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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-01-27

MI. and Mrs. Howard Land OF
Amarillo, Texas have returned to
their home after visiting in the
homes of Mrs. Lands brothers,
H. j. and NJ. d. Baine.
Miss Sophie Baine of kosciusko
has been the guest of relatives III
|Durant.
Mrs. Coleman, Jacksonville. Fla.
is visiting her father, D W. Hlck-
man.
Ms s. E. Lewis is ill at a hos
pital in Jackson. The Rev. Lew
Il has. been at his wifs's bedside
ncst Of the week. II -, is ex-
pressed Of the immediate recov-
cry CT Mrs Lewis.
Mr.. John Clifton st. Clair ~
jackson is spending his vacation
with his mother, Mrs. Annie St.
|C.air. Mr.. st. Clair is connected
wit, the Standard Oil Cosnaany in
jackson.
Mrs. Annie st. Clair and her
son, Mr.. Clifton st. Clair, spent
a few days in Laurel visiting Mr..
and Mrs. P. M. King.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Brown have
returned to Durant from New
Orleans after q visit with friends.
Mrs. M. M. Ragsdale Of Mem
| phis visited friends and relatives
here for a few days the past
week.
Mrs. w. G. Stokes spent Fri.
day in Jackson with her sister,
Mrs. bred Pace.
MI and Mrs. Joe Byrd of Wi
mona spent SUNDAY in Durant
visiting MrA Byrd and Mr. and
Mrs. w. C. Stokes.
Mrs. Fisher Witt Of Florence
Alabama is here visiting her ia
Their, Mr.. d. w. Hickman.
Mr.. Douglas Ramsey Of Bir.
mineham, Alabama spent the past
weekend with his mother. Mr..
G. B Ramscv.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-01-27
MRS w. P TAYLOR
WOMAN'S CLUB HOSTESS

A regular meeting of the We
man's Club was held Tuesday af-
lternoon, January 25th in the home
of Mrs. w. p. Taylor with fiji
teen members answering to the
roll call on Current Events of Out
standing Cities.
Following a brief business SEES
sion the program on New York
City was given with Mrs. B. III.
Owen leading.
Club song-By the Club. Cas-
ties in New York Air were dis
cussed by Mrs. w. +. McCune.
substituting for Mrs. R. c. FIT
more. Miss Mamie Clark, substi-
tuting for Mrs. G. R. Ramsey, dis
cussed Radio-Our Giant Baby In
dustry.
Mrs. M. D. Baine told of the
Scenic Beauty. A trio, Zone
Fleeing Hour" by Dorothy Lee
was rendered by Mrs. Robert Ham
Mrs. G. A. Doster. and Miss Fran
ceS Allen. Guests for the after
noon were Mrs. P H. Winborn.
Mrs. j. w. Howell, Mrs. James F.
Brown. A delectable salad plate
was served during the social
hour.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-01-27
PRESENT DAY CLUB MEETS
WITH MRS. McCULLAR

The Present Day Club held us
regular meeting January 18th IN
the home of Mrs. f. V. McCullal
with fifteen members present. Al
ter the business session the fol
lowing program was given Oh
"Child Welfare"
The Child's Needs: Physical
Mrs. III. f. Cooper, Social-Mrs
H. Fl. Ledyard, Mental-Miss Nc.
Master, Spiritual-Mrs. Leon Max
well.
During the social hour the hos
tess served delicious refreshments
The club was happy to have
Miss Cathryn Parkinson as a
guest.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-01-27
MISSIONARY
SOCIETY MEETING

Circle One of the Methodist
Society met with Mrs. Nichols on
Monday afternoon. Mrs. Porter
Mrs. O'Cain and Mrs. Lewis were
reported i'll.
The Mission study was given
by Mrs. Moore. The next meet
ing will be held at the home OF
Mrs. Drane. Refreshments.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-01-27

LOST-Pair rimless glasses.
Finder return to City Clerks Of
flee and receive reward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
A Thought for Today
States Atty. William B. Fitzgerald

