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The Phoenix index., 1942-08-22
PLATFORM

To give the colord people that feel
of in which they their political
social religious and questions which face
awaken racial especially in to
extent that become job makers well
g. To instruct boys and girls in the art of thrift.
a. To the Fatherhod God brotherhood
TO build rmer for posterity.
To succeed business, colored
with those of other
other in dealing whit Above render
dependable efficient and courteous all mes that
will able
realizing these vital INDEX shall
and suggestions from regard
ing a better service.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-22
The. need FOR CHANGING
By JOHN McCRAY
Black Saboteurs

Sometimes I get mad because there many
undependabe and work-dodging people in my race that
feel plight is hopeless Those not my words they
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-22
Capital Comment
BY AL WHITE

They drafted my friend Nick not
long ago-so when he visited
Washington last week, asked him
how he liked the army. ITO man
who has been used to making 500
a week." he replied, "the army
amt SO hot" p. S. Nick is spe-
cialist with company that lays
concrete piles for skycrapers and
massive buildings to steady the
foundations. Just before we went
to war, Nick was scheduled to go
to Iran with an oil company at
$125 a week.
Truman Gibson, assistant civ
ilian aide to the secretary of war,
returns to town this week glowing
with stories (Which he keeps to
himself) of Huachuca.
Whatever became of the
army specialist corps which was
supposed to have hired some
Negroes for strategic posts in
the war department and in the
war effort?
The lessons Leslie Alexander,
New Yorker who attended Atlanta
U. for a while, is learning in the
functioning of democracy when it
comes to landing a job here as a
statistician,. minus political bless
ings or inside pull, have him slight
ly puzzled-arent we all?
Ira DeA. Reid Seeing Tom
Roberts at dinner the other
night said, "There's boy
from Gov. Dixon's state" Rob-
erts didn't hear the crack, or
he surely would have said
something to Reid who holds
fourth in the great mistake of
Georgia where Red Gallus
Talmadge lays down the law.
That was DR.. Frank Horne
strutting along You street Thurs
day evening, putting on a stogie.
The Horne strut is something to
see.
Bill Trent of the PWA is busy
bouncing back and forth trying to
settle the question of where 1ecrea-
ton centers are to be built. Seems
like some flock are objecting to
recreation centers being placed III
certain spots and it's UP to trouble
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-22
MADE INTO BULLIES

Congregating in the streets and
other places has resulted in the
making of bullieS out of many of
the boys. In the expression of their
youthful energy, they have learned
to carry knives, ice picks and pis-
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-22

Truman Gibson, assistant civ
ilian aide to the secretary of war,
returns to town this week glowing
with stories (Which he keeps to
himself) of Huachuca.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-22

Whatever became of the
army specialist corps which was
supposed to have hired some
Negroes for strategic posts in
the war department and in the
war effort?
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-22

Dean Pickens and his grandson
waiting for the street car at 18th
and You Sunday-hailing us from
the street. There is nothing wrong
with the Deans lungs, nothing at
all,
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-22

Sidat-Singh, the great football
basketball player, left for Tuskegee
and the air corps the other day,
much to the regret Of many folks
in town.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-22

That was DR.. Frank Horne
strutting along You street Thurs
day evening, putting on a stogie.
The Horne strut is something to
see.
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-22

Shots at the President are being
taken by various editorial writer's,
not Republicans, either. Is he
angling for a fourth and fifth
term to set the world at rights,
ask these papers?
The Phoenix index., 1942-08-22

