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Pearson News Mrs. Georgia Taylor, Agent Sunday, October 2, Sunday School was held at Mt. Elem M. B. Church with Supt. Will Shoto in charge and Mrs. Leo nia Terrell at the piano. The lesson was well taught by all teachers and reviewed by Rev. E. D. Terrell. Sunday, at 12: Noon, the Willing Workers met with the president, Bro. Roger Shoto, presiding. A brief, but inter esting business session was held, Sis: Millie Wallace, Sec., Sis. Sarah Phillips, Asst. Sec. On last Sunday, Mrs. Geor gia Taylor, Mrs. Ruby Terrell, Mrs. L. J. Duckworth and Mrs. Minnie L. Watkins were dele gates to the Woman’s Institute held with the Enoch Grove M. B. Church, 2 miles west of Star, Miss., pastored by Rev. J. E. March of Jackson. They report a most inspiring ses sion with the Sunday School conducted at 9: A. M. and the Ladies class being well taught by Mrs. Thompson who alw ays brings a worthwhile message. The lesson was reviewed by Mr. Lonnie Smith. Offering was $6.21. At 11: A. M., the Devotion was led by Enoch Grove delegates, Sister Rosie McGee offering prayer. The President, Mrs. R. N. Cannon asked for the counties to come forward. Mrs. M. L. Jenkins spoke on the subject, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Mrs. R. N. Con non presented the following persons who spoke and contri buted much to the splendid service: Mrs. Ainsworth and Rosie Magee w?ho gave the Welcome Address. The Bible Class was well taught by Mrs. A. J. Carter. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Dade of D'Lo, Miss., on the subject, “Who shall roll away the stone.” He preached a soul stirring sermon. Money rais ed was $56.57. After the re cess for Lunch the Young Peo ples Program was rendered and was said to have been one of the best. Mrs. H. L. Thompson is president of the Young People. A Love Of fering was raised for both presidents for Mrs. Connon $17.49; Mrs. Thompson $10.77. This was a token of apprecia tion for such worthy leaders. Total money raised was $175. 87. Left with the Enoch Grove Society. $16.06. The next ses sion will be with the Mt. Zion M. B. Church, Southeast of Brandon, Miss. Mrs. Thelma Butler, is secretary. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hills are the proud parents of a baby boy born, Sept., 23 who has been named James Allred Hill. The baby, who tipped the scales at 6 pounds and 10 ounces is the second son of the Hills. They have five daughters and make their home at 1812 Booker Street in Jackson, Miss. The people of Pearson Com munity were sorry to hear of the autmobile accident that in jured Mr. Willie Lloyd, Sep tember 29, in Forest. Friends pray for his speedy recovery. New Readers: Mrs. Rubin Hobson, Mr. Marshall Loper, Mrs. J. Sims, Mrs. Eula Mae Sampson. Sick and Shut-Ins: Miss H. B. Mangum, Mr. Wesley Tay lor. Mrs. Julia Shoto. Please remember these and others in your prayers. Mrs. Hattie Myers was happy to have her daughter and granddaughter visit her from Chicago. 111., Mrs. Lillie Bell Myers, Mrs. Hattie Scott. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Davis were visited recently by their daughter, Miss Susie Davis from Oakland, California and son, Mr. Hubert Hoover Davis of St. Louis, Mo. DANCE AND MUSIC lovers are invited to the HEZiE GRAYER DANCE at Stevens Rose Room, SUNDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 9 and to the Hazlehurst News Mr. Roosevelt Strong, Agent Funeral Services were held for Mr. Huston Moody, Sep tember 28 at 1: P. M., from ! the Shady Grove M. B. Church, ! 22 miles West of Hazlehurst with Rev. W. M. Walker, of ficiating. Mr. Moody had lived 88 years, 2 months and 5 days. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Irene Moody of this town; 3 sons, Mr. H. M. Moody, Chi cago; Mr. Grady and Huston Moody, Jr., of Hermanville, Miss.; 4 daughters, Mrs. Cora Bowie of St. Louis; Mrs. Mary Young of New Orleans; Mrs. Lily Chess of Hermanville and Mrs. Ora Strong of Hazelhurst; 18 grandchildren, 11 great grand children, a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Moody will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. HAZLEHURST GOSSIP . . Hi guys and gals here we come again with some more rockin’ roll good news. Dig Mr. Masion Earl Chase says hands of his chick. Miss Helen Lofton. Wonder what Mrs. Ruby Lee Page is going to do when she finds out that Miss Charlean Coleman has taken LLOYD PRICE (Mr. Person ality) Dance and Show at Col lere Park Club House, Octo ber 15. her place . . . Miss Emma Lee Gulghom says hands off Mr. A. B. Lofton . . . Mr. L. M. Watkins said if you touch Miss Dorothy Nell Ellis you’ve got to see him. Mr. Carl Ed ward says off to all concerning Miss Willie Bell Lofton ... Joe Goodwin says hands off to Miss Goodlooking Sally B . . . Dig Miss Virginia Lofton is dating Mr. Jimmy Ray Cole man. Dig Miss Mamie Cain says off to Mr. Dave Loften. . . . Rockin’ good way what is Mr. William Hall going to do when he reads of Mamie in this paper?. . . The oldest land grant col lege for Negroes in the South is Alcorn A&M College at Lor man, Mississippi. Established in 1871, it was authorized by the first legisla ture controlled by the Negroes and the newly organized party |' supported by Negro troops of the U. S. Army. The administration of the day considered the college as a part of the University of Mississippi, and provided an annual appro priation of $50,000 each for a period of ten years. Thus the policy of separate universities for the races was established. BOOTS Flower Shoppe 817 N. Farish St Jackson. Miss. FOR CITY WIDE DELIVERY - CALL Phone FL 5-4252 Or FL 2-H92? • CORSAGES • WEDDINGS • FUNERAL DESIGNS • BLOOMING PLANTS WE WIRE FLOWERS LOANS Arranged On Your - Automobile Furniture Signature Real Estate GLOBE Finance Service 163 E. 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