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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

MIR. and Mrs. j.. L. Alexander OF
Indianola spent Tuesday with their
sister and brother-in-law, Mr.. n
Mrs. w. T. Brock.
c. G. Boyd of Walden was a re-
cent visitor in West.
J. r. Cross and Mrs. Zulma Alex
ander transacted busine in Lex
ington on Tuesday.
c. r. Henderson of Indianola was
on Thursday.
Mrs. J. f. Hagin spent two days
this week with her sister, Mrs. Dave
Montgomery, at Harmony.
Mrs. Wick of Grenada is spending
a few days this week with her mo-
Their, Mrs. Dooley.
Messrs. E. M. Tate and j. f. Ha-
gin drove OVef 10 btNAublOh 'NN
nesday on a business errand.
II. Sprouce returned Wednesday
from Union City, Tenn. where ne
went to spend a few days with Mrs.
Spouce and son, Jameshue.
Prof. J. L. Taylor attended a Su
u.a4n-Ioat ,,aatin0 xn Jackson
this week.
Mrs. Dooley and son. Lewis Mas
sey, were Kosciusko visitors recent
iy.
Mr.. s. d. Allen transacted bust
ness in Durant Wednesday.
Miss Mary Hopkins and Jean Hand
drove down to Durant Saturday to
have dental work done.
Messrs. w. T. Hand and J. L.. Ma
son were business visitors in Mem
phis Thursday.
Messrs Joe Weeks and Bill Hand
are spending the weekend in De
troit, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Stubs and
Miss Alma Stubs of Phillip visited
relatives here Thursday.
Mr.. GLASGOW and MIR. Foster of
Shreveport, La. were business visit
tors in West Friday.
Mrs, Shuler Mathews of Duran
spent Friday in the l.. J. Hand home.
Miss Frances Alexander returned
to Magee Tuesday after attending
the funeral here of her aunt. Miss
Annie Cross.
MIR. and Mrs. C. d. Maddox of
Possumneck accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. C. b. Cade to the picture show
in Durant Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Stubbs stop
ped in Greenwood to witness the
basketball tournament before going
on to Minter City to visit relatives
over the weekend.
Mrs. Max Arnold returned Thurs
day from West Point where she had
been for sometime with her mother,
who has been ill.
Mrs. Walter Brock joined a party
of friends in Pickens for a trip
TO Memphis to see Gone With the
Wind
Mrs. Grace Alexander was a social
visitor in West Saturday.
Misses Hazel and Brock Alexan
der came up from Goodman Satur-
day to spend the weekend with rel
atives.
Miss Sara Rogers went to New
Orleans this week to see Gone With
the Wind" She will visit in Baton
Rouge before returning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fl. Fullilove and
daughter, Ann, and Miss LOWE Wright
came down from Walden Friday ev-
ening to see William Wright, who
we regret continues i'll.
j. Z. Hagin was a business visi-
tor to Walden Wednesday.
MIR, Jimmie Eubanks of Alexan-
dria, La. was a recent visitor in the
NJ. S. Rogers home.
Way "Build-up" Helps
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

Mrs. Homer Mason is with her
sister-in-law, Mrs. John Mason, who
is critically i'll at her home near
Winona.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

MIR. and Mrs. j. c. Melton and fam
lily were dinner guests in the Stew
n home Sunday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

Mrs. William Brock, who was no
titled of the sudden death of her
step-mother, Mrs. Craft Mason, left
Immediately for Memphis, home Of
the deceased. Sympathy Is extended
the bereaved family.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

M. S. Rogers was a business visi-
tor in Jackson Saturday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

Friends regret to learn that Mrs.
Leo Weeks was carried to the Com
munity Hospital today for treatment
and hope she will soon be restored
to health.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

