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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-04
Where Is That Dry Spot7

HERE, as everywhere else, the
L 4 local management appears to
be doing a thorough and profitable
job in proving that the Wickersham
report was right in It's facts and
wrong in its conclusions.
7 will not deny that there really
are dry spots in this constitution
ally arid land of ours, but I have
failed to find one between the two
oceans, though I am uninterested
from a personal standpoint, never
having bought one cents worth of
liquor from a bootlegger since pro-
hibition was adopted.
I am willing to admit that some
good has been accomplished through
adjustment Of the saloon, and do
not pretend to know just how much
liquor is being consumed by the
American people today, compared
with what they consumed before
1920, but I never have heard it dis
cussed so continually and uninter-
ruptedly, or seen SO much of it in
homes, or at parties, especially with
people young enough to be described
as children present.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-04

Delaware prison officials who ordered five convicts
logged apparently had their own ideas as to how
to put prisoners in stripes
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-04

Who was the commanding officer
OF the English forces in the bonn
bardment of Alexandria, Egypt, In
1882. What ships were engaged and
what losses were suffered by the
British?
Admiral Beauchamp Seymour was
in command Of the British ships
Alexandra, Invincible, Monarch,
Temerarie and Penelope. The Eng
lish casualties were five killed and
twenty-eight wounded.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-04

The Office sage wonders what a Notre Damt
alun1nus has to talk about in winter time
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-04

Then there's the dumb fellow who took his
wrinked suit of clothes to press agent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-04

QCIICl OIO ! 9 NUIIIII GIO
X ENERALS and adrnirals always
Ne are making speeches and all
too frequently aiming verbal Roman
candles in the direction Of arsenals.
Like other men, they have opinions,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-04
Daily Thought

Rejoice in the Lord, o re right
eOus; for praise is comedy for the
upright.-Psalm 1891.
Good things should be praised
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-04
We Apologize and Court-MartiaI

Secretary of State Stnason has apologized to Mus
soni for the indiscreet remarks made by Major
General Smedley D. Butler of the marine corps at
a meeting of the Contemporary Club in Philadelphia
recently.
And Secretary of the Navy Adams has ordered
General Butler court-marttaled
Unless mistaken, the American people are
likely to consider these cabinet officials guilty of
strange timdity toward NIussolini on the one hand
and Of unwarranted harshness toward a splendid
American soldier on the other.
The government didn't ask the italian govern
ment to apologize when it was revealed that Italian
officials actively promoting Fascist organiza-
ton in this country exaltng loyalty to Fascis above
loyalty to America.
Why then the extreme of formal apology to
Italy for the unwise-but unohfciaI-talk of marine
officer speaking in his civilian capacity before local
social organization?
And why the extreme of court-martial for an
offense that would have been covered amply by a.
verbal reprimand?
1t happens that few living in the armed
service of the United States have record COM
parable to that Of Smedey Butler Two Congress
sonal Medals of Honor his to if he chooses
along with square yard of other decorations given
in the course of thirty-odd years for greater gal
lantry than the strict line of his duty called for
few months ago a commandant-generaI Of the
marine corps was to be named by President Hoover
BY seniority of service by his record of accomplish
ments and by his native genius as military man.
General Butler was indicated for the appointment
The President proposed to appoint him. Some
influence persuaded the President to do otherwise
Is the same influence responsible for the present
strange episode?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-04

Cuban rioters, says a news item, are setting fir
to sugar plantations Razing cane as it were.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-04

Nine Metropolitan opera singers were laid up with
Influenza recently and the witty headline writer cap
toned the story: "Songbirds Have Flu"
The Lexington advertiser., 1931-04-30
Girl Reserves Honor
Mothers With Tea

