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The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24
ST. JOHN AME. CHURCH
The Friendly Church"
DIR. II. A. Adams, Pastor

Sunday was another Banner
day at st. John. The Sunday
School started the day with a very
fine attendance. The little ones
we're glad to have Bishop Gregg
T. speak to them.
Dir. Gregg brought the inspir-
ins. message, taken from Psalms
$40. "In their light shall we see
lipf>t." His subject was, "The
Fountain of Life" His message
viii long live in the hearts of those
who heard him, especially those
vsso know country life. Those
who have lived in the country could
y . help seeing some of their child
bod days all over again, as they
60 listening to the voice of the
! P'vhop as he painted one beautiful
picture of home life after anoth-
en- One could sit for hours and new
=" i've of listening to Bishop Gregg
% he paints the most interesting
! pictures in words.
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24
A TEMPLE CME
CHURCH
Rev. l.. A. Storey, pastor
Beatrice Gray, reporter

Sunday school opened at 9:30
with a goo ~dastendance. DR.. d. w.
Gooden was the speaker for the
Junior Church. Rev. Storey preach
ed to a large congregation. Each
Sunday his m seem to be
better and better. He preached
from Mark. "a.
The Loyal Matrons Club gave
a Pre-Chrsitmas Tea Sunday af-
terncon at the home of Mrs. Lu-
die Thomas. Epworth League still
has a good attendance and I'm
terest is still very good. Rev.
Storey again preached Sunday
night. Visitors were: Mrs. Robert
Smith, Pleasant Green Mrs. Lewis
Stromile, Mount Valvary; Isram
Johnson; Mrs. Walter Seals; Mrs
Ashly Simmons.
Rev. Storey was called to Ma
gnola Arkansas, Tuesday by the
death of his brother. A program
and Christmas tree will be sponsor
cd by the Sunday school Saturday
night. All members of the church
arc expected to attend. Come and
bring your friends. Also bring
your presents to be placed on the
thee.
Sunday night at 500 a pageant
"Tho Star Lighted Path will be
presented. More han 80 persons will
take part.
Characters: Announcer, Mrs.
Vera Harris; Shepherds: Norman
Gray, Willie Fountain, Herman
Washington; Wiseman: Curtis
Brown, Johnnie Foutain, Versie Lee
Norvell, Naomi, Bernice Gray, Ra-
chel, Mrs. Bertha Bell, Mary, Mrs.
Effie Moore; Joseph, Mrs. H. L.
Crib; %soloist, Mrs. Lucy Ma Britt.
Others taking part in the pro-
gram are: Clarice Washington,
Louise Godfrey, Pauline Williams,
Mildred Wiley, Charlotte and Dor
cthy Hayes.
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24
MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. f. p. Jones, pastor
Forysteen Burroughs, reporter

Morning services were as usua.
with a touching sermon by the
pastor from the subject: "Christ-
ian Sentiment. Text Matthew 1e
Chapter.
Another year has rolled by and
again we witnessed the sixth an
nual White Gift Service, celebrat-
ing the birthday of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ. The decor
ations were lovely as always and
each year a new note is added to
the beautiful decorations. The
windows were unusually dressed
and outstanding in their beauty.
Each window had a picture taken
from the life of Christ in color and
when the lights went on at night
and even in the day time the eff
iect was that of stained glass win
'dows. Even the floor was all
dressed up in nice new runners.
The program consisted of sing
ing by the Choir assisted by the
Quartet from Hillside Presbyterian
Church and the Ladies Trio from
Pilgrim Baptist Church. The Lit
erary side of the program was TAX
en- care of by Mrs. Jones who gave
a reading telling of the greatness
and the magnitude of the gift of
Jesus Christ to the world. Rev.
Jones in a flowing white silk robe,
conducted the program. The city
service orchestra also helped to
make the program a success by
giving their time and service. Mrs.
Pearl Ray Gibson also gave a
beautiful song number.
We came home from this affair
so inspired, so filled with the sac-
redness of Christmas and all that
ut meant. We feel indebted | am
sure, to Rev. and Mrs. Jones who
introduced this beautiful service
to Omaha.
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24

