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Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-03-01
lions saying Cocaoo my favote drink Delicious and refreshing

A. Wallace paid glowing tribute scientific achieve
ment of Dr. George Carver OF Tuskegee Institute in az
Lincoln speech in which the New Dealer ridiculed
Nazo theories of "Aryan' superiority pure scent1
fc taking
The Cabinet members speerh delivered All i
meeting of scientists and educators at the adorf Astoria
Hotel under the auspices of the "Lincolns Birthday
Committee for Democracy and Intellectual Freedom
Composed of % eminent scientists, the committee
under the charmanshp of Prof Franz Boas sponsored
meetings all the nation in defense of demo-
cracy and in opposition to fascsm.
Wallace, iguratively taking his gloves off, smashed
with knuckes doctrines of the Nazs and
of the fascist minded circles in this country.
Superior ability is not the exclusive possession Of
any any class he declared.
when | a small boy he said, George Carver,
Negro who chemist at Tuskegee Institute was
good friend of my fathers at the Iowa State College
Carver at that time specializing in botany, and he
would take along of his boanzing trip. 1t
he who first introduced me to the mysteries OF bot
any and plant fertilization Later was to have
intimate acquaintance with plants myself because spent
good many years breeding Perhaps that part
y because this scientist who belonged to another
had deepened my appreciation of plants in could
forget.
Carver was born in slavery and to this day he does
net definitely know his age. In his work chemist
the South he correctly sensed the coming interest in
the industrial of the products of the farma field OF
reasearch which government is now pushing.
u mention Carver simply because he is example
of truth of which who meet here today are deeply
convinced Superior ability is not the exclusive possession
OF any any class 1t may arise anywhere
provided men given the right opportunities
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-03-01
The Luxis Clubs To Meet At
Yazo0 City

The 10th annual session of the older BOYS and Girls
assembly of the LuXs Clubs of Mississippi, under the
auspices of the State Council of the Mississippi Y NJ c.
A. directed by the State Y NJ. c. A. Negro Work Com
mttee with \. D. Taylor of Yazoo City chairman, and
Mr.. l. f. Buford of Jackson secretary, will convene at
Nazoo City Friday. March 81. through April =.
The state Girls Luxis Committee is directed by
Mrs Lillian r. Rogers State President of the Association
of Teachers TN Negro Schools
over two hundred boys and girls with their advisors
will meet IN the Annual Assembly meeting. and will be
cntef aimed Friday night at 7:30 with banquet The
speaking at the banquet will have Prof Jordan Walker
as chairman Prof K. r. McGhee will welcome the dele
gates ia behalf of the High School No. 3 Mr. Leon Fin
ney will welcome the boys and Miss Annie Woods will well
come the girls in behalf of local clubs
The Rev f. NJ Smith will offer the invocation and
the Rev. j. d. Wheaton will deliver the Annual Banquet
Grafton.
This is religious organization fostered by the State
J. NJ G. A. with Mr.. Taylor, of Greenve President
and Mr. r. l.. BufOrd. Secretary.
The purpose of the t.uxis Club is to create main
tain, and extend throughout the school and community
high standards Of Christian character The platform of
the Luxs Club Clean Speech Clean Sports and Clean
Living
The slogan Of the Luxis Club is Service" The acti-
vties Of the club based plan of unsefish SER
vice to homes schools churches and our COM
munty.
Only carefully selected dependable boys and girls
fifteen of and older accompanied by reliable
adult leaders may attend.
Yazoo City is in for of the most interesting and
nspirational meetings in its history.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-03-01
The American Negro Gave Blood
By CHARLES H. WILSON, Social Science Department.
Alcorn A. & M. College