Inc Girl Reserves of the Lexington
High School entertained their mothers
at tea in the gymnasium of the school
Friday afternoon at 5 O'Clock. The
event attracted quite bit of attention
as the girls featured an athletic we'd
ding for part of the entertainment
Decorations carried out the clors of the
| organizations
MISS judith kimbrough was the bride
and was attired in appropriata costume
with tennis net for the bridal train
! AS her bouquet she carried tennis
racket. Miss Anne Farmer was the
groom and Miss Lucille Johnson served
as the minister. The remainder of the
girls acted as bridal attendants and
were dressed in athletic costumes.
A program was also rendered in which
Miss Clara Watson, president, made the
address of welcome. Miss Gladys Tate
read a poem. Miss Ruth Gardner
was assisted by members of the
Girl Reserves in presenting novelty
that introduced the organizations code
Following the entertainment the Girl
Reserves served a salad course to the
following guests: Mesdames J. S. Wat
son, G. G. Ash, R. W. Gulledge, w. O.
Carter, T. J. Trull, H. S. Terry, w. H
Sharpe, S. Applebaum, John brennan
H. E. Barrentine, w. P. Hammett, o. D.
Hooker. Sponsors were: Mrs. Edna
Lowe, Mrs. Effie Swittenberg and Miss
Dorothy McBee. All members of the
faculty were also guests.
The Lexington advertiser., 1931-04-30
Mrs. Gwin Publishes
Missionary Bulletin

The first issue of the Missionary
News of the North Mississippi Confer
ence, published by the Department of
literature and Publicity, of which Mrs.
Robert NJ. Gwin, of this city, is super
intendent, will make its appearance
under her supervision on May / dates.
The quarterly bulletin contains much
interesting matter to all members of
the Conference and contains many news
items CT Importance thruout the dis
trict. Prominent in the list is the re-
port Of conference secretary, district
meetings, mission study classes, high
points in annual message of president,
greeting to the women of the PCS auxi-
liaries OF the North Mississippi Confer
ence, report of committee on chidren's
work, Christian social relations, treas
urers report, first quarterly report of
81 Aberdeen district rural workers.
These and many other items appear in
the four-page bulletin.
Lexington numbers two prominent
workers in the Conference in Mrs W
W. Wilburn, who has been treasurer
for many years, and Mrs. Robert NJ.
Gwin, newly elected superintendent of
literature and publicity
The Lexington advertiser., 1931-04-30

be beaten by the Delta State Teachers
College in the May debate on "The
Policy of Free Trade
Mrs. W.. C. Page has been---guest- of
her sister, Mrs. Ike Jones, at Black
Hawk the past week.
Mrs. Matte May Gwin left Friday
for New Orleans where she will be
guest of her daughter, Miss Helen Gwin
who is in the crescent city demonstrate
ing Knox gelatine.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Fink are preparing
to move into their new home in West
End the coming week.
Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson were
visitors to Memphis this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert Nabors motored
to Morgan City Sunday and were guests
of her brother, John Carr.
Mrs NJ o. Smith, Mrs. Bill Nunnally
and Miss Louise Ellis, of Louisville
were guests Monday of Miss Sadie Nc
Rae.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. schur, Hyman Schur
and Mrs. Marvin Peltz motortd to Mem
phis on a visit this week.
Miss Ruth Boyd spent the past week
end as guest of Greenwood friends.
Mrs D. Miller and son, Herbert, of
Drew, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. R.
Cohen this week.
. Mr.. and Mrs. D. Fink We're Joined
Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs. Jack thinner
man, of Goodman, in a visit to Jackson
where they We're guests of Miss Marie
Fink
Miss Inez Phillips, of Lexington, has
been named among the teachers lately
elected at the Tchua high school for
the year 19311932.
The Woman's Auxiliary Central Mis-
sissippi Presbytery in convention at
Kosciusko. elected Mrs. C. o. Groves
historian and Miss Bette Brooke was
The Lexington advertiser., 1931-04-30