to health.
Rev. E. c. Driskell filled his reg
ufar appointment this morning a
eleven o'clock at the Methodist Church
and was luncheon guest in the Stew
ems home.
Friends are glad to see Miss Annie
Alexander back at her school duties
this week after being absent for
sometime, a victim of flu.
d. d. Davidson is spending this
weekend al his home in Montpelier.
Mrs. w. M. Brock and sons, Wal
ter, Jr. and Billy, spent the day in
Pickens Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. S. p. Johnson, Mr.
and Mrs. c. v. Miller and daughters,
Mary Lynn and Sarah, visited rela-
tives and friends in West on Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. M. Springfield
and family we're Sunday visitors in
Durant.
MIR. Ed Stevens of West Point stop
ped for a short visit with A. j. Stew
ems Wednesday,. Mr.. Stevens was
enroute to New Orleans.
Miss Beatrice Floyd, student at
HJC, spent the weekend at home.
Mr.. b. d. Melton was a business
visitor in West Friday.
Friends in West have just received
news of the illness of Mrs. r. May
1t her home in Walden. We all wish
her a speedy recovery.
Mrs. NJ. S. Rogers and Miss Kath-
crime Lever shopped in Durant on
Saturday.
s. l.. Murff went to Durant on
business Saturday afternoon.
Charley Wright went over to In
dianola Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. ID. II. Rhyme, accompanied by
Miss Edith Rhyme of Winona, spent
Wednesday and Thursday in Jack
son and hear music lectures by John
Thompson, head of the Music School
of Kansas City.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, r. b. 18th.
THE SECRET OF DR. KILDARE"
News Of The Day"
SKI Birds"
"Ski Birds"
"MendeIssohn's Weddinq March"

A strange secret maady of a beautiful girl, a doctor o the trail
to solve It, thrills romance and human interest behind the walls
of a great hospital r. blended in The Secret Of Dr. Kildare" third
of this popular series.
lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore head the cast, with LARAMIE
Day and Lew Ayres continuing the romance they began in Calling
DIR. Kildare" with Helen Gilbert, Nat Peudeton, lionel Atwil,
Sara Hsden, Samuel S. Kinds and others in the capable supporting
cast. .
The picture aside from entertainment, introduces you to many
medical nrarvek in scientific apparatus, also SuEapyradne, medi-
cnes new uNracs drug.
A great romance and thrilling mystery made into a glorious
piece OF entertainment. For a evening of laughs, thrills, interes.
and romance, see The Secret of DR.. Kildare"
MATINEE MONDAY S:5
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

C. r. Henderson of Indianola was
on Thursday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

Rev. E. c. Driskell filled his reg
utar appointment this morning a
eleven o'clock at the Methodist Church
and was luncheon guest in the Stew
ems home.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

7 r. Gross and Mrs. Zulma Alex
ander transacted business in Lex
ington on Tuesday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08
Saturday. 10th
10000 MEN A YEAR"
Monkeys Is The Cwoziest People" LEV Lehr)
"Curtoon"

Americas eyes ire a new brood of American eagles, thous-
ands strong, college lads today, tomorrow, flying men of nerve.
Inspired by the greatest aviation exploit of today, 10000 Men
A Year" is brought to the screen to fire your Imagination with
drama, romance and adventure.
Randolph Scott, Preston Foster and Margaret Lindsay head the
cast, with Mary Healy, Robert Shaw, George Ernst, Jane Darwel
and Kane Richmond in the supporting cast.
FOR smash entertainment, with a story as timely a S tomorrows
headlines and romance to thrill you, see 10000 Men A Year"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

Mrs. ]. f. Hagin spent two days
this week with her sister, Mrs. Dave
Montgomery, at Harmony.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

c. G. Boyd of Walden was a re-
cent visitor in West.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08
THEATRE
Mississippi
lexington,
Thursday. Friday, 8-9th.
WHAT A LIFE
Pictorial"
"~Schubert's Unfinished SYMPHONY"

Whisked from the stage to the screen this new picture, What
A Life" brings you the comedy hit that Broadway cheered for two
seasons, with a cast that includes Jackie Cooper, Betty Field, of the
stage cast, John Howard and Janice Logan.
This is the show that is a regular carnival OF youth, a real
treat for everybody and n that will make you glad that you are
young or make you wish that you could be young again.
MATINEE THURSDAY 3I5
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08
West News

MIR. and Mrs. j. L. Alexander OF
Indianola spent Tuesday with tneir
sister and brother-in-law, Mr.. ana
Mrs. w. T. Brock.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

Friends are glad to see Miss Annie
Alexander back at her school duties
this week after being absent for
sometime, a victim of flu.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

y SNR FNR SIZANG
<a2p' Feast your eyes
" on the smooth-fow-
ing lines and contours of
this besf-SeIIing Chevrolet for
i40, with New ''Royal Clipper"
Styling. Note that it's the
longest of all lowest priced
cars, measuring 181 inches
from front of grille to rear of
body. 49,. Yes, eye it and con-
gince yourself that it's the "sfar
for styitng"-the outstanding
beauty and luxury leader
smoos all cars In its price
saneei
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

Mrs. Wick of Grenada is spending
a few days this week with her mo
Their, Mrs. Dooley.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-02-08

