Afro-American courier., January 01, 1942, NEW YEAR'S ISSUE, Image 1

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VOLUME XIV
A PROSPEROUS 1942 TO ALL
Our Motto: “Let Down the Bucket Where You Are”
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NEW YEAR'S
ISSUE
NO. 1
MARCH 29 WILL BE AFRO-AMERICAN HOSPITAL CELEBRATION DAY
X X X X x X X X X XX
--Mr. A. A. Cheek Leads Community Workers In Red Cross Roll Call
We have been accustomed to looking forward to
certain days in the year with great enthusiasm as time
' passes on new events occur making it necessary to paint
other dates red. We will, in all probability, recognize
new “red letter” days from the result of this new war
tare and perhaps some new national holidays.
Years ago, the Afro-American 'Sons & Daughters
dedicated its $50,000 hospital and since that time the
Afros have looked forward to the annual celebration of
Bthis hospital. This celebration attracts hundreds to the
?eity each year and serves as a stimulant to the organiza
tion, coming at a most appropriate season of the year
when there is a tendency to kind of let up on the work
or increasing the organization.
Free Clinic
There are several standard features of the Hospi
tal Celebration and one is the free clinic service. Over
the years our custom has been to hold a free clinic on
hospital celebration day. This custom has proved so bene
ficial that we would not think of omitting this feature.
Those who feel the need of this service will find it avail
able as in previous years. There will be no charge for
examinations, but those who receive this service must pay
for prescription and medicine. This is one opportunity
that comes each year and should be welcomed by all.
One of our great mistakes is that we do not have a check
up on our bodies as often as we should, as a consequence,
many times things that could have been corrected in the
early stages are allowed to grow and grow until there
is no cure.
Special Rates !
Another important feature on Hospital Celebration
Day is the special rates offered for joining. Many peo
ple take advantage of the reduced rates to join the Afros.
This is a wise idea as every penny saved means much, es
pecially in these days of warfare when we must answer;
the call of our country in various ways and at the same
time maintain a decent standard of living.
Linen Shower
The other feature is the linen shower. We must never
forget that Hospital Celebration Day means the replen
ishing of hospital linen. This is a call that we urge all
Afros to answer. It is not necessary to point out the neces
sity of keeping the hospital supplied with adequate linen
as everybody knows how important this is. Our regular
metho \ of doing this has been through membership reg
istrar " ami iiiuiviuiim .
methoj/ again as it always proves successful. All mem
» ot doing mis nas ueeu unuugn
* and individual contributions. We shall use this
ntTHDii
iers-ar
Persia re asked to register with not less than 25c, and
as much more as possible. Oftimes many members bring
special linen gifts and these gifts are always appreciated.
The Program
The program for the day is already in the making
and we have every reason to believe we will have a good
program. We hope to secure a good speaker and have
already made contacts with various singing groups. The
program in detail will be published in'the next issue of
our paper. If any lodge has a special contribution to
make to the program, we are asking them to send in the
name of the person who is to appear in time to be pub
lished.
|S Free Refreshments
f We have always felt when members and friends
ccme here from all over the state for the celebration and
remain through the day, some provision should be made
for refreshments. We do not attempt a feast but we ti\
to serve enough to keep our visitors until they are safe at
home. We have found that there is a two-fold advantage
in doing this, first it quiets the feeling of hunger, and
second, it offers us a chance to meet people that other
wise we would not meet and strengthens the tie of broth
erhood between us.
Begin Preparing Now
r The surest way of getting anything done is to start
working toward it in time. Many disappointments have
been suffered because preparations were not made in
time. We have two months ahead, time enough for the
least person to complete all preparations. We expect to
see you in big numbers. If you have extra space in your
car, bring your friend and help us make^ this a record
breaking year for Hospital Celebration Day.
In Memory Of Our Loving Mother
This month, four years ago, you went to sleep, moth
er. We know you have never really left us and for these
four years you have watched from your window above.