Following close upon the resignation of Lawrence L. Lewis as states attorney of New Haven County in Waterbury the selection of William B. Fitzgerald by the justices of the Connecticut Supreme and Superior Courts yesterday comes as most pleasant surprise to MT. FitzgeraldS large host of friends and admirers. The Waterbury Democrat thinks Connecti- cuts judges exercised rare good judgment in advancing MT. Lewis previous assist ant to the position to which he has lent such valuable support during his tenure of office in that post. The naming of Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth to the post of assistant states attorney like wise meets with popular approval.
 Attorney Fitzgerald comes to the office of the states attorney well equipped to carry on where his predecessor left off after so many years of valuable service to the district. And at this time The Demo- crat thinks it is not amiss to say that 1t is with the greatest regret that we as well as the majority of Waterbury's citizens view MT. Lewis resignation. He was al- ways a most efficient and fair-minded official and held in the highest esteem by those with whom he came in daily con- CdCC. 1cIIldpS u WlldC cACCIlG Ml hCWAo was admired in Waterbury can be no better expressed than in the words of the new states attorney, himself, Gin trying to enforce the law my recollection of the fine qualities of Mr. Lewis will be con- stant source of inspiration"
 A native of Waterbury, the son of Mrs. Margaret M. Fitzgerald and the late John J. Fitzgerald, the new states attorney comes from one of Waterburys finest old- line Irish families. His early education at St. Mary's parochial school, later Crosby high school, then subsequently, Holy Cross College and finally Harvard Law School has fitted Mr. Fitzgerald admirably for his chosen field of endeavor. That he has not only attained all the qualifications such training could bestow upon him, but in many respects surpassed it, is evidenced by his appointment at only thirty-six by the judges of the states highest tribunals. We feel that their judg ment will not only be justified by their selection, but that it is only the beginning of an outstanding legal career in the state of Connecticut. MT. Fitzgerald has not only the years in his favor. but the abil ity, character and necessary determina- tion to reach the highest pinnacle of achievement in his chosen field of juris- prudence. We wish him success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Continues In Limelight

Fairfield County continues to occupy prominent position in the political news of the day. For some reason or other the spotlight of publicity refuses to be Shunted away from the southwestern corner of the state. First it's one thing; then it's another. If the county desired to publi- cize itself and hired an expert corps of public relations agents it could not have secured more fist page news than it has in the last few months and probably will continue to receive for few more months. Unfortunately all of the news doesn't rebound to the county's credit
 Take the grand jury probe of the Mer- ritt Parkway expenditures We don't imagine that Fairfield County residents cared too much about the resulting pub licity, but then that isn't limited to Fair field County today. Of course the fight that the republicans of the county launched this year can be interpreted differently. It might indicate interest and enthusiasms on the part of the county organization or it might simply reflect bit of personal dissatisfaction with the way things are run in general. The latter interpretation is probably more nearly right.
 And if this wasn't enough right now we have the socialist party meeting at Bridgeport deciding that there's no bet ter place to hold state convention than Waterbury. So the socialists will come to Waterbury in August and nominate Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport for governor And much is expected from Jasper this fall. At least political experts believe that he's going to be able to cap- italize the mistakes of Democrats and Republicans that are being brought for ward now Much will depend on the endorsement that he may receive from potential political groups seeking place on the offical ballots this fall
 Of course no story of the county's do- ings would be complete without reference to the wordy battle that Messrs Willard, Pryor, and Bradley seem to be engaging in. The former has the disadvantage of speaking through the editorial columns of a journal that is issued but once month. His adversaries, at least they accepted the challenge, can claim daily space in the press. It's an incessant Tar and the question is where will Fairfield County be after it's all over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Property Rights

