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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
DeIto Council Orgoizes
Unit In Arkansas

S~toneville, Miss, September 18-Or-
serving eleven counties in Eastern
Arkansas a been perfected during
the past two weeks, it vas
ed here today. The council is SINH
lar in detail and purpose to the Mis-
sissippi Delta Council and will work
in collaboration on matters of COM
mon interest to the people of Mis-
sissippi and Arkansas Deltas.
Elected president at the initial
meeting of representatives of the
counties to be included vas C. N.
Houck, of Mariana, who will serve
during the ensuing year. R. c..
Branch of Pecan Point, Ark, was
chairman of the organization meet
ing, and it was through his initia-
tive that the Arkansas group was
formed. w. F. Wilson of Wilson,
Arkansas, will serve as secretary of
the organization.
Read Dunn, Jr, secretary-manager
of the Delta Council attended the
meeting and presented procedure and
background of The Mississippi asso-
citation in organization and traced
the accomplishments and trends dur
ing the our years of its existence.
The Delta Council has furnished
it's bylaws and constitution to the
Arkansas executive committee to use
as a possible standard in develop
ing the organization of the Arkan-
sas group on legal and corporate
lines.
The Mississippi Delta Council has
interested itself for some time in an
organization for the Delta area of
Arkansas similar to itself. 1t is be-
lieved here that because of the in
terests of the people being alike the
problems parallel to some extent, it
will be possible to work hand in
hand for the betterment and fur
Their development of the Deltas of
both sta-es.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
Stunt Night Held At
Holmes Junior College

The climax to Freshman week wa
Stunt Night given Saturday evening
in the II. j. c. auditorium, spon'
sored by the YMCA and YWCA. The
freshman girls were required to ask
a freshman boy to .his memorable
occasion. The girls wore hats, print
dresses, oxfords and socks, and car.
ried purses and gloves.
The program was as follows:
An Italian Tragedy Ian exaggerat-
ed comedy)-Dramatic Club. A Quar-
tet in Comedy-Two Freshman and
Sophomore Girls. Tap Dancing-Nina
Watson. Little Man Dance-Wirt
Coleman and John Maxwell. Through
the Old Aibum-Girls of the Physical
Education Department. A Negro Wed
dinghy Observation-Disclosures Carter.
Music by the Bubbling Bottles-uhe
Band. Home Sweet Home-Jimmy
Lehman.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
Durant Bakery To Open
For Business Here On
Saturday, Sept. d
Modern Boxing Service
Service Given Duront
And Vicinity

The Durant Bakery, a new enter
NAL opening Saturday. September 20,
and citizens of this vicinity are in.
vited to call by he bakery and in
spect the new place of business.
Austin Stogner, proprietor Of the
bakery, comes here from Tylertown
where he was operating a bakery in
the pas. He has had many years
experience in baking and is rated as
n Of the best bakers in this part
of the country. He has installed all
modern equipment and is ready to
give he people of Durant and sur-
rounding territory the very best in
the way of cakes. pies, pastries, rolls,
bread, etc
The establishment is located on
Front Street in the building former
ly occupied by the Durant Motor Co.
The building has been remodeled
and the bakery gives a fine appear
ance both inside and out.
Mr.. Stogner has initiated a service
whereby the customer can place an
order with him and have hot rolls
delivered on Sunday between II a. m.
and 1 p. m. He will make every
to give the people of this COM
munity a bakery service equal to
any in the larger cities. He will ap-
preciate very much your patronage.
Mr. G.. w. Drane of Durant is to
be the local representative of the
new concern.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
H. J. c. Elects Student
Council Officers

The election of the Fl. j. c.. stu
dent body officers was a high point
of interest on the campus last Thurs
day, September IA. With Miss Edith
Thaxton as chairman, nominations
were made from the floor for presi-
dent, vice7president and secretary
treasurer. This first primary was
held in the auditorium at eight o'clock
on Thursday morning. When the
votes were counted it was found that
Ed Roberts of Georgia, was the new
president by a large majority.
The second primary was held at
one-fifteen. Linnie Pepper Of Vaughn
was elected vice-president, and Eve
lyn Cannon, Calhoun City. secretary
treasurer.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
l. c. To Purchase New
Equipment Soon

Chicago, Sept 20-An appropria-
ton of $S,00o,0o by the Illinois Cen.
trail Railroad for the purchase of new
equipment was announced today FOL
lowing the regular monthly meeting
of the Illinois Central board of di-
%rectors.
Purchases will include 1900 coal
cars, 1000 box cars and IA Diesel
electric switching and transfer To-
comotives. The Diesel-electric loco
motives will be used on the Chicago
terminal, replacing steam power.
Orders will be placed as promptly
as the necessary details can be ar
ranged and will call for immediate
delivery in anticipation >of increased
business.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
Presbyterian Young People
Hold Reilly At Goodman

