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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Mayor Wants
To Go East
New York Session
Appeals to Him
PAGE THREE

Mayer Gaia limited broadly to
the city eeuncil Wednesday that
ne wcuid like nothing better han
to ~ authorized to attend The
national enafssrnes. af Mayors II
Nsw Yesk " September.
4 aont know iast hnw ycu fsi.
lows handle arch matters" cain
sAisi. snat Just Thought "a call
II 10 yuaR attention
he said hs had travelled from
Nsw ynFt 10 chlesxe by hsss ares
upan = time. spending - hours
90 IN. rad wnsn temperatures
ranged - degrees beiaw sesus
~ta even he willing Ia 81 hses
n New Ycts 90 = bus. hs usEs
gsstsa ~ ths supreme ssestfiee~
nut tns either commissioners
merely hslnkssi th<ir ~yes. sxked
again shrat the data and
why that would ss the Sans
time a. the ruysiiur fair cosn-
missioner owen psIntsd cot.
You wcaia certainly hsvs 10 ~
at the fslF~
-rd svsn 10 willing. think. 10
sacrifice that. Cain replied
nut the others suggested Sep
temn~r was . ing way sff and
really nnthtaa 20 get Ia = hurry
about Just yet
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Arrested in Seattle
For Tacoma Theft

Roy Allison. ~ said 10 he par,
Indian. was arrested by Seattle POI
lice "Wednesday after he had tried
to sell in pawnshop movie
camera. which he later admitted
he had stolen from the Payl-s'
drugstore IN Tacoma Tuesda y
morning.
Detectives walter Blacksmith
and c. W Brooke expected 10 go n
Seattle later in the day To remove
Allison to the city Jail. Officers
here believed the arrest would clear
up a series Of thcfts in local stores.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
FUNERAL SERVICES

Sgt. William ID. Thompson
Thursday, 2 p. m, Fort Lewis
chapel: interment, Fort Lewis
cemetery under direction of Mel
fingers.
Olaf Nygard Saturday, 3
p. m, Lynn chapel: intermenL
Mountain View cemetery.
Theresa Deley ada - The body
was sent by Cassidy 4 Allen to
Portland. Ore, for services and
interment.
Harold Ward - The body was
sent by Cassidy d Allen to Forks.
Wash, for services and interment
Nrs. Lillian Nilson--Thursday,
1880 a. m. Buckley-King chapel,
Rev. J. Renwick Mccullough off
ciating; interment IN Masonic
cemetery, Olympia, Will be private.
Edmund Morton Thursday,
100 p. m. Buckley-king chapel.
Rev. Charles T. Mentzer officiat-
ing; interment. Tacoma cemetery,
with Fairwesthsr lodge. r. r. A
NJ. IN charge Of grsyesids services
Wallace ~. Foster - Thursday.
$50 p. m. Buckley-King chapel,
Rev. Harold =. Long officiating,
interment, OakVood cemetery.
Jack y. Blsekmer, jr.-Privste
services were held "Wednesday.
with interment in Mountain View
cemetery under direction Of Buck
ley-King.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
0ld-Time Miners
To Picnic Sunday

Visitors from all parts OF the
state are expected to attend the
annual Old-Time Miners picnic on
Sunday at the county picnic
grounds near Sumner. An sll-dsy
program will feature various en-
tertainment, a baseball game and
many other types of athletic con-
tests.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
GRANT PARK RATE

Commissioner O.Nsiis ordinance
granting an immediate reduction
OF rs per cent IN billings to the
PARK district for water services
10 public parks vas passed by the
council without comment Wsdnss-
day IN. Hes9 rate Will save the
park district approximately u. 100
a year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Jehovah's Witnesses
Holding Conventions

