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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
Woman S Club Sponsor,
Safety Campaign In
Durant; Starts Now
Miss Annie Mcintyre
Heads Group To Enlist
Public Cooperation

An intensive campaign for safety
was launched in Durant Wednes-
day afternoon at the Dixie Theatre
The Woman's Club of Durant is
sponsoring the campaign which has
as it's purpose the promotion of safe
ty for both the driver and the pedes-
trian.
Miss Annie Mcintyre, prominent
citizen Of Durant and q member 81
the Woman's Club, was elected chair
man by a representative group OF
citizens assembled to instigate the
campaign. Practically every organ.
ization in town was represented.
Features of the campaign. which
starts today, include short subjects
to be shown at local theatres, dis
play of placards in business houses,
talks on safety made at clubs and
in the schools, distribution of liter
ature and promotional material and
editorial comment appearing in the
newspaper.
Miss Mcintyre named her commit
tees as follows:
Film: G. H. Odom, chairman, c. H.
Carruth. Mrs. E. e. Wynn, Mrs. A.
s. Tatum; Poster: Mrs Edwin Steen,
Mrs. w. p. Taylor. Mrs. F. v. Nc
Cullar. Mrs r. b. jenkins, B. F.
Friedman; Publicity: Miss Hazel Bran.
non; Editorial Chairman, Miss
Hazel Brannon; School Zone: G. Fl.
Carruth, Mrs. Ross Rhyme, Mrs. c.
Q. Van Keuren, Mrs. j. w. Norwood;
General committee: Mrs. McCullar
Mrs. Steen, Mrs. Zouella Bacon. W.
E. Howell. F. V. McCullar, Mrs. c.
and Miss Mcintyre.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
Engineering Crew Here
To Finish Detail Work
On Big Black Project
Rights-Of-Woy Secured
Without Trouble; Work
To Proceed Nov. ]

An engineering crew is in Holmes
county making final surveys and
check-ups on the Big Black River
channel, scheduled to start on Nc
yember ] at Pickens.
The crew Is composed of Jack
Faulkner, in charge of the outfit,
and Field Weaver, Dan McClain, Will
liam E. Smith and West G. Caper-
ton. They expect to finish their
work by the end of the month so
that the actual work of dredging
cleaning out and Strengthening the
channel can proceed.
1t is planned to start the work at
Pickens and proceed north with one
crew and south with another. Ini-
tial work on the $850,OO0 project was
started several months ago at the
southermost tip of the stream in Clai-
borne county and proceeded north
ward.
1t is believed by authorities that
the present appropriation from con-
gress will take the work through
Holmes county as far as Montgom-
cry county and that additional ap-
preparations will be forthcoming from
he next session of congress.
r. c. Griffin, in charge of secur-
ing rights-of-way, reports that he has
had no trouble in Holmes county in
getting the rights-of-way and that
the work of surveying, etc. is proceed
ing satisfactorily.
The work to be done on the Big
Black river is of great importance
to Durant and immediate vicinity as
it will make a great strip of terri
Dry tillable which heretofore has been
worthless. It will also eliminate TO
q great extent a mosquito menace
stay flooded SO long during the year.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
RuWdoe. Win Fvovr
Kinds Jr. College