Postcardine :iom Detroit, jean
netta Welch sends her address to
Dutton Ferguson with instructions
to pass it on to others. How come,
cal? Price of postcards must have
gone up out there in Detroit.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23

jurisdiction of the Local Board ova
the registrant. In other words, If
man lives at a certain address on
North Street in Jackson, Miss, an
registers in Chicago. Illinois, b
should be sure that the North 81
address, Jackson, Kinds County, Mis-
sissippi, is placed on line 2 of the
Regis ration Card. II this address
is on line 2 of the Registration Card,
the card will be mailed from Chico
go, Illinois, to the proper Local
Board in Jackson, Miss, which has
jurisdiction over the North Street
address. Otherwise, if The resident
Of Jackson, Miss, lets the registrar
in Chicago place a hotel address
in Chicago IN the Registration Caro-,
then the Local Board in Chicago
which has jurisdiction over the hotel
address listed on line 2 Of the Reg
~istration Card would forever have
jurisdiction over the registrant and
the Registration Card could not be
mailed, according to regulations, to
Jackson, Miss.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23

OF this court be continued until
the fall term, or as much thereof, as
consistent with fair play and due
observance of the rights of defend
ants and the public.
We wish TO thank the Sheriff
and his force for their preparation
of eases brought before US, and to
express our gratitude to the Coun-
ty Prosecuting Attorney and Dis
triet Attorney for their efficient and
courteous presentation of matters
and advice to u said body.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER G. Low Foreman,
LEE H. CADE, JR, Clerk.
Members Of the Grand Jury were
l.. H. Cade, Jr., H. J.. Albin,
Charles Roof, Walter II. Taylor, W.
=. Low, j. r. Booth, S. II. Up
shaw, Durward Smith, W. E. Spen-
Ger, j. S. Self, Y. B. Bruce, ". l..
l'aulconer, Paul 7. Phillips, CASTOR
Mcbride, S. j. Bridges, j. T. Buck,
Nlbert Browning, Clarence Holmes,
N. A Jones, Joe Maggie.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23
BPW Elects Same
Officers 1942-43

The monthly business meeting Of
the B and PW Club was held at the
Hotel Durant Lounge room at 1880
pm. with fourteen members pre-
sent. The club collect was read in
unison.
Mrs. Cresswell treasurer, read her
finance report.
Mrs. Charlotte Cresswell, chair
man Of the nominating committee
presented the ballot to be voted on.
With no nominations from the floor
he ballot was adopted as read:
President-Vera Herbert.
LIST vice president-Georgia Nc
Intyre.
End vice president-Virgie John
son.
Treasurer-Charlotte Cresswell.
Recording Secretary - Jessie
Lewis.
Corresponding Secretary -
Blanche Durham.
Observation-Disclosures Tatum.
The delegates elected to attend
the convention were Georgia McIn-
tyre and Helen Ashley with Jessie
Lewis as alternate.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23
GRAND JURY

CONTINUED from page one.)
and to make the same workable and
disable a new top is needed or else
the stove should be replaced with
Il new one; in two cell or cages,
one white and the other for colored
\ soIers, we noted that the eom-
modI( were in bad state Of repair,
and we urge the Board to rorrec.
the plumbing as to both of anne. On
inspection of the County Farm and
PoOrhouse, we report that oar eX-
animation showed the same 70 b. IN
good condition, the facilities ade
quate, and the housing and fo,d FUR
nished the prisoners and inmates
sufficient. There is a dire u-ea Vi
labor. however. and we respectfully
urge Your Honor, if consistent with
law, 10 see that this need is cousid-
cred when sentences are meted out.
The State Farm at Belmont We found
Co be excllently managed. The on
~ suggestion that we have is that
SOME arrangements be made to les
sen the contamination by flies.
This body further very respect
fully recommends to Your Honor,
II Your Honor should so see fit, that
because of the acute labor shortage
and the urgent need that maximum
farm production be had in order
to fully cooperate with the Govern
ment's War Program and in order
TO save money in the tax bills and
in view of the small number of cases
to be tried at this term of court,
that the civil and criminal sessions
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23
Acres Of independence
Drive Will Come To
Close First Of May
Holmes Second and
Corroli First
In This District

