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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-05-16

Mrs. Ell Russell had as her guests
for Mothers Day her sons, Willie,
and family, of Greenville; Jessie and
family, Miss Tessie Russell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Russell, of Yazoo City.
Mrs. T. E. Steele had as her week
end guests Mrs. Sula Wineberg of
Indianola, and Mr.. Marion Steele, of
Greenville. Mrs. Marion Steele was
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Wal
drop and Virginia
For mothers day Mrs. Van l..
Lawshe had as her guests: Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. B. Williams, Drew; Guy
Williams; State College; Mr.. E. w.
Williams; Miss Mary Jane Williams;
Indianola; Mrs. F. E. Matthews;
Washington, D. c.; Mrs. Mary Scott
Broy of Kennett Mo. They came to
see their mother, Mrs. E. w. Will
liams, who continues to be seriously
i'll. z
Van L. Lawshe ST., of Memphis
anu MIS-. v Oil II. 1oWoiiC, w., VI
Belzonia, were visitors at the Van
L. Lawshe home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Shepherd and
son of Greenwood spent Sunday
with Mrs. w. o. Carter and Mr.
and Mrs. Pit Shepherd.
Billy Carter has gone. to NORTH
Carolina to spend a week.
Mrs. Holly Morris of Texas spen'
the week with Mrs. L. E. Barr.
Morris Williams of Grenada spen
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. ]
F. Williams.
Mr.. and Brs. Bill Busstetter ane
son tot Ashland, KY, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Moore.
DR.. and Mrs. Stanley Ewing spen
Tuesday and Wednesday in Jackson
Mrs. o. D. Hooker and Mrs. Kenn;
Ellis shopped in Greenwood Tues
day.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-05-16

Miss Martha H. Gullidge of Friars
Point spent the weekend at home.
Mr., and Mrs. John H. Beall spent
Friday in Greenwood.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-05-16

Mrs. Lucille Fuqua of Winona
spent the week with Mrs. Hattie
Huntington.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-05-16

L. B. Gilliland, M. A. Scobey and
Will Barrel attended to business in
Greenwood Thursday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Metcalf of
Greenwood were Lexington visitors
Friday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-05-16

Mrs. John H. Bean and Mrs. L. E.
Barr spent Tuesday in Greenwood.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Weathersby
spent Sunday in Liberty with Mr..
Weathersby's parents.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-05-16

Mrs. Will Wilson entertained Fri
day with a luncheon for Mrs. D. j.
Crawford of Washington, D. c.
Mrs. Wilburn Hooker, Mrs. Tom
Yates spent Tuesday in Eupora
with Mr.. and Mrs. Yates.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-05-16


the Wednesday Club at her home
last week. Mrs. Wilburn Hooker was
the only substitute. Mrs. Tom Shep-
herd scored high and Mrs. Povall
was second.
DR.. A. M. Doty visited his brother,
Mr.. Emmett Doty in Kosciusko Tues
day afternoon and was pleased to
find him much improved.
Mrs. A. M. Doty attended the
Flower arrangement school in Green
wood Thursday which was conduct
ed by Mrs. Albert Watkins of Minter
City, former State Garden Club
president.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Rainwater, Mr.
and Mrs. Carrot Herbert, Mr.. and
Mrs. John G. Herbert, Jr. Mary Lynn
went to Allison Wells for dinner
Sunday.
Mrs. Martha Hooker and Mrs
Beall Small are in Biloxi for g
weeks stay.
Will Wilson and William Ellis
attended the Bankers Convention al
Biloxi this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Metcalf Of
Greenwood were Lexington visitor.
Friday.
Mrs. Will Wilson entertained Fri
day with luncheon for Mrs. D. j
Crawford of Washington, D. G.
Mrs. Wilburn Hooker, Mrs. Ton
Yates spent Tuesday in Eupor;
with Mr.. and Mrs. Yates.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Weathersb.
spent Sunday in Liberty with Mr.
Weathersby's parents.
L. B. Gilliland, M. A. Scobey ant
Will Barrel attended to business il
Greenwood Thursday.
Miss Martha H. Gullidge of Friar
Point spent the weekend at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Beall spen
Friday in Greenwood.
Mrs. Lucille Fuqua of Winon
spent the week with Mrs. Haiti
Huntington.
Mrs. John H. Beau and Mrs. L. T
De- r~or< T,,,acJoxy IN CronnWOOT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
No Meat SpoiIoge
 Reported in City