Miss, Sunday, May 8, at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. J. C. Peck, sister of the bride
to-be, will be matron of honor, and
Miss Annie Hickman of Jackson, will
be maid of honor. Miss Helen Waldrup
will be junior bridesmaid The flower
girl will be little Lucy Carl White,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl C. White,
of jackson. Master James Rogers
Waldrup will be ring-bearer and
Master Andrew Waldrup will be Junior
groomsman. Mr.. Owen Grantham, of
Durant, has been named as best man.
Messrs George d. Meek and R. f. Nor
Gan of Jackson, will act as ushers. Miss
Waldrup will be given in marriage by
her brother Mr.. f. W. Waldrup, The
prem -nuptial music will be rendered by
Mrs. R. f. Morgan at the organ and
Miss Fannie Belle Altman and Mr.. and
Mrs. Birdie Waldrup, soloists. The
ceremony will be performed by the Rev.
j. S. Riser, pastor of the Durant Baptist
RI
The Lexington advertiser., 1931-04-30
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LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Primer-Julia Beall, Brooke Burwell,
Corinne Doty, Warren Dale, Jim Gunter,
Betty Maud Lundy, Sarah Lunday, Louie
Beall Nichols, Ernest Rathell, John
Rhyme, L. B. Scott, Everett Rodgers.
First Grade-Thomas Alderman, C. V.
Reese, c. K. Lamb, Annie Laurie Buck,
Frances Byrd, Catherine Sheehan, Mary
Inez Taylor.
Second Grade-Gordon Ashley, Jr.,
Billy Carter, Billy brennan, David Ellis,
Fred Swinney, Melville Blake, Jr., Jewell
Eel, Heltn Frances Flowers, Martha
Harriet Gulledge, 1rma Louise john
son, Edith Mcdaniel Lucille Roberts,
Mildred Lloyd Poscy.
Third Grade-Lillian Wade, Rose
Doris Hyman, Camellus Buck, lnez
Alderman, Virginia Moore, Mary Frances
McCarley, Betty Florence Roberts, Ruth
Oridge, Ann Roach Lundy, Leslie Gilli-
land, Jr, Nancy Sullivan, Billy Dale, J.
2. George.
Fourth Grade-Martha Rhyme, James
Stewart, Carrie Roberts, David Jordan,
Mary C. Moore, Walter Giffee, Fannie
Harthcock, Kathleen Herring, Roland
Rhyme, Media Shelton, Marvin Stanley.
Fifth Grade-Frances Brady, Mary
Gray, Myra Gunter, Early Lucas, Dor
othy Young.
Sixth Grade-Mary Frances Rose,
Clara Shipp, Mary Belle Stephenson, Ada
johnson, Johnnie Burwell, Elizabeth
Beall, Earl Flowers.
Seventh Grade-Frances Trull. -.
Eighth Grade-Jean McRae, Sarah
Rodgers, Annie Mae Wigley, Mary Har
ris Roberts.
Ninth Grade-Sue Barrentine, Alice
Byrd, Juanita Terry.
Tenth Grade-Edrie Stewart Lucille
Gulledge.
Eleventh Grade-Kerl Trull, Ben Beall,
Gladys Tate, Elma Heffner, Clara Wat
son, Raford Herbert, Robert Switten-
berg.
Twelfth Grad e-Lucile Johnson,
Louise Jordan, Virginia Stewart.
The Lexington advertiser., 1931-04-30

