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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
Pvt. James I. TidweII
Killed In GERMANY $.

Pvt. James T. Tidwell, "a, son of Mr..
and Mrs. G. T. Tidwell of Ri. /, Licking
ton died December 22nd, from wounds
received in action against the enemy in
Germany on December 18th.
Pvt. Tidwell volunteered for the army
September 5, 1910. He received his basic
training at Fl. Benning, Georgia and
left for overseas duty in October, 1914.
He was a member of the Harland's
Creek Baptist Church and received most
of his education at Coxburg. Jerry, as
he was known by his friends, looked up
on the brighter side of life, keeping his
troubles to himself, and the fog was
never too dense for his smile to shine
through.
Pvt. Tidwell is survived by his parents
and three sisters: Mrs. Lucas Ables
Mrs. vardaman Ables, Mrs. Dewey
Ables; ono brother, A. L. Tidwell. Car
rollton. Also surviving are ssysA nisees
AAa xssr As1Aevs,. ~ .s.s. ..s... ,-s.ias.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
War Prisoners Aid
Brings ['r Cheer et'! 10
Prisoners Of War

Residents of Holmes County who con>
tributed to the 1914 Mississippi War
Fund Campaign and who may nave sons
among prisoners of war in Germany will
be interested to learn how their dollars
are bringing comfort and diversion to
helpless men in Nazi prison camps.
B. L. Burford, State Director of the
Miss. War Fund says a cabled report
Just received from a representative Of
Wal Prisoners Aid of the Y. M. c. A.,
whose work is financed by the National
community war funds. gives a revealing
account of conditions in German camps.
On a visit to Stalag III-C, the repre-
sentative reported that despite snow
and a terrific wind, 800 war prisoners
attended an outdoor boxing match last
ing an hour n a half, followed in The
evening by a jazz concert by the camp
orchestra playing instruments sent BY
War Prisoners Aid. Health conditions,
he said, were fine, with only a few men
in the hospital. Morale there was also
good, and American prisoners popular
with those of other nationalities.
At Stalag Luft 4. visited on Christmas
Day, the representative reported that
since his previous visit, when the men
were playing football with an inpro-
vised ball made of old shoes, and When
hey had no musical instruments or
books, supplies ere now pouring in
all kinds of sports equipment, three
.!anos 2 harmonious, %graphones.
records, games, books, painting sup
plies, etc. Seasonal sports were daily
attractions, and Kinks were then being
readied for ice hockey.
In every barracks in this camp on
Xmas Eve, orchestras we're playing
swing music and the men were singing
carols. At midnight all the prisoners
assembled on the sports ground Ii
SILENT Night" and "God Save Ameri-
ca" were sung, followed by two min
utes of silence, after which the men re-
turned to their barracks. Xmas Day was
marked by services. concerts and shows,
and the men generally expressed appre-
citation for help extended by War Pri-
soners Aid.
Similar conditions prevailed at StalaI
Luft 8. visited by another representa-
tive of War Prisoners Aid and where
ere were fantastic Xmas cakes, q
splendid turkey dinner, decorations,
paper caps toys, and services, songs,
concerts and theatricals performances.
At that camp, General Vanaman, Of
Butler, Penn, and Col. Spivey, of Jersey
City, participated in the celebration,
and in an address to the men expressed
sratituded for materials and equipment
ent to hat camp.
Relatives of American prisoners Of
war may derive comfort and satisfac-
ion in the knowledge that, unfortunate
as may be the lot of loved ones in en-
my prison camps, their plight is made
much less drab and dreary by the work
of War Prisoners Aid, made possible
solely by contributions of generous
With the increased tempo Of
the war effort, it is certain that there
will be a greater number of our men
prisoners, and until the end of
,he war, as we'll as for a long time
thereafter, there will be a continuing
demand for the benevolent services of
Var Prisoners Aid.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
American Legion And
Auxiliary Hold ia
Annual JointMeet

