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JJI RDAY. AUGUST 1M2 7Y PitoDarfft Conner PAGE TWENTY THREE XV. rf An. Mr. nn I MiK.NTBlBUTION 5 JP It's Sad for Him." of vrr' tnttln Pfm received by Wt I Providence, Pu Veek.

Miss Gibson's 'tf n. of the beet jt he puhiisnea on Tin ji wtv the near future fin w. voting friends, I'Ttv original work an Pi including poems, lokes or mate tn 11 or puoiicauon HW 1 V. a Vnims FJ or a makine an 'J ft nr. ura 8 originality r.M cf nsi readers as well an opportunity to see in The Pitts rr.z a lien? Victory Double Vic which contains news clippings or CVaTration mating 10 me ramnaien.

write furcess, two. I rry.j, Ar: hero r. iT two. We shall tX t. a'l of our friends 1" to that you are doing in this le Gibson.

1210 Ninth Provider'ce. writes favorite hobby is writ joMiprs who are sta ana She is deeply in hrin ig from all of tr. rlun A poem to ho rhildren in far Ci'An the Avar is now CarM and entitled, "A fiir in fiir mail bag this Rr be published Ug KlrnTn Pysnn, it is one (iu yei rerrivea. vmn i. ft' moii of hearing pi1 tn the club.

r.ri.K GREGG Y. Poet's Corner For Kiddies DORll ULLZR" m.ti a Morv.e American himself to stay. nc'Tiian of the.Navy way to fame battle at" Pearl i i r.is name. nool he was called I rv( nr'i T'r tart a ngnt, Afild defend himself hr was right 1 his ways and actions life war at sea at; enemy to uncie tar: f.r. r.

ny to me. t. 1941 bombs began to tir.r'd a machine gun sarl rot shoot before. himself in flght of an Amer his veins. r.

me state, tnd of the ti ir Spangled to ion and me. thi disaster in hts mind, Axander, I Sivy CfOSS, in ai lu with your prayers. yoijr hand A nub and the 5193 51. Vp, 1 "A'a8 turn 1 it in his care. Kuih Thflma Clark lix J23 Texas.

La Place, La. "it M. In. anniversary of pastor of the Church, was Many speak and the sur rn'Mcipated in annual cele the auspices of col co Of hll, pastor "of pastor'c new to Mitchell i. or whit people if fhpy knew It! iau.

our side of llih. BJ.AM. i i. writ u. tSl '1 4r A S)CB(Elin(E)I3Il Uncle Greggy's Question Box A fascinating peetiine for the entire family.

"A fMcliuttnf pMtlme for the entire family." ote how weu.yoa read your PlrUburgh Courier. Score yourself ten for each answer. See the cor recs answer elsewhere' oa this Pe. 1. What well known French Ud er hu entered a secret pact with Adolph Hitler to enslave thousands of natives from Senegal, Africa? 2.

In what two southern cities did Colored Teachers win salary equalization fights in courts recent ly? 3. What well known American In. dustrialist has been "described by Dr. George Washington Carver as, "Nearest to Booker T. Washington than any man I have ever met?" 4.

What colored Maori, a native of New Zealand, has, been named a field commander of white troops in the middle east? 5. What American leader recently said, "Pull integration of Negroes and other minority into war production work is one of the primary objectives of the War Manpower Commission 6. What association of white women in Louisville, recently denounced the Texarkana murder of Willie Vinson? 7. What well known Pittsburgh Courier correspondent recently wrote that "America would do well to mobilize her scientists for the help that they could give in the successful prosecution of the war effort?" 8. What sensational New York sepia welterweight met Sammy Angott in a non title bout in Madison Square Garden, New York, Friday night? 9.

What cross handed, long owing Negro golfer from Los Angela, finished with a total or 300 in the Tarn O'Shanter Open and in American tournament held in cnicago two weeks ago? 10. The greatest catcher in Ne gro baseball has been nominated by The Pittsburgh Courier as No. 1 candidate for major league baseball. Who is he? vv ANSWERS TO THIS WEEK'S QUESTION BOX 1. Pierre Laval 2.

In Tampa. and Louisiana. 3. Henry Ford 4. Major E.

