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THURSDAY, FEB. 24, 1944
4ctivities of USO and SSSS
Centers
i 36TH ST. VSO
l WEST 3GT USO CLUB NEWS
The Mothers Club
gala entertainment for the
men on furlough at the
West'36th street USO club. The
recipients includeed Pvt.
Brown, former USO
player; Seaman 3rd class
low Scott, USO pianist
Seaman 3rd class James
Appetizing refreshments
4 irved. Henry Lockhart
master of ceremonies.
Fredrica Seabrook, president
talk. The parents of Pvt. Ben
jamin Brown and Seaman Thur
low Scott were present and ex¬
pressed their
Many very attractive junior
hostesses and members of
USO boys volunteer corps were
present. Miss Mary
served as chairman of the sub¬
committee.
Misses Gloria Kimble and Er¬
ma Bell were hostesses for
Coffee Hour Sunday.
crowded the club’s
area for french styled
and doughnuts.
A jam session were held Sun¬
day in the club’s annex.
diers and hostesses were
tured. The participants
so numerous that a talent
was held in the social hall
relieve the crowded condition,
nn Qfltnrrif.v 36th’street February 26
the West USO
is presenting a Patriotic
Dance in the annex.
Stewart’s orchesta is booked
this occasion. Noted
like Abe Lincoln, George Wash¬
ington, etc. will be honored. The
work of R. J. Farley will be re¬
membered. This will serve as
a prelude for the Sunday pro¬
gram. All clubs,
and volunteer groups will be
featured and presented at
dance.
Henry Lockhart, Charles Ebbs
and Frank Williams form
executive committee for
Boys Volunteer Group
outstanding prep school
of Savannah who are
terested in national defense re¬
creation.
Balanced Medication ole
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WEDNESDAY NITE, MARCH 1, 1944 8:39
ADULTS 25c CHILDREN
WEST BROAD ST. VSO
WEST BROAD ST. USO NEWS
_ _
Surrounded with much inter-
est is the Leap Year Party t0
be given by the combined Hos
tess Groups, Saturday even-
ing, February 26th at 8 p. m. in
the Social Hall. Ladies will
tr’ce over completely and they
nromise each and every sol-
' ! ' n r an enjoyable evening. Mu¬
sic will be furnished by the U.
S. O. orchestra.
Last Sunday, the Sunday Ev-
ening Vesper Committee, under
H. Walker, presented a Commun
ity Sing and Amateur Show
featuring Prof. Peter This' Smalls and
his WSAV group. grouo
composed of local school chil-
dren is well well versed versed in in the art
of entertaining. Their rendi¬
tion of “Moon River’” was the
hit of the afternoon. The com
mittee will 'present the May-
flower Singers Sunday. Febru-
ary 27 at 5 P- m. in the West
Broad St. USO Social Hall.The
public is invited
Corporals Greenwood and Al-
len along with Misses Lillie
vis, Lizzie Joiner. Pualine
liams and Elizabeth Jones
the prizes at the Lobby party
last Saturday evening.
parties are designed largely for
the lads and lassies who do not
dance but enjoy a variety of
j games. March 4th the third of
' this series of parties win be held
AH present last Saturday
pressed their desire . to have this
type of party continued.
Students of Palmer Memori-
al Institute who are home be-
cause of a water shortage at the
school werd entertained by
their parents in the lotjby last
Monday evening. The honorees
were Paula and Barbara Robe-
sen, Carrie Belle Brooks, Jean
Warrick, Antionette Sabattie,
Bernita Darby, Rosalyn Payne,
j Josita Jordan of California
i Thomas Washington, Shedrick
Martin and william Payne .
Week end program. ,
Friday: 4 p. m. Sub-Debs
Friday 7 p. m., Junior Hostess¬
es.