One of the fallacies apparently believed in by many intelligent Americans is that property rights are absolute. Even some lawyers have seemed to hold that notion, in spite of their legal study and practice. As a matter of fact, property rights seem to be merely relative. The com munity, functioning as "the state," may take property for public purpose by right of eminent domain" whether the owner agrees or not-for fair compen- sation, of course, as determined by courts.
 The state may also take property without compensation, and often does so, by process of taxation. Let any owner stop paying his taxes, and see how long the property remains his. There has been much misconception even about corpo- rate rights, although the business corpo- ration is plainly creature of the state, and incorporation is privilege, subject to control through state laws.
 "For more than generation observed Walter Lippmann in the New York Tribune, "a reaction has been under way against the nineteenth-century notion that the right of private property was absolute. This reaction is reflected in conservation policies in regard to natural resources, zoning laws in regard to urban property, the limitation of franchises to monopolies and the regulation of patents.
 'These developments do not strike at the right of private property, but they do strike at the notion that private property is an absolute right rather than system of rights and duties defined by law, and enforceable only because it rests on law"
 In short, all property rights might be regarded as privileges guaranteed by society under certain conditions as necessarily sacred"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

When we bowl along through Fairfield County on the Merritt Parkway between Norwalk and the state line we will, of necessity, bowl at forty-five miles per hour. That is the speed limit decreed by the State Motor Department, and forty five miles does not mean fifty, so they tell us. When one is limited to twenty-five or thirty miles, he usually adds on five and considers he is safe and within the law. Therefore many believe that forty- five miles on the Merritt Parkway will allow them five extra miles in order to keep traffic moving at reasonable rate of speed and avoid blocking by the slow pokes. Next to the speeder the worst men, ace on the highway is the poke He is likewise guilty of causing those in the rear to commit the sin of blasphemy. But regarding the section of the new parkway which is scheduled to open the Fourth of July, time will tell whether that limit set by the state means just forty-five or bit extra of mileage for good measure The goggle-eyed state traffic cop will let you know in good time just how to compute forty-five miles an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
In Today's Mail
 Anonymous letters will not be accepted unless accom- panied with writer's name.
REV. JOHN c. WALKER FEELS THAT JU KY DISCLOSURES CALL FOR STRONG MAYOR ADM INIS ATION
 PRESCRIPTIONS
June T, 1888.

June 2, 1888. Editor of the Democrat:
 You were very kind in publishing in full manuscript which I sent to your office a matter of some two weeks ago. A day or two later read with keen interest letters which ap- peared on your editorial page com- menting on my suggestion. was the more interested in those letters be- cause am always prepared to take the other mans point of view into consideration.
 Your readers may remember that my main contention was that in view of the disclosure of the loss of of millions of dollars and hundreds of pages of vital records during the strong mayor" administration of T. Frank Hayes, it seemed to me that his resignation was very much in order.
 In the last two weeks, a number of resignations have been written and accepted. The morning paper, June 7th, carries the news of more resignations received and more de- manded. think we may take it for | granted that the average citizen of Waterbury receives the news of all these reSignations with undis- guised satisfaction. We are. confi- dent that both the Democratic and Republican parties need purge" of the machine politicians, the more thorough the better. MT. Hayes is still holding two public offices and presumably draw ing two handsome salaries from the public funds. It appears that MT. Hayes has made statement to the effect that he has been lar rested on the most vague charges" " It Is quite true that MT. Hayes has noG been confronted by his accusers before a court. We can leave the charges to the courts and await their decision.
 The fact remains, however, that millions of dollars are missing. The finances of the city are at low ebb. The strong mayor" admins tration is thoroughly discredited. The good name of Waterbury has become byword and jest throughout the length and breadth of the land.
 We need a clean sweep of all those closely and intimately identi- fled with "the strong mayor" ad- ministration, its corruptions and its rackets. These men have forfeited public confidence and respect. We need many more rcsignations and the one first in order and most ii, order is that of our Lieutenant Governor and Mayor. Let MT. Hayes resign!
 With every good wish, I am,
 Yours very cordially,
 JOHN c. WALKER
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

