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The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
MT. VERNON

Rev. c. O. White of Clinton, MISS
filled his regular appointment at MI
Vernon Sunday morning. His subject
being the wages of Sin The sermon
was delivered with a penetrating force.
Sufficient to open the deaf ears OF any
congregation.
There has been B. Y, P. U. AND
W. NJ. U. organized at Mt. Vernon and
the members are planning to put ON
some interesting programs.
Mr. Clarence Holmes was elected
choirister at Mt Vernon Sunday and he
announced that on Saturday night be-
fore the second Sunday in every month
there will be song practice at the church.
Everyone is invited to come and take
an active part.
Mr. and Mrs. Casey Ellard of Attala
county were over Sunday for church
service Visitors are always welcome.
Mrs. Tom Knox of Winona attic lded
service at Mt. Vernon Sunday.
Delegates were elected Sunday 20 the
County Association which meets at Har-
lands Greek this year.
REPORTER.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
State Fair to Open
With Big Show Oct. 8

New Deal" in exposition is promi-
sed Mississippians in the 31st annual
free-gate State Fair which opens al
Jackson on Monday October 8, for a
weeks stand, according to advices re-
ceived in Lexington.
From the mammoth opening day pa
rade to the public wedding on closing
night, everything will be new EXPOSE
ton building bedecked in vivid New
Deal" colors, will be new, delight to
the eye; within them new ideas in ex-
hibits will please and inform the SER
ious minded. Outside, carnival, brand
new to the South, the Royal American
shows, featuring the brightest midway
in the world" will entertain.
Even the grandstand attractions-the
big night show will be refreshingly
new. 1t will be called 1884 Passing
Parade" and will come to Jackson di-
rect from the Century of Progress in
Chicago where it has entertained thous-
ands in the Italian Village.
Other highlights features of Jackson
Exposition week will be auto races,
Monday. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
and football games between Millsaps and
Murray State Teachers on Friday, and
Mississippi College and Southwestern
on Saturday
Admission to the modernistic new n
trance gates will be as free as the air
above them and everybody everywhere
is invited to share the fun and profit of
d day or more at Jackson's Fair.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
Holmes on Airline,
BeacOns to be Placed

Twenty-Five locations have been Sc
lected by the Department of Commerce
for beacons on the New Orleans Mem
phis- Chicago airline, according to daily
press reports. Work on the lights and
intermediate landing fields will go for
ward at once so that the night flying
may be inaugurated within short
while.
OF interest in Holmes county will be
the locations on the Jackson Memphis
section, a distance of 1874 miles. In the
list were enumerated Gluckstadt, Benton,
Zeiglerville, Lexington, Cruger, Green
wood, Leflore, Charleston, Enid, Bates
vile, Sardis, Coldwater and fernando.
Beacons will be located in Holmes
county altho arrangements have been
made for temporary landing field for
emergency at Zeiglerville, it is stated.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
Local Boys in Wreck
at IndianOla Friday

Two Lexington boys were in an auto
mobile wreck early Friday morning
about four miles out of Indianola while
returning to Lexington after playing
in an orchestra for a dance that night.
John CARROT Herbert was driving, ac-
companied by William Moses. Just as
they reached the end of the pavement,
another car was met and crowded them
into the ditch, the machine striking a
bank Moses suffered a badly mashed
nose as he was thrown into the wind
shield, while Herbert escaped without
any apparent injury. The car was badly
damaged, having bent axle, smashed
fender and other damages. The boys
Immediately telephoned back home of
the accident and went back to Indiano-
la for the night where they were taken
care of by Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Lewis,
Jr., returning to Lexington late Friday
afternoon.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
Attention is Called
Planting Cover Crops

