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Evening star., 1939-12-05
Forest Hills Citizens
Hear Explanation Of
Playground Setup
Miss 'SibyI Boxer
Answers Charge Of
Association

Miss Sibyl Baker, director OF the
Community Center, last night ex-
planned the organization and plans
of the center to the Forest Hills
Citizens Association in reply to the
body's accusation Of seeming in
activity in providing recreation for
the community.
Miss Baker showed that as early
as 1929 the plans for the recrea-
tional facilities of the District had
been made. The idea was to pro-
vide Fairgrounds for the smaller
children within a quarter of mile
Of their homes and these were to be
branches Of larger community CEN
tiers for the older children.
THE city is divided to include
eventually rs of the large recrea-
tional areas" she said. I'm this
scheme park lands were used, school
Fairgrounds and land in the neigh
borhood of schools. The District
government, Board of Education and
national parks were all involved
and the Community Center was Gre
ated to work under the peculiar
situation. The present setup, under
Lewis R. Barrett, director of recre-
Evening star., 1939-12-05
Indicted Ex-U. ). Aide
Is Freed Under Bond

Harry L. Hall of Washington, a
former assistant administrator Of
the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Ad-
ministration, today was free under
$4,000 bond after pleading innocent
Yesterday before United States
Commissioner Needham c. Turn
age to a charge of conspiracy to
defraud the Government.
Indicted Thursday in Baltimore,
Hall was sought here, surrenderlng
in Commissioner Turnage's office to
a deputy United States marshal.
Hall was charged on information
furnished by the Interior Depart
ment concerning erection of ce-
ment plant in Puerto Rico. Also
indicted were the M. A. Long Co.
of Baltimore, which assertedly built
the plant, and Jose A. Ferre, Puerto
Rican industrialist.
Hall formerly had offices in the
Shoreham Building, maintaining a
residence at an apartment at Thir-
ty-ninth street and Cathedral ave-
nue. NV
Evening star., 1939-12-05

the District government. He told
of the various changes he suggested
when called as a witness and said:
I'VE have a good government at
the present time. If any spots need
readjustment, a shift in personnel
would do as much good as shifting
the units around"
A motion was made to have two
separate standing committees ap-
pointed, one for national repre-
sentation and one for local suffrage.
Edward c. Potter, chairman Of the
National Representation Committee.
said, 1--WE want national suffrage, but
not local suffrage. Our present gov
ernment is clean. reputable and un-
corrupted"
The meeting, held in the Ben
Murch School, was presided over by
Charles A. Burmeister in the alb
sence of the president, Mrs. Leslie
B. Wright.
Evening star., 1939-12-05

alton, was not fully completed and
made law by Congress until July
OF this year and all programs must
go through the dual power of the
Board of Education and the District
Commissioners. While this takes
time all organization is at present
running on schedule"
Family Planning" was discussed
by Mrs. Prentiss Wilson, member of
the association and president Of the
Mothers Health Association Of the
District She said that, while the
health association was only years
old, it was progressing rapidly. The
purpose of the organization Is to
aid in giving instruction of scien-
tific knowledge in family planning
and child spacing, according to con-
siderations of health and economic
situation.
DR.. George C. Havenner reported
on the hearing on reorganization of
Evening star., 1939-12-05
Splendid Cough Remedy
Easily Mixed at Home

guaiacol, in concentrated form, we'll
known for its prompt action on throat
and bronchial membranes.
Put the Pinex into a pint bottle, and
add your syrup. Thus you make full
pint of really splendid medicine, and
you get about four times as much for
your money. 1t never spoils, and
children love its pleasant taste.
And for quick, blessed relief, it is
amazing. You can feel it take hold in
a way that means business. 1t loosens
the phlegm, soOthes the irritated MEM
branes, and eases the soreness. Thus
it makes breathing easy, and let's you
get restful sleep. Just try it, and if
not pleased, your money will be re-
funded.
Evening star., 1939-12-05

of the automobile manufacturer.
Details Of her mental cruelty charge
were not made public.
District Judge William Mcknight
restored Mrs Chrysler's maiden
name, Marguerite Prince Sykes.
Property rights were settled out Of
court.
The Chryslers were married In
New York City April 20, 1898.
Evening star., 1939-12-05
Citizens Dep|ore
Traffic Conditions
On NichoIsAvenue
Parking Signs During
Rush Hours Urged
By Association

