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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
Ed ]. Siurua
Is Candidate
For Sheriff

Ed J. Siurua, resident of Pc
can and employee of ingalls, Ship
building Corporation for the past
six wears, this week announces
his formal candidacy for the of
flee of sheriff and tax collector
of Jackson county, subject to the
will of the qualified electors in the
Democratic Primary on August 5.
He formerly served as railroad
and express agent in Pecan and
says in his announcement that
he has always stood for progress
of churches. schools. and civic af-
fairs.
His announcement follows:
TO THE QUALIFIED ELEC-
TORS OF JACKSON COUN-
TY:
May %, 1s47,
l wish at this time to make
my announcement as a candidate
for Sheriff and Tax Collector of
Jackson County, Mississippi.
This is nv first attempt to run
for a public office. but as I have
been asked by my many friends
% enter this race, l wish to give
it my best effort.
| have lived nearly all my life
in Jackson County. l have all
ways stood for the progress Of
the Churches. Schools and all
Civic Affairs.
| have served as Railroad and
Express agent for several years,
but at the present time I am en-
ployed at the ingalls, Shipbuild-
ing Corporation.
I think that the people of this
county already know that I am
a sober. honest man. a law-abid-
ing citizen and | feel sure that i
can make YOU a good Sheriff. I
sincerely solicit YOUR vote and
influence in this coming primary.
ED. J. SIURUA-
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
Lack Of Quorum
P~ostpones Annuol
Red Cross Meeting

Due to small attendance and
lack of a quorum the annual
meeting of the Jackson county
Chapter of the American Red
Ctoss slated for Tuesday has
been postponed until Monday
June 2, at 800 o'clock in the au-
ditorium of the Junior High school
in Pascagoula.
The Red Cross is still a vital
part of our postwar life and the
public is urged to attend this i'm
portant meeting of the local
chapter. Officers for the coming
year and three members of the
executive committee will be elect
ed at this time.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
Governor Candidates
To Speak In County
Et Hurley "Wednesday

The first appearance of COVER
nor candidates in Jackson eoun-
", to speak in behalf of their
candidacy, is scheduled for next
Wednesday at the Hurley school
rally.
Candidates Paul B. johnson,
Jr., and Jesse Byrd have accepted
IN invitation to speak at the po-
litical rally with Mr.. johnson
scheduled to make his address at
600 o'clock and Mr.. Byrd at 800
o'clock.
Mr.. Johnson is the 31-vear-old
Marine veteran, son of the late
Governor Paul B. Johnson. who
died in office, and Mr.. Byrd is
state senator from this district al
this time.
Several other state office seek
ers. as we'll as all local candi-
dates. T expected to attend the
rally which viii begin at noon
and last until midnight.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
F. w. Elmer Seeks
Post 0fFloaier
Representative

F. w. Elmer, Biloxi attorney
and former state senator. this
week announces his formal can
didacy for the office of Floater
Representative from Jackson and
Harrison Counties in the Missis-
sippi Legislature.
According to custom. il is Har-
rison County's turn to furnish the
floater representative this sum-
mer to serve for the next four
years.
His announcement follows:
TO THE CITIZENS OF JACK
SON AND HARRISON COUN-
TIES:
Il am a candidate for Floater
Representative for Jackson and
Harrison Counties.
Il have served in the state sen.
ate and feel that my training and
experience qualities me for the
office | seek.
Il realize that there are prob
lens confronting the counties.
municipalities, and individual
citizens.
THAT some solution NAV be
found to solve them. I shall dis.
cuss my ideas along this line
from the platform at public gath
erings and with the individual
citizens as the campaign prog.
resseS.
81 respectfully submit my can
didacy for your consideration and
support with the assurance that |
shall use every effort and what
ability I might have in the pas
sage of legislation that will be
beneficial to the citizens of Jack
son and Harrison Counties and
the commonwealth of Mississip-
pi."
F. w. ELMER.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
Gulfdal e Is ouses
Set Al xsO Top
Prices =. Sale

