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The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
FEBRUARY nth
CHILD WELFARE
The Day Will BE Appropriately
Observed BY Schools Of
Columbus.

Next Friday, February nth, will
be observed as Child Welfare Dav
1t will be the twenty-ffth anniver
sary Of the organization Of the Ma.
tional Mothers Congress and the Par.
ent-Teacher Association.
Child Welfare Day is to be observ-
ed all over the country with appro-
pirate programs, and the Parent
Teacher Associations Of Columbus are
planning to make it a red letter day
for our city.
Mrs, Lindamood is at the head Of
this movement. Miss Martha Oliver
Eckford, of the department of hygiene
at NJ. S. c. W., will direct the child
welfare program on Friday.
AT the city hall, in the health de-
partment, Doctor Underwood, state
director Of the child welfare bureau.
will conduct a baby clinic on Friday
from nine to four All mothers, with
infants under two years, are invited
to attend this clinic.
Exhibitions and demonstrations in
mothercraft will be in charge of stud
ents from the hygiene department of
NJ. S. c. w.
A health playlet will be presented
by the school children Of the city at
10 a. m. and 3 p. M, Friday, at the
city hall. The city schools will also
appropriately celebrate Child Wei /
fare Day in their respective school |
buildings.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
Important Meeting
Monday Afternoon

Mrs. Burton Lincoln, president OF
the League Of Women Voters in this
city, announce the regular meeting
Of this month for Monday afternoon
at the Woman's Club, at 4 o'clock.
For this occasion the members pres
ent have in store rare treat. Hon.
T. w. Lewis, Jr., will talk in his us
ual interesting way on Pending Leg
islation,' a subject in which all cit
liens are vitally interested at this
time. Following Mr.. Lewis, Miss
Edith Mosher will give a resume Of
the official organ Of the League,
known as "The Woman Citizen. "
Other business and features of the
afternoon will make it entirely worth
while for all the women Of Columbus
to be present at this meeting
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
Mr.. HAYMARD HERE

Those Of our citizens who were
privileged 20 hear Mr.. G. W. Hay
ward. Of Meridian, who spoke on
Thursday night at the Chamber Of
Commerce, were greatly pleased with
the speech. Mr.. Hayward discussed
the question Of railroad rates in a
highly interesting and intelligent
manner, showing that he has made
an exhaustive study Of the situation
and had all the facts on the end Of
his tongue. Much good Is expected
to come out Of Mr.. Hayward's visit
% Columbus.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
BIBLE STUDY CLASS

The Bible study class Of the Won.
ans Missionary Society of the First
Methodist Church will meet in the
Baraca room Tuesday afternoon at
$3.50, with Mrs. Emig as teacher The
lesson will embrace the 25-36 chap
ters of Ezekiel. A full attendance of
the Society is earnestly desired and
a cordial invitation is extended to all
who belong to the Methodist Church
and to any others who may desire to
hear Mrs. Emig.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
PICTRES AND POLITICS

Senator Shortridge is in charge Of
a special subcommittee Of the Senate
that is charged with the ponderous
problem Of the political activities Of
the movies. is it true that the pic
lures are going into politics, anil
how far? Is the capture Of Will Hays
BY the films to be considered as a
menace to the republic? What can
the pictures do to politics anyhow? I?
These are some Of the questions that
disturb some Of our statesmen and
they want an official quiz to determ-
Inc whether the country can still be
saved.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
Library Campaign
Very Successful

