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9ACKS0N SOCIAL JJEWS By SARAH McNEAMER HARVEY This 'N That By Sarah ML Harvey THOUGHT FOR TODAY: “In union there is strength in voting there is safety . . When we all vote we get a government that truly rep resents us.” BY THE TIME THIS GOES TO PRESS, THANKSGIVING, 1958, will have come and gone . . . and because we are rush ing to make plans for our ob servance of THANKSGIVING ... we are cutting short this week’s THIS *N THAT .... However, we must say a word of THANKS TO RADIO STA TION WOKJ for the honor conferred on us Sunday past, when they presented us with the CERTIFICATE OF MER ITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT in CIVIC WORK. This very at tractive Award reads: “Certi ficate of Meritorious Achieve ment in Civic Work as recog nition of personal excellence and outstanding efforts in this particular field — Radio Sta tion WOKJ proudly presents this award to Sarah M. Har vey.” We still wonder just what wTe have done to merit such an honor . . . but, as we said, Sunday . . . “What ever we have done along Civic or any other lines in Jackson has been because of the splen did spirit of cooperation we have always received from the good people of this city . . . j and because of this, we pledge to \\ OKJ as well as the entire citizentry that in the future we will do all we can to be worthy of the WOKJ ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. . . . OUT AT MORRISON ELE MENTARY SCHOOL Sunday past we were happy to be a mong the large crowd who wit nessed the Dedication of this beautiful new, modern facili ty for the children of that community . . . We enjoy ed the splendid address by Dean W. O. Gill of Jackson State College; the Response by Mr. Willie L. Wright, Presi dent of the Morrison PTA; and charming Aaron Teresa Robin son, President of the Morrison Student Council; the solo by Miss Carolyn Williams; the presentation of Mrs. Morrison’s family, who in turn presented to the School a lovely picture of the beloved educator for whom the school was named; Remarks by Mr. James Good en, Director of Negro Schools; Mr. K. P. Walker, Supt. of Jaclcson’s school . . .We wish for Principal C. C. MOSLEY, his very fine faculty and stu dents many happy and success ful years at the MARY MOR RISON SCHOOL . . . WE’D LIKE TO GO ON . . . but this is truly a busy day ... Be back next week to tell about the KAPPA’S Dance and other activities in which we are sure you are inter ested . . . AS YOU LIST Your Christ mas Gifts for that young mar or young woman in the family be sure that amoifg them will be a trip to the court house to be registered, so as to be come a qualified voter . . . MISSISSIPPI HOME ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION NEWS The annual meeting of the Mississippi Home Economics Association — Negro Section was held at Jackson State Col legt — Jackson, Miss, on No vember 7 and 8, 1958. There were three very enlightening sessions, with a Theme: De veloping Mississippi Through Better Home Living. The morning session, Friday, November 7, was highlighted with the President’s message, Mrs. Henrine Wilburn. Our minds were opened and re minded of the changes taking place today, and what we, the home economists, could do to help build better families. The speech given by Mrs. Wil burn confirmed the fact that: We believe Home Economics stands for: The ideal home life for today unhampered by the traditions of the past. Miss Lois Miller gave high lights in Clothing. She display ed short cuts and simple steps in Sewing techniques along with explanation. The morning session ended with a delightful luncheon in the B. L. Roberts Dining Hall. The afternoon session was highlighted with an address given by Mrs. I. W. Rowan a retired State Extension work er and Vice-President of the National Federation of Color ed Women’s Clubs — Dallas, Texas. She too, gave ideas and reminded the Homemakers of ways in which they can help in Developing Mississippi Through Better Home Living. The President presented the following guest to the body: Miss Ruth Wallace, President elect and State Supervisor of Homecoming Education and Miss May Cresswell, retired State Home Demonstration agent. Both speakers gave some very timely information on the following: Home Econo mics Association’s 50th Anni versary 1959, and Improve Family Life and Family Com munity. Report of the Nomination Committee: President — Mrs. Sadie C. Hill; Vice-President —Mrs. Lula K. O’Neal; Sect.