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Evening star., 1938-05-29
TWO-VEAY MAGIC

Now is the crucial time for such move
ment to be launched, because for the first
time in American history our civilization is
dystallizing into two definite and fixed group
ings. For $50 years we had more or less fluid
population. Now it is rapidly becoming estab-
lished on 6O-4O ratio of urban and rural. A
natural gulf between is thus formed, and it
will take intelligent and aggressive effort to
keep it from widening.
Heretofore, country people who moved to
the city kept the city more or less farm
conscious. For instance. the writer is one who
knows both city and country. having lived in
both. Never as long as live shall forget the
little white school house on the Iowa frontier.
Likewise, those who have grown up in the
poorer quarters of city. who have known
grinding poverty through their childhood and
yet have been driven by the same irresistible
impulse to progress - they are pioneers too
and are brothers under the skin of those who
fight the battle in the country
Now. youth today is fighting its way up in
city and country against odds different from
what ours were. but just as real. How much
more stimulus and understanding rural and
urban young people will have if each knows
the other is faithfully doing battle!
l covet broadening education for the
youth of my land. This is day of specializa-
ton, but we must not allow specialization to
make us narrow. A cultural basis of mutual
understanding is absolutely necessary if we
are to have closely-knit national life When
class lines are drawn. democracy weakens and
caste system begins to lift its ugly head.
The one thing that has done more than any
other to keep America from drifting into
rural peasantry is the All Club movement.
The aggressive young people in every country
in America have risen in pride of the country
side and are making a highly skilled and
profitable profession out of agriculture.
wish you could see the more than 1000
4-H champions each year as they descend on
Chicago for their annual congress- Then take
a look at the vast Scout jamboree, held in
Washington last summer. and you will see
magnificent youth. the hope of the cities.
Now tie up such youth of country and city
by the bonds of friendship, appreciation and
understanding and there won't be any city,
and-country problem fought out on the basis
of sectionalism. Free ten million prisoners"
and our national life will be more secure.
Ns0N
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Evening star., 1938-05-29
DR.. FRAZIER AND
MR. SPIKE

8VlBAs ~ U1\6
! DON'T care how fine fellow DR.. Jekyl
asor how much of rascal this Mr. Hyde was
Imust say that feel downright sony for poo,
miserable Hyde" writes Frazier Hunt, whose
inspiring Il Thank God Am an American,
appears in this issue, and whose autobiog
raphy. "One American, has been best selle,
for the last six months.
I'm troubled bit myself with a dua
personality - and certainly since was .
freshman at the University of Illinois, wa,
back in the medieval days of 1904. I have
been handicapped with second and distinc,
name.
you see this fellow Spike Hunt is quite
different personality from Frazier Hunt. Thi|
Spike is big. overgrown, roaring mastodo1
who gets into vast trouble and strife. On tn,
other hand, Frazier Hunt is inclined to be
bit pompous and stuffed-shirtish He think
he knows powerful amount about the world
and its problems, and airs his opinions on th|
slightest pFovocation.
but Spike Hunt doesn't give rap abo,I
poor bleeding Europe. or even what happen
to the Chinese. All he wants to do is to sin
nbald songs, and tell salty jokes. and bend tt
elbow. Lots of people don't care at all for hi
and prefer the dignifed Frazier Hunt - W.T.
really should wear a Vandyke and pincs
nez. But goodness knows there's plenty
don't care for that Frazier fellow either.
Personally, give up. I'm powerless AM
way.
when feel Spike Hunt coming to clai
me l welcome him. But again, when thu
serious minded Frazier comes and leads m
off. sort of like the change
"You can take your choice. Maybe neith'
of them are 50 ALFRED hot
You're wrong, Spike! They're both swell
0EoRCE E. Q. JOHNSON is the man who,
United States District Attorney at Chicag@
smashed the greatest crime ring of recef
American history and landed AL Capone b
hind the bars. As a reward johnson was lifte
to Federal judgeship. Now, back in priva
practice, he is crusading for better Americ
His article on this page describes one of h
most ambitious plans. N
Evening star., 1938-05-29
CARPET