The choir was near its full cap
acity and was glad TO have the ser.
vices of Messrs. Sam Turner. Drake
and ]. F. Allison.
The Sunday School will have it,
program Saturday night Decem
Der oath and the Choir will hav'
its special Christmas music Sunday
night December 25th at the even.
ing services.
The choir is working very hare
to have this music just what yot
VII like best.
The sick of the church r Bro
L. M. Goodlett and Bro. George
Ray. Bro. Ray was able to be out
to hear Bishop Gregg last Sunday
There are other sick members
whose names have not been pass
ed in, but we pray for their COM
fort Of our little friend mike" the
baby grandson of DR.. Adams.
Now that the year of 1888 is
growing near the end, why not
check up on yourself and see how
you stand with your obligations
to your church and try to get them
o. KID before the new year comes.
Start the New Year with a new
stand to do better than you've ever
done before.
We we're glad to see so many
visitors at st. John last Sunday.
As there were too many to name
we will not try, but we invite you
to come again.
Make yourself a present of a
subscription of your local paper
50 that you may keep posted on
your Church, Social and Fraternal
news.
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24
SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. +. II. Hilson, pastor
Anita Depp-Y Young, reporter

Services at the Salem Baptist
Church were we'll attended. Sunday
school opened at 9.30 with a good
attendance.
Cur pastor Rev. Hilson, took the
stand at IL o'clock andl preached
2 very instructive sermon. Subject
was: Gifts"
Ordinatio nservices for Rev. j.
Reagan were well attended.
The BYPU opened at 800 P. NJ.
and a very interesting session
was enjoled.
The Christmas program sponsor
ed by Mrs. Bertha Smith was very
appropriate for the Christmas sea-
son. The following took part: Ken
meth Young accompanied by his
sister, Miss Bertha Young, Carrie
Harris, Donald Moore, Terry and
Ezra l.. Young Jr.
The night services were opened
at 800 P. NJ. The pastor brought
the massage. Subject: "Out of
Egypt Have | Called Ny Son."
Mr.. Walter Coleman of 2519
Charles St.. was a new addition
to the church.
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
Clarinda, Iowa

Sunday school opened at the
usual hour with the superintendent
in charge. A good lesson was had
and the superintendent read an in
teresting story for the review of
the lesson.
Morning service was high spirit,
and the pastor brought forth a
stirring message which was full of
thoughts.
Tho afternoon program was a
great success, and a large group
was present. Mrs. Ferry reported.
The leading state, which was Kan
sas. and we had a wonderful time.
Evening service was the spot
light service. The pastor brought
forth another stirring sermon. sub
jet: "a DERIVATION with God"
The Spirit was very high. Sun
day evening Dec. 18th. We will
have a White Gift Service. You
are welcome to attend this great
service.
Mrs. Anna Nash, Mother Nash
and Deacon Washington are on the
s'ck list. Come to Clarinda anC
have a happy Christmas.
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24

Sunday school was opened at
9:45 by the superintendent Edna
Mitchell.
Forty-five minutes was devoted
to the lesson. There was a fair
attendance.
HOO service was opened by the
Choir singing. Our beloved pastor
read the scripture lesson from ST.
Matthew 22:35-46. The text was
from Matthew 22.42. Subject:
"What Think Ye of Christ The
pastor preached a wonderful SER
men.
At six o'clock the Young Peoples
Union met. The meeting was opened
by Sister Doletha Watson. The les
sen was taught by Sister Edna
Mitchell.
AT the 500 service, the service
wa opened by the Choir singing,
The Lord is in His Holy Temple
The massage was brought by the
past from Act. 1890.
Tuesday night, the Pastors Aid.
Wednesday night regular service.
friday night the city Wide Mis-
sion will hold the benefit SER
vices with US. The movement is
t. give baskets out to the poor
and needy also the fund raised will
&C to the supply coal for some. Rev.
Crowed will deliver the sermon.
Saturday night the Christmas
Eve the Junior Usher Board will
give their program and the Sum
day School Christmas Tree spon-
sorea by Sister Helen Lee and Sis
ter Edna Mitchell. All are welcome.
There will be a service at 500
p. m. Christmas morning sermon
conducted by our pastor. We will
also holda candle service.
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24

