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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-22
Pickens News

The Methodist W. M. S. held its
social meeting for September in the
lovely home of Mrs. James D. McKie
with Mrs. j. F.-WiIburn co-hostess
Monday afternoon.
Mrs. John H. Davis, assisted by
Mrs ]. F. W1lburn, gave most in
teresting program on Mexico. During
the social hour that followed, de-
icious sandwiches and coffee were
served by the hostesses.
The Presbyterian Auxiliary met at
the church Monday afternoon at 4
o'clock. The meeting was opened
with prayer by Mrs. T. j. Horton.
Mrs E. c. Buford led an interesting
discussion of lesson from the study
book, the THE Radiant Heart" The
meeting was dismissed with prayer
by Mrs. j. B. Farabee.
The Baptist w. M. U. observed
week OF prayer for State Missions
September - through Is, with many
interesting programs given by the
members. There was a good atten-
dance at all meetings
Those who attended the Southern
Baptist County Association held at
First Baptist Church, Goodman, on
September Goth were: Mrs. Clifford
Bryan, Mrs. A. F. Marlborough, Mrs
w. L. Arnold. Mrs. James w. Ander-
son, Mrs. H. P. st. Clair and Mrs
Hood May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Patton, Mrs.
Susan Morton and Miss Minnie Pearce
were business visitors to Lexington
"Wednesday.
Taylor Dent Of jackson was
business visitor Wednesday.
Charlie Lyle. town marshal. was a
business visitor to Jackson Tuesday
Mrs. e. w. Anthony. Mrs. W. B.
Cooper and son, Archie, visited rela-
tives in Camden Wednesday after
noon.
Mrs. J. NJ Bridgeforth visited her
sister. Mrs. Sam Betram. in Hous-
ton. Texas last weekend.
Mrs. Sam Kaplan shopped in Jack
son Thursday.
Mrs. Stella Dendy spent Wednes-
day pleasantly with her sister, Mrs.
Dubard Of Cameron.
Mrs. w. B. Cooper visited her hus-
band. who is a patient at a hospital
in Jackson Monday
Miss John Ada Walton accompa-
MED Mr.. and Mrs. John Allen Cade
of Acona to the Baptist Hospital In
Jackson Saturday. They took their
son, John Allen, Jr., for treatmen,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-22
ProcIamation--

Whereas the State of Mississippi has set
aside the month OF September as Buy Now for
Better Business" month, and
Whereas the majority Of the citizens of Du
rant ore fomiIior with and in sympathy with this
campaign, and
Whereas we know thot if the citizens of this
community can and would purchase the things
they need and desire it would result in increased
business and prosperity for everyone and create
jobs for those who are unemployed, therefore
I,W E. Howell, mayor Of the city of Duront
do hereby declare and designate that the week
of September rs to October !, inclusive, be set
aside as "Duront Buy Now for Better Business
Week" and urge that all the citizens of our COM
munity Join in the observance of same.
Signed: w. E. HOWELL, Mayor
City of Duront.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-22

Mrs. E. ]. Spengler and Mrs. Ed
ward zeigler shopped in Canton We'd
nesday.
r-r and Mrs. Heggie and daughter,
Ann, of Durant were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Zeigler Sum-
day.
Mrs. w. c. Hudson and children
Betty and Patsy, of Oak Grove, La,
spent the weekend with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Horton.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-22

