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with them, and walk back to a quiet
house to wait for the others.
"About two months ago I met an
army doctor of 81; I am "a. From
the first moment we two liked each
other, and now our feeling is some
thing much stronger. Harry is mar
ried, has two grown girls: he and
his wife have been estranged, though
living together with every outside
appearance Of harmony, for many
years. He is commissioned, will 60
back to private life after the war,
and lives in a distant suburban town.
We want, l will say frankly. to get
divorces and be free to marry; !
to keep Jackie with me. The lawyer
to whom l spoke about it said that
with a minor child that was Gus
tomary, but I would have to make
it very clear, as Carol has a sister
with young children, who would
gladly take Jackie.
Plans Home With Doctor.
my problem is, to find some
place in the West where l could
take my boy, and where we could
live quietly during the processes Of
divorce. Meanwhile Harry would
write his wife and set the wheels
in motion there. Then, if he is sent,
as he expects to be, overseas, l
would 60 to his own town, estab.
fish myself and Jackie there. and
begin at once to make friends and
prepare a home for his return. What
do you think of that plan and where
would you advise me to 60? l have
not attempted to tell you what this
thrush of new happiness and love
means to me, how good life sudden.
ly seems, how miraculously changed
is the world; I will spare you that"
And she signs it. 'Joyfully yours"
Poor Winifred, her letter is one
of the most pitifully deluded l ever
read. the most childishly blind
Does she imagine for n moment
that a doctor-of all professions!-is
going to ~re-establish a good practice
in a suburban town whose every
resident knows that when he went
off to war he threw over his wife
for another woman? Does she real.
ly think that, having completely
failed to hold her first husbands in.
terest and companionship, she is
capable of starting off with a new,
almost unknown, husband, and max.
ing a success of it? If she does she
is heading for a terrible %disillusion.
ment.
For one thing, Carol, with a good
sister to whom to send him. is very
unlikely to give up his child. Pane
first for Winifred. Then in Harry's
unknown suburban town she has
not a friend. She would be home.
sick and strange. disliked from the
start and suffering a heavy handi.
cap. More pangs. Then when she
discovered that a dull life makes
a dull husband, that Harry wasn't
SO very different from Carol, and
that at least part of the trouble in
her first marriage was her fault. she
would really begin to suffer.
Far better for her to change her.
self than change her situation.
Change into someone amusing and
intelligent. and above all, affection.
ate.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1943-08-19
Hefty Folks

Only ten men and six women in
all medical history have weighed
700 pounds or more, says Golfers.
The heaviest man was Miles OAR
den, who died in Tennessee in 1857
weighing more than 1000 pounds.
The heaviest woman was a
Negroes, name not recorded, who
died in Maryland in 1888 weighing
$50 pounds.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1943-08-19

TEN Tan udllOlC.
A good many
years ago the late
Captain Charley
Paddock told me
an intere sting sto-
ry along this line.
He had just run
another 100 yards
in 93s seconds.
e q u a G h e
worlds record at
that time. But he
was somewhat de-
pressed when l
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1943-08-19
AN A O MUSIC

This story is told by a wcll-known
musician of a hotel concert at which
the orchestra played Handel's Lar.
CO." AS they finished an elderly
woman came up to the orchestra
leader and asked: Would you
please play Handel's Largo'?"
But we've just finished play.
ing it."
"Oh," said the woman, much dis
appointed, Il wish I'd known! It's
my favorite piece"
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1943-08-19
&A on HI @
MQHO ME 'FRONT.'
A -T1vtG RN
HYeTH sPeMs HA

THE upper sketch shows a COM
L bination living and bed room
brought up to date with every inch
of space used. The cushions (low-
er left) were replaced with a box
like compartment for bedding. This
was made of plywood as shown at
the lower right. 1t was padded
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1943-08-19
Much Relieved

Mrs. Murphy-Uhat do you hear
from your boy, Mike, in Australia?
Mrs. Clancy Its bad neUs. He
urifes that he's running around rith
a jeep!
Mrs. Murphy - Don't ,Uorry, Mrs.
Clancy, that's uhat they call those army
automobiles.
Mrs. Clancy - Praise the saints, /
thought a jeep uas a female Jap!
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@1NSi


THE desperate effort Of Gundar
L Hagg to run a mile around four
minutes fiat brings up again the
matter of how much the human sys-
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1943-08-19
Quick Sale