4-H-ers for a months visit in the country,
there would be start of 2,OOO,OOO!
l grant that many of the ten million
prisoners" of whom speak have been in the
city or the country - but just to go on a trip
means, primarily, sightseeing My suggestion
is that they lioe for month in the city or on
the farm.
The expense would be nominal - chiefly
transportation Of the young folk In most
cases that needn't be more than hundred
miles each way, on an average The matter of
room and board would simply involve exchange.
What lasting results could be expected?
Well. friend of mine let his twelve year. old
son spend last summer on farm. They live in
Chicago. Father and son had repeatedly
visited the farm before But this time the boy
stayed and really lioed there He learned about
plowing, seeding. harvesting. caring for hogs,
sheep, cattle, horses and chickens When he
returned, he had an appreciation, an under
standing and devotion to rural life he never
had dreamed of before 1t gripped him.
This boy realized for the first time - but
for lifetime - that the farmer is more than
laborer in overalls. doing his tasks mechan-
ically He learned that he is engaged in great
profession. requiring, among many things,
skill, knowledge. judgment and devotion to
the task He saw farming as creative, giving
mankind its very first need - food.
Now, let's take look from the other angle.
A rural lad who has heard of city guys" and
thinks that they work short hours as CON-
pared to dawn-to-darkness shifts on the farm.
and live the life of Riley the rest of the time,
comes to dwell for while in the modest quar-
tiers of typical city family He learns that
there is strain to long daily rides on street
cars or subways. that nervous energy is
drained off by constant noises, that city folk
struggle as hard as those in the country.
He discovers that his city uncle is part of
industry. He sees the marvels of great ma
chimes, of giant factories. and finds that here
is the counterpart of the farm in creativeness
and usefulness - the farmer produces the
raw materials. the city worker makes the
manufactured product, for mutual benefit.
Multiply each of these youngsters by
million other boys and girls. At least these
two million will know that both will prosper
only when the common welfare is considered
Evening star., 1938-05-29

fessOrs. students, clergy lecturers
and observers with almost every other land
under the sun.
Well and good. But would like to see our
genius along that line put to work in the big
gest and best exchange of all - that young
Americans may know and understand each
other better. and thereby advance the cause
of good citizenship. 1t is an exchange in which
ten million prisoners of peace" would be in
volved. l refer to the growing youth of
America who don't know how the "other
half lives.
We have on our farms at least 100000
adolescent youngsters who know nothing
about the mystery, the enchantment, the in
spiration of our great cities.
And we have Tn our cities at least another
100000 teen-age boys and girls who know
nothing of the charm the magni6oence or the
thrill of the countryside.
Why not exchange them for month each
year, and get them out of their prisons of
provincialism?
l can conceive of nothing more effective to
prevent intensifying sectionalism, the great
est threat to democracy, or to develop cos
mopolitan citizenship, the greatest safeguard.
next to idealism, of democracy
For country boys to know their city cousins,
and vice versa, to learn each others pleasures.
ambitions, problems, environments and out
looks would mean sympathetic understand
ing and good will.
A nice idea, someone says but how can
it be worked out? Isn't it too vast scheme to
expect mass movement of 10, 600, 600 youths
between city and country? No, not when
localized over America
To start with, the ultimate goal would not be
attained in single year. 1t is oneof thosemove-
ments which would have to start modestly.
The beginning could be made by the Boy and
Girl Scouts and similar organizations. mostly
in cities, totaling nearly 1900. 600 in member
ship, and the All Clubs of America, with
their 100000 members, and other rural
youth organizations. The All Clubs are COM
posed of farm boys and girls, II to 20 years of
age, who devote Head, Heart, Hands and
Health" to improving country life
If one million Scouts were to trade a
months hospitality in the city with million
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The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27
MEET OUR FOOTBALL HEROES

