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The Durant news., 1946-05-09
Misses Knot. Hays
Hostesses Saturday

Miss Peggy Knott and Miss Caro-
lyn Hays honored Miss Catherine
Moore with a china shower on Sat-
urday afternoon, April q, in the
home of Mrs. c. A. Knott.
Pink rosebuds were used for deco
rations throughout the house and
from table draped with lace
cloth and decorated with pink roses,
punch and cookies were served to a
host of friends. On the table also
were displayed the cards Of friends
who presented to Miss Moore set
of china in her pattern
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Tucker OF Ben
tonia, spent pleasant weekend at
the State Park. xaa
The Durant news., 1946-05-09
STRAND THEATRE

Duront. Miss.
FriddY Night and Saturday Mdtinee
MELODY RANCH"
Gene AutrY and Jimmy Duronte
STRANGE CONFESSION"
Lon ChoneY and Brenda Joyce
Saturday Night
TWICE BLESSED"
jones Cruig and the Wilde Twins
MELODY RANCH"
Gene AutrY and Jimmy Duronte
MonduY md Tuesday
RHAPSODY IN BLUE"
Jodn Leslie and Robert Aldo
(The Life of George Gershwin)
First Show begins S pm. Second
Show. 7:25 pm.
Wednesday, and Thursday
THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GREY
George Sanders and Hurd Hatfield
MARCH OF TIME"
The Durant news., 1946-05-09
CressweH- Vows
Pledged Moy 9TH

The First Methodist Church of
Durant was the setting for the we'd
ding of Miss Catherine Harriet
Moore, daughter of MIR. and Mrs. r.
E. Moore, to MIR. William Epnrialn
CressweL, son of MIR. w. F. Cress-
well of Yazoo City and Mrs. C. w.
Tindall.
The double ring ceremony was
soiemnlzed at twilight Saturday,
May 4, by the Rev. E. S. Lewis,
pastor at Arcola and friend of the
families.
The church was banked WIN Iern
ana ivy with tall baskets of white
gladioli, interspersed with white
canueiabra. The candles were light
ed by Mrs. W. R. Eads of Memphis.
Mrs. Madge Lipsey organist
played program of soft music,
using Ave Maria" during the cere-
mony. She accompanied Mr.. F. E.
Holderfield, soloist, who sang BE
Cause" ana Until"
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wore a wedding gown of
cleaning white slipper satin, de-
signed along simple lines, with a
fitted bodice buttoned down the
back with tiny sef-covered buttons.
1t had portrait neckline and lol. :
sleeves ending in lily points over
the hand. Her full skirt extended
into train.
Her fingter-tip veil of illusion fell
from a Queen Isabel bonnet of
Princess lace. She carried a shower
of white brides roses on a white
Bible, a gift of the groom.
Mrs. w. j. Miller of Chicago, sis
ter of the bride, matron of honor,
and Miss Peggy Knott, maid Of
honor, wore identical dresses of sky
pink chantilly lace, fitted bodices
with deep sweetheart necklines and
bracelet length sleeves. The double
net skirts were striped with wide
lace bands, forming small double
hoops at the low waistline. Miss
wary Louise CreSswell, sister Of the
groom, MISS Carolyn Hays, Miss
Marguerite Rogers and Miss Joyce
| Truitt, brides maids, wore dresses
of heaven blue fashioned on the
same lines.
MIR. Cresswell's best man was his
father, MIR. w. r. Cresswell. Ushers
were, w. G. Mize of jackson, Robert
Aeavell of Oxford, Roy Williams
and Bruce Baine.
Following the ceremony, an in
formal reception was held in the
! home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. King
for the bridal party, relatives and
out-of- town guests. Mrs. Dock Win
born, Mrs. w. F. Cresswell, and Mrs
John Roach served.
After the ceremony the couple
left for wedding trip. On their re-
turn they will be at home at the
University of Mississippi where Mr.
Cresswell is student of law.
The Durant news., 1946-05-09

k,r. ui.u 4..Ie. i. iliiam Beachrnan
were in Memphis last week.
Mrs. Miriam brown vlslyeo hef
aunt, Miss Myrtle Archer, at the
Baptist hospital in Memphis this
week.
Hal Rhyme and Miss Lucille Rhyme
of jackson, spent Tie weekend with
their parents Mr.. and Mrs. M. E.
Rhyme.
Miss Gladys Rhyme Of Memphis,
visited her parents over the week
end.
Ira Hendricks spent last weekend
in Columbus. as
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Love, Jr., Of
Starkville, spent the weekend with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus
Love, Sr.
Robert H. Bowie of State College,
spent last weekend at hone.
Miss Ann Howard visited in Kos
ciusko Friday.
Wylie and Maurie Humphries at
tended a stock sale in Starkvile
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Montgomery
spent the Weekend 'as-.th ~e'04''e7
Mrs. Jack McCullar spent the
weekend with her mother, Mrs. H.
E. Brooks.
Miss Allene Ramsey visited her
mother, Mrs. G. B. ramsey, Friday
afternoon.
Prof. Will Sails Wilburn spent
last weekend at home.
Mrs. Joel Gulledge visited her
daughter, Mrs. Ed Rrsh, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wylie Humphries
visited in Jackson Sunday.
The Durant news., 1946-05-09