reelected secretary of religious edu-
cation.
"Ole Miss" department of Speech
Arts perfected the presentation of Lady
Windermeres Fan late date, Barry
Broom, Sidon, Mary Margaret Atkinson
Pickens and Walker Turner, Greenwood
were among the stars in the cast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford Logan and
handsome little son, of Oak Grove, were
guests Sunday of Mrs. -J.W. Logan
Miss Donnis Norquist, student at M
s. c. W, will spend the coming week
end as guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eric Norquist.
Mrs A. Jacobson left for Biloxi Friday
to be with her brother, Sam Herman
who is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs Sessions Povall visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Terry at Minter City
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Jones and children
Billy and Jeffie Lou, of Greenwood
were accompanied by Mrs. Boyd, of
Ackerman and Master Jim Cockrel, of
Jackson. on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. j
D. Weeks Sunday.
Miss Allie Gerald returned to Lex
ingto the past week after a visit to her
mother who is quite i'll.
Many friends will regret to learn of
the illness of Mrs. j. W. Logan and wish
for her speedy restoration to health
Miss Santa Tackett, of McComb, spent
the past week end as guest of relatives
in Goodman and Richland.
Our star student neighbor Sara
Eggleston, of Carrollton, has been elect,
ed president of the NJ. S. C. w. Senior
Glass for 1931-3
The Lexington advertiser., 1931-04-30
PERSONNEL OF RODGERS-WA WALDRUp
WEDDING PARTY

OF Mr.. Cunningham Rodges, of Durant,
is today announcing the personnel of
her wedding, which will take place at
the Beulah Baptist Church, Lexington,
The Lexington advertiser., 1931-04-30
Social and General
HOSPITALITIES

| A delightful breakfast party of in.
terest was given for Miss Sarah Barry
Gillespie by Mrs. Henry P. Mills in her
attractive home on Morningside street
Saturday morning at eleven o'clock. The
table with lovely pink and red roses
forming the centerpiece, was beautiful
as the four-courso breakfast was served
/ to the guests. Enjoying the occasion
with Mrs. Mills and Miss Gillespie
were: Miss Mary Hughes, Miss Frank
| Rea Darden, Miss Mary Wells. Miss
Katherine Heidelberg, Miss Martha
Donaldson, Miss Sarah Anderson and
Miss Jane Saunders.
Mrs. A. p. Shepherd in her attractive
home on Church street Thursday after
noon, delightfully."- entertained the Entire
Nous Club. Pink radiance roses and
snap dra gons gracefully arranged in
bowls and vases enhanced the beauty of
the living room where the games were
enjoyed. Double decks of cards were
presented high score prizes to Mrs.
W. L. Wilson and to Mrs. J. B. Walton,
who cut consolation.
Mrs. J. d. Gwin in her lovely West
End home Friday afternoon charmingly
entertained ther friends Of the 600 Club.
Beautiful spring flowers were every
where, giving a cordial welcome to the
guests. In the absence of three men,
bers, Mesdames W. R. Ellis, A. NJ. Doty
and Miss Stella Doty acted as substi-
tutes. Delicious refreshments consist
ing of sandwiches, cheese straws, nuts
and mints in colors were served with
fro to, ha
Mrs. H. H.. johnson was gracious
hostess to the members of the Contract
Club on Friday afternoon at her home
on Central avenue A profusion of
spring flowers adorned the reception
room creating most attractive setting
for the players. Decorated waste paper
baskets were awarded to Mrs. G. S.
Beall, Jr., who held high score and Mrs.
A. P. Shepherd as prizes in the after
Moons games. Mrs. S. L. Burwell is
hostess for the next meeting.
LOCALS
Many friends will learn with pleasure
of the continued improvement of Mrs.
G. w. Brewton following an operation
at Greenville. She expects to return
to Lexington within the next few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ Redford, of Mem
phis, were guests the past week end of
Mrs j. A. Rathell and family.
Mesdames H. w. Watson, W. M.
Vincent and NJ. NJ. Reed motored to
Greenwood Saturday.
Miss Meta Moore spent the past week
end as guest in the parental home.
Friends were glad to greet H. w.
Watson at his office Saturday after a
weeks absence on account of illness.
Many friends regret to hear of the
continued illness of Miss Jean Nc
Donald.
Mrs. Lille NJ Gibson, spent Sunday
in Lexington, returning to Greenwood
Sunday afternoon to be with her sister,
Mrs. J. S. Kent, who is critically i'll.
Mary Porter Stigler wears new
smile. The Arknsas State Clolege will
be the thirteenth "unlucky number" to
The Lexington advertiser., 1931-04-30