T. W. Low 5. Paul V. McNutt 6.

The Association of Southern Women for the Prevention of Lynching 7. Irank E. Bolden 7t Ray "Sugar" Robinson 9. Howard Wheeler 10. Josh Gibson.

VV Happy Birthday! Happy birthday greetings, mem bers of The' Pittsburgh Courier Young People's club. Our members heartily congratulate you during the week of your birthday celebrations. August 6 12. 1942. You may expect to receive many letters and cards from our readers during the next weeks.

Lenora Marie Andrews, P. O. Box 10, Tylertown. Texas. Ethan A.

Bailey. P. O. Box 23, Frogmore, South Carolina. Betty Lee Blrdman, ox 492, Lexington.

Mississippi. J. G. Chaise, 25M Lawnwood street. Fort Worth, Texas.

Lottie M. Chisom, 1006 Marshall street, Clearwater, Florida. Shirley Jean Hoffman, 614 Cunningham street. Rockford, Illinois. Berthalee Ivery.

R. F. D. 4, Box 31, Gainesville, Florida. Willie M.

Newman. Route 4. Box to. Shrveport, Louisiana. Sarah Simmons.

6 founders street, Savannah, Ga. Gladys Turner, 2808 Torbltt ave nue, Nashville, Tennessee. 1210 Ninth Street Lake Providence, Louisiana July 27. 1942. Dear Uncle Greggy.

I read your Kiddies' Club each week in The Pittsburgh Courier am very much Interested in the Children's raae. so interested that I would like to become a member of the Kiddie club. I am 15 years old. I am willing to write to many of the bovs in camp. Enclosed you will find five cents for the cost of mailing my membership card and button.

Yours truly. Rosie Lee Gibson. Box 183 Garyville, Louisiana July 29, 1942 Dear Uncle Greggy. When I sent in the news from here that was published in the July IS issue of The Courier. I had no idea that It would create such fav orable comments.

Many have spoken to me about the news, but there is one letter that deserves special attention. It is a letter from a soldier wno len here about a vear airo and is now stationed in Camp Livingstone. He writes: "I was indeed happy to see your column in The Courier on day. July 18. and I do think that you are doing a nne jod.

ieep up th Mod work. On Saturday I can got a paper and I call all of my pa' from Garyvine arouna ana read th news rrom my oia name fnwn" For the eake of this soldier and all of the other fellows from here, please do your bit towaraa puo lishinz or having puDiisnea ih along to such new that I send in to you. Your (kind consiaeration is pprciau. Cut out and mail thl Blank with So to cover Pottngt and Handling. t'nH Oreggy, The Pittsburgh Courier P.

Box 483, New Orleans. La. I hereby make application for membership in The Pittsburgh Courier Kiddle Club. I enclose" 5 cents. Please send a Address City Klrthdav mbership card and membership button.

Name laassaa DEP'T OF JEANES SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA Bliss Sa2Je MaJ O'Connor Mrs. Ida Nance Given Chairman ad to make rural summer scnoois, work conferences, and nations! meetings of profes ioni nature, we mentioned last week that tire and gasoline rationing were responsible for re arrangements In the plans for the meetings of the National Parent Teacher Congress end the Amer ican Teacnerr Association. Mrs. H. H.

Huggins. our State P. T. A. President, writes that the meeting wnicn ii in session at ibk university, Nashville, instead or in Oklahoma, is a most interest ing and satisfactory experience.

She especially mentioned that Mrs. Moten, mother of our own Etta Moten, is in attendance and is as personable a lady In her own way as her beloved and popular daughter. We are anxiously awaiting airs. Huggms's return for reports of what we know was a grand meeting with Mrs. A.

M. P. Strong at the helm. When this column is published the meeting of the American Teachers Association in Regional Conference will have been held at Jackson College (Mississippi Training School). Region I comprises the states of Arkansas.

Louisiana, and Mississippi. An invited rep resentation from Alabama. Florida and Tennessee will meet with this regional group. Many persons from this region are planning to attend since it is so convenient It is fine that teachers and par ents are becoming more and more Interested in attending their State and National meetings. It is in these meetings that information and inspiration are given which will help create new interest and encourage working towards desired objectives in the local organua tlons over the United States.

