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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16
CLUB NOTES
Sergt. ELS
 Wed Saturday

Miss Joan Fairfield Planning, daughter of Mrs. Edward r. Fan. ming, and the late Mir. Fan. ming. Larchmont, N. F.. became tho bride of Setgt. Francis Harding Els U. 6. Army. son of Mrs. Leon M. Mitchell, Wildwood avenue, Satur. day morning at il o'clock at St Aueustines church, Larchmont. in . ceremony performed by Rev. Win. cent ]. Mcshane.
 The bride, presented in marriage by her brother. Lieut.. Edward r. Planning. was attlred in a ciel blue afternoon dress Of silk crepe. The pink roses whieh trimmed her lace Juliet cap were repeated in her cas- cade bouquet.
 Miss Elizabeth Tanning. sister of the bride. served as maid of honor, wearing a yellow silk crepe dress and a lace cap trimmed with yellow roses which were also rec peated in her cascade bouquet. Pfc Charles Bigone, Jr, Q. S. Army Jersey City, N. J., was the best man. Guests from Wilmington, Del, Phil. adelphia. Penn. New Jersey. Mount Vernon, W. Y., New York city, West Hartford and Waterbury were ush. cred by Armand Provost, Waterbury, an uncle of the bridegroom.
 Following the ceremony a re- ception was held at the home of the bride. Mrs. Planning receiving in a grey dress, black accessories and a corsage Of orchids. Mrs. Mitchellchose dusty pink and white costume with an orchid cor sage.
 When the couple left for a wed. ding trip. the bride was wearing Q red and blue ensemble and a red rose corsage. They will later re. side In Boston. Mass, where Sergt. Els is stationed.
 The bride is a graduate Of Katherine Gibbs school and is a member of the Junior section of the Larchmont Women's club. Sergeant Els was graduated from Crosby high school and the Wharton School of Finance. University of Pennsyl- vania, Philadelphia. Pa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16

Mfr. and Mrs. Lester Brooks, Uni. ty street, have returned to their home after spending 6 vacation at Watch Hill, R, I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16
800 PERSONS ATTEND
 BLOCK DANCE EVENT

More than 800 persons attended the block dance last night held on Pearl street from 7,So to io;so. nn' der the eo-sponsorship Of the Pearl Street NelghboTh0od house and the City Park department, ynieo ha' T0ne and hiS oEeehslFa pleyed gog dancing, with Voeals by Jimmy Raks0. Traffle was under the sllps eVYision of 0fIleeT willard Matthews and an auKillary police squad,
 The next block dance will be held Friday evening, location to be ans n0uDeed later, It will Do e0ssponT s0Fed by the se0Vlll Recreation association,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16
Junior Luther
 League tO Meet

The Junior Luther League of llon Lutheran church will hold it's Aug. ust meeting in the social rooms oi the church on Friday evening, Aug. ust l8, beginning at 7:30. Plans VIII then be made for fall events. the president. Evelyn Larsen, said to- day,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16
-: OOCIE Y
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
a,asne Asorrts os NauRatuck.

Also. Misses Alice May oraveline, Lois panRweil. Anna Connolly. Mar earet Healy, Ann Danafer, Pauline Patrick. Helen smith, Alice May naYna, Anne Byron. Pearl Graves, Kathleen Faealy. Evelyn Graves, al of Waterbury and Mrs. Arthur An- aerson of New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

The open house tournament ol the Cornell bridge club, conducted by Mrs, John c. MoriaFty. SO Linden street, was held last night wlul these winners: Mrs, Henry Alleil and Mrs, John MoriaFty, .seai Thomas Edwards and Mrs. William Myers. .560.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16

Following an unannounced wedding trip the couple will leave for Cali foTnia. Sergt. Grimes is n graduate Of wilby High School and his bride is a graduate of Waterbury catholie high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-16
BINGO AND SOCIAL

4 blngo party and social will be held Thursday at 2 D. m, ln tle parish hall of st, ceellias Chnrchl Mrs. Charles M0sgroYe and Mrs, Leopoldina Merkle will be in charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Art NeedIework Reduced