Soils and soil management command
our first attention when we consider
our major problems in Agriculture. A
fertile soil is a prerequisite to the most
economical production of either crop or
livestock, and no system of marketing
that might be devised will ensure a
profit from a soil depleted of fertility.
! There are three distinct purposes in
growing the fall legumes. The purpose
generally in mind is for soil improve
! ment because of the Nitrogen these le-
gumes father from the air and the green
manure they furnish when plowed under.
| They are large in benefit as cover
crops by their protection to the soil
from winter washing or erosion. The
! third useful purpose served by these
legumes is the grazing they furnish
or the hay they supply for the feeding
of Livestock.
! In Holmes county as the Profitable
Cover Crop we recommend Hairy Vetch
both for the hill and Delta soils. 1t
should be planted in early October while
the soil is cool and moist. October
planting has yielded as much as 25 per
cent of increase in growth over Novem-
Der planting. The earlier planting will
also insure less winterkill. Hairy Vetch
should be planted at the rate of about
20 pounds per acre and should not be
planted flat. 1t should be inoculated
too. In buying Hairy Vetch see the
County Agent before it is planted and
get a supply of incubation, it costs
only a few cents, but is worth its weight
in gold to every Legume Planter.
We should be glad to discuss che ad-
vantages of Hairy Vetch to you and
assist you in providing yourself with
a supply for your farm. "Take proper
care of the soil and the soil will take
care of you"
Respectfully submitted,
B, H. COOPER, Negro Co. Agent.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
Bowling Green W.M.U.
Has Fine Program

The Bowling Green W. NJ. U. met
Monday afternoon, Sept. 18th at the
church. There were members present.
The program began by singing "Send
the Light" The scripture lesson was
read by the president, Mrs. J. F. Eu-
banks which was followed by a prayer
led by Miss Roena Tate. Europe Need
ing Baptist Pioneers" was rendered by
Mrs. J. F. Eubanks, a. F. Eubanks,
"John G. Oncker" by Miss Roena Tate,
"Baptists Pioneering in Sweden" by
Mrs. Robert Thomas, Southern Bap-
fists Pioneering in Europe" by Mrs. ].
l. Mcclellan, Training Baptist Pion-
GERS" by Mrs. Lena wilkins, Europeans
in America" by Mrs. j. w. Morris, GA
Personal Question by Roena Tate
prayer by Mrs. Lena wilkins. Two
more songs were sung and the closing
prayer was said by Mrs. ]. l. Mcclellan
REPORTER
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
Why Some Appointed
To Official Places

Many will enjoy the following story
cerdited to the Governor of Norzh
Carolina as related by the esteemed and
able editor of the Collins Commercial
as appeared in the last issue of that
splendid Mississippi weekly:
"A king desirous of going hunting
asked his weather prophet what kind of
day it would be-
"The day will be fine, Your Majesty"
said the weather prophet.
Whereupon the king in hig glee, set
out for the forest. Passing farmer
jogging along on a jackass, the King
hailed the countryman jovially:
Fine day we are going to have" said
the King.
I'm sorry, Your Majesty" replied the
farmer, but it is going to rain before
night" And it did rain. The heavens
soaked, cold and disgruntled, returned
to his castle and fired his weather
prophet. Then the King sent for the
farmer.
81 shall make him my weather
prophet" declared the king. But before
comforting the proper degree on the
farmer, the king asked:
Tell me, my good man, how did you
know it was going to rain?'
by my jackass," replied the farmer
when his ears stand up, he knows the
day will be bright; when his ears flop
over, l know we shall have rain"
"Aha!" exclaimed the king. "Then
shall appoint the jackass my weather
prophet" He did so. And from that
day to this, jackasses have held public
Offices
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
CozBURG

