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Milford chronicle., 1939-12-01
EXPECTING TOO MUCH

] AAAhA oAAy
/ Two friends who had been sep
arated for years were having an in
innate talk in restaurant.
What line is your son going 10
follow" asked Jones. Hes about
fifteen. isn't he?'
Fourteen; and" The father
implied with a wave of his hands
that this topic was a hopeless affair.
After a few moments he continued,
I'm frankly disappointed in John.
He doesn't concentrate. He has
plenty of enthusiasm, but no stick
to-itiveness. can't understand il.
For a while he showed keen interest
in radio construction, and he was
really clever at it, too. | spared no
money in buying materials and
books. and he was to have had
training in that line as soon as he
was through school. But now he
hasn't really touched his radio for
weeks. He tries to keep up his in
tGrest. to please me, but il seems as
if he just can't. His heads been
full of cowboy stuff, ever since we
spent the holidays on the ranch. He
thinks of nothing else; he seems pos
sessed. And that's the way he's al
ways been about everything he takes
up. I'm afraid he'll be drifter, a
e'er-dO-well. like his uncle Toni"
The father sighed.
Nonsense, Brown-nOt with faith
er like you. I'm not a father. but
I've taught all my life and know
youngsters. And sometimes | think
we expect too much of them. | was
telling my wife this the other day.
Shes taken one of those foster chill
dren from the Home to help in the
house. fourteen-year-old girl. My
wife was Mortified when the girl cut
bread and pushed the bOard-crumbs
and all-into the drawer. The young
ster sings the latest jazz about the
house and was caught doing a dance
with the dry mop in front of the
mirror. scattering dust all around
My wife thought she had better send
the girl back to the home as unfit
until explained"
You think then that my John may
gain stability as he grows up?'
"Of course When he's an adult
he'll act like one. II radio really
means much to him he'll come back
to il when the cowboy craze dies and
be enriched by his interest in ranch
ing
Maybe you're right" Frightening.
~ guess if boys and girls were SER
ions, stable and all that they would
rot be children, but grownups."
Yes. So long as your boy is great
Iy interested in anything. working at
il whOIeheartedly, you needn't fear. |
He's learning and developing. Then !
again. the days are past for the man
with but one job. Life demands
more today You can never know
when this knowledge of ranching
Elay prove useful
The father rose I'm glad to have .
had this talk" he said. 81 believe (
I'll suggest to John that he put away (
his radio materials for the present
and concentrate on rauching. Per- /
haps he'll take an interest in the
radio again when his cousin comes TO
visit us. This cousins a radio fan;
I don't know much about the me-
chanism mvself.
Maybe childhood is especially de-
signed for the purpose of trying out
many things before settling down to
ono"
Maybe" agreed the friend. warm
" grasping the fathers hand. i
Milford chronicle., 1939-12-01
690,O00.0O
Mississippi

Total. Sl0.490,
West SOHth Central
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
Rosamond Will
Make Assessor Race
Well Known Citizen Oh
West To Make Active
Campaign Later

The News is authorized to announce
the candidacy of Denton Rosamond
OF West for tax assessor of Holmes
county, subject to the Democratic
primary IN August.
Mr.. Rosamond was born and reared
in Holmes county, the o of DR.
j. S. Rosamond, and Is widely known
throughout the county.
He has been teaching school and
farming in West for the past five
years. He is a college graduate and
holds B. s. and LII d. degrees.
Mr.. Rosamond is serving his third
consecutive term as mayor Of West
which has given him considerable e
perience in valuing city property and
has had farm experience which en-
ables him to know the value of farm
properties.
At present he is teaching school
and asks his friends over the county
to note his announcement and says
that he will try to see everyone per
sonally after school closes.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
White Runs For
State Legislature
Young Lexington Atty
Makes Announcement
Of Race Today