— Mrs. Mary F. Perry; Trea.— Mrs. Maggie Drake, and Coun selor — Miss Sallie Redmond. The report was received and persons eelcted. Saturday morning session November 8, devotion conduct ed by Mrs. Daisey M. Lewis, District Home Demonstration agent — Extension Division. Mrs. Z. A. Price gave a brief report of the Internation al Congress. The following representatives came before the group, namely: Mrs. Ro land Powell of the Pet Milk Company; Miss Earline Moss and Mrs. McPhearson of Mis sissippi Valley and Gas Com pany; Mrs. Clarie Collins Har vey of State Mutual Savings and Loans Association, and Mr. L. S. Alexander Executive Secretary of Mississippi Teach ers Association. Business session consisted oi reports of various committees WOODROW'S BOND and BAIL SERVICE Call Day Or Night . We Are As Near As Your Telephone Call FL 2-9011 or FL 2-3772 Eubanks CiA^ SCIENCE CLASS is shown here as they met recently in a class under the direction of Dr. Installation of officers by Mrs. G. W. Williams. Publicity Committee: Mrs. Sadie C. Hill, Chairman; Mrs. Maggie Drake, Miss Madestine Smith, Miss Katherine Battle —Secretary. P. T. A. HONORS JOHNSON SCHOOL’S FACULTY AND STAFF The Mary Johnson Parent Teacher Association honored the faculty and staff of the school Wednesday night, No vember 12, following the gen eral program with a special tribute to the teachers read by Mrs. Aura Gary; while mothers of the association pin ned beautiful White Carnation Corsages and boutonnieres on each member. Thursday afternon at 3 o’clock, the faculty and staff were again em.rtained by the association with an attractive and tasty luncheon served graciously by the president, Mrs. Bessie Amerson, the sec retary, Mrs. Tinnie B. Garrett, Mte. James Smith, and Mrs. Robbie Griffin. Mrs. Betty Jo Alexander is chairman of the P. T. A. Committee. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Please announce for me the following: The women of the United Christian Church (Short Far ish Street) cordially invite you to worship with us on Sunday, December 7 at the 11 o’clock Service as we observe our an nual Women’s Day Program. Thank you most sincerely for your cooperation. OBSERVANCE OF AMERI CAN EDUCATION WEEK A SUCCESS AT JOHNSON SCHOOL The American Education Week Committee, faculty and student body at Johnson School report that the annual observance of American Edu cation Week was a huge suc cess. The chairman, Mrs. Annie Flowers and her committee left no stones unturned as they endeavored to interpret the program of the school to the parents and public in general. Two assembly programs, a special P. T. A. program, Open House, and classroom pro grams brought over 500 par ents and friends to the school. During Open House parents and friends visited the lunch room where they were served refreshments by the lunch room manager and a group of mothers of the P. T. A. Be cause of the fine support given the A. E. W. program by the lunchroom manager and staff a special letter of thanks was sent to them by the A. E. W. Committee. Judging from com ments here and there, it is believed that this year’s ob servance was the most succes sful in the history of the school. The faculty, staff and stu dent body take this means to express sincere thanks to the many loyal parents and friends of the school for helping to make the program a success. Mr. Edwin Mullen is the principal of the school. FARISH STREET Y.M.C.A. TO HOST GULF STATES CONFERENCE The second annual Young Adult Assembly will be held | at the Farish St. Branch] Y.M.C.A. on November 29-30 under the auspices of the Southern Area Council of Y.M.C.A.’s. Conference theme is “Chris tian Emphasis in the Y.M.C.A. ’. The meeting will begin with a banquet at Jack son State College on Satur day evening at 6:30 p.m. Fol lowing the banquet, the dele gates will attend a social hour. Work groups will be in session on Sunday morning. Miss1 Arthemise Smith of New Or leans, National Y-Gradale secretary, will give a compre hensive report on the National Opened Under New Management Offering The