Waterbury meat dealers reported supplies plentiful again today but said there had been no spoilage in this city. Ten tons of meat has been condemned throughout the State because storage facilities are insuf- ficient to handle current shipments the State Dairy and Food Commis- sioner's office reported in Hartford.
 While receipts have continued heavy in Waterbury this week, there has been plenty of storage space for all that was received, packers reported
 The State Food Commissioner s office reported 6,507 pounds of pork, 8,4oO of veal, 1883 of lamb, 1895 of beef and l,066 of glands Acondemned as tainted This meat was assigned to rendering plants.
 Packing houses reporting over loads said the surplus was made up of low-grade meats not in demand These surpluses are so great there is no room for storing prime cuts the commission reported. New London was first to report lack Of storage space and the commission is surveying the State to determine conditions in other cities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
Britain Eyes
 .Orderin Iran

London, Aug g. tUP)-A foreign Office spokesman said today that Britain is prepared to take uni lateral action" in event of any threat to British lives and property in Iran.
 The spokesman said that while he knew of no immediate danger to British lives and property the government was prepared to act alone in intervening in Iran if necessary.
 The United Nations at this time does not have armed forces at it's disposal said the spokesman and so in event of a sudden outbreak Of violance there would be little point in referring the matter to the United Nations for action
 The spokesman said Britain has warned Iran that it considers the Tehran government responsible flor maintenance of order in the Anglo 1ranian oil fields which are largely owned by the British government.
 If the Iranian government were unable to fulfill this responsibility" !" the spokesman said Britain would feel justified in immediate uni laterlal action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
ArmyLeove Act Subject Of Broadcast

Complete information on the Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946 (the terminal leave payment bilD will be given in two radio broad casts tomorrow afternoon. Question and answer type programs on both WATR and VERY will bring out all the doubtful points in the minds of veterans at present, It. Harry c. Rolf, public relations officer at the Waterbury Recruiting Station announced.
 The programs will be put on by the staff personnel of both stations as a public service for the veterans of the Waterbury area. The infor- nation to be given will apply to veterans of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. It is being given to keep inquiries to the War Department at a minimum.
 WATR will present the special program at 12:45 P. M and VERY will feature it at 2:45 P M.
 Forms and instruction sheets for obtaining terminal leave payments will be available at all post offices throughout the country as soon as distribution can be made to them, probably within 45 days. The in- struction sheets will give full in- formation as to how to fill out the forms and where to mail them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
BY ROBERT RICHARDS

New York Aug. 9-UP)-Chin- chilla breeders across the nation were warned today to be on their guard against platonic pairs.
 By pairs, of course, we mean papa and mama Chinchilla.
 It seems that veterans, and other eager people, have decided to face the postwar world in the fur grow ing business, and that many of these neophytes are being collared by low characters who peddle reluctant chinchillas that are definitely unin- terested in romance.
 No ramance means no little chil- chillas, no pelts-no business.
 we call such animals 'culls,' " Mrs. Harold Friedman, of Babylon, L. l., explained. And some are being sold right now to unsuspect- ing breeders at $350 to $500 apiece which means up to $1,000 pair"
 Mrs. Friedman and her husband operate the Suffolk chinchilla ranch, largest on Long Island. If a cull shows up on their place, they convert it immediately into part of new fur coat.
 Mrs. Friedman said that the chin ohilla raising industry is booming, as never before, but where does it get the beginner if his two refuse to become four? Or the four grow squamish at thoughts of becoming eight?
 New ranchers, no matter where they live, are smarter to buy prov en animals" she explained. By that, I mean those that have al- ready had a little or two and pre- sumably will continue to do so."
 You can't recognize platonic papa just by looking at him. That wicked gleam in his eyes may mean that he's hungry, and nothing else.
 "The only safe way is to go on the individual record,' Mrs. Fried man said
 If the beginner hurdles the pla- tonic hazard, chinchilla breeding is very profitable business-and cas- fer living than prospecting for gold. Mrs. Friedman sells her 22-ounce products for prices ranging from $20O to Sl.650 a pair
 Can Produce Four Yearly Chinchillas in the top income brackets are expected to produce at least four babies a year.
 The American grown chinchilla
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
South Street Man, Ex-GI,'
 PenoIized $6O