The annual Presbyterian Young
Peoples Rally of District Four was
held in Goodman SSunday afternoon
with SO present from the age of
twelve and up.
Kosciusko. Canton, Winona, Jack
son, Plckens, Goodman. Camden and
Durant were represented at this
meeting.
Those from Durant who attended
the meeting were: Mrs. Horace Weir,
Mrs. t. l.. West, Mrs. Sam Moss,
Mrs. c. G.. Van Keuren, Mrs. j. E.
Steen. Miss Pauline Carter, Rev. Jack
Tackett, Miss Dorothy Anne Dur
ham, Miss Carol Steen, Emma Dell,
Mary Belle and Lena Pearl Arm
strong.
The next meeting will be held in
January at Winona with the Winona
group in charge of he program.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21

Hazel
Eyes

Grand Canyon, Arizona, Sept 13,
photographers of what one has
been expecting in viewing Grand
Canyon for the first time, one is
bound to be startled, yes, even pc
wildered at the amazing picture be.
fore ones eyes.
i caught my breath az I came
upon it. No artist o:her than ma
ture, could portray the beauty OF
these vast distances, extending miles
across from rim 20 rim and extend
ing down the canyon as far as the
eye can see to the Winding Colo
RADIO River.
The canyon Is PIT miles long.
measured by the rivers course, and
from 4 to IS miles in width. The
average depth Of the canyon is ono
mile.
It's immensely is amazing. Here Is
a force of nature to be reckoned
with. 1t Is almost unbelievable that
the tiny ribbon Of the Colorado Riv-
er really cut the great canyon.
The immensely Of the canyon, how
ever, ID not the main impression
received Rather, It seems that the
Supreme Artist has taken all the
beauty. Of tine universe and concen-
trated It In the ever-changing color
spectacle Of this mighty chasm.
The huge towers, buttes and PIN
nacles rising from h canyon floor
to present rugged nature at its best
are constantly changing shapes and
sizes as the colors shift and the sha-
dows shorten and lengthen.
All of the ~loveliness and softness
contained In the rainbow Is found In
the wonderful coloring OF the Grand
Canyon.
IT'S immensely and its beauty are
a challenge to a war-torn world, a
stimulus to weary minds and low
spirits, an inspiration to walk with
beauty.
I wish that all the rulers OF nations
could gaze down into It's depths and
feel its softening, gracious influ-
ence. Perhaps. then, the peoples of
the world would realize lasting and
permanent peace.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
Miss MoIIie Shonks Passes
AT Home Of Parents

Miss Mollie Shanks, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Shanks Of Owens
Wells. passed away at the home of
her parents, Monday morning. She
was q years of age.
she was a member Of the Baptist
Church.
Miss Shanks was well known and
popular in her community and county
She Is survived by her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. d. F. Shanks, Owens Wells,
and the following sisters and broth
ers: Mrs. Jimmy Fox, New Orleans;
Mrs. Johnny Grice, Lucien; Misses
Maud and Annie Ford Shanks, Owens
Wells; and Aubrey Shanks, Lexing-
ton.
Funeral services we're held Tuesday
afternoon at Hebron Church with the
Rev. Judson Chastain, Baptist min
lister. assisted, assisted by Father
Chastain, conducting the last rites.
Tnterment was made in Hebron cs-
metery.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
Scout Council Plans To
Raise Plone OF Scouting

Scout leaders attended the regu,
lar meeting of the Andrew Jackson
Council, Boy Scouts of America, held
in Brookhaven on September 9Th, at
which time a plan was adopted for
the raising of Scouting to a higher
plane.
Although the Council is making
remarkable progress, figures present
ed at the Board Meeting revealed
that the greatest need was for each
district center" to reach the boys
in the rural sections surrounding it.
Over 30 per cen of the available
boys of Scout age live in villages Of
less than a thousand or in the open
county. Yet, only six Scouts are Sc
cured from those eighty who are
ready for the program. On the other
hand, in the four cities of more than
ten thousand population, only IL pei
cent of the available boys are found.
Practically all of these are enrolled.
And over half of the Scouts Of the
Council are found there. 1t is inn
perative that the boys in the smaller
communities be given an opportu-
nifty to share in Scouting.
Statistics also revealed that most
OF the boys who drop out of Scout
ing live in the small towns or open
country. In order to keep them in
contact with Scouting's principles,
therefore, the district center should
A "a
throughout the territory.
Local leaders are planning devel-
opment of the territory to include
organizations of units there interest
and capable leadership is available.
This. and Improvement of supervision
of existing units. constitutes what
is known as the Higher Ground"
Program for improvement of Scout
mig.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
Duront High Gridders To
Open Season Friday