The Holmes Junior College Bull
dogs whipped the Kinds Junior Col
lege eleven last Friday night to the
tune Of 27-0.
In the first quarter Bullock ran
touchdown and kicked the point.
Then in the second quarter he tuck
ed the pigskin under his arm and
ran SO yards for a touchdown. He
tried for the extra point and failed.
In the third quarter a pass from
Bullock to Meridith. which was COM
pleted behind the gold hne, account
ed for another touchdown. Again
Bullock kicked for the extra point
and made 1t. In the final period
Gholson ran a touchdown and Bull
lock kicked the extra point.
The line showed tight during the
last three quarters after letting the
Kinds ball carriers get through in
the first. The most serious Kinds
threats were made in the first of the
game. But from the second quarter
on the Bulldogs were decidedly on
the offense. Bullock did outstand-
ing playing by his two touchdowns
and unerring accuracy in kicking
goals. Gritty. Johnston and Jholson
also did good work in the back field
The line provided the basis for this
work and through excellent team
work the whole eleven redeemed
themselves from their defeat at the
hands of Elhisville last week The
starting lineup was as follows LIE
Mabry. LIT Smith, LG Prestage, c
Vernon, RG Blaylock, RT Bowen,
RE Meridith. OBJ Gholson, RH john
ston, LII Bullock, FB Gritty.
Substitutions were: Garrett, La
vette, Naron and Tocylouski in the
backfield. and Gary Gulino, Pierce,
Roberts and Hudson in the line
III. ]. c. has a record of three games
won, one tied and one lost; and
there are three more to play.
The student body is beginning now
TO build up more spirit. The slogan
is Beat Perlainston" on October %.
Colin and Moorhead will follow in
their respective order.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
700 Holmes Farmers
Attend Farm Meetinq
Al Lexington School
Farm Bureau Chief
Speaks On Cotton
Control Plan

About 700 Holmes County Farm
ers attended the Farm Bureau meet
ing in Lexington this week at the
Lexington Grammar School Audito.
rum,
Ransom Aldrich, president Of the
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
E. H. White, director of the Exten-
sion Department of State College, and
C. c. Smith, district extension agent,
attended the meeting and spoke to
the gathering.
T. NJ. Williams, county agent, pre-
sided over the meeting and intro
duced the speakers to the audience.
Legislation affecting the 1899 farm
program was under discussion by
the three authorities and the farm
ers heard the need for and impor-
lance of organization for the farmer
so as to protect his interests.
The referendum which will be TAX.
en- on December 10 was discussed
and it was explained that the PEN
atty on excess acreage outside of
allotment on the 1889 program would
be three cents a pound if the refer
endum passes.
The penalty for excess acreage in
1888 was two cents per pound
The marketing quotas have to be
given and lived up to if the farmer
is to get loan. and thus have
certain amount of assured income.
The farmers were told of certain
impending legislation in the coming
congress and the bills to be intro
duced and their consequences ex-
planned. Comments were made on
needed legislation.
A capacity audience greeted the
speakers who have visited in this
fore.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
Methodist Choir Will
Give Concert Sunday
Eve; Public Invited
}. w. Meek Directs
Treat For Music
Lovers Here

The Methodist Choir, under the di.
rection of Mr.. j. W. Meek, will give
a musical concert on Sunday night
October %, at $780, The choir will
De assisted by a number Of members
from the other choirs of the city.
According to an announcement by
Mr., Meek, a program of old and ia
miliar hymns will be rendered as
well as number of instrumental
numbers. "A great treat Is IN store
for the music loving public which
is cordially invited to attend.
An offering will be taken and do
mated to the Wfoman's Missionary
Society for use in their work on a
very worthy project.
The program as arranged by Mr.
Meek for the concert is ss follows
Prelude. Largo" by Handel-Organ
Mrs. L. c. Lipsey; Piano. Miss Rose
mary Howell. Now the Day Is Over
Choir. Congregational Hymn-Con.
gregation. Prayer-Rev E. S. Lew
is. Put On Thy Strength"
A~ou &SAc ICAilAy AAVLiC, 0CfiC
Choir; sofoists. Mrs. c. Cresswell and
Mrs. Hermon Odom. Songs From
Scenes Of al
Sextette, Miss Dorothy Davis. oboe
Miss Eloise king. flute; Marcus
Love. Jr, bassoon; Paul Hastings
clarinet; from the Durant Band
"One SweetY Solemn Thought
Sextette. Mrs. C.. Cresswell Mrs. Her.
mon Odom, Mrs Walter Odom, Miss
Frances Allen, Mr.. Malcolm Carter
Mr.. ]. w. Meek.
Announcements.
Offertory: Shepherd Boy" by Hol.
ton--Mrs. L. C. Lipsey. Anthem
Heart Divine"-Choir. "Alas and Did
My Savior Bleed"-Mrs. C. Cress-
well, Mrs. III. Odom, Miss Frances
Allen and Choir. Anthem: "Thine is
the Glory"-Choir; special piano ef-
fects by Mrs. J. A. Crum. Director
Mr. ]. w. Meek Organist, Mrs. L.
c. Lipsey.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
Holmes Club Women Win
Honors AT Stute Fc:r