/ The campaign for money and books
for the library at the Stephen d. lie,
High School reached what is general
ly regarded a successful conclusion or
last Wednesday night The total
amount raised, in cash, was S375.20
Books We're given, the estimated
value of which totals $258.00
The Juniors were the winners in
the contest between the classes. They
succeeded in raising $4,000 in money
and $74.00 in books. The Freshman
Glass came second, with $1,000 in
cash and S42.25 in books. The Sem
iors raised $7700 in cash and $S6.15
in books. The Sophomores collected
5000 in cash and $500 in books.
Much praise is due Mrs j. w. Lips
comb, the energetic chairman of the
library committee of the Parent
Teacher Association and Miss Lucy
Howard, Librarian. Both Of these
ladies devoted a great deal Of time
and attention to the good work
Miss Pauline Rouse, the English
teacher, had charge Of the campaign
in the high school She worked with
energy and ability.
And back of it all was Doctor FL
lis, superintendent of the public
school system Of Columbus, encourag-
ing and inspiring and directing. He
very generously gave the schools a
lalf-hoiday as a reward for their |
splendid work in the library cam
1aign.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
Pleasant Social
On Last Thursday

Last Thursday afternoon, begin
ming at $3.50 o'clock, Mrs. +. S. Moorei
circle of the Wesley Class of The
First Methodist Episcopal Church
South, entertained the other members
with a social, at which plans were
made for the year.
An interesting program was pres.
ided over by the president, Miss Ella
Sherrod, and the chairwoman, Mrs
Sallie M. Walker, with their accustom
ed grace and dignity.
The first number of the program
was song in concert, Loyalty to
Christ" with accompaniment by Mrs.
Julia Gerety.
Mrs. Susie Meek Bolton read a
poem, Spring Time" written by Mrs.
Fannie T. George, formerly a resident
of Columbus, but now of Los Angeles,
Calf, who was, when she lived here
a member of the Wesley Glass.
Mrs. Louise Landrum read the life
of Deborah; Mrs. Irene Burke read
the life of Miriam; Mrs Walker read
the life of Dorcas. These papers
were ably prepared, and proved to be
very interesting to the class.
Twelve questions were asked re-
garding the women of the Bible. Mrs.
Walker answered the greater num-
Der; Mrs. Bolton and Mrs. Ford next
While sandwiches were being serv-
ed, Mrs. Julia Gerety rendered
beautiful ballad, entitled "Dearie."
All pronounced the entertainment
and inspiring.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
A VALUABLE BOOK

The heartfelt gratitude of the edi
tor of the Dispatch is hereby ex.
pressed to Hon. Melville Rosyn Grant
of Meridian, for a handsomely bound
copy of his latest book on Freemas-
onry The title Of the book is "True
Principles Of Freemasonry." 1t con-
sists of S74 pages, and sets forth in
a style that is intensely interesting
some Of the underlying, fundamental
principles of the worlds foremost
secret order.
MIR. Grant, who is a thirty-third
degree Mason, and the official head
Of the Scottish Rite Bodies of the
Magnolia State, is one of the South's
brainiest men. He has written a num-
Der Of books, among them being
"Americanism VS.. Roman Catholic
ISM" His books have a wide circula-
tion among Masons in America and
abroad.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
.DC$ s. GROWDEN
81! ALLIED AGAIN
/, = CHRISTIAN CHURCH
g IL HAVE PRESENT
ASTOR ANOTHER YEAR
CALL is UNANIMOUS
Organization Has Made Rapid
Strides During Past Eleven
Months And Larger De-
velOpment Is Planned.

