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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-26

WANTED New or used Cadillac so
Fleetwood body Send fun details in
cluding condition or tires. paint. model and
asking puce Write Detroit Times Box
A-3l6
WANTED or Al Chevrolet or Pontiac
Call Bill, Meirose Bill
WILL pay cash for draftees car. Ms
Cecil. PL 1913
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17
Hay and Livestock
Feed Short '43

The present outlook indicates a seri.
Gus shortage of hays and other livestock
feed for this year. Therefore, it is inn
portant at this time that all hay
meadows be clipped, says I. w. Carson,
county agent.
Weeds grately reduce yields Of hay
or seed and lower the quality. When
it is harvested with weeds, the hay is
hard to cure because of the high mois-
ture content in the weeds. If weeds are
are permitted to grow in hay, they re-
duce the crop since they take out mois-
ture and plant food in competition with
the pasture plants. Clipping the meadows
once or twice is a good practice every
year, but at the present time, it is a
great deal more important.
If you do not have suitable hay equip
ment to harvest your crop, rrange-
ments should be made as soon as pos
sible to either purchase or make ar
engagements with your %neighbor for this
equipment.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17
Coli Show Will Be
Held This Year

Holmes county will hold its annual
brood mare and colt show this year
according to a decision made by the
colt show committee in a meeting Fri
day at the City Hall.
Henri p. Watson is chairman of the
committee this year and other members
are Max Scobey, d. Dundy, Wet Thur
mond, and William Ellis.
Meeting with the committee were
County Agent /. w. Carson, Assistant
County Agent w. r. Thompson, and Miss
Allene Mccormick, home demonstration
agent.
A thousand dollars will be offered in
prize money to work stock. beef and
dairy cattle, hogs and poultry exhibitors.
Added emphasis is going to be given
to All Club beef and dairy calves and
to poultry exhibits. Not only is Holmes
county becoming a livestock county, but
great strides are being made in poultry
and egg production, and it is felt that
emphasis should be given to these de-
partments.
The time set for the show is August
18th, after the crops are laid by and
before cotton picking time, therefore,
everyone will be in a position to attend
this annual event and at the same time
bring their exhibits.
Further details concerning show will
be given later.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17
Men Over 81 Released
To Essential Activities

State headquarters of selective ser.
vice announced today that many hun
dreds of men in the armed forces who
less han thirty-eight years of age are
applying for release from service. There
has been a apparent misunderstanding
on the part of man people which is
responsible for this.
Members of the armed forces under
thirty-eight years of age to be released
must prove that he was enormously
indicted, or that extreme privation,
hardship, and-or restitution is the re-
suit of his being in the armed forces,
or hat it is to the NATIONAL interest
that he be released. Colonel L. W. Long,
state director, stated that of the hun
dreds received each day practically
none, or relatively few at any rate, are
able to quaIify-but most all men who
are past the thirty eighth anniversary
of their birth, who apply to their COM
handing officers, are being released ia
essential activities.
1t is not necessary to see the State
Director of Selective Service about
these matters. Any application for re-
lease must be initiated by the soldier
with his commanding officer. "Each
case is reviewed on it's record only, SC
that personal interview will not accom-,
plish anything" stated Col. Long.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17

n War Bonds should mean
RS something more to you than
just "a good sound invest
ment." Figure it out yourself.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17

To the People of Holmes County and
Central Middle District of Missis-
sippi:
| acknowledge with greatful appreci~
alton the splendid vote received at your
hands in 1895 for the same office to
which ! aspire.
l promise a safe, and efficient ad-
ministration of the office, based on the
knowledge and experience acquired by
having served in the following capaci-
ties:
Former Sheriff and. present Sheriff;
Veteran of World War l; Member Of
Newton County Bar; Former member
of the Mississippi Legislature from New
ton County; Member Of American be-
gion, Masonic Lodge, and Baptist Church.
In order that every Mississippian may
understand definitely my attitude rela-
tive to the duties and responsibilities
of the office, l suggest for your con-
sideration, several vital and essential
measures of official service, which
propose to endeavor to accomplish.
/. Full utilization of the railroads,
especially during the emergency.
2. Thorough investigation Of all petit
lions for franchises.
3. Strict supervision and regulation
of Common Carriers for the convenience
Of the public.
4. Distribution Of Load between che
existing Common Carriers to prevent
destruction Of improved highways.
On acocut of limited finances and time
in which to see you personally. l re-
specially solicit your vote and influ-
ence.
Your for service,
JOHN T. SMITH,
Candidate for Public Service Commits
sioner Central District Of Mississippi.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17

