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The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10
West Side
News
Compiled by MIS-, Mary
lane Pace

Jane X dNE
CHAP Ell PROGRAM at
West Side Elementary and
Junior High School was con-
Quoted on last Wednesday by
the student group sponsored
by Mr.. Kelly Graham, Jr.,
Instructor of Science. After
he reading of the scriptures
by Mamie Daniels, prayer by
Erma j. Marshall and a song,
The Occasion was given by
Edna M. Banks. The "Pur-
pose of Science in our School
System" was told as follows:
/. To S a tisfy interest and
stimulate curiosity. Howard
Hunter. 2. To provide wider
class participation. .Nerissa
Gordon; 3. To correct COM
mon misconception. ,Patric-
ia McLendon. 4. To meet
emergencies effectively. !.
Milton Williams. S. To under
stand our environment. .Quida
Campbell. 6. To understand
and natural happenings. Sc
lena Coleman. z. For Apprec-
iation. Charlie M. Nathen. 8.
To Acquire accurate concepts
to broaden interests, Esther
M. Morris. Announcements
were made by Principal Beau
champ.
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In Memorion1

In fond remembrance of the
late Dabney Bruce Payne, who
passed away, November 8
1858.
Home at last
Inside the gate
Midst the joys supremely
great
There the loved of earth
to wait
Home at last.
Remembered and missed by
Dierdre Darrgl and Deleslie
Children; Mrs. Velma Payne
Wife.
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REYNOLDS ROOM
| MOTHERS MEET

Room mothers of Sallie Rey-
nolds School met recently to
organize and consider activi-
ties for this year that will aid
the classroom teacher.
The Room Mothers Club is
sponsored by the Parent
Teachers Association of Rey-
nolds School and Mrs. Bernice
Bell is PTA president. Of
ficerS elected were as fol-
lows: chairman, Mrs. Betty
Williams; vice chairman, Mrs.
Willie Pickett and secretary,
Mrs. Maria Redmond. This
group plans to set up a picture
file to build up PTA member
ship; classroom visitation and
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

THIRD GRADRS Of West
Side enjoyed a lovely Halo
ween Party. After the pupils
in the Third Grade B. Class
had planned their party, they
wrote invitations to the Prin-
cipal, Mr.. B. T. Reauchamp;
to the music instructor, Miss
F. A. Kelley and to their par
ents. During the social hour,
they enjoyed the tasty South
ern Fried Chicken. cake, pie,
salad and punch that had
been prepared by their par
ents. Visiting parents were:
Mrs. Doris D. Hines, Mrs. Liz
Zie R. Weathersby and Mrs.
Johnnie E. Jurden. Miss E. A.
Kelly was special guest. Mrs.
Lille Mae Jones, a student
teacher from Jackson State
College, who is working with
this class, assisted the par
'ents in serving the food and
Fcesented a program of Hal
-0ween songs, poems and stor-
IS that was greatly enjoyed.
Children at 1ding the party
were: Margo lloETis BIiss, Le-
roy Brown, James Coleman.
Billy Ray Gibos, Joseph NJ.
Hines, Percy 7. JIrden, Cliff
ton Love, Clifton McGraw,
Vernon Perry, Jr.. Murry
Leon Peterson. Arthur Gene
Randall, Ostar Scott, Shannon
M urry, Jr., Jimmie Dale
Vaughns, Terry Weathersby,
Dorothy Jean Amos, Rosalyn
Barber, Joyce Marie Bolden.
Marllyn Bolden, Josie B. Hop
k1ns, Ida Mae Hubbard, Edell
Hudson, Lucille Johnson, Shir-
ley A. Joiner, Magaree John
son, Bobbie Jean Lewis, Vir-
glnia Miller, Mary Jean Smith
Mae Oathis O'Quinn, Bessie
Mae Patterson, Amanda E.
Weathersby, Edna E. Wealth
ersby, Mrs. Willie P. Hard
away is teacher of this class.
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Jackson Man
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Continued from page ID
during his early years here, un-
der the pastorate of Rev. J.
j. Overstreet and became a
member of the Deacon Board
where he served until his sud-
den death.
He was veteran of World
War 1; a member of the
knights of Pythias and sundry
other civic and religious
groups.
He is mourned by a devoted
wife, Mrs. Matte Hunter; one
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