One Of the official acts Of the meet
ing Of the Mems Brotherhood of the
/ First Christian Church, held on Thurs
day night at the church, was the
calling Of the present pastor, the Rev.
Arthur NJ, Growden, d. D., for an
other year Doctor Growden's first
year as pastor Of the church will ex-
pire next month, and the membership
of the church desired to express their
appreciation of his splendid work by
extending a second call before his
time was up Doctor Growden ac-
cepted the call and will continue with
US.
During the eleven months Of Doctor
Growden's pastorate, the First Chris
tian Church Of Columbus has enjoyed
remarkable growth. Many have been
added to the membership Of the church
and all departments Of church work
have been strengthened. The church
building was re-modeled and made
modern since Doctor Growden came,
plans for the improvements having
been drawn by him. He has CO.
operated most effectively with the
other ministers and churches Of the
city, and is held in high esteem by all
our people. The major portion Of his
"spare time" is spent in hospitals and
sick-rooms, offering comfort and cheer
to the afflicted
The meeting Of the Mems Brother
hood on Thursday night was in the
nature of a banquet and "get-to-
gether" social. The feast Of good
things to eat was prepared and serv-
ed by the Ladies' Aid Society of the
church, companion in good works
with the Mems Brotherhood.
Addresses were made by Doctor
Growden, Mr.. G, b. Roper and Mr.. G.
NJ. Brosius. An interesting talk was
made by Miss Kate Miller, a talented
Of the NJ S. c. w. faculty
on the Importance Of keeping the
finances of the church up in good
shape all the time. A finance COM
mittee was appointed TO look after
The raising Of the pastors salary and
)ther expenses of the organization.
The committee is composed of Messrs.
Roper and Brosius, Mrs.
Iovious, Mrs, Greenleo and Miss
Kate Miller.
One Of the pleasant features Of the
'veninR was the music by a special
orchestra composed Of Miss Martha
ireenlee, Miss Filda Bell and Miss
Bell, two violins and piano.
Doctor Growden expressed most
Ieartily his appreciation Of the help
md cooperation of the membership
uring the months Of his pastorate,
md outlined plans for future work.
The Mems Brotherhood is planning
o put on "The Womanless Wedding"
n about thirty days, and a great deal
4 wholesome fun and comedy may
e expected.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
HON. j. f. RANKIN
FAVORS MR.. FORD
Thinks Detroit Man Would Bring
Development To The
TOmbigbee.

Our member of congress, Hon.
E. Rankin, is doing everything in hi
power to help Henry Ford get Muscle
Shoals. Mr., Rankin steadfastly be-
lieves that it would mean the develop.
ment Of certain rivers of the South
including the Tombigbee.
In a letter to the Dispatch, Mr.
Rankin says:
81 have just had the Meridian Rate
case up with the Interstate Commerce
Commission, and they say that unless
an injunction is filed and sustained,
those rates will be put into full force
and operation just as soon as the pro-
per publication can be made, and not
later than April 5th. think we have
that fight won, but it will take a
little time to get the matter straight
ened out and get the rate put into
effect
We are almost ready to go to the
bat on Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals
offer. / am doing everything | can
to help develop sentiment in the
House for his proposition; for it will
mean more to our section of the
country than anything else that we
could possibly do at this time.
"He said the other day that if he
got Muscle Shoals, he expected to
develop the water power on the small
Ter streams in that surrounding coun-
try. Just look at the Buttahatchie
and the Tombigbee rivers and think
what the possibilities are. Then, too,
with Henry Ford in 25 or 30 miles of
the head of the Tombigbee river,
think what it might mean in the
future regarding the navigation of
that stream. He will have a water
route from Muscle Shoals to Gin
and railroad of his own
from there to Detroit. If he should !
ever get it into his head that he want
ed an outlet down the Tombigbee,
which he no doubt would, it would I
mean more to our section Of the coun.
try that the fondest advocates of I
Tombigbee navigation ever dreamed.
We have great possibilities before
is, and |, for one, am going to do
everything in my power to help land
Ford at Muscle Shoals; and if we get
lim there, then am going to work
IN him and try to get him to have
,ur rivers, the Tombigbee and the
3uttahatchie, surveyed, with a view
o their development.
"Your friend,
81. E. RANKIN"
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
Scottish Rite Bodies
Ready For Reunion