In sn;+o Of the inclement weather sun
dau VI mprn;na np,,e 90 large crowd attended the
ent ' aniowed pleaei'4f the numbers rendered by
Mr.. Katt and his quartet'e, a;s+ Or
pbaupss aups, NIenoT dsctson held large audience
spell-bonnd sunday afternoon as he told
of the nrogress and hardships of the
ornban cbi1dren and the love whlcf
keeps the home together
A majority of the cltlZens VI =.
burg came ont to the polls Tuesday to
vote.
In the list of new teachers at Cox
burg Consolidated School TINS sessioi'
are noted: Misses Elizabeth bahhs, MP
ley, Tenn; Lillian Sutter, Pass Chris
tian Augusta Bailey, Stewart
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20

mother Mrs. H. Y. Waterer, who has
been i'll. They were accompanied by
Miss Addie Downer who spent the time
with her aunt, Mrs. Ida Reeves.
Following a weeks visit here in the
home of her son, W. B. Farmer, Mrs.
Byrd Farmer returned Sunday to her
home at West in company with Mr.. and
Mrs Farmer and their little son, Bobby.
MI. and Mrs. j. NJ. Turner, Mr.. and
Mrs. J, f. Turner and their young sons,
John Edwin, Jr., and Kennon Bailey,
spent Sunday in the Greenwood home of
Mr. and Mrs. P B. Thomas
Misses Dora Beth Lennard and Mar
guerite Bonner with Fred Worrell, Jr,
of Tchula drove over to Moorhead Sun
day to visit Miss Make Louise Lennard
College
Messrs. W. C. Downer, P. NJ Downer,
T. S. Hill, w. E. Hill, f. E. Wynn and
W. E. Grantham of Emory looked after
business matters here the first of the
week
Mrs. w. A. Lewis and little son, Billy
came down from Greenwood Tuesday and
carried Misses jamie and Mabel Pike
home with them for a visit of several
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Baker had as theii
guest on recent date Mr.. L. H. Igor
of Belzoni.
Among this weeks shoppers in Green
wood have been noted Mrs. G. G. Grif
fin, Mrs. H. Gordon, Mrs. F. C. Flem
ming and Mrs. w. B. Farmer.
Miss Mary Gurney Parker left Tues
day for Blue Mountain College wher
she will be a member of the JUNO
I class.
! Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Vandiver Jr. drov
TO Hattiesburg the first of this wee
to spend several days with relatives o
! Mrs. Vandiver.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Harriston spen
Sunday afternoon with her parents, Nj
and Mrs. d. W. Myers in Sidon.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Callihan an
little daughter, Patty Evelyn, visite
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Blackwell and fam
lily the first of the week Mr.. Calliha
will serve as principal of a school
Carroll County this session.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
PERSONAL MENTION

Mrs. H. A. Spivey entertained as her
guests on Wednesday of last week Mrs.
W. w Neblett of Morgan City, Mrs. E.
R. Buchanan and Miss Flora Lewis.
j. H. McKie of Rulevile was re-
cent date guest at lunch in the home
of Dr. and Mrs. A. D. Chester. Misses
Agnes and Eloise Chester returned home
with him for brief visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. McGee and their little daughter.
Friends of Mrs. O. F. Jenkins are
pleased to know that she is able to be
back at her usual place in the City Drug
Store following an absence of several
days due to an attack of malaria.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Afford. We're noted
among last weeks visitors in Green
wood
Misses Eloise Chester and Ethel Lind
en- KERN left last week for NJ S. C. w.
Miss Chester is member of the senior
class of that institution, and Miss KERN
is a sophomore.
During the week end Miss Ann Archer
of Hammond, La, arrived for visit
with her father, Mr.. Edward Archer,
who is a patient in the Greenwood Hos
pital
Paul Busby of Hattiesburg, who was
en- route to Ole Miss, stopped over here
for a visit of several days with his
sister, Mrs. H. W. Vandiver, Jr Mr..
and Mrs. Vandiver accompanied him to
Grenada Sunday when he continued his
trip to the University.
Mrs. Tildon Wixon, Mrs. Coope,
Smith and Miss Ida Samuelson were
Greenwood visitors Saturday afternoon
and they enjoyed seeing personally
Kid" at the theatre.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Spivey and Misse!
Fannie Liddell, Mary Moss and Susi
White were among Saturdays Shoppers
in Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Flemming and son
Henry Forrest, went to Yazoo City Sun
day to visit their mother and grand
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
Alexander Shows Old
Pipe Kept Since 1895