Traffic conditions during morning
and evening rush hours on Nichols
avenue Sc. from Good Hope road
at the foot of the Eleventh Street
Bridge in Anacostia to Howard road
in Congress Heights were described
as dangerous and inexcusable by the
Congress Heights Progressive Citi-
zens' Association last night. Mem
bers of the association pointed out
that if the use Of fire apparatus
or ambulances on Nichols avenue
became necessary during the hours
of from 7::30 to $50 am. and from
4 to 6 pm. it would be impossible
for them to operate at the required
speed. Parked automobiles were
Evening star., 1939-12-05
Walter P. ChysIer, Jr.,
Divorced BY Wife
BY the Associated Press.

BY tHe ASS0Cl1ted FfebS.
RENO, Dec. 5.-Socially prominent
Mrs. Marguerite Prince Sykes Chrys-
Ter won an uncontested divorce de-
cree yesterday from Walter p.
Chrysler, jr., of New York City, son
Evening star., 1939-12-05
It's So Easy! Makes a
Big Saving. No Cooking.

To get quick and -
satisfying relief from HI
coughs due to colds, mix ~ w
your own remedy at AF
home. Once tried, you'll AlQ ~
never be without it, and W> IB
it's so easy to do. \NI
First make syrup N
by stirring 2 cups gran
ulated sugar and one cup of water a
few moments, until dissolved. A child
could do it. No cooking needed.
Then get 21a ounces of Pinex from
any druggist. This is compound
containing Norway Pine and palatable
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-02-09