Parent education has become one of the challenges that teach ers mult accept If they expect any degree of success in the classroom In terms of present day emergency needs. We are asking that teachers of Louisiana will not only accept it but do all that they possibly csn to lead the way in opening new frontiers in education especially as It relates Itself to community living. The Jeanes teachers enrolled in the various summer schools of this and other States are at work on Yours very truly. Emelda Williams. Box 251 Washington.

Louisiana July 28, 1942 Dear Uncle Gregg)', It has been quite a while since I have written to you. however I have been keeping up with the news. A number of pen pals write to me each week and I am promising to answer all others who may write. Enclosed is a poem entittled. "A Please tell all of the boys and girls to write to me.

Yours truly, Elnora Dayon. VV Oakdale, La. Mrs. Veronica Smith and her lit tle son. Ivory returned home Monday night after spending their summer vacation with friends in New York.

Chicago, North Caro lina and Mobile. Ala. She also vis ited her aunt, Mrs. Cora Wagner who resides in New Orleans, and her mother in" Jasper. Texas Mrs.

Lela Torblt and Mrs. Pinkie Woodall of Chicago. Illinois, and Mrs. M. Williams and her son of New Orleans.

were guests, re cently of Mrs. Veronica smitn in Oakdale. Mrn. Sadie Mitchell Johnson and Miss Kthel Lee Daniels at tended the Baptist Church conven tion in New Orleans last ween The Sunday School Convention was held at the Shiloh Baptist cnurcn, Rev. H.

B. Bennett, pastor, this month. Approximately 80 delegates attended the convention and said that it was the best meeting held for many years. Mrs. Bessie Mae Price represent ed the Nautilus club at the State meetinsr held at Shreveport.

last month. The Nautilus club gave a luncheon last Saturday night on ha beautiful lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams. The attractively decorated lawn proviaea an ex cellent setting for the affair which wa highlighted with games, mu le and delicious rooa.

Mr. Frank Gallerson. was entertained bv a group of young men and women Sunday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ueo.

LaCall. Mr. Gallerson left for the army on last Monday Mrs. Wllla LaCall hae returned from Natchitoches. where ehe attended summer school Miss Clara Besell.

a recent grsduate of Southern university, visited Mr. Frank Gallerson and his family before left for the army. life and fuller than It has bf'h It Is hoped that they are also developing an awareness that mucn can oe done along this line if we com back with a determination to Join end participate freely in wnaiever professional organisations we have, thus making them better functional agencies for real iMing certain goals that have been set for teachers on the one hand in the Louisiana Colored Teachers Association and for parents and teachers, oa the other hand in the Louisiana Congress of Parents and Teachers. We ask that they will send in ideas and suggestions to Mr, J. H.

Owens, President of the l. t. A. or to the general or aiainci nee presidents ana to Mrs. H.

H. Huggins. President P. T. or any of the P.

T. A. district vice presidents. Wedding bells are still ringing or announcements are beinar aent of their having rung. We refrain rrom mentioning any because of the possibility of omitting some that we should like to mention.

But marriage is as much a part of civilian and national defense as certain other enterprises, so we send congratulations and felicitations to Jeanes teachers, classroom teachers, recent college graduates and all who have entered upon the sea of matrimony. We are happy to acknowledge greetings this week from Mrs. S. Wilson and Mrs. A.

H. Brown at Grambling; Mrs. P. C. Mer rick at Prairieview; and Mrs.

M. J. furneu and Baby Clifton, vaca tioning in Alabama. We close our article with this statement taken from the address given by Dr. Mary Mimms.

Exten sion Sociologist at Louisiana State University to the members of the Rotary Club and which involves a challenge to teachers and leaders. Miss Mimms said: "Other communities may come and go but the agricultural community Is a continuing one. In the agricultural community we realise that we are at the crossroads of the govern ment. it la important that th! agricultural community is the one which must produce the food for the soldiers and the civilians. It Is more important than all neonl should' realize this fact." sniinaiEviEPawffiT, CALIFORNIA PASSES Relatives and friends of Mr.

