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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-19

Wilbourn, frankie Cresswell, Miss
Ann Joyce Odom, Richard O'Cain,
Miss Rosemary Howell, Bruce Baine.
Miss Margaret Moore, Leroy Turner,
Miss Joy Wynn, Jack Albin, Carl Her
rim, Calvin King. Billie Burnley,
James Stokes, Herman Odom, Jr.,
Clifton Lucas of Kosciusko, Chatwin
Jackson, Jr, of Kosciusko, Edwin
~Bridgeford of Pickens, Billy Vaughn
of Water Valley, Ed Brooks a d
Jiggs Golfers.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-19
Miss Howard Entertoins
Friends With Dance

Miss Ann Howard was hostess at
a dance held on Wednesday, Sept.
IL, in the dining room of Hotel Du-
rant.
The guests were received by Mrs
John Howard, Marcus Love, Miss Ann
Howard, and James Longinotti. Mrs.
Joe York, Jr., Miss Cargill Howard,
and Mr.. Clifford Shaw presided over
the punch bowl.
Those enjoying this lovely affair
were: Miss Mary Jane Roby, Law
erence Lewis; Miss Anne Montgom-
cry, Jimmie MacKie, Miss Elizabeth
Brown, Curtis Gibson, Miss Velma
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-19
Mrs. Sargent Hostess To
Picture Show Porty

Mrs. H. B. Sargent, a former resi-
dent of Durant, was hostess to a
delightful picture show party Mon
day night. The guests enjoyed the
movie "Til We Meet Again" at the
Strand Theatre. Afterwards, the
party was serve Refreshments at
We White House Cafe.
Those present at this delightful
party were: Miss Kate Pinson, Mrs
Pugh Winborn, Mrs. w. P. Taylor,
Mrs. Eugene Cole, Mrs. Zouella Ba-
con, Mrs. w. L. Sanders, Miss Cath
crime Calendar and Mrs. F. C. Cal
endar.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-19
Mrs. G. w. Drone Hostess
To Tuesdoy Bridge Club

The Tuesday Bridge Club held
their weekly meeting in the home of
Mrs. G.. w. Drane. Mrs. J. w. Nor
wod was a guest. Mrs. A. S. Tatun
held high score
The hostess served coca cola and
sandwiches to the following mem
bers: Miss Winifred Mcintyre, Mrs.
Wickham Winborn, Mrs. Clyde
Thompson, Mrs. j. w. Norwood, Mrs.
A. S. Tatum, Mrs. F. C, Calendar,
and Miss Catherine Calendar.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-19

Mr.. M. ID. Baine and Mr.. Bankhead
Drane spent the weekend in Stark
Vile
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.. Baker Of
Winona are visiting in Durant this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Weir and
Mrs. Albert Brown, Jr. we're bust
ness visitors in Jackson Monday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-19
Mrs. Bennett Ford Is
Entertained by Friends

Mrs. Pugh Winborn, Mrs. Eugene
Cole, and Mrs. Zouella Bacon will be
hostesses at an absentee shower to
be given for Mrs. Bennett Ford, nee
ADELAIDE Howard, on Thursday, Sept.
10. Haviland china will be given the
honoree by her many friends in Du-
rant Little Miss Dixie Lee Winborn
will be bride-by-proxy, and Master
Johnny Howell will be groom-by-
proxy. The china will be displayed in
the dining room, with a unique cen
ter-piece consisting of a boquet made
of the cards of those who are giving
the china. The guests will be re-
ceived in the garden, where punch
will be served.
Mrs. Lenner of Memphis is visit
ing Mrs. Sam Birmingham.
Mrs. Harry O'Cain was a Jackson
visitor Friday.
Mr.. Billy Bacon of Jackson spent
the week end at home with his moth
er, Mrs. Zouella Bacon.
Mrs. H. B. Sargent of vicksburg
and Mrs. William Lee Sanders, nee
Miss Winifred Sargent, of Columbus
are guests of Mrs. F. C. Calendar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Knott en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Brown
and Miss Mary McClintock of Sails
with a fish supper Monday night.
Miss Peggy Knott had as her visi-
tor for the past week, Louis MCGEE,
her cousin from New Orleans.
Mrs. Sallie May Meyers Mrs.
Brooks Davis, Miss Virginia Meyers
and Miss Dorothy Davis went to
Jackson Saturday to bring Mrs. J. L.
Davis home from the Baptist Hos
pital where she has been a patient.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-19

