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Century Burial Association Covers Mississippi From Coast to Coast Not Just Another Paper—But A Better Paper SEC. 562 P. L. & R. ffioice With Justice To All And Malice Tow ad None NEWS JOURNAL DEDICATED TO THE_DOCTRINE_Oj^_imiVER3AL DEMOCRACY VOLUME 1 YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI, AUGUST, 1942 NUMBER 1 STATE’S EATEST JOURNAL SERVES 100,000 NEGROES xkhh kkwxkxxxkk k u n m m k THE CENTURY LEADS ALL OTHERS It can he truly said that the C'entun "leads all other Negro burial association in the state of Mississippi, it ha grown rapidly since the management took over in I'M-’. \\\ are in a class to ourselves having outstepped all other insur ances in this line. We can boast of our assets, we hav e with the insurance} department the amount of (810,000) ten thou sand dollars for your protection. We cover Mississippi solid from coast to coast, hav ing thirteen funeral homes locafed | in all of the principal cities in the best state in the union : (Mississippi) This state offers better opportunities for Negro expansion. We have some of the best rolling stock that can be had in the burial line, having five Caddhtcs, I’ontiac, Buicks of the latest styles. Prom tire general outlook it seems that this is going to he a prosperous year and vve are advis-j ing our members to pay up in advance for the balance of! tile year. Let us make this a bigger and better organization. It can he. done by the proper cooperation. Me lead with 100,000 members. _r, SUCCEEDS EDITOR Mr. Clister f.. Johnson,, who lias been associated with the Afro-American Suns Daughters for a number of years, was recently appointed editor of the Afro-American Courier, ^succeeding Mr. T. |. Huddleston, Jr., who for mail}- years was the competent and successful editor of this paper. When Mr. Huddleston became editor of the Afro-American Courier, it was just a little leaflet which carried a little information con cerning the organization, but he saw an opportunity to serve the people in a bigger way. through a bigger paper and it was not long before the \fro-American Courier became an outstanding news publication, recognized and commended bv thousands throughout the state. We hope Mr. Johnson will keep tin; paper at the same high standard and will prove a success—we believe he will, while on the other hand, Mr. Huddleston, baling had a course in journalism, has taken a responsiblity and is now editor of The Centrin' Voice, an* entirely new paper which will have a circulation of more than 120,000 people, i he Century Voice will be published monthly and will carry the best of what is news. < STATE BAPTISTS CLOSE REMARK ABLE ANNUAL SESSION Mississippi State baptists just clotjtd their 54th Annual Convention which in many ways excelled the past annual 'sessions for many years. The convention met in Clarksdale, one of the choice spots in the state, where a record-breaking I'crowd thronged the city. This is the largest Negro body to meet annually in the state and Rev. A. \. Cosev is the hon ored president. Many noteworthy preachers and laymen were present. Reports from all departments were very ideas ing and showed an increase over the last year. The work of building men and training minds must go on and it seems the Convention has redoubled its determination to put this great program over. FRIENDLY RIVALS These men represent two Burial Association, Mr M. S. District, and Mr. I. I'. Martin trong pillars in the Century Hazzard of the (ireenwood of the -Cireen ville District. Kach month they soar above the I wo Hundred Dollar mat •, rl. and sometimes $300.00 i other every month in a fr * t their limit. They vie with each ik-IIy wav and the entire Centurv •or e is proud of them and strive to reach tin goal ha'e aheadv reached. \ RESIGNED AND PROMOTED / T. J. HUDDLESTON, JR., Hon. T. j. ] luddleston, Jr. lias severed his connection with the Afro-American Sons & Daughters for two reasons. First the State Insurance Commission objects to his acting as Assistant Custodian of the Afros and at the same time continue as General Manager of the Century Bu rial Association. The second reason is that there is so much work connected with the Century Burial Association that all of his time is required. The Century Burial Association was acquired by Mrs. Patience Huddleston in 1(M2 when it had about three hundred paying members. Today the Century Burial Association has climbed to over 100,000 members and has established thirteen branch offices to handle the enormous business. In addition the Century Burial Association has its own casket factory where the better grades of caskets are manu factured. Mr. Huddleston has clearly demonstrated that he has the ability to direct and supervise vast enterprises and the Century Burial Association is fortunate to have him at the helm. -o GOOD OUTLOOK A lew weeks ago the editor took his vacation to Chicago and other points. It was his privilege to return by motor, thus giving him an opportunity to view *.the crop outlook all along, i 1 is report of the crops along his way home is vcn gratifying and as far as we have been aide to observe the crops throughout this county are in splendid condition. The farmers over the country are in high spirits and v e feel that nature is doing her part for defense. Read Delta National Bank Statement on Page Six. JOIN THE ATTACK ON TOKYO, ...YOURSELF! ^ Every person in America may not fly over Tokyo, but every one’s dollars can help produce the bombing planes that do! You, you, you, can join the attacks on Tokyo by saving at least 10% of your pay in War Bonds—by joining your company’s pay-roll savings plan today or going to your local bank or post office and buying War