a. "a Ff4t9 - - f.s4ftNF .fnff W.
The annual joint meeting Of Preston
Hudson Post No. 10, The American Leg
ion and The American Legion Auxiliary,
was held at the Legion club rooms in
Durant last Tuesday night at 1880 p.
M. There were about S6 members and
their guests in attendance.
Mrs. r. v. McCullar, of Durant, presi-
dent Of the Legion Auxiliary, presided
with Post Commander S. r. King.
The principal address Of the occasion
was given by Mrs. X. l.. Spurlock, Of
Columbus, the State President Of the
Auxiliary, who was presented to the
audience by Mrs. McCullar. Mrs. Spur
locks remarks were timely and instruc-
tive. She explained the great RESPONSE
bility Of the Women Of Mississippi, dur
ing the present war uphesval and con-
cluded that such women were doing
their part we'll all over the state.
Robert DeKay, State Service Commits
sioner, Of Jackson, who rs such commits
sioner heads all Of the veterans services
under the &c. l." bill-of-rights and 9TH
err Veterans legislation, in this State,
gave q very interesting address along
the line Of his official activities. Fol-
loving Mr.. DeKay on the program wat
Mr.. George Dean, Assistant Service
Commissioner, Of Jackson, who gave an
interesting talk concerning tho rights
and benefits accruing to all veterans Of
the present war.
The Rev. w. P. Bailey. gave the In
vocation and Rev. J.. Niles Pickett, rem
dered a prayer for the servicemen and
women, now serving our Country.
At the conclusion Of the regular pro-
gram those present joined in singing war
songs, led by Rev. Pickett with Mrs.
Madge Lipsey, at the piano.
Delicious refreshments were served by
the Legion Auxiliary.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
CpI. Jack Edwards
At Cochran Field

Cochran Field, Macon, Georgia-Cpl.
Jack L. Edwards, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Edwards Of Durant, Miss, has
just reported for duty at this Air Forces
Pilot School. He is one Of the countless
thousands Of young men who help make
the slogan keep EN- Flying" q reality,
for mechanics, technical specialists, ad-
ministrative clerks and many others, are
vital to training pilots for the work
they have ahead Of them.
Cochran Field Is q flying school de-
voted to tho secondary phase Of flight
instruction. From here the aviation
cadets 60 on to advanced schools for
further training, Excellent performance
of duties by the soldier listed above
make, possible the sm~ooth-running pro-
gram for pilot training at this field,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
THROUGH
IftJrt
HAZEL
EYES
~ AAz9I s~RANNoN

Again Mississippi comes into an un-
favorable limelight when a man .accus-
ed of a holdup here Is arrested in Ar
of his attempt to collect for bootleg
whiskey which he claims to have sold
a Webb, Mississippi, cafe man.
Now the accused man threatens to
''sing" and tell the world about the
"bootleggers operating openly in drip
ping vet Mississippi counties" He rays
he will blow the lid off the illicit
liquor traffic going on in Mississippi"
What this man hopes to gain cannot
be fathomed here. Everyone who knows
anything knows about illicit liquor traf-
fic in Mississippi. Further, the social
cd "Black market" tax enacted by our
last legislature by which ten per cent
tax is paid to the state by the boot
leggers and which now is bringing
thousands Of dollars into the 1tate
treasury every month, Is q Disgrace to
honest men and women of Mississippi.
II we are going to tax liquor 1t should
BE- done only by legalizing II. To con-
tinue to wink at the bootlegger by let
ting him pay = "black market" tax is to
compromise with law enforcement and
il having the effect Of breaking down
other law-enforcement in Mississippi in
addition to making us pretty much Of .
laughing stock in the nation. .
Our only sane solution Is legalizing
and taxing liquor and controlling its
sale. For the state to continue to collect
taxes from the Illicit liquor traffic is
to flirt with the danger of complete
breakdown of all law-enforcement. 1t
is hard to understand how Gov. Bailey
and the state lawmakers could, in good
faith pass such a law. 1t should be re-
pealed at the next session of the legis-
lature without fail.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
WPB Orders Bans On
Certain Types OF
Electric Lighting

