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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-01
Will N. Wilmington
Speaks To Rotarians;
Reports On Congress
Big Block River Project
Discussed; Completion
Possible In 1899

Representative Wilmington, as the
guest of the Rotary Club, submitted
a report of the works of the recent
Congress and among other things
said:
In the Flood Control Act of June
~, 1885, project for cleaning, clear
ing and Strengthening the Big Black
River, at an estimated cost of $780,
600 was authorized. An ALLEGATION
was made for the initiation of the
work in the fiscal year 1898, but on
account of delays in securing rights
of-way and easements work was not
started during the calendar year of
1888.
Under the system that obtains
work will begin at the mouth and
be continued up the river The ini-
tial ALLEGATION will be utilized in
completing the work from the mouth
of the river to the highway between
vicksburg and Jackson. am de-
lighted to report that the District
Engineer, 1t. Col. Raymond G. Moses,
now states that he believes an addi-
tional ALLEGATION during the fiscal
year 1889 will be made and that it
is probable the entire project may
be completed during the fiscal year
1889.
For years have done my best to
secure all Federal aid possible for
flood control along the Big Black
River. I am greatly pleased at the
prospects for Immediately comple.-
ing the adopted project"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-01
PatroIman Rhyme Ask.
Observance OF Law
VioIotors Henceforth
Will Be Token Into
Court And Fined

State Highway Patroiman Ross
Rhyme calls the attention of the pub
lie this week to the notice that be-
ginning today violators of traffic
laws will be taken to court and their
cases tried. Heretofore the highway
officers have warned motorists
against further violations expect in
cases of serious offences such az
drunken driving etc.
Violations Of laws within munich
palities will be tried in Mayors court
and outside towns in Justice of the
Peace Courts.
Officer Rhyme asks the coopera-
ton of the motoring public in obey
Ing the rules Of the road and help
ng maintain safety on the highway
The following Instructions are CIV
an to warn the public against these
attractions of the law
1. Stop at all intersections, cross
road, and side roads, and one en-
tering a main thoroughfare
2. Be sure that all required lights
are burning at night.
8. Make sure your brakes are
functioning well.
4. Dim lights when meeting other
cars.
5. IF you drink don't drive. II
you drive don't drink.
II these simple laws of safety are
observed by everyone driving on the
public highways will be made safer
and insurance taken against loss OF
human lives.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-01
Fogon Opens Radio Shop
In Duront This Week


s. r. Pagan, radio expert, has op-
ened an office in Durant over the
Merchants and Farmers Bank and
is fully equipped and experienced in
handling radio repair jobs.
Mr.. Pagan also sells radios and he
invites the public to come in to see
him.
Tubes and sets will be checked
by Mr.. Pagan free of charge and
all repair work and parts are guar
anteed No set is too old to get
parts for and put in AL condition
ne said.
Sound equipment service is also
available at his radio shop.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-01
Holmes Junior College
Grid Schedule Listed

The 1888 football schedule of Hol-
mes Junior College is published to-
day for the first time. 1t is as
follows:
Sept. 16-E. Miss Jr. College (here)
Sept. 23-Southwestern Frosh (here,
Sept. 30-Pearl River Jr. Col (there)
Oct. 8-Jones. Jr. College (there>
Oct. IA -Hinds Jr. College (here,
Oct 21-Open.
Oct. -Perkinston Jr. College Chere)
Nov. 4-Open.
Nov. 11-Co-Lin Jr. College (there)
Nov. Eisenhower Jr. Col. there)
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-01
through
Hazel
Eyes
BY
Hazel Brannon

Every reader of this paper Is in
vited and urged to participate in tn.
Buy Now" campaign which opens
Monday in Mississippi and Durant
Merchants and business men will
display for one month placards with
the Buy Now" message in their
stores. Bill boards from the high
ways over the state will give the
message to the motorists passing by
Short features at the movies and
speakers over the radio will pro-
claim the Buy Now move which
is aimed to restore confidence in
business so that jobs might be Gre
ated for those who need them.
buy Now" lapel buttons will be
given out free by each and every
business house in Durant. Citizens
are asked to wear the buttons and
thus contribute something to the
campaign which II brought to a point
OF success will mean so much to the
business of this state.
Whatever helps business helps you
Do your part in this worthwhile
program by buying the things you
need and want. Your purchases will
aid business and make possible en-
ployment for someone else who in
turn may buy from you.
Sales make jobs. Do your buying
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-01