think but he is a fool in love, can
e nor hear anything and galway:
taking about the wonderful girl
he is going to marry. Should ]
tell him the truth?
Answer:
Time alone a tell the conse-
ouences of this deception. In Civ
ing advice to your faithless fri
ends you have gone about as far
as you can go without causing I'M
due friction which might involve
your family in embarrassing sit
u~ations. Not knowing Floyds tenn
perment, l would not advise you
to confide your knowledge to him.
And since he is madly in love with
the girl and apparently would not
believe anything but god of her why
not let faith take its course and
keep your nose out. We will ignore
Jimmy, which is a good idea all
the way around and remember that
the strongest of two wills usually
wins out. Let's hope that the girl
is not as bad as she appears TO be
and that when and if the wedding
takes place that the over towering
love and confidence which Floyd
holds for her will be so strong and
compelling that she will be morally
strengthened by his devotion and
in comparison will note what an
Indispensable cad Jimmy was. AL
though there will be a bitter taste
in the memory of what has gone
on before, she in realizing her
will perhaps put forth ex-
ira effors to amend for her wrong
doings.
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24
LOVE MAD YOUTH HEAPS AF.
FICTION UPON PLFERING
FIAkCEE
DEAR MISS WATERS:

Floyd and Jimmy were my school
pals. Our friendship has grown
with the years. A day seems in
complete without a meeting be-
tween the three of us. I've been
happily married for three years,
and am the father Of a fine 10
month old baby girl. Floyd is en-
gagged to a girl who also attended
school a the same time we did. |
don't think that Jimmy will ever
marry and from this my problem
arises. Floyd's fiancee has been
more than friendly with Jimmy
for quite a while and her impend-
ing wedding which is scheduled for
February has only seemed to inten-
sify her improper relations. Floyd
works mostly at night, so is igno-
rant of what is happening. He
thinks the girl is a perfect angel.
Idolizes her. Knowing all parties
as | do, / have talked To Jimmy
and the girl as if they were my
brother and sister but without sue
cess. The girl while not admitting
anything, claims that she will be
true when married. She seems to
want to do the right thing but has
no will power whenever Jimmy is
concerned. Jimmy makes no pro-
misses whatsoever, says his con-
science does not bother him at all,
that such carrying on is all a part
of life. He infers. in his carefree
manner, that | should keep my
nose out of other peoples affairs.
| have tried to ignore this farce,
but when I see them all together,
Floyd really loving the girl, she
pretending, and Jimmy acting as
if his interest is elsewhere but
watching the girl out of the corner
Of his eys, I cannot help but be
interested in what the consequences
might be: l have limited to Floyd
in a round about way, that things
were not as smooth as he might
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24
PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST
Rev. Peynolds. pastor
Villa Mae Ross. reporter

Sunday school cpepned at 900
with the superintendent presiding.
An interesting discussion was rem
dered.
Al the morning service the de-
sotional service was led by the
deacons. Prayer for the sick of the
church by Rev. Caldwell. An in
spring ermo vas preached by
Rev. Reynolds. Visitors were Mrs.
Maudest Fuller of Mount Zion Bap-
list church, Young ton, Ohio.
BYPU classes was held at six
o'clock with the presiding. Tea
chers took charge of their classes
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24
THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING
GOD CWFF
Elder NJ. l.. Steele. pastor
Mrs. Kathryn Steele, reporter