While helping develop the country, the Negro
has done his part in defending it. Needless to saw the
American Negro has presented either traitor or
Stacker when called to shed his blood for the purifica
ton of this American Commonwealth. AS soldier, the
Negro has acquitted himself with honor in all Amer
wars. Negroes served with the Colonial forces on
land and and helped to shane the destiny of America
Brave of African blood followed the British stand
ard during the Seven Years War until Moncam
qushed Wolfe the Plains of Abraham and thereby
made the English civilization possible in America
Crispus Attacks fell in the Boston Massacre in ITO,
and thus mmortazed himself the first to sacri
flee their lives for the independence of this country.
In ITS, Salem Poor showed such military prowess
battle of Charleston that fourteen white officers
ported him Congress having behaved like exper-
fenced officer we'll excellent soldier More than
5000 other soldiers of African blood lived up to this
record of herosm during the struggle with the mother
country
Negro soldiers stood with equal vaor in the War
1872 They fought bravey under Perry and Macdonough
the Men of color came to Andrew Jacksons
cue in the battle of New Orleans in 1874 and by their
bravery elected from him highest praise for their BRAY
cry in the defense of the land of their fathers
In the Civil War; the Negro soldiers gave still bet
account of themselves They natural targets for
the opposing forces who quarter to the Negroes
striking for their freedom 17SoOo of them donned
the uniform and decidedly assiAed in destroying the
morale of the enemies of freedom
In the subsequent the bravery of Negroes fur
nshed of the most gratifying Incidents Their fight
ing Santiago in the Spansh-Amercan War all but
wonderful. In the punitive expedition under General
Pershng in Mexico in 1916, members of the Tenth Cal
vary and the Twentyfourth Infantry distinguished them
selves at Carzo as the heroes of the hour.
In the World War, Henry Johnson and Needham
Roberts two Negroes the first Americans to receive
the Crox de Guerre the highest military honor that the
country of France bestows upon foreigners Negro troops
and officers were justly praised courageous adj
mrabe in attack. Their bravery the admiration of
Observers and the gratitude of France to the salvation
which they made distinct contribution.
The American Negro gave blood, and plenty of it.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-03-01
In Our Church

Bethel A. NJ. E. Church, using the plan of Mems
Day, was successful raising S35. very entertaining
program presented Included the program were
selections by Tougaloo College Quartet, and music by
Mr.. N. C. Taylor Prof. N. D. Taylor Master Of
Ceremonies and sponsor.
The members and many friends of Mt. Vernon Bap-
fist Church to congratulated upon the large
Of money they raising regularly to liquidate the
debts of the church. On Friday night March TO- 1889,
crowded house attended "The Shutdown Convention at
Mt Vernon Church. This play presented by the Wom
ans Missionary Society They successful in raising
$50. The public will be glad to know that this night Of
fun will be presented at other churches.
Everyone is anxious to how many wvees each hus-
band will have and how much money each wife will give
her husband. This program will be held Calvary Church
Sunday March 10, 1889. The public is invited
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-03-01
News From AIcorn A. & NJ. College

