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From:Henry Davis, Jr. <br />To:Laura Hensley <br />Subject:Written Narrative <br />Date:Saturday, December 3, 2022 8:19:25 PM <br />Laura: <br />Hope all is well and thank you for your help the other day. Please print off this link and submit <br />it with the other paperwork for Adeline Jones. <br />https://www.wndu.com/content/news/90-year-old-South-Bend-barber-shop-owner-shares- <br />why-shes-still-working-560810741.html <br />https://westsb.com/features/ms-adeline <br />Miss Adeline Jones has been a mother of this city for a very long time. She has served <br />generation of families for decades. At the tender age of 93, Miss Jones is still serving. She is <br />serving as the owner of Wigfall’s barbershop on West Washington Street, a food pantry <br />administrator and singer at her church, Greater Saint John Missionary Baptist Church. I cannot <br />say enough about someone who has been an entrepreneur her entire life but it’s an honor to <br />honor such a person in this city. <br />Miss Jones has been mother, wife, mentor and barber to many. Her long lasting relationship <br />with the west side of South Bend has been more than valuable. It’s been a testament to what a <br />‘minority business’ owner has done in our great city. Miss Jones has has survived many <br />changes on the corner of Elm Street and West Washington. <br />Recently, she was honored by the Indiana Black Expo- Elkhart chapter for her longevity and <br />business acumen. We are insanely proud of her and her ability to change the landscape for the <br />residents of South Bend. There has been tons of articles and discussions regarding Miss Jones <br />and probably all are true CCB and good. Her ability to survive through so many economic <br />changes/challenges and to keep a small business that has offered so many things such as a <br />candy store, fast food restaurant and seller of novelties is paramount. <br />And as we all know the barbershop is the black man’s country club however this country club <br />for our black men is opened/closed and owned by a black woman in an industry dominated by <br />black men and she’s been doing since the 1970’s. We can actually say that she a trailblazer, <br />standard setter and champion who should be honored as such. Oh, and if you visit her shop <br />make sure you have some quarters because there is a Ms. PAC Man game machine that is still <br />functional. It sets a tone of nostalgia but it also a good time. <br />We hope you agree. Please pass along the links to the board and we look forward to the <br />upcoming meeting. <br />Thanks, <br />Councilman Davis <br />Sent from my iPhone