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Cameron Street School Makes Great Progress Under Prin. Rogers’ Leadership During the 15 years that Prof.1 A. M. Rogers has ben principal of Cameron Stret Schools in Canton, Missisippi, there has been made a very fine record of inprovement. growth and progress. In a recent intervief with Prof. Rogers it was learned that last fall, in addition to a building, construc ted to accomodate the Primary and 6 year old pupils, a building for G. I. Trade school was also con structed and is now serving a large number of veterans who are study - !ing under the G. I. Bill of Rights. The Cameron Street Schools now have a faculty of 27 teachers and the enrollment is 1247 students. During the past school year, 6 buses, individually owned, have transpor ted students from the county into town to. Cameron Street Schools. In closing his interview. Prof. Rogers made known the fact that he had been re-elected as principal for the term 1948-49; thus he will begin his ICth year as head of this .cry progiesive rc’')!. He also sta ted a desire to pay tribute and to expres appreciation to the white people of Canton for their loyal support and good-will during the past years. He epresed special ap ■ PfV ft preciation to the Lions Club for their splendid contribution, in the way of furnisting all material and labor for the installation of lights in the school’s athletic field. Prof. Roger is ably assisted in carrying on his splendid job as head of these fine schools by his charm ing wife. Mrs. A. M. Rogers. Before going to Canton. Prof. Rogers was principal of Lanier High School, Jackson. Madison County News The services Sunday, May 23 at China Grove A. M. E. Church for Mission Sunday School were in spiring and spiritual. The morning sermon was delivered by Rev. Tur ner Jones, a young minister just 15 years of age. His message was great ly enjoyed by all present. The Mis sionary president from Riddle Hill M. B. Church. Mrs. Idea Rogers, Miss Ethel Moore, Mrs. Martha Rousers, Mrs. Bertha Rouser and a number of members rendered a fine service. Offering $9.11. Total (COMPLIMENTS -OF A. SAAB Canton's Most Up-To-Date DEPARTMENT STORE Where Quality And Style Prevails CANTON, MISS. ■ —-— COMPLIMENTS -OF THE CUSTARD SHOP Where All Friends Meet CANTON, MISS. King Lumber Industries Congratulates I . ■ the Facutly and Graduates * # Jy Cameron Street High a| School offering $18.91. On Sunday night, May 23, Rev. Turner Jones preached the sermon for the Mission at Riddle Hill M. B. Church. On Sunday, May 30, Rev. Jones will preach in Meridian, Miss. Miss Mary Smith and Mr. Sylves ter Owens wish to announce their marriage which took place in Jack son. Miss Smith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Madi lon. Those who witness the mar riage were. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Will Owens. v COMPLIMENTS -OF STEIN’S GOLDEN RULE STORE "A Good Place to trade" CANTON, MISS. COMPLIMENTS -OF GUY’S DRUG STORE Prescriptions Drugs Sundries Notions CANTON, MISS. Mr. and Mrs. flolly firndy made a business trip to Jackson on last weeK-end. Mrs. Oliver Porter visited in Jack son on Saturday as the houseguest of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Walton. | Dr. J. W. Hair, our Presiding Eld i er will hold his 3rd Quarterly Con ference here on the 1st Sunday in June. On the 2nd Sunday in June the Benevelovent No. 1, will hold their COMPLIMENTS i -OF COOKE HARDWARE COMPANY We Usually Have It, Try Us First : . . * * CANTON, MISS. Compliments —OF— MOSBY’S DRUG STORE t Prescriptions A Speciality CANTON, MISS. BUY GIFTS for the GRADUATE at the . . . & ■ .