"The SOutherner" is one of
(the strangest romances ever
seen and the most charming pic
|ture in many months. At Lex
|ingtOn Theatre, Monday and
Tuesday.
Dan Patch Sweet Feed at
Whites Corner Grocery.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24

't would have just left a heap of charred sticks where the town stands.
 The Presbytery and c. E. con vention closed on the night Of the 14th. The last formal meet Ing was held during the ban ' quet rendered by the A. N. E. and A. N. s.
 Delegates attended as follows klukwan, l; Haines, 1; Hoonah, l; Juneau 10; Angoon 19; Pe- tersburg '; Rake. none; Kla- Wock, none; Craig, none; Wran- gell, l; Hydaburg. 1; Ketchikan, l; Metlakatla, 2. Other friends visiting Sitka and convention numbered about SO The whole town enjoyed the convention and the only regret was that more friends and visitors did not come.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24
KLAwoCK

Mayor Frank Peratrovitch lief for Seattle to bring up a cannery tender. He was due to start or his return trip on the 20th ot this month
 Doc" Johnson is planning or shining up his trolling boat anC going after the royal kings.
 The scarlet fever epidemi, which struck this town was a lot of hooie. You might ask Whats in a name," but come tc Klawock during one of the4 scarlet fever" epidemics anc you'll find a lot of names and 2 lot in names.
 R. J. Peratrovitch, Jr., left for Seattle to make arrange ments to procure sound equip- ment for the Peratrovitch the atre in the West Coast metro polls. Bob, is junior in tht University of Washington ane plans to return to complete hi course in business administra tion.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24
KETCHIKAN

Bob Pawsey, for many years stevedor boss on the Ketchikan docks, died in the General Hos pital last Sunday of chronic heart disease He is survived by his widow and seven children. Bob was long a boss on the cocks and his familiar face will be missed by many.
 Mrs. Ralph Bontrager, wife ot the operator in the Coliseum Theatre, died following brief illness in the hospital. She is sur vived by her husband and a IA months old baby.
 Norman L. freeman, member of the International Fisheries Commission was in town on of f1cial business.
 H. H. Waller of the firm Of Hubbell and Waller went to Kla- wock by airplane to inspect con- templated road work in that dis trict.
 Donald Mcdonald, father of he International Highway pro- feet, was a visitor in port while cnroute to the Interior country.
 J. E. Berg bought 125,OO0 pounds of halibut in one day for the United Pacific Fisheries.
 Dr. F. M. Mckenzie, former v of Petersburg this week gave h g new yacht a trial spin in Ret | chikan harbor. The craft was built by Cliff Arness also a for ner citizen of Petersburg. The new vessel is 26 feet overall and IS powered with 100 h.p. Hall Scott motor and is said to trav- el at a pace of 25 knots a1 hour.
 At the P. T. A. convention in Ketchikan was elected presiden3 Mrs. Harold Smith, Juneau Mrs. J. A. Talbot, Ketchikan vice president and Mrs. Wallis George, Juneau, Secretary-Trea surer.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24
1. The Secretary

Sisson. The Secretary also stated that he was in full &C., cord with the recommendations made in a supplemental report by Ernest Walker Sawyer, and the new Reindeer Council was requested to put them into ef- feet as early as possible.
 The Committee recommends the establishment in Alaska of a Reindeer Council of five mem : bers, with authority to admir- ister the industry. The Council is to be constituted as follows: The Governor of Alaska, Geo. A. Parks); Chief of the Alaska Division of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, (Chas. w. Hawksworth) i; the Superintendent of Rein deer in Alaska, (B. A. Mozee) : a representative chosen by and from the Eskimo reindeer own :
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24