8 p. m.. Activity Night
Saturday: Open house. All day
5 p. m., Mending Service
8 p. m. Leap Year Dance
Sunday: 9 a. m. Java hour
11 a. m.. Church going party
5 p. m. Mayflower Singers
Recital (public invited)
Coming Attractions: Feb. 28—
Eingo party, Industrial Women
Try Hi Y Induction
March 1—Savannah Army
Service Force Game Night,
March 4—Lobby party.
CENTER
NEWS OF THE SSSS
A gay good time was had by
the many who attended the
George Washington Partv
was sponsored at the SSSS on
la $t Saturday night by the First
Congregational Church League
of which Mrs. Leonard Law is
president. The committee in
charge of this delightful affair
included Mrs. L. Law. Mrs. A.
C. Curtright, Miss Angela Brown
Miss Julia Lowe, Mrs Rosalyn
Arnold, Mrs. Belle Washington
and Miss Janet Nichols. Mrs.
H. D. Simmons, Mrs Miriam
Sanders, and Mrs. Edna Alston
asslsted . , the commute? .... in serv-
ing the delicious home made
coo*ie, and pu M n.
On Sunday afternoon follow¬
ing the Coffee Hour group sing-
in S was led Wilhelmina
Simpson Miss Olivia Smalls
pla y° a 1 the old favorites as
well as the latest song hits for
the music minded crowd.
On Tuesday evening the Jun¬
ior Hostesses were the guests of
tbe Headquarters Bn. at a bul-
fet dance given at Hinesvilie
USO.
Wednesday evening at six
| j o'clock their weekly the Army get-to-getlier, Wives enjoyed
at
which time the ladies played
whist, bridge, and pokeno and
W ere served refreshments.
Thursday night has become
Men’s Night at the SSSS while
the Jr. hostesses are guests of
the Service Club Mo. 2 at Camp
Stewart.,
’°P Friday evening the SSSS holds
en house at which time there
is informal dancing and games.
Saturday. Feb. 26 the SSSS
Dance of the Month will be giv-
en - This is a formal affair for
whicb invitations have been is-
sued ' Tbe 99 Regiment Band
just back from the Carribean
area will play. Their feature
extraordinarie will be ‘,A Little
Island” number.
The Sunday program, Febru-
ary 27 will be sponsored by the
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority.
2 HUNTER FIELD SOL-
DIERS BECOME CITIZENS
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ertewn, Abaco, BWI. and he is
the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Rcole of 1112 Eleventh street,
West Palm Beach, Fla. A grad
uate of the Industrial High
school there, he is married and
has three children. His wife,
Mrs. Eva Mae Rolle, lives at
1002 West 44th street, Savan¬
nah.
FIRST ST. PETERS DAFTIST
CHURCH
Hull and West Boundary Bts.
Rev. L. H. Bright, pastor. Our
communion service last Sun¬
day was well attended. Pastor
Bright delivering an impres¬
sive sermon both at communi¬
on and at night. A number of
visiting deacons and friends
present. On _ ,, March . 22nd 00 .
was
Central church will be our
guest and will render a special
program in behalf of our ral-
ly. The collection on Sunday
was $51.40. Mrs. Anna W.
Spaulding is reporter.
Out-Of-Town
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BROOKMAN
Bv Mr. R. M. Spaulding
I On February 13tli and 14th
the first quarterly conference
was held at New Hope church,
Sunday afternoon praise service
was opened by Joe King of
Waynesville. Rev. A. L. Hay-
! wood peached a strong sermon,
i Prayer followed by Rev. Welch-
of the CME church. Report
r o m Waynesville, Pleasant
Grove church $5.00; Nahanta
church, Mrs. Morning and Mrs.
i White $5.00; New Hope church,
; $15.00; grand total $25.00. Th<*
superintendent was paid out in
full. Visitors, Dea. James Mack,
Myers Hills. Mr. Demery, Mr
Rogers, Mrs. Gladys Riley and
other members of the C. M. E
church.
Mrs R. M. Spaulding
ed as leader of No. 4 Class on
February 12th. She served 20
years.