DETROIT The five.day con
ventlon Of Iehovsh's Witnesses. tho
sect whose members refuse on
religious grounds 10 salute the
American flag. opened here We'd
nsstiay Same 10000 delegates
were expected,
Simultaneous meetings will be
held In ~ other citiss Proceed.
ings Of the main gathering here
viii bs carried by direct wire IN
the other meetings,
r'hs sect has Its own guard. bat
police have assigned q detail NJ
Is men 10 patrol convention hail
Tor the duration OF the meeting.
MEDFORD. ORE. Members nj
Jehoysh's Witnesses. = religious
acct. poured Into town WEDNESDAY
for the opening 81 their flvs-ds y
state convention. Leaders ssti.
mated there would he 1000 dele.
gates,
Many ~ the delegates havs
pitched tents IN thu outskirts ~
town. while others nav. taken owes
harms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
BUILDING PERMITS

Building permits issued Wednes-
day included one to Pacific Tsls-
phone a Telegraph Go. for alter
atoms Al the Garland exchange
building st sso2 40. X at. To cost
- 900. The exchange IN In be
eat over 10 automatic operation.
Other permits we're issued 10 9,
NJ Burns for . ~ 800 residence
at 734 ga. s2d IT and 10 L. G..
snodgrsss for a $500 residence
al sOz So. 10Th at
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
NV rmAsnrommsms

me council passed IN ordinances
Wednesday providing for purchase
~ three ihoo.kvA transformers
for installation on the eisys iins
10 ths ~ Regis kfsft On. plant
where ons ~ tns Old transformers
exploded last week, ms cost IL
estimated AZ $4,000 for ths three
n.~ unl,s replacing three old onss
u i1ssr capacity
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Circus Due Aug. II

AUS. II was set as the date for
the summer visit of Cole Bros.
circus in license granted We'd
nesday by the city eouoii
W. J. Letter. advance man for
the Cole biz tops. applied for tho
permit for showing at the Union
Pacific grounds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
APPROVE LcT ruaomAsx

ny ordinances Wednesday tns
council authorized purchase II a
BOT sfgoining ths city ian, sub.
station in oid Tacoma a. a fire
pfotsctis5n measure The 0~nsf
Alfred Olson. viii FsBDse oid
Buildings ina esty ~Iii pay him
II $50
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
BANKRUPTCy PETITIONS

Guy ". Lsthfop. operator of
the Buckley Lumber 4 Shlngl.
Co. at Buckley. filed petition Of
bankruptcy IN federal district
court "Wednesday. listing liabilities
OF f3.355s5, with no assets.
Other bankruptcy petitions have
been filed by Henry Fioschi. 1892
so. l. st. who listed liabilities At
Ss4743, with no assets and Leroy
W. Price. Winlock. who assert ed
his liabilities were $4,000 his
assets $40.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Processes Sew to
Aid Their Country

LONDON - Princess Elizabeth
and Princess Margaret OF the LIST
Buckingham Palace company OF
girl scouts are helping raise $780,
900 for ambulances. Both do fancy
needlework which they sell 10
friends and relatives They also
subscribe the pocket money they
receive for doing odd jobs IN the
house and gardens.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
XVI Radio Station Apt to
Lose Columbia AffiliatiOn

stevenson said letters asking as
sistanca for XVI viii nv sent by
the Chamber board 10 all members
Of the Washington delegation IN
congress. a. well as 10 the FEC.
He said aid would also be en-
listed Of all civic organizations and
service clubs. Of tho city council,
and. even of the individual tax
payers ..
To Make Loud Noise
The chamber is going 10 make
Just a. much noise about this a.
possible" Stevenson said we are
determined 20 make an investiga'
ton into the possibility Of political
ohioanery and patronage, and q
senate Investigation Of the affair
would be welcomed"
Stevenson pointed out that the
presence OF CHS station was oi
great value to Tacoma. particularly
IN regard TO prestige throughout
the state. and that once taken
away. there would be little liheli.
hood of it's being returned.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25

other good books II want them.
I sit here and think about death.
I suppose everybody has thought
about how he would act II he were
ever to be executed. I had thought
about 1t from time to time when |
was younger. idly. I didn't think
1t would ever happen to me, and
now here l am. I had never been
in trouble before in my life, before
this happened.
Il don't mind dying. don't
think most people do. The hor-
rible thing about it is to sit here
in this cell 1.-THE cell is a tiny onel
and know that l am going TO die
at certain time. But I've talked
to God, and I'm ready to 60 IL l
have to-"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
MRS. ADELISE l. EVANS