Henry Duncan, (LITTLE DUNK) of Los Angeles. were shocked to learn of his sudden death last Friday morning, July 31st. Mr. Duncan had lived in the West for a number of years altho Shreve port was the place of his mrtn. The body will be brought to Shrevepoit for burial, at this writing funeral arrangements were not complete.

The funeral is being conducted by the Benevolent Fu neral Parlors. 1624 Milam street, sometime Tuesday or Wednesday, August 4th or 5th. Surviving are a mother. Mrs. Lula Duncan; one sister, Mrs.

Lu cile Lover: two brothers. Dr. E. W. Duncan, Shreveport.

and William Duncan of Los Angeles. Calif. Lt. S. F.

Guilbeau. 66th B. his wife and baby daughter passed thru our city en route to Camp Walters, Texas, where he will be stationed for sometime. Lt. Guilbeau and family was over night guests of Mrs.

L. B. Henderson in Pierre Avenue. AGED CITIZEN DIES Mr. Holcom Ealy.

aged citizen and well loved neighbor, died sud denly last week and was hurled Friday evening frbm Williams rJTIHIIE LETTEM ITO Temple Church, with Rev. J. Anderson, pastor officiating. Inter ment was In Fllmore Cemetery under direction of Benevolent Fu neral Home. Mr.

W. L. G. Abney President. Mr.

Ealy was a mem ber of the C. M. E. Church and loved by all who knew him Wherever he went he carried sun shine, always smiling and had something good to say to everyone He was a relative of the Powells and uncle of Mr. and Mrs.

E. F. Crooks. In Kenneth Avenue. Had no children.

METHODIST CONFERENCE HOLDS GREAT SESSION The annual district conference session of the Shreveport District closed Sunday ntght. July 26th, in a blaze of fflorv with Rev. k. Garrison preaching tne closing sermon. It is agreed by the many hundred who chanced, to attend the session that it was one of the greatest ever held on the district in many respects.

Amone visitors were trs. r. Crowlev. sreneral officer of the Board of Pensions of the Method 1st Church: J. W.

E. Bowen. W. Scott Chinn. district Superlnten dent: W.

H. Harrison. Fraterna delegate from Alexandria: Mis. R. Starks.

A. V. Voice. J. T.

Stln nn V. M. Lathan. Dean R. Havea and Prof, and Mrs.

H. Molhert. and E. Blacknell. Special sermons were delivered by Revs.

J. U. Jonnson. iniroauc inrv aermon. L.

R. Fields. Mission arv. J. E.

Brown, Educational, and m.trirt SuDt. J. D. David, deliv ered his annual message at 11:00 a m. Sundav to a packed house ruitandin addresses were de llvred bv Drs.

H. H. Poole. T. Johnson.

Mrs. Zula Simpkins. and W. A. Warmsley.

Four men were recommended for admission into annual conference. Friday was WAmn'a Dav. with Mrs. W. B.

riark. nresidine. At this meet Ing Mrs. J. D.

Dsvid. the wife of PnntMt with Mrs. L. R. Fields be ing crowned queen.

The eum of AS un no warn realized inru im mthnrf for mission. Saturday was Youth Day with Mrs. Irma J. Jackson, n. u.

ieison and Rev. Garrison in cnarge Prizes for the best production went tn Vanceville tor me iwo nrsi nrizes. and one to St. James. Large crowd of young people were pres ent The following delegates were elected to the Area Council to be hairf at Gu fs de on August 20m Revs.

L. R. Fields. Ministerial, and L. R.

Williams, lay delegate. Fit tinxr resolutions were read by Mr N. H. Baker. The next session is to be held at Fairfield Church.

VISITS IN GOLDEN WEST Mesdames Janie Jones and Beaulah Williams of this city are vinltinar in oolnts throughout the West. Mrs. Williams stopped for a few days In El Paso, Texas, with relatives and will spend several weeks in Los Angeles. oaKiana and San Francisco. Mrs.

Janie Gozey, wife of the late Dr. Wm. fioiev. left Shreveport last week to make her home in Los Angeles. VISITS HOME FOLK Mr.

