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Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12

when war is imminent" the pres
ident may place orders with any in
dustrial plant; the plant is compel
led to comply and to give the presi-
dental orders priority. and if it
fails. or refuses the president may
commander the plant.
Under a 1920 amendment to the
Interstate Commerce Act, the presi-
dent may certify to the Interstate
Commerce Commission, in time of
emergency, that it is essential to
the national defense to give priority
to certain types of traffic, and the
Commission must then issue the ne
cessary regulations. In effect this
would give the president full con-
troll over railroad traffic and the
power to say what could and could
not be shipped.
Under the espionage act of 1917
the president may exercise COM
plete control over all vessels, do
mestic or foreign, within the ter
ritorial waters of the United States.
even to the extent of seizing such
vessels and removing their officers
and crews. Note, in this connection,
that President Roosevelt recently
pointed out that territorial waters"
are. roughly, what the nation says
they are, and may extend sew
eral hundred miles out to sea.
An act of March 9, 1888, gives the
president complete power over the
banking and financial system dur
ing such emergency period as the
president by proclamation may
prescribe"
Control of electric power facili-
ties is authorized by an act of 1885,
which gives the president permis-
sion to order connections made, re-
arrange distribution and do practi-
cally anything else to provide for
the supply of current to war-essen-
tial industries
These are some of the tremen-
dous powers which the president
might make available to himself
simply by issuing proclamation
of a state of emergency. They are
by no means all of the emergency
powers that exist; indeed, hardly
anyone in Washington knows just
what all of those powers may
amount to.
A few weeks ago the president
announced state of limited
emergency, under which he took
steps to build up the strength of
the army, navy and coast guard
and to make money available to
get American travellers back from
Europe. This action served as an
indirect reminder that II he should
proclaim an unlimited emergency
he could use powers which most
don't dream that he pos
Sesses.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12

told him that I liked the work and
hoped he would keep me in mind.
He said he would.
In January, February. and part
OF March I showed up at the Unit
ed Parcel Service in San Mateo
every day, total of 60 days. The
manager said that I surely must
want to work for the United Par
eel Service bad, to be showing UP
every day. l was out of work, had
a family to support. and I knew
what a wonderful company the
United Parcel Service was to work
for. In the meantime I was doing
odd jobs, such as chopping wood,
gardening, and washing windows.
On every visit to the United Parcel
Service I left my phone number
for the next day. Then one day in
March, it happened! One of the
boys had been let out for indulging
in liquor during working hours.
was washing winows when I got a
telephone call. and nearly broke
my neck getting to the phone when
the lady told me the United Parcel
Service was calling.
The next day I got the job, but
was told it would be as an extra
driver and when there wasn't any
driving to be done Iwould have to
wash and grease cars. Thas was
0. K. for me, for I knew that in
time, if I did by work satisfactor-
lily, would become a steady driver.
Several months passed before I was
assigned to a steady route, the
same one which I have today. 1
think l owe my job to persistency
In showing up every day; because
l found out in the meantime that
there had been around 25 reliable
applicants for the job. I still have
not given up hope of some day be-
coming station manager. In fact.
1 am constantly telling my superiors
that some day they will have to give
me chance at more responsible
position. But, whatever the out
come, l have been much satisfied
with the company I work for. They
have treated me swell, the work is
pleasant, meet the public daily;
I am constantly taught to be polite
and courteous; and TO guard against
accidents with my car. I have
record can be proud of, even though
/ am boasting about it. I have dri-
ven United Parcel Service car IL
years without an accident, and have
covered a total mileage of about
100000 miles.
Il have just received a check
from the company of 100 dollars in
appreciation of my II years of safe
ty. You see safe drivers are given
yearly awards. The first three years
wallet is given; the fourth year
lifetime pen and pencil set; the
fifth year an engraved 17-jewelled
gold watch; from the 5th to the 9th
years a 50-dollar yearly award; and
from the 10th year on a 1O0-dollar
yearly award.
we also have a company paper
that is published weekly and called
the Big Idea which tells of the
activities of the other plants. I
have had the opportunity of being
the San Mateo reporter for the Big
Idea for 10 years, and have found
this type OF work very interesting
And I'm going to keep on plugging
ahead"
Don BuSa, like your spirit:
like your seeing things TO admire
in the company you work for; and
I like your generosity in relating
them. I cannot believe. Don Busa.
that you1l ever go on relief.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12
MANY never
SUSPECT CAUSE
OF BACkACHES
This Old Treatment Often
Brings Happy Relief