Mrs. Adeline l.. Evans, 81. of
Rt. 3, box 494. Tacoma, died We'd
nesday at her home. She had
lived here for 81 years. Surviving
are her husband, Jack. four sons,
Burt, Neal John and Richard (;
three daughters, Jaequeline, Betty
and Josnn: her mother, Mrs. En-
ma Craig Of Tacoma, and three
sisters. Mrs. Eva Baldwin. Mrs.
Ethel Jssperson and Mrs. Freida
Parker, and two brothers. Paul
and Benjamin Craig, all Of Taco
ma. Funeral announcement by
Pipers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Obituary N Offices
MRS. ARCHIE T.. PORTER

Mrs. Lottie Ellen Porter, SIS, OF
660S So. Junett st, died Tuesday
at her home. She had lived here
for rs years and was a member
of the Jehovah Witness church.
Surviving are her husband, Archie
f.. and one daughter, Mrs. Opal
Johnson of Olympia. Funeral an
nouncement by Storlie's.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
GOOD LUCK" Is WISH

Cline, who is above medium
height and dark complexioned.
talked without the nervous witch
ing that had bothered him earlier.
He smoked cigaret calmly.
holding it between his thumb and
little finger. The first two fingers
of his right hand are missing, the
mark OF an old accident.
l smoked cigaret with him,
and, when left, he wished me
good luck"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25

Accused II snnayias p~snns In
the w.lt,ns rwcm At unlan dsrat
late Tuesday night. BERNARD }.
Shuttle. ~ Minneapolis. MINI. vas
arrested by pasle~ and lodged in
city JAIL for Investigation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25

Radio station XVI. which has
been the Tacoma outlet for the Co
lumhia Broadcssting system for 10
years. is In danger OF losing It's At
filiation with the national radio
chain. Chamber Of Commerce Of
ficials Wednesday limited broadly
that politics In Washington. u. C.
would be responsible.
T. A. Stevenson, secretary-msn-
sger Of the chamber, revealed that
the federal communications COM
mission at Washington recently
granted Seattle station kIRO per-
init to Increase its power to 10000
watts. making IL 5000 watts
stronger than any other station
in the Pacific Northwest
CHS. at the same time, informed
XVI officials that the increased
power OF kIRO would enable that
station to serve the entire Seattle
Tacoma area exclusively and that
its connection with XVI would be
severed.
Appeal l. Filed
XVI shortly after filed an APP
peal to the court of appeals Of
the District of Columbia. request
ing stay order" on the grant
ing OF the permit TO KIRo. XVI
in its appeal contends that the
permit was granted by the FEC
without a hearing.
Although the FEC has recon-
mended that the court deny the
appeal. no action has yet been
taken by the District OF Colum bia
court.
Stevenson. citing tho findings
Of the chamber board, revealed
that KIRO has been increased In
power from 100 watts. operating
on limited time. in 1882 to the
proposed 10000 watts. day and
night, IN eight years.
Charge. "scuttIing"
He said that the station. which
started with virtually nothing IN
1882, had. or will have. virtually
"scuttled" two of The states major
radio stations, XVI and, previous
ly, kOL
K0L, for years was the Seattle
outlet for CHS. In November.
1897. CHS suddenly switched it's
affiliation 10 kIRO. A suit was
filed by kOL.
Shortly after the suit was filed.
IL was Withdrawn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25

and was a retired Dun and Brad
street solicitor. He was men,
Der OF the Bristol lodge. F. a. A. M,
in Pennsylvania, and OF the Scot
fish Rite, also in Pennsylvania.
During the World war he was
head of the Red Cross at Camp
Lewis. Surviving are one son,
Joseph S, IT., of Philadelphia. Pa;
one daughter. Mrs. Horace Pussy,
also of Philadelphia, and one
brother, Jesse o. of steilscoom
Lake. Funeral announcement by
Buckley-king.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
MACCABEEs TO MEET

Tacoma Tent No. Of the Mac
caoees will hold IL, regular review
at 8 p. m. Thursday In the Hseca-
bee hall at 18Th and Pacific ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
IN DIG ESTION

