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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10

have AIlod 81 trimmed - lon9
seem Hhe CHEEKY friends. DoGt6oA
Il yuu are not under ~ ezpen0
for -. II may let you aHogd =
take he time 70 come hama, -
and yours, hume for Christmas"
In the envelope was H. Gheel
hat Vance had sent and 1aoteaa6
to II . ltttls dat pressed wFeadh
Of ground pine and partridge VIVA
the scent Of the Glen woods st0
on It. Vance drew q short breath:
was there to be no escape from
memory for him, this day ct al
days. when 20 much more was at
stake than usual?
All this time the hurry" letter
was travelling toward Vance who,
having thus let his mind stray altar
suddenly drew it back with a jerk.
Bring me the payroll If it u
ready" he said to Kitty Mack, AZ
if there had been no break In his
routine Of thought.
Kitty laid the book upon the desk,
and the chief began the mechanical
process of scanning the Christmas
bonus indicated by the treasurer.
AS Vance checked off nams after
name, he became conscious that
there was some one in the room
whom he had not heard enter. Rats-
ing his eyes they were held aNA
searched by those Of another. =
man who stood on the opposite side
of the desk. His figure, rather
above the medium height, might b.
either stout or spare, hidden az Il
was by the folds Of a loose travel
ing coat. The massive, wei set
head, the hair close cropped ut The
sides, but falling heavily back from
the broad forehead, suggested
strength at rest, while the deep-set
dark eyes flashed with the inner
light Of comprehension, and tbs
firm, fexible-cornered lips seemed
at once to promise words of hvmau
sympathy and cheer.
However little Of this Vance might
have realized, the hasty expression
Of annoyance at the interruption
died on his lips, even though the
unspoken questions who are you.
that failed to send in either card
of message? What do you wishT"
were still asked by his eyes.
IT see that you have received
Philip Knox's letter." the man 70
Piled, glancing toward the envelcpe
on the desk. II am The Stranger
whom he has sent to your gate"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10
p Il III

So surprised was Vance at the
mans quiet confidence in his wei
come that, without voicing The
words he had intended to wire
Knox, he extended his hand ecross
the desk to The Stranger, with an
apology for the fact tina. he could
not leave with him for home before
six o'clock. Instead Of the brief
finger touch Of conventional greet.
ing, Vance's hand was held in ,
grasp that thrilled with the pleas
ure Of recognition and seemed to
Say: IT have known you before r.
some time, somewhere. ever though
we neither Of us remember the TX
act place.; the sort Of handclasp
that bridges time and space AID
reaches the heart.
"You will find that a comf0r'rh'e
seat" Vance said present .
tioning to a deeply upholstered e.iair
by the hearth corner.
"How wonderful the lights -:
yonder," The Stranger sa.1, a. nc
rested his arms urtors the l. II
window sill tina. was almost " a
level with his char back. ." -
glow like Goals, some are s.eely
cold, some are soc:able. and ore
remote, while others flash a. ICY
sweep along as though the ca IT
the wind-blown desert seas .rg
skyward had turned into S r.. "
a sight such as this mu N
you. my friend, when n. "a. 8
work is DONE"
Days work done? HOY @hat
do you mcan?" Vance = D.
ruptly, with an air az 81 n.
for in the lapse OF a ssnge -
his attention had returned - Ire
papers or the desk Oh yss IN
the electric itgnts or The IS 30
ers. she bridge and alona III er
front ard harhsnr ] don't h "a:
| see anything refreshing y n,
however. incr%s ~ cxI *
property rathes."
II no 81 C06IfAuFip
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10
CIVIL SERVICE TO
HOLD EXAMINATIONS

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced open
competitive examinations as fol-
lows:
Senior medical officer-female
(psychiatry), $4,000 a year; juni
or medical officer (psychiatric
resident), $4,000 a year, st. Eliz
abeths Hospital, Washington. d.
20. az
Biologist (wildlife manage
ment), $500 a year, Soil Con-
servation Service, Department of
Agriculture.
Full information may be OBJ
tanned from the Secretary OF the
United States Civil Service Board
OF Examiners at the post office
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10
II-Continued.