Mike Conner, candidate for governor
of Mississippi in the August primary,
%oun that o. ID. Lopez, Sheriff Of
Scott county, had been selected as State
Manager of his campaign. State head
quarters will be opened in Jackson in
the Bate Building on Roach Street just
off Capitol Street.
Mr.. Lopez, a native Of Scott county,
is a noutstanding citizen Of East Missis-
sippi and his family have been prom
inent in the civic and political ife Of
Scott and Newton counties for three
generations.
The citizens Of Scott county have hon
ored Mr.. Lopez on numerous occasions,
electing him county superintendent of
education -four times and sheriff Of
Scott county three times.
Throughout his years Of public SER
vice, Mr.. Lopez has exerted his every
effort to advance the educational, re-
ligious. and economic interests Of his
county and state. He has reared and
educated seven children, five daughters
and two sons, one Of whom is now serv-
ing in the armed forces on foreign soil.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17
Miss Ruth Gorcio Speaker
At District B. 7. y.
Convention

Miss Ruth Garcia, native or Argentina,
at present . student at Blue Mountain
College, will be guest speaker ct the
District B. T. u. Convention messing
at Durant, June %. Miss Garcia ID ~
attractive speaker and will have In
teresting human interest stories to tell
Of her native land. In addition to Hiss
Garcia's message other interesting 1sA-
lures will make the program. The meet
ing will begin at 900 pm. and close
with a night session. with an inter-
mission for fun and food from $50
to TOO.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17
Southern Farm Market

During the second week in June pota-
to loading decreased in Florida, Ala
bama, and Louisiana, while the Georgia
and South Carolina harvest was in full
,wing and North Carolina movement
just beginning, according to a report
from the Food Distribution Admin
istration. Prices held at ceiling levels.
Snap beans moved in volume from Geor-
gia, South Carolina, and Mississippi,
with prices steady to weak; North
Carolina movement increased; first Vir-
ginia carlot shipments were reported.
More Florida wtermelons moved at rela-
lively high prices; first Georgia ship
ments are about a week off. A few
south Georgia cantaloupes were trucked
out. Green corn reached peak loadings
in Alabama, with light to moderate for
warnings from Georgia and Florida. Mis-
sissippi was an important source of to-
mato shipments as good quality offer
ings increased. The small amounts of
Georgia and South Carolina peaches
are bringing prices considerably above
a year ago.
Livestock markets were sharply lower
on heavy hog receipts, steady to weak
on spring lambs as the season advanced.
and about steady on extremely light
cattle supplies. Part of the dip in hog
prices was recovered towards the end
of the week when tops were: south
eastern soft hog area $14.0O, Nashville
1885, Louisville $14.10, Richmond $l3.-
40, North Carolina and Virginia cash
hog buying stations $13.2O-$13.60. Clos
ing spring lamb tops were: Virginia
auctions $3.50, Nashville $15.75, Louis
Vile SIG. The first outbound shipment
of the year was reported from North
Carolina. The weeks nominal top on
slaughter cattle ranged around $15.Ot
in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama; and
$16.OO-$16.25 in Tennessee and Ken
lucky.
Eggs were stronger on fairly light re
ceipts. Large White Grade A egg
|, brought producers around Scale a doz
en- at markets in States along the At
: lantic seaboard. Except for hens, whicl
were lower on increased receipts a
some markets, live poultry prices re
NAMED firm at celEng levels. NHoo
A hens delivered in Raleigh brought 20
25c a pound, Richmond 25c, Atlant
: 25Ac, Jacksonville 27c.
New crop southern alfalfa is no'
available in sufficient quantities to sup
: ply the demand Oats advanced sharpl
, during the past week; new crop south
ern offerings decreased, but some Geor
gia bulk oats brough s2-85c a bush'
in Atlanta. Trading in corn rename
: at a standstill due to lack of offering
K By-product feeds are still scarce wit
prices firm at ceiling levels.
i Cotton prices slumped early this weel
e but the loss was regained. New for
July futures closed on June IL at 2O.24
up s points for the week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17
Alters All Out" To
HeIp Prevent Accidents
And Fires On u. s. Farms