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Reporter Talks to Man About
10 Die in Leihal Chamber
Fother Of Two To Be Executed Fridoy
For Murder Of Mining Partner
BY RICHARD APPLICABLE

SaILh Urs'-Ioday TAXED 10 man who Is about
On Friday barring possible but appeal
t6year-old father of two children
chamber for the murder Of mining partner George Chiefly IS
Wheeler
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
HARRY T.. ANDERSON
JOSEPH s. THOMAS

Joseph s. Thomas. u, of the
Winthrop hotel. died Wednesday at
local hospital. Born in Cadiz.
o.. he had lived here since 1889
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
FEELS MUCH BETTER"

II feel much better than the last
time you talked to me, he told me.
Last Sunday I made my confess
sion and took the last supper. after
Reverend Eriksen REV. p. w.
Eriksen, of American Lutheran
church. one of the prison chap
lains) had baptised me.
Il feel wonderful now. I am
ready to take what's coming to
me. have made up my mind and
[ feel much better
II wish you would say for me
that I hold no grudge against any
man. God bless them all. l par
ticularly want to thank the peni-
tertiary officials. They have been
very kind. I get the best of food,
and have gone up from 1873 pounds
to 40 since I've been here. They
give me anything I want.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25

JOHN X. ,IUDkINS


John r. Judkins. 30, of a22 So.
Pine st, died Tuesday at a local
hospital. He was associated with
the Mccormick Steamship Co.
Born in Seattle, he came to Ia
coma four years ago. Surviving
are his wife, Eleanor; two daugh-
tiers, Maurine and Kathleen; one
son. John; his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry II. Judkins of Seattle,
and one brother, David II. Judkins,
also OF Seattle. Funeral announce
ment by Mellingers.
ESTHER PENN
Esther Penn, Is, of Forks,
Wash, died Tuesday at local
hospital. Surviving are her father,
Fred Penn. and two sisters. Hilda
and Marian Penn. The body was
sent by Cassidy & Allen to Forks.
HARRY f. ANDERSON
Harry f. Anderson, 81, of 1907
No. Verde st, died Tuesday at a
local hospital. Born in Sleepy
Eye, MINI, he had lived here for
Is years. He served with the alst
division in the World war, and was
a member Of Wild West Post No.
al. V. F. w. Surviving are his wife,
Ella one son, Kenneth; his father,
c. B. Anderson of uyallup; two
sisters, Miss Ida Anderson of Puy-
allup and Mrs. Clara Yeaman Of
Seattle, and four brothers, Sidney
of Puysllup, Arthur Of Seattle,
Neil of Minneapolis, MINI, and
Chester of San Francisco. Funeral
announcement by Buckley-king.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
DECLINES To POSE

He already has written TO his
17-year-sld son. His wife, from
whom he is divorced. his father
and mother, and two brothers and
two sisters also live in the middle
west. He has had one letter from
them.
He did not want to pose for a
picture, and he did not want the
names OF his family published. Il
would like to spare them that" he
said. He does not believe any of
them will be here to talk to him
before he dies.
Cline is ready to die. He does
not want to die. but the has made
his peace with God.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25

" men walked up 10 him IN his
cell in death row. Cline was writing
to his l9-yesr-old daughter in Ne
brsska. A neat pile Of CORE
spondence was on his narrow pris-
on cot. He was making his last
preparations.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25

'issippi
aconla
q was
acona
Harry
ersons
1 1000
The
mated
years
PTS So
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One
splays
manu-
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tie
minis
Whit
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Cham
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
READS HIS BIBLE

IT read my Bible (Which was
sent to him by the Reverend Mr..
Cunningham, of Bend and I have
The Durant news., 1940-12-12
VesetsbIe Lsxstive
Mskes Happy Friends