THE J. M. A. of College
Hill M. B. Church, recently
elected officers for the year as
follows: Mrs. Bonnie Davis,
Pres, Mrs. Jessie Myles, Vice,
Mrs. Naomi Terrell Hendrex
Secretary, Mrs. Essie Collins
Treasurer, Mrs. Armstrong.
Chaplain, Mrs. Fannie Rainey,
Instructor, Mrs. M. E. Cor
nelious, Leader. Members are,
Mesdames M. E. Johnson
Odie Hayes, c. C. James, Hell
en- Williams, Mary Hester. The
outcoming president. was Mrs
Carlena Rodgers.
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had as their guest on Sunday,
Mrs. Alfoncia Hill, and grand
daughters, Gail and Alfanet-
te. They also paid a short
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Davis Mckee.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Green McIn-
tyre had as their guests on
Sunday their son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
die j. Mcintyre of Florence
and Mrs. McIntyre's broth
ers, Budd and Chet.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

Visitors in the home of Mrs.
Matte Thompson on the week
end were, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Pauls and family, from Jack
son, Miss, who were former
neighbors of Mrs. Thompson.
They report a most enjoyable
visit.
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those already mentioned were
|Mesdames Annie L. Smith, AL
berta Pickett, Betsy Anderson
Mary Thomas, Jean E. Evils
Nell Buckhalter, v. Geeston
M. L. Turner, Varnell Gard
lner, F. Stampley, Sarah Jami.
son. Guests included: Mes.
danes Rosia Jenkins, Naomi
T. Hendrex, Hattie Tate and
Florence Hardy.
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rett Street is confined to the
University Hospital after suf-
fering a fall in her home. At
this writing she is reported
doing nicely.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Hill
has as houseguest for a week
their Son-in-law who is a ma
tive of Chicago and is mar
ried to the former Miss Ro-
berta Hill.
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West Jackson
News
Naomi Terrill Hendrex

MRS. CALLIE SPENCER of
New Orleans, La, is presently
visiting her brother, Mr.. Shell
vie Rhodes of Edwards, Miss.
Enroute to Edwards, she was
house guest of a cousin, Mr..
and Mrs. S. T. Terrell. AS
this goes to press, Mr.. Rhodes
is reported very ill.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

Mrs. Lucille Phillips had as
guest for a short while on the
weekend her son-in-law, Mr.,
Cophas B. Adams of 81 East
Garfield Blvd, Chicago. Mr..
Adams was here to attend
funeral services for his grand
mother, Mrs. Malissia Taylor
on last Saturday. He is mar
ried to the former Miss Mat
tie NJ Williams and they have
two daughters, Deborah Lynn
and Maria who are attending
school in Chicago. Mrs. Phil
lips visited them a short time
ago.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

Friends of Mrs. Mary Love
are sorry to know that both
she and her husband are ill.
Prayer is offered for her
speedy recovery.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

MRS. ADDIE SMITH of
Barrett Street is home after
being treated at a local hos
pital. The mother of Miss
Rosia Smith, she is reported
recuperating nicely.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

Circle No. / of Faith Presby.
terian Church met Sunday ir
the home of Mrs. Willie Bel
Jackson, at 1106 Marine Street
The group discussed the forth
coming observance of home
coming by the church with
plans for every member to be
present or accounted for and a
financial goal of $1,000.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

Mr.. Ed. Odie has been ill
for sometime, but at this writ
ing is much improved.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