II Rayon More Living Room Pillows, cotton filled,
peach color. Less than y price. Now ------ CSC
l Model Picture, winter scene, mahogany finished
frame. 11xl4 inches Was 81 Now SO
l Needlepoint Bench Piece, design finished in wool
on cotton canvas 27x61 inches Was s21. Now, SIS
? Need,epoint Pieces design finished in wool
cotton canvas. 36x36 inches Were so. Now, S13
Needlepoint Piece, design finished in wool on cot
ton canvas. 36X36 inches. Was $11 so. Now So
/ Model Baby Sacque; white spun rayon with col
orsd embroidery and blue trim. Was S. Now SO
Model Baby Saeque. cotton serge with colored en-
broidery and pink trim Was SIS. Now ----- 50
l Model Baby Kimona, cotton outing flannel with
pink trim. Was 81. Now -----------. 81
/ Model Baby Sacque, of cotton serge with colored
embroidery and pink trim Was $3.50. Now s2.25
l Model Set of Three Cotton Outing Flannel Bibs,
pink with white appliques. Was 81. Now---$275
W&L-Art Needlework Seventh Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Tate busting Mops, SOC
Less than !, price

Less than u price
SIS chemically treated all-wool dust mops complete
with handles.
2 Cardboard and Wood Wardrobes Were So SO,
Now S498
l Metal Tool Box. Was 50 Is Now ---- S1.25
] Six one Combination Wood Ladder. Less than
J.. price Now $500 - S295
Wood Serving Or Invalid Trays. Less than u
price Now 49, 1850 $50 - $1,000 CSC
Wood Wall Shelves, walnut finish. Were LAB.
Now --------------- -~--------.- ----------- CSC
l Masonite Double door Wardrobe, large size. Was
s3450. Now ------------- $11.25
4 Metal Ammunition Boxes. Less than u price.
Now ---------- SOC
30 Metal Bond Boxes. Less than Il price. Now.
CSC and s1.25
so tubes CauIking Compound. Less than a price
Now ---.--------- ------- Csc
l White and Notified Toilet Seat. Was SIS IS. Now,
1885
so Humydroles for the refrigerator. Less than L
price Now 25c
IS pairs Bookends, metal and wood Less than y
price Now - - 49, Csc
Kitchen Step-stools black and white wood fin
ished. Less than p price Observation-Disclosures S1.95
l Lunch Kit. Was Sl45. Now --------------- 75c
Metal Top Stove Ovens Less than Il price CSC
W&L-Housewares Eighth Floor
Express Elevator Service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Fur-trimmed Coots Reduced

Black dyed Persian Lamb trimmed Black Wool
Coats, sizes 1912, 2Ol2, 2212, 241a. Were s125.
Now including 20eo ax-------------------$ 105.60
Beaver trimmed Brown Wool Coat size AZ
Was $3.50. Now, including tax, ------------- $40
10 Bright Wool TOpcOats, interlined. Tan brown,
red kelly, blue, yellow. Sizes 10 to 10. Were $35.
Now S26
6 Master tailored Wool Suits, doomed in Great
Britain. Gray striped wool, sizes a. 10, 90 Were
$50 IS Now ------------------ $50
4 Master tailored Wool Casual Suits. Gold red
and brown or black checks. Sizes 10, II, IA, Were
W&L-Coats and Suits, Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Living, Dining Room Furniture Reduced

l Tufted-bac Lounge Chair with deep rose cotton
danask cover. Originally 1852. Now S95
1 Regency design low-back Chair, with beige
cotton cover. Originally 5000. Now s125
Victorian Chair, with blue cotton velvet cover
mahogany frame and casters on front feet Origi-
nally $3.50. Now---------------------- Sl24
Tufted- back Lounge Chairs, gray cotton tapestry
with floral design Originally s82. Now $3.50
Wing Chair with gold-coor cotton tapestry cover.
Originally $3.50. Now .------------------ $3.50
Beverage Table round with glass top and shelves
and blonde hardwood legs. Originally $3.50 Now
$3.50
l Victorian Love Seat hand-carved mahogany
frame with blue cotton tapestry cover with casters
on front legs. Originally 1925 Now ---- SPA
l Rattan-type Settee, with Manchu green frame.
rose cotton seat covers and rose-and green striped
back cotton cushions. Originally $685. Now, S3450
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Juniors Spectator Pumps
Were S695 $1.o5