AS a result of entries this week
in the Acres of independence drive
for enrolment, Carol County lead
District No. ~ comprising the coun-
ties in the Northwestern part Of
Mississippi. A total of 227 families
have enrolled from Carroll County.
Following Carroll County in the en-
rollment lead in District Nv were
Holmes County in second place and
Tallahatchie County in third place.
The farm competition which will
see the awarding Of $3.50 this year
20 farm families in the state is spon-
sored in this territory by the DU-
RANT NEWS and statewide by the
Clarion-Ledger, Jackson.
Smith County still lelds statewide
in the number of entries with 389
entries followed by Simpson Coun-
ty in second place with $40 entries
and Carroll in third place with 227
entries, but as enrolment cards con-
tinue to pour in from all over Mis-
sissippi, the drive is still wide open,
ard may change several times be-
fore the final deadline Of May H.
Thousands of farmers have al
ready indicated their desire to i'm
|, prove their own life on the farm
and at the same time cooperate with
the federal Food for Freedom pro-
gram by enrolling in the Acres Of
Independence Competition which
this year is rewarding those farm
families who r. doing a good job.
Record books are now being sent
TO all farm families who enter SO
that a handy check on farm progress
and achievement throughout the year
may be made without excess work.
All farmers who have not yet en-
rolled are urged to send in their
card to The DURANT NEWS, or
contact a representative of the FSA,
Extension Department, Vocational
Education, or the Clarion-Ledger, of
Jackson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23
Services AT Methodist
Church Announced

Church School at 9:45 Walter
Odom, superintendent.
Baptismal services at 10:45.
Worship service at IL o'clock.
Special music by the choir.
Message from the Pastor.
Special greetings to the following
persons whose church membership Is
announced: Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Al
bin, Mr.. James d. Waller, and Mr.
and Mrs. Jess Manning. We L de-
lighted to have these fine people
to east in their lot with us.
Special invitation to others to Id
entity themselves with us.
Both Leagues meet at $50.
The Circles of the Woman's Soc
iety will meet at 3 o'clock Monday
afternoon as follows: No. one with
Mrs. Causey; No. two with Mrs. w
II. Jones and No. three with Mrs
Il. c. Elmore.
Prayer meeting Wednesday eve
ming al s o'clock
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23
HOLMES COUNTY
Continued from page one.)

Continued from page one.)
by National instructor.
Mrs. Norman E. Weathersby, coun-
Y Chairman of Home Nursing and
countrywide organization of classes
is being done.
Mrs. j. +. Williams. county
Chairman of the Nutrition program
and that program too is being or
ganized.
Holmes County must be ready
in case-and your Chapter OF the
Red Cross is All integral part Of the
county Office of Civilian Defense
and their position is recognized by
County Chairman, w. A. Ramsey.
We have the qualified instructors
TO give this training--We need the
men and women of the county to
take it.
Holmes County Chapter
Headquarters, American Rec
Cross, Fancy E. Lumpkin,
Exec.-Secretary.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23
SELECTNE SERVICE :
CONTINUED from page one.)

Continued from page one.)
it'll great enthusiasm, many of
'hese men having registered under
he 1917 draft act and many of
;shom have served their country
i,onorably upon the field Of baltic
nd in the military service.
The attention Of all registrants
nd registrars has been called to
he fact that whereas it is desirable
hat each registrant register in the
'rea of his local board yet if, CT "a
.ecessity, a man who should reg.
ster is out Of his local CONT unity
IN Registration Day he may regis
er in any county Of the United
States. 1t is most important, how
ever, that line 2 Of the registration
card contains the correct residence
address Of the registrant, for the
address on line 2 Of the Registrc.
ton Card forever determines the
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23
HARVEY CAMPBELL, West
Metts Announce Services
At Pickens Baptist
Church for Sunduy

You are most cordially urged TO
attend. This is a most important day
in the life of u church.
Pray for and work to make it
very effective.
Subjects are:
IL a.m.-Ruin, Rage Redemption.
8 pm. We will Baptize our new
converts. Subject Tine Church after
the Revival"
To the church these have come,
to begin a rev life ! know you will
want to be there to receive them,
also to encourage them.
Speak to those who need 10 come.
Try TO win others before Ehe day
closes.
Faithfully
J. NJ. NETS.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23
When Child Needs
Laxative!