Did You Know /
|. That countrywide election will be held tomorrow friday
Sept g. 1881 10 vote whether OF moi 1000 Holmes County
bonds shall be issued match COOP A. grant for the con
studion principally Of domiiores together with some class
rooms) afFioImes Junior College al Goodman!
1haroom for 81 additional students could arranged byexdu
ding the 81 students who came from outside Mssissipp 10 attend
Holmes County Junior College during the 1898 school year.
student, x ss,ess ssG Es,ms "sss sa
school year.
these bonds are voted that 712 Of the county, wide
bonds then Outstanding will have been issued for The benefit Of
He &C.
'ssse s'ss 's IS s sss
That while over eleven weniieis Of The students enrolled in
Holmes Junior College in 1897 80 school year came from outside
Holmes County, YET The State Of Mississippi and Carroll County
will furnish only eeenths Of the outside money exdudna t
itions) provided for The school in 1888 budget!
1:, s'G;s figures s,s s i: S s E
but Do not include additional and resulting this
That these bonds are voted Holmes Counys contribution 10
HC In 1882 4Omay be expeced 10 increase 50 per cent Tor
approximately 10000 over the 1878 contribution made by
this county!
interest requirements the bonds viii be about
are issued normal Of 100 additional esd Students
the s sa G sssss Sy., e.
would be required tuition for the
operating incidental BUILDINGS heating and 3D.
Eitonui employees
haithese bonds are voted, H0ME0NERs AND OTHER TAX
PAYERS must pay taxes for 70 years 10 pay them off!
Homeovners under homestead exemption
TO pay off bonded indebtedness Of the county
That majority ofthose voting in Fridays election will carry or
defeat this bond issue!
That only voters who are registered and carry with them their
1896 and 1887 poll tax receipts may vote Friday?
These requirements provided possess
certificates Circuit beina
so for other provided by law exempted
poll tax requirement.
VOTE mo"
FRIDAY
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-22
F o r s AL e

Reg. Poland China Service Bears
5000 and Pigs $1,000. Medium Type,
World Champion Breeding. Satisfac-
ton Guaranteed.
I. r. RASPBERRY,
Tu.LATOBA. MISS.
Evening star., 1938-06-05

acres Of land and kept 80 to 40 house
servants; wrote his own Bible; desired
Congress to establish a national uni
versity (which should teach the
sciences as well as the classic Ian
guages and literatures";; opposed
women participating in politics;
fought GENERALIZATION" in every form,
yet practiced it consistently; ex-
coriated the politicians, "but in his
moments none was craftier than he";
sent foreign seeds home to be planted
in his gardens, but missed the sig
ntf1cance of James Watts steam en-
gine; urged canal cut through the
Isthmus of Panama by Spain; was
critical Of foreign trade and, when he
had the power, forbade all exports
from the United States by land or
sea; died knowing that his only sur
viving child would be turned out of
imposing Monticello without a cent
for herself and family" and left to
posterity the opinion, IT have some
times asked myself whether my coun.
try is the better for my having lived
at ALL"
Muriel Nissen, stamp writer for the
Bell Syndicate, says: "It Is quite a
while since we have had new stamps
from Switzerland, but the new issues
were well worth waiting for. They
consist OF a basic set of four values,
Evening star., 1938-06-05

and third-place contestants, in addi-
ton to the trophies of the Virginia
State Bridge Association.
Fifteen pairs from Washington at
tended the tournament, making their
headquarters at the New Castle Hotel,
where special arrangements were made
for their entertainment. 1t. Comdr.
w. A. Corley and DR.. e. B. Conolly,
representing Washington, served on
the Tournament Committee.
THE annual meeting of the Federal
Bridge League, composed Of en-
ployes Of the Federal Government, the
District government and members of
the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, was
held last Tuesday night at the Graf
ton Hotel, Dr.. c. c. Mcdonnell pre-
siding. A new constitution, prepared
by Miles z. Myers, was adopted after
brief discussion, following which new
officers for the ensuing year were
chosen. Miles E. Myers was unani-
mously elected president. Lewis Tubbs
was designated as vice president, Miss
Maize Buie as secretary and Warren
Gardner as treasurer.
The following elective members of,
the Board of Directors were chosen:
DR.. G. c. Mcdonnell and r. H. Hig-
gins, to serve for two years, and Les
ter D. Johnson and Paul E. Golden, to
serve for one year. Officers of the
league also will serve as members of
the board.
Following the business meeting
there was a 13-table Mitchell move
ment game. in which the winners
were: North and South, Lewis and
Lloyd Tubbs, whose score was far
ahead Of the others, first: Maize Buie
and Carrie w. Turner, second; M. E.
Myers and r. H. Higgens, third; East
and West, Mrs. Paul E. Golden and
Mrs. NJ. E. Myers. first: c. A. Whitten
and L. E. Schmidt, second; Rudolph
Aukshun and r. Touch, third.
In the East and West section Mrs.
Golden and Mrs. Myers were tied with
Mr.. Whitten and Mr.. Schmidt, each
having score Of 1861 points. In
breaking down the tie, Mrs. Golden
and Mrs. Myers were found to have
won the greater number of boards and
they were accordingly declared the
winners In the section.
Evening star., 1938-06-05

