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Vkginia, Sunday, April 15, Colored News Mn. Otolia B. CdHor X445t HE MELD The PTA of Union Branch Ele inentary School of Chesterfield, held an appreciation service on April $, honoring 1. W. Surley.

Mr. Surley has served as president of the association for twenty- two years. Deovtionals were conducted by the Rev. C. C.

Knight, pastor of the Lee's Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church. Greetings from the PTA given by Mr.

Randolph Brown, the vice president. The Rev. L. S. Covington, pastor of Union Branch Baptist Church of Mr.

Surley as a. church worker. J. H. Christian spoke of the honoree as a civic worker, -hlle Mrs.

B. B. Simmons, principal of the school, spoke of Mr. Surley as a Community worker. The main speaker, the Rev.

K. L. Brazil was introduced by Mrs. Lucille Evans. The Rev.

Brazil is a former pastor of Union Branch Church, and is now the executive secretary of the American Bible Society. A scrapbook containing messages of good will, congratulations, and the sum of one hundred-forty dollars, was presented to Mr. Surley by a teacher: at the-school. Many personal friends SBu organizations through out the county contributed to this fund. Music was by Mrs.

K. L. 'Brazil And Mrs. Nellie Street. Benediction was offered by the Key.

McCoy Lewis, pastor of Oafc Grove Baptist Church. 'Ushers from Oak Grove, Union Branch Baptist Churches and Lee's Chapel AME Zion church Preston Hayes, sixth and seventh grade teacher was chairman for this occasion. THE PTA The Henry Williams School PTA monthly meeting will be held 18th, at 7:30 p. m. GEM THEATRE TODAY THRU THURS.

"Man With The Gun" Starring ROBERT MITCHUM in the school' auditorium. The Report of the Delegates to 4th Annual State PTA Workshop Conference will be made. Also, remarks will be made by Mildred Hayes, teacher, Paige CurL Principal, and CWO Willie H. Powell, President, the represented the Henry Williams. School PTA as panelists on a Springboard Discussion, "Developing Effective PTA Programs and Procedures," at the 4th Annual State PTA Workshop Conference, held at Virginia State College, 22 and 23 March, 1956., The Henry Williams School PTA was selected by State PTA Congress for this Springboard Discussion, in view of its effective program and increased membership during the last and present school year.

'In this connection, some 500 parents and teachers attended the last meeting. The entire program was a complete success. addition" to the above report and remarks the program committee has arranged a most interesting and entertaining program, under the direction of Mrs. U. J.

Trotter, Mrs. C. Mitchell, and; Mrs. H. Rainey, teachers.

The Theme: "Cultural Activities Produce Better Through Music, Dance, and Art, over 100 Williams School will be presented on program. in cultural activities as follows: Polka Steps "by a group of 8 pupils; Virginia Reel by a group of 12 pupils; The School Choir, (80 pupils), rendering several selections, to include: "Onward Christian and. "Climbing Jacob's Lad der." There wiir-also an Art demonstration, which will include Constructing, Poster Making, and Clay Modeling, by a group of 20 pupils. All Parents, and friends are cordially invited to enjoy this program by children. PATROL PRESENTS The Safety Patrol of Williams Elementary will present "'Fashions, Around the Clock" on Tuesday, 17, at 8 p.

m. in A delightful and dramatic, revue of Spring fashions and prevue of Summer apparel for milady is in store, because for the program will One-Day Opfical Service -PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED FRAMES REPAIRED -LENSES DUPLICATED Easy Credit Baxter Opficol Inc. 105 N. Sycamore St. feature modeling of Rucker-Roen- stock's fashions by teachers from Peabody, Williams, and Virginia Avenue Schools.

Pupils of Williams School will model wake-up-time, church, school afternoon and beach togs, concluding with a fashionable wedding. SMS rttESRxm MAY Romance is in the air, and It is the type of romance that appeals to everyone. But in order to know more about it you will have to pay a visit to "the Garden the Moon," which is the, title of the three-act play to be presented by the senior class of Southside High School on Wednesday April 18, at 8 p. m. in the auditorium of the story concerns an old man, thwarted in love, who lives in his "Garden of the Moon" with his memories of the girl for whom it was planned.