The Rev. w. P. Bailey and the
Rev. J. N. Hinson of Pickens at
tended the District Ministers Con-
ference in Greenwood Tuesday.
Mrs. Elbert Mcdaniel of Winona,
spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
Charles Ray.
The Durant news., 1946-05-09
Bride-EIect Honored
On May 3rd

Following the rehearsal for the
wedding of Miss Catherine Moore to
Mr.. Ephriam Cresswel Friday night,
May 3, Mrs. c. w. Tindan and Mr..
and Mrs. r. E. Moore gave an in
formal buffet supper al Mrs. Tind-
alls home.
The guests were invited into the
dining room where they were serv-
ed and then seated at card tables
in the living room.
Those attending were the bridal
party ana other attendants, and a
lew out-of-town guests.
The Durant news., 1946-05-09
Mrs. William Miller
Entertoins Sunday

Mrs. VIM. j. Miller entertained on
Sunday morning, April %, with a
bridesmaids breakfast for her sister,
Miss Catherine Moore.
Those invited were, Misses Peggy
Knott, Mary Louise Cresswell, Joyce
Truitt, Marguerite Rogers, and Caro-
lyn Hays.
Mrs. John Roach assisted Mrs.
Miller in serving.
The Durant news., 1946-05-09
lCoatributions to the Amenean
Cancer Society are dedaes.
lille eoe Income Tsx purposeA

The campaign for funds for the
division of the American
Cancer Society comes to a close
soon. That every individual in the
State of Mississippi wants to con-
The Durant news., 1946-05-09
ERIC A. JOHNSTON
NAsissSi Cs.psigs CAAarnsA

tribute his share is assumed. If you
have not made your contribution
use the above blank and mail it to
the address below.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-08-24
New Price Increases Do Not
Apply To Stocks On Hand

Raleigh. Aug. 24.-Although re-
Gently announced increases in retail
prices of some twenty different
items in the durable goods" field
are already effective. OPA District
Director. Theodore s. Johnson. to-
1;"y reminded dealers and distribu-
tors that they cannot charge these
higher prices on current stocks.
Such increases may be charged.
he said, only when new shipments
are received from manufacturers.
pre-ticketed al the higher prices.
No dealer or distributor is al
lowed to charge more than the pre-
sent price shown on the ticket or
tag prc-fiXed by the manufacturer,
showing the legal ceiling price"
Johnson explained. II dealers have
lost or misplaced these tags, items
cannot be sold until replacement
Tags are received from manufacture
crS. he said. Buyers should look for
these official price tags. Johnson
SAID, and report every ovcrchargc
To their Price Control Board.
These increases. ne said. were
granted in accordance with provis-
ions of the present Price Control
Act. making certain price adjust
mcntS mandatory.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-08-24
How's Your |. O.?

Can you answer seven of these
quiz questions? Turn TO Page four
for the correct answers.
|. AmbcrgriS is used in architcc-
ture, cookery, perfumcry, or manu-
facturc of plastics.
?. In which State is Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery?
3. Does tn" carth'S surface consist
more largely of water or lard?
1. Why do the people of Utah feel
special sense of gratitude toward
sea GullS?
5. What famous address opens
with these words. "FOurScurc and
seven years ago ..."
&. In what months of the year do
the cquinoXCS and the solSticcs oc-
cur?
7. Correct the following: the
twins differ with each other in APP
pearancc."
8. Which Old Testament book IS
sometimes called "Canticlcs"?
9. During President Franklin
RooScvclt's administration. what wds
the N. Y. A.?
10. What sort of animal is a leach?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-08-24
Uniforms Go
TOHHS Men
On Monday