From the exhibits in canned pro-
ducts and clothing carried to tn,
State Fair at Jackson, Holmes Coun-
ty won several places.
Grace Brown of Ebenezer 4-H Club
entered her sewing box in first yea
Clothing which was placed in che
blue ribbon class. Mrs. T. A. Bar.
rentine's five jar exhibit placed third
The five jar exhibit entered by Mrs
w. E. Grace. Centerville, placed fifth
A collection of pickles canned by
Mrs. T. f. Hearn, Mrs. X. B. Ed
wards. and Mrs. E. X. Frost won
firth place in the state. These ar.
les are now on exhibit in the
i-1iae Demonstration Agents office.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
Homecoming Day Viii
Be Lively Affair

"On TO Goodman October 49," is
the slogan on Holmes Junior College
campus at present. This is the date
for Homecoming this year. All for
mer students and friends are expected
to be here.
At eleven o'clock Friday morning
program will begin in the audito-
rum sponsored by the Dramatic.
Physical Education and Music De
partments.
AT twelve-thirty the alumni will be
served lunch. after which there will
be short business meeting in the
auditorium.
The Bulldogs are to meet the Per-
kinston Junior College team and
begin the fight for victory at two.
thirty.
The Band and physical education
groups are to present drills 10 the
afternoon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
1889 Chevrolet Will
Appear Here Saturday

A. B. Clements Chevrolet Company
cordially invites the public to come
in Saturday and view the new 1888
Chevrolet, a truly beautiful car.
The new model will be on display
and statesmen win be present to ex-
plain and demonstrate the many new
features of the car.
The Clements Chevrolet Company
has long been one of the leading
dealers in this territory and a large
crowd is expected to visit the es-
Enlistment Saturday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
Sunday Services At
Methodist Church

Church School at 9:45, C. II. Car
ruth, superintendent.
Preaching service at IL A. M. Mrs.
Lipsey will play two organ numbers.
Mrs. Cresswel, Mrs. Fermon Odom,
and Miss Allen will sing an arrange
ment of Alas and Did My Savior
Bleed"
The offertory will be Meditation"
Sermon by the pastor.
Epworth League meets at els.
Mrs. Dan Comfort, Counselor
At 7:30 there will be sacred con-
cert given under the direction of
Mr.. Joe Meek.
The Missionary Society circles meet
as follows; No with Mrs. Tart;
No. 2 with Mrs. Frank Storm and
No. 3 with Mrs. Dan Comfort.
The entire community IS invited to
these services.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
Verdict For Defendant
Given In Holmes Co.
Court This Week
Defendants Arroigned
Before Court Tuesday,;
Jurors In Case Listed

