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Editorial Notes

Wbrook reveals his real speed by his regular petty
Eleanor Roosevelt easily Americas finest and greatest
soldiers Negro ancestry alegedy
Arizona the other night reveal wildly the temper
who armed defend country You can't
sacrifice and fight people who refuse him refreshment
when his countr uniform Those soldiers violated laws
evidently but what the cafe propeo who wouldn't hem
plenty of like the Arizona all
fair cities of St. Paul Minneapolis 1t good
die country he's enough drink bottle
place in the and-if he pay
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ST. PAUL RECORDER
pore. Java, Burma. and Tobruk.

Java, Burma, and Tobruk.
they understand the 1912 Negro Let them listen
Erdge of themselves he Negroes "re better
better organzed under fener auspices
aggressive and demanding than they have
been before; and think all ought to learn that"
Aggressive demanding what? Vrgnus Dabney
whites Not the defeat their country
the Axis Not to take anything from white Americans But
demanding only the rights and privileges and responsibilities enjoyed
other Americans guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill
o Rights.
Let this attitude of Negro Americans We want this
bring what world leaders will bring other dominated
and peoples the world In the dnfd words of the
convention assembled Meanwhile lie
Aer declaring the defeat of the AxEd pretend
that happy about receiving the of treatment from
which asked help the antx world
occasion should this without and without deceit"
Negro Americans for victory They part the Axis
Order either that
the Order of Gadsen Aa and Tupeo MISS which
prejudice first and victory second-Crisis Magazine
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our kind
friends and neighbors for their
acts of love and sympathy offered
during our recent loss of husband,
father, brother and nephew, Claude
Burnaugh. We also extend CRATE
full thanks for the beautiful floral
tributes to our loved one. We es-
pecially wish to thank Father M.
Hogarth, Rev. ]. Clayburn, Mrs.
Alice (Brownie) Fort and the pail
bearers.
Mrs. Claude Burnaugh, wife;
Claude and Earl Burnaugh, sons;
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Clark, Jr.,
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Mount Olivet Church Notes: The

Mount Olivet Church Notes: The
morning sermon "The Eternal
Road" began an enjoyable day at
Mount Olivet. Visitors included
Mrs. George Goggins, mother of
Mr.. Marion Brown, Mrs. Mabel
Crowder, Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Wat
kins, all of Des Moines, Ia, Mrs.
Lucille Gillespie, Cedar Rapids, Ia.
Mrs. Theresa Wilson, member of
Pilgrim Baptist Church, st. Paul,
Major and Mrs. S. Ransom and
Sergeant Charles Milsap, member
of this church.
At p. m. the Red Circle Girls
presented a program. The Apos-
tolic Faith, junior chorus, sang.
Mary Collins read the scripture,
and prayer was by Doris Massie.
A chalk talk "Question Marks" was
given by Jewel Sears. Edith Mas
sic sang. young people, please
do not quit school until you have
finished high school at least. Be
American. Prepare yourself fol-
the future" are excerpts from the
address made by Mrs. S. Vincent
Owens.
Reports of the Youth Conference
were made by Mrs. D. Wheeler.
Rev. H. W. Bolts of Zion Bap
fist Church and his choir will b.
presented next Sunday at 8 p. m
by the Home Missions. Rev
Wheeler will preach at the Unio1
services at st. James A. M. E
Church next Sunday.
A beautiful maroon and gold pull
pit cover was presented to thu
church by Mrs. Louise Wilson.
"Let US not forget the soldiers
on the seas and battlefield. ThiI
week let US pray for our enemies
and betrayers."-By Arlee Blakey
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Dale O596
st. James A. M. E.
Church