In spite of the fact that they have
been practicing a little less than two
weeks, he Durant High football
squad is pronounced ready for its
opening battle here Friday afternoon
against the Ethel aggregation.
Coach Dace Davis applied the fin
ishin touches to the Tigers this af-
ernoon in the way of hard work
and the boys have a number of plays
which they hope will net them plen-
ty of yardage this weekend. Nothing
is known of the strength of the
Attala group. They conquered Val
den last week Is to O.. Both teams
are about equal in weight, averaging
about 145 pounds.
Carroll will do most of the punt
ing and passing for the Durant lads
as well as shoulder some Of the
ball carrying burden together with
Kicks, Blanton and Gibson. The lat
The following probable starting line
up was announced Today by Davis:
ter will also assist in the aerial ma
v
Jim Allen, left end; Billy Burnley,
left tackle; Denton Waddell or Wes-
ey Hodges, left guard; Vernon Dur
ham. center; w. E. Durham. right
Curry Won Wilson, right tac
kle; Frank Cresswell, right end; Kicks,
quarterback; Carroll, left half; Blan-
ton, right half; and storms or Glib
son, fuIlback.
The reserve strength is INFESTED
but very scrappy and aggressive.
The starting eleven is almos. in
tact from last year. Jack Moore and
Johnny Dinas are the only regulars
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
Methodists Announce
Sunday Services

This Sunday is promotion day in
the Sunday School. The school meets
at 9:45. w. A. Bacon superintendent
Worship service at II o'clock.
Mrs. Lipsey will play Sweet Hour
of Prayer" by Rogers, Love Divine
by List, and Come, Let Us Wor-
ship" by Lorenz. The choir will ren-
der a special number.
Sermon by the pastor.
Epworth League at Gas.
Evening worship at 7:30.
The circles of the missionary So
ciety meet at 3 o'clock Monday after
noon.
Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing at 7:30.
Choir practice at 7 Thursday even
ing.
Everybody cordially invited.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
Health Officer Worms
Of Kidney Disease

Last year % people died of kidney
disease in Holmes county. Kidney
disease, or Brights disease, ranks
third as 20 cause OF death in this
county. AS we a do very much to
protect ourselves from the exciting
causes. it is well that we give some
consideration to these causes.
Infection, especially with strepto-
coco and with other cocci organisms
is one of the leading causes of
Bright's disease. Diseased .onsils
and abscessed teeth are very often
found to be a foci or central place
from which these germs are spread.
Tonsils are for the purpose of stop
ping the spread OF disease germs
into the system but when they have
broken Town in this function and
are diseased they become a menace
rather than a help and then should
be removed.
Chemical poisons cause some cases
by destroying certain parts of the
kidney. Among these we may men-
ton: tar and tar products. bichlo-
ride of mercury, cantharides, arsenic.
lead, salicylates and either. Alcohol
may act indirectly as the cause OF
nephritis by lowering general bodily
resistance to disease. Exposure %
cold and dampness may activate a
latent infection or damage Of the
kidneys.
Among the acute infectious dis
eases, scarlet fever leads the list as
to causes but much may be done to
prevent nephritis with scarlet fever
by proper care during convalescense,
ephritis may also be a complication
or follow d~iphtheria, influenza, cry
sipleas, and occasionally, even pneu-
monia, typhoid fever, and malaria
Burns, extensive skin disease may
occasionally cause the onset of ne
phritis.
Syphilis sometimes causes damage
to the kidneys. Last and by no
means least i. must be emphasized
that the lack of proper care in the
cause the onset of nephri is. Here,
treatment of the common cold may
as in many other instances, the DAM
aging effects may not be noted for
years.
In brief we may say that the cause
of nepnti is is the lack of proper care
an illness with an infectious
disease with some cases resulting
from piosons as may be found in pa
tent medicines and sometimes from
other means Of suicide.
Yours very sincerely,
l.. H. EUBANKS, M. D.,
Director Holmes County
Health Department.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
Dr.. ~Turnipseed Posses
In Jackson Hospital