Here's laxative that usually acts
thoroughly as harsher ones but ID
cestle peysMader for intestines when
used this way: A. quarter to
haf-teaspoonful Of spicy, aromatic
BLACK-DRAUGHT on your tongue
tonight; a drink Of water. There's
usually time for a good nights
rest, with a gentle, thorough action
next morning relieving consipa-
TONS headaches, biliousness, sour
stomach, bad breath.
RI4ACK-DRAUGHT is q splendid
coordination Of vegetable ingrs6-
ents, chief Of which is an "intssti-
nal tonie-laxative" that helps Inn
part tone to lazy bowel muscleA
It's economical. 25 to 40 doses: 26c
The Durant news., 1940-12-12

twelfth grade, entertained the seniors
Friday night with a waffle supper.
After the supper, various games with
cards were played.
Ninth Grade Party
The ninth grade enjoyed party
at the home of Mrs. d. H. Rhyme,
Friday night. They made a bonfire
and toasted winers and marshmal-
lows. Then they played games on the
lawn. Later they danced on the
back porch and were served pop
corn.
Mrs. Ida Moore, Forest City, Ark.
is spending several days with her
sister. Mrs. w. E. McCreary, re-
cuperating from a tonsil operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter M. Brock
were visitors in Flora Sunday.
West.
Mr., and Mrs. S. r. Berry of Ben
ton, spent Sunday with relatives in
West.
Mrs. S. d. Allen was a business
visitor in Greenwood Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordin Stubs and
Mary Jane, spent the week end in
Phillip.
Recital to Be Held
Mrs. d. H. Rhyme will present her
pupils in a recital at the school audi
torium. Monday night, December 49,,
at 7:30 o'clock. Everyone is in
vited.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Thornton Of
Star City, Ark. and Mr.. T. w. Thorn
ton of Grady, Ark. spent the past
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. G. D.
Thornton. They spent Sunday with
their sister at Union.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L. Jackson
were Winona visitors Sunday.
Mrs. Ben Hilbun and son, Ben
Frank, Of State College spent the
week end with DIR. and Mrs. J. s..
Rosamond.
Miss Sara Sanders is assisting in
The Durant news., 1940-12-12

gan, Ernestine Wigley.
Ninth grade-Evelyn Hand, Nath-
en- Aldridge.
Tenth grade-Horace Bouchillon
Erskine Wigley.
Eleventh grade-Castell Cade, and
Lanelle Snavely.
Twelfth Grade-Garnelle Hodges
Grace Mcbride.
Mr.. Sid Law, Railroad engineer,
gave an interesting and inspirational
address to the students of West High
High School Friday morning on
Safety"
Miss Mary Hopkins spent the week
end in Durant, guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. r. Brown and Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Brown.
The Durant news., 1940-12-12

served a salad with hot tea.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Browning and
son, James Leroy, of Goodman spent
Sunday in the home Of Mrs. ]. J.
Browning, Sr.
Messrs. ]. j. Browning and VIII
liam ID. Brock made business trip
to Memphis Friday.
Womans Society of Christian
Service Holds Meeting
The Woman's Society Of Christian
Service met in the home of Mrs.
Mildred Holmes Monday, December
end, with Mrs. w. +. McCreary pre-
siding in the absence of the presi-
dent, Mrs. J. +. Hogin.
Mrs. Cresswell, Mrs. Holmes and
Mrs. Will Brock gave the last chap
tre in the book, Homeland Harvest"
The devotional was given by hrs.
A. J. Stevens, Sr. After the busi-
ness session, the meeting was ad-
journed with prayer by Mrs. Cress-
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Brock, Billy
and Walter Brock, Jr and Bobby
Cresswell were Jackson visitors Sat-
urday.
Mrs. w. F. Scott. Mrs. P. A.
Baldwin of Lexington spent Sunday
in the home of their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. F. Gelston.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. johnson of
Durant spent Sunday in the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. E.
Wigley.
Honor Roll for Third Month
First grade-Betty Campbell, Ker-
NIT Cook, Joan Howard.
Second grade-Gradys Melton,
Max Hamelin Arnold, James Paul
Allen, Charles Walton Campbell.
Third Grade-William Cade, Har-
old Harris, Billy Gates, Bing eagle
William Clyde Thweat, Maxine Nc
Cool, Jean Stone.
Fourth grade--Linda Brock, Mar
iorie Hathcock, Lena Pearl Perry
Lullene Thornton, Edward Ear
Grant, Bob Hardin, Harvey Hod.
ges, AL Holmes, Billy Kinsey, Pau
Long, Tilden Mcclellan, Mark Hath
cock.
Fifth grade-Lester Harris, Tom
| my Gelston, Hugh Ellard, Thomas
Cade, Billy Brock, Charles Block
Farron Cade, Ouida Ables, Carolyn
Melton.
Sixth grade-Jean Hand, Avdear
Goss. Lillian Clyde Thweat.
Seventh grade - Jimmie HAND
Reba Maud Gelston. Ella Louise Lo
The Durant news., 1940-12-12
WEST NEWS