Residence, 566 w. Central Ave.
West Central ct Dale st.
Energetic and Friendly
Visitors Always Welcome
Rev. BENJAMIN N. Moore, Pastor
$3.50 A. n. Sunday School.
J. R. Lynn. Supt.
10:45 A. NJ. Regular Service.
$3.50 P. N. University Of Life.
$500 P. NJ. Evening Service.
Every Friday night Prayer and Glass
Service.
BIZ LOYAL TO YOUR CHURCH
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president of the National Baptist
Home Mission Board, will be guest
preacher at the morning service.
Mrs. Loveless will also be present
and will photograph all of the
church groups.
Rev. Ware will preach at vesper
service Sunday afternoon.
The Missionary Society will
sponsor a tea at the parsonage
from six to eight p. m. Sunday.
A musical program has been
planned.
Evening service will be resumed
Sunday, July 26, at 8 p. m.
The Twentieth Century club will
meet Immediately after the morn
ing service.
By Wanda Owens.
st. James A. M. e. Church: Mr..
Robert Thornton, Talladega Col
lege professor, was guest speaker
at the 1O:45 a. m. Mems Day SER
vice last Sunday. His topic was
priority in a Pre-empted World"
Flowers on the altar were fur
nished by Mrs. Josephine Hunt
from neighborhood gardens. Mr..
Milton Buford joined church. A
telegram was received from Rev.
B. N. Moore, pastor, who was in
Chicago attending conference at
Chicago. Mems Day officers were:
B. C. Archer, president of the
Mems club; Mr.. John M. Patton,
program chairman. Others on the
program were Mr.. Sidney Williams
at the organ, Mr.. Douglas Lewis
at the piano, Rev. Jos. Jackson, re-
Spouse and invocation; Mr.. John
H. Hickman, Jr., soloist and direc-
tor of the Mems Day chorus. Mr..
Eugene Harris was finance chair
man.
The ladies of St. James are max
ing elaborate plans for Women's
Day, July 10. Miss Winnifred
Flanagan, membership committee
chairman of the St. Paul Y. W.
C. A., will be the guest speaker.
Mrs. Geo. ". Brooks is general
chairman.
The monthly Junior Church SER
vice was held Sunday, July IL, at
$50 a. M, conducted by Mr.. Rob-
ert Saunders, formerly with the
late Rev. Lowey, radio evangelist,
and Mr.. Glen Dewey, director of
Ober Boys Club.
By Chas. Miller.
MARION SMITH DELEGATE
Marion Smith was elected dele
gate by the st. Peters A. M. E.
Church Young Peoples Group to
represent them at the Young Peo-
Piles Convocation of the Fourth A.
M. E. Diocese which convened in
Chicago last week.
Miss Smith has returned and
will make her convention report at
the Sunday School on Sunday
morning, July 10. She is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Smith,
ST. PETERS SUNDAY SCHOOL
PICNIC JULY %
The st. Peter A. M. E. Church
and Sunday School picnic will be
held on Thursday, July %, at Theo-
dore With Park (Glenwood Park
on picnic ground number one.
The big event of the afternoon
will be a ball game between St.
Peters and Bethesda Church Sun
day School boys.
REV. COLEMAN IN CITY
Rev. S. F. Coleman was in the
city on a brief visit from Yank-
ton, South Dakota, where he was
called to fill out the unexpired term
of Rev. Boyd Patrick.
While in the city Rev. Coleman
visited Allen A. M. E. Church of
Humboldt Heights where he minis
tered before going to Yankton.
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You Know What Happened?

Our regular readers pretty fine folks In fact there
finer in the which they support this paper Several weeks
had to raise the price of this paper
You know what happened? We actually gained readers in
ast to the experience other Negro media
raise their subscription
Fellow publishers with whom have correspondent skepca
and do not to believe people this
did when it sold truth, help s!
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DESTINY

What is my destiny? -. The Sun!
In truth I seek fuller, brighter way,
I cannot rest on little laurels won,
AS long as behold greater day.
It is my sacred right to be
The better things of my ability,
There is no higher duty left to me.
Than playing out each possibility
I shall not beg to prove my worth,
Give me no "forty acres and mule"
No crumbling footholds in the earth,
For shall win by inches, someday rule.
The laws of fate are grim, relentless,
And yet so much of Destiny is in my hands,
I would be derelict, and life eventless,
Should grow deaf to hearts commands.
Great Nature with her mystic lore
Has taught me dignity by mighty trees,
Now bow where once knelt before,
And spare my soul well as knees.
Wrongs and hardships have not impressed
Upon my mind success will ever be denied,
And though I go along, despised, oppressed,
How would feel if I had never tried?
Ny Destiny's to breathe and grow each hour,
Fill my body, heart and mind with health,
Gain little gold and know some power,
Serve God, and benefit MY Commonwealth.
For me the long dark nights despair is gone,
It is no longer criminal should learn,
Yet if all my thoughts would see the dawn,
I must have Destiny, and must yearn!
james T.
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FUN AT BASEBALL GAME