Mrs. Hillard Odom and Miss Ann
Joyce Odom spent the weekend in
Memphis.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-19

MORE LOCALS AND SOCIETY
WILL BE FOUND ON PAGE SIX
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-19

Mrs. Jack Harrington of Jackson
is visiting Mr.. Harrington this week
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-09-19

Miss Peggy Knott had as her visi
tor for the past week, Louis McGee
her cousin from New Orleans.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
Rap Stephen Early For Kicking
Negro Policeman In New York

NEW YORK-A storm of protest from
officials throughout the nation arose Tues
day over the incident which occurred here
yesterday when the Secretary to the Presi-
dent of the United States, Stephen Early,
kicked colored policeman in the groin, in
juring him seriously.
The injured policeman, James Sloan,
AZ, declared Tuesday that he would press
assault charges against his attacker. The at
tack occurred about midnight on Monday
night on the lower level of Pennsylvania sta
ton.
Sloan Tuesday 0 d newspapermen
that other patrolmen on duty at the time re-
ported Early as saying He'd better be glad
| didn't do more than did"
Among protests registered are the fol-
lowing:
The following telegram sent to Police Commissioners Lewis
director OF the National Com
miee Of wilkie:
II am wiring YOU not in my capacity Of executive
director of the National Committee Of Democrats for Will
ke or as president of the University of Rochester which
stands for equal opportunity for those of all races creed
and color but private individual and member OF the
Quaker faith which has always labored for equal rights
for members of the colored race.
James Sloan Negro policeman, was kicked
while in uniform and in line of duty and while guarding
the safety of the President of the United States After
remaining silent entire day alegedly because his
superior officers instructed him not to press the usual
criminal charges Sloan states that he will press
charges of felonious assault against his assalant
I'm support of your fine record in the impartial en-
forcemen the laws entrusted to your jurisdiction and
your record eliminating favorsm corruption and the
hushng up of irregularities in the New York City pc,
lice therefore call upon you:
Ito give James Sloan Negro patrolman ev-
cry protection and to that pressure from within or
without the department is put upon him to return to his
earlier silence.
"2.-To investigate the recurrent report that his
superior officers instructed him not to talk
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
North End Council
Holds First Forum
Second In Series
November 3rd

The North End NAACP Youth
council sponsored the first In a Sc
ries of Community forums SUNDAY
evening at Allen Temple AME
church. r. VI. Golightly. prominent
attorney, who Is active in many civ
ic organizations was the speaker.
His subject was THE Negro In
Peace and War"
In speaking OF the discriminatory
practices which are so prevalent In
the present defense program, At
torney Golightly made the follow
Ing admonition 10 the young peo-
pie:
1--WE must be armed with facts
and he prepared To take our parts
as American citizens. With this.
and the utilization Of our power OF
political strategy we can demand
our rights and play any part we
are qualified for. Remember no one
Is interested in our problems and
they won't he solved until we solve
them"
The speaker discussed at length
the past and present international
relationships. its hypocricies. strug
gle to dominate black folk, and
wars that prove incapable OF solv-
ing anything. A spirited question
period followed the illuminating
address.
During this time Goliehily spoke
yehemently against Negroes who
were members OF labor unions and
who failed to use their right "a
vote. He cited a union where ONLY
fifteen out OF 200 Negro members
attended meetings, and paid dues
thus losing their right Of seniority
and the right 10 do anything about
unfair practices in the organiza.
| ton.
Mrs Frances Green was mistress
of ceremonies Edward Newton
was pianist. Miss Roberta Garnet
Wayne L.. who Is vice president oil
the council. announced that the
next forum will be held SUNDAY
Nov. 2 at Allen Temple. II was al
so revealed that Dorothy Stubs
and Howard Norman have been
selected co-chairmcn OF the North
End groups 1910 Christmas sea
drive. Theodore smith Is presi-
dent of the branch.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02