40 pair junior misses spectator pumps, in brown
calf and kidskin open and closed toe styles Sizes
i'll the group: AAA 6, T. 712, 8, 8l2. 9; AA 512, 6,
81, T. 72 g. 81 9; A 6, So, T. III, 8. 8l2, g. AZ.
512, 7. Please bring your ration book that we
may detach the coupon.
W&L-ChildrenS Shoes Second Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Parchment Paper Lamp Shades Reduced

3, 19-inch floral print reflector type. y price.
Now --------------- --------------- S1.00
II. 19-inch decorated refector-type. Were 81 95.
5, 19-inch band decoration Were 81 90. Now SIPS
], l4-inch hexagon-shape. Was 81 so. Now $3.50
l, 16-inch hexagon Shape. Was $500. Now $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
chiIdren's Knee Hi Socks
Dining Room Furniture

2 Solid Mahogany Dining Tables, Duncan Phyfe de-
sign, with three extension leaves. Originally s86 So
Now ------------.--- --.-------------- $3.50
/ Solid Mahogany Dining Table Georgian design,
pedestal base, with all-and-caw feet and three
extension leaves. Originally $123 Now 49, $3.50
1 Duncan Phyfe Design Dining Table mahogany
and gum, with three extension leaves. Originally
s4s. Now Observation-Disclosures S29.75
/ Solid Mahogany Dining Table, sx-eg Hepple-
white design. Originally $50 so. Now $3.50
1 Credenza Buffet, solid mahogany. Six drawers
and two compartments. Originally sl125O. Now.
$3.50
Living Room Furniture
! Bareback Chair with green cotton tapestry
cover. Originally $3.50. Now $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23

IL, 10-inch, assorted styles. Were ST so. Now, S1oO
3, 12-nch bridge-style Were $3.50. Now $500
t. 12inch print, bridge-stye. Were $3.50 Now, $3.50
d. 14-nch decorated. z price Now - S1.00
e. 14-inch, book-design in border. Were $3.50.
9, 1e-inch band decoration y price Now. SI25
W&L-Lamps and Shades Seventh Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Misses Suits, $18 Were 1921!

Is checked and solid monotone suits in black brown
and navy. Labeled for fabric content. Sizes 10
to 49,
10 Rayon Faille and Wool Monotone Suits in navy,
brown and lilac, sizes 10 to 49, Were $685. and
rs Fitted and Boxy Lightweight Coats in wool tweed,
monotone and crepe. Red natural brown and
green; sizes 10 to Is. Were $1995 and more Now
$12.50
W8SL-Down Stairs Store, Coats and Suits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Boys Striped Basque Shirts
Csc We're Sis

65c We're y7.I5
100 knitted cotton shirts, sizes small, medium and
Jorge.
Knicker Suits in blue, gray, green and brown
labeled for fabric content. Sizes IA and u.s. Were
] Brown Prep Suit, labeled for fabric content
Size 20. Was s14s5 S795
Tan Cotton Gabardine Rancoat Size L. Less
than " price Now $3.50
W&L-Down Stairs Store, Boys Apparel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Mems Robes, $2.s5 We're IS

81 wrap-around robes with cord trim. Blue or
maroon cotton, sizes medium and large
Maroon Robes $3.50 spun rayon, $50 aralac),
sizes small, medium and large. Were $3.50. Now IS
IL McGregor Slip-over Jackets, tan cotton with
knitted collar and cuffs Medium size. Were $685..
Now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $295
W&L-DoWn Stairs Store. Mems Furnishings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23

10, were $685.. $3.50
7, were $685. Now -------- SI45O
AZ S22. 95 and more. Now $3.50
TO- were 500 rs and more Now - So so
7, were S3975 Now -------- S29.5
r. were s4975 Now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1928
W&L- Misses Dresses Third Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Fur Coots Reduced