quickly, once they discover that the real cause
of their trouble may be tired kidneys.
The kidneys are Natures chief way of taking
the excess acids and waste out of the blood.
Most people pass about pints day or about
3 pounds of waste.
Frequent or scanty passages with smarting
and burning shows there may be something
wrong with your kidneys or bladder. I
An excess of acids or poisons in your blood
when due to functional kidney disorders, may
be the cause of nagging backache, rheumatic
pains, leg pains, loss OF pep and energy, get
ting up nights, swelling, puffinoss under the
eyes, headaches and dizziness.
Don't waitl Ask your druggist for Dosn $
Pills, used successfully by millions for over 40
years. They give happy relief and will help tho
Il miles of kidney tubes flush out poisonous
waste from your blood. Get Doans Pills.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12
One-Minute Test Answers

l. Since 1797-98, when the North
West Fur company built lock on
the Canadian side.
2. Arctic is from the Greek arc
tos, a bear, the reference being to
the northern constellation of the
Great Bear.
3. Antarctic means opposite OF
Arctic.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12
Today's Horoscope

Persons whose birthdays are ON
this date should, during the next
year, be most cautious in dealings
with the oppisite sex or they will
have cause to be very sorry. The
child born on this date will be am
observant person, full of high spi-
rits. On the other hand such a child
will be somewhat changeable, i'm
patient and extravagant. Some ar
tistic talent is indicated.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12

During t h e
Christmas rush
in 1927 I was put
on as an extra
driver for the
United Parcel Ser
vice in San Ma
teo, California.
The rush over,
I was laid off. In
the meantime, !
had a talk with
the manager. I
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12

Various mobiles, during the mid
lie ages, ground diamonds to pow
der and used them to poison their
enemies. The lethal effect of such
a powder is decidedly questionable,
according to scientists, and what
deaths, if any, ocured, are probably
attributed to psychological effects
plus other poisons that were given
for good measure.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12
Dale
CARNEGIE

A letter from Don Busa of San
Mateo, California, proves that per-
sistence wins, for this was the only
theory he applied in getting the
one lob he wanted. His letter reads:
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12
Hints on Etiquette

The constant complainer is a
good deal of bore. 1t is not good
taste-or good manners-to confine
your conversation to yourself and
your numerous ills, physical or
mental.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12
Barbs-

Hitler finds his peace offers have
little effect in ending the war. OF
course, he could go climb his noun
tain and just ignore the whole
thing.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12

Embargo Debate Opens Today"
reads the headline. May Last a
Month" In these times of propa-
ganda and exaggeration, it is COM
forting to view bit of understate-
ment in the news.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12

Japan continues to evidence dis
pleasure at Nazi dealings with the
Reds. Soon she, too, will begin to
decide Hitler,s word isn't worth the
lung power to speak 1t.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12

1t is not unusual for a citizen
of the Netherlands to wear the
same pair of wooden shoes for 40 or
so years.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12
Famous Sayings


Bathing the closed lids of tired
eyes with warm, sweet milk is said
to rest them.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12

There's one nice thing about Ad-
miral Byrds new expedition to the
South Pole. He may run across the
Bremen and put the world at ease.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12

An omelette made from one os-
trich egg would feed six people.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12
Thoughts for the Day

Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God; him shalt thou
serve and to him shalt thou cleaye, and swear by
his name-Deuteronomy 1920.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12
Words of Wisdom