Prices of the so Gulfdale units
of the FPHA have been set at
figures ranging from S2250 to
$1,000 and the houses viii be sold
in the near future on a cash basis
with veteran-occupants and other
occupants having first choice, ac-
cording to an announcement this
week by the local PHA office.
All residents of houses in the
Gulfdale units, which are for col
ored occupants, received formal
notice of the pending sale in a
form letter from James F. Humid
ley, general manager of the Pas
eagoula project.
MI. Hundley informed the
Chronicles Star this week that
final details of the sale and the
date on which the actual sales
will begin were still unknown to
his office. He said that A. r.
Hanson, assistant regional direct
or in charge of property dispos-
al, will come here here from At
lanta Monday with more COM
plete information concerning the
sales.
AT present all we are doing is
notifying the occupants that the
units will be sold and Informing
them that the sale will be for
cash, with a five percent commit
ment required pending their ne
gotiation of credit financing with
private interests. We are not vet
accepting any money, but only in
forming the tenants of these gen.
eral plans"
Vets First
Mr.. Hundley said that veter-
an-occupants will get first choice
to purchase their homes; gen
eral occupants will be given next
choice; after these. any person or
family who desires to purchase
the house for occupancy, and fin
ally private interests who wish
to purchase for investment
though not for occupancy.
Sales representative for the
FPHA, Maury r. Moore. was in
Pascagoula May 26, 81, and %
for the purpose of discussing
with each of you Individually the
prices. terms and conditions of
sale that will prevail"
MIR Hundley said that the fig
ures at which the houses are to
be sold were fixed by two out
side appraisers hired by the co.
eminent, one man from Jackson
vile and one from Mobile, and
by a staff of appraisal of the
FPHA. The final figures repre-
sented a compromise of the va
rious opinions rendered.
MIR. Hundley said he had no
further news concerning devel-
opments of plans for the sale of
Navy houses and other units in
the project. These matters are
still being discussed in Congress.
The. Associated Press reported
Continued On Page 8, Sec. y
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
Air Fleet Due
Here Saturday
On State Tour

An air fleet of between rs and
100 planes is expected to land at
the Jackson County Airport at
4 p. m, Saturday when the see
ond annual Mississippi Good Will
Tour is scheduled to arrive here
on its swing through the state.
The public was invited to join
in the program Of welcome to the
visiting aviators, most of whom
are business men and flying en-
thusiasts who own small private
planes. The tour was scheduled
to set out from Jackson, Miss, at
z a. m, Thursday flying up the
eastern side of the state and across
to Memphis. The Friday itinerary
was to take them down across the
Delta. with a night stop at
Natchez. South Mississippi will be
covered Saturday. lunch being
served at Laurel. The flight TO
Pascagoula will be directed down
the Leaf and Pascagoula rivers
over the route that is proposed
for the Pat Harrison Waterway
development.
The Tour already has a total
registration of 2l2 Mississippi air
enthusiasts travelling in ITO air
craft.
II is probable that some of
those starting from Jackson will
drop out in the swing round the
state. Chamber of Commerce Of
flcials are preparing TO receive in
the neighborhood of 30 planes
here. Refreshments will be served
visitors by the Chamber of Com.
merce. The committee in charge is
headed by DR.. l.. II. Eubanks.
Other members are last years
chairman, Mrs. Manuella Taylor,
Marion Parkinson, and Perry
Chance, former and present OPP
orators of the Jackson County
Airport, and Phil Chestnut, local
aviation enthusiast.
The planes will remain at the
Airport approximately 80 minutes
taking off from here at 4:30 for
the Municipal Airport at Gulf
port IN which city they will
spend the night.
Sunday afternoon the planes
will leave Gulfport at 1870. fly
ing back to Jackson.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
L. K. Mcintosh
Is Candidate
For Reelection

