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Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-07
Education Board Moves
To Acquire School Lots

acquire property for location of the
Now white school at Townsville. ant
10 nave plans prepared for the nev.
building there.
No cost items were considered, bu,
l. was hoped 10 have plans made
SD rs to permit immediate procr-
cure as soun us building can b,
begun.
The report of the grand Jury in
last weeks criminal session of SUI
perlor court was read TO the board
as IL related TO schools, and the
BOARD authorized immediate repairs
and improvements as recommended
10 me extent of available finances.
MIR. Rollins reported 10 the board
maj progress was being made d.
The new building al Henderson In
Stitutc, and said that all possible at
conmodationS had been provided for
temporary houSinS vi Negro children
VINO were burned out OF their Schuu,
last spring.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-07
THOMAS MATTHEWS,
IL, DIES AT HOME
Heart Attack Fatal To Townsville
Farmer; Last Rites
Wednesday.

Thomas Matthews, -, resident
of the Townsville community for 10
years. died al his home ON Hcndcr-
son Route ) this morning at 7:3D
IA. M. following a heart attack, Mr..
Matthews had engaged in farmin.
all of his adult life.
In addition To his widow, Mrs.
Catherine Matthews. he is survived
by three daughters, Mrs. j. r. Nor
wood, Jr., of Palmer Springs, Va,
and Mrs. II. l.. Moss and Mrs. Lee
Wilson. Jr, both of Norwood, and
three SCrS, II. Il. Matthews, ]. T..
Matthews, and w. Y. Matthews, all
" Townsville. Also surviving arc
Il grandchildren and several nicccs
md nephcws.
MIR. Matthews was the sor Of tho
late Thomas Matthew'S and he was
i member Of the Tabernacle Meth
"dlst church al Townsville.
Funeral services will be held en-
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock ii
the Rock Spring Baptist church at
townsville and burial will follow at
he Rock Spring Baptist church
cemetery. Rev. L. c. Brothers. pas
'or of the Tabernacle church, will
conduct the services and Rev. Moose
will assist.
Active pallbcarerS will be w. C..
Campbell, y. c.. Moss. f. c. Moss
j. y. Norwood. w. II. Proctor and
w. w. Carey. Honorary pallbcarCyS
lave been announced as the follow
ing: John l.. RigGan, William /.
Riggan. James Matthews. Richard
Newton. James Reese. W. r. Smiley
\. X. Hunt, Bolcy Norwood. Boyd
Brewer, Graham Strum, W. \. Nor
wood, Griffin Moody, f.. J. Knott
j. X. Risgan and Russell Greene.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-07
Civil Court
Is Deferred
Until Friday

The civil session OF the October
term oil Vance Superior Cuurl,
scheduled 10 begin today. was post
poned until next Friday, cour, au-
thorities announced. Judge W. G.,
Harris, of Raleigh, who was schcd-
ulcd To be here for The term. has
been attending probation confer
ence in Detroit and Was unable To
get back in time to be here today.
He was scheduled to hold tine Grim
inal session last week, but judge
w. II. s. Burgwyn presided in his
stead.
Only crCrcc cases are on the civil
docket. together vita couple ui
other minor litigationS, and business,
slated Ter disposal is expected To
be handled ON the last two days of
the week.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-07
Procedure Planned
For Negro Schools
And At Townsville

A resolution was adopted by the
Vance County Board OF Education
today directing Superintendent f
M. Rollins To proceed at once TO ac-
quire sites for two new Negro
schools, and on each side of town.
and, after these have been approved
and acquired. To employ an archi-
tect TO prepare plans for the new
buildings. They will replace the Ne
.ro school building which burned
last Junc.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-07
THE VOICE SINATRA
AND WIFE SEPARATE

Hollywood, Oct. 7.-Swoon-croon
or Frank Sinatra and his wife
Nancy, have separated. Tho Voice
leaving their home. his publicisi.
George Evans. revealed.
ut was case of Hollywood ca
reer plus family tiff" Evans ex-
planned 81 hope that they will make
up within a few days"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-07
AROUND TOWN
FIRE CNII.,

Flromcn were called 10 Taylor's
lunch counter at the bus terminal
At $50 o'clocl; this morning when
some grease was burning Of! an cleo
trio stove. Slight damages were
listed.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-10-07
TRAFFIC FINES.

