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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Mrs. IVES Martin
Hostess Il Club

On July 27th Mrs. Yves Martin was
hostess to the Castalian Women's Club.
The devotional, Faith For Victory, was
given by the hostess. Song. Faith of
Our Fathers" by the club. Minutes
were read by Mrs. H.. Bouchillon, as
the Secretary, Mrs. H. Wilson, was
absent. In June we voted to can for
charity, so a jar was donted by each
member.
As it was time to elect new officers,
Mrs. B. Ingram was elected re~creational
leader and Mrs. Bouchillon secretary.
The time and place for the club picnic
was arranged. A guessing contest was
given by Mrs. Ingram. Mrs. H.. Bou-
chillon being the winner.
Mrs. Zettie Shcik rave a discussion
on India that was enjoyed by Mesdames
]. Henry, f. Taylor, NJ. Roby, H. Hath
cock, Sr., w. Martin, H. Bouchillon, q.
Sheik, l.. Busy, J. Watson, b. Ingram,
S. Williams, and Miss b. Williams.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Pvt. S. S. Owen
Writes From Texas

The following letter was received
from Pvt. S. S. Owen. who formerly
lived in Lexington where he was con
nected with the Southern Undertaking
Association:
Camp Barley, Texas
July Is, l943.
To My Friends in Holmes County,
Dear Friends:
| hope each one is enjoying this beau
tiful Sunday afternoon. We are having
a nice day out here. No shots to be
taken, no whistles blowing, Except for
chow. no formations, all make for a
nice day with US.
! think Of you often and wish that
! could see you. ! enjoyed every min
ute of my time with you. (nearly eight
years.. You were nice to me in lots of
ways and I will never forget you. 1
think | was able to ~sympathize with
you in times of trouble. Some have had
losses in their families since | left for
the Army, May LIST, 1943. and | sympa-
thize with you too.
| reported for service at Camp Shelby
May 1, 1913. After staying at Camp
Shelby two weeks | was sem to Med
ical Replacement Center, Camp Barley,
Texas. We were given three weeks
physical training and then entered
Clerks School for a period of nine
weeks. We are in school from eight
o'clock in the morning until five in the
afternoon. We nave studied, or will
study. most every record that has any
thing to do with soldiers, such as SER
vice records, personal records, pay
records, medical records, sick reports,
and a score of others. We will be in
school three more weeks and then we
will receive u assignments. We have
no idea where we may be sent.
My wife and baby join me in wish
ing for each of you the best of luck,
good health and happiness.
| would be glad to hear from any of
you.
Yours very truly,
SIDNEY S. OWEN.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Commissioner Thanks
Holmes County
Friends For Support

Keeping our highways open for vital
war transportation, day and night, is
the number one wartime job of the
State Highway Department according
to a statement by Sidney T. Roebuck,
highway commissioner from the Gem
trail district.
Pointing out that our modern system
of highways is a vital part of the ma
tons transportation system, Roebuck
said, w must keep our highways re-
paired and maintained, at all costs, in
order that vital traffic may continue to
move and so that we may all enjoy the
use of good roads after the war.
Even though all new highway con-
struction, except that deemed essential
by the War Department, has been STOP
ped, We find that it takes long hours
and hard work to secure the materials
and supplies necessary to properly
maintain our highways" continued Roe
buck, who added, at has been neces,
sary for your highway commissioner to
keep in constant contact with Federal
authorities in order to obtain priori-
ties for materials and he then has to
follow through in order to actually get
the materials"
Because of the unusual amount of
time required in this important work
it has been impossible for Commission
er Roebuck to personally see all the
voters in the Central District. In dis
cussing this, Roebuck said,
i am deeply grateful for the interest
of my friends in Holmes County in my
re-election as highway commissioner.
Their fine spirit of cooperation is very
gratifying to me and shows that they
understand the problems requiring my
constant attention that our highways
may be fully used in the war effort
and properly maintained for our use
after the war"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Dennis Murphree
Makes Final Appeal