Jack Drew, formerly or mis city but recently of Los Angeles. 1.1 mmm. I. mmW Is now visiting reiawvea inu friends. Mr.

Drew Is a graduate of C. C. Hi. this city, and was fnrmerlv connected with The Louisiana Insurance Company before making his home in California. The Messers Walter ana camn Morris, who are making tneir home in Santiago, visited relatives last week in onreveporc.

They motored thru th country. and expect 10 return in a mon time. MRS. A. LEE, HOSTESS The lovely home of Mrs.

A. Le. 1258 Howell street, was the scene of a delightful entertainment when The Helpful Workers Club met and enjoyed the afternoon. Mrs. Sarah William 1 presiaani ana Mrs.

Jessie Banks is reporter. "THE UNCOVERED MYSTERY" PRESENTED Mlas Wanda Broussara presentea The Uncovered Mystery last LABOR LEADERS CONFER ON HIGGINS CLOSURE hear that pretty Janet Alice Brown will soon become the bride of Mr. John Earl Davis. Both are of Beverley. California.

Friends and relatives here wish them much happtness and success Mrs. E. N. Mayberry is In Crescent City from Los Angeles.vlsitlng with Mrs. J.

u. Hatcher, on ner traveling list are stops in Baton Rouge to spend two weeks with Mrs. Clarke, then to her home. Montgomery. then to Detroit.

and home again in L. A. While In the city Mrs. Mayberry was entertained by Miss Fannie C. Williams.

Mrs. James Douglas ana Reeves. Come again Mrs. Mayberry We enjoyed having you with us Saturday nicht. Dr.

and Mrs. Ernest Cherrie entertained the E. M. club outdoors at their home in Mlro street. Bridge honors went to Mrs.

A. W. Arnaud. Mrs. Taylor Sesue.

Dr. C. C. Haydel and Mr E. Belron.

special guts were given to all other ruests. Among the Kuests were: Dr. and Mrs. Taylor Serue. Dr.

and Mrs. C. C. Haydel, Mr. and Mrs.

E. Htiton. Mr. ana Mrs. O.

Blanchet. Mr. and Mrs. A. W.

Arnaud. Mr. and Mrs. A. P.

Tureaud. and Mr. and Mrs. E. B.

Snrlssrins Miss Gladys Jones, director of the Wings Over Jordan singers, was in the city for a few days this week, nenas ana rela tives, were thrilled to nave ner. Miss Jones has made quite a name for herself in the musical world Orchids to vou. dear After spending two weeks in the city. Lawyer and Mrs. A.

a. License returned to Washington. D. C. Mrs.

Gladys Bucksell left the city Friday night to visit her son War ren in Houston. Texas iramp. tramp, tramp, the boys are march inr off to war. 'Tis sad but true. we are loeine many of OUR BOYS to the CAUSE.

Last week 30 some odd left the city for camps. This week about twice the number will leave. With heads high and hearts full of hope, wa wish them all the luck (and Japanese) in the Belated congratulations to Mrs. Alice Murray Washington and Mrs. Regina Cotton Hastings, recent brides Mrs.

Wylene Royal and sister. Thelma Johnson. Wt the cltv this werk end to visit Mr. Alvln Roysl In Alabama. t'SIIKR BOARD Mr.KTR Th Usher Board of the Grace Methodist church met In the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Herman Gorum. 2110 Contl street this week. Messrs. C.

W. Fisher and H. Gorum were hosts. There were 26 members present and after the huslnras session musical program was rendered. Mrs.

G. Wilson played an instru mental selection. Delicious turkey, ham and all of the accessories were served along with cake and punch. Rev. T.

R. W. Harris is pastor 01 the church and Mrs. Josephine Payne, president of the Usher board. A newly accepted member Wednesday night, July 29th.

at beautiful Lakeside Auditorium to a large and appreciative crowd. The play was well dramatized and the players were at their nest, music wa played by A. T. Chambers and his band. Miss Broussard will be remembered as the Majorette of Central High School Ork.

1940. and is very Interested in dra matics. WATERMELON FEAST" "Soldiers Night" at Palace Park Wednesday. July 29th, will be long remembered by 17. soldiers and more than 300 civilians who were present to enjoy the afternoon.