HOSTESS TO IDLE HOUR
CLUB On Thursday past
the Idle Hour Juniors met IN
the lovely and spacious home
of Mrs. Emma Mason on High
way 81 North. Members and
guests were greeted at the
door by the hostess in her
most charming way. The
meeting opened with devotion
led by the chaplin. Mrs. nj
E. Cox, president, presided
over the business period in 9
brief and interesting manner
Plans are underway to spon
sor a "Sea Food" Dinner. See
any member for tickets. Yor
will not want to miss thl:
treat. An attractive and tast.
menu of chilled beverages ant
a plate luncheon of quail witt
all the trimmings was served
Members present, other thai
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

MR.. GROVER WASHING
TON of Eastview Street has
been confined to bed since the
past Friday. Prayer is offered
for his speedy recovery.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

Mr.. and Mrs. John @. Ad.
ans celebrated their 9th an.
nlversary, November 8. Mrs
Adams is the former Miss
Alean Mcintyre, daughter ol
Mr.. and Mrs. Green McIn.
tyre. Mr.. Adams. parents are
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Adams. Best
wishes for many more years
OF happiness is extended te
this couple. Their children
are: Kenneth W., Linda L..
Garry O., Laurie A. and Tony
Ray Adams.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

Miss Joyce Griffith is now
convalescing at a local hos
pital after having undergone
surgery recently. She is a 7th
grade student at Goshen-Fan-
min School and the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Grif-
fifth.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10
Fannin News


On Thursday night, Bro.
and Sis. Simon Taylor were
very pleased to have the me
bers of Fannin Baptist Church
out to their home for prayer
service. Bro. Taylor is one of
the oldest Deacons at Fannin
and has been in i'll health for
sometime. He was elated to
know that someone thought
enough about him to come out
and offer prayer.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

MRS. ORA BOWLING of
West Pearl Street left the city
for Louisville, Miss. to visit
her brother. She is a member
of Pratt Memorial Church
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

MRS. LESLIE GRAHAM is
now home from the hospital,
recuperating nicely after un-
dergoing surgery. 1t is hoped
she will soon be up and about
her duties.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

MRS. LILLIAN TAYLOR of
Chicago, ILL.,, is vacationing in
the city will be here for sew
eral weeks.
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MRS. ADDIE SMITH, Bar
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Mr.. and Mrs. George Jones
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to assist with parties and field
trims
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

MRS. Scale BERRY'S
friends sympathize with her
in the death of her mother,
Mrs. Young, who made her
home in the Berry home on
Hill Street.
The Mississippi enterprise., 1962-11-10

THE B. T. A. of College Hill
sponsored a most entertaining
program recently with young
people between the ages of
eight and ten, participating.
Persons taking an active part
were: Robert Robinson, La
mar Hendrex, Carl Latham,
Brenda Rodgers, Beverly
White Louise Holman and
others. Mr.. Ross Clay, spon-
SOr.
The Republican., 1962-01-04

Not long ago newspapers in Washington carried story
about crippled fisherman who fell into the Potomac river
Struggled in the water in front of dozens of people for
ten minutes and then drowned told in edition of
Life Lines
woman unable to swim, who witnessed the drowning
said of the people had seen the mans struggles hey
away. They just ran"
How explain this kind of human tragedy. If
those who just away had stopped for only
Ond to take account of themselves than of them
would have jumped into the water and given his best efforts
to the But they did stop to think They
away They Just dsassociaed themselves from the tragedy
that taking place before their eyes
How many Americans today disassociatng them
selves in similar from the patriotic effort to
freedom 1t is easy to is to pretend we
do not what is happening before eyes it easy to
say that too busy with affairs to join battle
against the forces that seek drown freedom Such action
not only cowardly but in the end brings its defeat
What happening to freedom should us-every
of The fight freedom is it has to be
Today moment too to resolve to participate
in the momentous struggle against those who would destroy
freedom. Tomorrow be Just too late to start
The Republican., 1962-01-04
Attending Meeting
State Commissioners

