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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
* SCULPTURED SERMONS On SAFETY O.

known TO thousands of workers.
who get a chuckle every time
they see the little man in trouble
because of his utter disregard of
ordinary safety precautions. The
photographs on this page show
some of the poses that Diven
has created for the amusement
- and instruction - of workers.
Psychologists prob ably can
best explain why Otto is such a
potent factor in reducing the
number OF factory accidents.
Workers may look at him TO be
anus d. but unconsciously,
they walk away with the safety
lesson that Diven was trying TO
get across firmly impressed on
their minds.
One indication Of the power of
Owens sculptured sermons is
the fact that the phrase otto
Nobetter" has become part of
plant phraseology - that when
one worker spots another being
careless he is just as likely to
warn him mot TO be an Otto
Nobetter"
Safety booklets. it has been
found, as often as not, are not
carefully read by the men for
whom they are intended. Stodg-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19

lily written, and weighted down
with dull statistics these panf-
phlets seldom arouse\ reader
interest to the degree that makes
a laborer in a factory perk up
and take notice. The same is
true Of routine safety lectures.
Psychologists have discovered
that often safety sign in plants
means nothing for the simple
reason that once the worker
has seen II, there is nothing
fresh or new about il.
on the other hand, a lesson
learned through a medium like
little Otto is different-some-
thing that is forever changing
and amusing, and thus holding
the workers interest. After walk
ing away from an Otto No
better display, or looking at
Photographic reproductions of
this stumble-bum of a plant en-
ployee, the worker carries with
him the implied warning.
Take for example the picture
Of little Otto with his tie shared
in the machinery. A worker
probably will keep that amusing
picture in his mind for a con-
siderable length of time, and the
chances aFa that hofora he karIc
over machinery himself. he will
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19
Nothing New About
Pompered Pups

livery now and then someone
lets loose a critical blast
- against pampered cats and
dogs-enarP'y criticizing those
pet owners VINO trot their CANNES
and felines TO the beauty shoppes
to be shampooed, manicured and
perfumed
These bitter critics who boiler
about Madame dressing up Tow
ser in leather bootccs. mono
grammed sweaters and sun
goggles, usually take the stand
that all these shenanigans are
modern manifestations - but
that's where they're wrong
Pet pampering has been going
on for centuries. Perfumed
poodles were> part and parcel of
the old Egyptian luxury barges
on which the wealthy ancients
floated up and down the Nile.
Ribbon bedecked pets were the
thing" in the salons OF Ma
poleon's France.
The gay 90's found pet PAM
pering at its peak. Recently I'M
covered newspaper clippings
from the turn of the century
showed that beauty salons for
pets were far more common than
they are today. Chicago, New
York, Kansas City and host of
other towns also had them.
Many mistresses of that era
did not consider a dog properly
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19

tuck his own tie out of harms
way.
Little Otto looks like some
thing that could be easily pro-
duced but he's not. Diven has
to put a lot of work into his
tableaus before his sculpture SER
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19

mons are ready to take the
safety pulpit.
Otto varies in height, but his
creator usually turns him out
from eight to IL inches high.
He takes at least three hours
to finish.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19

4 HUNDREDS OF books and
pamphlets have been pub
y lished. and thousands Of
lectures have been given on in
dustrial safety -- but the one
thing that has driven the lesson
home to workers more than any
thing else is a goofy-looking lit
tie clay inquire named otto
Nobetter."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19

Little Otto is the brain-child
Of William Diven. an associate
editor of a manufacturing trade
journal. An amateur sculptor,
Diven first created his comic
figure for his own amusement.
Then the idea Of making Otto
a symbol of carelessness occurred
to him. Before he knew IL, he
was making these plastic car
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19

T. Does this amn business clouded in mystery2 Are
you puzzled by its magic alphabet wondering how you pro-
vide all these wonderful little substances for yourself your
famil? You really don't need be ALL For vamins
merely elements food They constituents of of
good things that every grocer carries and every family
enjoy. But you know which foods contain them
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19

a.. Ask your grocer to show you Pops vitamn Grocery Chart
1t gives the vain and mineral nearly all the COM
foods And speaking of PEP-ths marvellous
cereal extach the two vtans least abundant in ordinary
detsvtamins b and D. Each serving of KELLoGGs
tans AS to Us the minimum daily requirement b, depend
ing age, and 1/2 the daily need of vitamn D.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-19

In the
Sculpture
at the Left,
Otto Has
Let His
Necktie
Get Wound
Up In a
WhirIing
Machine.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
Mrs. Harrington Hostess
To Gommu Club Friday