* ' SMART SHOE STORE Smart Shoes — Hosiery — Bags 114 PEACE STREET CANTON, MISSISSIPPI COMPLIMENTS OF MADISON CREDIT and CASH STORE Where You Buy On Credit At Low Cash Prices We Feature the Smartest In Men, Women and Children Clothes. PAY AS YOU WEAR! COMPLIMENTS OF PERLINSKY’S 81 YEARS IN CANTON Quality Clothes For Men HOME OF HART, SCHAFFNER and MARY . . . ARROW SHIRTS DOBBS and STETSON HATS . . . FLORSHEIM and JARMAN SHOES COMPLIMENTS OF STANLEY’S DEPARTMENT STORE CANTON'S NEWEST and PROGRESSIVE STORE A Good Place To Shop For Every Member of the Family USE OUR CONVENIENT LAY-A-WAY PLAN -COMPLIMENTS OF SHACKLEFORD BROS. INSURANCE , PHONE 365 CANTON, MISSISSIPPI ♦ »»♦♦♦♦•! 1I HMUMHWmfttHWWWWWWW Anniversary at China Grove A. M. E. Church, 5 miles west of Madison. The uniform worn by Fleet Ad miral Chester W. Nimitz when he signed the Japanese surrender docu ment in Tokyo Bay, Sept. 2, 1945, has been donated as a permanent exhibit at the Naval Academy Mu seum, Annapolis. Maryland. COMPLIMENTS -OF WRIGHT -and SAND1DGE Good Housekeeping Appliances CANTON, MISS. Being poor is no disgrace but that is about the only nice thing you can say about it. Tallulah Country Club Tuesday night, May 11. While they were there their wives got together for a “Hens” Party. COMPLIMENTS —OF— A FRIEND TANTON MISS. -COMPLIMENTS OF FIRESTONE HOME And AUTO SUPPLIES A Full Line of Home And Automoile Merchandise CANTON, MISSISSIPPI SHELBY SMITH, Owbner -COMPLIMENTS OF SEVEN GABLES SERVICE STATION GAS - OIL - SERVICE Let'us service your car for summer driving CANTON, MISSISSIPPI -COMPLIMENTS OF SMITH - VANIZ SEED CO. Reliaie Seed — Staf-O-Life Feeds THE BEST IS CHEAPEST Distributors Staf-O-Life Feeds and Milk-Flo Dairy Feed PHONE 29 CANTON, MISSISSIPPI -COMPLIMENTS OF SAMPSON’S CLEANERS PHONE 675 An Expert Cleaning Service 216 W. PEACE ST. CANTON, MISSISSIPPI CONGRATULATIONS FROM . . . D. H. JOYNER GROCERY and MARKET Quality Foods and Meats At A Saving CANTON, MISSISSIPPI CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FROM T-W-L STORES The Friendly Store CANTON, MISSISSIPPI II a f t- - ■ ■ CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES ... FROM TEPPER’S | CANTON, MISSISSIPPI MW>tMWIIIIHII'UIIHHM4flWllt4«>HHmW -COMPLIMENTS OP STERLING STORE YOUR ONE - STOP STORE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES ... For Good EATING, Courteously And Expertly Served . . . Come To TOLLIVERS CAFE Canton's Oldest and Best Cafe For Colored CANTON, MISSISSIPPI * COMPLIMENTS OF COLE BROS, and FOX COMPANY CANTON, MISSISSIPPI ♦W#%'W#V#%WW#*'V%W#*W#*V*VV#4V*W**W#*W##V%W*V’#<#V»V»VhV» wVo»mW'H HwM pchmh wh #♦ i COMPLIMENTS OF UNION GROCERY STORE And MARKET Staple and Fancy Groceries Quality Meats CANTON, MISSISSIPPI COMPLIMENTS OF POWELL and POWELL LAWYERS CANTON, MISSISSIPPI COMPLIMENTS OF SLOCUMB’S CANTON'S GREATEST STORE Where You Always Find The latest Styles In ladies and Men's Wear CANTON, MISSISSIPPI COMPLIMENTS OF T. C. RIDDICK -THANKS A MILLION CANTON, MISSISSIPPI ttt8es$tasex89aimisttsgsmiiit9at8*88888***8*sm9»ttt888*aK*mI COMPLIMENTS OF MYERS HARDWARE We Appreciate Your Business CANTON, MISSISSIPPI COMPLIMENTS OF B. L. ROBERTS INSURANCE AGENCY ' Complete Insurance Service PHONE 63-64 CANTON, MISSISSIPPI CONGRATULATIONS FROM . . . DAVID BUTTROSS and SON CANTON'S MOST POPULAR DEPARTMENT STORE CANTON, MtSSISStPA