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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23
Our Electrified Forms

The identification Of the farms of our nation, neg
lected for decades, now moves forward at a rapid pace,
and is gaining momentum under the impetus of the rural
electrification program.
Mississippi is in the front ranks of the states in
regard I'd the lines constructed and organization work
accomplished.
1t should be a source of pride to each of us that
electricity is ready for use at more than 5000 farm
homes. This has been due largely to the work of the
Mississippi Rural Identification Authority, which re-
ports that more than 5000 miles of lines are now finished
or under construction.
Yet, there remains much to be done to assure the
real success of this work. For while the Magnolia State
is ahead in preparation, it lags behind in the percentage
of farmers subscribing to the service in proportion to the
total number of farmers.
1t is safe to say that few business men of the towns
have recognized the potentialities of electrified" far
mers. There are several angles which have been over
looked even in the communities where cooperation has
been wholehearted.
1t should be pointed out that every new farmer
who connects to a rural identification line is a poten-
tal customer fos electrical appliances, since statistics
prove that farmers must invest as much money in ap-
pliances as the associations invest in constructing the
lines, if he is to be more than a minimum use" consumer.
1t requires no imagination to see that an improved
standard for farm living, with an increase in earning
power, will be reflected Immediately in our commercial
life. In making electricity available in the country we
have made only a start-but it is a good start for the
farmer and for the businessman.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23
Mississippi Is Second
In Hardwood Lumber

jackson. Miss, Nov. 22-fCotton
wood lumber is the only species saw.
ed in Mississippi in which no other
$ ate exceeds her production, accord
ing to the Department of Commerce
Bureau of Census in its report fol
1888. This report shows that the
low pine; fifth in the production OF
ash, fourth in he production of vel
low pine; firth in the production 0.
cypress and seventh in the produc.
ton of beech. Five states sawed NOR
han Mississippi's total 1898 produc-
ton of 1,1SG,eo2,C00 board feet OF
lumber. Six states sawed more soft
wood lumber than Mississippi; but
: louisiana vas the only sta e produc-
ire more from hardwood trees,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23
state Quail Season To
Open November Both

jackson, Miss, Nov. 22-Aississip-
pts hunting aso on quail opens
Thursday, November 30, regardless OF
the conflicting dates fixed for OBJ
servance Of Thanksgiving Day, &C
cording to officials Of the ate Game
and Fish Commission.
Under the law. the season on quail
is set to open on Thanksgiving and
under the same law, the date for OBJ
servance Of this day is fixed legally
as the last Thursday in November.
which falls on the 3Oth.
Backing up the conservation Off
Gals is an opinion from j. A. Lau-
derdale, assistant attorney general,
issued on the request of w. F. Dear
man, director of the Game and Fish
Commission.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23

the northeastern corner of Green
county. From there 1t runs north
up the eastern side Of the state
through Waynesboro. Quitman.
Meridian, Scooba, Macon n d
Brooksville. At Brooksville. the
highway branches east and west.
The east branch passes through
West Point and Okolona, the west
branch through Columbus, Aber-
deem and Nettleton, the two
branches %converging at Shannon.
From there they 60 through Tu-
pelo. Bonneville and Corinth.
Leaving the state from Alcorn
county, the highway continues to
Jackson in Tennessee, Paducah in
Kentucky. Chicago in Illinois. and
into Wisconsin along the west
shore Of Lake Michigan for .
short distance before swinging
into the state to reach its north
ern terminus at Otononga on the
southern bank Of Lake Superior.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23
Love Features Specials
On Goodyear Tires

Love Wagon Company, dealers fol-
Goodyear tires. announce this week
a big reduction in automobile tires,
Tires formerly $15.95 have been r e
duced to $13 95; $14.35 tires have been
reduced to 1926; $11. 95 tires have beer
cut down to $10.45 and the $10.Ss
tue h oo-n cut to $3.50.
Special prices also prevail on two
tire combination buys and the Love
Wagon Company cordially invites
the public to come by m acquain,
Itself with these remarkable value.
in tires.
we call YOU attention to thcil
advertisement appearing on another
page of Ibis paper regarding same
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23
Duront Bond Goes To
Greenwood CurnivuI

The Durant School Band will pa.
ticipate again this year in the an
nual Della Band festival and Wine
Carnival Day in Greenwood Friday
Members VITA their director. Ma,
COIN Carter. will leave Friday morn
ing for Greenwood.
Between 25 and 80 bands from n,
over Nor-h Mississippi and the De,
will take part in the band festiva
and 1900 musicians are expected :
participate.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23
Louise Order Member
HiIImon Quartet