In a charming flashback, we are swished back to the man's youth and see his story enacted as it happened in the days of the Gibson Girl. Not only do we find romance but we see drama, too, also abundant comedy relief. Those taking part in the production are: Theresa Spicely, Simeon Stewart, Willis Kite, Ruby Tucker and. Virginia Wyatt. MEETINGS District No.

of Bethany Baptist Church at 5 p. m. at the home of Thurman Brown, 634 Cameron St. Joseph Washington, ter Haskias, Bailey, Phillip Boisseau and Walter Robinson; Active William Avery, Deacon Charlie Chateau, Albert Hines, Everett Robertson, Lee Cook and Morris Fields- Burial was in the family plot. i Cemetery, Chesterfield County.

BBXJAM1N'JBLAMtS Funeral services for Benjamin Blanks were held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Chapel of lie J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Home. The Rev. Vernon Jones officiated.

Burial was in the Little Church treet Cemetery. fu- from out of the city was Irs. Lottie Cosby, sister, Bronx. Serving as pallbearers: 'H. C.

'hillips, J. M. Wilkerson, C. F. parks and T.

M. Pegram. W1LIJAM PEGKAM Funeral services for William Pe- fam, who died at his late resl- ence, Ford, April 3. were held rom the, Mount Poole Baptist hurch Saturday, April 7, at 2 m. -The Rev.

Clarence Green- ill officiated. Pallbearers: honorary Mrs. Flora Gilliam, Mrs. Esther Fulgam, Mrs. Lady Morgan, Mrs.

lary Morgan, Argle'L. Parham; Vctive George Fulgham, Wile Morgan, Charlie Johnson, Vfil- ord Rhooder, James A. Johnson nd Phil Johnson. Interment was in the family emetery. Jeshua Court, U.

D. Heroines of Jericho at the home of Mrs. Arrabelle Nelson, this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. Business of importance. Past, Officers' Council of the National Weal Benefit Society on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.

Business of importance. Morning Glory Junior Temple on Tuesday afternoon at 7:30 o'clock at the Elks' Club Thirty-five' of Peabody High School this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Anna Per- celli 29 Mars St. Progressive School Association on Monday eveninc at 7:30 o'clock at the home, of Walter Tynes, 1205 Saint James St. American Beauty Juvenile Tent on Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at Wilkerson's Hall.

HARVE1T H. CHAMBlISS Funeral services for Harvey Howard Chambliss, a native of Dinwiddie County, who died in New ork City, 4, were held Sun- ay, April 8, at 1:30 o'clock, from ie Rocky Mount Baptist Church, he Rev. T. A. Lacy officiated.

Pallbearers: Honorary Mrs. Ollie Pride, Mrs. Bernice "Winfield, Irs. Lucy Ann Prybr, Mrs. Inez Coleman and Mrs.

Sylvia Threatt; Active John F. Johnson essie Holt, Edward John Thomas Johnson and Roert Robinson. Attending the funeral from out the Mr. and Mrs. George Jlackburn, Washington; Mr.

and Rossie' Allen, Mr. and Mrs. leofus Hobbs and family, Rich- nond; Mrs. Agnes Chambliss, 'hiladelphia; Samuel Nicholas, Fred Massenburg, Brooklyn. Interment was in the family cemetery, Stony Creek.

PROGRAMS A carnival will be held at Gilliam's Place, Ford, Saturday, April 21, at 7:30 o'clock. The Choraliers of Virginia State College will be presented in concert i afternoon at 6 o'clock at the Tabernacle Baptist'Church, under the of Tabernacle Junior Choir. The Sydnor Singers, of Richmond, will appear this evening at o'clock at the Bethesda Church Christ, Elder Benjamin Lewis, pastor of Ebenezer Church of Christ, Richmond, will render services, for the Missionaries this afternoon at 3-o'clock. Mother J. Beane is pastor.

AMES HALL Funersl mass for James Hall, 27 Blick retired army serviceman, who died Sunday, April 8, held Wednesday, April 11, 2 noon, 1 in the chapel of the Jack- ori's Funeral Home. The Father oseph A. Shea, 0. M. I.

officiat- Pallbearers: Active Andrew ackson, Herbert Thomas; James Idward Robinson, Robert Harris, lalph Morris and Charley W. Mrs. Geneva Leach, of Norfolk, ttended the funeral from out of he city. Firing squad and bug- er from Fort Lee performed ary honors, at the'grave. Burial ras in Popular Grove National lemetery, Dinwiddie County.

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Richardson is "sponsor. The. Rocky, Branch Chorus will render a program at: the Providence. Baptist on May .13, 8 p. m.

This program under the sponsorship of the Missionary Circle. A program, will be presented this evening o'clock at the Mount Olivet. Baptist Church. All ushers 'of Petersburg and vicinity are invited. MRS.