Northern Back Dyed Muskrat, sizes 10 and IL.
Were 1884. Now --------- 1854
Northern Flank Dyed Muskrat, sizes IL to 16
were SSl6. NOW "a.
2 Sabe-dyed Waaby sizes IL and IA. Were s234.
l Northern Flank Dyed Muskrat, size IA. Was
1924 Now ------ S158s0
/ Southern Flank Dyed Muskrat, size IA, Was
Black-dyed Pony, size a. Less than !. price.
l Baum Marten dyed Skunk Jacket, size Is. Was
$500 Now -.-- s162
/ Two-skin Natural Iridium Platinum Fox Scarf.
Was 1854. Now 1854
. ...-.. Prices Include 200 Tar
W&L--The Fur Salon, Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Women's and Misses Dresses, SIS
Less than u price

black dresses with nahad trim Sizes 1871
l. o
to
rayon twill twope suit dresses gold red
w&I-D starss Store womensa dN1sssD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Juniors BIouses, 81 Less tina" II price

ITO cotton or rayon blouses in botl
and prints-all washable. Sizes 80 to
so Wool Sweaters cardgans and slip-on styles.
Red yellow, pink, blue and beige; sizes 80 to 80.
Were $685..
W&L-Junior Misses Apparel Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23

lssic and dressy styles. White, pastels
IS Lightweight Wool Goats and Suits, mostly classic
cut, some short toppers. Sizes to Is, dark coors
and pastes. Were s2e75 to s3s.75. Now SIS and $40
10 Gray Menswear Suits, two-piece, of pure wool.
Short fitted jackets and slim skirts; sizes to IS.
Were $685.. $40
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Misses Dresses Reduced

One and two-piece dresses, properly labeled for
fabric content Black, red, gold. green, blue brown
fuchsia and bege, sizes 10 to 20 in the group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Misses Sports Dresses, $5.95

Were H.95
IS rayon sports dresses. brown and dark green;
sizes IL to 20.
50 Novelty Wool Sweaters, Kelly, spice, black,
brown, lavender Sizes SO to 40. Were 1895. Now,
$3.50
IS Slp-on and Cardigan Sweaters, assorted colors.
All properly labeled for fabric content sizes SO to
40 Were SO 95 S2.95
50 California Wool Novelty knit Sweaters, maize,
s2.95
IS pairs Riding Brooches, brown or dark green cot
ton twill sizes % to 49, Were $685. Now S2.95
W&L-Down Stairs Store, Sportswear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Women's Formal
Dresses Reduced

10 Rayon Chiffon and Crepe Dinner Dresses, blue
rose and aqua Sizes 40 AZ, 49, to 22l2 Were $685.
and S25 Now -------------------------S $50
7 Long and Short Dinner Dresses, rayon lace and
chiffon in gray and aqua, sizes 10 to A Were
s2e75 and more Now --------- $3.50
W&L-Women's Formal Fashions, Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Wool FOOTE'S, 3 pai'' 81

Less than Y, price
so pairs of FOOTE'S to inside shoes for warmth
Sizes medium and large. 49, .>
w&L-Hosiery, Aisle IT, First Floor. ~----,-~--,----
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Six Days Left to Buy-Seven
Left to MaiI-Your Christmas
Gifts in November
Women's Dresses, 80 so

80 rayon crepe dresses, prints and pastels with
and AZ; 1872 to 242.
IL Rayon Crepe Dresses mostly prints, pastels
Sizes IS to 20. a and A. Were $685. and more S
Now
W&L--Women's Dresses, Third Floor. S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Misses Sports jackets, $8.45

al Atwood sports and ski jackets in purple, green,
aqua, brown, blue. Sizes IL to 10.
? Stacks Suits of 800 spun rayon 20To wool.
Brown, navy, green or wine Sizes II to 90 Were
$685. Now - 1915
Wool Jersey Boleros in brown only. Sizes II to
90 Were SlO95 Now ------- S8.15
Wool Jersey Stacks in brown only. Size 16 Were
SlO95 Now $685.
Al Wool Tweed Sports Jackets in aqua, blue, gold.
brown. Sizes IL to 10. Were Sl395. Now S7.45
43 Wool Sports Goats in tweeds and stripes. Gray,
red, brown Sizes II to 90 Were s3975. Now, $24.75
W&L-Sportswear, Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-23
Garter Belts, SOC

Less than Y price
rs tearose rayon garter belts with synthetic elastic
garters. Sizes medium and large.
W&I-Down Stairs Store Underwear
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-06-01
10th Century Luncheon
Wednesday At O'Coin's