Fines of 81 each were paid II the
city clerks office Saturday by ".
+. Gambler, Mary Alice Criichcr,
Mrs. Philip j. Harris, Willie Solo
mon anad T. w. Stokes for traffic
violations.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Winona Building
Grounds Bought

Planning an expansion program
for the Delta Chenille Company in
Winona, r. D. Sanders notified the
City of Winona Board of Aldermen
his willingness to purchase the che
mile plant building and grounds.
The building was constructed on a
BAWI bond issue.
Sanders, who also owns, Delta
Chenille Company in Durant, plans
to erect another building adjoining
the present chenille plant in Winona
The expansion will provide employ
ment for an additional 100 persons.
Considerable expansion at his own
expense to the original plant build
ing had already been made by San
ders. The offer made by him was
termed generous by Winona Off
Gals, being more liberal than the
terms provided in the BAWI con-
tract by several thousand dollars.
The purchase price offered for land
south of the plant was also consi-
dered good.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Packing Dept. News

The packing department is really
on it's toes. Mrs. Myrtis Brooks, de-
partment supervisor, says Allen Ter.
ry and Elwyn Veazel are about tc
work her to death. The packers are
going to town on those boxes ano
talking their heads off for more
work. Talk about production--we
are getting it!
Addie B. jenkins you'd better get
yourself back from Tallulah, La, in
hurry, you're really getting be-
hind.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Production High!

Production is back to normal! We
are very happy over the progress
everyone has made and hope to 70
even higher in production standards.
We now have contest on between
the departments. To the Department
with the highest number of pieces
handled during four weeks period
will 60 a prize. This prize will con-
sist OF a party--something new for
the department and something to
work to. Let's 60 Girls!
The high department this week Is
Mrs. Durham's Trimming, whit
total of 8071 Pieces trimmed. The
chenille department is running a
close second, with inspecting third.
Come on departments--let's see who
is going to win.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Chorles Finley Walker
With Chenille s Years

Charles Finley Walker, better
known as Charley, has been emplov-
ed by Delta Chenille Company. Inc.
for six years. He is probably the
most well liked person and one of
the best known in all the plants, He
is as years of age and was born in
Montgomery County. We all take
our hats off to him!
Charley has just informed us he
the proud Papa of Z Id. Is ounce
baby girl. We are proud for him and
hope Mrs. Walker and baby will
soon be home. They are at this time
in the Lexington hospital Charley
says That gal is just like mel" Mrs.
Walker will be REMEMBERED in Nc
Comb as Nell Martin. Congratula-
tons Charley!
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Cutting Dept. News
Our Motto:
We cut 'em
You make 'em.

Our Motto:
We cut 'em
You make 'em.
Poem:
Cutting robes is lots of fun
When first you've learned just
how it's done,
Cut them across and round and
round
Sometimes you'd think them up
side down.
We now have two cutting tables
equipped fer cutting. BY having
them it enables us to keep both the
scanning line and the multi-needles
in operation.
We are indeed thankful to our
efficient manager, Mrs. Perrin for
planning the tables so conveniently
for our use.
Joe McNeer spent the weekend
with his brother Roy McNer and
family in Bowling Green.
Delma Goss enjoyed his sister,
Sudie, over the weekend.
Mrs. Eunice Mcclellan was Lex
ington visitor Saturday Afternoon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Fire Drills PIunned

Fire drills involving the entire
personnel of the Delta Chenille Com
pany in Durant are being planned.
with the cooperation Of Mr.. Guy c.
Collier, Safety Director.
Paul T. Phillips has been named
fire chief and inspector Of all fire
equipment Edwin Thompson has
been named as his assistant.
Fire Stations are being placed
through the plant and fire brigades
are being organized.
Work is coming along fine on the
installation of the Sprinkler system.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Trimming Dept. News

High production honors in trim.
ming department 60 to Mrs. Boz
Riser this week with total of 1871
pieces, trimmed in four days. We re-
gret the Illness of her daughter
which necessitated her going tc
Jackson Friday.
Miss Martha Campbell from Pur-
Wis and Miss Ouida Pate from Camp
Shelby spent the week end with
Mrs. Pearl Campbell and family. We
are glad Miss Pearl is able to be
back with us after her illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Allen of Alex
andria, Louisiana were guests in the
home of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Durham.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Scanning Dept. News