Wiilie Spaulding and Merril
Spaulding of Darien spent the
week in Brookman with their
brother John Spaulding.
Members . and friends _ , . are sor-
ry to hear that Mrs. Clara Flan-
ders has been ill.
I Mrs. Gladys Riley was tt
guest of Mrs. R. M. Spaulding
j j Sunday.
Rev. A. L. Haywood was the
week end guest of Mr. and Mrs.
John Spaulding Saturday
mult ,, i jj. uK p
By Mildred M'dlen
Tuesday night the improved
Order of Good Samaritans held
their instruetion service at St.
Lake AME church, Rev. J. W.
White, presiding assisted by the
Revs. H. W. Mercer, R. D
Pierce and A. L. Morgan. Rev.
W. L. Scretoher delivered the
sermon and Rev. A. B. Pullings
was l * 1( ' instructing officer.
Thursday night of Febru-
ai Y * 1 NFA chapter and the
hom< * economics chib sponsored
a mother! da ugh ter-father and
son banquet Theo Mincey was
master of ceremonies and is al¬
so president of the N. F. A.
'Chester.
Sunday was pastoral day at
Thankful Baptist church. Rey.
S. B. Stewart brought the morn
ing message. Rev. A. L.
gan was the evening speaker
The following ministers assist¬
ed in the service; Revs. J. W.
White. W. J. Johnson, H. W.
Mercer, C. L. June, W H. Ring-
wood and H. Williams Total
collected was $63.17
Sunday was pastoral day at
St. Matthews Baptist church,
Rev. W. J. Johnson delivered
the sermon. Collection $41.75
Sunday School was held at St.
Luke AME church with our faith¬
ful superintendent. superintendent. Bro. J, C.
Ward ' Presiding assisted by the
teachers.
The Junior Chorus met in its
regular service and much busi-
ness was transacted. Miss M.
E. Williams, president was in
charge.
Mrs. Willie M. Clavtnn
gone to West Palm Beach, Fla.,
to visit her sister Mrs Joe
Baker.
Pvt. James Platt of Ft Benn-
ing was home visiting his
friends,
Mr Ellis Whitaker was here
| last week end visiting his wife
and relatives. ,
Rpv - S. Robinson of Bruns-
i and Rev. L. W. Walter of
Graymont, visited Rev. J. W.
I White Friday.
Rev - s - B Stewart and Rev.
, W. J. Johnson and Deacon Butt-
j ley Rev were and the Mrs dinner guests of
' - A - L - Morgan on
S;mda y-
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LUDOWIC1 NEWS
By Mrs. Ailer Johnson
Services were held at New
Hope AME church Sunday. Rev.
W. M. Hooten, pastor, delivered
i two s °ul stirring sermons.
J tended Sunday School was largely at-
i at St. James B. C. Rev.
j W. Coleman was present and
i mad* 5 a timely address. The
BTU also rendered a program
, with Miss Mamie Richardson in
j charge. There will be anoth-
I er Program on the first Sun¬
day at 6 p. m. with Master Geo.
; Colley in charge,
j ° n Monday night services
! were he l d at St. James B. C.
Rev . T . J.’Lynch, the pastor
made a timely address. He
was given $25.26; $20.26 from the
Pastor’s Aid club, Miss Vernel
Deloach, president and $5.00
from the Junior Usher Board,
Mrs. Alice Grant, president;
$101.00 was raised as a donation
on the building fund of the L.
J. H. S.
Miss Rosetta Harris and Mr.
Saxton Baker were married on
Thursday, February 17. Thev
left Friday for Savannah, and
were; the week end guests ol
Mr. Baker’s sister, Mrs. Ernes¬
tine Levant of Pembroke. *
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Frazier
and family of Walthourville,
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Baker of
Bwk. were the week end guests
of their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
R. B. Baker.
Sgt. Lonnie Stafford of Camp
Stewart was the last week
guest of Mrs. Sufronia Stafford.