Mr. and Mrs. Ras Branch and
daughter, Tupeio, were recent visi-
tors of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A..
p. Marlborough.
Mrs. Sam Hawk of Canton is spend
ing a few days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Davis, who are
i'll.
Mrs. Walter Brock of West visited
relatives here Tuesday
Mrs. Johnny Murtagh and Mrs. Su-
san Morton shopped in Jackson on
Wednesday.
Mrs. ]. f. Maxwell and Mrs. E. C.
Buford attended the lecture by DR..
Woods at Lexington Presbyterian
Church Friday DR.. Woods is a re-
turned missionary from China.
A. M. Torrance and M. A. Hanna
were business visitors to Jackson on
Monday.
Hood May, Jr was business Wis
itor to Canton Saturday.
Mrs. F. C. Spengler and daughters,
Josie and Annie, and son, Charles.
visited Mr.. and Mrs. E. j Spengier
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Worthy ar,
I the proud parents of baby girl,
born in the Kings Daughters Hos
pital at Canton, February 8.
DR.. W. L. Chambers was recent
business visitor to Merphis.
Mrs. A. M. Torrance and Miss John
Ada Walton were business visitors in
Lexington Saturday.
The school faculty attended the
| teachers meeting at H. j. c. Friday
afternoon. Supper was served in the
| college dining hail, after which they
attended the basketball game between
| Wesson and Goodman.
Mr.. and MRS. Spivey Banks and
son, Frank. spent the weekend il
Philadelphia.
| Mr.. Julian Bowie was Durant
business visitor to Philadelphia.
Miss Ernie Mai Thomas spent the
| weekend with home folks at Luce
dale.
Miss Thompson, bookkeeper for the
Ford Motor Co, returned to her
home in Alderman for the weekend
Mr. and Mrs. C. c. Reed, Sonny
Reed and Mrs. Molly Shepard mo-
tored 'to Alderman and Starkville
for a visit with relatives Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Carlyle Williamson OF
Lexington visited here Monday night
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Anderson
Mrs. N. Jones and son, Herbert, at
tended the picture show in Durant
Monday night.
Mrs. Gordon Hart and son, Ben
Linn. of Canton are visiting her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Linn.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-02-09
Pitkens News
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The Adult Circle of the Methodist
| w. NJ s. met in regular business SEES
sion at the church Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Annie Guyton presided.
The Esther Case Circle of the
Methodist w. M. S. held it's business
meeting for February in the home
Of Mrs. Hoover Maxwell, Monday ev-
ening at 1880.
The Presbyterian Auxiliary held its
inspirational meeting for February
in the lovely home Of Mrs. M. A.
Hanna Monday afternoon at o'clock.
Devotional was led by Mrs. e. c.
Buford. Mrs. j. B. Farabee gave
an impressive reading, Others" Mrs.
I'M. Jones made a talk on Our Mis-
sionary Dollar and How 1t Is Spent,
using a poster for illustration. Mrs
j. e. Maxwell and Mrs. E. c. Buford
gave some of the Ihighlights from
DIR. Woods lecture. During the social
! hour the hostess served a delicious
salad plate with hot coffee. The
meeting was dismissed with prayer
by Mrs. T. J. Horton.
Mr.. H. C. Shoemaker, aged 80, one
Of the few Confederate veterans Of
Holmes County, passed away at the
home of his son. w. H. Shoemaker,
Saturday night. Funeral services were
conducted by DR.. w. +. Marlborough
at Central Church Sunday afternoon
at 2:3O o'clock. Interment was made
in the Church cemetery with Max
well and Owen in charge. We extend
our sympathy to the bereaved fam
lily and friends.
Friends here were grieved to heal
of the passing of Mrs. Ludie Ian.
drum, mother of Tom Landrum, al
her home in Clinton Monday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock. Funeral service:
were held frors, the First Baptis
Church of Clinton Tuesday morning
at 10 o'clock. We extend our sym.
pathy to the members of the family
and friends.
Miss Muriel Gregory of Kosciusks
spent the weekend with her parents
Rev. and Mrs. G.. c. Gregory.
Eugene Boiling of Louisville spen
a few days of last week with hi
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Boiling
Jake Kaplan of Canton spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kaplan
Miss Ada 10 Atkinson, a studen
of Belhaven College, spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Atkinson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-02-09
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE

BY virtue of the authority confer
red on me as Trustee in that GER
tain deed of trust executed by George
Gordon Allen and his wife, Mayzelle
Caldwell Allen, on April %, 1885, to
me as Trustee to secure Peoples Bank
of Durant, Durant, Mississippi, in
the payment of an Indebtedness de-
scribed in and secured by said deed
of trust, which said deed of trus.
is recorded in Book 65, Page 231 ct
seq, of the Land Trust Deed Re-
cords of Holmes County, Mississippi,
and default having been made in the
required payment of said indebted
ness as provided for In said deed
of trust, and the whole indebtedness
secured thereby having been declared
due and payable by said Peoples
Bank of Durant, / will on Tuesday
the 14th day of February, 1889, within
legal hours on said day, offer for
sale and sell to the highest bidder,
for cash, at public cutlery, at the
South front door of the Holmes
County Courthouse in the City OF
Lexington, Holmes County, Miss;s-
sippi, the following described real
property, to-wit:.
Lot Number One Hundred Six
ty-Seven d6D located on the
North side of Turn Pike Street,
in the Town of Durant, Holmes
County, Mississippi, according to
the Joseph SETTLER map of said
Town of Durant of the year 1892,
as such map now appears on file
in the office of the Clerk of the
Chancery Court of Holmes County,
Mississippi.
At said sale / will convey such
title as is vested in me as Trustee
as aforesaid.
This the 18th day Of January. 1899
H. H. JOHNSON.
| "a SGT Trustee.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-02-09
P OIL TIC A L
Announcements