•, jf tears could have aroused you, could have awakened
you, you would still be walking on this earth, but God
had' something better for you, therefore, we wipe our
f tesirs and look to the day when we shall see you again and
walk into your waiting arms: Carrie E. Little, F. C.
w. Huddleston, Ethel Slaughter, Lula Jones, T. J. Huddles
ton, Jr., Toledo Helm, Willie Jean Espy, and T. J. Hud
deston, Sr. (husband)
The President Speaks
The enemy knows that victory for us means victory
for freedom. They know that victory for us means vic
tory for the institutions of democracy—the ideal of the
family, the simple principles of common decency and
humanity.
They know that victory for us means victory for re
ligion, and they could not tolerate that. In proof of that,
the Nazis have now announced their plan for enforcing
their new German pagan religion—the plan by which
the Holy Bible and the Cross of Mercy would be displaced
by “Mein Kampf” and the swastika and the naked sword.
Our own objectives are clear: The objective of smash
ing the militarism imposed by war lords upon their en
slaved peoples, the objectives of liberating subjugated
nations.
Thus we shall have to produce in 1942 (50,000 planes,
45,000 tanks, 20,000 anti-aircraft guns, an increase in
merchant ships so that we shall build 8,000,000 dead
weight tons.
Our task is hard—our task is unprecedented—and the
time is short. We must strain every existing armament
producing facility to the utmost. We must convey every
available plant and tool to war production. That goes
all the way from Hie greatest plants to the smallest—
from the high automobile industry to the village machine
shop. t
We are fighting today for security, for progress, and
for peace, not only for ourselves, but for all men, not
only for one generation but for all generations. We are
fighting to cleanse the worfd of ancient evils, ancient ills.
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Active Chairman
Mr. T. J. Huddleston, Jr., who served as Active
Chairman of both the Annual Ited Cross Roll (.'all and
the War Relief Drive. Mr. Huddleston worked hard and
faithful in contacting our people so that a commendable
portion of the county’s quota could come from the
Negroes. He is a loyal citizen and a dependable young
man in all things.
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I Read Rank of Yazoo City Statement on Rage Three.
Japan Attacked Us Without Notice
We face an emergency. Marching aero.-.-; tie face o!
Europe move the mechanized armies ol Nazi Germany,
Poland, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Norway, il ,'and Bel
gium, France. Yugoslavia, Greece, all have lalien. VVe are
not immune. Directly or indirectly cur wav n! 1 i 1 • . (u;r
four freedoms—freedom of speech, tr- edom "1 religion,
freedom from fear, and freedom I nun want —-yes, our in
dependence is threatened. We must 1> ■ on guard. Our ia>k^
is to make Anurica mighty, 1o make otir.-eive
that we can not only defend our nation, but can defy dic
tatorship wherever and whenever it dar- s oadh. nge us.
Judge J. F. Barbour Speaks To V/ar
Relief Group
The Negroes of Yazoo City and Yazoo Count,', were
called to a meeting by the chairman. Mr. T. .1. Huddles
ton, to organize for the War Relief i am pair n. The meet
ing was held in the Afro auditorium and Judge ,I.»F.
Barbour was principal speaker, lie was introduced by
Mr. Huddleston, who in his perliminnry g nr paw.
some interesting facts about the Negro in previous wars.
Mr. Barbour explained the purpose of the meeting and
emphasized the necessity of everybody doing his or her
part. He pointed out that this is not a white mens war
or any certain race or nation, but everybod;, and prac
tically every nation. He further said that the Negroes
have rights to protect, they haw homes, children, schools,
and business establishments which an In Id dear to them
and for which they should be willing to light to save.
Judge Barbour is one of the big)
state and has been appointed to judgeship by Governor
Johnson. It was our good fortune to haw had Judge
Barbour come and discuss tht War Relict I rogram and
we are grateful for the message and explanation u
brought. After he left, the meeting w.e in charge of Mr.