Holmes County Circuit Court has
been occupied this week with the
case Of Mrs Bertha Taylor ct al VS..
Tri States Transit Company ct al.
The case involved the death of the
plaintiffs husband in an accident
which occurred on highway 81 sew
eral months ago.
The jury gave verdict for the
os.~ -s-. -. $500.
j. G.. Holmes and S. r. King
represented the plaintiff and the de-
PENDANT was represented by johnson
and White, Judge J. Morgan Stevens,
Jackson, and j. F. Dean, Senatobia.
Jurors in the case were: T. A. Skea-
han, H.. H Wynn. Jesse Aldridge.
II. e. Mullen, C. r. Stroud, Marion
Estes, J. w. Porter. C. N. Nixon, H.
e. Terry, J. A. Holly. c. B. Minyard
and Evans Ingold.
The case of w. B. Wiley VS.. Coca
Cola Bottling Company was started
today.
The following defendants were ar
raigned Tuesday afternoon:
Leroy Donaldson, charged with muir
der. Plea Of not guilty entered. Hon.
VIM. A. Bacon appointed by the court
to represent defendant.
X. o. Godfrey and Clarence Will
liams, charged with murder. Plea of
not guilty entered by both OF the
defendants. X. C. Godfrey repre-
scented by Hon. S. r. King and Mr..
King was also appointed by the court
to represent Clarence Williams, who
was unable to employ council.
Henry Smith, charged with as
saun and battery with intent to kill.
Plea of not guilty.
John MCGEE, charged with murder.
Plea of not guilty. Hon. G.. II. Nc
Morrough appointed by the court to
represent the defendant
Jessie Whitfield. Charged with
burglary and larceny. Plea of gull
ty.
Richard Robinson and Willie Will
Hams, charged with burglary and
larceny. Plea of guilty.
Frank Coleman, charged with bur-
glary and larceny. Plea of guilty.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
Duront Tigers PIoy
Benton Here Friday

The Durant Tigers will meet Coach
Louis Clements strong Benton elev-
en- Friday afternoon at Bennett Field
at $50 O'Clock. Admission win be
ten and twenty-five cents.
The Tigers got beat Friday at Car
rollton by a bigger eleven and will
be out this week to redeem them
selves.
Coach Clements is a Durant boy
and his team win try to turn in q
good game for him A fine tussle
IS in prospect.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
Present Day Club To
Hove Coke Walk

The Present Day Club of Durant
Is sponsoring a cakewalk here on
Saturday night at 1880 O'Clock. Five
cents a walk will be charged and all
OF the cakes viii be home baked.
The public is cordially invited 70
attend the cakewalk on Front Stree.
beginning promptly at 7:3o o'clock,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20

Ross H Rhyme Jr. Miss Mary Ann
Stevens, Miss Elizabeth Montgomery
and Master Robert Ham, Jr.
During the social half hour the
hostess assisted by Mrs. Herbert
montgomery, Mrs. H. Ledyard and
Robert, Jr. served delicious salad
plate with halloween fayors on each
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-10-20
Baptist Will Hold
Services Sunday

Bible School 9:45
Morning worship 1880.
B. t. U. 6:15.
Evening worship 7:15.
We were glad to welcome the fol-
lowing into our church: Mr.. and
Mrs. Kicks. Miss Martha Lou Kicks.
L.ss Eioise Sansing, Mrs. Claud
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17
RumbIes From The Ramblers

Zip Verrastro, Crosby high schools chief water boy, was in vited to the senior social given by the Crosby girls. zip's having some trouble trying to decide what color sweater would go better with his classy white "Cp he earned during football season.
 Joe Yesinsky, better known as King Kong" has been tuning up his voice for the North-end singing, which takes place every Monday night. Every time Joe opens his mouth, the Y hut shakes. You bet ter stick to football, Joe!
 If Ed Geaty paid more attention to his basketball games than his girl, he might he one of the best basketball shooters in the North End Y. league.
 Willite Sereduck, the Benrus time-keeper is having some trouble getting ID in the morning, after some of our basketball games.
 See you all again, soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17
YANKEE HOCKEY
 TEAM BLANKED
 IN BIG UPSET
Czechs Given 20 Surprise of International
 Tourney