The Durant News is authorized to
announce the following candidates
for the below named offices, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
maries to be held this year.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Ellis E. Wynn
James T. Buck
William A. Bacon
Edwin White
FOR SUPT. OF EDUCATION
Miss Dorothy McBee
w. C. Thornton
FOR SUPERVISOR, DIST z
J. R. (Bob) Brown
Marion S. Rogers
FOR TAX ASSESSOR
Denton Rosamond
FOR CHANNCERY CLERK
Parham H. William
FOR STATE AUDITOR OF
PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Bert J. Barnett
FOR COUNTY PROSECUTING
ATTORNEY
Pat M Barrett 49,.
FOR STATE SENATOR
j. Stewart Watson
FOR SHERIFF HOLMES co.
Jim w. Cunningham
W Kinds Jumper
FOR COMMISSIONER OF
AGRICULTURE, COMMERCE
AND MANUFACTURING
! S. T. Pix -nton
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-02-09
~ Members Of Duront BBI

The Durant Better Business institute will get off
to good start next Monday evening at Z 100 in the
Hotel Durant dining
Interest in the Institute and what it stands for has
passed every expectation and 40 people have shown their
interest by enrolling and paying the fee.
With good attendance at each weekly meeting
believe Durant will have organization second
to in the towns of Mississippi conducting such
institutes
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-02-09
Liquor Revenues Stoy Some

Federal revenue from liquor taxes in Mississippi
in 1888 were S95,279 compared to $95,329 in 1887
Thus it seems that the liquor business is equally
good when times good and when they're bad When
a man wants whskey he's going to get it whether or
not he has the money and can afford it.
When almost 100000 is collected in federal IL
censes alone in this state the reader can well imagine
what the to the state would be If all the un
licensed dealer and bootleggers had to pay tax
But this is Mississippi the state that pays two per
cent sales tax on and lets liquor scot ree Mis-
sissipp whose citizens will vote dry apparently as long
as they stagger to the polls
AS matter of fact if all the bootlegging establish
ments in some hailed into court and
fined periodically, (as they are in Gulfport and Biloxi,
we understand) practically all taxes property could
be removed everyone would feel the effects OF It,
AS it is the booteggers getting rich and every
body complains about taxes.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-02-09
Compensation Low Needed

The lack of workmen's compensation law in
Mississippi makes it veritable paradise for shyster
lawyers. Scores of damage suits against company
just and unjust keep tied up in courts all the time
Industry cannot prosper in such atmosphere.
If Governor Whites Balance Agriculture With In
dustry program to succeed in it's purpose of bringing
worthwhile industry to Mississippi and giving employ
ment and payros to communities it is gong to be
sary to pass workmen's compensation law that will
protect the workers in the of actual misfortune and
protect the employer from being continually harassed
by group of shyster lawyers who hold him down like
so many leeches.
The passage of workmens compensation law
should be promise of every intelligent candidate to
state legislature 1t is issue that affects
citizen of state and every community Just because
not direct participant in damage suit does
not mean that not affected any way.
When conditions permitted to exist in
muny that act unfairly and unjusty industry therein
that industry will eventually fold up Then everyone
in the community suffers from loss of payrolls.
The least do is try to be fair to both work
and their employers.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-02-09
National Boy Scout Week

National Boy Scout Week is being observed from
February through February 14th.
Scoutmaster Leon Englemann and the 26 members
of the Durant troop will attend church Sunday morning
together part of the weeks activities.
Most people familiar with the work of the Scout
organization in dealing with young boys but few really
appreciate the magnitude of the organization and the
good it does.
Juvenile courts in our metropolitan cities stress
the work of the Scout organization well as other
for young people and emphasize the fact that
seldom do into their courts who as young
boys members of such organizations.
These IL Scout Laws which Scouts expected
to live up perhaps explains in part their remarkable
record:
Scout is Trustworthy
Scout is Loyal.
Scout is Helpful.
Scout is Friendly.
Scout is Courteous
Scout is Kind.
Scout is Obedient.
A Scout is Cheerful
Scout is Thrifty.
Scout is Brave.
A Scout is Clean.
A Scout is Reverent
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-02-09
Shyster Lawyers Should Go