ID. ID. Davidson is spending this
weekend at his home in Montpelier.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Dowd Aids I.v.
Credit Stand with
Progress Report

Prospecs for reestablishing farm credit in The Impe
rial Valley through the Federation Land Bank are brighter
than before
That the parting shot by r. L. Adams, land bank
chairman Friday that organization completed three
daN tinatnn of ualeV cnndi- =
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Valley eyFarr1lers
Affected by New
Income Tax Law

Many farmers heretofore not af-
fected by the Federal Income Tax
law will be compelled TO file income
tax returns for the taxable year
beginning January /, 194J as a re-
suit of changes made in the Fed
eral Act last June ami made re-
troactive," states Baxter Loveland of
the Imperial County Farm Bureau.
Referring to a statement received
from 1. H. Pfaffenberger, attorney
for the California farm bureau fed
Grafton, Loveland, county farm bu-
reau president, pointed out that
under the Revenue act Of 1910, the
following individuals shall make a
return stating specifically the items
of gross income and the deductions
and credits allowed by law, namely ::
every single person or married per
son not living with hubsand or wife,
having a gross income for the tax
able year of $500 or over; every
individual who is married and liv-
ing with husband or wife, if no
joint return is made must file a
return if such individual had a
gross income of $1,000 or more and
the other spouse has no gross in
come
1T also is provided that in the
event such individual and his spouse
have for the taxable year a gross
income aggregating $4,000 or over,
a return must be filed.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

the water diversion point which was
established by the valley at Andrade
and protested by Arizona. Arizona
got an injunction and forced a
compromise which insisted that the
valley abandon the diversion point
as soon as possible.
'All this led to Boulder Dam and
the AllAmerican canal.
In 1922 the District bought out
all the mutual water companies and
took over the entire job of distrib-
uting water to the valley. That was
followed by the long Boulder Dam
and All-American canal fight.
Dam Operating
At the present time the dam is in
operation" Dowd told Federal Land
bank officials, at no cost to the val
ley. More than 22000,000 acre feet
of water is backed up behind the
dam, enough water to last the valley
five years. Thus the drought prob
lem is eliminated.
Boulder Dam also eliminates
the flood hazard and the standing
water behind the dam eliminates the
problem of silt. A desilting head
works at Imperial dam takes care
of additional silt gathered by the
river below the dam.
In regard TO the international
situation Dowd said, "the >canal
will be in operation within a year.
Work has already begun to prime
the big ditch. That will solve the
Mexican situation, lead to better
relations and makes possible the
development of the east and west
mesa when development reaches
that stage.
Drainage Program
The district commenced its pres
ent drainage program in 1922 and
since that time have constructed
more than 1900 miles of drainage
canals to serve as outlets for tile
and other individual drain systems.
DoWd completed his discussion bv
informing the Federal Land Bank
that, "the valley can go on produce
ing indefinitely if financial support
IS accorded farmers for develop
ment of individual drainage svs-
TENS"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Building Spotlight

boat is moored.
In the last Building Spotlight "
you may remember, spoke of cam
paigns under way to promote the
giving of a room as a Christmas
present 1 wondered at the time
how such gift could be kept
secret until the big moment.
On thinking it over further, I
have a constructive suggestion to
offer. Why couldn't the receiver of
the gift be handed a certificate of
work TO be done along with a
statement that all undermining had
been arranged for and paid for in
advance?
In addition. perhaps miniature
model of the room could be made
and wrapped in a gift package. Or
perhaps sketch of the room as
rcmodeled could be framed as a
picture and presented on Christ
mas morning.
If you think of asphalt first and
foremost as a roofing material,
you'll probably be as surprised as
was to read of it used as a medi-
cine In Syria, it seems. the odor
of hot liquid asphalt is inhaled as
a means of curing head colds.
An ounce of prevention is worth
a pound of cure" as the old saying
runs. and it is partly the fire-re-
sistance of asphalt shingles that
makes them increasing popular as
roofing material Another factor
is the increasing beauty of blends
and patterns of today's asphalt
shingles. such new departures
as Certain teed Woodtex, in which
the granting of old-time. hand
hewn shingles is reproduced by
building up the material with extra
asphalt
Would you please 90 upstairs,
dear, and fix the furnace"
That may sound like a slip of
the tongue to you, but it's perfect
ly proper question in a new type
of small home known as the De-
sign for Happiness" house, and
promoted by an enterprising Toledo,
Ohio, builder.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
BUILDING SECTION
81 Centro Building Permit
Total Soors to S571,b05