The News is glad to announce this
week the candidacy of Edwin White,
prominent young attorney, for the
office Of representative to the state
legislature from this county.
Mr.. White has practiced law in
Lexington for nearly nine years being
a member of the firm of johnson
and White. He has been identified
with practically every worthwhile
movement in the civic and religious
life Of Holmes county in that length
Of time.
His statement follows:
To the People Of Holmes County:
Having always had the desire to
serve my native County and its people
in the legislative Branch of our State
and feeling that by rea-
SON Of my training, and the expert
ence which I have gained during the
past eight and a half years in the
general practice OF law, I am now
qualified to represent my fellow cit
liens, / hereby announce my candi-
dacy for Representative, from Holmes
County, subject to the action Of the
Democratic voters in the approach
ing August primaries.
Should you elect me to this impor-
tant office I assure you that I will
faithfully put forth by best efforts
to discharge my official duties in
such a as will be pleasing to
you. First and foremost I will work
diligently to advance the best inter-
ests of each section Of our County,
preferring no one community to an
other. ! promise to study carefully
each bill submitted to the House, and
do all in my power to defeat those
bills or portions of bills which would
restrict the liberties of our people
or which would give an advantage to
any group over another. I shall al
ways realize that I am your employee
to carry out in the Legislature you
wishes and desires about our State
Government, and should you elect me,
you Will never find me an migrate
full official.
Respectfully asking your vote and
active support, / am
Sincerely yours.
EDWIN WHITE.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
Independent Basketball
Team Organized Here

Durant has organized an indepen-
dent basketball team for men which
is now open for engagements, ac-
cording to Harry O'Cain, Durant.'
MI. O'Cain says the team is inter-
ested in securing games with teams
in nearby cities and anyone wanting
to play the Durant team is asked to
contact him at the Durant Manufac-
turing Company.
Tchula was defeated by the locals
or. Thursday 5anhary u, 3S-18.
PPlayers for Durant are: C. H.
Carruth, guard; Dudley Brumfield,
forward; Dick Smith, forward; G w
Drane, Jr., center; Billy Montgomery,
forward; Harold Davis, guard; Red
Moss, forward; Ralph Ellington.
guard; Perry Melton, center; Harry
O'Cain, guard.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
I. M. Williams Was
Speaker Al Durant
Rotary Speaker
U. S. Representative To
Visit County Next
Week For Meeting

County Agent T. NJ. williams wal
guest speaker of the Durant Rotary
Club Tuesday and presented a movie
Friend of Man." to the club.
The picture was concerned with
the story Of our trees and forests
and the important part they play
in our lives.
1t told In a graphic pnanner how
trees ear their families and how
they help conserve water and our
natural resources.
The picture presented in a striking
manner the results of burning land.
1t told Of how burning land makes
it lose it's fertility, destroys game and
seeding trees which we must de-
pend upon for future trees and flu
ture growth and spoils scenery.
Forest fires are gradually impov-
crushing our lands in the south, a fact
already established. Friend of Man"
sought to remedy that condition by
preventing forest fires.
This picture has been shown all
Holmes county by the County
Agent who hopes to educate the en-
tire county on what these fires are
doing and try to enlist some coop
GRAFTON in putting a stop to them.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
Star Holds
Installation Meet
Mrs. Kate Hunoldstein
lInstoIIs Mrs. FuImer
As Worthy Motron

The Durant Chapter of the Order
of the Eastern Star held their annual
installation of officers Monday night
with more than a hundred members
and guests registered. The Masonic
Hall was beautifully decorated with
poinsettas and holiday greenery. The
invocation was given by Rev. E. s
Lewis. An instrumental quartet was
given by Mr.. Carter and members
If his band, Mrs. j. E. Burch de-
lighted those present with a beauti-
full vocal solo, "Moon at Sea-" Mrs
Cresswell told in a short address hei
love and appreciation Of the chapter
for their cooperation the past year
and then most graciously introduced
Mrs. Kate H~unoldstein, who install.
ed the new officers.
Mrs. Evelyn Fuller, Worthy Matron
e. B. Guess. Worthy Patron; Mrs
Maids Moore. Associate Matron; ]
P. Moore, Associate Patron; Mrs
Pauline Thomas, Conductress; Mrs
Norma Alsbury, Associate Conduc
tress; Mrs. Mamie Rhyme, Treasurer
Miss Pearl Magee, Secretary; Mrs.
". Moore, Chaplain; Mrs. Chariot
Cresswell. Marshal; Mrs. Lou Long
Organist; Mrs. Ruby Lewis, Ada
Mrs. Ruth Mitchell, Ruth; Mrs. j, Z
Nicely, Electa; T. NJ. Stevens. Senti
mel; Mrs. Linnie Mae Herrin, Mar
tina; Mrs. Reona Edwards, Esther
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
Duront School Band To
Sturt New Glasses