HAMPTON, Va, Oct. 29-"At time when
tona unity is of such great Importance il most
gettab to have any racial luminosity shown by any
in position Of public Importance regardless Of his
political office.
The following statement issued by Walter Grey Crump
MD cry. Howard uni
Of the
Colored People;
AS trustee of Howard University, the largest
Negro school in the world trustee Of Tuskegee In
sute and vice president of the National Committee
for the Advancement Of the Coored People have been
deeply interested in the problems of the Negro Each
go to Alabama for weeks of intensive instruction
of the Negro in surgery. In New York City the MEM
bers of the colored usually enjoy the privilege of
citizenship. therefore Greatly shocked to read Of
the unfortunate incident between colored policeman
simply doing his duty and prominent member of the
staff of the President of the United States.
Reached telephone at the william Penn hotel in Pittsburgh
boxing champion commented fol-
lows on Pairolman James Sloan:
IF Mr. Steve Early kicked that coored policeman
in New York he pulled the fouest blow in boxing. It
don't make any difference whether the policeman is
white colored, still is low trick But don't
how any colored person have respect for Mr..
Early after this and certainly feel sorry for Patroman
Sloan"
-(Space paid for)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
Christian Science

Everlasting Punishment" Will
be the subject OF the lesson SER
mon In all Christian Science
Churches throughout the world on
Sunday. November 3.
The Golden Text proverbs las,
is; Righteousness keepeth him
that Is upright In the way: but
wickedness overthroweth the sim
ner."
Among the Bible citations IL this
passage isaiah $40. IL: "Say We
10 the righteous. that II shall he
well with him: for they shall eat
the fruit OF their dolngs. Woe unto
the wicked II shall be in with
him: for the reward of his hands
shall he given him"
Correlatiye passages 10 he read
from the Christian Science text
hook, Science and Health with Key
10 the Scriptures" by Mary Baker
Eddy. include the following ~
1861; THE sinner makes his own
hell by doing evil and the saint
his own heaven by doing right"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
30th Anniversary Of
Rev. r. L. Bradby To
Begin On Nov. LIST

A month OF special services will
begin November / at Second Bap-
fist church during which time the
thirtieth anniversary OF the pastor
ate Of the Rev. II. l.. Brady will
be observed.
Dr. william II. Peck. pastor OF
Bethel AME church will he the
opening speaker. Friday evening,
November I. The Rev. n. l.. McNeal
pastor OF Zion Baptist church of
Dayton. ohio Will he guest speak
or, Sunday. November 2. At 2 p. m.
special communion and baptism
services will be held.
DR.. Maston. pastor OF Calvary
Baptist will speak Wednesday eve-
ming.
The public Is invited
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
Colightly Blast Negroes Apathy


peulah Land Temple lBPOE held
sneciaI meeting at the Ladies
e,ss home on Mckinley and Me-
cav sunday afternoon. Oct. 27.
J. large group OF members were
n,ssent Mrs. Susie Brazil, daugh-
|isr ruler presided
Mrs Pearl Collins, deputy con-
,.rred degrees on thirteen ladies.
An enjoyable social hour follow
"a Inc business period.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
Flush POISONS FROM
KIDNEYS And STOP
GETTING UP NIGHTS
1 r, Healthier, HappIer-SIeep Better

ire Healthier, Happier-Sieep Better
when you can get for IS cents a
haze efficient and harmless stinu-
|i,nt and diuretic that should flush
from your kidneys the waste mat
her poisons and acid that are now
|aoins Won harm, why continue to
| bresk your restful sleep by getting
|ur thru the night?
Don't be nm EASY MARK and ac-
|eept n substitute Get Gold Medal
|HaarIem oil Capsules-the original
and genuine. Look for the Gold
Medal on the box BIS cents.
other symptoms OF weak Kidneys
and irritated bladder may he back
ache puny eyes. shifting pains,
burning or scanty passage. ADV.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02