The War Production Board has order
ed a nationwide ~"brownout" order, eff
fective February /, 1916. prohibiting
certain specified types of electric light
ing. as one phase of its program to al
~levjate tse critical eoal shortage.
In a statement released today, Henry
B. Sargent, Vice-president and General
Manager of Mississippi Power & Light
Company, said the order, number U-9,
virtually eliminates the use of electric
ity for outdoor advertising, ornamental
and display lighting.
While the order becomes mandatory
February 1, customers are urged to
comply with it Immediately. Under the
terms of the new restriction order. no
electricity may be used for tie follow
Nc purposes:
Q) Outdoor advertising and outdoor
promotional lighting.
f2) Outdoor display lighting except
where necessary for the conduct of the
business of outdoor establishments.
(3) Outdoor decorative and outdoor
ornamental lighting.
(4) Show window lighting except
WHERE necessary for interior illumina-
ton.
(5) Marquee lighting in excess Of 60
watts for each marquee.
(6) White way street lighting in ex-
cess Of the amount determined by local
public authority to be necessary for
public safety.
CD (8) Outdoor sign lighting
with limited specified exceptions.
"The War Production Board has re-
quested our company to notify affected
customers" stated Mr.. Sargent, who
added that Eve have done so by letter
and newspaper and radio Advertising.
"While there is no shortage of either
generating capacity or fuel at the gen.
Grating plants supplying the electricity
distributed by Mississippi Power &
Light Company" continued Mr.. Sargent,
"the electric energy conserved by this
order on our c%ompany's system may be
transmitted through interconnections to
other utilities in areas where electricity
is generated from Goa and other
scarce fuel. Vice-President Sargent
pointed out that electric energy distri-
huted by Mississippi Power & Light
Company comes primarily from general
ing plants using natural gas for fuel or
from hydro-electric generating stations.
He stated that coal and railroad rams
portation did not enter into the problem
in this area but that kilo-watts conserv-
ed here could be transmitted into areas
to lake the place of kilowatts generated
by coal-fired power plantss.
"The new WPB order is compulsory,
Mr.. Sargent emphasized, stating that,
when it goes into effect on February
1, v~iolators can be punished by fine or
imprisonment, or discontinuance of cleo
trio services, as the War Production
Board may determine"
Mr.. Sargent also pointed out that the
conservation of electricity as outlined
under this order will directly contribute
to the overall wartime fuel conserva-
ton program Of the government and
predicted full cooperation On the part
Of Mississippi Power 4 Light Company
customers.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
Mrs. Grace Lamson
Rites Wednesday

Mrs. Grace M. Lamson passed away
ut the Greenwood Hospital, Monday
January %. 1915. She is survived by one
son., Captain ]. J.. Kazar who is with
the armed forces in India. five grand
daughters, of Tchula and a niece, Mrs.
R. w. Grafton of Chicago.
Mrs. Lamson and her husband, the
late H. H. Lamson came from Aurora
H., ten years ago 10 make their home
With their son, DR.. Kazar and family.
She was an Episcopalian.'Funera SER
vices were conducted in tire family home
Wed" sdey morning at 10 O'Clock by
Rev. Jones Stuart Robinson, rector of
The Greenwood Church.
Interment was in the Lexington ceme-
terry where her husband was buried in
1887.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
Cpl. Willie Mcclellan
At Fl. Leonard Wood

Cpl. Willie B. Mcclellan left Tuesday
afternoon for his post at Fort Leonard
Wood, Mo-, after spending a fifteen-day
furlough with his wife, Mrs. Lorraine
Mcclellan and children, Willie, Milton
and Joane.
Friends were glad to see Cpl. MeLel-
Ian looking so we'll, having recently
suffered a severe foot injury, sustain
ed in line Of duty. He is n Of the
coaches at United States greatest Engi-
neering Replacement Training Centers.
having spent fourteen months on the
line at this station. 'a.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
West Youth Wins
Infantry Combat Bodge