Sunday school opened at 9:45
with superintendent Brother p. Ro-
binson in charge. Subject: "Old
and New Commandments" The les
5 was tsug nissly and many
god th-sg'' were 'sl--l. At 11:15
the nsster brought forth an in
spring message from Psalms 23:1.
Text; "a good shepherd" A good
WI lay down his life for his flock.
A. 200 the pastor with Elder
G. A. Brayboy and Elder E. Clark
motored to Lincoln Nebraska. There
they rendered a wonderful ser
mon service in Belmont. The word
o. God was really preached.
The Bible Band met at 600 and
was taught by Sister Nj. Watson
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24
CHRIST TEMPLE CHURCH
Rev. L. NJ. Relf. pastor
Edna Pankey. reporter

Sunday school opened with a
splendid attendance. Our pastor
preached two inspiring sermons
The morning message was espec-
rally good. The text was found in
81. Matthew 1:21. We were glad
to welcome home our pastors wife
who will be our guest over the holi-
days. Come out and worship with
us visitors are always welcome.
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24
MI. CALVARY COMMUNITY
CHURCH

Rev. Z. W. Johnson, Paa.or
Mrs. Edna Mitchell. Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24

from Luke 6. It was a good lesson
well enjoyed due to the fact that
everyone got in the lesson.
At S:15 Elder A. Crum brought
forth a wonderful message. The
subject: II Be Lifted Up" He
made it very clear in many ways
how we can lift Him up. The SER
mon was highly enjoyed by all.
Prayer meeting Wednesday
night.
Women's Work Thursday night.
We are asking all to come and
join us in our work.
Christmas program Sunday night
at 300.
You are always welcome at the
Church of God.
The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24
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You can secure a Loadstone by
sending 81 for 2. Don't wait, mail
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The Omaha guide., 1938-12-24
CHURCH NEWS

for 20 minutes. The discukison
was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Edith
Cortell rendered a program which
was highly appreciated.
Evening worship was opened at
500 p. NJ. The devotional service
was led by the deacons. The ser
mon which Rev. Reynolds preached
was inspiring to all who listened.
Watch meeting viii be held Satur-
day night, December 81, 1889, be-
ginning at 1000 P. NJ. Come one
and come all.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-03-24
REVIVAL SERVICES AT
METHODIST CHURCH

Special revival services will be-
gin at the Methodist Church Str
day, April 3, at II o'clock. TIE
Rev. L. P. WATSON will preach
the opening sermon. Rev. W. G.
pastor at Indianola. will
arrive in the afternoon and will
preach that night and twice a day
throughout the week. Services
will be at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing and 80 in the evening. 4
good choir will add much to the
interest of the meeting. Many
people of the community have
heard Rev. Mr.. Newman and
know what a splendid preacher he
is. A great treat is in store for
the church loving people of the
community and we extend a most
cordial welcome to the people of
all churches to hear this eloquent
visiting preacher. Begin with us
on Sunday, the opening day.
X. S. Lewis
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-03-24
PLANS FOR Meet.
Near COMPLETION
)vER 500 CHILDREN WILL
COMPETE APRIL !

Over 500 school children OF the
elmentary grades in Holmes coun,
|ty will participate in the annual
dax. meet to be held in Lex
|mgton FRIDAY, April 7, accore:
ing to Miss Dorothy McBee, coun.
|ty superintendent Of education,
The event is countrywide and
over 1900 school children from
every part of the county will at
tend.
Athletic contests will be held
for boys and girls in all age
groups and prizes will be award
ed by the merchants and business
men of Lexington.
A loving cup will be presented
he school winning the most
oints. Goodman won the cup
last year and competition is ex'
pected to be keen this year fol
the honor.
Durant, Tchula, Pickens, Lex
ngton and the Junior College
will have their bands participant
ng in the field day and one Of
| he features wall be the march
lround the square at the begin
ming Of the day.
Rules regarding the events Of
he day have already been pub
ished in this paper and anyone
desiring further details is asked
to, contact his school principal.
A list Of the prizes will be made
it a later date.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-03-24
EXTINCTION JAYCEES
OBSERVE LADIES' NIGHT