energy and hard work to achieve
success. And IL we have a negative
attitude toward life, thinking we
wore born at the wrong time and
nobody loves US and we will never
get anywhere, well there just isn't
any hope for US.
So keep your chin up. Things aren't
ever 30 dark but what they can't
change and usually the moment when
everything Is blacklist the sun comes
shining through. just keep expect
ing the sun knowing that sooner or
later It 10 going to come out. The
sun ID always shining you know. It
Il just sometimes our vision is cloud
ed and we can't see 1t.
1me~ parade IN Durant Monday I
morning may not have been as long |
AZ that American Legion parade In
Los Angeles but we daresay 1t was
just as enthusiastic.
We refer to the parade staged by
the women's clubs, Durant Rotary
Club. and the general populace. Over
IS cars were In the parade which
proclaimed to the world in general
and Durant in particular that 1--WE
want q new schoolhouse."
Durant voters responded to the APP
peal beautifully by only casting IS dis
senting votes against $4,000 bond
issue.
It II now hoped to get PWA grant
OF $4,000 to match this amount and
erect a 100000 building.
John Citizen can now expedite the
loan and grant by wiring his Con-
gresham and urging its immediate
approval and release.
We don't know but we hear that
the number Of kilograms received
from citizens has something or other
to do with whether or not a pro-
ject goes through.
And we certainly want the world
to know that the entire population
of Durant is behind the new school,
house.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-01

Inss parade In Durant Monday
morning may not have been as long
AZ that American Legion parade In
Los Angeles but we daresay 1t was
just as enthusiastic.
Evening star., 1938-09-18
THE PANAMA PLOT
Continued from pogo twelve

of some slight importance. he said.
had just ordered another of his
favorite cocktails and drink for my
self when Paddy, brown as gypsy and
lovely in a simple dinner frock, came
running into the bar. looking right and
left, obviously for Trevvy. "fou
Englishmen dress quicker than anyone
l ever knew" she remarked. why,
you haven't been gone ten minutes"
Seven are sufficient. Trevvy de-
clared in the solemn manner which he
employed when most facetious, in
cluding bath"
Evening star., 1938-09-18

found Trevvy seated in the cocktail
bar. He was deeply immersed in book.
"Hellor' said, whats interesting
you?"
He dropped his monocle which he al
ways used for reading and glanced up.
"Mr. Coburn has kindly lent me
rather heavily technical work upon
the Panama Canal" he replied, land
have been endeavoring to correct my
ignorance"
Are you particularly interested in
the Panama Canal?"
begin to believe. Digger. that it is
Evening star., 1938-09-18

men and one girl. and l was thinking
that the graceful thing would be for
Trevvy and myself to withdraw, leav-
ing Garry and Oslo to fight out the
issue between them, when Trevvy
made Just the move that l was con-
templating.
Being unused to the Central Amer
ican climate" he said. Il feel that bed
is indicated" He turned to me:
digger, are you of the same opinion?"
Entirely"
Paddy held out her hand with an
expression almost of despair. Trevvy
raised it to his lips, and the gesture
was one of such graceful dismissal as
to be truly kingly. He nodded to Oslo.
tapped Garry Neal on the shoulder,
and taking my arm led me towards
the bar. Il think binder, Digger, and
then to bed. There are several prob
lens on which must Sleep"
Iwaved to our new friends and went
out with De Treville. The bar was
deserted. To the bartender: "A glass
of beer" said Trevvy. land then the
blessing of sleep"
More and more," remarked, Il
don't like Oslo.'
More and more you are right"
Trevvy murmured.
The bartender set our beer before
He hasn't the ghost of chance"
l added, ''of coming between Paddy
and Garry Neal. and her temporary
infatuation for yourself -"
(Which is a matter of hours"
Trevvy interrupted, land will pass
like morning breeze when we have
pushed on. doesn't count, as you say"
hadn't had time to say it!
mo. the happiness of Paddy isn't
bothering me. The Coburns are charm
ing people. and am quite sincerely
fond of Paddy; she is really nice girl
- full of all the delightful nonsense
proper to her age l am wondering
about something else"
What are you wondering about?"
He slipped his beer and set the mug
upon the counter.
IL am wondering" he replied, light
ing a cigarette, why Valentine Oslo
organized an elaborate picnic with no
ether object in view than that of drop
ping basket into Lake Gatun ~
Ito b Centinvsd ksxt Wssk)
Evening star., 1938-09-18
THE BYSS
"Oh, look its movins!"
Continued from pogs nine