Praha, Czechoslovakia, Feb. IT, (UP)-The United States must beat Switzerland today to remain con- tender for the worlds amateur hockey championship.
 In the most sensational upset of the siX-day old tourney Czecho- slovakia blanked the American seX- tet 20 last night, and inspired Ill., 900 cheering fans to jump to their seats and sing the Czech national anthem. In. this semi-final series, to be decided on a point basis, each team plays the other two teams in it's particular group. There are three groups. If the U. s. fails to win today, Switzerland and Czecho- slovakia will meet tomorrow to de- termine which shall go into the finals.
 Canada made a strong bid to reach the finals by winning a 3-2 overtime decision over Germany yesterday. Tomorrow the Maple Leaf squad will be a heavy favorite to defeat Hun gary. Germany and Hungary meet today and the Germans must win to remain a contender.
 Last night was the first time the U. S. team had failed to score. They were long favorites as a result of having beaten Latvia, Norway and Germany, and tied Great Britain. But the Czechs were in top form, and played brilliantly as a team while the Americans could not seem to play as close knit unit.
 They battled scorelessly until Get kovsky tallied after 12 minutes of playing in the second period. The game got rougher as the Americans tried to even the count, and Kucera of the CzechS was hustled to the penalty box fo- the remainder of the period for fouling.
 With the host nation a man short, the U. s. team played desperately for the evening goal, but the Czechs rallied in front of their nets. Allen Van, St. Paul, Minn, defenSeman, drew a one minute penalty for it. legal checking in the third period, and before he could get back on the ice Bergel had tallied the clinch- ing goal for the home team. Artie Bogue of Detroit, offensive ace of the American team, became em- broiled in an argument with the referee and was banished from the ice for the remainder of the game During the last five minutes the Americans forgot about defense ir an effort to score, but the Czechs were satisfied with the score and de- tended their goal to the end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17
Merchandise
Household Articles
3 ROOMS FURNITURE
 USED 4 MONTHS S130

paid by customer $228. Nov. 9th, 1887. to us Feb. II, 1888. paid in cash $64. Includes Kitchen Range. Includes Rugs & Radio. terms arranged. No payments if sick. No payments if unemployed. Free delivery and storage.
 Here is what these 3 rooms in- clude:
 A complete Walnut Bedroom Suite with spring and mattress; a com- plete 3 piece Living Room Suite; a complete Kitchen. There are many other small items included in these 3 rooms, which are too numerous to mention. All that we can say is, if you need some furniture, here is an opportunity which does not come very often. We are sure that once you see this value which we are of fering, you will easily be convinced that this is a very unusual value. A = l. = B = E = R T . s Used Store-286 South Main Street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17
The Standing

Our league will roll against the Elks' League on their alleys this Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the first of home and home series with 15 men representing each league. We really are looking forward to this match with the Elks as we haven't forgotten the last one, about three years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17
EASY FOR USCOES

Naugatuck, Feb. 17-A second half spurt which netted 28 points resulted in a 52-34 victory for the UScoes basketball team last night in its game with the Middletown Speedboys at the local "Y". The game was close during the first half and Naugatuck took the edge at the conclusion of the second period, 24-20.
 The Uscoes showed nice team play and in the second half popped the ball in from all angles. They
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17

HONESTY in boxing I'm surprised to Yussel bigtme acting like petty chiseer m the license Everyone knows Jacobs denies before managers license Is this big league confidence boxing the part of support allowed to duck
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17

SPRING COATS made to order $8: Suits $6. Coats refined $3. Altera- tions. H. Ciresi, 38 Winchester Ave. 3-7259.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17

wants to get back in baseball claims he he'll have to apply to the Yankees for rein Tanks recommend whether talks of baseball history, not great pitcher worlds championship ball the recession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17

PROMOTER LEW DIAMOND will not hire Evil Eye Ben Fin boxing Rochester claiming he jnxed the la Another get signing tankt Swoong (Tner) who did the back jackknife for Steele the last card
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17