ROSETTA BROOKS Funeral services for Mrs. Rosetta; Brooks were held. Saturday; March 31, at 1 p. from the Oak Street AME Zion The Rev. R.

V. Wall officiated, assisted by Rev. H. Pallbearers: Honorary' John Coker Nichols, John Arie, Freeman Hawks, Maclin; Active--Willis Joe Banks, James 'Evans, John Dawkin's, Willie Jones, Lee Burial was. in the family plot in Eastview Cemetery.

Burial rites from Rosetta's Ladies' Re- Jief Electa Chapter, of the Order of Eastern' Star. Attending from, out of the city: Nathan Brooks Foy, Farmington N. A James Brooks Foy, york City; Nathan Gibson, New Agnes Evans, Rich mond. MRS. BATTLE G.

ROBTNSOK services for Mrs. Hat tie Greene Robinson were held Thursday, April 5, 4 p. from the 'chapel of the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Home.

The Rev. F. L. Boddie Pallbearers: Honorary Mrs Nellie.Hardy, Mrs. Alice Johnson Mrs.

Mary E. Wynn, Mrs. Grace Jones; Active--John W. Evans Samuel Tucker, Paul Foreman Charles Dodson," Lawrence Peg ram, Algie Davis and Roger Ste veiw. Burial was in the family plot in the Eastview Cemetery.

JAMES REID JR. Funeral services for James Rek were held Sunday April. 1 afternoon at 4 o'clock at the J. Wilkerson Funeral Home.The Rev Wyatt Tee Walker officiated, as sisted by Rev. G.

N. Calviness. Pallbearers: Honorary Eva Reid, Venus Jones. Coleen Brown Rosa Brown; Active Jerom I Hazelwood, Otis Hazelwood. Ar thur Balthrop and Lawrence Min ton.

Burial was in the family plo in Eastview Cemetery. Attending the funeral from ou of the city: Emmett Turner, I Newark, N. J. CHARLIE BAILEY Funeral services for Charlie Bailey, of 539 South Dunlop St who died at the Petersburg Genei al Hospital, March 27, were hel Sunday, April 1, at 2 p. from the Zion AME Zion Church in dies ter.

The Rev. E. E. Hicks officla ed, assisted by Rev. F.

J. Boddie Rev. Calvin C. Knight, of Rich mond. Many relatives and friend from out of the city wore present Pallbearers: honorary Reginal Gary, Eddie Gcc, Wnverly l.oo Arrow H.

Todd, William Vaughan AM SQUARE JR. Funeral services for Sam Square 810 Saint James who died Friday, April 6, were held Tues- ay, April 10, 4 p. in the hapel of Jackson Funeral Home. 'he Rev. David Goodwyn officiat- d.

Pallbearers: Miss ilargaret E. Colernah, Mrsv Cora "erman, Mrs. Laura rene Claiborne, Mrs Lucy Fields; Active William Pel-am, Haywood Jones, Robert Havard, George Uzzle and Bill Me-. was the People's Memorial Cemetery. Attending the funeral from out if the city were: Mrs.

Dorothy 3arlow, Mrs. Julia Hudgins, Mrs. 'earl -Key, J. Edmonds, all of 3altimore; Mrs. Leroy inox, both of Philadelphia.

the Ckurch of Cfcriit. AM hoMUnjj asked to wake report to captains. Revival services will begin tomorrow evening at the Good Shepherd Baptist Churehu The Rev, Maryland Flemlnt. pastor of Zion Baptist Churchj Richmond, will be the guest speaker. The Rev.

E. Hicks is pastor. The House, ot Pjrayer- for AU People will open in South Village, Hopewell, this afternoon at 2 o'clock by Elder Rogers. R. W.

Hansley and his congregation, Elder 0. C. Gross, and his congregation, and a minister of Richmond, will have charge. The Progressive Church School Association is presenting its annual public service on this evening at o'clock at the Metropolitan Baptist The. Rev.

G. R. Paige, the speaker of the hour, will be assisted in the services by several singing groups. Member schools and the general public are cordially invited to be present. Elder C.

W. Vaughan, pastor of the Lilly of the Valley Church, Waverly, will render services Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Apostolic Garden of Prayer Church, Chesterfield. BARNEY'S THKEATRE, HARRISON Four days, Today thru Wednesday. Hours with Humphrey Bogart, and Frederick March, in a splendid drama. Thursday, Saturday Coriguest of Space, science fiction, drama.