The Watermelon Feast was given hy the Lone Star Brotherhood Club. Shreveport leading men club, who is always first in re membering their brothers and all others. Mora than 150 Ice cold melons were served and the large crowd of civilians tried to make the officers and soldiers feel at home. Some enjoyed dancing while others strolled over the cool grounds. Mr.

C. H. Tyler is president of the club and Mr. R. Tillman, vice president.

WPA The West Shreveport Recreation Center which is supervised by Miss Herese M. Henry and Miss Eliza Jordan and sponsored by the PTA and Mothers' Club entertained 23 soldiers from Barksdal Saturday, July 11, 1942, from 7:00 until 10:00 p. m. i Twenty flv young ladles were invited to entertain the soldiers along with many other guests. Th evening began with soldiers meeting the supervisors, sponsors of the recreation center, and the young ladies who were to enter tain.

Many games wer piayea and did they hav music? To top th evening off a welner roast. followed by delicious refreshing drinks were served. The soldiers enjoyed th affair from beginning to end 1 A if IV. CRESCENT CITY SOCIETY By DEE DEE to the board was John V. Hamilton.

CIVIC WORKER RECUPERATING Miss Hattie H. Haynes, local civic worker who is president or the Victory club, an organization whose purpose Is to raise funds lor tne USO drive. Is still In a local hospital. Miss Haynes has made frequent contributions to the Iouisiana edition of The Pittsburgh Courier and all her friends are wishing for her a speedy recovery WEST SIDE HOSTESS Mrs. Nellie Morehead of Gretna entertained at dinner in honor of Mr.

and Mrs. Irving Daniels and Mrs. Johneon of Los Anaeles. California. A fine group of friends were on hand to greet the visitors.

VACATION SCHOOL CLOSES Under the expert guidance of Mrs. Lucille Mouton Hunter, the Dally Vacation Bible school of St. Mark Baptist church held its closing program on Thursday. Mrs. N.

D.ivis of San Francisco, visiting her daughter. Mrs. Delphlne Top pins Henry, popular teacher of the McDonogh School, delivered thee losing address to the pupils and patrons of the Vacation school. Rev. B.

e. Chester Is minister 01 the progressive congregation. niLLAHI) COFDS VIKW CHURCH RECREATION A special course in church recreation scattered several prominent Dlllard coeds to the various churches of the city active in recreational work. Esther Nelda Augustine observed the splendid Job being done In the Vacation school of the True Vine Baptist church with the aid of three white spe cialists of the Baptist Bible insti tute. VV Monroe, La.

By C. H. MYERS Ben Burton's orchestra has be come one of the south's leading awing bands, ills musical organization was recently assigned to play for the USO at Alexandria. We are sure the boys In uniform will nlov the music, nen Burton or chestra has played on KMLH and is very often heard over the sta tion now. Mrs.

Angelrn Hams and Mrs. Mandy Fields of Pnpularvlll. have Just returned home after vis iting their brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. Benolt.

Mrs. Jerry Griffin wss hostess at a barbecue supper given in hon or of Mrs. Fields and Mrs. Harris of Popularvllle, Miss. Mrs.

fc llza Harris has Just mov ed into her new home on Hatley street. Mr. Zack Benjamin is very sick at his hone on the Winnsboro road. Mrs. Loretta Jones and grand son Tommy, are leaving next week for Detroit.

to live. Mrs. Sarah Smith haa just returned home from Baton Rouge where she attended the funeral of her niece. Mrs. Spears.

Mr. Jack and Frank Smith were called to the bedside of their father, who is very ill. Enroute back to Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs.

Armel Webb were honored with a surprise party given by Mrs. Gertrude Hollis. Mrs. Sarah Moore. Mrs.

Florence Gazers and Pro. Patterson. timer Poole of St. Louis, visited his daughter. Miss Lucy Faye Poole.

She accompanied him on a tour of the south through Texas. Louisiana and Arkansas: they are now in Monroe. La vis iting the sister of Mr. Toole and Mrs. Mary Hill.

1733 Desird street. They are leaving for Pine Bluff. Friday, to visit his brother. Doster Poole, Miss Lucy Poole will return to Dallas and her father will return to St. Louis, Mo.