The Gamma Literary Club met
with Mrs. H. L. Harrington for the
first meeting of 1942-1943. In the
absence of the president, Mrs. Com
fort. Mrs. Stonestreet presided.
The Collect and the Salute to the
flag were given. Mrs. Howell, Year
Book chairman, presented the Year
Books.
The subject for study, "Our
Neighbors to The South of U.s."
Mrs. R. w. Rhyme was elected
Vice President. Mrs. Moss made a
report of the improvements made
at the Play Grounds.
Mrs. Howell was leader of the
following program:
Club Song
Items of Interest-Mrs. Clements.
Ideas of Past President-Mrs.
Future Plans-Mrs. Comfort.
Carruth.
Use and Abuse of lid Glory-Mrs.
Harrington.
Star Spangle ,Banner-Club.
The Club adjourned to meet with
Mrs. Stonestreet September "a.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
Goodman Boy Finishes
Hospital Corps

Great Lakes, ILL.,, Sept. 9-Walter
Jefferies Doty, 30, son of Mrs. Bes-
sic Doty, of Goodman, Mississippi,
was graduated today from the Hos
pital Corps School at the U. S. Ma
val Hospital here.
Doty, one of a class of more than
$50 men, is now rated as a hospital
apprentice, second class.
Graduation terminates a six-weeks
course of preliminary training at
the hospital. Included in the course
is the study of anatomy, physiology,
hygiene and sanitation, first aid,
weights and measures, and materia-
medica.
The graduates will continue their
training at Naval hospitals before
being sent to duty at sea or to 9th
err shore stations.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
Nevin Music Club Enter
toined By Mrs. Doster

The Nevin Music Club met in the
home of Mrs. C. A. Doster for the
first regular meeting of the year.
The meeting was presided over by
the president, Mrs. Doster. During
the business meeting Mrs. B. F.
Smith was elected to membership in
the Club and Mrs. O'Cain was elected
Recording Secretary upon resigna-
ton of Mrs. Bowie.
Mrs. O'Caine was leader of the
following program:
Russia
Voice: Thou Art Like a Flower
| Rubenstein ......-..Mrs. Renacker
Rubenstein-Mrs. Renacker.
;. PIANO: Russian National Hymn
Lvoff- Song of the Volga Boat
man---Folk Song-Mrs. Guyton.
VOICE: Dark Eyes-Folk Song
Mrs. Ham.
Russian Composers-Mrs. O'Cain'
Piano: Polichinelle -Rochmani-
noff- Mrs. Gilmore.
Choral: Slumber Song-Gretchan-
inoff.
The guest for the afternoon was
Mrs. F. C. McCullar.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24

Many small town merchants ap-
parantly are not aware of the fact
that they are missing out on an OPP
portunity of a lifetime by not taking
advantage of the current reduction
in travel and supplying all the needs
of their customers in their home
town shops. Now, more than any
time people are living and staying
at home Those with automobiles
are saving them as much as possible
and those with money to travel by
bus and train or not doing so unless
necessary because of crowded, un-
pleasant travelling conditions.
Our merchants could reap a har-
vest of benefit if they would take
advantage of these conditions by
buying bigger and better stocks
than ever before so that the buying
public will have something from
which 70 choose. People this yeai
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
Baptist Revival
Makes Progress

Interest continues to grow each
day in the series of revival services
at the Baptist Church of Durant.
DR.. Powell, visiting preacher, is prov
ing himself a clear and challenging
speaker, a keen and accurate inter
prefer of the Bible, and a PERSONAL
ty that radiates friendliness and good
cheer. His messages each day at ten
A. M. and eight P. M. are not only
inspiring and highly interesting at
the time of delivery, but they always
send the hearers away in a thought
full and ~prayerful mood.
The ten days will soon be gone,
and the pastor is appealing to ev-
cry member of his church and to
all the Christians Of the community
to make the most Of this UNUSUAL
opportunity for service and witness
ing. Let every one who has 2 per-
sonal problem who is interested
in a friend whom either DR.. Powell
of DR.. Smith may serve in any way
feel free to call on them at any
time. RegrettiAg wasted opportuni-
ties after the services r over will
be to no avail, but faithful prayer
and service while there is time
may do untold good.
Each evening the services are
featured by special messages in song
by the most capable musicians Of
Durant, and the congregational
singing is of a high order. The meet
ings will continue each day, includ-
ing Saturday, until September 30,
and the usual hours Of worship,
1850 and 8, will be in effect Sun
day.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
Show Plans
Completed
Record Crowd Is
Expected To See
Night Show Is