There is no such thing as an in
evitable war. If war comes it will
be from failure of human wisdom
-Bonar Law.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-12
Grab Baq-
One-Minute Test

l. How long have the Sault Ste.
Marie Locks in Michigan been in
useP
2. Why is the Arctic ocean so
named?
3. What does Antarctic mean?
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mr.. Harvey Hutchinson, long time
resident OF Goodman. died last Sat
urday at the home of his son. Ralph
Hutchinson, in Jackson, after a long
illness. The funeral was held at the
Methodist Church on Sunday after
noon. and the interment was in
Hillcrest Cemetery. Rev Tucker OF
the Methodist Church at Sails con-
Quoted the las rites. assisted by
Rev. K. w. Ford. Mr.. Hutchinson
leaves four children, Ralph and Her
bert Hutchinson. of Jackson; Miss
Doris Hutchinson of Shreveport. and
Mrs. Edwards Of Kosciusko. He is
also survived by several grand-chil-
dren besides number OF sisters and
brothers.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Just as the lighthouse flashes .
friendly warning to sailors, SO
Nature sends out headaches, bad
breath, biIiousness, which often
warn of constipation.
Too many misunderstood or neglect
those symptoms and thereby may
invite host of constipation's 9TH
err discomforts: sour stomach, belch-
ing, loss of appetite or energy.
Be wise. Take spicy, all vegetable
BLACK DRAUGHT tonight by
simple directions and clear your
bowels gently. promptly. thoroughly.
This intestinal tonic-laxative helps
give tone to lazy bowels.
It's long life and popularity testify
to CK-DRAUGHT'S merit.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20
Mrs. o. w. Thomas Passes
Away In jackson

The town of West and surround
Thursday evening when the news
reached us from Dr. Wlally's Hospi-
tai in Jackson of the untimely pass
ing of Mrs. o. w. Thomas. ''Miss
JESSIE" as she was known 70 ALL
was one of our most beloved ladies 5,
always ready to do any act of kind
ness or service to help somebody.
Her whole mission seemed to be to
help others. She was unselfish, loyal
and true and exemplified honor, jus
tice and loyalty to the welfare of
Others. She was a very active mem
Der of West Baptist Church, being
teacher of the intermediate boys and
girls and also leader of the same
group in the B. Y. P. U. She was
very active in all civic activities of
the town, ready and willing to lend
a helping hand for the promotion of
better things She was also an 40
tive member of the West Chapter O.
K. S. She will be sadly missed. She
leaves a father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones Craft, one brother, Fred
Craft of Gainesville, Florida, a mus
band, Mr.. o. w Thomas, and an
infant son, also two step children,
Billy Oscar and Sarah Thomas. In
torment was in Springfield Cemetery
with the Rev. Madison Flowers in
charge. The o. E. S. had charge at
the grave.
Mrs. Carl Arnold ord son. Carl
Campbell, visited Mrs. Herman John
son at Walden this week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20
West News
#. #. f. To Sponsor Political
Rally Here 2(th

r. #. F. To Sponsor Political
Rally Here 26th
The West Future Farmers of
America will stage political rally
and cakewalk on the West High
School Campus Wednesday evening,
July 26th. beginning at o'clock and
lasting until 10 o'clock p NJ All
candidates from Holmes and Attaia
counties are invited to be present
b lay their claims before the vot-
ers. Also a cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all state and district can
didates.
A number of state candidates have
already assured us they will be on
hand. D. B. Campbell will be master
of ceremonies and will furnish plen-
ty of wit and humor and fun for
the evening. Everybody come.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Those who attended the o. (. $.
School of Instruction at Winona were
Mrs. j. L. Taylor, Eva Taylor, Eve
lyn Cade,. Lena Hand. Jessie Lena
Gordon, Lynn Tate. Annie Lee jack
son, Irene Autry, Kate Brock, Kate
Moore and Larkin Browning. They
report very interesting school and
a fine luncheon at the noon hour.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Hon. Lester Franklin, candidate for
Governor, spoke in West Monday af
ternoon. The political pot seems to
be boiling pretty strong now and
the time is not far distant until most
of the candidates will be seeking
other means of employment for they
can't all be elected.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mrs. Hugh Cowsert and Miss Ehz
abeth Cowsert spent Tuesday in Can.
ton and Jackson. They brought lit
tie Betty Lou Collins home with them
for a short visit. Mr.. and Mrs. Col
Inns came UP from Canton Sunday
afternoon to carry her home.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