An ex-GI, recently discharged, today received a suspended sen tence when arraigned before Judge John L. Gaffney in City Court on a charge of taking a car without permission, and was fined $100 on an additional charge of operating a motor vehicle without license. Judge Gaffney remitted $40 of the fine.
 The accused, George Fortier, 20, of 89 South Street, told the Court the car he rolled from pArking lot at South and Washington Streets early Tuesday morning, he thought was his uncle's. The youth explained since he was discharged from the service he had, with his uncle's permission, used the mans car.
 His uncle parked his car in the South Street parking lot, and the accused, who had been drinking, rolled several cars from the lot, thinking he was taking his uncle's The accused was arrested by Motor Patrolmen John Deeley and John McNamara, who came upon him behind the wheel of one of the cars.
 Vulgarity Costly
 Arrested in a West End restaur- ant Wednesday night by Patrol man Donald Hart, Martin Borrelli, 35, of 52 Cherry Street, today was fined $10 on an intoXication charge and $15 on a breach of the peace charge Officer Hart said the ac- cused caused a disturbance in the restaurant and used vulgar and abusive language to the extent cus- toners and the restaurant man. ager were aroused by it.
 Faced with charge of keeping liquor with intent to sell, Leocadia Griszkauckas, 25, of 20 South Leonard Street, owner of tavern on that street, was granted a con- tinuance to August 23. Detective Sgt. Joseph Mccarthy and Detee- tive George McElligott, who appre hended the man last night, said they confiscated liquor in the es- tablishment. The accused owns only beer permit, the officers said.
 John Brazantis, 30, of 95 South Leonard Street. intoxication and breach of the peace, nolled; Thom- as Kerwin, 34, of Byam Road Cheshire, non support, nolled, Frank Daury, 29, of 30 Lannon Street, non support, theft of car obtaining money under falce pre- lenses, forgery, and concealment of property sold on condition, con- tinued to Thursday
 Also John T. Graham. 26, of 97 Iwylwood Avenue, violation of the rules of the road. nolled for s6, Barbara Rockwell, B, of IA Grove Street, failure to grant the right of way, and passing a stop sign continued to Saturday, and Louis Bernstein. 50, of Bayside, L. |. breach of the peace, s25 bond called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
SynottFreed In Fatality

A finding today by County Cor oner Miles F. McNiff, Jr., substan- tiated the opinion given Tuesday by Assistant Medical Examiner Dr. Harold F. Merrill, that William Will son, 56, of 1243 East Main Street, died of natural causes Monday and not from injuries sustained in an automobile accident June 26
 Wilson, who Was struck, by car while crossing East Main Street near Orange Street, was treated at the time at St Maryis Hospital for minor injuries Dr. Merrill said, in his report, that the injuries were of nature that had no connection with the mans death.
 Driver of the car, Donald H. Synott, Is, of 72 Lockhart Avenue, had already been granted nolle in City Court July II where he had been arraigned on charge of viola tion of the rules of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
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shall serve?
 '"T me his remark is another in stance of the arrogance which he and others of the machine display toward the men and women of our community. It is a conceit, com- plete lack of appreciation of the fact that every offlceholder is only a servant of the people it is something that has to be eradica- ted from Waterbury politics.
 ITO me his remark is another in- State Senator. simply ask the voters of the 18th District to re- view my qualifications, compare them with those of my opponent, and then make decision.
 MT. Wallace speaks disparaging- lY of me and of former Senator John F. Tobin, wanting to know if we represent the interests of the entire 18th District and the entire city. I can make a simple reply to that: We represent far more of the people than does MT. Wallace. We are proud to speak for the people as group rather than for any clique of would-be dictators
 Did MT. Wallace. Senator by right represent all the people when he refused even to hear those who wished to offer objections to the pension bill and to the revalu- ation bill? Or is he too far above us common people to grant even simple courtesy?
 T shall fight MT Wallace, in this primary campaign every inch of the way, but never on the basis of any feeling that I have right to the post I seek. It is for the voters of the district to decide; shall abide by their decision.
 Should MT. Wallace wish to en- gage in a debate on his right to being State Senator, I shall be glad to oblige. Should he wish to de- fend his stand on the pension bill and on tax reValuation I shall be happy to listen.
 T seek the Democratic nomina- tion for State Senator on my merits. I do not now, nor will I ever in the future, feel that I have a right to that or any elective of- fee decided by the people
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
MeAIIen
 Graduate InTokyo