Editor: Please allow me to COM
mend your editorial "Fun At the
Baseball Game" in the June 10 is
sue. have heard many readers
of your paper praise that particu,
lar piece.
Carl Grayson,
st. Paul, MINI.
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daughter and son-in-law; Rev. and
Mrs. T. B. Chapman, sister and
brother-ip-law; Mrs. Lizzie Davis,
aunt.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-02-05
Wor Bourd Holds Meet
Post Friday Afternoon

A meeting Of the War Board was
held Friday afternoon in the Coun-
ty Agents Office for the purpose
of completing the organization 1or
campaigning county farmers IN an
effort to secure greater production.
Mr.. H. B. MCGEE was named as FIRST
Vice Chairman to handle the cam
paign in the Hill part OF the county
while Mr.. O. w. Nixon OF Tchuia
was selected as Vice Chairman TO
have charge of this work in the
Delta part of the county. THESE Two
men will work as assistants TO Mf.
H. L. Nichols, Sr., County War boara
Chairman.
All of the agricultural men work
ers of the county will be called up
on to help make the campaign as
soon as all details have been worked
out and the goals for the county
have been received.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-02-05
interesting Meeting Held
By 10th Century Club

Tho Twentieth Century Club has
d two very interesting meetings
nee Christmas, one being in the
ONE of Mrs. Clyde Stokes on Jan.
t. Mrs. Eugene Cole, President,
resided over both meeting. During
- Business session at the first meet
2. the club voted to sponsor the
Diamond Jubilee Birthday celeb-a-
ton of the president. Reports were
given by the calendar committee
showing the sale of the calendars a,
progressing. A nice box was sent the
Old Mems Home at Christmas time
and two baskets of groceries sent to
needy families at this time also.
The program for this meeting was
on Family Finance and was led by
Mrs. Pugh Winborn. An interesting
article on "A will Of your own" was
given by Mrs. Walter Odom. Mrs.
Harry O'Cain read an article on dis
covering Ourselves" At the conclu-
sion of this meeting, Mrs. Stokes ser
we'd delicious pie and coffee, assist
ed by her guest, Mrs. Joe Byrd.
On January "a, the Twentieth
Century Club met in the home Of
Mrs. James Whitehouse. The COM
mittee appointed to make plans for
the Presidents Birthday celebration
reported total of $17.00 was rails
ed through the distribution of wish
ing Wells" placed at different places
in town. The club voted to cooperate
with other organizations in establish
ing Defense Council in the town.
1t was announced that the calendars
are almost sold out and anyone wish
ing to purchase one should get in
touch with one of the members as
soon as possible.
The program for this meeting was
most interesting, being on Defense.
Mrs. Clyde Thompson led Quiz on
the Constitution, and presented each
member with miniature flag and
gave the high scorer, Mrs. Eugene
Cole, a defense stamp. Mrs. F. C..
Calendar gave a most interesting
talk on the Ten most Powerful Men
in Washington" Mrs. w. E. Rubbish
gave number of current events per-
tanning to the war and defense.
Guests at this meeting were Mis-
SEES Allen, Ray and Mrs. S. r. King.
The hostess served delicious salad
course.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-02-05

Miss Mamie Ingram and Miss
Frances Berry, members of the
Crowder school faculty, and Misses
Floreid ard Lucille Ingram of Jack
son, spent the week end with Mr.
and Mrs. Brose Ingram.
Lieut.. Richard B. Drane has been
assigned to the oath Air Base Group,
Berinquen Field, Puerto Rico, where
he will be glad to have his friends
write him. Letters received here
from him, say that he is happy, busy
and likes the Island very much.
Mrs. w. S. Heggie, Mrs. Heggie
Herring and Mrs. W. F. Tucker
visited in Walden Tuesday.
Mrs. w. F. Tucker and Mrs. Ar
thur Christopher shopped in Kos
ciusko Saturday.
Friends of Clark Stevens will be
interested to know that he been tran
sferred from the u. S. Naval base at
Algiers, La. to Norfolk, Va. where
he win train the newt two months in
the diesel school.
A. L. Stevens was Jackson visl'
tor Monday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-02-05
BaiIing Wire Will Help
Build ; Bati|eships