Francis Herbert, quarterback, perhaps
better known as "Wild Horse of the
Hills" or "Jaybrd," seems to spend most
of his spare time in hunting. This
Senior is habitually late to school every
morning and says he has no woman at
present.
If you cant spot Dan McCafferty by
his "swellelegant" passes, you'll find
him making excuses in the classroom
Rumor has it that he talks in his sleep
about Mary Camella Moore. Favorite
occupation-ea eating grapefruit withou,
sugar--sweets to the sweet and--ahem!
Aubrey johnson sens to enjoy giving
his we'll deserved football letters to his
best girl This tall, dark, and handsome
Junior had rather devour large portion
of ice cream and cake than tackle q
dozen men.
Les (Gip) Gilliland, the big blonde
he-man, amuses himself by collecting
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27
EDITORIAL
HALLOWEEN

IAN the gobline will git you i'm you
don't watch out!" This is the cry OF
Lexington youth as they look forward
eagerly and gleefully to the night OF
nights--Hallowe'en Rubbing their hands
In premeditated pleasure, planning their
various pranks, and previcwing the ag-
xravation and confusion of their unfor-
tunate victims, the students OF l.. H. 3.
will be dazed with fantastic expectancy
until Monday night, when the dirty work
is to be enacted. Swapping signs, ring
ing doorbells, soaping windows, scream.
ing weirdly and wildly, blowing horns,
debating tires will be only few Of the
star attractions Of this age-old festival
Of "ha'nts and spooks." Only the citi-
Gems Of Lexington will probably cry ere
Halloween approaches -"the students of
L. H. s. will get you if'n you don't
watch out"
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27
BAND NOTES

The Lexington School Band, under the
direction of Mr.. w. II. Scott, met at it's
first assembly Tuesday night. October
18. About thirty old band members and
nearly as many new members made up
the group gathered to practice and to
get acquainted with the new band
director.
Again on Thursday night the band
met in the gymnasium for practice
Among those present we're quite few
parents who brought their children to
enlist. Nearly sixty enrolled members
for the coming year answered roll call
The band will meet every Tuesday and
Thursday night from 7:15 to $3.50 sharp
Mr.. Kenna expressed hope that the band
will continue to show marked improve
ment and that all members meet at the
above dates.
$500 for uniforms and instruments was
donated this week by interested school
patrons.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Just O common cough, a chest cold,
or bronchial irritation OF TODAY may
lead to Serious trouble tomorrow. They
NAV be relieved now with Creomulsion,
an emulsified Creosote that Is pleasant
to take. Creomulsion is a medicinal
combination designed to aid nature In
soothing and healing infected mucous
membranes by allaying irritation and
inflammation and by aiding in loosen
ing and expelling germ-laden phlegm.
The Medical Profession has for gen.
erations recognized the beneficial effect
of Beechwood Creosote in the treat
ment of coughs, chest colds, and prom
chial irritations. A special process was
worked out by chemist, for blending
Creosote with other ingredients so that
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27
SPORTS
PURPLE WAVE SCORES VICTORY
OF 10 TO 7 OVER CULkINS ACAD.

The Purple Wave defeated Roy Cul-
| kins Academy of vicksburg by score
Of 10 to Friday night, for their fourth
victory in five games. Defensive
strength, running, passing, and kicking
ability were demonstrated by the team
| in their most impressive game OF the
season.
! At the beginning of the game Culkins
received the kickoff and the first play
a layout pass, gained 20 yards. Lexing-
ton received the ball, and, in successive
first downs, by line runs and passes
brought the ball to Culkins ] yard line.
johnson bucked the line for touchdown.
The extra point was lost.
| In the second quarter Lexington again
fought its way down to the eleven yard
line. and Herbert carried the ball over
the line for the second touchdown.
Hooker went through the line without
being touched for the extra point.
Culkins came within yards of max
ing a touchdown in the third quarter
but lost the ball on downs. Lexington
faxed a punt and Johnson made line
run to Lexington's 80 yard line. Then
McCafferty threw Johnson pass for
another gain of 20 yards. Again Lex
ington drove to the one yard line and
plunged across for the third touchdown.
The extra point was lost, making the
score 10 to 0.
Lexington ma e nine substitutions
and, after completing two long passes,
Culkins made touchdown. The extra
point was good. After a few short plays
the game ended with score of 10 to
in favor of Lexington.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27
Bronchial Coughs
Need Creo1nulsion