Preparations are about complete
for the thirty-ninth reunion cf the
Scottish Rite bodies in this city at the
Scottish Rite cathedral next Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday, when a
large class from different parts of
the state will receive the degrees
from the fourth to the thirty
The class membership is composed of
Masons from Corinth, Tupelo, West
Point, Okolona, Starkville, Natchez,
Vicksburg, Enterprise, Pachuta, Quit
man, Complete and Laurel, in addi-
tion to a number of prominent resid-
ents of this city, while reports from
other towns are coming in. The
twenty-second degree is to be con-
ferred by team from Corinth, the
twenty-seventh degree by team from
Vicksburg and the twenty-ninth de-
gree by team from Columbus.
One of the specially interesting fea-
lures of the mid-winter reunion will
be the comforting of the initiatory
and DeMolay degrees in full form by
a picked team of the Mississippi Chap
ter, Order of DeMolay, at 7:30 Mon
day evening. All Master Masons,
local and visiting brethren are cor
daily invited to be present and wit
ness the splendid ritualistic work that
these boys are doing.
The ladies of the Eastern Star will
serve dinner and supper each day to
he class, working teams and visiting
Masons.-From the Meridian Star.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
A Cotton Acreage
Reduction Meeting

The prosperity of the South depends
now, and always, upon the adoption
of safe and sane plan Of farming
There has never been "a time in her
history when it was more necessary
to play safe and sane than during
1922. If we raise a large crop Of
cotton this year, not only do we en-
danger our chance of getting fair
price for the surplus we are now
holding, but we destroy our oppor-
tunity to get even cost price for
the crop of 1922. A big crop this
year will surely mean bankruptcy, or
a set back which will take years to
overcome.
At the Cotton Acreage Convention
held in Memphis last December,
was appointed Director of the Acreage
Reduction campaign in Mississippi
and | now am issuing a call for
statewide meeting of farmers, bank
ers, merchants, manufacturers and all
others who are interested in the well
fare Of the South to be held at Jack
son, Miss, Tuesday, February l4th,
1922, at 10 a. m.
| have interviewed the heads of
the different State Organizations,
and, realizing the great need of un-
ted action, they join with me in urg-
ng that a strong delegation be pres
mt from each association and from
ZACH county in the state.
Let us get together, adopt a sound .
)lan, and then go home and put it
nto execution.
S. J. HIGH,
State Director for Mississippi,
Memphis Acreage Reduction
Committee.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
SEPTuAGESEMA SuNDAY

In the Episcopal world, today is
Septuagesema Sunday. At Saint
Pauls Church, Columbus, the services
today will be as follows: Holy Com
munion at 1880. Church School at
$3.50. Morning Prayer and Sermon
at ll:00. On Wednesday at 1890,
the Litany.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
JUDGE DICKINSON
COMING In SPRING
CELEBRATED JURIST PLANS
TO SPEND A FEW
DAYS HERE
is A NATIVE SON
Was Born In Columbus Seventy.
One Years AgO.-Went To
Tennessee, Then To
Chicago.

Judge Jacob NJ. Dickinson, one OF
the foremost lawyers of Chicago, d
native son of Columbus, will prob
ably visit his native heath some time
during the coming spring. In let
ter to Mr. r. E. Johnston, president
of the Chamber of Commerce, Judge
Dickinson says that he intends visit
ing our city, and that when he comes
he wants to stay several days.
A fortnight ago, Judge Dickinson
and a party Of friends from Chicago
came to the vicinity of Macon, Miss,
on a hunting trip. Learning of the
eminent lawyers presence in Missis-
sippi, Mr.. Johnston wrote and urged
him to come to Columbus for visit
The president of the Chamber of
Commerce planned to give banquet
in Judge Dickinson's honor, at the
Gilmer Hotel, under the auspices of
the Chamber of Commerce, the
Kiwanis Club and the Rotary Club.
The Judge was, however,un able to
accept the invitation, for the reasons
outlined in his letter.
Columbus looks forward with pleas
ure to his coming, and he is assured
of a cordial reception and hearty
welcome.
Judge Dickinson was born in Colum-
bus seventy-one years ago. 1t has
been more than half century since
he left here, and he has been back
only few times, yet he still loves
the land of his nativity and appre
ciates the fact that we think often
of him. He is one of the really great
lawyers of the United States. So
high does he stand as a man that
President Taft asked him to become
Secretary of War in his cabinet, al |
though President Taft is a republican I
and Judge Dickinson is a Democrat.
He is one of Mississippi's most dis
tinguished sons, and one of whom the
whole Magnolia State is justly proud.
Following is the letter written by
Judge Dickinson to Mr.. Johnston:
"Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 6, 1922.
"Mr. r. E. Johnston,
president Chamber of Commerce,
Columbus, Miss.
"My Dear Sir
81 received in Macon your kind
letter of January 81, inviting me in
behalf of the Columbus Kiwanis and
Rotary Clubs to be their guest last
week. This evidence of the esteem {
in which ] am borne by the good peo- |
pie of Columbus touches me very !
deeply and assure you that nothing i
would have given me greater pleasure '
than to accept the invitation. How r
ever my arrangements had been G
made for the entire week and it was /
necessary for me to leave on Satur- O
day for Chicago. Therefore, | could h
not without disturbing the plans of n
others consider my own pleasure and p
accept the invitation.
"This testimony of goodwill has
strengthened the purpose which l al t.
ready had Of making a visit to Co Il
lumbus whenever | can. If | had r
gone last week | could not have stay v
ed more than one day. When | do e
20 ] hope to stay several days. e
Begging that you will express to t,
those whom you represent my great b
of their kindness, am, b
Sincerely, 81
81. NJ. DICKINSON" p
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
MEETING WEDNESDAY