Coming, View of Pom- pev's Head. A racial drama, a best IDLE HOOK THREATRE, Kali, fax St, Three Days Only, Today, Monday, Tuesday. A Big Double Play, The-Beast with a Million Eyes and Don- ansair, Nuills, something different, chapter and play added. Wednesday and Big Jungles drama -with John Hall and cast. ADV Peabody High Worker Reveals Purge Of Jews -NEW YORK.

M--The Communist Dailey Worker says it has "apparent confirmation" of a bloody purge of Jewish leaders in Russia during Staling The newspaper admitted- in an editorial yesterday that it had been prone" in the past to repeat Communist denials of anti- Semitism the Soviet Union. 'The editorial appeared to be an- other'blow in what has become a worldwide Communist. party attack on; Stalinism. The Worker, mouthpiece for the American Communist party, demanded Russia's present leaders make public all the facts of the purge. "We register our dissatisfaction that the Soviet leaders have not offered any explanation of what took place," the editorial said.

Danville Company Submits Low Bid YORKTOWN, Va. W); A has bid.ior the repair of the Victory monument in the Colonial National Historical Park here. The John W. Daniel sub-, mitted a bid of 532,734, considerably, bids: of $74,500 by C. W.

Lockwood and Sons, Hampton, and by Wake Monument C. Lightning some years ago damaged the Liberty figure atop the monument and a new statue has been made by sculptor Oskar Hansen of Charlottesville. STUDENTS WELCOME VISITORS Student council representatives served as receptionists and guides when parents visited the, school on Saturday, April 7, between the of 9 a. jn. and 12:30 The occasion was Parent Visitation Day which was observed by schools throughout the city, Visitors began a i few minutes after nine and continued until closing time.

Upon arrival each, visitor was registered and names of teachers of his or her child were given to a guide who escorted the visitor to the various rooms. Pupils who served as receptionists and guides were the Peabody Student Council which is made up of 'elected officials and representatives the: homerooms. Mr. Stanley teacher, is of the PealxxUaiiti Participate First All-State Band and Orchestra TIVAL 'The Peabody High School was well represented by Vernon Lee. Ida Myers, Joyce A.

Brown, Nathaniel Gatlin, Joyce E. Brown; and Stephen Jenkins, at the first all State Band arid Orchestra Festival which was held at Virginia State College on April 5 and 6. The guest conductor for 150-piece band was Dr. Donald McGinnis. Miss Elizabeth 1 Greene conducted the 125-piece orchestra.

orchestra a "Shepard King Overture, Symphony in "Cbap. Slicks," and "The Song pf Love." The band ren- 'dered six numbers: "Stand by "March and -from Maccabacus, "Kentucky 1900," "Fairest of the Fair," "Come Sweet and "CarouseL" Each group -rendered a concert at the endof the prac- ed a concert at the end of the prac- great success. --NATHANIEL GATLINUR. i.I'm or are presently taking courses, in homemaking. The New Homemakers of America is a nonprofit corporation that has for its purpose the development of social promotion of better home life for qualities, the provision for sonje recreational activities and the its members and their families.

The club.motto' is "Better Homes for a Better Nation." The colors are blue and while the club flower is a' red rose. The Peabody Chapter of the NHA has thirty-five active members. Our. club meets twice a month. The officers of our 'club are as Emma Taylor, Jones, vice "president; Brown Owens, assistant Nannette Pegram, treasurer; and Jackie Richardson, reporter.

JMr'siH M. Turner and Mrs. Virginia D. C. Bennette, homemaking teachers at are 'our sponsors.

Mrs. Marie Cargill and Mrs. Gertrude Griffin, and Mrs. Cater are chapter mpthers of NHA members. This week we are celebrating National NHA week.

'--EMMA TAYLOR ASSEMBLY HAPPENINGS A delightful musical program was presented during the assembly period last Monday by the band and pupils who'partici- pated in the District Music'Festi- val held in Dilwyn, Virginia. Mary H. Moore rendered a piano selection, "Ndvellette" by Edward Macdowell. Vernon Lee sang "Invic- tus" by Bruno Huhri. Nathanial Gatlin rendered a trumpet solo, "Jolene," a waltz'caprice'by Edzid Sandra Curl rendered a piano selection, "Impromptu" by Rheinhold.