Aleorn Agricultural and Mechanical College is proud
Of its Is freshmen. sophomores juniors and seniors
who placed the Deans List of Honor for the first
semester of this l93s-1939 session.
After extending our felictation to these students
we taking this methodof Informing their principals
and friends of their progress and attainment.
One of Alcorn's basic Ideals is marked degree oil
excellence in scholarship its students and hndng
such aptitudes feel that much encouragement can
not be given those &ho have earned this merit There
fore, sending this list that YOU may too
have the nrivies5 + knowing and congrulating our
honor students
There are 81 Of these students. and each made an
average of b ranging % to - ami are pleas
cd to publish their nantes. their atsi.5. 81 tae high
school from which ther entered our institution
" B. NELSON. Registrar
Varnado. Charles l.. Alexander High. Brookhaven.
B-2.3 Freshman
: Cook Bonita Pike County Training Magnolia, B2.2.
Senior.
5 Dunn Felix 3ard Ave High school Brookhayen B.
%. Freshman
Lott Albert Alexander High school. Brookhayen B.
81 Sophomore
Baines. corinne s. Brumdcid High school Natchez.
Bal Freshman
Cook. Juanita OAK Park Vocational Laurel B-2.l,
Freshman.
Dixon Oliver Laner High school Jackson B-2.l.
Sophomore.
Dorsey. Anna Louise Harrison County Try Pass
Christian, B-2.1. Junior
Horne, Helen C.. Harrf, High School. Meridian, B.
Isaac Eugene l.. Bramdeld High School. Natchez.
B-2.1, Junior
Pendleton Tyree, Magnolia Ave. High veksburg B.
81, Junior
Warren Thomas E. eorintb calored High Corinth
B-2.1, Freshman
Wilson, Ada L. Bolivar County IT. Mound Bayou,
B-21, Freshman.
Cade, Lillian Lanier High school Jackson BIO,
Junior.
Gadsberry, Vera AIeorn High school. Acorn BIO,
Freshman.
Donman, Thelma, BrumdeId High school. Natchez.
BIO Sophomore
Frisbv. John l., Jackson College High. Jackson, B.
90 Freshman.
Gadsberry. Cera AIcdrn High school Aieorn. BIO.
Freshman.
Griffin odea. Magnolia Ave. High, yichsburr BIO.
Sophomore.
Harry Esse Mae Oak Park Vocational Laurel b
20 Junior.
Hunter, Robert, Alcorn High. Aleorn B-2o Junior
Ladner, Christina, Harrison County IT, Pass Christ
ian, B-2.0 Freshman
Nobles Villa P Pike County Training Magnolia.
B-2.0 Junior.
Richards, Elizabeth John Hay High. Cleveland OHIO
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-03-01

BIO, Junior.
Ross Fannye Coahoma Co. Agri High, Clarksdale
BIO, Senior.
Stewart Lula Belle, Laner High School, Jackson, B.
90 Sophomore.
Theodore, Olamae, 33rd Ave. High Gulfport, BIO,
Freshman.
Tripett, William, Winston Co. Training, Louisville,
BIO Freshman.
Vance Samuel, Pike County Training, Magnolia B.
20 Freshman
Williams Doris A., South McComb High, McComb
BIO Freshman.
Gibson Robert, Delta Industrial Institution, Dodds-
Vile. BIO, Sophomore.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-03-01
C TT u II C TT e. S

St. Stephen believes that Christians ought to keep
busy There is too much to be done for ideness The first
notable move the Womans Day program. Last year
this event proved 1t decided that each
place would be given to the the church.
The entire days services conducted by women Mrs
l.. P Rogers, State President of Teachers Association
Indanola Miss the guest speaker Mrs Rogers has
made a wonderful impression ST. Stephen and friends
Her willingness to is highly appreciated Her mes
sage enjoyed by all. Due to slight storm and down.
of rain the afternoon services of which Mrs NAL
Tory, of All Saints College, lexington Miss was speak
er not carried through. Mrs. Mallory came but
thought it best to return Immediately because of possible
road hazards local program that night in which The
other churches of the city cooperated quite enjoy
ed The amount raised $137OO
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-03-01

The Jackson District of the Mississippi Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church to be congratulate
ed upon having Dr. j. B. F. Shaw District Superinen-
dent. DR.. Shaw for long time served President of
various colleges of the church. and has touched lives
Of many persons He at ST. Stephen NJ E. Church to
hold his first Quarterly Conference February 17-19
1889 At the morning he preached stirring ser
Those who heard him testify the great
and his worth to the District Those who will have an
opportunity to hear Dr. Shaw when he comes back for
the Second Quarter should do So cordial welcome
awaits you at st. Stephen always
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27
Rhyne-Seoy Wedding
Set For August 10th

Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Wflloughby Rhyme
Sr. of Durant announce the engage
ment and approaching marriage of
their daughter, Martha Elizabeth
Rhyme, to James Aubrey Seay, for
merly of Memphis, son of Mrs. Har-
mon l.. Wray of Humboldt, Tenn,
and the late James A. Seay of jack
son, Miss.
The wedding will take place August
10 at a o'clock in the afternoon at
the Methodist Church in Durant with
the Rev. E. S. Lewis officiating.
Miss Rhyme attended Mississippi
State College for Women at Column
bus, Miss. and was graduated from
the University of Mississippi.
For the past four years she has
been popular member of the facul-
ty of the West High School at West.
Miss.
Mr.. Seay is connected with the
University of Mississippi for the past
five years as director Of the cafe
terra. He is president Of the Uni
versity Golf Club and a member Of
the Oxford Rotary Club.
After the wedding they will make
their home at the University of Mis-
sissippi.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27
Mrs. J. E. Brown Honors
Daughter On Birthday