DR.. w. H Turnipseed, Il, vel
known and popular physician OF
Tchula, died at a hospital in Jack
sonson following al operation.
Funeral services were held Sun.
day afternoon near Sails.
DIR. Turnipseed had practiced in
rchula for more than 40 years. He
was active in other business and
realty matters and owned extensive
land holdings. He was a member OF
the Methodist Church. He was un
married.
He is survived by one brother, DR..
J. M. Turnipseed of McCool.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21
Rotury Club Holds
Interesting Meet

sMr. Charles Knott and Mr.. Ras
Branch. Of Goodman, were elected to
the Durant Rotary Club Tuesday at
their regular meeting.
Rev. f. S. Lewis was in charge of
the program and T. NJ. Williams,
county agent. presented a very in
teresting motion picture show pertain
ing to agricultural interests in the
county.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21

Mrs. George Povall returned Wed
nesday from a ten days visit with her
sister. Mrs. Harry Gwinner, al Bir-
mingham, Alabama. Little Elmore
Poyail Joined his mother enroute to
their home in Lexington
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21

Mrs. Harry Gronaer of Memphis
is spending this week with his sister,
Mrs. H. Irving. and her mother, Mrs.
Brister.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-09-21

moved at Lexington Hospital Thurs
day. Her many school mates are
glad that she is getting along nice
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-08
Miss Cora Rendueles
WEEDS Sam Pinder

Miss Cora Rendueles, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Faustino Rem
dueles, and Sam B. Pinder, Jr..
son of City Tax Collector and
Mrs. Sam B. Pinder, were married
Saturday night, z o'clock, in the
Fleming Street Methodist Cup
town. church, Rev. j. P. Lilly Of
ficiating.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Mrs. H. S. Holton, as ma
iron of honor, and the attendant
to the groom was a close friend,
| Edward RUSSELL lin the capacity
as best man only the members
of the immediate families were in
attendanees FEtw Az
Mr.. Pinder A61d The Citizen he
and his bride are located in their
home at 1401 United street where
their friends will find welcome.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-08

Who may attend? Anyone in
terested in Parent Teacher work.
Who is expected to attend? All of
ficers of units who can possibly
do so are requested to make an
earnest effort to attend.
Motion was made and passed
by the Council to pay the trans
portation expenses of the new
Council President to Gainesville.
The State Board allows the
Council Presidents expenses in
Gainesville. Mrs. Milton Sawyer,
secretary and Mrs. jeff knight
were named as alternates. Motion
was made and passed that the
council recommend each local to
endeavor to send their principal
or teacher and one parent to
the Institute.
Mrs. Carl Rom introduced
Townsend Morgan who spoke on
cart in the School" MIR. Morgan
showed the many advantages of
art and how it develops the kind
of character needed in the world
of today.
Mrs. w. P. Archer rendered
her resignation as the newly
elected President of the Council.
Mrs. Carl Bervaldi, as chairman
of the nominating committee
moved the resignation be ac-
cepted with regrets and presented
the name of Mrs. Mervin Russell
for the new president. Mrs. Mer-
vim Russell was unanimously
elected to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. w. P. Archer installed the
following officers for two years:
Mrs. Mervin L. Russell, presi-
dent; Mrs. Sebastian Cabrera,
Jr., vice-president; Mrs. Milton
Sawyer, secretary; Mrs. Reginald
Roberts, treasurer; Mrs. VIM. E.
Doughty, historian.
Mrs. L. E. Watson, in behalf of
the association, presented Mrs.
Russell and Mrs. Cabrera with
beautiful bouquets. A group
picture was made and will be
framed for the Council. Picture
may be seen at the local unit
unit meetings this week. Re-
freshments were served by a
committee under the direction of
Mrs. Juliette Russell. = Mrs. Mer-
vim Russell announced that with
in the next fifteen days the new
ly elected officers and the school
officials will meet to appoint
chairman of standing committees
in the Council. Next regular
meeting of the Council will be
held September 6.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-08
Recital By Grammar, Primary
Grades On Tuesday Evening

10. Little Drummer Boy
Johann Mackenzie
II. Preparation For Mothers
Day
5th and 9th Grades
IL. Harebelle Kathleen Parks
Is. Song, Mother Dear
r. Rodriguez
Piano: c. Cobo
IA. (a) Skating Nancy Morgan
(b) Lady Betty Go To
School Nancy Morgan
Is. Tarentelle
Euphemia Maloney
Is. (a) Chinese Tag 4,
Zetta F. Cabrera
(b) Melody Zetta F. Cabrera
II. Violin, |Arminta
Zetta F. Cabrera
Piano: J. Mulberg, J.
Mackenzie
Is. Ripping Waters
Ramona Rodriguez
19. Dance of the WoodwindS
Amalia Lopez
20. Song, Fiddle and I c, Cobo
Piano: r. Rodriguez
81. Armorita Consuelo Cobo
%. Duet, Hungarian Dance
N. Norman, E. Maloney
%. Song. Little oices Sweetly
Calling
LIST, End, 3rd, 4th, 5th and
9th Grades
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-08
Miss Alice Peat And
B. L. Hancock Wed