Much has been said about ambuance-chasng law
yers, about the shyster element in the tme-honored
law profession.
About 100000 in damage suits against one cotton
mill alone in Pike county are said to be on record
If industry is to thrive in Mississippi it is necessary
to do something about shyster lawyers.
Personally think they should be hung up to
tree by the neck but civilization let the profession
do its housekeeping. Which is perhaps more
logical, at that.
The legal profession is certainly big enough to rid
itself of its undesirable members. And it is going to
have to do it, very
If present conditions are allowed to exist in Mis-
sssippi very much longer informed public cannot
help but believe that lawyer is just bad as an
other.
After all, for every shyster who prosecutes case.
another land absolutely ethical lawyer has to defend
class.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-02-09
Adequate
and Dependable

Last year the Illinois Central System met
the needs of business and individuals by
carrying 9,4l2, $50, 488 tons of freight one
mile and GOA, 649, 900 passengers one mile.
! That's adequate and dependable trans.
portation.
To serve SO completely and successfully
is the ideal of common carrier. 1t means
we must be prepared to carry anything, any
time, anywhere we 60.
Nor may we discriminate. We must take
care of all.
Adequate transportation requires track,
power and cars in volume ample for the
business. Dependable transportation requires
loyal, willing, intelligent operation. ).
The proper combination of these factors
is large order, but we filled that order last
year, and we will fill it again.
Evening star., 1939-10-29

the most important DAYTIME SUIT
coarless tailored
gracefully Make
here by hmdoms Clare trevor
Is l8 20 go to SO
IA yards boero
of for blouse.
Evening star., 1939-10-29

vouR MOTOR IS PROTECTED from rust with
"Prestone antifreeze. And it cannot harm the metal
or rubber parts of your cooling system No danger
Gus fumes .. no fire hazard. Absolutely odorless!
Evening star., 1939-10-29

There's a beguil-
ing charm about
this afternoon frock
with its gathered
bodice and side
belts fastened in
the back to accen-
tuate the tiny
wasted effect and
soft curves above.
The ingenue frill.
outlining the square
neckline, adds to its
romantic charm
Pattern No. H. 1896
is designed for sizes
IL, IA, l6, ls and 20
go to 80 bust). Size
IA requires Az yards
of 39-inch fabric.
Evening star., 1939-10-29
Mz9z&zt

MANY ANTl.pRGezls despite brand names and
colors . are made with alcohol. They boil off and
have to be replaced :. because, when it comes to
heat, alcohol can't take it." But "Prestone" anti.
freeze contains no alcohol will not boil of.
Evening star., 1939-11-12
Expanding Program
Panhellenic Association Plans
Several Special Meetings

Of Kappa Alpha Theta, recording
secretary; Mrs. Floyd Rothballer Of
Kappa Kappa Gamma, treasurer,
and Mrs. Richard Tatlow, Delta
Gamma, historian.
Miss Sarah Louise Short is chair
man Of the Social Planning Com
mittee and Mrs. Leighton Johnston
chairman of the Committee for Col
lege Rushing Files.
The Panhellenics' first activity of
the new season was q dinner meet
ing.
The sororities represented in the
Panhellenic, with their presidents,
are: Phi Omega Pi, Mrs. Shelby
Faulkner; Beta Phi Alpha, Mrs.
James Westcott; Pi Beta Phi, Mrs.
James M. Greear; Kappa Alpha
Theta, Mrs. Everett Flood; Kappa
Kappa Gamma, Miss Mary Black
istone: Delta Gamma, Miss Ida May
Orr; Alpha Phi. Miss Betty Coburn:
Gamma Phi Beta, Mrs. Paul C.
Whitney; Alpha Chi Omega, Mrs.
Chester Leasure; Delta Delta Delta,
Mrs. Martin Ekstrand: Alpha ri
Delta, Miss Elva Mae jenkins; Chi
Omega, Mrs. Gretchen Feiker;
Sigma Kappa, Mrs. Harlan McCord; !;
Evening star., 1939-11-12
Writer'S Club
Head t0Be =.
Hostess !
DR.. Hugh Grant
And G.. E. Russell
ToSpeak