West Chapter No. 119 o. E. 8
entertained the State Worthy Grand
Matron in an official visit Thursday
evening at o'clock. Other visitors
were Mrs. Luta Canon, d. d. G.. M.
of District eight and Mrs. Emma Da-
wilson, ID. d. G. M. of District nine.
They were entertained with six
o'clock dinner at Durant Hotel by
the Worthy Matron of WEES Chapter,
Mrs. J. l.. Taylor.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs Lee Hutchinson of
Durant attended the funeral OF the
late Harvey Hutchinson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Little Miss Nancy Knight who lives
In Jackson is visiting her grand pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. t. Shelton
and Mr.. and Mrs. WI. A. knight.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Miss Mary Elizabeth Cowsert en-
ter.ained with table of bridge on
Friday afternoon. Those present
were; Mrs. L, c, Graves, Searcy. Ark,
Mrs. ]. ID. Neaves, Miss Margaret
Brumby and Mrs. Paul Hand. The
hostess served delicious punch AMI
devils food cake at the close of the
games.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

lvialiam Carter of jackson is
spending his vaca ion with homo
folks.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

David Donald and Howard Morton
returned Sunday night from Yakon,
Florida, where they have been at
camp F. C. r. Foster, with the Ma
tional Guards.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Prof j. L. Taylor, John, Jr. and
Jimmy Lois made a business and
social call in Greenwood Friday
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20
Observation-Disclosures
Goodman News
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