With the Eighth Army in eTokyo) Japan.-Private First Class William A. McAllen of Waterbury, Conn serving with the famous 1st Cavalry Division, has recently been graduat- ed from the Unit Agricultural School at the 5th Cavalry Regi- ment.
 Overseas since July ', 1945, Me- Allen is with the 5th Cavalry Regi- ment. He wears the Asiatic- Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Libera- tion Ribbon. Victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Combat Infantry mans Badge and and the Army of Occupation Ribbon. He was for merly with the Americal Infantry Division before transferring to the lst Cavalry Division
 AS a civilian, McAllen was en- ployed by the Farrel Foundry and Machine Company. He entered the Army, Oct 27, 1914 and took basic training at Camp Banding, Fla After discharge he plans to return to his former occupation.
 His mother, Mrs. Mary MeAllen, resides in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
Field Street
 Man Nobbed

Charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, Harry Burke Black of 37 Field Street, was ar rested by Detective Sgt. Joseph Mccarthy this morning on a war rant
 Sgt. Mccarthy said the accused obtained SAP from Joseph Falzone of 194 Southmayd Road in payment for car he failed to deliver. The accused, Sgt. Mccarthy said, also failed to return the cash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
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NSOnUlnueQ rom rage IL
 I believe that the present fee sys- tenn is not a proper one A judge of probate cannot by reason of his office make legislative changes, but you may be assured that I am willing to do what can be done and will gladly welcome what I consider necessary changes"
 Any additional persons em- ployed for the administration of the court will be selected from list of applicants qualified under standards fixed for the duties they will be expected to perform. Work which may be ordered at the dis cretion of the court will be allotted to qualified persons who have ap- piled for such type of work in or der of rotation. Bills submitted by the court should be itemized, in my opinion.
 "f am informed that very con- siderable amount of work is nec- eSsary to bring to date an index of the records of the court. It is my intention to have such work commenced immediately after talk ing office
 Tn this connection I desire to express my opinion that sums of money for that work should be ap- propriated by the judge of probate from the fees paid to the court and that the towns within the pro- bate district should not be put to the burden of that added expense. believe that in each year of the term commencing Jan. l, 1947, funds for any necessary reorgani- zation of the administration of the court and for such indexing should be so expended. Assuming a gross income such as that reported for the year 1945, I believe that the s I'm of approximately $10,0O0 should be expended for such pur- poses in addition to administrative expenses comparable to those that were incurred last year. I intend to expend sums on that basis until indeXing is completed and until any other work that may appear necessary for the proper organiza- tion of the office has been com pleted.
 Fixed Salary Favored
 "The position should carry with it a fixed salary in such an amount as may seem reasonable to those persons who have the authority to fix it. My personal opinion is that $9000 a year is at present req sonable salary for such rpsition when it has been made compara- ble in terms and tenure to other judgeships.
 Tn any campaign I may make I do not intend to criticize the administration of the office by the present incumbent, Judge Healey. I am convinced that he is sincere in his convictions and that he is technically qualified to fulfill the office. There is no doubt in my mind that he has legally exercised his authority in collecting and dis | bursting the fees which have been paid to the court. There is no doubt either as to his legal ability or the exercises Of his judicial functions. The question at issue, so far as I am concerned, is a fundamental attitude toward the method of administration and the desirability of changes which have mentioned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
Becomes Pets
By BOYD LEWIS


 Belem, Brazil, Aug. g. (NEA1 - This is just a tip; don't go visiting in Niem if you are afraid of snakes.
 Residents of this crumbling equa- torial ghost town often keep boa constructors in their romes. Tiny boas are placed in the walls when houses are constructed. They feed on rats and mice and become pets of the family.
 Pretty Esther Bensimon, lifelong Belem resident and Pan-American World AirwayS traffic agent here, told me the boa in her home had grown to a length of l5 feet and was about the size of melon at his thickest point.
 My father wishes to kill the boa" Esther said, but l will not let him. He has lived with us a long time and harms no one but the rats and mice. He is nice boa"
 Senorita Bensimon, who is slim enough to rate no better than an appetizing hors doeuvre for a healthy, l5-foor, undomeSticated boa Gonstrictor. seemed to have no fear that her pet would develop an ap- petite for humans-and her attitude Is typical of the nonchalance of inland Brazilsans toward jungle perils which curdle the blood of the North American transient.
 Eneountering some skepticlsm re- earding this story I took the pains to confirm it with several sources in Brazil, including Paul Eindhorn of Panar do Brasil, who said he once visited an inland home which had such a snake.
 Belem, sitting at the mouth of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
Becomes Pets
 Boas Kept in Brazil Homes to Catch Rats