Ell Centro's building per-
nit total continued to climb
toward a ten year record dur
ing the past week as building
activity boosted the seasonal
total to S57l,606.
Construction valued at Sl5,995,
was started during the past week.
Largest job of the week was a $1,000
repair job for Mr., and Mrs. Fred
Carson at 525 State street.
Other permits issued during the
week:
Jasper Travers, COS State, Sl00,
illumination: K. Henry, 5ll Com
mercial, $780, alterations; Jake Yer
berg. 558 Broadway, $780, fire re-
pair: John Raymond, GIG He'll, $40,
repair chimney: Ralph Myers, first
and Broadway, $500, neon sign;
Union Oil, 405 Main. $500, build
new station; Mr.. and Mrs G.. H.
Montgomery, 755 Len Rey street
S2529, fire repair.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

tention to new breed Of livestock, -
Wilson explained.
Jumbo weighs 2200 pounds, stands
five feet six inches tall and is II
years old. He is tame and easily
handled, although if stranger
stands too close to his head he will
nudge him a bit roughly.
SHOW your feet, Jumbo!" Wilson
ordered and obediently the huge
animal shifted weight and lifted a
foot. He was wearing shoes
split in half, of course, because of
the cloven hoof.
Wilson declared that Jumbo is
not sterile, as are mules and other
cross breeds, and showed a picture
of a calf that he claimed was the
result Of Jumbo's union with a milk
COW. Wilson said he cid not know
yet whether catalo would reproduce
themselves.
Wilson claimed many advantages
for the half-breed.
They have longer life span-25 OF
80 years. resist disease, dress a
greater per cent of higher-priced
cuts, bear valuable fur and the
COWS give good rich milk and re-
quire no shelter in cold climates,
he asserted. They have IA ribs in
stead of 13.
Neither heat nor cold bothered
Jumbo during his peregrinations
Part of the time he walks and part
OF the time he is hauled by truck
He actually did. however, cross the
Rocky Mountains and the Appal-
achians. pulling the small covered
wagon behind him at a rate of two
to two and a half miles an hour
for an average OF 10 to Is miles a
day.
Wilson defrays part of his ex-
penses by selling photographs.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Crystal Sugar
and Cream Sets

Cambridge glass, cut de-
signs, stylish Modern or
Period styles .. Csc to Its
Crystal Candy Dis h e S,
from ..................,. Csc to 1.10
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
By JOHN HUGGETT

Building lots are for sale in Bis
cayne Bay! Trade in underwater
real estate is going strong: If you
think I'm kidding, I'll even give you
the price as reported in Business
Week" recently. A dollar buys an
acre, and your lot is only eleven
miles off shorel
The Miami building boom is re-
sponsible for this unusual state of
affairs. An acute housing short
age has started Floridas trend to-
ward homes on stills.
Seen from passing airplane, this
new variation of mans castle dis
plays frame house erected on a
wooden platform. A plank walk
connects the home with a private
landing pier, TO which the motor
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

MATES, That looks Ike bu11aIo,
but again he DOESN'T
And Buffalo Bill would have been
right because the animal, known
familiarly as Jumbo, is a half and
half. Half buffalo and half Hol-
-Shorthorn! In other words, 2
catalc.
Wilson. long and lanky rancher,
is escorting, or being escorted by,
Jumbo on an educational tour of
the nation. He has already toured
% states and travelled more than
10000 miles.
This isn't a commercial enter
prise, but a means Of calling at
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

tionS.
Adams statement was based on
facts proving the valley had made
rapid strides of progress during the
past several years in overcoming
many serious problems which were
originally responsible for the with
drawal of land bank loans.
Most comprehensive outline of the
progress and development of the
valley at an open meeting Of farm
erS and land bank officials was told
by Mike Dowd, general superinten-
dent and chief engineer of the I'm
perial Irrigation district.
Sketches History
Dowd questioned by Adams and
by Charles Parker, federal land
bank president, sketched briefly the
entire history of the district in
which he revealed the districts part
in overcoming the danger of floods
the danger of drought, the silt prob
lem, the International situation and
finally the program to overcome the
drainage problems.
DoWd became an official of the
Imperial Irrigation district in 1922
and he based his discussion of the
early history of the organization
on records.
The district was organized in
191i,' Dowd said, but because of
various legal entanglements did not
actually begin operations until 1916.
At that time the district handled
only the diversion of water, selling
water to l3 mutual water compa-
nies which served several sections
of the county.
In 1916" DoWd continued, we
had an uncomfortable river subject
to floods and to extreme droughtS
during the dry months. We had a
serious silt problem. Silt affected
canal operation and raised deltas
annually causing the need for in
creasingly higher levees.
Matter Of Time
1T appeared only a matter of
time before we would be confronted
with river break that would vir-
tually wash the valley out of exis-
tence.
Silt also caused problems in the
canals and bitches and cost farm
ers of the valley an average of So
per acre per year. Silt also inter-
fered with the growing of crops be-
caused it sealed the land and pre-
vented the penetration of water to
the root zone.
There was also the international
problem" Dowd declared. Our main
canal system ran through Mexico
and that wasn't to the advantage OF
either valley
Then there was the fight over
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Auto Dealer Hires
New Lube Expert