The Durant School band perform
ed Friday evening at the school house
when the Parent Teachers Association
presented three one-act plays.
The program given by the band
was as follows: "Three Blind Mice
novelty; "El Captain Sousa; Wash
ington Post" Sousa; Blind Mans
Movie" novelty, Long.
The band has made much progress
this yea according to Malcolm Car
ter, band director. who says that new
classes will be started Dol The
classes have been studying musica'
expression as applied to band and or
chestral instruments. They are now
working on keys, scales and chords
Preparations are now being made
for another concert which will be
announced soon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
Presidents Ball To
Be Given Jan. 9th
Chairman Urges Fullest
Cooperation of County
In Finol Drive

The Presidents Ball Friday night
at the Armory at Lexington, Miss,
January 9th, has been well adver-
tised and a large attendance from
all over the county is expected, as
well as numerous out of County Wis
itors. AZ fine orchestra has been Sc
cured for the dance and prepara-
tions are being made to make it one
of the largest dances in the history
of the county.
The March Of Dimes campaign as
part of the program has started and
is now in full swing. Clubs, organi-
cations, schools and private indivi-
duals are out with birthday cards
70 be filled with dimes and mailed
direct to the President. Be sure
and sign your name and give the
name of the county and state in which
you live before mailing these cards
in to the President because half of
every dime mailed in will be return-
ed to Holmes County to remain here
for the treatment and cure of In
fantile Paralysis, by becoming a part
of a fund to be set up in e~verylcoun-
ty in the state as part of the new
plan.
Every man, woman and child in
Holmes County should buy a but
ton. and try to send in a birthday
card to the President. These cards
hold ten dimes. and may be secured
st the office Of Joe Berman, County
Chairman or YOU local committee
In helping this cause, fighting in
fantile paralysis, III only reward IS
the knowledge we are a good citi-
zen. There are no ribbons, no deco,
| rations in this war, but such public
spirited action will give us the salts
faction of knowing that we have done
our part to make America safer
for the children of today and to-
morrow.
Men of science who have sworn tc
conquer the four horsemen of the
modern American Apocalypse-Panic
Terror, Epidemic and the Human
Wlreckage Of Infantile Paralysis, vii
be able to carry on THEIR work
because you will have done yours.
On every front throughout the Unit.
ed States, the Celebration of the
Presidents birthday and the Marc
of Dimes are ready to move
Help ou community to go tri
umphantly to its objective; join tn,
mobilization for the fight against in
fsntile paralysis and LET'S GO OvEF
THE TOP IN HOLMES COUNTY
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
". A. Bacon Announces
For Reelection
Legislator Gives Stote-
ment To Electors OF
Holmes County

The Durant News takes great pleas
ure in today announcing the candi-
dacy Of William A. Billy Bacon
for reelection to the office of Holmes
County Representative.
Mr.. Bacon is serving his first term
as a legislator from this county and
he has made a splendid record as .
young maj and al member of the
legislature. He has served with dis
tinction on a number of important
House Committees and he and his
work have earned the praise of his
constituents and colleagues.
He is a native Holmes Coun-
tian. a lawyer n years old and a
member and steward Of the Methodist
church. He was educated in the
Durant public schools and received
his literary work and law degree
from the University of Mississippi.
Mr.. Bacon's statement to the vot-
ers of Holmes County follows:
To The Voters of Holmes County:
I take this opportunity Of announc-
Ing my candidacy. for reelection as a
member Of the House Of Representa-
from Holmes County.
Four years ago you signally honor
ed me as a young man by electing
me as one of your representatives.
I have tried to be as faithful and
true in my work as I knew how to
be, and / deeply appreciate all past
favors and expressions Of confidence
and faith.
The service which I have seer in
attending two regular sessions aad
three extra sessions of the legislature
has, I sincerely believe, equipped and
trained me to better serve you as
one of your lawmakers. 1 feel that
If I am reelected as one Of your
representatives l can serve the PEG
pie of Holmes County and Missis-
sippi as a true and experienced SER
want.
l hereby ask and solicit the vote and
support of every voter in this county
and / promise that if / am reelected
that I shall do my very best to give
you the sort of service that the peo-
Pile of this county and state right
fully deserve.
Sincerely yours,
William A. CBibly) Bacon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
Free Picture Show At
Dixie Monday P. N.