The Ladies of Holmes county are
invited to put on their best-looking
fall outfits when they attend the
horse show at Lexington this Friday
night, in order not to be outshone
by the beautiful horses which are
scheduled to be shown. 1t will start
at eight o'clock at the stadium.
Some of the best Tennessee walk
ing horses in the country have been
promised for the event which will
give lovers of fine horseflesh an I'M
usual opportunity because these hors-
es have shown in the biggest shows
in the country.
All the citizens Of Holmes and
adjoining counties are invited to the
event for which the small admission
Of rs cents will be charged, this
amount going to the county war
fund. In case anyone wants to see
the show who does not have rs
cents arrangements will be made for
his admission. $3.50
Plans have been completed for the
all-day livestock show in Wilson
Pecan Grove at Lexington Friday
and a large crowd from all ever the
county 10 expected. Every person
attending the free day show a ask
ed to bring all the scrap iron and
metal he can find on his premises
to donate to the scrap drive.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
Program Is Given
By Dr.. Chostoin.
Moderator Assoc.

The Holmes County Baptist Asso-
z and 8th in its annual meeting. The
full program for the two-day event
has been released today by Modera-
tor Judson Chastain and is as fox
lows: 4.
October z, Morning
1000 Devotional-Dr. L. H. Eu-
banks.
1915 Roll Call of Churches, Or
g~anization, Adoption of Program.
1O.45 Baptist Request Committee
DIR. j. G. Chastain.
11:15 Appointment of Committee
on Committees. |
1920 Associational Sermon
Rev. j. M. Nets. {
October 7, Afternoon
100 Devotional-Mrs. J. s.
Bevill.
1:15 State Mission Report-MacK
Unger.
LAS Home Mission Report-Mrs-
Madison Flowers. :.
Gals Special Music-Tchula High
School.
ESQ Foreign Mission Report
Rev. A. H. Miller. /
500 Social Service Report-Mrs-,
W. E. Grace. :.
$3.50 Reading of Minutes, Report,
of Comm. on Committees, and ADJ
journment.
October 8, Morning
1000 Devotional-C. E. White. /,
1915 Special Music-PickenA
1880 Report on ,Evenselism0r-
B. Smith. I
10:45 Sunday School Report
Mrs. J. w. Morris.
100 B. T. u. Report. n
Sweany.
11:15 Special Music - Rolmel
Junior College.
1870 Brotherhood Report,
Charles M. Ray .
HAS Relief and Annuity Report.
Rev. C. j. Olander. !;
1900 Adjournment. I
October 8, Afternoon
100 Devotional-Mrs. Edward
Frost. =;
LIS W. M. U. Report-Ars. Cs
M. Bryant.
1880 Report on Baptist Record
Denshaw Thomas.
LAS "NOW" Club and 100 M Club
&C. j. Everett.
200 Report of Committees.
a.. Memorial
b. Nominations
C. Treasurer
d. Resolutions
2:40 Reading of Minutes; MisSel~
laneous Business.
800 Adjournment.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
Ne.per Services Held
HJC BY ny"

"The Master Workman" was the
theme of the vesper program on
Sunday, September 10, given by
members of the "Y."
The scripture, given by Freder-
lex. Wicker, was followed by a solo,
IAN Evening of Prayer" by Gwen
Oakley. The congregation sang
two selected hymns, after which
Herman Teal gave a talk, entitled
''The Master Workman, Jesus" JOY
Wynn, presented q reading, The
Gift of Labor" which was followed
by the benediction.
The Sunday night vesper pro-
grams are planned by Christine
Wood and Frederick Wicker, mem
bers of the Y. w. and Y. M. c. A.
respectively.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
Mrs. Curruth Entert1ins
Circle 3 of W. S. c. S.

The first September meeting OF
Circle No. 3 of W. S. C. S. was held
in the home of Mrs. C. H. Carruth
where thirteen members were pre-
sent.
Mrs. McCullar, chairman of the
Circle, presided.
Mrs. Tarte led the devotional ser
vice, her theme being, "God. Our
Refuge"
The chapter of Mission Study
titled "Family Patterns" was pre-
scented by Mrs. Comfort who asked
all members to express ideas. as
sisted by Mrs. Rubusle
Mrs. McCullar, the hostess served
a most tempting CONCEALED salad.
The next meeting of Circle will
be held with Mrs. Joyce.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
THROUGH
H I { |
{ Y { 5
BY HAZEL BRANNON