L. K. Mcintosh this week form
ally announced that he will be a
candidate for reelection to the
office of County Prosecuting At
torney in the Democratic primary
election to be held on August 5th.
In his statement Mr.. Mcintosh
said that if reelected he will
continue to give the citizens of
the county the same service he
has rendered during the past four
years.
His formal announcement fol-
lows:
TO THE ELECTORS OF JACK
SON COUNTY:
| take this means of making my
formal announcement as candi-
late for reelection for the of
flee of County Prosecuting At
torney for Jackson County.
On August 5th the electors. by
their vote, will appoint an attor-
ney to represent the County in
the criminal courts for the next
four years and if reappointed |
will endeavor to give the County
the same service that | have rem
iered the past four years. 1t
has been my objective during the
asst four years. in cooperation
with the Justices of Peace and
the Enforcement Officers of the
County. to try to have all mis-
iemeanors and minor crimes TAX
an care of in the lower courts so
rs not to burden our Circuit
Court docket with minor crimes.
I think | can safely say that the
Circuit Court docket is cleaner
today than it has been in thirty
wears in Jackson County. I have
andeavored to have all cases pre-
pared and ready for a complete
submission to the Grand Jurors
when they meet and I am sure
that every Grand Juror who has
erved during my term of office
viii testify that these cases were
prepared and ready for their con
alteration.
Il appointed your Prosecuting
Attorney, I will endeavor to give
fou four years faithful service
nd will appreciate your vote and
influence.
l. K. MCINTOSH.
County Prosecuting Attorney.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
Grand jury
Returns u.
Indictments
Murder Charges.
One Rope Returned
Among Mdny Coses

Twenty-Five indictments in-
voivlng II case and including
two murders and one rape we're
returned by the grand jury in
May term of circuit court. ac-
cording to the final report sub.
mitted to Judge L. c. Corban by
Foreman Jacob 7. Lockard late
Friday afternoon.
In one of the murder cases,
against Henry Robertson OF Moss
Point, who was charged with the
shotgun Staying of another Me-
gro, the defendant was allowed
to plead guilty to manslaughter
and Judge L. c. Corban sentenc-
ed him to serve 20 years at hard
labor in the state penitentiary.
The other murder indictment
was returned against ]. M. Stone,
Jr.. of Hurley, in connection with
the death of Stay Rogers of Van
cleave, who was killed at a road
house near Gautier. The case
had not been set for hearing yes
terday.
Motions Filed
The rape indictment was r
turned against David Brumfield,
negro, who allegedly criminally
attacked a white woman NEAR a
Negro church on Jackson Ave
nue. in Pascagoula last January.
The court appointed the law firm
of Mitchell and Hill to defend
Brumfield, who was without
counsel.
A motion to quash the indict-
ment was filed bv the defense
attorneys Wednesday and was
.overruled by Judge Corban late
Wednesday. Another motion for
a change of venue was filed yes
terdav and was denied by Judge
Corban, who ordered a special
venire ~empaneled and set the
for Tuesday morning.
Arrests had not been made in
two indictments returned by the
grand jury. so the nature of these
cases were not released by Coun-
ty Attorney L. K. Mcintosh
Other criminal cases settled in
cluded a grand larceny charge
against four negro youths. who
pied guilty, in the theft of a num-
Der of batteries in Pascagoula.
They were given 500 fines and
six months sentences by Judge
Corban. with three months sus-
pended pending good behavior.
Gauvin negro, was also
fined 5000 and given a six months
suspended sentence in connection
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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
A. F. Megehee To
Be Candidate
For Reelection

A. Forest Megehee this week
formally announced that he will
be q candidate for reelection as
Superintendent of Education Of
jackson county in the Democrat
&c primary election to be held
August 5th.
Mr. Megehee is prominent in
educational circles of the state,
having served three terms as
chairman of the County Super
intendent's Organization, and at
present is president of the Alum
nj Association of Mississippi
Southern College, and is chair
man of the Division of Rural
Education of the National Edu-
cation of the National Educa-
tcaion Association.
He is also serving as chairman
of the Problems and Policies
Commission of the Mississippi
Education Association. It was
this commission that made the
study leading to conferences with
the governor and legislative lead
crs which was followed by a
special session of the State leg
islature where five million dol
lars in increased school appro-
priations was granted for teach
ers salaries.
Mr.. Megehee's announcement
follows:
TO THE PEOPLE OF JACK
SON COUNTY,:
Subject TO the action of the
voters at the Democratic Pri-
mary in August, | announce my
self as a candidate for re-elec-
ton to the office of Superin-
tendent of Education of Jackson
County.
In submitting my candidacy for
reelection to this important po-
sition. | know of no better rec
ord to plead than that | have
given the best service in my
power and that I have been
faithful to the trust the people
of my county have heretofore
placed in me. | have tried to con-
duct your school affairs in such
a business-like manner as to
merit your confidence and res
pect.
l say proudly, but not boast
ingly, that Jackson County
Schools compare f%avorably with
the best. Our main interest has
been the welfare of your boys
and girls. A progressive program
Of improvement is going on in
The schools OF Jackson County.
/ believe that my background of
training and experience places
me in position to furnish you the
kind of leadership that you de-
sire.
| assure you hat l am very
grateful for your past support
and that | will fully appreciate
the honor and responsibility OF
he office if reelected.
Hoping that | may be favor
I'd with YOUR vote and influ-
once, | am
Cordially and sincerely,
A. FOREST MEGEHEE.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
7. D. Harrison To
Seek District 3
Justice Office