every accident and fire you prevent
Is another knockout blow to Hitler
Hirohito."
The foregoing is the battle cry OF
more than IL million All Club boys
and girls throughout the nation who are
call out" to make rural Amarica safety
conscious for victory. Enrolled in the
National All Farm Safety Activity, they
are impressing upon rural residents that
accidents and fires-which exact stagger-
ing annual losses in lives, labor, live
stock, and property on American farms
can be preventd. The 4-H'ers are
pointing out that extreme vigilance
should be exercised this year because
hundreds of thousands of inexperienced
helpers will work on the farms.
Among their recommendations to pre-
vent accidents and fires are to keep tools,
when not being used, in racks
dangerous animals in secure pens
electrical and mechanical equipment In
repair to install fire-fighting equip
ment establish fire lanes . mark
containers of inflammable and explos-
i've LIQUIDS. In short, they are impress
ing upon farm people the Al principle
of the coordinated use of the Hands
Head, and Heart for Health.
Outstanding records of achievement
in this activity will receive honor awards
provided by the Mennen Company, which
include medals, special PLAQUES, 500
war Savings Bonds, and trips to tn
National All Club Congress in Chicago
The activity 10 being conducted, aloni
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17
Women Respond To-.

NJ. s. Dyson, Mrs. Sue Wood, Miss Chris
Rutledge, Mrs. Admoise Rutledge. m
j. W. Holloman, Mrs. w. T. Holder, ~.
Vernon King, Miss vernice McNsef'
Miss Clara Watson.
Pickens
Mrs. Bob Bridgforth, Mrs. James Mc-
kie, Mrs. Ella Presley. Mrs. R. Gordon,
Mrs. James Wilburn. Mrs. Eunics
Dickardson, Mrs. Dot Dickardson, Mrs.
Lee Crawford, Mrs. Louise MCPHERSON
Mrs. B. II. Maxwell, Mrs. w. Fl. Hoovof,
Mrs. Nell Ashcraft, Miss Euna Mont
gomery, Miss Ruth Maxwell, Mrs. Hill
larey Davis, Miss Laura v. Ingram, MRS.
Nell Anderson, Miss Minnie Pierce
Mrs. r. Cahoon, Mrs. Ed Zeigler, Mrs.
Hood May, Mrs. Murdoch, Mrs. Horton,
Mrs. j. Z. Maxwell, Miss Matte Mae
Hart, Miss Bess Admission, Mrs. G. "
Maxwell.
Mrs. Clyde Stokes, Mrs. w. H. Counts
Mrs. Kenneth Van Keuren, Mrs. Lena
Lanfair, Mrs. Gordon Allen, Mrs. Carl
Drake, Mrs. Jesse Manning, Mrs. Carl
Crider, Mrs. j. H. Hardin, Mrs. J. X.
Joyce, Mrs. II. L. Harrington, Mrs. ~.
p. Taylor, Miss Elizabeth Ramsey, Mrs.
A. L. Stevens. Mrs. Cora Taylor. Mrs.
w. b. Davis.
Goodman
Mrs. c. A. Hansen, Mrs. w. H. Hol-
lum, Mrs. Bessie Doty, Mrs. D. J. FordA
Mrs. I. A. Ousley, Mrs. Bob Fueate, Mrs.
Sally Doty, Mrs. s. F. Allen. Mrs. B. =.
Vaughn, Mrs. S. W. Lusk, Mrs. D. :.
G~ulledee.
West
Mrs. David Stevens, Mrs. n. J, John
son. Mrs. M. s. Rogers, Mrs. W. 7. HAad,
Mrs. Uric Alexander, Mrs. A. J. Stevens,
ST., Mrs. b. w. Cresswell, Mrs.. VI. L
Wright, Miss lear Hand, Miss Margery
Hitchcock.
Mrs. J.L .Sh ields, Mrs. H. ]. Batne,
Mrs. F. w. Darnell, Mrs. H. Schur, Mfs.
J.. c. Allen, Mrs. G. L. Lyon, Mrs. b. =.
Lamson, Mrs. James Cunningham. Mrs.
s. J. Foose, Mrs. W. w. Gwin. Mrs. O.
w. Nixon, Mrs. Wilbur Marshall, Hrs.
Byrd Jones, Mrs. T. M. Smith, Mfs. vi
Bailey, Mrs. G. Il. Hamlin, m. -
Jones, Miss Hazel Bailey, Miss Martha
Louise Turner.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17
The Home Front
Lower Meat Prices

