The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-02-13

KEEL made a very interesting talk on
Patriotism" which was enjoyed by
al. Two songs, "Blest Be the Tie"
and America The Beautiful" was
sung at the close of the program.
Ninth Grade Party
The ninth grade enjoyed a party
in the home Of Mrs. d. H. Rhyme,
Friday night. Card games and other
games were played. They were later
/ served hot dogs and rice krispies,
picnic style.
FLA. Has Distinguished Visitor
On Thursday of last week, the
Stevens Chapter of the FLA. had
as guest speaker Mr.. Harold Prit-
| chard, National President of the Or
der. It was a rar privilege and
a honor to have this boy with u.s.
His remarks were enthusiastically
taken by the members.
Birthday Party
On Wednesday afternoon. Feb. s
Mrs. William Brock and Mrs. Cor
den Stubs entertained a host of
children ~honoring their small daugh-
ter, Rose Marie Brock and Mary
Jane Stubs on their Second birth
day. After playing several games
the hostesses served Ice cream and
cake to the following children:
Mary Ann Mason, Dan Rhyme, Dor
othy Smith, Betty Jean and Billy
Ray Long, Annie Ruth Hardin,
Tommie Mae and Eddie johnson,
Faye Snavely, Sara Cade, Gail Wea-
yer, Joy Holmes, Tuila Faye McLel-
Ian, Stella and Jean Reese Allen,
Betty Campbell, Billy Brock, Carl
| Campbell Arnold.
! Birthday Party
A birthday party was given in the
A. j. Stevens home this week, hon.
oring the tenth birthday Of Andrew
J. Stevens, III. They boys were met
in the yard by Jr. and enjoyed a
ball game, from there they were
invited into the living room to ad-
mire the nice gifts, given by the
little guests. After playing many
games, they were invited to the din
ing room where individual cakes and
cream were served. Those enjoying
this happy occasion with Jr. were
Jimmy Hand. Mark Thweat Hath
cock, Buddy Thweatt, Max Arnold,
Jr., Billy Stone, Sonny Melton, Billy
Tate, Bing eagle.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Campbell went
over to Lexington Monday to have
dental work done.
Mr.. J. L. Taylor of Derma was
greeting friends in West Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Cade and
dainty daughter, of Oklahoma spent
the week end with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. Cade.
Mrs. Walter Brock and Mrs. Liz
zie Brock were Winona visitors
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Brock were
business visitors in Durant and Kos
ciusko Saturday.
Mr.. c. NJ. Holmes, and Mrs. Wal
ton Mercy spent Saturday in Jack
son.
Mrs. Alice Boneu is substituting
in the school this week for Miss
Laura Melton, English teacher, who
has FLU"
Mr.. u. A. Sanders, returned Fri.
day from a visit with his daughter.
Mrs. w. G. Green of Love.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Taylor and
Bing eagle went over to Vaughn
Sunday for the day. The brought
Mrs. Taylor's mother, Mrs. U. eagle
back for a few days visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Milton and
Sara of Tchula spent Sunday in
the A. j. Stevens home. Mrs. Walter
Brock and Sons, Walter Jr. and
Billy and Bobbie CressweH motored
to Jackson Saturday to meet Mr..
Brock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Houston Conn of
Durant visited in the w. H. Taylor
home Wednesday.
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Miss Rose Mary eagle spent the
week end in the home of Mrs. D. H.
Rhyme.
Sergeant John Arnold, who is in
the Aviation Corp, stationed in Max
well field, Montgomery, Ala. was
luncheon guest in the home of his
sister. Mrs. Walter Brock Sunday.
Miss Pauline Tate visited her