All candidates for the 1916 grid
foam nj Henderson high school arc
asked to be on hand Monday aft
Srnoon at two o'clock, when Coach
d. G. Dali will issue uniforms.
\ small turnout has been going
through drills all this week, with
about 80 boys reporting. But Coach
Dali stated today that he expects
about 80 more next week. when the
boys will be returning for opening
of school.
"BOZo' Robertson. fleet-foo,od
tailback, and J. b. Rem, veteran
end, have been elected co-captains
Tor the new season. and good team
work is expected from them.
First game will be Il home game
and is scheduled for September 20,
about three weeks after school opens,
and Coach Dali hopes to have a
strong team whipped into shape by
that time.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-08-24
24O Blind
Trained In
Past Year

The North Carolina State ASSocia-
tCn for the Blind last year trained
240 blind persons to 29 vocationS.
making them sclf-supporting, &C
cordinG to report to the Lions club
last night by Sam Afford. State
chairman of the White Cane drive.
The association was formed Is
years ago in Statcsville by a group
of Lions club members. Each year
the Lions International organization
sponsors the White Cane drive, re-
CCiptS from which are directed tu
tho association for the blind.
Following his talk, MIR. Afford
distributed White Cane buttons and
membership certificates in the as
Sociarion for the campaign, which
opens here next week.
q. l.. Mitchell was III charge 6t
In" program and presented llr. AL
ford.
President Fred kcSlcr announces
ihat Little Ladies Night" will bC
90 CrNCd al the mcctin. on Scptcm"
Der II III the form Of Il picnic ii
South Lake lodge.
Mark StCnc waJ welcomed as i
rev member. Il. y. Hardy was guest
e Frank Barnhart and Bobby Han
risen of Ernest Harrison.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-08-24
|Kittrell In
War Speech
TO KiWanis

7. Skinner Kittrcll spoke on "Ob-
crvationS of World War III AS
Saw It. at the kiwaniS club meet
ng last night.
Mr.. Kittrcll discussed the COM
mand and general staff school. out
n'ng the duties of staff officers
md telling of the various classes in
ne school. He also told OF his eN-
cr'cnC"; III the Pacific area and of
cling on the staff of General Mac
rllur.
He displayed number of souven-
Is he obtained and told what the
iiffcrCnt article; meant to him in
'ccalling his experiences. Kittrcl
described the FilipinoS, telling of
heir good traits.
Program for the evening was in
'hargc of j. Roy Tolbcrt. and the
tc"unS was presided al by Presi-
"nt Thomas NJ Hunter.
Fines were imposed on Frank Jor-
an, Harold Zckaria and Smith II.
ui.nc by acting Judge" J. ii.
ryan. with J. Roy Tolbert as "sher-
r..
Guests wcrc Mrs. Il. Walter Gary
With Mr.. Gary and Kiwanian N. F.
tilScy of Staten Island, N. Y. with
J. W. Sanders.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-08-24

Among the major items increased
in price, and the approximate per-
centage increases, are the following
box springs, - percent: bicycles. B.
percent: clocks. non Jcwrlcd wat
cheS, 6 percent: coal. oil and Wool
stoves, > percent: dry batteries. g
percent: electric ranges. 9 percent:
mechanical rcfrigcratorS. pcrcc/
gas ranges, > percent aluminium XII
chenwarc, percent: metal bed
springs, percent: radios. electric
Photographs. 3 percent: Vacuum
cleaners, washing machines, : per-
cent: coasters. electric irons, coffee
makers, small space heaters. per-
cent; and window shades, 10 per-
cent.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-08-24
Mayor To Speak
Sept. 3 At Meet
For BOYS State

Mayor Henry L. Powell of Hen
acrSon Will be one of the speakers
II the annual Boys State to be held
1t tho University of North Carolina
he first week in September under
the auspices Of the North Carolina
Department of the American Legion,
he said today.
The mayors theme will be "Func-
lions of Municipal Government" He
will speak on Tuesday. September 3.
The weeks program will also con-
tain other familiar names of officials
and public men of the State. Boys
from various parts of the State will
attend the school, or institute, which
Will seek To train the youths in the
functions of government.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-08-24
RIO HONEYMOON

nc lolioWlnS news story has
Just been released by S/Sgt.
Robert f. Walsh, of United
States Army Recruiting Station
of Durham. N. c.
S/Sgt. Haskell Evans and his
pretty blonde wife arc enjoying their
second honeymoon, and il is at the
Army's expense.
Recently Mrs. Evans arrived in
Rio de Janeiro to join her husband
who is stationed there with a de-
tachment of new Regular Army
men attached TO the Brazilian army
as instructors. She is one of the
many CT wives who are taking ad :
vantage of the Army's generous Of
fer that allows the families of en-
listed men to be with them over
seas.
81 know that Haskell has done
the right thing in deciding TO re-
main in the service and, consequent
ly. we'll never have to worry about
his getting job or about building
a life of security" Mrs. Evans said
Just before bearing the luxury liner,
Santa Cruz. which took her TO the
fascinating South American country
for the reunion with her husband.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-08-24
EXIT BACK SEAT DRIVERS.