3.--To that in every respect this Negro police
is treated with the rights under the law and
with the courtesy that granted members Of any
other race
"4-To investigate this in full and use your
best that the action taken with regard to
Soans assaiant exactly that taken with any ordinary
citizen who deliberately attacks and Injuries uniformed
policeman duty
5.-To disregard the fact that the alleged asssil-
this was Stephen Early, Secretary President
Roosevelt
Neither race, politics fayoritism should alter
for the impartial administration Of
the law your personal for of your officers
injured by personal attack.
"(Signed)
"Alan Valentine.
Executive Director Democrats for Wlkie,
"Chann Building, New York City
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02

Robert vice president
Hampton va issued following telephone from
Hampton Va
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19
Social and General
HOSPITALITIES

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The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19
DIR. John III. McBee
Rites Held Monday

Funeral services were held Monday
morning at 10 o'clock from the family
residence on River Road in Greenwood
for DR.. John Harbour McBee, 81, who
died at his home suddenly at o'clock
Saturday night, following a heart attack
Last rites were conducted by Rev,
Duncan NJ. Gray, rector Of the Episcopal
Church of the Nativity of which DR.,
McBee was member. Interment was
made in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Green
wood.
member of one of the most prom
inent families in central Mississippi, he
was vice-president of the Lexington
Compress Company and director of
the Greenwood Compress Company. He
had been i'll since Wednesday.
A gentleman by birth, IN all his deal
ings with associates DIR. McBee main
tanned through his life high standard
of courtesy and fairness. His wit was
keen, but kindly. Sworn to his own
convictions, he yet listened to and re-
spected the opinions of others.
He was born in Lexington, Miss, the
son of the late John Harbour and Alice
Cunliffe McBee, members of families
long prominent in the South. He at
tended the Lexington schools, and was
graduated from the University of the
South, at Sewanee, Tenn. He later was
graduated from the School Of Medicine
of Tulane University, in New Orleans,
and practiced medicine at Pine Bluff,
Ark, and Lexington, before retiring in
1915 to become associated with the Nc
Bee Engine and Implement Works, in
Memphis.
Mr.. and Mrs. McBee lived in Memphis
until 1922, when they moved to Mobile,
Ala. They came to Greenwood in 1928,
where Mr.. McBee was vice-president Of
the Wilson Banking Company. He had
extensive planting interests in the Delta,
and at the time of his death was vice.
president Of the Lexington Compress
Company and director of the Greenwood
Compress Company.
He married Miss Maggie May Wilson,
daughter of the late George Ash and
Maggie Land Wilson, of Lexington, who
survives him. He also leaves i've
sisters, Mrs. F. z. Brown, of Texarkana,
Texas; Mrs. H. H. johnson, and Miss
Dorothy McBee, of Lexington; Mrs. J.
NJ. Beal, of Chicago; Mrs. j. w. Car
penter, of Durant, Oklahoma; and three
brothers, Dalton McBee, William c.
McBee and Dudley McBee, all of Green
wood. A fourth brother r. c. McBee,
prominent Greenwood attorney, died
twelve years ago.
At the funeral services the following
were pallbearers: w. C. McBee. d. i.
McBee, R. C. McBee, Dalton McBee,
Dalton McBee, Jr., G. A. Wilson, H. H.
johnson and John F. Pickens.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19
Christmas Pageant
At EbeneZer Dec. ~