now in CreomulSlon you geC sooo
dose of genuine Beechwood Creosote
which is palatable and may be taken
frequently by both adults and children.
Creomulsion is one preparation that
goes to the very seat Of the trouble to
help loosen and expel germ.laden
phlegm. When coughs, chest colds and
bronchial troubles due to common colds
hang on, get bottle of Creomulsion
from your druggist, use 1t as directed
and If you are not satisfied with the
relief obtained, the druggist Is author
ized to refund your money, CreomuiSion
is one word, ask for it plainly, see that
the name on the bottle is Creomulsion,
and you'll get the genuine product and
the relief you want. (Adv)
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

their own horn.
You can trust tank man--he1l dive
in and do his best.
The tennis man is harmless-he enjoys
a racket.
Watch out for the baseball mamie
hits and runs.
Be careful of the dramatic member
he usually has several good lines.
Don't play cards with civil engineer
he's a bridge specialist.
Don't go with a swimmer-he has
strong hold. The Growl
Sign in Pennsylvania village: "Slow,
no hospital"
Xmas marks the spot where the money
was last seen.-Ohio State Journal.
The secret of perfect tipping lies in
the eraser.-The Dawson Herald.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27
Lexington High Beacon
WINCHELLE WIT

Smokey sneaked off to Jackson today
and left Miss Winchelle orders to write
the gossip in about thirty minutes. Such
foresight on her part tbut she knows |
don't mind.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27
ABOUT TOWN WITH LEX. Ill

Well my dear people, we did have
football team here at the school, pretty
good one, too. Well, there was little
matter of six weeks tests. AS ! said,
we had a football team.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

The Lexington Hi football team really
broke up the dance in Tchula Friday
night.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

tiddlediwinks sounds sorta queer to
me but l guess it's all right. When
asked who his best girl was, he replied
that he hasn't been married yet. He
loves eating in general-no special food.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Last Saturday night gay little bunch
of light hearted, laughing, cheerful stu
dents meandered through the woods IN
search of little 'possum. Not much
interest was taken in the 'possum.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

When Anne Roach Lundy nearly got
left in Jackson on The Excursion and
had to race to the train, she was SO glad
to be back on it that she began kissing
several Lexington boys that she saw.
Little Sharkey Swinney was first. With
a little groan he sank down to seat
He couldn't take it..
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Pauline Huntington and Corinne Doty
are due for hair-pulling match over
J. M. Guy. Such popularity must be de-
served, j. M.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Irene Holloman and Pauline Hunting
ton rather resented being called "brats"
the other day but that's the only way we
can express our satisfaction at having
been relieved of such affectionate terms.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

If don't stop putting the wrong per-
sons name in this column, somebody is
really going to be mad I've been all
week trying to patch up last weeks
mistakes.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

ference between practice and football
game was that in game everybody is
| after your head.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

There ought to be law declared
against people saying things when they
are mad or tired. Things that came so
fast you cant even remember and then
are thrown at you every time you turn
around.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Roland's autographed cast comes off
his leg Wednesday. He can hardly wait.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Baxter Thompson is now the owner
of two new nicknames, namely: Sugar
and teachers pet.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

is sick, or rather ailing? I do, because
she hasn't mentioned a certain boy to
me in weeks.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Charlyne left Boyd sitting mourn
fully in his car on the square Friday
night and she went with Alison (of al
people).
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Henry jug" Hooker seems to be un
concerned about the mild antics of his
two girls CD
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

B. j. Allen was having a time with his
alleged date on Friday night-such
time that he jumped over hedge, step
ped in ditch, and badly sprained his
ankle.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27
STUFF AND THINGS

Youngthing-Not only has he broken
my heart and wrecked my life, but he's
messed up my entire evening.-Onward.
Hush, little sophomore
Don't be bold
You're just freshman
One year old!
Spartan Shield.
1t is better to give than to lend, and
it costs about the same.-Phillip Gibbs.
Advice to Women:
Keep away from track men-they're
usually fast.
Never break a date with biology stu
dents-they enjoy cutting up too much.
The football hero is all right--he'll
tackle anything.
Always let the band members talk
about themselves-they enjoy blowing
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Ben is no longer visitor to Lexington
on week ends-he is fixture.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Those who go to college and never get
cut are called professors.--George Givat.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