Steady rolling by StafStrom, who hit 344, gave the Cidcrs a two game win over the Wines and put both of these teams into tie for fourth place. Fritz Kern and Mccarthy also helped the winners with scores of 313 and BOT, respectively. Harry Conway mad Jack Corden each had 343 for the losing Wines, while Murray clipped in with a 309.
 The Whistles had the only three game win of the evening by white washing that COgnac team. J. N. Delaney was moved up to the No. 2 spot in the lineup of the winners and responded with a nice 345 while Gregory had 351. High man for the Cognacs was Dick White with BIO while Doc. Hayes had 306.
 He's our Jack. We refer to Jack Slattery, noe of the finest bowlers the Beverage League has ever had, who beat out more than 50 of the citys best pin topplers to win the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17

outscored the visitors just two to one in the final half.
 Korwotny with six field goals and Sterniak with five field goals and two fouls for totals of 12 points each led the way and Bob Gair with 10 points also contributed substantially Davis with eight points featured for the Speedboys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17

Beat the Beers! We'll, it's going to be up to the Cider team this week to see what they can do about it. They've been coming along great the past few weeks and expect to give the leaders plenty of opposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17
.. ADDITIONAL SPORTS =.
Mann Just the
 Type for Louis
By DAN PARKER

THINGS EQUAL equal to each otherbut Mann made Pastor look In boxing everything depends the fighter and his p- Pnd h m oss pnT stay the no excuse for the leading contender title atthe tme
 fight Pastors style of aggression sa ns his %e @ to by ss m Snd 1S his his by the % of @ Rm so % s heaq % think Nathan If he combined his punching whirTnd attack he'd get some his Louis better boxer than heavyweight biggest alarm since B ea @ ne@ n D be 5 prestige he lost when Farr carried him the route
 WHAT HAS whose bee beer and and not a Yankee shorstopq
 THE BRONX TIGERS of Amateur Hockey League Vo followed amateur hockey players any more
 THE ONLY WAY BOXING can survive by being strictly said Nike Jacobs and M it's n the first ] silly onss med an n eye M be long as attracts class to whom honesty 1ar from @ oen n than sport will with think Mike Skipping question Mike appreciates honesty as the best business policy fight promoter could @ aUp am e has the right dope
 SPEAKING OF HONESTY boxing I'm Fms surprised sl to s nogs @ ssxae is
 to d se % be p create confidence boxing on the part of the and allowed duck the fees?
 THE DODGERS HAVE 20 players signed, Larry won't tell who the hodouts $75oo has could make than that
 
 Eli Hoffman characterizes the publicity buidup for Joe night Much Nathan!
 IF JUMPING JOHNNY get baseball, he claims he does hell have apply to the Yankees for rein the whether Johnny himself insusng in spot of of jumped worlds championship ball recession
 will hire Evil Ben Fmke, for
 
 
 did the back jackke for Freddie last card
 yesterday tickets tonight confronted with the same important event th-No tickets in the office but plenty them in specatorS cubbyoe m the gallery S25O highepred tickets were scaled proporonatey This situation someone golden but it's the stuh something isn't done about 1t
 England has all Jackie hitter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17

Although Louie Grella is the shortest man in the league he cer- tainly falls under the "big things in small packages" category.
 Mike Higgiston, the eleventh man on the court, is never doubted when he calls one. His good judgment is admired by all.
 Alger Baker has his "big date" attend every game he participates ill, and he surely keeps the score keeper busy. No doubt its the in- spiration she causes.
 "Brony" Puzas is the most ac- curate scorekeeper the league has had. He holds the distinction of having played with two champion ship teams in the same year.
 Ronald Ficeto. Iroquois mascot, is waiting patiently for tonight's rout to end. He gets a bottle of pop everytime the Iroquois win!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17

1897 PONTIAC "6"-4 Door Sedan with trunk. Privately owned. A real buy. Tel. 4-4800.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17

Beverage Bo70limg League Notes

Lucky Strike sweepstakes last Sat- urday with a splendid total of 797 for six games. We repeat again, he's our Jack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-17
Briefs

"Midgey" Grey. star Eaglite, is going great guns" with the K. of L. combine-Charley Cicchetti Dorseys closest competitor, is playing better ball than he ever did. Is it because of D. S., Chas.?