Each year farmers throw away
enough used bailing wire to build
three battleships or 5000 medium
tanks, says |. w. Carson, County
Agent, In other words, much of the
lo0,0 tons of IA and l5-guage
wire used ON the Nations farms
each year for baling straw and
forage crops is allowed to rust a
way in scrap heap after removal
from the bales.
With a little care much of this
wire could be used second time,
not only for baling economy, but
IS an important conservation mea-
sure and direct contribution TO
the national war effort. Farmers
. may find a situation in which new
haling wire cannot be obtained.
Mr.. Carson suggests that baling
wire to removed either by untying
the know with pliers, or by cutting
] he wire as close to the knot as
/ rcssible so that it may be used over
, again. Short ties may be used again
| BY making shorter, lighter weight
bales. or they may be spliced to
full length. Baling wire hung over
a fence or piled in heap outside
de machine shed, may rust and be-
come unfit for reuse. Rusting can
be prevented by wiping each tie
with oil, and storing in dry place.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-02-05
Rooseve|t's Birthday
Celebration Extended
To Feb. 7th In State

Extension of the Celebration OF
the Presidents Birthday to Febru-
airy 7 throughout the state was an
nounced today by DR.. Felix J. IN
derwooI, STATE Chairman, in order,
he stated, "more s,'equately to meet
The expected epidemic of poliomy-
elitis in Mississippi this summer"
Because more than 1000 cases OF
infantile paralysis are likely to
strike at the childhood Of the state
during 1912, Doctor Underwood
asked every chapter in the state to
intensity efforts al Embarrassing.
Pointing with pride to the 100
per cent organization of local
chapters, the health officer declar-
ed Mississippi one of the few states
with such a record Standard chap
ter bylaws have been adopted by
all local chapters in which are set
forth regulations regarding mem
bership, meetings, the executive COM
mittee, its duties and powers.
The Executive Committee of Hol-
mes County includes: = ss-S
Mrs. Claude Bailey, Lexington,
Chairman.
N. l.. Walker, Lexington, Vice.
Chairman.
W. L. Ellis. Jr., Lexington, Sec
rotary.
M. A. Scobey. Lexington, Treas
urer.
It is the duty Of the Executive
Committee to present at the annual
meeting Of members report show
ing the whole amount Of property
owned by the chapter, where locat-
ed, the amount and nature of the
property acquired during the year,
the amount spent during the year
and the purpose for such expendi-
lures.
Whereas most money for county
chapters Of the National Foundation
FOR Infantile Paralysis is obtained
through the celebration Of the Pre-
:ident's birthday, number OF SUD-
stantial gifts have been received
from interested benefactors.
According to Doctor Underwood,
more equipment, more workers, and
more knowledge are needed to fight
1.-The mysterious advance" of this
disease. 'Tt is my feeling" he stat
ed. that the chapters Of the Nat
ional Foundation for Infantile Para
lysis, 100 per cent strong Mis-
sissippi, will meet their RESPONSE
bifity.'
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-02-05
Agricultural Bureau
Federal Land Bank
Gives Report

According to the January issue of
the Monthly Review of the Federal
Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Deem
Der mild weather prevailed in most
parts Of the Eighth District and was
generally beneficial to crops d
livestock. In early January severe
cold wave spread over many sections
causing some local damage, parti-
cularly to fruit orchards, but it is
too early as yet to assess the results
for the district as whole. The new
farm production goals announced at
mid-January will put further bur
den on farmers and farm family
workers since large numbers of po-
tential farm laborers have been abb
sorbed by the armed services or by
non-agricultural employment, n d
since new farm machinery programs
are held to about 80 per cent OF
1910 production.
GENERAL MISUNDERSTANDING
and trade in the Eighth District held
at very high levels during December
and early January. The gain in vol
ume of trade was more than seasonal
and industrial activity was maintain
ed at close to capacity in most lines.
Such declines as were evidenced were
due primarily to shortages of mater
ials. Now that we are embarked up
on an about war program, most dur
able goods producers will be forced
to shift either to armament produc-
ton or to production of essential
producers goods. Rejecting chiefly
Increased war production, the sea-
sonally adjusted index of the Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System rose to 168 per cent Of the
1935-l939 average in December, a
ne peak This compares with 166
in November and 1863 in October.
DISTRIBUTION Retail distri-
button of goods in December showed
sizable increases over November and
over December, 1910. Sales of de-
partment stores in the principal ci-
ties of the district in December were
81 per cent and 20 per cent, res
pectively, above a month and a wear
ago. For l941, total sales were 81
per cent above those for 1910.
Wholesale trade in December was 2
per cent below November but was
"a per cent above December last
year.
BANKING and FINANCE - In
the four weeks ending January Ia,
loans of reporting member banks in
the Eighth District declined per
cent while investments rose per
cent. Gross deposits reached a new
peak on that date standing at ST.
1915 900.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-02-05
Miss Carter Hostess
To Comma Club
Meeting Jan. 23rd