Chicago. Aug. %. - Up - Pvt.
Charles Breed guaranteed against
back seat drivers by building an
auto with two front ends. Breed.
10, of Paw Paw. Mich. made his
mechanical monStroSity by slicing in
half two 1929 model A Fords and
welding both front ends together.
Each end is complete with a hood.
windshield, headlights and steering
wheel. There is only one engine at
present but Breed plans to install
another so he can go'in either direc-
ton. Il made il just Tor the neck
of it," Breed said after driving the
car to Chicago. at might prove pop
ular though. II eliminates back seat
drivers"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-08-24
FIRE RAZES WADE
BARN, OXFORD ROAD

Fire destroyed tobacco barn be-
longing 10 Edward Wade. on the On
ford highway, last night about II
o'clock. according 10 report today
from the fire department.
Flames had made such 4 Roadway
that Ciremen were able to do little
but keep the fire from spreading
Quantity of tobacco IN the barn was
not reported.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-08-24
Sulina Snccd Dies.

Sulina Sneed. '.olorcd, died mt
Ju lee hospital early yesterday
morning. She is survived by her
mother, Lizzie Snccd. five sisters and
two brothers.
Funeral services will be held Mon
day afternoon AT o'clock at the
Presbyterian church in Townsville.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-08-24
DIR. Hawkins On Trip.

DR.. J. d. Hawkins and family arc
Speeding this month in northern
points and will attu:d the National
Convention of Dentists, in Louisville,
KY, before returning to Henderson
the first of September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-09
NOTICE

Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Building Zone Ordinance for property located at Lot No. 17, King Street.
 Tn accordance with Section 425 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Connecticut of 1880, notice is hereby given that a Committee of five of the Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Thursday Evening, May 23rd, 1946, at TOO o'clock, in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall Building, on the proposed change in the Building Zone Ord finance from "B" Residence Zone to Business Zone No. 1, for property 'ccatd at Lot No IT, King Street, bounded and described as follows:
 Northerly-40 feet:
 .Easterly-140 feet;
 Southerly-4O feet;
 Westerly-140 feet.
 All persons owning properties in the vicinity of the above address or those immediately adjacent in the rear thereof, or those directly op- posite thereto, are hereby notified to Appear and be heard in reference to the proposed amendment at the time and place above specified.
 The hearing will be held before the following committee: Aldermen Tehan, Rafferty, Rock, Gerardi and Petrillo.
 By order of the Board of Alder men at a meeting held May 9th, 1946.
 Attest:
 JOSEPH M. SHEA. 5-9-2t. City Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-09
Father
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Continued from Page D
 New Haven, and the Rev. George d. vllclauskas from the U. s, Navy to St. Mary's Church, Union City.
 Father Cronan has served for sev- eral years as chaplain of Sheridan council, Knights of Columbus. and last Sunday was one of the princi- pal speakers at the exemplification or the fourth degree in New Haven.
 Fatner Cronan also has served as chaplain of the Rosary Confraterni- " Society of St. Margaret's Church. He organized and directed the St Margaret's Boys Brigade, one of sne 1lrst III the State. Many of its 1ormer members served with dis junction in World War II. Father Cronan also was responsible for a series Of muslcaleS under the aus- plceS of the parish and the annual cnlloren,s St. Patrick's Day enter talnment which were highlights of the parish's activities for the wear.
 OI late years, Father Cronan has been the guest of various veterans, organizations and has been princi- pal speaker at memorial services conducted by veterans groups on Memorial Day, Armistice Day and other occasions.
 rather Cronan is the son of Mrs Mary and the late John Cronan of remington Avenue. A native of rWyateroury, he is graduate of St thomas parochial school and Cros- oy High School. He prepared for tne priesthood at the University of Niagara and completed his studies at St. Marys Seminary in BaIh- more. He was ordained by the late MoSt Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe on May 2S. 1880. He came to St. Mar garets on May 5, 1886 He had prev !ously served in Taftville. New London and Hartford.
 Fatner Cronan,s brother, the Rev Raymond Cronan, was ordained aoout two years ago and is now serving in the Vermont diocese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-09