Mrs. J. E. Brown honored her
lovely young daughter, Elizabeth,
with a surprise birthday party on
Monday night. The young guests en-
joyed outdoor games for while and
then danced.
After several hours of entertain
ment the birthday cake was cut and
wishes for the honoree were made.
Mrs. Brown served punch, cheese
straws and candy.
The guest list included. Misses Mar
jorie Beisel, Ann Montgomery Mar
tina Lou Kicks, Dorothy Ann Durham,
Carol Steen, Velma Wblburn, Ann
Howard and Messrs James Longinot-
IT, Marcus LoveE Junior Blanton, Bill
ly Mansfield, Boyd Heddleston, Fran
kie Cresswell Vernon Wlelch, Curtis
Gibson, Jack Moore, Billy Burnley
and Leroy Turner.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27

Miss Maxine Leard spent the week
end in Memphis.
1 Bode, Memphis, spent Friday in
Durant
Mrs. Charlotte Cresswer and bran
kie have returned from a delightful
trip to points in New York and
Pennsylvania.
visitor Monday.
Mrs. G.. W. Drane, Jr., Mrs. Bert
Irving and Mrs. Joe York, Jr. spent
the weekend in Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe York, Jr. were
Lexington visitors Saturday.
c. G.. Van Keuren has returned
from delightful trip TO points in
New York
Mrs. r. c. Elmore left Tuesday for
Birmingham Alabama. where she will
visit her daughter, Mrs. Harry Gwin-
ner.
Miss Bonnie Brannon has return
ed to her home in Gadsden, Alabama
after spending six weeks here with
her sister.
Mrs. George Povall has returned
to Lexington after spending the past
two weeks with her parents. DR.. and
Mrs. r. c.. Elmore.
Mrs. W. p. Taylor is reported inn
proving after being i'll for several
days.
Miss Martha Field, OF Alderman,
spent the weekend with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham Field.
Mrs. A. B. Lowe, Jr. has returned
70 Belzoni after spending weef
here.
Mrs. Myrtis Browne and Wiley were
Jackson visitors Monday
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27
Young Peoples Choir
Holds Monthly Social

Miss Martha Lou Kicks entertained
lin her home Tuesday. seven of the
members of the Baptist Young Peo-
Piles Choir. Miss Margaret Moore
and Miss Eloise King had charge of
the program After electing officers
for the next quarter, several games
and contests were enjoyed Arrange
ments are being made for music for
the next year. The officers elected
were as follows: President, Dorothy
Davis; Vice President, Eloise King;
Secretary and Treasurer, Martha Lou
Kicks; Enlistment Chairman, Mar
garet Moore; Reporter. Virginia My
ers; Sponsor, Mrs. Arnold Renacker.
The choir has charge of the even
ing worship twice each monta at
the Baptist Church.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27
Oxford Hostess Honors
Miss Mortho Rhyme