Rastus-You wanna sell yo' mule?
What ails him?
Sambo-Nothin'.
Rastus-Den what 20 wanta sell
him TO-?
Sambo-Nothin'.
Rastus-Ah'Il take himl
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1943-08-19
Even Temper

Remember when you are right
you can afford to keep your tenn
per but when you are wrong you
can't afford to lose it.-Lorimer.
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Diagnosis

II have a pain in my abdomen"
said the recruit to the army doc
tor.
"Young man." replied the med
leo, "ofhcers have abdomens, ser
geants have stomachs, you have
b~ellyache."
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1943-08-19

Father-Helen, did that young
man smoke in the parlor last
night? 1 found burned matches
there.
Helen--Oh no, father; he just lit
one or two to see what time it was.
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Meow!

"Ain't this blackout a,Oful," com.
planned the unpopular Mrs. Jones to her
neighbor. e.,
Il shouldn't bother, dearie," replied
Mrs. Smith. after a time you'll be
able to see. Cats can, you knoU."
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1943-08-19

A deaf woman entered a church
with an ear trumpet. Soon after
she had seated herself, an usher
tiptoed over and whispered, Zone
toot, and out you CO."
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A Build-Up

Feminine Patient-Doctor, why
does a small cavity feel so large
to the tongue?
Dentist-Just the natural tend
ency of your tongue to exaggerate,
I suppose.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1943-08-19
Aliases
BlackOut, Maybe

The bird commonly known as the
flicker boasts 140 different lanes
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1943-08-19
Bv NORRIS
Bell syndicate.-wNu Features.

n weakens a
NJ woman's will like a
I love affair. Nothing so
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23
Big Sister Party
Held at r.. ]. C.

The annual Holmes Junior College big
sister little-sister party was held in the
gymnasium on Friday night. September
II, at seven thirty. The program was
under the direction of the w. A. A. and
the Y. M. C. A.
Various games were played in line
with the tacky party theme, and a juve-
nile hour was held for freshmen con-
t%estants. The following girls displayed
their talents: Mary Evelyn Metts, Jean
White. Amy Newell, Mary Flo Harrison,
Wilma Gamble, L~orrayne Roane, Will
lard Jurney, and Marjorie Castle. Master
Of ceremonies was Frances Cobb, chair
man of the entertainment committee for
the w. A. A.
Prize winners Of the little sisters were
Irene Price, Tommy Lee and Mary Eve
lyn Lee. and Betty Jim Cannon. The
prize winning big sisters were Sudie
Cornish, Cora Mae Sturdivant, and Ro-
chelle Finger.
Judges for the occasion were the lady
members of the faculty.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23
Dr.. Weeks Speaks To
Community Club

The Durant Community Club met in
the home of Mrs. Barranco Thursday
September 10th. The club was called
to order by the leader, Mrs. Norwood,
with the Pledge to the Flag.
The roll call was a report on the sum.
mer's canning. The total showed 4Oe
quarts of vegetables, 121 quarts fruit,
sc quarts Of relish and pickles, and 227
glasses Of jelly and preserves. This does
not represent the whole membership
The Dursnt club in canning for char
ity" has donated their contribution to
the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs
j. r. Brown is chairman and members
can give their donations to her.
The fall garden was discussed and
found several vegetables can still be
planted, included are beets, carrots
Swiss chard. Chinese cabbage, head let.
tuce, mustard, onions, radish, and rape
DR.. Weeks of the County Health OF.
flee gave al interesting discussion on
hot lunches for the growing child and
plans for the lunchroom. can honest
carpenter chooses the best lumber, nails,
mortar and concrete to build the house,
just as the mother should choose the
best material for a child's diet, including
protein fats, starches and vitamins."
The October meeting will be held with
Mrs. H. l.. Harrington.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23
THE WOMAN's READING CLUB

The Woman's Reading Club held the
first meeting for the year in the home
of Mrs. I. u. Donald, with Mrs. Dave
Forde newely elected president, in the
chair. As usual the first meeting was
of a business nature. Several vacancies
among the officers and members were
replaced. Mrs. Stanley Allen was elect
ed to take the place Of Mrs. Harmon as
secretary, and Mrs. Leroy Donald was
elected as the new treasurer. Several
new names were added as members.
Mr.. Jacobs, principal Of the Goodman
Consolidated School, was present to
present the facts about the school cafe
terra. The club voted to assume the
same amount as last year, with the hope
of keeping the cafeteria open for four
of the coolest months at least.
At the close of the business session,
the hostess served tomato aspic with
ritz crackers, pickles, angel food cake and
iced tea.
The next meeting, which is scheduled
to be with Mrs. Almond, will instead
be with Mrs. ]. D. Neaves.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23