The Hi-y Club sponsored the
chapel program last week and had
q very educational and enjoyable
program Claire Melton conducted
the devotional with reading, "The
War Flower" taken from Lanier's
work by the same name. A chorus
composed Of the entire club sang four
songs, America" "Church in the
Wildwood" ''The Old Folks at
Home" and "Swing Low, Sweet
Chariot" At this time in the pro-
gram, the club presented playlet,
"The Hummingbird Hiccups." The
supporting cast of this play includ-
ed Casteel Cade, LaNelle Snavely,
Madeleine Armstrong, Evelyn Hand,
Horace Bouchillon, Harvey Lee Arm
strong, Reid Wright, and Erskine
Wigley.
Hi-Y Conference
The West Hi-Y club was represent
cd at the district Hi-Y conference
held in Ruleville this week end by
Harvey Lee Armstrong and Lloyd
Welch. They were accompanied by
their faculty advisor, Mr.. Taylor. The
program was built around the theme,
"American Youth and Changing
World" The boys were delighted to
hear the inspirational talks by Mr..
Blake Godfrey and were honored by
serving on one of the important
committees Of the conference, the
Credential Committee. The boys
were graciously entertained in a fine
home. Such interest and enthusiasm
expressed at the conference should
really serve as q stimulus to the
growth and work Of our club.
Harvey Leo Armstrong
reporter
All cl.b
Tho f. Club met December 5, in
the Home Economic building, with
thirty-three members and Miss Stroud
present.
The roll was called by Miss Scale,
In absence of the secretary.
During business hour we discussed
and made plans for Christmas
program.
A demonstration was given on
correct dish washing by Eugenia Nc
Creary and Maxine Cade.
Miss Scale gave out material to
the new members and achievement
cards to fifteen girls who completed
last years work. A bed making DEM
onstration was given by Nancy Steen
and Sara Thomas.
Sugar Cookies made by two club
members, Dorothy Holmes and Claire
Melton were served to the club.
New Century Club
The New Century Club met We'd
nesday, December fourth in the
home of Mrs. p. M. Hyman. After
brief business session, the fol-
lowing program on education was
rendered.
What is Education, Mrs. William
ID. Brock.
When and Where does Educate
begin, Mrs. H. A. Moore.
What Part do Books Play in Edu-
cation, Mrs. R. M. Gordin.
During the social hour the hos
.uka lxxH Z C~ao ov.1,
The Durant news., 1940-12-12

| C. NJ. Tate's store during the holi-
day season.
Mrs. Ben Hilbun and Mrs. j. S.
Rosamond shopped in Kosciusko Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Able Bicker and Jimmie
Kicker are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Ras
Cade.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Snavely, Mrs
R. A. Montgomery, Faye, Emma
Jean, and Lanelle Snavely were Sun
day guests in the home of Mrs. S. A..
Snavely of Duck Hill.
Misses Castell Cade and Celeste
Cade spent the week end with re-
latives in Jackson.
The Benervin and johnson Troupe
Of Novelty Entertainers presented
their circus clowns at the West
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Miss Laura Melton, sponsor OF
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1 C. NJ. Tate's store during the holi-
day season.
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Miss Sara Sanders is assisting in
The Durant news., 1940-12-12

Mrs. Ben Hilbun and son, Ben
Frank, Of State College spent the
week end with DIR. and Mrs. J. s.
Rosamond.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L. Jackson
were Winona visitors Sunday.