Lieutenant Governor Dennis Murph
rec, Sc years old, who has had "a years
experience in the legislative and execu'
tive branches of Mississippi's govern
ment, issued a final appeal this week te
voters to give him a promotion"
The former Pittsboro editor, father
of three daughters and a son in the
Armed forces, pledged that if elected
he will make Mississippi one of the
best governors in the 1876 years his.
tory of our state"
II have been honest, faithful and dill
ligent in the service of the people,
said Lieutenant Governor M~urphree
who served Is months as governo,
prior and subsequent to the death OF
Governor Henry Whitfield. "An this
time, | nave occupied second place
played second fiddle, eaten at a second
table. During all this time, l have never
received enough salary to even pay my
expenses"
Declaring he is making my last
campaign for governor" Mr.. Murphree
advocates a series of things designed
to aid the people. These include:
Retention of homestead exemptions,
increase teachers and school bus OPP
orators pay, establishing a teachers
retirement plan, educate returning
soldiers free, provide men in the armed
forces with postwar jobs with constru-
ction of a vast network of farm-to-mar-
ket roads, increase old age pensions,
expand the tuberculosis hospital at
Magee and provide facilities for in
curables.
He also advocates devoting at least
SO, 900 900 of the treasury surplus to
the purchase of u. S. War Bonds "for
a rainy day and at the same time help
the war effort"
Credited by Gov. Paul B.. Johnson
with assisting him in the passage of
the free textbook bills, former Gov.
Murphree has been commended by lead
ers of all political faiths and beliefs
with aiding in the enactment of a num-
Der of progressive measures including
the one giving aid to crippled children.
"1n this, my last political campaign.
] plead with the people of Mississippi to
reward me and give me a promotion
which ! believe I deserve said Mr..
Murphree.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Father OF Durant
Woman Passes

David Griffin, n, passed away Mon
day in Kosciusko after an illness of
some time.
He was the father Of Mrs. J. S.
Rhyme, of Durant.
Funeral services were held at Liberty
Chapel cemetery at four o'clock Tues
day with the Rev. Williams officiating.
Surviving are two daughters and six
sons: Mrs. Rhyme, Durant; Mrs. j. B.
Woodward, New Orleans; >Laster, Doc,
Earl, Caverth, Marrying, and Plummer
Griffin.
Three sisters and two brothers also
survive: Ola, Mary and Lily Quen.
Edgar and William Griffin.
Pallbearers were: Robert Steen,
Herbert Brooks, Lee Davis, John Jenk-
ins, Earl Edwards, and Rayner Balls,
all of Kosciusko.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
SolIie R. McLeIIon
In WAAC At Doytono

DAYT0NA BEACH, Fla. July 3d.
AS the first step in preparation for a
military job, Auxiliary Sallie r. Nc
Lellan of Route 2, Durant, Miss, began
her basic training upon her arrival at
the Second Training Center of the
Women's Army Corps.
Her first three days of active military
duty were spent at Tent City where she
lived in a wood and canvas tent. She
was issued her uniform and equipment,
given aptitude and physical examina-
tions. After an interview, she was
classified for an Army job that will re-
lease a soldier for combat duty.
Auxiliary Mcclellan was then trans
ferred to the cantonment area where
her formal training began with classes
and drill. There, with a company of
approximately $50 women, she lived
army style in a two-story pine barracks.
Beginning her day with ~reveille she
finds much to keep her busy until lights
out at $3.50 pm. Basic studies include
classes in military methods and pro-
cedures, military discipline and cour-
tesy, the branches Of service and first
aid. Physical training and close order
drill keep her in good trim.
High spots in any WAAC's day are
mess calls, mail calls, and the ceremony
of retreat at 4:30 pm. AT retreat the
companies and the band march in for
nation on the parade ground, stand at
attention while the flag is lowered and
then pass in review before post Off
cials.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
'CRIPTION $500 PER YEAR
Ransom {. AIdih
10 Address Farmers
AT Livestock Show
Noted Agricultural
Leader Will Speak
At 200 Aug. l3