financed by gasoline taxes, make every
section OF the country accessible.
VACATION motor travel Is becon-
ing firmly ingrained in the habits
OF the American people. Evidence Of
this is seen in recent studies which
show that while expenditures of Ameri-
cans for foreign travel declined by
nearly 80 per cent from 1891 to 1895,
outlays for vacation motor travel actu-
ally increased. In 1885, when foreign
travel was still in the doldrums, tour
ing expenditures had established an
all-time high. In view Of the strength
ening trend toward vacation travel,
the institute believes that motor tourist
expenditures will equal, or possibly
exceed, last years total, estimated at
more than $4,000, ,0o0, 900. .
THE effect Of tourist expenditures
on business is far-reaching. Recent
studies show that out Of each dollar
spent by motor tourists approximately
20 cents goes toward transportation
expense. The recipients of this seq
ment Of the tourist-dollar are COM
prised of service stations, tire stores.
accessory stores, battery and repair
shops, garages, etc. Another 20 cents,
1t is estimated, is spent on accommo-
dationS, l. e., for rooms at hotels or
tourist camps. Retail purchases Incl
dental to vacation travel absorb 25
cents out Of each dollar This includes
the purchase of clothing, camping
equipment, sport accessories, etc.
Meals and provender take another 81
cents, while amusements and refresh-
ments account for cents and cents,
respectively.
"On this basis 1t is estimated that
the clothing stores, department stores,
sport accessory shops and other retail
stores will transact more than a bill
lion dollars worth of business with
the tourists. Approximately $3.50, ,000,-
600 will pass across restaurant and
quick-lunch counters. At least $780,
100000 will pour into the tills of hotels
and tourist camps.
"Concessionaires at amusement CEN
ters, bathing beaches, golf courses, ten
mis- clubs, moving picture houses and
the entire roster of varied enterprises
catering to the quest for amusement
of relaxing tourists will sell from $780,
100000 to 35o,oOo,oOO worth of pleas
ure. Even the humble hot dog will
enter the ranks of big business as ex-
penditures for refreshments along the
way are expected to foot up to at least
$240, ,0O0, 900.
Evening star., 1938-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Lemon were also
winners in the open-pair champion
ship, although they barely made the
grade in the qualifying round and
entered the finals with practically no
carry-over. By superb playing in the
concluding session they overcame their
earlier handicap and emerged from
the match as the victors over a field
Of more than so pairs. Their score
was 1898.
Second were j. L. Roper, III, and
NJ G. Noe Of Norfolk, with 1855
points. while D. c. Harrison and
Charles H. Noe of Norfolk were third,
with score Of 1854.
Fortune frowned, however, upon all
the Washington players who took part
in the mixed pair event, even though
they were triumphant in the pair
and the team-of-four games. None
Of the local players finished in the
upper brackets of the mixed pair
match. This championship went to
Mrs. J. r. Chappell and G. r. Bayliss
VI ISiS4lLIlOki0 Will u tOIdl VI ooS n
points, and was remarkable from the
fact that Mr.. Bayliss, who Is only 20
years Of age. had never before played
in a tournament against expert players.
Mrs Alan Hofheimer and r. A.
Margolius of Norfolk were second with
381, and Mrs. Claud Brown1ey and
Harry Fivel Of Richmond were third
with $50.
In the special game played on Fri
day night the winners were Mr.. and
Mrs. c. w. Taylor of Richmond, who
led with 62ia points. 1t. Comdr.
w. A. Corley and DR.. c. c. Mcdonnell
of Washington finished third with q
score of eo1a.
A feature Of the mixed pair game
Was the fact that out Of "A boards
played there were eight slam hands
in one direction or the other, and
these helped to swell the score of the
winners.
An added event of the tournament
was the junior pair match played on
Sunday night. This was won by Mr..
and Mrs. z. B. Swanson of WASH
ington.
Master points and convertible master
points issued according to the sched-
ule Of the American Contract Bridge
League went to winners, runners-up
Evening star., 1938-06-05
NEWS OF THE MOTORING WORLD
Experts Disagree About Whether Not Touring
Will Break 1887 Records Decline. IT