"The Spirit of Christmas" beautiful
pageant centered about the Nativity
scenes, a story loved throughout the
world, with musical setting, written
by Mary Harris Roberts, one of our
talented young musicians, will be given
at the Ebenezer Methodist Church, Sun
day, December %, at 6 o'clock. The fol-
lowing children will represent the diff
ferent characters:
Mary-Jacquelin Montgomery.
Joseph-Joe Waits, Jr.
Leader-Marie Brock.
Spirit of Giving-Helen Edwards.
Spirit of Sharing-Grace Brown.
Spirit of Music-Emily Grace Thomas.
Symbol of Christmas-Ilene Neither
land.
Christmas Bell-Claud Wilburn Salley.
Holly-Earlene Edwards.
Christmas Tree-R. E. Harthcock.
Star-Dorothy Edwards.
Angels-Carolyn Brock, Shirley Ed
wards, Marcy Jones.
Wise Men-Lester Killebrew, Allen
Murtagh, Billie Jackson and Martin
Killebrew.
Shepherds-Henry Brock, Jr., Dudley
Burwell, Clement Burwell, James Allen
Wilmington, Reuben Netherland, Billy
Dillingham;.
Choir-Mrs. Emily Lucas, Mrs. Hattie
B. Porter Annie Lee and George Sims,
Pauline Rodgers.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19

home. Lexington friends regret to lose
these good people but wish them we'll in
their new home.
Mrs. c. s. Harrell, Mrs. E. H. Shad-
dock, Mrs. Jas. S. Gwin and Mrs Walter
Moore spent Wednesday in Jackson.
Mrs. B. w. Humphrey of Ebenezer,
visited her brother, Mr. Ezra o'Reilly.
at the Baptist Hospital in Jackson. one
day last week. Friends regret his ill
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn G. Hooper Of
Columbus, we're guests of Sheriff and
Mrs. W. Allan Ramsey and Adelaide last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Mosby of Jackson,
were recent dinner guests of Mrs
Mamie Sample in Ebenezer.
Mr. and Mrs. Denton Rosamond and
John Bell will leave tomorrow to spend
Christmas holidays with relatives in
Lebanon, Tenn.
Continued on page fivel
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19

The following wedding announcement,
will be of much interest to friends in
Lexington where the groom formerly
lived and who numbers a wide acquaint-
ance over the county:
Mrs. Janet o'Neal Dumler was married
to Mr.. John Robert Miles. son of Mrs
John Miles, Of Lexington, in an impress
sive ring ceremony solemnized Tuesday
at o'clock in the afternoon at the
Methodist Church in Duncan. with the
Rev. w. W. Milligan. pastor, officiating.
The only witnesses were DR.. and Mrs.
H. f. Day, of Duncan.
After a short trip, the couple will
be at home to their many friends here
in Duncan, where Mr.. Miles is in busi-
ness,
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19