Ransom Z. Aldrich, president of the
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation,
will bring a message of Importance to
Holmes county farmers Friday after
noon, August 18th, at two O'Clock at the
twelfth annual livestock show in Lex
ington.
Mr.. Aldrich stays in Washington a
great deal of the time fighting for
legislation that will benefit the farmer.
He is well versed in the needs of Mis-
sissippi agriculture and will undoubted-
ly bring a message of interest to
Holmes county farmers.
Something of Mr.. Aldrich's back
ground may be of interest to our read
ers:
the third generation in the old
Aldrich home which was built in
1S41. Upon graduation from the com-
mon schools of Benton County, he en-
tered the Training School at the Uni
versity of Mississippi and was gradua-
ted from Mississippi State College in
the School of Agriculture in 1915. Fol-
lowing his graduation, he returned
home to engage in farming.
Early in 1918, Mr.. Aldrich volunteer
ed in the military service of his coun-
try, but he was reelected by the govern
INIT. Soon thereafter he was accepted
by his childhood sweetheart and he mar
ried the girl of his youthful choice.
Following the declaration of war, the
government changed it's mind and in
Quoted Mr.. Aldrich for service on May
10, 1918. He served as Second Lieuten-
ant-Officers Training School, Camp
Gordon, Ca, until his discharge in May,
return to Mississippi, Mr.. Aldrich en-
gagged in a wide variety of activities. He
was the first and has been the only
president of the Mississippi Livestock
association which was organized in 1925
In 1896, he was a member of the COM
munity committee of the AAA and
chairman of the county committee Of
the AAA. He served for years as a
member of the county School Board
and for a number of years has been
serving as a member of the State Farm
Debt Adjustment Committee.
He served four years as president
of the Mississippi State Alumni Assoc
citation, the only men in the history of
the institution to be nonored with so
long a term. He is director of the Ok
ford Production Credit Association and
a member of the North Central Mississ-
ippi Soil Conservation District.
Mr.. Aldrich has served since 1886 as
a member of the Board of Trustees of
the Institutions Of Higher Learning of
Mississippi.
In 1887 he was elected president of
the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
and since that time farm organization
has commanded most of his attention.
The organization has grown from a
membership of 1900 the year before he
was elected president to $4,000 members
in 1912.
Mr.. Aldrich is also a member of the
Board of Directors of the American
Farm Bureau Federation.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Saddle Horses Will
Not Cunter In Night
Show AUGUST 18th

Horses entering the fifth class of
competition (Holmes county only in
the night show Friday, August 18th,
to be held in connection with the
twelfth annual livestock show in Lex
ington on that date will not be re-
CURED to %canter, according to a report
by officials.
A large number of horses are owned
by Holmes county people that have not
been trained to canter. Thus by popu-
lar demand the competition in this class
will be limited to walk, and running
walk or fox trot.
Ben Howell, Of Memphis, has been
secured as the judge for the night
events. Howell is one of the best known
judges in he south and his choice is
certain to be popular among those show
ing.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Red Cross
Honor Roll


Durhnt
Mrs. Clyde Stokes, Mrs. w. H. Counts
Mrs. X. Van Keuren, Mrs. Marcus Love,
Mrs. Gordon Allen, Mrs. Sam Moss, Mrs,
J. o. Lanfair, Mrs. Carl Drake, Mrs
Bill Burnley, Mrs. A. l.. Stevens, Mrs.
Louis Longinotti, Mrs. Cora Taylor,
Mrs. w. P. Taylor, Mrs. J. ]. Smith,
Mrs. Carl Crider, Mrs. J. r. Joyce, Miss
Kathryn Parkinson, Miss Sara Elliott.
Pickens
Mrs. T.. J. S~pengler, Mrs. j. F. Will
burn, Mrs. Julia Bridgforth, Mrs. r. M.
Bridgforth. Mrs. w. H. Hoover, Mrs. c..
". Maxwell, Mrs. b. II. Maxwell, Mrs.
J. Tibbs, Miss Minnie Pierce, Mrs.
Louise Mcpherson, Mrs. C.. M. Anderson,
Mrs. Ed Zeigler, Mrs. Hood May, Mrs.
Robert Cohoon, Mrs. T. J. Horton, Miss
Matte May Hart. Mrs. r. Gordon, Mrs.
s. d. Simpson, Mrs. J. f. Maxwell.
West
Mesdames Walter Brock, Y. c. Alex
ander, Tom Brock, NJ. W. Holmes, c. A.
Autry, w. d. Brock. NJ. S. Rogers, Daisy
Stevens, Misses Sara Thomas, Jean
Hand and Marjorie Hathcock.
Tchula
Mesdames Shields, Baine, o. w. Nix
on, James Cunningham, Sam Foosei
James Allen, w. w. Gwin, s. NJ. Cox,
w. Z. Marshall, w. NJ. Unger, II. H. San
ders, p. NJ. Smith. C. r. Hamlin, Eggle-
ston, Lamson, Vol Bailey and Miss Ha-
- na,la,v .aI Mr. Va IA InpaS
Goodman
Mesdames W. A. Thomas, C. A. Han
sen. Sally Doty, w. J. Hollum, J. T,
SHELTON, w. +. Schrock, |. u. Donald, J.
d. Neaves, j. H. Browning, ]. B.
Browning, Bessie Doty, d. X. Gulledge
and Miss Carrie Mae Taggart.
Lexington
Mesdames N. Sehur, Flora Herman,
n. B. Hooker, Walter Hooker, Geo.
Patterson, w. H. Roach, r. O. Duke,
=. r. Smith, Mamie S. Dyson, G. G.
Ash, A. M. Pepper, c. A. Moore, H.. L.
Nichols, Nick Walker, Jewell Jarrett,
Daisy Griffin, Bess Hall, Irene Money,
Patterson, Kit Povall, Sidney Rhyme,
II. E. Blake, Paul Koran, Fannie Lum-
pkin, b. SETTLER, A. Jacobson, Morris
Herman, f. r. Trotman, L. B. Gill
land, Leroy Paris, j. B. Walton, W. b.
Kenna, A. P. Shepherd, Sr, Sue Woods.
e. O. Sudbeck. Perry Strickland, Len
ME Herring, W. L. Holder, Claude Roll
lins, Guy Holder, Ray Gelston, Admois
Rutledge, /. W. Carson, |. R. King, II.
Warner. E. w. Ellison, w. H. Sharp, W.
II. Roach. Misses Edith Mcdaniel, Agnes
McDodd, Patsy McDade, of New Or
1eans, La, Julia Watson, Viola Lind
holm, Elizabeth Heinrich, Mayme Hen
rfch, Julia Heinrich, Jeffie Lou Jones,
Minnie Jordan, Pearl Latham, X. NJ.
Mcleod, Meta Moore, Vernice McNeer,
Agnes McDade, Chris Rutledge, Ann
amt Davis, Miss Dot McBee.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
l Dept. Arc'
NuzurinA n'''.u