A beautiful tea was given in the
sunken garden of the Tea Hound at
Oxford Saturday afternoon from five
thirty until six thirty by Mrs. Noel
NJ Hodge, honoring Miss Martha
Rhyme, of Durant, a pretty bride
elect of the season. and Miss Mary
Louise Davis, of Crawfordville, Ark
ansas, another charming bride-elect
Outdoor furniture with bright COL
ored umbrellas together with the ma
tural beauty of the garden shrubs,
crepe myrtle, weeping willows, made
a fit setting for this lovely af-
ternoon affair.
The receiving line was composed
Of Mrs Hodge in blue chiffon with
corsage of sunburst roses; Miss Rhyme
wearing white silk net over taffeta
trimming, bows of white grosgrain
ribbon, square neck, short puffed
sleeves, corsage of sweetheart roses,
lilies of the valley; Miss Davis, bride
elect of Mr.. John Williams, wearing
pale green silk lace and corsage Of
pink rose buds; the latter's mother.
Mrs. Louise Davis, wearing redin-
gate of blue eyelet embroidery with
corsage of blue and white California
peoples and tube roses.
Mrs Wyloughby Rhyme, other of
Miss Martha Rhyme, wearing smart
model of rose silk lace with match
ing accessories and corsage of white
gardenias.
Mrs. Oscar Douglas is white en-
broidered mousseline and Mrs. Jack
Gordon in white embroidered sheer
greeted the guests at the entrance
of the garden and directed them to
the receiving line.
Mrs Frank Johnson in peach color.
ed chiffon, assisted by Miss vassar
Bishop, in black and white chiffon,
Miss Mary Evelyn Garrett Former
Miss "Ole Miss") wearing pink mar
quisette, Miss Allie Mabel Smith in
flesh colored sheer, presided over
the registration of the guests in the
Brides Book, in the rose arbor.
Miss Inez Burns in powder blue
lace trimmed Mousseline de sore, and
Mrs. John Lee Gainey wearing Flea
nor blue marquisette. assisted in
welcoming and seating the guests.
A dainty plate garnished with fresh
mint and rose leaves, consisting of
mint ice, chicken sandwiches, open
face sandwiches Of nut bread spread
with cream, cheese s.raws and roll
ed waters was served
The guest list follows: Sisters of
Miss Rhyme; Miss Edyth Rhyme
Durant; Mrs. NJ Randall Ernst, New
York City; Mrs. d. Harris Rhyme,
WHIST; Mrs Tom Aderholt. Jr., Miss
Mary Betsy Maltby. Mrs. w. E. York,
Mrs. W. c. Trotter, Mrs. B. S. Guy
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27

ton, Mrs Whitman Davis, Mrs. Chris
TOPPER Longest, Miss Lena NJ. Rob
inson, Mrs. John w. Scott, Mrs. OH
veth Bradford, Mrs. A. c. Harbert
Mrs. L. A. Wilbur, Mrs. Aline II. Tye,
Mrs. Iona T. Martin, Mrs. Susie Lee
Guess, Mrs. Connie Cartwright, Mrs.
Zula Gathright, Mrs. f. Nj. Purser,
Mrs. Leighton Pettis, Mrs. Wpdelow
East, Mrs Joe Stokes, Mrs Condo n.
Smith, Mrs. George Buffaloe, III, Mrs.
A. L. Buffaloe, Mrs. H s. Sisk, Mrs.
Felix E. Under, Mrs. R. X. Williams,
Mrs. Jeff Ham, Mrs. j. r. Simms,
Mrs. John A. Fox, Jr, Mrs. David
Hughes, Mrs. l.. E. Oldham, Mrs.
William Faulkner, Miss Dorothy Old
ham, Mrs. John Gully, Mrs. Robert
Torrey, Mrs. p. c. Whitehead. Miss
Mary Alice Lucas. Mrs. Pauline Nj
chols, Mrs. Branham Hume, Mrs. AL
ton Bryant, Mrs. Guy Turnbow, Mrs.
William Harmon, Mrs. Herman Glenn,
Mrs. c. D. Smalling. Mrs. Eugene L.
Fair, Mrs. w. o. Baskin, Jr.
Dinner Party Held
Following the lawn party dinner
party was held, further compliment
ing Miss Rhyme. The table was
beautifully and tastefully decorated
with centerpiece of salmon pink
peoples and ferns, with tall candles
glowing from silver candelabra at
either end of the table
A delectable seven course dinner
was served to the following guests:
Miss Martha Rhyme, Mr.. James Au-
brey Seay, Mrs. Ross w. Rhyme. Mrs
D. Harris Rhyme. Mrs. M. Randall
Ernst, Miss Edyth Rhyme, Mr.. w. A.
Ethridge, Miss Mary Louise Davis,
Mrs. Louise Davis, Miss Mary Alice
Lucas and Mr.. and Mrs. Noe! w
Hodge.
Among the pre-nuptial events plan
nedin the future for Miss Rhyme and
her faance, Mr.. James Aubrey Seay,
is house party at the club house
at Moon Lake. The gracious hos S
for this interesting occasion are Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Oderholdt of Friers
Point, Miss. Several friends of this
popular couple will be included.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27
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Franklin favors rigid econ
omy and a balanced bud
get but not at the expense
of injury and damage to
schools, hospitals and other
public welfare institutions
Economic and also HUI
MAMIE with FRANKLIN
Mississippi needs more in
dustries, more consumers
of farm products, increased
wealth and greater pur-
chasing power
A VOTE FOR FRANKLIN
WILL BE A VOTE FOR A
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27
Mrs. Leach Celebrates
Eiehty-First Borthdoy