Mrs. Eugene Cole, Mrs. 7. c. Gum
"a Mrs. Harry o'Cain were hostesses
wsanesday in the attractive home OF
.Lo latter to the May luncheon of the
oath Century Club. This luncheon is Civ
a. the conclusion of the club year
onr,allv and is always one of the out
s,anding events of the year.
The red, white and blue motif was
u.rr;ed out in the decorations. The
.ortarpiece of the beautiful dining table
uas made up of caps used by the various
h~anches of the armed services and at
tho main table all of the club members
xere seated who had son or husbands
IN the service. These caps were given
as favors.
Other members we're seated at tables
:, the living and dining rooms and their
favors were Red Cross caps.
A delicious 3-course luncheon was
served.
Lovely floral arrangements were used
on the mantel and throughout the house.
Especially attractive was a beautiful
Gift arrangement on the mantel by Mrs.
Herman Odom.
The hostess presented Mrs. Marcus
Love, retiring club president, with a
oft and Mrs. Love yielded the chair to
Mrs. Walter Odom, newly elected presi-
dent. who read her committees for next
wear.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-06-01
Mrs. BouchHIon Is
Hostess To Club

On May 23rd Mrs. H. d. B~ouchillon
was hostess to the Castalian Demonstra-
tion Club for the vegetable and flower
show. Eleven members, Miss McCormic
and three visitors, Misses Clair Melton,
West; Betty Lima Watson, Durant and
Eddie Merle Putnam, Camden. Mrs.
Dave Stevens in charge. Devotional lst
John, 4, lilo. Hostess. Lords prayer in
unison. Song, "God Bless America, all
Roll call answered with increase in
Food Production" Minutes, Mrs. Bou.
chillon. Discussion on arrangement OF
flowers and vegetables. Miss McCormic
assisted by Miss Melton, made mayor.
naise and vegetable salad. Books on
THE year round garden and recipes
were distributed by Eddie Merle Put
man,.
Mesdames Busby. Wilson and Marten
were appointed to nominate officers for
the une election.
Dues were said, also donation to the
Scholarship fund.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess, assisted by Miss Edna Hath
cock. The meeting adjourned to meet
with Mrs. Dave Stevens 4th Tuesday in
June.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-06-01

Or. W. D. May has gone to Utica
where he will be located after visiting
his grandmother, Mrs. Sallie Glass here
Mrs. L. c. Lipsey is visiting Mrs. Mel
vim Johnson in Jackson.
Mrs. c. S. Crider and Mrs. Louise
Estes spent last weekend in Jackson
with Mrs. Bert Crisler and Mrs. Beatrice
Boyett. While there they attended the
wedding of Ben Hunter Boyett to Miss
Mary Hughes of Louisiana.
Mrs. A. A. Christopher left Wednes-
day for Gary, Ind, where she will visit
her husbands family.
Miss Gertrude McCune is spending
several days at home.
Capt. and Mrs. Jack Hague, Of Stuff
CART, Ark, are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. O. C. Burrell.
Sgt. Junior Blanton, USMC, is home
on leave with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. H. Blanton.
Miss Dorothy Davis is visiting rela-
tives in Birmingham, Ala, and will go
to Los Angeles, Calf, before return
ing to Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-06-01
Society Clubs
Mrs. Marcus Love
Musicale Hostess

Mrs. Marcus Love was a charming
hostessslast week to the annual musicale
Of the goth Century Club at her at.
t~ractive home here.
A profusion of cut flowers added
beauty to the rooms in which the guests
we're entertained. Each member of the
club invited a guest.
CPL. Frederic Balazs. ar~tist-soldier
OF Camp Mccain. was the featured mu-
stefan for the evening and gave a beau.
tiful program of old classics and lighter
numbers. His a~eeompanist at the piano
was Mrs. Presgrove. of Grenada, one of
the hostesses at Camp Mccain.
At the conclusion of the delightful
program Mrs. Love was assisted by Mrs,
F. V. McCullar in serving delicious
punch, sandwiches and cookies.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-06-01