The PareBt-Teacher Association Of
the Barrow Memorial School will
meet on Wednesday afternoon at
Sis. An address By Miss Hoist. the
county health nurse. and a health pro-
gram by the Third Grade viii be
given. At the close there viii be a
social hour. All parents are request
ed TO be present.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
BE WITH Us

To make some money is our plan,
for the G. l. A. 10 b. Of L. r. if we
can. Place a measuring line around
your waist, and for each inch a penny
please bring, to our Valentine Party
on February Il, at 1880, at the b. Of
L. r. Hall Everybody cordially in
vited.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
VIEWS ON RUSSIA
REACH CAPITAL
SENATOR FRANCE COM
MENTS ON EDITORIAL
IN THE DISPATCH
HE is GRATEFUL
For Our Reference To A Country
He Has Visited And In
Which He Is Much
Interested.

In the DlspaNh OF January 18th
there appeared yam editorial headed
"The Unknown. Factor" Knowinl
that United States Senator JOSEPH
Irwin France, Of Maryland, had rec
emily returned from a trip to Russia
a copy of the paper was mailed tc
him. Maryland is the native state OF
the editors father, and we naturally
feel an interest in her statesmen.
Senator France acknowledged the
receipt of the paper, and expressed
his appreciation Of our observations
as follows:
Washington, D. c., Feb. 6, 1929.
"Mr. Carlton M. Brosius, Editing
Manager, The Columbus Dispatch,
Columbus, Mississippi
"My Dear Mr.. Brosius / was very
happy indeed to receive copy of
your valued paper, The Columbus Dis
patch, with it's most interesting and
thoughtful editorial upon "The I'm
known Factor" The splendid para
graphs of this editorial appeal so
much to me because | have given so
much thought to the study of the
problem of Russia.
"How true it is, as you say, that
"No scheme for world reconstruction
can afford to disregard the time when
Russia wakes again and claims her
rightful place"
81 have been particularly interested
in the problem of Russia because, as
a representative of a State, the pros
perity of which is closely interviewer
with and dependent upon the pros
perity of the cotton grower of the
South, | have realized that before
prosperity cou|ebaeturn in the South,
markets must be found for the cot
ton of the South. | do not overlook
also the relatively low prices which
now exist for sugar, in which Missis-
sippi is so greatly interested. Rus
sia with her vast resources of natural
wealth today is capable of consum-
ing all of the surplus stocks of cot !
.on and sugar in the world and her |
millions of people, deprived through |
nearly seven years of war and block
ide of all kinds Of manufactured |
articles, now desperately need all of /
he goods which might be turned out
~ our factories for many months
o come. Your editorial reveals a
craftsmanship such as is now needed
or the dealing with this problem.
zone sentence in your editorial
strikes me: This Rus
ia cannot be ignored because she is
90 vast in extent, and too requisite
0 the general scheme of world
economies" Russia is one "a the
.reat food-producing organs of the
'orld's organism and unless we send
hem agricultural implements and !
eed, serious shortages of food are 4
ertain to occur in the industrial ]
ountries Of Europe, heretofore so de- {
endent upon Russia for sustenance. ,
rom time to time ! have been tax p
* the liberty Of sending you para n
raphs from addresses / have been r.
taking on this general subject which a
lay be of interest TO you b
Thanking you for this editorial, 4
hich calls public attention TO a most q
nportant problem, and with best a
ishes for your continued and ever b
llarging success, / am,
'Very sincerely yours, M
-. l. FRANCE" hi
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
DIR. ANDERSON HERE