j. T. Alexander was in Lexington Sat
urday and showed a souvenir of the past
in a meerschaum pipe that he had own
ed since September 5, 1895 the date also
being his birthday. The pipe is small
meerschaum and Mr.. Alexander carved
his initials and the date on it as above.
The past week he ran across it while
looking over some of his possessions
At that time Mr.. Alexander was located
at Memphis where he was studying his
profession as plumber an occupation he
followed for many years until his retire
ment a few years ago.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
CRUCER
PIT. A. ACTIVITIES

PIT. A. ACTIVITIES
Initial Meeting Held.
The local Parent-Teacher Association
held its first meeting of the season II
the high school auditorium Thursday
afternoon, September 13.
Mrs T. B. Smith, president, called
the house to order, and following the
assembley's singing the P. T. A. Song
prayer was led by Prof J. B. Patrick.
During the business session which en-
sued Mrs. Smith announced the ap-
pointment of the following committee
chairmen: Membership, Mrs. A. b.
Archer, Publications, Mrs. H. Gordon;
Finance, Mrs. Joyce Cox; Hospitality,
Mrs. S. L. White; Program, Mrs. j. 4.
Turner; Health, Mrs. G. G. Griffln and
Publicity Mrs. NJ. W. Estes. Miss Hat
tie Rose Liddell will have supervision
of the Study Club, aided by Mrs. NJ w
Estes and Mrs. f. J. Hines, who will
serve as chairman of the Library and
Attendance committees respectively.
The National 2. T. A. presidents mes
sage on Fighting the Depression" was
read by Mrs f. j. Hines. Following the
local presidents announcement con
cerning the Regional Meeting which
will be held in Durant November q
and %, Mrs j. T. Garland and Mrs. W.
S. Taylor presented in dialogue a ques-
tionaire and answers relative to the
meeting.
The program which was arranged by
Mrs. j. f. Turner had as its subject
"The Home Start" 'Blest Be The Tie
That Binds" was sung by the assemb=
lv as an opening number. Mrs. M. W.
Estes then gave a discussion of 1.-The
Climate of the Home stressing the
Importance of the relations of parents,
ideals cultivated, parents disciplinary
plan and ways in which leisure is spent.
Miss Fannie Liddell lead a discussion of
the various books, articles and short
stories suitable for reading in the home.
A talk on How Physical Surroundings
Affect the Child's Start in Life" was
made by Mrs. A. B. Archer. Mrs. Turn
er then called attention to the display
of miniature backyard playground
with simple equipment as a suggestion
to parents for their own yards. "My
Old Kentucky Home was sung as a
concluding number on the program.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
w. NJ. S. HAS MISSION STUDY

Nine members of the Methodist W. M.
S. met Monday afternoon, September
II. for mission study. Mrs. j. c. Can
non conducted the devotional using for
a scripture lesson James 2:1416. Mrs.
j. E. Turner and Mrs. H. W. Vandiver,
ST. discussed in a very interesting way
"The People and the Empire from the
second chapter of "Luzuki Looks at
Japan"
After the mission lesson plans were
made to have benefit dinner on Tues
day, September 25.
The meeting was closed with the mis-
sionary motto repeated in unison.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
Sunday Services
At Baptist Chuls|