MARCUS LOVE, Administrator.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Mcbride motored
to Duck Hill Sunday to see Aubrey
Legate who is quite i'll.
Mrs. Ed Powers and Miss Virginia
Wilkes shopped in jackson Friday.
Troy Mcdaniel, who has been working
in Chattanooga for the past several
weeks, is visiting his sister, Mrs. W. T
Mcdaniel.
Miss Earnestine Albin came up from
Jackson last week end to visit in the
parental home. Mrs. William Walker
accompanied her back to Jackson for a
little visit.
Miss Nellie Douglas left last week to
go to Eden where she is a member of
the school faculty.
Mrs. Toy Wynne has been on the sick
list for the past several weeks.
Pfc. John Perry came up from Elgin
Field, Florida, last week to visit Mrs.
Perry and the boys.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r.. Neblett, Jr., came
up from Jackson to spend the week end
in the Ras Branch home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Thomas trans
acted business in Jackson Monday.
Mrs. Bessie Doty received a pleasant
surprise Saturday morning when Mr.. and
Mrs. Murphy Doty arrived from Orange,
Texas, to spend a few days. They also
visited in the Charlie Flowers home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. T. Shelton were happy
on Sunday to have all their family to
help them celebrate Mrs. Skeletons
birthday. They had dinner at the Cof-
fee Shop in Durant, and enjoyed a pleas
mt day. Those present were, Mr.. and Mrs,
Sheldon knight, Miss Nancy knight, and
Mrs. w. A. knight, of jackson; Mr.. and
Mrs. J. ID. Neaves and Anne, Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl SHELTON, and Mrs. Jimmie Dom
aid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy Doty and Mrs
Charlie Flowers motored to Amory Mon
day to visit relatives.
Pharmacist Mate Hugh Cowsert came
home from Birmingham Saturday night
and will enjoy a few days furlough with
homefolk.
S. L. Donald, Mrs. G. r. Lawrence and
Mrs. Jimmie Donald shopped in Jackson
Wednesday.
Mrs. Robert Fugate is visiting Mrs.
Earl Robins in New Orleans this week.
Miss Selby Stafford left last week
to take up school duties at Belhaven
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23

Mrs. N. w. Kyle. with Mrs. Joe
Hughes, and Miriam Peacock attended
the American Legion Fair in Grenada
Friday.
Miss Aileen Shelly, Greenwood, is
visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Leon
Carmeans.
Mrs. R. C. Gilmore will join her daugh-
ter. Mrs. George Povall, Capt. Povall,
Gretchen and Elmore, in Memphis Satur-
day and go to Farmville. Va, for an in
definite stay. Capt. Povall, stationed
this summer at Fort Sill, Okla, will re-
join the 31st Division at Camp Pickett,
Va, where it is now stationed.
S. F. Hodges was a Lexington visitor
Tuesday.
Mrs. D. M. Barranco and children en-
joyed their vacation in New Orleans this
summer.
Mrs. Lauraene Wilkes has returned
from Grand Rapids, Mich, where she
went to see Master John Burwell Wilkes,
", her first grandchild. Capt. John
Wilkes is still stationed in England and
his mother and wife heal from him
frequently.
Brose Ingram attended to business in
Lexington Wednesday.
Miss Mary Emily McNeer, Lexington
was a visitor in Durant Tuesday after.
noon.
Mrs. E. /. Russell, of Valley, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. w. N: Muirhead
on Route 2. The latter is very i'll and
a speedy recovery is wished for hel
by her friends.
Mrs. R. E. Gilmore was a business
visitor in Lexington this week.
Mrs. Harry Davis has returned from
an extended vacation in New York and
other points. She also attended the
wedding of her daughter, Virginia, al
Princeton.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23
GOODMAN
HOME DEM. MEETING