total, but almost unanimously they
fear the pinch Of recession. One Of
the few bright spots in the hotel pic
ture this year is California, where
hotels are expecting large amount
Of convention bookings. In New
England, particularly, hotel men ap-
pear convinced that the remainder
Of the year will bring less business.
"HOWEvER, because touring was az
such high levels last year and
spending so lavish, slight decline
will not bring hotel patronage below
. normal year. The hotel situation
can be summed up: Business will be
good, but not as good as last year.
Bridge and ferry companies. all Of
which reported substantial increases
In business during 1897, find that the
volume Of travel during the first quar-
ter of 1888 Is holding steady at approx
imately the same as last years level.
Practically all substantial increases or
decreases are the result primarily of
local conditions. Most Of the predic-
tions Of these concerns indicate busi-
ness for the remainder of the season
at about equal to, or slightly in excess
Of, the 1887 record total.
"On the whole. 1t appears that the
recession has not deferred the travel
urge OF the American motorist but
undoubtedly will have marked effect
on his spending habits this year."
With the experts disagreeing, all
that can be done Is to record their
feelings and let the public take Its
choice.
The Petroleum. Institute release
goes on to say:
Summer touring during the past
two decades has developed into a great
national pastime in which the entire
family can participate and which is
available to families OF even modest
means. Iow-priced used cars which
take q family out into the sunshine
and fresh air to areas of scenic and
historic interest are within reach of
the great majority of families. Gaso-
line in the United States is inex-
pensive-for 81 enough motor fuel can
be purchased, exclusive of taxes, to
travel 100 miles or more. Good roads
stretching over hill and dale, largely
Evening star., 1938-06-05
Automobile Briefs

Appointment Of Harold L. Curtis as
sales promotion and advertising mana
ger of the Shell Union Oil Corp. was
announced today by L. T. Kittinger.
vice president in charge of marketing
Of that organization. Mr.. Curtis Is
replacing Fred C. Foy, who has re-
signed to become vice president in
charge of Eastern sales for Wilding
Picture Productions, Inc, with head
quarters in New York City.
Mr.. Curtis, who was manager Of
the metropolitan New York division
Of the Shell company, has been con-
nected with the Shell organization in
various capacities for the past Is years,
and will take up his new duties June
Is. Richardson B. Thorburn will con-
tinue as assistant advertising manager
with headquarters in New York City.
Harry j. Underwood, formerly division
manager at Philadelphia, is replacing
Mr.. Curtis as manager of the metro
politan division.
E. D. Bottom, who for the past six
years has been manager OF the Atlanta,
Ga, branch of Ford Motor Co., has
been appointed manager of the Alex
andria, Va, Ford branch area, &C.
cording to an announcement made
yesterday. Mr.. Bottom takes over his
new post on June 6. C. r. Mullan,
who was branch manager at Alexan-
dria, has been named manager of the
Pittsburgh, Pa, branch. v. F. Cooper,
manager at New Orleans, takes over
Mr.. Bottoms position at Atlanta. Mr..
Bottom started with the Ford Motor
Co. in Norfolk, Va, IA years ago, at
the time ground was broken for the
company's new assembly plant there.
In October. 1881, he went to Atlanta
to serve as assistant manager. In
December, 1882, he was appointed
manager of the Atlanta branch terri
tOry
Evening star., 1938-06-05

YlLL vacation motor travel
AA/ break all previous records
Wv this season or will there be
4 substantial decline
Research to elicit some predictions
on this subject brought forth exactly
contrary opinions from two authors
ties the American Automobile Associa-
ton and the American Petroleum Ill
stitute.
Says the institute:
"'See America First will bring a
wave Of summer travel spending to
the extent Of $4,000, 900 900 this sum-
mer, the recipients of which will be
largely small business men who cater
to the needs Of tourists and vaca-
tionists.
Vacation motor travel this reason
is expected to break all previous rec
ords," according to the institute,
which points out that more families
own cars than ever before in the Ma
tion's history and that automotive
operating costs, except taxes, are far
below their pre-depression level. The
institute estimates that approximately
half Of the Nations motorists will
spend all or part of their vacation in
touring the country"
Says the A. A. A. News Service:
Although motor clubs throughout
the Nation are expecting an increase
in the volume Of automobile travel,
reports from resort hotels indicate
that there will be a substantial de-
cline In the volume of tourist expen-
ditures during the 1888 travel season.
This statement was made on the
basis Of reports from leading resort
hotels In all parts Of the United
States cooperating with the A. A. A..
in Its annual survey of touring trends.
"Less than 20 per cent Of the hotels
replying to our QUESTIONABLE" the
A. A. A. statement said, have, ex-
perienced any increase in the volume
Of tourist business so far this year.
With but few exceptions. they expect
. decrease in business below last
years record volume.
Nearly all the leading resort hotels
reported 1887 business above the 1886
Evening star., 1938-06-05
In Local Bridge Circles
First Session of Big June Game Played.