the mighty Amazon, is lush with matted and impenetrable jungle al. around it's perimeter Five minutes off the airport the road to town traverses jungle so wild that it seems always to be crawling for ward to engulf the thin, red clay strip of highway. Squads of men move along the road Whacking of the vines and branches. When the sun is hottest at noon-day they carve themselves a square of shadow out of the wall of the jungle and sit out the suns hottest hours.
 The city itself has an air of stagnation and decay. Once a cul- tured metropolis, flnsh with the money that came from the Anna zon rubber boom of the early 1900's, Belem today is crumbling at the corners. Its yellow, blue and pink pastel stucco is falling off the binding timberS.
 In the leading hotel, there are tiny red aunts in your bed and salamanders dart across bathroom walls in pursuit of flies. Always overhead the buzzards are circling. From time to time they sWoop down to cluster obscenely oh the carcass of a dead dog or to finish off some refuse behind house The buzzards are the garbage collection system of most of Brazil and they are pro- tected by law against shooting eX- ono 1NrnUinpp
 In one Of the northern provinces, I was told. tAe governor gave orders that all the buzzards should be destroyed He was just prejudieed against buzzards. One of them had "buzzed' his platform during a speech in honor of a national holi- day, interrupting his oratory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
Beware 'CulP SaIesn,en
 Platonic ChinchiUas Can Wreck Neophytes

No one knows for certain what prices good belts will bring in Man hattan's coming auctions
 But for the first sale of Amer bred skins, held in 1914 a bun- dle of 46 prime skins brought the price of $51 skin-or $2,349, and you can have the works.
 Three thousand pelts were of- fered, but 1875 were tossed out as damaged or inferior. Two lots of 56 skins sold for $40 a pelt, while lesser grades went at $10
 130 Skins In One oCat
 It takes up to 130 skins to make the average sized woman a good chinchilla coat.
 So you can understand the breed CTS impatience, if his fur bearing pals fail to produce.
 "A male can produce offspring for at least 10 years" Mrs. Fried man said.
 After that-if he gets tired-he gets the needle.
 Its painless" she said. He never knows what happened
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
Jess StocyAt Com bounce
 Pianist and Band
 Sunday Attraction

Pianist Jess Stacy will appear at Lake Compounee Sunday, bringing with him an orchestra that boasts Of some of the music's top sidemen and featuring lovely Lee Wiley in the vaeal spotlight
 Among the popular bands that have featured Jess inspiring piano solos are. Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Bob Crosby and Horace Heidt. With each of them, he was known as the mainstay of the rhythm. With all the praise of Tin Pan Alley, it wasn't until just re- gently that Stacy decided to lead his own orchestra
 Wiley has sung with some of the countrys outstanding orchestras. She started the Saturday Night Swing Club over CBS and made numerous recordings with Victor and Decca records. Teamed with her husband Jess Stacy, Lee is still drawing crows
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
Woman Loses S9O
 In Toxicob Ride

A woman passenger in taxi, Dorothy Genovese of 57 Center Street, reported to police today that she lost a wallet containing s90 while riding to Wodtick Road in the cab early this morning.
 Inspector Joseph R. Bender said the woman reported the loss to the cab company immediately, but a search of the cab disclosed no mis- sing wallet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-09
Perry Drops Suit
 Against Local Man

Walter Perry, Bank Commission CT of the State of Connecticut, suc- cessor receiver of the Merchants Trust Company, withdrew action in Common Pleas Court this morning against Nicola Garzia of Waterbury in a. $2,875 attachment of his goods or estate.
 Garzia had executed note to the Merchants Trust Company for $2,- 300 on Dee. 20, 1931 The plaintiff had asked for 1,946 of the princi- pal still due plus six percent inter- est per year from March 20, 1882.