for
the many courtesies shown their
aunt during her illness and to them
after her death.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1961-03-04

Through the kind and coopera-
tive effort of Christian friends,
Rev. and Mrs. Truly Westbrook
are again coy and comfortable
in their home on East Monticello
Street.
The story began November Fl,
1860 when their home and all but
few personal items were de-
stroyed by fire. When the news
Of this tragedy became known
church and civic groups and
friends went to work to aid the
Westbrooks re-establish tn n
home. AS a result of these COM
bined efforts the Westbrooks soon
began to receive numerous contri-
buttons of clothing, furniture,
money and like. These gifts were
most helpful to the family in re-
building and furnishing their home.
Rev. and Mrs. Westbrook thank
each and every one who made pos
sible the restoration of their home
and in their sincere appreciation.
say "God bless you one and ALL"
Among those on the sick list
this week are Mr.. Self Davis,
Rev. P. A. Taylor, Mrs. Ada Cam
ercn, Mr.. Frank Cameron.
Services for Mrs. Bessie Brent
Mcdowell we're held Sunday from
Bethel A. NJ. E. church with Rev.
Jones officiating. Mrs. Mcdowell,
a long time resident of the city,
died Wednesday after a lengthy
illness. She is survived by several
nieces and nephews and host OF
friends. Burial was in the Rose
Hill cemetery with Johnson Fun
eral Home in charge. The family
is very grateful to neighbors and
friends for the many courtesies
shown their aunt during her i'll
ness.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1961-03-04

Attending the funeral of Mrs.
II. Fortenberry from Alcorn A &
M college were Dean James L.
Bclden, w. c. Nichols, Jessie Nor
ris, Director of Division of Agri-
culture, and Mrs. J. M. Durham,
who was mistress of ceremonies.
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CENTENNIAL BALL

CENTENNIAL BALL
Saturday, March Is
The Young Adult and Y-Teen
Centennial Ball will be held at
the Elk's Rest on Saturday, Mar.
18, at 7:30 pm.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1961-03-04

Mrs. Cecile Brown has extended
her visit another week with her
daughter, Mrs. Alice B. Smith, at
Grambling College, La, where she
has spent the past two weeks. She
is expected back during the week
end.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1961-03-04

The friendship M. B. church
held its regular third Sundays
meeting. The entire service was
inspiring.
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meeting. The entire service was
inspiring.
Rev. Lloyd Carter pastor of Pill
grim Rest Baptist brought the
morning message. Rev. Smiths
message was inspiring and whole
some. Our pastor, Rev. C. L. West
is still improving and will soon be
able to be on the job. We as mem
ters are still praying for his i'm
provement.
We have lost two of our faithful
members, Deacon Oscer MCGEE and
Brother Sam Jordan. Our sympa-
thy goes out to both families, hop
ing they realize the Lord giveth
and the Lord taketh. Blessed be the
name Of the Lord.
On Monday, February, 20, 1861,
Mrs. Eliza Kirkland one of the
oldest citizens of this community
celebrated her Dist birthday. She
was as happy as if this was her
21st birthday. She is active, read
ing and writing at 81 years of
faithful service to her home and
community, she invited the friends
of her community and also from
Vicksburg, Miss. Her adopted
daughter from Chicago, H., who is
Mrs. Elretra N. Parker, who plan
ned the Birthday dinner. The menu
consisted of Turkey and all the
trimmings, green peas, salad.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1961-03-04

The basketball teams of the Eva
H. Harris School journeyed to
Crystal Springs Wednesday to play
Holtzclaw. They lost both games.
However they plan to win both
trophies Thursday at their confer
ence tournament?
In their last outing the boys
team of Eva Harris School lost to
Jackson College Junior Varsity g.
As.