Our congratulations to Senator
Jim Eastland, victorious candidate
in the race for the u. s. Senate. We
daresay we were the first columnist
to propose that Jim Eastland run
for a full term in the Senate. This
we did last summer when he sat for
three months as Governor Johnson's
a%ppointee to the job vacated by the
late Senator Pat Harrison until an
election could be held.
Now that his election is assured
We voice the hope that he will meas
ure up to everything we have been
led to believe about him and that
we will not be disappointed in him
as an officeholder as we have so
many before him.
If Mr.. Eastland sells himself to
the people of Mississippi during his
ensuing six-year term as much as
he did during this brief campaign
he is destined to be in the U. S.
Senate many years or we miss u
guess.
Ie is too bad that the truly fine
gentleman who was his opponent,
Hon. Wall Doxey, had so many handi
caps to overcome.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE
METHODIST CHURCH

Church School at Gas, Walter
Odom Superintendent ~
Worship at IL o'clock.
Special program of music.
Sermon by the pastoI
No evening ser/ on account
of revival service Mt the Baptist
church.
The Circles of the Woman's So
ciety will meet at 3 o'clock Monday
afternoon at follows: No. 1 with
Mrs. e. S. Lewis; No. 2 with Mrs.
Harry O'Cain, and No. 8 with Mrs.
j. r. Joyce.
Youth Fellowship will meet at Z
o'clock Tuesday evening at the
church.
Choir practice at 5 o'clock Thurs
day evening.
Fine response every way last
Sunday. Let's keep up the good
work.
The entire congregation is urged
to be present at the IL o'clock hour
A welcome awaits everybody.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24

want better fabrics and materials,
andgood, simple styles that will last
for more than a season. People
knows it will be some time before
really good materials are available
after this season and they are buy
ing all they can
The merchant who has the stock
and doesn't advertise the fact to the
world might as well quit trying . .
for when milady goes shopping this
year she is going to buy all her
needs and those of her family al
one time as far as possible.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
Football Season
Gets Underway
AT Jr. College
Coach Frank Bronch
Has Only Two Men
Returning AZ

Only two lettermen, Howard Clark
and Bill Mcmillan, guard and tackle
respectively, and two scrubs, Hood
and Wicker, remain as members of
the Holmes Junior College football
squad from the past season, but
Coach Frank Branch is working un-
tiringly with an array Of spirited
and determined lads in an effort to
form a strong combination to tackle
the Poplarville Wildcats in the 1912
curtain raiser Friday evening in the
Wildcat stronghold. Sixteen of last
campaigns letter winners are miss
ing.
A total of almost thirty candi-
dates has reported to the Goodman
mentor, with excellent prospects
among a number of the pigskinners.
Competition for positions is so keen
that Coach Branch is unable as yet
to name a probable starting lineup.
Vying from the end posts are
Tom MCCULLOUGH, whose progress
has been noted with unusual inter-
est inasmuch as the youth has
proved his ability at the terminal to
be of very satisfactory caliber, Joe
Moore, Teasley, Bridges and Sam
Bates, whose speed and able pass
catching ability should make him
a valuable asset to the Bulldogs.
Tackle aspirants consists of Nc
MILAN, Hood, Steagall, Chrismond
and Hart. Clark. Riley, Palmer,
Carmean and James Boyette are try
ing for starting guard berths; Abels
and Iagemi are the center ,<Andi-
aatas, while Wicker, Edwards, Nc
Adans. Rrury, Pace. Howell and
Fendalson are working in the back
field. Haines, Dozier and Messer are
other members of the outfit.
Due to an injury to tho ,Slmbe1
l flank performer, MeCv.Iovch, tie
Holmes tutor will $ ct his star
ing terminals from %..ioore, 1leasley
and Bridres; Mcmillan, Hood and
Chris.nond are in the thick Of the
bat &c COR aekle duty; Clark. Riley
All I,almer are battling for opening
o%entinel stations; Abela appears the
likely starter ct the pivot slot, while
TIE staring backs will come from
Wicker, Edwards, Mc.Adams, Drury
and Pace.
Practice drills this week have
| placed HOWELL hard running, hard
driving leather lugger, and Steve
Ingemi, center in the linelight. Both
are showing brilliantly.
Defeated IS to 6 last year and
IS to Z in 1910 By the Pearl River
eleven, the locals are hoping for a
change of fortune this weekend.
The complete schedule is as follows:
September 25-Goodman at Poplar
vile; Oct. Goodman at Perkin-
ston; Oct. 9-Ellisville at Goodman;
Oct 16-Scooba at Goodman; Nov.
Goodman at Wesson; November
13-Goodman at Raymond; Good
man at Decatur, November 20.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24