The Young Men's Business As sociation of Monroe. 1., met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Danzle, 108 S.

24th street on Friday July 24. Members present were: Walter Mines. Fred Benlamlne. Robert Wright. N.

E. Corrington, Clinton McNeal, Major Harris. Lewi Mccormick. A ill ii Members of the committee of Louisiana labor leaders that conferred with Washington authorities last week on the closing of Higgins Shipyard Industries, Michaud, by the National Maritime Commission. Negro members in the group are Charles Lowe, president Painters Local No.

1353 Ernest Delpit, president Carpenters Local No. 2039; Harvey Netter, president International Longshoremen's Association Local No. 1419, and Monroe T. Stringer, assistant business manager. International Laborers Union Local No.

689. CAPITAL CITY By DOLOEXS BARANCO Congratulation are In order to the brides and grooms who have been married several month and recently announced It Tney are: Mr. and Mrs. William Sterling. Mrs.

Sterling wa th former Mar cella Bernard. Mr. and Mrs. Nath aniel Lewlf, Mrs. Lewi wa th former Ora Mae Nance.

Th members of th K2 XX club entertained on of their member who recently married with a miscellaneous shower at th home of Miss Thelma L. Wether. Th honor was Mrs. Re gin a Hastings, th former Regina Cotton, who married Monday a week ago. The J.

M. held their regular meeting at the home or Mrs. Eula Hall. Mrs. Hall was the perfect hostess and after the business session was over lovely and cooling refreshment were served.

Robert Croft, a student at lend college this past year, wa inducted Into th army July 23. is now in Baker. ependlng hi 14 day furlough with hJs many friends and uncle. The members of the J. M.

Cs held a supper dance at the Purple Circle club Saturday night. A few of the soldiers at Harding Field were entertained at a little get together at th home of Mrs. Haydel. Mr. Billla furnen is her vis.t inz his parents.

He is also here in interest of a New Orleans' paper that he is now connected with. Something rare happened here last Friday it was a boxing show and drew quite a crowd. The bout was fought by Holman Williams and a local lad Johnnie Jackson. Holman Williams won th fight but Johnnie had our support. XAVIER efflifiT NEW ORLEANS.

Aug. Thirty students hav been recom mended for baccalaureate degrees at th annual Summer school graduation exercises of Xavler university scheduled to be held In the university auditorium Saturday morning. August at 0 o'clock. This 16th annual summer session closing will mark th graduation of the first class under the accelerated program recently inaugurated at the university because of the war. Candidates for degrees from the colleges of Arts and Sciences are Otto Thomas Carter.

Bernadine Marie Gonzales and William Still man Shiver. Bachelor of Philosophy candi dates are Oliver Hazlard Barconey, Henry Emlle Jamison and Arthur Frederick Simmons. Bachelor of Science in Home Economics: Irene Wright Alexis. Emma Eve Green and Laura Ives Williams. Those expecting to receive Bache Frequently, after having known an individual for perhaps years, we discover that in reality we had not known the nersrvn at all quite suddenly some unexpected phase of his character opens up, he makes some chance remark that captures our attention, compels our Interest and from thence onward he is lifted from the stereotyped masses and becomes a sintlent.

vibrant human being. No longer is he John Doe the nameless, but Mr. Doe or John or Johnnie, whom we either like or dislike, who either arouses within us antagonisms or affections. No longer Is he some indistinguishable part In the great human machinery' mass, but a quite definite cog moving and working and meshed with us. This week Introduce to you Dillard Briefs a column de signed for the pin pose of becoming that medium, that "chance remark." which might transform Dlllard University In the minds of many from just another school In to an animate community instim Hon of warmth and living mean ing, from a cluster of buildings Into a personality.

We Intend to let you meet and converse with the real Dlllard. the Dillard we know, through these lines. We shall contrive to bring to you word of many of her children, some of them your children, who are carving places for themselves in this strange and trylniT world which we live. And we shall confide In you her aspirations and desires, tell you of her pride of accomplishment and her hopes for at tainment, share with you her little Joys and maybe some of her small sorrows. We do not expect everyone to fall head over heels in love with Robinson and Joseph Danzie.