The County Commissioners are
in Baltimore today TO attend the
annual meeting of the State AS
Sociation of County Commissioners
of Maryland, being held at the
Lord Baltimore hotel,
In attendance are Carl Schc!l,
president Elra Garletts and Fred
B. Glotfelty.
The morning session was schcd-
ulcd to include addresses by John
S. ShrivCr, director of the fiscal
research bureau, on legislation af-
fccting counties in the 1862 General
Assembly; Carl l.. Wanncn, comp
troller, State Roads commission ON
financing county road programs;
and Senator H. WinShip WhcatIey
on Civil Defense legislation. Gov
ernor j, Millard TaWes is to be
the luncheon speaker
Following the luncheon there
will be a business meeting of the
association. There Will be a report
on the legislative committee, APP
proval of the constitution and by
laws, approval of the 1862 associa-
ton budget and election of officers.
The Republican., 1962-01-04
Deer In The News

Deer we're in the news this
week.
Mr. and Mrs John Kolb, travel
ing along U. S. route PIG, between
Sand Flat and Deep Creek Lake
last Friday evening had a deer
jump from the bank into their path.
Considerable damage was done to
the raditor and grill work on their
automobile and the deer was killed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kolb we're not in
jurcd but shaken up.
Then Bob Nordcck had the eX-
pcriencc of slapping deer on the
rump as it crossed i'll front of him
last Friday afternoon as he was
skiing at Ligonier Nordcck was
coming down steep slope and
was travelling at a high rate OF
speed. He noticed an object out of
the corner of his eye and thought
some Skiers were starting out. Then
he realized that it was a deer
heading directly across his path
He swerved to avoid hitting the
deer head-on and as he turned
his hand caught the animal on the
rear. He reached bottom without
up-ending but he was in no condi
ton to continue skiing for few
minutes.
The Republican., 1962-01-04
Newman Resigns His
Boy Scout Position

Charles w. Newman, district
scout executive of Potomac Coun-
ell, Boy Scouts of America, has
resigned his position effective
Wednesday, January 81, it was an
nounced this morning by Henry
Lower, president of Potomac
council, and Willis w. Smith, scout
executive.
Newman has been working VITA
scout leaders of Deep Greek dis
trict, which includes this county
and Nemacolin district
Mr. Newman, a grandson of the
late Charles j. Newman, lifelong
resident of this county, came to
Potomac Council from Pittsburgh
and has been working as a scout
leader in the professional field for
the past three years. He is plan
ming to accept employment local
ly, in order to spend more time
with his family. He had resided in
Frostburg.
Mr.. Smith said this morning that
no successor had as yet been
named. He said that the scout
ing program had been expanded
and increased notably during MI.
Newmans stay in this area.
The Republican., 1962-01-04
Watershed Group To
Hold Two Meetings

Two meetings are scheduled by
the Wilson Run Watershed associa-
ton, it was announced this week
by Harold II. Harmed secretary.
The Board of directors has called
meeting of the owners of land
within the Watershed association
for Thursday, January Is, at 7:30
p. m, in the band room at the
City hall in Oakland for the pur-
pose of voting upon the adoption
of the proposed watershed work
plan developed by the board in
accordance with provisions Of the
laws of Maryland.
A regular annual meeting of
owners of the land within the
watershed also has been called for
Saturday afternoon, January q, at
2 p. m, in the band room for the
purpose of clecting two directors,
consideration of the annual report
and other business.
The Republican., 1962-01-04
Will Discuss Use OF
TV In Education