The Scanning line improved 100
robes per day last week. We have
quite few new operators this week
and hope to improve last weeks
daily average of 1870 Pieces per day.
Mrs. Moreno Cade's son, Eris. =
home. arrived last Thursday after
two years of overseas duty.A family
reunion was held Sunday with 80
members of the family present.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Chenille Dept. News

High Production honors in this de.
partment go to Mrs. Gradys King
on style l65, single needle heart
robe, with total of so robes, and to
Mrs. Pearl Lusk on style 34l over
lays with a total of 399 robes. Mrs.
Minnie Mae Irving claims this is
the fastest working bunch of peo-
pie in the plant. But-she's got to
prove it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Cakes from
baskerville were weekend guests
of Mrs. Emma Ratliff.
Mrs. Mary Sheppard and family
visited her brother in Greenville
over the week end.
Grace Hodges enjoyed the musi-
cal recital presented by the Durant
School.
Miss Mildred Mitchell from Holmes
Junior College visited her mother,
Mrs. Ruth Mitchell Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Keith visited
Mary Frances Edwards Saturday
night.
Mrs. Gladys King spent the week
end with her daughter, Mrs. James
Raspberry of Kosciusko.
Mildred Horne visited friends in
Kilmicheal Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Ratliff spent the week
end with her brother in Attala Coun-
ty.
Mrs. Elizabeth McCarty had as
her guests this week end her brother
and sister Of Tchula.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Cleanup Program
Gets Underway

Our clean up program is well I'M
der way with Mr.. r. j. Martin in
charge of the outside cleaning and
construction work. We are now con-
GREETING the south side of the build
ing behind the cafeteria and to the
back of the plant to the boiler room
shop and by air conditioning room.
This concrete will enable us to clean
al the way around the plant and
really have a neat building.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
WOMAN NINETY SWEARS
\ IT KEEPS HER ALIVE

= Was ali stuffed up-full Of gas
nd bioat-couldn't get my bowels
- work." says Miss Hanna Diet
sseA Of st. Louis, Mo-. In . recent
lsttar. Couldn't eat . thing and
veuld 1T and wonder II my time
,sd come. Then I tried Pru-lax.
How I feel years younger. can eat
anything I want and my bowels
an regular again"
: This wonderful new herb medi-
cine contains Cascara and SIENNA.
II you are bloated with gas
heartburn - indigestion - vertigo
! (dlzzlness)--clogged bcwels--lack
Of energy--sluggishness OF MIND
or body. due to constipation. then
do a. Miss Dietrich does. Use
Pru.lax and you will be astonished
at the results. Caution: Use Pru'
lax only rs directed. Money back
r 10. delighted with result.
aET pRv.LAx TODAY
HOWELL & IIEGGIE DRUG CO
Durmt
CONSENTS DRUG STORE
Goodman
WEST DRUG CO.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Inspecting Dept News

The inspecting department has in
creased their production per work
err High production in this depart
ment for the past week goes to Mrs.
Willie Mae Aldridge, with a total
Of 1907 pieces inspected.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Dye House News

Dye house to be remodeled. We
now plan to remodel the dye house
since remodeling has been complet-
ed in the main plant building. Color
schemes have been received and pro-
gress is now being made. When COM
pleted all walls will be painted, lar
&c machinery will be dark green and
al moving parts will be yellow.
This is in line with latest Safety
measures being installed.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
Supply Dept. News

Mr.. Phillips has just informed us
that the supply department has no
news for this week, however, some
parts of the air conditioning unit
arrived yesterday. Maybe we will
soon have this installed.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23

Todayis domestic and foreign problems are .
challenge to our nation and to you as . voter.
These are times that call for the election to high
office Of men Of courage, ability and unquestioned
integrity. TOM q. ELLIS measures up to the
demands Of the hour. That h why on July Ind
he win reeeivs0ae Of the largest votes ever given
. cpa4tdate for the Umtel States Senate BY the
yOtsg1 q Miasissippl. When yoa mark yosr vsts
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Paxton visit.
ed their mother Mrs. Alice Paxton
from Acona, this week end.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
There'n Be A Great Day!
MISSISSIPPIANS
will elect TOM @. ELLIS
u. S. Senator!
stf1 asa fsr&
5 join The Landside!
From every section Of MISSIS-
SIPPI thousands wire, phone I'd
write to pledge their support and
their votes to TOM @. ELLIS.

for Tom q. Ellis, you are voting >.ee competent
representation IN the Sensts 1t . time when W
must have men Of courage and ability h the
most important hwmaking body n the woeA
senator from Misissippi ana With the ether NET
bers Of Congress In the solution Il the ssgie1D
problems now eoafreating MiasinGiDpl The nAaiGa
and the world.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23