"This Railroad Business" an inter-
esting educational picture on the rail-
road industry will be shown at the
Dixie Theatre Monday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock.
Admission is free and the public
is urged to attend.
The Durant Rotary Club is spon-
soring the show which should prove
of great interest to citizens of Durant,
particularly where practically every
n is connected directly II indirect
W with the railroad in some capacity.
The Illinois Central prepared the
picture which gives its history from
the beginning to the present day.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
Holmes Farm Work Has
Achieved National
Recognition 80
Movie, Friend Of Man"
Presented In Interest
Of Forestry Work

Holmes county has attracted na-
tional attention as the result Of
the excellent work done by county
agent T. M. Williams and the County
Planning Committee and Coordinat-
ing Council and a representative from
Washington will be here January Is
to learn just how the farm problems
in this county have been attacked.
This is the only county in the state
the representative will visit.
The following letter sent to- all
members of the County Planning
Committee and the County Coordi-
mating Council is self explanatory:
Dear Member
Holmes county, through the work
done by the County Planning Com
mittee and the Coordinating Coun-
Gil has attracted national attention
and as a result the Washington Of
five is sending a representative to this
county on January 25th to learn first
hand just how our problems are at
tackled. This is q distinct honor a.
Holmes is the only county in the
state selected for this survey, there
fore, I am asking you to meet in a
class room at the Lexington High
School promptly at two o'clock on
that day.
The meeting at this time will con-
sist of a round table discussion on
the subject Of What are the Problems
of Holmes County? Are These Prob
lens Being Attacked, If not, What
Be Done, and If so, What
Progress Has Been Made?"
Please study over these questions
and be prepared to enter the dis
cussions.
1 will attempt to outline briefly the
departments Of the county
an opening for the discussion.
You will disappoint me If you fail
to attend.
Very truly yours,
T. M WILLIAMS,
County Agent.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
Free Movie At Durunt
SchooIhouse Friday

The public is invited to attend a
free movie, Friends of Man." Friday
evening, January 20, at the school
house in Durant.
The picture is about an hour long
and will be presented by County
of educating our people or the i'm
portance Of conserving u natural
Resources through preservation o.
trees and forests.
The picture was presented to the
Durant Rotary Club Tuesday noon
and members of that club were enthu-
siastic in their endorsement Of the
picture and the message it carries.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
Buck Deer Runs Out In
Front Of Car On 81

A very unusual incident occurred
Tuesday around noon when DR.. Thom-
as H. Blake, jackson, a over and
killed a beautiful young buck deer
which ran out in front Of his car.
The incident took place on the Pick
ems road.
The deer came out Of the woods on
the side of the road and ran in front
Of his car.
DR.. Blake was said to have taken
the animal to Grapes Camp where he
had 1t dressed.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
c. 6. Mansfield To
Represent Company

G. G.. Mansfield has been appoint
ed representative of the New York
Underwriters in Durant to succeed
tae late D. J.. Crawford.
The New York concern writes fire
and tornado insurance and Mr.. Mans
field invites the attention of his
friends TO the above announcement.
and win be glad to serve them al
any time.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19
Mrs. Carrie Englemann, Warder.

Mrs. Carrie Englemann, Warder.
Mrs. Pauline Thomas graciously
presented Mrs. Cresswell and Mrs. Ste
vens their jewels in token of their
years work. Mrs. Ray then invited
Mrs. Cresswell to join the ranks of
the Past Matrons, and welcomed her
holding a Golden Chain, presenting
her with a Golden Link to add to the
chain.
MIS-. Fulmer in a most charming
nanne CAV her address of installa-
on after which she called on her
daughter, Mary, for a Christmas Read
ing. Mrs. Cresswell gave as a vocal
solo, "A Perfect Day." which was
ollowed by the benediction by Rev.
]. r. Tackett.
Most delicious refreshments were
served by the Past Matrons of the
Chapter as hostesses.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19

Forty-four daily newspapers su3-
pended operations in 1888 throughout
the United States, a larger number
than any year during the depression.
Rising cost of production is the
main reason for these papers giving
up the ghosts, so to speak.
Prices on paper. ink, machinery,
type and especially wages, have
steadily risen in the past few years
n are still rising, affecting the
country weekly n daily alike.
AS time progresses there are going
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19

to be more papers fall by the way
side. Only the strongest will sur
vive to tell about the arrival of BIZ
Smiths heir and the state of Aunt
Duicy's rheumatism.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19

Mrs. Cora Taylor and Mrs. Davis
are going to entertain the T. E. l.
Sunday School class at Mrs. Taylor's
home on Thurs\y, 26th, and all mem
bers are invited to attend.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-01-19