are necessary for eligibility to the
game. Any person qualified for the
master point game may invite an un-
qualified player to play as his partner.
The prizes will be entry fees In the
summer session of the national cham
pionships to be played at Asbury Park.
Each member OF q winning pair will
be entitled to $40 In such fees, each
runner-up to $40 and each member
Of the third pair to s.. Winners may
convert q part Of their prize money
into trophies under the rules laid down
by the Executive Committee of the
league.
According to the present schedule,
there are so or more Washington
players who are already qualified to
play In the masters pair game.
THE circumstance sometimes hap
pens where declarer may have
too many trumps and where small
card OF another suit would be of much
greater advantage. In such instances
the establishment Of trump re-entry
IN dummy. in order to discard losing
cards in declarer's hand upon an
established suit. is necessary. The fol-
lowing deal, played by Miss Hazel
Aiken OF the Shipping Commission in q
private foursome OF rubber bridge, is q
case in point.
West was dealer and non-vulnera-
Die; North and South were vulnerable.
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Evening star., 1938-06-05

1T. CHARLES BENTER,
Conductor of the Many Band,
Is a stamp collector of diStinc-
tion, iDell knoUn In local phild-
telic circles for his enthusiasm
and skill. Born in NetD York
City, he enlisted in the Many
as an apprentice boy and 1Das
made bandmdSter 1Dhen only
10. John Philip Sousa 1oas his
friend and continues to be his
inspiration. His compositions,
ho10eper, reflect his o,Dn ar
tistic. genius and are, popular
in their o1Dn right through
out the 1Dorld. As a teacher
he has added to his laurels
by directing the Napy School
OF Music. His interest in
stamps, tracing back to boy
hood, recently prompted him
to Join the Washington Phila-
telic Society.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
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Not being vulnerable, West made q
shaded bid Of one diamond, North
passed, as did East, and Miss Aiken in
the south bid five clubs, having four
sure tricks in her own hand and
hoping that her partner might show
up with one. To her surprise when
West passed, North put her. into a
small slam with a trick and q half,
the full trick being the ace of dia-
monds, which West had bid. The king
OF diamonds was led and won with the
ace In dummy. Declarer then studied
her hand. On the bidding West was
clearly marked with the king and jack
Of spades. otherwise he could not
have made an original bid. Conse-
quently, to attempt a spade fnesse
would probably lose two tricks and the
contract. Miss Aiken therefore re-
solved upon safety play. There were
three adversely held trumps, one of
them the nine. No matter how they
lay, the eight of clubs could be estab-
lished as. re-entry by giving away
one small trump trick. Leading q
small club to the second trick and
taking it with the ten. West showed
out. She next cashed the ace and
king OF hearts, led the three of clubs
and overlook 1t with the six, thus
forcing East to win with the nine.
West had discarded the eight of
spades, thereby indicating possible
re-entry in that suit, and East led a
spade. hoping that If declarer held
the ace-queen she would finesse and
put West in for the setting trick.
Miss AIKEN, however, promptly went up
with the ace and led the seven of
clubs to her re-entry eight, discard
ing her two losing spades upon the
good queen and jack Of hearts. Then
a lead of diamonds which she trumped
made all Of her clubs good for q small
slam. by the simple method of making
the little eight Of clubs q re-entry
in dummy.
DR-' A. J. STENBERG of Washing
ton and his foursome won the
team-of-four championship for the
third consecutive time in the Cavalier
bridge tournament held at Virginia
Beach. Va, on Memorial Day. DR..
Steinberg's teammates were Leroy
Thurtell, Dr. E. B. Conolly and H. r.
King. Heretofore DR.. M. Jacobs has
played on the foursome, but owing to
illness was unable to attend the
tournament and his place was filed
by H. r. King. Another Washington
team, composed of Mr.. and Mrs. James
H. Lemon, John D. Mothershed and
James Stone, was second In the match.