Rev. W. j. Blackmon reports a good
spiritual revival with Rev. j. C. Dobson.
The Lord truly met with us from night
to night, and many souls received help
and encouragement. The offering for
the Evangelist was easily raised, also
the Evangelist raised for the pastor
over -four hundred dollars as payments
on his new car. We sure do appreciate
the liberal donations that came in from
our many friends of Durant.
We praise God for the way He is
blessing our church and our people.
There abides a spirit of unity and love
among our people.
We cordially invite all the un-
churched people of Durant to be with
US in our services. Sunday School,
9:45; Worship service, 11:0O; Evening
service, S;15.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Roland PovoII Rhyme
Promoted To Rm2c

Roland Povall Rhyme, son Of Mrs,
Sidney Rhyme, has been promoted to
radioman second class from third class
in the u. S. Navy, his many friends
will be glad to hear.
Roland entered the service July Z,
1912, and sailed for overseas duty on
January /, 1943. He is now somewhere
in the southwest pacific. He has seen
service on Guadacanal and had many
thrilling experiences since entering the
service.
After completing three years at Mis-
sissippi State College Roland entered
the service as an apprentice seaman
and was ent to San Diego for his boot
training. His friends will be delighted
to hear of his advancement.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Mrs. w. B. NicoIs Honors
Miss Pearl MCGEE

Mrs. W. B. Nicols entertained with
a lovely luncheon at the Hotel Coffee
Shop last Wednesday in honor of Miss
Pearl McGee's birthday.
0ut-of-town guests were; Mrs.
Sallie Torrance of Aberdeen, Mrs. Charlie
Moore of Biloxi. and Mrs. jamie Barth
of Tampa, Florida.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Mike Conner Concludes
Seven Week Campaign

Afetr a brief, seven-week campaign,
shortened on purpose so as not to de-
tract too much from Mississippi's war
effort, Mike Conner stands ready to
accept the judgment of Mississippi's
voters next Tuesday.
He has lain at the feet of the peo-
| pie his program for the four uncertain
years ahead. He has called attention to
the accomplishments of his previous
administration. He has asked for the
privilege of picking up where he left
off.
Mike Conner has engaged in no mud
singing. He has answered charges OF
| the opposition, but has answered them
with logic and facts and not wild hys-
terra.
He has given the people Of Mississip-
pi his frank, honest opinions about
present conditions and those likely to
develop in the future.
He has pledged:
l.. To fight for states rights and
white supremacy.
2. To use the powers of the govern
or's office in the enforcement Of laws
and equal administration of justice.
3. To recommend enlargement Of per-
sonnet and facilities for the prevention,
treatment and control of diseases, and
safeguarding of public health.
4. To recommend adequate provision
for the proper and useful instruc-
ton Of our children and young people,
- r.. AZ. .t,a,nots.p .f adntt t1itar-
acy.
5. To promote the development of our
institutions Of higher learning, to
place more emphasis on p%ratical and
technical training to equip u students
for the business Of earning a living.
6. To fight for greater appropriations
for the aged. incapacitated, and help
less, including dependent children, the
blind, md the crippled.
z. To recommend more and better
hospital facilities for citizens who are
sick--free for those who are unable
to pay for it.
8. To labor and cooperate in every
way in receiving back into our midst
the soldiers from the front, to help
them become readjusted to civilian life.
to enact a rehabilitation program for
those who are in need Of it.
Q. To do everything in his power to
improve the present sales tax system,
and if possible, to relieve the retailer
Of the duty of collecting it.
10. To fight for reduced costs in
state government, so as to enable the
sasopi~ 60 meet easier their current and
future federal obligations brought on
by the war.
II. To induce the legislature to ham
die carefully and wisely" the prob
lens Of an overlooking treasury.
IL. To help promote the development
Of Missi,sippi's oil and other mineral
resources.
IL. To discuss with farming, dairying,
and livestock representatives a state
wide program for the better marketing
Of their products, and to plan a system
Of farm-to-market roads.
Those are 10 of the most important
points Mike Conner has discussed with
the people of Mississippi. They are i'm
portant now, and will be even more i'm
portant in the years ahead.
On the basis of his past record, on
the basis of his proven ability and
judgement. on the basis of the best
interests for Mississippi as n whole,
and not individuals or individual groups,
Mike Conner has asked to be returned to
the governors office.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Baptist Church