The Dispatch acknowledges a pleas
ant call, yesterday, from DR.. w. H.
anderson, Of Bonneville, who was here
on a visit to Prof William Garner
Burgin. Doctor Anderson and Pro-
fessor Burgin were formerly class
mates at Mississippi College at Clin-
ton. The Doctor is a brother Of Hon.
Albert Anderson. Of Ripley. the tai
ented editor Of the Southern Sentinel.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
WELL AGAIN

The many friends Of Mr.. Arthur
Stansel were pleased to see him up
town this week, and to find him look
ing as well as ever. Mr.. Stansel had
a severe sick spell, and spent several
weeks in a hospital at Birmingham.
He has not fully regained his
strength, but is feeling quite well
otherwise.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
BUILDING SOLD

Mr.. J. T. Searcy has sold the build
ing on Cat Fish Avenue, the lower
floor Of which is occupied by Mr..
Duncan's bicycle shop. to one Of the
negro lodges. The building will be re-
modelled, and the upper floor will be
used as a lodge room.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
kIWANIS IINCHEnN

kiwanis luncheon Tuesday at the
Commercial Hotel at one o'clock. Mail
your cards not later than Monday
morning so the secretary viii receive
them Monday p. m. Let's have a
full attendance Tuesday.
J. c. ROWAN.
Se-'y. Kiwanis Club.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
RErIRNs TO JACksON

Mrs. J. d. Gordon left on Monday
for her home in Jackson. Mrs. Cor
don was called 20 Columbus several
weeks ago because Of the death of
her sister, Mrs. Freddie Payne. After
the funeral. she remained for a visit
with Mrs. Hartweu ~ Hovious.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
RACk AT HER POSI-

Mss Flora Redish, who has been
away from Columbus for a fortnight
on a visit 10 home folks at Water
Valley. has returned 10 her post Of
duty as chief clerk at the office Of
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany in this city.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
AMERICAN LEGION

The American Legion meeting viii
be- held az 7:50 o'clock, Monday night
az the City Hall All members Of
Tombigbee Post are urged to be pres
ent. as business Cf imHt tsrrs ilI
b- brought cp.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
RETURNS FROM NEW ORLEANS

Mr. Thomas j. Locke, wholesale
grocer, has returned from New Or
leans, where he went several days
ago on business. During his absence
from the city, Mr., Locke heard many
favorable comments on "The Three
Wise Fools" the show that is billed
for the Columbus Opera House next
Thursday night.
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
UNITED CHARITIES

The United Charities Association
Of Columbus viii have a meeting to-
morrow Monday afternoon at $3.50.
at the First Methodist Church. All
persons who are interested in this
work arr asked to Be present
The Columbus dispatch., 1922-02-12
CALL For MASS MEETING

A mass meeting Of the qualified
electors Of the City Of Columbus is
herewith called to assemble on the
18th day Of February. 1921. at 3
O'Clock p. M, at the City Hall. to
select a municipal executive commit
tee. f. R. SHERMAN.
Chm. County Executive Com.