Miss Louise Order, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. S. Order, is promi-
nenl in musical activities a. Hillman
this year She sings first alto in
the college quartet which was heard
yer S alton WSLI Sunday afternoon
and she also gave a reading on the
same program.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23
Public Has A Side

The public has a side in this question Of buying
at home, as almost any customer will tell you If you take
the trouble to listen.
Frequently the complaint is heard that the mer-
chant doesn't keep as large a stock to select from as
desirable. Many times in small communities, the price
rs out Of line compared to what the same merchandise
would cost in a larger store in the city which has larger
buying power.
The complaint or excuse heard more often, however, is
the person saying he didn't know the merchant had such
merchandise in stock, that he didn't know the merchant
even carried such a line and had the same thing in
stock as the city store.
Now, Mr.. Merchant, there's where your advertising
comes in
You can't expect your customers to come in and
buy if you don't keep them sold on the idea OF trading
with you, that your goods are equal to the best in quail
ity and price and that your service is even superior
to that he can get elsewhere because you live in the
community and stand behind your goods.
You expect to do business 365 days of the year.
So why not advertise every week in the year?
That is the advertising that will pay You larger
dividends in the long run and increase your volume of
business done during the year.
Advertising is not a luxury, to be done when bust
ness is good and you have the money
1t is a necessity to keep the wheels of business turn
ing for you every day in the year, more so even when
business is slow.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23
No Deserted Village" For Us

Would YOU like to know the recipe for making
YOUR home town a Deserted Village?"
Skipper w. S. Meriwether, in his splendid weekly
newspaper, the Mississippi Sun, published at Charleston,
has this to say:
The folks who send their dollars to other towns and
cities to buy their needs and their luxuries a tell you how
to make a Deserted Village" The trick a be done by
everybody following the example of the few and buying else
where.
Then there would be no money to pay people who work.
There would be 10 money at all to buy farm produce; no
money for fire and police protection; no money to keep up
homes; no money to hold people in this town at all. And
20 your property and home and job would have little value.
Trade at home. Every dollar spent here helps TO make
living in your town better and peasanter; every dollar spent
at home helps to make the thing you own more valuable
At this time Of the year, when everyone is getting
ready to do Christmas shopping, this is a particularly
appropriate message. 1t is especially fitting at this time
because the Durant merchants are at this time cooperat-
ing in a series of Trade-At-Home advertisements appear
ing in this newspaper.
= From what we hear these advertisements are arous-
ing quite a bit of comment and thought.
And Durant merchants are daily getting in goods
to take care of the holiday trade.
So, dear reader, as a favor to us yourself and your
community, look in Durant before you go elsewhere to
shop. If the merchant doesn't have what you want this
time ask him to have it for you next time. He'll learn
your peculiar needs and be only to happy to supply
them.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23

Thanksgiving holidays begin at -
O'Clock November % and end a. 9
o'clock November 81. Nearly all The
students are planning to go home.
5ut as usual a few who live 90 Far
will remain on the campus during
the holiday period.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23

Harry A. Holstein, representative
Of Dixie Chemical Company of Biz
mingham, was a business visitor in
Durant Tuesday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23

Buck Flowers. Jackson, representa-
tiveof Commercial Credit Co, spert
Tuesday nighs in Durant attending
TO business.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23

Bill Robinson, Greenwood, is spend
ing a few days here.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23

Saturday night at $50 a banquet
wa given in the dining hall honoring
all those whose birthdays came be-
tween July i and December 81. The
dining hall was attractively decorated
for the occasion. A bowl of fruit
surrounded by beautifully colored fall
leaves was placed in the center Of
each of the banquet tables. More
thai a hundred students were pres
ent to celebrate their birthdays. TIE
menu was as follows. Tomato juice
cocktail, English peas, baked apple,
turkey, dressing, rolls, pickles M OIL
ives. Delicious whipped cream and
cake vas erved for dessert
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23

Sunday night was Young Peoples
night at f.he Presbyterian Church. A
group from the College presented a
program on What Youth Can Do
in a Christian World" John Max
well, Helen Jones, George Marks,
Fletcher Gore, Margaret Mcdonald,
and Jack eau. her represented the
different phases Of Christian Youth
and its work in an impressive pa
geant. Henry Hood sang a solo. The
congregation was dismissed by Rev.
E. w Ford pastor Of the Presbyte-
rian Church.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23
College News