With the Fifth Army, ltaly-Pvt. Cal.
vim Bingham, whose home is on Ri. 4.
West, Miss, has been cited by the 349th
"Krautkiller" Regiment of the ssth
"Blue Devil" Infantry Division and
awarded the Combat Infantryman
Badge for actual participation in COM
bat against the enemy on the Fifth
Army front in Italy.
Standards for tho badge are high. The
decoration a. AWARDED 70 the infantry
soldier who has proved his fightAs
AAas3N iA4sswAst
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
PFC. Wilton Kicks
Nov In BELGIUM

Re. William s. Ricks. who 10 now
somewhere in. Belgium, writes his pa
rents from . rest camp after being in
combat for 20 days. He said be had
collected q. number Of souvenirs among
which was a German flag. 49,. yez,
Among his experiences 10 having his
canteen shot from his belt by a German
soldier. .tls, 5.z el .ss ~ 80 q, VI
William said II the folks could see
the number Of shells they use every day
they would understand why there was
a shortage at home of shells for hunt
ing.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
1t. W. w. Fulton
VISITING Here

1t. and Mrs. w. w. Fulton, nee Ophia
Blanton, are here visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Blanton.
Mrs. Fulton Joined her husband at
Oceanside, Calf, last week where he
was sent after being wounded in ac-
ton three months ago in the Marine
Corps.
1t. fulton has been in the service 80
months and overseas in the Pacific for
IL months.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
Cord oil Thunk

Mrs. Nose Fulton Of Jackson recently
sent a card to the Editor wishing to
express her thanks Il Mrs. Vim. Of
Durant for the nice box Of Valentine
candy she sent to the formers daugh-
ter, who is :" in the Baptist Hospital
in Jackson. Mrs. Fulton wrote that she
would like to hear from the lady who
vas 70 kind 70 sad this eandy,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
Wezzrsby Rites
Are Held Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Wealth
ersby, who died Wednesday afternoeA
at four O'Clock in Jackson, ware held
this afternoon at the Presbyterian
Church in Durant. The Rev. H. s. Robin
son conducted the services.
Mrs. Weathersby had been i'll a long
time and had made her home in Du-
rant with her only sister, Mrs. Graham
Field.
Tnterment was at Mizpah with South
ern Undertaking Association conducting.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01
Alex Louis Moy
Rites in kosy

Alex Louis May, "a, lifelong resident
Of Mississippi, died at his home in
Kosciusko Thursday. Services were held
Friday at two o'clock and interment,
with Southern Undertaking Association
conducting, was in Musselwhite GENE
terry.
Mr.. May was married to Ellen Ellard
who is a relative Of Rupert Ellard, Of
Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01

1t. U.g.) Malcolm Longinotti is home
this week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. l. Longinotti. He is enroute to
ottunvn, ioya. wAsrs b Will taAs =
sAl.eAHtH Aansrs. 49, 81 rfts .S,sa4
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-02-01

We are glad to report Mrs. Grover
Hutchinson 10 mp again after being on
the siek .tist
Evening star., 1945-05-27

walk past the first sergeant, and
when he hands me the dough | will
make believe | don't notice it. He
will say, Take the dough" | will
say, What dough?' He will say.
THE dough. the pay. the eagles
donation" | will say, Sergeant, you
can take that seventy-four bucks
and -
Anyhow, thanks for the check, and
thanks for taking the story. On Sec
ond thought. think will take that
$74 on payday. Just for spite.
SGT. MILLARD LAMPELL
N. Y, N. Y.
Evening star., 1945-05-27
PAY DIRT