back there, and there's sbake-down
for you, any time. Well show you
country that in its own way is as good
as this is, and among the mob feed
you'll not be noticed. Here's the adj
dress. l mean it now"
He lay and gazed up at the sky. the
crystal peaks, a lammergeier wheeling
on tremendous wings. he smelt the
cedar on the wind and heard it whisper
through the grass, and rebellion multi
Piled. Why should he let this thing
destroy him? He'd done nothing he
need feel ashamed of if the truth were
known. What if he should be done
with home. and England? There were
other peoples, other lands.
He lay and thought it out. and, bit
by bit, new resolution hardened.
There was bad place to be passed
but by endurance he would pass it.
just as he had passed that cliff. He'd
20 home and he'd tell the truth. May
be they'd believe. But, whether they
did or no, when it was done he'd cut
and make another start. He'd make
his father realize his bit of capital and
pay his debts. and then he'd head for
Houston. Texas, and find out what
lay beyond.
After while he rose and started down
the steep green slope, to seek his way
along the river brink out to the valleys.
Tks End
Evening star., 1938-09-18

that could have helped him he would
not have used it. What had tripped
him was the Grass futility of being
smashed by something that had not.
could not have, changed his play. and
which he had not known of till the
hand was almost done.
Who would believe? Who would
accept his word and fail to speculate
how many times he might have held a
card to his advantage and not been
caught? He saw himself returning to
the old house, hallowed with the men,
cries of four centuries of MAYORS lives.
and telling them the simple truth.
Would they believe? Why shouldn't
they? He'd never lied to them. 1t was
the truth, and, though they doubted it.
truth it remained. And if they did
doubt. should he let a thing so false
destroy him?
Came to him now the Texans words
when. next day, most concerned. the
big man had sought him out to say
goodby. Sick with his misery, he'd
heard but had received no comfort.
IF that's the way you say it was. I'm
satisfied" A stranger had believed.
Came to him then the fellows
further words, spoken. he saw now.
out of intuition as to what he might
soon have to face. And if you ever
happen to be close to Houston, Texas.
look me up. I've five boys of my own
Evening star., 1938-09-18

1NOl SCtCh llhAuSSo "ASAA SOA
haven't got man with your" Paddy
challenged.
"Six, if l had my man. Perigal." he
conceded.
Il think you Guardsmen just love
the Guardsw said Paddy with her
most enchanting smile, as she slipped
a drink which l had ordered for her;
"your routines and your correct man.
ners. and everything"
She was only playing. but Trevvy
has chinks in his armor, even as you
and l. He did not return her smile
for moment.
Il hope, Paddy" he replied, that
the Guards, if unfortunately their
hour should come again, will show
themselves to be something which
man might reasonably love-"
There was something grave, almost
ominous, in his words, and Paddy be-
came serious. She watched him anx-
iously - believe she thought she had
offended him. But before / had in
vented an appropriate remark. Garry
Neal came breezing in.
"Hello, therer' he cried, lone more
good night begins!'
When MIR. and Mrs. Coburn joined
us, Oslo was with them. 1t would be
untrue to say that the dinner party
which followed was entirely a happy
one. Valentine Oslo's attitude towards
Garry Neal was almost that of open
contempt; but for De Treville he ex-
hibited thinly veiled enmity.
Towards the end of dinner: Il have
been studying your friend very
closely" said Mrs. Coburn. land al
though he is dangerously cookbook
ing, l recognize that he is that rarest of
creatures, a gentleman. For mother
it is dreadful confession to make, but
undoubtedly Paddy is the attacking
party" Queer how women watch
women for danger signals; she was not
concerned about Oslo.
'You may forget the matter, Mrs.
Coburn. You know your daughter,
and think know her, now: in her
heart she is proud of Garry. This is
just her way of showing him that he
has won someone worth while"
l was glad when dinner was over
Mrs. Coburn was tired, and indeed, it
had been an exacting day. But from
, the point of view of Garry Neal.
newly off duty. the night was young,
the fun was just commencing. Come
on!' said he he had joined De
Treville and myself in the cocktail bar.
Lets go and dance. You have no
partners, so III hire out Paddy. Every
man that dances with her has to pay
drinks all round"
We went into the room where the
band was playing and all pulled up in
the doorway Paddy and Oslo were
dancing cheek to cheek.
THAT birds ahead of the whole
partyr' Garry said in low voice. Il
begin not to like him."
Il have only one suggestion to
make" said Trevvy. IF. without in
terfering in any way with your duty.
you could find an occasion to throw
Master Valentine Oslo into the Canal,
l feel that a good deed would have
been done"
Garry stared for a moment at
Trevvy and then burst out laughing.
Say. you don't mean that?" he
exclaimed. valentines a queer OBJ
ject. l admit, but you don't think
there's any real harm in him?"
De Treville fixed his monocle in
place and watched the pair slowly
moving around the floor. II was per-
haps merely thinking of what should
do in your place, he remarked.
We were an ill-assorted party. four
"Soy Il in American"
ANSWERS
Evening star., 1938-09-18
"Soy Il in American"
ANSWERS

