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Crystal Springs News H. J. WOLFE, Reporter. Mrs. Lillian Irby of Chicago was a visitor in the home of her brother, Mr. Robert Spencer and her moth er. Mrs. Ida May. She also visited her many friends. fShe left Saturday to visit her mother-in-law in Sardis, Miss. Little Bobbie Jean Spender cele brated her second birthday Sunday evening with a party given by her mother. Many of her little friends were present and she received a num ber of lovely presents. The young guests were given balloons and serv ed delicious refreshments. Sgt. Willie Lofton has returned home for a short visit. A party was given for him Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ussie Flowers. Guests present were Miss Frances Jackson, Mrs. Jonnie Lofton, Mrs. Mary Flowers, Mr. Dark John, Mrs. Millie Boggie and a host of many other friends. Delicious refreshments were served the guests, who express ed themselves as having had a most enjoyable time. Mrs. Jennie Bangman of Chicago, and ister, Mrs. Adrine McNeill, of New Orleans, were called to the bed side of their mother, Mrs. Emma Graham, who has been very ill for several days, but at this writing is reported somewhat better. Friends wish for her an early recovery. Mrs. Callie Mae Hilliard, who re cently returned from Chicago, re ports a pleasant trip. Mrs. Annie Lynch left the city Monday evening for New Orleans, where she will spend her vacation with her brother, Mr. Richard Jones Mrs. Rebecca Bridges Dickson is in a Jackson hospital where she will undergo treatment. Relatives and friends wish for her an early recov ery. Mr. and Mrs. Eccie Jackson of Chicago, are visiting in the home of Mr. Jackson’s sister, Mrs. Suluta Nelson. TIDBITS OF GOSSIP: Lillian Palmer, is W. C. Lewis your boy I friend? Ethel L. Boston it must be love between you and James. Who ever said Earnestine Abney wasn’t strictly hipped to the jive is really looney and foget a out holding a boy friend, she’ll help with yours. Ruth Hilliard, don’t ever worry, Clar ence loves you and John McMiller loves Pearl Bartley, so what, Annie M. Bartley don’t worry about Ro setta Jackson because Will T. is strictly yours. Gldays M. Taylor be on your guard, because Corine Price is casting wicked eyes at Robert Jen kins. Lucille Price, what’s cooking. Couples who are cute, attractive and in love: Ethel L. Boston, James Smith; Annie M. and Will T; Ruth and Clarence; Earnestine and Wat son; Pearl and John; Corine and Rob ert; Clifton and Clemontine; Rosetta and Willie L. Yes, Fred Garrett has a case of old love that never dies and all Willie Ruth Cook has to do is speak the ward, but don’t worry, Lillian, she wont speak it soon. At the party Friday night, W. E. Lew is of Hazlehurst lost Gertrude Price in that new split-jitter of his—I thought they had the title of being the best dancers here. Did you say that when you talked about suckers, you didn’t mean candy all the time, sometimes you meant Watson Ad ams? Where was brother Shaw Fri day night, Velma Hilliard? Hazlehurst News Mrs. Beatrice Smith, Reporter. Mrs. Verlie Moody Lindsey of To ledo, Ohio, representative of the Kerr Glass Co., the only Negro wo man holding this position, demon strated the use of Kerr Jar at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Porter Wynn last Thursday evening. Mrs. Lind sey is a former 4-H Mississippi Club Agent, and the first Negro 4-H Club agent in the world. Last Tuesday the Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. Foster. There were 11 members and one visitor; Miss Alice, present. Members of the Temple Church are leaving Sunday for Farmhaven. Mr. and Mrs. James Christmas are the happy parents of a baby boy. The Temple will start its Revival the fith Sunday night. . The St. Pet er Church began their Revival meet ing the past Sunday and reports a very good meeting. Mr. Walter Washington has re turned from Cocoa, Fla., where he has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. Eve lena Johnson. Miss waywanee rsau, a pronuneni young lady of New York City, is vis iting in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Ball. Friends and relatives are proud to have the following visitors from Chi cago: Miss Irene Furnace, who is well known; Mr. David Webb, Mr. J. Hugh Mitchell, Mr. Bilbo Tillman, Mr. Henry Harvey, who are visiting in the home of Miss Indiana Smith. Mrs. Nell Fauley Pittman left Sun day for Chicago. Mrs. Lizzie Dick son has returned from Chicago, also Jacob Levi. Fred Longino, who has been in Gulfport is at home again. Mr. and Mrs. Othello Browder arehappy to announce the birth of