Mrs. Vivian Boutwell, visited her
son, Charles, in McAdaIns, Sunday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23

Louise Mcbride and friends en-
loved the carnival Saturday night
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23
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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23

WANTED: Veterans interested in
learning flying from beginning
through instrument rating under G.
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SERVICE, INC. P. O. Box 1866, Mem
phis, Tennessee.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1946-05-23

LOST-one small breach pearls and
diamonds. Lost between the Style
Shop and l03 Magnolia st. Return
to Mrs. ]. B. Thompson and receive
reward.
36-tf
The Nome nugget., 1946-04-29
COAST GUARD OFFERS ENLISTEES MANY ADVANTAGES

The Coast Guard at this time is showing a special interest in re- cruiting limited number of men for duty in the Territory of Alas ka, and has sent representative to Nome from Ketchikan in con- junction with the drive. The other of Alaska's cities to be contacted are: Juneau, Fairbanks, Anchor age, Palmer, and Seward.
 The opportunities for young, physically-fit men in the United States Coast Guard are many, and for those enlisting now there is the assurance of duty ashore or afloat in the Territory. The re- quirements are: Be between the ages of IT and 25; be at least 5'4" in height with weight in propor- tion; and have 2 years of high school or it's equivalent. Applicant tor first enlistment should also have his birth certificate, a trans cript of high school marks Cor equivalent and at least state ments by local citizens not rela- tives) attesting to character.
 A possibility also exists for the limited reenlistnment of men who have served an enlistment in the Navy or have had previous Coast Guard service. Interested indiVid- uals have opportunity to obtain rates previously held upon author ization by Coast Guard Headquar- terS.
 Interested persons or applicants may contact the Coast Guard representative, Robert E. Sayre, Chief Yeoman, who arrived in Nome via Pan American AirWays on April 26, and is prepared to ac- cept applications for enlistment. He may be contacted at any time at the Wallace Hotel, Room II. and will be in Nome until about Wednesday, May 1.
The Nome nugget., 1946-04-29
SKIERS ENJOY FINE WEATHER SUNDAY

Skiers who visited the ski area yesterday found some of the best snow and weather conditions of the winter. The snow is very deep for this time of the year and there will be goon conditions at least until the beginning of June. The time and effort given by the Army in operation of the ski-toW is a
The Nome nugget., 1946-04-29
PAID ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE TO VOTERS

Due to malicious deliberate false statements being made and circu- lated through the mails against me and other Legislators of the Second Division, I intend to take legal action against the perpetra- tors of such defamatory propa- ganda. The following is a copy of telegram I have sent to Steve McCutcheon of Anchorage, one of the interruptions politicians who is attempting to malign me before the citizens of the Second Divi- sion:
 " Nome, Alaska, " April 27, l946. Senator Steve McCutcheon, Anchorage, Alaska.
 "I have before me a political let ter which purports to have been written by you to Samuel Kakki, Nome, Alaska. This letter con- tains Slanderous malicious delib- crate lies in reference to myself and other legislators of the Second Division. It is my intention to bring legal action against you for defamation of character"
 Signed:
 Frank H. Whaley,
 Nome, Alaska.
 PAID ADVERTISEMENT
The Nome nugget., 1946-04-29
RAYMOND JOHNSON AND PAULINE FISHER WE'D

Raymond w. Johnson who is employed by the USED, and Pauline Fisher were married yes terday, Sunday, April 28, by the U. s. Commissioner, Jack Dowd. Attendants at the wedding were Paul Downs and Margurite Lang fit.
The Nome nugget., 1946-04-29
PAGE SEVEN

major contribution to everyone's skiing pleasure. Skiers, don't put away your boards yet, for May evenings will give you the best skiing of the season.
The Nome nugget., 1946-04-29
JOE OMUAK RETURNS FROM THE STATES

Joe Omuak, son of MT. and Mrs Bob Omuak returned home Friday evening from the States.
Evening star., 1946-11-01

Transportation has become so bad
In Montevideo, Uruguay, that horses
and mules are pulling aged motor
trucks. with motors removed, loaded
with freight.
Evening star., 1946-11-01
| Trade Board 10 Hold
Meeting Thursday in
Constitution Hall