A weekly digest Of news concerned with an important to tn ema
of Holmes County regarding developments on the home front
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17
BeIhuven AIumnue
Elect New Officers

ed at the Belhaven Alumnae meeting:
President: Mrs. Charles Swayze, Of
Greenwood; vice-president: Miss Gene
Hill, Brookhaven; Sec: Mrs. J. w. r
Norton. Jackson; Treas: Mrs. w. A
Bell, Jackson.
Mrs. Swayze is the former Elizabeth
Holmes, daughter Of Federal Judge Hol
mes Of Yazoo City and granddaughter
of the late Senator John Sharp Williams
Mrs. Swayze served as president O
the class of "a.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17

wrrh other wartime projects of product
ion and conservation, under the direct
ion OF the U. S. Department of Agri-
culture, State Agricultural Colleges and
county extension agents. The last
named will furnish full details.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17
Potients At The Hospital

Mrs. Eugene Cole, Durant.
Miss Matte B.. Kimery, Tchula.
Mrs. Jack Albert, Jr., Mobile, Ala.
Mrs. James Hester, Lexington.
Mrs. Sessions Povall, Lexington.
Mrs. J. T. Nicely, Durant.
Mrs. Percy Carl Taylor, Lexington.
Ernest f. Huffstatler, Lexington.
Calvin Moore, Lexington.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17

Camp Mccain at Grenada has given
some Holmes county farmers a market
for their bean crop that otherwise
would never AVE been picked this year.
Already over a thousand dollars has
been Melted from beans in and around
Durant. The farmers are paid $3.50
per bushel hamper for the beans by the
buyers. He transports them to Grenada
and guarantees them to be U. s.. grade
number one The buyer has to make
good any losses.
One farmer Melted only S4.37 for six
hampers of beans sent to Chicago so he
is well pleased to sell his beans locally.
By the time the Chicago market price
takes out commission, transportation
and carriage the seller only nets about
s1.75 OF a s2.75 market.
People in south Mississippi formerly
did not raise enough eggs for local con-
sumption. Eggs were brought in from
the midwest to feed Mississippi farm
families. Now since Camp Shelby at
Hattiesburg has been expanded farmers
in the locality are deriving a quarter
of a million dollars in revenue from
home grown eggs. The army buys most
Of the entire production.
While Camp Mccain is not quite half
as large as Camp Shelby it is still a
big market for eggs, chickens, beans
and other vegetables which Holmes
county farmers can and should produce.
An official high in naval circles in
Washington was in New Orleans last
week and expressed the opinion It will
be a matter of only a few months be-
fore a registration will be held for
women to determine available woman
power for industrial and military needs.
The recruiting program for women has
fallen far short of stated needs and
military authorities are of the opinion
that if IN won't volunteer other
means will be used to make us do what
the government asks.
Every effort is being made to open
Holmes County State Park right away
for the summer season. State Forestry
officials have apparently relented on
their stand that $500 must be in hand
before the park can be opened.
The only holdback now is hiring a
lifeguard. So if any of our readers
know a registered lifeguard who would
be interested in a full-time job at the
park we would be glad to have you con-
tact us and we will direct them to the
proper authorities.
Mr.. Charlie Knott is in charge of col
lecting money to establish q fund to
insure the continued operation of the
park. Enough will have to be earned
from the lake, boating, fishing and
swimming to pay the ~lifeguard's salary
at least. So if anyone wants to con-
tribute to that fund it will be appreci-
ated and help insure the continued
operation of the park after it Is opened.
People from all over the county and
from nearby Attala county enjoy the
facilities of the park and everyone
ought to be willing to contribute to its
support.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17