Savings Bonds —at least 10% of your pay—every pay day. Remember you can start buying War Bonds by buying War Stamps for as little as 10c and that you get a $25 War Bond (maturity value) for only $18.75.i f EDITOR’S REQUEST ♦ i published. t<>: Century Voice J!o\ 4 *5 Yazoo City, .Miss. * \> 1'41 tor of the Century \ oice. I am asking \ agents to send in air. news about their debits to an j be | I HOME OFFICE REMODELED Tn order to provide more office space, the Century Bu r.al office has been made larger. The exrta space will “ice ample room for the clerks to more efficiently perform then various duties and provide a private office for the * leneral Manager. The entire interior has been redecorated- and v\ «£ ' be quite a comfortable place when completed. There has been such a great expansion in the business that these changes have been needed for some time. .More than a thousand appli cations arc written each month and constantly new agents are being appointed all of which makes it necessary to pro vide more space. -o AN ABLE PRESIDENT \ ' Not enough can be said about the president of the Cen tury Burial Agency force. Rev. 1\ If. Herron. He is punctual and very efficient in his duties. He is respected by all Cen tury agents and they are proud of Him as their leader. CREDITABLE STATEMENTS It is always a pleasure for us to have the opportunity to publish our hank statements and we are sure our sub scribers. both local and out of town, appreciate this service, brunt time to time, we are given permission to carry these statements and our readers will find the last statement re leased by the Delta National Hank and the Bank of Yazoo C its in this issue of our paper. Ibis is a creditable statement and it is our object that it will inspire someone *u protect themselves front the inconveniences of poverty and a de pendent old age by saving a part of their earnings and de positing in a safe and sound bank. IN THE BULLETIN 1 I WATCH THE BULLETIN FOR: The Highest Reporting Agents For The Month DISTRICT MEETING DATES TOTAL NUMBER OF CENTURY DEATHS AGENT WHO WRITES THE LARGEST NUM t BER OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE MONTH ? * 1 I AGENT WHO MAKES THE HIGHEST IN j CREASE IN REMITTANCE DURING THE ♦ MONTH ; LEADING DISTRICT MEETING REPORTS t NEW SUBSCRIBERS * MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION i THUS WE ENTER With this our first issue, The Century Voice, a month ly journal dedicated to the principle of universal democracy, ! becomes a part of the fourth estate. We humbly make our' I entry, believing that the task to which we have sec ourselves is worthy, and resolved that we shall prosecute our cause with diligence. Our aim is twofold First, we shall serve as a medium of expression for t’v < entnry l.urial Ass iciation. its agents, its scores of funeral directors .and assistants, h-. office work ers. its casket manufacturers and helpers, and its 100.000 policy holders throughout Mississippi. It shall he our purpose to make this already great organization greater in both its extent and influence. Second, it shall he he our aim to furnish to the Negro reading public that type of journalism, which will promote the fulfillment of their needs and encourage then- progress. 'I he people of our section of America hav been subjected to harsh and often cruel criticism by those who v.ew our affairs from afar. The distant observer cannot fully appreciate our position and thereby is incapable of reporting wisely and unbiased'y about our racial relationship*. We know that too often mountains have been made of molehills: that what was intended to ht ip has resulted in barn. False ideals have beet. • ha\^jjj>rej false hopes. \ sober, a. true, and an . . .../rt!ti,'rr*!>orting 'of llw new.* si h! 1H- *>ur policy. V\ < shall not deny that hardships exist, hut we -halt emphasize that also there are main and great opportunities i<>r the blaci American. We shall not he alone i:i otir undertaking. for. fortu natelv. Mississippi already lias several Xegro newspapers which have assumed a similar mission. We join them be cause we feel that tlu-v are ton few. Certainly, a million peo ph- need more than three or lour newspapers which seek tr solve their problems in the way most practical. \\'e solicit the pood will of the public in our effort, and we invite the comment of our readers. NOTES FROM THE EDITOR It has been my privilege to visit some of America’s hig hest cities, and vet during all my travels I have not seen a more beautiful and attractive shoe store front than the Ingram Shoe Store front here in our own city. Mr. Ingram has been in the business of selling shoes fur many years and keeps a full stock of beautiful late styles. The personnel of the store is very careful that the customer is given the cor rect fit at all times. VISITS BAPTIST CONVENTION Mr. George Stutts lias always been well known through out Yazoo County, but now since the discovert- of oil, he is known throughout the state, and has cotne up from a well to-do farmer to the richest Negro business man in the State ot Mississippi. Mr. Stutts was present at the recent Baptist State Con vention which just closed in C larksdale. Realizing that the twenty-one (21) oil wells now flowing to his credit, came not by chance, but through the providence of God, he gave to the Laymen's Movement Two Hundred Dollars (S200.U0). With this liberal donation, he states, if the Mississippi State Baptists show a desire to pay out of debt, he will do even more. We know every loyal Baptist will work harder than ever before and prove worthy of having a man among them who is able and willing to lift a big part of their financial burden. -0 Read Bank of Yazoo City Statement on Pago Thtee k . \