Your child shou'd Ike this tasty
Iqiajd laxative and you should Like
the oea""r way it usually wakes up
\ yoan~1te-'s lazy i,itestincs when
given ~ the SIM e directions.
SYrC1 CT LIaCE-DELGGHT
contains Tic same principal ingre-
aiert which has enabled its Older
lro,her EiaACk-uHAUGHT TO give
30 n,a,.y. U.s. sch s~:lzryirg re-
lief for so many years.
Perhaps that's WY 1t usually
gives . chr1 sIth rsfr2sh,-~ Toiof
when the familiar SYMPTOMS Indi-
cate . laxative IS reeeec.
SYRUP OF ELkGE-Cn.CGGT
comes in 2 sizes. The introductory
sise ID &c; the economy size is zoe
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23
BRIEF SESSION.

Continued from page one.D
Lewis Stewart VS.. X. M. Shaw and
John Doudell. Dismissed at Plaintiffs
cost.
First National Bank Of Hatties-
burg, Miss. VS.. w. VI. Thompson and
w. M. Thompson. Dismissed at Rain
lifts cost.
j. S. Kealhofer substituted Trus
tee VS.. j. S. Foster, ct al. Dismissed
at Defendants cost.
Kosciusko Implement Co. Va j.
S. Foster. Dismissed at Defendant
cost.
Juries were empanelled al fol.
lows:
Jury No. one: G. H. Love H. Rus
eel, Samuel Hearn, William S. Pet
tus, ]. ]. Black, John Pettus, A
j. Tilghman, Frank Spencer, u
H. Spell. Vincent lFonti,. N. ShuE,
F. A. Petty.
Jury no. two. l.. T. Shepherd, r.
X. Jones, T. J. Mcbride, Houston
Roberts. Jim Williamson. w. C. Cas-
tlebrry, r. Thomas, Victor Tate,
Luther Truitt, 9. C. Bevill, Perry
Strickland, Harvey Morris.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23
Baptist Church News
Announced by Pastor
Frank Smith Phi. D., Pastor

Frank Smith Phi. D., Pastor
Bible school GAS.
ming Worship, 1850. Subject
of pastors message, "Share-Cropp-
ing with God"
Training Union Sunday evening
at seven.
Evening Worship at eight. Subject
for evening message: "On the witness
Stand"
Prayer and praise service each
Wednesday evening at eight for one
half hour, followed by choir re-
hearsal.
Brotherhood, for all the men of
the Church, each Monday evening at
eight.
Next Tuesday morning two cars
will leave with delegates to the state
Sunday School Convention at Brook
haven, which begins Tuesday at ten
and lasts until noon Wednesday
Free bed and breakfast for all dele
gate, courtesy of the Brookhaven
Baptist. Those planning to make the
"trip see Mr.. r. E. Irby or the pastor
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23
REGISTRATION

Continued from page one.)
{ November, 1941.
Present inventory.
Information that will be needed by
1c Wholesalers:
Number of months in 1941 during
ich registering unit made deliver
; of sugar.
Quantity of sugar delivered to and
ceepted by the registering unit dur
'"g l94l.
Present inventory.
information that will be needed
Institutional and Industrial users
Present inventory.
Sugar used each month during
GAL.
This is not registration for the
onsumer. There will be a notice ir
next weeks paper, informing the
nuolic their time and place Of re.
istration.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23

Mrs. HENRY LOVE DoDD. s.lli.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23
CIVILIAN DEFENSE
(Continued from maze {