A. B. Archer, Jr, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. B. Archer, we'll know Cruger family,
has been appointed a battalion staff
sergeant at Culver Military Academy at
Culver, Ind, where he is attending
school.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-06-17

EYES

Candidates must qualify with the
secretary four months before the gem
eral election which is November 2 this
year.
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-22

That another ~ the conditions that has
the American civilian mutterng 20 himself
A feW months az food rationiuC meats.
processcd foods etc has illustrated all the
ingenuity Of The American woman.
WIN mounting budget % plague her,
and ceiling prices and point values swirlng
about her head she's kept her balance IN try
ing times knowing that the Army and the
Navy and the Allied Nations are being fed
That's "cgudtnu' She has accepted
chcerfuy But she had added her How
comes o." 20 the chorus because OF the beyyiI-
dcrug changes n point values for her foods
in tbo apparent success. OF Black Market opcr-
ations in certain sections, ard a failure To-
Understand Why sbc- can't have beef Whilc
The Western RANGES are aYercr0wded with
bCcf cattle.
There was the potato 'shortagc' In con-
trast was the spectacle ~ dumping of thou
sands of pounds Of potatoes Jn Queens New
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-22


- $ ==== =s=s== - y - - = = =. y
-lIA.-A bind poet Milton back ~ The seE-
cnj'gr'h century p'ined those INES IN
ftts ttr'tr-rrtt1t 'irtidiar Lost
Today hundreds "i thousands OF patriotic
but hc"iarred American ciFiAahs VINO are
trying :" keep up "ih The regulations gov
'rhihe i.'.f af.F l'es wonder whether Ny
Milton words af''. if''iF I"Heh up-'p-aate.
Eager 2" make every necessary sacrifice
for the "ar they are facing p'rpl'>|ng aitiI-
cill's In '-tiHE l' observe wartime ''EuIa-
TONS for Cfiiih7 winch. Wei intended as theE
may h' recall hisiatI!s T'"arh. we a." OF
uS .'' ''' u. CIRCLE
lh' '"H'-.n worse '"hi"HHa'H stems
from ~" "Hs..H-'0" scramble .''a'h conc
m'na7h.F ''.--# secs mat me s-'s are
'rah't 'N '.' 'I.''nF i''-' ',''E' '"',.' rt-
t'h "i 'h. needs "i ,i.' '.'t'.ah I"i.'a' '"1
hut despite ms patriot. '.sw, the average
'''ll.h .ta.f Ats CON" I" F'" many '' tir
CIVILIAN f'si.1i.hs with ii'" come
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-22

York city after they had been rejected by the
Navy as unfit with wise persons salvaging
the "condcmncd' tubcrs and selling them
And one ruling which had Victory Car
dcDcEs terlls. Nsh4pGd- patches HAIR from
their heads came from OPA concerning the
raising Of pigs and other livestock for ones
own use
The OPA ruled that such livestock could
not tr- trItcrrrCt Tor tt1G rUrser-s own use r
he was a non-professional farmer But as
usual this ruling was changed and the pet
pig became candidate for slaughter If GER
tain forms were filled out.
When the confusion of that one sunk in
some Of the toll-burdened gardeners added
TINS tfrC -t1r11rrtr-rrT v0cdbutdry-'
"0PA office for Pcrsccuting Americans
The supply of FISH diminished as fishing
fleets quit In protest against ceiling prices
and Senator Wiley of Wisconsin declared that
4. W. Ilr,t.
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-22