The Young Matron's Contract Club
met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs
George Povall. The high score was
made by Mrs. Hayward Green and
second high by Mrs. Curtis Carr. After
the enjoyable games dainty refresh
ments were served.
The Thursday Night Club, the person
mel being congenial group of young
business women of the city, were de-
lightfully entertained by Miss Agnes
Pickens. Mrs. Cass o. Povall was the
high score winner and Mrs. Sydney P.
Rhyno second high. Salad sandwiches
and coca-colas were served.
On Friday afternoon Mrs. Leslie B.
Gilliland entertained her club Mrs.
George Povall was the only substitute.
A gaily bedecked Christmas tree gave
the room Yuletide atmosphere. Mrs.
Leroy Paris won the high score and
Mrs. Joe Berman second high. Salad,
sandwiches, fruit cake and coca-colas
were enjoyed after the games.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Robert Smith enter
tanned at the manse on Friday night for
a group of Presbyterian young people
and some of their close friends. Those
enjoying this hospitality were: Sue
Beth Rathell, Frances Phelps, Martee
Gulledge, Julia Beall, Bee Johnson,
Jimmie Phelps, Ernest Rathell, Jack
Ellison, w. NJ. Byrd and James Holt
Cade. Different games were played. all
based on football; they played for
touchdowns, the Trojans against the
Lynx; the Trojans won by six points.
After these exciting games they were
refreshed with gridiron sandwiches and
coca-colas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Paris entertained
merry group of young people on wed
nesday night, in honor of their son
Henry; the occasion was Henry's
eleventh birthday. A Christmas scheme
was carried out, a village with houses
and trees covered with snow, was
pictured, Santa Claus stood guard to
sanction the merriment. Many games ot
bingo were played, each winner pulled 8
prize out of large red stocking. Those
fortunate enough to "bingo" were Kitty
Moore, John Murrell McRae, Bette Jc
Latham, Patricia Ann Scobey, Wands
Webb, Penelope Grace Shepherd, Joan
Fay Berman, Jean Cox and Jimmie
Phelps. The center Of attraction was
the beautifully decorated birthday caka
surrounded with miniature Santa Claus
which were given each guest as souve-
Mrs. Dixie cups, cookies, and cake
were served. They all joined in sing
ing Happy Birthday" to Henry. Gene
Cwin Quarles and Jean Cox of jackson
were the out-of-town guests. A special
guest was Triana Wilson, who also
greatly enjoyed the happy birthday
party.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19

able to return to school at the beginning
of the week.
Mrs. Frances KERN was in Jackson
on Monday.
Mrs. Paul Baldwin plans to leave for
Tallahassee, Floriday, shortly to join Mr..
Baldwin where they will make their
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19
LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Shepherd came
over from Greenwood last week end to
visit home folks.
Mrs. j. Murrell McRae visited in Mem
phis few days last week.
Miss Frances Brady, student at Mill
saps College, Jackson, came home last
Friday on account of being ill, but was
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19

For Christmas or New Year
Extra fine fat geese. Weight IL
lbs. each. Mrs. Lewis Parker,
Cruger: Phone 146. Tchula.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19

We have a complete assOrt-
ment of fireworks. Give us
your order. John Rhyme. Tele-
nhOne 295.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19

Mrs. N. L. Walker was accompanied
to jackson last Friday by Mrs. A. r
Shepherd and Mrs. Tom Shepherd.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19

The Young Matron's Contract Club
met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
George Povall The high score was
made by Mrs. Hayward Green and
second high by Mrs. Curtis Carr. After
the enjoyable games dainty refresh
ments were served.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-12-19

CONTINUED on page five,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-08
MRS. N. M. HARRIS
LAUDED BY OYER
Form er Waterburian's
Work Towards Widows
Law Commended

Praise for the work Of Mrs. Nora
Mahaney Harris, former Waterbur-
ian who IS now New Haven agent
for the widows aid bureau, has been
given by Francis A. Oyer Of the
widows aid division Of the state
welfare department.
Miss Oyer has written to Mrs.
Harris congratulating her on her
annual report. She offers thanks for
Mrs. Harris cooperation with the
state agency.
Mrs. Harris, at one time a local
school teacher, is now a member #
the Democratic town committee
She has been prominent in state
Democratic affairs. She Is a sister OF
Rep. Daniel ]. Mahaney Of this city.
Miss Oyer said In her letter to
Mrs. Harris:
please accept my appreciation
and my congratulations-your an
nual report Is excellent. It Is con-
else, educational and shows splen-
did work, well-executed.
Commissioner Robert j. Smith
has Just read your report and pro-
nounces it very good.
May take this opportunity Of
expressing my gratitude to you for
your splendid cooperation with this
division In our effort to constantly
raise the standards and improve
methods Of administering the Con-
necticut widows Law, (Signed)
H,.o y1rNs A Over"