T. ID. Tommy Harrison this
week formally announced his
candidacy for the office of Jus.
tice of the Peace for District
Three in the Democratic pri-
mary election to be held August
5th.
In his announcement Mi. Har-
rison said that he has been a law
enforcement officer in Mississip-
pi for the past II years, and for
the past five years has been en-
ployed as chief investigator by
the ingalls, Shipbuilding Corpor-
alton.
He is a veteran of World War
|, a member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars and American Lee
gion.
His formal announcement fol
lows:
TO THE QUALIFIED DEMO
CRATIC VOTERS OF DISTRICT
THREE. JACKSON COUNTY;
] take this means Of formally
announcing my candidacy for the
office of Justice OF the Peace,
District 3, Jackson County, sub
ject to the will of the voters in
the Democratic Primary Fled.
tion to be held August 5th.
| have been q Mississippi law
enforcement officer for the past
II years, a veteran of World War
l., member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars and the American
Legion and for the past 5 years
have been working for The In
gals Shipbuilding Corporation
as Chief investigator.
The office of Justice of the
Peace is a small but important
office and should have a quail
fled mar to fill it.
I believe that ] am well quail
fled to discharge the duties OF
this office, be fair and impair
tial to all and serve to the best
interest of the citizens of this
district.
! hope to have the opportuni-
ty Of meeting you. but in the
mean time. I want to assure you
that your vote and influence will
be appreciated.
Sincerely yours.
T. d.. Tommy HARRISON.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
Hermes F. Gauiier
Candidate For
Representative

Hermes Gautier, Jackson coun-
tv native and member of the
Board of Supervisors since 1925.
this week formally announced
that he will be a candidate for
the office of Jackson County Rep
resentative to the State Legisla.
ture in the Democratic Primary
election on August 5th.
During his time as a member
of the Board of Supervisors,
jackson County has shown its
greatest industrial growth, Mr..
Gautier said, and added that If
is elected to the State Legis-
lature, he will continue to work
for the benefit of his county and
this section of Mississippi.
His announcement follows:
TO THE QUALIFIED DEMO
CRATIC VOTERS OF JACK
SON COUNTY:
Some few weeks ago | an
nouneed that | would not be a
candidate for reelection to the
Board of Supervisors and an
nounced that | would be a candi-
date for State Representative.
Please accept this as my form.
al announcement, | do not feel
| should take up too much space
in trying to tell you who | am
or what | have done. but for the
benefit of a great number of
voters who have recently regis
tered in this County. | will brief
ly state that | am a native of
this County, having been born in
West Paseagoula, now Gautier
Mississippi. | graduated from the
Pascagoula High School and
Draughan's Business College. |
moved to Pascagoula Just after
World War | and engaged in the
ice business and have made a
success of that business.
In 1925 | was elected to the
Board of Supervisors and have
served continuously since that
time. | have always been inter
ested in any project that would
help build this County. In fact.
think | a say, with pride, that
| have helped to make this Coun-
ty a progressive, industrial counc
! have always worked for
The best interests of the entire
County, not just for District
Three. There has been more pub
lie improvement in Jackson
during the time | have
served on the Board of Super
visors than in the entire life of
Jackson County previous to my
election. A great majority OF
these Improvements have been
made without a levy upon your
property.
II elected as your State Rep
resentative | promise you I will
abiifAaAtt ~ NNih A0A |
and the State of Missis
sippi. | know that | will have a
opportunity to serve, par
tieularly this part of the State.
l have always felt that Pasea-
goula could be developed into
one of the best ports on the Gull
Of Mexico. We are situated at
The mouth of the Pascagoula Riv-
er, just 10 miles from the IS foot
contour of the Gulf A thirty or
thirty-fiye foot channel could be
maintained cheaper than any
channel on the Gulf. We have
Paseagoula, Leaf and ChickaShay |
that cover 200 miles in
and all of Southeast Mississippi
It is entirely feasible to develop
.hese streams for barge transpor
.ation and if they are developed
or barge transportation they
would be great feeders of com
Continued on Page 81
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
~PAscAcouLA GARDEN CLUB