Huddleston, who after taking what payments could be
made then, proceeded to complete plans loi the cam
paign, The result of the campaign and comments on sam
are found elsewhere in this issue.
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Chairman Of Red Cross Division
Among Negroes Of County
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Mr. T. J. Huddleston was made chairman ot' his
group for the Red Cross Drive, both in the Annual Roll
Call and War Relief. The same enthusiastic spirit which
has helped to bring' success to him in other fields was
shown in his work for the Red Cross. We do not know
another man in Yazoo County who could have taken the
lead and gotten the response that Mr. Huddleston did. In
the last Red Cross meeting for War Relief, he intro
duced. in fitting words. Judge J. 1\ Harbour, who spoke
on behalf of the Red Cross War Relief Drive.
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Read Delta National Hank Statement c:t Rage Six
.Mr. A. A. Cheek of the Holly Bluff community led
in his report of the Red Cross Roll Call. For a number
of years. Mr. < hook has been one of the solicitors for
the Red Cross Roll Call and this year he brought up the1
largest report from fhe county community leaders. Just
before this drive commenced a meeting was held at the
Afro-American-auditorium at which Mr. H. Holmes. Presi
dent of the Delta National Bank, spoke. An interesting
program was also rendered all of which helped to inspire
the persons who had been asked to solicit. Mr. Cheek was
present at this meeting and pledged his support. He is
an active and diligent church worker and a progressive
farmer in his community. We are grateful, too. for the
splendid work other representatives did in the <1 rive and
we are listing the result of the campaign in this issue,
however, this list is not to be confused with the War
Relief Drive and we hope our readers will take special
note of the two.
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A Report By Hon. J. F. Barbour, Judge
•lamia!' 17. I'J 12
To Members American Red ('r<i
laical Chapter.
Yazoo < 'ity.
As Chairman of (lie War Relief dri\ 1 r< spect fu11
submit to you the following report of the result of our
labors:
The total amount actually ell.■■ ted
617.18 dislriputcd as follows:
Meat 1
to date. ¥17
\
•• i .nyn.os
Meat 2
Meat (City)
Meat :’> (County)
Meat 1
Meat 7
Tinsley Oil Operators
'Phi total number of c> ntribut. r is 2(167 and m them
(778 are colored.
The patriotic and generous spirit shown could not
have been surpassed. The colored citizens are entitled to
special commendation in collecting >688.82 ot the abov
i .067.70
o.Tbo.y.
877.20
8 t:!.77
727. p:
2.000.7o
sum.
The committee- appointed by me. both whit, and col
ored, deserve the highest praise for their diligent and
capable service, without which the drive could not have
been so successful.
My report would not be complete without an expres
...it n of appreciation for the cooperation and substantial
response b\ our citizens.
1 should further state that ■ nly three oil operators
in the Tinsley field failed to resound to my call, and that
every business organization in the City contributed, with
the exception of four. \\la» have ignored repeated request.
J or cooperation. They are among the most able, financial
ly. of the community.
Respect fully submitted,
,J. F. MARMOl'R. Chairman.
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$6,000.00 In U.S. Bonds
The- loyalty ami patriotism of the Afro-American
Sons S’ Daughters to the cause ot America was shown ir
the purchase of Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.01)) it
Defense Komis. This purchase shows foresight on tin
part of the management of the organization ;ts weil
faith in Atmrica. the security ot the orjjanizatio
on American victory. We cannot hope for a futur
of America and it dollars will ‘'.clp win the war
organization is jrlad it can share in the victo1
{Utilization was founded here and has {frown
im;' success. We have established buildin
hemes that we would make any sacrifice
feel that this purchase of bonds is sn
the privileges the- orjranizatien h;is eni<
i( will come back to us with more it
nrded in dollars and cents. We sh<
vidual purchase of bonds amonjr
{Utilization and tlius further ht
defense.
Hostess To F
Thu Paul Lawrence
a social meeting al Ihu
(Heston Tuesday at'te'
interest imr program,
a delicious plate lu