Mrs. A. M. Leach, beloved citizen
of Durant, celebrated her S1st birth
day on Sunday, July %, by receiving
many friends on her beautiful lawn
from three until six o'clock.
Many friends called to congratu-
late her on this happy occasion and
she received many lovely gifts and
cards.
Her daughters, Mrs. Ethel Att
neave, and her sister. Mrs. Neal OF
Meridian, assisted her in receiving.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27
Edwino Martin Honors
Sister With Porty

Miss Edwina Martin was hostess
to Coca-Cola party Tuesday morn
ing honoring her sister. Mrs. A. 3.
Mansell, Jr.. who is visiting here this
week.
Dainty refreshments were served
to the following intimate friends of
yne Cal hey, Miss Florence Nicely,
Miss Media Tucker. Mrs. Kenneth
Van Keuren, Miss Catherine Calen-
der and Miss Rosemary Storms.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27

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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27

MFR. and Mrs. Robert Ray are
spending a few days with friends
and relatives here
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27

Franklin is Recognized as
a certain Second Primary
Winner
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27

Miss Carolyn Collins, Laurel, the
house guest Of Miss Cargill Howard
and her hostess spent the weekend
in Jackson.
More Locals on PaGe Six
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-07-27

Mrs. Ruth Geois spent several days
on the Gulf Coast recently.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-08

their religious practices was stag
gering In Western eyes.
Then came the rain-black tropi-
cal thunder clouds had gathered
unnoticed, and now let forth a de-
luge-but we had come prepared
with our slicker jackets, and the
Balinese went forward with the
ceremony unperturbed. Drenched
with gasoline. the fire made head
way, great column of black
smoke rising in the air
Much Unburned
The bountiful offerings of food
borne to the scene by the women
went unburned in many instances
and for the first time we gained
insight to that peculiar phenom-
enon Of Bali--the thousands of
parish dogs whom no person feeds,
but which to sight always appear
quite sleek-provided one can bear
the sight of the pitiable ours,
We came away from that Gre
mation-our first and quite pos
sibly our last such scene in Bali
with very mixed feelings. Frankly,
We agreed, we could not but con-
TESS to the weird fascination of
much OF the procession and cere-
mony yet the thought of those
carefully preserved bodies-some
for eight years. mere bags of bones
when they were loaded up into
that incredible tower, was not
pleasant to Western conceptions
of treatment of the deceased.
Somewhat Modified
Perhaps these feelings were mol
lifted somewhat the following day,
when we witnessed the very essen
tial concluding phases of the ritual.
The ashes and bones carefully
sorted and consecrated by the
priest were carried in procession
to the banks Of nearby stream
and cast upon the waters. Hence,
was achieved the double purifica-
ton, by fire and by water.
In retrospect, though, we laughed
At the thought Of the contrast be-
tween our New Years day and that
OF our friends back home. What
about the Rose Bowl game. and
the keen winter air filled with the
cheering of thousands, and then
home in sleek cars to turkey
dinner. perhaps?
Ito Be Continued)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-08

Grated water, the corpses were
taken from the funeral tower and
placed in various collins which had
been prepared for the burning.
These bale pabasmians." or burn