Members of the Demonstration Club
met with Mrs. j. J.. Browning on Friday
afternoon. Visitors present were, Mrs.
Jacobs, Mrs. Lloyd Higgins, and Miss
Carrie May Taggart.
Devotional was given by Mrs. Brown
ing. Mrs. William Schrock gave a re-
port of the Council meeting. An in
teresting program on Alaska was led by
Mrs. j. w. Allen. Those taking part
were: Mrs. J.. B. Browning, Miss Carrie
May Taggart, and Mrs. s. j. Browning.
Miss Allene Mccormick gave a DEM
onstration of the many different pro-
ducts made from the soybean. Also the
preservation of apples by the sulphur
method.
At the close of the meeting the hos
tess served a delicious plate Of tuna
salad. pimento sandwiches, cookies,
crackers and pickles with iced tea.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23
Sechrist- Dovis Vows
Said At Princeton

Mrs. Henry Davis announces the
marriage of her daughter. Virginia, to
James F. Sechrist.
The vows. were spoken in the chapel
of Princeton University at one thirty
o'clock in the afternoon, Saturday Sep
TENDER 18th. A simple and beautiful
ceremony was held in the presence of
the family and close friends.
Mrs. William Blankenship, of Durant.
is the maternal grandmother.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23
LADIES' AUXILIARY

LADIES' AUXILIARY
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Presby.
terrain Church met on Monday afternoon
in the home of Mrs. f. W. Ford.
Mrs. Hill led the devotional, which
was followed by a business session. The
program for the meeting was on Chris
ton Education and led by Miss Turner.
Others on the program were, Mrs. Nc.
Cullough and Mrs. Holder.
At the close of the meeting, delicious
refreshments were served.
Miss Ouida Boyett left last week to
take up her duties as teacher in the
Emory school.
Miss Mamie Hollum made a visit to
friends in Yazoo City Friday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23

AlSo-U. S. Army, Navy and Marine
exhibits-see everything from bullets
to blockbusters feed q Fighter"
Agricultural exhibits - An Club
Doiy Show.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23

Herman Odom, Jr, left Tuesday for
Mississippi State where he will attend
school this year.
Mrs. Nan Barth and Mrs. Pearl Barth
spent the weekend with Mrs. Pickle
Cummins.
Mrs. Grace Webb is visiting her
brother, H. W. Anderson and family, in
Carbondale, Ill.
Mrs. J. M. Howard and Mrs. Joe York,
Jr., Mrs. Clyde Stokes and James accom-
panied Miss Ann Howard to Ole Miss
Sunday where she started her sophomore
year.
Mrs. Walter Durham and Mrs. Walter
Durham, Jr, shopped in Jackson Thurs
day.
Sgt Charles NJ. Ray returned to San
Francisco after spending a brief fur
Tough with Mrs. Ray and his family
here.
Miss Carol Stesn left Tuesday for
MSCW where she entered school.
Mrs. Wimpee Williams and Mrs. Jake
Herman returned from a delightful trip
u WaSuAABsVu WuCHC tuOy saw J0hC
Herman and Mrs. Eddie Adams, sister
in-law Of Mrs. Williams. They also
visited in Baltimore and other points of
interest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Mcbride are visit
ing o. C. Powers and other relatives
here this week.
Mrs. +. L.. Breazeale, of Birmingham,
Ala, is spending her vacation with Mrs.
"A. L. Robinson and Mrs. James Wheat.
Friends Of Miss Hazel Kirk Brown
are congratulating her on receiving her
Master of Arts degree at the University
of Mississippi this summer.
Mrs. Doug Ramsey was hostess to the
Bridge Club this week.
Miss Dorothy McBee was q Durant
visitor Tuesday when she spoke to the
Rotary Club.
Mrs. Rupert Ellard has returned from
Battle Creek, Michigan, where she has
been at the bedside Of her son, Pvt.
Harold Ellard. She will return there
Monday. He is now slowly improving.
Mrs. A. s. Tatum and Nancy, Mrs. H.
e. Gum and Betty lean and Mrs. Fran
els Deanworth spent the weekend in
Meridian.
Mrs. Roy Kolb left Monday to spend
. few days in Jackson.
NJ AA-@. .- I-,-Io- NfzIJ-
Ann, Of Indianola, spent the weekend
with the Rev. H. P. Lewis.
Friends of Mrs. M. E. Rhyme will re-
greet to learn she is in the Baptist Hos
pital at Memphis this week.
Mrs. Howard Taylor of Mobile, visited
her little daughter, Joy, and mother,
Mrs. w. E. Durham, for a few days.
Mrs. N. w. Kyle went to Jackson Mon
day.
Miss Grace Peacock of Grenada, spent
the weekend in Durant with her parents.
Mrs. Dave Scory and Mrs. C. M. La
Luberna, both of Green Bay. Wisconsin,
and Mrs. H. F. Schmidt, Marshfield,
Wis, arrived last Thursday to visit
their sister, Mrs. c.. o. Cole, in the
Community Hospital. The many friends
of Mrs. Cole, proprietor of the White
House Cafe, will be glad to know Mr..
Cole has taken IN apartment for her
in town where they will stay until she
is we'll.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23
Mrs. ~Longinotti
Hostess To Club