There will be a shower given
at the home of Mrs. Georgia
Bennett on the first Sunday p.
m. at six o’clock in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Saxton Baker,
16 CHAPLAINS GRADU-
ATE FROM HARVARD
ARMY SCHOOL
Cambridge. Mass., Feb. 1'
• ANPi Sixteen of the 330 men
of the 20th class of the United
States Army ' haplain’s school.
Harvard university, to gradu¬
ate on Wednesday morning
were colored. Chaplain Geo.
F. Rixev. deputy chief of chap-
Kjng de!ivered the address
aduation in Sander3 thea
THE SIMMONS SIMGERS
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Attractive Prices — Phone 2-1235 wmm
,st. Luke Baptist, Monday February 25th. Wdnesday Night, March 1st. Night, March 20th.
Night. February 21st. First Calvary Baptist, Hines- Gaines Chanel A. M. E. Townstey Chapel A -M. E.
Mt. Zion Baptist. Wednesday villc, Ga., 3 P. M. Sunday, Feb- Church, Wednesday Night, Mar. Church, Wednesday Night, Mar
Night. February 23rd. rtiary 27th. 8 th. 22nd.
Central Baptist, Friday Night, Young Zion Baptist Church, Bethlehem Baptist Monday
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tre.
The commandant. Col. Wil-
p am D Cleary ’ present’d dip-
)omas to the c lass of 33o stu _
chaplains. In present
i ng the diplomas Col. Cleary
complimented the class on
their exceptionally aca-
demic record,
since the chaplain school
was moved to Harvard in Au-
’ 1942 ’ from Fort Benjamin
Harrison, Ind., approximately
colored chaplains have
!! instructions, n , ded . i , t . he _ ri which ®°™ us , is COUrse now five
weeks ... instead . i of „ r.., four weeks.
Among the 16 graduates
were nine Methodists, three
Baptists, two Episcopalians,
and two Presbyterians.
names, places last served as
civilian clergymen, home states
and denominations are as iol-
lows:
Walter D. S. Barrett,
asville, N. C., A. M. E. Zion;
Donzil A. Carty, New Yrok
City, Episcopalian; Alfonso w.
i Crump, Mexico, Mo., Methodist
j John H. Edwards New Haven
' onn, Episcopalian; Leonard A
Ellis, Irmo, S. c., Presbyterian;
Ervin E. Grimmett, Tuskeg’e,
41a., A. M. E. Zion; Samuel F.
Guilbeau, Gallipolis, o., A. M.
E.; Douglas F. Hall, Washing-
ton, DC., Bap.; Verseal Janaret
te, Union, S. c., A. M. E.; Hu-
bert C. Jones, Bluefield, West
Va., Methodist; Elliott L. Me-
Adams. Abbeville, S.
,
terian; Charles G. Pritchett,
Dothan, Ala., Baptist; Ernest
E. Thompson, Des Moines, la,,
Baptist; Welmon T. Tvus, Mad
ison, Ga., A. M. E.; Cajus B.
Howell, Mobile, Ala., A. M. E.
Zon.
All of the chaplains com¬
missioned directly from civili¬
an life assume their assign-
ments with the commission of
first lieutenants. The next
session of the school will
next Tuesday, and many col-
orel chaplains have already ar¬
rived for the new session.
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A .
Y STATE PERM A
NENT FEPC
By Miss Annie A. Williams
Vidafia. Ga.,—The first se¬
mester final examinations are
over and the students are now
into the second semester. The
students making the highest av¬
erage of any high school stu¬
dent the first semester, was
Nina Locke of the eighth grade
class. Other honors are as
follows: Carrie B. Locke, Ber¬
nice Pearson.
The senior class and the 9th
grade class with Miss Harts-
field as sponsors, gave'&a sur¬
prise shower at the Dickerson
Training School for Mrs. L. V.