l, Coffee with milk" Breakfast
coffee is usually served with hot milk
in Europe (French)
2. Love of travelling" Germany
3. by ITSELF" or "In itself"
Qatin)
4. "Half-breed." In common usage
in Spanish America. (Spanish)
S. Time flies" uatin)
6. Mother. A general term of
endearment. (Russian)
7. Mexican beans" One of the
principal dishes of a Mexican family.
(Spanish)
g. Cooking" Or Kitchen" In
America it is generally used to denote
the art of cooking. French)
9. Sausage" Germany
10. Breakfast" Frenchl
MAY MAHONEY
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-11-10
AN EXPLANATION

In order that, there may not be too
much confusion in the minds of
some of our readers, it should be
said that there are two newspapers
published in western Montana by
the name of THE Western News"
AS you att know, one is at Libby
But what many may not know is
that there is another Western News
at Hamilton, Montana. The West
ern News at Hamilton is a staunch
supporter of Congressman Jerry
O'Connell. During the past week
the Libby district was literally sup
piled with copies of the Hamilton
Western News, the edition being
given up almost exclusively to
boosting for O'Connell. From re-
marks we have heard, some Libby
people did not notice that the West
ern News supporting OConnell was
published at Hamilton.
For many years the Hamilton pa
per was published by Miles Romney
longtime wheelhorse of the demo.
cratic party. Mr.. Romney was APP
pointed to the office of collector OF
internal revenue for this district
and now his paper at Hamilton is
owned and published by his son
Miles Romney, Jr
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-11-10
Meal Time Management
Is Farm Club Topic

The Farm Woman's club had its
regular meeting November at the
home of Mrs. Ed Smith.
Meal time management was the
subject for the day. Under the able
leadership of Mrs. William Shawl
the club divided into number of
groups. Each group prepared a
part of the dinner menu. In a sur
prisingly short time delectable
oven dinner was ready to serve.
The "a ladies present did justice to
the scalloped potatoes, sausage
baked with apples, raw vegetable
salad, carrot straws and hasty pud-
ding.
Discussing the subject further,
Mrs. Shawl emphasized the amount
of time a homemaker must spend
in the preparation and serving of
family meals. 1t depends chiefly on
her efficiency as manager She
has at her disposal three resources
time, energy and money. The sue
cess she achieves in meal time man.
agement will be determined largely
by her ability to use the resources
available in her particular case.
There is no connection between
the nutritive value and the price
Of food. Feeding the family well on
little money requires good man.
agement. The less money there is
available the more time and energy
will be needed, but the results can
we'll repay the homemaker.
Mrs Bert Erickson and Mrs. Rus
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-11-10