Members of the Lexington Ju
lior Chamber Of Commerce oh
served ladies' night Tuesday with
o banquet at the Village Inn
which was attended by IS mem
bers and their wives.
An informal program was pre-
scented by dance students OF Mrs.
)ebaux N. Ackley, which was
greatly enjoyed. Those taxing
,art were Pauline Holder and
Patsy Kier, Jean Ackley, Virginia
Holder and Billy Holloman. En-
lily Ann Mott sang several vocal
numbers and music was furnished
throughout the evening by the
high school orchestra.
DR.. R. N. Stephenson filled the
post of master of ceremonies and
kept the guests in a high state
of merriment all evening.
The program committee for the
occasion was composed of Pat
Barrett, William Moses and Ed
Holloman.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-03-24
Municipal Election
To Be Held May 3rd
AGENTS CHECK
ALLOTMENT FIGURES

County Agent T.. M. Williams,
and his assistant, U. G. William
son, will leave Friday for Jack
son where they will be engaged
in checking the allotmelt figures
for Holmes county with the state
allotment board They will be
gone three or four days.
Holmes county farmers will be
rallocated a little over 80 per cent
for cotton this year of the total
number Of acres in cultivation last
year according to the present
law.
When Mr.. Williams eeturns
from jackson community meet
Iings will be held to make any di-
vision necessary for ind;vidnal
cases.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-03-24
Durant CCC Camp
wed To Alabama
DURANT MEN
RECEIVE SAFETY AWARDS

Eight residents of Durant, Miss.
are the proud possessors today Of
cards bearing the signature Of L.
A. Downs, president of the Ill:lois
Central System, and testifying to
the fact that the bearer has CON-
pleted five or more consecutive
years with a perfect record in ac-
cident prevention.
Names and records are as fol-
A. r. Jenkins, engineer, IL
years; J. G.. York, engineer, ~
years; w. s. Kicks, section FORE
man, IL years. j. e. Sims, engi-
neer, 8 years; r. M. Lyon, con-
ductor, Z years; HI. j. Baine, loco.
6 years; j. 7. Nicely,
6 years; w. A.. Auten, B.
& B. foreman, 5 years.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-03-24
HOLMES GIRL TO SING
IN CONCERT AT M. S. G. W.

M s C. w, Columbus, Miss
Miss Martha McCreary, West,
Junior at Mississippi State College
for Women, will Sing in the an
nual spring concert of the De-
partment of Music which will be
given in Whitfield auditorium at
8 P. M. March rs
Miss McCreary will sing "Be-
side Thy Cradle Here l Stand"
by Bach and "No Candle Was
There and No Fire" On this
program the music of the symphc
ny orchestra is being presented un
der the direction of Mr.. Theodore
Russell. The orchestra will be
assisted by the glee club 0ndtr
the direction Of Mr.. Adoiph Vi
ser.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-03-24
CANDIDATES
MUST QUALIFY
WITHIN week
MARCUS LOVE CHAIRMAN OF
ELECTION COMMITTEE

Durant will 60 to the polls on
Jay 3 to elect municipal officers
according to an announcement to-
ay of Marcus Love, chairman Of
the executive committee. Other
members Of the committee are Ho
race Weir, SECRETARY, Miss Wini-
fred Mcintyre, Claud Wilkes and
w. G. Martin.
Officers to be electd are mayor.
city clerk, marshal and five mem
bers Of the board Of aldermen
No candidates have announced a.
yet. x
Present city officials are W. Il.
Howell mayor; Mrs. Charlotte
CressweH city clerk; w. e. Dur
ham, marshal; l.. II. Hays, F. ".
McCullar, R. E. Irby, j. e. Daniel
and G G. Van Keuren, aldermen.
Candidates desiring to run for
.lective office must fiji, their
rames aud qualifying fee with
Mr.. Love on or before March 81
in order to qualify.
Qualifying fees are $3.50 for
mayor, city clerk, and marshal,
and $1.00 for board Of alderman.
Should a run-off election be
necessary May 10 has been set as
the date.
Election managers to serve in
he primary will be announced
later.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-03-24
HELD
FOR DURANT Man
AE1GBER PIONEER FAMILY