Miss Pauline Carter was hostess K
the Gamma Club in the lounge OF
Hotel Durant the 22nd of January
The president, Mrs. Carruth, presto
ed. Meeting was opened with Sal
ute to the Flag. Minutes were read
and approved. Mrs. Dan Comfore
was welcomed back into the club as
a member.
Mrs. Davis presented Miss Bree-
land with farewell gift, preced-
ing her departure for Washington.
The club was asked to cooperate
with Mrs. Longonitti in giving vic
tory books. Announcement was
made of the concert the B. P. w. club
was sponsoring. Mrs. Clendenning
reported that each organization pre-
sident would be asked to urge ali
their members to be 100 per cent in
bonds and stamp buying.
Mrs. Steen was asked to write
representatives to make larger ap-
preparation for teachers. Mrs. Steen
asked that we cooperate with Miss
Brannon in the fight against 1nfan.
tile Paralysis.
The following program was Civ
en-
Important news Mrs. Davis.
A panel discussion on the Educa-
ton System Of S. A. was given by
John Miller and Theo Lancaster of
Goodman.
Literature and Drama Mrs
G. Daniels.
A delicious salad plate was served
in the coffee shop to the members
and one guest, Miss Ruth Howard.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-02-05
Honor Roll Announced
By Mrs. Modee Lipsey

Mrs. Madge Lipsey submits the fol
lowing list of Piano pupils who have
attained the Honor Roll the past six
weeks:
Robert Rosson, Jr., Linda Lou Nc
Cullar, Betty Harrington, Mary Ann
Stevens, Rose Counts, Rosemary
Howell, Nancy Lou Thompson, Mar
gerry Norwood, Catherine Moore,
Nancy Tatum, Ruby Jean Cooper,
Mildred Mitchell, Joyce Truitt, Car.
ease Truitt, Jane Harrington, Doro-
thy King, Janice Robertson, Peggy
Knott, Ann Bowie, Ann Wynn, Flea
nor Stonestreet and Mary Stone.
street.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-02-05
|. E. Converts Traffic
To Service Dept.
Strong Support
For Measure
Pending Now

The Illinois Central Railroad will
convert it's traffic department into
service department for the dura-
ton of the war, according to an an
nouncement by F. H. Law, vice
president in charge of traffic Of the
Illinois Central System
The traffic offices of the railroad,
located throughout the country, will
function as service stations, and the
entire department will be lined up
to serve shippers and travellers in
their transportation problems, includ-
ing rate adjustments, market infor-
nation, storage facilities and ex-
penditious movement of freight and
passengers with utmost efficiency
This change in the traffic policy
of major American railroad, plac-
ing wartime emphasis on service
rather than solicitation, is set forth
in a declaration issued by Mr.. Law,
as follows:
"Victory can be made certain only
by efficient performance of every
person, organization and Tnstrumen-
tally. The Illinois Central is dedicat-
ed to that ideal, and its traffic policy
will conform thereto. We will make
service our paramount duty
"Our offices vial be operated as
service stations. They are manned
by experienced forces whose chief
duties will be to render service to
users of freight and passenger trans
portation. These service stations are
strategically located.
"Our traffic men are well equipp-
ed to furnish prompt and intelligent
traffic service to shippers and trav-
elers. Information is interchanged
daily, and direct access to all mem
bers of the organization makes poss-
ible prompt action and direct results.
They will promote the use of service
routes as one of the most effective
means Of efficient performance of
our transportation job"
To acquaint Illinois Central re-
representatives. with this change in
policy, series of departmental meet
ings will be held at Chicago, ST.
Louis, Memphis and Birmingham. At
each meeting Mr.. Law and other
traffic officers of the railroad will
present the new program and lead
discussions Of it.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-02-05

January 81, and elected the follow
ing officers for 1942-43: President,
Margie Reeves, Yazoo City; Vice
president, Charlene Christensen,
Cruger; Secretary, Nina Sue Camp
bell, Toccopola; Treasurer, Mar
garst DuBard, Sails; Reporter,
christine Wood, Benton.
These girls are freshmen MEM
bery who have been admitted to the
.,soociatIon after earning fifty honor
points.