Rutland w'ho was married to
Lt. Stanley E Rutland Sunday,
December 19, 1943. Mrs. Rut¬
land is known to her many
friends as Levesta V. Pearson.
There have been more than
two hundred books placed in the
library this term which include
fome of the best sellers. Miss
Hartsfield, the librarian reports
that some students have read
sevcral of thp m already,
Recent visitors to the
were ,Dr. H. M. Bond, president
of Ft. Valley State College. Dr.
Moss, doctor and psychologist
of Haiti. Robert L. Cousin, di-
rector of Division on Negro Ed
ucation. Ex-students who have
visitd the school are Delmus
Steward Seaman second class,
Steward secand second class,
from Camp Lawrence, Great
Lakes, 111.; Pvts. Sarney Hayes
and Arvous Futch from North
Carolina: W. T. Handsonie
Cleveland, Ohio Charlie Mae
and Susie Mae Robinson, Ga.
otaie gute CtoHew L/Oliege, FIC. Pfe Bruce tsruce McLoud MCLajuu
North Carolina; Pfc. Jacob
Stone, S. C.
Milton Adams who is serving
in the Navy over seas sent twen- I
ty ($20.00) dollars to aid his
school. Other ex-students and
graduates sent nice sums.
NAM LAUNCHES NEW
P0LICY ON NEGROES
; • Continued trim Page 11
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today’s destroyer, built of steel,
and carrl es weapons against air
craft and submarines It is
captaiend by a Lieutanant Com-
mancle r or a Lieutenant.
i Such a shi P f °r the Negro
crew is under construction at
the u - s - Nay y Yard. Boston,
Mass. Initially, it will have a
crew of 160 Negroes and 44
whites. The white ratings will
limited to billets requiring
specialized training not yet had
‘ by Negroes. It is anticipated
that as soon as Negroes qualify
they will replace the white en-
listed men so the entire crew
eventually will be Negroes,
vessel will be
within the next few weeks.
j new Negro commission¬
ed officers are not at this time
I scheduled to serve on these
tW0 , . sh u . The have to
I remvc . p f‘ ibeir training, y yet Upon
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Dr. E. W. Verner has mov¬
ed his office and is now
located at 606 West Broad
street, corner of West
Broad and Huntingdon Sts.
His special line: Surgery,
general practice, diseases
of women, men and chil¬
j dren. Office phone 2-1432,
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Phones 2-1141
2-1142
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from 3 to 6 months, for line of-
ficers, at the Naval Training
Station, Great Lakes, 111., they
will be assigned to duty Initial-
ly at the U. S. Naval Training
School, Hampton Institute
and at Great Lakes. The staff
officers will be given a short
indoctrination course and sim-
lar assignments.
All the crew members for the
two warships will be given spe¬
cialised training. The crew of
the destroyer escort already has
rpp ° rted to the Destroyer Escort
School c*/.h/VYl nt. at thp the Maval Naval Onprafeinfl Operating
Base, Norfolk Va.; and the crew
the patrol chaser soon will be
slgne<i t0 , he submarine
chaser Tralning center at Mi-
ami, Fla.
There will be some Negro pet¬
ty officers in the two crews, ac-
cording to the Navy Depart-
ment
BEST QUALITY ORGANIZA¬
TION
The BQO Xmas Savings club
was reorganized recently at the
home of Mrs. Lula Mosley. The
officers are Mrs. Lula Mosley,
president; Mrs. Daisy McConh.
treasurer; Mrs. Burnice M.
Brown, secretary; Mrs. Viola
Adams, chaplain; Mrs. Mildred
L. Armstrong, reporter: Mrs.
Carrie Haygood, 1st. Cgt. at
arms;. A subsequent mect-
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PAGE THREE
ing was held at the home ot
Mrs. Mosley. Our next meet
ing will be held at the home of
Mrs. McConn, 719 W. Wald-
burg street. Mrs. Mildred
Armstrong, reporter.
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It also relieve* dandruff
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you'll like it. Sold al
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