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West Jackson News Naomi Terrell, Reporter Pastors Aide Meet The Pastors Aide Board of Pear lie Grove M. B. Church met April 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Tripp, 718 Detroit St. with the president, Mrs. Avelia Morrow presiding. The devotion was led by the chaplain, Mrs. Willie M. Ratliff. During the interesting business session the roll was called the sum of $6.04 was collected after which the hostess served a delicious ice course. Members present were Mesdames Morrow, Adams, Cleveland, Moore, Ratliff, Duckworth. Burrus, Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Larry. Mr. and Mrs. George Tripps Sr. Vis itors were Miss Ethel Woods, and Mrs. E. V. Ratliff. The next meeting will be in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bur rus. 1618 Topp St. at 7:30 p.m. MIBA Meet The Seventh District Beauticians Association of the MIBA met April 7th in Vicksburg. The meeting was presided over by the President. Mrs. Amanda Turner, Jackson. The meet ing was held at the YMCA. As we entered the building a very plea sant hostess greeted the many peo ple from over the various parts of the state. Our hats are off to Vicks burg for having such a nice and modern YMCA building for color ed. Speaking for the many beautici ans of the state we had one of the grandest meetings we’ve had in the history of the 7th District. Mr. Lev ye Chappie, public relations coun selor brought greeting to the group in a very interesting way. Mr. E. F. Young, Jr. of Meridian and Chi cago gave an enjoyable talk. The evening was enhanced by the presence of our guest Hair Stylist, Mrs. Allura Stams, Memphis. Tenn.. who was everything in styles of beauty. The Beauticians of Vicksburg were great in their entertainment given at the Blue Room in Vicks burg for Beauticians only. A very COMPLIMENTS -OF Crystal Pharmacy DRUGS - PRESCRIPTIONS SUNDRIES 1217 WASHINGTON ST. Phones 134—402 VICKSBURG, MISS. r. ::x x x x x x x x x x x x x x, x. x. x; x x x x x| I unique and attractive party lunch eon and beverages were served. There were 40 beauticians present from Jackson. Jolly Jacksmettes Hold Meeting The Jolly Jacksonettes met Mon day evening in the home of Naomi Terrell at 7 p.m. In absence of the chaplain. Miss Annie D. Braggs pre sided. During the business session plans were sketched for the club’s anniversary with each member com menting approvingly with sugges tions. The hostess served a plate lunch eon and coca-colas to her guests. Dues were paid by the following: W. M. Shirley, M. M. Swaggard, i Helen Graham, S. E. Marshall. A. D. Braggs, Ruby Gardner and N. B. Terrell which totaled $2.00. Prize was won by W. M. Shirley, , the winner of games. The next meeting will be in the home of Ruby Gardner April 26th ' at 7:30 p. m. N. B. Terrell, president and S. E. I Marshall, secretary. We wish to compliment Smith Robertson Public School in behalf of their radio program in which they so beautifully sponsored on Sunday night over station WJXN. Thanks to the Security Life In surance Co. for such a wholesome program. The many friends of Mrs. Min nie Belle Owens of this city sym pathize with her in the death of her aunt, Mrs, Mary McFarlind of Edwards, Miss. Mrs. M. E. Donsby who has been on the sick' list for some time is doing fine. Mr. Archie Surney, owner of the Surney’s Pressing Shoppe on Eve rett St. and Mrs. Rosia Belle Han kins of Hill St. was called to the city of Holly Bluff to attend the funeral of their uncle. Mrs. Beatrice Carter, 3265 Ver- j non Avenue, Chicago. 111., is visit- j ing in the city in the home of her sister, Mrs. Salena Mayfield 257 E. Ash and her niece, Mrs. Clemen tine Hughes. 1418 Dansby Street. Mrs. Salena Calhoun, 533 Pearl St. recently had as her house guest, Mrs. Henry Williams of McComb, Miss. Mr. Mack Brown, formerly of this city, who has made his home in the Windy City for the past sev- . eral years is in the capitol city on | business. Mr. M. C. Magee of Hollandale was seen in the city visiting rela tives and friends. Returns Home Mrs. Emma Lou Hall of Minnea polis, Minn., left the city Monday for her heme after a very pleasant visit with her relatives and friends. ..