I0nege news
The FLA Chapter of Holmes Agricul-
tural High School met November is
and made out the following activity
program for the school year 19394O:
l.. Touch Football-November.
2. General outing-December-pic-
mic or hunt.
3. Election of honorary members
and initiation of "Greenhounds."
4. Observation-Disclosures com
petition.
s. FLA judging-April, May.
6. General outing, picnic with Home
Economics ~Girls-April.
7. General social-January, Febru-
airy, party Or dance.
At seven-thirty Saturday evening
three one-ac. plays were presented
in the auditorium by members of the
Little Theatre Guild The first, "A
Friend Of the Family" was a comedy.
The story of how Peggy, portrayed
by nellie Douglas, finally had a min
ute alone with her beau, Dick, played
by Romie Palmer, provided many
laughs for the audience. These play
ers were supported by Nina Watson
as Peggy's grandmother; Lenelle Greer
as her mother, Jack Moore as another
sutton, Dorothy Harris as her friend,
John Maxwell as her kid brother, and
Kathryn Williams as the kid sister,
| along with Juanita Guess as Zinnia,
the cook.
The second play, "The Valiant"
was .he story Of a criminal, doomed
to be hanged, who would not reveal
his true identity. Wilfred Hussman,
as the criminal, was supported by
John Cameron, the warden Of the
ipenitentiary; Hugh Butte, the priest;
w. r. Roger, the guard; and Marga-
ret Mcdonald, the girl who thought
the criminal might be her long lost
brother. The superb acting and the
tragic end found in this play brought
tears to the eyes of many in the al
dience
The last play. HE Ain. Done Right
BY Nell" was an old fashioned noun
tain story. Hilton Hayes, the city
slicker. played by Ralph Dorroh. had
tried his best to win, not the hand Of
Little Nell (Etta Doolittle), but the
plans for the invention that was to be
hers on her wedding day. The boy
Nell loved was a poor lumberman,
! Jack Logan ferguson Watson). but
Hays had convinced Nell,s grand
mother (Ann Carlisle) that Logan
was just after the invention. The
supporting cast consisted Of Lolly
Perkins, an old maid played by Mary
e. Boykin; Linda Harris as Vera
/ Carleton, daughter Of the mill owner
who had been Tilted by Hayes; and
Henry Hood as the mill owner. The
play ended by Jack and Nell finding
hat they really could be married.
The football season for Holmes Jr
College officially ended WITH the de-
feat by the Sunflower team Novem-
Der II. Even though the Bulldogs
lost this game, it was the first con-
ference game for them to lose. Both
the boys who played and the coaches
deserve much credit for the successes
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-11-23

The football season for Holmes Jr
College officially ended W n the de-
feat by the Sunflower team Noveu1-
Der II. Even though the Bulldogs
lost this game, it was the first con-
ference game for them to lose. Both
the boys who played and the coaches
deserve much credit for the successes
OF the season. Since SO many Of the
players were rather young and in
experienced, the loyal supporters OF
EJC would have been satisfied with
fewer victories. However, the team
exceeded all hopes and won ove
EIisville. Poplarville. Perkinston Wes-
son and Southwestern Freshmen be-
fore being defeated by The Trojans.
Nearly all the squad were first year
men. and Holmes supporters are look
ing forward to a very successful year
next season
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-04
E. N. FOLEY
 REELECTED BY
 HEALTH COUNCIL
Mrs. Thomas Haigh Nam ed Seuetdry-Treasur-
 CT of Organization

The regular meeting of the Ju- neau Health Council was held last night in the Health Center in the Territorial Building with E. M. Pol ley, President, presiding.
 The monthly report of the Public Health Nurse was read and Miss Magnhild Oygard supplemented its reading with explanatory remarks. The need for financial aid in sey- eral instances pertaining to faulty vision of children was presented and the matter of rendering such assistance will be taken up in the various civic organizations in Ju- neau
 Mrs. Thomas Haigh was elected Secretary Treasurer, and E. M Pol ley was reelected President for the ensuing year.
 Mrs Harley Turner and Mrs Dave Davenport were appointed as a pro- gram and speakers committee, and they immediately reported having a program arranged for the next meeting of the council, which will be held on the first Friday in De- cember in the Health Center. An invitation is extended to all those interested.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-04
G0LDSTEIk WILL
 SEE FUR MEN OF
 NATION ON TRIP