81 suppose you saw that para
graph in the Herald about Vance?"
Haviland said. "It is beyond me
how things get started on the news
road. 1t really seem as if a num-
Der Of people have only to think
a thing to have it cast into type.
I had no idea of taking the initiative
myself, Robertson, until / found
that you had figured out the diff
fculty on precisely the same lines.
Vance is honest technically, and a
hard worker who sticks close to
business, still"
TOO sticking plaster close, MOTH
Ing can move" calculated the other
from over his spoonful Of soup.
That's It'll" assented Haviland.
Expense cutting and secrecy is all
very well in its way. but carried
too far 1t prevents the development
of any new brains in the business,
and it's on new brains that the
future depends. Present conditions
may suit Vance well enough; he
has all the business details tied in
bundles and hung to his fingers with
strings. But suppose that he
dropped suddenly. what then? He
has no understudy, no one between;
a. is against his principles. You
can't play much Of a game OF chess.
Robertson, with only the king and
pawns."
A period Of silence followed, when
dense rings of smoke f1oated over
the partition. At first Vance re-
solved to join the men and have
II out with them then and there.
Then this appeared to be yielding
too great an advantage. for these
men were only two out Of a board OF
eleven. While he hesitated the talk
began again, but this time n q
vein so impossible OF discussion thai
Vance motioned to the waiter fol
his check, doubling the tip, a rash
act for him, with a gesture to sig
Nifty that he wished to leave I'm
observed.
What has changed Vance so?'
had been Robertson's query, grow
ing voluble in his turn, for l heal
that he's just as rigid at home a.
elsewhere. Do you remember hal
a dozen years ago when you ant
i went out to Riverton to urge hin
to take his present job? We board
ed a wrong train and didn't arriv'
until almost dark. There on IN
porch was Eleanor. all fluffy Whit
and pink. tucked up in a ham
mock, with Tommy boy alongside
and Vance feeding her with straw
berries that he picked from a httl
TWO by four patch in the yaro
She was too contented to reali
cara much about what we had
say, and, when / explained In de
,ail, she gave a frightened look 9
rge and SAID: Please don't max
Il easy for US to go to the city
IN afraid, oh! I'm afraid OF IT.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10
JUNIOR COLLEGE OF
STATE HOLD DEBATES

According to word received
from Commissioners Office IN
jackson, Wednesday morning the
debate semifinals and finals Tor
winning teams in Mississippi Ju-
Nor Colleges will be held on the
campus Of Holmes Junior College
Friday, Decmeber IL.
The Holmes debaters were WIN
ners in Trinangle number three
and Clarke College of Newton
Miss, won in Trinangle four
Poplarville was winner IN iran
gle number one ad Summit IN
Triangle number two.
Beginning Friday afternoon a.
l 80 Poplarville and Summit
teams will meet. At the same
hour Holmes and Clarke team wlil
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10
Gee YOUTH RECEIVES
PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT


Calvin W. Carr, q, son of Mrs
Letha Carr, Rolling Fork, has Sc
cured private employment after
being enrolled in the Will Whit
tington Camp of the CCC. He
will be employed with the State
Highway Department as a truck
driver.
During his enrolment in the
camp Carr worked as a regular
member in connection with park
roads and earth dam in the
Holmes County park, and later as
a member of the kitchen force in
the army overhead.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10
CHRISTMAS CANTATA GIVEN
SUNDAY AT BAPTIST CHURCH

A Christmas cantata will be
'esented at the First Baptist
,hurch Sunday evening at the
regular hour of worship. The choir
will cnoslst of so trained voices
rom the Holmes Junior College
Glee Club, under the direction of
Miss Ida Hickman. The choir
will be accompanied by an orches-
ira.
The cantata includes many
beautiful solos and choruses.
Much time and preparation has
been spent on the production, and
it promises to be well worth while.
Everybody is cordially invited.
The program will start at 7 80.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10

animals will be liberated after the
trapping season, ending January
81, in order to replenish the sup
ply. x
Chairman III Intyre said that
the commission had purchased 200
''black coons'' to be placed In
the state with the grey" coons
in an effort to cross them for
production of the highly priced
"silver side" coon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10
not to lend it.