People Were Urged 10 Raise Their Own
Food" TO Help the War Effort. But When
Amateur Farmer Al Heckel Raised These
Beautiful Potential Pork Chops al Mountain
side. New Jersey, the OPA Ruled such Live
stock Could Not BE Butchered for His Own
Use. Then, A. Usual, This Ruling Was
Revised, to Permit Their Saughter-If
Flock of Forms Were Filled Out.
the OPA had plunged The canning industry
into a hopeless state of confusion"
And in the Kaleidoscope Of the confusion
worse confounded" the dizzy civilian saw the
no cuffs on trousers ban which was re-
scinded so far as it affects the short-legged
guy. the orders for use Of flashlights and
portable radios in civilian dcfense-wth
no storage batteries obtainabe.
Despite rising blood pressure. the aver
age civilian had gone along to the best Of
his ability
Motorists. however who believe mis-
management rather than actual shortages
in gasoline and fuel oil responsible for
their headaches attempted 20 put the fin
ger on the sore spot 4
As president of the Automobile Club of
New York Inc, I appealed 20 the New
York delegation In Congress The solution,
as the motorists sac it lies I'm taking CON
l.. Ickcs who seems intent upon making
his predicted shortages come true
Automobile owners support any program
which assures the armed services OF al the
oil and gas they need But we copSsftf+b
unused t50K cars faiTUTc % use barge
transportation for the East as proof that
Mr. Ickes and others responsible for pro-
viding oil for tha2East haven't had their
eve ON the ball Aye believe a wartime
economy must pay intelligent attention 20
satisfying legitimate homc-front demands
for essential supplies
Americans know that the automobile is
a funnel through which passes virtually all
business expansion. Through the use of
motor -eaEs-Nast- residential districts -haHe--z
grown. Tremendous resort plants like At
lantic city. Miami and others on both
coasts have developed rapidly because of
gasoline
With the East starving for motor fuel
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-22

Mr.. GOttlieb has listed many OF the
regulations which are confusing to
civilians. Has ne missed any that have
come to your attention? He can he
reached at this address:
Automobile Club of New York,
Hotel Pennsylvania, /, New York City.
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-22

Walk and Save Cas-" Urged Petroleum Gar
ckes. Then the OPA Rationed Shoes, Which
Ieafft an Orgy of business for the Stores
he Day Before and the Day After Each New
,oupon Came Due. Mr.. & Mrs. Public Grinncd
That Is, Until They Discovered That
Junior and Little Alice Kicked the Toes
Out of a Pair of Rrngues in Three
Weeks. They Began to Ask:
How Come"
many of those great businesses virtually
have come TO a standsNll. And that
condition draws attention TO a phase Of
the anti-inflation fight which is worth
considering. Gas and rubber restrictions,
it was pointed out, would keep people at
home and force savings TO be applied
10 their taxes.
With their revenues cut almost TO
the vanishing point, taxes which the
Government might have collected from
the resorts are lost
And reports 10 the Automobile Club
strengthen our determination TO keep up
the fight to keep automobiles on the
road as an essential element in civilian
wartime economy.
one Of the reports is that Pennsyl-
vania crude oil refneries have cracked"
the petroleum for lubricants-and burned
ne by-product gasoline because of a lack of
forage space or means OF getting it to
.arved East Coast market
Stories like that have given emphasis to
le confusion worse confounded" picture that
as the average civilian groggy.
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-22
By WILLIAM J. GOTTLIEB.
resident. Automobile Club nf New York

"W'h rum upon ruin rout on rout
Confusion Morse Conf4unded
THE- l..aI poet Milton hack ~ the sev-
4 cnto,r'h century pcnued those lines IN
A-it-s- -ftr5t7-rrf-t-ri PARADISE Lost.