a fine baby boy. Mr. Lee Will Hall has returned home after spending six weeks in the sum mer school at Jackson College. He reports a fine session. Mr. Hall is a former graduate of Lanier High School, Jackson. EAST CANTON NEWS Mrs. W. M. Provall, Reporter New Bethel church observed their regular pastoral day Sunday with their pastor, Rev. B. D. Davis. Rev. Cobbins delivered the 3 o’clock ser mon, using for his text, 1st Cor. 2nd Chapter, 2nd verse, which was very inspiring, and at 8 o’clock the pastor delivered a soul-stirrink sermon, us ing for his text, Isaih, 9th chapter, 6 verse, and everyone seemed to have said, “I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.” Mr. Howard Wilson was buried Sunday at Hope Cemetery, where a number of his relatives and friends went to pay their last respect. Mr. Huston Heidelberg, and Mrs. ■ Ruby Riley were delegates to the Madison County Sunday School con vention at Mt. Pisgah, wh^re they re ported a wonderful session and a spir itual time. Mrs. Mary Duckworth and children are visiting her mother in Collins. Mrs. Eddie Gray has returned home after visiting her mother in Car thage. Mrs. Francis Lyse has returned home after spending a few days in Pelahatchie visiting her mother and father. Josephine Hodges spent the week-end I with her parents in Bogue Chitto. Mr. Herman Gibson and wife, Mrs. Lee Anna Gibson have returned to their home in Shaw, after spending a few days here visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hemp hill and Mr. C. Johnson spent the week-end with Mrs. Hemphill’s moth er in Cruger. Mrs. Ethel Cobbins and children accompanied them as far as Tchula to see Mrs. Cotobins’ moth er. Mr. and Mrs. Pullens and Mr. George Land motored to Tchula Sun day to take Mrs. Pullen’s nieces home after they had spent sometime with their aunt and uncle. Mrs. Carrie Hathorn has returned to her home in Louisville, after a two week’s stay with her sister, Mrs. Laura Henry. Mrs. Nellie Mae Cubit is spending her vacation in Brookhaven with relatives and friends. The Y. W. A. met at the home of Mrs. Louis Jul ian. Topic, “A Battle, Why Fight? what to fight—where to fight.” New Bethel B. C. was host to Mrs. Davis, mother of their pastor, Rev. B. D. Davis, when she accompanied her son up here for service. Mrs. Davis is from Louisiana. Others who worshiped with New Bethel Sun day night were: M. C. Varnado, Mr. Sam Levy, Miss Sherrod. Mr. Varnado Levy brought a wonderful talk to veterans and also Miss Sherrod spoke to the men concerning the old war to the ladies concerning cooperation with the men. Miss Addie Jones has returned to her home in Bogalusa, after a pleas _t _ j ant stay with her sister, Mrs. C. B. Barnes. Mrs. Virginia Martin, is enjoying her vacation with her daughter, for merly of Canton, who now makes her home in Bogalusa. The City Chorus of Canton held their regular weekly rehearsal at New Bethel B. C. Monday night with a large crowd present. _ m WE BUY AND SELL EVERYTHING % All Colored Merchants Report To RHODE’S VARIETY STORE For Their War Savings Stamps and Bonds | ROBERT RHODES, Mgr. j N. Gallatin Phone 4-9415 TWO STORES For Your CONVENIENCE Majestis Theatre Four Doors East Building Of Emporium Seed With A Growing Reputation BIG DIAMOND FEEDS Always Fresh LUCKETT SEED AND FEED Corner Pearl and President - Dial 2-3466 HEADQUARTERS For Real Bargains DECK CHAIRS, PORCH CHAIRS METAL CHAIRS BREAKFAST SETS PORCH ROCKERS, GLIDERS RADIO TABLES OIL STOVES and RANGES END TABLES WOOD COOK STOVES, GAS RANGES CROSLEY RADIOS ODD DRESSERS, BABY BEDS ICE BOXES, STEP STOOLS EVERETT Hardware Co. Annex Dial 4-8482 Finn. Dept. 123 S. State St. SAVE AT THE ANNEX TOUGALOO COLLEGE (Founded in 1869) TOUGALOO, MISS. An American Missionary Association School Registration for New Students September 18, 1942 Registration for Old Students September 21, 1942 Tougaloo College offers: A standard four-year Liberal Arts Course A standard four-year Home Economics Course A well organized Teacher-Training Program . An intensive Secretarial Course An opportunity to join the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps Tougaloo is a College that is different. Its fortunate lo cation near Jackson enables its students to enjoy the ad vantages of a large city without its noise and the feeling of being overcrowded. Its Christian influences, its atmos phere and campus are unsurpassed. Graduates of Tcugaloo are admitted to the best profession al schools and make excellent records. Its equipment for the teaching of the sciences is unexcelled. Expenses mod erate. 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