Pvt. David Fleming, USA, is visiting
friends in Durant.
Mrs. Charles Ray accompanied her
husband. Sgt. Ray as far as Memphis.
Friday on his return to his station nj
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Forrest C. Bley spent the weekend in
New Orleans. He visited Miss Mary
Martha Boatwright.
b. F. Friedman leaves this weekend
for a buying trip to st. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quitman Steed and
daughter visited in Durant Sunday.
They were luncheon guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. d. Baine.
Sgt. Kenneth vanKeuren spent the
weekend at home.
A. L. Stevens has returned from PEN
~sacola. Fla, where he accompanied Miss
Mary Ann Stevens. She will spend the
summer there with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Z. Mcclellan, Philip.
spe. the weekend with relatives.
r. NJ. Lyon attended the kindergarten
exercises at Hattiesburg last week of
his little grandson, Jimmy Estes. Mrs.
J. R. Estes and sons, Jimmy and Bobby.
came home with him for a visit.
Mrs. Odessa Brown, of Memphis, spent
the weekend in Durant. Mrs. Brown
: plans to come back to Durant soon to
make her home.
Vernon Brooks, Atlanta, Ca, visited
his brother, Hub Brooks, recently.
Miss Emma Kathryn White left We'd
nesday for San Diego, Calf, to visit
relatives.
Miss Martha Field is home from
Pascagoula for a week. She has been
Hal Rhyme of McComb visited his
parents last weekend.
suffering with a severe cold but is now
recuperating.
Mrs. Jesse Sweeney left Wednesday
for Yazoo City where she will be locat-
ed with Mr.. Sweeney.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-06-01

Mrs. W. f. Thomas has returned from
the 18th district meeting Of the OES
held at Morton last week. While there
she was a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
OFT. Nh. OFT is the Worthy Grand Pa
tron.
Miss Mary Cooper, lovely daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Cooper, is visiting
at home this week after which she will
leave for Washington where she has ac-
cepted a position with the government.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Edwards nave re-
turned from a visit at Sturgis.
Miss May Jenkins was hostess to the
bridge club Tuesday at her home here.
Mrs. Allie May Bernard, Of Los Ange-
les, Calf, will arrive next week to visit
her sister, Mrs. Leila Lanfair.
Mrs. Ercille Holloway Of Greenwood,
first vice-president Of the Mississippi
Federation of Business and Professional
Women's Club, will be in Durant Mon
day night to install the newly elected
officers of the Durant BpW club in a
banquet session ut the Hotel Durant.
Members of the Rotary Club will be
guests at this time.
Mrs. R.. L. Patterson and daughter,
Margaret, Miss Mary Elizabeth Jaggers,
Mrs. Ozella Speck, all of jackson, visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. T. c.. Gum this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Beavers and
daughter, Judy, spent the weekend in
kosciusko with relatives.
Miss Gladys Rhyme Of jackson was
last weekend visitor to her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E.. Rhyme.
Miss Maggie Rivers Of Tehula visited
her brother, Halle Rivers, last week.
Mrs. Matte Moore of T'chula spent
last weekend here visiting relatives.
A.. l.. Stevens has gone to Ridgecrest,
n. c., to spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Longinotti were
business visitors in New Orleans last
week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-06-01
me RAXZHNAp ENHZAW< ser
ALNM< HzzHNM NNH MNM/'

YOUNGSTERS learn fast. Already, Jim has
/ discovered something about the railroad
well known to his Dad and AZ, 900 other
Illinois Central ra~ilroaders: It's the wives
and mothers who keep their men fit to
tackle the toughest jobs.
These women understand how important
their mems jobs are. When Dad opens the
throttle of his locomotive, Nom realizes
that the loaded cars behind it may be carry
ing supplies to her Dave and Ed overseas.
She looks at the two service stars in her
window and knows no war work comes
ahead of moving that freight.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-06-01
Personals
Circle WSCS
With Mrs. Tort

Circle l of the W. :. c. s. met in the
home of Mrs. Johnnie Tart on May %
Mrs. T.. c. Gum gave the dev6tiona
from the Upper Rconr, followed b,
prayer. The time of meeting was chang
ed from three to four O'Clock during
the summer months. Mrs. ]. X. Joyce
discussed Indian Life, from the Meth
odist women. Mrs. Bailey gave the les.
Living and Working Together. from
the book "All of Life. Mrs. Tart serv.
cd refreshments to the members assist.
ed by her daughter, Mrs. Miles Ray.