Willard l.. Hawkins, County Su-
pcrintcndent of schools will attend
meeting in Baltimore, Friday, at
the office of the State Department
of Education. where the topic for
discussion will be the use of tele-
vision in the school program. \
preliminary study for several
months has been underway to de-
terminc the feasibility of TV edu-
cation for all schools in the state.
Mr.. Hawkins said this might be
set up on a statewide or regional
basis. He stated there are. no doubt,
numerous obstacles, financial and
otherwise. that must be faced be-
fore a statewide TV program for
the schools becomes reality.
The meeting Friday will be at
tended by all county superintend-
ents. State Department of Edu-
cation officials, and presidents of
State Teachers Colleges.
The Republican., 1962-01-04
Legislative Council
Approves 81 Bills

When the General Assembly
meets February I. it will be pre-
scntcd 81 bills which have the
blessing of the Legislative Coun-
ell, interim agency of the legisla-
turc.
Three joint resolutions, four
legislative reports and two orders
also have been endorsed by the
council
One of the most controversial
of the 81 bills is measure Whicn
would prohibit operators of public
accommodations from denying
service because of race, creed,
color or national origin.
Prosecution must be preceded by
an investigation by the state at
torncy general and with the APP
proval of the local states attorney.
Charging the measure involves too
complicated process, advocates
of civil rights have promised to Of
fer another public accommodations
bill with tougher, faster provisions
Another measure approved by
the council would increase the
number of signatures required to
petition a statewide bill to ref
CrCndum.
The present requirement is 10,-
600 signatures. The measure to be
presented to the general assembly
would require signatures of 10 per
cent Of the qualified voters who
voted in the last gubcrnatorial
election.
Other bills approved by the coun-
ell would:
Rccodify Maryland's old Blue
Laws" defining for the first time
which stores can remain open on
Sundays.
Increase salaries of Baltimore S
Supreme Court judges, the judges
of the Court of Appeals, and in
crease pension payments of re-
tired judges
Modcrnize laws governing the
sale of securities.
Create Commission on State
Continued on Page Four)
The Republican., 1962-01-04
Hawkins Will Serve
On Interview Board

Willard l.. Hawkins, Superin-
tendent of Schools for this Coun-
ty, has accepted an invitation from
Congressman Charles Matthias 70
serve as one of several members
on a Personal Interview Board that
will screen all candidates for ap-
points to the Service Academies.
Congressman Matthias has asked
the committee to share the re-
sponsibility for the preliminary
screening of Service Academy
candidates.
Each year there is a large list
of young men seeking appoiny-
ments to one of the several ScrV-
ice Academies. The first meeting
of the newly appointed interview
board will be held at the Rock
willie Civic Center Saturday, Janu-
ary 13.
Last year Leo Martin, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Brittcn Martin of
Mt Lake Park was appointed TO
the U. S. Naval Academy at Annap-
oils.
The Republican., 1962-01-04
City Ends Year
With Cash Balance

In spite of the payment during
December of S11 ,53425 to the State
Roads Commission, the Town of
G kland ended 1861 with a cash
balance on hand OF $26,45S.23.
The final monthly report of the
year, filed last night with the
Mayor and Town Council by Mrs.
James II. Nordeck, clerk-collector,
showed total receipts during the
month of S9,381 68. Largest items
included S2,47272 from bank stock
tax; S2,876O0 from motor vehicle
licenses and S2,3OS.90 from 1861
taxes.
The payment to the state was
for work done by the commission
during recent improvements to
Oak street
The council ordered no parking
signs placed on South Center
street, between Wilson street and
the NuWay Laundry, the ban to
be effective from a. M until 4
p. m.
Mrs E. r. Liller requested park
ing restrictions on Third street
at her home on the corner of
Pennington. The matter was re-
ferred to James Helbig, street COM
missioner.
Earl Kitzmiller asked council to
determine damages done to timber
on his property during the laying
of new pipeline in connection
with the water plant, and his re-
quest will be referred to the For
cstry department for appraisal
In other action, a permit was
granted to Cecil Snyder, for Mrs.
Nora Yutzy, to enclose a porch at
her residence on Third street.
Spencer w. Graham was given
permit to erect sign at the
Carrie Shaffcr property, corner of
Third and Oak, to advertise his
motel.
The meeting, the first of the new
year, was brief.
The Republican., 1962-01-04
McHenry Post Office
Will Be Dedicated