That fellow Tugwell may be a
brain truster, but he looks like a
playboy to us.
he's going into the mo-
lasses business in New York -
sort of sugar daddy now.
The only auto accident Secre-
tary Rhea Blake Of the Delta
Chamber of Commerce ever had
was on his way home from a safe
|ty meeting.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10

Cleveland, Miss. Announce
ment of the Christmas holiadys
at Delta State Teachers College
has been made. The Holiday
Season will begin Friday, Deem
Der Is, at noon. Glasses will be
resumed on Monday, January 4,
1887, at s o'clock:
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10

or customhouse in any city which
has a post office of the first or
second class, or from the United
States Civil Service Commission,
Washington, ID. G.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10

Then there was the sweet young
thing who said she didn't know
anything about politics except
that she liked the smell of a cigar
and didn't mind if the younger
politicians kissed a baby like her
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10

The boy whose daddy started
the big fire in the Delta a few
days ago says they were just try
ing to clear their own farm.
- we hope he doesn't some
time dig a little ditch in the levee
to irrigate his garden.
They've had to change the
plans about Billy Snider riding
the donkey - Billy weighs 221,
the donkey 1913.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10

And then there is the farmers
daughter who thinks she's going
to be in clover because she's SOW
ing q few wild oats.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10

meet. Winners form these deba-
ties will enter the finals to be held
at Z 100, Friday night.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10

Suggested sign along Mississip-
PTS new highways: "This is Gods
country. Don't drive like hell"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1936-12-10

A voungster up at Scared-to-
tell-you SMILED so long that his
teacher got exasperated and ask
ed him if he had a handkerchief.
- to which he replied that
he did. but his mother told him
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-05-22

courtship of the male grouse nj
more need be said. 1t is a perfor-
mance that once witnessed is never
forgotten. The drumming which
is a vital part of the courtship per-
Torrance is accomplished by
lean of the wings which repeat
edly strike the air over the back
Here, however, we have a combina
ton of methods, for the grouse
depends not only on sound but
also on the display of his very
prominent ruffs and crest. The
feather modification necessary
here to produce this sound is some
what less than it is in the so-called
Drumming Snipe where the plum
age modification is much more
noticeable and the effects although
different are caused in a manner
somewhat similar.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-05-22
Various Classes
Elect Officers
For Next Year

At class meetings last week, the
election of new officers were held.
The class of 81 elected Eddie
Gehring as their president. Eddie
has been active in school affairs for
the past three years and he is very
capable of filling the office to
which he has been chosen. Other
officers elected by the new-coming
Seniors are Paul Caldwell, vice
president; Dorothy Hopper, secre-
tary; William Gerhardt, treasurer.
E. K. Whitner will lead the class
of '3s assisted by Lloyd Wilmer:
vice-president; Caroline Croft:
secretary; Edith Smith, treasurer.
The officers of the present fresh
men class will be Samuel Pritchard.
president; John Lundholm. vice
president, Polly Stonebreaker, secre-
tary; Vincent Haag, treasurer.
With such a fine list of students
as leaders, we are assured OF an &C
tive and successful year.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-05-22

too much time to stop and prepare
a meal-to say nothing of going into
the kitchen every five minutes to see
how tne stew is stewing.
And that's another thingl Why is
it that stew is almost as synonymous
with cleaning day as turkey is with
Thanksgiving Day7 Is it because
stew is one of the least evil of the
cooking evils? Whatever the case
may be, we are here not to under
mine cleaning day and stew, but to
uplift them.
The meal problem on busy clean
ing days has now been solved to the
whole family's advantage. You may
carry on the cleaning tasks without
kitchen Interruptions and still serve
the family a fine dinner by prepar-
ing this meal in the Thrift Cooker
of a modern automatic electric range.
Cooks Complete Meals
The Thrift Cooker Is the large
economy unit installed In the cook
ing top of the electric range. Foods
may be cooked in this well-insulated
container without danger of burning
or scorching, and without requiring
a watchful eye. In fact, 50 well con-
trolled and disciplined are the Thrift
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-05-22
Gerhardt Appointed
Business Manager