Continued from page one.)
Thursday: C. w. Walker. Gas De.
Tense and Decentralization; r. A,
Jordan, Air Raid Warnings.
Friday: Lee Turpin, Emergency
'ublic Works; G. T. Haskins, Firs
Defense. Mr.. Haskins will show a
lotion picture on incendiary bombs
IA connection with hi stalk.
All of the speakers are experts
in civilian defense organization and
re from Greenwood and that part
of the Delta. They were asked to
help set up the work program OF
he Holmes county organization by
Sheriff Ramsey and responded one
andred percent.
The cooperation of people in the
county is earnestly solicited by Sher,
IF Ramsey. Every lecture is open
, the public and all ri welcome.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-04-23

Mrs. Leo Moore and baby return
ed to their home in Memphis Thurs
Gay after spending several weeks in
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester
Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Melton of Tch-
ula were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. ]. Stevens, ST..
Mr.. and Mrs. Lamar Bowie, Mrs.
James Bowie and their mother who
is visiting them, shopped in Jack
son Saturday.
Miss Mary Nell Hand, who has
been teaching at Baldwin has re-
turned home for the
Miss Mary Hopkins is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Marvin Cade at Emory
for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs Hamilton Conn and
baby daughter of Durant were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs W. H. Taylor last
Thursday.
Mrs. Grace Alexander of Emory
visited in West Saturday.
Mrs. Harvey Campbell, Betty
Campbell and Mrs. Leo Boatwright
visited Mrs. Graham Field in Du-
rant Sunday, Betty remained for q
visit with her grandmother.
MessrS Harvey Campbell and
Dave Black were business visitors in
Memphis Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvestel Moore and
Mrs. w. E. McCreary went to Lex
ington Sunday to spend the day with
their sister. Mrs. Weems and to see
their nephew who is leaving for
Camp Shelby.
Rhymes Move to Alabama
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Rhyme and
children left for their new home in
Montgomery, Ala. Monday where he
is engaged in business. West regrets
to lose this estimable family. Mrs
Rhyme, the daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
j. S. R%osamond, was born and
ed in West. Since her graduation
from MSCW she has been a popular
members of the West High School
faculty.
Mrs. L. j. Hand and Mrs. W. II.
Taylor were Durant visitors Thurs
day.
Mrs. r. L. Jackson, Mrs. Percy
Joyce, Mrs.. L. ]. Hand, Miss Mary
Hopkins, Mrs. G. L. Brock and Linda
Brock shopped in Durant Friday.
Johnny and Jerry Brister of Cox
b,r~ 49, xcsfsn~ {hos~ nronAponfbo
Mrs. S. w. Brister, this week.
Mr.. Andrew Smith was a business
visitor in West Saturday.
Mrs. ". G. Brock and Mrs. Pate
johnson were business visitors in
Durant Saturday.
Nh. and Mrs. G. d. Thornton, Miss
Elizabeth Thornton and Master Sam
Murff attend the picture show at
Durant Saturday night.
Mrs. Charlotte Crseswell and chill
dren, Charlotte and frankie of Du-
rant attended commencement Mon
day night
Miss Mary Hopkins spent last week
end with her sister, Mrs. Marvin
Cade and family at Emory.
West p. T. A. Elects Officas
The West Parent Teachers Asso-
citation met for the last meeting of
the year on Thursday afternoon,
April 16. Mrs. G. L. Brock, president,
president. Miss Hopkins, chairman
of the nominating committee, report
ed the following officers named for
next year and the organization ap-
proved the nominations.
President-Mrs. William Brock
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-12
Thief Gets Sl37
AT Auto Agency