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PROBATE COURT, May Sth, A. D. 1946.
 ESTATE of LOUISE DeBENEDIT- TO, late of Waterbury, in said Dis trict, deceased.
 Upon the application of ANTONIO BENEDITTO, Administrator, pray ing that he may be authorized to sell. certain real estate belonging to said Estate-as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in Waterbury, in said District, on the 18th day of May A. D. 1946 at o'clock in the fore noon Standard Time) or (1O o'clock Daylight Time) and that notice be given of the pendency of said application. and the time and place, of hearing thereon, by pub fishing this order one time in some newspaper having circulation in said District, on or before the 9th day of May 1946.
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY, S.os=1k. Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-09
LeaoL Notices
NOTICE

Public Hearing on Proposed Amend
 Tflent to the Building Zone Ordi-
 nance for property located at 74 and 76 Fairview Street.
 Tn accordance with Section 425 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Connecticut of 1880, no- tice is hereby given that Com mittee office of the Board of Alder men will hold public hearing on Thursday Evening. May 23rd, 1946, at TOO o'clock in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall Building, on the proposed change in the Building Zone Ordinance from "B" Residence Zone to an Industrial Zone, for property located at "A and 76 Fair view Street, bounded and described as follows:
 First Piece:
 That certain parcel of land with buildings and improvements there on, known as "A and 76 Fairview Street in said Waterbury bounded and described as follows:
 Northerly-Fifty- (54) feet on land formerly of Elisha Leaven- worth now of parts unknown;
 EaSterly One Hundred and Twenty eight (128) feet, more or less, on land formerly of Augusta Wordin and now of Thomas Bane and Joseph Canning and Grace AL bert;
 Southerly Fifty-four (54) feet on land now or formerly of John Ket- chen, now of Burton and a Mar garet Bradley and
 Westerly -One Hundred and Twenty eight Q28) feet, more or less on land formerly of George s. Abbott, now of Erich and Lena Natusch.
 Second Piece:
 That certain parcel of land be- ginning on the westerly line of land of the petitioners, herein named, at a point 30 feet northerly, from the Southwesterly corner of land of said petitions, Diorios, thence westerly at right angles to said westerly line and in the northerly line of a pass way 1857; thence northeasterly in the line of picket fence 39.3S feet to the westerly line of land of said petitioners; thence southerly in said westerly line 34.67 feet to the place of beginning.
 Bounded northerly by land now or formerly of Erich and Lena Natusch, easterly by land of said petitioners, and southerly by a l passway.
 All persons owning properties in the. vicinity of the above address of those immediately adjacent in the rear thereof, or those directly op- posite thereto, are hereby notified to appear and be heard in reference to the proposed amendment at the time and place above specified.
 The hearing will be held before | the following conmittee:- Alder men Tehan, Rafferty, Rock, Gerar- di, and Petrillo.
 By order of the Board of Alder men at meeting held May 9th, 1946.
 Attest:-
 JOSEPH M. SHEA, 5-9-8 City Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-09
LeqoI Notiees
NOTICE

Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Building Zone Ordinance for property located at 6 West Burton Street.
 In accordance with Section 425 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Connecticut of 1880, notice is hereby given that Committee of Five of the Board of Aldermen will hold public hearing on Thursday Evening, May 23rd, 1946, at TOO o'clock, in the Aldermanic Cham Der, City Hall Building, on the pro- posed change in the Building Zone Ordinance from e" Residence Zone to Business Zone No. 1, for property located at 6 West Burton Street, bounded and described as follows:
 Northerly-46.39 on land now or formerly of Terrence J. Donnelly.
 Easterly- -97.66 feet on land of Josephine Rinaldi and land of A. Pettene.
 southerly-ss.OS feet on West Bur- ton Street.
 Westerly-94.53 feet on land of Octavio Supredini.
 All persons owning properties in the vicinity of the above address or those immediately adjacent in the rear thereof, or those directly oppo- site thereto, are hereby notified to appear and be heard in reference to the proposed amendment at the time and place above specified.
 The hearing will be held before the following committee: Aldermen Tehan. Rafferty, Rock, Gerardi and Petrillo.
 By order of the Board of Alder men at a meeting held May 9th, 1946.
 Attest:
 JOSEPH M. SHEA, 5-9-Zt. City Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-09
Cobb1er Murders Pal kills Self

Boston, May 9-UP)-A 65-year- old cobbler shot and killed his life- long friend and committed suicide with the same gun late last night all because he suspected his victim of having caused trouble at his shoe shop.
 Alfeo Tintone, 65, and Guido Lor- bati, 61 both cobblers and neigh bors, finished a friendly game of cards at the Marconi Club. Lorbati said good night and started for nome. Tintone ran after him and shot him to death. Then Tintone went to vacant lot and turned the revolver on himself.
 Henry Tintone, 32, told police his father had blamed Lorbati for in- spring boys to cause trouble at his shop.