Mrs. William Walter Smith, presi-
dent Of the Professional Writer'S
Club, will be hostess at a dinner to-
morrow at $50 pm. preceding the
clubs monthly meeting at the
Y. w. c. A.
Her guests will include the former
United States Minister to Albania,
DR.. Hugh Grant, with Mrs. Grant
and Miss Louise Grant; Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Edward Russell; Mrs. Jane
Leasure and Miss Florence Young
blood, former editor of the Bulletin,
national publication of the National
League Of American Pen Women.
Two of the guests, Dr. Grant and
Mr. Russell, will appear on the clubs
program following dinner. DIR. Grant
will speak briefly on High Lights
in Albania" discussing events lead
ing up to the Italian conquest. Mr..
Russell's talk will be on problems
faced by beginner writers, with spe-
cial emphasis on journalistic oppor-
tunities at the present time.
DR.. Grant was Birmingham news
paperman before entering the Dip
lomatic field, so that his talk will be
of double interest to the writing
group. Mr.. Russell. who is well
known as an artist, poet, author and
lecturer. Is q former Pulitzer Prize
winner in the field of biography. He
was twice honored by President Will
son, serving first as member of the
United States diplomatic mission to
Russia in 1916, and again as q menu
Der Of the Presidents Industrial
Committee in 1919.
Evening star., 1939-11-12

salist National Memorial Church,
Sixteenth and s street, NV. Tues
day, 11:30 am, study Of Through
Tragedy to Triumph" Leader,
Mrs. John van Schaick. jr. Lunch
con follows. 2:30 pm, program.
Speaker, Mrs. Wade Hampton,
THE Meaning of the German
Revolution as the Folk Revealed
it to Me-
Current Comment Club of Wood
side, Md. - Wednesday evening
with Mrs. Gladys Good of North
Woodside.
Columbian Women - Tomorrow,
1890 pm, at Wesley Heights
Community Club, bridge lunch
con.
Phi Delta Gamma, Beta chapter
Friday, 8:15 pm. at Hotel Bene:
dick.
Delta Gamma fraternity, Washing
ton Alumnae chapter-Tuesday
$50 pm, at the Admiral Club,
1640 Rhode Island avenue, NV,
dinner.
Zeta Beta Chi-Tomorrow, 8 pm,
Maynower Hotel, lecture. Speaker
Mildred Seydell, ''Neighbor to .
Madhouse."
w. c. T. U.-Tuesday, 2 pm, with
Mrs. Charles E. Riordon, 1425
Montague street NV. Speaker,
Mrs. J. C. Grain.
P. E. o. Sisterhood- d-Tomorrow. BIS
pm, Chapter E. with Mrs. j. N.
Todd, 14l7 Longfellow street NV.
Inspection, Mrs. F. F. Elliott.
Tuesday, 6 pm, Chapter B, with
Mrs. Robert H. Young, 1920 New
ton street NV, annual B. I. l.,
supper. Guest speaker, Clifford
Berryman; 8 pm, Chapter D,
with Miss Mae Neff, 1856 Newton
street NV. Guest speaker, Mrs.
F. ]. GiIlies; 8 pm, Chapter j,
with Mrs. Margaret Campbell
Ward, 1927 Adams Mill road,
book review by Mrs. Alvin Rock
well. Friday, Chapter N, annual
guest day and luncheon With Mrs.
F. o. Hagie, $3.50 Lowell street
NV. Guest artist, Miss Beverly
Cole, pianist.
Daughters Of the American Revo-
lution-Tom0rrow, 1890 am,
State Entertainment Committee
Memorial Continental Hall;
luncheon and meeting, Army and
Navy Chapter, Army and Navy
Club; 7:30 pm, treasurer's round
table, Mayflower Hotel. Tuesday,
2 pm, manual for Citizenship
Committee, at Americanization
School; 8 pm, Louisa Adams
Chapter at Women's City Club.
Speaker. George D. Lane, THE
West Indies and Central Ameri-