With the publication of this
issue, the new staff of the Pioneer
begins its job of making this
newspaper the vital element which
it should be on the campus. The
selection of the editor for the
college year 1867 was the re-
suit of a new plan under which
each of the candidates for the Of
flee of editor was given the OPP
%portunity to prove his ability by
having complete charge of one
issue. The results of these test
issues had a decided bearing on
the selection of the new head of
the paper by the faculty publica-
tions committee. At the recent
Pioneer banquet a straw vote was
taken from the members of the
current years staff. Those COM
peting for the position of Pioneer
chief were: Christopher Moss,
who edited the issue of March 81;
Herbert Stoolman, who edited the
issue appearing on April s; and
Paul Strauch, whose issue was pub
lished on April u. Lots were
drawn to determine the order of
the c%ontendent's tryouts. The final
decision of the publications COM
mittee was that Mi. Stoolman wa
to be the new editor. Herbie has
rendered three years of excellent
service to the Pioneer, and much is
expected of him in the ensuing
year. The publications committee
also appointed William Gerhardt
to the position of Business Mana.
ger, in recognition of the capable
and valuable service which he ha.
rendered during the past three
years.
Mr.. Stoolman has appointed the
following assistant editors: Naomi
Yopp, who has been promoted from
the position of managing editor,
which she filled very efficiently
last year; Frazer Poole, who has
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-05-22
Stoolman New Editor
OF 1867 Pioneer

long been one of the Pioneers
best columnists; and Paul Staruch,
whose long experience fully equips
him for the job.
Melva Peifly's energetic repor-
torial services for three years has
earned her the office of news edi-
tor, while Dave Schnevley will BE-
the assistant news editor. Though
he has been here only a year, Luther
Hoopesable and willing assistance
rendered in setting up the past
years paper fully justifies his ap-
%pointment as managing editor for
the coming year. Eddie Gehring
is retained from last year as sports
editor. The girls sports will be
covered by Annette Stonebraker,
who fills the position left open by
Ia graduate. The general reporters
and typists remain practically the
same. 1t is hoped that the in
coming freshman class of 1867
will add much fresh and potential
talent to the reportorial staff.
MI. Stoolman has stated that the
policy of he new Pioneer will be to
reflect the opinions and ideas of
the students in the best journalistic
manner possible.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-05-22

Times wheels turn, and another
year rolls around, another Senior
class prepares to leave the Alma
Mater. Often as is this occur
renee, it is never without mingled
feelings of joy and sadness. that
those left behind watch the Senior
class go. Especially, to the Jun
Tors, the incoming Seniors" is this
feeling strong. The graduating
class is still clearly remembered by
them, in mixed feelings, from their
administrations to the baby class
in "Frosh-Soph" days. Old enmi-
ties of those days have of courss
long ago been forgotten, and in
their places are sincere regards for
the examples and leadership trails
hat were blazed by the now-leav-
ing Seniors.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-05-22

ton a wider respect and regard for
the Honor System was noted,
Every major examination period
saw some students on trial for
cheating and the students became
almost universally convinced hat it
was better not to cheat. And now
with the Inauguration of another
Student Government President we
hear again the cry for continued
and better conduct under the
Honor System. Rather han have
obedience under fear the present
student administration would urge
obedience in spirit. To place spirit
in the place of fear would make the
Honor System almost ideal. Then,
however, its influence would not
only be felt in the class room and
during periods of examinations but
its effect would also be evident in
campus life in general, in the dor
mitory on the athletic field, in
student assembly,, everywhere
there would prevail a feeling and
reverence of Honor. When once
this condition is realized money
will stop disappearing, professors
will be able to leave classrooms dur
ing examinations, students govern
ment can turn to other important
duties, and the college will he able
to publish rightfully and properly
that 1.-THE Honor System prevails at
Catawba College,"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-05-22
Stadium Plans
Begin To Take
De finite Shape