Sunday 10 A. NJ, Sunday ShseA
B. kenna, Supt. What is true Vais4
What is false worship? Come and
from Isaiah in your Sunday School
You will be welcome.
II A. NJ, Worship Service. MI
J. Wilds, General B. Y. P. U' SesaI
for the state of Mississippi will lNu|
US. The choir will bring specla ~
2:30 P. M, Holmes County Aas
ton B. Y. P. U. Rally, at the ai LsaisA
Baptist church, Mr.. Auber "na 4 \
recting. Our church will be n0s'NJ
young people who will come ll'n
over the county. If you are il'lI. y.
in young people and want our ea.'a n..,.
benefit by their life and el'N'''
don't miss this service! 4.
$3.50 P. NJ, First Meeting Of 'I' ;,, ~
B. Y. P. us at the church '4lI !,
Intermediates! Seniors! Come Oh. AN
us organize. Be ehar'ei ~
Short meeting. MI,
1880 P. NJ. Union Service iA 4;
be held at the outdoor coui'
Methodist Church if the Ss'.al s.a
warm. Otherwise it VIII O' pa p,,
the Methodist Church builalns' ~
Judson Chastain will preacn r.;. W i,
Every Young Man Needs ,s.,, i
understanding, sympathetic m ins' s,t
young men, based on ColoSsi"a,n a;an !.
Monday 3 P. NJ. General ''0''
ing of the w. M. 5. wv
Wednesday 10 A. NJ. Ali-aay " ' p,
Rally at Goodman. 1880 r. NJ s.j
| meeting. Everybody lnVl'eu, "A hi,
M. Choir Practice. Come ""'
| sing. .,o hill d
"Who shall ascend into 'he '
Lord, .,,r nd
Or who shall stand IN III, and
" 'n'' ), Psalms q
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
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!. !. LOCAL new,

Mrs: Lloyd Tate was Gala, ~
BUS Ga. the past week s' az tocSlJ
frank Adams. She wa, SIS sl't''
from jackson by Pat MA Mr. aee'ala \
Mrs j. W. Stevens and 'pSy, N.Y.
Stevens of Pickens motor.a a's' sls
wood Sunday. ea 70 Gs|
Clyde Erwin of Helen.
ing IN the home of Mr.. ava a',, :. Il
Stevens near Pickens. N Ah h
{. j. steen of West, tra0,...
ness in Lexington WednesdsaSs' III
Mr.: IT,, and Mrs, ]. Norris Trui,, !.
er City were over Tuesday ~" W., q y
relatives in the Bethesda a., aad Fl
o. G. Tam, superintendaala lI'aa''tl
state penetentiary at parssn ' \
ped over in Lexington Tuesday y,
a short while following a %s tr;s as'
ma on business.
Frank W. Gwin of Tcbu,. ~.
ness visitor here Tuesday AND AZ ~
Advertiser a pleasant call, renss'
subscription to the paper,
Mrs. T. H. R. Brown l. -
tiVes in Arkansas this week. Ios.
eral days ago for the trim e.
TO return sometime this weol
Myrna 10y and George r.,
STEAMBOAT Quest the griuuiD.
matte story of the woman whe
ia Hari to her death and ope =.
sons best pictures, at Sta, n
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdav =, i
+. NJ. Elmore of Durant Va. l
among visitors in our CITY w. i
afternoon. "''A''
Fred Attneave of Black H,u.
looking after business and Otbe, -
in Lexington Wednesday afterpam ''
A. G. Kelly of Tchula greeted =.
here Wednesday while over a, 4s I
ness errand.
DR.. R. A. Meek and Robert ?
of Black Hawk paid Lexinpton !
ness visit Wednesday afternoon
DR.. R. P. johnson of Acona va, :.
visitors to Lexington SATURDAY.,
Henry johnson of Carrol]toD !,
ing claimed as guest of his m,
johnson and family.
Little Misses Maxine and Tootsi, u
of Harland's Greek were in Isv;,
Saturday and enjoyed an airplsps
while here.
Miss Louisa Ellison is now don,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r
Bailey who are now living in the /
recently occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
gil Ingold.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. White and Nh
Mrs. Bert Davis had the pleaspr
a visit the past week of Mr.. and
McRee of jackson.
"Treasure Island" with Wallace B
| and Jackie Cooper is the most thi
screen adventure of the year and {
mating entertainment for the entire
lily. At Star Theatre, Thursday, Ii
| Saturday, 20-21-22nd.
C. G.. Mansfield and Friday Shul
Durant were over in Lexington M
making business call.
J. L. Wiltshire of Cola has \
back to Lexington where he is asst
R. D. Hutchinson in local plumbl
mands.
| Miss Jenellis Mckay was called
Indianola this week for emerge
duties, and her place is being filled
Mrs. Lloyd Tate as chief operator da
ing the absence.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
Express Shipments
Increases 52,301 Lbs.