Charles Goldstein, sailing south tomorrow morning on the Princes Norah with his wife for a few weeks in the States. plans a wide swing of fur centers
 At Seattle, Mrs. Goldstein will continue on to Los Angeles to visit her daughter, Mrs. John Dol giner, while MT. Goldstein will re- turn to Vancouver and take a Canadian Pacific train east.
 Goldstein will excessively visit fur sales and merchandisers in Ed monton, Winnipeg. Chicago, St Louis. and New York, returning to Los Angeles by plane and taking in the Seattle Fur Exchange auc- tions before returning here, to complete a picture of current fur markets through the country.
 Tonight the Goldsteins will re- eeiVe congratulations between g and Il o'clock at the Governors House in honor of their golden wedding anniversary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-04
200 OFFER T0pI0NEER
 IN ALASKA
Utah Group Wants Infor- nation on Prospects
 for Colonization

An offer of 200 men of Provo, Utah, to come to Alaska ito pioneer and get a start in new west" was received this week by the Governors $ office.
 V. M. Fitzgerald of Provo, wrote asking full information on settle ment, amount of land in Alaska available, prospects for agriculture, crops. climate and snow, work or employment, game, transportation for 200 men.
 Those discussing the plan of col onizing Ala ska include farmers, miners, carpenters, contractors and construction men, Fitzgerald says in his letter.
 Fitzgerald has been notified that it would be well for his group to send a representative or committee of representative to study the sit- uation carefully before buying tick cts to Alaska for his 200 men and their families.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-04
FOR DRAWS
 WAR ZONES
 FOR SHIPS
Large European Shipping Area Is Closed 10
 U. ]. Vessels

WASHINGTON, Nov. A. Presi- dent Roosevelt in pr9claiming com bat zones, through he State Dc partment, today barred American shipping from an area extending north from Spain around the Brit iSh Isles.
 In an accompanying statement President Roosevelt explained Tn plain English from now on, no American ships may go to belliger- ent ports of Great Britain, France or Germany in Europe or Africa as far south as the Canary Is- lands
 The President said, Combat areas may change with circum- stances and it may be found that areas now safe may become dan gerous. or areas now troubled may later become safe, and the areas restricted may be altered'
 Ports in Ireland, Norway, south of Bergen, and in Sweden, Den mark, The Netherlands, Belgium and all Baltic ports are included in the zone, also inclusive of the Bay of Biscay, except waters close to the north Spanish coast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-04
HILL GRATIFIED

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4ASecre- tary of State Hull expressed his qualification at the passagt of the neutrality bill repeating the arms embargo. After President Roosevelt had signed the bill Sec retary Hull said:
 T am naturally gratified with the basic changes made in the so- called neutrality legislation Througout this year the Executive Department has urged the prompt enactment of these changes and prior to the outbreak of war plead ed with all nations to preserve peace and refrain from war I desire to repeat with emphasis what I have constantly said heretofore, to the effect that our firm and most sac- red task is to keep our country secure and at peace, and that it is my firm belief that we shall succeed in this endeavor am sat- isfied that the new act will as- sist in this undertaking
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-04
JUNEAU SKI CLUB
 B0WERY .BRAWl,
 HELD LAST NIGHT
EIks' Gymnasium Scene of Plenty Tough Cos
 tune Affair

Some of the boys dragged along skirt" othter dudes preferred to "stag it" and some of the "fems" bounced down to de vinegar woikS" namely, the Elks' Gymnasium, for the Bowery Brawl--a highlight last night which had been tapped up' by members of the social committee of the Juneau Ski Club.
 The joint was full of guys and gals all decked out in their glad rags (and we do mean rags). Ev- erybody looked awful. Bartenders were kept on the jump and the free lunch was "r e ally something" tso were the murals behind the bar).
 Jay Williams and Thelma Bedding were riotously applauded for the inL depreciation of the Apache; Jesta Zimmerman did little ditty for the gang, and Kaarlo (Hoiman McGoik) Nasi rendered a bit of class to the party when he rendered his yer sion of "Violits."
 Some pretty snappy tunes were reeled off for the occasion by Wes- ley Barrett and Albert Peterson and all-in-all the whole affair was pretty much all right.
 Members of the social committed responsible for the thing include Warren Eveland, Lillian Clements Hernia Darnell, Harold Mckinley
 Charlotte Haglund and Bud Nance
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-04