MIR. John Carter. who lives in Co
lumbus, is visiting his sister, Miss
Mary Carter, this week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mrs. John Killebrew and children.
Mildred and Jerry, spent Monday in
jackson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mr.. J. w. Hollum celebrated his
ninety-third birthday last Sunday. II
was also the birthday of his grandson.
lily reunion was held al the home
of Mrs. Corrie Carter and Mrs. Flo
renee Bankhead in honor of the
occasion. Those who were privileged
guests were, besides the honorees
Mrs. James Carter. and little Eliza
beth Ann of Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs
Bryan Hamilton of Harpersville. Mr..
and Mrs Will Hollum. Miss Santa
Ibollum and Mrs. Sallie Doty of Good
man. William Carter OF Jackson and
Miss Mamie Hollum of Yazoo City.
Oscar Mabry and two little sons
who make their home in Eldorado
Ark. are visiting Mrs. Edna Mabry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Allen are
receiving the congratulations of their
friends on the arrival of a little
daughter, at the Community Hospital.
whom they have named Betty Laura
The little girl put in her appearance
Friday.
| Mrs. john Davis and little Johnny
are visiting relatives in Greenville.
| Wilbur Thomas returned home this
week after spending last week a
Ridge Crest, N c. whera he attend
ed the Baptist Young Peoples Con-
vention.
! Hugh Cowsert, Miss Tsrv Eliza
beth Cowsert. Miss Rub Nell Gooch
of Yazoo City, and NJ ara Mrs
Marion Ousley motored to tho Sardis
Dam and 70 Oxford Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. VI L. Harmon underwent a
tonsil operation in the Community
Hospital in Lexington last week Mrs.
Harmon is with him We are glad
to know that he is better. and will
soon be able 10 be 81 horne again.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Powers, Mrs. Fl.
3. Powers and Mrs. I. ". Donald
motored to Jackson Thursday after
noon
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Frederic Donald came up from
Jackson Saturday afternoon to visi
home folks on his way to Tupelo.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Friends of Victor Chapman will be
interested to notice the announce
ment of his engagement and ap-
preaching marriage to Miss Elizabeth
Cato. Of Jackson and Winona.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Henderson OF
jackson spent Sunday with their
mother, Mrs Ida Henderson, and
helped her celebrate her S3rd birth
day.
Miss Margaret Brumby motored to
Lexington Tuesday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lucas and chill
dren and Mr.. I. U. Donald attended
re Quarterly Conference at Richlan1
Sunday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Rev. Driscol filled his regular ap-
pointment at the Methodist Church
Sunday morning and evening.
IA number of people from West at.
tended a rally at Weeks Grove at
Possumneck "Wednesday evening. 1t
was one of the incest affairs this
community has had in long time.
Celebrating the beginning of rural
electrification. a number of speeches
were made. Our own Ben iIilburn
of State College, Hazel Brannon o.
Durant and Mr.. Joe Weeks were on
the program. The wonderful basket
supper expressed the hospitality o.
this fine old community and we re-
joice with them in the turning on
of electricity in their homes.
Miss Annie Alexander is visiting
Mrs. C. VI. Reeves and other friends
in Greenwood and will also visit with
Mrs. W. w. Gwin at Tchula on her
return home.
Mrs. A. r. Biclers and son, Jim
mie, visited relatives in West Fri
day
Alfred Seen and John Watson
Holmes made business trip to Mem
phis last week
fMessrs. Uric Alexander and JOS
eph Alexander and M. M. Thompson
made a business trip to Walden Fri
day.
Mrs. c. d. Thornton and daugh-
ter, Elizabeth and Georgia Lee, also
Doris Thornton, of Cuba, Alabama,
visited Mrs. Phillip Terry of Durant
Saturday.
Mrs. Myrtle Browning is slowly
improving from her recent operation
Mr.. j. j. Browning of Cruger visit
ed relatives here Sunday.
Supt. J.. S. Vandiver stopped over
for a while Saturday night enroute
to Jackson.
Mr. Uric Alexander and c. j.
Steen made a social visi. to Green
wood recently.
Mrs. Eugene Cole and Mrs. Zouella
Bacon of Durant were business Wis
itors in West Saturday
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mrs. Percy Montgomery returned
Sunday after a two weeks visit with
relatives in Hattiesburg.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mrs. Marion Ousley has her sister
Miss Hazel Boyette from Paducah
Ky, as her house guest.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Miss Bet Moody accompanied Mrs
Thomas Perry to Sanatorium Tues
day.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Rev. Driscou filled his regular ap-
pointment at the Methodist Church
Sunday morning and evening.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mrs. A. l. Campbell. Mrs. w. T..
Hand and Mrs. Cicero Steen visited
Mrs. Horace Jackson at Camden on
Thursday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Miss Santa Hollum returned last
week from Delta State where she has
been attending summer school.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Miss Kate Cade is spending her
vacation in Durant, he guest of her
1ister, Mrs. Sky Matthews.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Friends of Mrs. ]. f. Eakin will
be glad TO hear that she is very much
improved and will be able TO be
brought home this week
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mrs. A. r. Bickers and son, Jim
ME, visited relatives in West Fri
day.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Miss Annie Alexander is visiting
Mrs. c. W. Reeves and other friends
in Greenwood and will also visit with
Mrs. w. w. Gwin at Tchula on her
return home.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Alfred Seen and John Watson
Holmes made business trip to Mem
phis last week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mrs. Carl Arnold ord son. Carl
Campbell, visited Mrs. Herman John
son at Walden this week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Jackson Saturday afternoon to visit
home folks on his way to Tupelo.
interested to notice the announce
ment of his engagement and ap.
preaching marriage to Miss Elizabeth
Cato. of Jackson and Wnona.
Mrs. Percy Montgomery returned
Sunday after a two weeks visit with
relatives in Hattiesburg.
Mrs Marion Ousley has her sister,
Miss Hazel Boyette from Paducah,
Ky, as her house guest.
Miss Santa Hollum returned last
week from Delta State where she has
been attending summer school.
Friends of Mrs. ]. f. Eakin will
be glad ITO hear that she is very much
improved and will be able to be
brought home this week.
Miss Bet Moody accompanied Mrs.
Thomas Perry to Sanatorium Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Lucas and chill
dren and Mr.. I. U. Donald attended
re Quarterly Conference at Richlan1
Sunday.
Mrs. A. l. Campbell. Mrs. w. T..
Hand and Mrs. Cicero Steen visited
Mrs. Horace Jackson at Camden on
Thursday
Miss Kate Cade is spending her
vacation in Durant, The guest of her
-ieter, Mrs. Sky Matthews
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans Musselwhite
and daughter, Jane, of Thornton VIC
tied Mrs Silas Brister Sunday. Tier
sister, Mrs. Grady Brister of Dallas
Texas, returned with them for a
visit.
Mrs. Linda Owens OF Grenada enc
Mrs. Collins Jones of Jamestown wero
guests of Mrs. vi. G.. Brock Saturday
enroute to the coast.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Oscar Mabry and two little sons
who make their home in Eldorado
Ark. are visiting Mrs. Edna Mabry
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Mr. Uric Alexander and C. j
Steen made social visi. to Green
wood recently
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-20

Supt. J. S. Vandiver stopped over
for while Saturday night enroute
to lick son