Mrs. Louis Longinotti was hostess to
the Finesse Bridge Club Friday afternoon
at her home.
Mrs. Zouella Bacond won high score.
Al the conclusion of the games delicious
refreshments were served.
Mrs. Clyde Stokes will be hostess to
the next meeting Of the Club.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23

College. She is a senior at Belhaven
this year.
Mrs. Ida Henderson shopped in Jack
son Friday.
Mrs. Guy Collins Of Canton, spent
Wednesday with Mrs. Bertha Cowsert.
Corp. Francis Cowsert spent a few
days last week with friends here. He
has been stationed at Fort Benning, Ca,
for some time but has been on maneuv-
ers in Tennessee for several weeks.
Mrs. Claud Mcdaniel and son, Ed, Wis
tied relatives in Jackson last week.
Friends of Mrs. Susie Dent will regret
to hear that she received a severe burn
last week, caused from splitting a kettle
Of scalding water on her foot and leg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Donald spent
Thursday in Jackson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-23
T TO

No. 6663.-Letterfs OF Administration
having been granted this day by the
Chancery Court of Holmes County. Mis-
sissippi, to the undersigned upon the
estate of Mark Love, Deceased, notice
is hereby given to all persons having
the same to the Clerk of said Court for
probate and registration according to
law within six months from this date
or they will be forever barred.
This the 2oth day of August, 1943.
MARCUS LOVE, Administrator.
Evening star., 1943-05-19
He'd Call It-und Sprint

A few neWSpapermen, players who
had switched to civilian clothes
quickly. umpires, coaches and club
stand that bravely had warmed a
few frankfurters. Umpire Bill Nc
Gowan, who would have been great
comedian if he hadn't chosen a
tougher profession. was putting on
an act that ridiculed a National
League umpire's hammy gestures
and if nothing else it turned the
converse ton away from the weather.
Bill what would be your decision
If a catcher was chasing a foul ball
with two out in the ninth, the tieing
run on third and somebody in the
stands conks the catcher on the head
with pop bottle?" asked a sports
writer of MCGOWAN.
We'll, in the first place it wouldn't
happen" said MCGOWAN, neatly side
stepping the point. but if it did and
the catcher was waiting under the
ball and seemed certain to make the
catch I guess I'd call the batter out
and run for the dressing ROOM
Coach Clyde Milan of the Mats
posed problem for the 19-year vet
eran Of American League umpiring.
Suppose" said Clyde, "a couple Of
our infelders come in to the mound
to talk to the pitcher. Let's say the
third baseman takes the ball and
tells the pitcher to go and play third
base. Before anybody realizes what
has happened, the third baseman
gets on the mound and pitches to the
batter. who strikes out. What would
Won do in that case?"
Evening star., 1943-05-19

But Johnson, Spence and Vernon
have done little distance swatting.
Washington has blasted only one
home run in "a games, a Vernon
product, all of which would indicate
the current runs -batted-in situation
figures to be very temporary unless
the Messrs. Spence, Vernon and
Johnson start connecting more fire.
quently.
Meanwhile, the Mats are finding
their efforts to climb blocked by
weather. Twice stymied here, the
Mats were to tangle with the Browns
in doubleheader today, with Ewald
Pyle and Dutch Leonard each pur-
suing his fourth victory.
Wynn Pitches Tomorrow.
Yesterdays postponed game will
be played off on the Mats final trip
here In August and postponement
today or tomorrow would compli-
cate matters, for on Washington's
next trip here in July it will meet
the Browns in night game and
doubleheader in tWo-day stand.
The postponement also may delay
the debut of Milo Candini as a
starting pitcher, for Bluege is ex-
pecting to send Early Wynn against
the Browns tomorrow and employ
Alex Carrasquel in the night game
against the White Sox at Chicago
Friday,