the Alaska Monday for the states on a three months furlough. He will visit his father and mother, irl Ohio, going home for the first time in 10 years.
 McVey is a well known bowler basketball and baseball player.
 Honored at miscellaneous shower given last evening by Mrs. B. Foss, Mrs. Merle Crawford, a recent bride, received many lovely gifts from friends who called during the in- formal affair.
 Guests at the hostesses apart ment of Willoughby Avenue includ- ed: Mrs. H. Bracken, Mrs Birdie Lucas, Mrs. Belle Knutson, Mrs Charlotte Jylka, Jean Graham and Lazette Shearer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-04
JAY SMITH
 GETS HONOR

Jay Smith, of Juneau. member of LOOM No. 700, has officially re- ceived his appointment as Mem ter Director for all of Alaska. The appointment has been made by Paul P. Schmitz. Director of the Supreme Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose at Mooseheart.
 MT Smith has been an active member of the Juneau Lodge of Moose in membership drives and was also prime mover in the Moose brochure published in conjunction with the recent lebration of Mocseheart's birthday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-04
Reception Tonight. Governors House,
 Honors Goldsieins

To feliciia-c MT. and Mrs. Charles Gcldstein on the occasion of their golden wedding celebration. friends from Juneau and Douglas will call at the Governors House tonight between and II o'clock
 The reception tonight planned by a group of friends, and given by the community in honor of it's foremost pioneer couple, is public and old and new friends will be there to wish MT and Mrs. Goldstein con- tinued happiness.
 They will leave tomorrow on the Princess Norah on their way to California to visit their son-in-law and daughter, MT and Mrs. John Dolginer, and their two grandchil- dren.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-04
CULBERTS0N NAMED HEAD
 or FISHERIES
Will Be Aeting Agent in Charge of Alaska Work
 of Fish Bureau

Appointment of J. Steele Cuibert- son as Acting Agent in charge of Alaska Fisheries work for the Bu- reau of Fisheries was announced today by Charles E. Jackson, Act ing Commissioner. at-e'a.
 Culbertson, who is now in Seattle, fills the vacancy existing since the retirement of L. c. Wingard.
 The same announcement said that Capt R. L. Ccole of the Teal and Engineer Earl w. Bright of the Brant will be in charge of recon ditioning those two vessels at Se- attle.
 T. H. Erickson, Assistant to the late Harry J Christoffers, will be in charge of all matters pertaining to the Pribilof Islands.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-04
Officers EIe(ted
 Last Evening by
 Ladies Auxiliary

The Juneau Ladies Auxiliary, No. 34. met last night at Union Hall for election of officers for the en- suing year, and the installation was set for November IT.
 Following are a list of the new officers: president, Emily Slender; president, Mabel Battello; re- cOrding secretary, Mabel Schmitz; financial secretary, Dagney Ras- mussen; conductress Olga Peter son; warden, Mattie Davis. The Executive Board includes Mesdames Linda Ecklund, Mande Diboff and Mae Turkovich.
 After the meeting a huge birth day cake was presented to Mattie Davis, retiring president, who was also given a gift in appreciation of her work during the past year
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-04
FOOTBALL Sec

The following are final scores of football games played this after noon as received up to press time University of Washington g; Montana O.
 Notre Dame 14; Army 0. Rice T; Fordham 13.
 Navy 6; Penn 13.
 Harvard 6; Princeton g. Columbia T; Cornell 13 Pitt 13; Temple T.
 Indiana 0; Ohio State 27 Michigan State A; Syracuse 3. Marquette IS; Duquesne 2l. Dartmouth 33; Yale O.
 Lafayette 0; New York U. IA. North Carolina State 0; North Carolina IT.
 Florida 0; South Carolina 6. Coast Guard Academy T; Wes- leyan University 20.
 Maryland 0; Penn State 12 Centre 6; Cincinnati 6, tie. Wake Forest IA; Marshall 13. Tulsa T; Catholic U. 13 West Virginia 0; Georgetown l4. Iowa 4; Purdue 0.
 Texas Aggies 21; Arkansas 0. Duke '; Georgia Tech 6. Nebraska l3; Missouri 27 Northwestern IA Minnesota T. Kentucky '; Alabama ', tie. Michigan T; Illinois l6 Tennessee 20; Louisiana State O.