Police were busy Tuesday in
vestigating a series Of nighttime
thefts, including the following:
Burglary of the Walker Chevro-
let Co., 633 Division ave-, during
which S137.36 in cash was stolen
by thief who used a burlap bag
containing rocks to smash glass
from door and thus gain ad-
mittance TO the building.
Charles T. Morrison, SIS Ea.
56th st, reported a prowler broke
into his locker at the shipyards
and stole a wallet Containing $50
and valuable personal papers.
William Beers of Seattle re-
ported a thief broke into his
locked auto while it was parked
at 1904 So. J ri. and stole two
suitcases containing personal eff
fects.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-12

Bean Pickers
300 Horvesters
Vented OF Once

A serious shortage o. bar
pickers = threatening the bean
crop In the Puyallup valley and
Tacoma vicinity.
This crop has been largely con-
trscted for BY the government for
the use Of the army. according 10
reports from the Tacoma office
OF the United States Employment
Service. and IL can definitely be
termed Food for Victory"
Although a large number Of
patriotic citizens have been work
ing faithfully and consistently in
this phase Of the war effort. the
Employment Service reports a
shortage of more than 800 har-
vesters and this shortage is grow
ing day by day.
II is requested that Tacomans
devote whatever time they have TO
this important work. Growers are
paying higher prices this year and
picking conditions are good. The
beans are at their best right now.
Special buses leave the En-
ployment Service office. i12 So.
18th st, AT : a. m. daily and ar
engagements can also be made for
transportation at reduced rates
on the regular buses all through
the day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-12

Pau Lucht, secretary Of the
Plssterers and Cement Finishers
Union. ALL. has accepted the
chairman ship Of tho labor per
sonnet group. under the classified
psyrolls division for the War Chest
Campaign headed by Bartlett
Rummel. According TO Rummel,
Lueht's division will be responsible
for the solicitation OF gifts from
the business agents and staff Of
the Central Labor Council.
This group. comprised Of lead
ers in the labor movement and
their employees, 10 most import
ant one" Rummel said Monday.
Many Of the men in II will them
selves assume leadership in the
solicitation OF other payroll groups
In our industrial plants. Many OF
them are at work, and have been
for weeks. getting their divisions
in shape. II Is the willing cooper
alton of the various labor groups
that gives a rosy hue TO the pros
poets of success OF the War Chest
campaign. starting October 18th,
when We must raise 1896. 900 for
local and war relief agencies"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-12
Aged Tacoman
Hurt by Auto
Former Teacher
Is Auto Victim

Struck down by an auto that
failed 10 stop for an arter1al sign.
7e-yesr-old Mrs. Hedwig Fntsch,
eis So. X st. VAS confined 10 Ia
coma General hospital Tuesday.
Ms. Frit.ehs right leg wss
crushed. and the bone Was shat
tered from knse to ankle. She
also suffered severe bruises and
shock.
According TO investigating police.
Mrs. Fr1tsch. a former music
teacher. was hit about 10 p. m
Monday as she crossed So. 18th
St at st.
A car driven by Forrest Hagen.
ie-year-old shipyard worker and
Olympia resident failed TO stop
for the arterial signal upon which
Mrs. Fritsch was depending and
after skidding some IS feet knock
ed her 10 the pavement and ran
over her.
Hagen was held in the city Jail
Tuesday on a negligent driving
charge pending further investiga-
ton OF the accident
Passengers in Hsgen's auto at
the time were Thomas Norton OF
Olympia and Pvt. Peter de Pierr,
a soldier stationed at Fort Lewis
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-12

In Tocomo oWoitino or
ders is Damon J. Profit
(obove), veteran U. s. nosy
seomon, who recently wos
promoted 10 the ronk Of
warrant officer.
Worront officer Profit,
veteron OF the Peorl Horbor
ottock ond other bottles in
the Poetic oreo, is stoyino
with his wife, the former
Miss Dorothy Forley, OF the
home of her porents, Mr..
ond Mrs. J. P. forley, 1906
So. D ST.
Before his promotion he
wos q chief bootswoin's
mate. He hos been in the
navy for IA yeors. He is O
motive of Eros, 10.
Kennel Ellis Pilot