- I FOR SALE LARGE PRETTY LOTS . SHADY OAKS SUBN. Just Outside New City Limits Lots On New 2-inch Water Line EACH LOT-50 x 150 A FEW LOTS-50 x 195 PRICE $390.00 . $10.00 Cash: $5.00 Per Month i Dial4-9576 LEARY CORNELIUS 1 121N. Farish Si. Jackson, Mss. ■ - mwvm | Mrs. Mary Belle Hester of this city is spending a very pleasant vacation In St. Louis. Mo. as guest in the home of her aunt, Mrs. Beat rice Jackson. We remember Mrs. Hester as Mary Belle Whitfield. Mrs. John Hardy, Cox St., left the city Thursday morning to at tend the Hinds County Women As sociation at Cherry Grove M. B. Church at Edwards, Miss. Birthday Party Mrs. Larry surprised her husband, Mr. Charlie Larry with a birthday party. Friday night, April 2. The Larrys live at 1515 Cox Ave. Mr. Larry is a deacon of Pearlie Grove Baptist Church. When he returned from teacher meeting, the group assembled in the living room, sang Happy Birth day. Mr. Larry was so surprised until words failed him, just sat and wept tears of joy. He received many va luable presents as well as money. The guests were served chicken salad, ritz crackers, punch, cake and ice cream. The birthday cake with six candles was baked by his sis ter, Mrs. Nettye Adam. Those present were Mesdames Adam, Cleveland. Duckworth, Rat liff, Dawson, Anderson, Terrell, Davis, Battie and son Willie Jr., Willie M. Ratliff, Hays, Mr. and Mrs. Burrus, Tommie Larry, Wilson, Mar- j tin, Surney, Mr. Tommie Jcnes Jr. and Miss Letha Bell Kouest. ---- To assure continued wholesotne screen entertainment for the en tire community, State Line Post 175 oi The American Legion at Hardtner, Kansas, has purchased the DeLuxe motion picture theatre there and will operate it. _ Be a regular reader—Subscribe MARY MUFFET DRESSES as featured in MADEMOISELLE $19.95 $14.95 $17.95 Limited"—each style is c few. of a kind original. Exclusive with VOGUE E. Capitol St., Jackson Four-Leaf Clover girls that are doing some work in the yard may welcome these suggestions. Flower ■ beds should be around edge of yard, . around base of house or in corners 1 of yard, npt in center of lawn. Mark off shape of bed and spade 8 to 10 inches deep, removing all rocks, roots and other troublesome objects. Spread a 2-inch layer of well-rot ted manure evenly over the surface and work well into upper 4 inches of soil with hoe and rake. Leaf mold may be used instead of manurt. In preparing bed, try to raise the bed a few inches above the ground level for drainage and display of flowers. Transport Flowers Perennial flowers like Iris, Can nas and Chrysanthemums can be transplanted any time in early spring—March or April, after the soil has been well prepared, dig I—For BARGAINS, stop in and TRADE with us— i PEERLESS VARIETY STORE I 1121 WASHINGTON ST. VICKSBURG, MISS. | STORES IN CANTON, FOREST ! and JACKSON, MISS. ii&l/Al^LWAl Ml Ml Ml Ml Ml Ml JA( MTMl Ml Ml Ml JirM llI JIM Ml unr Mr imr mr old clump carefully, getting as many roots as possible. Hoots may be di vided in several pieces each. Set Iris and Canna roots horizontally and shallow a foot apart. Set chry santhemums upright 2 feet apart and deeper than they were grown ing when transplanted. Pressure saucepan owners take notice! Do not use the short proces sing times as directed in “Let’s Can”, Extension Circular 142. if you ex pect to use your saucepan for can ning low-acid vegetables. Those processing times are recom mended for use when a REGULAR PRESSURE cooker is used, accord ing to research conducted by the U. S. Bureau of Human Nutrition and Heme Economics. The following timetable is con sidered safe for canning in pints at 10 pounds pressure in a pressure saucepan: Asparagus—45 minutes; lima beans—55 minutes; snap beans—40; carrots—40: cream-style corn 105; whole-kernel corn—75; okra—45; beets—45; peas—60; cubed pumpkin —75; strained pumpkin—80 spinach —65; summer squash—50; dry-pack sweetpotatoes—85; wet pack sweet potatoes—75. Strawberry Preserves Had you noticed that the price of those luscious red-ripe strawberries are plenty high. Lucky indeed are those who have a strawberry patch, a few rows or a few plants in a barrel. There are a number of ways of preserving their goodness. 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