The Pascagoula Garden Club
will hold its annual luncheon,
Thursday. June 5, at / p. m. at
The Pascagoula Country club.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT:

| am a candidate for the inn
portant office of Highway Com
missioner subject to the action of
the Democratic Party in the Au-
gust Primary.
The construction and mainten-
anee of roads and bridges is one
of the most important functions
Of our State Government. 1t is
through these highways that our
peoples general welfare is serv-
ed. Therefore, it is important
that we select the man who is
best qualified to serve.
| submit to you as the basis of
my qualifications twenty-five
years of efficient service to many
people. One year as a school
teacher: two years as Secretary
of the Simpson County Farm Blu
reau; eight years as Chancery
Clerk of Simpson County: three
years as superintendent of the
construction and maintenance OF
roads and bridge for the u. s.
Forest Service: and eight years as
Sheriff and Tax Collector OF
Simpson County.
When | am elected your Com
missioner, | will have already had
actual training and experience IN
the duties of the office before
assuming the responsibility.
| am greatly interested IN the
development of our farm to
market road system. Our tourist
trade and business interest have
been lfairly well served. We
need more hard surfaced roads
running through our thickly set
tied farming areas, SO that our
farmers can economically market
their products. q
The Highway Commissioner
should be deeply interested in the
and progress of our state
and should devote his time and
best efforts to securing for his
state and district the best in roads
and service. As your Commits
sioner, l WILL VISIT WITH THE
PEOPLE AND DISCUSS THEIR
PROBLEMS WITH HEN. l Will
seek the cooperation of our State,
County and Municipal officers.
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His announcement follows:
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS
OF DISTRICT ONE:

Il want at this time to form
ally announce my candidacy for
the office of Constable of your
District. subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary on August 5.
Most of you know me, for l
was born and reared and have
lived among you all of my life.
You know me and my people and
what we have always stood for.
| ask YOU to let me serve you as
your constable for the next four
years.
Although the the duties of a
constable are not heavy N our
peaceful district. it is none the
less important to elect a man cap
able and willing to enforce the
law when it becomes necessary.
l believe l am capable, and I
know that I am willing.
IF you elect me, | promise TO
enforce the laws equally and fair
ly in all sections of the District,
and Will be ready to perform my
duties to the best of my ability
at all times
Sincerely yours.
GEORGE R. CARTER.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
John D. Smith Is
Candidate For
Highway Office

John D. Smith, a native of
Simpson county, this week form
ally announced that he will be a
candidate for Highway Commits
sioner for the Southern District
in the Democratic Primary cleo
ton to be held August 5th.
Mr.. Smith is present sheriff of
Simpson county and has a long
record of public service. He re-
ceived his education at Missis-
sippi State College and the Uni
versity of Mississippi, is a mem
Der of the American Legion and
the Mendenhall Lions Club.
His formal announcement fol-
lows:
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-30
George E. Carrier
Seeks District One
Constable Office

George E. Carter, native and
life long resident of Wade, this
week announces his candidacy for
the office of Constable of District
One, subject to the will of the
qualified electors in the Demo-
cratic Primary on August S.
Mr. Carter is married and the
father of two children and has
been employed in the ingalls,
Shipyard for the past seven and q
half years, with the exception of
two years spent in the United
States Navy during World War
IT