Mrs Asa Cartwright is patient
at the Libby hospital because of an
injured leg sustained when she fell
Henry Brink came into Libby
| Sunday. He attended to business
Monday.
Ted Holman of Kalispell was in
| Libby Saturday. Mr.. Holman hunt
ed deer while he was in this vi
cinity.
You haven't seen a good boxing
match for several weeks A real
one at the High School Hi Jinx.
Friday November Is.
j. w. Schofield of Helena, super
intendent of state fisheries, arrived
in the city yesterday for visit to
the state hatchery here.
A large number patronized the
dinner by the Catholic ladies' in
Moose hall Tuesday night. 1t is
estimated fully 200 were served
Mrs. A. Wilson and Mrs. Blanche
Bailor returned to their homes in
Great Falls last week after-a-10
day visit at the George Blackwell
| home
Coming, November l8l The big
activity of the year-High School
| Hi Jinx! Door prizes, boxing card,
turkey rattle, Wrong Way Cor
rigan program.
Harry Hough, daughter Geraldine
and grandson, Darrell Hafstead,
Ralph Tone and Lloyd Hanson mo-
tored to Spokane Friday afternoon.
That evening they witnessed the
Montana-G onzaga football classic
and returned after the game.
A society item in the Washington,
D. c., Herald that will interest Lib
by people reads: Mrs Keith A.
| Freseman gave tea Saturday in
her apartment at the Valley Vista
in honor of her mother, Mrs. Ed
ward M Boyes, of Libby, Mont
Forty guests attended. Mrs. Rob-
ert E. Forcum assisted Mrs. Frese-
man in receiving.
Mrs. Emmons Hampton went to
| Spokane during the week to be with
her sister Miss Elite Hostetter, who
is to be married on Friday after
noon, the 18th, to Orville Purcell.
! AsaAoo 1Ao5hSAlIA 10 oiiE VA lliE
of Kinman Business University
Emmons hampton and three broth
ers, Sterling, Bob and Lawrence,
will leave tomorrow for Spokane to
attend the wedding,
DR.. c. w. Tenney, one time Libby
school superintendent and now
Montana's first rural school inspec-
tor, was local visitor yesterday as
he went to Glendive in the interest
of the National Teachers Exchange,
of which he is Western manager.
MIR. Tenney reported that two FIRE.
mont, Ohio, high school teachers
are now on exchange in Glendive
while two members of the Glen
dive faculty are enjoying a year OF
travel, study and work in Ohio
MIR. and Mrs. j. w. Barrett and
the Rev. H. w. Woods were at Flat
head lake this week fishing for sal
mon. A large crowd of fishermen
were there, they report. AT the
Same time the state game depart
ment was seining a lot of the sal
mon and were taking eggs for the
state hatcheries. One haul of the
net brought in about two tons OF
fish, says Barrett. The Libby fish
ermen made flying trip home late
Tuesday afternoon in order to gel
home in time to vote
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-11-10
Lions To Aid
Eureka Project

Very little business was transact
ed by the Libby Lions at their din
ner Monday evening, at the Model
Cafe, but several of the Lions proved
themselves to be rather good story
tellers. There is no double mean
ing meant by that expression. Some
of the Lions were asked to tell their
hunting experiences and responded
in manner that held the interest
of the others.
All of the story tellers were good,
but Lion r. w. Smithberger had the
best experience to relate. He and
friend from Great Falls, started
out after their elks They agreed to
separate where the trail forked and
meet later at the top of the ridge.
Smithberger gained the top without
seeing any game and after waiting
some time decided that his friend
must have missed the trail and
started down to find him. When he
finally located the man from Great
Falls, he found him busily engaged
in dressing out not only a fine bull
elk but also buck deer The lucky
man related that shortly after leav-
ing Smithberger he ran onto the
elk right in the trail. He dropped
the elk easily and while dressing
the animal, young spike deer
stepped into the trail distant only
few rods and watched the hunter
at work. Whereupon the visitor
from Great Falls knocked over the
deer and thus had secured both his
elk and deer meat with very little
exertion.
Others who told of their hunting
experiences were Carlton Joughin
who was in charge of the program
Max Strum, Jim Christie, Vernon
Besesy, Clay Parker and Jack Swar-
ems. A few chink hunting stories
were woven into the telling. Y
President Christie mentioned q
letter that had been received from
the Lions club at Eureka asking the
local club to assist them in getting
a fish rearing pond at Fortine. The
club agreed to take the matter up
with hatchery officials here.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-11-10
Was a Good Story
With Only One Fault

This reporter once knew a couple
of brother reporters who helped to
swell the monthly pay check by
corresponding for daily papers.
When news was scarce they had the
habit now and then of manufacture
ing some cock and bull story and
sending it into the dailies They had
vivid imaginations and collaborated
in creating some highly interesting
stories out of whole cloth. How long
this continued before they were
called" we do not know.
We have been wondering if one
of our Libby correspondents is SIM
ilarly inclined to manufacture some
of the stories going into the cities.
Last week one of the city papers
carried an item from Libby to the
effect that Forest Ranger Charley
Powell had reported that two car
loads of Christmas trees had been
shipped to the Hawaiian islands from
Libby. Now, that's good story. 1t
puts Libby on the map as the home
of the evergreen and beautiful
Christmas tree. And it implies the
development of an industry here
that is reaching almost into the
| Orient.
Yes, it was a fine story and it
had only one fault 1t wasn't true.
This matter of truth is such a
blamed, such a pesky bother at
times. What thrilling stories we
could write if we weren't held down
by the requirement of holding to
fact Powell saws he knows nothing
about any Christmas trees going
from Libby to the Hawaiian islands
Well, any way, it was good story
And why should anyone let the lit
tie matter of truth bother him?