After the meeting delicious hot dogs, pineapple Ice cream and cake were served. Everyone expressed themselves as having a nice time. Walter Hines. president; Clinton Mo Neal. secretary.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forster of Kansas City. arrived in the city by motor. Tuesday night to visit realtives and friends.

Mrs. Mattie Davis accompanied them. Mrs. Forster. who will be remembered as Miss Z.

Mae Corbin. popular in civic and social affairs, now Is the owner and operator of Mae's Florist. Mr. Forster. who has made his second visit here is employed by the cltv.

The Forster returned home Friday. While in the city they were the house guests of Mrs. Lela Pettis. 420 8th street. Many social affairs were given for them.

CORRECTION: In the Monroe News previous to this, reported the death of Miss Harrett Spencer, instead it was Mrs. Harrette D. Ellavenla Hassen. lor of Arts degrees from the school of education, are Mercedes Barr Alexander, Rosalean Georglne Bonner. Frances Madeline Banks.

Jua nlta Evangeline Chambers, Jeanne Bagnerls Dowden. Iantha Theresa Ford. Hattie Hamilton Iawrence, Allhea Rose Minor. Hilda Curry Pecot. Thelma Elizabeth Perry, Gladys Mitchell Ransome.

Laura Marie Robert. Inez Johnson Robinson. Noella Elizabeth Rogers. Onella Rita Simpson, Dorothy Elizabeth Sturken. and Lydla Vic tor Zeno.

Bachelor of Selene In physical education: Louis Butler Capple. Howard Bernard Mitchell and Clara Velva Smith: Candidates for Master of Arts degree are Joseph William Addison and Berenice Cecilia A 1 lain. The subject of Mr. Addison's thesis Is entitled. "A Study of tha Education Program for Negroes In Forrest County, Mississippi." Miss Allain's thesis Is.

"The Rise of Social Organization During the Reconstruction In Louisiana." DILLARD BRIEFS Dillard even upon Knowing her better, of course. But neither do expect the general reaction to be one of displeasure. Dillard 1s simply an Intensely human, be twixt and between university person possessing virtues and faults, merit and shortcomfng. with the good outweighing the bad a in most of us. And consequently we know she will make far mora friends than enemies among her new acquaintances.

So Dillard Briefs acknowledges with pleasure the nod rf recognition you have given by reading this introduction and, lis til next week, an revolr. Lake Charles, La. Miss Ruth Bessard and Mrs. Ella Justice are supervisor of th WPA playground in DeRldder. La.

The Lake Charles Colored Recreation Center will remain open Monday through Saturday under the leadership of Nathan Chatman. Joseph 1a Kane, Is here visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. J.

L. Kane. relatives and friends. Miss Lucie M. Bluln has returned from a short but pleasant trip to Opleousas.

Misses Rosa Etta and Josephine Alexander are vacationing In Houston and Galveston. Sidney Bill is visiting friends in New Orleans. The Church Of God In Christ celebrated its second session of the Sunday School Convention In Baton Rouge. Louisiana, June 30 to July 5. Rev.

J. J. Davis, pastor and wife, Mrs. Alice Davis attended the convention accompanied by Mrs. Rosa B.

George, Miss Dorothy Mae Armstrong, Little J. C. Stephens, Catherine Mitchell and Edna M. Myers, participant on tha program. Rev.

J. J. Davia preached th introduction sermon. Ricely Thomas of Moss street was recently Inducted into the army. James Lockwood of Houston.

Tex as was a week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Payton Cross of Hutchinson City. A lovely banquet was given in his honor by th host and hostess. Paul Wheatley left for San Fran cisco.

California. July 23. Mrs. Isabella Page and Miss Flor ence D. Woods are spending a pleasant two week vacation with the Butlers in New Orleans.

Chrlsitan Baptist church hld Holy Community. Sunday. July 26. Rev. Grove, a former pastor, en route to Crowley.

to attend tha convention, preached an inspiring sermon. The choir rendered beautiful selections. Johnny Brown was a new member added. Robert Curtis Lands has volun teered for th Marin service. ii 11 BL.

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