John Allen is rejoicing in the fact
that ne got court summons again this
week! such a lucky boy, missing school
and all that!
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

We had a swell gang at the League
Sunday night. Including Mary Camella
doing her daily good deed and bringing
A. B. Thanks Mary and A. B. We
always like visitors!
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Vernon Lundy declares that he is a
woman -hater but | think Ruth 0ridge
has just about changed his mind. Any
how, she has tried pretty hard for the
last six weeks. s h! Don't anybody
tell Vernon.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Harold Terry told me that the only diff
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Do you believe that Josephine Holder
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

What in the world was Alice Noel so
mad about the third period Tuesday
She looked ready to 60 on a diet of
horseshoes when | beheld her.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Some of we lucky adolescents got in
on the finale of the Jaycee's dance Fri
day night. All of us, including Aubrey,
had a swell time.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

ponsor Miss Constance SANDER
Feature Writers
Jean Ackley, Marvin Stanley
Typists
Mary +. Thurmond, Julia Gibson
Mary C. Moore
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Substitutes: Lexington-Hammett, L
King, Swinney, Kimbrough, A. King, Il
johnson, Terry, Barrentine, Farmer.
Culkins--Girard, Wixon, Tahill.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

And somebody tell me who the girl
is in Ellison Salley's life now? We heard
so much Pm scared to believe it.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Well, enough of this is too much but
l would like to add one little comment.
A lot of our boys aren't going to get
to play football after the reports come
out. And Pm inclined to believe that it's
a lot of our fault that their interest is
not stimulated enough to pass their work.
So loosen up with the flattery, help,
and compliments, L. H. S. boys and girls
and give the football team lift. They've
done good work so far this year, and,
with continued backing, will remain the
best The only trouble with higher edu-
cation now is that the pigskin and the
sheepskin can't get together.
MISS WINCHELLE.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

last six weeks. n n! Don't anybody
tell Vernon.
John Allen seems to have a crush on
Mildred Clayton now. Have heart,
John Allen; you've got too many girls
now. And the idea of going to Green
wood Friday night when you could have
come to our dance.
Julia Gibson has tearfuly requested
that no more references be made to her
crush or her. OK, Julie, always willing
to oblge. But if | complied with all the
requests for n-participation in Win
chelle Wit, 1 wouldn't nave column,
Miss Sanders would be unemployed, and
all those dear little leases out in town,
like So and So, wouldn't have any ma
terial to talk over.
Maggie Miller Edwards really had
whirl Sunday Her boy friend from
Jackson came up to see her on motor
cycle. Can you see how some people
rate so highly and others--well--just
don't.
Who is going to have that Halloween
party that seems to conflict with oui
Epworth League plans? Somebody speak
up, but not all at once.
As | wasn't supposed to write the
gossip this week, | jokingiy told some
L.. H. S. students at the court room the
other day that l was going to report
them for certain in my column this week.
When | got the tables turned and VIM
cnene WIT was requested, l found that
/ really aidn't nave the nerve to expose
them alter all.
Boyd and Baxter were seen strolling
along about nine Saturday night Then
| looks were forlorn and their count
enances bore a sad expression. Coulud
it have been that their temmes all left
them "out in the cold?"
4
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27
NO. 6
THE BEACON STAFF

rd;tor-In.Cbief -.. Patsy Kier
Assistant Editor Martha Rhyme
Snorts Editor Roland Rhyme
Assistant Sports Editor Billy Carter
Senior Reporter john Alien oaae
Junior Reporter Anne Roach Lundy
Sophomore Reporter Elizabeth Morris
Freshman Reporter. John Rhyme
cror.nr Miss Constance Sanders
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

1t is better to give than to lend, and
it costs about the same.-Phillip Gibbs
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-10-27

Who is going to have that Halloween
party that seems to conflict with oui
Epworth League plans? Somebody speak
up, but not all at once.