The band then played three selections: "Come, Sweet Death'' by Bach, "Concert Overture in Minor" by I a and Lillva, and "You'll Never Walk Alone" from the selection "Carousel" by Rodgers and --JUDITH CEPHAS THE KHA AT PEABODT The New Homemakers of America is a national organization consisting of girls who have at some JBC HIGHLIGHTS Three members of the Red Cross of Peabody High School went to.the JRC City wide council meeting March 12, 1956. The members who were present, wete Arnida Griffin, Emma Taylor and Alice Freeman. At the meeting the discussion centered around; the sending of a representative to Hood. College in Frederick, Maryland for the JRC Training Center, selecting mem the JRC City Wide Council for next year, and giving a social for the closing meeting of this. foliowisg members were made chairmans for the following committees: Alice Freeman, Social Committee and Emma Taylor, Nominating Commitee; the meeting was adjourned.

The JRC of Peabody High is now having a drive for comics and magazines to be collected and sent to the soldiers in the Fort Lee Hospital in May. --ALICE FREEMAN TBE TtSf The Pep Ciub meeting recently, wetoomad following new members to group; Ton! Gordon, ShirleyBuggs, Joyce A. Brown, Florence Jones, Barbara James, Natalie Jones, Julia Clarke, Bertha Edward. Isadora Simmons, Patricia Jfiill, Roberta Crump, Carolyn Davis, and Amanda Robinson. The group also welcomed the new sponsor.

Mrs. Adkins, who has replaced Mrs. McKenzle who is away because of illness. Rules of the club were read for the benefit of the new members. --DELORES DUNCAN 'MA HOMKKOOM The 1-LA homeroom met durisg the Activities period "last Tuesday.

Janet Turner led. a panel discussion on conduct. Other members of the panel were Lizzie Raigns, Carrie Phillips, Alice Robinson, Ethel- Lee, and Barbara Haf- graves. discussion was -concluded with the following statement: Good conduct should start in the home and continue in schol better community. --ALICE ROBINSON YES! MONEY FOR YOU! to 86OO On Just your own signature Ton Can Get 4 4 4 4 F600 450 350 low Payments $37.53 $28.56 $22.45 $16.09 month plan.

Ixitns la limited to $600 with charges of on balances not exceedinjs and monthly-on the remaJtadcr. 7 W. Washington St Behind Rose's Drag Phone: RE 3-820T Petersburg, Va. COAL-FUEL OIL GEO. D.

JONES COAL CO. Dial RE 3-6111 MRS. HATTIE MORSE Mrs. Hattie Oliver Morse, 142 St. Mark Street, died on Friday, April 13, 1956.

Mrs. Morse was a watch care member, of Solomon Temple, RZUA Church. Survivors are: Willie 3. Morse, eight daughters: Mrs. Elva Hollis, Miss Marion Morse, Miss Rebecca Morse, Miss Ruth Worse, Miss Hazel Morse, -Miss a a a Miss Mildred Morse and Miss Lillian Morse, one son, Michael Morse, two sisters: Mrs.

Christine Baskerville, South Hill; Gertrude Cox, Bridgeport, three brothers: Thomas OJiver, South Hill; John Oliver, Jamaica, New ork and Junius Oliver, Brooklyn, New York; two Mrs. Lizzie Dortch, Bracy; Miss Sarah Ogburn, Brooklyn, New York; one uncle, Rev. John Ogburn; Brooklyn, New York; eight brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, several several nephews, a devoted friend, and other relatives and friends. Remains, rest at the J. A.

Jackson Funeral Home. Funeral are incomplete. MRS. EFFIE DICKERSOX Mrs. Effie Lee Dickerson, 448 Carter Street, died on Saturday morning.

April 14, at 7 a. m. Mrs Dickerson was a member of the St. James CME Church. Survivors are: one daughter Mrs.

Maggie Wilson-, City; four brothers, Merritt Wilson, City, Lev Wilson, Charles Wilson and Ocie Wilson, all of Dinwiddie County, three sisters: Mrs. Kate Tucker, Mrs. Mamie Branch, both of Dinwiddie and Mrs. Annie Kerr of Philadelphia: and other rela lives and friends. Remains rest at the J.

A. Jack son Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are in complete. SERVICES Dr. Vernon Johns will be the speaker for both services todaj at the Zion Baptist Church.

Dr. Johns is a graduate of thp Virginia Theological College, and Oberlin Divinity School, Ohio. once served as president of the Virginia Theological Seminary Col lege and Director of the Baptis Educational Center, New York City, and has held pastorate in Philadelphia, West Virginia am Alabama. The Rev. R.

G. Williams, pasto of Zion, will serve as guest min ister at the Zion Raptist Church Portsmouth, of which Dr. U. Wilson is pnstor. The March of Month Rnlly wll close this afternoon at 30 o'clock KENTS SERVICE BE 3-5665--113-119 W.

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