better than to have that opponent no other than this engaging young Congressman.
 But more interesting than this talk about MT. Phillips is the specu- lation as to what the Administra- tion will decide to do about Sen- ator Lonergan, who comes up for renomination this Fall. Should or should not the attempt be made to punish him for his lack of en- thusiasm for various New Deal pro- posals? The powers that he can't quite make up their minds. The Senator has not been what one would call rambumptious. In the battle over the court-packing bill he let it be known that he was against the proposal, but he had no desire to proclaim his objections from the housetops. If he had been called upon to vote on the question he would have voted night, but he was just as well pleased to have the bill recommitted to the Judici- ary Committee, where it never will be awakened from its sleep. Similar ly with respect to other matters where his sympathies, and often his votes, have been on the side of conservatism, he has been more mindful of sober Connecticut senti- ment than regardful of the New Deals wishes. '-
 The administration seems much in doubt as to what it should do about these middle-of f-the-roaders. They are not at all to its liking, its test of good Congressman being one who says Me too" to every thing, in which respect Congress man Kopplemann is quite ideal. But plenty of risks are involved in go- ing after the scalps of outspoken anti-New Dealers without inviting further trouble by attending to the cases of those who have not proved themselves wholly intractable. The best guess at the moment is that the punishers will not vent their wrath on MT. Lonergan but that they would not be sorry if someone with an ardent New Deal soul would go forth to do him battle. There is none such in sight and it looks as if the Administration would have to content itself with accepting the Senator and making the best of it, regarding that as far preferable to having a Republican in his place, which is not an unlikely eventuality the way things are going.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

State and Yale Day was fittingly ob- served yesterday in New Haven as part of the Tercentenary program. It was fitting also that Stephen Vincent Benet, poet and novelist, who learned some of the rudiments of how to write a poem or a novel at Yale some years back, should read his own work for the occasion, New Haven Tercentenary Ode It is some years now since Benet and other men. who have since made good in the writing and other fields, sat in on the courses given by Professor Jack Crawford and other noted educators. Perhaps one of Benet's best known poems is his epic of certain phase and part of the American Civil War, John Browns Body" One antici- pates considerable enjoyment and satis- 1action in reading, if not hearing read, ms New Haven Tercentenary Ode.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
A Book a Day
ensely Morbid ale of Love
BY BRUCE CATION

There is an eerie, nerve-racking quality of suspense to Laughter in the Dark" by Vladimir Nabokoff (Bobbs- Merrill: $2.50); but the story has dank, over-ripe quality also, and unless you like to consider your self fairly sophisticated you might well pass 1t up.
 The story has to do with a com- fortable, middle-aged German who lives internationally with his com- fortable, middle-aged wife and dreams furtive dreams of wild TO- nance with a woman of flaming passion. Under the ordinary course of events this would have done no particular harm, except make him bit moody and restless; but un- fortunately he finally meets his dream woman in the flesh.
 It happens that she is sublimely selfish and calculating little tramp. No matter, our tired husband can think of no one else; so, presently, he deserts his wife and daughter, cuts himself off from his social world, and establishes himself with the charmer.
 So far it is just another triangle story. It becomes quadrilateral, however, when an old sweetie of the charmer appears on the scene and proceeds to pull the wool over the infatuated husbands eyes. And then, when the latter gets suspi- cious and tries to take his girl friend out of danger, comes the cli- max.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

Distinguished achievement in cine matography has brought Walt Disney, ranking American animated cartoonist, the degree of master of science from the University of Southern California. The children of his brain, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs reproduced in the animated cartoon fashion, have made him distin- gulshed in his profession His is an art of a certain sort and as such he rates the honor conferred on him the other day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Current Comment

Do I feel heart-broken over the loss of my music? No. On the con- trary, I now feel I am giving the people something fundamental, and I am happy.
 Frederic Fradkin, former con- certmaster of the Boston Sym- phony Orchestra, whose doctors ordered "No music" and who has gone into the restaurant business. By the time I was half through it many of my friends could not understand what it was about John P. Marquand, Pulitzer prize novelist, on writing the prize winner.
 There is no such thing as an un- reasonable profit if the risk is great enough.
 -Lammot du Pont, president, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.
 Those who have looked down on us and criticized us have not solved their problems as well as we have solved ours.
 Adolf Hitler. H
 Either we must defend our stand ards or lose them. There is no neu- trality.
 Rev. Dr. Harry F. Ward, of Union Theological Seminary.
 If we lived in sane world we would have no trouble finding sane artists.
 The Rev. Preston Bradley, speak ing in Chicago before the Society for Sanity in Art.
 In Milwaukee my picture with the word Wanted" was on a desk when they fingerprinted me.
 - Norman Smith, arrested in Youngstown for murder, who said he had slept in IS jails since police had started hunting him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07