Before the arrival next fall of
both new and old students, out
standing improvements and chang
es will have taken place in the ap-
pearance of the campus. The
erection of two new faculty
homes and a new football grand
stand are the most important con-
struction projects which have
taken place in several years.
Plans are being drawn up by
Charles E. Knott, of Durham, n.
c., for the construction Of two
faculty homes on the south side
of Summit Avenue and West In
mes street, opposite the Newton
Apartment and the home of DR..
Allen K. Faust. These homes will
be occupied by DR.. Raymond Jen-
kins and DR.. David E. Faust. They
will be one and a half story build
ings; each will contain wen rooms
and be equipped with all modern
conveniences. Because Of the re-
moval of these faculty members
from the Newton Apartment, the
second floor of that building will
be used as a girls dormitory.
The new football stand will be
of the most modern type both in
style and equipment. Measuring
PAS feet in length, it will easily
accommodate 1000 people on its
thirteen tiers of seats. Each tier
will be ten inches higher than the
one in front so that every specta-
tor may have a clear view of the
entire playing field. Surrounding
the football field yet will within
the stadium is to be constructed a
full quarter mile track. To avoio
crowding and waiting to secure
admittance there will be three
rear entrances to the stand; one
at each end and one in the middle
of the stand, with a ticket office
at each entrance. In front of the
stand there will be a board walk.
A covered press box will provide
a needed accommodation for news
paper representatives. On that
portion of the track before the
stand there is to be erected a plat
form for the use of the band. Flag
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-05-22
Faculty Plans
For This Summer
Vary Greatly

'What do you plan to do this
SUMMER" This is a question
which has been circulating around
the campus. Mr.. A. Rich is 60
ing to Florida for two weeks, and
then he plans to go North and
study in New York. DR.. A. K.
Faust will teach M term of sum-
mer school. He may go North
to Main and visit a brother. DR..
Jenkins has decided that instead of
alternating this summer, he will
visit New York city and study
in Vassar library. Both DR.. Rice
and DR.. D. E. Faust plan to teach
the first session of summer school
and then go North.
'Where shall we spend the sum-
mer?" asked Mrs. Cleaver to Mr..
Cleaver.
"Oh, I thing it will be Alaska
this year"
When MI. Whitener and Miss
Anderson were asked this ques-
ton, the response was, work, as
usual" Mr.. Whitener will at
tend a meeting of the general
synod of the Evangelical and Re-
formed church at Fort Wayne,
Indiana, on the 10th Of June.
Miss Lantz will be away from
the college off and on during the
summer, but she has no definite
plans as yet.
Mrs. Kline will leave the North
heat behind her and find
refuge in her New Hampshire
home, where the mosquitoes don't
bite Gas hardy and the sun doesn't
scorch one.
Professor Dearborn will go to
his ''home, sweet home," in Ne
braska and there renew all his
acquaintance and catch up with
all that has happened during his
absence.
Professor Mary Omake will re-
turn to Camp Accomac, which is
located somewhere among the
in Maine. Miss Omake
is a counselor there and s%upervises
the instruction of Hockey and
various other sports.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1936-05-22
The Honor System

The Honor System at Catawba
has undergone a determined trial
Honor System under these regula-
during the past few years. Three
wears ago there was an Honor Sys-
TEN only in name. The catalogue
announced that "the Honor Sys-
tenn prevails at Catawba College,
But it didn't take the incoming
students more than one six-weeks
period to learn that the supposed
Honor System was very weak ard
that the Senate was miserably lax
in enforcing its equations. With
the Inauguration of the Student
Government President in 1884, the
Honor System was brought to the
fore and students almost unaim-
were convicted of breaking the
ously signed pledges to refrain from
breaking the Honor System and to
report those seen breaking it in the
final examinations that season.
This experiment proved to be Of
little practical value and the follow
ing session saw more drastic and
persistent efforts to bring about
general obedience to the system.
In a more practical way the fol-
lowing student administration adj
opted regulations that the profess
sors should remain in their class
rooms and a Senator should also be
present. After several students