Our Special Issue Of last week,
which was written entirely by
men and women in the U. S. =,
Armed Forces, brought in this
letter. It's from Sgt. Millard
Lampell, author Of that issues
1.-THE Boy Comes Home:
| AM just waiting for payday. You
see, our first sergeant is guy named
John Shildnick, from Lincoln.
Nebraska, and he's very superior
about payday. Every month we line
up and stand around for a couple of
hours. and then we pass along and
salute the captain and he calls out
the amount, and then John hands
over the dough. He hands it over
like it's hell of a lot more than
we're worth. and he usually has
some little comment such as: Sure
is a waste of good government
money" Or maybe: eff that's
seventy-four dollars worth of SOL
dier III eat my hat"
So I'm just waiting for payday.
Now that I am getting that huge
check from you, | think l will just
Evening star., 1945-05-27
OLD MAIDS AGAIN

In REGARD to your recent Old Maid
items in the Letters column, let me
add a story which may be of interest
to the men who think spinster is a
woman who never had a chance, and
to the women who look upon her
with condescension:
Three girls grew up together; two
married, and thereafter they con-
stantly annoyed their spinster friend
with comments upon her unhappy
condition.
She laughed off their remarks good
naturedly, until one day they went a
little too far. well. now they
prodded, tell us the truth: Did you
ever really have a chance to marry!
The worm turned. ASK your two
husbands" she said.
MAUDE S. CURTIsS
San Marino, Calf.
Evening star., 1945-05-27
PURPLE HEART

some years ago you printed the
story of the origin of the Order of
the Purple Heart. 1t was lovely
story and told us how General Wash
ington wanted to bestow special
decoration upon a young colonial
soldier for valiant deed. AS re-
call, the decoration was formed of
bit of material from the purple dress
of the young soldiers sweetheart.
Don't you think we should all enjoy
reading about it again?
MRS. PETER A. NYsTRoM
Chicago, Ill.
Mrs. Nystrom refers to a fc-
ton story by Rupert Hughes
titled "The Purple Heart
this WEEK, Feb. "a, 1885. The
dress incident has never been
fully authenticated, but there
are a number of other known
facts about the decoration that
are of special interest for Memo
rial Day:
The Purple Heart was origi-
mated by George Washington
Evening star., 1945-05-27

personally, and WAS the only
badge issued during the Revolu-
tionary War. At that time it was
called the Badge of Military
Merit; it was awarded for valor
instead of wounds. Except for
the Russian Cross Of St. George,
it was the first award for gallan-
try known to history. Though
existing records show only three
Revolutionary soldiers as having
won the badge, it Is s,,rmised
that many others did, too.
The decoration wns revived in
1882 by President Hoover, pre-
sented then to wounded vet
Grams of World War !. 1t is now
known as the Order Of the Pur-
pie Heart, awarded to all those
who are wounded in action.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Griffith,
Mrs. Nina Griffith and son, Ed
die, Mrs. Georganne Garee and
Miss Jerry Heavlin, Mr.. and Mrs,
Harry Deer and Jack Fox are va
cationing this week at Indian
Lake.
Ernest Garee, of Marion, is
visiting his grandparents. Mr. and
Mrs. c. A. Garee, sr., this week,
Mrs. John Clark, of Broadway
visited Mrs. Jennie Turner, Sun
day afternoon.
Richard Patton, of Mechanics
burg, was greeting friends here
last week.
Mrs. J. w. Cunningham accom-
panied by Miss Pat Fleck visited
Pvt. Leroy Cunningham at Fort
Knox, Ky, several days this week.
Pvt. Cunningham is confined to
the hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Clevenger,
of Condit, were Sunday guests of
their cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Vern
Candy. In the afternoon they call
ed on Mrs. Jennie Turner.
Jay Greer and family attended a
family dinner at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Dell TeetS, Sunday
Max Robinson, who recently en-
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-12
9B(HUR(HE5B