Best — IN FOODS—SERVICE PRICES We Specialize In BARBECUE ALL KINDS OF SANDWICHES GOOD HOME-COOKED FOODS THE CHOP HOUSE 703 N. Farish St. Mr. and Mrs. Terry, Owners Shop Earlv For CHRISTMAS GIFTS Give Your Favorite HIM A Gift From His Favorite Store STEVENS Men’s Clohting Store • Stacy-Adams Shoes • Dobbs Hats 221 E. Capitol — Phone FL 3-3526 Jackson, Miss. » Young Adult Council in which she participated which held its meeting this fall in Carbon dale, Illinois. H. E. Briggs, chairman of the Farish Street Y.M.C.A. Young Adult Committee has been busy preparing the local Branch’s young adults for the confab. The Health and Physical Education Committee of the Farish Street Br. Y.M.C.A. invites independent basket ball teams to join either the varsity league for young men or the adult league for adult men. Both leagues will begin play in December and will termi nate in March. A Gold Medal Tournament will follow to climax the basketball season. Interested persons may con tact the Y.M.C.A. by tele phone, wire, or in person. T. B. Ellis, Jr., chairman of the Health and Physical Education committee of the Farish Street Branch Y.M.C.A. will direct league affairs. IOTAS MEET WITH SOROR BRUMFIELD—MRS. HELEN WILLIAMS WINNER OF WOOLEN MATERIAL GIVEN BY GROUP Soror Margaret Brumfield, WATCH FOR OPENING DATE Velmas Beauty Shop 132 E. Monument In New Location 746 N. Farish Mrs. Velma Bell Owner Vice President of Alpha Pi Chapter, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority was a most charming hostess, when on Tuesday eve ning, she entertained her sis ter, at the regular monthly meeting. President over the meeting, Soror Brumfield out lined plans for the holiday ac tivities of the group, details of which will be published at an early date. In the drawing for the Woolen Material that was given away by the Soror ity, Mrs. Helen Williams of Campbell Street was the win ner. The material will be presented by Mrs. Williams at an early date. CORONATION AT CAMPBELL COLLEGE Monday night, November 24, “Miss Campbell College” was crowned in one of the most colorful coronation cere UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT But Offering the Same Fine FOODS and GOOD SERVICE We Specialize In STEAKS, SEA FOOD CHICKEN and the Best DINNERS In Town Shepherd’s Kitchenette 604 N. Farish FL 2-9271 Mr. and Mrs. William Epps Owners SEE Joy*s Credit Clothiers •r For Your CLOTHES For XMAS! 9 SUITS — Rose of Dallas # DRESSES - Bestever-Classy 9 COATS — Lady Carmel # JACKETS-Town and Country 9 SHOES — John Stacey—Dunlaps # CHILDREN S CLOTHES # HATS and BAGS — Name Brands All Sizes Clothing For The Entire Family Priced To Suit Your Budget Beautiful Colors and Styles OPEN A CHARGE ACCOUNT JOY'S CREDIT CLOTHIERS 121 N. Farish St., Jackson, Miss. monies witnessed at the school. The final voting was held Friday, Nov. 21 and the coveted honor was won by Miss Frankie Benton of Ben tonia, Miss. Second place went to Miss Lloyd Porter of Jack son. Other lovely co-eds in the contest were: Ruby Finley of Jackson; Gloria Jean Robin son of Shreveport, La.; Fannye Wheaton, Jackson; Archie Gibbs, Jackson and Faye Yi.wn of Jackson. The cour crier was Hector Grant of Jamaica, T. W. I. In direct charge of the cor onation was Mrs. Will Ella Gerald, Mrs. Ethel Hair Butler, Miss L’Dina Robinson, Mr. John M. Bates, Mr. C. W. Sauls burg and Mr. Oscar Williams. SQUARE DANCE XlJME All persons interested in a night of fun: Square Dancing and other games please con tact Mrs. Carroll Smith FL 5-7541 or the Branch YWCA FL 2-0970 This activity will be sponsored jointly by the YW and YMCAs for interested men and women. The Membership Committee of the YWCA Branch is urg ing each person who is not a member or who has not re newed their membership please do so by Sunday Nov ember 30 Members joining this week are Mrs. Laura Baker and Mrs. Grover Wash ington. Fair Deal On Good Used Cars ALL CLEAN-All In GOOD CONDITION 1950 To 1954 Models LOW DOWN PAYMENT Payments as Low as $100 Easy Terms - $30 to $40 a Month ALL MAKES - ALL MODELS Come In and See Us CAR WHOLESALE COMPANY Phone FL 2-2527 Corner Lynch and Poindexter Sts. Walter B. Bishop — Lot Manager Owners K. W. Ban Buren — Herbert WTilcox Billy Stewart Listening Ls bright when you dial to the right WOKJ '