Funeral services for j. N. Nc
Cool, SIS, well known citizen of
Durant, were held Wednesday
morning at the First Baptist
Church in Durant Of which he
was a member.
The Rev. w. R. Haynie official
ed and interment was at Mizpar.
The Southern Undertaking Asso-
citation was in charge.
Mr.. McCool was a pioneer resi-
dent Of Durant having been en-
ployed by the Illinois Central
railroad for many years as con-
ductor on the Aberdeen urant
branch.
He also served Durant as mar
shall four years.
He and his family are promi-
nently identified with the life of
the people in this section and a
large host Of friends will be
shocked to hear of his death.
Surviving are his widow, one
daughter Mrs. Sinclair Cole, Can
ton, and a son, Wayne, Universe
ty of Miss. student, and the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: Rich
ard McCool, Miss Ellender Nc
Cool, Norman, Okla; Earl and
Horace McCool, Boyle: Lilly Glad
ney, McCool. Roy McCool, West.
Other out of town relatives here
or the services included E. R.
and E. X. Clifton, Ethel; Mrs. G.
w. Collins, Ethel; Dick McCool,
Canton: Jason and Dock McCool,
Kosciusko.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-03-24
CLUB WOMEN TO
HOLD INSTITUTE
IN DuRAMT WE'D.
,vER ONE HUNDRED WOMEN
Will e

One hundred club women of
Holmes county r expected to
attend the club institute to be
held in Durant at the Methodist
Church on Wednesday afternoon,
March 80. 1t will start at 2 100.
Mrs. Robt. Ham, zone chairman
and member of the Goth Century
Club Of Durant, is chairman of
the event
Clubs which will be represented
are the Lexington Garden Club,
Woman's Reading Club Of Good
man, West New Century, West
Woman's Club and the Garden
Club Of West, Present Day, Goth
Century, Woman's and Gamma
Club, all Of Durant.
The program for the institute
will be divided into five parts.
r.g,:ey are: Finance, Music, Parli-
amentary Procedure, Music, and a
round table discussion of the to-
pic: "Isi Tax Revision Neces-
aryf Does the Present Method
of Taxation Hamper Business?"
The round table discussion will
be led by Mrs. Ham.
Prominent cluhwomen from oy-
er the county will participate in
the program and plans are being
made to have some out of town
speakers if possible.
All members Of federated clubs
in the county are invited to at
tend the institute.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-03-24
TELEPHONE OFFICIALS
VISIT DURAMT TUES.
LASH SYSTEM Is CUT IN
MARCH az

j. G. Hay, jackson, state man.
ager Of the Southern Bell Tele-
phone and Telegraph Co., and
"A. M. Burroughs, Greenwood, dis
|trict manager, were among the
notables present in Durant Tues.
day when the old battery system
was changed to the common bat
terry or flash system at Durant' Z
new telephone exchange.
The change was made at 6 :0C
Tuesday morning and everything
went off on schedule without any
trouble according to officials.
Durant now enjoys the same tel
ephone system as other larger eli
ties and it's telephone service now
is better than ever before.
Other prominent officials of the
company here Tuesday included
w. III. Mansfield jackson, Mason
Perry jackson. A. s. Carl, Green.
wood, Mr. WATSON, Mr.. Goodman
and Mr.. Bear, jackson; r. w. Tay
Tor, Mr.. Hardy, Mr.. Seay and Mr..
Myers.
The offices Of the Telephone
Company have been moved to the
new exchange located on Magno-
liza Street and patrons wanting to
transact business are notified to
come to, the new offices .
Open house will be held by the
company at an, early date accord
ing to w. G. Martin, local mana
ger, and the public will have an
opportunity to visit and inspect
the new exchange throughout.