Church School, 9.45 am.
Morning church service, 1915 am.
B. T. u. 700 o'clock pm.
Evening service, 500 pm.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
ksNsssr-H
HAZEL
EYES
BY Hazel Brannon
PRAYER

Let no day pass in which | do not pray
A prayer of thankfulness for all that's
mine
For all the happiness that comes my
way
For everything I've known that's good
and fine.
Let no day pass in which | do not pray
A silent prayer, remembering the sad
And hurting things that too have been
my lot,
Which made my heart more pure, my
life less bad.
Let no day pass in which do not raise
Ny voice in humble gratitude and
praise
For all experiences-both good and bad.
Whether they caused me pain or made
me glad!
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
TchuIo Boy Promoted
To Corporal Runks

Oscar Brown has received a letter
from his son., Pfc. Lamar Brown tell
ing of his promotion to corporal. He is
serving in the African war sector.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
e" Bond SuIes For
County Listed

The quota for June in Holmes county
was $50, 81 Thus the county met only
Sill percent of it's goal with a total
sale of s27,ols.75 in az" bonds for the
month.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Church

Morning service, 1900 Am. Sunday
There will be no evening service.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29

Mrs. V. J. Windberg of ~Indianola, Mrs.
J. L. Lundy of Greenwood, and Mrs. I.
F.. Steele of Lexington, we're week end
visitors of Mrs. Johnnie TartA
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29

Mussolini is out in Italy and the
Italians are a sadder but wiser people,
Once they acclaimed the arrogant
aggressive man who was going to de-
liver to them an empire, They applaud
ed his banditry in Ethiopia over a de-
~fenseless people. At that time they
we're afflicted with a disease Of get,
ting Something for nothing"
Now the Italians have learned that
you pay, one way or another, for every
thing you get in this world.
1t is a lesson that some of us In
America have not yet learned but
we will, sooner or later.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29
Patients At The Hospital

DR.. ". B. Hyde, Durant.
Mrs. Chester Killebrew, Tehula,
Mrs. F.. A. Johnson and baby girl,
Tehula, Rt. l..
Mr.. Boyd Sheppard, Tchula.
Mrs. Quitmaa II. Mott and baby boy,
Tchula.
Martha Taylor, Tchula.
Colored
C. ID. Phillips, Lexington, Rt. 5.
Fanny Jones, Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29

In this issue you will fiud many
advertisements from candidates, both
state and county. We ask our readers
to read what they have to say and go
to the polls on Tuesday to vote their
honest convictions.
There has been little interest in the
election this year due to the fact that
our citizens are more interested in the
war and the fortunes of their loved
ones in the service. This is but natural.
At the same time if we are good citizens
we will take the trouble to go to the
polls Tuesday and exercise our privi-
lege Of voting. The fact that we in
America have a free ballot is our only
guarantee of liberty. Only as we
exercise the right of the ballot to put
in office and remove from office can
wa have responsible Officials to run
our government, levy and collect our
taxes, and make our government what
we want ii to be.
The people in France did not care
about their right to vote.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. George Field and chill
dren of Jackson, spent the week end
with his parents, Mr., and Mrs. Graham
Field,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-07-29

MISS Betty LIN Watson IS visiting
her sister, Mrs. Merrill Eakin, at Eden
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry 0'Cain returned
Sunday after spending their vacation
in Indiana and Chicago. They were
accompanied home by Mrs. O'Cain's
sister, Mrs. Mabel Howell.