Charles B. Ferguson, formerly of Craig, Alaska, and who serv- ed two terms in the Legislature was in Washington last week and visited many friends. He came east to settle the estate of 3 brother-in-law at Atlantic City. At present he is making his home at Kent, Washington but expects to go to Wrangel- this summer.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24

William J. Frame, who has re- sided at Valdez, Cordova anu Fairbanks, spent a few days in the city last week, expecting soon to return to Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24
CRAIG

The Virginia " brought in 2 load of lumber which will be us- d in constructing the new hos pital which has been planned.
 Andy Barnard suffering from 2 leg broken at Ham Cove, while working for Sawyer-Reynolds Logging Co.,, was taken to Ket- chikan in an airplane. He re- ceived first aid at the hands of 7Ars. Fletcher government nurse at Klawock.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24

attributes the present arrange ments that will take possibly a party of 200 under the auspices If the same Chamber, the Sier- ra Club excursion of San Fran cisco, the Portland Chamber ot Commerce party, of whom about 100 are already booked, the Se- attle Chamber of Commerce party, and a special crowd that
 he Admiral Line is arranging tc take direct from Los Angeles b., steamer to Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24

CTS, and a representative of the Lomen interests.
 The Reindeer Council is auth orized to establish range rules, with the hope of bringing order out of the present chaos. A fur thar great need of the situation is to aid in the marketing of reindeer products. and the Council will have the authority to set such prices for deer as it considers equitable, but the Es- kimo owner himself can accept or reject the price. The Council will appoint a Reindeer Super intendent to be paid by the gov ernment, for each of the five important districts. These Su- perintendentS will have author ity to actually administer the range and the future of the in dustry will largely depend on them.
 A great roundup of the rein deer throughout the Seward Peninsula will be held at the earliest possible date, at which time the ownership of all nav ericks will he determined and marked to their proper owners. The Lomen reindeer will be withdrawn from the districts of Teller and West Buckland Rivec, where considerable conflict of interests might arise.
 MT. Sawyer's recommenda- tions, which Secretary Wilbur has directed should be put into effect, include the suggestion that for the first meeting the Eski.nos have two members of the Council, each with one-ha]f vote, to be elected by the NJ : tives and to come from the Tell CT and Buc-land districts, and that their travelling expenses should be arranged for. Also that each district should be or ganized to cooperate with the Herd Manager in planning tnc round-ups, drives to the slaught or pens and in other activities. Further, that each native man woman and child of the district should have a minimum of ter female deer, which can be cred tied from mavericks at the first roundup. Also, that where here are no conflicts as tc 4ange claims the leases shoulj he issued as soon as possible and where questions of equitJ are involved great care and dili- gence should be exercised to ob- tain a fair and equitable solu- tion
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24

Dr. w, Carson Ryan, IT,, Dl- rector of Education of the In dian Service, expects to visit Juneau early in the summer tc confer with Charles w. Hawkes. worth, Acting Chief, on various matters pertaining to the Native schools of Alaska.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24
PLANE IDENTIFIED

Wreckage of large plane found at Anchor Point, Cook In- let is said by Pilot Frank Dor bandt to be from a larger plane than that in which Russel Mer- Til was lost last year. Much con- jecturing is being done as to where the wreckage came from
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24
Divisional Notes
JUNEAU

Mrs. Kashaverof, wife o1 Father Kashaveroff, died lat week after an illness of many months. Her health gradually failed and death was not UT expected. She is survived b. her husband, Father Kashager- off, Curator of the Ttrritori [, Museum and several daught rs The many friends of the fan'ily in all of the towns of the D'vi- sion eXtenA their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved fam fly.
The Alaskan., 1931-04-24

The Secretary of Interior Will hur has announced his approval of the report of the Committee that investigated the reindeer conditions in Alaska. This Com
 mittee was composed of Senator zendick, Representative Leavitt and Assistant Attorney General