The local office of the Railway Ex-
press Co. has enjoyed voluminous bu-
siness since the advent of the new ex-
press rates on the same basis as freight,
that was inaugurated August 90 by the
Illinois Central Railroad and the ex-
press company, according to G. w..
Brewton of the Lexington office. At
the close of business last Saturday night,
an increase of 52,3O1 pounds of express
had been recorded and of this amount
20,092 lbs. was handled the past week.
The shipments are steadily increasing
and the new arrangement offers delivery
to your door.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20

mentioned. This sacred memory will
be handed down to our children and
when they read the epitaph on the monu-
ment that designates his final resting
place, their heads too, will bow in love
for our faithful old family physician.
noble influence will live on and it is
through this influence that eminent
Men like DR.. Phillips must die but their
manhood and womanhood is perpetuated.
RAIFORD KIILLEBRREW.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
SOCIAL FEATURES
Mrs. Flemming is Hostess to Club.

On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. F. c. Flem-
ming was most gracious hostess to her
bridge club. In the absence of Mrs. H.
w. Vandiver, Jr., Miss Addie Downer
served as substitute. Miss Flora Lewis
was winner of high score for the af-
ternoon. A delicious salad course was
enjoyed at the conclusion of the series
of games.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
Mrs. Cox Compliments Ole Miss
Students.

Mrs Joyce Cox entertained at dinner
on Thursday evening of last week in
compliment to her son, Joyce, Jr., Egg
bert Hines. Jr.. Curtis Hines and Claude
KERN. Jr., all of whom left during the
week end for Ole Miss where they are
enrolled as students.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20

stating that he had hidden WAS WAS eng
cotton cottnS seed near where hs,1, he W'i farm,
in picking on the Il. D. = K Reid y
was tried before Judge ~ .nlary, d
nesday morning Oh ro;nst him
charges being entered asaD : ease. uH
he was fined $25 in eaen "a, ~ e" sent to
to to pay his fine he will 1..o be was ss a :
county farm. The hesit Eating thai
conner in the territory
lived in Attala county
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
Executive Meeting To Be Held

Mrs. T. B. Smith, president of the
P. T. A. has called meeting of the exec
utive committee for Thursday afternoon,
September 20. All members of the board
are urged to attend.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
Delinquent Tax oa,t W.,
Is Held TmS WV

Deputy-sheriff W. Allan nloIinouert MT
Quoted the sale of lands ue ame Moil
taxes this week, beginning sam ,;st d
morning morn and concluding the ,.l l''I biil' d
ferings Wednesday, oess sonerty d
were on hand to buy in pl0p,t .ss stat'
the sale. The list this yea rs much
lengthy as in following yeal'' # wears
the land sold within the assrs, pas' it
ing redeemed by former 0
stated,
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20
Miss Moore To Wed Charles w.
Tulfair.

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Moore have an
nounced the engagement and approach
ing marriage of their daughter, Mary
Elizabeth, to MIR. Charles Ward Tulfair,
Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. W. Tulfair,
of Greenwood. The wedding will take
place early in October.
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-09-20

Davis and W. H. Nabors went to Howard
where they took in custody a negro,
Robert Brown, who had been reported
entering several negro houses near
Jones Crossing and Howard. Several ar
tlcleS of clothing were missing, officers