The November meeting Of the
Washington Board Of Trace win oe
held at S:15 pm. Thursday in Con-
stitution Hall.
William H. Press, executive secre-
tary. explained yesterday 1t had
been decided to switch from the Ho-
tel Statler, originally scheduled
meeting place, when there appeared
to be little prospect of early settle
ment of the hotel strike.
Because advance arrangements
have been made. the end OF the
walkout will not alter plans to hold
the session in Constitution Hall,
Mr.. Press said. He pointed out ca
pacity of the hall would enable
members to bring their families and
friends to a regular meeting for the
first time.
An Interpretation Of the con-
gressional elections by three radio
commentators will be a feature of
the meeting. Elmer Davis will act
as moderator and will be Joined In
the discussion by H. r. Baukhage
and Earl Goodwin. A summary OF
the District plebiscite also will be
presented.
The election analysis Is to be
broadcast from $50 to 1918 pm. by
Station WMAL.
Those attending will view the
first public showing of Invitation
to the Nation" color motion picture
produced by the boards Greater
National Capital Committee.
Chairman Robert v. Fleming will
make a presentation for the Com
missioners' Committee Of Awards for
Valor, Police and Fire Departments.
There will be music by the Metro
politan Police Department Band and
appearances by performers of the
Potomac Electric Power Co. radio
program.
Board members may request guest
tickets from the board office by tele-
phone.
Transportation has become so bad
in Montevideo, Uruguay, that horses
and mules are pulling aged motor
trucks. with motors removed, loaded
r.,;&I
Evening star., 1946-11-01

Each Piece Individually Priced!
Four Poster Spool Type Bed, full or
twin
Felt Mattress, 55-pound felt mat
tress, thick and soft. 54 or 3e-inoh
sizes ------------------Z9.oO
FIot Spring. sofety edge, with alum
num finish band. 254 inches
wide ---A-----------l SO
Evening star., 1946-11-01

A poir would be lovely on your
dressing toble. Crystoi-Iike gloss
break. White fobric covered.
poper parchment shode.
Sears Wisconsin and Biaden sbar1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-19
FAC. in 5th ToOrganize
 Meeting Called
 For Next Monday
Especial to The Democrat)

(Spec1al 70 Tnc DemOcFAGD
 The organizational meeting of the 5th Congressional District branch of the Connecticut Citizens Political Action Committee will be held at 8 P. M. next Tuesday in the Hotel Elton, Waterbury.
 2 Elizabeth w. White of Waterbury, secretary of the State Steering Committee will be one of the pre- siding officers assisted by the fol- lowing: Mrs. Virginia RoSsi, of Tor rington, member of State Steering Committee; Charles N. Segal of Hartford, State executive vice chairman; Rabbi David Polish of Waterbury; Mrs. Edward F. Ryan of Southbury; Afford c. Morley of New Milford; Mrs. Francis Platt of Plymouth and Mrs. Percy Cham berlain of Seymour.
 The Connecticut Citizens P.A.C. is affiliated with the national or. ganization, organized in 1924 by "in- dependent citizens from all walks of 1ife-farmers, businessmen, attor- neys, educators, housewives, labor CTS, male and female professional people and others.
 According to the standards of the group 1t has non-political stand ing for issues that transcend party interests and supporting candidates and elected officers without respect to party" The association has no utilization with the C.I.O.-P.A.C.'
 The public Is invited to Tuesdays 9th District organizational meeting. Purpose of the session will be to plan for the Congressional election this Fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-19
KeIIems Suit Verdict Due

San Francisco, June 19 = (UP) = Federal Judge Louis E. Goodman was scheduled today to return a verdict in the $1,500,000 libel suit brought by Connecticut industrialist Vlvien KellemS against the C.I.O.
 Miss Kellems filed the suit after the C.I!O. newspaper, the Labor Herald, charged she was guilty of reasonable operations" because of her correspondence with Count Frederick Karl zedlitz, an alleged NaM spy.
 Herbert w. Clark, attorney for the 47-year-old Westport, Conn, manufacturer, said the letters Miss Kellems wrote were of romantic character" He denied the claim of the C.IO. that the publication was protected either by privilege, quail flied privilege or the right of fair comment.
 Richard Gladstein, union counsel. said that zedlitz was on & U. s. State Department black liSt". He said the C.IO. still believed Miss Kellems was guilty of disloyal acts because of her correspondence and because she advocated tax strikeD in 1914 speech at Kansas City.