What earthly good Wendell Will
kie is doing in his trek from u
place to another on the European
continent as a goodwill emissary of
the United States government is
more than we can figure out. The
time high officials of the Russian
and other governments have to set
aside to entertain Mr.. Willkie rs a
representative OF this country could
better be spent in active planning
and PRONUNCIATION of the war effort
we are certain.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
Holmes County Baptists Hold Annual
Convention Al West October 81
Old FiddIers' Vie
At West Oct. End

On Old Fiddlers' Contest will be
held in the West School auditorium
Friday evening, October 2, at eight
o'clock.
Prizes will be given in each divis-
ion. All fiddlers are invited to par
ticipate and the public is cordially
invited. A small admission charge
of Is and 80 cents will be charged
by the PTA which is sponsoring the
event.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
Progress Seen In
Treatinu State
I. B. Patients
Surgery Cuts Stoy
Of Sunutorium
Patients 40 Per Cent

"Streamlined treatment for tuber-
culosis has reduced the stay of n
forum patients by more than 40 per
cent, said DR.. Henry Boswell, Sup
erintendent of the State Sanatorium,
in a statement today on the surgi-
cal conquest Of tuberculosis.
Pointing out that with a shorten
ed stay, the turnover and treatment
of patients in the sanatorium had in
creased in equal proportion, DR.. Bos-
well said that lore and more people
of our state owe their lives and
health to the sanatorium's surgical
program.
"A few years ago we were pow
erless to help the advanced case of
pulmonary tuberculosis" Said DR..
Boswell. To-day tho~racoplasty, the
removal of the ribs over the affected
area which permits the chest wall to
collapse along the diseased side, clos
es the cavity permanently. This type
case is not only saved from DEATH
DR.. Boswell explained, "but is no
longer a walking incubator for the
germ that cause tuberculosis"
Describing "a less drastic but no
less dramatic operation" DR.. Boswell
told Of the use of surgery to para
lyze the phrenic nerve which con-
trolls the diaphram. Used in cases
where adhesions have already occur
red. the operation puts the diseased
side out Of commission for approx
mately -four meHths, the physician
stated. thereby resting the diseased
area and promoting more rapid heal
ing. "Such . patient uses one Of the
Sanatorium's $50 beds only four OF.
five days" Dr. Boswell stated.
Surgery also hastens the time when
b ecan return to work"
Calling pneumothorax the simpler
form of chest surgery, DR.. Boswell
he can return to work"
to the splinting Of a broken bone.
"A sufficient air cushion in the
pleural cavity between the chest wall
and the lung" he explained, "caus-
es complete collapse of the lung.
Subject to little or no disturbance
from breathing movements, a wound
in the lung is given almost as favor
able conditions for healing as the
wound on any other part of the
body" When the lung is entirely
collapsed and all symptoms desap-
pear, the patient may return to take
his place in the community, said DR..
Boswell, Carrying his lung in a
splint just as he would a broken
bone"
Stating that in doing surgery on
tuberculous people, the Sanatorium
has been able to offer Mississippi
people life-giving surgery for other
types of lung disease, DR.. Boswell
urged the people of this state to give
more of their interest and coopera-
ton to the work that is being done
among tuberculous people in Missis-
sippi. while we have reduced the
deaths and incidence of tuberculosis
by two-thirds in the last % years.
said he, at still claims 1000 lives a
year in u state. Today there are
ahout II 200 people with active tn
berculosis. The Sanatorium must
increase its ability to give these peo-
pie necessary treatment which in
| cludes life, health, and freedom from
dread"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24

Friends of Mr.. Harry Lowe will
be glad to know he was able to be
removed from the Methodist Hospit-
al at Memphis, Tuesday and arrived
here Tuesday afternoon at his home
with Mrs. J. f. Dollahite. He was
accompanied by his sister. Mrs
Thomas r. Walker, of birmingham,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
Dr.. Gillespie Will Conduct
Presbyterian Church
Services

DIR. G. 7. Gillespie of Jackson
will conduct services at the Presby-
terian Church at IL o'clock Sunday
morning, September 9th.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend the services.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24
HOSPITAL

James Mcbride, Goodman.
Ernest Sidney White, Durant.
Bob Caranathan, Tchula.
Carl Rodgers, Lexington, Route 4
Barbara Fryer, Lexington.
Maxine. Mcclellan Cruger. -. g.
Mrs. Hugh Nichols and. son.
Colored
Sarah Watson, Lexington.
Leroy Delanay, Lexington.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24

Considering these factors the
farmer does MOI seem to be such a
robber does hef
As Skipper Meriwether said
Cotton has a long way to go before
there is any chance of it getting out
of hand"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Wilson of
Sherard visited in the home of their
daughter. Mrs. W. s. Heggie, over
the weekend.