A solemn and pretty wedding
ceremony was solemnized at 10
O'Clock this morning in the Flem-
ing Street Methodist church, by
Rev. j. P. Lilly, when Miss Alice
Irene Peat became the bride of
Blondell Lee Hancock. The we'd
ding march was played by Miss
Marie Knowles.
The bride wore a lovely dress
of biege crepe with dubonnet
accessories, and corsage of
beautiful radiance rosebuds. The
groom wore cream flannel trous-
ers and blue serge coat. Miss
Freda Hancock, sister of the
groom was bridesmaid and Mrs.
Louis Pellicier, sister of the bride
was matron of honor. Louis Pei
licier was attendant to the
groom.
The father of the bride gave
his daughter in marriage.
Mrs. Hancock is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. ]. Peat and
the groom is the son of Mrs. Will
liam Knight. They planned a
brief trip to Homestead and
other points in the state and up
on their return will be at home
at 625 Grinnell street.
Following the ceremony the
newly weds held a reception at
the home, which was attended
by friends and relatives.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-08
Visitors Enjoy
Stay In City

Misses Estelle Zwalok, Marie
Rand and Martha Baerer, artists
employed with the Fleischer Stu
dios in Miami, said yesterday
they had very much enjoyed their
vacation in Key West. which had
been entirely too brief.
They arrived Saturday after
noon and spent most of the time
visiting places of interest and see
ing the many odd and unusual
things to be seen and were very
much thrilled at the specimens in
the aquarium.
When leaving they were of the
opinion that there were many
other interesting things to see
and expected to return at an
early date to finish their tour.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-08
Mrs. Mervin Russell Heads
PIT. Association Council

The last regular meeting Of
the Monroe County Council OF
Parent-Teacher Associations was
held at the High School Audi
forum. The meeting was opened
with a moment of silent prayer
followed by a prayer led by c.
H. Ketchum. The Key West High
School Orchestra, under the di-
rection of T. B. Klebsattel, rem
dered the followings selections,
"Canzonetta" and Softly Gliding
Waltz"
Minutes of the previous meet
ing were read by Mrs. Milton
Sawyer, acting secretary. Mrs.
Reginald Roberts, the treasurer,
reported that the council has
funds available to carry on its
work, and also had set aside a
sum to assure Monroe County OF
having a yearbook for the next
term of school.
Mrs. Sebastian Cabrera, Jr.,
the president, stressed the i'm
pOrtance of each school being
represented at the Annual Parent
Teacher Institute, being held at
the University of Florida, Gaines
vile, Florida. Institute dates
this year are June 6 through
June 9. State Board members
will be in Gainesville, Monday,
June 5. Living and Learning In
Our Democracy" will be the
theme of this years Institute.
Mrs. Z. L. Thayer, State Parli-
mentarian, who attended our own
school of instruction will have a
course in parliamentary pro-
cedure with demonstration skits.
Dean w. j. Matherly will give
the opening address. Subjects of
talks listed include: "Joy of
Growing Up, Social Ethics,
Boy-Girl Relationship, what
Parents Should Know About
Curriculum Revision" Other
number of the program repeated
from last summers session will
be the leading of the devotionals
by Mrs Ray Sewers, Prof. Hop
kins' Public Speaking Glasses,
Our Presidents Hour, Counsel fol-
Councils, and a number of re-
quest conferences. Monroe Coun-
ty Council has pledged through
their president to have "a Living
Picture" topic of which will be in
regard TO fishing. Dade County
Council will be one of the par
tieipating members in staging
one of the plays to be featured al
the course. AS to the question
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-08
Garden Club To
Meet Tonight

There will be a regular month
ly meeting of the Garden Club
and Tree Guild held this evening,
beginning ats O'clock, at the Key
West Public Library.
Mrs. Rogers G. Young, state
conservation chairman of the
Florida Federation of Garden
Clubs, will be the speaker of the
eyenirgRune
Mrs. Curry Moreno will have
an interesting arrangement OF
flowers on display while Mrs
VIM. H. White will discuss q
number of specimen plants.