McHenry's new post office will
be dedicated at 2 p m, on Sat
urday January 13, it was announ-
ced this morning by Postmaster
Edward Dewitt.
The new facility located on the
Bowman store lot. is part of the
post office departments com
mercial leasing plan. Under this
program investment financing is
used to obtain needed facilities
which remain under private owner
ship, pay local taxes, and are leased
to the Federal Government
A speaker from the post office
department who will represent
postmaster General Day, will de-
liver the dcdicatory address. Other
speakers and guests will be announ-
cCd.
The new facility is owned by Mr.
and Mrs. Charles H. Bowman, of
McHcnry The dedication is being
sponsored by a group of McHenry
businessmen.
Mr.. Dewitt noted that the mail
business in this area had increased.
Office receipts there more than
tripled during the past ten years.
A large number of new homes and
summer cottages have been built
in the area.
The Republican., 1962-01-04
County and State
Election Scheduled
During Year 1862

State and county elections will be
one of the significant facts about
the new year which started Mon
day
The office of the Board of Su-
pervisors of Elections will be-
come of more importance in 1862
because of the elections which oc-
cur every four years
1t is in this office that candidates
for county offices must file on or
before March 5, which is 70 days
before the May IS primary elec-
ton.
The impending election also is eX-
pCctcd to stimulate voter rcgiStra-
ton. Any person q years of age
or older who will have lived in
Garrett county one year on or be-
fore November 6, may register now
and vote in both the primary cleo
ton as well as the general cleo
ton on November 6. Similarly any
person who viii have reached his
2lst birthday on or before Novem-
Der 6 may register and vote in the
primary election as well No one
.Till be permitted to register in the
80 days Immediately preceding the
primary election Persons who
failed to vote since 1856 must re-
register. Their names we're re-
moved from the poll books for
failure to vote in five years.
There will be nominations for
U. S. Senator, House of Represent
tatives, governor, comptroller, at
torney general, state senator, three
House Of Delegates members,
sheriff. treasurer, three county
commissioners three members of
the Orphans Court, clerk of the
Circuit court states attorney, reg
istcr of wills, and county surveyor.
The Republican., 1962-01-04
Radio TeChRiCian
Trial Scheduled
Week Of Jan. 9Th

The trial of Ernest Ray Martin
20, of Mt. Lake PAX, charged with
larceny of items from kclicys Ap-
pliancc and Furniture store IN Nat
Lake Park, in two warrants issued
before Trial Magistrate Robert M
Maroney, probably will be trief
one day next week, according tC
w. Dwight Stovcr, States attorney
Mir. Stovcr said yesterday that d
number of additional items, al
legcdly stolen from the appliance
store had been recovered, in adj
diuon to what had been listed
previously but that no additional
warrants had been issued.
Mr.. Martin. unable to provide :
cash bond of $1,000, or a property
bond of $4,000, remains in CUSTODY
of the sheriff, James Z. Frantz, in
the county Jail.
Mr.. Martin waived mis- right tc
indictment by the grand jury and
has asked for an immediate trial
TIE d. A. Tucker, of the Mary
land State police, is continuing his
investigation. Stover said the case
was quite involved and would take
a long time to straighten out
Martin is alleged TO have removed
many items from the store, sold
them to numerous people, taking
part cash as payment, with time
payments entering into the over
all picture.
MIR. Stover revealed last week
that many of the items had been
recovered from persons who has
purchased them from Martin, not
knowing them to have been stolen
The customer in all these instances
will be the ones who suffer.
Martin has entered a plea OF
guilty to both warrants and will be
heard before Associate Judge
Stuart F. Hamill, Jr., in the Cir
cult Court.