Rogers and Tison. Dodge, Ply
mouth dealers, announced this week
that Henry Butch" Wolf, formerly
with abe General Petroleum service
station at 9Th and Broadway for
five years, is now their fabrication
expert. Wolf will apply the Dodge
factory approved fabrication sys-
tenn.
The dealers also announced that
w. E. Topliff has joined their staff
as state-licensed brake service spe-
cialiSt.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

-Fostoria cut with added
etching in beautiful designs
F.. Mostly one of a kind,
3 pieces ............ ATS to 7.95
Cambridge Crystal Console
sets .....,............. 3 pieces 4.25
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
by PHIL JONES

Everything points to this
being the biggest Christmas
in years. Business is picking
up, more people are employed
that means more of us Will
be able to afford many things
that we have had to miss in
previous years. We're lucky.
And because were lucky we
ought to remember that
there's more to Christmas
than the material side
there's a fellowship, a reach
ing out to those less fortu-
nate than ourselves. Circum-
tances have given to America
a great gift of peace this
year. Let us hope in the
years to come we may share
that gift with all the world.
1t is good to know there is
still spirit abroad in the
land which may some day
conquer hate and greed and
the lust for power-a spirit
that points the way to Peace
on earth, good will to men,"
To all of our many friends
We extend the heartiest sea-
sons greetings-and may you
have THE VERY MERRIEST
CHRISTMAS possible!
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
New Cafe Opens
In H Centre

Joe Nah. owner or the Central
Food Market. is opening combi-
nation Chinese and American res
taurant at 451 Main streets. Local
and Los Angeles firms have been
busy for several weeks installing
new fixtures and equipment. Ac-
cording to Nah, this will De one
CT the better class restaurants in
this part of California. Formal
opening will be on Tuesday, Decem-
Der 24th.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
FARM SECTION
Mt. Signal I'll
Elects Officers

Mt. Signal All club elected pro-
gram and song committees at a
special meeting last week, accord
ing 70 a report Saturday by Emily
Giannini, reporter of the club.
N. Giannini was elected program
committee chairman with Elaine
Strobel. Milton Smalling, John
Kubler chosen committeeman. Mil
dred Durrer was elected song lead
er.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
TRAINS CRASH

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Dec. 81
CUP)-The Rock Island Chicago to
California passenger train Califor-
man crashed into a freight en-
CINE and one car at a track inter
section here today. No one was
injured
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Roncher Shows
New Breed Of


Buffalo Bill would have reached for his bunderbuse
had he seen Leland c. Wilson of Coville Wash drive down
the streets of El Centro Friday.
Buffalo Bill would have been perturbed by the animal
that drew Wilson's covered wagon. He would have said
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1940-12-26

into oiled pan (15x 91a inches) and
bake in a moderate oven (375o F.)
20 minutes. Cool and frost in pan
with Coffee Frosting. Cut in strips
(1x3 inches). Makes As strips
Serve with freshly made hot coffee
Coffee Frosting
III cups sugar egg whites
[ tablespoon teaspoon vanilla
white corn tablespoons
syrup shaved bitter
" cup double chocolate
strength coffee "a half pecans
II teaspoon salt
Combine sugar. corn syrup and
coffee in saucepan. Cook slowly
stirring constantly until sugar is
dissolved. Continue cooking until
the syrup forms a hard ball in cold
water (254o FL. Add salt to egg
whites and beat until stiff Add
syrup slowly beatingS constantly
until frosting is stiff enough to
spread on cake. Sprinkle u OF the
top OF the frosted cake with shaved
bitter chocolate. leave u plain and
on the remaining " pecan halves
placed at intervals.