The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-10-02
Agriculture Dept. Receives
New Euuipment

rNGW EquhpHSht
The Vocational Agriculture De-
partment has received quite a bit Of
new equipment in connection with the
National Defense Training Program
being carried on. Part of this eq-
uipment is as follows. Electric Post
Drill powered by a 1-3 horse power
motor, ten inch jig shaw, and six inch
jointer. powered by a | horse power
electric motor. Patrons are invited to
visit the vocational shop and see the
courses in operation.
r. r. A. Elects Officers
Last week at q meeting Of the To-
cal F. f. A. Chapter the following
boys were elected to the following
offices:
Erskine Wigley - President.
James Black - Vice-President.
Horace Bouchillon - Secretary.
Cayee Ellard, Jr. - Treasurer.
r. r. 4. Officers Attend
District Meeting
On Saturday Erskine Wigley, and
James Black, President and Vice
President respectively Of their local
p. r. A. Chapter attended the first
meeting Of the Central Miss. F. r.
A. Chapter held 1t McAdams.
They were accompanied BY Mr.. D.
D. Davidson. chapter adviser.
Wet Loses Hard Battle
Inexperience is costly especially In
. football game. However, the small
and inexperienced West High School
team showed fine spirit and lots Of
fight against q bigger Carthage ele-
ven Friday night, September 26.
There were several players on the
West team playing for their first
time that really gave good account
for themselves, both in ability and
effort Outstanding among the new
men were, Billy Thomas, who played
an excellent game at guard, Charles
and Wallace Provost, also gave good
account Of themselves, Jones Graft,
tackle. Reed Wright, center, How
ard Weeks, guard and Ray Hsthcock
end all prayed q great game In the
bsckfield James Black was out
standing, with his hard running, good
passing and kicking.
All the boys need for q successful
season is to keep the fighting spirit
that was shown against Carthage
last week.
psano Recital
Misses Lillian Clyde Thweatt and
Sarah Evelyn Thomas, pupils Of Mrs.
James Bowie, were presented in .
piano recital at the homo Of Mrs.
Bowie Monday night. The program
consisted Of music learned by Miss
Thweatt during the summer, assisted
by Miss Thomas in playing duets.
Both showed considerable improves
ment
After the program, Mrs. Bowie.
assisted by Miss Csstell Cade, serv-
cd refreshments to the guests.
New Home Ecenenies Teacher
West regrets to lose Miss Thelma
Stroud, popular Home Economies
teacher, who resigned and has ac-
cepted q place in McAdams School,
however, Mrs. Price MusslewhAse of
Kosciusko her successor, is warmly
welcomed.
Ninth Grade Party
The ninth grade with their guests
enjoyed a swim and picnic at the
Holmes County Park. Friday after
noon. Later they attended the show
in Durant. Mrs. D. H. Rhyme and
Mrs. Clarence Holmes were chaper-
ones for the party.
Senior Barbecue At Park
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Campbell
were chaperones at a Senior Bar
becue at the Holmes County Park on
Thursday night. Billy Holmes car
ried the group party in the school
bus.
Roy and Harvey cooked the chick
ems and Billy Oscar is credited with
eating the largest portion. Several
outsiders were invited, including B.
]. and Ed from Durant. Another
party is planned and a big time is in
store. It's fun to be a senior.
Picture Show Opening
West now boasts a picture show.
Which had its initial show on Fri.
day evening with a good attendance.
1t is located in the old post office
building.
Mrs. w. R. Brock and Mrs. J. c..
Bowen were Durant visitors We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Bowie spent
Sunday in McCool visiting Mr.. Bow
les parents.
Mrs. w. G. Brock attended the
Holmes County Baptist associstional
w. M. u. meeting in Durant last
Thursday.