Rev. and Mrs. w, r. Haynie and
Mrs. Arnold Renacker attended the
w. M. u. Institute in Jackson
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-12
Returns Home
FoIIowing>Chii,-
Indiana Meets

Miss Zslma Sykes returned home
last week following a short vis!;
with friends in Chicago. where she
was invited TO speak to the youths
Of greater Chicago-Detroit subdis
tricts OF the Methodist church
Miss Sykes is president of the
Council of Methodist Youths of the
Greater Chicago-Detroit districts.
From Chicago, she journeyed ia
Gary, Ind, where approximately 300
Methodist young people and youths
gathered. for their annual district
conference meeting Friday, August
10 discuss the theme, Christian
Youths in a Challenging World"
Following the regular business
session in the forenoon over which
Miss Sykes presided, came a formal
discussion of the theme in the after
non by three distinguished speakers.
The Challenge Of Education and
the Economic Order was discussed
by Miss Mildred Munson Of ST. Paul
MINI: The Challenge of the So
cial Order discussed by H. Theiries
Lindsay Of Chicago; and The Chal-
lcnge Of the Church" discussed by
Mrs. Arlene Baxter. A summary
was them given by Dr. II Thee
Tatum Of Washington.
The conference will meet in St,
Paul MINI, next yearirl- August
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-12

The Mallory Bsnkses Of Scotch
avenue have the most rare
and unusual collection of fighting
implements. this side Of the Smith
sonian institute tsome Of them
are hundreds Of years ODD -
iavelins, boomerangs dueling
weapons OF all kinds william
ous-looking curved dsggers, used By
ancient Kaliphf on unfaithful wives
and guns OF all kinds
They nave other objects dart -. e.
but you'd have to see them TO get
their real worth.
The Premiere Homemskers. A
few Of the members and friends got
together for food and fun at the
home OF Mrs. Clarence Woods Of
1888 Gallagher avenue, Thursday
July 20 Those present included
Mrs. Minnie Fantray. Ollie Elders
Tressie English, Marie Owens, En-
ma Warner, E. Bard, Lennis Daw-
kins, Edward Ellis, Mr.. Boxwsl
Bridge and whist were the enter
tainments for the evening After a
delightful meal Of fried chicken
potato salad, corn on The cob and
beverage. the party went on a
sightseeing tour through beautiful
Conant Gardens.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-12

MISS ZELMA SYKES
Prominent local teacher returned
to the city last week after ad-
dressing Methodist youth meets in
Chicago and Indiana last week.
Miss Sykes Is a member OF the
Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-12
West Siders In
Council Lawn Party

In an effort 10 raise funds foc
the support Of the Hobby class
which the group sponsors during
;he fall and winter for children in
the community, the West side HUI
nan Relations Council will sponsor
a benefit lawn party Friday, August
II at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Turner W. Ross at p. m.
Fun for young and old is being
planned with ample refreshments.
Admission is free and all residents
Of the community, interested in pro-
viding and supporting a project de-
signed to keep the young busy dur
ing the long winter evenings are
expected to be present at this func-
ton.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-12
Merrimacs In
Honor Dinner

Festivities were in order last
Thursday evening at the Chicken
Shack as the "Merrimacs' enter
tanned on the natal day of the pres
ldent, Miss Annie Laurence, club
president, and Miss Catherine Lee,
chairman of the constitutional COM
mittee.
Miss Marjorie MCGOWAN was din
rer speaker while among those
present were Miss Villa Mae Ma
hon. Miss Elizabeth Bell, Miss
Olivia Lewis, Miss Lucille Han
cock, aad Miss Mable Mahon.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-12
Returns

Miss Tyler Of Farnsworth has
returned 10 the city after an ex-
tended vacation in New York City,
where she was the guest Of Mrs.
Addie French Of West 1l8th street.
-the-eaSt- Tyler
visited Stanton, the Statue OF Ii
Serty. Worlds Fair, and other points
Of interest.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-12
Regal Club Plans Party

Mrs. James Theriot was hostess
last Thursday TO the Regal club al
her home on Maple avenue. Bust
ness session included plans for a
private party which will be given
in the near future honoring Jones
Foster.
Miss Florence Hsrdins. who is
IL in Trinity hospital. was sent d
card Of convalescence by the group.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-12

Where ignorance reigns. anarchlsm
prevails.