the State Department turned thumbs down, said that an air plane carrier without it's planes would be like Mrs. Mclean with out the Hope diamond.
 Gratitude
 Not long ago Senator Radcliffe of Maryland came out with public statement emphatically en- dorsing his Democratic colleague, Senator Tydings, for re-nomina- tion and election.
 It was an unequivocal state ment, containing no ifs, ands or buts, at time when the Roose- welt administration was (and still is) much opposed to Tydings' re- nomination.
 Because of Roosevelt's opposi- tion to Tydings, the statement made the front pages throughout Maryland and was considered a great break for him.
 Next day Senator Tydings met Senator Radcliffe in the Demo- cratic cloakroom, and said:
 George, I want to thank you for your statement. But I think ! should also tell you that it did you more good than it did me-"
 Mail Bag
 V. K., Waterloo, Ia.-There is no doubt that Harry Hopkins in- dorsement of Otha Wearin for the senatorial nomination was intend- ed to have official weight A. M. C., Pittsburgh--The reason Mexico's labor leader, Lombardo Tolendano, held his press confer ence here in the offices of John L. Lewis is that a strong tie of sympathy exists between the C1O and and the Mexican labor group known as GYM. This is the left wing organization in Mexico, which is fighting the conservative 'CROM just as CIO is fighting AFL H. K. A., New York The CIO units which have form ally indorsed Mexico's expropria- ton of foreign oil properties are all located in the three Pacific coast states ]. T. R. M., Okla homa City-Mrs. Roosevelt's danc- ing at the recent White House re- ception was confined to the Vir- ginia Reel. Drinks served were beer, fruit punch, and water.
 Copyright, 1888 by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
DemOCrutic Politics Status Quo of Rep. Alfred N. Phillips of Stamford Found Changed-New Deal Not Going
 To Vent Wrath On Senator
LOnergan
HARTFORD COURANT

Our Washington correspondent depicts Alfred N. Phillips, Jr., of Stamford, who represents the Fourth District, as somewhat of changed man. He is described as having broken recklessly" with the White House, where as he began his congressional career by declar- ing his intention to run along with the President, come what may. He isn't exactly off the reservation, but he wants it to be understood that he is now doing his own thinking, and acting accordingly. It is intimated that he has now reached such degree of courage, or is it indis- cretion? that he may oppose Cover nor Cross for renomination. Prob ably this bit of political gossip has occasioned the Governor no great amount of worry. If he should have to take on an opponent within his own party he could ask for nothing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Selected Poem
AT EVERY GOLDEN BEAT OF SUN

Keith Thomas in the Christian Science Monitor Here, fielding thickly, roses bloom, Drowsy with bees and warm perfume Now slantlng down through space, the sun Strikes rhythmically, and one More petal falls at every golden beat Until our feet
 Are oversnoWed.
 Soon bush will bead The summer into seed And bloSsoming will be no more. Our autumn reaches us before The farewell rose of summers found And we have watched year around They do not matter overmuch The roses that we pluck or touch, The thornS, the scratch of hand. The seeds, the roots withstand turning year, sun that slanted: When autumn comes it matters more How much or little we have planted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- tiOn of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 THE EDITOR o. How long has milk been used as a food?
 A. It was an important food 5000 years ago, according to the oldest written records now preserved in India.
 @. When will the Jewish year 5699 begin?
 A. On September 25, 1888, of the Gregorian calendar.
 o. At the outbreak of the World war, during what period was the New York stock exchange closed?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-07
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 1:59 a. m daylight time).
 Sun rises 5:20 a. m.; sets 8:21 p. m. (day- light time. All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Columbine is a jaunty flower It always re- minds us of clown, the gay-colored blossom resembling his peaked hat and the green stem his suit. Investigating plant the other day we discovered it was double variety, the first we ever have noticed in this species of wild-hower.