Milford Center Methodist Charge
Hugh A. Liggett, minister
Milford Center
Church school. Charles S. Brake,
Supt,, 9:15.
Morning worship 10 am.
No Youth Fellowship until Sept.
l.
Youth choir rehearsal, Thursday
7:30 pm.
Senior choir rehearsal, $3.50 pm.
Girls Hobby Club, Wednesday,
2 pm.
Boy Scout Troop 15S, Monday,
$50 pm.
Cub Scout Pack So, Tuesday 2
pm.
Supervised playground each
Thursday am. W.S.C.S. with Mrs.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-12

Report of holding company affiliate
of a national bank, published in ac-
Cordance with Section 52ll, U. 5, Re-
yised Statutes. Report as of June 81,
1945. of BancOhio Corporation. Column
bus. Ohio. which is affiliated with The
First National Bank, Marysvllle. ONO,
Charter IA 1850, F. r. d. No. 4. Kind OF
business: BancOhio Corporation is a
bank stock holding company. Manner IN
which above-named organization IS al
filiated with national bank, and de-
gree of control: Owns over 9OGo OF the
Outstanding shares of The First Ma
tional Bank, Marysville, Ohio. Financial
relations with bank: Stock Of affiliated
bank owned SOS 600. other lnforma-
tion necessary TO disclose fully reIa-
tiOns with bank: BancOhio Corporation
extends to its affiliates all types OF
specialized banking services. /, Q. W.
Powers, vice president and comptroller
of BancOhfo Corporation, do solemnly
swear that the above statement IS true
to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief, o. w. Powers. Sworn to and
subscribed before me this 9Th day OF
July. 1945. Gertrude Acker, Notary
Public. Franklin County, ONO. NY
commission expires Dec. ?, 1916. tSeaD
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-12
Flrst Presbyterlan Church
j. w. Creighton, minister

J. w. Creighton, minister
F. G. Bittikofer, Sunday school
superintendent
Sunday school and Mems For
um at $50 am.
Regular morning worship at
1920 am. The sermon will be
the third in a series on the par
ablse. The special subject will be
"ParableS of Growth and Value.
At three o'clock a memorial SER
vice for Sgt. Donald Claar, killed
in action in Germany February 9,
1915, will be held The Rev. S. A.
Sedzoil of Allen Center will as
SiSt i'm the service.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-12
PACE frvf

ment offices in the county are
changing to a 44 hour week.
The new schedule for the Ma
rysyille office Of the War Price and
Rationing Board will be:
Monday, Tuesday Wednesday
and Friday 8 am. to II noon, !
10 5 pm. Thursday only-12 noon
to 5 pm, 6 to 9 pm. Saturday.
Sam. to II noon.
This schedule of public hours is
now in effect.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-12
Riehwood First Baptlst church

Church school 9:45 am, Chas.
Perkins, supt.
Morning worship. 1O:45 am,
Rev. Donald Hobbs preaching on
when is Life Abundant?"
Union service 8 pm. held at
First Baptist Church, Rev. John
Elwood of Central Methodist
church preaching the sermon. The
women's chorus of the Baptist
church will sing.
On Sunday July p, Rev. Com
brink of Redwood will supply the
pulpit Of the First Baptist church
in the absence of Rev. Donald
Hobbs who will be absent on va
cation in Michigan. Rev. Com
brink will preach at both the
morning and evening services. The
evening service of worship will be
held at the Central Methodist
church on July p.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-12
. HARRISBURG
BY Mrs. ELSIE MILLER

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cooper
spent part of last week in Cleve-
land.
Mrs. Martha Cunningham and
son, Edward, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Cunningham and Lester Krebe-
henne and family spent Sunday at
the home of Guy Hines and fam
lily near Byhalia.
Marilyn, Billy and Carl Miller
are visiting their father, Herbert
Miller, in Columbus, for a couple
of weeks.
Paul FreshWater, of Akron,
visited his mother, Mrs. Gertrude
Freshwater, a few days last week